07/21/17
CENTRAL STATES BENEFIT '17 RESULTS POSTED DAILY
The results for the Central States Benefit Horse Show are being posted to the National Horseman website and app every day throughout the show! Visit here to see the daily tallies, and remember, our results page is free to see!
07/21/17
STEPHEN F. NAVA MEMORIAL VOCATIONAL GRANT ANNOUNCED
A grant was created by generous donations to the New England Morgan Horse Show in remembrance of Stephen Nava, who passed away in January 2017 at the age of 21. He was a wonderful person loved by his family and friends as well as the Morgan horse community.
This grant is available to any young adult under the age of 25 who would like to better his or herself in preparing to enter the working world. The grant could be used for a trade school, an intense learning program, a specialty program that might not fit into the normal secondary, or college criteria. He or she should demonstrate enthusiasm, strong work ethic, love of life, and willingness to help others unselfishly just as Stephen exhibited through the years of his young lif
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07/21/17
ASHA ANNOUNCES ASHA 2017 YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Each year, the American Saddlebred Horse Association recognizes its junior members age 21 and under on the basis of academic success, financial need, involvement with the American Saddlebred and the ASHA Youth programs, and extracurricular activities including community service. The purpose of the scholarships is to encourage, support and recognize participation in all aspects of the American Saddlebred industry, as well as to strengthen the American Saddlebred industry and breed through education. This year, the ASHA is presenting four scholarships in the amount of $5,000 each. The ASHA is pleased to announce the following four recipients this year.
Courtney Ball, Scottsdale, Arizona
Courtney gradu
Courtney gradu
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07/20/17
2017 MORGAN GRAND NATIONAL TO BE LIVE STREAMED FREE
The Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show has announced that this year’s live feed will be broadcast free at www.MGNLive.com.
With the help of the production team at Richfield Video, every minute of this Morgan event will be brought to viewers live, from start to finish, beginning Saturday, October 7.
Competition for this year's show begins Saturday, October 7 with three shows daily through Saturday, October 14. Show times will be at 9 a.m., 1 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. each day. For more information on the 2017 horse show and for updates, log on to w
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07/19/17
DEADLINE TO TAKE SURVEY TO UPDATE ECONOMIC IMPACT INFORMATION EXTENDED
The American Horse Council Foundation (AHCF) has announced that it will be extending the deadline to complete the horse owner and supplier survey to update the National Economic Impact Study to August 18th.
“The survey has been open since the beginning of June, and unfortunately we have only had around 9,000 responses,” said AHC President Julie Broadway. “We decided to extend the deadline for respondents to take the survey to ensure that we are getting as many responses as we can- we estimated that the survey link should be reaching approximately 900,000 people, and the 2005 Study had over 18,000 responses itself. The industry has waited a long time for this study to be updated and we want to be sure we are
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07/19/17
ONLY 3 REMAINING 2017 SHOWS OFFERING SHHA INCENTIVE PROGRAM CLASSES
There are still three shows left this season that offer Southeastern Hackney Horse Association Incentive Program classes.
The SHHA contributes $1,400 to each horse show to award additional prize money to the top three ponies whose owner and exhibitor are SHHA members. Amateurs and professionals are eligible to earn money. There is a $50 annual fee to nominate the ponies to the program.
The owner of the pony and the exhibitor of the pony must be members of SHHA in good standing with their membership paid either before or on the date of the competition with the postmark of the membership being what determines the date of eligibility. The owner or the trainer must be a resident of one
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07/19/17
CALL TO ACTION: NATIONAL DAY OF THE MORGAN
In an effort to introduce people who are unfamiliar with the Morgan breed, the American Morgan Horse Association is organizing an event targeting the general public. Dubbed "Day of the Morgan," this event will open the doors to more than 100 Morgan barns across the country, where visitors will get an up close and personal introduction to the best breed on Earth.
The event is slated to take place on October 28, 2017, with a "rain date" of November 4, if you have a conflict.
Whether you have a couple of Morgans that you pleasure ride on the weekends or have a large training stable, commit to promoting the breed with an open barn. Perhaps you have a dependable Morgan on which you can give pony rides?
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07/19/17
GAME NIGHT COMING TO NEW ENGLAND MORGAN AND MORGAN MEDALLION
The Young Adult Alliance (YAA) is excited to return to the New England Morgan Horse Show and Morgan Medallion Regional Horse Show next week. This year, the YAA will host a game of "Family Feud" with professionals versus amateurs playing to win. It is free to participate, and the two teams will be selected the night of the game. Questions will be about pop culture.
"Family Feud" at New England will take place under the tent on Tuesday, July 25 after classes, and at Morgan Medallion it will be Friday, July 28 near the ingate after classes.
For more information, contact Steve Handy at s.t.handy@gmail.com or K
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07/18/17
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES EXTENDED THROUGH JULY 26
The deadline to apply for the American Hackney Horse Society Foundation Scholarship and The Ed Frickey Memorial Scholarship has been extended through July 26, 2017.
The AHHS Foundation Scholarship is awarded to high school graduates on the basis of submitted evidence of academic success, financial need, extracurricular activities (including community service), involvement with Hackney Horses and/or Ponies and personal references.
The Ed Frickey Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a college sophomore, junior or senior on the basis of submitted evidence of academic success, financial need, extracurricular activities (including community service), involvement with Hackney Horses and/or Ponie
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07/18/17
ASAW SUMMERFUN '17 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results of the ASAW Summerfun Horse Show in West Allis, Wisconsin, July 13-16, are online, and can be viewed here.
07/17/17
ADULT AMATEUR DRIVING CHALLENGE ANNOUNCES NEW SHOWS
The Adult Amateur Driving Challenge has announced new shows for the 2017 season.
World Championship Show
Eden Park Show Facility, Sunbury, Ohio
July 21-23 (former OH State Fair dates)
Contact Mary Wicke (815) 573-8007 Lake Co. Fair All-Breed Classic
Lake Co. Fairgrounds, Crowne Point, Indiana
Aug. 4-6
Contact Ellen Wayte (219) 512-5286
ewayte6103@comcast.net Michigan Horse Shows Association
Aug. 17-20
Contact Sara Resslar
saressler@aol.com Michigan Horse Breeders Futurity
Sept. 8-10
Contact Sandy Sessink
352 Britany Lane
Elyria, OH 44035
Eden Park Show Facility, Sunbury, Ohio
July 21-23 (former OH State Fair dates)
Contact Mary Wicke (815) 573-8007 Lake Co. Fair All-Breed Classic
Lake Co. Fairgrounds, Crowne Point, Indiana
Aug. 4-6
Contact Ellen Wayte (219) 512-5286
ewayte6103@comcast.net Michigan Horse Shows Association
Aug. 17-20
Contact Sara Resslar
saressler@aol.com Michigan Horse Breeders Futurity
Sept. 8-10
Contact Sandy Sessink
352 Britany Lane
Elyria, OH 44035
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07/17/17
DENVER QUEEN CITY/CIRCLE J MORGAN '17 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results of the Denver Queen City/Circle J Morgan Horse Show in Denver, Colorado, July 12-16, are online, and can be viewed here.
07/14/17
NEW UPHA ROADSTER CLASSIC GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP OFFERED IN 2017
The United Professional Horsemen's Association Roadster Classic Grand Championship will be held at the 2017 UPHA American Royal National Championship, Nov. 6-11, in Kansas City, Missouri.
This class is open to any horse registered with the American Road Horse and Pony Association that has not been shown prior to January 1, 2016. During the 2017 show season, there will be no qualifying classes. The driver, owner and trainer must all be members of the UPHA. The driver must be 18 years of age or older.
The winner will not be eligible to compete in this class in the future.
The entry fee is $600: $100 to accompany the entry blank and $500 due 24 hours prior to the class. As tradition would have it,
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07/14/17
SEHA BREEDER'S STAKE NEWS
The Southeastern Hackney Association will be holding classes for 3-year-old and 4/5-year-old ponies at the ETSA Midsummer Classic Horse Show held on August 3-5, 2017, at the Walters State Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center, White Pine, Tennessee.
There will be eight classes offered with a nomination fee of $50. The classes offered will be: 3-Year-Old Road Pony, 3-Year-Old Harness Pony, 3-Year-Old Hackney Pony, 3-Year-Old Pleasure Driving Pony, 4/5-Year-Old Road Pony, 4/5-Year-Old Harness Pony, 4/5-Year-Old Hackney Pony and 4/5-Year-Old Pleasure Driving Pony.
The classes will pay prize money in the same manner as the Incentive Fund, with a starting portion of money from the fund plus all entry fees distributed among th
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07/14/17
THIRD QUARTER AMHA BOARD MEETING SET FOR AUG. 12
The Third Quarter American Morgan Horse Association Board of Directors Meeting will be held in Burlington, Vermont, on Saturday, August 12, 2017 beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern time.
Committee Meetings will be held the previous day (Friday, August 11, 2017). The Registry Committee will start things off at 8 a.m. Eastern time, and will be followed by the Finance Committee. A lunch break will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Following the lunch break on Friday afternoon, the AMHECT Board of Trustees will meet from 1 p.m. to approximately 2 p.m. Eastern. Upon the completion of the AMHECT meeting, the remainder of the AMHA Committee meetings will continue, or a working session may be
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07/14/17
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED WORLD LOSES MARIE STOPHER
Marie Estes Stopher, 102, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017.
Born in Liberty, Missouri, Marie and her parents, Dr. Emmet Floyd and Grace Harman Estes, moved to Louisville where she met the love of her life, Joseph E. Stopher, in the first grade at Stephen Foster Elementary School. They married in 1942 and are survived by their three children, Edward H. Stopher (Cathy), Ann S. Dalzell (Frank), and Robert E. Stopher (Nancy); their six grandchildren, Catherine C. Payne (Mark), Marshall S. Kiker (Douglas), Charles H. Stopher (Steph), James A. Stopher (Dana Sadava), David W. Stopher, and Lynn E. Stopher; and her six great grandchildren, Laurel G. Payne, Lucy V. St
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07/12/17
OHIO HACKNEY ASSOCIATION UPDATES
The Ohio Hackney Association Board of Directors has approved opening up the Ohio Hackney Futurity with a date and location change: Ohio Hackney Futurity, September 23, 2017, Springfield Charity Horse Show, Clark County Fairgrounds, Springfield, OH 45505.
The Ohio Hackney Futurity will follow similar rule changes made by the American Hackney Horse Society when they opened the National Futurity. All futurity payments will be the same with the penalty for the entry year being $20.
WEANLING PAYMENTS:
Stallion Nomination: $25
Mare Nomination: $5
Weanling Entry: $30 YEARLING PAYMENTS:
All Weanling payments paid
Yearling payment: $30
Plus $20 entry fee, if weanling payments were n
Stallion Nomination: $25
Mare Nomination: $5
Weanling Entry: $30 YEARLING PAYMENTS:
All Weanling payments paid
Yearling payment: $30
Plus $20 entry fee, if weanling payments were n
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07/12/17
TRIPLE CROWN CHALLENGE A BIG WIN FOR ASHA MARKETING FUND, CODEANNE, WUESTHOFEN
The American Saddlebred Horse Association thought outside the box—and inside the show ring—for the July 8 ASHA Triple Crown Challenge class, a fundraiser that brought 10 saddle seat Equitation legends together in a single competition and raised $62,220 at the recent Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show in Lexington, Kentucky.
The 10 riders were all winners of the prestigious Saddle Seat Equitation Triple Crown (the Good Hands Finals, United Professional Horsemen’s Association Challenge Cup, and USEF Saddle Seat Medal), which has only been captured a dozen times. The class also benefited the ASHA’s Marketing Fund: riders asked their friends, family, and fans to make tax-deductible donations,
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07/12/17
SANTA BARBARA NATIONAL '17 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results of the Santa Barbara National Horse Show in Santa Barbara, California, July 6-8, are online, and can be viewed here.
07/12/17
OSHKOSH CHARITY '17 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from the Oshkosh Charity Horse Show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, June 28-July 1, are online, and can be viewed here.
07/12/17
SYRACUSE INTERNATIONAL '17 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from the Syracuse International Horse Show in Syracuse, New York, June 28-July 1, are online, and can be viewed here.
07/11/17
CALL TO ACTION: PARTICIPATE IN THE 2017 ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY BY JULY 17
The United Professional Horsemen's Association, along with the American Hackney Horse Society and American Saddlebred Horse Association, invites its members to participate in a survey for the American Horse Council Foundation's 2017 National Equine Economic Impact Study.
This survey is designed to capture the impact the equine industry has on the economy. The study is designed to measure the financial impact of individual horse owners (whether commercial or recreational) and industry suppliers of equine-related goods and services, such as equine veterinarians, trainers, breeders, lesson providers, trail guides/outfitters, retail suppliers, boarding stables, and farm managers. The study will e
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07/11/17
ST. LOUIS NATIONAL CHARITY UPDATES
The 2017 St. Louis National Charity Horse Show will take place September 27-30, 2017, with the MRAC Academy Finals taking place on October 1, 2017. Show Manager Peter Fenton has brought together Betsy Boone of Concord, North Carolina; Maria Gilman of Land O’Lakes, Florida; Christy Parker of Hortense, Georgia; and Steve Wheeler of Simpsonville, Kentucky, to officiate at this year’s event. Christy Parker also will judge the Academy Division.
In addition to the full complement of classes from last year, Fenton has added the ASB Three-Gaited Country Western Pleasure Open division, as well as the ASB Hunter Country Pleasure Division. New to the American Saddlebred Divi
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07/10/17
LEXINGTON JUNIOR LEAGUE '17 RESULTS, PHOTOS AND JUDGES' CARDS POSTED ONLINE
The results, photos and judges' cards from the Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show in Lexington, Kentucky, July 3-8, are online, and can be viewed here.
07/07/17
UPTON CLAIMS BACK-TO-BACK USEF SADDLE SEAT ADULT AMATEUR MEDAL FINAL TITLES
A field of 18 competitors vying for the 2017 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final title kicked off the evening session at the Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show on Wednesday, July 5. Following the competitive field's display of Equitation skills, 28-year-old Reagan Upton was named the 2017 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final Champion. She became only the second person to be a two-time champion of the Final and the first ever back-to-back champion. Upton (Birmingham, Alabama) rode her own Oh Night Divine to top honors under the tutelage of her mother, Courtney Huguley.
When asked how it felt to have achieved such feats, Upton said, “It’s unreal. I never thought in a million years I would b
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07/07/17
LEXINGTON JUNIOR LEAGUE CLASS CHANGES FOR THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Thursday night's classes (July 6, 2017) were cancelled due to inclement weather, and now will be held on Friday night. The Triple Crown Challenge class will still be on Friday night (July 7), following class 119. Friday morning's classes will be held as normal, starting at 9 a.m. Friday night's classes will be held on Saturday afternoon (July 8) at 3 p.m. There will be at least 30 minutes break between Saturday morning classes and Saturday night.
-- via American Saddlebred Horse Association
07/06/17
REMINDER: JUDGING SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE
The American Morgan Horse Association Young Adult Alliance (YAA), has announced that applications are now open for their fourth annual Judging School Scholarship. The Professional Development Project created by this passionate 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.
“The Young Adult Alliance was founded to help encourage young adults to get involved with and help strengthen the Morgan breed. This scholarship helps remove the financial roadblock and encourages young adults to join the Morgan judging pool and give back to the Morgan breed through judging,” said YAA Co-Chair Steven Handy.
The s
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07/06/17
2017 NEBRASKA STATE FAIR UPDATE
Qualify for the Morgan Grand National before Labor Day weekend by competing at Nebraska State Fair! Now an American Morgan Horse Association 3-Star Show, this is one of the last opportunities to qualify for the Grand National in the Midwest.
Located in Grand Island, Nebraska, the show will take place August 31 and September 1, and Erlene Seybold-Smythe is this year's judge. The show welcomes novices, amateurs, and junior exhibitors with pleasure, Equitation, and medal classes for all ages and disciplines. Premiums are provide by the Nebraska State Fair with added money from Missouri Valley Morgan Horse Club sponsors.
The show offers reasonable fees for entries, roomy stalls, and ample parking. Book hotel rooms early,
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07/05/17
LEXINGTON JUNIOR LEAGUE '17 RESULTS AND JUDGES' CARDS POSTED DAILY
The results and judges' cards from the Lexington Junior League Horse Show are being posted to the National Horseman website and app every day throughout the show! Visit here to see the daily tallies, and remember, our results page is free to see!
07/03/17
USEF SADDLE SEAT ADULT AMATEUR MEDAL FINAL CHAMPION TO BE CROWNED AT LEXINGTON JUNIOR LEAGUE
The best adult amateur saddle seat Equitation riders from across the country are ready to compete in the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final. Taking place at the historic Red Mile Race Track in Lexington, Kentucky, the Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show plays host to the USEF championship on Wednesday, July 5.
Riding before judges Stephen Crabtree, Frances Crumpler, and Jessica Richardson, riders will demonstrate the skills that qualified them for the Final. Several competitors from the 2016 Final will return, including defending USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final Champion Reagan Upton (Birmingham, Alabama), who hopes to earn another title.
The American Horse Sh
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07/03/17
TANBARK CAVALCADE OF ROSES '17 RESULTS AND JUDGES' CARDS POSTED ONLINE
The results and judges' cards from the Tanbark Cavalcade of Roses Horse Show in St. Paul, Minnesota, June 28-July 1, are online, and can be viewed here.
06/30/17
USDA-ANIMAL CARE PROVIDES HORSE PROTECTION ACT PROGRESS REPORT
On June 29, 2017, Bernadette Juarez, deputy administrator of APHIS-Animal Care, released an open letter to the management of horse shows, exhibitions, sales, as well as Horse Industry Organizations and Associations (HIOs), and the owners, trainers, exhibitors, and custodians of horses engaged in Horse Protection Act (HPA) covered activities.
In it, she provides a progress report on the efforts to strengthen the HPA inspection program, their working relationship with the industry, and HPA enforcement. She applauded the HIOs that have made refinements to their processes to achieve their new standards, including the updated inspection guidance intended to promote consistency throughout the entire industry. That inspection guidance w
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06/29/17
SYRACUSE INTERNATIONAL '17 RESULTS POSTED DAILY
The results for the Syracuse International Horse Show are being posted to the National Horseman website and app every day throughout the show! Visit here to see the daily tallies, and remember, our results page is free to see!
06/29/17
TANBARK CAVALCADE OF ROSES '17 RESULTS AND JUDGES' CARDS POSTED DAILY
The results and judges' cards from the Tanbark Cavalcade of Roses Horse Show are being posted to the National Horseman website and app every day throughout the show! Visit here to see the daily tallies, and remember, our results page is free to see!
06/29/17
SECOND PHASE OF STUDY LINK DISTRIBUTION HAS BEGUN
The American Horse Council Foundation (AHCF) has announced that the survey link for the update of the economic impact study is now available. Individuals will be able to share this survey with others involved in the industry, as well as post the link on social media to encourage others to take the survey.
“We were advised to do the rollout of the survey link in two phases,” said AHC President Julie Broadway. “The first phase included AHC member organizations and their affiliations which served as our initial sample frame. The survey link needed to be sent to a known population size so we can accurately judge the response rate. For example, if we send the survey link to 500 people and 100 reply,
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06/29/17
AMHA ANNOUNCES DATES FOR CONVENTION IN FEBRUARY 2018
The American Morgan Horse Association has announced that the association's 2018 Convention will be held February 15-17, 2018, at the Hyatt Regency in Louisville, Kentucky. The convention will be all Morgan, complete with farm tours, clinics, fun seminars, and honoring those in the Morgan community.
Updates will be posted as they come, at AMHA Convention.
-- via AMHA
06/29/17
REMINDER: ASR FUTURITY WEANLING PAYMENTS, FOAL APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION DUE TOMORROW
Nominated weanlings showing in the 2017 Kentucky and/or Kentucky Amateur Weanling Divisions must have applications for registration received in the American Saddlebred Registry office by June 30.
Applications received after June 30 and before July 8, will incur an additional $100 rush fee. No weanling will be allowed to show with a conditional registration number, which means DNA testing must be done promptly. It is very important for hair samples to be sent to the testing lab as soon as DNA kits are received so the lab has a sufficient amount of time to verify parentage and send results to our office.
Download a
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06/28/17
REMINDER: PARTICIPATE IN THE 2017 ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY FOR THE UNITED STATES HORSE INDUSTRY
The United Professional Horsemen's Association, along with the American Hackney Horse Society and American Saddlebred Horse Association, invites its members to participate in a survey for the American Horse Council Foundation's 2017 National Equine Economic Impact Study.
This survey is designed to capture the impact the equine industry has on the economy. The study is designed to measure the financial impact of individual horse owners (whether commercial or recreational) and industry suppliers of equine-related goods and services, such as equine veterinarians, trainers, breeders, lesson providers, trail guides/outfitters, retail suppliers, boarding stables, and farm managers. The s
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06/28/17
WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP HORSE SHOW UPDATES
The World’s Championship Horse Show, which will be held August 19-26, 2017, at the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville, Kentucky, has announced some updates.
$25,000 has been added to the 2017 Kentucky Futurity Yearling Class.
In addition to ASR Futurity prize money, the Stallion Sweeps Committee is adding a $25,000 bonus to the 2017 ASR Kentucky Futurity Yearling class.
A total of $6,000 will be awarded to the winner; $4,000 to the reserve champion; and $2,500 each will be added to the third through eighth place ribbon winners from the Stallion Sweeps program.
Also, the World's Championship Horse Show is now taking electronic entries. Please note that
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06/26/17
LEON MORRIS TO RECEIVE UPHA CARETAKER HALL OF FAME AWARD
The United Professional Horsemen's Association Caretaker Hall of Fame Award is given to an individual for his or her contribution to the show horse Industry. They are recognized for their care-taking abilities and professional conduct.
This year, the UPHA recognizes Leon Morris as the recipient of the 2017 Caretaker Hall of Fame Award. UPHA congratulates him on his lifetime achievements and induction into the UPHA Caretaker Hall of Fame.
Please join the UPHA for this special event on Saturday, July 8, 2017, during the final performance of the Lexington Junior League Horse Show at the Red Mile.
UPHA looks forward to honoring Leon and his family in center ring as he is present
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06/26/17
SHELBY COUNTY FAIR '17 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from the Shelby County Fair Horse Show in Shelbyville, Kentucky, June 21-24, are online, and can be viewed here.
06/26/17
ROANOKE SHENANDOAH VALLEY '17 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from the Roanoke Shenandoah Valley Horse Show in Lexington, Virginia, June 20-24, are online, and can be viewed here.
06/23/17
KENTUCKY HORSE PARK SIGNS US EQUESTRIAN TO GROUND LEASE AT NATIONAL HORSE CENTER
The United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (US Equestrian) and the Kentucky Tourism, Arts & Heritage Cabinet have announced that the Kentucky Horse Park Commission and US Equestrian have signed a 40-year ground lease on three acres of land, which includes the grant of an option to extend the lease for an additional 40 years at the conclusion of the initial term.
The lease allows US Equestrian to construct a two-story, approximately 35,000-square-foot office building and include surrounding parking, landscaping and signage. The national governing body for equestrian sports in the United States, US Equestrian currently leases office space inside a building located at the park owned by USA Equestrian Trust, Inc., with a
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06/23/17
CALL FOR CANDIDATES FOR 2018 AMHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
As outlined in the American Morgan Horse Association's bylaw 4.6: "By April 1st of each year, the Executive Director shall deliver to each member entitled to vote in the regions in which Directors are to be elected in the upcoming annual meeting of members a notice stating the number of Directors to be elected for each such Region and the final date for the filing of nominating petitions and further stating that a form for nominating petitions is available upon request without charge. Members shall be entitled to nominate candidates for the position of Regional Director by delivering to the Executive Director on or before October 1st one or more nominating petitions signed collectively by at least fifteen (15) of the membe
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06/23/17
MAINE MORGAN BREEDER'S CUP UPDATE
The 18th Annual Maine Morgan Breeder's Cup will be held this year in conjunction with the Seacoast Morgan Horse Show at the Topsfield Fairgrounds in Topsfield, Massachusetts, on July 7, 2017.
This show features one of the few remaining Breeder's Class events, showcasing beautiful Morgan youngsters. All entries will be vying for more than $10,000 in prize money.
For more information, contact Judy Dorr, (207) 633-5065 or memorgan@gwi.net or visit their website, https://sites.google.com/site/mainemorganbc/home.
-- via American Morgan Horse Association
06/22/17
ROANOKE VALLEY AND SHELBY COUNTY FAIR '17 RESULTS POSTED DAILY
The results for the Roanoke Valley and Shelby County Fair horse shows are being posted to the National Horseman website and app every day throughout the show! Visit here: Roanoke Valley, Shelby County Fair to see the daily tallies, and remember, our results page is free to see!
06/22/17
JUDGING SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE
Applications are now open for the American Morgan Horse Association Young Adult Alliance's (YAA) fourth annual Judging School Scholarship. The Professional Development Project created by this passionate 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.
“The Young Adult Alliance was founded to help encourage young adults to get involved with and help strengthen the Morgan breed. This scholarship helps remove the financial roadblock and encourages young adults to join the Morgan judging pool and give back to the Morgan breed through judging,” said YAA Co-Chair Steven Handy.
The scholarship will be p
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06/22/17
SADDLEBRED WORLD LOSES TOM FERREBEE
Trainer, breeder, and statesman, Tom Ferrebee did it all. The well-respected horseman passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 21, at the age of 74.
Early in his career, Ferrebee worked for Jack Nevitt at Highview Stables in Ohio, and then Dr. Lehman's Hi-Tail Stables in Pennsylvania, where he started a horse that became known as world's champion CH Sabur's Stiletto. Back to Ohio, he worked at the famed Wakitatina Farm, where he developed the 1977 Reserve World's Champion Five-Gaited Stallion Supreme Hi Lite.
Ferrebee also will be remembered for winning the first UPHA Three-Gaited Classic Grand Championship at the American Royal with CH Baron Von Steuben. He then spent time in West Virginia with John Reynol
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06/21/17
CALL TO ACTION: VOLUNTEER AT GRAND NATIONAL
It takes a small village to present the year's biggest and best horse show, the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show, which means management can always use a helping hand. Contact Lyn Estell (lyn.estell@gmail.com), Sherry Cole (scole2965@gmail.com), or Sally Plumley (splumleyor@aol.com) if you can pitch in to help.
Competition for this year's show begins Saturday, October 7 with three shows daily through Saturday, October 14. Show times will be at 9 a.m., 1 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. each day. For more information on the 2017 horse show and for updates, log on to www.morgangrandnational.com.
-- via AMHA
06/21/17
JOB OPPORTUNITY AT AMHA
The American Morgan Horse Association is searching for a full-time, Monday through Friday bookkeeper for its Shelburne, Vermont, office. Must have extensive experience/knowledge with Great Plains accounting software. Will be responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank statements, monthly financial reports, check deposits, and numerous other accounting related duties, for a small office with 12 employees (limited HR duties also apply). Great Plains testing will be required before hire.
Patience, accuracy and attention to detail are mandatory. Positive attitude with the ability to seek solutions to current challenges and willingness to learn new skills if needed. Strong customer service skills are important as posit
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