12/09/19
JINGLE BELL '19 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Jingle Bell in Del Mar, California, December 5-8, are online, and can be viewed here.
12/09/19
ASB MUSEUM LUNCHTIME LECTURE SERIES CONTINUES IN 2020
The American Saddlebred Museum and International Museum of the Horse have announced the continuation of the popular Lunchtime Lecture series. Join the Museums on the first Thursday of the month to learn about a wide variety of equine topics from an array of experts. The lecture location will alternate between institutions, both of which are located on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park. The lectures are free and open to the public.
The first four lectures of 2020 have been announced:
THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 12:30 p.m. -- at International Museum of the Horse, Lenny Shulman, will speak about his book "Justify: 111 Days to Triple Crown Glory."
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 12:30 p.m. -- at American
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12/09/19
ASHA ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTORS FOR 2020
The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) has announced the election of six new members to its Board of Directors, who will join the Board at the UPHA and ASHA Conference in January 2020.
“We are pleased to welcome such a dedicated group of American Saddlebred professionals and enthusiasts that are committed to this breed, and our community will help us continue our momentum in serving the mission of the ASHA,” says Marty Schaffel, ASHA interim Board president.
The following are the newly elected members for a term of three years. Ali DeGray was elected to the ASHA Board of Directors for a term of three years, starting in 2020
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12/04/19
2020 GRAND NATIONAL JUDGES ANNOUNCED
The Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show has announced verbal agreements with the following judges for 2020. Specialty judges are currently being contacted and will be announced as they confirm verbal agreement.
CLASSIC/PARK/PLEASURE
Tammie Conatser of Nicholasville, KY
Lisa Cunningham Waller of Heiskell, TN
Allison Deardorff of Molalla, OR
Rodney Hicks of Pittsfield, MA
HUNTER/WESTERN
Josh Merritt of Vernon, VT
Josh Noble of Rowley, MA
Sandy Sessink of Elyria, OH
Richard Wright of Fox Lake, IL
EQUITATION
Rob Byers of Simpsonvi
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12/04/19
APPLICATION FOR ASR FUTURITY ELIGIBILITY REGISTRATION DEADLINE SOON
In order to maintain American Saddlebred Registry Futurity eligibility, nominated 2019 foals must be registered or application for registration faxed, emailed or mailed and postmarked on or before December 31, 2019. Pending applications for registration (including DNA testing results) must be completed prior to March 31 of the yearling year.
For questions on ASR Prize Programs, please contact Patricia Edwards at 859.259.3899 or p.edwards@asha.net.
-- via American Saddlebred Horse Association
11/26/19
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED REGISTRY ANNOUNCES 2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADDITIONS
The American Saddlebred Registry has nominated and approved three new board members to fill the seats of Susan Aschenbrenner, Scott Matton and Karen Richardson as their three-year term comes to conclusion. The new ASR board members are Bob Brison, Larry Hartsock and Anna Marie Knipp. These new directors will begin their terms in January 2020, and they will serve until January 2023.
ASR President Sandra Currier said, “I would like to thank Susan Aschenbrenner, Scott Matton and Karen Richardson for the insight and knowledge they brought to the board the past three years. We will miss them when they come off the Registry Board in January of 2020. I share my congratulations and welcome each of our new members to the Americ
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11/26/19
REMINDER: VOTE FOR 2020 ASHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The American Saddlebred Horse Association Board of Directors voting is open to all 2019 ASHA Life, Contributing, Senior, and Charter Club Affiliate members over the age of 18. Members may vote online for up to six candidates by logging in with their ASHA credentials. Complete biographies for each candidate are available for review. Online voting closes SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2019.
For those who prefer to vote by mail, printed ballots were mailed to eligible members who had previously requested to receive a paper ballot. Biographical information on all candidates is included in the mailing. Paper ballots must be received in the ASHA Office no later than&n
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11/26/19
ASB MUSEUM BARTZ IMPACT SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE DEC. 1
The American Saddlebred Museum reminds all potential applicants that the deadline for nominations for the Keith Bartz Impact Scholarship Award is December 1. The award is $1,500 and is given to an individual dedicated to raising awareness of the American Saddlebred and improving the community.
Keith Bartz was an individual who focused his time, talent, and resources on building the American Saddlebred Museum and celebration of the American Saddlebred horse. This scholarship celebrates his life by awarding an individual that exemplifies the same character and achievements. The scholarship will be awarded at the annual United Professional Horsemen's Association National Conference.
Scholarship criteria and app
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11/22/19
AMHA COMPETITION VERIFICATION PERIOD OPEN
The American Morgan Horse Association has completed calculating the high-point portion of the Open Competition program for 2019. The verification period opens today, Friday, November 22, and will close the end of business on Wednesday, December 4.
Please check the high points awarded to your horse for accuracy by logging in to your online account. It is your responsibility to report any errors for review to AMHA at the email kristen@morganhorse.com. AMHA must have all requests for review/correction in writing, so submit through to this email address only. AMHA will not review any inquires by phone.
Approved corrections to errors wi
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11/21/19
AMHA NOMINATES HUDSON FOR NATIONAL AWARD
The US Equestrian Youth Sportsman’s Award is presented annually to a junior member of USEF to recognize “future leaders within the equine industry from across all breeds and disciplines” and to recognize their achievements. Nominees should demonstrate a variety of characteristics including positive sportsmanship and leadership skills and be active in the promotion of equestrian sport. The annual winner receives a commemorative trophy and a financial grant for the educational goals.
Since the award’s inception in 2006 American Morgan Horse Association has recommended an exemplary member each year, and on four occasions, the award recipient has gone to an AMHA Youth member: Caitlin Novotny, 2006; M
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11/21/19
SADDLEBRED WORLD LOSES MIKE ROBERTS
National Horseman is sad report that Mike Roberts passed away Thursday morning. A great horseman and a good friend to many in the industry, he will be sorely missed. National Horseman sends its condolences to his friends, family and longtime partner, Jeff Vogel.
11/20/19
ASB MUSEUM SPEAKEASY EVENT A SUCCESS
Guys and dolls arrived spiffed up to the American Saddlebred Museum’s Saddlebred Speakeasy event at the Golden Ox in Kansas City, Missouri during the American Royal.
Flappers and their fellas were dressed to the nines and enjoyed great company, amazing food and a little giggle water. The silent auction was a winner, bringing in a lot of cabbage to support the Museum’s mission. The Museum extends their warmest thanks to everyone who made the event a great success.
-- via ASB Museum
11/19/19
SUMMER DAZE TO TAKE 2020 HIATUS
Due to the direct date conflict with Summer Daze and the Fourth of July holiday, the Summer Daze Regional Morgan Horse Show will be taking a hiatus for the 2020 competition year. As the USEF calendar changes in 2021, it will resume with the dates of July 8-10, 2021.
-- via American Morgan Horse Association
11/19/19
AMHA ANNOUNCES 2020 REGIONAL SHOWS
The following shows were approved by the American Morgan Horse Association Board of Directors at its fourth quarter meeting as the 2020 AMHA Regional Shows.
EASTERN REGION
Citrus Cup, April 8-11, Newberry, Florida
Southern States, May 20-23, Raleigh, North Carolina
New England Morgan, July 20-25, Northampton, Massachusetts
New York Morgan, September 16-19, Syracuse, New York
CENTRAL REGION
Morgan Gold Cup, June 10-13, Columbus, Ohio
Jubilee Regional, September 2-5, Springfield, Illinois
WESTERN REGION
C-Fair Charity, July 3-August 2, Monroe, Washington
Morgan Medallion, July 26-29, Las Vegas, Nevada
-- via AMHA
11/19/19
2019 SHOW RECORDS FOR AOT YEAR-END AWARD PROGRAM DUE SOON
The American Saddlebred Horse Association's Amateur/Owner/Trainer Award Program 2019 show season results are due December 21, 2019. Please submit forms to Brenda Newell at b.newell@asha.net. All competition records from December 1, 2018, through November 30, 2019, may be submitted. Submit points using the ASHA AOT Award Program Points Form.
The ASHA AOT Award Program is to recognize the achievements of AOTs exhibiting horses registered with the American Saddlebred Registry competing in all disciplines at all levels.
Improve recognition of AOTs
Provide incentives for AOTs to show their Saddlebreds
Identify and attract new Saddlebred members
-- via ASHA
11/14/19
ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR '19 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, November 1-10, are online, and can be viewed here.
11/12/19
CLEMSON FALL CLASSIC '19 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from Clemson Fall Classic in Clemson, South Carolina, November 8-9, are online, and can be viewed here.
11/12/19
2020 ASHA YOUTH CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN FEBRUARY
The American Saddlebred Horse Association has announced that the 2020 Youth Conference will be held February 14-16, 2020, at the Embassy Suites in Lexington, Kentucky. The planning is in full swing and organizers are looking forward to an even more fun, interactive and educational event. The unveiling of this year's theme and more details will be coming soon.
The special room rate for attendees is available now and attendees are able to make reservations. Room reservations can be made here.
-- via ASHA
11/12/19
MORGAN WORLD LOSES JULIE ROHRER
Julie Hedges Rohrer, 81, beloved wife of Stephen Berg, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2019, at their home in Andes, N.Y., after a long illness.
Born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, on July 7, 1938, Julie grew up in Montclair and was the youngest daughter of Robert and Frances Hedges. She attended The Kimberley School in Montclair and was graduated from Wheaton College (MA) in 1960 with a BA in philosophy. After Wheaton, Julie moved to Manhattan and began a successful career as a financial journalist. She got her start at "Business Week," went onto "Forbes Magazine" and finally landed at "Institutional Investor Magazine" where she worked for almost 20 years. There she rose to the position of se
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11/11/19
AHHS RECEIVES PROMOTIONAL GRANT FROM USEF
The American Hackney Horse Society applied for and has received a Membership Incentive Grant in the amount of $2,277, from US Equestrian. The AHHS Board of Directors voted to use the grant monies to promote the Hackney by having a booth and having demonstrations of the Hackney breed, in different disciplines, at the Equine Affaire to be held in Columbus, Ohio, from April 11-14, 2019. The remainder of the grant money was used to purchase Hackney Society drawstring backpacks and popsockets.
The AHHS thanked USEF for the grant and their contribution to these important educational and promotional projects.
-- via AHHS
11/11/19
AMHA ANNOUNCES CANDIDATES FOR 2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The American Morgan Horse Association has announced the slate of candidates for the 2020 Board of Directors.
For one, three-year term, from the Eastern Region:
Incumbent, C.A. Lee, III, Birmingham, AL
For one, three-year term, from the Central Region:
Incumbent, Victoria Bennett, Royse City, TX
Kelly Kraegel, Oklahoma City, OK
For one, three-year term, from the Western Region:
Dallas Bolen, Hermiston, OR
AMHA Bylaw 2.13 requires that each region cast a minimum of 100 ballots to establish a proper quorum and validate the election. This means that even if a particular region has an uncontested race (only one person running
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11/11/19
ASR SPORT HORSE YEAR END AWARD PROGRAM DEADLINE APPROACHING
The deadline to submit Sport Horse Year End Award results is December 15, 2019.
Applicants need to send in competing reporting forms for their discipline, or send a score check report from the National Affiliate such as USDF or USEA, or they may send a copy of the test sheets with the results of the division and the number of entries in the division.
The Sport Horse Year End Awards program is designed to acknowledge, reward and promote the versatility of the American Saddlebred. Both purebred American Saddlebreds and half American Saddlebreds are eligible to be recognized. Disciplines in which horses may earn points are: dressage, driving, hunter, jumper, eventing, and distance riding (compe
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11/07/19
HARVEST DAYS '19 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Harvest Days in Tampa, Florida, November 1-3, are online, and can be viewed here.
11/07/19
ASHA ALPHA CLASSES EXCEL AT NATIONAL ACADEMY CHAMPIONSHIP
Last weekend brought more than 1,000 entries to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and hundreds of American Saddlebreds to compete at the National Academy Championship Horse Show (NACHS).
An exciting new addition to the show was the American Saddlebred Horse Association Alpha Open English Pleasure Classes. The two classes offered this year were the ASHA Alpha Open English Pleasure WTC for riders 13 and under, and the ASHA Alpha Open English Pleasure WTC for rider 14 and over. The 2019 winners were Piper Hales, riding Roi Du Soleil for Elite Riding Academy of Arab, Alabama, in the 13 & under division, and Haley Bowland riding Kalarama's U.C.U.C. for Lenux Stables of Huntersville, North Carolina, in the 14 & o
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11/05/19
ASHA AND ASR WORK TOGETHER TO PROMOTE HALF-SADDLEBRED REGISTRY
Since the beginning of 2019, the American Saddlebred Horse Association has focused on strengthening partnerships and initiatives for the betterment of the breed. One relationship that has prospered under this focus has been with a sister affiliate, the Arabian Horse Association. After attending the Kentucky State Fair World’s Championship Horse Show, AHA leadership extended a reciprocal invitation for the ASHA leadership to attend their 2019 U.S. Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma. David Mount, ASHA interim executive director, participated on behalf of ASHA to continue the work to find more opportunities for American Saddlebreds and increase the breed community.
This led to an opportunity for the American Sadd
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11/05/19
TWIN STATE OCTOBERFEST AND CALIFORNIA SADDLE HORSE FUTURITY '19 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Twin State Octoberfest in West Springfield, Massachusetts, October 31-November 3, and California Saddle Horse Futurity in Las Vegas, Nevada, Oct. 31-Nov. 2, are online, and can be viewed here.
11/04/19
U.S. SADDLE SEAT YOUNG RIDERS WIN GOLD AT SADDLE SEAT INVITATIONAL TEST EVENT
The 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Stars Team secured the gold medal and gained valuable experience in international competition at the 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational Test Event in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hosted at South Point Arena and Equestrian Center from October 29 through November 1, the U.S. team faced off against a tough Canadian team in three-gaited saddle seat Equitation. Under the guidance of Coach Christy Parker (Hortense, Ga.) and Assistant Coach Mary Mag Wilson (Cave Creek, Ariz.), the U.S. saddle seat Equitation program has again proven itself to be a force in international saddle seat competition.
Parker and Wilson also coached the U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Stripes Team to vict
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11/04/19
2020 FIRST-TIME BREEDER PROGRAM ANNOUNCED
The American Saddlebred Registry has announced the details of the First Time Breeder Program for 2020. This program targets mare owners or lessees who are first-time breeders during the 2020 breeding season. The program was last offered in 2018, to much success. 2018 First-Time Breeder participant testimonials are available on the First Time Breeder Program page.
The American Saddlebred Registry is committed to ideas that will stimulate an increased interest in breeding by reaching out to prospective new breeders. The ASR First Time Breeder Program is for mare owners or lessee
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11/04/19
ONLINE VOTING FOR 2020 ASHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOW OPEN
The American Saddlebred Horse Association Board of Directors voting is open to all 2019 ASHA Life, Contributing, Senior, and Charter Club Affiliate members over the age of 18. Members may vote online for up to six candidates by logging in with their ASHA credentials. Complete biographies for each candidate are available for review. Online voting will be open until SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2019.
For those who prefer to vote by mail, printed ballots were mailed to eligible members who had previously requested to rece
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10/29/19
SHOW HORSE WORLD LOSES JENNIFER ROBERTSON
Jennifer Catherine Robertson of Shelbyville passed away at the age of 40 on Monday, October 28, 2019, at her home in Shelbyville, Kentucky.
Jennifer was born on January 6, 1979, to Jimmy and Cathy Robertson in Lexington, Kentucky. She moved to Louisville in 1989 when her father accepted the job as manager of the Rock Creek Riding Club. Jennifer graduated from Louisville Christian Academy in 1997 and Sullivan University’s Culinary Institute. Jennifer is survived by her daughter Lila Isabelle Woods and Lila’s father Billy Woods; Jennifer’s father, Jimmy Robertson, and wife Helen Robertson; sister Chrissy Workman (George); nephew Michael and nieces Kaitlyn, Haillie and Avery Workman; aunt and uncle W
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10/29/19
IASPHA FALL '19 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from IASPHA Fall in Gurnee, Illinois, October 25-27, are online, and can be viewed here.
10/29/19
AMHA FOURTH-QUARTER BOARD MEETING TO BE HELD NOV. 8-9
The Fourth Quarter American Morgan Horse Association, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting will be held in Portland, Maine, on Saturday, November 9, beginning at 9 AM Eastern time (8 AM Central; 7 AM Mountain; 6 AM Pacific).
The AMHA Standing Committee meetings will be held the previous day as listed below.
As always, board meetings are open to both AMHA members and guests. The host hotel is the Embassy Suites by Hilton, Portland, Maine. The hotel phone number is (207) 775-2200. Those unable to attend in person may join any of the meetings via teleconference with the numbers listed below. Please note that all times listed below are in local,
EASTERN time.
Friday, Nov. 8, 2019:
EASTERN time.
Friday, Nov. 8, 2019:
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10/29/19
AMHA ANNOUNCES YAA JUDGING SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
The American Morgan Horse Association Young Adult Alliance (YAA) has presented their sixth annual Judging School Scholarship to Megan Gallagher of Grass Valley, California. The Professional Development Project created by this group awards a $1,500 scholarship to one individual, aged 21-40, professional or amateur, who is interested in attaining their Morgan R judging card.
“It has been wonderful to see past recipients of the AMHA YAA Judging School Scholarship stand in center ring at notable shows around the country," said YAA Co-Chair Steven Handy. "This program has helped and will continue to help young adults obtain their judging card and give back to the Morgan breed."
“Our applica
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10/28/19
NOMINATIONS DEADLINE FOR 2019 AHHS ANNUAL AWARDS IS NOV. 8
The deadline to submit nominations for the 2019 American Hackney Horse Society Annual Awards is November 8. These prestigious awards are given out at the Annual United Professional Horsemen's Association/AHHS Convention, to be held in Lexington, Kentucky, January 22-25, 2020. The host hotel is the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and Spa.
Submit nominations to Brooke Jacobs, chair of Awards Committee, on or before November 8, 2019, by email: AHHSAwards@gmail.com, or by mail: 3069 Breckenwood Drive, Lexington, KY 40502.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Gwen Stableford Lifetime Achievement Award --
Honors a person for his or her lifelong contributions to the Hackney ind
Honors a person for his or her lifelong contributions to the Hackney ind
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10/28/19
US EQUESTRIAN NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2020 SADDLE SEAT WORLD CUP TEAM COACHES
US Equestrian is now accepting applications for the 2020 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team coaches. The U.S. Saddle Seat Team will consist of 12 athletes, six to compete in the three-gaited section and six to compete in the five-gaited section at the 2020 Saddle Seat World Cup from July 19-25, in Parys, South Africa.
Interested parties must complete an application and submit their resume via email to Natalie Norwood, championship program manager, at nnorwood@usef.org no later than November 15, 2019. The application and job description can be found here. US Equestrian reserves the right t
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10/28/19
AMHA INDUSTRY AWARD NOMINATIONS DUE NOV. 1
The American Morgan Horse Association is looking for nominees for the year-end Morgan industry awards. AMHA members who would like to nominate a Morgan person or horse who has helped to make the breed great can now fill out a simple online questionnaire. Members may nominate one person for one category or all categories. All that is required is a name and number so AMHA can contact those that no9minate others if further information is needed.
The 2020 AMHA Convention will be a joint convention with the Hackney, Road Horse, and Saddlebred national associations and will take place January 22-25 in Lexington, Kentucky. Awards to be presented at the annual awards banquet include AMHA Hall of Fame,
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10/28/19
SALINA CHARITY AND NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR '19 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from Salina Charity in Salina, Kansas, October 11-13, and North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh, N.C., Oct. 23-26, are online, and can be viewed here.
10/23/19
ASHAM CHARITY FALL '19 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from ASHAM Charity Fall in East Lansing, Michigan, October 10-12, are online, and can be viewed here.
10/22/19
MORGAN GRAND NATIONAL '19 RESULTS, JUDGES' CARDS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results, judges' cards and photos from Morgan Grand National in Oklahoma City, Okla., October 12-19, are online, and can be viewed here.
10/22/19
MID-AMERICA MANE EVENT '19 RESULTS, JUDGES' CARDS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results, photos and judges' cards from Mid-America Mane Event in Springfield, Illinois, October 17-20, are online, and can be viewed here.
10/22/19
ADULT AMATEUR DRIVING CHALLENGE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS ANNOUNCED
The 2019 Adult Amateur Driving Challenge Championship classes were held during the Heartland Spooktacular Horse Show, at the Champions Center in Springfield, Ohio, October 18-19. The results are listed below.
ROADSTER PONY
1st -- Si Senor!, owned by McKenzie Maple, $750
2nd -- Regal's High Power LF, owned by Laurel Zimmer, $450
3rd -- Kilbro's Crafty Lou, owned by Kim Becker, $300
COUNTRY PLEASURE PONY
1st -- T's De Ja Voo Doo, owned by Tami Shrock, $750
2nd -- Heartland Range Rover, owned by Kim Becker, $450
3rd -- Heartland Final Authority, owned by Michelle Elliott, $300
SHOW PLEASURE PO
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10/22/19
GAYLE LAMPE TO HOST WEEK-LONG RIDING CLINIC IN DECEMBER
Gayle Lampe and William Woods University have announced the "Almost Christmas" riding clinic, to be held December 8-13, in Fulton, Missouri.
The clinic spaces will be reserved as first-come, first-serve, and will include 13 rides. A non-refundable $340 deposit to cover two days of the clinic is due by November 4; the entire cost of the clinic is $850, and does not include room or food. Attendees should plan to ride three times on Monday and Wednesday, and two times Tuesday and Thursday. The clinic will visit a training barn, get lessons at another barn, or have a lecture in the classroom in the afternoons. Attendees should arrive Sunday, Dec. 8, in time to ride at 5 p.m. Any
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10/21/19
2020 AMHA JUDGES' SCHOOLS ANNOUNCED
In 2020, American Morgan Horse Association will be holding two judges' schools across the country. Judges' schools are open to all, whether an attendee would like to get a judge's card, renew their card, keep their card current, or would like to audit a school.
The 2020 judges' schools are:
Key Classic Benefit Horse Show
Monroe, WA
May 8-10, 2020
Key Classic School Application
Morgan Gold Cup
Columbus, OH
June 11-13, 2020
Morgan Gold Cup Application
Fees for the 2019 judges schools are:
Applicants & Carded Judges: $200
Applicants Second Clinic: $150
Auditors: $150 For more information on AMHA's Judging Schools, please visit https://www.morganhorse.com/competitions/judging/judging.
Monroe, WA
May 8-10, 2020
Key Classic School Application
Morgan Gold Cup
Columbus, OH
June 11-13, 2020
Morgan Gold Cup Application
Fees for the 2019 judges schools are:
Applicants & Carded Judges: $200
Applicants Second Clinic: $150
Auditors: $150 For more information on AMHA's Judging Schools, please visit https://www.morganhorse.com/competitions/judging/judging.
10/21/19
AMHECT/WMF STALLION SERVICE AUCTION EARNS MONEY FOR BREED
Nearly $75,000 was earned at the online AMHECT/WMF Stallion Service Auction that ended on Saturday, October 19. The net income following expenses from this auction go to breed promotion and will be distributed to the World Morgan Futurity, American Morgan Horse Association regional shows, the AMHA Show Grant Program, and AMHA's Marketing and Promotion.
2019 World Park Harness Champion Dressed Up GCH topped the stallion bidding with Michael Carpenter paying $5,000. Joe Zehr purchased the service of Dragonsmeade Axios for $4,975 and Lori Wood won the service of Graycliff Tony GCH for $3,250.
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Bidder
High Bid
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10/21/19
SOUTHERN SADDLEBRED FALL FINALE '19 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Southern Saddlebred Fall Finale in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, October 16-19, are online, and can be viewed here.
10/18/19
AMHECT/WMF STALLION SERVICE AUCTION CLOSES TOMORROW
The American Morgan Horse Educational Charitable Trust and the World Morgan Futurity have joined together to offer 44 stallions to breed in 2020. And now participants may bid by texting morganhorse to 243725 or visit bidpal.net/morganauction/ to sign up and begin bidding.
The winning bidder’s offspring will be eligible for up to $10,000 in bonuses in addition to the already lucrative World Morgan Futurity payouts offered at the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show each year.
The auction runs through tomorrow, Saturday, October 19, 2019, at 12 p.m. (Noon) Central Time. All contracts
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10/18/19
OCTOBERFEST '19 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from Octoberfest in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, October 11-13, are online, and can be viewed here.
10/16/19
ASB MUSEUM ANNOUNCES GIFT SHOP POP-UPS
The American Saddlebred Museum and Gift Shop has announced participation in several upcoming horse shows. The Museum’s shop will be at the National Academy Championship Horse Show in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This is the second year the Museum has participated in the Academy Show and staff is excited to visit with families again. Featured items in the pop-up shop will be kid- and family-friendly and include a commemorative Academy National t-shirt design.
The ASM Gift Shop also will participate as a vendor at the American Royal National Championship Horse Show for the first time this November. Gift shop items will include the latest from favorite equine brands including Arthur Court, Baker, and Rönner. In addition,
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10/16/19
ALABAMA CHARITY CHAMPIONSHIP AND ARIZONA SADDLEBRED FUTURITY '19 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from Alabama Charity Championship in Priceville, Ala. (October 9-12), and Arizona Saddlebred Futurity in Scottsdale, Ariz. (Oct. 11-12), are online, and can be viewed here.
10/09/19
MORRISTOWN CHARITY '19 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from Morristown Charity in White Pine, Tennessee, October 3-5, are online, and can be viewed here.
