04/29/19
ASB MUSEUM ANNOUNCES DATE FOR EQUINE ART, ANTIQUE AND RARE BOOK AUCTION
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 11 a.m. The American Saddlebred Museum is located at 4083 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, Kentucky, on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park. An auction preview will take place at the Museum June 3-7, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and on June 8, two hours before the auction. A color catalog of the sale is available upon request.
After a two-year hiatus, the auction returns with an excellent selection of equine paintings, posters, books and bronzes. The focus of the auction is particularly Saddlebred items, but coaching, Thoroughbred, Hackney and Morga
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04/29/19
RIVER RIDGE CHARITY, SOUTHERN SADDLEBRED SPRING FLING AND DES MOINES SPRINGFEST '19 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from River Ridge Charity in Columbus, Ohio (Apr. 24-27), Southern Saddlebred Spring Fling in Murfreesboro, Tennessee (Apr. 25-27), and Des Moines Springfest in Des Moines, Iowa (Apr. 25-28), are online, and can be viewed here.
04/25/19
CALL FOR CANDIDATES FOR 2020 AMHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
As outlined in American Morgan Horse Association bylaw 4.6: "By April 1st of each year, the Executive Director shall deliver to each member entitled to vote in the regions in which Directors are to be elected in the upcoming annual meeting of members a notice stating the number of Directors to be elected for each such Region and the final date for the filing of nominating petitions and further stating that a form for nominating petitions is available upon request without charge. Members shall be entitled to nominate candidates for the position of Regional Director by delivering to the Executive Director on or before October 1st one or more nominating petitions signed collectively by at least fifteen (15) of the members entitled to v
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04/25/19
RIVER RIDGE CHARITY '19 RESULTS AND JUDGES' CARDS POSTED DAILY
The results and judges' cards from River Ridge Charity 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!
04/24/19
AMHA'S SECOND-QUARTER BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
Below are highlights from the American Morgan Horse Association Board of Directors Second Quarter Meeting, which took place April 6, 2019, in Portland, Maine.
BYLAWS: Carol Fletcher, Committee Chair, reported on the recent activities of the Bylaws Committee. The Committee presented phase two of the Standard Operating Procedures project (SOP’s). A redline of the 2019 Directors’ guide that incorporated Standard Operating Procedures A1, A6, A7, A9, A11, A25, A34 and A36 was approved allowing the elimination of those SOPs since they are now listed within this AMHA document. In addition, it was determined that adherence to the Safe Sport policy would also added to the text of the Directors Guide.&n
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04/24/19
AMERICAN SADDLEBREDS TO BE FEATURED AT LAND ROVER KENTUCKY THREE-DAY
The American Saddlebred Horse Association will exhibit the breed at the prestigious Land Rover Kentucky Three Day Event by US Equestrian. USEF Affiliates have two chances to perform demonstrations for the Land Rover crowd Thursday, April 25 (4-5pm), and Saturday, April 27 (3-4pm). Each Affiliate will have the opportunity to present three horses for 15 minutes in the Walnut Ring located next to the Rolex Arena and placed in amongst the very popular and heavily trafficked vendor area.
ASHA is thrilled to have the platform to showcase the horses at one of the most significant equine events in the country. The premise of the demonstration is to highlight each affiliate breed and how they are most commonly presente
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04/23/19
UPHA CHAP. 14 SPRING PREMIERE AND RALEIGH INVITATIONAL '19 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from UPHA Chapter 14 Spring Premiere in West Springfield, Massachusetts, (Apr. 17-20), and Raleigh Invitational in Raleigh, North Carolina, (April 11-13), are online, and can be viewed here.
04/23/19
CALIFORNIA SPRINGFEST '19 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from California Springfest in Corning, California, April 18-21, are online, and can be viewed here.
04/22/19
JD MASSEY '19 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from JD Massey in Clemson, South Carolina, April 17-20, are online, and can be viewed here.
04/19/19
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED REGISTRY NOW OFFERING MICROCHIPS
The American Saddlebred Registry has announced that it will be offering Datamars Equine Slim microchips for purchase.
Microchipping is not a Registry requirement. Datamars microchips also are being used by the American Jockey Club, Turkish Jockey Club, and the Dutch Stud Book. The price for one microchip is $17.50, two to 10 are $15 each, and 11 or more are $12.50 each.
The ASR will record microchip numbers in its database upon receipt of the properly completed microchip recording form that will be mailed with the microchip. Once recorded in the database, the microchip number will automatically appear on the horse’s registration certificate at the time of printing and und
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04/19/19
ASHA/UPHA ANNOUNCE "SUMMER SHINDIG" AT LEXINGTON JUNIOR LEAGUE
The American Saddlebred Horse Association and the United Professional Horsemen's Association are inviting attendees to join the organizations Thursday night, July 11, during Lexington Junior League Horse Show, for a "Summer Shindig."
Heavy hors d'oeurvres, a cash bar, music and dancing will be offered from 10 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $50 per person or $600 for a table of eight.
Tickets are available here.
-- via ASHA
04/19/19
AHHS NATIONAL BREEDERS' FUTURITY UPDATES
The American Hackney Horse Society Board of Directors has announced that during the Board Meeting on March 9, it voted to add $15,000 to the Futurity program again this year. The $15,000 will be added into the prize money for the payouts of each class.
The Board of Directors, along with the National Breeders' Futurity Committee, also announced that AHHS will offer a buy in program for the 2019 National Breeders' Futurity. Pricing is as follows:
Weanling – Back payments plus $100 = $195
Yearling – Back payments plus $200 = $330
2 Year Old – Back payments plus $300 = $465
3 Year
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04/17/19
MAHSA CELEBRATES 80 YEARS
Mid-America Horse Show Association (MAHSA) kicked off a year of celebrating the association’s 80 years of serving the horse show community at its first show of the year, the Spring Fling Horse Show, held at the Equestrian Center at Kirkwood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, April 5-7, 2019.
“MAHSA is honored and humbled to be entering its 80th year of serving the horse show community,” said Connie MacQueen, MAHSA president. “We appreciate our association’s longevity and also recognize our responsibility to remain relevant and contribute to the future of the horse show industry as we move into our next 80 years.”
MAHSA is one of the largest charter clubs of the American Saddlebred Horse Association
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04/17/19
CELEBRATING ALEX
Alex Mooney was an inspiration to all who knew her -- and to many who never met her. A celebration of life will be held at Frontier Town in Cave Creek, Arizona, on May 5, for all who would like to remember Alex and honor her life and her impact.
Please RSVP to Megan Schatzberg at megan@howardschatzberg.com.
04/16/19
UPHA CARETAKER HALL OF FAME NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS
The United Professional Horsemen's Association is accepting nominations for its annual UPHA Caretaker Hall of Fame.
UPHA will offer two UPHA Caretaker Hall of Fame Awards again this year; one presented at Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show, Lexington, Kentucky, in July, and the other at the Grand National and World Championship Morgan Horse Show in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in October. These awards recognize the important people working behind the scenes, who not only ensure the horses and ponies they look after are given the best possible care, but they are team players who conduct themselves in a professional manner while contributing to the show horse industry.
Nominations for
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04/16/19
ASB MUSEUM ANNOUNCES 2019 VICTORY PASS WINNER
The American Saddlebred Museum has announced Lynda St. Andre from Taunton, Massachusetts, as the 25th Annual Victory Pass Raffle winner.
“I can’t believe it! I’ve never won anything in my life!” said St. Andre, when notified of her win. The winning prize package of a week at the World’s Championship Horse Show in Louisville, Kentucky, includes a week at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, four lower-level box seats for every performance, a VIP parking pass, golf cart rental, and two tickets for the ASB Museum WCHS Party.
The drawing was held at the American Saddlebred Museum’s Open House on Saturday, April 13. During the event, guests enjoyed their evening on the Museum&rsq
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04/15/19
BRIDLESPUR MHSA KICK-OFF AND KENTUCKY SPRING PREMIER '19 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Bridlespur MHSA Kick-Off in St. Louis, Missouri (Apr. 11-13), and Kentucky Spring Premier in Lexington (Apr. 11-13), are online, and can be viewed here.
04/12/19
MIDWEST CHARITY '19 UPDATES
Midwest Charity Horse Show is to be held June 11-15, 2019, in Springfield, Illinois, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The Board of Directors is putting the finishing touches on its 78th annual show. Midwest’s award-winning national equine competition again will be benefiting Southern Illinois University School of Medicine’s Camp COCO for children with cancer and other blood disorders.
Well known, by now, is the repair and restoration of the historic Coliseum. What may not be known is that the construction teams entrusted with this monumental task are working in two, 10-hour shifts daily to bring this iconic show arena back for all to enjoy. Midwest Charity Board members and management c
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04/12/19
REMINDER: AHHS QUALIFYING PERIOD FOR WCHS ENDS JUNE 30
The American Hackney Horse Society has announced as a reminder that the qualifying period for the 2019 Kentucky State Fair is July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
All ponies must qualify to compete in the Adult Amateur and Junior Exhibitor Hackney Show Pleasure Driving Divisions of the Kentucky State Fair World’s Championship Horse Show.
Ponies will be entered in these divisions only if they have been shown in a minimum of six (6) classes, in three (3) or more different competitions, in the Hackney Show Pleasure Driving or Hackney Country Pleasure Divisions, beginning July 1, of the year before the Kentucky State Fair, through June 30, of the year of the Kentucky State Fair. The same pony may qualify and enter and/or
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04/11/19
AHHS DISCONTINUES OPEN COMPETITION PROGRAM
The American Hackney Horse Society Board of Directors, at its March 9, 2019, Board meeting, voted to discontinue the Open Competition Program. The OCP will be replaced with The Buck Stops Here incentive program.
It is the Board’s belief the Hackney Bucks program is more beneficial to the exhibitors who show at open shows or in non-traditional disciplines. Exhibitors who show a Hackney can earn Hackney Bucks by exhibiting their Hackney in open classes at all-breed shows that do not offer Hackney classes, and/or by competing with their Hackney in non-traditional disciplines.
Hackney Bucks can be redeemed at participating vendors listed on the AHHS website. Additional vendors who accept Hackney
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04/11/19
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP NAMED FOR ALEX MOONEY
The show committee for the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show has announced that a $5,000 annual memorial scholarship has been created in Alex Mooney's name. Details will be forthcoming.
Alex Mooney passed away on April 2 at the age of 26. Her love for the Morgan horse and all the people in that community was legendary, and in return, she received so much love. The Grand National committee intends to pay it forward with the creation of this special scholarship for youth.
-- via American Morgan Horse Association
04/11/19
MORGAN MEDALLION CLASSIC ANNOUNCES CHANGES
The Morgan Medallion Classic has changed both its dates and location for the 2019 show. It will now take place July 18-21, at the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center, located in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This fully air-conditioned facility is one of the premier equestrian facilities in the West and is located inside the South Point Hotel and Casino. This year's show manager is Kent Moeller. Kristin Stivers is the judge.
For more information on this year's show, visit http://www.morganmedallion.com/.
-- via American Morgan Horse Association
04/11/19
TIME TO RIDE LAUNCHES 2019 PILOT PROGRAM
Time To Ride, a program of the American Horse Council's Marketing Alliance, is now accepting applications for its 2019 pilot program.
The new Time To Ride program is designed to introduce school-age children to horseback riding and horse care in a safe, welcoming environment. The goal is to familiarize school-age children with horses through an initial series of lessons that include basic horse care as well as riding.
Equine facilities and instructors must meet specific requirements to be considered for the pilot program. All instructors must either hold a current professional membership with one or more national breed or discipline associations, be certified as an instructor through a recognized program such as Certi
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04/10/19
SPRING FLING ALL-BREEDS SHOW TO BE HELD IN MID-APRIL
The Spring Fling All-Breeds Horse Show will be held April 19-21, at Calnash Trucking Ag Centre in Ponoka, Alberta, Canada.
Spring Fling is the first of the 2019 season in this area, giving horse and rider an opportunity to shake off the cobwebs, clean some tack and get into the swing of showing. This is a great venue for new riders, fresh horses and new horse/rider combinations to climb into the saddle and participate in a show that is all about schooling, collaboration and fun. It also is a great show for the competitive class A-level rider.
Classes will be offered in hunter pleasure, western pleasure, saddle seat, and sport horse under saddle, as well as Young Riders/World Cup classes. Besides the regular
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04/10/19
BLUE RIBBON SPRING CLASSIC '19 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from Blue Ribbon Spring Classic in Springfield, Ohio, March 29-31, are online, and can be viewed here.
04/09/19
ASR FUTURITIES MARE AND STALLION NOMINATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 15
The deadline to nominate mares and stallions for 2019 foals to the American Saddlebred Registry Kentucky, Kentucky Amateur and National 3-Year-Old Futurities is Monday, April 15, 2019.
Mare and stallion nomination forms must be postmarked and mailed to the American Saddlebred Horse Association/ASR office, faxed to 859.259.1628 or emailed to p.edwards@asha.net on or before Monday, April 15. Nomination forms may be downloaded on the ASR Futurities page.
Additional prize money will be offered, from the
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04/09/19
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED REGISTRY FOAL REPORT DETAILS
The American Saddlebred Registry recently mailed a Foal Report to all owners of mares that had a mare listed on a 2017 stallion service report. The report includes the name of the mare, and is requesting information about the result of the 2017 breeding, i.e. whether or not a foal resulted from this breeding. There is a section to be completed if a foal was born in 2018, and another section to be completed if there was no foal resulting from the 2017 breeding.
The goal of the Registry is to use the information that mare owners provide to increase foal registrations by following up on foals that have been born but not registered. The information that is provided will also help to determine conception rates as relat
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04/09/19
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED REGISTRY ANNOUNCES REGISTRATION AMNESTY EXTENSION
Due to the overwhelming response to the March amnesty program, the Registry has announced that amnesty will be extended through April 30, 2019, for applications for registration.
This one-time extension is for all horses older than 12 months, for which a $100 registration fee will apply. Normal registration fees are $200 for horses 12 months to 24 months and $300 for horses 24 months and older. All other pertinent fees apply, i.e. $50 DNA kit fee, $65 unregistered foal transfer fee if applicable, etc.
Note, in order to be eligible for the amnesty rate the sire and dam of the horse being registered must be registered with the American Saddlebred Registry and all necessary signatures, documents and fees
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04/08/19
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED BY ASHA
This August at the World’s Championship Horse Show, the American Saddlebred Horse Association will award three $5,000 Foundation scholarships to deserving youth involved with American Saddlebred horses. In addition, two $5,000 memorial scholarships in memory of John Biggins, will be awarded to deserving youth who intend to pursue a career in the Saddlebred industry.
These scholarships are available to any member of ASHA, age 21 and under, and at grade 11 or higher. Scholarships will be awarded to high school graduates or those students whose graduation is imminent, based on academic success, financial need, extracurricular activities, involvement with American Saddlebred horses, and personal references.
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04/08/19
WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP '19 UPDATES
The Kentucky State Fair World’s Championship Horse Show is introducing two new concepts for this year’s show to enhance the experience of the participants.
Management will be offering a limited number of VIP tables that will be located in Sections 318, 319 and 320. They will be available for purchase with eight seats directly behind the table. There are plans for a buffet to be located in the Peck Hickman Room, which is directly behind this area and will be available for those who have purchased the tables. This will give those from a barn the opportunity to sit together and enjoy the show.
Also new this year for purchase will be banners honoring a horse or rider that has won a World’
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04/08/19
PRO-AM BENEFIT CLASSIC AND DIAMOND JUBILEE '19 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Pro-Am Benefit Classic in Perry, Georgia (Apr. 3-6), and Diamond Jubilee in Del Mar, California (Apr. 4-7), are online, and can be viewed here.
04/05/19
UPHA ANNOUNCES RIBBONS OF SERVICE CHANGES
The United Professional Horsemen's Association has announced changes to its Ribbons of Service program. In an effort to be more inclusive and expand the program, Academy riders/drivers now have the opportunity to participate in the program. Moreover, additional scholarships have been added for Academy and Arabian performance riders.
The Ribbons of Service program now offers more than $43,000 in scholarship money to participants. Riders raising a minimum of $1,000 in donations and performing a minimum of 10 hours of community service are eligible to apply for the scholarships. New this year, the CA Gabriel Fund has graciously donated two $2,000 scholarships for Arabian performance participants 17 and younger and
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04/04/19
PRO-AM BENEFIT CLASSIC '19 RESULTS POSTED DAILY
The results from Pro-Am Benefit Classic 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!
04/03/19
AMHECT ANNOUNCES MORGAN SHOWS THAT WILL RECEIVE GRANTS
This year, 5 percent of the net from the AMHECT/World Morgan Futurity Stallion Service Auction was made available for the AMHA grant program for financially challenged Morgan competitions.
The 2019 show grant recipients are C-Fair Charity Regional Show, Central Region Morgan Horse Show, Key Classic Benefit, Morgan Medallion Regional, New York State Breeders, Oregon Morgan Classic, Silver Cup, Southern States Regional, and Tri- State All Morgan Horse Show.
For more information on the AMHA Show Grant Program, contact AMHA at (802) 985-4944 or go to http://www.morganhorse.com/competitions/grants/grants.
-- via American Morgan Horse Association
04/03/19
AMHA EXPANDS DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIP OPTIONS FOR 2019
The American Morgan Horse Association has announced that the options for endurance riders at the 2019 National Distance Championship being held October 25-27, in Vinita, Oklahoma, have expanded. In addition to the 50-Mile National Championship, AMHA also will offer a 25-Mile National Championship. Awards also will be offered to the top 10 Morgan finishers of both the Competitive Trail Ride and the Limited Distance Challenge.
The materials for the ride are currently being drafted and will be available soon. AMHA suggests riders start planning their qualifications as soon as they can.
AMHA 50-MILE NATIONAL DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIP RIDE
The horse must be registered with AMHA.
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04/03/19
RIVER RIDGE '19 UPDATES
River Ridge Charity Horse Show has announced that the 2019 event, to be held at the Ohio State Fairgrounds from Wednesday, April 24 through Saturday, April 27, will be live streamed for free through Seehorse video at www.seehorsevideo.com.
New this year will be live color commentary, historical tidbits, and interviews conducted by Brendan Heintz of the popular Facebook based "Around the Arena Horse Show Nostalgia" program, and it will be featured on both the livestream and Twitter.
-- via River Ridge Charity
04/02/19
MORGAN WORLD LOSES ALEX MOONEY
National Horseman is sad to report that beloved member of the show horse community Alexandra Mooney passed away on April 1, after complications from cystic fibrosis. Although Alex had suffered from this disease for most of her life and was the recipient of two double lung transplants, she never allowed it to slow her down or prevent her from living life to the fullest.
A lifelong lover of the Morgan horse, Alex was the epitome of a horsewoman, and she was able to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a horse trainer despite the challenges of her disease. She will be remembered as a ray of light and an inspiration to all who knew her, and she will be deeply missed.
National Horseman sends its condolences to her family, fr
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04/02/19
SADDLEBRED WORLD LOSES JANET STERBA
The Saddlebred world lost a great lady when Janet Sterba passed away on March 29 after a private battle with cancer. Janet will be remembered for her bright smile, vivacious spirit, sense of humor and her many, many victory passes with her champion Saddlebreds, most recently with her beloved Fine Harness partner WCC CH Caraway’s New York Minute. National Horseman sends its condolences to Janet’s family, her Mercer Springs barn family, many friends, and all who knew and loved her.
04/02/19
VIRGINIA HORSE CENTER ANNOUNCES NEW COO
The Virginia Horse Center Foundation has announced its new chief operating officer, Kelley Douglas. Kelley replaces Leigh Anne Claywell, who left the foundation to return to Kentucky to accept the director of operations position at the United States Hunter Jumper Association. Kelley is a long-time supporter of the Virginia Horse Center, and exhibited here and worked at many of the events through the 1990s. She brings a wealth of experience in event management, is a nationally and internationally licensed show jumping judge, and has experience with multiple horse breeds and disciplines.
Kelley graduated from Hollins University with an economics/business degree and has strong ties to the VHC and to Southwestern Virgi
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04/02/19
UPHA OFFERS EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ANNUALLY
The United Professional Horsemen's Association Maria Knight Scholarship was established to honor UPHA Professional, Maria Knight, and her commitment to providing a college education for her daughter. The scholarship is open to applicants who are high school seniors or those currently enrolled in college and planning on continuing their education. Applicants must have at least one parent, step-parent or legal guardian who is a professional horseman and a current Professional Member of UPHA.
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit of the applicant's high school or college transcripts, a resume demonstrating extracurricular activities both in relation to the applicant's equestrian career, participat
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04/01/19
AHHS ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR HALL OF FAME AWARD
The American Hackney Horse Society Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for the Lee and Beverly Dunn Hackney Hall of Fame Award. Nominations must be in writing, and only will be accepted by mail or email. Nominations close April 30, 2019.
Please include the name of the individual(s) and explain why that individual(s) should receive the award. The award will be presented at the Kentucky State Fair during the World’s Championship Horse Show, August 17-24, 2019.
Please send all nominations to: Brooke Jacobs, 3069 Breckenwood Drive, Lexington, KY 40502, or via email to this address only: AHHSAwards@gmail.com. Please, no phone calls or emails to a personal email account.
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04/01/19
AMHA STAR-RATED RANCH COMPETITION TO BE HELD IN JUNE
Ranch horse competition enthusiasts are invited to the first ever American Morgan Horse Association Star-Rated Morgan Ranch Horse Competition at the All-Breed Ranch Horse Challenge, June 8-9 2019, in Billings, Montana. The competition will take place at the Billings Metra Park Super Barn. Cattle classes are available.
This is a wonderful opportunity to compete and watch a variety of ranch horse classes. Awards include the Morgan Ranch Horse Network Award as well as Star Award Points.
For more information, contact Kristen Cesnik, Cesnik Stables/Diamond C Bar Ranch at (406) 690-1237.
-- via AMHA
04/01/19
ASB MUSEUM LUNCHTIME LECTURE SERIES ANNOUNCES NEW SPEAKER
The American Saddlebred Museum Lunchtime Lecture Series will feature Dr. Amy Rock on Thursday, April 4, at 12:30 p.m. Dr. Rock will speak about horse health and the benefits of equine chiropractic for the show horse. She will address proper Veterinary Chiropractitioner practices, dispelling myths and misconceptions.
Dr. Rock is a licensed and certified Veterinary Chiropractitioner in Kentucky and a published author on equine chiropractic. She has been showing and breeding American Saddlebred horses since 1980. Her achievements in the show ring include three World’s Championship titles and numerous Kentucky High Point awards.
This lecture will be featured on the American Saddlebred Museum’s Facebook Live page a
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03/29/19
UPDATE FROM THE WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP
The American Saddlebred Horse Association has been informed by the Kentucky State Fair Board that two additional training days have been approved for the 2019 World’s Championship Horse Show. Freedom Hall will be open on August 15-16 so competitors can prepare for the event. During those two days, the ring will close at both 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. for maintenance and cleaning. There will be no additional days of classes added to the schedule.
ASHA has been working closely with the WCHS Advisory Committee and the Kentucky State Fair Board to ensure that the membership’s concerns are heard. The Fair Committee, along with its representative Hoppy Bennet and manager Scarlett Mattson, are workin
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03/27/19
IASHA SPRING WARM-UP '19 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from IASHA Spring Warm-Up in Cloverdale, Indiana, March 15-17, are online, and can be viewed here.
03/27/19
AMHA ISSUES REMINDER TO USDF ALL-BREEDS AWARD COMPETITORS
The American Morgan Horse Association is reminding competitors that it will acknowledge five placings in all categories in 2019 for the United States Dressage Foundation All-Breeds Awards. AMHA requires a $25 fee per horse paid to be declared eligible for the All-Breeds Awards, as several of the other breed associations already have in place to help defray the increasing costs that USDF is passing on to its affiliates. Additionally, AMHA requires that the owner of the horse be a Standard Level member of AMHA.
For any questions about this program, contact Kristen Kelly at kristen@morganhorse.com or (802) 985-4944 ext. 401.
-- via AMHA
03/27/19
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED REGISTRY RELEASES FOAL REPORT DETAILS
The American Saddlebred Registry recently mailed a Foal Report to all owners of mares that had a mare listed on a 2017 stallion service report. The report includes the name of the mare, and is requesting information about the result of the 2017 breeding, i.e. whether or not a foal resulted from this breeding. There is a section to be completed if a foal was born in 2018 and another section to be completed if there was no foal resulting from the 2017 breeding.
The goal of the Registry is to use the information that mare owners provide to increase foal registrations by following up on foals that have been born but not registered. The information t
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03/26/19
MORGAN CLUB OFFERS YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
A $1,000 scholarship contest is being offered to college students in Illinois and Wisconsin by the Mid-States Morgan Horse Club. Applicants must be age 17 to 21, a member of the American Morgan Horse Association and an Illinois or Wisconsin local AMHA club. Applicant also must have a 3.5 or better cumulative grade point average.
A 500-800 word essay written by the applicant on “What the Morgan Horse Has Done for Me” will be judged to establish the winner. Grammar, spelling and punctuation also will be judged. Electronically submit the entry to Shirley Orlando at orlandoshirl@att.net.
Scholarship forms and applications are due by May
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03/26/19
INDIANAPOLIS CHARITY '19 UPDATES
The Indianapolis Charity Horse Show will be held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 29-June 1. Show management has announced updates to the show information:
Steve Crabtree of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, will judge.
The show will benefit Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding Inc.
Stabling is located in adjacent buildings with two areas for working horses.
Morning hospitality, exhibitor parties and help with moving in and out of the show are added perks.
The premium book is now available online here: http://www.indycharityhs.org/ICHS-PremiumBook2019.pdf. Entries close April
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03/26/19
SECOND ANNUAL MEET THE MORGAN EVENT TO BE HELD IN APRIL
The Maine Morgan Horse Club is hosting its second annual, Meet the Morgan event at Pineland Equestrian Center in New Gloucester, Maine, on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. This is an opportunity for a budding horse enthusiast or someone who wants to re-engage with horses to ride a Morgan horse for free at the esteemed Pineland Equestrian Center.
This event is geared toward children and adults who have not been up-close and personal with, or wish to be reacquainted with, horses. Door prizes will be given to the first 50 attendees. Nationally recognized professional horsemen and women will guide the riders in a safe environment with horses. Participants will enjoy seeing a foal and mature Morgans, as w
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