12/30/21
1ST QUARTER AMHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING SET FOR JAN. 5
The First Quarter 2022 American Morgan Horse Association Board of Directors meeting will be held Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at 1 p.m. (Eastern) at the Orlando Renaissance at Sea World in Orlando, Florida. Teleconference capabilities will be available for those unable to attend in person.
As always, the Board of Directors welcome AMHA members and guests to participate. To obtain the teleconference information, contact Executive Assistant Kathie Morrow no later than 5 p.m. (Eastern) on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, via email at kathie@morganhorse.com or office phone of (859) 308-1544.
When joining the meeting via teleconference connection, pl
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12/29/21
IOWA FUTURITY 2022 STALLION SERVICE ONLINE AUCTION SET FOR JAN. 30
The Iowa Limited Breeders' Auction will be offering its online stallion service auction on January 30, 2022. Stallions are coming in quickly and want to be on board for the 2022 Iowa Limited Breeders' Auction. Follow the progress and stay up to date at www.iowafuturity.com, and at the Facebook page: Iowa Futurity.
Last year, the auction topped $40,000, and there is a new buyers credit for anyone who has not bought a stallion service through the Iowa Limited Breeders' Auction in the last five years. For those interested in adding a stallion, or have questions about the 2022 auction, contact Clif Paulsen at 319-290-4852 or clifton@cfu.net.
-- via ASHBA
12/29/21
ASHBA TO HONOR AWARD WINNERS AT 2022 UPHA NATIONAL CONFERENCE
The American Saddlebred Horse & Breeders Association has announced that it will recognize nearly 200 individuals for their accomplishments and contributions to the American Saddlebred at the 2022 United Professional Horsemen's Association National Conference in Orlando, Florida.
ASHBA will honor Major Award Winners, Horse of the Year, National High Point, Breed Ambassador and Sport Horse Award recipients. The ASHBA awards program recognizes members and remarkable horses in more than 33 different divisions and/or disciplines.
Links to the 2021 members and horses being honored are provided below. All regional high point winners will be recognized through ASHBA Charter Clubs later this y
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12/14/21
WISCONSIN FUTURITY ANNOUNCES 37TH STALLION SERVICE LIVE AUCTION
The 37th Annual Wisconsin Limited Breeders Stallion Service Live Auction will be held Sunday, January 9, 2022, at the Thunder Bay Restaurant in Milwaukee, Wisc.
A buffet brunch begins at 11 a.m. followed by the annual meeting at 12:30 p.m. The Live Stallion Service Auction starts at 1 p.m. The nation's top producing stallions are in this auction. Visit www.wisconsinfuturity.com for continous updates of participating stallions.
In 2021, the Wisconsin Limited Breeders Weanling Stake alone paid out more than $54,000, the highest paying purse of all Limited Breeders programs in the Saddlebred industry. The first place w
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12/10/21
UPHA HORSE/PONY OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The United Professional Horsemen's Association announced the 2021 UPHA Horse/Pony of the Year Divisional Award Winners. The Divisional winners are determined directly from the results of the online voting by current UPHA Professional members.
The UPHA Horse/Pony of the Year Divisional Awards will be presented during the Thursday evening awards dinner, January 6, 2022, at the UPHA National Conference, in Orlando, Florida.
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED
Five Gaited Open - Miss Meredith Grey
Five Gaited Amateur - Cocoa and Kiss
Five Gaited Ladies/Ladies Amateur - CH Texas Pete
Five Gaited Junior Exhibitor - I’m Lookin’ At You
Five Gaited Pony&nbs
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12/10/21
UPHA TO HONOR AWARD RECIPIENTS AT UPHA NATIONAL CONFERENCE
The United Professional Horsemen’s Association has announced its 2021 award recipients. Nominations were submitted by UPHA members and selected by the UPHA Executive Board. The following individuals will be honored for their contributions to UPHA and the show horse industry at the upcoming UPHA National Conference in Orlando, Florida.
-- Thursday Luncheon, January 6, 2022 --
UPHA 20, 30, 40, 50 Year Member Recognition - Click here for a listing
UPHA Chapter Horse Persons of
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12/09/21
AHHS ANNOUNCES 2021 ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS
The American Hackney Horse Society has announced the winners of the association's 2021 annual awards. AHHS will recognize and honor the winners at the United Professional Horsemen's Association/AHHS Convention in Orlando, Florida, in January 2022.
Elizabeth Scoggin -- The Anna Lee Spires Judd Amateur Exhibitor Award is awarded to an exhibitor of Hackneys whose performances in the show ring set standards of competition, sportsmanship and appeal to the general viewing public.
Carl and Kathryn Nichols -- The John H. & Maybelle L. Costello National Breeder Award is awarded to a breeder of Hackneys who has created an impact on the breed as a whole by adding valuable characteristics and improving the Hackney th
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12/09/21
ASHBA ANNOUNCES HALF-SADDLEBRED FUTURITY FOR 2022
The American Saddlebred Horse & Breeders Association has announced the establishment of the ASHBA Half American Saddlebred Futurity, which will begin with an Open Weanling Futurity for all 2022 Half-Saddlebred foals. Nominations are due April 30, 2022, with a single fee of $150 for the foal only. The sire or dam must be a full Saddlebred.
Members register with the Half Saddlebred Registry and compete in the year 2022. The Half Saddlebred Open Weanling Futurity will be held at the All American Classic Horse Show at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis in September 2022.
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12/08/21
USEF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING UPDATES
The USEF Board of Directors met on November 22, 2021, and approved the following Extraordinary Rule Changes that will go into effect today, December 1, 2021.
Amateur Rule Changes Put Forward by the USEF Amateur Task Force
GR1306.1
Allows amateurs to accept remuneration for performing specified barn duties, including lunging, without affecting their amateur status.
GR1306.1
Increases the value of a non-monetary token or gift of appreciation an amateur can receive from less than $300 to less than $1,000 annually.
GR1306.2
Allows amateurs to receive renumeration as a Social Media Influencer or Social Media Brand Ambassad
Allows amateurs to accept remuneration for performing specified barn duties, including lunging, without affecting their amateur status.
GR1306.1
Increases the value of a non-monetary token or gift of appreciation an amateur can receive from less than $300 to less than $1,000 annually.
GR1306.2
Allows amateurs to receive renumeration as a Social Media Influencer or Social Media Brand Ambassad
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12/07/21
AMHECT ANNOUNCES 2022 HARRY SEBRING MEMORIAL GRANT RECIPIENT
The American Morgan Horse Educational Charitable Trust (AMHECT) has announced that the 2022 Harry Sebring Memorial Grant has been awarded to Madison Sanderson of Raleigh, N.C. Madison is pursuing a Masters degree in Animal Sciences at North Carolina State University in preparation for Veterinary school.
AMHECT thanks the numerous people who donated to this and the other memorial grant funds.
The next grant period will open on September 16, 2022, and close on November 1, 2022. All qualified members are encouraged to apply for the 2023 grants.
-- via American Morgan Horse Association
12/07/21
KASPHA ANNOUNCES 2022 SHOW DATES
Show management for the Kentucky Saddlebred Pleasure Horse Association has announced the dates for the KASPHA 2022 shows.
The May Classic will be held May 12-14, and the Kentucky State Championship Show and Kentuckiana Regional Academy Championships are scheduled for September 16-17. Both shows will be at the Shelby County Fairgrounds, Shelbyville, Kentucky. Judges will be announced later. For more information, contact Carol Barbee, 502-594-8362, carol@barbee.com, or visit www.kaspha.com.
-- via KASPHA
11/19/21
VOTING OPEN FOR UPHA HORSE/PONY OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Voting for the United Professional Horsemen's Association Horse/Pony of the Year is now open to all current UPHA Professional members.
To vote, click below or visit the UPHA website. Voting is restricted to current UPHA Professional members. Members will need their username and password to log in to vote. Once logged in, Professional members should be directed straight to the ballot, or may find it under the Quick Links on the right-hand side.
Voters must click the "Submit" button at the bottom of the ballot for their votes to count. Remember, only current UPHA Professional Members may vote, and only vote one time. Online voting will end at 12 a.m. Wednesday, December
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11/19/21
IASHA SPRING WARM-UP ANNOUNCES SHOW UPDATES
The IASHA Spring Warm-Up, sponsored by UPHA Chapter 11 and the Indiana American Saddlebred Horse Association, will be held March 18-20, at C Bar C Expo in Cloverdale, Indiana. The show committee has announced that Toni Knight Utoft of Belvidere, Illinois, will judge all divisions. The 13th-annual event also welcomes David “Tuffy” Owens as its new manager.
One of the most popular kick-off events on the Midwest circuit, the Spring Warm-up boasts an outstanding facility at C Bar C, with 500 stalls, show arena, make-up ring, vendors and seating areas located inside a single, heated building. The facility has made several exciting improvements for 2022 including mats in all stalls and aisles, new roof and ve
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11/17/21
ASHBA YOUTH CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN FEB. 2022
The American Saddlebred Horse & Breeders Association Youth Conference is scheduled for February 18-19, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. On the agenda is a weekend of hands-on educational opportunities, a tour of Grey Ridge Farm, horse presentations, awards, dancing, fun, and seeing old friends and meeting new ones. From super-fun activities and educational workshops to the exciting field trips of a lifetime, the ASHBA Youth Conference is the place to be for any young American Saddlebred lover. Registration and room blocks will go live on Dec 5 at Saddlebred.com. Join the mailing list to stay up to date here: https://
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11/16/21
UPHA/AMERICAN ROYAL '21 RESULTS, PHOTOS AND JUDGES' CARDS POSTED ONLINE
The results, photos and judges' cards from UPHA/American Royal in Kansas City, Missouri, November 8-13, are online, and can be viewed here.
11/15/21
ROBERTSON EQUINE LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE SALES AUCTION
“Our clients have asked us for an online auction platform tailored to their expectations for an in-person, RES-styled experience,” said Robertson Equine Sales LLC’s CEO Jimmy Robertson. “We’re very pleased to say it’s on the way!”
“It’s an exciting and efficient time for the show horse community,” said RES’s Chief Operations Officer Helen Robertson. “The new online auction site we’ve created enables sellers and buyers to enjoy the best of both worlds – live/in-person, plus the convenient keyboard technology that reaches a broader audience. We pledge to our clients that Robertson Equine Online will deliver the platinum level of personalized service
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11/05/21
APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE 2022 AMHA SHOW GRANT PROGRAM
The application period for the 2022 American Morgan Horse Association Competition (Show) Grants opened on November 1, 2021. To be considered for a show grant, all grant requirements must be met and a complete application submitted. Please see the application for requirement details. The application can be found HERE.
The deadline to submit an application is Friday, January 21, 2022, by 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
Each year, 5 percent of the net proceeds from the AMHECT/World Morgan Futurity Stallion Service Auction is available for this grant program to assist financial
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11/04/21
2022 AMHA BREED PROMOTION GRANT APPLICATION PERIOD IS OPEN
The application period for the American Morgan Horse Association's 2022 Breed Promotion Grants opened on November 1, 2021. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, January 21, 2022, by 5 p.m. Eastern Time. The application may be found HERE.
AMHA offers these grants to any AMHA club, organized Morgan group, Morgan barn, or AMHA-affiliated organization (individuals are not eligible) to assist in their promotion of the Morgan horse. At least one member of the applying party must be a current AMHA member and all horses involved must be registered Morgans for the application to be considered. Please see the
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11/04/21
AMHA 4TH QUARTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING TO BE HELD NOV. 6
The fourth quarter American Morgan Horse Association Board of Directors meeting will be held Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 9 a.m. (Eastern time) at the Hyatt Regency Lexington, Kentucky. Zoom video conference will be available for those unable to attend in person.
As always, the Board of Directors welcome AMHA members and guests to participate. To obtain the Zoom information, contact Executive Assistant Kathie Morrow no later than 5 p.m. (Eastern) on Friday, November 5, 2021, via email at kathie@morganhorse.com or office phone of (859) 308-1544.
-- via AMHA
11/02/21
TWIN STATES OCTOBERFEST AND CALIFORNIA SADDLEBRED FUTURITY '21 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Twin States Octoberfest in West Springfield, Massachusetts (October 28-31), and California Saddlebred Futurity in Las Vegas, Nevada (Oct. 28-30), are online, and can be viewed here.
11/02/21
OCALA INTERNATIONAL '21 RESULTS, PHOTOS AND JUDGES' CARDS POSTED ONLINE
The results, photos and judges' cards from Ocala International in Ocala, Florida, October 26-30, are online, and can be viewed here.
10/27/21
DALLAS FALL CLASSIC '21 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from Dallas Fall Classic in Dallas, North Carolina, October 22-23, are online, and can be viewed here.
10/26/21
FALL REMINDERS FROM AMERICAN SADDLEBRED MUSEUM
The American Saddlebred Museum has several programs happening with upcoming deadlines.
Become a new member of the American Saddlebred Museum before November 9 to be entered into a drawing for a great prize package including a HoneyBaked Ham gift card and a basket from the American Saddlebred Museum Gift Shop. The draw will happen during the American Royal Horse Show in November. To join, visit https://shop.asbmuseum.org/collections/membership.
Nominations for the Keith Bartz Impact Scholarship Award are currently being accepted, and the deadline is December 1. Each year, the ASM awards $1,500 to an individual dedicated to raising awareness of t
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10/26/21
IASPHA FALL '21 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from IASPHA Fall in Woodstock, Illinois (October 22-24), are online, and can be viewed here.
10/21/21
NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR '21 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh, N.C. (October 13-16), are online, and can be viewed here.
10/21/21
REMINDER: NOMINATIONS FOR AMHA HONORS DUE BY OCT. 29
To recognize those who have helped make the breed great, American Morgan Horse Association members can nominate their Morgan heroes for a number of special awards. All AMHA awards are based on nominations made by AMHA members. Visit the association website for a listing and description of the awards.
2021 nominations can be made through the Survey Monkey Portal here or by scanning the QR Code located here. Nominations are due by the end of the day on Friday, October 29, 2
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10/21/21
ASB MUSEUM REQUESTING PHOTOS FROM OCALA SHOW
The American Saddlebred Museum is collecting images and information to commemorate the first Ocala International Horse Show. Attendees can help by sending snapshots and memories to the Museum to be preserved in the collection. This crowd-sourcing project is a way for the Museum to expand collections and gather artifacts from today.
The museum is seeking snapshots, behind the scenes, as well as images of the show ring. Send photos with a brief description, including horse, people, location and photographer, to museum@asbmuseum.org. By emailing a photo to the American Saddlebred Museum, the sender agrees that the Museum can include the image in the coll
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10/20/21
ASHBA BILL WISE SWEEPSTAKES WERE A BIG WIN AT ALL AMERICAN
The 2021 American Saddlebred Horse & Breeders Association's Bill Wise Three-Year-Old Sweepstakes held at the All American Horse Classic boasted $20,000 in added money distributed to every participant in the ASHBA Three-Year-Old Sweepstakes classes. This new incentive added by the host show came after program participants voted to keep AAHC as the host show for the Three-Year-Old division of the Sweepstakes.
More than $89,000 in prize money was distributed over the four divisions of the 2021 ASHBA Bill Wise Three-Year-Old Sweepstakes. The largest winner’s share was more than $9,200 and every prizewinner taking home more than $2,100. This year’s champions are:
Five-Gaited: Arrowhead&rsq
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10/19/21
CALL TO ACTION: HELP THE BENNETT SCHOLARSHIP REACH ITS $100,000 GOAL
Established in honor of the memory of Scott Bennett, DVM, the Dr. Scott Bennett Scholarship will continue his life-long legacy of developing young practitioners in the art and science of equine veterinary medicine and surgery. The funds raised will provide financial support to an Ohio State University 4th year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine student who plans to pursue a career in equine medicine, with preference given to a student interested in pursuing a residency in equine surgery.
Once the fund passes the $100,000 threshold, the collective gifts will guarantee annual scholarship distributions forever. The scholarship needs less than $40,000 to reach this goal.
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10/18/21
MORGAN GRAND NATIONAL AND MID-AMERICA MANE EVENT '21 RESULTS, PHOTOS AND JUDGES' CARDS POSTED ONLINE
The results, photos and judges' cards from Morgan Grand National in Oklahoma City, Okla. (October 9-16), and Mid-America Mane Event in Springfield, Illinois (Oct. 14-17), are online, and can be viewed here.
10/11/21
KENTUCKY FALL CLASSIC AND NTASHA/UPHA FALL CLASSIC '21 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from Kentucky Fall Classic in Lexington, Ky. (October 6-9), and NTASHA/UPHA Fall Classic in Ft. Worth, Texas (Oct. 7-9), are online, and can be viewed here.
10/04/21
ST. LOUIS NATIONAL CHARITY AND ASHAV '21 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from St. Louis National Charity in St. Louis, Missouri (September 28-October 2), and ASHAV in Lexington, Virginia (Sept. 30-Oct. 2), are online, and can be viewed here.
10/01/21
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR AMHA HONORS
To recognize those who have helped make the breed great, American Morgan Horse Association members can nominate their Morgan heroes for a number of special awards. All AMHA awards are based on nominations made by AMHA members. Visit the association website for a listing and description of the awards.
2021 nominations can be made through the Survey Monkey Portal here or by scanning the QR Code located here. Nominations are due by the end of the day on Friday, October 29, 2
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10/01/21
2022 ASHBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS CANDIDATE NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
The American Saddlebred Horse & Breeders Association has announced that it is time to submit nominations for the 2022 ASHBA Board of Directors. All ASHBA members are encouraged to submit recommendations for people who will be great candidates for the ASHBA board. To nominate an ASHBA member for consideration, fill out the board nomination form here. Nominations for the 2022 ASHBA Board will be accepted until October 18, 2021.
The ASHBA Nominating Committee will consider the following criteria in reviewing and selecting its recommended slate of nominees: The geographic representation on the Board in relation to the co
The ASHBA Nominating Committee will consider the following criteria in reviewing and selecting its recommended slate of nominees: The geographic representation on the Board in relation to the co
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09/29/21
USEF AMATEUR TASK FORCE RELEASES RULE CHANGE UPDATE AND SURVEY RESULTS
US Equestrian held a webinar on September 22 for the USEF Amateur Task Force to update US Equestrian members on recent progress since the initial webinar in early August. USEF Amateur Task Force representatives Lisa Blackstone and Caitlin Creel presented proposed changes to the USEF Amateur Rule based on the work of the task force this year and member feedback. The team also presented the results of the recent member survey in preparation for the proposed rules to enter the formal extraordinary rule change submissions process.
Blackstone gave an overview of the members of the USEF Amateur Task Force, which consists of nine USEF members from a variety of breeds and disciplines and three USEF staff members. The task
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09/28/21
EASTERN STATES EXPOSITION - BIG E, MONARCH CHAMPIONSHIP '21 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts (September 23-26), and Monarch Championship in Springfield, Illinois (Sept. 22-25), are online, and can be viewed here.
09/28/21
NWSA FALL CLASSIC AND SOUTHEASTERN CHARITY '21 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from NWSA Fall Classic in Eugene, Oregon (September 22-25), and Southeastern Charity in Conyers, Georgia (Sept. 23-25), are online, and can be viewed here.
09/24/21
JOINT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL OFFERS RELIEF FUND FOR RECENT HURRICANE ACTIVITY
The Joint Leadership Council (JLC) comprised of leadership from the American Hackney Horse Society, American Morgan Horse Association, American Road Horse and Pony Association, American Saddlebred Horse & Breeders Association, and the United Professional Horsemen’s Association, received strong financial support from the show horse community in response to the pandemic. Thanks to the generosity of donors and the equestrian community the JLC Fund and the UPHA Dewey Henderson Benevolent fund distributed more than $86,600 in aid to members in need because of the impacts of the pandemic on their business. The UPHA Dewey Henderson Benevolent fund is a long-established program to assist the UPHA Professional m
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09/24/21
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED MUSEUM SEEKING LIBRARIAN
The American Saddlebred Museum is seeking a part-time librarian. Qualified candidates will hold a Master’s Degree, or be pursuing a Master’s Degree from an ALA-accredited Library Science and/or Information program. They must have experience with library management systems and be familiar with library best practices in cataloguing, database management and preservation. The librarian will: 1) inventory, catalog and organize the museum’s small library of approximately 2,600 volumes of books, magazines and video; 2) identify and preserve (or make a preservation plan) for any items with special needs; 3) make the collection available to the public using OCLC’s Cat Express and LibraryWorld,
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09/23/21
AMHECT SEBRING AND HONSTEIN MEMORIAL GRANTS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
The application period for the 2022 AMHECT Sebring and Honstein Memorial Grants is now open. Applications will be accepted through November 1, 2021. These funds have been established to assist American Morgan Horse Associations members with furthering their education and training. Criteria for each is listed below.
The Harry Sebring Memorial Grant is offered to all AMHA members under the age of 40 who would like to further their equine education, skills, or proficiency and/or provide equine-related experiences and education that will further the grant recipient's business endeavors. Harry Sebring was a renowned Morgan horse trainer, and the grant was created by his family in his memory, since he
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09/23/21
WISCONSIN FUTURITY AND LABOR DAY CLASSIC '21 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Wisconsin Futurity in Oshkosh, Wisc. (September 15-18), and Labor Day Classic in Vista, California (Sept. 16-19), are online, and can be viewed here.
09/20/21
NEW YORK MORGAN REGIONAL AND NORTH CAROLINA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP '21 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from New York Morgan Regional in Syrcause, N.Y. (September 15-18), and North Carolina State Championship in Raleigh, N.C. (Sept. 15-18), are online, and can be viewed here.
09/17/21
2022 AMHA REGIONAL SHOW APPLICATIONS DUE BY OCT. 26
The American Morgan Horse Association has announced that all shows desiring Regional Show status are required to submit an application for the 2022 show season. Please complete the application on pages 9-10 of the Regional Shows Handbook and submit it to the AMHA office by Tuesday, October 26, 2021.
Each year, the AMHA selects up to four USEF Morgan Shows from each region to be its AMHA Regional Championship Show(s). It is at these shows that the best horses from all parts of the region and surrounding areas compete for regional titles as well as the opportunity to compete at the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show.
To learn more about this program, please read the
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09/16/21
2021 ASHBA NAT'L PLEASURE EQUITATION FINALS RETURN TO ST. LOUIS CHARITY
The American Saddlebred Horse & Breeders Association (ASHBA) has announced the hosting of the ASHBA National Pleasure Equitation Finals at the St. Louis National Charity Horse Show. Phase One and Phase Two of the Finals will take place on Thursday, September 30.
ASHBA once again will be sponsoring a $1,000 scholarship to this year’s winner, $500 scholarship for reserve and gifts to all of the remaining ASHBA Finals competitors. Becker Brothers LLC has contributed a custom shirt for both the reserve and third-place finishers.
The ASHBA National Pleasure Equitation Finals are integral in growing the sport of Equitation and the use of the American Saddlebred Pleasure horse. For
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09/16/21
USEF AMATEUR TASK FORCE SURVEY OPEN FOR FEEDBACK
The USEF Amateur Task Force is requesting feedback on several USEF Amateur Rule changes under consideration by the USEF Amateur Task Force.
This survey can be taken by USEF members and non-members. USEF encourages all its community members to take this survey so USEF can hear the voice of amateurs within each breed and discipline. This will help them get to solutions that meet the needs of the equestrian community.
This survey addresses the first phase of rule changes developed to address member feedback received by the task force and to achieve the goals of providing more access, flexibility and opportunity for amateurs and increased participation in the sport.
SURVEY
-- via USEF
09/15/21
SUMMER'S END '21 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from Summer's End in Ocala, Florida, September 9-12, are online, and can be viewed here.
09/15/21
ALL AMERICAN HORSE CLASSIC '21 RESULTS, PHOTOS AND JUDGES' CARDS POSTED ONLINE
The results, photos and judges' cards from All American Horse Classic in Indianapolis, Indiana, September 8-11, are online, and can be viewed here.
09/10/21
ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS DUE OCT. 31
The American Saddlebred Horse & Breeders Association has announced that applications for Academy Awards and Master Awards are due October 31, 2021. Applications can be submitted via mail, or via the new online submission form: https://form.jotform.com/212495025897061
More information about the Academy Award and the Academy Master Medal Program can be found here https://asha.net/clubs/youthawards/.
-- via ASHBA
09/07/21
2021 BARTZ IMPACT SCHOLARSHIP NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
The American Saddlebred Museum has announced that it is accepting nominations for the Keith Bartz Impact Scholarship Award. The award is $1,500 and is given to an individual dedicated to raising awareness of the American Saddlebred and improving the community.
Keith Bartz was an individual who focused his time, talent, and resources on building the American Saddlebred Museum and celebration of the American Saddlebred horse. This scholarship celebrates his life by awarding an individual that exemplifies the same character and achievements.
Scholarship criteria and application information are:
Applicants must be 21 years of age or younger. High school seniors, individuals enrolled in a two-year or
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09/07/21
JUBILEE MORGAN REGIONAL '21 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Jubilee Morgan Regional in Springfield, Illinois, September 1-4, are online, and can be viewed here.
