05/11/22
FASH SPRING, KEYSTONE CLASSIC, ASHEVILLE SPRING WARM-UP ’22 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from FASH Spring in St. Paul, Minnesota (May 5-8), Keystone Classic in Quentin, Pennsylvania (May 6-8), and Asheville Spring Warm-Up in Asheville, North Carolina (May 7-8), are online, and can be viewed here.
05/10/22
MORGAN WORLD LOSES YVONNE SEKYRA
Yvonne Sekyra has left the northwest arena, leaving sad family, clients, friends, and her Morgan family. News was received that Yvonne died on Friday, April 29, 2022 (Buckley, Washington). This note was posted by her daughter:
“Today we are deeply saddened. Yesterday my mother, Yvonne Sekyra, passed suddenly while at the barn doing what she loved. Thank you to everyone that was there to help and support us. Please pray for us as we grieve the loss of a wonderful mother, wife, grandmother and friend. I am truly humbled by the support we have recieved and thankful for my Northwood Farm Family and all of you who reached out. We are truly blessed for your friendship.
Thank you,
Trac
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05/10/22
AMHA ANNOUNCES 2022 OPEN COMPETITION
The AMHA Open Competition Program showcases some of the Morgan breed's best ambassadors. It recognizes Morgans competing in 34 different facets of equine competition based on 8 core activities. This program has a division for everyone. Participation in this program also applies points toward the Morgan Medallion or Sport Horse Award.
The 2021 Open Competition and Medallion winners are listed HERE. Sport Horse Awardees are listed HERE!
To apply, click HERE for the program brochure and application. Contact Nikki Scovotti with any questions you may have at (859) 448-5109 or by email.
-- via AMHA
05/04/22
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR UPHA MARIA KNIGHT SCHOLARSHIP
The UPHA Maria Knight Scholarship was established to honor UPHA Professional, Maria Knight and her commitment to providing a college education for her daughter. 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 and participation in activities in school and the community. Prior scholarships will be taken into consideration. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide a scholarship to children of professional horsemen who are current professional members of UPHA.
Up to $10,000 annually may be distributed per year and may be divided among selected candidates. More
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05/04/22
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR UPHA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT
The UPHA Professional Development Grant was established to support UPHA members wanting to pursue continued education to further their equestrian business endeavors. Funds must be used for an educational program or certification to further their equine education, skills or proficiency to improve or enhance the grant recipient’s equine business endeavors.
Applicant must be a UPHA member in good standing for a minimum of two years prior to application. Applicants must participate as an exhibitor, instructor, trainer and/or owner in the American Saddlebred, Arabian, Hackney, Morgan, National Show Horse, Roadster and/or Saddle Seat Equitation divisions. Applications restricted to once a year per individual with a maximum of t
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05/04/22
HACKNEY YOUTH CONTEST ANNOUNCED
The Hackney Youth Committee and the American Hackney Horse Society are have announced the first of many Hackney Youth contests. The contests are designed to create hands-on youth involvement with Hackneys. The first contest runs from June 1st-June 30th and is open to anyone 21 years of age and under. Those interested in entering should submit a recent photo or 30 second video of them with their favorite Hackney. All entries will receive a Hackney tumbler cup. All entries will be put into a drawing where 3 contestants will receive their choice of a $100 Amazon gift card or $100 Freedman’s gift card. Submissions may be sent to hackneyyouthcom@gmail.com, or tagged with #HackneyYouthContest on TikTok. Please include name
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04/29/22
AMHA ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER BOARD MEETING
The Second Quarter 2022 AMHA Board of Directors Meeting will be held Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 9:00 AM (Central) - 10:00 AM (Eastern), 8:00 AM (Mountain), 7:00 AM (Pacific) - at the Chicago Marriott O'Hare Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. 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, please contact Office Manager Brenda Newell no later than 4:00 PM (Eastern) on Friday, May 6, 2022 via e-mail at brenda@morganhorse.com or office phone at (859) 721-2887.
Please note: If you
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04/29/22
MIDWEST CHARITY HORSE SHOW ANNOUNCES JUDGES, CLASS ADDITIONS
Midwest Charity Horse Show announces its 81st annual show, June 14-18, 2022, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Daily performances will be 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., with a distinguished panel of judges: Jim Cherry, Encinitas, Calif.; Gary Garone, Richmond, N.H.; Brooke Jacobs, Georgetown, Ky.; and Lisa Jo White, Woodstock, Ill. New Classes include: Opportunity Open Parade and Championship; Five Gaited Pony and Championship; Three Gaited Pony and Championship; Morgan Classic Pleasure Driving and Championship; Arabian Country Pleasure Driving Championship and; Half Arabian Country Pleasure Driving Championship.
The updated Midwest Charity website is now online at
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04/27/22
BIG D CHARITY ’22 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from Big D Charity in Fort Worth, Texas (April 21-24), are online, and can be viewed here.
04/27/22
CALIFORNIA SPRINGFEST, SOUTHERN SADDLEBRED SPRING FLING, UPHA CHAP. 14 SPRING PREMIERE AND DES MOINES SPRINGFEST ’22 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from California Springfest in Corning, Calif. (April 21-24), Southern Saddlebred Spring Fling in Murfreesboro, Tennessee (Apr. 20-23), UPHA Chap. 14 Spring Premiere in West Springfield, Massachusetts (Apr. 20-23), and Des Moines Springfest in Des Moines, Iowa (Apr. 21-24) are online, and can be viewed here.
04/22/22
USEF ANNOUNCES 2022 US SADDLESEAT WORLD CUP TEAM AND COACHES
Eleven athletes from eight states will represent the U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team at the 2022 Saddle Seat World Cup, to be held in Harrodsburg, Ky., from July 25-30. Coaches Katie Case (Simpsonville, Ky.) and Pam Roush (Lutz, Fla.) will lead the U.S. team against several teams from abroad.
The following athletes have been selected for the 2022 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team (in alphabetical order):
Three-Gaited:
Ella Hampton (Sheridan, Ind.)
Bostyn Leffler (Zionsville, Ind.)
Alayna Locascio (Dayton, Ohio)
Jessica Manzo (Lexington, Ky.)
Bostyn Leffler (Zionsville, Ind.)
Alayna Locascio (Dayton, Ohio)
Jessica Manzo (Lexington, Ky.)
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04/22/22
$100,000 BREEDERS CHALLENGE STAKE TO BE HELD AT WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP
The $100,000 Breeders Challenge Class will be held at the 2022 World's Championship Horse Show. This class is for four-year-olds and will be judged by Three Gaited specifications. Entries may have a full or trimmed mane. The class will be stripped and judged for conformation.
The only horses eligible for this class are those with a voucher issued by the American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association. These are the three only ways to have a voucher.
1.) Own a stallion whose service was donated to the Breeders Challenge stallion service auction.
2.) Purchase a stallion service through the 2021 Breeders Challenge Stallion Service Auction.
3.) Owner of a voucher sells an age appropria
2.) Purchase a stallion service through the 2021 Breeders Challenge Stallion Service Auction.
3.) Owner of a voucher sells an age appropria
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04/22/22
UPHA ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR 2022 CARETAKER HALL OF FAME
UPHA is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Jesus Gonzales Gomez UPHA Caretaker Hall of Fame. The next inductee into this Hall of Fame must share enthusiasm and loyalty with his/her barn family and maintain perseverance in the face of adversity.
Two Caretaker Hall of Fame awards are offered each year. One is presented at the Lexington Junior League Show, the other at the Grand National and World Championship Morgan Horse Show. Nominations are due June 1, 2022.
Nominations must be submitted in writing or via email detailing why the candidate is deserving of the honor. Nominations should be emailed to jmellenkamp
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04/21/22
ASHBA EXPANDS BREEDERS' AWARDS PROGRAM
The American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association (ASHBA) is expanding its popular Breeders’ Awards Program, which recognizes the breeder of the Champion and Reserve Champion in designated classes. Breeders of designated Champions receive a commemorative silver medallion; a bronze medallion is awarded to breeders of Reserve Champions in those classes. The program will now include designated classes in the Park and Equitation divisions, along with all ASHBA Prize Program classes, that include the National Futurity, Sweepstakes and Breeder's Challenge classes.
--via ASHBA
04/21/22
ASHBA ANNOUNCES 12-&-UNDER WALK/TROT PLEASURE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAM
The American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association (ASHBA) is creating a National Championship program for Walk-and-Trot Pleasure 12-&-Under. Last year, there were 184 classes held in the division nationwide with over 800 entries, making it the largest division without a World’s or National Championship title. The program is complimentary to existing ASHBA programs such as the Alpha Classes and National Pleasure Equitation Championship.
-- via ASHBA
04/21/22
LAST JUDGES SCHOOL FOR 2022 AT MORGAN GOLD CUP
The American Morgan Horse Association has released a reminder that the last Judges School of 2022 will be held at the Morgan Gold Cup Regional Show from June 16-18 in Columbus, Ohio.
The application deadline is June 7, 2022 at 5:00 PM Eastern time.
Applications are available, along with Frequently Asked Questions, on the AMHA website. To access the information, click HERE.
For information about the Morgan Gold Cup, click HERE.
-- via American Morgan Horse Association
04/20/22
LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE FOR SYMPHONY OF HORSES
The Symphony of Horses will return to the Eastern States Exposition Center in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the United Professional Horsemen’s Association Chapter 14 Spring Premiere Horse Show.
The presentation will take place Friday, April 22 - 7:30 PM (Eastern) at the Eastern States Exposition Center in West Springfield, Massachusetts
A livestream of the event will be available for those unable to attend in person. Television personality and equestrian promoter, Carson Kressley will provide commentary for the livestream viewers.
Click HERE for the link to purchase the Livestream.
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04/20/22
FLORIDA HORSE SHOW CIRCUIT SPRING CLASSIC UPDATES
The Florida Horse Show Circuit has released several updates regarding the upcoming Spring Classic on Sunday, April 24, at the Grand Oaks Resort in Ocala, Florida.
Barns may begin setting up at the show grounds on Saturday, April 23. Grand Oaks has made available timing and maps for private trail rides for individuals or groups. Email floridahorseshowcircuit@gmail.com with any interest to allow staff to plan accordingly.
The Spring Classic is once again offering exhibitors the opportunity to choose their show music for a fee of $20 per class. One song is allowed per class and is available on a first come
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04/19/22
GRAND RE-OPENING OF ELISABETH M. GOTH HISTORY WING AT ASB MUSEUM
The American Saddlebred Museum has announced the grand re-opening of the Elisabeth M. Goth History Wing and the opening of the new exhibit, CH My-My, on May 21. The new History Wing features an expanded history of the American Saddlebred from past to future, a virtual-reality exhibit, life-size mare and foal sculptures, children's activities, exhibits highlighting the versatility of the American Saddlebred, and interactive exhibits.
On May 21, following a ribbon cutting, Rob Byers will lead a panel discussion including personal experiences, remembrances, and anecdotal stories from individuals whose lives were touched by CH My-My. The panelists will include Austin Waggoner, Bobby Joe Young, Dr. Clark Cleveland
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04/19/22
CITRUS CUP AND RALEIGH INVITATIONAL ’22 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from Citrus Cup in Newberry, Florida (April 13-16), and Raleigh Invitational in Raleigh, North Carolina (Apr. 14-16), are online, and can be viewed here.
04/19/22
J.D. MASSEY ’22 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from J.D. Massey in Clemson, South Carolina, April 13-16, are online, and can be viewed here.
04/14/22
ASHBA HALF SADDLEBRED FUTURITY WEANLING NOMINATIONS DEADLINE APR. 30
The 2022 ASHBA Half Saddlebred Futurity will offer 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. A weanling nomination form can be found here. Nomination forms must be faxed to 859-259-1628, emailed to p.edwards@asha.net or postmarked and mailed on or before April 30.
Simply register a Half Saddlebred weanling with the Half Saddlebred Registry
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04/14/22
ASHBA YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE
The 2022 American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association Youth Scholarship Application is now available online. ASHBA is committed to helping educate and foster the future of the industry through these impactful scholarships. All youth members, grade 11 and higher are eligible to apply for scholarships to be used for higher education.
“We are so excited to open the application for the 2022 ASHBA Youth Scholarships! The most important thing we can do for the future of our industry is to invest in our youth—this scholarship lets us do just that!” said Programs Manager Samantha Geller.
Applications are due June 1, and references must be received by the ASHBA office no la
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04/11/22
KENTUCKY SPRING PREMIER AND PRO-AM ’22 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Kentucky Spring Premier in Lexington, Kentucky (April 6-9), and Pro-Am Benefit in Perry, Georgia (Apr. 6-9), are online, and can be viewed here.
04/11/22
IASPHA SPRING, DIAMOND JUBILEE AND BRIDLESPUR ’22 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from IASPHA Spring in Woodstock, Illinois (April 8-10), Diamond Jubilee in Del Mar, California (Apr. 7-10), and Bridlespur MHSA in St. Louis, Missouri (Apr. 6-9), are online, and can be viewed here.
04/07/22
ASHBA ANNOUNCES 2023 CONVENTION DATES
The American Saddlebred Horse & Breeders Association has announced that February 17-19, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky, are the dates for a celebration of the past, present and future of the American Saddlebred. The convention will be held at the Hilton Downtown Lexington over President’s Day weekend.
“ASHBA is excited to welcome all of its members and related organizations, clubs and admirers of the American Saddlebred to attend what will be a weekend of ‘all-things-Saddlebred,'” said ASHBA President, Anna Marie Knipp. “There will be something for all members and disciplines as we move forward in reaching out to all aspects of this great breed.”
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04/07/22
LIVESTREAM WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SYMPHONY OF HORSES
Officials for the UPHA Chapter 14 Symphony of Horses have announced a Livestream of the April 22 event will be offered so this outstanding collection of world-class show-ring stars and musicians can be viewed by those around the world, as well as those inside the Eastern States Coliseum.
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the UPHA 14 Spring Premiere Horse Show, chapter officials brought the Symphony event back for another opportunity to showcase their breeds to the public. Originated at Chapter 14 by Marsha Shepard back in 1986, the Symphony of Horses has been produced several times by Chapter 14 as well as others around the country. This unique format has been enjoyed by many who would never attend a horse show as well
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04/07/22
CITRUS CUP TO HOST FIRST RULE FORUM OF 2022
The American Morgan Horse Association again will be hosting USEF Rule Change Forums at all the 2022 Regional Horse Shows. Take the time to participate in the Regional Rule Forums at any regional show.
Some of the proposals include allowing the use of supplemental hair, allowing any type of pad in Classic Pleasure (leaving the length requirement as is), allowing all Western horses to show in a snaffle bit, and clarifications to several class specifications.
Whether these rule changes will be officially submitted and move forward in the USEF process (with possible effective dates of 12/1/2023) will depend on the input received from the AMHA membership base.
The first forum of the year will be
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04/05/22
CALL TO ACTION: ENTER USTA ROADSTER CLASS AT WCHS
The US Trotting Association, and many generous enthusiasts who want to see the roadster discipline continue to thrive, sponsor the USTA Roadster Class—one of the roadster industry’s most celebrated and lucrative-prize classes—to be competed at the 2022 Kentucky State Fair World’s Championship Horse Show, held August 20 – 27, at Freedom Hall, in Louisville, Kentucky. Featuring $25,000 estimated added prize money, the prestigious class is a favorite, as it showcases horses that are fresh to the roadster-to-bike show ring, often soon to become tomorrow’s biggest stars.
But first, a 100-percent Standardbred horse must be nominated, and with an accompanying $50 payment, must occur b
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04/05/22
2023 AMHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS CALL FOR CANDIDATES
Nomination materials are available now.
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
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04/04/22
UPHA CHAP. 15 CHILDREN'S BENEFIT AND BLUE RIBBON SPRINGTIME CLASSIC '22 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from UPHA Chapter 15 Children's Benefit in Logan Township, New Jersey (March 31-April 2), and Blue Ribbon Springtime Classic in Springfield, Ohio (Apr. 1-3), are online, and can be viewed here.
04/04/22
MID-AMERICA SPRING FLING '22 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Mid-America Spring Fling in Roscoe, Illinois, April 1-3, are online, and can be viewed here.
03/29/22
RALEIGH SPRING PREMIER AND PIN OAK CHARITY '22 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results from Raleigh Spring Premier in Raleigh, North Carolina (March 23-26), and Pin Oak Charity in Katy, Texas (Mar. 23-27) are online, and can be viewed here.
03/24/22
AMHA AUDIT, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOW ONLINE
The 2021 Annual Audit and Financial Statements for the American Morgan Horse Association are now available for review on the Members Only side of the website by clicking HERE.
The audit was performed by McSoley, McCoy and Company.
For additional information about the strength and stability of the association, also review the 2021 Annual Report HERE.
-- via AMHA
03/23/22
ROUTE 66 CLASSIC '22 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from Route 66 Classic in Tulsa, Oklahoma, March 17-20, are online, and can be viewed here.
03/23/22
CAROUSEL CHARITY AND IASHA SPRING WARM-UP '22 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results from Carousel Charity in Scottsdale, Arizona (March 17-20), and IASHA Spring Warm-Up in Cloverdale, Indiana (Mar. 18-20), are online, and can be viewed here.
03/21/22
2022 ASHBA BILL WISE 2-YEAR-OLD SWEEPSTAKES MOVES TO UPHA AMERICAN ROYAL
At its last meeting, the American Saddlebred Horse & Breeders Association Sweepstakes Committee voted to move the 2022 ASHBA Bill Wise Two-Year-Old Sweepstakes classes to the UPHA American Royal National Championship Horse Show in Kansas City, Missouri.
ASHBA leadership is happy to see this national prize program find a home at the prestigious UPHA American Royal National Championship. A venue with a rich history in presenting the next generation of champion American Saddlebreds gives its members the extra time to develop their colts. It encourages more to come together at this collective young horse showcase to exhibit amongst the best the breed has to offer.
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03/21/22
USEF ESTABLISHES USEF UKRAINE RELIEF FUND
US Equestrian will be joining the FEI in its recently announced efforts to provide support to the equestrian community of Ukraine by establishing the USEF Ukraine Relief Fund. One-hundred percent of funds collected will go to the FEI solidarity relief fund and directly to those in need of support. The FEI is liaising closely with the Ukrainian Equestrian Federation (UEF) and neighboring countries to facilitate support. The USEF Board of Directors has committed to allocating additional relief funding.
The UEF reported, “Horse owners, riding schools, athletes, breeders, and professionals are in desperate conditions without any resources of saving their horses. By making a donation or offering help,
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03/21/22
2022 KENTUCKY STATE FAIR WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP HORSE SHOW ANNOUNCES JUDGES CHANGE
The 2022 World’s Championship Horse Show will be held August 20-27, 2022, at the Kentucky Exposition Center, Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky.
Top Saddlebred horses from around the world take center stage during the show, with Hackney ponies, Roadster horses and ponies competing in the show ring as well. The judges for all divisions will be the following: Rob Byers, Simpsonville, Ky.; Kelly Hulse, Columbia, Missouri.; John T. Jones, Versailles, Ky.; Renee Lavery, Simpsonville, Ky.; John Warner, Upton, Ky.
For more information and updates, visit wchorseshow.com.
-- via WCHS
03/14/22
ASAC '22 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from ASAC in Clemson, South Carolina, March 10-12, are online, and can be viewed here.
03/14/22
GASPARILLA CHARITY '22 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Gasparilla Charity in Tampa, Florida, March 8-12, are online, and can be viewed here.
03/11/22
JOINT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL OFFERS RELIEF FUND FOR TORNADO VICTIMS
The Joint Leadership Council is 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. Thanks to the generosity of donors and the equestrian community, the JLC Fund and the UPHA Dewey Henderson Benevolent fund have distributed more than $90,000 in aid to members in need due to the impacts of the pandemic and natural disasters. The UPHA Dewey Henderson Benevolent fund is a long-established program to assist the UPHA Professional members, of at least two years before application, in need of financial assistance due to injury, ill
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03/10/22
2022 AMHA BREED PROMOTION GRANTS AWARDED
The American Morgan Horse Association has announced the 2022 Breed Promotion Grant recipients. This program helps organizations with their Morgan horse promotional efforts. The selection committee carefully reviewed each application and applauds everyone’s hard work on their submissions. The following awardees will be promoting the Morgan breed to thousands of people across the United States:
Clarity Riding - for its Morgan promotional booth at the Horse World Expo
Connecticut Morgan Horse Association - for a pre-show open house, demonstration, and breed promotional booth at the Connecticut Morgan Open Horse Show
Iowa Morgan Horse Association - for its Morgan promotional boot
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03/10/22
AMHA ANNOUNCES 2022 COMPETITION GRANT RECIPIENTS
For 2022, the AMHECT/World Morgan Futurity Stallion Service Auction has granted 5 percent of its net proceeds for the American Morgan Horse Association Competition Grants Program, and AMHA has contributed additional funds in support of shows. This program aides financially challenged Morgan competitions. The AMHA Competition Grant recipients for 2022 are:
C-Fair Charity Horse Show
City Kickoff Show
Key Classic Benefit Horse Show
Lippitt Country Show
Michigan All Morgan Horse Show
MJMHA Classic Horse Show
New York Regional Morgan Horse Show
Oregon Morgan Classic Horse Show
Route 66 Morgan Classic Horse Show
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03/08/22
RES SHELBYVILLE SPRING AND TACK SALES SCRATCHED
Robertson Equine Sales has announced that the organization's Shelbyville Spring Sale & Tack Sale has been scratched, and an additional online sale has been scheduled.
Patrons are invited to consign their horses to one of RobertsonEquineOnline.com’s three early spring online auctions:
March 22 -- enter by March 15.
April 5 -- enter by March 29.
April 26 -- enter by April 19.
RES is expecting a large sale November 18-19, in Shelbyville, Kentucky; entries close October 10.
-- via RES
03/08/22
HONORING LOVED ONES AT THE AMERICAN SADDLEBRED MUSEUM
The American Saddlebred Museum has invited patrons to consider honoring a horse, person or organization at the Museum. There are several programs available. The upcoming deadline to be included in the 2022 installation is March 31.
Executive Director Jennifer Foster says, “Having a familiar name at the Museum, either outside on the Walk of Honor Tile, Saddlebred Sidewalk Brick, or inside the History Wing on the Roll of Honor is special. Visitors love reading the names--it’s a special part of Saddlebred History.”
Roll of Honor names are placed around the top of the Museum’s History Wing. This is a special way a person, horse, or organization is honored in perpetuity
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02/28/22
UPDATES FOR CALIFORNIA SADDLE HORSE FUTURITY
The California Futurity Board of Directors has announced that it will be returning to South Point in Las Vegas, Nevada, for its 2022 show, October 27-29.
Featuring Saddlebreds, Morgans, Hackney Ponies, Saddle Seat Equitation, Open Pleasure and the California Saddlebred Futurity, the show also announced that it has named Josh Greer of East Bernstadt, Kentucky, as the judge for all classes.
The website is being updated and can be reached at: California Saddle Horse Futurity (californiasaddlebred.com).
For additional information, contact CA Futurity President Larry Witter, 661-252-0907,
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02/17/22
ASHBA HELPS BENNETT SCHOLARSHIP BECOME ENDOWMENT
The American Saddlebred Horse & Breeders Association has joined the Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine and many in the breed community to create the Dr. Scott Bennett Equine Veterinary Endowment. ASHBA took the opportunity to invest $25,000 in the future medical professionals that will help have an everlasting impact on the breed, like Dr. Bennett.
“In honoring Dr. Bennett, we are also investing in our industry by ensuring that we have qualified veterinarians to take care of our horses in the future," said David Mount, ASHBA executive director.
"The fund will be formally established as an endowment fund at the next Ohio State Board of Trustee's meeting,"&nb
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02/17/22
2022 AMHA JUDGING SCHOOLS ANNOUNCED
The American Morgan Horse Association Judges Schools for 2022 have been announced, and will be held in conjunction with:
The Carousel Charity Show - March 17-19 in Scottsdale, Arizona (Application deadline is March 8, 2022; 5 p.m. Eastern time).
The Morgan Gold Cup Regional Show - June 16-18 in Columbus, Ohio (Application deadline is June 7, 2022; 5 p.m. Eastern time).
Applications are now available, along with Frequently Asked Questions, on the AMHA website. To access the information, click HERE.
Please note: As of this revision date (2/16/2022), there is no prize list or recommended hotel room blocks posted for Morgan Gold Cup Regional.
-- via AMHA
02/16/22
SOUTHERN SADDLEBRED SPRING FLING UPDATES
The Southern Saddlebred Spring Fling horse show will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this year with a Welcome Reception at Nearest Green Distillery, a new affiliation with the American Dutch Harness Horse Association, and the continuation of Concurrent Classes.
Nothing goes with horses quite like history and whiskey, and the Nearest Green Distillery brings all three into focus. Every bit of this 323-acre, four-phase, $50 million build-out is a master class in storytelling and history-making. On Tuesday evening, April 19, attendees are invited to enjoy a free mini-tour, tastings and light fare, all sponsored by Helen Rich and Ali DeGray.
Spring Fling has been selected as a qualifying show for th
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