12/30/15
CARSON KRESSLEY TO RIDE IN 127th ROSE PARADE
For the second year in a row, pop culture personality Carson Kressley will be riding an American Saddlebred in the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day, in Pasadena, California. This year’s parade, the 127th, celebrates the theme, "Find Your Adventure." Aboard the mare Flurry, Carson will ride the 5-1/2 miles along the parade route and Colorado Blvd., to the delight of parade watchers around the world. Michele Macfarlane owns the Saddlebred.
Carson has been riding Saddlebreds for more than 30 years. He has said he loves the breed for its beauty, heart and intelligence. Riding in the Rose Parade showcases Saddlebreds to a large number of
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12/29/15
SADDLEBRED WORLD LOSES LANDON ROWLAND
National Horseman is deeply saddened to report that Landon Rowland, 78, passed away Monday, December 28, after a long illness.
Landon was a prominent businessman and philanthropist in the Kansas City area, as well as a longtime owner and supporter of the Saddlebred breed through his family’s Ever Glades Farm.
Funeral arrangements will be posted as information becomes available. National Horseman would like to extend our condolences to the Rowland and Townsend families, as well as Landon’s many friends.
12/21/15
MISDEE WRIGLEY MILLER AND ELISABETH GOTH NOMINATED FOR USEF EQUESTRIAN OF THE YEAR
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has announced its nine 2015 Equestrians of Honor, including noted Saddlebred riders, Misdee Wrigley Miller and Elisabeth Goth.
Each of the nine nominees won an individual trophy for their standing in their sport, and qualified to win the USEF's Equestrian of the Year honor. Everyone is encouraged to vote for their choice to win the prestigious award. Voting will run through midnight Eastern on January 4, 2016. The USEF Equestrian of the Year will be named on January 15, during the 2016 Pegasus Awards.
The finalists include:
Misdee Wrigley Miller, who was awarded the Bill Robinson Trophy.
Elisabeth Goth, who was awarded the C.J. “J
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12/18/15
UPHA LOOKING FOR NEW EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
The United Professional Horsemen’s Association (UPHA) is currently seeking to hire an Executive Assistant to the President.
The executive assistant to the president will report to, and work closely with, the UPHA president as well as the UPHA Executive Board of Directors to advance the UPHA’s vision and the Foundation’s mission. The executive assistant will be responsible for the daily administration and management of all office duties, UPHA Programs and UPHA Membership Database. They will implement the strategic goals and objectives of the UPHA, develop and strengthen programs that will a
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12/18/15
ASHA ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTORS FOR 2016
The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) announced the election of five new members to its Board of Directors, who will join the Board starting in February, 2016 at the Super Convention, which will host the ASHA annual meeting.
Candi Aversenti, Kristen Cater, and Cheryl Innis were elected to the ASHA Board of Directors for a term of three years, starting in 2016. Also re-elected were current ASHA board members Holly Nichols and Leslie Rainbolt-Forbes.
ASHA offered its members the opportunity to vote for new directors either electronically or by the traditional paper ballot during the month of November 2015. The ballot count was ratified by members of the ASHA Board for accurac
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12/17/15
CAMERON KAY WINS 2015 JUNIOR EQUESTRIAN OF THE YEAR
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announced Cameron Kay as the 2015 Junior Equestrian of the Year.
Horses always have been a part of 18-year-old Kay's life, as she has been riding and showing Morgans and Saddlebreds for 12 years. She was a member of the 2015 USEF Young Riders Saddle Seat Team that competed in South Africa, and came home with both the Three-Gaited Team and Individual Gold medals. A prime example of courage, sportsmanship, and dedication, Kay will be awarded the Ruth O'Keefe Meredith Memorial Trophy as the 2015 Junior Equestrian of the Year.
Over the course of her career, Kay has garnered 15 World and National Titles, including Champion of the 2015 American Royal USE
Over the course of her career, Kay has garnered 15 World and National Titles, including Champion of the 2015 American Royal USE
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12/10/15
SADDLEBRED WORLD LOSES RICHARD FRANKLIN KEARNEY
Richard Franklin Kearney, 83, died Monday, December 7, 2015 at Presbyterian Senior Care, Southminster.
He was born November 7, 1932 in Clarke County, Iowa, the son of the late Gilbert Ross Kearney and Edna Bernice Williams Kearney.
Richard served in the U.S. Army, where he received the National Defense Service Medal. Richard began his Saddlehorse career in his home state of Iowa during his high school Years. He experienced much success with Dr. E. L. Robinson in Lee's Summit, Missouri as head trainer. Most noteworthy was his winning of the Jr. Stake in Lexington, Kentucky with Superior Odds in 1969. He was awarded "Horseman of the Year" by the Chapter 13 United Professional Horsemen&#
Richard served in the U.S. Army, where he received the National Defense Service Medal. Richard began his Saddlehorse career in his home state of Iowa during his high school Years. He experienced much success with Dr. E. L. Robinson in Lee's Summit, Missouri as head trainer. Most noteworthy was his winning of the Jr. Stake in Lexington, Kentucky with Superior Odds in 1969. He was awarded "Horseman of the Year" by the Chapter 13 United Professional Horsemen&#
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12/10/15
PERSPECTIVE: THE LAW OF THE HARVEST
Editor's note: The following monthly perspective was written by National Horseman's publisher, Allison Lambert, appearing in the December 2015 issue.
The Law of the Harvest
By Allison Lambert
Everyone knows that if you plant an apple seed, you’ll get an apple tree; you won’t get pears or bananas—you’ll get apples. This is called “the Law of the Harvest.” Whatever seeds you plant are the fruits that you will bear, an idea commonly expressed as “you reap what you sow.”
“The Law of the Harvest” is a simple law of nature and creation, and one that can be applied to much more than just farming. The principle of sowing and reaping
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12/08/15
SUPER CONVENTION 2016 AGENDA AND REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE
The Super Convention 2016 is shaping up to be an event you won't want to miss! Scheduled for February 9-13, 2016 at the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel, this jam-packed event is planned for you! This is a first-time joint convention between the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA), the American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA), the American Hackney Horse Society (AHHS), and the United Professional Horsemen's Association (UPHA).
The lineup of speakers for this year's gathering is five-star and includes U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee D. Wayne Lukas and 2014 Equine Industry Vision Award winner, Patti Colbert, who will speak on the current state of the horse industry. These exciting presentations are on top
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12/07/15
AMHA OFFERS 2016 BREED PROMOTION GRANT
Applications for AMHA's Breed Promotion Grant are now being accepted. The grant, which replaces the former Trade Show Funding that was offered only to AMHA clubs and is new in 2016, is now offered to any Morgan enthusiast, AMHA club, organized Morgan group, Morgan barn, or AMHA-affiliated organization for funding for any Morgan breed promotion purpose. AMHA will award up to $10,000 each year and will consider requests of all sizes.
The applicant needs to make a compelling grant request and include information regarding the size of the audience or reach of the program. Applications must include a full proposal of the idea, budget details, proof of any advertising collateral or materials that will be used to promote the event a
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12/07/15
SADDLE SEAT WORLD CUP TEAM CHOSEN AFTER SELECTION TRIALS AT WILLIAMS WOODS UNIVERSITY
After impressive showings at the Saddle Seat World Cup Team Trials, 12 riders were chosen to represent the United States at the 2016 Saddle Seat World Cup. Thirty-two aspiring athletes, 20 in three-gaited competition and 12 in five-gaited, from 27 states tried out at William Woods University on Saturday. Each phase consisted of one rail ride and one pattern ride on unfamiliar horses. After the trials were complete six riders for each section were selected to the 2016 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team in both three-gaited and five-gaited.
The riders on 2016 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team are:
Three-Gaited
Aleia Brown - Dayton, Ohio
Molly Codeanne -Wethersfield, Conn.
Cameron Kay - W. Bloomfield, Mich.
Aleia Brown - Dayton, Ohio
Molly Codeanne -Wethersfield, Conn.
Cameron Kay - W. Bloomfield, Mich.
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12/04/15
ATHLETES PREPARE FOR U.S. SADDLE SEAT WORLD CUP TEAM TRIALS
Thirty-two top U.S. saddle seat riders will converge on William Woods University in Fulton, Mo., on Saturday, December 5, for the U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team Trials, attempting to earn a spot on the 2016 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team as either a three- or five-gaited competitor. Following is the list of the athletes scheduled to attend:
Three-Gaited
Aleia Brown - Dayton, Ohio
Megan Buckley - Zionsville, Ind.
Sydney Budzinski - Mukwonago, Wis.
Molly Codeanne - Wethersfield, Conn.
Katelynn Cox - Custer, Mich.
Audrey Crites - Waukee, Iowa
Raven Gropp - Augusta, Ga.
Matt Huke - Westfield, Ind.
Ada Johnson - Stillwater, Minn.
Cameron Kay - W. Bloomfield, Mich.
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Aleia Brown - Dayton, Ohio
Megan Buckley - Zionsville, Ind.
Sydney Budzinski - Mukwonago, Wis.
Molly Codeanne - Wethersfield, Conn.
Katelynn Cox - Custer, Mich.
Audrey Crites - Waukee, Iowa
Raven Gropp - Augusta, Ga.
Matt Huke - Westfield, Ind.
Ada Johnson - Stillwater, Minn.
Cameron Kay - W. Bloomfield, Mich.
Kri
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12/04/15
AMHA'S 2016 STALLION SERVICE AUCTION IS LIVE
The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) has announced that bidding on the 2016 AMHA/World Morgan Futurity Stallion Service Auction has begun. This year's auction is entirely online. All bidding will close on Monday, February 29, 2016 at 12 p.m. EST. All contracts will be sold to the highest bidder on Monday, February 29, 2016 at 12 p.m. (noon) Eastern time.
All proceeds from the auction will benefit the World Morgan Futurity, regional shows, and AMHA's Show Grant and Marketing programs. This year's roster of stallions are both new and returning successes, including:
Astronomicallee
Balenciaga
BKC Valiant Star
CBMF Hitting The Streets GCH
All proceeds from the auction will benefit the World Morgan Futurity, regional shows, and AMHA's Show Grant and Marketing programs. This year's roster of stallions are both new and returning successes, including:
Astronomicallee
Balenciaga
BKC Valiant Star
CBMF Hitting The Streets GCH
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12/04/15
UPHA ANNOUNCES HORSE/PONY OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS
The United Professional Horsemen's Association (UPHA) has announced the winners of the organization's Horse/Pony of the Year Awards. The awards will be presented at the 2016 Super Convention, on Friday, Feb. 12, in Boston, Mass., during the UPHA Awards Luncheon, which will feature guest speaker, Hall of Fame Thoroughbred trainer D. Wayne Lukas.
Each of the 48 division winners automatically become eligible for the UPHA Overall Horse/Pony of The Year Award in their respective division.
UPHA congratulates the following:
American Saddlebred Open Five Gaited, CH Bravo Blue
American Saddlebred Amateur Five Gaited, Memories Of Cabo
American Saddlebred Ladies Five Gaited,&n
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12/03/15
AMHA ANNOUNCES 2016 REGIONAL SHOWS
The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) has announced the 2016 AMHA regional shows, approved by the AMHA Board of Directors at its fourth quarter meeting.
Region 1: New England Morgan Horse Show, July 25-30, 2016; Northampton, Mass.
Region 2: New York Regional Morgan Horse Show, September 14-17, 2016; Syracuse, N.Y.
Region 3: Morgan Gold Cup, June 15-18, 2016; Columbus, Ohio
Region 4: Citrus Cup Regional Morgan Horse Show, April 6-9, 2016; Newberry, Fla.
Region 5: Jubilee Regional Morgan Horse Show, August 31-September 3, 2016; Springfield, Ill.
Region 6: Summer Daze Regional Morgan Horse Show, July 7-9, 2016; Kansas City, Mo. (*Note, this show w
Region 1: New England Morgan Horse Show, July 25-30, 2016; Northampton, Mass.
Region 2: New York Regional Morgan Horse Show, September 14-17, 2016; Syracuse, N.Y.
Region 3: Morgan Gold Cup, June 15-18, 2016; Columbus, Ohio
Region 4: Citrus Cup Regional Morgan Horse Show, April 6-9, 2016; Newberry, Fla.
Region 5: Jubilee Regional Morgan Horse Show, August 31-September 3, 2016; Springfield, Ill.
Region 6: Summer Daze Regional Morgan Horse Show, July 7-9, 2016; Kansas City, Mo. (*Note, this show w
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12/02/15
WILLIAM WOODS TO HOST SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION WORLD CUP TEAM SELECTION FINALS
The top saddle seat Equitation riders in the country will assemble this weekend when William Woods University hosts the United States Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup Team Selection Trials.
The trials, which are free and open to the public, will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, in the equestrian studies UPHA indoor arena at WWU. The three-gaited trials will be held 8 a.m.-1 p.m., and the five-gaited trials will be held 1:30-6 p.m. The team to represent the United States in the 2016 Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup in July in South Africa will be announced at 6:15 p.m.
“It is truly an honor to be able to host the USEF World Cup Selection Trials at William Woods,” Sarah Track, WWU Saddle Seat instr
The trials, which are free and open to the public, will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, in the equestrian studies UPHA indoor arena at WWU. The three-gaited trials will be held 8 a.m.-1 p.m., and the five-gaited trials will be held 1:30-6 p.m. The team to represent the United States in the 2016 Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup in July in South Africa will be announced at 6:15 p.m.
“It is truly an honor to be able to host the USEF World Cup Selection Trials at William Woods,” Sarah Track, WWU Saddle Seat instr
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12/02/15
CHANGES TO AMHA'S OPEN COMPETITION PROGRAM
The 2016 Open Competition Program Guidelines, including some changes, from the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) are now available. Several updates have been made to the program and are outlined below:
AMHA is offering the opportunity for retroactive points from up to 10 years previous to those submitted in the current competition year, for a fee of $100/year, to be applied toward a Morgan Medallion Award.
Since AMHA Open Competition Silver and Gold Medallion recipients qualify for CH and GCH status, respectively (enrollment and fees apply) in the Champion Title program, those retroactive points could apply toward a CH or GCH title.
Registration and entry blanks are Adob
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12/02/15
SADDLEBRED WORLD LOSES NANCY CRABTREE
The American Saddlebred world has lost Nancy Riester Crabtree, 74, who passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015 in Louisville.
Nancy was the wife, mother, grandmother and matriarch of the Crabtree family, and a member of Simpsonville Baptist Church. She helped start the Shelbyville Horse Show and the Shelbyville Community Theatre. She was a member of the Garden Club and Al-Anon.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Redd" Crabtree, and her parents, Paul and Martha Riester. She is survived by her daughters, Anne Crabtree and Susan Fenton, Simpsonville, Ky.; son, Casey Crabtree (Sabra), Simpsonville, Ky.; grandchildren, Rebecca and Tut Crabtree, and&nb
Nancy was the wife, mother, grandmother and matriarch of the Crabtree family, and a member of Simpsonville Baptist Church. She helped start the Shelbyville Horse Show and the Shelbyville Community Theatre. She was a member of the Garden Club and Al-Anon.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Redd" Crabtree, and her parents, Paul and Martha Riester. She is survived by her daughters, Anne Crabtree and Susan Fenton, Simpsonville, Ky.; son, Casey Crabtree (Sabra), Simpsonville, Ky.; grandchildren, Rebecca and Tut Crabtree, and&nb
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12/01/15
ASHA RULE CHANGE: COMPETING HORSES MUST BE IN GOOD STANDING
Beginning December 1, 2015, owners, trainers, riders, drivers and handlers of horses competing at USEF-licensed competitions in all American Saddlebred sections must be current competing members in good standing with the American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA). See USEF Rule-SB101 Eligibility.
For more information, visit www.saddlebred.com.
11/30/15
ARIZONA BRED HORSES COMPETE THIS SATURDAY AT TURF PARADISE
Arizona horses will be in the spotlight with the entire eight-race card, including four stakes, devoted to state breds Saturday at Turf Paradise.
The four stakes races are: Two divisions of the AZ Breeders’ Futurity, one for 2-year-old fillies, the other for 2-year-old colts and geldings, with both to be run at 6 furlongs and both carrying a $50,000 purse.Additionally there will be the $25,000 Cactus Wren for 3-year-olds and the $25,000 Cactus Flower for 3-year-olds and up, fillies and mares. Both races will be run at 6 ½ furlongs. First race is scheduled for 12:40 pm.
Az Breeders’ Futurity, Fillies
A group of six fillies are slated to head postward with the dominant two-time winner Hedi’s
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11/30/15
COURTNEY BALL WINS 2015 USEF YOUTH SPORTSMAN'S AWARD
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce Courtney Ball as the winner of the 2015 USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award. The USEF Youth Sportsman's Award is designed to identify potential future leaders in the equine industry and provides an opportunity for the USEF to recognize outstanding youth members for their achievements. An American Saddlebred competitor from Scottsdale, Ariz., Ball was nominated by the American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA).
The 17-year-old high school senior began riding American Saddlebreds at the age of six and has competed in a variety of divisions from showmanship to show pleasure driving. For her achievements, Ball has won six ASHA Youth High Point Awards and sever
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11/30/15
MARY AVERY PASSES AWAY
Mary Peyton Hubbell Avery, 92, a longtime resident of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at Lenoir Woods in Columbia.
Funeral services to celebrate her life will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, at the Missouri United Methodist Church Chapel, 204 S. Ninth Street, with visitation from noon to 1 p.m. Private family graveside services will be in the Masonic Cemetery in Bunceton.
Mary Peyton Meeker was born August 8,1923 in Bunceton to Gideon E. Meeker and Emma Peyton. She was a 1942 graduate of Bunceton High School and later graduated from the University of Missouri with a bachelor’s degree in 1946. Subsequently, she was an educator in equestrian studies at Gulfpark College and Stephens College for three de
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11/30/15
BIGGINS STABLE TO OFFER ADULT RIDING CAMP
Openings are still available for the 2016 Biggins Stable’s Adult Winter Riding Camp. The camp will be held March 4th through 6th at the farm in Simpsonville, Kentucky (near Louisville). The annual riding camp is known for its quality instruction and fun atmosphere. The camp attracts adult saddle seat riders of all skill levels and from all parts of the country. Check in is on Friday, March 4th at 10 a.m. and camp will conclude on Sunday, March 6th at 1:30 p.m.
Intensive riding instruction is the central focus of Biggins Adult Camps. Coordinator, Renee Biggins, tailors the program to the ability and goals of each rider. Beginners through advanced riders can sharpen their horsemanship and s
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11/24/15
ONLINE VOTING NOW OPEN FOR UPHA HORSE & PONY OF THE YEAR AWARDS
All voting is to be done online and only current (2015) UPHA Professional Members may vote. To vote you must log in to your UPHA membership profile on the UPHA website, www.uphaonline.com, using your membership number and password. If you have not setup a password you may do so at this time. Located in the center of the membership page there is a "Set up Your Password Now" tab. If you do not know your UPHA Membership Number you may search by clicking the "Verify Member Status" tab.
Once you are logged in, you will see a "Start Voting Now" tab, just above your name and profile picture. Click on the link and you may begin voting
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11/20/15
PERSPECTIVE: SAVE A LITTLE PIECE OF "YOU" FOR YOURSELF
Editor's note: The following monthly perspective was written by National Horseman's publisher, Allison Lambert, appearing in the Morgan Grand National 2015 issue.
Save a Little Piece of "You" for Yourself
By Allison Lambert
The end of show season is usually bittersweet. In some ways the year has flown by in a blink, and in other ways the beginning seems like an eternity ago. Although most of us welcome the break with open arms, it’s hard to not feel slightly sentimental as we say goodbye to this lifestyle that we’ve become accustomed to for the last eight months.
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11/19/15
SADDLEBRED WORLD LOSES ANDREW KATKO
Andrew Katko, husband of Jennifer Lawrence Katko and father of Caroline Katko, passed from this life after a lengthy illness. A memorial prayer service, led by David Rutherford, will be Sunday, December 6 at noon at the Tampa Yacht Club. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: https://donate.lls.org/lls/donate
11/16/15
COLORADO AMERICAN SADDLE HORSE ASSOCIATION RSVPS DUE TODAY BY 1:00PM FOR NOVEMBER 21ST BANQUET
The CASHA Banquet will be Saturday, November 21. RSVPs are due to Stacey by 1:00 p.m. today. Please see the invitation here.
If you have not sent in your RSVP by mail to Stacey and intend to go to the CASHA Banquet please call or email Stacey by 1:00 p.m. today with your meal choice to be included in the dinner count.
Those who do not RSVP by 1:00 p.m. today will not be guaranteed a meal at the banquet.
Contact Stacey at 303-619-8699 or Stacey0975@aol.com by 1:00 p.m. today if you plan to attend.
Just a reminder that we will be offering a DJ and dancing after the awards portion of the evening, so bring your dancing shoes for a night of dancing and fun!!
11/10/15
PERSPECTIVE: COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS
Editor's note: The following monthly perspective was written by National Horseman's publisher, Allison Lambert, appearing in the November 2015 issue.
Count Your Blessings
By Allison Lambert
As we approach the end of yet another show season and the whirlwind of horse show life comes to close, it’s a great time of year to reflect on the events that have brought us to this point. All of us who are lucky enough to be involved in this industry are truly blessed beyond words. The resources and free time that showing horses requires are two luxuries that most families could never afford. However, as the holiday season quickly appro
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11/06/15
2015 ASHA YEAR END AWARDS NOMINATIONS SOUGHT
The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) is now accepting nominations for the 2015 year end awards to be presenting during the Super Convention, held at the Westin Boston Waterfront, February 10-13, 2016.
Members wishing to make nominations for ASHA Year End Awards should respond in writing explaining in detail why an individual is deserving of a specific award. The nominations are reviewed by the ASHA Executive Committee and other committees as necessary; no more than three finalists in each category are chosen to be voted upon by the full Board of Directors in December.
Nominees are sought for the following awards:
Lifetime Achieveme
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11/06/15
ONLINE VOTING FOR ASHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS OPEN UNTIL NOVEMBER 30
ASHA Board of Directors voting is open to all 2015 ASHA Life, Contributing, Senior, and Charter Club Affiliate members over the age of 18. Members may vote online for up to five candidates by logging in with their ASHA credentials. Complete biographies for each candidate are available for review at the online site. Online voting will be open until MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2015.
Paper ballots have also been mailed to all eligible members, for those who prefer to vote by mail. Biographical information on all candidates is included in the mailing. Paper ballots must be received in the ASHA Office no later than&n
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11/06/15
ASHA BREED AMBASSADOR PROGRAM POINT FORMS DUE TO CHARTER CLUBS BY DECEMBER 21
The ASHA is excited to announce that the new “Breed Ambassador Program” was unanimously approved by the ASHA Board on May 11, and information and materials are now available for download for immediate use. Any Saddlebred promotional activity done during the calendar year WILL be counted, retroactive to January 1, 2015.
The ASHA Breed Ambassador Program seeks to recognize and reward the many things members are already doing to introduce our beautiful horses to the non-Saddlebred public by giving points for activities like taking a Saddlebred to an open breed show, riding in parades, conducting a seminar, riding in organized all-breed trail rides, giving public riding lessons, holding camps, putting on shows,
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11/06/15
THE AMERICAN SADDLEBRED MUSEUM AND GIFT SHOP ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The American Saddlebred Museum and Gift Shop announced today the selection of Jennifer K. Foster as its new Executive Director. Foster will assume leadership from longtime Executive Director, Tolley Graves, who earlier this year announced her intent to retire. The selection was made after a national search and selection process.
“We are thrilled to announce this appointment,” remarks Amy Rock, President of the Board of Trustees. “We conducted an exhaustive and thorough national search for this position and were delighted with the caliber of candidates. Jenn has incredibly strong management, fundraising, and strategic planning experience. More importantly, she has an undeniable passion for the American Saddlebred
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10/23/15
SADDLEBRED FRIENDS OF SPINDLETOP REACH $100,000 CAMPAIGN GOAL
The “Saddlebred Friends of Spindletop” initiative, which kicked off in April of this year at Spindeltop Hall, has officially reached its goal of $50,000 making it eligible for a $50,000 match from James and Misdee Wrigley Miller, well known Saddlebred enthusiasts and competitors.
“When we announced our $100,000 campaign goal at our April kickoff we did no expect such a quick turnaround of donations. This is a wonderful response and we are so grateful to all of our Saddlebred friends who helped us reach our goal in less than six months” said Misdee Wrigley Miller.
A check presentation of the Miller’s $50,000 match recently took place at a “Rebuild History” donor apprecia
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10/23/15
EARN MONEY BY REGISTERING YOUR MORGANS
If you have an unregistered Morgan under 18 months old, now is the time to register it!
The AMHA Registry is offering an incentive to breeders to register their Morgan foals from November 1 to December 31, 2015.
Send in your registration application for a Morgan under 18 months old and you will be entered into a drawing for a grand prize of a $100 registry services coupon good in 2016.
The drawing will be held on January 18, 2016.
If you submit three or more Registration Applications at the same time, you will receive a $50 registry services coupon good in 2016.
Coupons must be used in 2016, no cash refunds will be provided.
For more information, contact the AMHA Registry
For more information, contact the AMHA Registry
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10/23/15
WORLD MORGAN FUTURITY TRAINER SERVICES & PUBLICATIONS AUCTION OPENS ONLINE
The annual Trainers & Media Auction funnels a significant amount of money into the World Morgan Futurity that is directed right back to the breeders, owners and trainers and it is now live and online at www.worldmorganfuturity.com.
Choose from 22 top Morgan trainers and five different media options from magazines to online sales sites, and new this year is the “Ride or Drive a Champion” category! The World Morgan Futurity Annual Trainer Services and Publications Auction offers something for everyone! We also have a fabulous 16 x 20” original oil painting commission from famed artist Jeanne Newton Schoborg, a complete set of first-edition AMHA Registry Books and a sterling silver crumb catcher engraved with &
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10/21/15
ROY C. WERNER PASSES AWAY
Roy Werner passed away on October 18, 2015 exactly a month from his 93rd birthday. Roy and his wife Judy own Redwing Saddlebred Farm known for standing the deceased Radiant Sultan and their current stallion Designed.
Roy leaves his wife Judy, son Thomas Werner (Susan), daughter Wendy, stepson Michael and four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Roy’s life is being planned. Memorial donations can be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, American Saddlebred Museum and the American Saddlebred Horse Association, with those donations earmarked for Youth Programs.
10/20/15
VENDOR SPACE DEADLINE FOR SUPER CONVENTION DUE OCTOBER 31
Officials with the 2016 Super Convention announced the first deadline with the best price for vendor space is coming up October 31, 2015. The convention is being held February 9 – 14, 2016 at the Westin Waterfront, Boston, MA. If space is reserved by October 31 the cost for a 10 x 10 space (does not include electrical drop or internet access) is $300. The space does include (1) six foot table, (2) chairs and a wastebasket. All electrical, audio/visual and Internet services must be reserved directly through Westin Boston Waterfront and must be ordered at least 14 days prior to the convention.
If the October 31 deadline is missed you can still be a part of this historic convention. If space is reserved by November 30, 2015 th
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10/20/15
GAYLE LAMPE TO CONDUCT SADDLE SEAT RIDING CLINIC AT WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY
Gayle Lampe is conducting a saddle seat riding clinic at William Woods University on December 12-18. Riders are welcome to come for as many days as they wish, however, it is recommended to stay for at least three days. Riders will ride twice on some days and three times on other days. Barn visits to saddle horse training stables in the area and a variety of lectures will be included. This clinic is mainly for adults; however, some highly motivated junior exhibitors could also be accepted. A maximum of nine riders will be accepted at one time. For further information, please contact Gayle Lampe at either glampe@williamwoods.edu or
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10/19/15
FREE LIVE WEBCAST AVAILABLE FOR MANE EVENT, OCTOBER 22-25
When you can’t attend, a free live webcast is the closest thing to being there. Mid-America Mane Event will be webcast Thursday, October 22, through Sunday, October 25, from the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. Wall-to-wall coverage includes 127 classes for Saddlebreds, Hackneys, Road Horses and Equitation riders including the prestigious Good Hands Finals and the new Good Hands Adult Finals. National Horseman is the proud official sponsor of the Good Hands Finals, which is part of the saddle seat Triple Crown.
This year’s Mane Event webcast is once again supported by the USEF Network. The webcas
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10/12/15
PERSPECTIVE: THE BREED BUBBLE
Editor's note: The following monthly perspective was written by National Horseman's publisher, Allison Lambert, appearing in the October 2015 issue.
The Breed Bubble
By Allison Lambert
The entire “show horse” industry is a melting pot of breeds, disciplines and levels of involvement. From Saddlebreds to Morgans, and Hackneys to Arabians, there are entire equine communities out there that have more in common than they think. Although the divisions and rules may vary from breed to breed, there is a strong link that binds us all together—the love of showing horses.
The truth is, most of us are unaware of the vast show horse world out there, because we li
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10/06/15
WATCH THIS YEAR'S GRAND NATIONAL & WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MORGAN HORSE SHOW LIVE
If you can't be there in person, you will be able to watch this year's Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® LIVE via pay-per-view with unlimited replays available the following day for free through the cooperation of Richfield Video and Horse Show Wire this October. Once again, the broadcast will feature multiple-camera production, live out-gate interviews with exhibitors, trainers, and owners, all four rings of competition, and a full hour of interviews and highlights each evening produced by Horse Show Wire during all eight days of the show.
A nominal fee will be charged for live access to this year's event. This fee will be independent of Richfield Video’s subscription service and yo
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10/06/15
COLORADO AMERICAN SADDLE HORSE ASSOCIATION NOMINATIONS FOR YEAR END AWARDS DUE OCTOBER 11
Colorado American Saddle Horse Association is looking for nominations for the CASHA Horse of the Year and the CASHA Adult & Juvenile Sportsman of the Year for year-end awards. We are also looking for point sheets for the Juvenile Volunteer of the Year (see below for info). If you have a person or horse you would like to nominate please fill out the forms located on the CASHA website for Sportsman of the Year and Horse of the Year (CASHA website under A
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09/29/15
ELLEN GALE GREEN PASSES AWAY
Ellen Gale Green passed away July 20th, 2015, at the age of 97 with her friends and family present in her home at Harbor Chase of Gainesville. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, to Dr. and Mrs. Press C. Hopkins, she was the oldest of four children. She graduated from Greenwood High School in Springfield, Missouri, and in 1937 attended and swam for Southwest Missouri State Teachers College (now known as Missouri State University). Ellen Gale was one of Missouri's premier swimmers, competing in the 1936 Olympic trials and in 1937 being named "Springfield's Sportsman of the Year". She married Elbert H. Green in 1939 and had seven children. She and her family raised and showed world-class American Saddlebred horses. She served
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09/28/15
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR UPHA OPEN GATE LEARNING CENTER AT THE AMERICAN ROYAL DUE OCTOBER 10
The UPHA Open Gate Learning Center will be offered again this year at the 2015 UPHA/American Royal National Championship Horse Show.
Application Deadline is October 10th, 2015
* This program is offered at no charge to all current junior members of the UPHA.
The UPHA has graciously offered to underwrite the UPHA Open Gate Learning Center Program at the 2015 UPHA/American Royal National Championship Horse Show. The entire program will be available at no charge to all current UPHA junior members. Additionally juniors that would like to become UPHA Members may join during the UPHA Open Gate Learning Center application process. (see application link below)
**See Terms
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09/28/15
U.S. TEAM ACHIEVES GOLD MEDAL SWEEP AT 2015 SOUTH AFRICA SADDLE SEAT INVITATIONAL
The U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Travel Team made the trek to Africa to compete in the 2015 South Africa Saddle Seat Invitational at the Mistico Equestrian Centre, September 16-19. The 11 U.S. athletes delivered fantastic performances against nine of South Africa’s top saddle seat equitation riders. Under the guidance of coaches Kelly Kraegel (Guthrie, Okla.) and Sarah Lawson (Rockport, Ind.) and assisted by 2012 Saddle Seat Gold Medal coach Kristen Cater (Dunbarton, NH), the U.S. Team claimed the Three- and Five-Gaited Team and Individual Gold medals.
The competition began on Wednesday when the young athletes drew for the horses they would ride during the two-day competition. On Thursday, the riders participated in a trai
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09/22/15
JUDGE ANNOUNCED FOR 2015 OLD DOMINION CLASSIC FALL HORSE SHOW
Fresh off of winning the Five-Gaited World’s Grand Championship, Lionel Ferreira of Simpsonville, KY will travel to Virginia to judge the Old Dominion Classic Fall Horse Show. The event will take place in the East Complex of the Virginia Horse Center on October 9th & 10th.
Qualifying classes will start at 6:00 pm on Friday evening. Academy classes will be featured at 10:00 am on Saturday morning followed by the Championship classes after the chili lunch.
Lionel Ferreira is no stranger to the Saddlebred industry having been around horses from an early age. After school, he went to Kentucky & worked for several trainers perfecting his skills. He then trained in Hereford, Eng
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09/18/15
ASHA BOARD MEMBER NOMINATIONS DUE SEPTEMBER 30
The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) is soliciting nominations for new ASHA board members.
Nominations will be accepted until September 30, 2015. Please send the board nomination form to the attention of Nominating Committee for Directors Chair, Bret Day.
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 even
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09/18/15
2016 SUPER CONVENTION RESERVATIONS NOW OPEN
Reservations for the 2016 Super Convention, which will take place February 9-13 at the Westin Waterfront Hotel in Boston, are now open! Hotel information can be found under the Hotel Tab key at the top of www.thesuperconvention.com.
The 2016 Super Convention will be hosted by American Morgan Horse Association, the United Professional Horsemen's Association, American Hackney H
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09/14/15
THE GOOD HANDS COMMITTEE 'THANK YOU'
A Big Thank You To Our Official Sponsor
Posted on September 14, 2015
September 14, 2015 by admin
This past year, our final has seen two major changes. First, it has a new owner: Mid-America Horse Show Association, and a new name: The Good Hands. Second, our final has a new facet entirely: the Good Hands Adult Finals.
Throughout these changes, a constant for the Good Hands Finals has been the generous and fervent support of our official sponsor, the National Horseman.
Allison Lambert and her amaz
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09/09/15
NOMINATIONS FOR 2015 USEF LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AND PEGASUS MEDAL OF HONOR AWARD DUE OCTOBER 5
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 USEF Member may submit nominations to the USEF by Monday, October 5.
The recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented the Jimmy A. Williams trophy at the 2015 Pegasus Awards, to be held at the 2016 USEF Annual Meeting in January. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes the horseman or woman whose lifetime experience and accomplishments exemplify uncommon devotion to equestrian sport and whose equestrian career and horsemanship have continually elevated the sport's excellence. The nominee must be living and retired from actively competing in e
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