09/22/17
NWSA FALL CLASSIC '17 RESULTS POSTED DAILY
The results from the NWSA Fall Classic 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!
09/21/17
SOUTHEASTERN CHARITY '17 RESULTS POSTED DAILY
The results from the Southeastern Charity 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!
09/21/17
2018 DATES ANNOUNCED FOR USEF GEORGE H. MORRIS HORSEMASTERSHIP TRAINING SESSION
US Equestrian has announced that the 12th annual USEF George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session will take place at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival venue in Wellington, Florida, January 5-7, 2018. The training session is designed to identify and develop the next generation of top U.S. Equestrian Team talent through instruction from experts in a variety of aspects of horsemastership.
Past participants include members of recent U.S. teams, including Lillie Keenan, who helped the U.S. secure a gold medal at CSIO5* Dublin in August and at CSIO5* Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ in September; Ali Wolff, a member of the silver medal-winning U.S. team at CSIO4* Wellington in March; and Jennifer Gates, Michael H
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09/20/17
SALINA CHARITY '17 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from the Salina Charity Horse Show in Salina, Kansas, September 15-17, are online, and can be viewed here.
09/19/17
NEW YORK MORGAN REGIONAL '17 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from the New York Morgan Regional Horse Show in Syracuse, New York, September 13-16, are online, and can be viewed here.
09/18/17
NORTH CAROLINA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP CHARITY '17 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from the North Carolina State Championship Charity Horse Show in Raleigh, North Carolina, September 13-16, are online, and can be viewed here.
09/18/17
THIRD ANNUAL BOONE COUNTY STABLES TOUR DATE ANNOUNCED
On Saturday, October 14, 2017, the Missouri Horse Shows Association will assist the Boone County Historical Society as it presents the Third Annual Boone County Stables Tour.
Featured this year are five diverse and prominent facilities: Stephens College Equestrian Center (Kelly Hulse, Saddle Seat instructor); LionHeart Riding Academy (Kate Coup, trainer/instructor); Jim Dudley Quarter Horses (Jim Dudley, head trainer); Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center (Karen Grindler, lead instructor), and Equine Medical Services (Dr. Rob Foss, senior veterinarian and owner).
From 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. that afternoon, knowledgeable horse enthusiasts will rub shoulders with guests who have never se
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09/18/17
UPHA MORGAN CLASSICS GRAND CHAMPIONSHIPS UPDATE
The United Professional Horsemen's Association has announced that the UPHA Morgan Classic Grand Championships once again will be offered at the Grand National & World Champion Morgan Horse Show held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, October 7-14, 2017.
The two highest placing nominated horses in each of the following classes: World Champion 3-Year-Old Park Harness, World Champion 3-Year-Old Pleasure Driving, and World Champion 3-Year-Old Hunter Pleasure will be crowned the UPHA Morgan Classic Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion. Prize money will be given through eight placings to eligible UPHA Classic horses. Prize money
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09/15/17
ST. LOUIS NATIONAL CHARITY CLASS ADDITIONS, CHANGES AND UPDATES
The St. Louis National Charity Horse Show, to be held September 27-October 1, 2017 in St. Louis, Missouri, is shaping up to be a great show. Stalls and Party Boxes are both sold out. We are looking forward to welcoming several new barns to the show and seeing our loyal supporters.
Show management has added two classes: 21.1 Ladies Fine Harness – Wednesday Evening; and 81.1 ASB Hunter Country Pleasure Prospect Championship – Friday Morning (To qualify for this class, exhibitors must have been entered, shown and judged in Class 11).
In addition, the Five-Gaited Pleasure Classes will be divided into Adult and Junior Exhibitor Sections:
Class 20 – Five-Gaited Show P
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09/14/17
MIDWEST HACKNEY FALL SALE DATE ANNOUNCED
The Midwest Hackney Fall Sale at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, will be held on October 21, 2017.
All breeds will be accepted for this sale. Deadline to get your pony in the sale catalog will be September 22. Event management will take consignments up until the sale.
This sale has been one of the best in the country in finding your next show pony. Many world champions have went through this sale along with many futurity champions, including Mastercraft’s Forecaster LF, Mr. Naples, Cracker Jack, and many more.
Make plans to attend this great event and find your next show ring champion! You can check updates at midwesthackney.com
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09/14/17
US EQUESTRIAN LAUNCHES OFFICIAL USEF RULEBOOK APP
Accessing the USEF (US Equestrian) Rulebook on the road or at events is easier than ever, thanks to the new USEF Rulebook App, featuring a search function.
The app allows users to view the entire 1,200-page Rulebook chapter by chapter and to filter results by keywords and chapters or divisions, quickly sorting by the most relevant information or page. Users also can access recent Presidential Modifications (Pres-Mods) and Drugs & Medications documents.
Other features of the app include:
The latest rule and regulation updates for all 29 USEF-recognized breeds and disciplines.
An archive of past Rulebooks for the last 10 years.
The USEF Rulebook App—available now in
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09/14/17
AMHA ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING CANCELED HORSE SHOWS
American Morgan Horse Association is saddened to learn of the cancellation of two significant horse shows, Penn-Ohio and Circle J.
The decisions to end these long-standing events by their respective show committees/clubs are always difficult ones. Show committees work extremely hard to provide wonderful venues for our membership to enjoy showcasing our beloved Morgan horses. Shows are challenged by so many different things from increased expenses and finding volunteers to managing diverse interests of so many different viewpoints.
In an effort to provide a venue for our members to express their concerns, and more importantly, provide suggestions for solutions, we will plan to set aside time for forums (to b
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09/14/17
NEW YORK MORGAN REGIONAL '17 RESULTS POSTED DAILY
The results from the New York Morgan Regional 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!
09/13/17
NORTH CAROLINA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP CHARITY '17 RESULTS POSTED DAILY
The results from the North Carolina State Championship Chairty 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!
09/13/17
US EQUESTRIAN STREAMING NEW YORK MORGAN REGIONAL HORSE SHOW
US Equestrian is streaming the New York Morgan Regional Horse Show to its members. Visit here to see it: https://www.usef.org/network/coverage/NYMorgan17/
09/13/17
AHHS ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
The American Hackney Horse Society has announced two scholarship recipients.
Jordan Parham will receive the 2017 AHHSF Foundation Scholarship. Jordan graduated from Ravenscroft School where she was a member of the Varsity & Club Soccer, Key Club, Ragin Ravens Club, Health Occupations Students of America as well as a student athletic trainer. Jordan will be attending the University of South Carolina. Her proud parents are John and Shannon Parham.
Austin Sparrow will receive the 2017 Edward R. Frickey Memorial Scholarship. Austin is a junior at Lindsey Wilson College. He is an Education Major as well as a three-year member of Lindsey Wilson Track and Field Team and one-year member of Lindsey Wilson B
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09/13/17
USEF APPROVES PRESIDENTIAL MODIFICATION REQUIRING PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR IN HACKNEY PLEASURE PONY UNDER SADDLE CLASSES
Attention all Hackney exhibitors! US Equestrian has approved a presidential modification to the USEF Hackney rules. In addition to the Junior Exhibitor Road Pony to Bike and Road Pony Under Saddle classes, helmets now will be required to be worn in all Hackney Pleasure Pony Under Saddle Classes.
MEMORANDUM
TO: USEF Hackney Members and Licensed Officials
FROM: Chuck Walker, Staff Liaison to the USEF Hackney Committee
SUBJECT: Presidential Modification to rule HK132-Protective Headgear required in Hackney Pleasure Pony Under Saddle
A presidential modification to amend rule HK132 (please see below) to add the requirement for protective headgear for Pleasure Pony Under Saddle Classe
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09/12/17
ANNE JUDD TEACHES FOR A HURRICANE FUNDRAISER
-- An Announcement by Deep LM Farm --
For every storm, we look for the silver lining and this week Deep LM Farm is pleased to offer the talents of world renowned trainer, instructor and judge, Anne Judd. Anne was visiting the farm this weekend when Hurricane Irma decided to blow into Anne’s home state of Florida. While we do hope she is able to return home safely very soon, we have decided to offer a “Pop-Up” lesson clinic this week (September 12-16), while she is still here waiting for a flight. Additionally, it will be a fundraiser and way to give back by supporting rescue and clean-up efforts to those affected by the storm.
For those of you who don’t already know of Anne&rsqu
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09/12/17
USEF DISASTER RELIEF FUND CONTINUES TO SUPPORT EQUESTRIAN COMMUNITIES IN NEED THROUGH DONATIONS AND PLEDGES
Thanks to the generosity of donors and the equestrian community, the USEF (US Equestrian) Disaster Relief Fund raised and distributed more than $400,000 for equine relief efforts during and in the recovery from Hurricane Harvey. The USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund continues to provide aid relief for horses affected by natural disasters.
As the Texas, Florida, and western states’ communities and others assess the destruction and impact brought on by storms and wildfire, the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund continues to receive pledges and donations to help those who are leading the efforts for equine care in the disaster locations.
Money donated to the fund is held by US Equestrian in an account dedicated for t
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09/12/17
SIGN-UPS FOR JUNIOR INVITATIONAL NOW OPEN
Juniors are invited to participate for the American Morgan Horse Association Junior Invitational in Oklahoma City. Open to all youth under the age of 13 with no qualifying necessary. The invitational includes two parts: an oral presentation with an interview and a judging contest with reasons.
Juniors can participate in one or both components. Awards for 1st through 6th to be placed in each component. Champion and Reserve Champion based on the highest combined scores will also be awarded. Application fee of $30.
To sign up for the Junior Invitational or for more information, contact Katie Hodges at (802) 985-4944 ext. 401 or Katie@morganhorse.com. The ap
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09/12/17
THE GOOD HANDS NATIONAL FINALS UPDATE
Mid-America Horse Show Association’s Good Hands Finals is swiftly approaching! The Good Hands Finals will remain at the Mane Event Horse Show (Oct. 19-22), to be held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in the newly enclosed and ever improving show arena. Continuing with tradition, the Good Hands Exhibitor Party will be held after the completion of the Friday evening session. Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate our Adult and Junior Exhibitor finals competitors! While our Adult finals results will have been announced, the announcement of the second segment competitors for the Junior Exhibitor finals will be released during the celebration.
The Good Hands Finals serves as the final leg of the Adult Equitation Triple
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09/12/17
AOT CLINIC WITH TAMI REISER ANNOUNCED
This year’s AOT Clinic will feature Tami Reiser of Reiser Stables, along with chiropractor Dr. Mark Dobson and farrier Kevin James Harden. Located at Indian Summer Farm in Watseka, Illinois, it’s just a short drive from Indy, Louisville, Chicago, and Springfield. The annual clinic is known for its wealth of information, camaraderie and of course, great food. Seats are limited so make your reservations today!
This year’s agenda:
DAY 1 (FRIDAY, OCT. 13)
12 p.m. – 9 p.m.: Check in (horses only)
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Poolside Cocktail Meet & Greet – Everyone is welcome to tour the farm, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks around the indoor pool,
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09/11/17
2017 MANE EVENT VENUE AND UPDATES ANNOUNCED
The Mane Event Horse Show and The Good Hands National Finals will be held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, October 19-22, 2017. Judges for all divisions will be Tom Bombolis, Barbe Smith, and Bill Waller.
“The Illinois State Fairgrounds has long-been considered one of the premier horse show facilities in the country and we are pleased to host the Mane Event Horse Show at the Fairgrounds again this year,” announced Connie MacQueen, president of Mid-America Horse Show Association, producer of the Mane Event Horse Show.
The 2017 Mane Event show competition will be held in the newly enclosed Fairgrounds arena. “Plans are underway to provide additional enhancements to the arena to create an
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09/11/17
HORSE SHOW WORLD LOSES JOHNNY LUCAS
-- Following is an open letter sent by the United Professional Horsemen's Association --
Sad news from North Carolina as renowned horseman and leather craftsman Johnny Lucas passed away Thursday, September 7. Our thoughts are with his wife Sammye, sons Bo and Robbie, as well as grandchildren and extended family.
Lucas left home at the age of 15 and went to California to work for Why Worry Farm. When he eventually returned to the East, he set out on a long and successful career. Lucas eventually worked for the W.L. Simon family and then the York family's Whisperwind Farm before establishing Johnny Lucas & Sons Stable for himself.
A member of the Tom Moore UPHA Hall of Fame and the Caro
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09/11/17
ALL AMERICAN HORSE CLASSIC '17 RESULTS AND JUDGES' CARDS POSTED ONLINE
The results and judges' cards from the All American Horse Classic in Indianapolis, September 5-9, are online, and can be viewed here.
09/08/17
ASHA BOARD MEMBER NOMINATIONS BEING ACCEPTED
The American Saddlebred Horse Association is soliciting nominations for new ASHA board members.
Nominations will be accepted until September 30, 2017. Please send the board nomination form to the attention of Nominating Committee for Directors Chair, Kristen Cater.
The expectations of an ASHA board member are as follows:
In-person attendance at ASHA board meetings 3 times a year, typically held (i) in January/February in conjunction with the annual membership meeting of the ASHA; (ii) on the second Tuesday of July in Lexington; and (ii) on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning the last
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09/08/17
ALL AMERICAN HORSE CLASSIC '17 RESULTS AND JUDGES' CARDS POSTED DAILY
The results and judges' cards from the All American Horse Classic 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!
09/07/17
NOMINATIONS FOR 2017 USEF LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AND PEGASUS MEDAL OF HONOR AWARD DUE OCT. 6
Nominations are being accepted for the USEF Lifetime Achievement Award and Pegasus Medal of Honor Award and the submission deadline is quickly approaching. Any current US Equestrian (USEF) Member may submit nominations to US Equestrian by Friday, October 6.
The recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award will be acknowledged at the 2017 Pegasus Awards, to be held at the 2018 USEF Annual Meeting in January. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes the horseman or woman whose lifetime experience and accomplishments in the equestrian world exemplify uncommon devotion to the sport of competition with horses and whose equestrian career and horsemanship have continually elevated the sport’s excellence. The nominee must be living
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09/07/17
SUMMER'S END/GRAND NATIONAL UPDATE
For those entered in the Summer's End horse show in Florida, the Grand National committee is waiving all qualifying scheduled from that show.
If you planned on qualifying for the Grand National at this show, please just bring proof of entry to be checked when you pick up your numbers.
-- via American Morgan Horse Association
09/06/17
AMHA AWARD NOMINATIONS DUE NOV. 1
Nominations are now open for American Morgan Horse Association members to nominate a Morgan person who has helped to make the breed great and are due November 1. AMHA members can nominate their Morgan hero or heroine for a number of special year-end awards. All AMHA awards are based on nominations made by AMHA members.
The 2018 AMHA Convention will take place February 15-17 in Lexington, Kentucky. Awards to be presented at the annual awards banquet include:
"Person of the Year." This award recognizes the individual(s) who, in the past five years, have made particularly exceptional contributions to the support and preservation of the Morgan breed and/or AMHA.
The "AMHA Young Perso
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09/06/17
SUMMER'S END HORSE SHOW CANCELED
Due to the impending hurricane and many cancelled entries with barns evacuating north, the Florida Morgan Horse Association has canceled the 2017 Summer’s End Horse Show. Although we had a few strong exhibitors that were still planning on coming, after seeing today’s spaghetti models, we were down to less than 15 horses and could not justify the cost of the facility, officials and other expenses.
All entry fees and sponsorships will be refunded, and we look forward to a bigger and better show in next year! Please put us on your calendars for September 7-9, 2018.
-- via Florida Morgan Horse Association
09/05/17
CIRCLE J REGIONAL MORGAN HORSE SHOW UPDATE
Following is a letter released by the Circle J Regional Morgan Horse Show and Association:
It is with great sadness that the Board of the Circle J Regional Morgan Horse Show and Circle J Morgan Horse Association has unanimously decided to indefinitely suspend holding the Circle J Regional Morgan Horse Show.
Over the past several years due to economic conditions and life changes, the number of Morgan barn in Colorado and adjacent other western states has decreased to one barn. As a result, the Circle J show became increasingly dependent on out of state trainers and exhibitors. And for a number of years this worked well with trainers and exhibitors coming from a number of western states including Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri,
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09/05/17
SUMMER'S END HORSE SHOW HURRICANE UPDATE
The Summer's End Horse Show has announced that the start time of the show is moving to Thursday evening, September 7, 2017, due to the impending threat of Hurricane Irma. Three sessions will run on Friday and one on Saturday morning. IF AT ANY TIME, management deems necessary, it will cancel remaining classes and send everyone home. The show date can not be moved (no availability) and cancelling entirely will leave some horses unqualified for the Grand National.
There will be NO EXCEPTIONAL CLASSES, this division has been cancelled. The Academy session will remain on Saturday afternoon (although it may ultimately be cancelled). EventMix will not be attending for photos/video, however, Tami Johnson will try to step i
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09/05/17
WISCONSIN FUTURITY '17 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from the Wisconsin Futurity Horse Show in West Allis, Wisconsin, September 1-3, are online, and can be viewed here.
09/05/17
JUBILEE MORGAN REGIONAL '17 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from the Jubilee Morgan Regional Horse Show in Springfield, Illinois, August 30-September 2, are online, and can be viewed here.
08/31/17
USEF EQUINE DISASTER RELIEF FUND RAISES MORE THAN $150,000 FOR "HARVEY" HORSES
The USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund put out a call to the equestrian community on Monday to donate towards hurricane aid and relief for horses in the Houston, Texas, area and the response has been remarkable. Since that call to action, the fund has generated over $150,000 in donations thanks to the giving of concerned equestrians. One hundred percent of these donations will be given to the Houston SPCA, Texas A&M University, the Texas Equine Veterinary Association (TEVA), and other equine rescue organizations.
“The outpouring from the equine community has been unbelievable,” says Sarah Green, Executive Director for TEVA. “There has b
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08/31/17
JUBILEE MORGAN REGIONAL '17 RESULTS POSTED DAILY
The results for the Jubilee Morgan Regional 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!
08/31/17
WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP HORSE SHOW BRINGS EXCITEMENT AND LARGE PURSES IN ITS 115TH YEAR
Celebrating its 115th year, the World’s Championship Horse Show was held at the Kentucky State Fair’s famed Freedom Hall from August 19-26, 2017.
With purses totaling over $1 million, the World’s Championship Horse Show is the crown jewel of competitions for American Saddlebreds, Hackney Ponies, and Roadster horses. Nearly 2,000 horses and ponies competed for the coveted trip down Freedom Hall’s victory lane, and exhibitors ranging from 7-year-olds to people in their late 80s enjoyed every moment with their equines at the show.
Throughout the eight-day show, the American Saddlebred Horse Association was widely visible and busy. Each day, the ASHA honored Members of the Day from across the
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08/31/17
INCREASE IN AMHA REGISTRY RUSH FEE BEGINNING SEPT. 1
The American Morgan Horse Association has announced that the fee for rushed registry paperwork will go from $75 to $100, effective Friday, September 1, 2017. At its third quarter meeting, the AMHA Board of Directors voted and approved the increase. A rush is the turnaround time of a day if paperwork is received during the week, and not during a weekend or a holiday.
If you are an AMHA Premium member, don't forget you can get your registry work processed within a week if you make the notation when you submit your paperwork.
-- via AMHA
08/30/17
DEADLINE TOMORROW TO ORDER AMERICAN ROYAL CUSTOM BANNERS
Celebrate your United Professional Horsemen's Association American Royal National or Reserve National Champion with a custom banner. Horses, ponies and Equitation riders alike can be honored.
These banners will be displayed each year at the UPHA American Royal National Championship Horse Show. Order forms can be downloaded here. The banner must be purchased by August 31 in order to be displayed at the 2017 UPHA American Royal National Championship Horse Show in November.
For any questions or an order form, contact Ethan Roetman at topspin2008@hotmail.com or other young professional to order yours today.
-- via UPHA
08/30/17
NEW SIGN-IN PROTOCOL FOR AMHA WEBSITE
The American Morgan Horse Association has finished its software update, and the association's website should be up and active today, August 30. The association has announced new log-in procedures for members the first time they log in beginning Wednesday morning.
Due to the transition, the first time members log in, they will need to follow these steps:
Go to the website: www.morganhorse.com
* Members will need their membership number. If you forgot it or cannot locate your membership card, contact the office at (802) 985-4944 or info@morganhorse.com.
* Use the membe
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08/29/17
US EQUESTRIAN LETTERING PROGRAM UNDERWAY FOR 2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR
Even if a junior high or high school athletic program doesn’t have an equestrian team, students still can earn their varsity letter in horse sports, thanks to US Equestrian’s Athlete Lettering Program. The program recognizes and honors equestrians in grades five to 12 for their dedication to equestrian sports. To be eligible, a student must:
Be a US Equestrian member (fan or competing).
Log 100 hours of equestrian activity.
Compete at three competitions of any type or level.
Submit proof of enrollment in school.
The program counts a broad range of equestrian activities toward the 100 hours requirement, including l
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08/28/17
DONATE TO THE USEF EQUINE DISASTER RELIEF FUND TO HELP HORSES AFFECTED BY HURRICANE HARVEY
Sweeping across the Gulf Coast of Texas as a Category 4 hurricane over the past weekend, Hurricane Harvey’s catastrophic flooding has put the Houston and surrounding area equine community in a state of distress. Declared a major disaster and weather event, hundreds of horses and livestock have been affected.
Banding together as a community, emergency rescues, fellow equestrians opening up their barns for shelter and extensive veterinary care has been required over the last several days. As the rain continues to fall, rising flood waters will make extended care for displaced large and small animals on an ongoing need.
Supporting the effort
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08/25/17
PERSPECTIVE: BE STRONG. BE BRAVE. BE KIND.
Editor's note: The following monthly perspective was written by National Horseman's publisher, Allison Lambert, appearing in the Louisville 2017 issue.
Be strong. Be brave. Be kind.
By Allison Lambert
Louisville. It’s funny how the name of a single city has the power to evoke so many different emotions from all of us. Stress, exhaustion, nervousness, disappointment—yet, despite all the pressure, there is still an overwhelming sense of excitement deep down that prevails. So much excitement, in fact, that it outweighs all the negatives, giving us the boost of energy we need to fuel the amount of work
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08/25/17
REMINDER: AMHA YOUTH CONTESTS MUST BE REPORTED
If you held an American Morgan Horse Association Youth of the Year Contest this season, please make sure that your Contest Report was sent to Katie Hodges at Katie@morganhorse.com. This is very important so the winners and participants of each contest can be documented, especially at the senior level where senior youth can qualify for the National Youth of the Year Contest!
Report forms can be found here.
To confirm your contest report form has been received or for more information, contact Katie@morganhorse.com, (802) 985-4944 ext. 401.
-- via AMHA
08/24/17
STAND AND DELIVER TO RETIRE AT GRAND NATIONAL CEREMONY
Stand And Deliver (Queens Vanity Flair x NBN At Your Command) will be celebrated on Friday, October 13, 2017, in Oklahoma City at Grand National at his official retirement ceremony. Don't miss your chance to see this amazing multi champion in the ring one last time!
-- via American Morgan Horse Association
08/24/17
AMHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
Following are highlights from the American Morgan Horse Association Board of Directors Third Quarter Meeting, which took place August 12, 2017, in South Burlington, Vermont.
The first draft of the 2018 budget was reviewed and discussed. Adjustments will continue in the coming months and the final version will be presented back to the Board at their 4th Quarter Meeting in November.
The Membership Statistics reinforce a positive trend in the purchase of standard and premium level memberships.
Registry Work was current as we went into the Software Conversion Launch. Because our systems will be down for the transition, it was reported a delay in processing would then occur but that once the
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08/23/17
LEDYARD FARM TO HOST OPEN BARN
Visit Ledyard Farm's annual open barn, to take place September 12, 5:30-8:30, in King Ferry, New York.
Take a tour of the facilities, including seeing their antique barns, tool museum, school house, Jacob sheep, and Highland cattle. Join them for drinks and dinner while enjoying the 45 horses that call Ledyard home.
A showcase of yearlings and weanlings out of their outstanding broodmares and by breeding stars such as Man in Black, Astronomicallee, and Graycliff Tony will be in the spotlight.
If you're coming from the New York Regional Morgan Horse Show in Syracuse, feel free to use their shuttle bus. Pick up will be at 4:30 p.m. by the main coliseum and you'll be returned at 9:30 p.m. Please contact E
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08/23/17
VOLUNTEERS AND HORSES NEEDED FOR AMHA YOUTH CONTEST
Volunteers and horses are needed for the Youth of the Year Contest and Junior Invitational taking place at the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show, to take place this year October 7-14 in Oklahoma City.
Volunteer opportunities include:
Judging oral presentations on Thursday, October 12. Volunteer judges needed for juniors at 9:30 a.m. and seniors at 2 p.m.
Horses and riders/handlers needed for the Judging Contest on Friday, October 14. We need horses for a Mare In-Hand class, Gelding In-Hand class, western pleasure class and hunter pleasure class. The judging contest will begin at 8 a.m. and go no later than 10:30 a.m.
Volunteers to judge reasons after the Judging Contest o
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08/23/17
MASS MORGAN '17 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from the Mass Morgan Horse Show in West Springfield, Massachusetts, Aug. 16-19, are online, and can be viewed here.
