Stable Sheet - September 2021 |
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An American Legacy - The Morgan Horse |
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Get the most out of this newsletter -
For those viewing this newsletter for the first time, it is published in three sections. month there are only t At the bottom of section one you will be prompted to click a link to go to the next section. Be sure to "click here" where indicated to continue reading.
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Hi everyone-
I am hoping that everyone has been able to get outside and share the sun with your horses! Great weather for trail rides, horse showing or just hanging out in the pasture with your 4 legged buddies. Before you know it, the cold wet weather will be here, the days will be shorter and it will be getting darker earlier. Ughhh.. but in the meantime, get out into the great outdoors and enjoy the beauty that we have here in the PNW.
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This time of the year for MHAO signals some major club "events". First and foremost, your board is looking for nominations for new board members. Are you interested in being a part of the board to help plan events or create new programs for your fellow members? Is there someone you would like to nominate for the Board? There will be several vacancies for the 2022 year and they need to be filled. We need your help. Without the board, there will be no club, no programs, no horse show. If there are changes or programs you would like to see, become involved and help make it happen. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to myself or any of the other board members.
Secondly, September marks the time of the year when we start to plan and finalize our General Membership meeting and Awards banquet held at the Willamette Heritage Center, The Dye House on Sunday, Nov.14th. Tentatively, we have plans to have a potluck format like we have done in the past followed by a general meeting and closing out with the awards for high point. We will keep you informed to the details once we have them in place but please keep in mind that future plans could be affected by the state of the pandemic.
In closing, you may have heard, we did not have a "booth" at the Oregon State Fair this year as planned. Because of the increase cases of COVID, I personally made the decision not to have a meet and greet booth for MHAO. It was a tough choice as we were looking forward to talking with fair goers and letting them know all about our Morgan horses. I felt however, that we should err on the side of caution and not risk having anyone exposed to the virus while interacting with the public. Hopefully next year the virus will not be a factor in our participation in the Fair. Keep your fingers crossed.
I am hoping that this message finds you all well, healthy and safe. Brighter days are ahead for us all!
Kathy Christensen, MHAO President
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Are You Interested In Serving On The MHAO Board Of Directors? |
MHAO is looking for volunteers interested in joining our Board of Directors. Be in the know! Share your ideas on how we can make our club better! Contact Kathy Christensen for more information and to put your name in the hat. Election time will be here before we know it.
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MHAO High Point Award Program |
Are you an MHAO member competing in anything on a Morgan horse?
Turn in your placings & points for all events except Key, OMC, C-Fair, & PNW. Those shows are tallied automatically if you are registered for High Point.
Make Sure You Are Registered!
We want this program to be inclusive. Are you competing in something that our program does not seem to cover? Let us know and we will see what we can do.
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Program updated June 2021
Click here to access the declaration forms for turning in your results
Once Registered, get your results in for any shows or competitions other than Key, OMC, C-Fair, PNW
& Nationals which will be tallied automatically by Erin
Questions: Contact Erin Silver
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Do You Participate In Open Competitions Or Events? |
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Take advantage of this program!
Up to $100 per year available in reimbursements per membership.
Thank you to Doana Anderson for creating this program.
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Maybe Showing Is Or Is Not Your Thing. Do You Do Other Types of Riding Or Driving With Your Morgan Horse? |
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Actually, all your time in the saddle or driving anywhere except when you are in front of a judge at a Morgan show counts for this program. Even all your time riding or driving at an open show or any other kind of event whether in front of a judge or not. All practice time, trail riding, beach riding, arena riding, riding or driving for fun, lesson time, exercising of your horse while riding or driving, tooling around the neighborhood..... everything counts.
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Once enrolled, you will not need to enroll again as long as you maintain your membership in MHAO. Turn in a log showing your hours riding or driving your horse. Patches will be awarded at the MHAO Award Banquet. Wear them proudly or put them on your saddle blanket so other people will know you are riding or driving a Morgan horse.
Click here to download more information, get enrolled, or to use our log form to turn in your time.
Thank you to Carol Dombrowsky & Leanne Roth for creating this program
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2021 MHAO Award Banquet & General Membership Meeting |
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Currently planned as an
"in person" event
Sunday
November 14, 2021
Heritage Center
Salem OR
Pot Luck
More Information To Follow
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We are watching the Pandemic & related guidelines closely and will keep you informed on this event as we get closer. |
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Deadline - September 30th, 2021
Get those pictures submitted now!
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This Contest Is Open Now!
This contest is open to everyone. You do not need to be an MHAO member.
Pictures can be from any year, and do not need to be of foals participating
in our Futurity.
Prize money available!
1st place - $100
2nd place - $75
3rd place - $50
Send in an application form with your pictures.
Up to 4 photos can be submitted per person.
Send your photos to Gay Adams
(503) 936-4276
Interested in being a judge for this contest? Three judges needed.
Contact Gay.
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MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity |
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Get Your 2021 Foals Nominated Before Year End |
Initial Nomination in the year the foal is born - $45
Renewal fees - $25 each year
Class fees - $25 per class
by June 1st, $50 thereafter
Late nominations & renewals
are $100
For more information, click here to download the Futurity Rules. The Rules and all forms needed are available on our website.
Click here to download a nomination form to send to Gay
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Over $13,000 paid out in Prize Money This Year! |
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A Request!
The MHAO Futurity Committee is seeking sponsors to aid in the purchase of Futurity Cups that are given to each participant showing in Futurity classes at the Oregon Morgan Classic. Your donation can help us to continue this tradition.
Working toward an expense estimated at $3,000
For questions or to make a donation, contact Gay Adams,
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Editor Needed for the 2022 MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Booklet |
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Show off your editor/graphic skills while giving support to the Morgan breed and your club!
An Editor is needed for the 2022 MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Booklet. Click here to see prior booklets on our website. Some ad creation required.
Contact Gay Adams for more information -
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Looking for more information about the Oregon Morgan Classic?
Look for the separate special Stable Sheet Edition highlighting the show.
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A Request For News From Members |
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Karen Weiderman would love to showcase you and your horse in the Members section of the Stable Sheet newsletter (Section 2). Send her a story with some pictures.
She is also looking for stories from Morgan owners on how and when they got into the Morgan breed and what they have done since then.
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Currently Recognized Base Coat Colors
Chestnut, Black, Bay, Brown, Palomino, Buckskin, Smoky Black, Cremello, Perlino, Smoky Cream
Currently Recognized Color Characteristics
Dun, Flaxen, Silver, Gray, Roan, Sabino, Frame Overo, Splash White
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Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue Course |
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Sponsored by the Oregon Horse Council
Change of Date!
November 19-20, 2021
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Notice the change in date!
Yamhill County Fairgrounds asked us to change our date. All those already registered have been notified.
Get registered now for this valuable seminar. It is important for all those who own or work around large animals or who serve as first responders.
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Did You Miss The Live Stream? Replay available. |
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Click the flyer to watch a replay
ABOUT THE EVENT
Who: 6 Amazing Trailblazing Horsewomen (see below) on The Trailblazing Horsewomen Livestream, speaking with award-winning writer L.A. Sokolowski and StreamHorseTV’s Director of Content Natalie Mayrath.
◆ Patti Colbert — Creator of Extreme Mustang Makeover, Equine Industry Vision Award, National Cowgirl Hall of Fame Sawyer Award recipient
A “creative marketer” who has tried to blend equine tradition with innovative engagement, the Extreme Mustang Makeover, created and presented by the Mustang Heritage Foundation where she served as Executive Director, does exactly that while showcasing the beauty, versatility and trainability of wild horses. Approved trainers get 100-120 days to go ‘from wild to mild’ before returning to compete for cash and prizes, and the horses are available for adoption or purchase via public bid.
Since 1984, EHI has provided culturally competent, EAGALA-style equine-assisted therapy and psychotherapy to veterans and urban families; a Junior Mounted Patrol Unit, Park Rangers and community ambassadors; and Saturday Saddle Club in partnership with the University of Connecticut. Pat is an inductee into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame and Museum and National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum Hall of Fame, and CNN Top 10 Hero who has appeared on the Queen Latifah and Dr. Oz shows.
◆ Anne Kursinski — Two-time Silver medalist/five-time Olympian, USOC Female Equestrian Athlete of the Year, two-time Pan Am Gold medalist, two-time AHSA Horsewoman of the Year, Show Jumping Hall of Fame inductee, 2018 Women in Sports Coach of the Year
Yes, she has won nearly every major equestrian competition there is to win, and has shaped her sport behind the scenes as an author, chef d’equipe, clinician, telecast analyst, and Olympic/WEG teams selector. Yet the simple description under her name on AnneKursinski.com is ‘Riding and Jumping Mentor.’ Mentorship, not medal winning, found her at the forefront of the #metoo movement as a clear voice for equestrian athlete advocacy.
◆ Debbie Roberts Loucks — CEO, Monty & Pat Roberts Inc. (MPRI); The Movement and Horsemanship Radio podcast
Home is where the horse is for the daughter of NYT best-selling author and world famous ‘horse whisperer’ Monty, and sculptress Pat Roberts; since 2002, her marketing and business acumen have grown her father’s brand into a global leadership organization while building a better horse world is clearly in her genes, too. She launched the first-of-its-kind Equus Online University and the international symposium on the transformative nature of horses known as The Movement; and now, the Monty Roberts Mustang & Transition Horse Program, identifying how horses have multiple careers over their lifetime, and reframing ‘rescue’ as ‘transition.’
◆ Lynn Palm — Trainer of four AQHA Superhorses, AQHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year, Women’s Sports Foundation Equestrian of the Year
The world fell in love with her bridleless exhibitions on the legendary Rugged Lark, including at the 1996 Olympics, and few can match her record as an all-around trainer, showman, exhibitor and entrepreneur.
◆ Linda Tellington-Jones, Ph.D.(H) — Founder of Tellington TTouch Training®, Massage Therapy Hall of Fame inductee, Peace Run Torch-Bearer, ARIA Lifetime Achievement Award
Her forward thinking approach, Change the Posture, Change the Behavior, has always been ahead of its time. She has written 23 books on TTouch, printed in 15 languages, and was recognized by The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run as a Torch-Bearer (a global relay since 1987 embodying a universal aspiration for peace) for her devotion to a heart-based method that nurtures a peaceful connection between animals and people, joining such prior recipients as Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Billie Jean King.
What: On an interactive livestream event produced by StreamHorseTV, in conjunction with Horse Illustrated
Why: A salute to female influencers of the horse industry was already on the Horse Illustrated docket when StreamHorseTV Director of Content Natalie Mayrath presented the idea for a livestream “sneak peek” and Q&A with some of the feature’s trailblazing women. Mayrath is a former digital producer on women and money at Yahoo Finance and series producer on “The Vanguard,” an Emmy-nominated documentary series about influential women in the media world.
“Our mission is to build a community across equine sports, and getting this powerhouse group of women together in conversation embodies that spirit of breaking boundaries,” said Mayrath. “They represent so many different equine industry sectors, all joining in celebration of the woman, and ultimately the horse.”
About StreamHorseTV: StreamHorseTV, where horse enthusiasts join to expand their horizons, is the premier centralized livestream, replay, entertainment and education community for all international equestrian disciplines, sports and breeds. Learn more at www.StreamHorse.TV and follow on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
About Horse Illustrated
EG Media is a leading publisher whose titles include the award-winning magazine Horse Illustrated. Horse Illustrated won the 2019 American Horse Publications General Excellence award for Self-Supported Print Publication (circulation 15,000 and over). Learn more at www.horseillustrated.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.
About International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day has been observed since 1911 and is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. The 2021 campaign theme is Choose To Challenge because a challenged world is an alert world, and from challenge comes change. #ChooseToChallenge
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EQUITANA USA is the premier North American forum that promotes the exchange of ideas, information, and experiences to enhance the horse and the equine industry; all while providing a high-quality event for those with a passion for horses.
The live event (October 1-3, 2021) features education, entertainment, and a trade fair featuring riding equipment and apparel, horse care supplies, gifts, and more products and services.
Throughout the year, equestrians can also experience shopping, education, and entertainment digitally through the EQUITANA USA 365 hub.
Live Event Dates & Location
Friday, October 1: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday, October 2: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday, October 3: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY 40511
859-233-4303
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Harlan Grunden and Morgan’s Go Figure of Curtis carrying the Casket for the “Unknown Soldier” through North Platte from the 20th Century Veterans Memorial to Buffalo Bill State Historical Park to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Memorial. |
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A scene repeated throughout the country.
Click here to see the names of the 13 Veterans honored.
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Pray For The Western States |
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Let us know if you need help so we can get the word out.
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The Mt. Hood Equestrian Center is looking for vendors to pop-up at their Fall Craft & Tack Sale next month! Email brandi@mthoodcenter.com if you are interested in being a vendor!
Vendor Rental Space:
10'x12' Stalls: $40 each for the weekend
20' x 20' Outside Space: $80 (until filled)
Indoor Main Entry Spaces $80
30' x 10' Trailer Space: $100
Food Vendor $80
Saturday, September 18, 2021 Set Up: 6:00 am - Shopping: 9:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sunday, September 19, 2021 Set Up: 8:00 am - Shopping: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Load out complete by 6:00 pm
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Summer is the season when horse owners are most active. Want to keep up on what our MHAO members and friends are doing? Don't miss Section 2 of your newsletter. Be sure to click the link at the bottom of this section to keep reading. Pictured above is Liz Goldmann driving Sutton Remembrance GCH competing at the Equestrians Institute CDE event in August. What a fantastic way to promote the Morgan horse.
Send us your information! Help us highlight all the different activities of our members and friends with their Morgan horses!
Please be sure to tag Karen Wiederman when posting your news on Facebook, or send her an email with information and pictures. dazzby1@gmail.com
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Calling All Morgan Endurance Participants |
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2021 AMHA Distance Riding Championship Offerings - September 10-12, 2021
Plans are underway to host several national championship options for AMHA Endurance Riders in 2021. AMHA will be offering both the 25 Mile and 50 Mile Championship in 2021. The 2021 Rides will be held in Oneida, TN. There will also be daily "limited distance" options as well as a 3-day limited distance challenge.
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The Bullards Hosted A Party |
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Thank you from Bob and Shelley to all our friends that came to the farm August 13th for a rollicking good time. The party with dinner and live music and lots of dancing was the highlight of our year. Thank you all for your friendship! Bob said it was a birthday party for Shelley. Shelley said it was just a party. A fun time was had by all. The Bullards are always great hosts.
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Why a horse? Something being passed around on Facebook |
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THE DREAM THAT MANY WILL NOT UNDERSTAND:
My horse is my personal dream.
One day when I am very old and when I can not walk anymore, it will be in my heart as a trophy of my memories.
I met people who taught me something and have the same spirit and I met others that I'm glad I forgot.
I got wet,
I felt cold,
And I felt warm,
I was afraid,
I fell,
And I stood up,
I even hurt myself, I have been broken,
But also, I laughed out loud inside.
I spoke a thousand times with myself.
I sang and shouted with joy like a madman,
And yes ... sometimes I cried.
I have seen wonderful places and lived unforgettable experiences.
I often made unplanned jumps that even Oliver Skeete would be proud of; other times I made jumps full of terror.
I stopped a thousand times to see a landscape.
I spoke with perfect strangers, and I forgot people I see every day.
I went out with my demons inside and returned home with a feeling of absolute peace in my heart.
I always thought how dangerous it is, knowing that the meaning of courage is to advance even feeling fear.
Every time I go up to my horse I think about how wonderful he is.
I stopped talking about it to those who do not understand, and I learned to communicate with other riders.
I have met some amazing people I now call friends because of my horse.
I spent money that I did not have, giving up many things, but all these things are not worth even one special moment with my horse.
He is not a means of transport or a piece of iron with wheels, it is the lost part of my soul and my spirit.
And when someone says to me: "You have to sell the horse and you have to be more sensible", ... I do not answer. I just swing my head and smile,
A horse..... only the person who loves them understands it.
May God bless my friends and all their horses...
And the adventure continues.
And I wouldn’t trade it for the world!
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Thank you Erin Silver, and others for sharing this. |
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I hope everyone had a
great holiday.
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The Morgan Horse Magazine - Grand National Preview Issue |
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The next issue of The Morgan Horse is the special October - Morgan Grand National Preview issue that distributes in Oklahoma the Friday (October 8) before the show starts and is available all week in the TMH Reading Lounge.
Deadline for copy and materials is September 15.
Contact Stephen Kinney or Kim Oplotnik to reserve space in this popular issue!
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Information From the Horse Network |
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Another option on Amazon: |
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Has anyone read this one? |
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And......... from the HorseNetwork |
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Help Request From A Member Of Our Morgan Community |
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Mara Lin Tomlin & Everett Robinson |
Hi, my name is Mara. My partner, soon to be husband, is Everett. Everett has been taking care of me for the past 4 months while I try to fight a very painful intestinal infection that my body just could not beat. |
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While I was bedridden and Everett was taking care of me, he FINALLY got into see a specialist and have tests done that he had been asking the VA to do for over one year. Come to find out he has a large mass on his left kidney with 6 smaller masses broken off! CANCER
The next CAT scan appointment confirmed masses in his lungs as well.
Next came the house and property we live on going up for sale with no notice. The land owners and realtor demanded animals off the land immediately for property clean up.
We are now fighting with the VA to pay the specialist bills, loosing animals, and our home. We have amazing friends helping with the large animals for now!
The medical bills, housing, and animals are adding up. We are proud people, but we know when we can't do everything on our own. Now is that time. I need my future husband to get the treatment he deserves! The VA does not treat the men who served our country with respect! Cancer can be cured! Any small amount of help is very much appreciated.
Bless you,
Mara & Everett
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Calling All Stallion Owners & Breeders! |
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The AMHECT/WMF Stallion Service Auction will once again be held in conjunction with the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show®. Each year the AMHECT and the World Morgan Futurity join together to make a difference for the Morgan breed. For all of the important details click here.
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The 2021 NMMH Bucket Auction Challenge -
Sign Up Today!!!
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WE NEED YOUR HELP.
NO BARN IS TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL...SIGN UP TODAY!
COOL PRIZES TO THE WINNERS!
(859) 448-5109.
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The National Museum of the Morgan Horse Bucket Auction is challenging everyone to a “Battle of the Barns.” Instead of State-themed buckets, various barns are volunteering to organize, obtain, package, and deliver outstanding goodies for the NMMH Bucket Auction at the 2021 Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show®.
Awards will go to the bucket with the highest bid and to the most creative bucket! Buckets of all sizes are welcome!
Barns/Teams committed to the battle so far include: Laine Brook Farm, The Short/Page Team, Sunchaser Morgans, Stolen Aces Farm, Broadmoor, Silver Pine Stables, Kyalami Farms, LaRica Performance Horses, Indian Creek, Taxihill Farm, Society Hill Farm, Fire Run Farm, Cottonwood Creek, Trafalgar, and Rushton Stables!
Want to join in on this competition (and the fun!)? Click "Read More" below for more details. Thanks in advance for your help.
Now, LET THE BATTLE BEGIN!
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To advertise in the Stable Sheet, contact Gay Adams - (503) 936-4276 or
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Excitement Is Building For the Grand National & World Championship Horse Show |
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October 9-16, 2021
State Fair Park, Oklahoma City OK
Prize lists are available online, in the June issue of The Morgan Horse, and at Regional shows throughout the year, or by contacting Peggy Hatfield.
Here is the Latest!
Go to Show Information/Forms
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New Golf Cart Vendor At Nationals |
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Grand National Exhibitors - There has been a change in vendor for golf cart rentals at the 2021 Grand National & World Champion Morgan Horse Show©.
Fore Wheeler Golf Cart Rentals will be the 2021 vendor. To reserve your golf cart for the show, please contact them at 1-800-326-2208. A link will be available soon on the Grand National site to reserve your cart online. See you in OKC!
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A FEW SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE! AMHECT/UPHA Open Gate Learning Center at the Grand National - Grades 5-12 |
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Sign-ups are now open for the AMHECT/UPHA Learning Center at the Morgan Grand Nationals in Oklahoma City. This year ALL expenses will be covered through AMHECT and the Grand National Committee! Only 20 spots are available - on a first come, first served basis - so sign up today!
The Learning Center offers a professional teacher to provide academic support to our young riders in grades 5 - 12 who are away from their local schools.
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NEW At 2021 Grand National - Youth Individual
Judging Contest
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If you love to judge Morgans and are under the age of 21, this is the contest for you!
The NEW Youth Individual Judging Contest is open to all youth that are not participating in the Junior Invitational or Grand National Youth of the Year Contest. 4-H Groups and Collegiate Teams are welcome! All will be scored on an individual basis. For more information contact Nikki at nicole@morganhorse.com.
Download your application HERE!
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Volunteers Needed -
Youth Of the Year Contest at OKC
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AMHA Youth need your help! We are now looking for handlers and horses to volunteer for our Grand National Youth of the Year Contest in OKC! We need horses in the following divisions; Gelding in hand, Mare in hand, Hunter Pleasure, and Western Pleasure.
Youth Judging takes place on the morning of Friday, October 15th at 8am. If you would like to volunteer your time and horse(s), please contact Nikki at nicole@morganhorse.com or (859)448-5109.
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Under the Age of 14? Check This Out! Grand National Junior Invitational |
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Are you under the age of 14 and love Youth Contests? |
Sign up for the Grand National Junior Invitational! Test your judging and speech skills in this fun contest! Starts on Wednesday, October 13th at the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® in OKC. Get your application in TODAY!
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Included in the next Sections:
Section 2:
Meet MHAO Members
Member News
Section 3:
MHAO Requests
Advertising Thru MHAO
Classified Ads
How to become an MHAO Member
Oregon Horse Council News
USEF News
AMHA News
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