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MHAO Offers Several Opportunities to Advertise to Members & The Morgan Community
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Put your ad in the Stable Sheet!
MHAO encourages inner trade between members.
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Such a bargain!
Per Issue:
Full Page - $25
Half Page - $15
Fourth Page - $10
Business Card - $10 per year (12 issues)
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Advertise anything horse related:
horses for sale or lease - tack for sale - equipment - horses -
items wanted, stallion service ads, etc.
Send your ad for the Stable Sheet to Gay Adams anytime
Questions: call (503) 936-4276
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Questions: call (541) 571-8274
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Questions or requests: Contact Shelley Bullard
Thank you for all your work on this Shelley!
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Stable Sheet Ads For 2019
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2019 CROWN MORGANS REDUCTION SALES LIST
Asking prices: Offered at $5,000 each. Both are in the MHAO Futurity.
For more info call Diane Pixlee, (509) 760-1939 - Agent for Nancy Eidam
TWO-YR-OLDS:
Crown Coquette
(rich red bay filly). MSV Shooting Star x Crown Tres Chic by Tres Bien. Description: Cookie is feminine with a beautiful head, is a good mover & is very, very typy. She has a “Jeanne Mellin” look and presence. In-Hand and performance prospect. Unmistakably Morgan!
Crown Corbella
(Solid BLACK filly) Crown Superlative x Mantic Bella Rena by HVK Bell Flaire. Description: Big, black, bold and beautiful. Corlie is extremely intelligent and is talented enough to be versatile in many disciplines. She is fearless and very curious about everything. Her excellent pedigree definitely makes her a good future broodmare. Corlie will be a standout and eye catcher.
Welcoming calls on these as well as inquiries on several others not listed. I will happily return calls Just leave your name and phone number.
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Looking for a Morgan Gelding or Mare
- Good mind and sound a must.
Prefer 5 - 10 years old, and 15.1hh to 15.3hh. Sport/western type for endurance. Started with walk/trot/canter; but, green okay as long as no stupid stuff. Maximum budget $6,000 - wouldn't mind less!
Help needed to find this couple the perfect Morgan trail horse!
"My wife is looking for a good Morgan trial horse. We are an older couple and need a calm well trained horse that will stand still while mounting and is easy to handle. Must trailer, clip, bath and go through water and other obstacles. Please send out the word :)"
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Please help me keep this list current.
New ads welcome!
Let me know if an ad should be removed or changed.
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For Sale: Cancer forces sale of Trailer, Mare, Tack and Blankets.
Most items have been sold. Here is what is left:
Cashel raised pad in black, brown and cream for $50
Bobby's hunt bridle with nice copper rolled D ring snaffle and two sets of reins, $200
Hunt bridle never on a horse, $50,
Plaited round reins that match above bridle, $100.
I also have a training reins set for instructors, adult M gloves (that velcro to the reins) and child's L gloves that velcro to the leather and velcro reins with colors as markers, the brand is Correct Connect. #reinsteachingriders and #staynconnected by Olympian rider Jill Henneberg. (I paid too much for them $199 and shipping.) Will sell for best offer.
For Sale: Western show saddle.
Like new. 15". Dark oil finish. Photos available upon request. $500
For Sale: 16" Circle Y western saddle, breast collar & bridle.
Mahogany stain with plenty of silver. Essentially new, only used at a couple of shows, always stored in climate controlled tack room.. Padded & zippered travel storage bag included. Located in eastern WA. $1,000 + $50 shipping. Contact Liz at
lizgoldmann@gmail.com
For Sale: Julie Goodnight Wind River Saddle.
Gorgeous, VERY comfortable western saddle suitable for multiple disciplines. 16” seat, wide Flex 2 tree, mahogany color, 26” skirt length, lightweight. Like new, perfect condition. Price includes matching pad. Asking $1950. Contact Nancy for more info.
nannet825@gmail.com
or text or call 503-569-1225
For Sale: Lots of Tack!
Two very nice driving bits. One 5” and one 5-1/2 “. Both are flexible mouth butterfly with curb chain, low port, copper pieces. I think these are stainless steel. I am no longer driving . $30 each.
Also very nice leather driving reins, 12'5”. Excellent condition. $50
Several other bits: copper mouth 4-1/2” loose ring snaffle; french link snaffle, loose rings, 5-1/2” Korsteel: Driving snaffle, 5”: D ring snaffle 5” Korsteel. Also I think these are trace extenders, all leather, older, plus two additional straps.
Consider offers on most of these items. Please check the pictures and ask questions. Hopefully someone can use them. All in very good condition. I can ship any one of these in a flat rate padded envelope for $7.
safrot@hotmail.com
For Sale: 20.5 inch Crosby cutback saddle.
In great condition. Adjustable bars. $500 plus shipping. Contact Dallas Bolen, Hermiston, OR 541-571-8274 or
dmclarney@hotmail.com
For Sale: 16 inch Champion Turf western saddle
Excellent quality, stamped an 804 model and has a 28 inch skirt length. $700 plus shipping. Contact Dallas Bolen,
dmclarney@hotmail.com
OR 541-571-8274 Hermiston, OR
Wanted: Training harness/cart to buy or borrow
I was searching online to see if I could find a reasonably priced cob harness and training cart to use with Luka while he rehabs from a minor suspensory injury. Does anyone have something for sale or a set they wouldn't mind lending out for light occasional use for a couple of months until he is fully back under saddle. Thanks. Ami
onlinestuff98@gmail.com
For Sale: Great horse books for training, breeding, etc.
A great old collection of horse books relating to driving training, Morgan Horses, and breeding. All or individually. Condition is good but let me know if you have questions. I have not priced them so just make an offer or ask a question.
safrot@hotmail.com
The Morgan Horse in Pictures by Margaret Cabell Self (1967 hardcover)
Morgan Horses by Peggy Jett Pittenger (1974) hardcover
The Morgan Horse (1937) pamphlet by Morgan Horse Club, Inc.
Blackjack by Ellen Feld (new – paperback) 2001
The Morgan Horse by Jeanne Mellin 1961 (paperback)
The Morgan Horse Handbook by Jeanne Mellin (1973) hardcover
The Draft Horse Primer by Maurice Telleen 1977 hardcover
Blessed are the Brood Mares (1978) hardcover (new)
Breeding Management and Foal Development (1982) hardcover
The Merck Veterinary Manual 4th edition (hardcover) 1975
Mares, foals and foaling, Handbook for the small breeder 1974 paperback
London
Breaking and training the driving horse by Doris Ganton 1972 small
paperback
Breaking and training the driving horse by Doris Ganton, 1984 large
paperback
Centered Riding – 1985 Sarah Swift hardcover
Driven Dressage with the Single Horse, by Sandy Rabinowitz 1989
paperback ADS book
For Sale: Pacific Carriage Co. convertible wagonette/marathon carriage
For single large pony/cob/small horse CDE. Had post-production factory-added extra stabilizing system on rear axle installed before PCC shut their doors. Air-ride and spring suspension. Used only twice since I've had it, completely rebuilt brake system, including custom-milled brake rotors - you should never have to deal with this again! Burgundy with black and gold pinstripe. For presentation, leave wagonette seats on rear, and replace marathon bars/dash with patent leather dash & whip holder. For marathon, remove seats from back & replace with bars shown, snap on dash cover w/plastic sheet holder. Shafts are removable for travel/storage. With cover. Photos/measurements upon request. $4500 in Roseburg, OR; contact Megan Packham
MorganVetMegan@gmail.com
For Sale: Comfy-Fit harness -
Cob size in black, with custom BRASS hardware to match above carriage. Patent everywhere, removable teardrops for the dressage, deeply-shaped breastcollar for comfort, treated leather lining, quick-release shaft loops. Used once for a wedding, like new condition - looks GREAT with the Pacific Carriage Wagonette above! Photos/measurements upon request. $875 in Roseburg, OR; contact Megan Packham
MorganVetMegan@gmail.com
For Sale: Road cart -
Cob/large pony/small horse size in lacquered natural wood with turquoise-painted metal & pinstripes. Lots of compliments every time we had it out! Added brass whip holder to dash, but easy to change out if you prefer silver fittings. Comes with custom rubber hub covers for cushion during transport and custom-matched touch-up paint. Photos/measurements upon request. $1500 in Roseburg, OR; contact Megan Packham
MorganVetMegan@gmail.com
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How To Become a Member
of MHAO
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1) Fill Out a Membership Application And pay the appropriate dues
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Individual Membership - $30
1 vote in a club election
Family Membership - $35
2 votes in a club election
All family members at the same address
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2) If you are not an MHAO member & you are a first time Morgan owner who just purchased a Morgan from an MHAO member, no fee is required for the year of purchase. just fill out a Membership Application form! **
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Ultra's Tea Party with Gloria James
Photo by Becky Palmer
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If you purchase a Morgan horse from an MHAO member
, you are eligible for a free membership for the year of the purchase. After that year we hope we have earned your support and you will renew your membership.
Fill out a membership form.
In the payment section of the form, enter that you recently purchased your horse and who from. Mail or scan the completed form to Doana Anderson as indicated on the form.
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Your support of OHC helps us stand up for equestrians and to
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MHAO is a member of the Oregon Horse Council
Our membership with OHC helps people find us, & gives us discounts on many OHC events.
OHC members are horse owners as well as businesses & associations
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Support this Group by becoming a member today!
Help preserve the equine way of life!
Amplifying the power of the Equine Industry in Oregon!
Contact Brandi Ebner for more information
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OHC Get Out & Ride Program
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The Get Out and Ride OREGON Program (GOROP) was created to encourage equestrians to enjoy their horses in a non-competitive way. OHC acknowledges and awards riders at benchmarks of ride time. Our program is open to anyone who lives in Oregon and has access to riding a horse – we encourage everyone to participate!
HOW IT WORKS: Participants must register online (or by paper form) and pay an annual fee, which allows you to accumulate hours for 365 days. You may join the program at any time, however hours only count that are accrued after joining. Logs may be turned in anytime an achievement level is reached. Our office will keep record of your hours.
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If you provide boarding facilities, are a fire fighter or first responder, avid trail rider, volunteer for search and rescue, or just own horses - this course is not to be missed! Highly valuable 2-day training to learn how to rescue large animals of all kinds from a multitude of situations.
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Technical Large Animal
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For questions or assistance, contact Brandi Ebner,
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Safe Sport Releases Fast Facts
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The United States Center for SafeSport was established in 2017 to address abuse of amateur athletes, including bullying, harassment, hazing, physical abuse, emotional abuse, and sexual misconduct and abuse. The Center operates under the auspices of the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization of 2017.
Understandably, much confusion remains about this new organization and the law that led to its creation. Here are some fast facts to help provide clarification.
Question: Are Safe Sport and the U.S. Center for SafeSport one in the same?
Fact:
The term “Safe Sport” generally is used to refer to the Safe Sport Act (Authorization) of 2017, which was signed into law as Public Law 115-126 on Feb. 14, 2018. The primary purpose of the Act is to prevent the sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by requiring the prompt reporting of sexual abuse. The Act amends the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 to extend a duty to report child abuse to adults that are authorized to interact with minor or amateur athletes.
The U.S. Center for SafeSport is a separate entity that provides services on abuse prevention techniques, policies and programs, and provides a safe, professional and confidential place for individuals to report sexual abuse within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic movements. The Center also adjudicates complaints when appropriate.
Question: Are amateur sports organizations that aren’t part of the Olympics or Paralympics bound to Safe Sport?
Fact: Organizations that are not affiliated with the Olympics or Paralympics are not legally bound to the U.S. Center for SafeSport, but they are not exempt from the Safe Sport Act. Amateur sports organizations that are not affiliated with the Olympics/Paralympics must develop their own Safe Sport program and resources. Organizations who do not take responsibility for the safety of their athletes can face significant financial and legal challenges, as well as serious damage to their reputation.
Question: If one person calls the U.S. Center for SafeSport accusing you of abuse, you’re going to be suspended immediately, right?
Fact: Not true. Since the Center’s launch in March 2017, 3,256 total reports have been made to the Center across all sports. Of those cases submitted by all National Governing Bodies, 285 individuals are now permanently ineligible, and 552 violations have been found and sanctions issued.
Question: Then why is there so much concern about unfair suspension?
Fact: If there is enough evidence to support a finding that a participant violated the code, the Center will determine whether and to what extent a participant may participate in the sport and may impose one or more sanctions. Those sanctions include a written warning, probation, suspension, ineligibility, permanent indelibility or other sanctions.
Question: Does the Center have any way to determine if someone is filing a false report, and are there any consequences for filing a false report?
Fact: The Center takes concerns about false reports seriously and has safeguards in place to prevent the system from being misused. Each report is assigned a trained investigator, interviews are conducted and all relevant information and evidence is gathered, and a formal investigation report is prepared for the director’s decision. Filing a knowingly false allegation that a participant engaged in prohibited conduct may violate state criminal law and civil defamation laws. Any person making a knowingly false allegation in a matter over which the Center exercises jurisdiction shall be subject to disciplinary actions by the Center.
Question: Has every equestrian professional reported to the Center been immediately suspended by the Center and/or United States Equestrian Federation?
Fact: No. Between March 2017 and Aug. 29, 2019, 203 equestrian sports reports have been made to the Center. To date, 3 of those 203 people reported are on the interim suspension list, 5 of them are listed as temporarily ineligible, and 19 have been banned. Cases might be closed for various reasons. In some cases, there are anonymous reports without enough information to investigate. In other cases, the Center decides it does not have jurisdiction. In still others, there is a third-party report and the claimants don’t want to proceed.
Question: Does the Center have a perfect system that needs no improvement?
Fact: The Center knows it has an important mission and has been actively seeking ways to improve. Many amateur sports organizations, including those under the Joint Leadership Council and the USEF, are working with the Center and legislators toward the safety of amateur athletes as well as the professionals who work with them.
Question: What, specifically, is the Joint Leadership Council doing to influence how the Center operates?
Fact: A great deal. All of the organizations under the Joint Leadership Council have not wavered from the position it stated earlier this year: “We strongly support what the Safe Sport Act represents for the protection of our junior exhibitors,” said ASHA Executive Director David Mount. “We also firmly believe the enforcement of this law through the U.S. Center for SafeSport can be significantly improved to better protect youth while providing fair processes to our members.”
The Joint Leadership Council working through ASHA and the UPHA continues to monitor federal legislation and has met with several influential U.S. officials to push for improvements in the Center for SafeSport, including aides for Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). DeGette and Sen. Corey Gardner (R-CO), are sponsoring legislation to establish a commission to further study and make recommendations for U.S. Olympics and Paralympics. Blumenthal is one of the lead co-sponsors of the bipartisan S. 2330 Empowering Olympic and Amateur Athletes Act. S. 2330, which is co-sponsored by Sen. Moran (R-KS), Sen. Ernst (R-IA), Sen. Shaheen (D-NH), Sen. Capito (R-WV), Sen. Harris (D-CA), Sen. Kennedy (R-LA) and Sen. Cortez Masto (D-NV), aims to increase athlete representation within National Governing Bodies and bolsters resources for US Center for SafeSport.
This legislation seems to have the most momentum to move forward and may provide the best opportunity for our respective memberships to voice concerns and push for reform. ASHA also has met individually with senior U.S Senator and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to discuss the Center for SafeSport, as well as discuss other issues of importance to ASHA members.
The Joint Leadership Council continues to be proactive and work with legislators and others on behalf of our respective members to address their concerns while making our industry safe for all participants, both human and equine.
Question: Isn’t it enough to get a criminal background check on adults who will be interacting with youths? If someone doesn’t have a criminal record of child abuse, they should be OK, right?
Fact: Research has shown that about 10 percent of child predators have a criminal background that could be discovered by running a criminal background check. If you put most of your eggs into the criminal background check basket you are not protecting your kids against the other 90 percent, according to John M. Sadler, president of Sadler & Company and a nationally published and recognized expert on sports risk management. (
www.sadlersports.com
) “You protect against the other 90 percent by implementing a written child abuse protection plan that follows the recommendations from the US Center For Safe Sport, such as mandatory reporting of suspicions to law enforcement within 24 hours, prevention policies and procedures, adult prevention training, and youth prevention and reporting training.,” Sadler said.
Question: I don’t understand why we have to undergo training. What is the purpose?
Fact: The older child abuse risk management plans keyed in on how to detect abuse once it had already happened, Sadler said. The new risk management template from the U.S. Center For SafeSport keys in on preventing child abuse from happening in the first place. The best way to do this is to prevent grooming behavior, which includes inappropriate use of social media.
Question: If an organization under the Joint Leadership Council left the United States Equestrian Federation, would that organization’s members still be required to comply with the Safe Sport Act?
Fact: Yes. The Joint Leadership Council working through ASHA has consulted with attorneys with expertise in this field who confirm the Safe Sport Act still applies to ASHA and the other organizations under the JLC. These organizations are all “applicable amateur sports organizations” under 36 USCA 220530. Because of this, they have to comply with that statute which requires that it
(1) comply with the reporting requirements of section 226 of the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990;
(2) establish reasonable procedures to limit one-on-one interactions between an amateur athlete who is a minor and an adult (who is not the minor's legal guardian) at a facility under the jurisdiction of the applicable amateur sports organization without being in an observable and interruptible distance from another adult;
(3) offer and provide consistent training to all adult members who are in regular contact with amateur athletes who are minors, and subject to parental consent, to members who are minors, regarding prevention and reporting of child abuse to allow a complainant to report easily an incident of child abuse to appropriate persons; and
(4) prohibit retaliation, by the applicable amateur sports organization, against any individual who makes a report.
In short, all of the organizations under the Joint Leadership Council still need policies that will comply with the Safe Sport Act requirements (the 4 items listed above).
Question: Wouldn’t it be simpler – and better – for organizations under the Joint Leadership Council to just to comply with the law on its own, independent from USEF?
Fact: The Joint Leadership Council has looked at this option, as have other USEF affiliates. At this time, it has been determined it would create an excessive burden on the organizations and its members to completely overhaul the association and establish it as a completely independent organization. Some of the deciding factors included:
• Each organization would have to develop its own Safe Sport program and resources. We also looked to organizations such as Michigan State, USA Gymnastics, and others that failed to keep pace with best practices in this area and now are suffering significant financial, legal and reputational damage. USEF’s participant safety policies represent the best practices in youth-serving organizations, saving our organizations the legal costs of drafting their own along with the assurance we are operating with best practices.
• Through USEF, our organizations have an established investigatory and resolution process for sexual misconduct and non-sexual misconduct claims, thereby saving us from developing and administering its own processes. Otherwise, we would be responsible for investigating and resolving all reports it receives – which would be very costly and expose the organization to liability.
• Best prevention training/education tools for youth, parents, adults, all approved by the Department of Justice, are available to us at no cost. Otherwise, we would have to develop our own.
• Association with a brand (US Equestrian) that not only says it values the safety of its athletes but it truly implements policies and programs to ensure safe environments.
• Being part of a family of equestrian sports that’s well educated about recognizing and responding to abuse in sport.
The Joint Leadership Council remains committed to its membership and will continue to review best practices that provide the highest level of protection for its young amateur athletes as well as its adult membership, professional and amateur alike. If there are any questions about the Safe Sport Act, the U.S. Center for SafeSport, and our affiliation with USEF in this important initiative, please let us know.
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US Equestrian Hosts Official Grand Opening of New Headquarters at the Kentucky Horse Park
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Lexington, Ky
. – US Equestrian, the national governing body for equestrian sport in the United States, hosted an official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly-completed, state-of-the-art headquarters located at the Kentucky Horse Park. The new building will provide a collaborative work space for more than 155 employees and service the organization’s 145,000 members, 11 breeds, 18 disciplines, and 20 affiliates. As part of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee family, the building proudly displays the official designation of the Olympic rings and the Paralympic symbol, and is located directly inside the main entrance at the iconic Kentucky Horse Park.
“We believe this building sets the stage for a bright, new future for US Equestrian and reflects our commitment to service for all of our members, affiliates, and partners every single day,” said Murray Kessler, President of US Equestrian. “This is the first time ever that the Olympic and Paralympic marks are proudly and prominently displayed on our building, which is representative of the role we play as the national governing body for equestrian sport in the U.S.”
The design and construction process was a two-year undertaking. The final product highlights the history and heritage of equestrian sport while promoting the overarching vision of US Equestrian to bring the joy of horse sports to as many people as possible. The interactive and educational lobby, which also includes a ShopUSEF retail and merchandise space, provides a unique display of the diverse activities encompassed by equestrian sport in the United States.
“Our new headquarters provides a space where you can see the productivity happening. When you have a building like this, where people can interact and you put the right departments together, the ideas flow and great things happen,” continued Kessler. “We’re passionate about our vision, and our vision is to bring the joy of horse sports to as many people as possible. I truly believe this building will help us do that better than ever before.”
The decision to construct a new building was the result of a thorough cost analysis by the US Equestrian Board of Directors and executive staff, leading up to the expiration of the long-term lease on the former office site within the Kentucky Horse Park. The new headquarters is estimated to generate more than $200,000 in annual savings, which will be repurposed to better serve the needs of the organization’s membership and re-assert US Equestrian’s commitment to preserve its location at the horse park.
“This day is monumental in that not only does it talk about our relationship, but the commitment the US Equestrian Federation has made to the horse park, to our state, to our sport, and to our city,” said Laura Prewitt, Executive Director of the Kentucky Horse Park.
US Equestrian has worked closely with both state and local government officials to support the organization’s desire to have their key operational space continue to be located in the state of Kentucky. Lexington’s Mayor Linda Gorton spoke to the impact of the equine and agricultural industry on the Central Kentucky region, and the importance of ensuring a successful future here for US Equestrian.
“The Kentucky Horse Park is home to dozens of equine-related associations. Organizations that represent different breeds, different professions, different activities, and we are so proud to say that one of these organizations is the United States Equestrian Federation, which has now built what we hope will be a permanent home at the horse park,” said Mayor Gorton. “I’m a strong supporter of our equine industry – it’s a key part of our signature brand here in Fayette County and Central Kentucky, as is the horse park. The farms that surround our city sustain our economic health and quality of life.”
Secretary Don Parkinson of the Kentucky Tourism, Art, & Heritage Cabinet also spoke to the profound importance the presence of US Equestrian’s headquarters has for the tourism industry and for the other associations and businesses that reside at the Kentucky Horse Park.
“This organization is so important to all of us here in Kentucky, as well as here at the horse park,” commented Secretary Parkinson. “Having this anchor all of the horse industry here is so very important to everyone at the horse park. We have over 30 organizations that are officed here, and it was really important that we have the big capstone with US Equestrian.”
US Equestrian extended its sincerest thanks the following contractors, individuals, and partners for their continued support and dedication to this project, as well as to the US Equestrian staff for their flexibility and patience as construction completed.
DW Wilburn – Doug Wilburn, Kim Blethen, Kevin Taylor & Mitchell Roe
Integrity Architecture – Joey Nolasco, Joe Rasnick, Aaron Bivens, Adam Gillett & Carrie Hendrickson
ID&A – Jessica Hardin, Abby Hall, Alicia Hester & Jordan Hope
PNC – John Gohmann & David Kidd
Nomi Design – Matthew Brooks, Melody Jackson & Jeremy Clements
Kentucky Horse Park – Laura Prewitt & Jonathan Lang
Kentucky State Department –Don Parkinson, Secretary of Tourism, Arts, and Heritage & Regina Stivers, Deputy Secretary of Tourism, Arts, and Heritage
Sarah Lockwood-Taylor
US Equestrian Staff – David Harris, Vicki Lowell, Jessica Strayer, Ian Thornton, Ryan Hays, Josh Talboo, & Will Johnson
To learn more about US Equestrian, please visit
www.usef.org
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Photo Credit: Andrea Evans/US Equestrian
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US Equestrian to Reconvene MPA Panel Following Reports of Equine Fatalities
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From the US Equestrian Communications Dept.
This is one of the drugs being used for hormone control in horses.
Lexington, Ky. - As a result of a number of recently reported equine fatalities associated with the use of Medroxyprogesterone (MPA), US Equestrian will reconvene its MPA Panel to further analyze the use of this substance in horses competing at USEF-licensed competitions.
This latest information on equine fatalities associated with the use of MPA underscores the need for the MPA Panel to meet and review the critical information about this substance in order to provide our members with the information they need to protect their equine partners.
The MPA Panel was first convened in the winter to 2017 due to discussion in the veterinary community and the emergence of research regarding the efficacy of MPA in competition horses. Specifically, the question focused on how MPA affects the competition horse, since research indicated that MPA does not interrupt estrus in mares. This was especially important due to its increased use in geldings and stallions, and also to the reports of increased dosages being administered.
Following discussions at public hearings and town halls, as well as feedback from our members, the MPA Panel recommended that we continue to monitor the use of MPA, including implementation of MPA-specific medication reports in order to capture more information on dosage, administration schedules, and the continued presence of the substance in a horse’s system after the last known administration. However, the recent reports of equine fatalities has raised greater concern regarding the safety of this substance in horses.
US Equestrian remains steadfast in our efforts to protect human and equine athletes. As such, we will update our membership on any changes to the permitted use of MPA. In the interim, USEF strongly discourages the use of MPA by its members and also recommends that you consult with your veterinarian.
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Included in the next sections of this newsletter:
AMHA News
Morgan Horse Show Dates
Cowboy Dressage Dates
CDE (Combined Driving) Dates
Other Dates
Board Members
Board Meeting Dates
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Gay Adams, Acting Editor | Morgan Horse Association of Oregon
(503) 936-4276 | sunstonemorgans@comcast.net
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