04/01/20
UPHA'S MARIA KNIGHT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
The United Professional Horsemen's Association Maria Knight Scholarship was established to honor UPHA Professional, Maria Knight and her commitment to providing a college education for her daughter.
The UPHA Maria Knight Memorial Scholarship is open to applicants who are high school seniors or those currently enrolled in college and planning on continuing their education. Applicants must have at least one parent, step-parent or legal guardian who is a professional horseman and a current Professional Member of UPHA.
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit of the applicant's high school or college transcripts, a resume demonstrating extracurricular activities both in relation to the appl
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03/31/20
FROM THE PAGES OF NH ~ PERSPECTIVE: COURAGE IN THE CHAOS
We’re in the midst of unprecedented times, and the scariest thing about unprecedented times is that we don’t know where they’ll lead us. As we navigate this nightmare day by day with mixed messages, no clear direction and no end in sight, it feels like our lives are no longer our own. Everyday luxuries that we once took for granted like going to the gym, getting our hair done, dropping our kids off at school or showing our horses have been taken away from us in an instant, leaving us confused, scared and searching for answers.
However, in the midst of all the chaos, uncertainty and toilet paper hoarding, it’s easy to miss the sheer beauty of what’s going on around the world. We are bearing witness to
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03/30/20
CALIFORNIA SPRINGFEST, UPHA CHAPTER 10 SPRING ANNOUNCE CANCELLATIONS
California Springfest, formerly scheduled for April 16-20; and UPHA Chapter 10 Spring, scheduled for April 24-26; have announced cancellations.
California Springfest: http://californiaspringfest.com/index.html
UPHA Chapter 10 Spring: https://www.facebook.com/UPHA-Chapter-10-485667094833966/
03/30/20
UPHA CLASSIC NOMINATION DISCOUNT EXTENDED TO JUNE 1
The United Professional Horsemen's Association Board of Directors has voted to extend the discounted rate for Classic Nominations from April 1 to June 1 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The $100 eligibility fee will be accepted with a postmark on or before June 1, 2020. After June 1, the eligibility fee becomes $150 per nomination. American Saddlebreds, Morgans and Hackney Ponies must be nominated and eligibility fee paid prior to competing in a UPHA Classics class. The owner, trainer and exhibitors must be current UPHA members.
The UPHA Classics originated in 1974 to stimulate interest in young horses, and to provide owners and trainers an opportunity to receive substantial prize money. The UPHA Classics are desi
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03/25/20
COLORADO CLASSIC CANCELED FOR 2020
It is with extensive consideration and great regret that we have made the decision to cancel the Colorado Classic Horse Show, April 24-26, 2020, due to the COVID-19. The CDC has recommended the canceling of all events over 50 people for 8 weeks which takes us into May. Ideas of rescheduling/combining are being tossed around and the idea of a virtual horse show is also being entertained! Stay Tuned!
Thinking of everyone in our industry and wishing you all good health and well being. Please pass the word along!
Sincerely,
Colorado Classic Management
-- via Colorado Classic
03/25/20
JOINT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL PRESIDENTS PARTNER FOR HORSEMEN'S RELIEF FUND
Dear Members,
I hope you are all staying safe and healthy. We are experiencing threats to our health and economy that have not been experienced in this country for more than 100 years. It is a scary time for all of us and a threat to the horse industry we all love. The Joint Leadership Council, comprised of members from the American Hackney Horse Society, American Morgan Horse Association, American Road Horse & Pony Association, American Saddlebred Association, American Saddlebred Registry and the United Professional Horsemen’s Association, are working diligently developing and implementing a plan of action to aid our horsemen/wome
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03/25/20
NATIONAL HORSEMAN: RESPONDING TO COVID-19
To our National Horseman Customers and Family:
First and foremost, we want to thank you for your loyalty, your business and your support of our publications. We would be lost without every one of you. We also know that this is a time of great uncertainty, and our thoughts are with you as you prepare for the upcoming weeks.
As part of the equestrian community and a small business, the health and safety of the National Horseman customers and employees is our utmost priority. We feel that we must do our part to help limit the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Beginning on Friday, March 20 the National Horseman and Stylish Equestrian team members were asked to telecommute from their homes until further notice. We
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03/24/20
JOINT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL WORKING TOGETHER TO SUPPORT BARNS THROUGH COVID-19
** Following is an open letter released from the Joint Leadership Council **
"Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much." – Helen Keller
The Joint Leadership Council (JLC) is coming together to unite our efforts to support our memberships and professionals in the show horse community from the impacts of COVID-19. The JLC is a group comprised of individuals appointed by AHHS, AMHA, ASHA, ARHPA and UPHA, who work together towards the concerns of the trotting breeds. In the past week COVID-19 has become one of those concerns. In the current reality that is living with COVID-19, doing everything we can to "Flatten the Curve," our barns and equine business across each breed and disc
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03/23/20
A LETTER TO HORSEMEN FROM HORSEMEN
** Following is an open letter from industry trainers released to their fellow horsemen **
Dear Fellow Horsemen,
We are in unprecedented times where the daily activities of the nation and the globe are being impacted. Every day we are facing changes to our work, social, and personal lives. That change can be hard. It is often easy to ignore or not take to heart when we don’t see it as “our problem.” Today we all need to realize COVID-19 is our problem. Whatever name you call it or however you look at it, coronavirus, is no longer a far off distant crisis of “others.” It is here. It is our crisis.
It is time for us to commit to being responsible members of society. As horse
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03/23/20
HORSE SHOW CANCELLATIONS AND POSTPONEMENTS
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many horse shows are canceling and postponing their dates, and some are still waiting to see what happens in the coming weeks. Following are the canceled and postponed shows. National Horseman will update as we become aware of others.
POSTPONED
Route 66 Classic -- now July 2-4
Diamond Jubilee -- now May 1-3
CANCELED
Pin Oak Charity
Raleigh Spring Premier
Blue Ribbon Classic
Pro-Am Benefit Classic
Mid-America Spring Fling
UPHA Chapter 15 Children's Benefit
Citrus Cup
Bridlespur MHSA Kick-Off
IASPHA Spring
Indiana Spring Classic
Spring Tune-
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03/19/20
AMHA RELEASES COMMUNITY UPDATE
** The American Morgan Horse Association has released an update for the Morgan horse community. **
In these very uncertain times, nothing is more important than family. As part of our unique and special Morgan family, we must all pull together to protect the health and well-being of each of us as well as our horses.
As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, AMHA joins other organizations such as the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the United Professional Horsemen’s Association (UPHA) in taking preventative measures to ensure our collective well-being:
We ask that everyone familiarize yourself with the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended guidelines (
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03/18/20
SHAMROCK FARM ROAD CAMP TO BE HELD IN JUNE
Shamrock Farm Road Pony Camp will run Sunday afternoon, June 21, 2020, through Saturday, June 27, 2020, at noon.
Contact Julianne Wilson (502) 541-4637 to reserve your spot or for more information.
-- via American Hackney Horse Society
03/18/20
2020 ALEX MOONEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 30
Again this year, the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show will award a minimum of $5,000 for undergraduate academic scholarships and/or professional development.
Criteria and application can be found at www.morgangrandnational.com and www.morganhorse.com. Application deadline is June 30, 2020. Recipients will be notified by September 1, 2020, and the award(s) will be announced at the 2020 Grand National.
The applicants' undergraduate academic scholarships must have or have had involvement with the Morgan horse. Extra consideration will be given t
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03/17/20
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED MUSEUM COVID-19 UPDATE
** Following is an open letter released by the American Saddlebred Museum **
To our Museum Friends:
The American Saddlebred Museum is a place where people love to celebrate the history and traditions of our beautiful athletic horses.
We’ve been evaluating the best method to address and limit the impact of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) within our community. Essentially, we need to limit the potential transmission of the virus among visitors coming from a broad range of origins. With much thought and consideration, we have decided to close the Museum from now until Monday, April 6th. The online Gift Shop will operate under our current normal practices. Feel free to visit our website for your online sh
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03/17/20
ASAC '20 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from ASAC in Clemson, North Carolina, March 12-14, are online, and can be viewed here.
03/16/20
CAROUSEL CHARITY '20 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Carousel Charity in Scottsdale, Arizona, March 12-15, are online, and can be viewed here.
03/16/20
GASPARILLA CHARITY '20 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Gasparilla Charity in Tampa, Florida, March 10-14, are online, and can be viewed here.
03/16/20
AMHA OFFICE CLOSED MARCH 16-20
In light of the expanding efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the American Morgan Horse Association’s office will be closed this week in order to establish efficient protocols for the staff to work remotely during this uncertain period. AMHA is committed to following the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and World Health Organization for protection against and prevention of the spread of COVID-19.
On a positive note, the transition of the office from Vermont to Kentucky has required AMHA to become cloud-based in order to allow staff to work remotely. AMHA has the capabilities to operate in such a manner in place. However, AMHA did not anticipate the government guidelines being is
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03/16/20
ROBERTSON EQUINE SALES POSTPONES SPRING AUCTION DATES TO JUNE 2 -3
In the interest of public health and safety, Robertson Equine Sales has postponed its Spring 2020 sale to Tuesday and Wednesday, June 2 - 3, from the previously scheduled March 27–28 dates. The action, taken as an abundance of caution, follows the trend of major sports events and conventions that seek to protect attendees from possible exposure to COVID-19 coronavirus.
“We know this is our part in our community’s responsibility to help keep this pandemic virus from spreading,” RES President Jimmy Robertson said. “If there were any way to avoid changing our dates, and still deliver on our commitment to the consignors who have placed horses for sale with us, we would have chosen another option,”
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03/16/20
LOUISIANA CARNIVAL '20 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from Louisiana Carnival in Baton Rouge, La., March 6-8, are online, and can be viewed here.
03/05/20
AMHA ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONAL GRANT RECIPIENTS
The American Morgan Horse Association has announced the 2020 Breed Promotion Grant recipients. This program helps 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 United States and Australia.
Cornerstone Morgan Horse, Inc. for the Mother Earth News Fairs and Old Thresher Reunion
Denlore, LLC for an E-book on the Justin Morgan Homesite
Friends of Pt. Reyes Morgan Horse Ranch for Mounted Officer Training/Education
Iowa Morgan Horse Association for
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03/05/20
AMHA ANNOUNCES SHOWS AWARDED GRANTS
For 2020, the AMHECT/World Morgan Futurity Stallion Service Auction has granted 5 percent of its net proceeds for the American Morgan Horse Association Competition Grants Program. This program aides financially challenged Morgan competitions. The AMHA Competition Grant recipients for 2020 are:
41st Annual Downeast Horse Congress
ASAM Summer Spectacular Horse Show
C-Fair Charity Horse Show
Key Classic Benefit Horse Show
NYS Horse Breeders Horse Show
For more information on the AMHA Competition Grant Program, contact AMHA at (802) 985-4944 or go to http://www.morganhorse.com/competitions/grants/grants.
-- via AMHA
03/05/20
2020 VICTORY PASS RAFFLE DRAWING ON APRIL 10
The American Saddlebred Museum has announced that the Victory Pass Raffle drawing will be held on Friday, April 10, during the afternoon session of the Kentucky Spring Premier Horse Show at Alltech Arena. This is the 26th annual raffle, and each ticket purchased provides a chance to win a premium package to the World’s Championship Horse Show in Louisville, Kentucky.
For $10 per ticket, participants purchase the opportunity to win a prize package including:
8 nights convenient hotel accommodations
4 lower-level box seats for every performance
A VIP parking pass for the week
Golf cart rental for the week
Two tickets to the Museum’s annual WCHS P
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03/03/20
UPHA CHAP. 18, VIRGINIA HORSE CENTER PARTNER FOR BONNIE BLUE NATIONAL
The United Professional Horsemen's Association Chapter 18 and The Virginia Horse Center have announced that they are working together to host and enhance a traditional favorite, the multi-breed Bonnie Blue National.
To be held May 7-9 at the Virginia Horse Center, the show will offer exhibitors an updated show schedule, first-class facilities, gracious Virginia hospitality and a surrounding area with much to offer. As a Star show for both the American Morgan Horse Association and American Saddlebred Horse Association, and a Monarch National Championship qualifier, Bonnie Blue also will offer a top-notch slate of officials, including Robb Wallen as judge for all divisions; manager Kent Moeller; secretary Lori Ne
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03/03/20
NOMINATE TO UPHA CLASSICS PROGRAM BY APRIL 1 FOR DISCOUNT
The United Professional Horsemen's Association has announced that it is accepting nominations for American Saddlebred, Hackney Ponies and Morgan horses to the 2020 UPHA Classics Program. The $100 eligibility fee will be accepted with a postmark on or before April 1, 2020. After April 1, the eligibility fee becomes $150 per nomination. Horse or pony must be nominated and eligibility fee paid prior to competing in a UPHA Classics class. The owner, trainer and exhibitors must be current UPHA members.
The UPHA Classics originated in 1974 to stimulate interest in young horses, and to provide owners and trainers an opportunity to receive substantial prize money. The UPHA Classics are designed to be prestigious c
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02/21/20
JOINT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL ISSUES UPDATE ON MONARCH SHOW SERIES
Dear Monarch Show Series Representatives,
It has recently come to the attention of the Joint Leadership Council (JLC), a group comprised of individuals appointed by AHHS, AMHA, ASHA, ARHPA and UPHA, that there is some confusion around the qualification of horses and riders at the Monarch Show Series shows for the World Championship Horse Show and the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show. This letter is an attempt by the JLC to eliminate that confusion.
The JLC is fully supportive of your mission to increase participation at horse shows and offer an under -represented group of exhibitors a championship opportunity. We applaud your initiative and wish you great success. Our concern is that some exhibito
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02/19/20
ROCK CREEK ANNOUNCES JUDGES
The 83rd Rock Creek Horse Show will be held June 2-6, 2020, at the historic Rock Creek Riding Club in Louisville, Kentucky.
The show will start each night at 6:30 p.m. after dinner, catered by Silver Spoon, served at 5 p.m. in the Rock Creek Club House.
Charles “Chuck” Herbert; John T. Jones and Kelly Hulse will be judging the classes.
For more information, visit http://www.rockcreekhorseshow.com/.
-- via Rock Creek Horse Show
02/17/20
SPRING FLING RETURNS TO ROSCOE, ILLINOIS IN MARCH
Mid-America Horse Show Association will host the 2020 Spring Fling Horse Show at the Ledges Sporting Horses in Roscoe, Illinois, March 26-29, 2020.
“We are pleased to welcome our exhibitors to Ledges Sporting Horses as we kickoff the 2020 Show Season in a comfortable, well-run facility that is conveniently located for our members and their families," said Marilou Wilschke, MAHSA President. "The Spring Fling Horse Show is an early season opportunity for our exhibitors and trainers to try out new combinations, introduce new exhibitors to the show ring, and prepare themselves for the show season ahead.
"New this year, we have added an Academy Division to the schedule and will be awarding Double Points fo
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02/13/20
AHHS LIMITED BREEDERS SWEEPSTAKE ANNOUNCES STALLIONS AVAILABLE
The American Hackney Horse Society's 2020 AHHS Grand Event and Limited Breeders Stakes Dinner and Auction will be held March 6-7, 2020, in Shelbyville/Simpsonville, Kentucky.
Following is the current Stallion List as of February 11, 2020:
FEATURED STALLION -- Heartland Firewalker
Silver Oaks Lucky Pierre
Dun Haven Phenomenal
Lighting McQueen
Kingsley Claim to Fame
Kilbro’s Image
Twin Willow’s Handsome Dan
Handsome Harry
Highly Respected LF
Twin Willow’s Macerator
Craycroft Tiny Tim
Dun-Haven Dapper Dann
Koal
Nookwood Paradigm
The Romancer
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02/13/20
ASHA EQUINE WELFARE ADVOCACY COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES ACCEPTANCE OF CH-SH DESIGNATION
At the 2020 United Professional Horsemen's Association National Conference, the American Saddlebred Horse Association Equine Welfare Advocacy Committee (EWAC) made a presentation to both the American Saddlebred Registry and ASHA Board of Directors that sought to recognize champion sport horses with a permanent prefix of CH-SH (Sport Horse) on their registration. Both boards unanimously approved this new designation, which will be modeled on the 15 point scale of the current CH and CH-EQ designations.
The initial tracks by which a sport horse can earn its CH-SH designation will be dressage, endurance, and eventing. ASHA EWAC was tasked with assisting in the promotion of the versatility of the breed in the 2019 A
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02/12/20
AMHA RELEASES HIGHLIGHTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS FIRST-QUARTER MEETING
Following are highlights from the American Morgan Horse Association Board of Directors First Quarter Meeting, which took place January 22, 2020, in Lexington, Kentucky, in conjunction with the United Professional Horsemen's Association National Conference.
MEETING MINUTES: Meeting minutes from the meetings held on November 9, 2019, December 18, 2019, and January 15, 2020, were approved and are now posted for review on the Members Only side of the website here: www.morganhorse.com/members/minutes/. (Minutes are posted to this web page once they are formally approved by the BOD or the corresponding committee.)
BYLAWS: It was determi
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02/06/20
ISSRA ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
The Intercollegiate Saddle Seat Riding Association has announced its 2020 scholarship winner, Sarah Langford from the University of Kentucky. Sarah is a third-year pharmacy student, with a long-list of academic accolades.
Langford grew up riding and showing Morgan horses in Michigan, before attending the University of Kentucky for undergraduate studies and then continued on in her goal to become a pharmacist. Langford has been competing on the UK Saddle Seat Team for two years, and plans to continue riding and having horses in her life forever. She is a very deserving recipient of the ISSRA Scholarship.
In 2018, ISSRA created a scholarship to be given to an undergraduate, full-time student participating on an I
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02/05/20
UPHA CONVENTION '20 PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The photos from the United Professional Horsemen's Association Convention, hosted jointly with ASHA, AMHA, AHHS and ARHPA, and held in Lexington, Kentucky, January 21-26, are online, and can be viewed here.
02/05/20
AHHS GRAND EVENT AND LBS AUCTION TO BE HELD IN EARLY MARCH
The American Hackney Horse Society has announced that the 2020 AHHS Grand Event and Limited Breeders Stakes Dinner and Auction will be held March 6-7, 2020, in Shelbyville/Simpsonville, Kentucky.
Two full days are planned, with Tony & the Tan Lines kicking off the weekend on Friday night at the 2020 LBS Grand Event Weekend Welcome Party, and the 2020 LBS Stallion Auction and Dinner on Saturday night. Register by February 23, 2020, and receive a discount.
Click here for a paper form that can be printed and mailed with a check; click
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02/04/20
US EQUESTRIAN LAUNCHES GUARANTEED INSURANCE BENEFITS PROGRAM FOR MEMBERS
US Equestrian has announced the launch of a new benefits program for members, offering access to expansive coverage, including medical, dental, vision, business, pet, and liability insurance for all competing USEF members and USEF subscribing members. Currently, promotional fan members are not eligible to enroll in the benefits program (but upgrading membership is simple - click here to upgrade). As an organization, USEF understands the challenges of finding affordable health insurance coverage for individuals and businesses. It can be a daunting process. USEF has customized a new insurance benefits program to best fit the needs and interests of its&nbs
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02/04/20
AMHA WELCOMES NEW STAFF MEMBERS
The American Morgan Horse Association has announced two new members to its team.
Brenda Newell joins AMHA as the office manager in Kentucky, and will be handling logistics and flow of incoming and outgoing mail, many of the new processes involving the move to an electronic vs paper office, and general membership assistance. Brenda can be reached via email at brenda@morganhorse.com or (802) 985-4944, Ext. 403.
Nicole Scovotti joins AMHA as the Youth Programs coordinator handling all youth related programs from Youth of the Year Contests to the Horsemastership Badge Program and everything between. She also will serve as the liaison to the AMHA Y
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01/31/20
AMHA ANNOUNCES 2020 BOARD OF DIRECTOR ELECTION RESULTS
The American Morgan Horse Association held its annual meeting of members as noticed on Thursday, January 23, 2020, in Lexington, Kentucky.
The results of the election conducted in conjunction with that meeting are as follows:
C.A. “Tony” Lee was reelected to the Eastern Region; Kelly Kraegel was elected to the Central Region; and Dallas Bolen was elected to the Western Region.
In the annual reorganization meeting held following the Annual Meeting, the Board elected C.A. “Tony” Lee to serve as AMHA President.
-- via AMHA
01/31/20
ASHA AND ASR JOINT LEADERSHIP TEAMS UPDATE
The Joint Leadership Teams of The American Saddlebred Registry and The American Saddlebred Horse Association met by phone on January 30, 2020. The following decisions were made:
There will be an all day in person meeting of the Joint Leadership Teams of ASR and ASHA in Lexington, Kentucky, on Sunday, February 23.
At this meeting, various presentations will be made of the go forward options they need to consider to address all problems and issues.
After these presentations are made, the group will work together to find consensus on a path that is most appealing to all members.
The teams will work together to try and implement that path if they can agree to one.
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01/30/20
ASHA RELEASES RECAP OF UPHA NATIONAL CONFERENCE
~ FOLLOWING IS THE ASHA'S RECAP OF THE UPHA NATIONAL CONFERENCE ~
It was a great time to be in Lexington, Kentucky, this past week for the UPHA National Conference. Since the collective gathering of the UPHA, AHHA, AMHA, ARHPA, and ASHA started in 2015, last week’s proved to be one of the best ones yet with an unprecedented agenda of engaging and enriching sessions that served over 600 attendees. The ASHA focused our efforts last week
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01/29/20
BIG OAK RANCH TO RE-OPEN IN MARCH
Big Oak Ranch in Mocksville, North Carolina, has been purchased and is re-opening for business in March of this year. Now home to Gold Leaf Training, and along with training, boarding, and riding lessons, Big Oak Ranch also will be hosting horse shows and other events throughout the year.
The location features 18 stall barns; hot/cold wash areas; multiple tack rooms; overhead heating; a large, lighted outdoor arena; round pen; and multiple turnout areas. Select boarding opportunities are available, and have ample parking, and two large arenas.
Gold Leaf Training and Big Oak Ranch are located at 3604 US Hwy 158, directly across from Raylen Vineyards.
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01/29/20
TEXAS SADDLE HORSE HALL OF FAME TO INDUCT JANIE HAMILTON AND CHARLIE SMITH
The Texas Charter Clubs has announced that the 2019-2020 Texas Saddle Horse Hall of Fame Inductees will be Janie Hamilton and Charlie Smith.
They will be honored with presentations during the Friday night performance of the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show in Katy, Texas, March 20, 2020.
JANIE LOVE HAMILTON got her start with saddlebreds almost by chance in Tennessee when she was a young woman. Finding her groove and success with five-gaited and walk-trot horses in the early days, she married Tim Hamilton in 1980 and moved to Dallas for Tim’s job in 1981. She spent 10 years riding with Sam Riley and then Milligan Stables, during which she enjoyed many winning rides on Western Pleasu
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01/28/20
ASR ANNOUNCES ADDITIONS TO THE SADDLEBRED RECORD CH AND CH-EQ PROGRAM
The American Saddlebred Registry Board made the following additions to the Saddlebred Record CH and CH-EQ Program.
“The American Saddlebred Registry, in consideration of requests from its customers, has added to the Saddlebred Record Program," said ASR President Sandra Currier. "We feel in these changing times we need to listen to our customers and adjust for them.”
These additions are effective January 1, 2020.
Point Values for ASHA Star Shows
1 point for 1st place – Championship class in which four or more horses have competed and qualified in a prior class.
.5 point for 2nd place – Same as above.
.5 point for 1st
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01/28/20
ASHA ANNOUNCES 2020 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.
All funds raised from this program will be used to promote American Saddlebred breeding through both national programs and state futurities.
Tickets were available for purchase in person until Saturday January 25, 2020 at 3 p.m. Pacific Time and online until Friday January 24, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time. The drawing was held on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at 6 p.m. ET.
The winners for each breeding are:
Callaway’s Northern Kiss -- Joe O’Brien
Carl Lynn -- James Monkemeir
Designed -- Robert Allen
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01/23/20
MORGAN STALLION SWEEPS TO DRAW ON FEBRUARY 15
The Morgan Stallion Sweeps, a raffle program featuring services to 15 of the top Morgan stallions, has announced that tickets will be available at the upcoming United Professional Horsemen's Association National Conference and the New England Winter Weekend, and will continue to be available online at morganstallionsweeps.com. Ticket sales will continue through Sunday, February 9, ahead of the drawing on Saturday, February 15.
The program offers the chance to breed to leading stallions for just $25 per ticket, each stallion has his own raffle and the service can be used for either the 2020 or 2021 breeding season. The lineup features some of the most in-demand sta
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01/21/20
US EQUESTRIAN OUTLINES KEY AREAS OF SUCCESS, NEW GOALS AT 2020 ANNUAL MEETING
At US Equestrian’s 2020 Annual Meeting in West Palm Beach, Florida, federation President Murray Kessler unveiled statistics that show how a vibrant US Equestrian that is growing membership, boosting sponsorships, and building for the future with new initiatives and operational efficiencies.
Themed “Focus on the Future,” the 2020 meeting emphasized how the strategic plan Kessler launched in 2017 is paying off—and set US Equestrian up for a brighter future to achieve both sporting and business goals.
Video from the 2020 Annual Meeting—including General Session presentations by US Equestrian President Kessler, Chief Executive Officer Bill Moroney, and senior staff, as well as interactive panel d
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01/21/20
WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP ANNOUNCES 2020 JUDGES
Management for the Kentucky State Fair World’s Championship Horse Show, which will be held August 22-29, 2020, during the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville, Kentucky, has announced the judges for this year's competition.
Frances Crumpler – Louisville, Kentucky
Kim Crumpler – Louisville, Kentucky
Sandra Currier – Bellville, Texas
Josh Greer – East Bernstadt, Kentucky
James Nichols – Metairie, Louisiana
These individuals will be responsible for judging classes for Saddlebreds, Hackney/Harness Pony, Roadster Horse, Roadster Pony and Equitation.
-- via American Saddlebred Horse Association
01/16/20
AMHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ONLINE VOTING OPEN
The 2020 American Morgan Horse Association election portal is now open and ready to begin accepting electronic votes. Every AMHA member that is eligible to vote, and has a valid email address on file with AMHA, should receive an electronic ballot with the appropriate instructions for online voting.
Because of the volume of ballots that are being sent from the balloting company (Survey and Ballot Systems), please wait until the end of the day today before reporting that you have not received a ballot. Mass emails such as these take time to get delivered appropriately. Also, check the junk email or spam folder if you don’t find your ballot by the end of the day. If you have still not received a ballot, you
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01/16/20
AMHA OFFICE IN KENTUCKY IS HIRING
The American Morgan Horse Association office is accepting resumes for the following positions (to be located in the Lexington, Kentucky office):
Youth Programs Coordinator
Registry Representative
Marketing Manager (Communications/Press Releases, Web Site Updates, Social Media and Marketing duties; may eventually assist with production of "The Morgan Horse&qu
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01/15/20
COMPLETE DISPERSAL OF REEDANNLAND OPERATIONS TO BE HELD IN EARLY MARCH
Robertson Equine Sales LLC has been selected to manage the complete dispersal of Dr. Alan Raun’s legendary Reedannland breeding and training operations. Featuring 50-plus American Saddlebred horses of exceptionally choice breeding, all tack, and all equipment and trailers, the consignments are placed by The Estate or Trust of Dr. Alan R. Raun.
The auction will be held on Saturday, March 7, at 10 a.m., at Reedannland, 300 W. Beardsley, Norwalk, IA 50211. Hotels and travel tips will be listed at RobertsonEquineSales.com. Phone bids will be welcomed after RES has received the completed Phone Bid Form.
The first “on the road” auction for RES, many features will be the same that RES clients have come to expec
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01/14/20
ASR FUTURITY PAYMENTS AND 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 Friday, January 31, 2020. Payments must be faxed, emailed or postmarked and mailed on or before January 31.
In addition, owners of 3-year-olds (foaled in 2017), not previously nominated in the foaling year, may “buy-in” to the ASR National 3-Year-Old Futurity by January 31, 2020. 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 paid by the a
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