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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03/25/19
PIN OAK CHARITY '19 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Pin Oak Charity in Katy, Texas, March 20-24, are online, and can be viewed here.
03/25/19
RALEIGH SPRING PREMIER AND ASAC '19 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from Raleigh Spring Premier (Raleigh, N.C., Mar. 20-23) and ASAC (Clemson, S.C., Mar. 7-9) are online, and can be viewed here.
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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