12/28/16
UPHA NATIONAL CONVENTION UPDATES
The United Professional Horsemen's Association's 2017 National Convention will be held January 18-21, 2017, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The UPHA 2017 National Convention is less than a month away! If you have not made your Convention Registration reservations, please do so soon, as reserved space for luncheon and award presentations is filling up fast. Please visit the official
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12/22/16
ASHA YOUTH CONFERENCE UPDATES
American Saddlebred Horse Association Junior members are called on to join ASHA for the 2017 conference, “Growing Up Saddlebred!"
This year’s conference will be February 17-18, 2017 at the Clarion Hotel North in Lexington, Kentucky. Room reservations are available at a $92 rate, which includes breakfast, through January 27, 2017 by calling the hotel directly at 888-390-4918 and asking for the American Saddlebred Horse Association rate.
This year, the conference will feature Junior members who have pursued careers in the industry sharing their stories on Friday evening as well as other fun activities. This year, the Saturday field trip will be to Simpsonville, Kentucky where attendees&n
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12/21/16
SHOW HORSE WORLD LOSES DEBRA HURST
The show horse world suffered a tremendous loss on Tuesday, December 20, when longtime Morgan and Saddlebred owner and exhibitor Debra Hurst, of San Diego, California, passed away. A beloved mother and friend, Debra has been involved with horses for more than 40 years, passing on her love of show horses to her daughter, Tayler Walters.
Debra’s distinguished Morgan champions included horses such as Meet George Jetson GCH, Pegasus Commander Jack, RWF On Display, HVK Brass Ring, MLF Caliente, Never Surrender, No Doubt, Total Request, Dragonsmeade Courante, Boxford Drummerboy, ECP Scandalous and numerous other stars of the show ring. Her notable Saddlebreds in recent years include Balenciaga, CF A Rare Genius, CH Front Row Fran
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12/21/16
YOUTH ACADEMY GUIDELINES RELEASED
The American Saddlebred Horse Association has released a publication that is intended to be a source of information for those responsible for organizing horse shows; for judges and other horse show officials; and for instructors and trainers. ASHA recognizes the need for providing standardized guidelines for the academy division, promoting a level playing field, helping judges understand academy criterion, and encouraging lesson programs at more stables.
The Academy program is all-inclusive, allowing beginners to advanced students a way in which to participate. The Academy program also provides an important niche for many lower end horses that need a job and can be put to good use as suitable lesson horse
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12/21/16
AMHA ANNOUNCES 2016 AWARDEES
The American Morgan Horse Association Awards Committee has announced the following individuals will be recognized at its Annual Convention, which will take place February 22-25 in Riverside, California. Congratulations to all!
The Breeders' Hall of Fame honors breeders who have produced Morgans that have had a significant impact on the breed. This year's honorees are Broadfields-Highover Morgans of Maine and Silver Creek Stables of California.
Inducted into AMHA's Hall of Fame are Nancy Caisse of Massachusetts and Renee Page of Missouri.
The Person of the Year Award honors the individual who has made particularly exceptional contributions to the support and preservation of the Morg
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12/21/16
HORSE WORLD LOSES DAVID LEE HOWARD
David Lee Howard, 72, of Shelbyville, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, December 17, at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation was held Tuesday, December 20, at the Feldhaus Funeral Home in Shelbyville. The funeral mass was on December 21 at St. William's Catholic Church. A reception in celebration of his life for his family and friends followed at the family's home.
David was born in New Jersey to Helen and Julian R. Howard on October 2, 1944. The family moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee, where David attended Our Lady of Perpetual Health Catholic School, where he met his wife Mary Watson when they were in middle school, starting a love affair tha
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12/20/16
USEF MORGAN JUDGES TO BE HONORED AT ANNUAL CONVENTION
Congratulations to the following United States Equestrian Federation Morgan judges, who are celebrating milestone years in 2017:
25 YEARS
Janice Decker 30 YEARS
Mike Carpenter
Rick Davis
Terry Jones Brennan
Lumen Wadhams These judges will be honored at the 2017 AMHA Convention, which will take place February 22-25 in Riverside, California, at the Mission Inn & Spa. For more information on room rates and Convention details, please go to AMHA Convention. -- via AMHA
Janice Decker 30 YEARS
Mike Carpenter
Rick Davis
Terry Jones Brennan
Lumen Wadhams These judges will be honored at the 2017 AMHA Convention, which will take place February 22-25 in Riverside, California, at the Mission Inn & Spa. For more information on room rates and Convention details, please go to AMHA Convention. -- via AMHA
12/20/16
ASHA UNVEILS NEW AOT AWARDS PROGRAM
The American Saddlebred Horse Association announced a new awards program aimed at Amateur Owner Trainers. The purpose of the award is to reward the achievements of AOTs competing in non-AOT classes in all divisions with their Saddlebreds. The award will help to improve recognition of AOTs, provide incentives for AOTs to show their Saddlebreds, and identify and attract new Saddlebred owners and ASHA members.
“I’m so excited about this opportunity for AOTs to be recognized by the Association and their peers for their hard work,” stated Tiffani Frey, the creator and sponsor of the award. “Since many charter clubs already give year-end awards for AOT classes, this is a way to reward the AOTs who compete i
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12/20/16
SCHEDULE SET FOR 32ND ANNUAL WISCONSIN LIMITED BREEDERS STALLION AUCTION
The 32nd Annual Wisconsin Limited Breeders Stallion Service Auction will be held Sunday, January 8, 2017 at the Thunder Bay Restaurant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The event begins at 11 a.m. with a buffet brunch followed by the annual meeting at 12:30 p.m. The live stallion service auction will begin at 1 p.m., featuring most of the country's top producing stallions. Weanlings sired by the sold stallions will compete in 2018 at the Wisconsin Futurity Horse Festival.
Stallion donors have the opportunity to declare an additional mare by their stallion. To qualify, the stallion must have sold during the auction, and the mare declaration made by December 1 with $500 payment. Pri
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12/19/16
HORSE WORLD LOSES OLLIE MAE KNIPP
Ollie Mae Knipp, 88, of Jefferson City died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.
Private graveside service and interment were conducted at Riverview Cemetery in Jefferson City.
Ollie Mae was born May 31, 1928, in Springfield, the daughter of Carl W. and Elsie (Walker) Murray. She was married May 30, 1959, in Lancaster to E.J. “Gene” Knipp, who preceded her in death on June 4, 1980.
She was a 1945 graduate of Willard High School in Willard.
A resident of the Jefferson City area for most of her life, Ollie Mae was employed with the Missouri Attorney General’s Office and the Missouri Department of Employment Security.
Ollie Mae and Gene owned and operated Kni
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12/19/16
SHOW WORLD LOSES MARILYN CARLSON CHILDS
Marilyn Carlson Childs passed away on Dec. 16, 2016.
Recipient of the cherished Audrey Gutridge Award at the Kentucky State Fair in 2008, Marilyn began her career at Eastern States Exposition in 1932 and made her final horse show ride at the Dixie Jubilee in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 1992. Except for her husband, Harold Childs, no trainer handled her horses other than Rick Wallen, with whom she had her last two five-gaited horses, Cabaret Jazz and Worthy’s Not Enough.
After a start as a newspaper reporter, she became associate editor of "American Horseman." In 1945, she became managing editor of "Popular Horseman," until marrying the respected trainer and judge, Harold Childs, in 1952
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12/15/16
UPHA CHAPTER 14 AND NEMHA TO HOST WEEKEND GETAWAY IN FEBRUARY
The United Professional Horsemen's Association Chapter 14 and the New England Morgan Horse Association invite guests to attend an educational and entertaining weekend getaway, to be held Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Taylor River Farm in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire.
From 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., join them for a day filled with clinics, awards, and ride and drive opportunities. World's Grand Champion trainer, author and clinician Smith Lilly, along with UPHA Chapter 14 horsemen, will present on a variety of topics, including tail care, ringmanship, bits and bitting, a Hackney presentation and more. Additionally, NEMHA awards will be presented throughout the afternoon, and a number of rides and drives with Chapter 14 Morgan, S
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12/15/16
AMHA HOLIDAY ORDERS DUE FRIDAY, DEC. 16
The American Morgan Horse Association's online Marketplace offers a one-stop shopping locale for all the Morgan enthusiasts in your life! From apparel, books and bags to housewares and other gift items, the Marketplace is the spot to find that perfect gift! Lots of items are on sale, too!
Visit AMHA Marketplace to place your order. Order by Friday, December 16 to ensure delivery by December 25!
-- via AMHA
12/14/16
2017 AMHA/WMF STALLION SERVICE AUCTION NOW OPEN
Breeding season has begun and the 2017 AMHA/World Morgan Futurity Stallion Service Auction is now open! This year, you'll find new stallions, returning stallions, and some world champions crowned at the 2016 Grand National!
All proceeds from the AMHA/WMF Stallion Service Auction will benefit the World Morgan Futurity, Regional Shows, and AMHA's Show Grant and Marketing Programs. This year's auction will start online and the top 10 bids will go to the live auction, to be held at the AMHA Convention, which will take place February 22-25 in Riverside, California.
Go to 2017 Stallion Service Auction and remember to
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12/14/16
MID-AMERICA SADDLEBRED HORSE CLUB TO ATTEND EQUIFEST IN FEBRUARY
The Mid-America Saddlebred Horse Club will be presenting top Saddlebreds in the 20th Annual Equifest of Kansas, February 24-26, 2017 at the Kansas Expo in Topeka. The Mid-America Saddlebred Horse Club is a 501C3 Charter Club of the American Saddlebred Horse Association, which encompasses both amateurs and professionals whose love for the American Saddlebred horse binds them together over pleasure horses, performance horses, dressage, driving competitions, Equitation, jumping, side-saddle riding, western, and plain trail riding.
2017 represents the 20th Annual Equifest of Kansas and expects more than 13,000 people from across the United States, as well as from other countries. Equifest will be a weekend packed with demon
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12/13/16
AMERICAN HORSE COUNCIL TO OFFER INTERNSHIPS IN 2017
In 2017, the American Horse Council (AHC) will begin offering three different internship programs available to both high school and college students. Students will be eligible to apply to one internship per year in the AHC Internship Program.
“We recently announced the addition of a Student Membership, and wanted to continue the trend of being able to educate youth on the importance of AHC to ensure the industry’s long term sustainability,” said AHC President Julie Broadway. “We felt that offering an internship would be another great way for students to understand exactly what it is the AHC does here in DC, and educate the next generation to advocate on behalf of the industry be it at the local, state or n
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12/13/16
USEF NAMES JUNIOR EQUESTRIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER
The United States Equestrian Federation has named Elizabeth “Lizzy” Traband as the 2016 Junior Equestrian of the Year. Growing up on a sport horse breeding and training farm, horses have always been a part of 18-year-old Traband's life. Despite being born with only one hand, Traband has not let anything limit her passion for horses. She has successfully competed in dressage, hunters, jumpers, and para-dressage. Traband is also an entrepreneur, having founded EPN Global and Taiji Horsemanship. A prime example of courage, sportsmanship, and dedication, Traband will be awarded the Ruth O'Keefe Meredith Memorial Trophy as the 2016 Junior Equestrian of the Year.
Over the course of her career, Traband
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12/12/16
UPHA ANNOUNCES HORSE/PONY OF THE YEAR DIVISIONAL WINNERS
The United Professional Horsemen's Association has announced the 2016 Horse/Pony of the Year divisional winners.
These winners will be presented their awards at the UPHA 2017 National Convention in New Orleans at the UPHA Awards Luncheon on Friday, January 20, 2017.
American Saddlebred Open Five-Gaited: Top Of The Mark
American Saddlebred Amateur Five-Gaited: CH Memories Of Cabo
American Saddlebred Ladies Five-Gaited: CH Bravo Blue
American Saddlebred Ladies Amateur Five-Gaited: CH Moonlight Memories
American Saddlebred Five-Gaited Junior Exhibitor: CH He's In Style
American Saddlebred F
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12/12/16
BENEFITS TO YOUR ASHA MEMBERSHIP
The American Saddlebred Horse Association presents the perfect membership for you, the passionate American Saddlebred enthusiast.
With adult memberships as low as $40/membership year, the savings from our partners can pay for your membership in no time at all.
ASHA is proud to partner with Alamo Rental Car, National Rental Car, the Kentucky Horse Park, the Kentucky Horse Council, Choice Hotels, and Southern States to offer you the discounts you need most. Other discounts include special member-only pricing on American Saddlebred Registry registrations and transfers.
Additionally, Life, Contributing, Senior Competing, Charter Club, Special Junior, Youth Club, and Junior ASHA members are immediat
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12/12/16
NEW CALIFORNIA SPRINGFEST HORSE SHOW ANNOUNCES JUDGE
The California Equine Foundation and the Northern California American Saddlebred Horse Association have announced that James Hale of James Hale Stables, Columbiana, Alabama will judge the new California Springfest Horse Show, April 27-30, 2017. The show will be held at the Rolling Hills Equestrian Center in Corning, California, adjacent to the Rolling Hills Casino Resort, which offers two hotels, restaurants, a golf course, hunting and trap shooting, and fly fishing, as well as gaming for the adults and an arcade for the kids. A truck stop also is located on property.
Rolling Hills is located on Interstate 5 just 100 miles north of the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and 46 miles south of the Redding Mu
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12/09/16
DEADLINE APPROACHING FOR DISCOUNTED UPHA CONVENTION HOTEL RESERVATIONS
The holidays are here and the United Professional Horsemen's Association 2017 National Convention will be here before you can say "The Big Easy."
The deadline for the special hotel rate is approaching, and our block of rooms is filling up quickly, so please reserve your rooms today!
There are only 46 more days before the UPHA 2017 National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The deadline for Early Convention Registration and to sign up for events at the discounted rate is December 13, 2016. To book your hotel rooms online, please click on the following link that will take you to the UPHA 2017 National Convention site. Here you will also find your registration form for Conve
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12/09/16
REMINDER: FOR AMHA MEMBERS COMPETING OR USING THE REGISTRY IN 2017
Did you receive your American Morgan Horse Association membership application in the mail? If you plan on using the registry* or showing at Morgan shows in 2017, note that you need to renew at the Standard or Premium levels.
Renewing at the $40 Associate membership level does not give you reduced registry rates and competition privileges. The Associate membership only gives you voting privileges in AMHA's election, retail discounts, and program participation.
The Standard membership level at $70 gives you: AMHA registry discounts, competition privileges, free online registry access all year, and free enrollment in the Ranch Horse Network™.
The Premium mem
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12/08/16
REMINDER: SUBMIT YOUR BREEDING REPORTS TO AMHA NOW
Stallion Service Reports are due to the American Morgan Horse Association by January 15 each year. But if you are finished breeding for 2016, why wait? Avoid the rush of the holidays and send them in now!
Per the AMHA Registry Rules, if you have bred your stallion to a registered Morgan mare, you must file a Stallion Service Report. The deadline for these reports is January 15, 2017 and must be postmarked by that date. Those reports not filed on time will be assessed a late fee.
All registry forms can be downloaded at Registry Forms or you can call the Registry at (802) 985-4944 or email registry@morganhorse.com to request a form.
-- via AMHA
12/07/16
U.S. SADDLE SEAT YOUNG RIDERS TEAMS ATTEND FIRST TRAINING SESSIONS
In preparation for the 2017 U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational/Test Event, the U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Teams attended their first training sessions at Cascade Stables in New Orleans, Louisiana, and High Caliber Stables in Greensboro, North Carolina. This was the first opportunity the riders and coaches came together to work and train as teams. It also afforded riders the opportunity to prepare for competition by riding multiple horses unfamiliar to them, just as they will at the Invitational/Test Event.
The Stars Team training session was held November 18-19, 2016 at Cascade Stables in preparation for the U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational/Test Event to be held April 3-6, 2017 in Perry, Georgia. Team practice led by coaches Avery Bul
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12/07/16
AMHA'S OPEN COMPETITION VERIFICATION REPORTS EMAILED
The American Morgan Horse Association has announced that the Open Competition Verification Reports have been sent out to the owners of the horses enrolled in the 2016 Open Competition Program. Please check your emails for the report sent from Katie@morganhorse.com. Please review your competition results, your High Points and Medallion Points and notify Katie Hodges at AMHA immediately of any errors. You can email Katie or call 802-985-4944 ext. 401. Please be ready to provide records of your correct show results if any discrepancies occur.
The deadline to contact Katie with any changes that need to be made to your horse’s results is Friday, December 16&nbs
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12/07/16
ASHA WELCOMES NEW DIRECTORS FOR 2017
The American Saddlebred Horse Association has announced the election of five new members to its Board of Directors, who will join the Board starting in January of 2017 at the UPHA Convention, which will host the ASHA annual meeting.
Scott Hagan, Emily Lee, Joan Lurie, Evan Orr and Dr. Owen Weaver were elected to the ASHA Board of Directors for a term of three years, starting in 2017. Also re-elected was current ASHA board member David Mount.
ASHA offered its members the opportunity to vote for new Directors either electronically (2017: 45.4 percent, 2016: 34.5 percent) or by the traditional paper ballot during the month of November 2016. The ballot count was certified by members of the ASHA Board
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12/06/16
PERSPECTIVE: HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Editor's note: The following monthly perspective was written by National Horseman's publisher, Allison Lambert, appearing in the December 2016 issue.
Happy Holidays
By Allison Lambert
The holiday season can evoke many feelings,
Because to each person it has different meanings.
To some it means family and time spent together.
To some it means snow and freezing cold weather.
To some it means Santa is coming to town.
To some, it means cookies and five added pounds.
To some it means searching for the perfect gift.
To some it means getting the gift that you wished.
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12/06/16
2017 AMHA JUDGES SCHOOLS ANNOUNCED
The American Morgan Horse Association will be holding two judges' schools across the country in 2017. Judges schools are open to all, whether you would like to get a judge's card, renew your card, keep your card current, or would like to audit a school.
The 2017 judges' schools are:
Carousel Charity Horse Show
Scottsdale, AZ
March 16-18, 2017 Massachusetts Morgan Horse Show
West Springfield, Massachusetts
August 17-19, 2017 In addition, there will be a large "R" only school at the 2017 AMHA Convention, to be held in Riverside, California, February 24-25, 2017. Fees for the 2017 Judges Schools are:
Applicants & Carded Judges: $200
Scottsdale, AZ
March 16-18, 2017 Massachusetts Morgan Horse Show
West Springfield, Massachusetts
August 17-19, 2017 In addition, there will be a large "R" only school at the 2017 AMHA Convention, to be held in Riverside, California, February 24-25, 2017. Fees for the 2017 Judges Schools are:
Applicants & Carded Judges: $200
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12/05/16
JINGLE BELL RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results of the Jingle Bell Horse Show in Del Mar, California, December 1-4, are online, and can be viewed here.
12/02/16
ASHA 2016 HIGH POINT CORRECTION DEADLINE IS NEXT WEEK
The deadline is approaching for High Point corrections. Please take a moment to review your records and send any corrections to competitions@asha.net. Please submit your corrections by December 9th, 2016. There will be no corrections taken after this cut-off date.
Please note, if your show is not listed on our competition calendar, or if the results are not posted, it’s because of these two main reasons:
The show never recorded with us for the 2016 competition calendar. The ASHA Competition Recording Form must have been received by the ASHA at least two weeks prior to your show’s dates.
Results MUST be submitted to the ASHA wi
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12/02/16
REMINDER: AMHA NOW ACCEPTING BREED PROMOTION GRANT APPLICATIONS
The American Morgan Horse Association's 2017 Breed Promotion Grant program that is offered to Morgan enthusiasts for their promotional efforts is now open for submissions.
This grant, which was revised in 2016 and replaced the former Trade Show Funding that was offered to AMHA clubs, is open to any AMHA club, organized Morgan group, Morgan barn, or AMHA-affiliated organization (individuals are ineligible). At least one member of the applying party must be a current AMHA member and all horses involved must be registered Morgans. AMHA will award up to $10,000 each year and will consider requests of all sizes. Applicants may request funding for any Morgan breed promotion purpose. This year, AMHA received grant requests from 37 a
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12/01/16
REMINDER: 2017 AMHA ELECTION TO BE HELD ONLINE
The American Morgan Horse Association's 2017 Board of Directors election will be held entirely online. Those AMHA members who have current email addresses on their accounts will receive election ballots via email in January. If you would prefer a paper ballot, all requests must be received by the AMHA office on or before December 14, 2016. If AMHA does not have an email address on file for you and you do not request a paper ballot, you will not receive a ballot for the 2017 election.
Please call AMHA Executive Director, Carrie Mortensen, at (802) 985-4944 ext. 201 or email execdir@morganhorse.com to request a paper ballot.
-- via AMHA
12/01/16
CMHA HOSTS ANNUAL TURKEY TROT
Submitted to AMHA by Stacey Stearns
Each year, the Connecticut Morgan Horse Association (CMHA) hosts our annual Turkey Trot on the Sunday before Thanksgiving at Bluff Point State Park in Groton, Connecticut. This was the 7th Annual Turkey Trot, and although we never know quite what to expect weather-wise, we always have a great ride in spite of Mother Nature. This year was no different, as 12 riders joined us in between rain and snow showers, and heavy winds. Somehow, we lucked out with the only sun of the day happening during the ride!
The ride is a benefit for the Sue Brander Sport Horse Scholarship Fund and is open to all breeds. We affiliate with New England Horse and Trail for five and 10 miles each year. H
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11/29/16
ONLY TWO MORE DAYS TO VOTE FOR UPHA HORSE/PONY OF THE YEAR
The deadline is quickly approaching for the UPHA Horse/Pony of the Year Awards. All voting is to be done online and only current (2016) 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
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11/29/16
AMHA ANNOUNCES DATES FOR 2017 REGIONAL SHOWS
The following shows were approved by the American Morgan Horse Association Board of Directors at its fourth quarter meeting as the 2017 AMHA Regional shows.
EASTERN REGION
Citrus Cup Regional, Newbury, Florida, April 5-8
Southern States Regional Morgan Horse Show, Raleigh, North Carolina, May 24-27
New England Morgan Horse Show, Northampton, Massachusetts, July 25-29
New York Regional Morgan Horse Show, Syracuse, New York, September 13-16 CENTRAL REGION
Morgan Gold Cup, Columbus, Ohio, June 14-17
Summer Daze Regional Morgan Horse Show, Kansas City, Missouri, July 6-8
Jubilee Regional Morgan Horse Show, Springfield, Illinois, August 30-Sept. 2 WESTERN REG
Citrus Cup Regional, Newbury, Florida, April 5-8
Southern States Regional Morgan Horse Show, Raleigh, North Carolina, May 24-27
New England Morgan Horse Show, Northampton, Massachusetts, July 25-29
New York Regional Morgan Horse Show, Syracuse, New York, September 13-16 CENTRAL REGION
Morgan Gold Cup, Columbus, Ohio, June 14-17
Summer Daze Regional Morgan Horse Show, Kansas City, Missouri, July 6-8
Jubilee Regional Morgan Horse Show, Springfield, Illinois, August 30-Sept. 2 WESTERN REG
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11/29/16
FAR WEST REGIONAL HORSE SHOW TO RETIRE
The team from the Far West Regional Morgan Horse Show recently made the difficult decision to retire the show that had been located in Redmond, Oregon, for many years.
The good news is that the Far West and Oregon Morgan Classic shows have joined forces to host the regional in Eugene, Oregon, July 13-15, 2017.
The AMHA Board of Directors recently approved this new regional show, which will go by the name the Oregon Morgan Classic Featuring the Far West Region 8 Championship. Watch for more information about this new show!
-- via AMHA
11/28/16
ONLY TWO MORE DAYS TO VOTE FOR ASHA'S 2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The American Saddlebred Horse Association Board of Directors voting is open to all 2016 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 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016.
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 rec
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11/28/16
AMHA/WMF STALLION SERVICE AUCTION LINEUP ANNOUNCED
In advance of the AMHA/World Morgan Futurity (WMF) Stallion Service Auction which opens online in the coming weeks, the American Morgan Horse Association has announced the lineup of 2017 Morgan stallions generously donated by their owners. This year, you'll find new prospects, returning stallions, and some world champions newly crowned at the 2016 Grand National!
All proceeds from the AMHA/WMF Stallion Service Auction will benefit the World Morgan Futurity, Regional Shows, and AMHA's Show Grant and Marketing Programs. This year's auction will start online and the top ten bids will go to the live auction, to be held at the AMHA Convention, which will take place February 22-25 in Riverside, California.
You
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11/23/16
AHHS ANNOUNCES 2017 DATES FOR LBS GRAND EVENT
The American Hackney Horse Society has announced that the dates for the 2017 Limited Breeders Stallion Grand Event have been set. It will be held March 24-25 at the Horseshoe Casino in Elizabeth, Indiana. More information will be available soon.
-- via AHHS
11/23/16
USEF VOTES TO SUPPORT OLYMPIC FORMAT CHANGES AT FEI GENERAL ASSEMBLY
The United States Equestrian Federation voted at the November 22 FEI General Assembly to support changes to the Olympic format for equestrian sport.
The biggest change in format across all three Olympic disciplines involved the number of riders per team and how they are scored. In the previous format, there were four riders that participated on each team with a drop score in each round of competition. Under the newly approved format, there will be three riders per team and no drop score. The active reserve can be substituted into the competition at the beginning of any phase of competition.
"After careful assessment with much involvement from key stakeholders, we came to the conclusion that without the change in Olym
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11/22/16
AHHS RELEASES 2016 NATIONAL BREEDERS' FUTURITY RESULTS
The American Hackney Horse Society has released the results of the 2016 National Breeders' Futurity.
Weanling Filly
1st
Nicholas Smith
2nd
Kathryn Nichols
3rd
Randy Wells
4th
Steve and Mary Smith
5th
Stephanie Forbes
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11/21/16
MIDWEST CHARITY HORSE SHOW ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES DATES FOR 2017 SHOW
The Midwest Charity Horse Show Association announces its 76th edition, June 13-17, 2017 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Carole Kennedy, Midwest Charity Horse Show Association President and Show Manager said, "On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Midwest Charity Horse Show, we are committed to holding our event at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. We will continue to monitor and meet with fairgrounds officials on the availability of the Coliseum and other buildings. We want what’s best for our horses, exhibitors and volunteers that have supported our show and have made it a success. As well as continue to support our charity, Camp COCO."
“Midwest Charity Horse Show is a treasured tradition
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11/21/16
MORGAN GRAND NATIONAL ISSUE IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
The Morgan Grand National issue is now available online at www.nationalhorseman.com/issue! Not a subscriber? One-year access to our digital publication is ONLY $49. www.nationalhorseman.com/subscribe
11/21/16
USEF ADDS DIAMANTE FARMS TO LIST OF ELITE TRAINING CENTER DESIGNATION LOCATIONS
The United States Equestrian Federation has announced that Diamante Farms, located in Wellington, Florida, has been accepted into the USEF Elite Training Center Designation Program. The program allows venue owners, who have hosted at least one USEF-sanctioned team, developing rider or horse training session, in one of the eight FEI disciplines, within the last year to apply for Elite Training Center status. These venues have been instrumental in providing USEF high performance training sessions aimed at developing and preparing teams to compete internationally.
“Diamante Farms is a staple of the equestrian community, and we are proud to add it to the string of recognized Elite Training Centers,” said Will Connell
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11/18/16
2016 UPHA HORSE/PONY OF THE YEAR ONLINE VOTING HAS BEGUN
The online voting for the United Professional Horsemen's Association's Horse/Pony of the Year has opened, and is available online.
All voting is to be done online and only current (2016) 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 Me
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11/17/16
AHC ANNOUNCES NEW STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
Starting in January 2017, the American Horse Council (AHC) will be offering a new membership option available to students only.
The student membership will be available to both high school and college students, and membership will be subject to verification; only full-time enrolled students are eligible for this special student membership.
“The involvement of youth in our industry is critical to its future. We felt that it was important to expose students to the issues in Washington, DC and how the federal government can impact the industry they love,” said Julie Broadway, AHC President. “The AHC is excited to offer this new membership and we are looking forward to helping educate the next generatio
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11/17/16
UPHA NATIONAL CONVENTION TO BE HELD IN JANUARY
The 2017 United Professional Horsemen's Association National Convention will be held January 18-21, 2017, at The Westin Canal Street, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The UPHA announces its 2017 National Convention with special guests, The American Hackney Horse Association, The American Saddlebred Horse Association and The American Saddlebred Registry.
Please join the association in New Orleans for the 2017 National Convention. Reservation booklets have been mailed to all members and contain information about meetings, awards, hotel accommodations and travel information.
Convention Reservations are now open! Click
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11/16/16
FOR AMHA MEMBERS COMPETING OR USING THE REGISTRY IN 2017
Did you receive your AMHA membership application in the mail? If you plan on using the registry* or showing at Morgan shows in 2017, note that you need to renew at the Standard or Premium levels.
Renewing at the $40 Associate membership level does not give you reduced registry rates and competition privileges. The Associate membership only gives you voting privileges in AMHA's election, retail discounts, and program participation.
The Standard membership level at $70 gives you: AMHA registry discounts, competition privileges, free online registry access all year, and free enrollment in the Ranch Horse Network™.
The Premium membership level at $125 gives y
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AMHA CONVENTION WILL HAVE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
The 2017 AMHA Convention, slated to take place February 22-25 in Riverside, California, is one that will have something of interest for everyone!
Starting Wednesday, February 22, you can participate in tours of local Morgan barns, transportation provided! Thursday kicks off with a barn clinic at Rushton Stables and the welcome reception party.
Friday and Saturday are filled with informative and entertaining seminars, including
-- Learn how to build a successful lesson/equitation program.
-- The historical series titled "How the West was Won, Memorable Morgans from the Past" with longtime Californians Mary Brown, Susie Morgan, and Vickie Smith.
-- Mental skills coach Lynda Lahman will speak on &
-- Learn how to build a successful lesson/equitation program.
-- The historical series titled "How the West was Won, Memorable Morgans from the Past" with longtime Californians Mary Brown, Susie Morgan, and Vickie Smith.
-- Mental skills coach Lynda Lahman will speak on &
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11/15/16
VOTE NOW FOR THE 2017 ASHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Online Voting for ASHA Board of Directors Open Until November 30. ASHA Board of Directors voting is open to all 2016 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 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016.
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
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