Oregon Hot Flash (Oregon Country Flash x Oregon Ice On Fire)
2 yr old owned & photographed by Carol Dombrowsky
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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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Classified Ads
In The
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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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Click here
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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 SALE LIST
Asking prices: Yearlings at $4500. Two-Yr-Olds at $5000. All are in the MHAO Futurity. For more info call Nancy Eidam, 541-561-6644
YEARLINGS:
Crown Coco Chane
l (flashy chestnut filly with white trim). Crown Superlative x MCM Coco Bella. Description: Nellie is bold, super friendly, adorable, thinks she is Queen of the world, already a show ring snob attitude, likes being the center of attention. If you want a show ring winner and then a super future broodmare, Nellie is a sure fire prospect.
Crown N Command
(dark rich bay colt with a tiny narrow strip star) Crown Superlative X Trebles Talqa by Tug Hill Whamunition. Description: Andy is a people lover that is the first to greet you. He has a saucy, airy, bouncey, tail flagging, high headed presence. This stylish colt is very typy and could be a future prospect for English-Classic ride or drive. His wonderful temperament makes him ideal for a family or amateur.
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 ManticBella 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 any of 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 buy a Morgan Horse from a
member of MHAO, just fill out a Membership Application!
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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 our Membership Chair, Kathy Christensen.
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If you have questions or need assistance,
contact Kathy Christensen, Membership Chair
Kathy's mailing address is on the form
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An Invitation To Get Involved With MHAO
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We Need Your Help!
Nominations are open for our
November 10th, 2019 Election
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Share your Voice
Support your Club
Help The Continuation of the Morgan Breed & Be An
Active Part of the local Morgan Community.
Interested?
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10 Board Positions are Open
including the need for a Presidential candidate
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Stable Sheet Editor &
Reporters Wanted
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Help Us Collect & Spread The News
Can you help?
The more reporters we have the better.
Contact Gay Adams (503) 936-4276
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Gay will not be our Editor after November 10th, 2019
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Your support of OHC helps us stand up for equestrians and to
have a united voice when it matters!
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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
in Oregon that serve the Equine Industry.
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 is Offering A New Program
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GET OUT & RIDE
Did you enroll yet?
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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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Please share this information with those you know
who may be interested.
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The Oregon Equine Summit is a signature event of the Oregon Horse Council. This program will move annually to showcase various locations in Oregon, having a customized agenda for each location. Our goal is to provide an avenue for positive conversations and education to occur with those involved in the equine industry. The solution focused keynotes, breakouts, and networking sessions will blend together equestrians from the north, south, central, east, and west part of Oregon, as well as likely neighboring states. You may be sitting in a keynote with a top breeder, a team roper, a trainer, and a trail rider - we encourage you to build your network and learn more about the various viewpoints that horse loving people have in our area!
Schedule:
Friday, October 18th - 1-5 pm: Build Your Business workshop ($35 pp)
- Learn about the legal elements of your business including contracts, agreements, and more from top Oregon equine attorney, Kathryn A. Hall, PC.
- Our next speaker, Ken Tew with Ag Insurance is a local guy who is an insurance expert! He will talk about the coverage you need to have, questions to ask your agent, and how to know if you are truly covered in an emergency situation.
- Then we will have Tom Smith from the Blue Mountain Community College's Small Business Development Center. Tom will give you all of the tools you need to draft your first, or update your business plan, as well as talk about the importance of having a plan and how that can direct you to grow the business you dream of.
- Our Executive Director, Brandi Ebner, will wrap the workshop up with some tools that Oregon Horse Council offers to help you market, gain more education, and expand your business.
Saturday, October 19
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- 7:30 am – Doors open for registration and our hot breakfast buffet
- 8:15 am – Oregon Horse Council will kick the day off!
- 8:30 am – KEYNOTE #1 – Disaster Preparedness for Horse Owners, presented by Dr. Rebecca (Gimenez) Husted, PhDEvery day, large animal disasters occur somewhere in the world. It is all about getting the PEOPLE and their ANIMALS out of a predicament SAFELY and preventing the repercussions from getting worse. Most communities do not have the resources and personnel to deploy to save animals in the first minutes, hours or days after a disaster – so owners and stakeholders should have their own plans to deal with disasters. Planning ahead can save you in the long run when it comes to replacing valuable resources and livestock. The only thing more difficult than planning for a disaster, is trying to explain why you didn’t plan for it! Dr. Rebecca will be reviewing insurance, legal responsibility of owners, hazards, how to be prepared, disaster planning, what to do in an emergency, how to work with your local community and law enforcement, and much more! Presentation will be followed by Q&A session.
- BREAK – visit with sponsors, build your network, bio-break
- 10:00 am – Breakout sessions #1
- BREAK – visit with sponsors, build your network, bio-break
- 11:15 am – Breakout sessions #2
- 12:15 pm – Hot lunch buffet
- 1:15 pm – KEYNOTE #2 – Equestrian Trails in Oregon update, panel of presenters include Kim McCarrel with Oregon Equestrian Trails, Jerry Bentz with Back Country Horsemen of America, Zach Jerrett, Trail Manger for the Forest Service
- BREAK – visit with sponsors, build your network, bio-break
- 2:45 pm – Breakout sessions #3
- BREAK – visit with sponsors, build your network, bio-break
- 4:00 pm – KEYNOTE #3 (still in progress)
- 5:00 pm – Wrap up and goodbye
Saturday-Sunday, October 19
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– Tech nical Large Animal Emergency
Rescue Course.
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or by contacting our office: 971-224-5879.
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Friday Build Your Business workshop = $35
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Saturday/Sunday Tech. Lg Animal Emergency Rescue course = $199 -
Discounts available for groups and students.
Includes continental breakfast and lunch daily.
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Saturday Equine Summit Conference = $99
(includes breakfast and lunch)
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Package
Friday workshop and Saturday Summit
= $125
Early bird discount - save $10 if you register by September 20th!
Use Code
SAVINGS
at checkout.
For questions or assistance contact:
Brandi Ebner, Oregon Horse Council Executive Director
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Technical Large Animal
Emergency Rescue Seminars
16 CE Credit
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Register early!
These Courses Have Limited Enrollment
And Fill To Capacity.
For questions or assistance, contact Brandi Ebner,
Oregon Horse Council Executive Director
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2019 Alex Mooney Scholarship Recipients Announced
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The Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® is pleased to congratulate the winners of the 2019 Alex Mooney Scholarship: Jessica Hyman of Fulton, New York, and Linel Mullendore of Monroe, Washington.
Congratulations Linel!!
All the applications received were well written. The applicants were exceedingly talented, meritorious and committed to the Morgan Horse. The review committee was impressed with the community service of all the applicants.
The Alex Mooney Scholarship is made possible by the friends and admirers of Alex and the Grand National.
Details about the Alex Mooney Scholarship will be released in January 2020.
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The Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® will once again be broadcast LIVE and FREE at
www.MGNLive.com
from October 12th to 19th. Richfield Video Productions will produce the event covering all rings and all sessions! You can also reserve an individual recording of your class by contacting Richfield Video at
www.RichfieldVideo.com
or (502) 664-0870.
For more information on MGN Live, click the link above.
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A Reminder:
Don't Forget About All the AMHA Programs
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3rd Quarter AMHA Board Meeting Report
for the Western Region
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Hello all Western Region Members,
We recently returned from the third quarter Board meeting in Las Vegas, NV at South Point Hotel, Casino and Equestrian Facility.
The Board voted to move the AMHA office to Lexington, KY. Thank you to Terri Sturm and committee for the excellent research and presentation. Though it pained us to depart Vermont, financial and logical reasoning ruled out in the end. Thank you to all the members who responded with their opinions whether for or against the move. There was a very large amount of support for the move.
A global e-mail was released earlier regarding the move including explanations. It can be found on the AMHA website along with the hard copy of the report and a visual of The Kentucky Horse Park. We will be relocating to a professional office space within the United States Pony Club’s annex building with a much smaller footprint. The good news is networking has already begun. We have already been contacted about being part of the presentations next year for events happening there at the Park. We have also been contacted by other breeds wishing us well and welcoming us.
Thank you to Rollie and Terri Sturm for their hospitality at their beautiful farm in Las Vegas, NV. What a chef Rollie is! He cooked dinner for the entire Board and the food was delicious. The evening was wonderful and a lot of fun. Thanks also goes to Sheridan Sturm and Andy Marlett.
We still need contributions for the California Bucket silent auction at OKC. Right now it is not looking good. Thank you for the few that stepped up to the plate early. Please contact Mari Sanderson at
morgan4show@gmail.com
if you wish to contribute to this worthy cause. We need to fill the bucket with exciting items so people bid high and bid often. The proceeds go to support the National Museum of the Morgan Horse’s exhibit at Pineland Farms.
We wanted to wish everyone who is going to Oklahoma safe travels. Have great rides and drives. Most of all have fun!
A day after the meeting in Las Vegas was over, Carrie Mortensen, our Executive Director and Mari Sanderson traveled to Denver, CO for the second USEF affiliate retreat with all the affiliates of said organization. The meeting was very productive and we all walked away feeling very positive. There will be a press release forthcoming shortly.
Safe travels to all those traveling to OKC and good luck. See you there!
Thank you for the privilege of serving as your directors.
Submitted by Western Region Directors and AMHA President Mari Sanderson, Terri Sturm, and Carol Fletcher
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3rd Quarter AMHA Board Meeting Highlights
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Below you will find highlights from the AMHA Board of Directors Third Quarter Meeting, which took place September 7 2019, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
After much review, the Board unanimously approved the relocation of the home office as proposed. This relocation endeavor is made with the single, united purpose of upholding the AMHA’s mission of preserving, promoting and perpetuating the American Morgan Horse for generations to come. AMHA also acknowledges and will continue working hard to ensure that the history and legacy of the Morgan’s New England heritage is not lost but rather celebrated by all. In continuing with the Board’s mission to maintain transparency with the membership in all endeavors, updates and additional supporting documents will be provided as available. The Board will continue to keep the membership advised of the progress of this transition. A specific page
https://www.morganhorse.com/about/office-relocation/
has been added to the AMHA website to organize all relocation materials in one easy spot.
Bylaws:
Committee Chair, Carol Fletcher presented the Bylaws report. The Committee continues to work on developing a more appropriate “attendance” requirement for a possible amendment to the bylaws. It remains a work in progress and it will be reviewed and presented again at the next scheduled meeting. The Bylaws Committee is also currently reviewing the policy covering the structure and operation of AMHA Working Committees. As the Committee identifies items for possible amendments, they will present them to the Board.
Registry:
Committee Chair, C.A. Lee, III, gave the Registry report. Registry statistics continue to reflect strong activity in the breeding sheds and sale arenas. Processing of registry transactions in the home office is currently extremely efficient and members are getting quick, timely service. The Board approved the Committee’s request to move forward with the proposal to convert all the microfilmed registry records to updated pdfs that can be permanently saved on our server (and in the cloud). A motion was also approved to offer the SynchroGait test at a reduced rate of $115 if requested at the time of registration.
Finance Report:
Vice President of Finance, Kate Kirsch provided the Finance Report. Fund
Balances as of August 29, 2019 were reported as follows
Registry Trust Fund: $296,921.07
Epperson Trust Fund: $100,358.22
NMMH Endowment : $308,882.65
TWC 91-day CD: $4,695.16
KHP Exhibit Fund: $8,197.26
Van Schaik Dressage Fund: $9,637.51
Contingency Fund (rainy day): $150,649.02
Youth Council Fund: $7,445.67
Medal Scholarship Fund : $8,005.45
NMMH DuPont Restricted Fund: $2,579.55
NMMH Operating Account: $2,965.41
AMHA Operating Account: $202,702.86
Membership statistics through August 31, 2019 were reviewed and reported being down approximately 125 total compared to this same time in 2018. However, it was noted that premium memberships were up significantly. Financials through July 31, 2019 were reviewed and discussed and it was noted that the 2020 budget would be formally presented for approval at the Fourth Quarter meeting in Portland scheduled for November 9, 2019.
Meetings and Conventions:
The “tentative” dates being considered for the 2020 Board of Directors meetings include, First Quarter – January 22 (in conjunction with the UPHA National Conference), Second Quarter – April 26, Third Quarter (August 8 via webinar) and Fourth Quarter – November 8. These meetings are tentative and may be subject to change after the Committee investigates further. Due to the cost savings of hosting the meetings at the Kentucky Horse Park in FREE meeting room space, all meetings for 2020 are expected to be held in Lexington.
Judges’ Schools:
Approval was granted to host two judges’ schools in 2020. One will be held in conjunction with the Gold Cup Regional Morgan Horse Show in Ohio in June and one will be held in conjunction with the Key Classic Horse Show in Washington in May.
Equitation Records:
The Board accepted the proposal from the Shows Committee to begin adding Equitation class results to the official horse show record beginning with the 2020 show season. Due to the difficulty or sometimes total inability to go back and retrieve data, this information will only be added for show results being reported starting with the 2020 competition year.
Customer Relations, Marketing & Sponsorships:
An updated charter was approved which states the mission as “To promote the Morgan Horse, protect the brand and image of the American Morgan Horse Association and enhance the association’s member experience. To oversee corporate sponsorships, affinity membership programs and additional membership benefits.” In addition, the approval was obtained to create a specific account (fund) for the sole purpose of Marketing Endeavors. The Marketing Committee also requested and received approval to fund the remainder of the 2019 Amish outreach program and fund the initial promotional materials for the grand opening of the NMMH Exhibit at Pineland Farms.
Home Office:
The home office never really has a slow time and activities abound like always. Since the last meeting, three magazine issues have gone to press, the Spring/Summer newsletter
THE NETWORK
was issued, staff continues to administer and process program work for My Morgan and Me, Open Competition, Champion Title Program and many others including the 2nd Annual AMHA Distance Riding Championship. Administration has been actively participating in both the UPHA’s Joint Leadership Council and the USEF’s Affiliate Meeting retreats. Be on the look out at the Grand National for the new 2020 AMHA Calendar and an amazing, but very limited and exclusive Jeanne Mellin Christmas ornament. Get yours at the AMHA Marketplace booth at the show before they sell out! (AMHA Calendars will be shipped for FREE to all Morgan Horse Magazine “subscribers” with their October 2019 issue.)
AMHECT:
A report of the activities of AMHECT was provided to the Board which stated that the AMHECT Trustees had approved both the 2018 Audit and Tax Return. In addition, the AMHECT Trustees approved a grant in the amount of $16,850.75 to AMHA for use towards Marketing Endeavors. This amount represents 40% of the net proceeds from the 2019 Stallion Service Auction (where traditionally 40% is put into the World Morgan Futurity, 15% is given in support of AMHA Regional shows and 5% is given to support AMHA Show Grants). In addition, AMHECT approved the moving of the 2020 Stallion Service auction to the 2019 Morgan Grand National due to the fact AMHA is not hosting their own convention in 2020. It was reported that as of the meeting date, 43 stallions have committed to the 2020 auction (being administered at the 2019 Grand National) and that an online bidding app was being utilized to assist in the processing and timely collection of bids. This exciting event should be a fun addition to the special week in Oklahoma.
Grand National:
2019 Show Chair, Jeff Gove, provided an update to the Board on the status of the show. While numbers appear to be slightly down, great plans are underway for another amazing show. New awards are also being rolled out and should make quite an impressive splash this year.
National Museum of the Morgan Horse:
The Board was provided with a progress update of the Museum’s exhibit at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine. While the majority of items for the exhibit have been finalized, the signage and final touches are currently underway. The board will be inspecting the finalized exhibit at their Fourth Quarter board meeting November 9, 2019 but the public ribbon cutting will be held on April 11, 2020 during the Maine Morgan Horse Association’s Meet a Morgan Open Barn Day! Watch for further details about this exciting event. Unfortunately, the volunteer response for the annual “state bucket” silent auction has been extremely meager. This year may have much fewer options to bid on and it may be time to give the auction a break and brainstorm a fresh and new fundraising option instead. We are still looking for volunteers to sponsor MANY available states! E-mail Gayle Singer at
cscgayle@aol.com
to inquire about which states are still available. Special thanks to all those who have already volunteered to assist with this fundraiser that benefits the exhibit at Pineland Farms.
USEF Rule Forums and Upcoming Town Hall Meeting at GN:
Rule forums have been conducted throughout the country this year and provide for the addition of a Ranch Horse Section within the Morgan Division of the USEF Rulebook. To date, the overall consensus is of support. Be sure to attend the Rule Forum (and Open Town Hall meeting) scheduled at the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019.
Call for Candidates for AMHA Board of Directors:
Remember that nomination forms are available for those members that may be interested in running for the AMHA Board of Directors. Contact the Executive Director at the AMHA office to obtain the packet of materials via e-mail at
execdir@morganhorse.com
. Nomination forms are due Oct. 1, 2019.
Quarterly Board Meetings:
The next “live,” quarterly meeting is scheduled for Saturday, November 9 in Portland, Maine. The membership is reminded that they are always welcome to attend the Quarterly Board meetings in person or teleconference. Call-in information is provided via our global e-mail newsletter prior to each meeting.
Note to Members:
Please remember that these are just the “highlights” of the meeting events. Be sure to regularly review the minutes (posted upon approval) which are located on the Member’s Side of the website (
https://www.morganhorse.com/members/minutes/
) in order to be properly updated on all Board of Director actions.
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2019 AMHA Board Of Directors
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Steven Handy
Kate Kirsch
C. A. "Tony" Lee
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Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, South America, Europe, Africa
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P Vicki Bennett
Kris Breyer
Harlan Grunden
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Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, Central America, all U.S. Territories, and remainder of North American except Canada
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Carol Fletcher
Mari Sanderson
Terri Sturm
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Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Asia, Australia, Antarctica, Canada, New Zealand
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American Morgan Horse Association
4066 Shelburne Rd.
Suite 5
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-4944
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Included in the last section of this newsletter:
Morgan Horse Show Dates
Cowboy Dressage Dates
CDE 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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