Stable Sheet - January 2024 Part 3 | |
This part of your newsletter is for club requests to members, classified ads, and ways that you can advertise with MHAO. At the bottom you have access to information on your Board of Directors, Board meeting dates, etc. This section also includes important news for MHAO members from other organizations that affect the Equine Industry or that might be important to our members. If we are to be effective in our efforts to preserve and promote the Morgan breed of horse, we need to know what is going on around us. | | |
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Advertise anything horse related via a classified ad in the Stable Sheet & on the MHAO website for free:
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horses for sale or lease - tack for sale - equipment - horses -
items wanted, stallion service ads, etc. (pictures welcome)
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Send your ad for the Stable Sheet to Gay Adams
Questions: call (503) 936-4276
Send your ad for the MHAO Website to Dallas Bolen
Questions: call (541) 571-8274
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Leverage your advertising dollar! MHAO offers great rates for these three venues. We do everything we can to get these publications out and about. Use us! And support your club's efforts at the same time. | |
Advertise Your Morgans Online—For Free with AMHA!
Did you know one of the benefits of being an AMHA member is you can advertise your horses for sale on www.morganhorse.com for free? AMHA's website is one of the most widely-read websites devoted to Morgans on the Internet, with thousands of hits per month, and the classifieds page is one of the most frequently visited pages!
The easy-to-follow dashboard allows you to include all pertinent information on your horse, including category, height, color, and cost. A keyword search allows those searching for a Morgan to look using important words. Ads are free to members and include two photos. Ads stay on the website for 90 days, after which time you can either delete or renew it.
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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
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!
Amplify the power of the Equine Industry in Oregon!
See how to join below.
For questions or more information,
Contact Brandi Ebner, OHC Executive Director
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Flyer Prepared For The Oregon Fair Association | |
Stay Up on Disease Alerts | | |
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The Oregon Horse Council works hard to maintain the rights of equestrians across Oregon, but with progressive movement to decrease our trail access, eliminate our land, stop the usage of animals for sport and pleasure and much more – we need to increase our voice! We are excited to launch a Legislative Affairs Committee who will assist our board with taking a stand against the legislation that can negatively impact our industry’s way of life. We invite you to apply to join our committee! | |
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (OHC LAC): APPLY HERE
- 7-11 Key Representatives that are chosen by the OHC board to service with 2-3 year terms
- Meets via Zoom monthly/every other month (or as needed during legislative sessions)
- Will be invited and encouraged to participate in monthly National Equine Issues Zoom calls, as well as American Horse Council legislative calls, etc.
- Reviews local, regional, state, and national matters; drafts an OHC position; assists with submitting written and oral testimony
- Does regular outreach to all parts of the state to gather information on potential and current issues
- Must apply for this positions, be interviewed by the board, and will only serve at the will of the committee and board. The OHC board will be looking for people who have the overall interest of the industry at the forefront of their goals, can neutrally look at issues, can analytically think through the best position for OHC to take.
- Will be publicly promoted so that equestrians can reach out to them with questions or concerns
- May work with other legislative groups (i.e. Oregon Farm Bureau, Cattlemen’s Association, other state horse councils, etc.)
As the Legislative Affairs Committee is formed, we are also working on formal group that will provide a network with equestrians and equine issues across the state, anyone is welcome to join
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS NETWORK (OHC LAN): JOIN HERE
- A vast collection of individuals from all disciplines, breeds, industry areas across Oregon.
- Invited to join on Legislative Affairs meetings as listening guests (may be called upon for advice or feedback however)
- Encouraged to provide feedback on issues, to forward issues to the Committee, and to distribute information to their network
- Ideally this would consist of a representative from every breed association and discipline association in the state
- Will meet quarterly via Zoom with OHC LAC ommittee and a presenter (on a specific topic)
Questions: Contact Brandi Ebner, OHC Executive Director
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Do you want to be part of the effort to support and grow Oregon's equine industry?
Do you want access to money saving programs and events?
Do you need to better market your business or organization in 2023?
DON'T WAIT - JOIN OHC TODAY!
With business memberships starting at only $50 per year and individual memberships starting at $35 - you can't go wrong!
Golden Horseshoe – $250 per year – CLICK HERE to join
- Complimentary rotating banner ad (300×250 pixels) on most pages of the OHC website (home page and event pages excluded)
- Complimentary e-Commercial email blast (1 per year, must be scheduled) going out to over 2,500 Oregon equestrians and shared on our Facebook page
- Premier listing in the printed Oregon Horse Directory (business name bolded, address, city/state, email, website, and phone number in up to 5 categories)
- Enhanced online business directory listing – includes ability to describe your business in detail, add videos and photos, hours of operation, driving directions, social media links, webpage links and more!
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Access Member Only discounts and savings at companies like John Deere, Office Depot/Office Max, Sherwin Williams, Big Ass Fans, Constant Contact, and more! See complete list HERE
- Discounted registration for OHC industry and educational events
- Ability to submit announcements and promotions to OHC twice per month e-newsletter and on our website news feed
- Opportunity to have a personalized Meet the Member podcast interview which is promoted on our Facebook page and website
- Facebook posts shared on the OHC Facebook page
- Events highlighted in online calendar, featured on website home page, and posted on OHC Facebook pages
- Discount on display ads in the printed Oregon Horse Directory, OHC website, and other marketing pieces
- $20 credit for every new member you refer
- Knowing that you are helping strengthen and grow Oregon’s equine industry!
Business Builder – $100 per year – CLICK HERE to join
- Premier listing in the printed Oregon Horse Directory (business name bolded, address, city/state, email, website, and phone number in up to 5 categories)
- Enhanced online business directory listing – includes ability to describe your business in detail, add videos and photos, hours of operation, driving directions, social media links, webpage links and more!
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Access Member Only discounts and savings at companies like John Deere, Office Depot/Office Max, Sherwin Williams, Big Ass Fans, Constant Contact, and more! See complete list HERE
- Discounted registration for OHC industry and educational events
- Ability to submit announcements and promotions to OHC twice per month e-newsletter and on our website news feed
- Opportunity to have a personalized Meet the Member podcast interview which is promoted on our Facebook page and website
- Facebook posts shared on the OHC Facebook page
- Events highlighted in online calendar, featured on website home page, and posted on OHC Facebook pages
- Discount on display ads in the printed Oregon Horse Directory, OHC website, and other marketing pieces
- $20 credit for every new member you refer
- Knowing that you are helping strengthen and grow Oregon’s equine industry!
Basic – $50 per year – CLICK HERE to join
- Premier listing in the printed Oregon Horse Directory (business name bolded, address, city/state, email, website, and phone number in up to 5 categories)
- Enhanced online business directory listing – includes ability to describe your business in detail, add videos and photos, hours of operation, driving directions, social media links, webpage links and more!
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Access Member Only discounts and savings at companies like John Deere, Office Depot/Office Max, Sherwin Williams, Big Ass Fans, Constant Contact, and more! See complete list HERE
- Discounted registration for OHC industry and educational events
- Knowing that you are helping strengthen and grow Oregon’s equine industry!
FREE Business/Organization level – includes your business name, city, state, and phone number in up to 3 categories of the printed and online Oregon Horse Directories. CLICK HERE to submit your listing
Individual Equestrian – $35 per person – CLICK HERE to join, $60 per family – CLICK HERE to join
- Enrollment in ‘Get Out and Ride’ Oregon program (2 enrollments for family level – you choose age category)
- Oregon Horse Directory mailed to your directly
- Discounted registration for OHC industry and educational events
- Knowing that you are helping strengthen and grow Oregon’s equine industry!
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Promote All Your Events Through OHC
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Did you know that members of Oregon Horse Council get all of their events promoted and featured through various OHC marketing avenues?
This includes:
This is part of your membership that is only $100 PER YEAR! Or for only $30 per event, non-members can get their events promoted in the same way we post member events.
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New Oregon Horse Directory! | |
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The Oregon Horse Council is excited to announce the production of our 10th edition Oregon Horse Directory.
This is the only statewide yellow page style resource for equestrians.
To say this book is well used is an understatement!
Thousands of print copies are distributed across Oregon, including at the NW Horse Expo, feed and tack stores, veterinarian offices, equestrian events, associations' annual events/banquets, online and more!
Don't miss your opportunity for FREE exposure for your equine business or organization! Please SHARE this information with any equestrians you know might be also interested! ALL equine businesses, non-profits, and organizations operating in Oregon can receive a FREE basic listings (business name, city, state, phone number) in the directory! Premier classified listings (which also includes your address, email, and website) are only $50 or included with any level of OHC membership.
CLICK HERE to submit your listing and/or select paid advertising.
Interested in Oregon Horse Council membership? Please CLICK HERE
Questions? Contact brandi@oregonhorsecouncil.com or 971-224-5879.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ADS OR CLASSIFIED LISTINGS: FEBRUARY 16, 2024
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2024 Technical Large Animal Emergency
Animal Rescue Courses
A must for 1st responders!
Registration Open For The
April Event
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NEW EVENT!
Taking Vendor Applications Now
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The Oregon Horse Council is excited to launch a new event to provide an opportunity for horse lovers to shop their favorite vendors. This inaugural event will be held in conjunction with the High Desert Stampede PRCA Rodeo, a well-attended event that kicks off the rodeo season in the greater NW, and the Central Oregon Ag Show. Our new Country Market will be Friday, April 5: 1-7 pm and Saturday, April 6: 9 am-7 pm at the Deschutes County Expo Center in the High Desert Activity Center.
Applications are now available – we are looking for a variety of western/ranch home decor, clothing, jewelry, tack, farm/ranch products, feed, and more! Vendors will enjoy the smooth concrete floor, restrooms, and ease for set-up and tear-down with multiple large doorways around the hall. A 10’x10′ booth is only $125, with corner spaces being $50 more. Table spaces (which will allow 1 8’x30″ table with 2 chairs behind it) is only $50.
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USEF Membership Levels &
Benefits
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USEF Introduces New National Endurance Award Program | |
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US Equestrian proudly announces the launch of its newly amended USEF National Endurance Award Program, a revamped initiative aimed at recognizing and celebrating the achievements of endurance athletes and horses across the country. Officially launching with the 2024 season, the USEF National Endurance Award Program includes the USEF Endurance Year-End Awards and the USEF Endurance Career Mileage Awards.
USEF Endurance Year End Awards will be calculated based on USEF and FEI competition results during the competition season (Dec. 1 – Nov. 30) and are composed of the following categories:
- Top Ten National-Ranked Senior Athletes
- Top Ten National-Ranked Junior/Young Rider Athletes
- Endurance Athlete of the Year Award
- Endurance Horse of the Year Award
- Endurance Best Condition Season Award
The USEF Endurance Career Horse Mileage and Athlete Mileage Awards will honor horses and athletes for their achievements at 250; 500; 750; 1,000; 3,000; and 5,000 miles, showcasing the dedication and perseverance demonstrated in the world of endurance riding.
Athletes and horse owners can request recognition of their or their horse's career mileage from American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) or Equine Distance Riding Association (EDRA) competitions held before December 1, 2023. To be eligible, requests must be submitted via email to the USEF Director of Endurance by September 1, 2024. Verification of requests will be conducted through AERC or EDRA competition records.
Click here to view more information on the USEF National Endurance Award Program, including eligibility criteria and submission details.
Contact Nicole Zerbee, USEF Director of Endurance, with any questions at nzerbee@usef.org.
Stay Connected
Keep up with U.S. Endurance by following USA Endurance on Facebook and US Equestrian on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
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Time to update your Safe Sport Training for the new year! | |
Reminder: Registry Fee Increases - January 1, 2024 | |
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Please be reminded that there will be an increase in certain Registry fees for documents postmarked on or after January 1, 2024, as follows:
· Transfers – Increase by $20 (regardless of transfer level/category)
· Horse Name Change – Increase by $100 (new fee will be $250)
· **Prefix Certificate (Prefix Reservation) – (new fee will be $500)
· Duplicate Certificate Request - Increase by $20
**Additional changes to the Prefix Reservation procedure were also made. Read more about this and see the new fee schedule...
Click here to read more.
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Winter Reading Just Got Better | |
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The Morgan Horse magazine has updated its selection of “Editor’s Picks.” Articles from 2023 are now archived on AMHA’s website, free for all to read.
In addition, readers will find Editor’s Picks dating back to 2011 and many complete series by the magazine’s historians, researchers, feature writers and columnists. Find (and share) reading about everything Morgan below.
And while you are on our website, think about subscribing to The Morgan Horse, the official journal of America’s oldest breed. Gift subscriptions are available, too, by calling the AMHA Office at (802) 985-4944 extension 1.
Enjoy The Archives by Clicking Here Click here to subscribe
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AMHA Open Competition Award Winners | | |
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Congratulations
to all the winners of the different Open Competition Awards.
Click here for all the information
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AMHA Convention Information | |
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The 2024 AMHA Convention is being held in conjunction with the UPHA National Conference at the Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Lexington, Kentucky. The 2024 Annual Meeting of Members will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 10 a.m. (Eastern). Hope to see you there!
It's still possible to register for the Convention. For information on key AMHA events being held at the Convention or registration...
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Time To Renew Your AMHA Membership | |
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Our 2024 renewals are coming in...Thank you! We are so glad to have you all back with us for another year!
Just a couple of quick helpful tips to those renewing online:
Premium members: Your Premium membership includes a 1-year subscription to The Morgan Horse. Online renewal of a Premium membership requires you to click on two lines - one for the membership and one for the subscription. To ensure that your subscription is processed, please click BOTH lines. The total amount should be $125.
New and existing members: In case you didn't know...When AMHA assigns your membership (contact) number, our system automatically creates your online account. The
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User ID and Password are setup as your member number. After you log in the first time, you may go to "My Profile" and change either/or, add security questions, and more. An email address is no longer used to access your account as it is not always a unique identifier; many families use the same email address for multiple family members. Also, please remember that each member has their own unique number and online account. Each must be renewed separately.
If ever you have questions or need assistance with this, please give the AMHA Office a call at (802) 985-4944 or drop us an email - we'll be right there to assist!
Thank you! Have a terrific, Morgan-filled 2024!
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AMHA Registry
Please expect slight delays in Registry processing at this time for all Registry work. Our current processing time is 4-6 weeks. We appreciate your understanding and patience!
Questions about RUSH services or general Registry work can be directed to registry@morganhorse.com or (802) 985-4944 ext.2
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View From My Saddle
AMHA Members, remember you are invited to submit "View from My Saddle" columns for publication in The Morgan Horse magazine. Your submission should be brief (roughly 800 words) first person accounts of activities with your Morgan horse outside of the competitive arenas. So share your stories, your personal triumphs, your preferred pastimes, and your treasured moments with our readers.
Send your article as a Word document with one or two high resolution photos for illustration to stephen@morganhorse.com. We'll produce it for use in a future issue. Thanks!
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