MHAO Stable Sheet -

October 2025

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From Your Board Of Directors

Kathy Christensen, MHAO President

Calling all members who offer a service or product in any industry

Do you have a business card? You can put it in the monthly Stable Sheet newsletter for just $10 per year. Let MHAO members know what you do, and give them an easy way to contact you! All ad sizes are welcome and available at very reasonable rates.

10% discount for multiple publication of sized ads.

Ads in the Stable Sheet help offset the cost of the Constant Contact program. Your help would be much appreciated.

Questions, contact: Gay Adams

Email or text your card to:

(503) 936-4276

sunstonemorgans@comcast.net

Advertising Rates

Full Page - $25

Half Page - $15

Quarter Page - $10

Business Card for all year $10

Classified Ads are FREE



Closing Soon!

Last call for ads for the MHAO Membership Directory!

Advertising Rates Are Very Reasonable!

Full Page - $20

Half Page - $10

Quarter Page - $5

Business Card - $5

We Need Your Help!

Click here to see our current membership list as of 9/6/2025

Click here to see our current youth membership list as of 9/6/2025

Renewals for 2026 are being accepted now.

Click here for a membership form.

This years ballot is out via email! Be sure to vote online as instructed on the ballot. Didn't receive a ballot? Contact Doana Anderson, MorganHorseOregon@outlook.com.

Vote by 11/8/2025! Write-in votes welcome. It's so easy! Don't put it off.

The results will be announced at this year's Award Banquet on November 9th at the Willamette Heritage Center, Dye House, Salem OR. We hope to see you there! See more information on the banquet below.

Candidates on the ballot: 15 Board Positions

Use your email ballot to vote, not this list.

Officers: Vote for one for each position (one year term)

President - Kathy Christensen

Vice President - Kim Moore

Secretary - Gay Adams

Treasurer - Karen Breckenridge

Youth Director - Camryn Nicholson - Vote for one (one year term)

Other Direrctors: Vote for up to 5. (two year term)

Kyndle Cummins

Sandi Humphfres

Erin Silver

Write in suggestions

Finishing their two year term - no vote required:

Tammy Boyer

Sierra Breckenridge

Sara Breyman

Patricia Carlson

Nancy Eidam

Leaving the Board: Thank you for your service to MHAO

Lorraine Beaumont

Julie Nygaard

Do you have something for sale? I'm sure you do! People are always looking for something or have something they would like to sell. From horses to tack to property, vehicles, trailers, training, lessons, stallions standing, trails to ride on, other services or products. Put your classified ad in the Stable Sheet. Members can sell anything here. Also post it on the MHAO Facebook page between the 1st and 5th of each month.

YOUR CLASSIFIED LISTING IS FREE!! I'll even include pictures. Larger ads can be put into the main part of the Stable Sheet newsletter for a modest fee. Do you put on events or clinics? Summer Camps? Let us help you get the word out.

I have created a separate section of this newsletter for classified ads. Join me as I endeavor to make it the "go to" place to share with those looking for horses or horse related items in this area. If you give lessons or sell something on an ongoing basis, why not put it here and on our website? Your listing is free! Do you stand a stallion? Offer training or give lessons?

Another idea, put your business card in the Stable Sheet! It only costs you $10 per year, and it helps us cover the cost of producing this newsletter. We need your support.

Once you no longer need the classified ad, be sure to let me know.

Updated List!

Click here for our most recent classified ads!

Have something or a horse for sale?

Send your ad to Gay Adams, sunstonemorgans@comcast.net

Promote your breeding, your farm, or your horses!

No Entry Fee!

Everyone is welcome to participate.

You don't need to be an MHAO member.

Foal pictures can be from any year, and

foals do not need to be entered in the Futurity.

We need to see more photos!

Prize Money To Be Paid To The Top 3 Winners!

1st place - $100

2nd place - $75

3rd place - $50

Your photos will appear in a special edition of the Stable Sheet in October, in the 2026 MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Booklet, and on our website. They will not be identified until after the contest is over. The 1st place winner will become the cover of the 2026 MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Booklet. Others may appear inside the booklet.

Click here to download the application/entry form for each foal pictured.

Click here for more information and to see the 2024 Foal Photo Contest

ATTENTION: I still need 3 judges for this year's contest.

Let me know if you would be willing and able to be a judge.

Gay Adams, (503) 936-4276 sunstonemorgans@comcast.net

If you ride or drive a Morgan horse, you should be enrolled in this program! Very few of our members are.

Close date to turn in your hours for this year's awards prior to this year's Award Banquet is October 15th

This program was established to recognize ALL our members who ride or drive their Morgan horse. You don't need to be competing in anything or showing your horse. Riding or driving at home or on the trail counts.That siad, those that show can turn in their hours as well. You will be rewarded for what you do. It is not a competition.

The only riding or driving time that doesn't count is time in front of a judge at a Morgan show. ALL your time at an Open show counts, even in front of a judge. So get enrolled and start tallying up all that time you are practicing, warming up, enjoying a trail ride, everything or just enjoying that connection time with your horse. Earn patches and prizes that will be handed out at the annual MHAO Award Banquet. We want to see you there!

After October 15th, start tallying you hours for the next year.

There is a one time enrollment fee that stays with you for the life of your membership in MHAO. Just don't let it lapse. Let's go! Those patches will help make people aware that you are riding or driving a Morgan horse. Many wonderful conversations have started just this way! This is a great way to help us all add people to our Morgan community. Remember, those who buy their first Morgan horse from an MHAO member will get their membership for the year of purchase for free. Have them fill out a membership form and say who they bought their horse from on the form. Your club needs to grow! You can help!

Click here to download an outline of the program

Click here to download an enrollment form

Click here to download a log sheet

For questions or more information, contact Sandy Humphfres, firemed13@yahoo.com

Or go to our website: https://www.morganhorseoregon.com/ridedrive-program.html

When I ask people to join MHAO, sometimes they say "What's In It For Me"! Well this program is one of my answers. Not only do you become a member of our wonderful Morgan community, get discounts on education and advertising, but with this program an individual can get back their membership fee. And this club does offer a lot of benefits. More than any other club in the Western Region! This Stable Sheet is another benefit.

The Open Incentive program is designed to give our members a monetary reward for getting their Morgan horse out in front of other people - other people being those who are not already involved with Morgan horses or who have a Morgan horse but are not members of MHAO. This program is all about growing our membership and thanking you for helping to promote our breed.

Members can get reimbursed for up to $10 per event and up to $30 per year for attending clinics, open shows, trail rides, parades, or any other events where you take your Morgan horse and pay a fee. See the above flyer for examples. Turn in your receipts and the reimbursement form within 30 days of the event.

No Enrollment fee

Click here to download the Open Incentive Flyer

Click here to download a reimbursement form and flollow the instructions on the form.

For questions or more information, contact Sandi Humphfres at firemed13@yahoo.com.

NOTE: This program does not reimburse members for attending MHAO events where members already receive a discount. Reimbursement rates may change each year as determined by the MHAO Board of Directors.

Join us to celebrate the 2025 competition year and to mingle with other MHAO members and Morgan enthusiasts. Come tell your Board what you want to see in the year ahead. Bring a friend! Bring the family!

Bring a dessert for the Silent Auction!

Everyone is welcome, even non-members. Please send an RSVP to Patricia Carlson to help us in having enough food for everyone. (503) 851-1950, or patricia@dressagemorgans.com.

Free Food! Our Treat!

Membership Meeting

Election & Photo Contest Results!

High Point Award Winners Announced!

Fees:

Initial Nomination Fee - $45

due December 31st in the year the foal is born

Re-nomination Fee - $25 Annually Thru the Foals 4 YO year,

due March 31st each year

Class Entries are $25 per class

if paid to the Futurity Chair by June 1st

Late Fees:

Any late nomination fees become $100 each

Late class entries become a post entry of $50

Benefits For Entering The Futurity:

• Prize money is earned for showing your horse in Futurity classes at the Oregon Morgan Classic. Those who have shown have earned back more than they have paid in for futurity fees.
• Prize money is offered for Futurity classes thru your horse's 4-yr-old year. Halter classes are available in two divisions: Traditional and Sport/Western. Classes offered are age & gender appropriate. Halter classes are available thru the horse's 2-yr-old year. Performance classes are offered from 2-yr-olds thru 4-yr-olds in a full array of classes. 2-yr-olds are offered driving classes only. 3-yr-old under saddle classes are walk-trot only.
• Halter, driving, and 4-yr-old classes do qualify horses to show at Nationals in like titled (not World Futurity) classes.
• A High Point award and prize money is offered to the 4-yr-old Futurity horse who has earned the most points thru the 5 yr program. Your horse will earn an individual award, be listed on a perpetual award, and earn additional money.
• Bonus money goes to the stallion donor and the breeder of Futurity horses who are the result of a breeding purchased thru the MHAO Stallion Service Auction if the foal wins Futurity Sweepstakes Champion or Futurity Sweepstakes Reserve Champion.
• Futurity Sweepstakes classes are offered for horses placing 1^st or 2nd in Traditional Futurity Halter classes and for Sport/Western Futurity Halter classes.
• The dam of all sweepstakes winners will be honored as a distinguished mare with information in our Futurity Booklet and on our website. They will receive a plaque to display at the Oregon Morgan Classic in the following year.
• Promotion of your futurity horse thru the MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Booklet & on our website for each year they are nominated to the Futurity. Show others about your breeding program or about that young horse you are raising. Let us help you promote your horse!
• All participants in the Futurity need to be members of MHAO. As a member, you will receive the member reduced rate for any ad you place in the MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity booklet.
• The Futurity booklet is available at the 3 largest Morgan shows in the Western Region (Oregon Morgan Classic, Morgan Medallion, & C-Fair) at Nationals, & the Superior Morgan Horse Sale. It will be available at additional locations as the supply allows.

If you are raising a foal in the Western Region, don’t miss out. JOIN THE FUN!

Let us recognize and support your contribution to our breed!

Nominate your 2025 foal by December 31st for a fee of $45.

Pay a re-nomination fee of $25 each year thru the foal's 4 yr old year to keep them current. Show the foal in futurity classes at the Oregon Morgan Classic in Eugene Oregon in June.

Questions? Contact Gay Adams, Chair

(503) 936-4276, sunstonemorgans@comcast.net

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In 1962 I became member number 63 of the three year old US Combined Training Association. That was how small it started, and we did every single part of it as volunteers. We built the courses, laid out the dressage arenas, coached each other---such as it was---and judged, organied, and officiated basically for free. We were building the sport from the bottom up.

Over time, slowly at first, and then with building momentum, all the things that were once done by volunteers began to be done by professionals for money, course design, jump building---ever fancier jumps---officiating, judging, professional barns, and today there are professional riders.

Money has replaced volunteerism, and at some of the big events there's enough of it around, but it leaves a weakened base of feeder events.

At some point if the sport can’t figure out how to keep costs down, in many parts of the world eventing , which is simply shrinking in New England compared to 30-40 years ago, will probably become an insignificant sport.

Lots of people now depend on their incomes from eventing, and guess who pays for all of that? You got it---The rank and file competitors. And the various associations that are meant to support are also full of paid employees, and so membership fees and hundreds of rules and regulations add to the burden.

These sports have become too top heavy for the rank and file members.

It is as though those who are current competitors have forgotten where these sports started. In fact, they have NOT forgotten. Most of them never even knew in the first place.



Photo---Jumping Lighting Magic at GMHA 3-day in 1962 over a jump that I had helped build a month earlier.

Oregon Horse Center Newsletter

Hello riders,

We’re excited to kick off the Oregon Horse Center Holiday Buckle Series at the Prairie Complex, beginning October 25-26, 2025. This series is designed to be a low-stress, confidence-building experience—perfect for youth, green riders, and anyone looking to get more comfortable in the show ring.

Each weekend in the series gives riders a chance to gain experience, connect with the community, and earn points toward our custom OHC Champion Buckle, awarded at the end of the season.

Upcoming Dates

• October 25–26, 2025
• November 15–16, 2025
• January 17–18, 2026

Classes Include

• Showmanship (Tenderfoot & Open)
• Western Pleasure (Walk/Trot, All Ages & Open)
• English Pleasure (Walk/Trot, All Ages & Open)
• Equitation (Walk/Trot, All Ages & Open)
• Ranch Reining, Ranch Riding & Ranch Trail (Tenderfoot & Open)

Age Divisions:

13 & Under, 14–18, 19–49, and Select 50+.

The Holiday Buckle Series is all about building confidence, having fun, and growing as a rider in a supportive and relaxed setting.

Register Online and view class list! : Holiday Buckle Series — Home

We can’t wait to see you and your horses back in the arena this fall for another great OHC series!

Best regards,



The Oregon Horse Center Team

Across the October sky, two cosmic travelers — Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6) and Comet SWAN (C/2025 R2) — illuminate the heavens in a breathtaking double show.

Comet Lemmon glows greenish-blue near the Big Dipper, while SWAN burns golden low on the horizon — each trailing silken tails of gas and dust that shimmer at sunset.



It’s a celestial duet not seen in years: two bright comets, both visible in a single month, dancing beside the Orionids meteor shower.



Find a dark place, look northwest after sunset around October 20–22, and let the night sky remind you how alive the universe truly is. 

We all need to do everything we can to show others the value of the horse to mankind, and especially to our kids. Here is an article that can help us talk to those not involved in the horse world.

In an anxious, divided world, the horse reminds us of beauty, connection, and the timeless medicine of unity.

By: StreamHorse Staff

The world feels heavy these days. Wars rage, economies wobble, technology hums endlessly in our pockets, and even our moments of “peace” are interrupted by alerts, notifications, and the next urgent distraction. Anxiety is global currency now. And yet—into this very moment rides the Horse.

At the most recent United Nations General Assembly, the President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa didn’t speak of weapons or power or GDP. He spoke of horses and the importance of July 11th being designated as World Horse Day. Think about that: in a room where leaders debate the survival of nations, he paused the noise to remind humanity of the very creature that carried civilizations forward, stitched trade routes across continents, and gave us the rhythm of progress for millennia. He spoke with reverence about the majesty of the horse—how it has shaped history, culture, and survival itself.

And he’s right.

Click here to read the full article

Click here for more information or to register

Horses are our valued partners in sport and in life. They are sentient beings with feelings and emotions. Ensuring our horses are treated with care and respect is paramount.

USEF Horse Welfare Guidelines start with a mutual understanding of the distinction between what is horse friendly, what might require attention, and what may be unacceptable or not okay. The stoplight signpost – green, yellow, and red - helps us define three zones. David O’Connor, Dr. Finn and Sammy explain the guidelines in this video series.

• Know The Signs - A video series by David O'Connor, Dr. Finn and Sammy

JOIN THE AMHA YOUTH COUNCIL & HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS

Youth Council members serve to:

• Attract equine-minded youth nationwide to AMHA Youth Programs by developing diverse, interesting, and effective campaigns and programs to increase youth involvement.
• Perpetuate and promote the Morgan’s long-standing history of excellence, athleticism, intelligence, and willingness.
• Offer guidance to other AMHA youth and serve as exemplary role models.

All Youth are eligible to join the Council.

Click here for more information on this exciting opportunity, and to fill out an application, If you have questions, contact Nikki Dumas at (859) 287-2470 or Nicole@morganhorse.com.

Just a reminder...

We are more than halfway through the year! If you are enrolled in the Open Competition program for the 2025 competition year, please remember to stay up to date on entering your results. Entries will close on November 1st at midnight, so make sure all your entries get in for those points!

Harry Sebring Memorial Grant

Under 40 pursuing equestrian education, skills, proficiencies

The Ellen DiBella Western Dressage Scholarship

Any age wishing to further proficiencies in Western Dressage utilizing Morgan horses

The van Schaik Dressage Scholarship

Any age wishing to further proficiencies in Classical Dressage utilizing Morgan horses

For more information, click on the links below:

Harry Sebring Memorial Grant

The Ellen DiBella Scholarship

The van Schaik Scholarship

Job Opportunity At AMHA

The AMHA Office, located in Lexington, Kentucky, is currently accepting resumes for the position of Programs Associate. This position must work in the Lexington, KY office. The standard work week is Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and includes a generous holiday and vacation package as well as health, dental and vision insurance coverage. Life insurance, long-term and short-term disability benefits as well as optional 401k plan.

Click HERE for the complete job description and application requirements.

AMHA 50 Mile Championship

1. Lindal Jefe & Mari Smultea (Also Best Conditioned Winner)

AMHA 25 Mile Championship

1. Lindal Jefe & Mari Smultea

2. Marvelous Portia & Nora Mains

3. Statesman Eagle & Karen Pate

4. Littlewood Reina del Fuego & Amie Taber (Turtle Award Winner)

Sunday LD Ride

1. Lindahl Jefe & Mari Smultea (Res. Champion Best Conditioned)

2. Marvelous Portia & Nora Mains

8. Statesman Eagle & Karen Pate

14. Littlewood Reina del Fuego & Amie Taber

Friday Open 50 Mile

39. Lindal Jefe & Mari Smultea

*Additional event coverage coming in the Fall/Winter Network!*

Enroll as a Full Circle Angel

Do you have an interest in helping when a Morgan in your local area is at risk?

Now YOU can enroll a specific service you might be able to provide—fostering, quarantine, rehoming, free local transportation and more. Enter your name and contact information and we will add you as a "Full Circle Angel" on our website—it will be a way for those with a need to connect with you.

Sign Up Here

“Dollars for DNA” is a program developed by the AMHA Welfare & Rescue Committee to provide free DNA testing kits to registered 501(c)(3) rescues that help Morgan horses who find themselves in “at-risk” situations. Currently, a DNA Testing Kit costs $50 per horse (which covers the actual cost of the testing).

To be eligible, complete and submit the verification form. Once your status is verified, you will be notified and may begin requesting kits.

Dollars for DNA is funded 100% by donations. If you would like to contribute and ensure the future of this fund, please click HERE. Our Morgans thank you!

Register

Visit the WMF Stallion Service Auction

70 Fabulous Stallions are offered!

Download the WMF Stallion Service Auction Catalog

The MHF/WMF Stallion Service Auction is now LIVE! Bidding opened October 4, at the Grand National and online at 9 a.m. (Central).  

We have an outstanding roster of 70 stallions. Check out these amazing stallions HERE!

Each year, the MHF/WMF Stallion Service Auction helps make a difference for the Morgan breed. This program enables us to use more money for promotion, give more money back to the stallion owners AND to the winning foals, and award more money to the handlers of those winners. 

The auction (online only this year) bidding ends Friday, December 12, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. (Eastern).

The AUCTION BONUS is $10,000 in additional Futurity money that goes to the first horse (or horses) that is a direct result of the WMF SSA and wins a World Morgan Futurity championship class.

If the winner is sired by a stallion in the TOP 5 of the auction, a BONUS MULTIPLIER of 2x will increase the potential bonus to $20,000.

If the winner is sired by a World Champion Stallion from the auction year, another BONUS MULTIPLIER of 2x will increase the potential bonus to $40,000.

So, bid...breed...and WIN! 

If you have questions or need assistance with online bidding, please contact Erica Eulau at (859) 298-3785 or erica@morganhorse.com. 

Learn more about the auction HERE. 

View the stallion roster HERE. 

Access the online bidding HERE. 

A legitimate question for Morgan owners is; “What will happen to my horses if I pass away before them?” Advice on this subject is contained in an article featuring attorney, Morgan breeder, and former AMHA Director Kate Kirsch. In The Morgan Horse magazine she shared her approaches to safeguarding the future of horses she has loved and accompanied the Q & A with sample documents for preparing Wills and Directives to provide for your beloved animals’ future.

The article and her drafts of sample Wills and Directives can be accessed and downloaded from AMHA’s website...



Learn More

The Dressage Foundation (TDF) is offering a U.S. Breeder Excellence Fund grant. The U.S. Breeder Excellence Fund provides financial assistance to breeders to pursue educational opportunities related to breeding that will advance their careers, promote sound breeding practices, and further enhance the quality of U.S.-bred dressage horses. One grant is available of up to $2,500 for international programs and up to $1,000 for education within the United States.

The U.S. Breeder Excellence Fund was established at TDF in 2011 to help support breeding programs in the United States. The Fund supports attendance at educational programs related to breeding, such as the USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Program, the USDF Sport Horse Seminar, and similar educational programs.

The grant awardee has up to two years to use grant funding.

The application deadline is October 25, 2025.

For applicant requirements, grant details, or to apply...

Apply for the TDF Grant

“Better safe than sorry” When it comes to horse emergencies and first aid, those four simple words have never been more true.

The last thing a horse owner wants when their horse needs help is to be second-guessing, panicking, or searching for answers.

In those critical moments, the difference between not knowing what to do and taking confident action usually comes down to one thing:

Preparation.

As an equine vet who has helped countless horse owners through critical situations, I believe that...

When the unexpected happens, being prepared IS the greatest gift we can give a horse.

In the FREE Masterclass: Take The Guesswork Out Of Emergencies & First Aid, discover the 5 game-changing strategies to confidently handle emergencies - without relying on luck or guesswork.

What you'll learn:

✓ 5 Game-Changing Strategies for handling emergencies

✓ Clear, actionable steps you can implement immediately

✓ Essential first aid skills that build confidence and capability

✓ Effective vet communication so you know exactly what to say

✓ Money-saving insights that can help reduce vet bills without compromising your horse’s well-being.

This class is free, interactive, and online - with replay access if you can’t attend live.

US: Mon 20 Oct - 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern

Aus: Tue 21 Oct - 11am Melb / Sydney

Click below to join the FREE Live Masterclass: Take The Guesswork Out Of Equine Emergencies & First Aid:

www.empoweringequineeducation.com/gwmc-fb

See you there,

Dr Lizzie McCready, Equine Vet

Join us October 18th from 8am to 1:30pm at the famous 4-H Tack and Bake Sales! Hundreds of vendors and thousands of people attend the sales each Fall.

Information for Attendees:

$1 admission, $5 parking **Cash Only**

Clackamas County Fair & Event Center

694 NE 4th Avenue

Canby, OR 97013

Bring cash for admission and parking. An ATM may be available on site. Some vendors accept credit cards.

Do not bring pets or emotional support animals. Only Assistance Dogs are allowed on the fairgrounds.

No smoking or vaping is allowed on the fairgrounds.

Make sure to stop by the bake sale in the 4-H exhibit hall too!

Love the process.

Winning is fun, but there is only one winner, and more times than not—we aren’t it.

If we were, we’d probably find a more challenging endeavor.

Otherwise, why would we do it?

People don’t cheer for things that come easy. Buckles and accolades don’t get handed out for taking the easy route.

Our self-satisfaction and purpose doesn’t fill us when we don’t expend substantial effort.

In the end, the “easy” route is accepting the struggle up front and learning to appreciate that struggle for how it serves us.

Cherish the wins that come your way and, when they stop, put a smile on and know you’re headed for the next level.

Because that’s the way life works—

We suffer. We level up. We win.

We repeat.

Wherever you are in that process, go out there and make the most of it this week.

Oregon State IHSA Equestrian

Show is November 8-9, 2025

Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem OR

It’s that time of the year! Our Annual home IHSA show is fast approaching and we’re in search of horses for the regions riders.

Not an OSU fan? ….. Our feelings aren’t hurt! (Go beavs ) Donating your horse benefits all other schools in our region. Riders from several schools come to our show and compete on a shared group of horses!



VOLUNTEER YOUR HORSE

Volunteer your horse for OSU's annual double western horse show – an exclusive opportunity for horse owners to make a meaningful impact on collegiate equestrian competitions. By lending your horse to our dedicated team, you can play a pivotal role in shaping the future of young riders while showcasing the incredible qualities of your equine partner. 

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Lending your horse to our team is not just an act of generosity; it's an investment in the development of riders and the promotion of equestrian excellence. Here's why you should consider contributing to our annual show.

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1. Empower Future Riders: Your horse's contribution can empower aspiring equestrians to gain valuable show experience, improve their skills, and grow as confident riders. Your horse becomes a mentor in their journey.
2. Showcase Your Horse: Your horse is more than a companion – it's a talented athlete. Lending your horse gives them the chance to shine in collegiate IHSA shows, garnering recognition for their abilities.
3. Forge Lasting Connections: Your generosity won't go unnoticed. You'll build connections with dedicated riders, coaches, and fellow horse enthusiasts who deeply appreciate your role in their success.
4. Support Equestrian Education: Your horse becomes an essential part of our program's educational foundation, contributing to a comprehensive and hands-on learning experience for riders.

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How It Works:

1. Sign-Up: Our sign-up form is linked under resources on our webpage. We will have you fill out one form per horse. We will ask questions regarding your horses limitations and your personal instructions. We will also ask you to provide helpful information regarding your horse to be provided to the athlete(s) who draw/show them.
2. Stalling: Our school will provide stalls for the weekend. If you are comfortable, you are welcome to drop off horses with feed and care items for the weekend. Experienced OSU members will oversee feeding and care schedules for horses that are dropped off.
3. Showing: Horse owners are asked to warm up their own horses before the start of each show. Warm-up riders from OSU are available if needed. Several schools will attend our show. There will be draws for each class assigning riders from these schools to horses. Your horse will only show in classes you decide it is capable of. 
4. Benefits: Lunch will be provided by OSU to all horse donors both Saturday and Sunday. A "Horse of the Day" will be picked by the judge for each show. You and your equine have an opportunity to win a prize! If your horse provides monetary value on a day to day basis to you (i.e. a lesson horse or other service providing horse), you may be eligible for tax benefits. See our page on this under the resources tab. 

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Eligibility:

We welcome horse owners who have a passion for supporting equestrian growth. Your horse should have a calm temperament and be comfortable in a busy show environment.

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Get Involved:

If you're ready to share the magic of your horse with eager riders and help elevate our annual IHSA Show, we invite you to become a part of our Horse Volunteer Team. We also encourage you to look into volunteering your horse to other schools teams within our zone. Sign-up or contact us to get involved!

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* Volunteered horses will only be used as instructed by owners. Our annual show lasts 2 days giving owners the option to donate horses within that time period. 

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** We appreciate owner assistance during our show however experienced OSU equestrians will be available to provide care. Owners are asked to warm-up their own horses however OSU riders will be available if needed. 

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*** Horse owners are encouraged to talk with riders who draw their horses for the classes. There will be handlers available to hold horses between classes as well.

FAQ

Sign-Up

October 3, 2025 by Ryann Reinhofer, Thoroughbred Real Estate Group

A member of the Oregon Horse Council

In case some of my friends aren’t aware, a few years ago, I, along with Danna Kimball Kemp and Lauren Pfeiffer, felt compelled to start a non-profit specifically aimed at protecting the Crystal Rilee Park Equestrian Trails. It has been an uphill challenge to maintain the horse and hiker-only use, as its ownership and operation are overseen by the Chehalem Park District. We have made great strides with the help of equestrian voices and support to keep this great resource! I’m asking again for help from the horse community—please take 2 minutes to fill out this survey to help ensure continued use for riding without interruption or danger from mountain bikers!

•  Share what you value about local parks and riding trails
•  Highlight the facilities and programs you actually use
•  Influence where CPRD invests resources in the future
•  Take the survey through CRPE website here: https://crpequestrians.org/

Ryann Reinhofer, Thoroughbred Real Estate Group

Thoroughbred Real Estate Group is comprised of licensed realtors with a thorough understanding and appreciation of equestrian property and acreage lifestyle. We are lifelong equestrians with a combined 65 years experience in NW real estate.

www.tbregroup.com

Annual Convention will be held at the Pendleton Convention Center in Pendleton, OR from December 4-6. Enjoy discounted rates through the OCA room block available at the Oxford Suites, 541-276-6000. New Special Student One Day Registration – Friday, Dec 6th! For students 8th Grade – College, includes meals. https://orcattle.com/convention-registration-2/

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has published on its website Field Diagnostic Guidelines for Equine Infectious Respiratory Disease to assist practitioners with development of differentials and diagnostic strategies for approaching equine respiratory disease of unknown etiology.

Equine respiratory disease etiologies range from viral and bacterial infections to environmental allergens or inflammatory factors. Diagnostic testing to determine etiology is strongly recommended to provide targeted treatment strategies, implement biosecurity protocols if necessary, and support overall herd health.

Read more at: https://aaep.org/…/aaep-issues-field-diagnostic…/

Authored collaboratively by the members of the AAEP Field Guidelines Subcommittee, the Field Diagnostic Guidelines for Equine Acute Respiratory Disease were reviewed and approved by the AAEP Infectious Disease Committee and board of directors. We thank them for their incredibly important work.

Click here to view the digital version

In this issue:

• Cover Story: Temple Grandin – An Open Door
• Feature Story: How to Sell Your Horse – Part 1
• Feature Story: Lessons From My Mare
• Trail Savvy: Camping with Horses and Mules

What is School of Ranch?

 School of Ranch is a Central Oregon based 501c3 nonprofit. We hire experienced locals to teach practical and artisan skills, live and in person. Beyond teaching skills and creating paying gigs, we help strengthen our community by bringing people together in person and helping them find common ground, the basis for a strong community.

Congratulations to this Organization!

School of Ranch has been named to the Oregon Cultural Trust’s list of nonprofits committed to preserving Oregon’s cultural heritage.

From this month's newsletter:

Flat Fire Resources Update. Do you have ongoing needs from the fire? Deschutes County Emergency Management is partnering with local and regional groups to better understand and support ongoing community needs stemming from the Flat Fire. If you were impacted by the Flat Fire and could use assistance of ANY kind – cleanup, debris removal, repairs, well testing, counseling, rent assistance, etc. – please fill out the form at www.bit.ly/flatfireneeds. While support is not guaranteed, responses will be used to try to connect those in need with assistance and resources.

Deadline Extended

There Is Still Time!

1. You want to grow your business or oganization.

2. You don’t have a big budget, but can come up with less than $2 a week to promote yourself.

3. You need to reach out to more people in the equine industry in Oregon.

4. You are ready for more customers, volunteers, or clients.

5. You have a unique business or organization and want people to learn about it.

6. You want to find other equine businesses or organization that could cross-refer or partner with you.

7. You need a strong online presence so search engines find your business more often.

8. You need new ideas to grow your business…marketing, social media, business planning, legal, insurance, etc. – bring it on!

9. You enjoy meeting like minded, horse loving people who could buy from you or promote your business.

10. You know that the Oregon Horse Council is the most affordable option to promote your business, grow your association, learn, and network in Oregon! It works for you 24-7!

Click here to apply for a business level membership.

There are three levels of membership: $50, $100, or $250. You decide based on the level of support you are looking for.

Click here to apply for an Individual or Family Membership

Individual $35, Family $60

Benefits to you:

• Stay up-to-date on Legislative activity that can affect you.
• The Oregon Horse Council newsletter & Facebook page
• Enrollment in ‘Get Out and Ride’ Ore,onngon program (2 enrollments for family level – you choose age category)
• Oregon Horse Directory mailed to you directly
• Discounted registration for OHC industry and educational events
• Connection to the Equine Resources you need
• Knowing that you are helping strengthen and grow Oregon’s equine industry!

Our Mission Is To Strengthen, Connect, & Represent the Oregon Equine Community

The American Horse Council works daily to advocate for the social, economic and legislative interests of the United States equine industry.

Your voice matters—help shape the future of the equine industry for kids!

Did horses shape your youth? Take our quick 10-minute survey to share how your horse experiences before age 18 impacted your leadership and social skills.

 Led by UF PhD candidate Caitlin Lunzmann, this study is helping uncover the lasting impact of growing up with horses.

 Are you 18+ and have had at least 2 years of horse experience before age 18? We want to hear from you!

 Take the survey -

https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4MHnCOAmBPiCAh8

(Please only take this survey one time, even if you see this post more than once!)

To advertise in the Stable Sheet, contact Gay Adams - (503) 936-4276 or

sunstonemorgans@comcast.net

Friday, October 24, 2025

FRIENDS! Trio Salon is hosting a pumpkin patch during Hometown Halloween on Saturday, October 25th from 11am until we are sold out! The Patch will be in the Co-Op Arlington parking lot, BIG THANK YOU to them for having us! We will have Benny and Henry the adorable ponies, and $10 pumpkins, ANY SIZE!

20308 77th Ave NE
Arlington WA 98223

(360) 548-3554

ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT

Cascadia Morgan Alliance and The Revival of

the BC Morgan Horse Show!

Can't wait to see you all there!

From Sara Breyman:

So proud of my mom and all the years of volunteering at not just the Morgan Grand National but so many other shows. Congratulations on this amazing honor. Love you mom.

Well deserved!

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The show is a wrap!

1,019 Horses

739 Owners

803 Exhibitors

Go To: www.HorseShowsOnline.com

to see the results

Send me your pictures and comments about your time at the show! I welcome information from anyone in the Western Region.

Send to Gay Adams, sunstonemorgans@comcast.net.

The Northwest was well represented!

Congratulations and thank you to all who attended!

The Show Committee WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

We always strive to make the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® the best Morgan event of the year! We hope you all had a wonderful show and a safe trip home. Please take the time to let us know your feedback. Go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MGN2025 and help us make the 2026 Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® better than ever.

Eitan & Santa Fe Renegade

The equestrian community has lost an iconic horseman – Eitan Beth-Halachmy. Eitan passed away on July 22, 2025, in California at the age of 84. He was the inventor of Cowboy Dressage; founder of the educational and competition organization that bears its name, Cowboy Dressage® World; inspiration behind the series of clinics and gatherings known as Light Hands Horsemanship; and five-time winner of the Morgan Western Pleasure World Championship, all unanimously. 

A uniquely gifted horseman and showman, and a truly kind, funny person, Eitan inspired many riders to dance with their horses. Stephen Kinney, Senior Editor of The Morgan Horse magazine, said of Eitan, “Few horsemen in any breed accomplished such an impact on a performance discipline as he did. His horsemanship was a role model for many, but the pizazz was all his own.”

Eitan’s life and love for horses began in Israel, growing up in agricultural education and studying veterinary medicine at the University of Vienna. It was in Vienna that he keenly observed the Spanish Riding School – and – American Western movies. He combined the best of the two, on a Morgan horse of course, and Cowboy Dressage® was born. He wowed the world at the 1996 World Equestrian Games with his partner Holiday Compadre, and again in 2010 with Santa Fe Renegade. At the 2010 games, they performed in the opening ceremonies and upon their exit, Eitan was nearly lost to cardiac arrest. Fortunately, he made a full recovery and went on to inspire riders for many more years. Thank you for sharing your talents, Eitan. You will truly be missed. 

Eitan said of Cowboy Dressage®, “When Dressage suits your needs, but a Stetson suits your lifestyle." 



Read more about Eitan in the October 2025 issue of The Morgan Horse, People We Remember.