07/10/20
JLC REMINDER: FOLLOWING GUIDELINES KEEPS HORSE SHOWS OPEN
** Following is an open letter to its association members **
It is excellent that we have been able to enjoy horse shows at least once in every region of the country over that last few weeks. Our collective members are getting back to doing what they love, and our industry professionals can be back to a new normal, earning an income again. Yet, with this increased freedom and opportunity comes responsibility and duty to adhere to the protocols of the horse shows we attend.
It is paramount that all our members and show attendees are respectful of each show's individual safety protocols and adhere to them to ensure we continue to have horse shows to participate in. We all have worked diligently to have horse shows re-op
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07/09/20
7/9/20 -- EVENT CANCELLATION
Morgan Medallion Classic Regional, July 16-19, has been canceled, though management is hoping to reschedule: http://www.morganmedallion.com/
07/09/20
SOUTHEASTERN CHARITY SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER
The Southeastern Charity Horse Show will be held September 17-19, 2020, at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, Georgia.
The judges will be Shane Mullens of Versailles, Kentucky for performance, and Lisa Rosenberger Jones of Rome, Ga., for academy. Southeastern Charity management and the American Saddlebred Horse Association of Georgia are joining forces in planning a fun-packed and competitive horse show. SCHA is an ASAC, ETSA and ASHAG sanctioned horse show, and now is USEF Lite Designated.
The show will be following USEF, CDC and the State of Georgia guidelines in preventing the spread of the Covid-19 Virus.
For more information, conta
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07/07/20
ASR BOARD AWARDS 13 NEW HISTORICAL CHAMPION DESIGNATIONS
During the American Saddlebred Registry’s July board meeting this weekend, the board voted to approve and accept 13 candidates for historical champion designations by Louise Gilliland.
Gilliland, like many others, is committed to preserving and recording the history of the American Saddlebred. Every year, she works hard along with Rebecca Damron to research and compile groups of accomplished horses for the board to consider for awarding their historical “CH” designation. Below are the 13 great American Saddlebreds that will have their Saddlebred Record “CH” designation permanently added to their names; all bios and photos where compiled and submitted by Gilliland. ASR and the ASHA also are grateful t
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07/07/20
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED MUSEUM ANNOUNCES NEW EXHIBIT
The American Saddlebred Museum has announced the opening of a new exhibit: "James L. Crow."
One of the great equine artists, James L. Crow (American, 1933-2020), had an artistic career that spanned more than 40 years. Crow worked from both live studies and his own photographs to create his images. His knowledge of and respect for the horse is easily seen in each work.
This exhibition features the works that are in the American Saddlebred Museum’s permanent collection. The recent gift of eight works from the Crow family, in memory of their father, has helped to diversify the collection. It shows the development of Crow’s work, from early paintings in the 1980s, to his later works i
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07/06/20
KENTUCKY SPRING PREMIER '20 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Kentucky Spring Premier in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, July 1-3, are online, and can be viewed here.
07/02/20
WE STAND WITH YOU
In the aftermath of widespread protests decrying police brutality and systemic racism in the United States, the country as a whole has been called to look racial disparities squarely in the face in recent weeks. The horse industry has had to contend with the uncomfortable reality that our sport is not immune to inequities. We at National Horseman stand against racism in solidarity with people of color, especially Black equestrians past and present, who have been and continue to be a vital part of our community. While we strive to celebrate and preserve the history of our wonderful breed, we also recognize that we must do our part to encourage inclusivity and listen with sincere hearts to the stories being told by the Black community.
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07/01/20
ASHA WELCOMES NEW HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS
The American Saddlebred Horse Association has announced Nicole Foster and Rachel Seifert to the Board of Directors as Honorary Directors. Foster and Seifert were elected unanimously by the board to serve as honorary non-voting members on the ASHA Board of Directors. Former ASHA board member and honorary director, Joe O’Brien, has been voted to fill an open seat on the ASHA Board of Directors. O’Brien will serve out the remaining term of the vacated representative seat. Foster's and Seifert's addition to the board will bring extensive and diverse experience with the American Saddlebred to help serve the mission of the ASHA: to protect and promote the interests of the breed.
Nicole Foster-Beck -- Foste
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07/01/20
ASHA BOARD VOTES TO CREATE YOUTH TASK FORCE
During the American Saddlebred Horse Association’s mid-year Board of Directors meeting, it passed by unanimous vote to create a Youth Initiative Task Force. This task force, co-chaired by Elisabeth Goth and Clif Paulsen, DVM, will work to identify ways and develop initiatives to engage, retain and capture more American Saddlebred enthusiasts in the 18-25 years old age demographic.
The team of Goth and Paulson, along with other task force members Kristen Bagdasarian and Emily Lee, will create a work group to address current and potential opportunities in the equestrian community for ASHA Youth. The task force will look at initiatives to increase engagement through competition, education, governance, and collegiate progr
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06/30/20
6/30/20 -- EVENT CANCELLATION
Eastern States Exposition - The Big E, September 17-20, has been canceled: https://www.thebige.com/
06/29/20
6/29/20 -- EVENT POSTPONEMENT
Woodford County Fair has been postponed to August 8: https://www.facebook.com/Woodfordcountyhorseshow/
06/29/20
BRIDLESPUR AND SHELBY COUNTY FAIR '20 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Bridlespur in St. Louis, Missouri (June 25-27), and Shelby County Fair in Shelbyville, Kentucky (June 24-27), are online, and can be viewed here.
06/26/20
6/26/20 -- EVENT CANCELLATION
Boone County Fair, August 6-8, has been canceled: http://www.boonecountyfair.org/
06/26/20
US EQUESTRIAN APPROVES DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COMMITMENT STATEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF ACTION PLAN
The US Equestrian Board of Directors approved a public-facing Diversity and Inclusion Commitment Statement, as well as the development of a Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, at the 2020 Mid-Year Meeting.
Commitment Statement
This statement shall live on a new Diversity and Inclusion and resource page of the USEF website and reads as follows:
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to US Equestrian’s vision: To bring the joy of horse sports to as many people as possible.
We recognize the need to achieve increased diversity and that our growth and success depends on the inclusion of all people.
We are commit
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06/25/20
6/25/20 -- EVENT CANCELLATION
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, November 6-15, has been canceled: https://www.facebook.com/royalfair/
06/25/20
REMINDER: AMHA REGISTRY UNAVAILABLE JULY 6-10
The American Morgan Horse Association is currently operating with just one Registry employee due to the relocation of the office and the COVID crisis. Registrar Erica Eulau has been handling all registry duties, but will be out of the office the week of Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 10.
Please plan accordingly and contact the Registry prior to those dates if you have questions or need assistance. You can reach Registrar Erica Eulau by phone at (802) 985-4944, ext. 301 or her direct dial line of (859) 298-3785 and via email at erica@morganhorse.com.
-- via AMHA
06/25/20
AMHA ANNOUNCES MORGAN BUCKEYE SALES EVENT
On Wednesday evening, August 12, at the Buckeye Morgan Challenge Horse Show, there will be a special event immediately following the horse show session. Owners of Morgans that are for sale will have the opportunity to show their horses to a wide audience, including those attending the show, and those that will be able to watch on the Serio live streaming from home.
Each participant will have six minutes to show their horse however they choose. Further showings, pre-purchase exams and prices are strictly a private negotiation between sellers, potential buyers and their agents.
The Buckeye Morgan Challenge Horse Show will not be any part of the potential sale of any horse in the preview, other than the $100 fee charged
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06/24/20
SUMMER SPECTACULAR AT THE MEC '20 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Summer Spectacular at the MEC in Shipshewana, Indiana, June 17-19, are online, and can be viewed here.
06/24/20
6/24/20 - EVENT CANCELLATIONS
C-Fair Charity, July 30-August 2, has been canceled: https://www.facebook.com/KeyClassicBenefitHorseShow/
Deerfield Fair, October 1-4, has been canceled: https://patch.com/new-hampshire/exeter/no-fair-no-fried-dough-no-animals-no-rides-after-143-years?fbclid=IwAR2uts7f5wjSJpqJiQ3G8iweguuhCa49S2toNgu770Vu3kTkvp8uDJiwxyI
06/24/20
AMHA PRESIDENT RELEASES OPEN LETTER TO MEMBERSHIP
** Following is an open letter to American Morgan Horse Association membership from its president **
Dear Morgan Family,
Last week, former AMHA director Vicki Bennett circulated an email making a number of accusations concerning the stewardship of AMHA’s funds. As many of you may know, Ms. Bennett is engaged in a lawsuit against fourteen current and former directors of our Association. This is not the first such diatribe Ms. Bennett has distributed, nor is it likely to be the last. While I do not intend to respond to every one of Ms. Bennett’s allegations, I do want to make one thing clear: the AMHA Board and I take our fiduciary obligations to the Association very seriously, and constantly strive to act in th
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06/23/20
TOM O'MARA ELECTED PRESIDENT OF US EQUESTRIAN FOR 2021-2025 TERM
The US Equestrian Board of Directors has unanimously elected Tom O’Mara as the organization’s new president with his term beginning in January 2021. The election took place as part of the Mid-Year BOD Meeting on June 22 and 23, which was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. O’Mara will take office at the 2021 US Equestrian Annual Meeting, currently scheduled for January 12-17, in Austin, Texas.
O’Mara has been a member of the Board of Directors for four years, and has served as Secretary/Treasurer for the past two years. He has been an active part of the hunter/jumper community for many years, where his wife, Liz, daughters Meg, Casey, and Abby, and son T.J., are active competitors. Meg and T.J. ar
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06/23/20
CALL TO ACTION: ENROLL YOUR SADDLEBRED IN SPORT HORSE YEAR END AWARDS PROGRAM
The Sport Horse Year End Awards program is designed to acknowledge, reward and promote the versatility of the American Saddlebred. Both purebred American Saddlebreds and Half American Saddlebreds are eligible to be recognized. Disciplines in which horses may earn points are: dressage, driving, hunter, jumper, eventing, and distance riding (competitive trail riding and endurance) and western dressage. To enroll in this program, please download the application.
The requirements for the program are as follows:
1. Horse must be registered with either the American Saddlebred Registry, Inc. or with the Half Saddlebred Registry of America at the t
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06/22/20
RES SETS AUTUMN SALE DATES TO OCT. 30-31
As promised to consignors, Robertson Equine Sales has reset its Autumn 2020 sale for new, final dates: Friday and Saturday, October 30-31, in Shelbyville, Kentucky.
"We have now selected dates that don't interfere with horse shows, will get horses to market sooner, and provide hope for pleasant weather," RES President Jimmy Robertson said. "We will make several changes to keep attendees safe from virus exposure, and will apply COVID-19 protocols throughout the Shelby County Fairgrounds, here in Shelbyville. We have also appointed a COVID-19 officer -- an experienced horsewoman whose career is in health care -- to guide and assist us. And, we ask that attendees bring and wear their masks.”&n
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06/22/20
6/22/20 - EVENT CANCELLATION
Rockbridge Horse Show, July 23-25, has been canceled: http://vahorsecenter.org/event/rockbridge-horse-show-3/
06/22/20
BONNIE BLUE NATIONAL '20 RESULTS, JUDGES' CARDS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results, judges' cards and photos from Bonnie Blue National in Lexington, Virginia, June 17-20, are online, and can be viewed here.
06/22/20
SOUTHERN SADDLEBRED SPRING FLING '20 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Southern Saddlebred Spring Fling in Shelbyville, Tennessee, June 17-20, are online, and can be viewed here.
06/18/20
USEF MID-YEAR MEETING WEBINAR REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
The 2020 USEF Board of Directors' Mid-Year Meeting will be held remotely via Zoom to support ongoing efforts to minimize gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting is open to all Senior Active and Life members.
Scheduled to begin June 22, 2020, at 11 a.m., this important meeting will include the election of President of the Board for the term beginning January 2021, review and approval of rule change proposals, and presentation and approval of the Diversity and Inclusion Commitment Statement and Action Plan.
Monday, June 22, 2020, at 11:00 a.m.
REGISTER NOW
VIEW FULL AGENDA
-- via USEF
06/18/20
CALL TO PARTICIPATE: GRAND NATIONAL YOUTH OF THE YEAR CONTEST
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic this year, the Grand National Youth of the Year Contest will be held virtually. For a chance to qualify, applicants must register with American Morgan Horse Association Youth to take the qualifying test. This test is open to all AMHA Youth Members ages 14-21. Just fill out this registration form and send to nicole@morganhorse.com.
Anyone who scores 200 out of 250 points (80 percent) will qualify to compete in the Grand National Contest.
Remember, if an applicant has already won a senior youth contest in 2020, or has competed in the Senior Youth of the Year Contest at the Grand Nationals in the past, they are already qualified.
-- via AMHA
06/18/20
BOARD TEMPORARILY EASES NOMINATION POLICY DUE TO COVID-19
At the April 25, 2020 board meeting, the American Morgan Horse Association Directors voted unanimously to temporarily ease the nomination prerequisites for those candidates on the 2021 ballot.
The AMHA policy that currently requires live, in-person attendance at an AMHA meeting within 24 months of filing nomination materials has been temporarily amended from requiring that attendance to participating via video conferencing. The candidate must be able to participate in the entire meeting using the video camera sharing option in order for this amended requirement to be fulfilled.
The next Quarterly Meeting, using the ZOOM video conferencing app, is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2020.
AMHA encourages all mem
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06/17/20
UPDATE TO COVID-19 ACTION PLAN FOR USEF-LICENSED COMPETITIONS
** Following is an open letter from USEF CEO William Moroney **
Dear USEF Members, Competition Organizers (Licensees and Managers), and Licensed Officials,
Now that some competitions have resumed, it is important that we all remain vigilant in our efforts to reduce the risk of COVID-19 virus transmission when attending a USEF-licensed competition. Please remember that we are among the first sports to reopen, and by strictly adhering to these requirements and best practices, we can demonstrate to local, state and federal authorities that the equestrian community is able to manage our sport in a safe and responsible manner. This process might be inconvenient and even uncomfortable at times, but together we can keep our
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06/17/20
JLC RELEASES UPDATED BEST PRACTICES AND GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE
** Following is an open letter to association members from the Joint Leadership Council **
Dear Members,
We hope this letter finds you well as our country and show horse community starts the process of reopening. We know everyone is anxious to welcome their customers and lesson students back to the barn and get back to horse shows as soon as possible.
As much as we look forward to getting back to business, we must remain diligent in following the local, state and federal mandates to ensure the safety and welfare of our horses and participants at shows and at home. We ask you to assist competition organizers by taking the lead and encourage your staff and customers to follow the guidelines in place for ea
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06/16/20
ASHA SHOW ORGANIZER OPEN FORUM VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE
The American Saddlebred Horse Association hosted an Open Forum for horse show organizers led by Vicky Holston and Sandy Backer last week via Zoom.
This virtual meeting facilitated a conversation between organizers of American Saddlebred horse shows from across the country and work together to address questions, concerns, and feedback on planning and running a horse show under COVID-19 protocols. ASHA is sharing this video of the Open Forum to offer the valuable perspectives and discussion to its members and show horse community.
Find the Open Forum here: https://youtu.be/3_nmTgALA7g
-- via ASHA
06/15/20
6/15/20 - EVENT CANCELLATION
Illinois State Fair: https://www2.illinois.gov/statefair/Pages/default.aspx
06/15/20
WCHS Q&A POSTED BY ASHA PRESIDENT MARTIN SCHAFFEL
2020 WCHS Questions:
Why haven’t I received my prize list? Or can you mail me a prize list?
We are not printing a prize list due to delays caused by Covid-19, prize list will be available online.
Who can attend the Show?
Horse shows must limit attendance to essential staff, volunteers, and service providers; judges; trainers; participants/riders; groomers, and; owners. If a participant is a minor, their parents or primary caregivers may attend with them.
What credentials do owners need to get into Freedom Hall to watch?
Owners and parents will pick up tickets for the session/sessions that their horse/horses are in at the horse show office.
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06/15/20
KENTUCKY STATE FAIR WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP HORSE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT
It has been decided by management that in order to make it less stressful for individuals making entries THAT NO CHECKS OR CREDIT CARDS FOR ENTRIES WILL BE DEPOSITED OR RUN UNTIL AUGUST 1, 2020. By doing this, in case the show is cancelled, there will be no problem with returning fees.
As of now no spectators are allowed due to the guidelines put out by the CDC, therefore purchase of tickets was suspended. If this changes and spectators are allowed then the Kentucky State Fair will make provisions and notify you. THE TICKETS YOU HOLD WILL REMAIN IN YOUR NAME.
Trainers, grooms, owners of entries and parents of minors will be allowed in Freedom Hall. Trainers as well as grooms wi
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06/15/20
SHELBY COUNTY CLASSIC AND SHELBY COUNTY FAIR HORSE SHOW UPDATES
In an effort to comply with the Kentucky State COVID 19 Horse Show guidelines which require social distancing and minimizing gatherings of individuals, the following steps will be taken regarding entries at Shelby County Classic and Shelby Co Fair Horse Show:
1. Entries must be submitted prior to arrival to show (this includes academy which must be submitted by Friday) by any of the following methods:
a. online entry at www.horseshowsonline.com
b. email on entry blank to loriluvshorses@yahoo.com
c. mail to 956 Hill Rd., Paris, KY 40361
If you have any issues with getting entries in, pl
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06/12/20
USEF COMPLAINT AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES - FEEDBACK REQUESTED
The USEF dispute and grievance processes and procedures have been under review this year. We continually strive to listen to our members and improve our processes to ensure that we deliver the best and most fair process to our members. Having heard from our athletes, owners, volunteers, and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, as well as others, we have drafted amendments responsive to the comments and suggestions received.
The proposed amendments to the USEF Bylaws will be considered by the USEF Board of Directors at a meeting following a 30-day consultation period during which time we will receiv
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06/11/20
US EQUESTRIAN OFFERS DISCOUNTED LIFETIME RECORDINGS FOR YEARLING AND 2-YEAR-OLD HORSES AND PONIES
US Equestrian (USEF) is offering a discount on lifetime recordings for yearling and two-year old horses and ponies. This discounted rate is available from July 1-August 31, 2020.
Horses and ponies must be recorded with USEF in order to be eligible to participate in the USEF Awards and Championship Programs. A horse recording is also required to compete in USEF Computer Ranking List Classes and USEF/USDF qualifying and championship classes.
The following requirements are necessary to receive the discount:
Owner must be a USEF Active Member as of the date of application.
Only online applications are accepted. To apply, log in to your USEF Member Account and select the Add Horse tile to complete
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06/11/20
MESSAGE FROM 2020 GN SHOW CHAIR, BETSY WALLEN
** Following is an open message from the Grand National Show Chair, Betsy Wallen **
Plans are in full swing in preparation for the 2020 Morgan Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show. The Morgan Grand National Show Committee has been working diligently to plan for this year's show and are excited to welcome our Morgan family back to Oklahoma, October 10-17th, 2020. Qualifications have been lifted for 2020, new awards will debut in all classes, and special protocols will be followed to keep our attendees safe and to ensure the best possible experience during the show.
Stay up to date by visiting our website and Facebook page f
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06/10/20
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED MUSEUM REOPENING JUNE 17
The American Saddlebred Museum has announced it will open to the public on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. After this time, the Museum will be open Wednesday – Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission fees will be: Museum members, free; Adults, $12; Child, $6; Senior, $10; Military with ID, $6. Admission includes entrance to the Kentucky Horse Park.
In anticipation of reopening, Museum staff have implemented extra precautionary measures to disinfect its spaces throughout the day. They are increasing the cleaning frequency of high-touch and high-traffic areas such as entry areas; have installed plexi-glass shields at the front desk; and are providing additional hand sanitizers in strategic locations t
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06/10/20
6/10/20 - SHOW CANCELLATION
North Star Americana, August 6-9, has canceled: https://www.facebook.com/NCMA.MorganHorses/
06/10/20
KENTUCKY STATE FAIR APPROVED TO GO ON
Governor Andy Beshear has approved the proposal submitted by the Kentucky State Fair Board, which means the Fair and the World’s Championship Horse Show will be held August 20–29, 2020. The World’s Championship Horse Show will be held August 22–29, 2020. It should be noted that everyone involved must follow the guidelines put forth by Governor Beshear that are shown below.
Requirements for Horse Shows
In addition to the Healthy at Work Minimum Requirements, horse shows must meet the requirements below in order to reopen and remain open:
Social Distancing Requirements for Horse Sh
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06/09/20
HORSE SHOW ORGANIZERS OPEN FORUM SET FOR JUNE 11
The American Saddlebred Horse Association has announced that on June 11 at 2 p.m. ET, the organization will be hosting an Open Forum for horse show organizers of American Saddlebred horse shows. ASHA is hosting to help meet the concerns voiced by its members and breed show organizers. The forum will be hosted on Zoom; will be limited to 100 attendees; and will be available via the link below or dial information below.
Join Zoom Meeting HERE on 6/11/2020 @ 2:00pm ET
Meeting ID: 817 7563 4017
Password: 061784
One tap mobile:
+19292056099,,81775634017#,,1#,06178
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06/09/20
KENTUCKY RELEASES HORSE SHOW COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
In preparation for the June 8, 2020, re-opening of horse shows and competitions in the state of Kentucky, the state published the following “Healthy at Work” Requirements specifically detailed for horse shows and equine competitions. These protocols are available below in both English and Spanish.
Kentucky Healthy at Work Requirements for Horse Shows in English
Kentucky Healthy at Work Requirements for Horse Shows in Spanish
More information and resources available at www.jlccares.com.
-- via American Saddlebred Horse Association
06/08/20
GREATER BOSTON CHARITY TO BE HELD IN JULY
The Greater Boston Charity show will be held July 8-11 at the Deerfield Fairgrounds in Deerfield, New Hampshire.
For more information and up-to-date news, visit https://www.facebook.com/GreaterBostonCHS/.
-- via Greater Boston Charity
06/08/20
BIG D CHARITY, MID-SOUTH SPRING PREMIER, SILICON VALLEY AND CAPITAL CITY CLASSIC '20 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Big D Charity in Ft. Worth, Texas (June 3-7), Mid-South Spring Premier in Priceville, Alabama (June 4-6), Silicon Valley in Pleasanton, California (June 5-7), and Capital City Classic in Raleigh, North Carolina (June 4-6), are online, and can be viewed here.
06/04/20
6/4/20 - SHOW CANCELLATION
Denver Queen City, July 9-11, has been canceled: https://www.coloradosaddlebred.com/dqchs.html
06/04/20
AMHA PRESIDENT ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED
** Following is an open letter released by the American Morgan Horse Association president **
We have all experienced so much in the first part of 2020. It has been such a short time but seems like a lifetime. And now, we are on the cusp of moving toward getting back to normal. A new normal.
One great thing we have learned from this experience is how powerful coming together can be. The Joint Leadership Council was formed last year to bring together many of us in the horse industry to work toward a common goal. This effort has grown and allowed us to move in a positive direction covering issues we never imagined.
It is now more important than ever to continue in this direction and work tog
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06/03/20
AMHA'S FULL CIRCLE TO BECOME MORE INTERACTIVE ONLINE
American Morgan Horse Association’s Full Circle Program, designed as a safety net for Morgans at risk, is getting an update to make the online experience more accessible and interactive.
“Our goal is for AMHA to provide assistance to those actively involved in rehoming or repurposing Morgans,” said AMHA Director Kelly Kraegel, who is chairing the newly formed Welfare and Rescue Committee. “Whether you are a rescue organization or an owner who can no longer care for a horse, we want to offer front line resources.”
Members should note updated aspects of the program:
Enrolling a Morgan in Full Circle — It is now possible for members themselves to use the AMHA website to name a
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06/03/20
QUALIFICATION CHANGES ANNOUNCED FOR GRAND NATIONAL YOUTH OF THE YEAR CONTEST
American Morgan Horse Association Youth Programs has been working hard to navigate the next steps for local and National Youth of the Year Contests considering the recent cancelations and date changes of shows across the country. Given the recent qualification changes made to the Morgan Grand National Horse Show along with the COVID-19 Safety precautions that will be practiced during the show, the AMHA Youth Committee has made the decision to hold the Grand National Youth Contest Finals virtually for the year of 2020. The Committee also has agreed to make changes to the contest qualifications moving forward. The qualifications are:
If you have already qualified to participate in the 2020 GN Youth Contest you are eligible.
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