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Spring 2017 - Focus on Membership
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Stable Sheet - Spring 2017
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"To promote & preserve the Morgan Breed, serve MHAO members,
& support the unity of the Morgan community."
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Our major snow storms are behind us. And everywhere I feel the impatience for Spring. An exciting year lies ahead of us. First up is our Spring Clinic combined with a General Membership Meeting and the climax of our Stallion Service Auction. We are offering a great topic this year with wonderful speakers. This meeting gives us a great opportunity to get together and socialize after a long, cold winter. Details on the event are shown below. Don't miss some exciting stallions to bid on as well as some fun "other items".
The Spring Clinic event is a great chance to let your voice be heard and to interact with your Board of Directors. There will also be an update on the Oregon Morgan Classic and all the programs MHAO offers.
Let us know if you would like to get involved with club leadership or to help in any club programs and activities. Volunteers are always welcome. This is your Association.
Good Friends, Good Food, Good Times!
See you at the Spring Clinic!
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Have you noticed all the interactive opportunities embedded in your newsletter? I'm not perfect, but if I put in an email address, I try to create a link so all you have to do is click on it to send a message to it. The same is true of any websites shown.
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Happy Spring
By Liz Goldmann
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It’s that season between blizzards and bugs
When a harness horse will tighten the tugs
To trot down the road with ears pricked up
And springtime overunneth everyone’s cup.
Some spend nights on Foal Watch weary
Until even the sunrise looks kinda bleary,
Until they fall into a fitful doze
To startle awake at the touch of a nose
Of a brand new colt or filly divine,
And suddenly they feel just fine!
Show folk send entries and tack gets a cleaning
While horses are clipped as part of their preening.
Trails that were icy or muddy and boggy
Are now just right for an afternoon’s jogging.
So hello Spring, we’re glad you’re here,
Truly the beginning of a brand new year!
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2-Year Calendars for Sale
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2017-2018 Calendar
Featuring our 2016 Stallions
from the MHAO Stallion Service Auction
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$25 each, Discount offered for 5 or more
Contact Gay Adams,
(503) 936-4276
Proceeds go to support the
MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity
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Upcoming Event -
March 11, 2017
Don't Miss It!
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RSVP Requested
To ensure we have enough space and food
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Space limited - reserve early
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Plus a chance to bid on art pieces and services, some fabulous trips, advertising opportunities, along with Sport memorabilia , music mementos, movie posters and more!
Take a look at the "2017 Other Items" page for the Stallion Service Auction
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Can't be there, but want to bid?
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Get pre-registered so we will contact you when the final bidding begins.
Fill out a bid form and email it to
List the items you are interested in on the form and provide your name, phone # and email address. We will do all we can to contact you at bidding time.
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Not all of these would apply to a Morgan horse, would they?
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Manpower needed to 'man the MHAO booth' at the
Northwest Horse Fair & Expo
Linn County Fairgrounds in Albany
March 24-26, 2017
Help us promote the Morgan Horse in the Northwest.
And it is fun!
Contact Kathy Christensen to volunteer for a shift at the MHAO booth. (503) 391-9047,
mike-kak@q.com
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Announcement from Far West for Cowboy Dressage Enthusiasts
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Far West Announces Information For Two Events
Far West Cowboy Dressage Schooling Show: May 27 & 28, 2017.
Judge: Nonny Largent (1 ring)
Location: Rim Rock Riders Event Center, Powell Butte, Oregon
Contacts: Marli Perry, marli.perry@gmail.com and Diana Pyle, jdpyle20762@yahoo.com
Far West Cowboy Dressage Gathering: July 28-30, 2017
Judges: Lyn Ringrose Moe, Martina Bone & Joan McLaren (3 rings)
Location: Rim Rock Riders Event Center, Powell Butte, Oregon
Contact: Marli Perry, marli.perry@gmail.com
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Introducing MHAO Member, Ellen Wellborn
Owner of Stargazer Equestrian
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Ellen Wellborn with Sondappled Reigncloud aka Ranger.
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Stargazer - Silver Carousel Edition Equiseat
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Ellen Wellborn is an RN and has always been an avid bareback rider. Never truly satisfied with any product despite many trials, her quest for bling and comfort for her beloved Morgan Palomino "Ranger" and herself was a source of amusement in her boarding facility.
Then she met Jen Hegeman, of Jen X Equine, a talented and experienced high performance saddle pad designer, and through their collaboration she realized her dream of creating a fabulous bareback pad -- one that you can feel pride in as well as confidence that your horse is enjoying the ride as much as you.
Stargazer has absolutely raised the bar for bareback pads. The Stargazer Equiseat is designed for comfort, grip, pressure relief and a secure seat while it wicks away moisture and heat from your horse. This is truly therapeutic for your horse and yourself: fits better, feels better, looks better and is built of tough technical materials that look great and clean up like new.
It is made in Oregon from the finest and most functional materials available. Each Equiseat is created with great attention to detail, individually crafted with the intention to give your horse and yourself a better experience. The quality of design, workmanship and materials has resulted in a very functional and beautiful bareback pad. There is nothing else like it.
Stargazer Equestrian offers a 30 day return policy and a full 3 year warranty for materials and workmanship. Please see the website and check out our Facebook page "stargazer equestrian equiseat system" for more info.
We are committed to customer satisfaction!
Contact: Ellen Wellborn, Owner
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Introducing Susan Stutz.
Welcome back!
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Susan Stutz joined us last year and was a member of MHAO many years ago when her last name was Campagna. She used to have a blast in driving classes! Life took a turn, and she had to pull away for awhile. At that time, she owned the Morgan mare Aranaway Louisiana (Lou), but was forced to sell her.
"It always bothered me to think about what might have happened to Lou and once I was in a 'stable' environment I began searching for her. I spent a lot of time trying to locate her, and finally found her at a barn outside Jefferson (she had been in California for a number of years used as a broodmare on a POA farm). When I went to see Lou she was very thin and looked poorly. They told me she had been running on pasture for the past couple of years with their other horses. I knew I couldn’t leave her there so I offered to buy her. I promised Lou a last good home, and that I would always see she had good food, warmth, & good care.
I had my Vet come see her about a week after we got her home. I still remember the Vet looking at me, and saying 'Well, I’m not sure if this is good news to you or not; but this horse is most likely pregnant'. We had an ultrasound done at a later date, and yes she was pregnant. A beautiful colt was born. The people I got Lou from had a Morgan Stallion, but denied Lou being with him.
I went to the trouble of having a DNA test run on the foal and ‘Gibson’ was able to be registered. Gibson has had a lot of training, and my husband rides him mainly on trails. We would like to sell him as he is such a looker. He should really go to a home with people who would like to show him.
I originally got Lou from Inavale Farm when they mainly dealt with Morgan horses. I boarded there for a number of years, learning to ride as an adult. That is where I was introduced to Morgan’s and came to love them!!! I even had the pleasure of one year going to Nationals in Oklahoma to watch the event!
I could not ride Lou, as somewhere after I sold her, she had a terrible front leg injury (barbed wire fence). Her leg could go out anytime, so it was better not to be on her when this happened! But, she could still run and buck and carry on with her son."
Time has passed, and recently Lou was euthanized for a large tumor blocking her uterus/bowel. The Vet’s determined she would most likely not survive a surgery to try and remove the mass. "It was so very hard to let her go, but I could not allow her to live in pain any longer. We buried Lou on a hill on our property. Her son, Gibson misses his mother terribly, as do I. The memorial stone I had made for her says 'While time will fade these hoof prints, the ones left on my heart will never disappear.' "
Susan also has several other rescues: 2 mini horses, one pot belly pig, 3 llamas, 2 dogs, 4 cats. She says her animals give her a lot of joy, so they get the best care she can give. How wonderful that Lou had that time to be home with Susan before her time came. I hope that knowledge will ease the pain in Susan's heart.
Susan still works long hours but hopes to retire soon. Who knows what changes that will bring. She & her husband might decide to sell some of their property, they might travel, or even move to the Coast. Wherever Susan goes, Lou will be a part of her.
Thank you for sharing your story Susan. So heartwarming!
We are sorry for your recent loss.
Welcome back as a member of MHAO.
Susan Stutz, (541) 979-1722, tazzdevil@centurytel.net
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Meet some wonderful ambassadors to the Morgan breed helping children learn about nature and more. Fircrest Raleigh or Kirby on the left. He is a UVM Promise grandson. And J.P. Morgan or just J.P. is on the right. He is a UVM Emissary grandson. Amanda Winningham is the young lady in the middle and a graduate of the OMF programs. Our other Morgan mare, not pictured, is Zippity Do Dah or "Willoughby" and she is a Saddleback Supreme daughter. Why Morgan Horses? They are the perfect teaching tool to teach children respect and responsibility in the care of animals because of the breed's patience around people and children of all ages. Plus Morgans are very accepting of wheelchairs or canes, for example, when there are special needs kids visiting the gorgeous farm as well.
At Old McDonald's Farm (OMF) we have taught over 19,600 students since we began serving children in 1998. We were incorporated with the state of Oregon in 1994. That head count does not include all the friends, parents, teachers, aides, bus drivers, etc. who also attend summer classes and fun day visits most of the year. So OMF has now served over 30,000 people and counting and all are learning about the history and uses of the Morgan Horses.
OMF is a non-profit, 501(c(3)), tax exempt children's charitable organization that uses animals, agriculture, gardens, and natural resources to teach and reach children. We are located on a 68-acre farm with 29 animals including three Morgan horses that we use to enrich the lives of thousands of children. This farm program is one of a kind on the west coast due to the many programs offered and modeled after Green Chimneys in New York state or a very innovative program that is hands-on not just teaching at children to learn history, agricultural practices, animal husbandry and much more.
OMF is run by and founded by Stephanie Rickert, Executive Director, who grew up on a Morgan Horse breeding farm north of Spokane, Wash. Longtime OMF volunteers are Dennis and Margo Mossburg, MHAO members, who have volunteered since OMF started. Margo Mossburg is Rickert's sister and Margo started by designing the OMF business logo and has been helping with OMF programs and helping to find horse and farm donations ever since. Both the sisters love the Morgan horse breed having grown up with a show barn and breeding stable and they often promote Morgans to the public in various ways.
Margo Mossburg states, "Did you know that less then 3% of the United States population now lives on the family farm? Programs like OMF help children see first hand a vanishing way of life rather than just reading about it in a book. The looks on the children's faces when they realize they can make ropes on a rope making 'machine' is something a child will never forget. They hand crank away for that rope while learning that owning a farm in the 1800s was hard work and no TV. And nothing beats learning something by actually doing it so that is why this farm is a very unique treasure to the Pacific Northwest. But please make an appointment to visit the farm and see for yourself why this farm needs to stay in business to reach even more children and folks in this region who travel from all over to attend OMF functions each year.
Donations are always greatly appreciated and tax exempt of course.
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OMF offers all sorts of programs for the whole family including retreats, farm store for retail items for sale, hay rides, birthday parties, children's programs including day visits and Farmer for a Day, weddings, fun holiday events, company picnics on a very picturesque farm and so much more. It is hard to list everything here so please see the website for more photos and details.
OMF is located near Corbett, Oregon just off the historic highway on the way to Multnomah Falls and 20 minutes east of Portland. To visit the farm by appointment in advance please call 503-695-3316 and leave a message or see the web site for more information at http://www.oldmcdonaldsfarm.org
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New Coggins Test Requirements for
Oregon-Washington-Idaho Horse Transport
Effective immediately, the Coggin's test exemption for horses traveling from Oregon to Washington or Idaho has been terminated. A negative Coggin's within the past 6 months will be required for transport according to the State Veterinarian.
This was deemed necessary because of an up tick in EIA cases in all three states over the past two years. You can still use the "Equine Passport" that is good for six months. Entry requirements for each state still have to be met, but in prior years there was no Coggin's requirement for travel to Washington and Idaho. That's changed so if you're headed to a show, be sure to allow time to get the paperwork in order!
Negative Coggin's and entry permits are now required for all "passport states" i.e.
OR, WA, CA, ID, and MT.
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Are you a new member to MHAO?
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Give me a call or send me some information and pictures and I'll give you an introduction
to the MHAO Membership.
Did I talk to you last year and take some information I said I would publish in the Stable Sheet Newsletter? Please forgive me. I went thru 2 computers last year and likely lost the information. Call me and let's do it again. I promise to get it in this time.
Gay Adams, Acting Editor
(503) 936-4276
sunstonemorgans@comcast.net
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Calling All Members -
Send me your news and pictures
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Keep other MHAO members aware of who you are
and what you are doing.
Send updates & pictures to Gay Adams, sunstonemorgans@comcast.net.
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Do you know someone who owns a Morgan but is not a member of MHAO?
Did you sell a Morgan horse to a non-member?
Your club needs to grow so we can increase our promotion efforts for the Morgan Horse, and so we have more to work with in offering our members more benefits. Help us spread the word!
Additionally, as
a member of MHAO, if you sell a Morgan to a non-member - that purchaser is eligible for a free membership in MHAO
for the year of purchase.
Have them fill out a membership form and mail it to:
Margaret Korver,
18206 NE 232nd Ave.,
Brush Prairie WA 98606.
At the bottom of the form write
"Morgan purchased from....."
to explain why no check is included.
It will be our job to earn their continued membership going forward.
Let me know their name, phone #, and email address so I can contact them for more information and then introduce them to the MHAO membership thru the Stable Sheet Newsletter.
Gay Adams, MHAO President
Membership forms are available on the MHAO website.
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Announcement !
OMC Will Be A 4-Day Show
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Calling Help Needed to ask for Sponsorships for OMC.
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If you have a little time and are willing -
we could use your help to support the
Oregon Morgan Classic.
We would like to have all classes sponsored.
Call Nancy Eidam - (541) 561-6644
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Oregon Morgan Classic
Patron Sponsorship Packages
Sponsors Wanted
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Contact Nancy Eidam - (541) 561--6644
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PART 2 CONTAINS:
OMC Corporate Sponsorship Packages
More OMC Updates
Board Meeting Minutes
Oregon Horse Country Survey Request.
You can help the Oregon Equine Community
Clinic Opportunities
From MHCWS
USEF Update
AMHA Update
Classified Ads
Event Calendars
MHAO Board Information
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