The Oregon Morgan Classic will be held at the Oregon Horse Center in Eugene Oregon, June 20-23, 2018. We will be operating separate from the Far West Group this year. We will be adding Saddlebreds to the show for 2018 and possibly some open to all breed classes, opportunity classes, and academy classes.
Watch for more information
in the months ahead!
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Questions: Contact Nancy Eidam
(541) 561-6644, crownmorgans@gmail.com
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New Ride & Drive Program For MHAO Members!
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This is a new program to support members who do things
other than showing. A new & very fun program!
Watch for more information about award levels, prizes, etc.
Questions: Contact Leanne Roth,
(541) 619-7395 or leanne.roth@countryfinancial.com
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Time to get your marketing plan in place.
Advertising Through MHAO
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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
Stable Sheet
& on the MHAO
Website are Free!
Take a look at the complete sales list
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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 to Gay Adams
Questions: call (503) 936-4276
Close date is the 20th of each month
This list is shared at all the promotional events
MHAO participates in.
Let Gay know if your ad should be removed
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Our current listings are 8 pages long -
We share them at all MHAO events,
on our website, and at
any promotion the club does.
Here are the Newest Listings:
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For Sale:
Breeding phantom, like new condition If you have a stallion and are shipping semen (or would like to), you may want to collect at your farm instead of having the expense of hauling him to a veterinarian or reproduction facility. This phantom was purchased in like new condition, and has never been used by us (maybe not by anyone), it has always been kept under cover and is in excellent condition. Check online for prices to buy a phantom and then what shipping would be. (They are heavy suckers!). $500 for this one, and we will help load it into your pickup! Photos available upon request.
Contact Shelley at 503-628-2575 or skedling@aol.com
For Sale:
TG Santa Cruz (Amberfields Blaze N Dun X Ranchboss Reining Gold) He is UC Davis tested E/E, A/A, N/Cr, D. He is a Dunskin, born 5/28/2017. Cruz is a big, beautiful wonderfully bred colt. 2017 Fall pricing $4000.00.
Contact Peggy at peggy@takilmagoldmorgans or call 541-659-0383.
Stallions Standing to the Public:
Athletic and kind, with beautiful Morgan-type, Gladheart Black Harris (2005; DJJJ Ebony Gold x Rogue's Midnight Melody) is producing outstanding individuals with the talent, disposition and beauty that is the hallmark of breed. The 2015 Oregon Dressage Society League Reserve Champion at Second Level Open, Black Harris has earned his AMHA Bronze Medallion and has been shown through Third Level in Open Competition. He is showing excellent talent for upper-level dressage.
Dressage, Western Dressage, Eventing, Driving or Working Western--no matter what your discipline this stallion has the ability and bloodlines to give you the perfect partner. Please visit our website ( www.Gladheartfarm.com ) for more pictures and videos of Black Harris and our other Morgans. $900/LFG.
Contact Nadette at 541-740-2890 or Gladheartfarm1@msn.com.
Horse Lease Opportunity:
You may have admired Anthem's National Treasure (WH Zimbabwe x RGM Viking’s Treaure), the lovely black mare that has carried our flag at shows and been shown by Shelley Bullard the last few years. "Grover" was well started by Jean Sauer and then trained by her amateur rider (Shelley) during her show career. She is cherished, but we do not have a job for her this year and would be interested in leasing her at no charge to a rider who will keep her with a trainer and show her next year. A breeding lease or other options might also be considered under the right circumstances.
Please contact Emilie at ekedling@aol.com to discuss.
For Sale:
Horse trailer/ Toy hauler - 2003 All aluminum Kiefer Built Genesis X-4. All dividers removable. Bulkhead removed for bigger open cargo area (all parts included in case you want to reinstall bulkhead). Huge open cargo area can accommodate 2 horses plus your carriage, a tractor, snow mobiles, ATVs, etc. Perfect for camping at multiple day events with queen size goose neck area. Completely removable (60/40 split)back door divider for wide open entrance/exit. Two (2) locations for movable saddle rack. Pull down windows and bars. Brand new specialty trailering tires (Not the cheaper truck tires on most trailers). New bearings and brakes. $17k or best offer.
Call Denise Angel 805-540-9480 or morganhorselady@gmail.com
For Sale:
1998 Merhow 3-horse gooseneck van with storage/sleeping area over deck. Mats, pads, rear removable tack/saddle rack in rear. Hauls like an absolute dream. Using a small trailer now so this one needs a new home. Some work needed. $10,000.
Call Sondjia at 360-825-5617, sondjia@gmail.com
For Sale:
Western pleasure/trail saddle. Crates, handmade “Mustang” model, very good condition. 15” seat, basket weave, square skirts, 28” latigo ties at back end of skirts. $450.00. Soft woven rubber saddle pad, $40.00. Also Troxel safety helmet, western style, tan color, never worn $65.00.
Contact: Ellie Mason at mmorgans@frontier.com.
For Sale:
Dale Chavez light leather western show saddle. 17” suede seat.
Basket weave and leaf tooled leather, studs, silver plates. Gorgeous. Used at only 2 shows and stored inside a smokeless home. New $4,800. Will sell for $3,900.
Lynae Ireland, Bend, OR - 541-317-0822 or ireland@uci.net
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Facebook Sites to Advertise Morgan Horses
Info provided by Margo Mossburg
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Advertise all your Morgans for sale and stallions at stud for free
on these following pages on Facebook for 24/7.
(Thank you, Margo, for this information)
Morgans for Sale with over 6,200 members now:
Morgans in the Pacific Northwest, Region 8
Spokane Morgan Club (Need not be a member to post ads here.)
Morgan Horse Association of Oregon Ads
(Need not be a member to post ads here.)
NOTE: Margo is the administrator for this site.
It is not under the guidance of the Morgan Horse Association of Oregon.
Morgan Horse Stallions at Stud
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Your Source For Oregon Equine Industry News, Events, Special Discounts, & More.
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Oregon Horse Country is excited to announce the production of our 4th annual Oregon Equine Directory.
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This is the only statewide resource for equestrians - to say this book is well used is an understatement!
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 $30 or free with OHC membership.
15,000 copies of the 2018-19 Oregon Equine Directory will be distributed for free to equestrians across Oregon, including at the NW Horse Expo, Washington Horse Expo, High Desert Horse Expo, Southern Oregon Horse Fest, Lower Columbia Horse Fest, feed & tack stores, veterinarian offices, equestrian events, and associations' annual events/banquets, 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!
free classifieds and display advertising.
*Interested in Oregon Horse Country membership? Please
CLICK HERE
*
DEADLINE: JANUARY 12, 2018
Please feel free to contact me anytime with questions!
Brandi - brandi@oregonhorsecountry.com
or 971-224-5879
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OHC Welcomes New 2018 Board Members
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We appreciate the time that our members took to vote for our 2018-2020 board positions. We will have 2 new faces joining our current board starting in January - Sherri Williams, from Dodge Creek Stables in Oakland, and Teal Shoop, owner of Sterling Essentials in West Linn. Ed Hamilton, with COUNTRY Financial was elected to another term as well. Board members remaining for 2018 will be Kathy Hall (Kathryn A. Hall, PC from Hillsboro), Melodie Holliday (individual member from Powell Butte), Catherine Ulrey (owner of Homes With Horse Sense from Scio), and Gay Adams (President of the Morgan Horse Association from Oregon City).
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OHC Membership Renewals are due NOW!
Membership packet
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MHAO is a member of Oregon Horse Country
Our membership with OHC helps people find us.
OHC members are horse owners as well as businesses & associations
in Oregon that serve the Equine Industry.
Amplifying the power of the Equine Industry in Oregon!
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Nutrition Seminar
January 30, 2018
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High Desert Horse Expo
April 20-22, 2018
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Attention Vendors & Clinicians!
Now is the time to sign up.
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Hosted by Oregon Horse Country, the High Desert Horse Expo is Central Oregon’s largest equine event. This event is sure to have something for everyone who loves horses - with nearly 150 booths to shop, clinicians, demonstrations, and energizing educational experiences.
Planning is in the works now, so please check back for clinicians, demos, presenters and more!
Admission is only $5 at the door, ages 12 & under are free! Season 3-day wristbands can be purchased for $10 (non-transferrable).
If you love horses or are a horse owner, this is the event of the year that you don’t want to miss! More details are on our website -
www.HighDesertHorseExpo.com
If you would like to be a vendor, contact Brandi Ebner
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2018 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team
Chosen After Selection Trials at
William Woods University
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by US Equestrian Communications Department
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Dec 3, 2017, 9:48 AM EST
Fulton, Mo. – After impressive showings at the U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team Trials, 12 riders were chosen to represent the United States at the 2018 Saddle Seat World Cup. Thirty-two aspiring athletes from 18 states tried out at William Woods University on Saturday. Twenty riders competed in the three-gaited section and 12 riders competed in the five-gaited. Each phase consisted of one rail ride and one pattern ride on an unfamiliar horse. After the Trials, six riders from each section were selected to the 2018 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team in three-gaited and five-gaited.
The winning riders will represent the United States in July 2018 during the U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup competition in Lexington, Ky.
The selection trails were judged by a five-judge panel of Michael Craghead (Fresno, Calif.), Cecile Hetzel-Dunn (Weirsdale, Fla.), Lisa Hillmer (Kearney, Mo.), Anne Judd (Lutz, Fla.), and Donna Pettry-Smith (New Lenox, Ill.). Athletes rode horses provided by William Woods University and were given only seven minutes to warm up before each rail phase. The horses were any breed or crossbreed suited for and trained in the saddle seat discipline.
The Saddle Seat World Cup is a bi-annual international competition originating in the early 1980's as an informal exchange of saddle seat riders between the United States and South Africa. Teams from as many as seven nations now compete for the coveted World Cup titles.
For additional information or questions regarding the Saddle Seat World Cup, please contact Lori Nelson, Senior Director of National Affiliate, Competition and Alliance Partner Relationships, by phone at (859) 225-6957 or via email at
lnelson@usef.org
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Donate to the 2018 USEF Saddle Seat
World Cup Teams
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US Equestrian is dedicated to encouraging interest and participation in saddle seat equitation. In doing so, US Equestrian fields and supports U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Teams who represent the United States in international competition. Help us spread the joy of horse sports to as many people as possible by making a contribution to the 2018 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team!
The Saddle Seat World Cup is a bi-annual competition originating in early 1980s as an informal exchange of Saddle Seat riders. Originally a three-gaited Saddle Seat Equitation showcase, it has expanded to include a five-gaited component as well. Teams from as many as seven nations now compete for the coveted World Cup titles.
In 2018, 12 athletes (six for the three-and five gaited sections, respectively) and two coaches will represent the United States in the U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup competition to be held
July 2-7 in Lexington, Kentucky.
These individuals are riders of Arabian, Morgan, and American Saddlebred horses in the Saddle Seat discipline.
2018 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team
Three-Gaited:
Lauren Arquilla (Woodridge, Ill.)
Michael Arquilla (Woodridge, Ill.)
Kaeley Arterburn (La Grange, Ky.)
Kaylee Atkinson (Oro Valley, Ariz.)
Nicole Rodriguez (Grand Blanc, Mich.)
Victoria Walz (Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.)
Five-Gaited:
Joan Benjamin (New Orleans, La.)
Haley Berget (Oconomowoc, Wisc.)
Ainsley Budzinski (Mukwonago, Wisc.)
Matt Huke (Westfield, Ind.)
Anne Pateman (New Orleans, La.)
Reagan Upton (Birmingham, Ala.)
Your generous support not only ensures the continued success of the World Cup Team, but helps to put saddle seat equitation in the spotlight on an international platform. To make a tax-deductible donation, visit
www.usef.org/donate
. Select "U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup" to make an online donation.
Thank you for your time and consideration in supporting the United States Saddle Seat World Cup Team.
For additional information, please contact Erin DesNoyers,
Sincerely,
Erin DesNoyers
Director, National Affiliates
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USA Saddle Seat Team
Donation Brochure
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New Video: Carriage Pleasure Driving
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Watch World's Champion carriage driving competitor Karen Waldron discuss and demonstrate the elegant, historic sport of carriage pleasure driving.
Carriage pleasure driving combines a long and storied past with opportunities to drive both competitively and for pleasure. Many who show today use antique carriages that hark back to driving’s grand historic tradition. Known for the camaraderie of its participants and its openness to all breeds of horse and pony, carriage pleasure driving is a sport for equestrians of all ages, whether they prefer driving a single animal, a pair, or more, and the sport features a range of classes judged on a variety of criteria.
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New Video: Pre and Post-Ride Exercise and Stretching Routine
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Ready to make this your best year ever? Kickoff your New Year's resolution with champion vaulters and wellness professionals Mari Inouye and Ali Divita in this video, the first in a series of three.
Champion vaulters Mari Inouye and Ali Divita say a proper warm-up is important for preparing the equestrian athlete, both mentally and physically. And a good cool-down also presents a chance to wind down from riding. In this video, the pair demonstrate both principles in a series of exercises that can benefit your pre- and post-ride routine.
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More Videos in the US Equestrian Learning Center You Might Enjoy:
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with David O'Connor and Lauren Kieffer
with Dr. Liz Barrett of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute
And many more!
Don't miss out on this fantastic resource!
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USEF Membership Renewals Due
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2018 US Equestrian Annual Meeting
January 17th - 20th, 2018 - Lexington, Kentucky
You're Invited!
Register today for the 2018 US Equestrian Annual Meeting in Lexington, Kentucky. This event will take place
January 17-20, 2018,
at the Hyatt Regency and adjoining Lexington Center. You can
register online
using your US Equestrian account name and password. Lock in now to secure the early bird pricing, which will end on Friday, December 15.
US Equestrian has secured a group hotel rate of $153 plus tax. For reservations, please call the Hyatt Regency at (888) 421-1442 and ask for the "USEF Annual Meeting Rate." The cut-off date to receive this special rate is Friday, December 22. Make your reservation today!
to Register Now
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Competition and Member Summit: Facing Challenges Together, Free to All US Equestrian Members Prior to 2018 Annual Meeting
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Lexington, Ky. –
New in 2018, US Equestrian will be offering an opportunity to all members to attend the free Competition and Member Summit: Facing Challenges Together, just prior to the 2018 Annual Meeting in Lexington, Ky. The Summit will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. EST at the Hyatt Regency. The Summit is open to all members free of charge and does not require registration at the Annual Meeting.
Moderated by US Equestrian board member Tom O’Mara, the Summit’s goal is to encourage an open dialogue between members, affiliates, competition managers, experts, and staff regarding a variety of topics that affect the equine competition landscape.
The Summit will include a series of expert panels, each exploring a separate topic. Each panel will provide a presentation followed by discussion and Q&A with attendees.
The topics to be presented and discussed at the Summit include:
- Competition organizer challenges: to include discussion regarding insurance, calendar management, and the number of competitions per breed and discipline with panelists Randy Melcher from ESIX Entertainment & Sports Insurance Experts, competition manager Tom Struzzieri, United States Eventing Association Executive Director Rob Burk, American Saddlebred Horse Association President Donna Pettry-Smith, and competition manager Kim Aldrich-Farrell
- Costs of competing and participating in equestrian sport: with panelists US Equestrian board member Elisabeth Goth, Arabian Horse Association President Nancy Harvey, US Equestrian official Cindy Mugnier, and competition manager Lynn Walsh
- Competition standards: to include discussion surrounding updating or establishing standards, points, ratings, and licensed officials with panelists trainer Frank Madden, competition manager Pat Boyle, US Equestrian official Charlotte Skinner-Robson, competitor and trainer Jimmy Torano, and competition manager Connie Davenport
- Prize money and bonus money: with panelists competition manager Stephanie Wheeler, President of Equestrian Sport Productions Michael Stone, and competition managers Andrew Philbrick and Bob Bell
For more information on the Competition and Member Summit: Facing Challenges Together, please contact Lisa Owens at
lowens@usef.org.
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New US Equestrian Rulebook App
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Accessing the USEF (US Equestrian) Rulebook on the road or at events is easier than ever, thanks to the new USEF Rulebook App, featuring a search function.
The app allows users to view the entire 1,200-page Rulebook chapter by chapter and to filter results by keywords and chapters or divisions, quickly sorting by the most relevant information or page. Users also can access recent Presidential Modifications (Pres-Mods) and Drugs & Medications documents.
Other features of the app include:
- The latest rule and regulation updates for all 29 USEF-recognized breeds and disciplines
- An archive of past Rulebooks for the last 10 years
The USEF Rulebook App is ideal for US Equestrian members, show officials, judges, volunteers, and staff, who can now reference current rules on the spot during competition. Internet access required.
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Road Trip: Preparing Your Horse for Travel
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Equine travel isn't only about trailer safety.
Make vaccines, diet, hydration, and planned rests part of your horse's travel plans, too.
by Sarah Coleman | Nov 28, 2017, 3:00 PM EST
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Keeping competition horses healthy before, during, and after transport is key to show-ring success. Whether you’re shipping a competition horse across the city or across the nation, it’s important to do everything possible to ensure he arrives on show grounds in the best possible shape. While many preparations are dependent on the individual animal, some are consistent no matter the breed of horse or the discipline in which he is competing.
Vaccines
One of the best ways to keep a competition horse in tip-top shape is to make sure his health is as protected as possible. Following vaccination guidelines set forth by the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and those recommended by the horse’s attending veterinarian will give him the best shot at not falling ill during transport or while at a competition. The AAEP guidelines coincide with United States Equestrian Federation regulations for this reason.
Two important vaccines are the equine herpesvirus (EHV) and the equine influenza virus (EIV) vaccines, says Dr. Olivia Rudolphi of Rudolphi Veterinary Service, Ltd., in Wendelin, Ill. A three-star Fédération Equestre Internationale endurance veterinarian and chair of the veterinary selection panel for the United States Endurance Team, Rudolphi said, “It’s important to follow the correct original vaccine series and then booster of every six months.”
If the planned travel is out of state, it’s worth checking the destination state veterinarian’s website to see what vaccines they suggest for their area.
Also worth investigating: the strangles vaccine, says Dr. Martha Rodgers, owner of Shephard Hill Equine in Lexington, Ky. Strangles is a contagious bacterial disease that affects the respiratory tract of horses and causes swelling of the lymph nodes. It can sideline a competition horse for multiple weeks, potentially derailing qualification for year-end competition.
Dr. Liz J. Barrett, sport horse and surgery associate at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, reminds those who show, “It’s most important to ensure your horse is current [on vaccines] at least two weeks before travelling. EHV/EIV as recommended by USEF [every six months] are probably the vaccinations most important to help prevent horse-to-horse transmission at a high-volume show,” Barrett said. “Rabies is probably most important from a human safety perspective.”
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Make sure your horse's vaccinations are up to date before traveling.
Photo: Courtesy of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute
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Dietary Considerations
Because transport can be hard on horses, it’s important to keep as many things the same as possible before a horse travels. If changes are warranted, however, it’s important that they be done slowly to minimize the potential for gastric upset or colic. For example, if a horse is making a multi-day trip or will be flying to his destination, Rudolphi will occasionally limit or decrease any high-energy or carbohydrate feeds, as it can affect muscular and gastrointestinal health.
While both vets agree that the introduction of pre/probiotics or other nutraceutical supplements before travel depends on the individual horse’s needs, Rudolphi insists you should not change or administer anything right before travel, to reduce the risk of adverse reactions.
Hydration
Hydration is crucial to a horse arriving at his destination healthy and in show shape.
“Hydration is key for any horse undergoing transport, prior to departure, during transit and upon arrival,” explained Rodgers. “A concentrated electrolyte paste has been shown to help increase thirst in horses and would be helpful to administer the day before leaving and again upon arrival.”
Regular Rest
Transportation concerns largely depend on the individual animal. Some horses are old pros at travel, while some of the most-seasoned show horses still get anxious when it comes time to load. Whether or a not a horse shows it outwardly, transport is innately somewhat stressful for the animal. Knowing your horse well is key to easy transport and transition to the show grounds.
Whether the horse wears bandages and the direction the horse faces during travel are all personal preferences. What is non-negotiable for traveling horses is that they have access to water and the ability to rest for a minimum of 30 minutes every six to eight hours. During this downtime, horses should be checked for signs of stress, overheating, and gastric discomfort. The ability to put eyes on the horse before it arrives at its destination can help stave off potential complications once he arrives.
Upon Arrival
Once the horse arrives on show grounds, he may need a few hours, or even a few days, to acclimate to his temporary home away from home.
“It’s really important for people to know what’s normal for their horse, like how many piles of manure are normal, how many buckets of water they typically drink, do they lie down at night or during the day, how much and where do they normally sweat—things like that,” explained Barrett. “Then, if you see your horse doing something outside of that normal, like not attacking the hay as soon as it’s put in the stall or not finishing grain, you can contact the show veterinarian.”
It’s not always possible to ship in days before an event, but the longer the competition or the more physically taxing the event, the more beneficial it is for the horse to have a few days to transition to the environment and recover from shipping, advises Rudolphi.
The area of the country the horse has shipped to should also be taken into consideration. If he’s traveled to a place where there is more heat and humidity than he’s used to, or if he’s going to show in an environment with a significantly different altitude from his home base, he might need more time to settle in.
“Altitude and heat index (heat and humidity) are the factors that most often would impact a horse’s ability to perform,” Rodgers said. “Signs of heat stress in an area with a high heat index [like the Deep South] might include excessive sweating or minimal sweating, muscle weakness or ataxia (lack of coordination), decreased drive to drink , increased respiratory rate, and lack of normal energy.”
Ample time, typically between one and three days, can help horses adjust to changes and allow them to perform at their best.
Stay Up-To-Date on Diseases
While a horse’s attending veterinarian is the first line of defense in keeping him safe during travel, it’s important that owners and trainers also stay up-to-date on equine disease outbreaks and adjust their competition plans accordingly. If your horse is traveling out of state, contact the state veterinarian’s office in his destination state to find out about potential issues as well as health-certificate policies. Here are other resources that can help:
Equine Disease Communication Center
equinediseasecc.org/outbreaks.aspx
The Equine Disease Communication Center monitors disease outbreaks, offers disease and vaccination information, provides biosecurity information, and links to all of the state veterinary offices.
US Department of Agriculture
aphis.usda.gov
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service offers a wealth of export and import information, and their Animal Disease Information page can be sorted by species. To find it, click the Animal Health link in the menu on the left side of the home page.
USRider
usrider.org
USRider News and Safety Bulletins are also a handy way to stay up-to-date on the latest issues and outbreaks.
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Another USEF Article: White Line Disease
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Thrush and white line disease are two common hoof problems that can become serious if ignored. In the second of our two articles, Dr. Bryan Fraley of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute and Fraley Equine Podiatry covers recognizing, treating, and preventing white line disease.
by Glenye Oakford | Dec 19, 2017, 3:00 PM EST
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Like thrush, white line disease is a fairly simple hoof ailment that is not terribly difficult to treat, provided it’s caught early.
“White line disease is often a mixed fungal and bacterial infection, and, like thrush, it’s opportunistic,” said Dr. Bryan Fraley of
Fraley Equine Podiatry
at
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute
. “It likes to capitalize on any little defect in the hoof wall that will give these organisms a chance to get up under the hoof wall. It grows in the non-pigmented horn. White line disease affects all non-sensitive layers of the foot. The fungus involved likes to digest away keratin, which is what makes hair and fingernails, but bacteria often are isolated with it, too.
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White line disease creates a cavity in the hoof wall, starting at ground level, and can cause some rotation of the coffin bone. Photo courtesy of Dr. Bryan Fraley.
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“If you just remove the affected hoof wall and expose the area to air, it can get better without topicals,” said Fraley. Photo courtesy of Dr. Bryan Fraley.
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“White line disease starts at the bottom of the foot and goes up,” Fraley added. “It originates from hoof wall that was grown six months to a year ago and is now low in the foot, it slowly digests its way up. Again, it doesn’t affect sensitive tissue, just the hard keratin portion of the hoof.”
That doesn’t mean that white line disease isn’t serious, though.
“White line disease and chronic laminitis can sometimes be confused with each other,” Fraley said. “The difference is where that cavity—a gas pocket—shows up on the X-ray. White line disease can also cause some rotation of the coffin bone, like laminitis, but it’s a little different type of rotation. Instead of the coffin bone pulling away from the laminae, it pulls away from the hoof capsule itself. So it isn’t involving sensitive tissue, but the integrity of the hoof wall is so weak that the deep flexor tendon can pull on that coffin bone and rotate it so that it looks like chronic laminitis.”
White line disease is insidious, Fraley says, because a horse with it might not show any lameness until it reaches a critical point where the coffin bone is close to rotating. At that point, the hoof can lose sole depth. “Then they can be prone to bruising or abscesses,” Fraley said, “and that can cause lameness.”
Farriers are often the first to spot white line disease, Fraley said. “They’ll notice a little cavity or void,” he explained. “Sometimes when they’re driving nails, the nail will just sink into a hole, and that’s abnormal.”
Another telltale sign: debris like straw, manure, or gravel packed up into the hoof wall, sometimes even an inch or two up in the wall.
“Sometimes a horse will abscess, and that will migrate and blow out at the coronary band, and when we investigate that we see there’s a large cavity there,” Fraley said. “Or a veterinarian might take an X-ray to examine an abscess and lameness and see the cavity on that X-ray.” As with thrush, the key to treatment is noticing white line disease early, Fraley said.
“Don’t ignore it,” Fraley cautions. “If you ignore it, it just slowly crawls up the hoof wall. You won’t see any signs until it’s pretty severe. It can start in any defect, like a crack that originates from the ground or a simple abscess, which can give the organisms access to get in there.”
Luckily, when it’s caught in a timely manner, white line disease is easy to treat. The organisms that cause it are not particularly hardy, and many cases can be treated successfully before they ever cause serious trouble like lameness.
“If you just remove the affected hoof wall and expose the area to air, it can get better without topicals,” Fraley said.
One ally in the fight against white line disease: natural hoof clays. “If there’s a cavity--maybe it isn’t even white line disease yet—after the farrier digs out any debris or anything under the hoof wall, we’ll pack those defects with these clays,” Fraley said. “Some have bioactive honey or other things in them, and we’ll often mix copper sulfate with these clays, because that’s a pretty powerful antifungal and antibacterial. That clay can stay there pretty much through the life of the shoeing cycle in any areas that we’re worried about.
“The main thing is to recognize any little cavity or defect in the hoof wall, clean it out, and expose it to air,” Fraley said of catching white line disease. “If we see a crack that seems to be collecting debris and packing debris up into the hoof wall, we’ll sometimes open them up, make the crack wide, and expose it to air. That way, mud and debris can’t stay in the crack. It looks worse to the owner, but it might be the best thing rather than ignoring the crack. You can treat white line disease topically and try to squirt things up in there, but until you expose it to air, it’s not going to go away.”
Once the crack has been exposed to air and packed debris has been removed, your veterinarian or equine podiatrist might suggest soaking the affected hoof in a chlorine-based solution, like that used to combat thrush.
Ultimately, your best defense against white line disease may be your eyes and your ability to notice even small defects in the hoof that could serve as an open door to fungi and bacteria. And, as with thrush, if your horse’s feet are sensitive when you pick them, call the vet to arrange an examination and possibly an X-ray.
“I think annual or every-other-year X-rays are a good idea anyway,” Fraley said. “It gives you a baseline, and you pick up some of these problems like white line disease if it’s crawling up the hoof. It’s a good thing for your farrier to have, as well.”
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FEI World Equestrian Games
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Tickets Now on Sale for
FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018
in Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA, on September 11-23, 2018
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Tickets for the
FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018
(WEG) are now on sale. Set for September 11 through September 23 in the scenic Carolinas region of the United States, spectators can choose from a variety of ticket types to experience the world's largest equestrian championship. With all competitions happening on site at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) in Mill Spring, N.C., attendees can come for the day, a week, or the entire Games.
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Select "Buy Tickets" from the menu.
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Save the date!
AMHA Convention
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February 15-17, 2018
Hyatt Regency, Lexington KY
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Mark February 15-17 on your calendar to join AMHA at the Hyatt Regency in Lexington, Kentucky, for the annual AMHA Convention! This convention will be all Morgan, complete with farm tours, clinics, fun seminars, and honoring those in our Morgan community! Spend this winter weekend with your Morgan family!
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AMHA Announces Board of Director Candidates
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AMHA is pleased to announce the following slate of
candidates for the 2018 election.
Eastern Region (1 position
)
Steven Handy, Marlborough, MA
Karen Marlin, Brunswick, ME (incumbent)
Central Region (1 position
)
Kristen Breyer, Wauconda, IL (incumbent)
Mary Westman, Norman, OK
Western Region (1 position):
Terri Sturm, Las Vegas, NV
The Annual Meeting of Members of the American Morgan Horse Association, Inc., will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Lexington, Kentucky on
Friday, February 16, 2018 at 3 p.m. Eastern time.
Each AMHA member who is in good standing as of December 31, 2017 and who has attained at least 18 years of age as of January 1, 2017 is entitled to vote. Ballots will be emailed to those 2017 AMHA members in good standing who have email addresses on record.
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Time to Vote in the
2018 AMHA Election
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The 2018 AMHA election is open online through February 14, 2018, 11:59 PM, Central Time, USA.
To cast your vote online, please go to:
https://www.directvote.net/AMHA/
and login using your unique credentials that you received thru email. Information regarding the candidates and other proposed ballot items is available on or with the on-line ballot.
Members eighteen years of age or older in good standing as of the close of business on December 31, 2017, are entitled to vote.
A ballot may be cast in one of four ways:
1) In person on the date of the Annual Meeting;
2) By completing and mailing to Tabulating Agent in the envelope provided to you via mail the official ballot form so that it is post-marked no later than February 2, 2018 (No faxes or submissions other than in the envelope provided will be accepted);
3) By completing and submitting a ballot online; or
4) by designating a general proxy.
A member wishing to designate a general proxy to vote for him/her MUST sign the approved general proxy form and provide it to the designated person, who may cast the ballot in person on February 16, 2018 between the hours of 10:00 AM – Noon Central Time.
Members casting their own ballot in person may do so in the tabulation room at the convention from 1:00 PM Central Time until the close of the election (approximately 3:00 PM Central on February 16, 2018). Picture ID is required for all voters and proxies.
In the event of multiple ballots from or on behalf of a member, only the first ballot cast will be counted.
For technical support (available Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Central Time, USA, excluding holidays), please call 952-974-2339 or
support@directvote.net.
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AMHA Stallion Service Auction
Stallions Announced
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December 14th, 2017
AMHA is pleased to announce the AMHA/World Morgan Futurity (WMF) Stallion Service Auction is now open for bidding! And the lineup of 2018 Morgan stallions generously donated by their owners is stunning; you'll find new prospects, returning stallions, and some world champions newly crowned at the 2017 Grand National!
All proceeds from the AMHA/WMF Stallion Service Auction will benefit the World Morgan Futurity, Regional Shows, and AMHA's Show Grant and Marketing Programs. This year's auction will start online and the top ten bids will go to the live auction, to be held at the AMHA Convention, which will take place February 15-17 in Lexington, Kentucky.
This year's stallions available via auction include:
Astronomicallee, Balenciaga, Ben's Rhapsody, Caffeinated, CBMF Burn Notice CH, CBMF Over the Moon, Centerpiece, Cingate Revelation, DBA Street Talk, Dragonsmeade Axios, Dragonsmeade Icon, Dragonsmeade Sea Dragon, Dressed Up, ECP Anchor Man, Futurity French Command, Get Busy,
Graycliff Tony GCH, ICF Reasonably Certain, Indian Creek Mastermind, Ingate's Eye Of The Tiger, Jake Ryan, JW Standing Tall, KJM Soul Commander, Leonardo's Cry CH, LPS Piece of the Action, Man In Black, Masque N Black, Merriehill After Hours GCH, Minion Millennium, MSV Shooting Star, HVK Man About Town, OTM Total Eclipse, Queen's Glory Days, Regal Masterpiece, Roberto Cavalli, Rowenda Boogie On Down, Stand And Deliver GCH, SYP High Definition GCH, Town Assets, Treble's Facebook, Treble's Master Player, TSL Starcraft, UVM Choice
For more information on the 2018 AMHA Convention, go to
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AMHA Announces 2017 Award Winners
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The AMHA Awards Committee is pleased to announce the following individuals will be recognized at its Annual Convention, which will take place February 15-17 in Lexington, Kentucky.
Congratulations to all!
The
Breeders' Hall of Fame
honors breeders who have produced Morgans that have had a significant impact on the breed. This year's honorees are
Saralin Farm of Kentucky, Queens River Farm of Rhode Island, and Grunden Ranch Inc. of Nebraska.
Inducted into
AMHA's Hall of Fame
are
Bill Carrington and Marsha Shepard of Tennessee.
The
Person of the Year Award
honors the individual who has made particularly exceptional contributions to the support and preservation of the Morgan breed and/or AMHA. This year's honoree is
Sandy Sessink of Ohio.
Inducted into the
Show Horse Hall of Fame
this year are
Bowood Elusiv Dream GCH, Dragonsmeade CarnegieHall, Stonecroft Byzantine, and UVM Windfall GCH.
Bonnie Sogoloff
of Vermont has been selected by her peers as the recipient of the
Professional Horseman of the Year Award.
The
Golden Reins Award
is given to Morgan professionals who have had a 30-year career in training or instruction.
Mike Carpenter
of Massachusetts, and
Rick Lane
and
David Rand
of Maine are this year's recipients.
Anne Clifford Brown
of Vermont will be honored with the
Dr. Albert Lucine Promoter Award
for her many years of going above and beyond in breed promotion.
Selina Cloutier
of Maine will be honored for her breed promotion and outreach through her participation in events and clubs with the
Young Person Award
.
One Morgan will receive
special recognition
for his work with people with disabilities. This year's honoree is
Coco Latte Man
, a therapy horse at the Therapeutic Riding of Tryon in North Carolina.
J
udi Anderson
will receive the
Morgan International Competition Award
for support of the breed in Australia.
Heidi Osgood-Metcalf
is the recipient of the
2017 Mabel Owen Media Award
for her contribution to the breed.
The AMHA Annual Convention will take place
February 15-17, 2018
at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Lexington, Kentucky.
For more information on room rates and Convention details,
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AMHA Revamps Star Rating Program
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The AMHA Board of Directors recently voted to accept changes to its Star Rating program, to take effect starting with the 2018 show season.
The program no longer will have four star rated shows, there will only be one show, a Star Rated Show. These shows' criteria is similar to the previous 3 Star Show;
they are not USEF rated
; shows will have
places 1-2 qualify for the Morgan Grand National;
the fee to become a Star Rated show remains at $50; and it will follow USEF rules in terms of show dates.
USEF "r" or "R" judges also need be hired. High-point certificates are available upon request.
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Qualifying for Grand National at
all USEF shows
will continue to be places 1-6.
To see the criteria to be an AMHA Star Rated Show,
please click
here
or go to
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2018 Judges’ Schools Announced
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December 13th, 2017
In 2018, AMHA will be holding two judges' schools across the country. Judges schools are open to all, whether you would like to get a judge's card, renew your card, keep your card current, or would like to audit a school.
The 2018 judges' schools are:
Carousel Charity Horse Show
Scottsdale, AZ
March 15-18, 2018
Southern States Regional Morgan Horse Show
Raleigh, NC
May 23-26, 2018
In addition,
a school for "R" judges only will be held in Lexington, KY,
February 14-17, 2018 in conjunction with the AMHA Annual Convention.
Fees for the 2018 Judges Schools are:
Applicants & Carded Judges: $200
Applicants Second Clinic: $150
Auditors: $150
Applications are now available.
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New Log-in Instructions for
AMHA Website
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Click image above for more information.
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AMHA Membership Renewals Are Due
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2018 AMHA Membership Renewals:
We're Looking for Your USEF Number
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The 2018 Membership Renewals have been mailed! You can return the paper copy or renew online at
www.morganhorse.com
.
Starting this year, we are asking you to provide us with your US Equestrian (USEF) membership number when you renew your membership. Even if you no longer compete or aren't competing in 2018, we'd still like to record your number. We are working with USEF to include AMHA membership information on their cards and website. We are pleased that by having both member numbers on one card it will make it easier for show secretaries!
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The quickest way to get your card is to renew online. Immediately after renewing, you will be able to print your membership card under the tab titled “My Account,” and then "Print My Membership Card." You will have immediate access to print and/or save a copy of your card. You can e-mail a copy to your trainer or instructor and you’ll be done!
In August, AMHA went through a software conversion, which reset the "Members Only" side of
www.morganhorse.com
to be your membership number as both your username and password. If you have any problems signing into the website, please don’t create a new account! A quick call to the AMHA Office
(802) 985-4944
and we can confirm your ID and password and get you set up in less than five minutes! The conversion to the new software required us to reset everyone’s information so your previous ID and password will no longer work.
If you haven't successfully logged into the website recently, please call the office.
We’ll be happy to help
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News for AMHA Premium Members
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If you would like to renew your AMHA Premium Membership
or are considering becoming one for 2018,
AMHA has some extra benefits for you!
All U.S. Premium members will receive added benefits including a subscription to The Morgan Horse magazine (which includes the 2018 calendar as a free gift bundled with the January/February issue) and expedited registry services (if all paperwork is complete and proper fees are submitted).
New for 2018: premium members will receive “premium member" stickers to place on the outside of your envelopes every time you submit registry transactions. This will allow you to use this valuable service all year long!
In addition, you can now purchase premium memberships online!
(This was not an option in the past.)
Don't forget to provide us with your US Equestrian (USEF) membership number when you renew your membership, even if you are no longer competing. We are working with USEF to include AMHA membership information on their cards and website. We are pleased that by having both member numbers on one card it will make it easier for show secretaries!
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New Morgan Show Coming to Nebraska
With Primary Focus On Youth
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December 13th, 2017
Mark your calendars for the new Central Region Morgan Show & Youth Challenge, which will take place
July 27-29, 2018 at the Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The all-indoor equine facility is in the center of the country, and is about seven hours north of OKC and easily accessible from I-80 and I-29. There are plenty of hotels, restaurants, and campsites available to make your trip low stress and reasonably priced.
Most breeds offer a national youth show and to get the ball rolling, we are hosting a new youth-focused Morgan show. All AMHA medal classes and equitation classes will be offered as well as open, AA, and AOTS division classes. Rated Classic and Western Dressage classes will also be held.
Plans are to offer a Youth of the Year contest, AMHA Horsemastership learning and testing, and opportunities to network and get to know other Morgan youth. But even though there is a focus on youth, there will be something for amateurs and professionals at this show as well!
For more information,
please contact Jennifer Rawlinson at
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Morgan Horse Association of Australia Granted International Reciprocity
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December 13th, 2017
The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Board of Directors voted unanimously at its November 2017 meeting to grant International Reciprocity to the Morgan Horse Association of Australia (MHAA), effective March 1, 2018. This agreement eliminates the need for Morgan horses foaled in Australia to be registered with AMHA and MHAA, removing the financial burden of this double registration process. Morgans being transferred into or out of Australian ownership will be processed through AMHA.
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The AMHA Registry Committee developed an International Reciprocity Agreement and Handbook and the final version was approved in 2010. MHAA submitted their Application for Reciprocity for review in July 2016 and has been working closely with the AMHA Registry to ensure all requirements were met.
MHAA is the fourth organization to be granted International Reciprocity. AMHA granted International Reciprocity to the Canadian Morgan Horse Association in 1985, to the British Morgan Horse Association in 1988, and to the Swedish Morgan Horse Association in 2012.
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Morgans Now Recognized by
American Ranch Horse Association
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For the past 13 years, the American Ranch Horse Association (ARHA) has only allowed a limited number of breeds to show within its association. But beginning in 2018. ARHA has opened its registry to include all Western and Stock Type horses. Any western or stock type horse that will walk, trot, and lope will be permitted to show within ARHA.
Grade horses will now also be accepted, but cannot be registered at shows because they will be required to submit photos as well as videos of the horse at a walk, jog, and lope to be accepted by the registration committee.
ARHA is committed to holding the highest standards for Ranch Horses, striving to give Ranch Horses a fun and friendly place to be competitive and showcase their true talents. The hope is the opening of the registry will inspire those who have not been able to show with ARHA in the past to become a part of their Ranch Horse Family.
For more information about ARHA, go to
www.americanranchhorse.net
or call (606) 271-2963. You can find Certificate of Eligibility forms as well as 2018 membership forms on the website, you may submit them online or print the pdf version and mail them.
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2018 Horse Show Dates
2018 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
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