06/03/15
CASHA TO HOST "BLACK TIE, SILVER SHOES" FUNDRAISER AT DENVER QUEEN CITY
The Colorado American Saddlebred Horse Association (www.ColoradoSaddlebred.com) and the Colorado Horsecare Foodbank (www.HorseFoodbank.org) have come together for a unique and elegant evening of dining and entertainment to benefit a very worthy cause. On July 18, 2015, during the Colorado American Saddlebred State Championship Stake Night performance, will present the first annual Black Tie, Silver Shoes dinner. The dinner features premium ringside seating with a plated dinner to benefit the Foodbank. Cocktail attire is recommended.
Corporate Table of 8 / $1000 ($400
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06/03/15
SOUTHERN SADDLEBRED SUMMER SALE NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES
Southern Saddlebred Sales will offer a Summer Online Auction in partnership with Addis Live Online Auctions on Tuesday, June 30th at 8:00pm CST.
This is an open consignment auction with a $250 entry fee. The minimum opening bid is $500. “We wanted to offer an auction opportunity mid-season for those people who might have had a horse for sale for some time and need a venue to get it sold,” said Jackie Hale. “Tattersalls used to have a summer sale in conjunction with Lexington Jr League horse show – so this is an online auction to fill that void.”
The key to success in an Online Auction is to enter early enough for buyers to have time to investigate the horses offered for sale
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05/28/15
PERSPECTIVE: THE PERFECT STORM
Editor's note: The following monthly perspective was written by National Horseman's publisher, Allison Lambert, appearing in the June 2015 issue of the magazine.
The Perfect Storm
By Allison Lambert
It seems like every industry has a proverbial bubble that eventually bursts. But by some act of fate, the show horse industry has somehow made it through a Civil War, two World Wars, the Great Depression, two recessions and the collapse of the financial system seemingly unscathed. However, after two centuries of persevering through the toughest economic times in history, we look to be facing our greatest problem to
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05/26/15
MORGAN WORLD LOSES JILL BERTRAND
Elizabeth "Jill" Bertrand, 71, of Brookfield, Massachusetts, died on May 2, 2015, at Anthony Shawnee Hospital, Shawnee, OK, after a brief illness while on a road trip with her husband Gordon.
Jill grew up in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, where she attended Friends Academy. She earned her high school diploma at St. Mary's in the Mountains, Littleton, New Hampshire, and a B.A. degree in 1965 from her beloved Bennington College.
After college, Jill had numerous jobs - she described her resume as akin to the Yellow Pages, but derived great satisfaction for many years working as an electrical draftsman designing complex printed circuit boards for Teradyne and other local companies.
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Jill grew up in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, where she attended Friends Academy. She earned her high school diploma at St. Mary's in the Mountains, Littleton, New Hampshire, and a B.A. degree in 1965 from her beloved Bennington College.
After college, Jill had numerous jobs - she described her resume as akin to the Yellow Pages, but derived great satisfaction for many years working as an electrical draftsman designing complex printed circuit boards for Teradyne and other local companies.
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05/26/15
IN MEMORIAM: CASH LOVELL
Cash Alton Lovell III, 67, died at his home in Winston-Salem, N.C., on May 21, 2015, after an extended battle with a rare form of dementia. Born in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, on February 26, 1948, to the late Cash Alton and Margie Hoskins Lovell Jr., he grew up moving 18 times around the country as his father trained American Saddlebred show horses. The family settled in Winston-Salem, and more than 40 years ago he took over Cash Lovell Stables from his father, becoming the third generation of horse trainers in his family.
A master horseman who trained more than 40 World Champion American Saddlebreds, Cash was known as a larger-than-life character who loved feeding bubble gum to children and playing Santa Claus for them. He laug
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05/22/15
SADDLEBRED WORLD LOSES CASH LOVELL
Cash Lovell, the patriarch of Cash Lovell Stables in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Thursday night, May 21, 2015. Cash was inducted as a UPHA Hall of Famer in 2012, shortly after his retirement in 2011. Througout his career, he trained numerous World's and National Champions.
More details will be posted as they become available. Our hearts go out to Parker, Cashlyn, and the rest of the CLS team during this troublesome time.
05/21/15
2015 MORGAN GRAND NATIONAL PRIZE LIST NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
The prize list for the 2015 Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® is now available online at www.morgangrandnational.com under "Show Forms." The prize list also will be mailed with the June/July 2015 issue of The Morgan Horse magazine.
The Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® has represented the pinnacle of achievement in the Morgan horse world for more than 40 years. The show will offer this year more than $400,000 in prize money and awards.
To request a prize list, please contact Peggy Hatfield at peggyhat@aol.c
The Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® has represented the pinnacle of achievement in the Morgan horse world for more than 40 years. The show will offer this year more than $400,000 in prize money and awards.
To request a prize list, please contact Peggy Hatfield at peggyhat@aol.c
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05/21/15
SHOW HORSE WORLD LOSES ROXANNE HOOD
Dorothy Roxanne Hollister Hood passed away May 14, 2015 in Hollister, California. Memorial Services were held on Wednesday, May 20, in Hollister. Roxanne was born July 1, 1951, in Phoenix, Arizona, to the late Richard Davis Hollister III and Dorothy Grace Bean Hollister. Her family later moved to Southern California. Roxanne graduated from El Modena High School in Orange, and attended Fullerton Junior College. She met Ronald Richard Hood while she was a student there and their eternal love began. They were married and sealed in the Los Angeles LDS Temple for time and all eternity and then moved to Connecticut as part of their honeymoon.
In later years she earned both Bachelor (Behavioral Science) and Master's degrees (Co
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05/21/15
WCHS QUALIFYING EXCEPTION FOR CANCELLED MADISON CLASSIC HORSE SHOW
The Madison Classic Horse Show was cancelled due to the outbreak of the EHV-1 virus which caused concern for the well-being of the horses. Because of this situation the management of the World’s Championship Horse Show decided that any horse that was entered in the park and pleasure classes by the closing date of the Madison Classic Horse Show would count as qualifying classes for the Kentucky State Fair World’s Championship Horse Show.
05/21/15
OLDHAM COUNTY SADDLE CLUB OFFERS SADDLEBRED CLASSES AT JUNE SHOW
Oldham County Saddle Club will be offering Saddlebred classes at their June Weekend Show. The show will be held at the Shelbyville Fairgrounds in Shelbyville, Kentucky, and will begin on Saturday, June 27, with a full slate of open horse show classes starting at 10 a.m. The Saddlebred, Arab, Morgan classes will not start prior to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday evening. Sunday will feature another slate of open show classes starting at 10 a.m. Any breed is welcome and encouraged to participate in our show series. The show is qualifying for KAFHS (Kentucky Association of Fairs and Horse Shows) and has been registered with the American Saddlebred Horse Association.
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05/18/15
MORGAN WORLD LOSES HEIDI KUNKEL
Heidi E. Kunkel, age 54, died at home after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer, Fri. May 15, 2015. She leaves 2 sisters, Dorinda and her husband Lewis Wintman of Providence, RI, Deborah and her husband Anthony George of Webster, 1 brother Jay and his wife Naomi Kunkel of Webster. She also leaves 2 beloved nephews, Patrick and Justin Kunkel of Webster.
She was born in Webster daughter of the late John J. and Elizabeth M. (Kane) Kunkel and lived here all her life. She was previously co-owner of the Century 21, Maher Realty Co in Auburn.
Heidi's passion was owning, showing and breeding Morgan horses. She was recently inducted into the Morgan Horse Hall of Fame in New England. She won multiple World C
She was born in Webster daughter of the late John J. and Elizabeth M. (Kane) Kunkel and lived here all her life. She was previously co-owner of the Century 21, Maher Realty Co in Auburn.
Heidi's passion was owning, showing and breeding Morgan horses. She was recently inducted into the Morgan Horse Hall of Fame in New England. She won multiple World C
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05/18/15
SADDLEBRED WORLD LOSES BEN SEGALLA
Ben Segalla, born June 17, 1929, in Morton Grove, Illinois, to Serafino and Erimina (nee Sola) Segalla, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2015, in Crystal Lake at the age of 85.
Growing up in relative poverty, he began working at Northwestern Stables in his hometown for the wage of 50 cents a day at the age of 12, beginning as a groom. Young Ben quickly became a proficient horseman, showman, and his disposition made him an excellent trainer and coach. He worked for Charlie Houston and Doc Flannery where he gained even more experience; the pair quickly developed a large business centered around American Saddlebred horse training and riding lessons.
In 1957, largely from Dolly's influe
Growing up in relative poverty, he began working at Northwestern Stables in his hometown for the wage of 50 cents a day at the age of 12, beginning as a groom. Young Ben quickly became a proficient horseman, showman, and his disposition made him an excellent trainer and coach. He worked for Charlie Houston and Doc Flannery where he gained even more experience; the pair quickly developed a large business centered around American Saddlebred horse training and riding lessons.
In 1957, largely from Dolly's influe
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05/18/15
DEVON PRESERVATION ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES EFFORT TO PROTECT SHOW GROUNDS
Equestrian competitors, fans and enthusiasts from around the globe know well the distinctive and magical attraction of the Devon Show Grounds, rightly recognized for the special atmosphere generated by hosting world-class competitions that acknowledge, respect, and contribute to the venue's unspoiled charm.
The cultural traditions developed and cultivated at the Devon Show Grounds are both a reflection of and an enhancement to the character of the surrounding community. For over 100 years, the equestrian events held at the Devon Show Grounds have played an essential role in defining the cultural identity of Devon, Easttown Township, Chester County, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This vital heritag
The cultural traditions developed and cultivated at the Devon Show Grounds are both a reflection of and an enhancement to the character of the surrounding community. For over 100 years, the equestrian events held at the Devon Show Grounds have played an essential role in defining the cultural identity of Devon, Easttown Township, Chester County, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This vital heritag
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05/18/15
ASHA LAUNCHES BREED AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) is excited to announce that the new “Breed Ambassador Program” was unanimously approved by the ASHA Board on May 11, 2015, and information and materials are now available for download for immediate use.
This news comes after a slight “gate hold” from the original announcement that was made at the beginning of the year. The ASHA wanted to ensure that all the guidelines and materials were easy to understand and that award banners would be attainable, and now that these items are in place the program has been made official. Any Saddlebred promotional activity done during the calendar year WILL be counted, retroactive to January 1, 20
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05/18/15
MADISON CLASSIC HORSE SHOW CANCELED
Because of recent concerns surrounding an outbreak of the Equine Herpes Virus, the 2015 Madison Classic Horse Show has unfortunately been canceled.
"I regretfully am confirming that the Madison Classic Horse Show for 2015 is cancelled," said UPHA Chapter 3/4 Chair and Horse Show Chair Lynda Freseth in a statement on May 17. "I apologize for the conflicting posts that have been made. The decision was made to go forward with the show after endless investigation into the circumstances of the Equine Herpes Virus. It was felt that it would not impact the show. Additional concerns that cropped up today made it the best thing to do for all concerned. I hope that you will keep Madison on your list
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05/13/15
GREAT RIVER BENEFIT CANCELS 2015 SHOW
After numerous discussions and careful consideration, the Great River Benefit show committee has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2015 show due to the recent EHV-1 outbreak. The safety and well-being of the horses and exhibitors must come first, and the show does not want to contribute to the possible spread of this deadly virus. The show committee is making their best efforts to contact all trainers and exhibitors, but please share this information within your horse show families. Financial arrangements are underway to reimburse exhibitors for their entry fees as soon as possible. Please contact Nancy Weber at 309.791.0025 with any questions, or send a message via
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05/13/15
REEDANNLAND RELEASES STATEMENT ABOUT EHV-1 OUTBREAK
On Tuesday, May 12, 2015, Reedannland Farm released a statement about the current situation at their farm involving the EHV-1 virus outbreak that left four of their champion horses dead and several others infected. Among the deceased are Appheirently Royal, Reedann’s Tinderbox, Reedann’s Can’t Top This Man, and Reedann’s Designheir, all of whom earned blue ribbons at Des Moines Springfest. Their official statement is as follows:
“Reedannland wishes to tell all of our friends about what has happened to us. We have somehow been hit by a neurologic viral form of EHV-1. This virus, Rhinopneumonitis, is one form of the herpe
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05/13/15
WOODFORD COUNTY FAIR RELEASES 2015 CLASS LIST
It is time to start thinking about the 2015 Woodford County Fair and Horse Show! The date for this year’s show is Saturday, June 27, with a rain date of June 28.
A new addition is the Select Series classes, which will be a qualifying show for the Bluegrass Select Series Stakes at the Kentucky Fall Classic Horse Show. These classes are for horses not showing at the Kentucky State Fair. The schedule is posted below. To help sponsor classes at this great show, please contact Melissa Moore, show chair, at 859-533-6225 or mmoore8059@aol.com.
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05/07/15
MORGAN WORLD LOSES JOANN CELECKI
Beloved member of the Morgan industry, JoAnn H. Celecki, 84, a former 33-year resident of Ledyard, New York, passed away on April 26, surrounded by family and friends at St. Ann’s Home in Rochester, New York.
JoAnn is survived by her husband of 60 years, Al Celecki; her children, Diane (George) Garrow, Kathy (David) Waters, Mark (Kim) Celecki, and Dave (Colette) Celecki and eight grandchildren.
She was a graduate of Ulster High School and Mansfield State Teachers College. Jo taught home economics at Union Springs Central School for more than 20
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05/04/15
ASHA/AMHA TRAINERS’ EQUITATION CUP FUNDRAISER UPDATE
The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) and American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) are pleased to report that the first ever joint ASHA/AMHA Trainers’ Equitation Cup Fundraiser held in Springfield, MA at the UPHA Chapter 14 Spring Premier was a huge success!
19 riders vied for the prestigious loving cup trophy, and the crowd couldn’t have been more enthusiastic. Nikki Rae Woodworth was crowned the champion, and Devon Garone was the Reserve Champion. Both associations are very appreciative of Jill Sacccocia who helped account for the funds that were raised.
The next show, of 10 total shows, to offer the ASHA/AMHA Trainers’ Equitation Cup will be UPHA Chapter V, held in Kansas City, May 6-9, 201
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05/04/15
JUNIOR JUDGING AT THE MAY CLASSIC HORSE SHOW
The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) will be hosting Junior Judging at the May Classic Horse Show on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 6:00 PM. For more information, please contact Brenda Newell at (859) 259-3886.
The ASHA Junior Judging program was developed to educate youth by expanding their understanding of class and show procedures, conduct, specifications and priorities for judging the American Saddlebred horse.
No matter what aspect of involvement with American Saddlebreds most interests you, expanding your knowledge will accomplish several things. The most important will be your own enjoyment of your horse. Secondly, ASHA Junior Judging provides the fun and satisfaction of working with other youth wh
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05/01/15
THE GOOD HANDS FINALS: ARE YOUR RIDERS QUALIFIED?
Riders qualify for The Good Hands Finals (held in October) by winning first or second in one of many qualifying classes held throughout the season at local shows across the county. Local shows without a qualifying class can easily add one by completing an application available at www.TheGoodHands.org. Shows do not have to be USEF to hold a Good Hands class. Application fee is $35 and includes the distinctive Good Hands “trophy” ribbon. Class specs, judging criteria and finals procedures are detailed in the USEF Rule Book.
With the “Good
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05/01/15
LEGACY SADDLEBREDS HOSTING GRAND OPENING ON SATURDAY, MAY 2
Legacy Saddlebreds will open its doors to the public on Saturday, May 2, from 4-7 p.m. at the new, state-of-the-art facility located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This Grand Opening event will be an opportunity to tour the new facilities, get details about their training and lesson programs and take part in a multitude of activities for all ages. It is a free event with the first 500 guests receiving a gift bag.
Legacy Saddlebreds is located at 4175 Thomasville Road in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, conveniently located near I-40. Grand Opening event activities include a live radio remote with 104.1 FM, pony rides
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04/30/15
GAYLE LAMPE ANNOUNCES RIDING CLINIC AT WILLIAM WOODS
Gayle Lampe is conducting one saddle seat riding clinic at William Woods University on July 2-5. Riders will ride twice on two days and three times on two days. Barn visits to saddle horse training stables in the area and a variety of lectures will be included. A maximum of six riders will be accepted at one time. For further information, please contact Gayle Lampe at either glampe@williamwoods.edu or Gayle.Lampe@williamwoods.edu, or you may call her at the office at 573-592-4395 or her home 573-642-5169. If you email her, she will send you back a detailed description of the clinic. The cost is $675 if you are able to stay for the whole time.
04/29/15
TANBARK ANNOUNCES JUDGES AND ADDED CLASSES
The Tanbark Cavalcade of Roses Horse Show, Minnesota’s largest and most competitive Saddlebred show, returns for the 61st annual event on June 24-27, 2015, at the State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, Minnesota. Judging the show will be: Mary Lou Mann (Gaffney, SC), Marsha Shepard (Shelbyville, TN), and Jim Cherry (Encinitas, CA). The three-judge panel will judge Saddlebreds, Hackneys, Equitation, Academy and Open classes. Mary Lou Mann will judge the Morgan classes.
Tanbark is more than just a horse show. It’s full of special features like ASHA Junior Judging, the Tanbark Hall of Champions with banners to recogn
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04/28/15
SADDLEBRED WORLD LOSES JOHN LENORE
John Paul Lenore, 86, of El Cajon, California, joined our Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 19, 2015. John was born in Cleveland, Ohio to parents James Pettinato and Betty De Chiazza on August 8, 1928. Sadly, James passed away when John was only five. His mother, Betty, later married John Valentino Lenore and the family of eight made their home in Wheeling, West Virginia. As a young man, John saw an ad in the local newspaper about Manlius Military Academy outside of Syracuse, New York and decided to write a letter requesting a scholarship for football. Luckily, the school granted the scholarship because once John joined the team they went on to become undefeated for two years, all the while playing against college freshmen and college JV!
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04/28/15
DENVER QUEEN CITY HORSE SHOW TO BENEFIT COLORADO HORSECARE FOODBANK
The Colorado American Saddlebred Horse Association (CASHA) is celebrating its 47th Annual State Championship Horse Show this year at the Denver Queen City Show. The show features a 1st Annual fundraiser dinner on July 18, 2015, to benefit the Colorado Horsecare Foodbank (www.HorseFoodbank.org). The Foodbank is one of just three in the nation. The mission of the Foodbank is to help keep horses with their families during times of temporary hardship. People may apply for assistance, and must have a written plan to get back on their feet. The Foodbank will assist with feed, farrier and vet care for periods of three months or more, if wa
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04/27/15
PROTEQUUS LLC INTRODUCES EQUINE DISTRESS & WELLNESS MONITOR
Protequus LLC, an Austin-based biomedical engineering firm, is pleased to announce the late-stage development of NIGHTWATCH™(www.nightwatch24.com), the first and only equine distress & wellness monitor (patent pending).
NIGHTWATCH™ is an innovative smart halter/collar designed to continuously analyze real-time data on a horse’s biometrics (ie, vital signs) and behaviors (ie, activities, motions, and posture), and send a wireless notification to a caretaker on their mobile device when abnormalities or novel events indicative of distress are detected. All technology is embedded within the soft leather crown of either a bre
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04/27/15
INDIANA FUTURITY AND ALL AMERICAN CUP NOMINATION DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING
PLEASE be reminded that the 2015 Indiana Futurity Nominations are due by May 1st with a grace period to May 10th without a late fee of $25.00 per horse. May 11th to May 31st entries will be accessed a late fee. After May 31st NO nominations will be accepted.
The Indiana Open Futurity is the second largest paying Futurity in the Nation with three divisions: weanling, yearling, and 2-year-olds. Weanlings and yearlings are shown in-hand with the 2-year-olds showing in Fine Harness. Weanling owners, consider nominating into the 2015 Indiana Amateur Futurity which will give you another marketing opportunity.
The Indiana Amateur Futurity has three in-hand divisions:
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04/24/15
ROANOKE VALLEY HORSE SHOW CANCELLED
Horse show officials have announced that this year's Roanoke Valley Horse Show, which was set for June 15-20, will not be held due to a lack of funds. The show had run for 43 consecutive years, making it the longest-running event in Roanoke Valley. Roanoke Valley Horsemen's Association president Donnis Honeywell estimated that the show costs roughly half a million dollars to operate and cited a decline in entries and sponsorship as a reason for the show's cancellation.
04/23/15
APPLICATIONS NOW ACCEPTED FOR USEF HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
Applications are now being accepted for a new scholarship available for current high school seniors who will be continuing their equestrian career during college. The USEF High School Scholarship will provide a $1,000 grant to one graduating high school senior who will be pursing equestrian either through an equestrian related degree or on an intercollegiate equestrian team. Applicants must be active members of USEF and submit an essay to the USEF office by July 1 that answers the following questions:
1) Explain how the sport of equestrian has helped you reach your goals so far.
2) Explain how you plan to continue your involvement in equestrian sport during college.
3) Explain your future career goals after colle
1) Explain how the sport of equestrian has helped you reach your goals so far.
2) Explain how you plan to continue your involvement in equestrian sport during college.
3) Explain your future career goals after colle
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04/22/15
BIGGINS STABLE OFFERS YOUTH RIDING CAMP
Biggins Stable, located in Simpsonville, Kentucky, will be hosting its annual summer riding camp. The camp is designed for youth,18 years of age and under. Beginners through advanced riders are more than welcome. The dates for the camp are June 22-27, 2015. There is an option for day or overnight camp and a non-refundable $100 deposit is required upon registration.
Besides intensive riding instruction, the camp is a great atmosphere for learning and having fun. The camp features: all meals, lodging, swimming, trail riding, bareback riding, educational activities including a field trip, crafts, a daily one-hour riding lesson, workouts, lunge lessons, the care of one horse, a grooming contest, and a fun show. Educational activities
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04/21/15
SADDLEBRED FRIENDS OF SPINDLETOP CAMPAIGN TO PRESERVE HISTORY
The “Saddlebred Friends of Spindletop” campaign officially kicked off Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Spindletop Hall, the former home of and farm of Pansy Yount renowned Saddlebred owner and breeder.
The evening event was attended by many Saddlebred enthusiasts to recognize the historical relationship between the Saddlebred horse breed and Spindletop Farm founder Pansy Yount who moved her Saddlebred operation from Beaumont, Texas, to the Bluegrass in 1937. Over time, Yount’s farm produced some of the top Saddlebred horses in the industry.
“Many of the leading Saddlebreds horses today have lineage that can be traced back to a Spindletop Farm horse. We are indeed grateful for Pansy’s impact upon
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04/21/15
UPHA CHAPTER 5 ADDS CLASSES
The UPHA Chapter 5 Horse Show is pleased to announce the launch of the UPHA Chapter 5 Junior Horse Jackpot Series. Four classes will be held throughout the show, May 6-9, in Kansas City, Missouri. One class will be held each day, with a $100 cash prize for the winning trainer of each event, donated by High Spirits Farm. There will also be a prize for the High Point Rider throughout the four-class series that will be presented on Saturday. The Junior Fine Harness Jackpot will be held on Wednesday morning as the first class of the show, class 1A. The Junior Five-Gaited Jackpot will be held on Thursday night as class 70A. The Junior Park Pleasure Jackpot will be held on Friday morning as class 101A. The Junior Three-Gaited Jackpot will
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04/21/15
AMHA/UPHA OPEN GATE LEARNING CENTER OFFERED FOR 2015 GRAND NATIONAL
AMHA is pleased to announce it has partnered with the United Professional Horsemen's Association (UPHA) to offer the Open Gate Learning Center at the 2015 Morgan Grand National. The Open Gate Learning Center is an on-site study and learning center for young equestrians who are competing at the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show®, which will take place in Oklahoma City, October 10-17.
The purpose of the Learning Center is to provide academic support to young riders, grades 5-12, who are away from their local schools. The center will be available to students from October 10-16. Participants can stay abreast of their academic requirements by providing a structured learning environment. The c
The purpose of the Learning Center is to provide academic support to young riders, grades 5-12, who are away from their local schools. The center will be available to students from October 10-16. Participants can stay abreast of their academic requirements by providing a structured learning environment. The c
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04/21/15
AMHA AND GRAND NATIONAL TO RECOGNIZE RIBBONS OF SERVICE PARTICIPANTS
Any youth who are participating in the UPHA Ribbons of Service program are invited to join AMHA Executive Director, Julie Broadway, on Friday, October 16, 2015, at the Morgan Grand National for a recognition processional prior to the evening performance. This will take place at the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® in Oklahoma City, October 10-17.
Please contact execdir@morganhorse.com to RSVP that you will be participating and meet at 6:45 at the ingate to get in line.
The 2014 Morgan winner was Audra Grace Lee of Golden Creek Farm. Audra won a $2,500 scholarship!
UPHA Ribbons of Service is a s
Please contact execdir@morganhorse.com to RSVP that you will be participating and meet at 6:45 at the ingate to get in line.
The 2014 Morgan winner was Audra Grace Lee of Golden Creek Farm. Audra won a $2,500 scholarship!
UPHA Ribbons of Service is a s
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04/21/15
USEF SEEKING PARTICIPATION IN TOWN HALL MEETING
In an effort to create a dialogue between the USEF and its members about issues pertinent to the Mileage Rule Revision Task Force, the USEF will host a Town Hall Meeting on May 18 at 3:00 p.m. ET. The event will take place at the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort in Lexington, Kentucky, and
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04/21/15
AMHA JOINS ASHA FOR TRAINERS’ EQUITATION CUP
The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) is delighted to welcome the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) as a partner in the nationwide Trainers’ Equitation Cup classes!
ASHA and AMHA greatly appreciate the generosity of title sponsors, Becker Bros., Kaye Bowles-Durnell, Dragonsmeade Farm/The Fu Family, and Saddle Horse Report/Horse World.
To qualify for the grand prize drawings (see details below), each trainer must compete in at least one ASHA/AMHA Trainers’ Equitation Cup qualifier. To show in the qualifier, a trainer must be nominated with a fee of at least $100. Trainers may be nominated to show in more than one qualifier. Multiple participation is encouraged! The host horse shows serving as
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04/21/15
KENTUCKY STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES NEW POLICIES FOR WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP
The number of people with a horse in the make-up ring before an under saddle class will be limited to
three (3),for a harness class four (4). This is to ensure the safety of everyone involved. All others
involved with a horse should stay behind the concrete barriers, including personal photographers.. Individuals stabled in Barns A-O facing West and those stables in the North Wing facing the North aisle
are asked to not dismantle their stall decorations until the conclusion of the show on Saturday night.
Failure to do this may result in you being stabled in another location next year. Individuals wishing to leave must load before and after the show in the m
three (3),for a harness class four (4). This is to ensure the safety of everyone involved. All others
involved with a horse should stay behind the concrete barriers, including personal photographers.. Individuals stabled in Barns A-O facing West and those stables in the North Wing facing the North aisle
are asked to not dismantle their stall decorations until the conclusion of the show on Saturday night.
Failure to do this may result in you being stabled in another location next year. Individuals wishing to leave must load before and after the show in the m
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04/17/15
MORGAN WORLD LOSES SPICEOLIFE PRESENT TENSE GCH
The Morgan community experienced a tremendous loss on April 11, 2015, when the great champion SpiceOLife Present Tense GCH passed away. The handsome chestnut stallion was foaled in 2002, by Arboria Noble Victor and out of SpiceOLife Allura B, a Shaker’s Alimon mare. Breeders Donald and Mary Lynn Geisler sold him to David Walker in 2004, and the horse remained in training with Diane Conrady for his entire life. He was particularly special to both of them, and they believed in his abilities from the very beginning.
This reigning World Grand Champion gave a jaw-dropping Park Harness performance at the 2014 Morgan G
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04/17/15
SADDLEBRED WORLD LOSES CH CALLAWAY’S CRITERION
CH Callaway’s Criterion was born in 1988 at Callaway Hills Stables in Jefferson City, Missouri. The grand gelding was sired by CH Will Shriver and out of a CH Yorktown mare, Callaway’s First Lady. In 1991, Kenneth Smith purchased him, and the horse made his debut at Oklahoma Centennial, winning the UPHA Five-Gaited Classic with Michael Benn. In 1992 Oakwood Farms purchased him, and he stayed in their ownership until 1997. In those years he won a number of classes, including the 1994 Lexington Junior League Five-Gaited Gelding class and Open Championship, the 1994 American Royal Five-Gaited Gelding class, and was Reserve Grand Champion with Tom Moore. He made
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04/16/15
USEF ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2016 WORLD CUP COACHES
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is now accepting applications for 2016 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team Coaches. Interested parties should complete an application and submit their resume no later than September 1, 2015.
The application and job description can be found here: https://www.usef.org/documents/disciplines/SSE/2016/2016CoachApplication.pdf
The USEF reserves the right to amend the job description. Any additional information will be made available on www.usasaddleseatworldcup.org.
Please contact Lori Nelson at lnelson@usef.org if you have any questions.
The application and job description can be found here: https://www.usef.org/documents/disciplines/SSE/2016/2016CoachApplication.pdf
The USEF reserves the right to amend the job description. Any additional information will be made available on www.usasaddleseatworldcup.org.
Please contact Lori Nelson at lnelson@usef.org if you have any questions.
04/16/15
DENVER QUEEN CITY ANNOUNCES CHANGES FOR 2015 SHOW
The Denver Queen City Horse Show (DQCHS) is making some exciting changes to the horse show in 2015. The prestigious Colorado Saddlebred State Championships and the Centennial State Regional Peruvian Championships will continue to be held at the Denver Queen City Horse Show. Judging Saddlebred, Academy and Open classes this year is Mary Jo Schmidt from Tampa, Florida. Peruvian Horses will be judged by the honorable Amador Carrera. The horse show is held at the National Western Events Center, 1515 East 47th Avenue, Denver, Colorado. This grand facility features a large show ring, warm up arena and stalling all under one roof. It also offers warm water wash racks at the end of every other aisle and electricity at every other stall. Denver Q
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04/10/15
MADISON CLASSIC ADDS CLASSES
Ringside tables are still available for the 2015 Madison Classic, held May 21-24 in the brand new New Holland Pavilions at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The reserved seating includes space for six people and hospitality for this exclusive area. The tables are $300 for the week of the show. You can reserve your space by contacting Lynda Freseth at LFreseth@hollowhaven.com.
Two classes have been added to the program. The Junior Exhibitor Show Pleasure Championship has been split by age group. The 14-17 Championship will run in the same spot on the Saturday night schedule, class 106. The 13-and-Under Championship will run between classes 104 and 10
Two classes have been added to the program. The Junior Exhibitor Show Pleasure Championship has been split by age group. The 14-17 Championship will run in the same spot on the Saturday night schedule, class 106. The 13-and-Under Championship will run between classes 104 and 10
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04/10/15
CONNECTICUT MORGAN ADDS BREEDS & CLASSES
The Connecticut Morgan Horse Show, to be held June 3-6, 2015, has opened its doors to Saddlebred, Hackney and Friesian competitors. In addition to the full lineup of Morgan classes that have always been a staple of the show, they will now include classes for these other breeds as well as some classes open to all breeds. They are also adding a silent auction to benefit three new scholarship classes. These classes are open to junior exhibitors of all breeds, and all proceeds from the silent auction will be awarded to the winners of the scholarship classes for use toward post-secondary education expenses.
As a widely known and well-respected service supplier for the industry, the show committ
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04/09/15
U.S. SADDLE SEAT INVITATIONAL TEAMS START TRAINING
In preparation for the 2015 U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational and the 2015 South African Saddle Seat Invitational, the U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Teams attended their first training sessions at Cascade Stables in New Orleans, Louisiana. These training sessions were the first times the riders and coaches could all come together to work and train as a team. It also afforded riders the opportunity to prepare for Invitational competition by riding multiple horses unfamiliar to them, just as they will at the Invitationals.
The Home Team training session was held January 9-10, 2015, in preparation for the U.S. Invitational to be held June 26-27, 2015, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Team practice, led by coaches Meliss
The Home Team training session was held January 9-10, 2015, in preparation for the U.S. Invitational to be held June 26-27, 2015, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Team practice, led by coaches Meliss
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04/09/15
2016 SUPER CONVENTION PLANNING COMMITTEE SEEKING INPUT
Before plans for Super Convention 2016 begin, the Planning Committee wants to hear from you! Do you know a great speaker you'd like to recommend? Have an issue you'd like someone to address? Do you want to learn more about a subject? Let them hear your ideas and suggestions by May 1st! Go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/superconvseminar to be heard!
The Super Convention is a joint convention between UPHA, ASHA, AMHA and AHHS. It will take place February 9-13, 2016, at the Westin Waterfront Hotel in Boston. For more information, visit www.thesuperconvention.com.
The Super Convention is a joint convention between UPHA, ASHA, AMHA and AHHS. It will take place February 9-13, 2016, at the Westin Waterfront Hotel in Boston. For more information, visit www.thesuperconvention.com.
04/09/15
FASH SPRING ANNOUNCES JUDGE CHANGE
Due to circumstances beyond its control, FASH Spring Horse Show announces the following changes to this year’s judging panel. Randall Cates will not be able to officiate. Barbe Smith of New Orleans, Louisiana, will now join Michael Richardson of Flemington, New Jersey, and Matthew Roberts of Cave Creek, Arizona. The MOS judging system will be utilized for the Saddlebred, Saddle Seat Equitation, Hackney and Harness Pony and Exhibition divisions. Matthew Roberts will judge the Morgan division. The dates of the show are May 7-10, 2015, at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, Minnesota. The show is USEF approved for Saddlebreds, Morgans and Hackney Ponies. Exhibitors and trainers have voted FASH Tri-State’s Horse Show of
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04/06/15
UCONN OFFERS SPRING HORSE AUCTION
The University of Connecticut College and Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources in Storrs, Connecticut, is offering its annual Spring Horse Auction on Saturday, April 25. The Sale Preview time starts at 11 a.m. with the horse auction beginning at 1 p.m. A tack and equipment tag sale will be held all day beginning at 9 a.m.
The auction is organized exclusively by UConn students with faculty and staff supervision. If you would like a catalog or are interested in selling items at the tag sale, call (860) 486-2034.
Go to www.animalscience.uconn.edu to see updated sale information and horse photos. - See more at: http://www.morganhorse.com/media-events/news/article/9547/#sthash.dWaas5MS.dpuf
The auction is organized exclusively by UConn students with faculty and staff supervision. If you would like a catalog or are interested in selling items at the tag sale, call (860) 486-2034.
Go to www.animalscience.uconn.edu to see updated sale information and horse photos. - See more at: http://www.morganhorse.com/media-events/news/article/9547/#sthash.dWaas5MS.dpuf
04/06/15
ASHA MEMBERSHIP SEES 35% MEMBERSHIP INCREASE OVER 2014
The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) is pleased to report a 35% increase in membership over the same time in 2014.
For the 2015 season, ASHA unveiled new membership levels and pricing, giving American Saddlebred enthusiasts at every level of involvement an opportunity to be a part of their breed association.
“We are delighted to offer many new and different membership categories at the American Saddlebred Horse Association, while the 35% increase in memberships is an indication that many approve of the new opportunities to get involved and stay involved with our wonderful breed. Our Board of Directors continue to look forward to providing more opportunities for everyone to experience the joys of particip
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