02/21/19
ASR SWEEPSTAKES INFORMATION AND UPDATES
The American Saddlebred Registry Sweepstakes Committee has announced that the 2021, 2022 and 2023 ASR Three-Year-Old Sweepstakes classes will be held at the All American Horse Classic Horse Show (AAHC) in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Based on the results from the recent survey asking participants and members to vote on a show location for these classes, over 80 percent voted for the All American Horse Classic.
“Thank you to the ASR Sweepstakes Committee for their confidence in the AAHC; and thank you to the many breeders, exhibitors and trainers for their public vote of support. The Three-Year-Old Sweepstakes is the Crown Jewel of our breeding classes. I cannot imagine the AAHC without the Three-Year-Old Sweepstakes,
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02/20/19
AMHA ANNOUNCES 2018 STAR AWARD OVERALL WINNERS
The five Overall Division Award winners for the American Morgan Horse Association's Star Awards were announced Saturday, February 9, in San Antonio, Texas, at the AMHA awards banquet, held in conjunction with its annual convention.
In its first year, the Star Awards is a free program for AMHA members and was created to increase participation at Morgan competitions, to provide an exciting venue for the awards presentation at the AMHA Convention, and to foster good will and sportsmanship. The 18 divisional awards were presented Friday evening as part of the special "Night Under the Stars" event and only those in attendance were able to vote for their favorites for the overall division awards.
Below are the Ove
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02/19/19
SILICON VALLEY PRIZE LIST NOW AVAILABLE
The prize list for the 2019 Silicon Valley Horse Show, to be held May 17-19, 2019, at the Horse Park in Woodside, California, is now available on the show's website.
Show management has released some details:
MANAGER - Kent Moeller is managing the show and working hard to ensure a great experience for everyone.
NEW ARENA - Grand Prix Arena with state-of-the art footing, located next to the covered warm up arena with the same footing. VIP seating available.
NEW BARNS - The upper barns are currently under construction and will feature new and more spacious stalls. Everyone will stable together in the upper barns.
NEW RESTROOM FACILITIES - The
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02/15/19
MORGANS FEATURED IN NEW BOOK
The second edition of the book "100 Horses in History—True Stories of Horses Who Shaped Our World" features important Morgan horses in two of the book's eight chapters. Among the Morgans profiled are Justin Morgan, Black Jack, Winchester, and Little Sorrel.
Justin Morgan, called by his owner's name, surprised everyone with his bull-strong strength and competitive nature and became the founder of the Morgan breed. The Morgan-Quarter Horse Black Jack was the ceremonial, riderless horse who escorted the body of President John F. Kennedy over two days of funeral ceremonies in Washington D.C. Winchester and Little Sorrel were horse heroes of the Civil War, serving officers on opposing sides.
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02/15/19
JOINT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL INITIATES DIALOGUE WITH US EQUESTRIAN
Attached through the link below is the letter that the Joint Leadership Council submitted to US Equestrian on February 13, 2019.
Questions regarding this update should be submitted to AMHA Executive Director, Carrie J. Mortensen at execdir@morganhorse.com.
Letter to US Equestrian
-- via American Morgan Horse Association
02/13/19
AMHA ANNOUNCES 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTOR ELECTION RESULTS
The American Morgan Horse Association held its annual meeting of members as noticed on February 8 in San Antonio, Texas.
Board members present were:
Eastern Region: Steven Handy, Kate Kirsch, and C. A. "Tony" Lee.
Central Region: Kristen Breyer and Harlan Grunden.
Western Region: Carol Fletcher, Mari Sanderson, and Terri Sturm.
Missing was Central Region Director Vicki Bennett.
The results of the election conducted in conjunction with that meeting are as follows:
Kate Kirsch of Clarence, New York, was re-elected as director for the Eastern Region.
Harlan Grunden of Curtis, Nebraska, was re-elected as a director for the Central Regi
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02/13/19
AMHA ANNOUNCES 2018 CLUB CONTEST RESULTS
The Sacramento Valley Morgan Horse Club has been recognized as the 2018 American Morgan Horse Association Club of the Year. The announcement was made at the AMHA Annual Meeting of Members, which took place February 8 in San Antonio, Texas, as part of AMHA's annual convention.
Clubs from across the country competed in the Club of the Year contest and were judged on their yearbooks, which chronicle the club's activities throughout the year in eight separate categories. A prize of $600 will be awarded to the winning club for their achievement. Earning second-place honors and a prize of $400 is the Wisconsin Morgan Horse Club. Taking third place was the Ozark Morgan Horse Club.
Club newsletters continue
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02/12/19
AMHECT/WMF STALLION SERVICE AUCTION EARNS MORE THAN $68,000
More than $68,000 was earned at the 2019 AMHECT/WMF Stallion Service Auction. This yearly event was held in conjunction with the American Morgan Horse Association's annual convention, which took place February 7-9, in San Antonio, Texas. The net income following expenses from this auction go to breed promotion and will be distributed to the World Morgan Futurity, AMHA regional shows, the AMHA Show Grant Program, and AMHA's Marketing and Promotion.
For the third year in a row, Dragonsmeade Axios topped the stallion bidding, with Daniel Shrock paying $5,600. Jay Kleiber purchased the service of Dragonsmeade Spectre for $4,500, and Arcola Farm won the service of Dressed Up GCH for $4,000.
Congratulations to these win
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02/12/19
USEF RELEASES ADJUSTMENTS TO SAFE SPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-USEF SHOWS
New communications are now available from the latest Affiliate Leadership Safe Sport conference call. The statement provides new Safe Sport information and resources.
Please see below for the full update from USEF CEO Bill Moroney:
Yesterday, we held a Safe Sport meeting with Affiliate leadership and the following question was raised, and as promised, we are providing you with the answer.
Q - Are USEF Affiliates required to enforce the USEF Safe Sport Training requirement on persons participating in non-USEF licensed competitions which are associated in any manner with a USEF Affiliate?
A – USEF Affiliates are not required to enforce the USEF Safe Sport Training requirement on persons attending
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02/12/19
ASAC ANNUAL CONVENTION AND AWARDS BANQUET A SUCCESS
The American Saddlebred Association of the Carolinas held its 40th annual convention and awards banquet on February 8-9, 2019, at the Embassy Suites, in Concord, North Carolina.
Friday night featured a “Wild West Family Night” including a live auction, DJ, trainers’ bull riding challenge, best western attire contest, and a variety of activities for all ages. This fun-filled evening was produced by John and Erin Fann’s Event Mix.
On Saturday morning, the following officers and board members were elected at the general membership meeting:
President – Karol Kunkle
Vice-President – Chris Bishop
Secretary – Betsy Boone
Treasurer –
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02/11/19
AMHA ANNOUNCES 2018 CLUB HONOREES
The American Morgan Horse Association has announced the following AMHA members received honors at its Annual Meeting of Members, which took place February 8 in San Antonio, Texas, as part of its annual convention.
A Master's Certificate is given to individuals older than 60 years of age who have been active with Morgan horses in a variety of ways through the years. Recognized clubs nominate members based on their involvement in breeding, showing, training, and just generally enjoying their Morgan horses.
Four AMHA members received a 2018 AMHA Master's Certificate:
James Harris of Mineral Point, Wisconsin, and Marie Stewart of Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, from the Wisco
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02/11/19
2019 BREED PROMOTION GRANT RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
The American Morgan Horse Association has announced the 2019 Breed Promotion Grant recipients. This program was established in 2015 to help organizations with their Morgan horse promotional efforts. The selection committee carefully reviewed each application and applauds everyone's hard work on their submissions. The following awardees will be promoting the Morgan breed to thousands of people across the country!
Arizona Morgan Horse Association for the Mane Event in Scottsdale.
Big Sky Morgan Horse Club for its Morgan Working Equitation Clinic.
Cornerstone Morgan Horse Inc. for five separate promotional events across the country.
Greater Vancouver Morgan Horse Association for the
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02/11/19
REMINDER: LICENSED OFFICIALS LIVE CLINIC TO BE HELD IN MARCH
The American Saddlebred Horse Association is still accepting applications for the Licensed Officials Live Clinic on March 14-16, 2019. The clinic is live in Scottsdale, Arizona. There is new contact and fax information to submit registration forms.
Apply now for March 14-16 Live Clinic
Licensed Officials Requirement Templates are now available for the American Saddlebred, Hackney, Roadster and Saddle Seat Equitation judges licenses. Below is the link to these templates to learn more about becoming a licensed judge. They include Eligibility / Prerequisites, Application Requirements and License Maintenance.
Licensed Officials Requirements
-- via ASHA
02/07/19
SILICON VALLEY HORSE SHOW TO DEBUT IN MAY
The Northern California American Saddlebred Horse Association has announced the launch of a new horse show, The Silicon Valley Horse Show, which will be held May 17-19 at the Horse Park in Woodside, California.
Classes for both Saddlebreds and Morgans will be scheduled, and all will include cash prizes for trainers as they leave the ring (excluding Academy). Three $5,000 Jackpot Stakes classes will close out the show on Saturday night -- Amateur Three-Gaited, Morgan Amateur English Pleasure, and Amateur Western Pleasure. Also of note, there will be a groom’s prize of five different drawings for $100 each.
In anticipation for the show, the Horse Park has recently built new barns tha
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02/06/19
CALL TO ACTION: ASR 3-YEAR-OLD SWEEPSTAKES SHOW LOCATION SURVEY
The Sweepstakes Committee is considering a new show location for the 2021, 2022 and 2023 American Saddlebred Registry Three-Year-Old Sweepstakes classes.
Please take a moment to voice your opinion by printing the Three-Year-Old Sweepstakes survey and return by fax (859.259.1628), by email (p.edwards@asha.net) or by mail to the American Saddlebred Horse Association/ASR office. All surveys must be received by Friday, February 15, 2019.
The show location for the 2021, 2022 and 2023 ASR Three-Year-Old Sweepstakes classes will be announced prior to March 1, 2019. The 2019 and 2020 classes will be held at the All American Horse Classic in Indianapolis, Indiana.
-- via ASHA
02/05/19
AMHECT/WMF STALLION SERVICE AUCTION CLOSES FEB. 7
Online bidding on the AMHECT/World Morgan Futurity Stallion Service Auction closes in 48 hours -- Thursday, February 7, 2019, 12 p.m. Eastern Time. This year is a fantastic lineup of stallions, some new and returning stallions and some whose service is offered to the public once this breeding season.
All proceeds from the auction will benefit the World Morgan Futurity, Regional Shows, and American Morgan Horse Association's Show Grant and Marketing programs. Bidding will continue on the stallions with the Top 10 bid "amounts" on Friday, February 8, at 7 p.m. Central, during the live Stallion Service Auction, held at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas.
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02/05/19
SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED FOR AMERICAN YOUTH HORSE COUNCIL SYMPOSIUM
The 42nd Annual American Youth Horse Council Symposium, will be held March 8-10, 2019, in the Palouse region of Pullman, Washington and Moscow, Idaho. Only eight miles separate these two border cities with a rich history of horses and education. An annual highlight for the youth horse industry, this event brings together adult and teen leaders from all facets of the equine industry for three days of live demonstrations, presentations, education, discussion, exhibits, awards, and, of course, fun for all. This event presents an opportunity for adult and student leaders in the youth horse industry to come together to learn, network, share ideas and grow as an industry.
The symposium attracts a broad representation of adult lead
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02/05/19
ASR JOINING DISTANCE HORSE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
The American Saddlebred Registry is joining the Arabian Horse Association in the Distance Horse National Championships event starting in 2019. The event will be held in Vinita, Oklahoma, at Alanna & Gunnar Frank’s Ranch, October 25-27, 2019 and will include an American Saddlebred/Half American Saddlebred National Championship Ride.
Download the event flyer and the tentative schedule for more information on the Championship Event.
-- via American Saddlebred Horse Association
02/04/19
KENTUCKY STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES JUDGES FOR 2019 WCHS
The Kentucky State Fair World’s Championship Horse Show has made arrangements with the following individuals to officiate at the 2019 World’s Championship Horse Show. They are as follows:
Stephen Crabtree – Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Shane Mullens – Versailles, Kentucky
Lisa Cunningham Waller – Heiskell, Tennessee
William Waller – Heiskell, Tennessee, and
Kent Swalla – Columbia, Missouri
These individuals will be responsible for judging classes for Saddlebreds, Hackney/Harness Pony, Roadster Horse, Roadster Pony and Equitation.
-- via American Saddlebred Horse Association
02/04/19
AMHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING TO BE HELD THIS THURSDAY
The First Quarter American Morgan Horse Association Board of Directors Meeting will be held in San Antonio, Texas, on Thursday, February 7, 2019, beginning at 9 a.m. local, Central Time.
Those attending in person can join this open meeting located in the Fredericksburg A-D room at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort & Spa (location of the 2019 Annual Membership Meeting & Convention).
If you wish to join via teleconference, the number and code are as follows:
Thursday, February 7, 9 a.m.– 10:15 a.m. Central. Teleconference Phone +1 (872) 240-3311, Passcode: 878-435-389
AMHA will attempt to show the Open Forum, being held Thursday, February 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Central, as a Facebook Live
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02/04/19
UPDATES FROM ROBERTSON EQUINE SALES EVENT
Following recent meetings with the Shelby County A&M Association, the owners and operators of the Shelby County Fairgrounds, the facilities are expected to be in much improved condition [for this event], according to Robertson Equine Sales President Jimmy Robertson.
“We were very disappointed with the problems with the facilities during our Autumn ’18 sale,” Robertson said. “Frankly, it was unacceptable to our guests and to our staff. We appreciate that the owners listened to us, and stepped up with plans for long-term upgrades.”
“We fully understand your concerns and pledge our best efforts at meeting the high expectations of the Saddlebred and show horse community for Ro
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01/31/19
USEF AND U.S. CENTER FOR SAFE SPORT ANSWER SAFE SPORT QUESTIONS
The Joint Leadership Council (AHHS, AMHA, ARCPA, ASHA and UPHA) has shared an article that may be helpful in understanding more about Safe Sport. Below is the full article from "The Chronicle of the Horse." This committee is still working with USEF to get answers to additional questions.
USEF And The U.S. Center For SafeSport Answer Your SafeSport Questions
From: The Chronicle of the Horse; Written By: Mollie Bailey
SafeSport has been thrust into the spotlight as the U.S. Equestrian Federation announced mid-year 2018 that starting Jan.1 all adult members must complete SafeSport training before they may compete.
As equestrians learned about the requirement and the program,
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01/31/19
2019 AMHA OPEN COMPETITION GUIDELINES NOW AVAILABLE
Guidelines for the American Morgan Horse Association's Open Competition Program for the 2019 season are now available online, and can be found here.
For more information on this program, contact Kristen Kelly at (802) 985-4944 ext. 401 or kristen@morganhorse.com.
-- via AMHA
01/30/19
ASHA LICENSED OFFICIALS LIVE CLINIC TO BE HELD IN MARCH
The American Saddlebred Horse Association is accepting applications for the first Licensed Officials Live Clinic on March 14-16, 2019. The clinic will be held live in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Apply now for March 14-16 Live Clinic
Licensed Officials Requirement Templates are now available for the American Saddlebred, Hackney, Roadster and Saddle Seat Equitation judges licenses. Below is the link to these templates to learn more about becoming a licensed judge. They include eligibility and prerequisites, application requirements and license maintenance.
Licensed Officials Requirements
The next webinar is on September 9-10, 2019.
-- via ASHA
01/29/19
UPDATE TO HACKNEY PLEASURE DRIVING CLASSES AT WCHS
The American Hackney Horse Society has released the Kentucky State Fair qualifying rules for Adult Amateur and Junior Exhibitor Hackney Pleasure Driving pony classes at the 2019 World's Championship Horse Show. The qualifying period for the 2019 WCHS is July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019.
* All ponies must qualify to compete in the Adult Amateur and Junior Exhibitor Hackney Show Pleasure Driving Divisions of the Kentucky State Fair World’s Championship Horse Show.
* Ponies will be entered in these divisions only if they have been shown in a minimum of six (6) classes, in three (3) or more different competitions, in the Hackney Show Pleasure Driving or Hackney Country Pleasure Divisions, beginning July 1, of the
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01/28/19
REMINDER: AMHA CONVENTION COMING UP SOON
The 2019 American Morgan Horse Association Convention is just 10 days away.
This is a different kind of Convention and is one you won't want to miss! Lunch at Sea World; clinics and a barbeque dinner/dance at Twisted Rose Farm; a Night Under the Stars; the Howie Schatzberg Golf Tournament; and the AMHA Awards Gala are just some of the special events planned, along with the usual array of exciting seminars and meetings. We are honoring the Early Bird price, so don't miss out!
Planning on just attending the Awards Gala? Get your tickets before February 1, as tickets may not be available after that date.
Go to
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01/28/19
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED REGISTRY ANNOUNCES AMNESTY ON REGISTRY FEES
The American Saddlebred Registry will be offering an amnesty on penalty fees for complete transfers of ownership postmarked in February 2019.
This means that penalty fees will not be assessed regardless of the date of sale. The $65 transfer fee will apply. This is a great opportunity to update recorded ownership on registered horses where the chain of ownership is not current. In order to be eligible for the amnesty rate all necessary signatures, documents and fees must be included with the original submission. In addition, for those not in possession of the registration certificate with the gold seal, a notarized affidavit will have to be submitted along with four current color photos and a $50 fee.
A
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01/28/19
ASR FUTURITY PAYMENTS, NATIONAL 3-YEAR-OLD FUTURITY BUY-IN DEADLINE APPROACHING
The American Saddlebred Registry Kentucky, Kentucky Amateur and National 3-Year-Old Futurities payment deadline for previously nominated yearlings, 2-year-olds and 3-year-olds is Thursday, January 31, 2019. Payments must be faxed, emailed or postmarked and mailed on or before January 31.
In addition, owners of 3-year-olds (foaled in 2016), not previously nominated in the foaling year, may “buy-in” to the ASR National 3-Year-Old Futurity by January 31, 2019. Any registered 3-year-old will be allowed to be nominated for a one-time payment of $5,000. If the sire and/or dam were not nominated, an additional fee of $100 for the sire nomination and $25 for the dam nomination must also be p
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01/25/19
UPHA MEMBERS VOICE CONCERNS AND SEARCH FOR ANSWERS IN SAFE SPORT FORUM
It was standing room only at the United Professional Horsemen's Association’s Safe Sport forum held during the recent UPHA National Conference in Palm Springs, California, January 15-19, 2019.
"Safe Sport: An Open Forum" was presented by the UPHA Governance Committee, moderated by its chair, Tammie Conatser, and UPHA Governance Committee member, Donna Pettry-Smith. During the forum, attendees had the opportunity to ask questions about Safe Sport policies and procedures and express their concerns to the panelists, which consisted of USEF General Counsel, Sonja Keating; USEF Chief Executive Officer, Bill Moroney; and US Center for SafeSport representative, Eric Barreras. The forum was approximately two and
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01/24/19
UPDATES ON NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE MORGAN HORSE
The American Morgan Horse Association has released updates on the National Museum of the Morgan Horse.
* The museum director position was eliminated from the NMMH budget effective December 29, 2018. Therefore, the museum is temporarily closed to all research requests and other collections/archives questions while it transitions through a restructuring period. For any questions assistance during this time, email AMHA at info@morganhorse.com.
* The Board of Directors continue to work diligently to ensure the proper placement and continuation of the National Museum of the Morgan Horse. Unfortunately, the previously outlined proposal from the Easter
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01/24/19
AMHA OFFERING GRANTS TO MORGAN COMPETITIONS
The American Morgan Horse Association offers 5 percent of the net from the annual AMHA/World Morgan Futurity Stallion Service Auction to financially challenged Morgan competitions. Grant requirements must be met, and the maximum amount a show can receive is $1,000. Applications are currently being accepted and must be received by AMHA before January 31, 2019.
To have a show considered for a 2019 Morgan Show Grant, download the application here.
-- via AMHA
01/23/19
UPDATES TO UPHA RIBBONS OF SERVICE
The year 2018 was one of change for the United Professional Horsemen's Association Ribbons of Service program. Participation levels were developed as an incentive to reward youth with gifts and recognition for completing community service hours and collecting donations for their approved nonprofit charity. In an effort to include college students, the program participant age was increased to 21 & under.
These changes proved to be rewarding as participants were honored with gifts and scholarships at the 2019 UPHA National Conference which took place January 15-19, 2019 in Palm Springs, California.
Congratulations to the Ribbons of Service participants completing a minimum of 10 community service hou
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01/23/19
UPHA NATIONAL CONFERENCE A SUCCESS
The 2019 United Professional Horsemen's Association National Conference concluded on January 19 with a spirit of unity and purpose that left attendees optimistic and excited for the coming season and the future of the industry.
American Hackney Horse Society, American Road Horse & Pony Association, American Saddlebred Museum, American Saddlebred Horse Association, American Saddlebred Registry, and UPHA hosted meetings and forums on various topics of concern to the collective memberships. Many of the forums and meetings were attended by American Morgan Horse Association leadership and general membership as well.
Of great consequence was the formation of an ad hoc committee with representati
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01/22/19
AMHA ANNOUNCES PARTICIPANTS IN AMHECT/WMF STALLION SERVICE AUCTION
The American Morgan Horse Educational Charitable Trust/World Morgan Futurity Stallion Service Auction has an all-star lineup of 2019 Morgan stallions generously donated by their owners, which includes new prospects, returning stallions, and some world champions crowned at the 2018 Grand National.
All proceeds from this auction will benefit the World Morgan Futurity, regional shows, and American Morgan Horse Association's show grant and marketing programs. This year's auction will begin online, and the top 10 bids will go to the live auction, to be held at the AMHA Convention, February 7-9, in San Antonio, Texas.
This year's stallions available via auction include:
Astronomicallee
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01/22/19
AMHA SPONSORS "LIVE" SAFE SPORT TRAINING
The American Morgan Horse Association is hosting a “live” US Center for Safe Sport Training in conjunction with its upcoming 2019 Annual Meeting and Convention being held in San Antonio, Texas. The training, led by US Center for Safe Sport Training and Technical Assistance Manager Dan Mills will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. local Central time on Wednesday, February 6 at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa, located at 9800 Hyatt Resort Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78251. This training can be completed in lieu of the online course with the US Center for Safe Sport and will satisfy the training requirement for US Equestrian members. If you attend this live training presentation, your safe sport training requi
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01/21/19
NEWS FROM THE UPHA/ASHA CONVENTION
** Following is an Open Letter Released to Association Members of UPHA, ASHA, AHHS, AMHA and ARHPA **
To our Members,
A unified effort is under way to increase negotiating power with the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). Leadership from the American Saddlebred Horse Association, the American Hackney Horse Society, American Road Horse and Pony Association and United Professional Horseman’s Association agreed to band together to address many concerns regarding USEF including minimal promotion of these breeds, lack of communication and unresolved policy issues. The American Morgan Horse Association has been invited to participate pending their board approval. Our organizations believe
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01/21/19
ASHA ANNOUNCES 2019 STALLION SWEEPS WINNERS
The American Saddlebred Horse Association, in conjunction with the United Breeders Committee (UBC), has announced the winners of the Stallion Sweeps program.
In its inaugural year, the program was a huge success. All funds raised from this program will be used to promote American Saddlebred breeding. The ASHA and the UBC are extremely grateful to everyone that made this program a success, especially the stallion owners that donated seasons.
Tickets were available for purchase until Thursday January 17, 2019. The drawing was held Friday, January 18, 2019, at 12 p.m. ET.
The winners for each breeding are:
Callaway’s Northern Kiss - Deborah Orr
Carl Lynn - Ther
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01/18/19
USEF INITIATES PROCEEDINGS TO TERMINATE AERC AFFILIATE STATUS
The United States Equestrian Federation has announced that it has initiated proceedings to terminate the recognized affiliate status of the American Endurance Ride Conference as soon as possible following the AERC Board of Director’s approval of a disaffiliation motion on January 14, 2019, indicating that it wishes to terminate its affiliation with USEF as of December 1, 2019.
While USEF shares AERC’s concerns regarding horse welfare, the Federation considers this delayed disaffiliation to be contrary to the best interest of the future of endurance sport on a national and international level. During AERC’s p
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01/16/19
MINNESOTA LIMITED BREEDERS STALLION SERVICE AUCTION TO BE HELD IN FEBRUARY
The Minnesota Limited Breeders Stallion Service Auction allows participants the chance to breed to top American Saddlebred stallions and win prize money in the Minnesota Limited Breeders Stake.
This year includes services to top stallions, including Sir William Robert, Booker Noe, Gothic Revival, Samur, Delirium, Diabolical and many more.
Phone bidding has started and will continue until 7 p.m. on February 9. Contact Margaret Easton (612) 618-0285; Stephanie Beckman (952) 412-5812; or Don Tradup (507) 884-1503 to place your bids.
Also, members of the Minnesota Limited Breeders committee will be on hand to answer questions and take live bids until 7 p.m. on February 9, 2
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01/16/19
REMINDER: SPECIAL EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR 2019 AMHA CONVENTION
The 2019 American Morgan Horse Association Convention is going to be a new kind of Convention. Slated to take place February 7-9 in San Antonio, Texas, at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa, the weekend begins Thursday with the AMHA Board of Directors meeting and Open session, followed by a two-hour discussion on the state of the Morgan industry and the USEF Safe Sport Act.
A barn clinic will take place that afternoon at Diane and Murphy Lents' Twisted Rose Farm, followed by a barbeque dinner and dance on the premises.
On Friday, Patrick Benson of "War Horses for Veterans" will give the keynote address followed by a private tour of Sea World. Friday evening will be "A Night Under th
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01/15/19
TROPHY FLOWERS WORKSHOP TO BE HELD AT ASB MUSEUM
The American Saddlebred Museum is holding a workshop entitled Trophy Flowers on Thursday, February 21, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Museum, located at 4083 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, Kentucky. Floral designer Elizabeth Hemphill of Rose & Thistle will demonstrate how to create the perfect floral arrangement for a trophy. Participants should bring their own vessel which will be used to create a design to take home.
Workshop instructor, Elizabeth Hemphill, is a life-long Saddlebred enthusiast. She grew up in Houston, Texas, and has many fond memories of showing her American Saddlebreds across the country. Rose & Thistle specializes in weddings and high-end events, and Elizabeth draws from European tr
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01/15/19
AMHA CONVENTION HOTEL DEADLINE EXTENDED
Reservations for the host hotel for the 2019 American Morgan Horse Association Convention, the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas, are selling fast and have been extended to Thursday, January 17. The 2019 AMHA Convention dates are February 7-9.
The Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa is a beautiful luxury resort and AMHA is offering a special room rate -- a savings of more than $100 with the $35 resort fees included in the room rate. Reserve a room(s) now so you can stay on site! Contact the hotel at (210) 647-1234 and request that your reservation be placed under the AMHA’s Annual Convention group rate for $199 (single/double) plus taxes per night. AMHA cannot guarantee a
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01/14/19
ASHA ANNOUNCES AOT, BREED AMBASSADOR, NATIONAL PLEASURE AND HIGH POINT WINNERS
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED HORSE ASSOCIATION AOT Awards
This award, which was launched in 2018, is designed to recognize the achievements of the AOT’s exhibiting horses registered with the American Saddlebred Registry and competing in all disciplines at all levels.
SINGLE HORSE DIVISION
Phyllis Brannon, Pittsburgh, PA
Courtney Stefanik, Linden, MI
MULTIPLE HORSE DIVISION
Joan Hammond, Xenia, OH
Stacey Kipper-Perrelli, Aurora, CA
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ASHA Breed Ambassador Awards
ASHA has announced the fourth annual ASHA Breed Ambassador Award winners. The ASHA Breed Ambassador Award was designed to recognize those ac
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01/14/19
WCHS RECEIVES $1 MILLION ENDOWMENT
The Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Foundation has announced that it has received an endowment gift of $1 million from William Blacklaw of Oregon City, Oregon, which will be used to establish the “Barbara Blacklaw Memorial Fund” to benefit the Kentucky State Fair World Championship Horse Show.
The endowment will be invested in an interest-bearing account. Accrued interest on the endowment will be disbursed annually, commencing in August 2019, to provide additional prize money to the owners of ribbon winners of the Five-Gaited World’s Grand Championship competition held on the final night of the World’s Championship Horse Show each year.
“We cannot thank Mr. Blacklaw enough
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01/14/19
UPHA AUCTION NOW LIVE FOR BIDDING
For the first time ever, the United Professional Horsemen's Association Live Auction items, as well as exclusive once-in-a-lifetime Silent Auction Ride/Drives on current World Champions are now being offered with live bidding to the public. To bid now on the items listed below, click on the following link: UPHALiveBidNow
1) Four-day/three-night stay in Carson Kressley's Park Avenue Apartment in the Big Apple: Coach airfare for two from anywhere in the Continental US. Two tickets to a Broadway show - Your choice of: Phantom of the Opera or King Kong with a private backstage tour with one of the stars, followed by dinner for two
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01/11/19
UPDATE ON 2019 OKLAHOMA CENTENNIAL SHOW
The Board of Directors for the Oklahoma Centennial Horse Show has made the difficult decision to not host a 2019 show. The decision was made in part due to decreasing numbers in participants/horses, financial contributions and dates that would consistently compete with out-of-state shows which made it no longer sustainable to continue in a manner that provided a high-quality horse show for participants.
Any questions, contact at okchorseshow@gmail.com.
-- via American Morgan Horse Association
01/11/19
ASB FUTURITY OF IOWA LIMITED BREEDERS' AUCTION TO BE HELD IN FEBRUARY
The American Saddlebred Futurity of Iowa Limited Breeders' Auction will take place February 9, 2019, at 5 p.m. at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, in Altoona, Iowa. First-time buyers credit is available prize money in excess of $30,000. Download the flyer for more information.
-- via American Saddlebred Horse Association
01/11/19
ASB MUSEUM'S VICTORY PASS RAFFLE TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
The American Saddlebred Museum has announced that the 25th Annual Victory Pass Raffle will be held (before Kentucky State Fair room contracts are due) during the Kentucky Spring Premier Horse Show in April. The much-anticipated event is an annual favorite with an exciting chance to win a premium package to the World’s Championship Horse Show in Louisville, Kentucky.
For $10 per ticket, or a pack of 12 tickets for $100, attendees can purchase the opportunity to win a prize package worth more than $3,600, including:
A week’s stay at the Crown Plaza Louisville August 18-25
4 Lower Level Box Seats for every performance
A VIP Parking Pass for the week
Golf Cart Re
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01/09/19
U.S. SADDLE SEAT YOUNG RIDERS COACHING TEAM ANNOUNCED
US Equestrian has announced the 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Coaching Team. Coach Christy Parker (Brunswick, Ga.) and Assistant Coach Mary Mag Wilson (Cave Creek, Ariz.) will work together in coaching the 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Stars and Stripes Teams. The Stripes Team will compete at the 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational Test Event on May 2-3 in New Orleans, Louisiana, against teams from South Africa. The Stars Team will compete at the 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational Test Event on October 31 - November 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada, against Canada.
Parker has more than 25 years of experience teaching, training, and coaching. She is the instructor of multiple saddle seat Equitation champions and U.S. Sadd
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01/09/19
US EQUESTRIAN ANNOUNCES 2019 U.S. SADDLE SEAT YOUNG RIDERS TEAMS
US Equestrian has announced the selection of the 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Stripes and Stars Teams. The Stripes Team will compete at the 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational Test Event from May 2-3, in New Orleans, Louisiana, against teams from South Africa. The Stars Team will compete at the 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational Test Event from October 31 - November 2, in Las Vegas, Nevada, against Canada.
Following an incredible number of applications received from saddle seat breed members around the country, the following athletes have been selected to the U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Stripes and Stars Teams.
U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Stripes Team
Three-Gaited
Kerrianne Adamek (Murrysvi
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