12/13/18
AHHS CONGRATULATES ITS 2018 ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS
The American Hackney Horse Society congratulates its 2018 Annual Award Winners.
Alexandria Nunley — Anna Lee Spires Judd National Amateur Exhibitor Award
Awarded to an exhibitor of Hackneys whose performances in the show ring set standards of competition, sportsmanship and appeal to the general viewing public. Junior Schut — John H. & Maybelle L. Costello National Breeder Award
Awarded to a breeder of Hackneys who has created an impact on the breed as a whole by adding valuable characteristics and improving the Hackney through its development. This honoree will have raised notable individuals whose progeny have gone on to great success both in the show ring and breeding world. Nick
Awarded to an exhibitor of Hackneys whose performances in the show ring set standards of competition, sportsmanship and appeal to the general viewing public. Junior Schut — John H. & Maybelle L. Costello National Breeder Award
Awarded to a breeder of Hackneys who has created an impact on the breed as a whole by adding valuable characteristics and improving the Hackney through its development. This honoree will have raised notable individuals whose progeny have gone on to great success both in the show ring and breeding world. Nick
...continued
12/13/18
USEF ANNOUNCES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AND JUNIOR EQUESTRIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS
US Equestrian has announced the recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Junior Equestrian of the Year Award to be acknowledged at the 2019 US Equestrian Annual Meeting at the Hilton West Palm Beach in West Palm Beach, Florida. Georgie Green is the winner of the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award, while Isabela De Sousa is the 2018 Junior Equestrian of the Year. Both Green and De Sousa will be recognized at the Pegasus Awards on Thursday, January 10, 2019, along with other prestigious award winners.
Green (Morgan Mill, Texas) has been a dedicated leader for the Morgan breed. For more than 40 years, Green and her husband, John, have owned and operated Roadshow Morgans, the largest Morgan breeding operation in Texas a
...continued
12/13/18
AMHECT AWARDS 2019 MEMORIAL GRANTS
The American Morgan Horse Educational Charitable Trust has awarded four recipients with 2019 memorial grants in loving memory of Harry Sebring and Elberta Honstein.
The numerous applications always present a daunting challenge to the selection committee. The Morgan breed is very lucky to have so many young adults and youth members pursuing such a variety of programs and providing such extensive submissions for consideration.
This year, three grants were issued in memory of Harry Sebring. Harry Sebring was a renowned Morgan horse trainer who also served as president of the American Morgan Horse Association. The grant was created by his family in his memory, as he always wanted to see young adults excel personally
...continued
12/12/18
2018 AMHA OPEN COMPETITION HIGH-POINT WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The American Morgan Horse Association offers its congratulations to all the 2018 High-Point Award Winners. Beginning this year (2018), AMHA will recognize First Place through Sixth Place with both ribbons and certificates.
The awards will be presented as part of the special "Night Under the Stars" evening at the AMHA Annual Convention on Friday, February 8, 2019. All recipients will receive a personal invitation to join AMHA in San Antonio, Texas, to pick up their award in person. For those unable to attend the AMHA Annual Convention, AMHA will mail their awards the following week. The personal invitation packet will include a form to indicate if a winner will be attending the convention aw
...continued
12/12/18
NEW ENGLAND MORGAN ANNOUNCES 2019 JUDGES
The 80th New England Morgan Horse Show has announced the judges for the 2019 show:
Terry Jones Brennan
Phil Price
Richard Petty
Susi Rambler Day
Mary Babick-Hunters & Jumpers
Robin Breuckmann-Dressage & Western Dressage
John Greenall-Carriage
The 80th New England Morgan Horse Show will be held July 23-27, 2019, in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Please contact Carolyn Sebring, show chair, at Sebringstables2@aol.com for more information.
-- via American Morgan Horse Association
12/12/18
RUNWAY AND RESCUE SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY
Save the date for Runway and Rescue on Friday, February 15, 2019, at 7 p.m. at Churchill Down’s Starting Gate Suite. Carson Kressley will emcee the evening’s festivities which include a fashion show, cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres and entertainment. This fundraiser event will benefit the American Saddlebred Museum and the American Saddlebred Legacy Foundation.
Rodeo Drive will provide fashions modeled by professionals as well as members of the Saddlebred community. Sponsorship opportunities for Runway and Rescue are available at the $5000, $2500, $500 levels and individual tickets are $75 per person. Call 859.259.2746 ext. 344 for more information.
-- via American Saddlebred Museum
12/11/18
CENTRAL REGION MORGAN SHOW ANNOUNCES 2019 DATES
The Missouri Valley Morgan Horse Club will host its second Central Region Morgan Show on August 10-11, 2019, at the indoor Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. The all-Morgan show is American Morgan Horse Association Star-Rated and USEF Competition Lite, and welcomes Dwayne Knowles as judge for the weekend.
"We are looking forward to building on the success of our inaugural show last year and welcome all Morgan owners, trainers, and riders to the center of the country," said Jennifer Rawlinson, volunteer show manager.
For more information, please send an e-mail to jcrawlinson@windstream.net or call/text 402-560-3319. Upda
...continued
12/11/18
DEADLINE FOR ASR SPORT HORSE YEAR END AWARDS APPROACHING
The deadline to submit Sport Horse Year End Award results to American Saddlebred Horse Association is December 15, 2018. Please send in competing reporting forms for the discipline or send a score check report from the national affiliate, such as USDF or USEA, or send a copy of the test sheets with the results of the division and the number of entries in the division.
The Sport Horse Year End Awards Program is designed to acknowledge, reward and promote the versatility of the American Saddlebred and Half American Saddlebred within the various disciplines. The program is open to both registered purebred and registered Half Saddlebred horses that are enrolled in the program.
Discipli
...continued
12/11/18
SADDLEBRED WORLD LOSES STEVE HANKS
Steve E. Hanks, 66, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away on December 3, 2018, at his residence.
Born on July 24, 1952, in Statesville, Steve was the son of Harold Hanks and the late Frances Foster Hanks. Steve's love and passion was for horses, especially road horses. He loved to travel to horse shows and training horses, and was well known and sought after in the horse world. Over the years, he won many awards and was proudest of three awards in particular, which were ARHPA Hall of Fame, UPHA Herman Miles Horse Show Manger of the Year and ASAC Trainer of the Year. Steve also really enjoyed his trips with Kathy Carpenter to Beaufort, sitting on the deck watching the wild horses.
Left to cherish h
...continued
12/10/18
AMHECT/WMF STALLION SERVICE AUCTION NOW LIVE
The American Morgan Horse Association has announced the AMHECT/World Morgan Futurity Stallion Service Auction is now open for bidding.
All proceeds from this auction will benefit the World Morgan Futurity, Regional Shows, and AMHA's Show Grant and Marketing Programs. This year's auction will begin online and the top 10 bids will go to the live auction, to be held at the AMHA Convention, which will take place February 7-9, 2019, in San Antonio, Texas.
This year's stallions available via auction include:
Astronomicallee
Balenciaga
Bazinga
Caffeinated
CBMF Hitting The Streets GCH
CBMF Over The Moon
Centerpiece
Cing
...continued
12/10/18
AMHA ANNOUNCES 2018 STAR AWARD WINNERS
The American Morgan Horse Association has announced the 2018 winners of the very first AMHA Star Awards. This free program to AMHA members was created to increase participation at Morgan competitions, to provide an exciting venue for the awards presentation at the AMHA Convention, and to foster good will and sportsmanship.
The awards will be presented as part of the special "Night Under the Stars" evening at the AMHA Annual Convention on Friday, February 8, 2019. All champions will receive a personal invitation to join AMHA in San Antonio, Texas, to pick up their award in person.
The awards include 18 categories which are listed below. To see how points were tabulated, visit
...continued
12/10/18
ASB MUSEUM ACCEPTING ART CONSIGNMENTS
The American Saddlebred Museum has announced that the highly anticipated Equine Art, Antique and Rare Book Auction will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at the American Saddlebred Museum at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky.
To prepare for this much-loved event, the Museum is accepting consignments until February 1, 2019. Saddlebred and equine artwork in all media is considered. Historic Saddlebred artifacts, rare books, equine jewelry and collectibles also are welcome. Due to the demand for and popularity of George Ford Morris artwork, the auction has expanded to include any sporting subject by Morris.
A committee selects approximately 60 items for inclusion in the auction, try
...continued
12/10/18
ASHA WELCOMES NEW DIRECTORS FOR 2019
The American Saddlebred Horse Association has announced the election of six new members to its Board of Directors, who will join the Board at the United Professional Horsemen's Association & ASHA Conference in January 2019.
“We are pleased to announce such a dynamic group of business leaders and American Saddlebred professionals that will help us continue our momentum in accomplishing our mission statement," said David Mount, ASHA Board President.
The following are the newly elected members for a term of three years.
Nancy-Leigh Fisher, Helena Moreno and James Nichols were elected to the ASHA Board of Directors for a term of three years, starting in 2019. Also
...continued
12/07/18
UPHA ANNOUNCES 2018 AWARD WINNERS
The United Professional Horsemen's Association congratulates its prestigious 2018 award winners, who will be honored at the 2019 UPHA Conference, January 16-19, at the Riviera Resort and Spa in Palm Springs, California.
Tom Moore Hall Of Fame: Charlie Smith
Tom Moore Hall Of Fame: Anne Speck
Richard E. Lavery Professional Horsemen's Award: Scott and Carol Matton
Herman R. Miles Memorial Show Manager of the Year: Kent Moeller
UPHA National Honor Horse Show: Lexington Junior League
Shirley Parkinson Professional Achievement Award: Judy Jensen
Helen K. Crabtree Hall of Fame: Jean DeGutis
Sallie B. Wheeler UPHA Distinguished Servi
...continued
12/06/18
WORLD MORGAN FUTURITY FORMS DEADLINE EXTENDED
The deadline to submit World Morgan Futurity (WMF) weanling forms was December 1, but the deadline has been extended, and forms may be sent any time in December without incurring a late fee. Forms can be found at www.worldmorganfuturity.com. Contact Kelly McFaul at kellymcfa@aol.com for more information.
-- via American Morgan Horse Association
12/06/18
STALLION SERVICE REPORTS DUE JAN. 15
Per the American Morgan Horse Association Registry Rules, if a member has bred their stallion to a registered Morgan mare in 2018, they must file a Stallion Service Report. The deadline for these reports is January 15, 2019, and they must be postmarked by that date. Reports not filed on time will be assessed a late fee.
All registry forms can be downloaded at Registry Forms, or members can call the Registry at (802) 985-4944 or email registry@morganhorse.com to request a form.
-- via AMHA
12/04/18
2019 AMHA BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETINGS ANNOUNCED
Below is information on the 2019 American Morgan Horse Association Board of Directors meetings.
FIRST QUARTER: Thursday, February 7, 2019, San Antonio, Texas, in conjunction with the 2019 Annual Meeting and Convention (Central Region).
SECOND QUARTER: Friday and Saturday, April 5 and 6, 2019, Portland, Maine (Eastern Region).
THIRD QUARTER: Friday and Saturday, September 6 and 7, 2019, Las Vegas, Nevada (Western Region).
FOURTH QUARTER: Friday and Saturday, November 8 and 9, 2019, Lexington, Kentucky (Eastern Region).
AMHA welcomes members and guests to attend the Quarterly meetings. Anyone wishing to obtain additional information regarding these meetings inc
...continued
12/04/18
JINGLE BELL '18 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Jingle Bell in Del Mar, California, Nov. 29-Dec. 2, are online, and can be viewed here.
11/30/18
WISCONSIN LIMITED BREEDERS STALLION AUCTION TO BE HELD IN JANUARY
The 34th Annual Wisconsin Limited Breeders Stallion Service Auction will be held Sunday, January 13, 2019, 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 starts at 1 p.m., featuring the nation's top producing stallions. Weanlings declared from the sold Stallions will compete in 2020 at the Wisconsin Futurity Horse Festival. Prize money is paid to ten places.
The Dr. Rick Luft Limited Breeders Weanling Stake of Wisconsin was the first American Saddlebred prize program of its kind in the nation. Beginning December 21, 2018, the Stallion roster for the auction c
...continued
11/28/18
AMHA ANNOUNCES 2019 REGIONAL SHOWS
The following shows were approved by the American Morgan Horse Association Board of Directors at its fourth quarter meeting as the 2019 AMHA Regional Shows:
EASTERN REGION
Citrus Cup, Newberry, Florida, April 10-13
Southern States, Raleigh, North Carolina, May 23-25
New England Morgan, Northampton, Massachusetts, July 23-27
New York, Syracuse, New York, September 11-14
CENTRAL REGION
Morgan Gold Cup, Columbus, Ohio, June 12-15
Summer Daze, Kansas City, Missouri, July 4-7
Jubilee, Shipshewana, Indiana, August 28-31
WESTERN REGION
C-Fair Charity, Monroe, Washington, August 1-4
Morgan Medallion Classic, Location and dates to be determined but will not conflict with other shows.
-- via AMHA
11/28/18
NOTICE TO OPEN COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS FROM AMHA
The American Morgan Horse Association has completed calculating the high point portion of the Open Competition program for 2018. The verification period opens on Thursday, November 29 and will close in one week (end of day on Thursday, December 6).
Please check the high points awarded to a horse for accuracy. It is a member's responsibility to report any errors for review to AMHA at the following email address: kristen@morganhorse.com. AMHA MUST have all requests for review/correction in WRITING, so submit through this email address only. AMHA will not review any inquiries by phone.
Approved corrections to errors will be ma
...continued
11/27/18
US EQUESTRIAN ANNOUNCES 2018 PEGASUS AWARD WINNERS
US Equestrian has announced the recipients of the 2018 Pegasus Awards. The following awards are bestowed annually to equestrians for their service to the sport.
This year’s Morgan breed recipients are as follows:
USEF Lifetime Achievement Award: Georgie Green
Richard E. McDevitt Award of Merit: Yum Kee Fu
Pegasus Medals of Honor: Ellen Di Bella
Youth Sportsman's Award: Clea Cloutier
The USEF/EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award will be announced at a later date. The 2018 Junior Equestrian of the Year will be announced in mid-December, while the Sallie Busch Wheeler Trophy will be awarded at the USEF Pegasus Awards Ceremony at Annual Meeting.
...continued
11/27/18
REMINDER: ASHA YEAR-END AWARD PROGRAM POINT SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS DEC. 21
The American Saddlebred Horse Association AOT Award Program's 2018 show season results are due December 21, 2018. Please submit forms to Brenda Newell at b.newell@asha.net. All competition records from December 1, 2017 through November 30, 2018, can be submitted. Submit points using the ASHA AOT Award Program Points Form.
The ASHA AOT Award Program recognizes the achievements of AOTs exhibiting horses registered with the American Saddlebred Registry competing in all disciplines at all levels.
Improve re
...continued
11/21/18
SADDLEBRED WORLD LOSES GEORGE KNIGHT
National Horseman is sad to report that World's Champion horseman and trainer George Knight passed away this morning. A full obituary will be forthcoming.
No services will be held, and per George's request, direct all memorials to the UPHA Dewey Henderson Benevolent Fund.
National Horseman sends its deepest condolences to all who knew and loved George.
11/20/18
2018 UPHA HORSE/PONY OF THE YEAR ONLINE VOTING BEGINS TODAY
The United Professional Horsemen's Association Horse/Pony of the Year voting is open to all current (2018) UPHA Professional Members. To vote go to the UPHA website at www.uphaonline.com, and click on the yellow button that says, "Vote for Horse/Pony of the Year" located at the top of the home page. This will take you to the UPHA Members Dashboard. Using your membership number and password you may log in to vote. 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" blue button. If you do not know your UPHA Membership Number you may search by clicking the "Verify Member Status" bu
...continued
11/20/18
REMINDER: ASHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTING CLOSES NOV. 30
The American Saddlebred Horse Association Board of Directors voting is open to all 2018 ASHA Life, Contributing, Senior, and Charter Club Affiliate members over the age of 18. Members may vote online for up to six candidates by logging in with their ASHA credentials. Complete biographies for each candidate are available for review. Online voting will be open until FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2018.
The ASHA Board is honored to present a qualified group of individuals with strong American Saddlebred backgrounds, as well as complementary business and marketing skills. The slate is as follows:
Can
...continued
11/19/18
AMERICAN EQUESTRIANS GOT TALENT TO BE HELD IN MARCH 2019
Founded by Robert Dover, the biggest fundraising talent show in the equestrian community in Wellington, Florida, is back. American Equestrians Got Talent (AEGT) is ready to give local performers a platform to showcase their singing and dancing skills – all for a good cause!
In its fourth year, AEGT 2019 will be held on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the Adequan Global Dressage VIP tend at 13500 South Shore Blvd., Wellington, Fla.
The competition will spotlight local equestrian contestants who have exceptional non-horsey talent, battling it out to be crowned the winner of AEGT 2019. Those interested in auditioning — the entire equestrian community, including riders, grooms, and others involv
...continued
11/19/18
CLOUTIER NAMED 2018 USEF YOUTH SPORTSMAN AWARD WINNER
Clea Cloutier, 16, of Derry, New Hampshire, has been selected as the overall winner of the 2018 USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award. As the winner of the 2018 USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award, Clea will receive a $1,000 grant and commemorative USEF Youth Sportsman’s trophy, and her name also has been submitted for consideration for the USEF Junior Equestrian of the Year.
Recently named the 2018 American Morgan Horse Association Reserve Youth of the Year, Clea's leadership and sportsmanship skills are great assets to the Morgan breed and the equestrian community.
-- via AMHA
11/19/18
JUDGES ANNOUNCED FOR 2019 GRAND NATIONAL
The Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show has announced verbal agreements with the following judges for 2019:
CLASSIC/PARK/PLEASURE
Michael Carpenter of Sutton, MA
Susi Rambler Day of Versailles, KY
Luman Wadhams of Warren, VT
John Warner of Upton, KY
HUNTER/WESTERN
Coby Holowacz of Hamden, NY
Melissa Moore of Versailles, KY
Cheri Barber of Reddick, FL
Christine Nava-Moulthrop of Kingston, MA
EQUITATION
Michael Craghead of Fresno, CA
Bret Day of Versailles, KY
Lisa Hillmer of Kearney, MO
Terry Jones Brennan of Hollister,
...continued
11/15/18
ASHA WANTS YOUR OPINION ON WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP HORSE SHOW
The American Saddlebred Horse Association is part of the World Championship Horse Show Advisory Committee, and will be presenting recommendations during their December 2018 meeting for the 2019 Kentucky State Fair World Championship Horse Show. The Kentucky Venues owns and produces the World Championship Horse Show and is governed by the Kentucky State Fair Board. The board will take the suggestions put forth by ASHA and consider them for improvement of the show for exhibitors in 2019.
As the leading breed organization that participates, ASHA takes great pride in working to improve the show experience for its membership, and would appreciate members'&n
...continued
11/14/18
CALL TO ACTION: DONATE TO USEF EQUINE DISASTER RELIEF FUND TO HELP HORSES AFFECTED BY CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES
With the deadliest wildfire raging in the state’s history and nearly 210,000 acres burned and ablaze from fires across the state, California and its citizens and equine community are facing one of equestrians’ worst fears. Many people have been forced to flee their homes, farms, and ranches, with little or no warning, turning horses and livestock loose to fend for themselves and hope for their survival.
Banding together as a community, emergency rescues and fellow equestrians have opened up their barns for shelter and veterinary care for the lost and injured animals. With high winds continuing to sweep over the state, and the fires far from contained, the costs to care for these horses will be ongoing in the coming we
...continued
11/14/18
EQUITATE TO HOST ADULT CAMP IN EARLY FEBRUARY
Equitate has announced that it will host its 2019 Adult Saddle Seat Riding Camp on February 1-3, in its fully heated facility in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.
The guest instructors for the weekend will be Todd and Macey Miles of Milestone Stables in White House, Tennessee.
New this year, Equitate will be offering riding on all three days. There will be riding instruction and discussion on many topics, from judging and veterinary care to horse buying and selling, with a lot of opportunity for question and answer sessions. This is a wonderful opportunity to ride several different horses and improve and fine tune a rider's skills in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere.
V
...continued
11/12/18
UPHA/AMERICAN ROYAL '18 RESULTS, PHOTOS AND JUDGES' CARDS POSTED ONLINE
The results, photos and judges' cards from UPHA/American Royal in Kansas City, Missouri, November 5-10, are online, and can be viewed here.
11/07/18
UPHA/AMERICAN ROYAL '18 RESULTS AND JUDGES' CARDS POSTED DAILY
The results and judges' cards from UPHA/American Royal are being posted to the National Horseman website and app every day throughout the show! Visit here to see the daily tallies, and remember, our results page is free to see!
11/07/18
AMHA MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS IN THE MAIL
The 2019 American Morgan Horse Association membership renewals were sent in the middle of October, so any members who haven't received it already, soon will find it in their mailbox.
Members will notice their US Equestrian number in the top-right hand corner. If it is blank, please provide it to AMHA. The association is working with US Equestrian to include AMHA information on their membership cards. AMHA says that by having both member numbers on one card will make is easier for show secretaries. For members who do not have a card, USEF will provide one.
U.S. Premium members receive added benefits, including a subscription to "The Morgan Horse" magazine
...continued
11/07/18
STALLION SERVICE REPORTS DUE TO AMHA BY JAN. 15
Per the American Morgan Horse Association Registry Rules, if a member has bred their stallion to a registered Morgan mare in 2018, they must file a Stallion Service Report. The deadline for these reports is January 15, 2019, 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 call the Registry at (802) 985-4944 or email registry@morganhorse.com to request a form.
-- via AMHA
11/06/18
US EQUESTRIAN NOW ACCEPTING COACH APPLICATIONS FOR 2019 U.S. SADDLE SEAT YOUNG RIDERS TEAM
US Equestrian has announced that coach applications are now being accepted for the 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Team. Two coaches will be selected for the 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Team, competing in New Orleans, Louisiana, in May 2019.
There is a possibility that two additional coaches will be selected for a team to compete at an Invitational Test Event on the West Coast in July or October 2019. Interested and qualified parties should complete an application and submit their résumé no later than November 30, 2018.
The application and job description can be found here.
...continued
11/06/18
WORLD MORGAN FUTURITY CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL EVENT
The World Morgan Futurity chalked up another highly successful year featuring some of the breed’s finest youngsters on display at the 2018 Morgan Grand National & World Championship Horse Show in Oklahoma City during the week of October 6-13.
Offering a total payout of $108,561, including Jackpots, Auction Rewards and Auction Bonuses, the Futurity enjoyed well-filled performance classes and a slight increase in the in-hand division from recent years.
The yearling in-hand division offered $20,838 of prize money in classes for fillies, geldings and colts. The division welcomed 10 entries, with each World Champion winning $1,400 and the Reserve World Champions taking home $1,100. LVM Full Regalia (Regal Master
...continued
11/05/18
US EQUESTRIAN ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2019 U.S. SADDLE SEAT YOUNG RIDERS TEAM
US Equestrian has announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Team. During years that the Saddle Seat World Cup competition is not held, members of the Young Rider Team will be eligible to represent the United States in other international competitions, whether at home or abroad. The purpose of the Young Rider Team is to develop athletes for future Saddle Seat World Cup competitions.
The Saddle Seat World Cup is a bi-annual competition that originated in the early 1980s with an informal exchange of saddle seat riders in the United States and South Africa, formally named the Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup in 1992. Originally a three-gaited saddle seat Equitation showcase, it has
...continued
11/02/18
TASHA HOLIDAY HORSE SHOW TO BE HELD IN EARLY DECEMBER
The Texas American Saddle Horse Association has announced that its 2018 Holiday Horse Show will be held on December 1-2, 2018 in Bryan, Texas, at the Brazos County Expo located at 5827 Leonard Rd.
Celebrating 45 years of horse shows, TASHA invites all fans and supporters to come and honor this milestone. Special classes to honor the past and celebrate the future, VIP presentations, and new memorial trophies will be featured throughout the two-day show. Saturday night, a party will be held on the show grounds with food and music, a memorabilia display, slideshow, and the 2017-18 TASHA & State Highpoint award presentations. The highlight will be a Team Dance Challenge to raise funds for Saddlebred
...continued
11/02/18
MONTERAE OPENS IN ASHBY, MASS.
Nikki Rae Woodworth, a long-time Morgan exhibitor, trainer and riding instructor, has announced the opening of her public training stable, MonteRae, just outside the historic town of Ashby, Massachusetts.
The 38-stall barn is located on 250 acres, including a building that features a very large indoor arena and round pen, as well as an office and lounge. Once Nikki and her more than 20 training horses are settled into the new location, she hopes to hire a full-time riding instructor and offer outside lessons.
Nikki grew up riding with and working alongside her mother, Jean DeGutis, through high school, and later at Mike Carpenter Stables in Sutton, Mass. For the past 10 years, she has trained and showed hor
...continued
11/01/18
INFORMATION FROM THE UPHA GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
The following information was released by the United Professional Horsemen's Association Governance Committee.
A new United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Rule, GR1303 Safe Sport Requirements, was approved by the USEF Board of Directors on August 27, 2018.
All USEF Competing adult Members (amateurs, professionals, owners) MUST take Safe Sport Training in order to be eligible to compete in 2019. This includes Annual, Three Year and Lifetime Members.
Safe Sport Training MUST be complete by January 1, 2019 or within thirty (30) days of renewing a membership, or will be ineligible to compete at a USEF Competition.
USEF is the National Governing Body (NGB) designated by
...continued
11/01/18
AHHS END OF YEAR AWARD NOMINATIONS DUE NOV. 3
The American Hackney Horse Society's End of the Year Awards nominations are due by November 3.
Please submit nominations for the AHHS Year End Awards by email at ahhsawards@gmail.com or by mail to Brooke Jacobs 3069 Breckenwood Drive Lexington, KY 40502. Nominations are DUE by Saturday, November 3, 2018.
Anna Lee Spires Judd Amateur Exhibitor Award -- Awarded to an exhibitor of Hackneys whose performances in the show ring set standards of competition, sportsmanship, and appeal to the general viewing public.
John H. & Maybelle L. Costello National Breeder Award -- Awarded to a breeder of Hackneys who has created an impact on the breed as a whole
...continued
11/01/18
ONLINE VOTING FOR 2019 ASHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOW OPEN
The American Saddlebred Horse Association Board of Directors voting is open to all 2018 ASHA Life, Contributing, Senior, and Charter Club Affiliate members over the age of 18. Members may vote online for up to six 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 Friday, November 30, 2018.
For those who prefer to vote by mail, printed ballots were mailed to eligible members who had previously requested to receive a paper ballot. Biographical information on all candidates is included in the mailing. Paper ballots must be received in the ASH
...continued
10/31/18
UVM MORGAN HORSE FARM HAS OPEN JOB POSITION
The University of Vermont (UVM) Morgan Horse Farm located in Weybridge, Vermont, is seeking qualified applicants for an Equine and Academic Coordinator position.
The Equine and Academic Coordinator, under the direction of the Chair for ASCI and Farm Manager, will coordinate, develop, and oversee the Equine Management Apprenticeship and Internship program. Responsibilities include leading and overseeing student experience and education to include daily scheduled horse training activities, maintaining herd health records, preparing horses for breeding and presentation, and managing the stable, as well as performing site tours and responding to inquiries about the farm. The selected candidate will also provide functional supervision
...continued
10/31/18
DAY OF THE MORGAN TO BE HELD IN MINNESOTA
The North Central Morgan Association is sponsoring a Day of the Morgan event on Saturday, November 3. Four farms are part of this day, all displaying a variety of disciplines.
The event will be hosted by the following farms:
Dustin Freiheit Performance Horses, 4804 Clearwater Trail, Lonsdale, MN. Open noon to 3 p.m.
Belle Cheval Training and Pine Creek Stables, 8769 W. 280th St., New Prague, MN. Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hardwood Creek Farm, 2306 80th St, E, Hugo, MN. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Arcola Farm, 11080 Arcola Tr., Stillwater, MN. Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information, contact Kirsten Johnson at Kjohnson@arcolafarm.com, (651) 261-9236.
-- via American Morgan Horse Association
10/31/18
ATTEND THE NATIONAL HORSE SHOW FOR FREE THIS WEEKEND
Competitors are heading into the final days of The National Horse Show, currently being held at The Kentucky Horse Park. Show visitors and their friends are invited to attend The National Horse Show Bluegrass Charity Benefit Event with no admission fee Friday, November 2, and Saturday, November 3.
Presented by Goshen Hill and Meralex Farm, this inaugural event will host members of the United Professional Horsemen's Association as well as their friends at the National Horse Show, with a chance for the UPHA to win a cash bonus to support its organizations many programs.
As a charitable organization, the UPHA has received a unique ticket code to share with its membership. This code ena
...continued
10/30/18
TWIN STATE OCTOBERFEST '18 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Twin State Octoberfest in West Springfield, Massachusetts, Oct. 25-28, are online, and can be viewed here.
10/29/18
FINAL BIGGINS FALL TRAIL RIDE EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS
The American Saddlebred Horse Association has announced that there has been more than $10,700 raised for the John Biggins ASHA Youth Scholarship. The final Biggins Fall Trail Ride raised a record-breaking $4,805 in donations from trail ride participants alone last Saturday. This successful fundraising effort will allow for ASHA to have both a 2019 and 2020 John Biggins ASHA Youth Scholarship recipient.
The final Biggins Fall Trail Ride was an event enjoyed by all. The Saddlebred community came together to honor a great horseman and his family. More than 20 riders gathered to participate in the ride. Biggins Stables generously provided mounts for all riders that did not have their own. It was a beautiful sunny
...continued
10/26/18
AMHA ANNOUNCES 2018 YOUTH OF THE YEAR WINNERS
The American Morgan Horse Association has announced that 17-year-old Sophie Proctor of Newbury, Massachusetts, was named the 2018 AMHA Youth of the Year. The announcement was made on October 13 on the final evening of the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. For winning this prestigious title, Proctor receives a unique prize package valued at $3,500, generously sponsored by the Cynthia Elaine Epperson Trust.
Proctor qualified for the national contest by winning at the Connecticut Morgan Horse Show in June.
Clea Cloutier of Derry, New Hampshire was named the 2018 Reserve Youth of the Year. She qualified at the New England Morgan Horse Show in July. Cloutier, 1
...continued
