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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!
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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 anytime
Questions: call (503) 936-4276
Get Your Free Classified Ad In
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ake advantage of a special rate offered on these three mares!
Call Nancy Eidam for more information.
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ROWN ZODIAC
(Minion Valentino x TMR Signature)
is an 11 yr old dark rich bay 15.1 hand sharp eared mare who is a half sister to Minion Millenium. She was retained for the broodmare band but was never trained or bred. She has a terrific temperament, good thinker, and friendly. Would make outstanding Hunter Pleasure or Dressage prospect. Zoe has incredible extension and suspension at the trot. A powerful, cadenced mover.
CROWN DECORUM
(Triflik Protocol x Mantic Corrine)
13yr old 14.3 hands rich red bay with three white socks and white strip on face. Cora was a phenomenal In-Hand winner as a weanling, yearling, and two-yr-old including Regional titles. She was also the Saddle Horse Report National Champion In Hand mare at two. This is a fancy, friendly mare that gets along well with people and other horses. She has had one foal, a talented bay colt. Cora had basic ground training when she was young. This is a sporty mare that could definitely be trained for the show ring or raise a sharp foal for you.
CROWN LEGACY (Crown Superlative x Equinox Georgette
) 9- yr-old 15 hand copper chestnut mare with some lighter shade in mane. Extremely nice head and eye with fine throat latch. This mare is very special to me as she was bottle raised (she prefers people and wants to be a lap dog) so she needs a special loving home with someone who wants that personal connection with a Morgan. She is not trained but would make an exquisite ladies or girls western pleasure show horse.
Nancy Eidam - (541) 561-6644
ALSO OFFERED BY CROWN MORGANS
TREBLES TALQA
(Tug Hill Whamunition x Liberation Leading Lady). Awesome delux pedigree Bay with white trim 2004 mare. Originally trained to ride and drive. Fabulous trot and lots of presence.
She foaled an elegant, very refined, friendly colt that will definitely be a show stopper.
Package deal at $5,000. or will sell separately.
CROWN MAGIC
(Pardon My French x Mantic Catalina) Beautiful 16 yr old bay mare that has a pedigree that guarantees Morgan type. This has been one of my all time favorite production mares. She is extreme Morgan type, wonderful temperament, gentle, easy to foal, superb mother, and so easy to have around. She has had four outstanding winning bay colts. If you have always wanted to have that special beautiful faced typy baby, this mare is for you She could pay for herself with one foal. She comes with a future breeding to MSV Shooting Star ($1500. Value).
Magic is priced at $4,500.
Crown Morgans, Nancy Eidam at (541) 561-6644
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MORGAN WANTED: EXPERIENCED OUTDOOR TRAIL HORSE BETWEEN 12 AND 16 YEARS OLD.
Looking for a Gelding around 14.2 - 15 Hands. Prefer Bay, but experience is the most important. I am a member of OET and have lots of trail riding experience.
PLEASE CONTACT: MARIAN STULTZ, WILMAR MORGANS
AT (503)458-6413
BIG, STOUT MORGAN MARE WANTED
I'm looking for a Morgan mare between 2 and 12 years of age. I would prefer a bay and I'm looking for a big mare. Ideally 16+ hands. I won't even consider a mare that is less than 15.3. I prefer a stocky built horse rather than a petite one. Please feel free to share my contact information with anyone who might be able to find a nice mare that matches the profile I'm looking for.
Please contact Cody via phone or text to (541) 576-4927 or via email to
Thanks, Cody
EXPERIENCED HORSE WOMAN IN SEARCH OF VERSATILE,
COWY MORGAN HORSE
One capable of going all day in the mountains, sure footed, level headed, suitable for a wide variety of riders. We would prefer a gelding around 7-14 years old. Needs to be located in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Western Montana). Very loving, knowledgable home. Budget under $4500.
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For Sale: Chavez show saddle package.
Ready-for the show ring package - Used Dale Chavez dark oil show saddle with six corner plates. Like new condition, 16 1/2" seat, 26" skirt, quilted blue saddle cover, and matching dark leather cinch. The one-eared bridle and the breastplate have matching concho designs with the saddle. Dale Chavez barrel and ball romel reins with silver protectors. Purchased in OKC at the Morgan Grand National for Morgans. $4,200
Please note corrected email address.
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, obo, and we will help load it into your pickup! Photos available upon request.
For Sale: Show Curtains!
These are lovely, prize-winning navy blue, with red border and gold trim stall curtains with valences, door curtains and stall sheets in great condition. Call for pictures. $500.
Contact:
sondjia@gmail.com
or call
360-825-5617
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Wanted: Trailer for pony.
I am in need of a trailer for my pony, her blankets and tack! Spring is coming and I have saved cash for this perceived need.
Kathy in Idaho at
trailwagon@gmail.com
or
(509)954-9068
For Sale: Three-horse gooseneck with dressing
room/ sleeping area.
Hauls beautifully anywhere. 98 Merhow, 3 horse slant. Rear saddle racks, front sleeper. Don't need now. $8,000 firm.
For Sale: Show clothes, saddle, etc
Show clothes, lots of chaps, etc. for sale. Contact Sondjia for particulars.
For Sale: All aluminum Keifer Built Genesis X4 trailer
Warmblood size: room for carriage and team! Pictures/Ad on Craigslist: Portland area. $15,000 or best offer (Owner might carry).
Boretti hunt saddle,
$100. Older saddle, I swear no one used it much by the way it looks. It was been taking up a spot in the tack room for several years. It is time for it to find a new home. 17 inch seat, 12 inch flap, medium tree. Borelli Argentina made. $100 or make me an offer. Good starter saddle.
Arlington, WA. 98223.
For Sale: Fine Harness Buggy with cover
in great shape and ready to go! It has been stored in a garage. It has full covers. The previous owner had Arabians. It is in great shape. It is a K bar M. $1000 or best offer.
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The new
“Morgans for Sale”
and
“Stallions at Stud”
list is available!
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This sheet includes many ads and should be a great resource for any of you looking for a Morgan, or looking to breed. A number of FREE Morgans were included. It is attached as a PDF file which you can download by clicking on the following link:
CLICK HERE!
PLEASE pass this sales list on and/or make copies
to distribute anywhere appropriate.
Shelley Bullard
To add to this list or to remove a listing, contact
Gay Adams - (503) 936-4276
sunstonemorgans@comcast.net
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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, 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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Share your Voice
Support your Club
Help The Continuation of the Morgan Breed & Be An
Active Part of the Morgan Community.
Help your club help you!
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Oregon Horse Country/
Oregon Horse Council
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Your Source For Oregon Equine Industry News, Events, Special Discounts, & More.
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Oregon Horse Country is now
the Oregon Horse Council!
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Oregon Horse Country represents YOU and all of Oregon’s Equine Industry proudly as the Oregon Horse Council with many statewide and national organizations. Your support of OHC helps us stand up for equestrians and have a united voice when it matters!
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Pick-up Your New OHC Directory
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2018-19 Oregon Horse Directory
Pick up your Oregon Horse Directory, the best resource of equine businesses and organization in our state! Or we will mail you one for only $3.
or contact Brandi Ebner
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Watch OHC 101 and Learn How to Use Your OHC Membership
Do you wonder how OHC could benefit your business or organization? Are you a new member that still needs to utilize your benefits? Help us help you by attending this informative session. We will show you how you can turn your OHC membership into a great sales and marketing tool.
Watch this 45 minute webinar and learn all about it!
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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.
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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Independent Contractor - Or Employee?
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The Only Course of its Kind
in Oregon this year!
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Please share this information with those you know who may be interested.
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Save The Date
New Location, New Dates, New Design
2019 High Desert Horse Fest
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Re-scheduled For Spring 2019
In Support of the Southern Oregon Community
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2018 USEF Youth Sportsman's Award
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Deadline September 5th
The primary goals of the US Equestrian Youth Sportsman's Award is to identify future leaders within the equine industry from across all breeds and disciplines and distinguish outstanding youth for their achievements.
Individuals 17 or younger, as of December 1 of the current competition year, who are active members in good standing with US Equestrian and their Recognized National Affiliate or International Discipline Association are eligible to apply.
Applicants are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment and dedication to the promotion of equestrian sport, serve as a positive role model for peers, and exhibit characteristics that exemplify positive sportsmanship principles. Community involvement in equestrian activities as well as involvement at any level of competition (Local, Regional, or National) are additional requirements applicants must meet.
The overall winner of the US Equestrian Youth Sportsman Award receives a
commemorative trophy, $1,000 grant payable to the educational program of choice, and a nomination toward the US Equestrian Junior Equestrian of the Year Award.
The
reserve winner receives a $500 grant
payable to the educational program of choice.
The application process runs from
May 1-September 5
of each year.
Completed applications should be submitted to
AMHA, 4066 Shelburne Rd., Suite 5, Shelburne, VT 05482
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Please refer to the Youth Sportsman's Award Guidelines document for more detailed information.
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Very Important!
US Equestrian Announces New Safe Sport Training Requirements
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On August 27, 2018, the US Equestrian Board of Directors approved a rule change requiring that
effective January 1, 2019
, all US Equestrian (USEF) adult members with a Competing Membership must complete USEF’s Safe Sport Training in order to be eligible to participate in USEF activities. Members can immediately access the free Safe Sport Training directly through their member dashboard or can click
here
to learn more.
We encourage members to complete the training as soon as possible. US Equestrian President Murray Kessler stated, “I am very proud of the work done in drafting this proposal and the Board of Directors which approved this critical rule designed to keep our children safe while they enjoy, excel, and advance in our sport.”
The rule has three main requirements. Sections 1 and 2 are already in effect and Section 3 has been added:
1.
Every USEF member and Federation Participant* shall abide by USEF’s Safe Sport Policy and the U.S. Center for SafeSport Code of Conduct. *As described by the USEF Safe Sport Policy, a Federation Participant is any USEF member or non-member, who participates in, or attends a USEF-licensed competition or sanctioned event.
2.
In order to comply with S. 534, the Protecting Young Victim’s from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017, the USEF Safe Sport Policy, and the Center’s SafeSport Code of Conduct, every USEF adult member and USEF participant, with the exception of the victim, is required to report suspected sexual misconduct within 24 hours to the appropriate authorities and to the U.S. Center for SafeSport.
3.
Beginning January 1, 2019,
every USEF adult member with a Competing Membership must complete USEF’s Safe Sport Training, as approved by the U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center).
A 30-day grace period to complete the awareness training will be provided to all members who renew or join on or after December 1, 2018. Members joining prior to December 1, 2018 will have until January 1, 2019 to complete the training. Those who do not complete the training within the grace period will be ineligible to participate in USEF activities, including competitions.
The Safe Sport Policy and the rules that govern it have been created to protect all athletes from misconduct within the sport. This new rule is consistent with our efforts to ensure the safety and welfare of equestrian participants, especially minors. Education and training everyone is crucial to protecting athletes and eradicating abuse in our sport.
Additional information and resources on Safe Sport, how to report sexual and non-sexual misconduct, access to a free training module for parents of equestrian athletes, a Safe Sport FAQ, the Safe Sport Sanction list and more can be found
here
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Hoof Sense: What Are Your Horse’s Hooves Telling You?
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Use touch, sight, sound, and smell to “read” your horse’s hooves for signs of health or trouble
by Fran Jurga |
Jul 31, 2018, 3:00 PM EST
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Your eyes, nose, and touch can all help spot trouble when you’re picking out your horse’s hooves.
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Have you ever wished you could pick up your horse’s hoof and read it, the way a fortuneteller reads your palm? What if that hoof in your hand were a crystal ball, and it could foresee how sound and healthy your horse’s feet have been, are, and will be?
As it turns out, that’s not such a far-fetched idea. A horse’s hoof is a library of information, if you know how and where to look for information. Bring your hoof pick!
Feel for Heat, Pulse, and Surface Condition
To collect information from a healthy hoof, you need to use your senses. Start with your sense of touch. Feel the hoof wall and the coronet. Does it feel warm or cool against your palm? Are all four the same?
When a hoof has an abscess, for instance, that foot may feel warmer than the others. The difference is that the abscess will generally heat up only one part of one hoof. Laminitis will usually heat multiple feet—it will often make both front hooves or even all four feet warmer than normal—and the heat may not be equal in all the feet. If you pay attention to your horse’s normal hoof temperature at rest, you will have an easier time recognizing heat signs in the future.
Next, put one hand on either side of the fetlock, and feel for the digital pulse. You may need to move your hands higher or lower, depending on the horse, but you should feel a faint and slow pulse between the fetlock and the coronet.
In a horse affected by inflammation caused by a foot abscess, laminitis, or even stinging soles from abrasive footing, the pulse will be faster and easier to find. Compare the limbs; an abscess would only quicken the pulse in one limb.
The final task for your sense of touch is to close your eyes and feel the hoof wall surface. Is it flat and smooth, or do you feel ridges?
Occasional ridges on the hoof wall are a normal fact of life for horses. When the seasons change the grass, a horse changes grains or supplements, or something disrupts overall health, the hoof may react by growing a ring. Ideally, you’ll see a ring midway down the hoof wall, with smooth growth above it. This means that recent growth is normal. If the hoof wall has ridges near the coronary band, the insult was recent and may even be continuing now. Ridges spaced farther apart at the toe and closer at the heels may indicate chronic laminitis.
The clinches of the horseshoe nails should be smooth and barely noticeable under your hand. If they aren’t, it may be time to call your farrier or check that the shoe is not loose.
Look at the Big Picture
Now, open your eyes wide and look at all of the horse’s feet, not just one. Most people look at one foot at a time, but Patrick Reilly, the chief of farrier services at the
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s New Bolton Center
, recommends looking at the bigger picture. “Stand back and look for symmetry between pairs of feet,” he advised. “What’s the big picture? Do the front feet match?”
Reilly walks around the horse looking up and down, not just at the foot. “Look for growth distortions more than hoof ‘balance,’ which is a subjective term and varies as the hoof grows,” he said. “I’m more interested in how the hoof grows: compare size and shape.”
How does the horse stand? A horse in pain will alter the way he stands; it helps to take regular photographs of your horse without tack. If you square him up, will he go back into another position to make himself comfortable?
In spite of research to the contrary, some people still insist that white hooves are weaker than dark hooves. But white hooves will show you more information than a dark hoof can. Bruises of the wall and sole show up on a white foot—especially a clean one.
Listen for Differences
Listen to several horses, including yours, walk on a hard surface. Close your eyes and listen: does each horse sound different? Can you pick out the distinctive sound of your own horse’s hooves?
Farriers listen to a horse before they shoe it. They will watch it, too, of course, but they are listening to the timing and whether each hoof lands flat, with a single beat.
Veterinarians listen to a lot of lame horses, and they often recognize which limb a horse is favoring by sound.
If you close your eyes and listen to your horse regularly, you may pick up a change in that sound that will alert you to a problem, especially a loose shoe.
Sniff out Trouble
Horses’ hooves may never smell good, but a stinky foot is a red flag under your nose and a very good reason why people are reminded to clean their horses’ feet daily.
Thrush
is the most common cause of a distinct odor. If you don’t know what it smells like, ask friends or fellow competitors if they have a horse with thrush. Chances are, you will smell the thrush as soon as you walk into the stall.
Thrush should be an easy problem to get rid of, but some horses—even ones that live in clean stalls and are rarely out in mud—are prone to it and need regular treatment.
It is rare, but you may smell a more putrid odor. That smell may be a warning of canker, an ugly growth of infected tissue, often around the frog and heel bulbs. If left untreated, canker can be very difficult to cure. Call your veterinarian!
Farriers develop a fine-tuned sense of smell around horses; if your farrier remarks on the smell of your horse’s feet, pay attention.
Making Sense of Hooves
Using multiple senses to make an appraisal of your horse’s feet makes you less dependent on your eyes and more aware of what is normal for your horse. Give your horse a checkup with your eyes, ears, nose, and hands on a regular basis so you’ll relax when everything is normal and investigate when something seems wrong.
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AMHA Announces Staff Transition
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Katie Hodges - August 10, 2018
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Katie Hodges, AMHA’s Customer Relations Coordinator, is moving forward on her career path effective at the end of the day Friday, August 10. Having accepted a new position where her Marketing and Communications skills will be incorporated, she will be further developing her portfolio of skills and talents. AMHA will miss Katie and her contributions to the Morgan industry, but is happy to know she will still be involved being an avid Morgan owner and exhibitor.
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AMHA will be working on the assignment of her duties and the hiring of a replacement in the coming weeks. Until then, please direct your inquiries and questions to the AMHA Office at
(802) 985-4944
(Membership related,
Option 3
;
all other matters, Option 7
) or
e-mail
info@morganhorse.com
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Thank you for your patience during this transition.
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Dressage Scholarship Winner Announced
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The Van Schaik Dressage Scholarship is given annually to a Morgan individual wishing to further his or her skill, knowledge, or proficiency in classic ridden dressage. The intentions of the scholarship emphasize helping to move a rider from the beginning levels of dressage to fourth level or higher.
AMHA is pleased to announce the 2017 recipient is
Carla Johnston
, owner and rider of
Atakapa Harmony (The Red Falcon x Atakapa Free Spirit) of Ruston, Louisiana.
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"I was thrilled when we were named the AMHA Open Competition Beginner Level Dressage High-Point Champions," Carla said. "Imagine my surprise upon learning that as an additional honor we have been designated as recipients of the 2017 Van Schaik Dressage Scholarship Award!"
Congratulations!
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Optimus Prime GCH Shines at UK Show
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With more than 1,000 horses attending the five-day Equifest in Peterborough, UK, Angela Conner Bulmer rode her new mount, 12-year-old multi-titled American World Champion, Optimus Prime GCH (Futurity French Command x Erotic Dancer), to win the Supreme Foreign Breeds Champion of the Show!
This grand Morgan stud outshone 16 other breeds including Andalusians, Friesians, Nordic, Icelandic, Saddlebreds, Arabians, and an assortment of crossbreeds to win this top title.
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Optimus Prime GCH, back where he belongs in the English Pleasure division, looked every inch the champion. Not only did he carefully look after his rider, he truly turned many spectator’s heads too, no mean feat within the equestrian establishment in the UK! It seems that the UK Morgan is generating interest once again, making headway and standing their ground against all breeds. This is the future for the Morgan breed, exhibiting to all within the equestrian world and spreading the Morgan word!
Since his arrival in the UK, Optimus has been and is trained by Trudy Connolly, head horsewoman at the Bulmers' Monnington Morgans.
Photo by John Bulmer
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Graycliff Tony GCH to Retire at Grand National Ceremony
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The one and only Graycliff Tony GCH (Mizrahi x Pompp And Pazazz) will be celebrated on Friday, October 12 in Oklahoma City at Grand National at his official retirement ceremony. Don't miss your chance to see this amazing multi champion in the ring one last time!
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Ledyard Farms to Host
Seventh Annual Open Barn
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Ledyard Farms in King Ferry, New York, will hosts its seventh annual Open Barn on Tuesday,
September 11
from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.The event has becoming a tradition for participants at the New York Regional Morgan Horse Show, at the nearby New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, and community members alike.
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The event showcases Ledyard Farms’ beautiful property and the party includes a dinner, tours, entertainment, and a presentation of the farm’s young Morgan horses and Highland cattle. Last year’s popular horse and antique tractor wagon tours will be returning.
Participants at the New York Regional Morgan Horse Show can take Ledyard’s charter bus from Syracuse to King Ferry and back from the event.
William Haines, farm owner, and Rebecca Cooper, Equine Manager, were thrilled to host more than 300 guests last year and anticipate even more this fall. All are invited, and RSVPs are encouraged for dinner and/or to reserve a seat on the charter bus.
To RSVP, please contact Rebecca Cooper at
Please follow us on
Facebook
at for event updates, directions, and details.
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Congratulations to Stacey Stearns and her horse Kerry Killarney (Kerry Freedom x Kerry Ariel) for receiving the High-Point Morgan Horse Award at the Moonlight in Vermont 50-Mile Endurance Ride in West Windsor, VT, on July 21."Killarney is all heart and a tough horse," Stacey says. "This was a challenging ride and he vetted out with all A’s at the end. I’m so proud of him.”
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AMHA is proud of both of Stacey and Killarney and wish them continued success as they continue in your endeavors!
(Photo © Ben Kimball)
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Sign-Ups for Junior Invitational Now Open!
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Juniors are invited to participate for the AMHA Junior Invitational in OKC! Open to all youth under the age of 13 with no qualifying necessary. The invitational includes two parts: an oral presentation with an interview and a judging contest with reasons.
Juniors can participate in one or both components. Awards for 1st through 6th to be placed in each component. Champion and Reserve Champion based on the highest combined scores will also be awarded.
Application fee of $30.
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To sign up for the Junior Invitational or for more information,
The application can be downloaded by clicking
here
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Junior Invitational Schedule:
Wednesday, October 10 at 4 p.m.: Meet and Greet for Juniors and Seniors
Thursday, October 11 at 9:30 a.m.: Oral Presentation with Reasons
Friday, October 12 at 7:30 a.m.: Judging Contest with Reasons
Friday, October 12 at 5:00 p.m.: Youth Awards Gala
This year's Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® will take place October 6-13 in Oklahoma City.
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Big News for Stallion Owners!
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The January/February issue of the official breed journal, The Morgan Horse, has always been known as “The Stallion Issue.” In 2019 it will be rebranded as “The Breeder’s Guide” complete with a Broodmare Hall of Fame, a Sire Rating, a list of breeders of the 2018 world champions as well as breeding features. Our goal is to provide educational information on the topic to inspire and encourage the breeding of Morgan horses.
Those who advertise their stallions at stud in this special issue will receive a special offer! Every custom, color stallion ad will be accompanied by a complimentary full facing page with a five-generation pedigree of your stallion and up to three pictures of significant get! That’s right, buy one custom, color page and get a second page free!
Watch for promotional information to be coming your way closer to breeding season in the forms of mail, email and on social media!
It’s going to be epic!
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The AMHA/WMF Stallion Service Auction to Become the AMHECT/WMF Stallion Service Auction in 2019
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The Board of Directors of the American Morgan Horse Association recently voted 8-1 to transfer the annual stallion service auction to the American Morgan Horse Educational Charitable Trust. After consultation with AMHA legal and financial representatives, it was concluded the transfer would be in the best interest for all participants.
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For years, donors and bidders have requested the annual fund raiser to be conducted under the rules of a 501(c)(3) entity. The American Morgan Horse Educational Trust, Inc. (AMHECT) is a 501(c)(3) organization and any contribution is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Individuals are encouraged to consult with their financial advisor for specific details on their own tax deduction status.
We are currently accepting outstanding stallion services to be offered during the 2019 AMHA/WMF Stallion Service Auction. Bidding will begin in mid-December. To be a part of this exciting program, please contact us today.
All proceeds from the auction will still benefit Morgan educational programs such as the World Morgan Futurity, Regional Shows, and AMHA’s Show Grant and Marketing Programs.
In addition, the auction’s partnership with the World Morgan Futurity will allow each stallion’s offspring the opportunity to the win prize money in the different Futurity classes and championships, offspring that are a result of a breeding purchased through the AMHECT/WMF Stallion Service Auction are also eligible for the Auction Reward and the Auction Bonus.
The Auction Bonus is $10,000 in additional Futurity money that goes to the first horse (or horses) that is a direct result of the AMHECT/WMF SSA and wins a World Morgan Futurity championship class.
Auction Rewards go to Futurity World Champions whose sires were in the AMHECT/WMF SSA the same year. Owners of the dams and sires of these World Champions receive Auction Rewards money along with the horse’s trainer.
For more information or to donate your stallion, contact Erica Eulau at
erica@morganhorse.com
or (802) 985-4944 extension 301. To download a 2019 Stallion Service Auction agreement, click
here
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Just announced
, the Hyatt Place OKC Airport was just added as a Grand National host hotel! It is $89/night plus a free shuttle to State Fairgrounds! It is located at 1818 South Meridian Avenue. Call (405) 682-3900 to make your reservation today!
The 2018 Grand National will take place October 6-13 in Oklahoma City! For all things Grand National related, visit their website at
www.morgangrandnational.com
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Prizelist for Nationals Available Online
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If you are not a subscriber and would like a copy, contact Peggy Hatfield at
peggyhat@aol.com
, (316) 755-0395 with your name and address.
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Ranch Pleasure At Nationals
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Please note,
Class 647--Ranch Riding Green
has changed to be called
Ranch Riding 1
(pattern 1).
Class 648--Ranch Riding Open
is now called
Ranch Riding 2
(pattern 2).
All Ranch classes,
including 646 - Ranch Rail Pleasure
, may be ridden one-handed with a bridle or two-handed with a snaffle/hackamore. Chaps are not required in these classes.
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How To Qualify For Nationals
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To: Grand National Owners, Exhibitors & Trainers
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Don't forget to celebrate and commemorate your World, Reserve World, and Top Ten wins with a custom made belt buckle by renowned saddle maker Dale Chavez! Designed exclusively for the Morgan Grand National, the belt buckles are available in two sizes. A limited number of buckles will be for sale during the Grand National and can also be ordered for a special holiday or birthday gift!
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Contact Betsy Wallen at
wallenwestfarms@aol.com
for more information or come see the buckles in person in Hospitality during the show.
Join the Fun!
When you are packing for OKC this year, don't forget your costume! The Costume class will be held on Thursday, October 11, in the Barn 1 warm-up arena following the afternoon session. There will be two classes, one with horses and one without. This was a great event last year with fantastic entries! Don't miss out on the fun this year!
The ever popular Dog Show and Stick Horse competition will be held on Sunday, October 7 following the afternoon session in the coliseum, in the Barn 1 warm-up ring.
This year's dog show classes will include Best Costume, Best Rescue Dog, Most Talented Dog, Best Mover, and Best in Show.
Parents, get your young children involved in the show! The Stick Horse class is the perfect way to make a splash in the show ring. Stick horses will be provided and there will be ribbons and prizes for all!
This year's Grand National will take place October 6-13 in where else, Oklahoma City!
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Call Out for Candidates for
2019 AMHA Board of Directors
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The following positions will be included on 2019 election ballot distributed to AMHA members in good standing as of December 31, 2018: One regional director for each Eastern, Central, and Western Regions. At the 2019 Annual Meeting, one director from each of the Regions shall be elected to a three-year term.
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Calling all Youth!
UPHA's Ribbons of Service
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The United Professional Horsemen's Association (UPHA) Ribbons of Service is a program through which UPHA youth members "ride for the cure" by raising funds for the patients and families of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or an approved non-profit charity.
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It is open to all youth members who compete in equestrian competitions while riding or driving a Morgan horse. The program was developed to teach youth members the importance of community service by donating their time to those in need. Through this program, kids learn the value of helping those less fortunate.
Scholarships:
SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION SCHOLARSHIPS:
Awarded to the rider with the most funds raised, competing in Saddle Seat Equitation on the following respective breed of hors
e.
$5,000 Golden Creek Farm, Inc. Saddle Seat Equitation Overall Award (All Breeds)
$2,500 Golden Creek Farm, Inc. American Saddlebred Saddle Seat Equitation Award
$2,500 Golden Creek Farm, Inc. Arabian Breed Saddle Seat Equitation Award
$2,500 Golden Creek Farm, Inc. Morgan Breed Saddle Seat Equitation Award
$2,500 Golden Creek Farm, Inc. National Show Horse Saddle Seat Equitation Award
PERFORMANCE RIDER OR DRIVER SCHOLARSHIPS:
Awarded to the rider/driver with the most funds raised, competing on the following respective breed of horse/pony.
$2,500 Grace Arnold Hackney Pony Breed Award
$1,500 Dave and Sarah Patton American Saddlebred Breed Performance Rider 14-17 Award
$1,500 Dave and Sarah Patton American Saddlebred Breed Performance Rider 13 & under Award
$1,500 Charles N. Gish Memorial Morgan Breed Performance Rider/Driver Award 17 & Under Award
$1,000 Arcola Farm Morgan Breed Performance Rider/Driver 18 - 21 Award
$500 Tri Color Ventures, Inc. and Stonegate Saddlebreds, Inc. American Saddlebred Breed Performance Rider 18-21 Award
YOUNGEST PARTICIPANT SCHOLARSHIPS:
Awarded to Saddle Seat Equitation and Performance Rider/Drivers (All Breeds)
$2,000 Becker Brothers, LLC. Saddle Seat Equitation Youngest Participant Award
$1,000 Independent Equine Agents Performance Rider/Driver Youngest Participant Award
COMMUNITY SERVICE SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION SCHOLARSHIPS:
Awarded to Saddle Seat Equitation riders (All Breeds) completing the most community service hours.
$1,500 Kenneth & Ceil Wheeler Saddle Seat Equitation Rider Community Service Award
$1,000 William Woods Saddle Seat Equitation Rider Community Service Award (Must be enrolled at William Woods University to receive this award)
COMMUNITY SERVICE PERFORMANCE RIDER/DRIVER SCHOLARSHIPS:
Awarded to the rider or driver completing the most community service hours on the following respective breed of horse.
$1000 David and Sharon Cole Morgan Breed Performance Rider or Driver Community Service Award
$750 Louise Bennett ASB Breed Award
$750 Louise Bennett Hackney Pony Breed Community Service Award
OVERALL SCHOLARSHIPS
Awarded to Performance riders/drivers with the most funds raised on the following respective breed of horse/pony.
$2,500 UPHA Performance Rider /Driver Award (All Breeds)
$2,500 Grace Arnold Western Seat Award (All Breeds)
$2,500 Terri and Roland Sturm Family Foundation Morgan Breed Hunt Seat Scholarship Award
For more information on this program go to
If you'd like to participate, go to
to download the application and other forms.
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Update on USDF All-Breeds Awards
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In March, it was determined that AMHA will return to acknowledging five placings in all categories in 2018 for the USDF All-Breeds Awards.
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Beginning in 2018, AMHA will require a $25 fee per horse to be paid to be declared eligible for the All-Breeds Awards as several of the other breed associations already have in place to help defray the increasing costs that USDF is passing on to its affiliates. Additionally, AMHA will now require that the owner of the horse be a competing (Standard level) member of AMHA.
AMHA appreciates the feedback we received from our dressage community regarding the 2017 season. We are pleased to return to recognizing five placings for the All-Breeds Awards. We look forward to promoting Morgans in dressage and wish all of our dressage competitors a great 2018 season!
If you have any questions about this program, please contact
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USDF Offers Educational Opportunities
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Throughout 2018, the United States Dressage Federation (USDF) will be offering unique and dynamic educational opportunities geared towards the selection and development of the dressage sport horse. All relevant information regarding each event is included below, along with links to the events on the USDF website and a brief synopsis of what attendees can expect to experience. Still coming up:
USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum
o Sonnenberg Farm: Sherwood, OR
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October 20-21, 2018
o Instructors: Scott Hassler & Michael Bragdell
o This event features a live forum approach with an emphasis on providing a correct, fundamental system for starting sport horse prospects. There is usually an in-hand component to the forum as well, with at least one forum Instructor demonstrating the ties between in-hand and under saddle training. Demo riders and horses are utilized for the forum, with the horses generally being three and four-years-old. Interested riders with appropriately aged horses are encouraged to apply to serve as demo riders, while auditor registration is available for attendees.
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A Reminder:
Don't Forget About All the AMHA Programs
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The 2019 Convention
Be Sure To Save The Date!
February 6-9, 2019
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The 2019 AMHA Convention is going to be a new kind of Convention—and AMHA is now changing the way you nominate for its year-end awards!
AMHA members who would like to nominate a Morgan person who has helped to make the breed great can now fill out a simple online questionnaire. You can nominate one person or someone for each category! The only thing we ask is you give us your name so we can contact you if we need further information.
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This is our industry's only opportunity for AMHA to honor its own, with nominations coming from our membership!
The 2019 AMHA Convention will take place
February 6-9 in San Antonio, Texas.
Awards to be presented at the annual awards banquet include
AMHA Hall of Fame
,
AMHA Breeders' Hall of Fame
, the
Show Horse Hall of Fame
,
Person of the Year
, and
many more
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Registration will open soon!
In the meantime, think about packing your bags and joining
AMHA and your Morgan family in San Antonio!
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AMHA is always looking for striking, beautiful photos of Morgan horses with or without people for a variety of different avenues including breed promotion, the website, Facebook, and other projects.
Do you have a lovely photo
of your Morgan?
Email it to us! Criteria is for color photographs, at least 300 dpi, and horizontal. Background must be pleasing, horses must be clean, and 8 x 10 photos are preferred.
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We look forward to seeing your Morgans!
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AMHA Announces New Distance Championship
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AMHA is thrilled to announce an opportunity that has been two years in the making – the first ever, AMHA Distance Championship (50-mile ride) which will take place in
Henryville, Indiana on Friday, October 26, 2018.
AMHA has partnered with the Arabian Horse Association to offer this first ever American Morgan Horse Association 50-mile National Championship for horses registered with AMHA. This breed specific championship runs concurrently with the 50-mile OPEN (all breeds) ride. Your entry fee of $155 covers both the 50-mile AMHA ride entry AND the concurrent 50-mile OPEN ride.
Not quite ready for a 50-mile ride? The overall event being held Thursday October 25 through Sunday October 28 offers a variety of options for Distance Riders of all levels.
Other options Morgan enthusiasts may find appealing include:
• 100-mile OPEN (all breeds welcome) Ride, Saturday
• 25-mile Limited Distance Challenge, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
(made up of three, individual, 25-mile a day rides)
• Competitive Trail Ride (Sunday)
Qualifications for the AMHA 50-mile ride include:
• Horse must be registered with the AMHA
• Rider must be an active competing member of AMHA
• Horse must have a minimum of 100 Lifetime miles completed
• Horse must have completed in a minimum of 2 different 50-mile rides sanctioned by AMHA, AHA, or AERC (must be able to verify)
• Horse must be at least 5 years old on the day of the ride
• Entries must follow all rules and pay all fees as outlined in the event flyer and registration form
Please spread the word so we can have a great “MORGAN” turnout at this inaugural event! You can find more information about the ride on the AMHA website (including the event flyer, entry blank, etc.) at: https://www.morganhorse.com/competitions/distance_championship
We can’t wait to see you and your Morgan there! Plan on attending? E-mail AMHA Executive Director Carrie Mortensen at
execdir@morganhorse.com
and let her know she’ll see you there.
Being a NEW program for AMHA, we of course, welcome membership comments and thoughts. Good luck!
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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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Announcing An AMHA Board Meeting
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The Third Quarter American Morgan Horse Association, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting will be held in
Denver, Colorado on Saturday, September 8, 2018 beginning at 9:00 AM local Mountain Time.
The AMHA standing Committee meetings will be held the previous day on
Friday, September 7, 2018 beginning at 9:00 AM local Mountain Time.
Due to the full schedule, the Third Quarter meeting of the American Morgan Horse Educational Charitable Trust will be held via teleconference at
6:00 PM local Mountain Time on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018
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The host hotel is the Denver Airport Marriott at Gateway Park in Aurora, CO. The hotel phone number is (303) 371-4333. Questions about the Third Quarter meeting can be directed to Executive Director, Carrie J. Mortensen at (802) 985-4944, ext. 201. Seating will be available to AMHA members and guests that wish to join the live meetings in Colorado but the opportunity to join the meetings via teleconference is also provided as follows:
Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018 (Third Quarter AMHECT Board
of Trustees Meeting)
At 6:00 PM local Mountain Time
At 7:00 PM Central Time
8:00 PM Eastern Time
At 5:00 PM Pacific Time
Call 1-786-535-3211 and enter passcode 821-169-021
Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 (Committee Meetings: Registry, Bylaws
and Finance)
At 9:00 AM until lunch break at 11:30 AM local Mountain Time
At 10:00 AM Central Time
At 11:00 AM Eastern Time
At 8:00 AM Pacific Time
Call 1-669-224-3412 and enter passcode 168-314-357 #
Resuming after lunch break
At 1:00 PM local Mountain Time
At 2:00 PM Central Time
At 3:00 PM Eastern Time
At 12:00 PM Pacific Time
Call 1-571-317-3112 and enter passcode 502-724-029 #
Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018 (Third Quarter AMHA
Board of Directors Meeting)
Begins at 9:00 AM local Mountain Time
At 10:00 AM Central Time
At 11:00 AM Eastern Time
At 8:00 AM Pacific Time
Call 1-872-240-3412 and enter passcode 602-370-181
If calling in to participate, please be sure to mute your phone following roll call to ensure no background noise disrupts the meeting. Thank you for your assistance with this policy.
The Fourth Quarter Meetings are scheduled for
November 9-10, 2018
(Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas).
Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas DFW Airport South
4650 West Airport Freeway, Irving, TX 75062 (972) 790-0093
Room Rate: $135 plus tax
Deadline to book AMHA room rate: October 18, 2018
Conference call-in information will be provided closer to the date of the meeting for those interested in participating.
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Updates to AMHA Board and Standing Committee Minutes
Meeting minutes are posted to the website once they are officially approved by the Board of Directors. Please note, while the Board and standing committees are now current, minutes for the various working committees still need to be updated. We will post another notice when those have been properly updated as well.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the office during working hours of Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Buckets are Back
At Nationals!
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You told us you missed the Museum Auction buckets at the 2017 Grand National & Morgan World Championship Horse Show®, so
THEY ARE BACK for 2018!
Now we need volunteer organizers to represent all the states and Canada too! This year, a new twist will award the bucket donors prizes in two categories:
Highest Grossing Revenue
and
Most Creative
. Get bragging rights and a trophy to back it up! Proceeds will benefit the cataloguing and digitization project of the National Museum of the Morgan Horse.
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Is anyone in Oregon willing to take this on?
If you are, please let Gay Adams know
(503) 936-4276 -
sunstonemorgans@comcast.net
Donations needed!
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Included in the last section of this newsletter:
Activity Calendars & MHAO Board Info
2018 Northwest 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 | sunstonemorgans@comcast.net
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