Stable Sheet - September 2022 |
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An American Legacy - The Morgan Horse |
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From Your Board Of Directors |
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Morgan Horse Association of Oregon |
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President's Message
Hello MHAO members
I do have some great news to share with you all. As many of you know, the Oregon State Fair was recently held in Salem and one of the highlights of the fair is the horse show. In the past, there used to be
a large group of Morgan owners who would show in a fairly full slate of Morgan classes. In recent years however, the number of Morgan horses entered in the fair dwindled and the number of classes offered has been greatly reduced. This meant that the public was
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not getting a chance to see the Morgan horse. Back in 2019 however, a few members of MHAO made a decision to bring their horses to the fair
and participate in the Battle of the Breeds. That year this class consisted of 5 different breeds judged at a walk and trot as well as halter. Much to the Morgan groups delight, the Morgans won the battle and reintroduced the public once again to our breed. I watched the class from the stands and listened to many in the crowd talk about the Morgans. Some thought that the Morgan horse was a breed that died out, some people said they didn't realize that they were so versatile and that they weren't a draft!
Flash forward to 2022 and the Morgans were there to do battle once again. This year there were 6 different breeds and our members presented our Morgans to represent the versatility of the horse in ranch, hunt, dressage, and western. It was a beautiful presentation with the judge commenting on what a great job the Morgan group did. And with that, the Morgans once again walked away as the Champions in the Battle of the Breeds. I would like to thank Rhea Turner of Kardia Equestrian for bringing her horses and crew to help in the battle and a big thank you goes to Erin Silver for coordinating and promoting the event. In addition, I would like to thank Lorraine Beaumont, Tammy Boyer and Sharon and Shannon Harper for their time at the promotion table that was set up. Erin also showed her mare, PL Dances With Angels in both the open and Morgan classes in Hunt and Western proving that Morgans can do it all!.
Dancer also proved to be an extraordinary ambassador as she greeted many fair goers back at the stalls with soft and gentle nuzzles. It was a great venue to showcase and promote our breed. There was no other breed being promoted the way the Morgan was and I do believe that this made an impact on the crowds! I would STRONGLY ENCOURAGE members next year to come and be a part of this promotion event..either working at the promotional table or showing your horse. While the Morgan classes may be limited, there is an opportunity to show in the open classes..what better way to show off your horses than to be at the fair.
Finally, as I write this message, there are several fires that are burning and threatening friends and neighbors. Sadly, these wild fires are becoming more frequent and reminds us that Mother Nature is in control of our fragile environment. As residents and horse owners it is in our best interest to have safety measures in place in case of sudden evacuations . Put them in place now before the unimaginable happens. If you are not sure of how to develop a plan, contact your local fire agency or your county's emergency centers. Planning ahead can save property and more importantly, lives. Summer is slowly winding down and soon the cooler, damper weather will return. It certainly has been a long hot few months and it will be a relief to have the chill of fall upon us.
Stay safe all!
Kathy Christensen
MHAO President
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MHAO Board Meeting Coming UP |
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Click here to read the minutes from the August 17, 2022 MHAO Board Meeting.
Next meeting via conference call will be @7:30pm on September 21, 2022. MHAO members are always welcome. Contact Kathy Christensen if you would like to attend at mike-kak@Q.com.
Click here to see a 2022 Board Meeting Schedule. Dates are always subject to possible change.
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Announcing!! The MHAO 2022 Foal Photo Contest |
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Click here to access an application form to go with your photo/s
Click here to see our 2021 entries and winners
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MHAO Offers A High Point Award Program |
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Show Season Is Winding Down!
Don't forget to turn in your points!
This program covers every type of competition.
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Your contact for questions or to send your points to is:
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MHAO Award Banquet, Election, & General Membership Meeting - November 13th, 2022 |
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Ballots to be distributed via email in October!
For questions, more information about the banquet, or to let us know if you will be there, contact Erin Silver, silvermesamorgans@msn.com
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Nominations Are Open for the 2023 MHAO Board Of Directors |
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Are you interested in serving on the MHAO Board Of Directors or volunteering to help with MHAO events? We could use your help and love to see our members involved. If so - let our MHAO President know now.
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MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity |
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Do you have, or will you have, a foal born this year?
Don't forget to get your foal nominated to the MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity before December 31st.
Show off your breeding program!
Click here to download a Futurity Nomination Form for your 2022 foals
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All foals from AMHA registered parents are eligible
for this futurity! Fees are very reasonable.
$45 - Initial nomination fee due by December 31st
$25 - Annual renewal fee thru the foal's 4 yr old year due by March 31st
$25 - Futurity class entry fee due by June 1st
Late fees apply if deadlines are missed
Benefits of nominating your foal:
- Your foal will be showcased in the annual MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Booklet which is distributed to the 3 largest shows in the Western Region as well as at Nationals. It is also posted to our website and is available to be seen anytime.
- A chance to win some money in Futurity classes offered at the Oregon Morgan Classic. All who have shown have earned back more than the futurity fees they have paid in.
We are looking for more ways to promote your futurity horse using the media options available thru MHAO. Your input on what you would like to see is important to us. Give Gay a call with any of your ideas.
This year we returned to our normal class schedule for the Futurity at the Oregon Morgan Classic. Halter classes were offered for 0-2 yr olds. Performance classes were offered for 2-4 yr olds. 3 yr old saddle classes are walk/trot.
There will be discussions about our program over this coming year. We will be talking about the direction of the futurity and if any changes should be made. If you have any input for us to consider or would like to be involved in the discussion, please send an email to Gay Adams to let her know.
The only change we made this year was to remove any reference to color. Color does not affect conformation and is not included as a part of the conformation standard of the Morgan horse. We welcome Morgan horses of color to be entered in any of our Futurity classes.
The 2022 MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Booklet was available at the Oregon Morgan Classic, Morgan Medallion, & C-Fair & will be available at Nationals.
You can view the 2022 Futurity Booklet on our website
Gay Adams, MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Chair
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Nominations Are Open For The 2023 MHAO
Stallion Service Auction
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Nominate your stallion now to maximize your promotion coverage from MHAO. Bidding will begin in mid-February and close on April 22, 2023. All bidding will be online or by phone bid if computer access is not available.
Benefits of making a donation:
- Press releases on Northwest Morgan News, MHAO newsletter (Stable Sheet), MHAO website, MHAO Facebook Page & the MHAO Stallion Service Auction Facebook Page, in The Morgan Horse Magazine, on The Blast, etc. There is heavy emphasis on advertising the stallions included in our auction.
- The Stallion Auction will be promoted at the Oregon Morgan Classic (OMC) Horse Show with donated stallions highlighted at the show. OMC is one of the largest Morgan Horse Shows in the Northwest and the largest in Oregon.
- The name of all stallions with a bid will be put into a hat. A winner will be drawn to receive a free 2-page spread in the 2022 MHAO Breeders’ Cup Futurity Booklet.
- The MHAO Stallion Service Auction is the only Stallion Service Auction in the Western Region.
- Each stallion will receive a full page color ad in the MHAO Breeder’s Cup Futurity Booklet. This is a high quality magazine distributed not only up and down the West Coast but at Nationals.
- You will receive promotion of your stallion through other Equine and Morgan organizations in the Region.
- Minimum starting bid is $700, or an amount set by the stallion owner (higher or lower, but no lower than $500)
- Bidding is online and open from at least March 1 to April 22, 2023. Phone in bids are accepted from those without access to bid online.
- Bonus payments are made to breeders and stallion owners when a foal that is the result of a breeding sold through the MHAO Stallion Service Auction becomes a Futurity Sweepstakes Champion or Reserve Champion at the Oregon Morgan Classic Horse Show.
- Funds from the MHAO Stallion Service Auction are used to support the MHAO Breeders’ Cup Futurity which is the only remaining traditional Futurity in the Western Region.
MISSION STATEMENT: The committee of the MHAO Stallion Service Auction and Breeder’s Cup Futurity is dedicated to the promotion of the Morgan Horse. We strive to support the breeders of the Morgan Horse by offering ways to publicize their breeding programs and to offer access to high quality breeding stallions. It is also our goal to increase the excitement about the Morgan Horse, and to draw the Morgan Community together.
Gay Adams, Chair - Nancy Eidam - Kathy DeFazio - Erin Shields - Margaret Korver
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Are you interested in serving on the MHAO Board of Directors? We have some positions open for 2023-2024. Come help us promote the Morgan Horse and to preserve our wonderful breed in the Northwest and Western Region. Lend a hand in supporting our members and our youth. We also need a President to lead our Board. Contact Kathy Christensen, MHAO President,
Are you interested in being a member of the MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Committee and/or for the MHAO Stallion Service Auction Committee?
Are you interested in helping with the MHAO Stable Sheet newsletter? We need people to help us cover the news in so many different disciplines and areas of the State. Contact Gay Adams, (503) 936-4276, sunstonemorgans@comcast.net.
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MHAO's Ride Drive Program
A Program For All Who Ride Or Drive A Morgan Horse Whether To Compete In Something Or Just For Pleasure.
By participating in this program, you can help us
get the word out about our wonderful breed.
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Just track your time and turn it into Sandi.
Be recognized for the time you spend with your
Morgan horse.
For questions contact Sandi Humphfres, (541) 415-1230
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A Request For News From MHAO Members & Friends |
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Karen Weiderman is our reporter for member news. She 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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Highlighting Our 2022 Corporate Sponsors, Vendors at OMC, & Donors of "Other Items". |
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We so appreciate their participation and support! |
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And The Winner Of The Breed Challenge At The Oregon State Fair Is-----Drum Roll Please------
The Morgan Horse Team!
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Thank you so much to those who represented the Morgan Breed for us |
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At the Oregon State Fair Breed Challenge 6 groups competed: Morgan, Saddlebred, Draft horses, Drum Horses, Gypsy Vanners, & Mules. They competed In-Hand and on the rail.
Representing the Morgan breed were Jaxon Craddock on Intrepid Rock Festival CH, Abby Jordan on Morganquest Twilight Fire, Kallie Loreman on Kingsgrove Dynasty, Erin Silver on PL Dancing With Angels, & Michelle McMillan on Umpqua Andromeda. Western & Hunt Seat styles were exhibited. Thank you all for representing us so well. The judge was Chris Bickford.
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From our MHAO President, Kathy Christensen:
I am proud to say the Morgan’s were well represented and did us proud!! They won both the rail and the conformation portions of the battle of the breeds! Way to go MORGANS ..State Fair Champions for the breed challenge!!
Thank you Erin Silver for getting everyone together and organizing this team. Thank you Rhea Turner for bringing your crew and showing the Morgan versatility!
Kathy Christensen
Click here to see a video of the Breed Challenge competition.
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From Erin Silver:
"We had a very successful promotional event at the Oregon State Fair! We handed out LOTS of Morgan literature and kids coloring pages, stickers, buttons and tattoos! Some knew Morgans, many did not, many kids "wanted to ride". This is a great venue for promotional opportunities! Thank you to Rhea Turner for helping me coordinate the Breed Challenge and representing! Thank you Kathleen Klopchin-Christensen for the banners and the promotional items/material and ALL the help at the fair! Thank you Lorraine Beaumont for your help Thursday evening and Friday visiting with the public. Thank you Tammy Boyer for making the drive down Friday evening to sit at the stalls and share your love of the Morgan Horse.. Thank you Sharon Harper and Shannon Harper for coming Saturday morning to visit with the public and share your knowledge. I think it was a SUCCESS! "
Erin Silver
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Oregon Trail Summit Announced |
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Share your voice in support of equine trails |
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Oregon Outdoor Recreation Summit
Thursday-Saturday
October 27th-29th
Mt. Hood Oregon Resort in Welches
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Registration is open for the 2022 Summit,
October 27th-29th on Mt. Hood!
Full Summit Professional Early Bird: $295; Standard: $330
Full Summit Volunteer/Student Early Bird: $195; Standard: $215
One-Day Only Professional $185
One-Day Only Volunteer/Student $125
Online Only (free; opportunity to make donation)
One-day, partial, and full scholarships available
Hotel Reservations
Mt. Hood Oregon Resort standard room rates are priced at a special government per diem rate of $115 just for the summit. All rooms are subject to tax and a $15/night resort fee.
Book your room before October 1st by calling the resort at 1.800.733.0800 or 503.622.3101 and ask for the 2022 Oregon Outdoor Recreation Summit rate.
The 2022 Summit will primarily take place Thursday-Saturday, October 27th-29th, at Mt. Hood Oregon Resort and surrounding areas on the west side of Mt. Hood, Wy’East, traditional lands of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, and other indigenous bands.
The 2022 summit will bring together Oregon’s outdoor community to learn, build relationships, and find solutions to the challenges we face in developing and elevating outdoor recreation opportunities to best serve Oregon communities and celebrate and protect our natural, cultural, and historic wonders. The Summit seeks to accelerate efforts to:
- connect Oregonians of all backgrounds and abilities to the outdoors and increase health equity
- aid in recovery of Oregon communities through outdoor recreation partnerships
- address the impacts of climate change on outdoor recreation and build climate resilience
- build a culture of environmental and cultural stewardship and healthy recreation
- provide an off-street network of trails for recreating and traveling within and between Oregon communities
- attract a wide range of visitors that contribute to Oregon’s urban and rural economies
- support sustainable entrepreneurship and a thriving outdoor recreation economy that reduces economic disparities
2022 Preliminary Summit Schedule:
Thursday, October 27th: Oregon Outdoor Recreation Summit
8:30-11:30: Field Workshops, Tours, Group Hikes
10:30-noon: Conference Check-In, Coffee service
12:00-1:45: Networking Lunch, Welcome and Opening Plenary in Large Ballroom
1:45-4:30: Breakout Sessions and Networking Breaks
4:45-5:35: Closing Plenary Session
Evening: Offsite Networking Reception
Friday, October 28th: Technical Sessions, Workshops, and Oregon Trails Summit
8:00-9:00: Networking Continental Breakfast Served in Ballroom
8:30-9:30: Welcome and Oregon Trails Community Updates
9:30-12:20: Breakout Sessions and Networking Breaks
12:20-1:45: Networking Lunch followed by Oregon Trails Coalition annual meeting
2:00-4:30: Breakout Sessions and Summit Closing Reception: Outdoor games and refreshments
Saturday, Oct. 29th: Field Day
9:00-3:00: Local trail stewardship events, in-field learning, and community events
Click here for a summit overview and information on sponsorship opportunities.
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From The Morgan Sport Source |
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Working Equitation, Made For Morgans |
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Did you see this article in The Morgan Horse magazine about Working Equitation and the Morgan horse? It was written by Bernadette Stang.
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Looking For The Names Of Youth Riders And Their Horses That Are Qualified For Nationals |
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Whether They Will Be At Nationals Or Not |
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Greetings Morgan Horse Barns, Riders and Families!
As we start the wrap up of our local show season, we need to hear from you! Do you know a local Youth Rider that qualified for Nationals? Whether they are going or not, we want to recognize them!
Please send the rider and horse's full names, and the classes they qualified for (and at which show?) to heather@millennium-lc.com, or text this information to 206-617-0261.
Thank you, and Congratulations to everyone on a great 2022 show season!
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I hope you had a great holiday! |
The Fall Equinox is September 22nd |
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AMHECT/WMF Stallion Servic Auction |
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The AMHECT/WMF Stallion Service Auction is now LIVE! Bidding is open online. We have an outstanding roster of stallions. Check them out HERE!
Each year, the AMHECT/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.
Bidding ends Saturday, October 15 at 3 PM Central time.
In addition, the first foal or foals of an actual service purchased at the AMHECT/WMF SSA to win a WMF Class World Championship will take home an additional $10,000 Auction Rewards Bonus!
If you do not have internet access, you may bid by telephone by calling Erica at (859) 298-3785 during regular AMHA Office hours of Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern time. If you must call outside of those hours, you may be directed to her voicemail. Please leave a message and your call will be returned.
Auction Guidelines & Details 2022
Saturday, October 15, 2022 | Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® | Online Auction Only
1. The minimum bid for this Stallion Service Auction is $800 (or otherwise noted). The stallion owner is responsible for the minimum bid if there is no bid on the stallion service.
2. Bidding will be online at http://bidpal.net/morganauction. ALL bidding will close on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. If you do not have internet capability, please call Erica Eulau at (859) 298-3785 and she will place your online bid for you. Bidding is usually heaviest in the hours before the auction ends, so please place your call early.
3. All online bids will be advanced by $25.
4. All contracts will be sold to the highest bidder on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. This is an online auction only.
5. Payment in full is due immediately following the auction. You will be contacted by AMHA.
6. Notice by e-mail, mail, or by phone will be made to the winning bidder the following week.
7. For specific contract questions, please contact the stallion’s agent.
8. Breeding contracts will not be released until payment in full is received.
All proceeds from the auction will benefit the World Morgan Futurity, Regional Shows, and AMHA’s Show Grant and Marketing Programs. In addition to the winnings for the different Futurity classes and championships, offspring that are a result of a breeding purchased through the AMHECT/WMF Stallion Service Auction are eligible for additional Auction Rewards and the Auction Bonus. 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 AMHECT/WMF SSA and wins a World Morgan Futurity championship class. Auction Rewards go to Futurity World Champions whose sires were in the AMHECT/WMF SSA the same year. Owners of the dams and sires of these World Champions receive Auction Rewards money along with the horse’s trainer.
The American Morgan Horse Educational Trust, Inc. (AMHECT) is a 501(c)(3) organization and any contribution is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Individuals are encouraged to consult with their financial advisor for specific details on their own tax deduction status.
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It's that time of the year again Grand Nationals are almost here! The AMHA Youth program is looking for horse and handler/rider volunteers for our Grand National Youth of the Year judging contest! The contest will take place on Friday, October 14, starting at 8am sharp! We are looking for horses to demonstrate mares and geldings in hand, western performance and hunters performance.
If you are interested please fill out the link below, or email or call Nikki at nicole@Morganhorse.com or (859)448-5109
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UVM Morgan Horse Farm Raffle |
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We are so excited to introduce the 2022 UVM Raffle Morgan...
Meet UVM Date Night! By Merriehill After Hours GCH and out of UVM Westerly, this 2021 chestnut gelding is a favorite in the barn and among the guests. Affectionately known as "Dale," this yearling is working on ground manners and just beginning his training.
Perhaps his most endearing feature is the heart shaped star on his forehead.
Raffle Tickets can be purchased in person or over the phone, 802-388-2011. Single tickets are $5 and a book of 10 tickets is $20. Drawing is October 29th.
Good luck!
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From The Oregon Horse Council - 2022 Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue Awareness/Operations Course |
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First Responders, Vets, and those who work around, own, or transport large animals should take this course. |
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OHC is excited to offer Oregon’s ONLY 3-day Awareness/Operations course – October 14-16 at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds. This course will not be offered again until at least 2024 – so register today!
At this writing there are only 2 Hands-On spaces remaining for our October TLAER course! We have about 20 spaces in the Audit course still available. Make sure your local first responders are trained to handle large animal emergencies - send them to this course if they are not!
THE AWARENESS COURSE WILL COVER:
• Introduction to Large Animal Behavior and Senses – Normal and Under Stress
• Overview of Containment and Restraint of Large Animals (Physical and Chemical)
• Awareness of Agro-terrorism, Foreign Animal Disease, HAZMAT issues in TLAER
• Awareness of Emergency Decontamination of Animals (Gross methods)
• Highlights of critical medical concerns during large animal incidents
• The Incident Command System related to TLAER incidents
• Awareness of Confined Space, Trench considerations in TLAER
• IN DEPTH – Roles of the Veterinarian, Owner, Emergency Responders & Animal Control
• Awareness of the Simple Manipulation Methods (Forward Assists, Backwards Drag, Hampshire Slip, Cast Horse Roll, etc.)
• Awareness of Transportation Incident Prevention and Response Considerations
• Introduction to Livestock Trailer Wrecks, Overturns & Response
• Overview of Facility Evacuation Planning (Emergencies and Disasters)
• Implementing Proper Emergency Field Humane Euthanasia for Large Animals
• Prevention & Mitigation of Fire Scenarios (barns, wild fire, trailer fires)
• Large Animal Ambulances and considerations for running a service
• Basic Simple Vertical Lifting employment considerations and equipment recommendations
• Awareness of Recumbent Animal recommendations and manipulations
• Introduction to Water Rescue TLAER considerations (Pools, Flat & Swiftwater, etc.)
• Introduction to Unstable Ground and Mud TLAER scenarios
• Introduction to Surface Ice Rescue TLAER scenarios
• Why NOT to use Large Animal Slingloading in Helicopter Operations (specialty circumstances)
• Slings in medical scenarios
• IN-DEPTH – What NOT to do in TLAER – A Review of Live Rescues
• Overview of Basic and TLAER supplies and equipment
• Awareness – Access into Horse Trailers and Confined Spaces in TLAER
• Forward Assist, Backwards Drag, Hampshire Slip & Sideways Drag Demonstration
• Behavior, Approach, Basic Handling, Restraint and Leading Live Animals Demonstrations
• Extrication & Response considerations & cutting equipment
COST: Registration is $199 per person for the Awareness level course – includes continental breakfast, lunch, beverages, and snacks for both days.
DISCOUNTS:
- $75 discount for the first 10 First Responders who register. Proof of position will be required to get discount code. Please contact us before registering.
- Oregon Horse Council members automatically receive a $25 discount
- Students are $125 with proof of school enrollment.
REGISTRATION TO THIS EVENT IS NON-REFUNDABLE, BUT IS TRANSFERABLE TO ANOTHER PERSON. All attendees must pre-register – NO registrations will be accepted at the door. Credit/debit card payment is accepted or a check may be mailed to our office: OHC, PO Box 1664, Prineville, OR 97754. Your spot will not be locked in until payment is received, so please make sure to mail checks quickly.
Participation is limited to 100 people only per class.
For additional detail go to:
For questions contact Brandi Ebner, 971-224-5879
brandi@OregonHorseCouncil. com
Would you like a better understanding of when or why you might need this training? Click here to read about a recent occurrence in August on a trail in Oregon. It was posted on the Facebook page for the Oregon Humane Society Technical Animal Rescue Team.
Do you want more detail that includes the owner's experience? Click here
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Articles From "The Horse" website |
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Team USA Takes Gold and Bronze at 2022 Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup |
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The U.S. Saddle Seat Teams earned podium finishes as the 2022 Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup came to its conclusion on Friday, July 29, at the Mercer County Fairgrounds in Harrodsburg, KY. The U.S. team won the gold medal in the three-gaited division and bronze in the five-gaited division. This marks the sixth consecutive gold-medal win for the U.S. in the three-gaited division, which is comprised of athletes from the Morgan, Arabian, and American Saddlebred circuits.
The U.S. three-gaited team was composed of six athletes from the Arabian, Morgan, and American Saddlebred circuits: Ella Hampton (Sheridan, Ind.); Bostyn Leffler (Zionsville, Ind.); Alayna Locascio (Dayton, Ohio); Jessica Manzo (Lexington, Ky.); Sophie Ouellette (Springvale, Maine); and Sophie Yih (Alamo, Calif.).
The five members of the five-gaited team were Haley Berget (Oconomowoc, Wis.); Nicole Leone (Kingston, N.H.); Mae Luce (Spring Grove, Ill.); Mia Provenzano (Elmhurst, Ill.); and Lauren Treiber (Hartland, Wis.).
Both teams were coached by the Pam Roush (Lutz, Fla.) and Katie Case (Shelbyville, Ky.) along with assistant coaches Georgia and Jimmy Morrison (Nitro, W.Va.).
World Cup competition spans over two days, and on each day, the riders compete in a railwork phase and perform an individual pattern. They ride a different horse on each day, and the horses are donated for the week by several different stables and individual owners; the competitors are paired up with horses they have never ridden prior to World Cup week. In the two days leading up to competition, the teams get one 20-minute practice session each day to briefly get to know the horses. The coaches have the option to switch horses within their teams to create optimal horse-and-rider combinations for competition.
“The teams have been fabulous,” said U.S. Team Coach Pam Roush. “We had a hard draw the first day on a couple of horses and they handled it beautifully. They came in extra early the next day, practiced those patterns [on foot], and we really got our details drilled in on day two.”
“It was fun because I got to see the riders improve from day to day,” said U.S. Team Coach Katie Case. “It is two days of practice and two days of competition. During the practice, we learned some things, and during the competition we learned some things, too. And I got to see them grow, not only as riders, but as people, too.”
The World Cup takes place once every two years and alternates between the U.S. and South Africa as host countries. As one of the only team competitions for saddle seat riders, it provides a unique and invaluable experience for all the participants.
“Going into this week, a lot of these kids knew of each other but had never officially met,” said U.S. Team Assistant Coach Jimmy Morrison. “From the moment they first met, they all clicked. It was like they were sisters. So, we knew going into it that we were going to have a good team.”
“They have developed such great relationships with other kids, not just on the U.S. team, but from the international teams,” added Morrison. “Just the overall experience and the emotions of going through the week, going through the trials of learning horses, getting past all of the difficulties, and coming out on top, is something that they’re not going to forget.”
“It is such a unique opportunity to be able to compete in the World Cup because our sport as a whole is such an individual sport,” said Case. “What I feel like our team gold really did was we gelled together as a group, and each rider brought their best to the show ring, and that’s what helped make the magic happen.”
USA Saddle Seat offers a team experience for young riders in the off years in between World Cup years. Roush encourages all interested athletes to get involved with these programs, either by applying for a team or volunteering as a groom.
“If you are a saddle seat rider and you’re interested in World Cup or Young Riders, apply, apply, apply!” said Roush. “Come and volunteer is the big thing. When you’re back here with these girls and you see how it all happens, it only boosts your confidence to go in and do it yourself.”
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I would love to see more Morgan horse riders/teams involved in this event. |
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AMHA - Full Circle - Help is at Hand |
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AMHA’s Full Circle program is organized to add an extra safety net to help Morgans at risk with local, grass roots resources. A number of “Full Circle Angels” have made available services when a Morgan in their locale needs relocation, including local transportation. The “Full Circle Network” offers a listing of people or organizations in your area you can contact for assistance, guidance, or referral. And you can enroll your name on the record of any Morgan you’ve bred, owned, or simply have an interest in, to be contacted should that horse be found at risk.
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Check out the program and the options it offers to participate HERE
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USEF Morgan Rule Change Information & Forums |
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Forums have been held at Regional Shows with the last one to be at Nationals.
But if you are unable to attend a forum, you can still make your opinion known.
ATTENTION MEMBERS! There are only Two more Rules Forums to learn about and voice your opinion on the proposed rule changes for the 2024 competition year. These proposals cover such topics as:
• Artificial Hair
• Classic Pleasure Shoeing
• Snaffle bits in the Western Pleasure Section
• And, more…
Click HERE to view the proposals. Click HERE to comment on the proposals.
The last forum will be held at:
Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® - Oklahoma City, OK, October 12, 2022 (Wednesday)
This is VERY IMPORTANT!!!
Make your opinion known!
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UNDERSTANDING THE HOOF BY DISCIPLINE
Excerpt from the full course
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Everyone should understand basic hoof anatomy, especially when it comes to performance horses.
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#MasterclassMonday is a collaboration between Horse Network and NOELLEFLOYD.com to empower equestrians. Every Monday we’ll bring you a new lesson from a leading trainer or professional to help you troubleshoot your training, master your mindset and up your game.
This month’s instructor: farrier Rich Affonso.
New Equestrian Masterclass,
Understanding and Demystifying the Hoof
To access the course, as well as a full library of courses from the likes of Ian Millar, Anne Kursinski and more, go to equestrianmasterclass.com
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USEF Announcement For Roadster Safety! |
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Effective Immediately: Presidential Modification Approved for Roadster Safety
Lexington, Kentucky - A Presidential Modification to enhance safety in the Roadster division was approved today and will go into effect immediately. This modified rule was developed in response to recent incidents and safety concerns experienced at competitions. This rule will impact all breeds who participate in the Roadster division. The modified rule is below.
RD105
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4. Any driver, rider, horse, or pony in the Roadster division exhibiting inappropriate or dangerous behavior or whose actions would in any way threaten the safety of any other exhibitor, their entries, or the safety of class officials will must be immediately eliminated from the class ordered from the ring by the judge. When eliminating a driver, rider, horse, or pony due to inappropriate or dangerous behavior, the judge must call the class to a stop and excuse the relevant driver, rider, horse, or pony from the ring. Once the eliminated driver, rider, horse, or pony has exited the ring, the judge may resume the class. When showing a Roadster to Bike or Wagon, the driver must sit on the inside of the seat and hold the bight end of the reins in hand. When showing to the bike, both feet must remain in the stirrups while showing, except for while standing in the lineup. Any driver who fails to comply with the above will be considered to be exhibiting dangerous behavior as described above and must immediately be eliminated from the class by the judge. It is the judge’s responsibility to ensure that safety requirements are followed at all times. (See GR1033.11 and .12)
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Any questions regarding this Presidential Modification should be directed to Terri Dolan, Director National Breeds & Disciplines, at tdolan@usef.org.
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Point Reyes Has A New Website |
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A century ago the National Park Service was created by citizens who believed there are unique places of beauty, wilderness, and history in the United States that belong to all and deserve to be preserved and enjoyed forever. Point Reyes National Seashore is one of these places. Full of majestic scenery and bountiful history,
Point Reyes National Seashore is located less than 30 miles north of San Francisco, and encompasses 100 square miles of coastal wilderness providing habitat for an astounding diversity of flora and fauna.
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As the only federally protected seashore on the west coast, Point Reyes National Seashore includes 80 miles of undeveloped shoreline, historic ranches still in operation and more than 150 miles of trails that offer access to beaches, wetlands, forests, meadows and historic landmarks. Rescued from development by forward-thinking individuals, the Point Reyes peninsula was incorporated into the National Park System in 1962.
In 1964 the Point Reyes National Seashore Association (PRNSA) was formed to help the National Park Service preserve and enhance the Seashore’s extraordinary natural, cultural and recreational resources. PRNSA is a cooperating association, which means we are the park’s official nonprofit education partner. We raise funds to support critical resource preservation projects and offer year-round environmental education programs that engage the public in accessing, enjoying and understanding Point Reyes National Seashore.
Since our founding, PRNSA has raised millions of dollars to support park projects and environmental education programs that enhance the visitor experience, protect the park’s resources, improve wildlife habitat and make a profound difference in the lives of children and adults.
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Mission & Vision
For The Point Reyes Morgan Horse Ranch
The mission of the Point Reyes Morgan Horse Ranch at Point Reyes National Seashore is to preserve the history of the Ranch and its original intent, to educate the visitors about the Ranch and the Morgan Horse breed, to patrol the Seashore, and to provide community outreach. The herd is critical to the preservation of cultural and natural park resources as the horses help Park Rangers patrol the backcountry and beaches without disturbing the natural beauty and wilderness of the Seashore.
Honcho, Elvis, Mira, Knight Hawk, and Gentry provide a great opportunity for visitor engagement, particularly with youth. They also serve as a bridge for park law enforcement officers to have positive interactions with the public, which in turn builds trust.
Ranch History
The ranch was established in 1970 as a breeding program to support interpretation and mounted patrol in National Parks across the country. During its peak years, more than 75 foals were born at the ranch, which sustained 30-40 Morgan horses at one time. The Morgan breed was one of the first used by the U.S. Army Cavalry, the first Park Rangers and continues to be sought after for its versatility and kind temperament.
In 1999, the last filly, Los Reyes Liberty Rose, was born at the ranch and the need for additional horses at other National Parks dwindled, largely due to lack of funds. Donations are always welcome to support this program.
At Point Reyes, the Morgan horses continue to play an important conservation and visitor service role. “We can reach an injured or lost hiker in a difficult-to-access location in the 70,000-acre park, and we can assist with search and rescue missions,” says Lead Ranger Julie Byerly. Fellow Ranger Bonnie Phillips adds, “We want to keep the Morgan Horse Ranch a vibrant place where people are eager to visit. Horses encourage inclusivity and they help us foster positive interactions to build community trust.”
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WDAA World Championship Horse Show -
Prize List Available!
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The 2022 WDAA Western Dressage World Championship prize list is now posted online!
The show runs from Tuesday, September 27th to Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma.
There is a chance to win the WDAA Harmony Award Saddle and sponsorship opportunities are available and welcomed. Click here to learn more.
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By Tom Chown and Melinda Davison; Edited by Kate Packer-Brickley
Click on the title above to access the article.
Worth reading to give perspective to Western Pleasure at open shows, and to other classes where controversy exists. Thank you Mary Anne Morrison for sharing.
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Fall Mountain Trail Clinic At The Oregon Horse Center |
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THE FALL MOUNTAIN TRAIL CLINIC ENTRY AND INFO IS UP!
This will fill fast - get entered now!
September 16-18, 2022
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Summer Round Up Double Header Show (Ranch & Trail), August 18-21, 2022
Annual Fall Mountain Trail Clinic - September 16-18, 2022
National Mountain Trail Championship - November 3-6, 2022
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American Driving Society
Important Dates and Information for 2022
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· September 29-October 2, 2022 - North American Intermediate Championships in Wilton, California. Hosted by the Clay Station CDE.
· December 2-4, 2022 - ADS Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington.
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Robert Covington
November 17, 1935 - July 10, 2022
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Bob Covington and his beloved Morgan mare Star Spangled Liberty winning Novice Reining class in 1993. His daughter Amber is holding his awards.
Bob & Ryana pictured below.
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It is hard to describe the loss that we are feeling at this time. Bob had struggled with several health issues for the past four years, however his passing was very sudden. Nobody is ever ready to lose a husband of 35 years.
Bob was born and raised on a ranch in Morrell, Nebraska where they raised cattle and hay. He loved ranching, haying, working with animals and living the Cowboy way of life. Their ranch horses were Morgan and Morgan cross breds, so he had
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a soft heart for the Morgan breed from his very early years. When Bob and I married, it was a second marriage for us both. He not only embraced our passion for horses, but also took on the responsibility of raising my 7 year old daughter, Amber Robinson. The three of us purchased property, cleared it, built a home and barn with the goal to raise horses. In 1990, Phil Goulet helped us find our first Morgan horse, Star Spangled Liberty (Sparfield’s Sonoma x Titian Rebel), a four year old chestnut mare that became Bob’s ‘heart horse’. He called her Libby. Shortly after that, Marian and Don Stultz encouraged us to join Columbia Morgan Horsemen (CMH). Bob served as Vice-President of CMH in 1993 and 1994. For several years, Bob showed Libby in reining classes at open shows, CMH shows and at Regionals in Salem, Oregon. Amber also showed Libby in showmanship and hunter classes. Bob wanted to breed Libby to get a horse for Amber to raise. Marian Stultz agreed to let us breed Libby to her stallion Valiant Flirtation and in March 1994 we were blessed with a tall, lanky dark brown colt with four white socks which Amber named Prevailing Dream (AKA “Sox”, which was also the name of Bob’s horse when he was a child). As a surprise present for his wife, Bob also purchased Wilmar Mi Love (Valiant Flirtation x PJM Proteina) from Marian Stultz. Lovey became Amber’s youth western pleasure mount. Our barn name was Toutle BAR Morgans. We live along the Toutle River and the BAR represented us: Bob, Amber and Ryana.
Bob learned how to manage horse shows from Gene and Kathy VanDyke and he eventually became show manager for the CMH annual horse show when it moved from Olympia, Washington to Albany, Oregon and continued to manage that show until CMH dissolved and MHAO agreed to continue the show, now named the Oregon Morgan Classic. As we got more involved with the Morgan horse ‘family’, we also joined the Morgan Horse Association of Oregon (MHAO). Since Bob was no longer showing Libby, Sally and Neil Plumley offered Bob the opportunity to volunteer to help at MHAO shows. Bob soon was appointed to serve on the MHAO show committee and continued to help at MHAO shows doing setup, preparing the arena ground, running errands, operating the in-gate and serving as Barn Manager for the Far West Regionals in Redmond, Oregon.
Aside from his Morgan horse activities, Bob was a Cowlitz County deputy sheriff and K9 officer for 35 years. He was a founding member and certified K9 instructor for the Washington State Police Canine Association. He served for 25 years as a director for the Thunder Mountain Pro Rodeo (Longview, WA). He also served for four years as a Board member for Cowlitz County Fair.
Amber and I are so blessed to have found such a loving and supportive husband and dad to create such dreams and memories with. Our horses and association with CMH and MHAO have left us with so many good and lasting friends that we cherish dearly. Bob passed away just three months after we lost Sox. I know that Bob has donned his Cowboy hat and is enjoying riding Libby’s sliding stops and spins with Sox galloping alongside.
Ryana Covington
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Bob with his daughter Amber Robinson |
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A Father's Day celebration with his family in 2020 |
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Click here to see a tribute to Bob from Thunder Mountain Pro Rodeo. |
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Our hearts & prayers go out to Bob's family and many friends.
We are all so grateful for all he did for our Morgan community and for the wonderful opportunity we had to know him.
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1939 - 2022
Dynamic leader and Kohler Co. Executive Chairman Herbert V. Kohler, Jr. passed at the age of 83, after a 61-year career at Kohler Co.
Mr. Kohler was admired by many as an accomplished, independent-minded entrepreneur; courageous innovator; and passionate creative. He, more than anyone, lived and breathed the Kohler company mission of providing customers with gracious living each day. He was a big personality who was steadfast in guiding his associates in the relentless pursuit of the Kohler mission, and he took immense joy in witnessing his customers’ delight firsthand.
All of us at Kohler are inspired by the amazing legacy he leaves behind, as well as the care, consistency and detail he put forth to keep the company strong and moving forward well into the future. We are all proud of his many accomplishments, contributions, and his lasting impact.
“His zest for life, adventure and impact inspires all of us," his family said in a statement Sunday. "We traveled together, celebrated together, and worked together. He was all in, all the time, leaving an indelible mark on how we live our lives today and carry on his legacy.”
He was the CEO of Kohler Company for 43 years before he handed the role off to his son, David Kohler, in 2015. Since then, he continued in the company as its executive chairman. During his time as CEO, Kohler grew the company from a $133 million operation in 1972 to one that in 2015 was approaching $6 billion in annual revenue.
The company credits Herb Kohler with having the vision to understand that the company's business, though it involved manufacturing plumbing fixtures, was really about designing products that created delight for users. Under his leadership, the Kohler Company created products that weren't merely functional but created a memorable experience for those who used them.
In the early 1970s, the "Bold Look of Kohler" became more than a marketing slogan. Under Kohler's leadership, it became a guiding spirit that led the company and unified its associates, the company said.
“We have the people, the products, the focus, the resources and the passion to pursue our mission and compete successfully,” he once told associates.
He was described in a Journal Sentinel story as "a striking figure — thick gray hair, bushy eyebrows, lush beard and gravelly voice" — who had "a commanding presence."
When Kohler took The American Club, built in 1918 for immigrant workers at Kohler, and transformed it in the early 1980s, he was also transforming hospitality in the state.
“To take a small town like Kohler and to transform it into a destination hospitality facility, was a definite accomplishment,” Greg Hanis, president of Hospitality Makers International, said. “He took an old building and completely renovated it and made it a destination facility.”
While the village of Kohler might not have been as well known to many outside Wisconsin, Hanis said the word spread worldwide of the resort.
“Once people got there, they were literally wowed by the elegance, the luxury of Kohler,” Hanis said. “Of course, his bathrooms that he put into that hotel and resort were all state-of-the-art Kohler features from the sinks to the bathtubs to the showers. Quite honestly, the bathrooms were probably one of the highlights of the building.”
Hanis said Kohler “set the benchmark” for hospitality in Wisconsin. “He definitely challenged other people like Marcus Corp. with their conversion of facilities down in Lake Geneva with the Grand Geneva,” Hanis said. “I think he set the benchmark and said that if you wanted to be a five-star resort, this is what you have to do.” Hanis said Kohler knew his expertise wasn’t hospitality but that didn’t stop him from creating a world-class resort.
“He knew how to hire the right people; he had an excellent management team that ran that resort and he accomplished a great milestone,” Hanis said. “It’s a legacy. It’s a legacy facility.”
That five-star, five-diamond resort led to the championship golf courses, Blackwolf Run and Whistling Straits. Gary D’Amato, a writer for Wisconsin Golf and former Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter and columnist, said Kohler “transformed golf in our state.”
“He’s probably the single most important figure in Wisconsin golf history,” D’Amato said. “We were a flyover state until he built those courses. Nobody came to Wisconsin to play golf from other parts of the country.”
“We had a world spotlight on our golf here in the state, and golf is booming in our state,” D’Amato said. “Had he not built those courses, none of this would have happened.” But all of that happened because of the drive of one man who didn’t get into the sport until he started building courses. “He told me he would play once or twice a year with his father’s hickory shafted clubs at company outings,” D’Amato said. “But that was the extent of his golf. But once he started building courses and became immersed in that culture of golf course development and being around the game, he really did fall in love with it.” “He played often, not very well.”
D’Amato said Kohler played with a group of friends who called themselves the "Gnarly Balls Gang," flying all over the world to play golf. “They’d play in all kinds of weather,” D’Amato said. “The nastier the better. He loved playing in the rain.”
Kohler was born Feb. 20, 1939, to Herbert Kohler Sr. and Ruth Myriam DeYoung. He was the oldest of three. He had a sister, Ruth DeYoung Kohler II, and brother Frederick Cornell Kohler, both of whom preceded him in death.
Kohler graduated from Yale University in 1965, after spending time at a couple of other colleges. He started at Yale but left after a year and went to Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, where he studied theater and met Linda Karger, whom he married in 1961. Kohler then enrolled at Furman University in South Carolina and worked on the side, before returning to Yale to get a degree in business administration.
Although his grandfather, John Michael Kohler II, founded the Kohler Company in 1873 and Herbert Sr. served as CEO for 28 years, Herbert Jr. recalled in interviews that he had not wanted to be a part of the family company. But after graduating from Yale in 1965, he began working at Kohler. He was 26.
Kohler and Karger had three children: Laura Elizabeth Kohler, Rachel DeYoung Kohler and David Karger Kohler. Kohler and Karger divorced in the early 1980s. In 1988, Kohler married Natalie Ann Black.
Private services will be held, but the company will hold a tribute to Kohler at a later date for associates.
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Vigilmarch
In 1970, Herb Kohler and Mark Staehnke attended a sale in Cox’s Creek, Kentucky. A 13-year-old Stallion, named Vigilmarch, was led to the ring where the auctioneer’s attempts to get an opening bid worthy of this horse were futile. Eventually, meager bids started coming in until a new voice was heard. Herb had entered the race. When Mark asked “Do you have any idea what you’re doing? Do you know what owning a stallion like that means?” Mr. Kohler responded, “No, but I love that horse”. Little did he realize at the time that the future of Kohler Stables would be shaped for years to come with the legacy of this legendary sire.
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Noble Flaire
Beginning with the foundation stallion Vigilmarch, Herbert V. Kohler, Jr. and Kohler Stables embarked with a vision for their breeding program. The purchase of Noble Flaire was the next step. The show ring performances of Noble Flaire are indeed legendary. His every performance was highly anticipated by the Morgan show world, and they were never disappointed. His five trips to the Grand National and World Championship Morgan Horse Show produced a total of eight World Championships. His final show ring performance came in 1991 when he wore the roses as the Park Harness World Grand Champion for the third time after also earning the World Champion Stallion title days earlier for the second time
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The reserve championship in the very competitive Multiples division at the 2018 Villa Louis Carriage Classic was awarded to Kohler Stables. Joe Yoder did the driving for Mr. Herbert V. Kohler, Jr. The four-in-hand of Morgan horses included HVK Daring Dance, HVK Cimarron Belle, HVK Pardi Man, and HVK Noble Argentina. Mr. Kohler is seen on the box seat in the photo as the turnout negotiates the cross country-pace obstacle class. Kohler Stables is located in Kohler, Wisconsin, and breeds and trains Morgan horses.
For more detail about his life and many accomplishments, click here.
The end of an era in the Morgan world. He was a giant among men. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all his family, associates, & friends.
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Section 1A:
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Section 2:
Member News
Section 3:
MHAO Requests
Classified Ads
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How to become an MHAO Member
Oregon Horse Council News
USEF News
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