Stable Sheet - October 2017
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Our Board of Directors Mission Statement:
"To promote & preserve the Morgan Breed, serve MHAO members, & support the unity of the Morgan community."
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The Northwest fires are subsiding. There is the feeling of Fall in the air. Our horses are getting their Winter coats. And the Grand National is on! Another fiscal year for MHAO is coming to a close. It is time to turn our attention to our annual election and General Membership meeting and to celebrate the year's successes at our Award Banquet on November 12th.
I hope all of you will come to the banquet to celebrate with your Board of Directors. Dallas Bolen and Kathy DeFazio will be stepping down from the Board with the end of their term. We are looking for people to replace them. If you are interested in contributing to the direction of the club, please give me a call.
Gay Adams, MHAO President
(503) 936-4276
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Good Luck and Safe Journey
To everyone headed for Nationals!
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October 7-14, 2017
State Fair Park
Oklahoma City, OK
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AMHA Youth of the Year
at Nationals
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AMHA wishes good luck to 16 talented, driven young equestriennes who are vying for the elite title of 2017 Youth of the Year at the Grand National! All contestants qualified either by winning a local or regional youth contest or scored above 800 points--not an easy feat!
While in Oklahoma, these contestants will participate in a judging contest, a written exam, and give an oral presentation. Additionally, each has to ride or drive a pattern scored by two judges.
A lot of work and preparation goes into the Youth of the Year Contest, and these youth have done a fabulous job of promoting the Morgan to their peers.
If you'd like to learn more about AMHA's youth programs, please contact Katie Hodges at
Katie@morganhorse.com
or (802) 985-4944 ext. 401.
From the Northwest,
Erin Baker
, age 17, representing British Columbia Morgan Horse Show
&
Abigale Stemper
, age 17, representing C-Fair Charity Horse Show
will be participating in the AMHA Youth of the Year competition.
For more information on all the contestants,
We will all be cheering for you!
Have fun, and good luck!
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FREE Live Streaming at 2017
Morgan Grand National
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The Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® is happy to announce this year's live feed will be brought to you FREE at
www.MGNLive.com
.
With the help of the expert production team at Richfield Video, every minute of this magnificent Morgan event will be brought to you live from start to finish beginning Saturday, October 7.
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From the Board of Directors
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Board Meeting Minutes - Draft
September 20, 2017
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Met via conference call
Meeting called to order at 7:35pm
Present:
Gay Adams, Nancy Eidam, Carol Dombrowsky, Martha Woodland, Dallas Bolen, Kathy DeFazio, and Leanne Roth
Not Present:
Kathy Christensen, David Silver, Karen Breckenridge, John Shaver, Diane Pixlee, Margaret Korver
Quorum Present
Minutes –
Minutes for 8/16/17 meeting previously approved via email & published in the Stable Sheet.
Financial report as of 8/31/17
- presented by Gay for Karen
$7,189 general account
$2,831 futurity account
$10,686 OMC account
$25, 484 savings account
Total after reconciliations $46,282
Nancy made a motion to approve the financial report and Kathy DeFazio seconded it. The motion passed.
Gay asked all committee chairs to review the P&L statement by class to be sure all transactions are shown correctly. Get any corrections to Karen by mid-October. Any outstanding expenses that need reimbursement need to be turned in by mid-October. Expenses for Awards, Directory, & Award banquet will fall into 2018 accounting.
Nominations – looking for people for the board. Gay will call John Shaver to see who he has been talking to and also help finalize the Board of Director candidates. Ballots need to go out by October 10
th
. Ballots will include a request to members to vote on club’s vision statement.
OMC show
– Nancy presented
Show Chair – Nancy Eidam has agreed to continue as our Show Chair for 2018. Paula Hague has agreed to be Vice Chair. She will help with Facility issues, stabling, & awards. Nancy looking for a second Vice Chair for Saddlebreds.
Nancy discussed the show – There will be Morgans, Saddlebreds, academy classes and open classes. Representatives from MHAO & MHCWS are planning to get together shortly after Nationals to share ideas and information on the club sponsored shows.
Joan Shelton – Show Manager is under contract with us for 2018.
Kelly McFaul – Secretary has agreed verbally to be our Show Secretary. Not under contract yet.
Paddock Manager – Nancy liked the person at PNW show, she did an excellent job. Nancy will approach her.
Morgan Judge and Saddlebred Judge – We have a Morgan judge on hold, not yet under contract. Still looking for Saddlebred judge.
Policies and Procedures Manual –
Board has reviewed the manual. No corrections were submitted. There was a motion by Kathy DeFazio to approve the Policy & Procedure Manual as presented. Leanne Roth seconded it,. Motion passed. Still working on Addendums to be added for a number of committees including Stallion Service Auction, Futurity, an update to the Membership instructions, OMC, etc. Addendum sections may be completed and added into next year & do not need to be approved by the Board.
3-5 year plan
–Gay will be in touch with Committee Chairs that need to fill in their sections. Plan needs to be completed by November 12
th
for General Membership meeting (Award Banquet).
Awards Banquet
– discussed speakers for the banquet. Subject of panel at banquet is to discuss disciplines, etc. that are coming up around us.
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Marli Perry has agreed to talk about Cowboy Dressage.
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Per Dallas, she or Liz will talk about CDE.
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Kathy DeFazio contacted Hailey Garrison who is a participant in OHSET using Scandia horses. She has agreed to be a speaker for us. Gay has an email out to Diane Pixlee to be available to talk about WAHSET.
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Kathy DeFazio will talk about marketing Morgan horses for dressage
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Gay will call Heather at the Oregon Horse Center to see who might come talk about Ranch Pleasure: Still looking for a speaker.
Other subjects for future meetings: sorting and penning (Josie Perry-Coughlin ?), extreme trail (Danette Cook?), Gaming (Sandi Humphres?), etc.
Nancy Falk Perpetual Trophy for colored horses at OMC & Scholarship fund in support of Youth
- $15,000 donation being received from the Nancy Falk Trust. These funds will be held in a separate account as restricted funds and disbursed possibly at $1,000 per year divided between the perpetual award and the scholarship. Board discussed goals for this fund. No decisions made on how we will administer it yet. Diane volunteered to work on this at the last meeting. Kathy DeFazio and Nancy will also be on the committee. Via email Gay has asked Diane to contact Kathy DeFazio to start the conversation. Committee to get together to discuss options and bring their recommendations back to the Board.
SSA Calendars
– Gay is considering doing 2 different 1 yr calendars (2 versions of a 2018 calendar) this year rather than a 2 yr calendar featuring all 20 of the 2017 stallions in one calendar. Last year the Futurity created a 2 yr calendar that did not sell well and the futurity lost money on the project. Board recommendation is to go for the two 1yr calendar option. Board suggestion for the 4 blank pages is to show offspring of the stallions donated (5 foal pictures per blank page) rather than trying to sell those pages or doing a composite of 5 stallions each as we did last year. The Board also discussed not doing a calendar in future years. Gay will see how marketing goes this year and if there are any options for selling them thru a 3
rd
party like tack stores and stationary stores. We are locked into creating calendars for this year as it was listed as a benefit for the 2017 stallion donors. 1 yr calendars will sell for $15 each.
Futurity Photo and Vision Statement Contests
– Only one person has submitted any photos for the photo contest to date (thank you Carol Dombrowsky), and only one submission for a Vision Statement has been received (thank you Carol). Gay will put out a last call to get photos and vision statements. Vision statements will be sent via email to the Board for a vote to select the Board’s top 3, then added to the ballot for the members to vote on. The futurity photos can be prior year foals. Gay will make sure that is clear when she makes the last call for submissions.
Membership
-- Membership renewal requests will go out shortly. We are getting them ready. Directory will include 2016-2018 members this time around. We will have our follow-up process functioning better for 2018. Gay will make a call-out for ads. She encouraged Board members to get their ads in if appropriate, and to encourage members they know to get their renewals & ads in. Doana Anderson is helping us again with the directory this year and will provide training for Kathy Christensen for the future. This training will be incorporated into the Membership Addendum in the Policy & Procedure manual.
New Business
New Trail Riding/Driving Program for MHAO Members –Leanne Cook & Carol Dombrowsky
Leanne reviewed the proposed program. Next step is to develop how it will be funded, awards to be offered, level for awards etc. Specifications & a tracking form were presented to the Board. This Program will be introduced to club members at the general membership meeting.
Open Barn Day
– Erin & Shelley are moving forward on this event. They have a plan to reach out to 4H & FFA participants etal. Gay is asking Diane for Youth and Kathy Christensen for Membership & Promotion to get involved with Erin & Shelley on this and to create a follow-up plan to take advantage of any outreach momentum created from this event. Carole Mercer had planned to have an event, but after all the fires in her area has withdrawn now.
Special Service Awards for banquet
- Acknowledgement suggested by the Board for several people for their service during the year for presentation at the Award Banquet.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15pm.
Next meeting Sunday, November 12, 2017 at noon at Hayden's Lakeside Grill, Tualatin OR
Respectfully submitted,
Martha Woodland, MHAO Secretary
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Call Out for Future Board Members
and Volunteers
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Do you have a vision of what you think MHAO should be doing?
Are you interested in being more involved?
Would you like to lend a hand?
If so, now is the time to
step forward!
We still have a few openings for Board positions, and we always need volunteers to help us with our different programs and events.
Your voice matters!
If interested, please contact
Gay Adams, (503) 936-4276
sunstonemorgans@comcast.net
It takes all of us!
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Watch for a special ballot that will come out via email for our members to vote on a Vision Statement for MHAO.
Regular Election ballots to be mailed out shortly.
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Kid's Book For Sale
To Support Forever Morgans
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From Debbie Jondahl:
We have a new Kids Book!! This is a story about one of our rescue horses written by one of our adopters. This book is 26 pages and is $10 plus $2 shipping. Remember all proceeds will go to help the Morgans. Limited supply. Please email us at
ForeverMorgans@hotmail.com
to order yours.
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Attention!
MHAO Membership Directory
Is Going To Press
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Get your ad in today!
Close date October 31, 2018
Make sure your membership is current
so you will be listed.
Anyone renewing now is renewing for 2018.
Ads are very reasonable
$20 for full page
$10 for half page
$5 for 1/4th page
$5 for business card
MHAO supports inner trade between members
Send ad request & your 2018 membership form to
(503) 391-9047
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A call for assistance from you!
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We are looking for information about 3 new members with the following last names:
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We were notified that these members joined MHAO,
but we do not have a Membership Form for them.
All we have is their last name.
Without more information we can not include them in the Directory or include them in our
member distributions or programs.
If you can help us reach them -
please contact:
Membership Chair, Kathy Christensen
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A Thank You From MHAO Member, Karol Forner
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River Hawk Farm sends its heartfelt “Thank you” to those who helped evacuate horses
from the farm in Corbett when the Eagle Creek Fire blew up on Sunday morning - Sept
3, 2017 at midnight.
Karol writes: My husband and daughter rushed to get "things" together and while I have a 3 horse trailer I do have four beautiful Morgans. We loaded 3 and drove out at 1 in the morning and when we returned for the fourth horse at 2 a.m. the fire was at our property line. Unbelievably scary, but we were determined to get Eli out, and we did. All horses were boarded at a barn in Gresham for four days. Our house was saved by some unknown firefighters who came onto our property while we were rushing away and put up sprinklers on our house and barn roofs. Wow, when we returned the next day at midday
we did not know if anything would be standing and to our immense relief our property survived unscathed... but just across the road is the smoldering blackened tree trunks and hot rocks.
I can't thank the Oregon Morgan Horse community enough for sending their offers to help and wishes for a safe return home. It was a great honor to receive such offers from so many and I will always be so grateful.
The gorge is going to recover but it will take time. When I look out my window, I see the
Washington side of the gorge and two giant Douglas Fir trees standing tall and magnificent near the fire line. It all looks as it always has from my window seat, but inside me there is a change and while I do so love the gorge --- like everybody --- it sure feels different today!
Our heartfelt appreciation will go on forever.
Karol Dietrich/Dan Forner/Katherine Dietrich-Forner
River Hawk Farm, Corbett, Oregon
Steeds thanking you: Pennington, Eli, Ellie and Simon Sez
Karol, we are so happy that you, your family & your farm are safe!
Are there any other stories out there?
Please send to Gay Adams, Acting Stable Sheet Editor
sunstonemorgans@comcast.net
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The USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund Extends Hurricane Relief Efforts to Support Horses Devastated by Hurricanes Irma and Maria
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by US Equestrian Communications Department | Sep 22, 2017, 12:55 PM EST
US Equestrian has agreed to participate in a joint fundraising and equine relief effort launched by Equestrian Canada, US Equestrian, the Pan American Equestrian Confederation (PAEC) and the Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation to serve horses impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
The USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund has received remarkable support from the equine community with more than $400,000 raised to date in response to the devastation and flooding caused recently by Hurricane Harvey. “We are humbled by the generosity of our community, who have opened their hearts and wallets in support of those people and horses impacted by Harvey,” said Murray Kessler, President of US Equestrian. “Given the recent catastrophic events in Florida, the US Virgin Islands, and now Puerto Rico, we felt that it was incumbent on us to extend the appeal to address the needs of that region, too.”
The mission behind this vital new joint initiative is to save, protect, and care for the equine victims of these two massive hurricanes. “We intend to take direct action, as well as to partner with other animal/equine welfare organizations to deliver the most broad, effective, sustainable, and cost-effective response possible within our available funding,” stated Mark Samuel, Chair of FEI Group IV and Co-Organizer of the initiative, along with Eve Van den Bol, President of the Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation. “We are calling upon our equine communities to come together and step forward, as they are able, in support of these horses and horse people in dire need. Time and finances are critical resources at this moment.”
Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria have devastated many of the islands in the Eastern Caribbean and denuded many of them of their natural vegetation. On several small Islands in the Caribbean, stables and barns have been completely destroyed. Many of the horses have lacerations and puncture wounds from flying objects or from the horses running into debris. Infections are rampant. Many horses are loose, with no access to security, comfort, shelter, or proper food. Their owners have lost everything.
On Barbuda, the local Humane Society has reported that “the situation on Barbuda is grim, much worse than photos and videos can depict. The vast majority of the animals are loose; horses and donkeys are on the landing strip; and dogs are naturally starting to pack, fight, and kill ruminants and pigs. Horses and dogs are being fed currently, but this will be difficult to maintain. A donation of feed for horses ... would be most welcome and will shortly become an urgent need."
In Tortola, British Virgin Islands, an owner of a riding school with 12 horses said that what remained of her barn littered the hillside and that if she actually had any horse feed left, she had nowhere to store it to keep it dry. According to one local vet, many of the horses at the local racetrack were loose or tied up to railings, as the stabling is gone, and there is an urgent request for horse feed.
US Equestrian, Equestrian Canada, the Pan American Equestrian Confederation (PAEC), and the Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation (CIEF) have banded together and are jointly spearheading an effort to fund, source, and ship horse feed and vital equine medical supplies to those Caribbean islands that have been devastated by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
One 40-foot container can feed about 40 to 50 horses for two to three weeks, but it costs as much as $15,000 to fill and ship each one, and almost every island affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria hashorses on it.
There is an urgent need for hay and feed, potable water, veterinary care, vet supplies, fencing, and portable stalls. The damage to buildings and infrastructure, meanwhile, will take years to repair. The horses on the USVI islands of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix, on Puerto Rico, and on other islands are in grave need of help. While the human toll is massive, we cannot forget our equine partners, whose situation is also both dire and immediate.
Please consider a donation today in support of the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund. Donations can be made through both US Equestrian and Equestrian Canada. One hundred percent of the money raised will go towards the cost of providing feed, medical supplies, and support to the many horses, ponies, and donkeys that are in need. The organizations expect to be working closely with the Humane Society International (
www.hsi.org
) and other equine welfare organizations as needed to provide support to efforts on the ground.
US residents, US credit card holders, or those eligible for a US tax receipt may donate via the US Equestrian
Equine Relief Fund
. US Equestrian is a 501(c)(3) organization, and donations will be tax-deductible for US tax purposes to the extent allowed by law.
Canadian residents and/or credit card holders may
donate here
via the Equestrian Canada website.
Thank you for your compassion and support.
For more information contact:
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AMHA Day of the Morgan
Open Barn in Hillsboro
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Would you like to help?
or Shelley Bullard by phone at (503) 628-2575
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If anyone else will be supporting this AMHA initiative by having an Open Barn day at their location,
please let us know.
We would like to support
you
in any way we can!
It would be great to have more barns participating.
Contact Kathy Christensen, Promotion Chair
(503) 391-9047, mike-kak@Q.com
Thank you Erin Silver & Shelley Bullard for stepping forward to support this initiative!
See AMHA section below for more information on this initiative
and how to offer your own event.
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This is a great opportunity to be part of a
larger effort
to promote the Morgan breed.
For more information from AMHA
contact Sandy Sessink - (248) 207-4956
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Special Announcement!
MHAO Foal Photo Contest
Deadline Extended to October 31, 2017
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Help!
More photos needed for this contest
Only one person has submitted photos.
Please help us find our cover photo for the
2018 Breeders' Cup Futurity Booklet
Photos can be of foals born in
any
year!
Foals need not be involved with the Futurity.
MHAO Members and Non-Members may participate in this contest.
MHAO uses the Futurity Booklet and Futurity Advertising
to promote our club and its activities.
It is also used to promote our breed.
You may enter up to 4 photographs.
The winning photo will appear in all promotional material
for the 2018 MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity
Please get your photos in
NOW!
Don't miss out!
Prize Money goes to the top three winners!
$100 to first place, $75 to second place, $50 to third place.
Winners will be announced at the Award Banquet on November 12th.
Email your pictures along with the following form
to provide information about your submission
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Preparing for an
Emergency with a 72-Hour Supply Kit
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Coastal’s Urban Farmer’s Almanac
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Here in the Pacific Northwest, we don’t get a lot of flooding, tornados or hurricanes. But we do have plenty of wildfires. They say there’s also a good chance of some huge earthquakes in our future. Wherever you live in the Pacific Northwest, it’s a good idea to pack and store a 72-hour survival kit for those times when the power is off, emergency personnel cannot get to you, and you and your family simply need to stay put and shelter in place.
According to the American Red Cross, Ready.gov, and FEMA, every family should have several days of food, water, and other essentials on hand. Below is a list you can use to build a kit for your family.
The Basics
- Water (at least one gallon of water per person per day, or have the means to purify enough water quickly, such as filtration straws, tablets, or a way to boil water)
- Food (at least a three-day supply of food for each family member)
- Battery-powered or hand-crank radio with NOAA Weather Radio capability
- Flashlights (one for each adult)
- First aid kit
- Extra batteries
- Whistle (to signal for help)
- Dust masks (one per person)
- Plastic sheeting and duct tape (to create a safe environment in your home)
- Personal sanitation (moist wipes, garbage bags, and twist ties)
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities (gas, water, electricity)
- Manual can opener
- Local, paper maps
- Back up cell phone battery
Extra Items
The basics will help you and your family weather some storms and disasters. To really prepare, experts urge you to have the following in your 72-hour kit.
- Prescription medications
- Over-the-counter medications (pain relievers, antacids, etc.)
- Extra pairs of glasses
- Infant needs (formula, bottles, diapers)
- Pet food
- Cash ($100 in small bills)
- Important family documents (copies of insurance policies, banking information)
- Sleeping bags and warm blankets
- Complete change of clothing for each family member
- Fire extinguisher
- Matches (in water proof container)
- Paper cups, plates, napkins, and plastic utensils
- Paper and pencil
- Books, games, and other non-electric activities
- Bleach and eye dropper (to sanitize water if needed
Pack the Right Foods
One of the first rules of storing emergency rations is to avoid storing foods that will make you thirsty. Some items you should store include:
- Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, and vegetables
- Protein or fruit bars
- Dry cereal or granola
- Peanut butter
- Dried fruit
- Canned juices
- Non-perishable pasteurized milk
- High energy foods
- Comfort/stress foods
Maintaining Your 72-Hour Kit
Once you have your emergency pack ready to go, you’ll need to manage and rotate the food at least four times per year. It’s not as hard as you think. Just look for food that is about to expire, move it into your family’s pantry, and replace the item in the emergency kit. Also, replace the batteries in your kit every 12 months, and double-check that you have the means to purify enough drinking water for your family.
Extra Kits for Work and the Rig
You never know when an emergency is going to occur, which is why it’s a good idea to have a smaller kit at work and in your vehicle. These can simply include basic food and water, a whistle or other attention-getting device, a flashlight, and first-aid kit.
Compile Your Kit at Coastal
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Save the Date!
MHAO Awards Banquet
Sunday, November 12, 2017
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MHAO Award Banquet
Sunday, November 12, 2017
General Membership Meeting
Special Speakers about growing disciplines in our industry
Come be part of the discussion!
How should we adapt to these new trends?
MHAO Election
Noon to 4pm
Hayden's Lakefront Grill
8187 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Rd
Tualatin OR 97062
for those needing lodging
503.692.3600
Good Food, Good Friends, Good Discussion
& a Celebration of 2017
Come Join Us!
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MHAO HIGH POINT AWARDS PROGRAM
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MHAO HIGH POINT AWARDS PROGRAM
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Year End Awards may include cooler blankets, plaques, certificates and special junior exhibitor awards. So join in and get some friendly competition going!
HIGH POINT AWARD CATEGORIES
(CLASSES MAY BE EXPANDED OR COMBINED DEPENDING ON COMPETITION NUMBERS)
MORGAN DIVISION
IN-HAND, ENGLISH PLEASURE, CLASSIC PLEASURE, PARK SADDLE , WESTERN PLEASURE HUNTER PLEASURE, PLEASURE DRIVING, CLASSIC DRIVING, PARK HARNESS, MISCELLANEOUS (Sidesaddle, costume, etc.)
OVERALL MORGAN DIVISION CHAMPION & RESERVE
MORGAN JUNIOR EXHIBITOR DIVISION
SHOWMANSHIP, ENGLISH/PARK PLEASURE, CLASSIC PLEASURE, WESTERN PLEASURE HUNTER PLEASURE, PLEASURE/PARK DRIVING, CLASSIC DRIVING, SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION HUNT SEAT EQUITATION, WESTERN EQUITATION, LEADLINE, WALK/TROT*
*WALK/TROT IS DIVIDED INTO: SADDLE SEAT/HUNT PLEASURE, WESTERN PLEASURE, SADDLE SEAT/HUNT EQUITATION, WESTERN EQUITATION
OPEN COMPETITION DIVISION
SHOW CLASSES:
IN-HAND, ENGLISH PLEASURE, WESTERN PLEASURE, HUNTER PLEASURE, PLEASURE DRIVING, ENGLISH/HUNTER EQUITATION, WESTERN EQUITATION
SPORT HORSE COMPETITION:
IN-HAND, DRESSAGE SUITABILITY, ENGLISH RIDDEN DRESSAGE,
WORKING WESTERN: WESTERN/COWBOY DRESSAGE, TRAIL
CARRIAGE:
DRIVEN DRESSAGE, OBSTACLE CLASSES, COMBINED DRIVING (CDE)
MISCELLANEOUS:
REINING, CUTTING, PARADES, DRILL TEAMS, ROPING, GAMING, MOUNTED SHOOTING, OTHER
POINTS SECRETARY: ANNE MARGARET KORVER, Phone: 360-518-9953,
Email: AnneMargaret@Q.com
Mailing Address: 18206 NE 232ND AVE, Brush Prairie, WA 98606
REMEMBER: This program comes with your membership! MHAO wants to honor your accomplishments. Send your registration form to the Points Secretary so you are not missed.
- MHAO HIGH POINT AWARDS CALCULATIONS Point tabulation begins upon receipt of payment for the current year membership/renewal dues.
- Each member must register their name and horse(s) name with the Points Secretary.
- Point season ends one week after the end of The Morgan Grand & World National Horse Show. That means for 2016 the postmarked/email date will be October 23rd, 2016.
- The Points Secretary will track Morgan Horse Points using Gaitkeeper for shows in Oregon and Washington and AMHA for Grand Nationals. (Please note that Key and C-Fair do not use Gaitkeeper and AMHA only gives the 1st 4 placings for those two shows with the horse‘s and owner‘s name only and only for Morgan classes. So for all Junior Exhibitors, all OTAB classes including trail and dressage and any Morgan class placings below 4th, it would be wise to send the Points Secretary your results for those two shows).
- Morgans competing in open to all breed shows/competitions require their points to be submitted along with information about the show which contains contact information for verification purposes as needed. Examples are flyers, prize lists, entry forms, etc.
- Point tabulation is as follows: 1st=10, 2nd =9, 3rd=8, 4th=7, 5th=6, 6th=5,7th=4, 8th=3, 9th=2, 10th=1. Championship or stake classes follow the same progression but two points are added to each placing. (ie 1st =12, 2nd = 11, 3rd =10, 4th =9, 5th = 8)
ABBREVIATIONS TO USE
In-Hand =
IH English pleasure =
EP Classic Pleasure =
CP Park Saddle =
PS
, Western Pleasure =
WP Hunter Pleasure =
HP
, Pleasure Driving =
PD
, Classic Driving =
CD
, Park Harness =
PH
Showmanship =
SH English Saddle Seat Equitation =
ESSE Classic Saddle Seat Equitation =
CSSE Hunt Seat Equitation =
HSE Walk/Trot =
W/T (with above abbreviations, ie
W/T-WP
)
Western Equitation =
WE Dressage Suitability =
DS Leadline -
LL Driven Dressage =
DD
Obstacle Classes =
OC English Ridden Dressage =
ED Western Ridden Dressage =
WD
Combined Driving =
CDE Miscellaneous =
M (with name, ie
M-Gaming)
Click here to download the MHAO High Point Awards Program
Click here to download High Point Jr. Exhibitor Declaration Form
Click here to download the High Point Non-Jr. Exhibitor Declaration Form
Questions: contact Margaret Korver - (360) 518-9953
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Originally published by USEF
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Photo Courtesy of Horseware
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by Glenye Oakford | Sep 12, 2017, 2:00 PM EST
When temperatures drop, many horse owners’ thoughts turn to blankets. And with horse clothing choices ranging from summer scrims to heavyweight blankets with attached neck covers for deepest midwinter, it’s no wonder they often find themselves wondering which blanket best suits their horses and the weather conditions.
Not all horses need blanketing (or “rugging”), according to experts, because a full winter coat is well designed to protect the horse from the cold.
“That coat gets heavy in the winter for a reason, and it stands on end and acts as a layer of insulation when it gets cold to keep the body warm,” said Dr. Rhonda Rathgeber, the director of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute’s Sport Horse Program.
“I don’t think any of them need blanketing if it’s dry outside and there’s no wind,” Rathgeber said of unclipped horses with a full winter coat. “But horses that are clipped do need to be blanketed probably anywhere from 40 degrees Fahrenheit and below.”
When to Blanket?
A good rule of thumb for blanketing unclipped horses is consider three factors: wind, wet, and cold. If any two of those conditions exist, it’s as well to toss on some sort of blanket, although unclipped horses who are healthy and fairly young will not normally need heavy blanketing. Be sure to keep water- and windproof blankets on hand, too, for those inclement conditions.
Age and general health are also factors in determining when to blanket.
“Older horses have a harder time staying warm, and thinner horses do, as well,” Rathgeber said. “Horses that are recovering from illness also have a hard time trying to keep warm while using their energy to try to heal or get over their ailment at the same time. Those are all horses that, even if they’re not clipped, don’t fit the normal mold of blanketing only when it’s windy and cold.”
Horses that have been kept under lights, either for breeding purposes or to keep their coats shinier and thinner, also will need extra consideration if they move to colder climes.
Denier, Fill, and Waterproofing
If your horse does need blanketing, look for something strong, waterproof, and breathable, advises Horseware’s Caoimhe Derham, who spent five years in the company’s research and development department before becoming their category planner.
“A turnout rug’s job is to protect the horse from wet and allow the skin to breathe,” Derham said. “The main things to look for are the strength of the fabric, to help prevent nicks and tears in your rug from daily use. You should also look for a rug that has a high waterproofness and breathability rating. All Horseware rugs are waterproofed to 3000 mm and breathable to 3000 g.”
Two terms to be familiar with about blankets are
denier
and
fill
. Here’s a rule of thumb: the higher the denier, the sturdier the fabric. Fill, also known as polyfill, is the batting inside the blanket. The fill weight indicates how heavy or warm the blanket is: lightweight blankets generally are around 100 grams to 200 grams, medium weights are often around 200 grams, and heavyweights can be 350 grams or more.
Today’s turnout blankets have come a long way from the old canvas sheet of yesteryear, thanks in part to improvements in fabric strength, coatings that aid waterproofing and breathability.
“Our Rambo and Rhino range use the Aquatrans coating for the outer, with a hydrophilic coating on the inner,” said Derham. “Hydrophilics take up the sweat to push it out through the hydrophobic outer, which makes it waterproof. This technology allows us to give a waterproof guarantee on your Rambo rug for three years.”
Liner systems also add convenience by allowing for different weights of blanket under a single outer layer. And if they’re machine-washable like Horseware’s, they can also help keep your horse’s skin healthy, notes Derham. Regularly clean your horse’s liner or the skin-facing side of his blanket—whether by fully washing or sponging with a cleaning agent like Horseware’s Hypocare—to prevent bacteria-friendly dirt from building up.
Keep Up With Repairs
“Make sure that your blankets are in good order before you use them,” Hagyard’s Rathgeber said. When you put them on your horse, double-check that all closures are correctly snapped and secured. “Make sure the straps hook securely,” Rathgeber said. “We do see injuries every year from horses who got wrapped up in their blankets somehow because they weren’t secured properly. Most of the newer blankets have really good clips and they stay. But when clips get older and bent and out of whack, it’s time to get in touch with one of the blanket-repair places out there.”
Send your blankets for cleaning and repairs well before you need them, then store them in a clean, secure place—like a clean plastic box or trunk—until you need them again.
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My heart aches. So many natural disasters
including the fires in California & Montana.
And then there was the mass shooting in Las Vegas.
Praying for everyone
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I thank all of those who reach out to help others.
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Member News
MHAO Advertising Information
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Oregon Horse Country Information, News & Updates
USEF Updates
USEF Articles -"Hoof Abscesses: Tips for Treatment and Prevention"
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"Drug Shows Promise in Preventing EHV-1 Neurological Complication"
AMHA News & Updates
Schedule of Events
Board of Directors List Including Contact Information
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