03/21/19
PIN OAK AND RALEIGH SPRING PREMIER '19 RESULTS POSTED DAILY
The results from Pin Oak Charity and Raleigh Spring Premier 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!
03/21/19
SECOND-QUARTER AMHA BOARD MEETING TO BE HELD APR. 5-6
The Second Quarter American Morgan Horse Association Board of Directors Meeting will be held in Portland, Maine, on Saturday, April 6, 2019, beginning at 8 a.m. Eastern time.
The AMHA Standing Committee meetings will be held the previous day as listed below.
The host hotel is the Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland, Maine, located at 1050 Westbrook Street, Portland, Maine, 04102. The hotel phone number is (207) 775-4052. Due to the size of the meeting room, a limited number of seats will be available to AMHA members and guests that wish to join the live meetings in Maine, but the opportunity to join the meetings via teleconference also is provided, as listed below (all times are listed in EASTERN time).
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03/21/19
CRYSTAL CREEK CONSIGNS 15 PONIES TO ROBERTSON SPRING SALE
Carl and Kathryn Nichols of Crystal Creek Farm in Winterville, Georgia, are having a herd reduction and have consigned 15 registered Hackney ponies to the Robertson Spring Sale being held on March 30, 2019, at the Shelbyville Fairgrounds in Shelbyville, Kentucky.
The consignment includes prospects and broodmares in foal to WGC Dun-Haven Phenomenal and Crystal Creek’s Extreme.
None of the ponies will be sold before the sale, and all 15 will be available for inspection and purchase at the sale on March 30.
For more information on the ponies consigned, including pedigrees and photographs, follow this link:
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03/21/19
EQUINE CLINIC TO BE HELD IN APRIL
The Morgan Horse Heritage Foundation is sponsoring an indoor equine clinic and lunch, April 13, at the Sharon Elementary School in Sharon, Vermont.
Clinicians include:
JOSIE DAVIS: Well known for developing the UVM Equine Studies and Equine Reproduction programs, Josie will present "Everything You Need to Know about Breeding Your Mare."
MELISSA ELLIS: Owner of Steep Way Morgans in Newfane, Vermont, Melissa is highly successful showing at Equine Affaire with her Morgan mare, and will present "Preparing for Extreme Competitive Trail Classes."
LORI BERGER: Coach of the Vermont Tech Intercollegiate Dressage Team, Lori runs her year-round facility at Seize the D
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03/19/19
INTERNATIONAL SADDLEBRED HALL OF FAME CEREMONY DATE CHANGED
Simmons’ Stable Preservation Fund has been informed that the Nebraska Horse Show was scheduled for June 1, the same weekend as the International Saddlebred Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Ceremony management has rescheduled the Hall of Fame ceremony, which still will be held at historic Simmons’ Stable in Mexico, Missouri, for June 29, 2019.
For more information, visit https://www.saddlebredhalloffame.org/.
-- via Simmons’ Stable Preservation Fund
03/19/19
ASB MUSEUM TO CO-HOST CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP
The American Saddlebred Museum has announced a partnership with the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning for a creative writing workshop. Writers of all levels are invited to participate Saturday, April 20 from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at the Museum, at 4083 Iron Works Parkway, on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park, for a morning of writing about horses.
In Kentucky, no animal is more central to the story than the horse. Whether they are the hero’s faithful steed or themselves the heroes, horses become characters in their own right, to serve as foils and mirrors for human characters, and to create unexpected and surprising pathways in our stories. In this workshop, inspiration will be taken from the America
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03/19/19
GASPARILLA CHARITY '19 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Gasparilla Charity in Tampa, Florida, March 12-16, are online, and can be viewed here.
03/19/19
CAROUSEL CHARITY '19 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Carousel Charity in Scottsdale, Arizona, March 14-17, are online, and can be viewed here.
03/18/19
JOINT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL ANNOUNCES PUBLIC FORUMS
Working to fulfill its mission to bring about positive change in the governance of the sport, the Joint Leadership Council (AHHS, AMHA, ARHPA, ASHA and UPHA) has announced a series of public forums at spring shows across the country.
Presenters will give a brief overview of the JLC’s activities, discuss the importance of effective governance for the breeds, and then open the floor for questions, comments, ideas and discussion amongst the audience. While it is understood that SafeSport and its implementation will generate many questions and comments, the JLC encourages discussion of all matters regarding governance.
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03/13/19
ASB MUSEUM TO HOST OPEN HOUSE AT KENTUCKY SPRING PREMIER
Everyone is invited to the Open House at the American Saddlebred Museum at the Kentucky Spring Premier Saturday, April 13, 2019, immediately following the last class of the horse show. The Museum is located at 4083 Iron Works Parkway, inside the Kentucky Horse Park. The event is a fun opportunity to see the renovation progress at the Museum.
This reception is free and open to the public and includes light hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine. In addition, the 2019 Victory Pass Raffle winner will be drawn during the event. Raffle tickets are available at https://asbmuseum.org/2019-victory-pass-raffle.
For more information contact Amy Nelson at 859.259.2746 ext. 344 or amy@asbmuseum.org.
-- via American Saddlebred Museum
03/13/19
UPHA CLASSICS PROGRAM SEEKING NOMINATIONS
The United Professional Horsemen's Association has announced that nominations for American Saddlebred, Hackney ponies and Morgan horses to the 2019 UPHA Classics Program are now open. The $100 eligibility fee will be accepted with a postmark on or before April 1, 2019. After April 1, the eligibility fee becomes $150 per nomination. The horse or pony must be nominated and the eligibility fee paid prior to competing in a UPHA Classics class. The owner, trainer and exhibitors must be current UPHA members.
The UPHA Classics originated in 1974 to stimulate interest in young horses, and to provide owners and trainers an opportunity to receive substantial prize money. The UPHA Classics are designed to be prestigious c
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03/11/19
DIXIE CUP UPDATES
The Dixie Cup Spring Classic will be held May 2-4 at Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, Georgia.
The show's Board of Directors has announced that Shane Mullens will judge the Saddlebred, Roadster, saddle seat Equitation, Ponies, and selected miscellaneous classes; while Melissa Moore will be adjudicating Morgans, hunter and western performance and Equitation, opportunity and miscellaneous classes.
Peyton Hamilton and Adam Hensley will be handling Center Ring.
The class schedule will include breed, performance, miscellaneous classes, as well as USEF and Morgan Medal classes. There will be pony measurement times available before the show starts. &
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03/08/19
SANDRA CURRIER INDUCTED INTO TEXAS AMERICAN SADDLEBRED HALL OF FAME
The Texas (TASHA) & North Texas American Saddlebred Horse Associations (NTASHA), charter clubs of the American Saddlebred Horse Association, have announced that the 2018-19 inductee to the Texas American Saddlebred Hall of Fame will be Sandra Currier.
Sandra has been involved with American Saddlebreds for more than 30 years, beginning her career at Maynard Casler’s Misty Hills Stables in New York. She came to Texas in 1994 as a trainer working for Mr. and Mrs. Ed Perwien at Bluebonnet Farms in Bellville. As head trainer and manager at Bluebonnet, she developed or started outstanding horses from the Perwien’s breeding program and from clients. Notable horses include RWC Blue Sapph
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03/08/19
NOTICE: NEW USEF SAFE SPORT VIDEOS ONLINE
USEF Safe Sport Part 1 Video on Reporting, Training, and Resources
Watch as Sonja Keating, General Counsel for US Equestrian, explains the USEF Safe Sport policy, training and reporting guidelines, and why it’s so important for every member to understand the Safe Sport resources available to them if participating in equestrian sport. (Part I of II)
USEF Safe Sport Part 2 Video on Investigation, Interim Measures, and Final Determinations
Watch as Sonja Keating, General Counsel for US Equestrian, explains how the U
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03/06/19
NOTICE ON SAFE SPORT AND AMHA STAR-RATED SHOWS
American Morgan Horse Association Star-Rated show competitors do not need to be US Equestrian members and will not be checked to see if they've completed the USEF Safe Sport Training.
However, AMHA Star-Rated Shows are responsible for enforcing all Safe Sport suspensions. The link to the Safe Sport banned list can be found here: https://www.usef.org/compete/resources-forms/rules-regulations/safe-sport-sanctions.
Any questions about this can be directed to AMHA Executive Director, Carrie Mortensen, execdir@morganhorse.com.
-- via AMHA
03/06/19
AMHA TO ENLARGE FOCUS ON YOUTH PROGRAMS
Per the American Morgan Horse Association, dwindling youth participation in equestrian sports has been a vital concern of all breed associations in recent years. As more areas lose their agriculture roots and other options for activities compete for a family’s time and resources, creating bonds between the next generation and our Morgan horse industry is a significant challenge.
In an effort to enlarge AMHA’s focus on Youth Programs, AMHA has retained two consultants who will focus on the improvement of both current and new opportunities. Nicole Scovotti will be serving as the Youth of the Year Program Consultant, and Joyce Ackerman-Burroughs will be serving as the AMHA Youth Programs Consultant. Joyce and Nicole have
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03/06/19
AMHA CENTRAL REGION DIRECTOR REFUSES TO RESIGN
During the American Morgan Horse Association Board of Directors meeting on February 7, Finance Committee Chair Kate Kirsch made a statement regarding unexpected and unnecessary attorneys expenses and other costs caused by certain conduct of Vicki Bennett, one of three AMHA directors from the Central Region. Kirsch called on Bennett to resign as director.
The following day at the February 8 annual meeting of members, a motion was made, seconded and voted on by Central Region members in attendance to request Bennett’s removal from her director’s seat. The AMHA Board Reorganizational Meeting was held immediately following the annual meeting of members. At that time, AMHA President Mari Sanderson advised Bennett of t
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03/04/19
MID-AMERICA SPRING FLING RETURNS TO CEDAR RAPIDS, APR. 4-7
The Mid-America Horse Show Association (MAHSA) will host the 2019 Spring Fling Horse Show at the Equestrian Center at Kirkwood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, April 4-7, 2019.
“Our goal for the 2019 Spring Fling Horse Show is to produce an early season horse show that will easily accommodate any horse that is getting ready for the new horse show season," said Connie MacQueen, MAHSA president. "Last year, our 2018 Spring Fling was the first MAHSA show to take place at the Equestrian Center and, as expected, we found the Equestrian Center to be a great horse show facility providing several key features:
100-foot x 200-foot show ring;
Rubber-matted stalls under the same roof with show and wa
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03/01/19
LICENSED OFFICIALS CLINIC CANCELED
The American Saddlebred Horse Association has announced that the licensed officials live clinic scheduled for March 14-16 in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been cancelled due to lack of registrants. It will be rescheduled this year and more information is forthcoming.
-- via ASHA
02/28/19
IASHA SPRING WARM-UP UPDATES
IASHA Spring Warm-Up show will be held March 17-19, at Bar C Bar Expo Center in Cloverdale, Indiana. Show management has released some updates.
Entries for the show close March 1, but post entries are accepted.
The judge will be Chris Brannan, from Nicholasville, Kentucky.
The prize list is avaiable here: www.indianasaddlebred.net/spring-warm-up-horse-show.
More than 150 classes are scheduled for American Saddlebred, Hackneys, Dutch Harness Horses, Open Pleasure, Roadster Ponies, Academy and Equitation (including UPHA Challenge Cup and S&B medallion).
Specialty classes include AHHS Hackeny Pleasure
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02/28/19
ASB MUSEUM AND INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE HORSE PARTNER FOR LECTURE SERIES
The American Saddlebred Museum and International Museum of the Horse have announced a new Lunchtime Lecture Series. Join the Museums on the first Thursday of the month to learn about a wide variety of equine topics from an array of experts. The lecture location will alternate between institutions, both of which are located on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park. Lecture is free of charge, box lunches are available for $11 and includes sandwich, chips, fruit and drink.
The first two lectures have been announced:
ON THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 12:30 p.m. -- Roda Ferraro, head librarian at the Keeneland Library will speak about their current exhibition “From the Vault: Historic Tracks” w
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02/28/19
2018 AMHA ANNUAL REPORT NOW ONLINE
For members who were were unable to attend the American Morgan Horse Association Meeting of Members on February 7, as part of the AMHA Convention, the 2018 Annual Report is available online and can be downloaded by clicking here.
-- via AMHA
02/28/19
CENTRAL REGION MORGAN 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," says Jennifer Rawlinson, volunteer show manager.
New in 2019, all Morgan youth are invited to come a day early to compete in Friday’s AMHA Youth of the Year Contest. And for more family fun, the Lancaster County Super Fair
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02/26/19
RIVER RIDGE UPDATES
The 75th River Ridge Horse Show will be held April 24-27, 2019, at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. Show management has announced a few updates.
Through the courtesy of a long-time supporter of the show, the winning trainers of three-gaited and five-gaited championships will receive a monetary award of $500.
The River Ridge prize list is now available at www.riverridgehs.org.
Through the courtesy of Daborah and "Saddle Horse Report," the trainer bringing and showing the largest number of horses during the show will receive a full-page color ad in SHR.
River Ridge is a proud supporter of Camp Hamwi, a summer camp for children with diabe
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02/26/19
MORGAN STALLION SWEEPS WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The New England Morgan Horse Association and New England Regional Morgan Horse Show, in conjunction with the United Breeders Committee, have announced the first winners of the Morgan Stallion Sweeps.
In its inaugural year, the program was a resounding success. All funds raised in this program will be used to promote Morgan horse breeding. The Morgan Stallion Sweeps committee is grateful to everyone who helped make this program a success, especially the stallion owners, ticket purchasers and industry partners who help promote the program.
Tickets were available for purchase from July 26, 2018, until February 12, 2019, and the drawing was held at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, February 16, in West Springfield, Mas
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02/25/19
RUNWAY AND RESCUE FASHION SHOW A SUCCESS
The Runway and Rescue Fashion Show was a huge success with more than 200 attendees filling Churchill Downs Starting Gate Suite on Friday, February 15, 2019. American Saddlebred Museum board member Carson Kressley welcomed guests and introduced the spring fashions, inspired by the Kentucky Derby from Louisville based, Rodeo Drive.
Executive Director Jennifer Foster said of the evening, “Churchill Downs was the perfect venue for this event! We are so pleased to work with Rodeo Drive to preview this year’s spring styles.” Models from the Saddlebred community lit up the runway with day wear, wear to work fashion, cocktail and evening gowns.
Proceeds from this fundraiser benefit the American Saddleb
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02/21/19
ASR SWEEPSTAKES INFORMATION AND UPDATES
The American Saddlebred Registry Sweepstakes Committee has announced that the 2021, 2022 and 2023 ASR Three-Year-Old Sweepstakes classes will be held at the All American Horse Classic Horse Show (AAHC) in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Based on the results from the recent survey asking participants and members to vote on a show location for these classes, over 80 percent voted for the All American Horse Classic.
“Thank you to the ASR Sweepstakes Committee for their confidence in the AAHC; and thank you to the many breeders, exhibitors and trainers for their public vote of support. The Three-Year-Old Sweepstakes is the Crown Jewel of our breeding classes. I cannot imagine the AAHC without the Three-Year-Old Sweepstakes,
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02/20/19
AMHA ANNOUNCES 2018 STAR AWARD OVERALL WINNERS
The five Overall Division Award winners for the American Morgan Horse Association's Star Awards were announced Saturday, February 9, in San Antonio, Texas, at the AMHA awards banquet, held in conjunction with its annual convention.
In its first year, the Star Awards is a free program for AMHA members and 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 18 divisional awards were presented Friday evening as part of the special "Night Under the Stars" event and only those in attendance were able to vote for their favorites for the overall division awards.
Below are the Ove
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02/19/19
SILICON VALLEY PRIZE LIST NOW AVAILABLE
The prize list for the 2019 Silicon Valley Horse Show, to be held May 17-19, 2019, at the Horse Park in Woodside, California, is now available on the show's website.
Show management has released some details:
MANAGER - Kent Moeller is managing the show and working hard to ensure a great experience for everyone.
NEW ARENA - Grand Prix Arena with state-of-the art footing, located next to the covered warm up arena with the same footing. VIP seating available.
NEW BARNS - The upper barns are currently under construction and will feature new and more spacious stalls. Everyone will stable together in the upper barns.
NEW RESTROOM FACILITIES - The
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02/15/19
MORGANS FEATURED IN NEW BOOK
The second edition of the book "100 Horses in History—True Stories of Horses Who Shaped Our World" features important Morgan horses in two of the book's eight chapters. Among the Morgans profiled are Justin Morgan, Black Jack, Winchester, and Little Sorrel.
Justin Morgan, called by his owner's name, surprised everyone with his bull-strong strength and competitive nature and became the founder of the Morgan breed. The Morgan-Quarter Horse Black Jack was the ceremonial, riderless horse who escorted the body of President John F. Kennedy over two days of funeral ceremonies in Washington D.C. Winchester and Little Sorrel were horse heroes of the Civil War, serving officers on opposing sides.
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02/15/19
JOINT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL INITIATES DIALOGUE WITH US EQUESTRIAN
Attached through the link below is the letter that the Joint Leadership Council submitted to US Equestrian on February 13, 2019.
Questions regarding this update should be submitted to AMHA Executive Director, Carrie J. Mortensen at execdir@morganhorse.com.
Letter to US Equestrian
-- via American Morgan Horse Association
02/13/19
AMHA ANNOUNCES 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTOR ELECTION RESULTS
The American Morgan Horse Association held its annual meeting of members as noticed on February 8 in San Antonio, Texas.
Board members present were:
Eastern Region: Steven Handy, Kate Kirsch, and C. A. "Tony" Lee.
Central Region: Kristen Breyer and Harlan Grunden.
Western Region: Carol Fletcher, Mari Sanderson, and Terri Sturm.
Missing was Central Region Director Vicki Bennett.
The results of the election conducted in conjunction with that meeting are as follows:
Kate Kirsch of Clarence, New York, was re-elected as director for the Eastern Region.
Harlan Grunden of Curtis, Nebraska, was re-elected as a director for the Central Regi
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02/13/19
AMHA ANNOUNCES 2018 CLUB CONTEST RESULTS
The Sacramento Valley Morgan Horse Club has been recognized as the 2018 American Morgan Horse Association Club of the Year. The announcement was made at the AMHA Annual Meeting of Members, which took place February 8 in San Antonio, Texas, as part of AMHA's annual convention.
Clubs from across the country competed in the Club of the Year contest and were judged on their yearbooks, which chronicle the club's activities throughout the year in eight separate categories. A prize of $600 will be awarded to the winning club for their achievement. Earning second-place honors and a prize of $400 is the Wisconsin Morgan Horse Club. Taking third place was the Ozark Morgan Horse Club.
Club newsletters continue
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02/12/19
AMHECT/WMF STALLION SERVICE AUCTION EARNS MORE THAN $68,000
More than $68,000 was earned at the 2019 AMHECT/WMF Stallion Service Auction. This yearly event was held in conjunction with the American Morgan Horse Association's annual convention, which took place February 7-9, in San Antonio, Texas. The net income following expenses from this auction go to breed promotion and will be distributed to the World Morgan Futurity, AMHA regional shows, the AMHA Show Grant Program, and AMHA's Marketing and Promotion.
For the third year in a row, Dragonsmeade Axios topped the stallion bidding, with Daniel Shrock paying $5,600. Jay Kleiber purchased the service of Dragonsmeade Spectre for $4,500, and Arcola Farm won the service of Dressed Up GCH for $4,000.
Congratulations to these win
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02/12/19
USEF RELEASES ADJUSTMENTS TO SAFE SPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-USEF SHOWS
New communications are now available from the latest Affiliate Leadership Safe Sport conference call. The statement provides new Safe Sport information and resources.
Please see below for the full update from USEF CEO Bill Moroney:
Yesterday, we held a Safe Sport meeting with Affiliate leadership and the following question was raised, and as promised, we are providing you with the answer.
Q - Are USEF Affiliates required to enforce the USEF Safe Sport Training requirement on persons participating in non-USEF licensed competitions which are associated in any manner with a USEF Affiliate?
A – USEF Affiliates are not required to enforce the USEF Safe Sport Training requirement on persons attending
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02/12/19
ASAC ANNUAL CONVENTION AND AWARDS BANQUET A SUCCESS
The American Saddlebred Association of the Carolinas held its 40th annual convention and awards banquet on February 8-9, 2019, at the Embassy Suites, in Concord, North Carolina.
Friday night featured a “Wild West Family Night” including a live auction, DJ, trainers’ bull riding challenge, best western attire contest, and a variety of activities for all ages. This fun-filled evening was produced by John and Erin Fann’s Event Mix.
On Saturday morning, the following officers and board members were elected at the general membership meeting:
President – Karol Kunkle
Vice-President – Chris Bishop
Secretary – Betsy Boone
Treasurer –
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02/11/19
AMHA ANNOUNCES 2018 CLUB HONOREES
The American Morgan Horse Association has announced the following AMHA members received honors at its Annual Meeting of Members, which took place February 8 in San Antonio, Texas, as part of its annual convention.
A Master's Certificate is given to individuals older than 60 years of age who have been active with Morgan horses in a variety of ways through the years. Recognized clubs nominate members based on their involvement in breeding, showing, training, and just generally enjoying their Morgan horses.
Four AMHA members received a 2018 AMHA Master's Certificate:
James Harris of Mineral Point, Wisconsin, and Marie Stewart of Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, from the Wisco
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02/11/19
2019 BREED PROMOTION GRANT RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
The American Morgan Horse Association has announced the 2019 Breed Promotion Grant recipients. This program was established in 2015 to help organizations with their Morgan horse promotional efforts. The selection committee carefully reviewed each application and applauds everyone's hard work on their submissions. The following awardees will be promoting the Morgan breed to thousands of people across the country!
Arizona Morgan Horse Association for the Mane Event in Scottsdale.
Big Sky Morgan Horse Club for its Morgan Working Equitation Clinic.
Cornerstone Morgan Horse Inc. for five separate promotional events across the country.
Greater Vancouver Morgan Horse Association for the
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02/11/19
REMINDER: LICENSED OFFICIALS LIVE CLINIC TO BE HELD IN MARCH
The American Saddlebred Horse Association is still accepting applications for the Licensed Officials Live Clinic on March 14-16, 2019. The clinic is live in Scottsdale, Arizona. There is new contact and fax information to submit registration forms.
Apply now for March 14-16 Live Clinic
Licensed Officials Requirement Templates are now available for the American Saddlebred, Hackney, Roadster and Saddle Seat Equitation judges licenses. Below is the link to these templates to learn more about becoming a licensed judge. They include Eligibility / Prerequisites, Application Requirements and License Maintenance.
Licensed Officials Requirements
-- via ASHA
02/07/19
SILICON VALLEY HORSE SHOW TO DEBUT IN MAY
The Northern California American Saddlebred Horse Association has announced the launch of a new horse show, The Silicon Valley Horse Show, which will be held May 17-19 at the Horse Park in Woodside, California.
Classes for both Saddlebreds and Morgans will be scheduled, and all will include cash prizes for trainers as they leave the ring (excluding Academy). Three $5,000 Jackpot Stakes classes will close out the show on Saturday night -- Amateur Three-Gaited, Morgan Amateur English Pleasure, and Amateur Western Pleasure. Also of note, there will be a groom’s prize of five different drawings for $100 each.
In anticipation for the show, the Horse Park has recently built new barns tha
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02/06/19
CALL TO ACTION: ASR 3-YEAR-OLD SWEEPSTAKES SHOW LOCATION SURVEY
The Sweepstakes Committee is considering a new show location for the 2021, 2022 and 2023 American Saddlebred Registry Three-Year-Old Sweepstakes classes.
Please take a moment to voice your opinion by printing the Three-Year-Old Sweepstakes survey and return by fax (859.259.1628), by email (p.edwards@asha.net) or by mail to the American Saddlebred Horse Association/ASR office. All surveys must be received by Friday, February 15, 2019.
The show location for the 2021, 2022 and 2023 ASR Three-Year-Old Sweepstakes classes will be announced prior to March 1, 2019. The 2019 and 2020 classes will be held at the All American Horse Classic in Indianapolis, Indiana.
-- via ASHA
02/05/19
AMHECT/WMF STALLION SERVICE AUCTION CLOSES FEB. 7
Online bidding on the AMHECT/World Morgan Futurity Stallion Service Auction closes in 48 hours -- Thursday, February 7, 2019, 12 p.m. Eastern Time. This year is a fantastic lineup of stallions, some new and returning stallions and some whose service is offered to the public once this breeding season.
All proceeds from the auction will benefit the World Morgan Futurity, Regional Shows, and American Morgan Horse Association's Show Grant and Marketing programs. Bidding will continue on the stallions with the Top 10 bid "amounts" on Friday, February 8, at 7 p.m. Central, during the live Stallion Service Auction, held at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas.
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02/05/19
SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED FOR AMERICAN YOUTH HORSE COUNCIL SYMPOSIUM
The 42nd Annual American Youth Horse Council Symposium, will be held March 8-10, 2019, in the Palouse region of Pullman, Washington and Moscow, Idaho. Only eight miles separate these two border cities with a rich history of horses and education. An annual highlight for the youth horse industry, this event brings together adult and teen leaders from all facets of the equine industry for three days of live demonstrations, presentations, education, discussion, exhibits, awards, and, of course, fun for all. This event presents an opportunity for adult and student leaders in the youth horse industry to come together to learn, network, share ideas and grow as an industry.
The symposium attracts a broad representation of adult lead
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02/05/19
ASR JOINING DISTANCE HORSE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
The American Saddlebred Registry is joining the Arabian Horse Association in the Distance Horse National Championships event starting in 2019. The event will be held in Vinita, Oklahoma, at Alanna & Gunnar Frank’s Ranch, October 25-27, 2019 and will include an American Saddlebred/Half American Saddlebred National Championship Ride.
Download the event flyer and the tentative schedule for more information on the Championship Event.
-- via American Saddlebred Horse Association
02/04/19
KENTUCKY STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES JUDGES FOR 2019 WCHS
The Kentucky State Fair World’s Championship Horse Show has made arrangements with the following individuals to officiate at the 2019 World’s Championship Horse Show. They are as follows:
Stephen Crabtree – Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Shane Mullens – Versailles, Kentucky
Lisa Cunningham Waller – Heiskell, Tennessee
William Waller – Heiskell, Tennessee, and
Kent Swalla – Columbia, Missouri
These individuals will be responsible for judging classes for Saddlebreds, Hackney/Harness Pony, Roadster Horse, Roadster Pony and Equitation.
-- via American Saddlebred Horse Association
02/04/19
AMHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING TO BE HELD THIS THURSDAY
The First Quarter American Morgan Horse Association Board of Directors Meeting will be held in San Antonio, Texas, on Thursday, February 7, 2019, beginning at 9 a.m. local, Central Time.
Those attending in person can join this open meeting located in the Fredericksburg A-D room at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort & Spa (location of the 2019 Annual Membership Meeting & Convention).
If you wish to join via teleconference, the number and code are as follows:
Thursday, February 7, 9 a.m.– 10:15 a.m. Central. Teleconference Phone +1 (872) 240-3311, Passcode: 878-435-389
AMHA will attempt to show the Open Forum, being held Thursday, February 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Central, as a Facebook Live
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02/04/19
UPDATES FROM ROBERTSON EQUINE SALES EVENT
Following recent meetings with the Shelby County A&M Association, the owners and operators of the Shelby County Fairgrounds, the facilities are expected to be in much improved condition [for this event], according to Robertson Equine Sales President Jimmy Robertson.
“We were very disappointed with the problems with the facilities during our Autumn ’18 sale,” Robertson said. “Frankly, it was unacceptable to our guests and to our staff. We appreciate that the owners listened to us, and stepped up with plans for long-term upgrades.”
“We fully understand your concerns and pledge our best efforts at meeting the high expectations of the Saddlebred and show horse community for Ro
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01/31/19
USEF AND U.S. CENTER FOR SAFE SPORT ANSWER SAFE SPORT QUESTIONS
The Joint Leadership Council (AHHS, AMHA, ARCPA, ASHA and UPHA) has shared an article that may be helpful in understanding more about Safe Sport. Below is the full article from "The Chronicle of the Horse." This committee is still working with USEF to get answers to additional questions.
USEF And The U.S. Center For SafeSport Answer Your SafeSport Questions
From: The Chronicle of the Horse; Written By: Mollie Bailey
SafeSport has been thrust into the spotlight as the U.S. Equestrian Federation announced mid-year 2018 that starting Jan.1 all adult members must complete SafeSport training before they may compete.
As equestrians learned about the requirement and the program,
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01/31/19
2019 AMHA OPEN COMPETITION GUIDELINES NOW AVAILABLE
Guidelines for the American Morgan Horse Association's Open Competition Program for the 2019 season are now available online, and can be found here.
For more information on this program, contact Kristen Kelly at (802) 985-4944 ext. 401 or kristen@morganhorse.com.
-- via AMHA
01/30/19
ASHA LICENSED OFFICIALS LIVE CLINIC TO BE HELD IN MARCH
The American Saddlebred Horse Association is accepting applications for the first Licensed Officials Live Clinic on March 14-16, 2019. The clinic will be held live in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Apply now for March 14-16 Live Clinic
Licensed Officials Requirement Templates are now available for the American Saddlebred, Hackney, Roadster and Saddle Seat Equitation judges licenses. Below is the link to these templates to learn more about becoming a licensed judge. They include eligibility and prerequisites, application requirements and license maintenance.
Licensed Officials Requirements
The next webinar is on September 9-10, 2019.
-- via ASHA
