10/25/18
CALL TO ACTION: RENEW ASHA MEMBERSHIP BY DEC. 6
To receive the "2019 Journal of the American Saddlebred" in January, members must renew their 2019 American Saddlebred Horse Association membership by December 6, 2018.
Current competing and fan members of ASHA also are reminded that their 2018 membership will expire on November 30, 2018. Membership renewal applications are in the process of being mailed to all current members (except Life) who will expire on November 30.
For those that have elected to receive a printed copy of the "2019 Journal of the American Saddlebred" and wish to be included in the first Journal mailing in mid-January, their 2019 ASHA mem
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10/24/18
CLINIC AND SHOW TO BE HELD IN ARIZONA THIS DECEMBER
Desert Palms Equestrian Center has announced that a clinic and show featuring Emily West will be held December 8-9 at its facility in Cave Creek, Arizona.
Emily West currently is an assistant trainer at Visser Stables in Versailles, Kentucky. As a junior exhibitor, Emily competed on the United States World Cup team, and was a multi-national titled Equitatiion rider. She graduated from William Woods University, and has worked with many notable trainers and farms across the country.
For more information, contact Kathy Conflenti at 317-507-1130 or peteskathy@aol.com.
-- via Desert Palms Equestrian Center
10/24/18
AMHA RELEASES BYLAW AMENDMENTS
The following Bylaw Amendments were made by the American Morgan Horse Association Board of Directors at the Third Quarter Meeting held on September 8, 2018.
2.10 […Notices of annual meetings *shall identify* (by Region name number and states or areas included in each) the Regions which are to elect Directors at the meeting…]
2.14 […The Executive Director shall cause the Approved Ballot Form and Approved Proxy Form to be *provided* mailed with the notice of such meeting to all members entitled to vote at any meeting of the members…]
Moved by C. Fletcher, Second by T. Sturm
Passed by roll call. V. Bennett voting no.
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10/24/18
2019 AMHA CONVENTION UPDATE
The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo begins on Thursday, February 7 and goes through February 24, 2019. If any attendees would like to make plans to attend, tickets are now on sale at San Antonio Rodeo. Many are reporting that they are staying an extra day or two in San Antonio to extend their trip and enjoy this spectacular event. Attendees arriving Wednesday will be able to enjoy the "Welcome to San Antonio" event and an evening on the Riverwalk. A free shuttle will be provided to and from this world famous waterway.
The 2019 AMHA Convention will take place February 7-9 in San Antonio, Texas, and registration is now open. The event will featu
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10/23/18
MID AMERICA MANE EVENT '18 RESULTS, PHOTOS AND JUDGES' CARDS POSTED ONLINE
The results, photos and judges' cards from Mid America Mane Event in Springfield, Illinois, October 18-21, are online, and can be viewed here.
10/23/18
SOUTHERN SADDLEBRED FALL FINALE '18 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from Southern Saddlebred Fall Finale in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Oct. 17-20, are online, and can be viewed here.
10/23/18
NEW EQUINE HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR UPHA/AMERICAN ROYAL ENTRIES
In order to maintain the integrity and biosecurity of the United Professional Horsemen's Association/American Royal equine events and facilities, all Equus showing, non-showing, haul-in, or stabled must provide the following health documentation to the show office prior to competition numbers being issued. The UPHA/American Royal will be held November 5-10, at the American Royal Complex in Kansas City, Missouri.
EVENT PARTICIPATION DECLARATION FORM
This document must be signed by the owner, agent, or trainer stating that the horse has been healthy with no sign of disease and has not had a fever above 102 degrees within 72 hours (3 days) of arrival. Participation in multiple shows requires a signed Event
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10/23/18
FOURTH-QUARTER AMHA/AMHECT BOARD MEETINGS TO BE HELD NOV. 9-10
The Fourth Quarter American Morgan Horse Association Board of Directors Meeting will be held in Irving, Texas, on Saturday, November 10, 2018 beginning at 9 a.m. local Central time (7 a.m. Pacific; 8 a.m. Mountain; 10 a.m. Eastern).
The American Morgan Horse Educational Charitable Trust Board of Trustees Meeting as well as the AMHA Standing Committee meetings will be held the previous day as listed below.
The host hotel is the Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas DFW Airport South located at 4650 West Airport Freeway in Irving, Texas. The hotel phone number is (972) 790-0093. Seating will be available to AMHA members and guests that wish to join the live meetings in Texas but the opportunity to join th
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10/23/18
REMINDER: AMHA'S SEBRING/HONSTEIN MEMORIAL GRANT DEADLINE IS NOV. 1
A new application period has been established for the 2019 memorial grants offered by the American Morgan Horse Educational Charitable Trust (AMHECT). The application period for both of the 2019 grants outlined below will be October 1, 2018 through November 1, 2018.
The Harry Sebring Memorial Grant is offered to all AMHA members under the age of 40 who would like to further his or her 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 always wanted to see young adults excel personally and profes
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10/22/18
2019 AMHA JUDGES SCHOOLS ANNOUNCED
In 2019, the American Morgan Horse Association will be holding three judges' schools across the country. Judges schools are open to all, whether attendees would like to get a judge's card, renew a card, keep a card current, or would like to audit a school.
The 2019 judges' schools are:
AMHA Annual Convention – "R" Only -- San Antonio, Texas, February 8-9
Carousel Charity Horse Show -- Scottsdale, Arizona, March 14-16
Morgan Gold Cup -- Columbus, Ohio, June 13-15
Fees for the 2019 Judges Schools are:
Applicants and Carded Judges: $200
Applicants Second Clinic: $150
Auditors: $15
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10/22/18
CALL TO ACTION: AMERICAN HORSE COUNCIL REQUESTS SURVEY PARTICIPATION
The American Horse Council is issuing two surveys to help better understand the competition needs and interest of the nation’s horse enthusiasts. In addition, it is looking for feedback on what equine health issues pose the biggest threats and need the most research in the future. Please consider completing the two surveys provided below to help the American Horse Council.
Competition Survey: https://kwiksurveys.com/s/LS3jP4gA
Equine Health Research: https://kwiksurveys.com/s/OzjIDSAj
-- via American Saddlebred Horse Association
10/22/18
CALIFORNIA SADDLE HORSE FUTURITY '18 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from California Saddle Horse Futurity and West Coast Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 18-20, are online, and can be viewed here.
10/19/18
REMINDER: 2019 ASHA INDIVIDUAL YEAR-END AWARD NOMINATIONS DUE OCT. 25
Thursday, October 25, 2018, is the deadline for American Saddlebred Horse Association members to submit their nominations for the 2019 ASHA major awards that are to be awarded at the 2019 United Professional Horsemen's Association/ASHA National Conference.
All current ASHA members are eligible to submit nominations. The descriptions and criteria can be found on the ASHA Year End Award page. All nominations must be done via the forms provided under each of the award listed. Please fill out the form to completion, explaining in detail why an individual is deserving of a specific award. A nominator can only nominate a nominee for one (1) award.
Current ASHA bo
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10/19/18
ROBERTSON EQUINE SALES BOOKS MORE THAN 200 ENTRIES FOR AUTUMN EVENT
People planning to attend Robertson Equine Sales LLC’s Autumn ’18 sale should be reserving hotel rooms in the Shelbyville, Kentucky area, says CEO Jimmy Robertson. “It’s going to be a huge sale. We’ve booked over 200 equine consignments, with some extraordinary production lots from Joan A. Hamilton, Hagan Saddlebreds, Wyatt DeHart, and Matt Shiflet.We’ll have a nice catalog of prospects, finished show horses, some wonderful Saddlebred breeding opportunities, and even some roadsters,” he said.
To be held Friday and Saturday, November 16-17, the event begins daily at 10 a.m.
The tack sale will be held on site beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. An afternoon
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10/19/18
2018 STALLION SWEEPS TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
Tickets for stallion services to 15 of the nation’s top American Saddlebreds are available now on the American Saddlebred Horse Association website.
The Stallion Sweeps, offered jointly by the ASHA and the United Breeders Committee, is a fundraising effort to help promote American Saddlebred breeding. All proceeds from the Stallion Sweeps will support this effort. Tickets are $25 each.
The 15 stallions enrolled in the Stallion Sweeps are:
Callaway’s Northern Kiss
Carl Lynn
Designed
Gothic Revival
I’m First
Joe Fabulous
Marc Of Charm
Mountainview’s Heir To Fortune
My Royale Flush
Nutcra
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10/17/18
2019 AMHA CONVENTION REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Registration for the 2019 American Morgan Horse Association Convention, which is to take place February 7-9 in San Antonio, Texas, is now open.
The event will feature a behind-the-scenes tour of SeaWorld; a day at Dianne and Murphy Lents' Twisted Rose Ranch, former home of the late star, Patrick Swayze; the first Howard Schatzberg Invitational Golf Tournament; and the option to visit the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo and/or an evening on the famed San Antonio Riverwalk. All this, plus the regular informational seminars, instructional clinics, prestigious awards, and other fun activities.
Go to https://www.morganhorse.com/media-events/convention/ for more information.
-- via AMHA
10/17/18
2018 AMHA CHAMPION TITLE PROGRAM SEASON CLOSES NOV. 1
The American Morgan Horse Association's Champion Title Program began as a pilot program in 2012, and since that time, more than 500 Morgan horses have entered the program.
The program enrollment fee is $75 and $25 for each year of competition that points are earned. The competition year runs November 2-November 1. To become a Champion, a horse must earn 15 points winning the championship or reserve championship at any USEF-rated all Morgan show, in Morgan classes sanctioned by USEF, or an AMHA Star Rated Show. To become a Grand Champion, a horse must earn 30 points.
To download the 2018 program guidelines or an application, please click here
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10/16/18
2018 AMHA GOLD MEDAL WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Excellence in Equitation is valued by the American Morgan Horse Association, and is recognized through the AMHA Medal Classes, held at local and regional Morgan and all-breed shows. All junior riders who are AMHA members are invited to compete on a Morgan. AMHA Silver Medals are awarded in each of the six seats: Saddle Seat, Western Seat, Hunter Seat on the Flat, Hunter Seat Over Fences, Reining Seat, and Dressage Seat.
Those who place first and second in an AMHA Silver Medal Class are qualified to participate in the Gold Medal Finals at the Grand National. The highest AMHA equitation honor, Gold Medals are awarded in each of the six seats.
AMHA has announced the following riders earned gold medals in the gold medal final
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10/15/18
MORGAN GRAND NATIONAL '18 RESULTS, JUDGES' CARDS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results, photos and judges' cards from Morgan Grand National in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, October 6-13, are online, and can be viewed here.
10/15/18
ARIZONA SADDLEBRED FUTURITY AND MINNESOTA FUTURITY '18 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from Arizona Saddlebred Futurity in Scottsdale, Arizona (Oct. 11-14) and Minnesota Futurity in Winona, Minnesota (Oct. 5-7) are online, and can be viewed here.
10/09/18
MORGAN GRAND NATIONAL '18 RESULTS, PHOTOS AND JUDGES' CARDS POSTED DAILY
The results, photos and judges' cards from Morgan Grand National 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!
10/08/18
UPHA OFFERING FREE ADMISSION TO BLUEGRASS CHARITY
The United Professional Horsemen's Association applied for and was chosen as one of several local charities to participate in the 2018 National Horse Show Bluegrass Charity Benefit Event, Friday, November 2, and Saturday, November 3.
Presented by Goshen Hill and Meralex Farm, this inaugural event will host members of the UPHA as well as their friends at the National Horse Show, with a chance for the UPHA to win a cash bonus to support its organization's many programs.
As a charitable organization, the UPHA has received a unique ticket code to share with its membership. This code enables any individual that plans to purchase tickets to attend The National Horse Show ei
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10/05/18
AHHS YOUTH MEDALLION SHOWMANSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP ADDED TO AMERICAN ROYAL
The United Professional Horsemen's Association American Royal National Championship Horse Show and the American Hackney Horse Society have announced the AHHS Youth Medallion Showmanship in Hand Championship has been added to the 2018 UPHA American Royal Schedule. The Championship class will be held on Friday, November 9, 2018, in the morning, immediately following Class 128 UPHA 10 & Under Walk/Trot National Challenge Cup- Phase I.
This unique class is judged (50 percent) on the presentation of the pony, and the handler’s showmanship skills, with consideration (40 percent) being given to the turnout of the pony, and (10 percent) to the appearance of the handler. Pattern
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10/05/18
ASHA TO JOIN SPONSORS OF 2018 NATIONAL ACADEMY CHAMPIONSHIP
The American Saddlebred Horse Association has announced its support of the growth of the American Saddlebred industry and use of the breed at the National Academy Championship Horse Show by joining as a sponsor for next month’s event. A nearly 20-year tradition only continues to grow; this year’s NACHS is shaping up to be the best one yet. The 2018 National Academy Championships will be held on November 2-4 at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. In 2017, it saw 975 entries from 18 states show at the NACHS, and this year there will be 5 new riding programs competing from across the eastern United States. The NACHS next month will have upwards of 20 states represented and near an estima
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10/03/18
ASHAV '18 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from ASHAV in Lexington, Virginia, Sept. 27-29, are online, and can be viewed here.
10/03/18
FREE LIVE STREAMING AT 2018 MORGAN GRAND NATIONAL
The Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show has announced that this year’s live feed once again will be broadcast for free at www.MGNLive.com.
With the help of the production team at Richfield Video, every minute of this Morgan event will be broadcast live, from start to finish, beginning Saturday, October 6. The show will be available at www.MGNLive.com until November 1, 2018. After that date, it can be accessed in the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show at Richfield Video Archives by going to
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10/02/18
UPHA HORSE/PONY OF THE YEAR AWARD NOMINATIONS OPEN
American Saddlebreds, Roadster Horses, Hackney Ponies and Morgan horses may be nominated for the United Professional Horsemen's Association Horse/Pony of the Year Awards. Nominations are now open, and due by November 1.
To be eligible for nomination, an American Saddlebred, Roadster Horse or Hackney pony must participate in at least four (4) shows, entering the same class and division which the horse/pony is to be nominated, during the same calendar year. Morgan horses must participate in at least three (3) shows, entering the same class and division during the calendar year.
Any current UPHA Professional, Associate or Junior member can nominate any horse/pony. Members do not have to be the owner or trainer
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10/02/18
2019 ASHA INDIVIDUAL YEAR-END AWARD NOMINATIONS DUE OCT. 25
Thursday, October 25, 2018, is the deadline for American Saddlebred Horse Association members to submit their nominations for the 2019 ASHA Major Awards, which will be awarded at the 2019 United Professional Horsemen's Association/ASHA National Conference.
All current ASHA members are eligible to submit nominations. The descriptions and criteria can be found on the ASHA Year End Award page. All nominations must be done via the forms provided under each of the award listed. Please fill out the form to completion, explaining in detail why an individual is deserving of a specific award.
A
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10/02/18
ST. LOUIS NATIONAL CHARITY '18 RESULTS, PHOTOS AND JUDGES' CARDS POSTED ONLINE
The results, photos and judges' cards from St. Louis National Charity in St. Louis, Missouri, Sept. 26-30, are online, and can be viewed here.
09/28/18
ST. LOUIS NATIONAL CHARITY '18 RESULTS POSTED DAILY
The results and judges' cards from St. Louis National Charity are being posted to the National Horseman website and app every day throughout the show! Visit here to see the daily tallies, and remember, our results page is free to see!
09/28/18
SADDLEBRED WORLD LOSES CH (SA) CCV CASEY'S FINAL COUNTDOWN
The 2007 Five-Gaited World Grand Champion CH (SA) CCV Casey's Final Countdown has passed at the age of 22. He will forever be known as the dynamite stallion with the wild mane that partnered with the great Michele Macfarlane to win the Five-Gaited World’s Grand Championship in 2007. His breeders and part owners Chris and Ruelda Viljoen of Si-Si Stables always felt he was destined for success on the big stage in the United States, he proved them right.
CH (SA) CCV Casey's Final Countdown came to the United States in 2004 when Macfarlane joined his ownership group. She exhibited him for five years and collected victories in the five-gaited and fine harness division from California to Kentucky. Macfarlane had
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09/27/18
2019 BREED PROMOTION GRANT APPLICATION OPENS OCT. 1
American Morgan Horse Association's 2019 Breed Promotion Grant offered to Morgan enthusiasts for their promotional efforts is accepting submissions. The application deadline is January 15, 2019.
This grant is open to any AMHA club, organized Morgan group, Morgan barn, or AMHA-affiliated organization (individuals are ineligible). At least one member of the applying party must be a current AMHA member and all horses involved must be registered Morgans. AMHA will award up to $10,000 each year and will consider requests of all sizes. Applicants may request funding for any Morgan breed promotion purpose. In 2018, AMHA awarded monies to 14 recipients, promoting the breed to nearly 1 million people across the United States.
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09/27/18
BIGGINS BRIDLE BUNCH FALL TRAIL RIDE COMING TO AN END
The American Saddlebred Horse Association has announced the ASHA John Biggins Youth Scholarship Fund Fall Trail Ride, Saturday, October 20, 2018. The ride will begin at 1 p.m. and conclude at 3 p.m.
After a 25 years, this will be the final trail rider fundraiser held by Biggins Bridle Bunch. A bonfire and s’mores celebration will be held at the conclusion of the ride for both trail riders and guests. The event is being held at Biggins Stables at 750 Noland Pike in Simpsonville, Kentucky. It will be a two-hour ride over 10 miles of rolling Kentucky bluegrass. All those participating in the ride must have a minimum of $100 in sponsorship pledges. If you are interested in participating in the trail ride portion,
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09/26/18
GRAND NATIONAL COMING SOON
The 2018 Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show is shaping up to be another monumental event in the show's 45-year history. More than 1,000 of the world's finest Morgan horses from across the United States and Canada will meet in Oklahoma City, October 6-13, for $250,000-plus in prize money.
Since 1973, this show has represented the pinnacle of achievement in the Morgan horse world. Longtime show manager Matt Kwapich of Bernalillo, New Mexico, again joins the show and this year Sherry Cole of Sheridan, Indiana, serves in the capacity of show chairman. Kwapich, with a dedicated and hard-working show committee and staff, joins an impressive list of sponsors, officials, and volunteers to make each year'
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09/26/18
STALLION AUCTION PROMOTION AVAILABLE AT GRAND NATIONAL
Stallion owners who donate their stallion's service to the 2019 AMHECT/WMF Stallion Service Auction by Monday, October 1, will receive an extra promotion at this year's Grand National. If nomination and materials are received by Monday, October 1, the stallion will be promoted on the Jumbotron at the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show.
By donating early, a stallion also will appear in the Special Edition Stallion Service Auction booklet sent out to all subscribers with the December issue of "The Morgan Horse" magazine and to all non-subscribing American Morgan Horse Association members. Other promotion includes the AMHA website,
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09/26/18
SOUTHEASTERN CHARITY '18 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from Southeastern Charity in Conyers, Georgia, Sept. 19-22, are online, and can be viewed here.
09/25/18
NWSA FALL CLASSIC, WISCONSIN FUTURITY AND EASTERN STATES '18 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from NWSA Fall Classic in Eugene, Ore. (Sept. 19-22); Wisconsin Futurity in West Allis, Wisc. (Sept. 20-23); and Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Mass. (Sept. 20-23); are online, and can be viewed here.
09/25/18
2019 AMHA REGIONAL SHOW APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE
Applications for shows seeking American Morgan Horse Association Regional status for 2019 are now available by visiting AMHA Regional Shows. The application deadline is Thursday, October 25, 2018.
For more information or questions, contact Chris Koliander at chris@morganhorse.com or (802) 985-4944 ext. 402.
-- via AMHA
09/25/18
NEW APPLICATION PERIOD FOR AMHECT MEMORIAL GRANTS
A new application period has been established for the 2019 memorial grants offered by the American Morgan Horse Educational Charitable Trust (AMHECT). The application period for both of the 2019 grants outlined below will be October 1, 2018, through November 1, 2018.
The Harry Sebring Memorial Grant is offered to all AMHA members under the age of 40 who would like to further his or her equine education, skills, or proficiency and/or provide equine-related experiences and education that will further the grant recipient's business endeavors.
The Elberta Honstein Memorial Grant is a grant offered to all AMHA members under the age of 21 to further his or her equine education, skills, or proficiency, an
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09/24/18
HACKNEY WORLD LOSES JOE HARROD
Joseph “Joe” Crawford Harrod, 23, of Shelbyville, passed away in an automobile accident in North Carolina on Saturday, September 22, 2018.
He was a member of Finchville Baptist Church, and a graduate of Collins High School in 2013 and attended Bluegrass Community College. He had many loves in his life, including baseball (he was an umpire and a giant Red Sox fan); music and playing guitar; and Hackney ponies.
Joe was preceded in death by his father, Gerald “Jerry” Harrod; sister, Michelle “Mickey” Harrod; maternal grandparents, Joseph and Ruth Crawford; and paternal grandparents, Maxine and John E. Harrod.
Joe is survived by his mother, Susanne
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09/24/18
NOMINATIONS FOR 2018 USEF LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, PEGASUS MEDAL OF HONOR DUE OCT. 5
Nominations are being accepted for the USEF Lifetime Achievement Award and Pegasus Medal of Honor, and the submission deadline is quickly approaching. Any current US Equestrian (USEF) member may submit nominations to US Equestrian by Friday, October 5.
The recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award will be acknowledged at the 2018 Pegasus Awards, to be held at the 2019 USEF Annual Meeting in January. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes the horseman or woman whose lifetime experience and accomplishments in the equestrian world exemplify uncommon devotion to competition with horses and whose equestrian career and horsemanship have continually elevated the sport’s excellence. The nominee must be living and retired from
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09/24/18
RESERVATIONS FOR VIP TABLES AND BOX SEATS AT AMERICAN ROYAL NOW AVAILABLE
The American Royal Association is now taking reservations and payments for VIP tables and box seats for the 2018 UPHA American Royal National Championship Horse Show. Demand for these popular boxes and tables are high, and the association once again expects to have a waiting list.
VIP tables are again $600, which includes a drink service, six seats and tickets to each ticketed performance.
Box seats are $400, which includes six seats and tickets to each ticketed performance.
New Purchases -- The association has added a few additional tables, and any tables/boxes not renewed by the deadline are now available to the general public.
Reservations can be made either online, emaile
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09/21/18
ASHA 2018 HIGH POINT PROGRAM CORRECTION DEADLINE
The deadline is approaching for the American Saddlebred Horse Association High Point Program corrections. Please take a moment to review records and send any corrections to competitions@asha.net. Please submit corrections by Friday, December 7, 2018. There will be no corrections taken after this cut-off date.
Please note, if a show is not listed on the competition calendar, or if the results are not posted, it’s because of these two main reasons:
The show never recorded with ASHA for the 2018 competition calendar. The ASHA Competition Recording Form mus
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09/21/18
2018 STALLION SERVICE REPORT DEADLINE REMINDER
The American Saddlebred Registry would like to remind breeders that the Stallion Service Report deadline for the 2018 season is September 30.
The Registry Board voted at their April 11, 2018 meeting to change the Stallion Service Report deadline from October 31 to September 30. The new deadline was effective immediately for the 2018 breeding season.
-- via American Saddlebred Horse Association
09/19/18
CENTRAL REGION MORGAN SHOW DEBUTS IN LINCOLN
The Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, welcomed 55 Morgans and their two-legged support staff to the inaugural Central Region Morgan Show, hosted by the Missouri Valley Morgan Horse Club August 25-26. The volunteer show management team was thrilled to see support from Morgan owners and trainers in many states and from all levels of Morgan show experience, from the youngest leadliners to seasoned pros and even retirees from the show ring who came out to see old friends and cheer on their favorite breed.
More than $2,000 in cash and prizes was awarded across the many sections offered in the 100+ class schedule, plus 13 new pleasure and Equitation champions were crowned at the Sunday evening session. Official results from
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09/18/18
NY MORGAN REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP '18 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from New York Morgan Regional Championship in Syracuse, New York, September 12-15, are online, and can be viewed here.
09/18/18
ASB MUSEUM ANNOUNCES DATE FOR FALL CLASSIC OPEN HOUSE
Everyone is invited to the Fall Classic Open House at the American Saddlebred Museum at 4083 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, October 6, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is a fun opportunity to experience the Museum’s newly renovated Gallery and Gift Shop and see the featured exhibit "Red Mile Reminisces: A Look Back at the Lexington Junior League Horse Show."
The reception also is an opportunity to see entries in the Sixth Annual Youth, Young Adult, and Adult Art Contest. Artists from across the country have submitted their best work to be featured in the exhibit which is on view from October 1 – November 4, 2018. Some of the entries are for sale with a portion of the proc
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09/18/18
AMHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 3RD QTR. MEETING HIGHLIGHTS 2018
Following are highlights from the American Morgan Horse Association Board of Directors Third Quarter Meeting, which took place September 8, 2018, in Denver, Colorado.
THIRD QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS
AMHECT: The AMHECT Trustees, led by 2018 President Mike Goebig, held their Third Quarter meeting via teleconference on Thursday evening September 6. The agenda included approving the previous meeting minutes, the review of fund balances and year-to-date financials. The Trustees were advised that the AMHA Board of Directors agreed that having AMHECT administer the annual Stallion Service Auction was in the best interest of the Morgan community. Sub-Committee reports were provided by the chairs and included the review of draft one
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09/17/18
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED WORLD LOSES WILLIAM "WILL" M. DEDMAN
The American Saddlebred Horse Association has announced the passing of long time American Saddlebred owner, show manager and enthusiast William "Will" M. Dedman of Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Dedman passed away Friday, Sept. 14, 2018.
Born January 19, 1942, in Fayette Co., he was the son of the late Charles M. and Anne Hart (Milward) Dedman and husband of the late Ann Harriet Freeman Dedman. Dedman, an influential business man in the Mercer County community, was a member of the St. Philips Episcopal Church, a former member and Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Club of Harrodsburg, and had served on the Mercer Co. Fair Board and the Haggin Hospital
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09/17/18
WCHS ANNOUNCES ASB HUNTER CLASS FOR 2019
The Kentucky State Fair & World’s Championship Horse Show has announced the addition of the ASB Hunter Country Pleasure Division to the 2019 Kentucky State Fair World’s Championship Horse Show.
The division will include a qualifying class and championship for the ASB Hunter Country Pleasure Division. It will be held in compliance with the other Country Pleasure rules. The class will consist of twenty (20) entries and an entry will be required to show in six (6) classes in three (3) shows in order to be eligible to participate. If the entries exceed the number of entries allowed, then points will be applied to determine the entries that can show. If you aren’t familiar with the r
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