04/23/20
ASHA EXTENDS 2020 YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE
In light of the impacts of COVID-19 the American Saddlebred Horse Association is extending the ASHA Youth Scholarship Application deadline through June 1. Information and application materials available here.
ASHA also will have a new temporary contact for scholarship questions and inquiries for this year. Please direct application submissions and questions to ASHA Marketing and Communications Manager Jessica Cushing j.cushing@asha.net
Since 1991, ASHA has awarded more than $200,000 in scholarships to youth involved with American Saddlebreds. Each year, ASHA recognizes its members in grades 11 or hi
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04/20/20
KENTUCKY STATE FAIR ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING 2020 WCHS
** Following is an announcement from Kentucky State Fair and World's Championship Horse Show management **
We are planning on having the 2020 Kentucky State Fair and World’s Championship Horse Show in August as scheduled. Across the world, events are managing unprecedented and unpredictable circumstances. If there are any changes, we plan to update you as early as possible.
QUALIFYING GUIDELINES:
The Qualifying Period will remain the same: July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020. If shows are held after June 30, 2020, shows and points will count for 2021.
Shows start back in May – 2 shows – 4 classes
Shows start
The Qualifying Period will remain the same: July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020. If shows are held after June 30, 2020, shows and points will count for 2021.
Shows start back in May – 2 shows – 4 classes
Shows start
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04/20/20
4/20/20 - SHOW CANCELLATIONS AND POSTPONEMENTS
Diamond Jubilee has announced new dates, May 29-31: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Sports-Event/Diamond-Jubilee-Horse-Show-415308021893426/
Santa Barbara National has announced its dates, July 2-5: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Sports-Event/Diamond-Jubilee-Horse-Show-415308021893426/
Michigan All Morgan, May 22-24, is canceled: https://mjmha.com/2020-all-morgan-horse-show/
Charity Fair, June 10-13, is canceled: https://charityfairhorseshow.com/
04/16/20
4/16/20 - SHOW CANCELLATIONS AND POSTPONEMENTS
FASH Spring, May 7-10, is canceled: https://www.facebook.com/fashhorseshow/
Greater Boston Charity, May 20-23, has announced new July dates: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterBostonCHS/
Germantown Charity, June 2-6, is canceled: https://www.facebook.com/GermantownCharityHorseShow/
Summerfest, June 5-7, is canceled: https://www.facebook.com/Summerfest-Horse-Show-318852428439/
Connecticut Morgan, June 3-6, is canceled: https://www.facebook.com/CTMorganShow/
04/15/20
4/15/20 - SHOW CANCELLATIONS AND POSTPONEMENTS
Prairie State Classic, May 29-31, is canceled: https://www.facebook.com/prairiestateclassic/
04/15/20
AMHA RELEASES OPEN LETTER FROM ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT
** FOLLOWING IS A LETTER FROM AMHA PRESIDENT TO MEMBERSHIP **
Dear Members and Friends of the American Morgan Horse Association,
Each one of us has been touched by these unprecedented times. Some of us have felt these effects more than others but all of us have felt them together.
As we continue to move forward, all of us at AMHA and within the horse industry are working together to help those in need and to plan for the future. Now, more than ever, is the time for us all to join together as one caring and strong family.
Here are a few of the steps we have been taking with this goal in mind:
Joint Leadership Council. AMHA has joined with the American Hackney Hor
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04/14/20
ASAW PAYING IT FORWARD AND RETURNING SUPPORT
Recently the American Saddlebred Association of Wisconsin’s Board of Directors met via a social distance teleconference, with much of the discussion revolving around the impact that COVID-19 is having on the horse industry, and wondering what it can do as an organization to help Saddlebred families that have always supported the organization and horse shows. It was proposed and unanimously agreed upon that ASAW is paying it forward by returning support to every barn that participated in any 2019 Academy Classes at horse shows in the State of Wisconsin. Twenty barns will receive a check, along with a personal letter, from ASAW in hopes that the money will help relieve some of the stress associated with
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04/14/20
4/14/20 - SHOW CANCELLATIONS AND POSTPONEMENTS
Madison Classic, May 21-24, is canceled: https://www.facebook.com/1086084327/posts/10216248820628289/?d=n
04/14/20
FIRST 2020 FOAL REGISTERED BY ASR
The American Saddlebred Registry has registered the first foal from the 2020 foal crop.
The foal is a black colt named Swipe Right. He is out of Brookhill's The Lady Divine and by Gomez. The breeder/owner is Melissa Moore/Sunrise Stables of Versailles, Kentucky.
To register an American Saddlebred foal, visit ASR Application for Registration Form.
-- via American Saddlebred Horse Association
04/14/20
JLC COVID-19 TASK FORCE LIVE TOWN HALL VIDEO AVAILABLE ONLINE
The Joint Leadership Council's COVID-19 Task Force held a Live Town Hall on Richfield Video's Quarantine Webcast Monday, April 13. It covered the details of its guidance document and addressed a wide array of questions from members that were made through the live text-in number. Task Force members Josh Greer, Daryl Hopson, Karly Morgan, Evan Orr, Chris Schubert, and Rachel Seifert, along with host David Mount, covered concerns from applying for federal loans, horsemen's relief funds, barn and personal safety to working with local banks and utility companies. Watch JLC COVID-19 Task Force Live Town Hall from today for free, courtesy of Richfield Video Productions available
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04/14/20
2020 VICTORY PASS RAFFLE DRAWING POSTPONED
Due to the COVID-19 closures, the Victory Pass Raffle drawing has been postponed. The drawing will be held at the American Saddlebred Museum, 4083 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, Kentucky, on May 29, 2020, from 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Each ticket purchased provides a chance to win a premium package to the 2020 World’s Championship Horse Show in Louisville, Kentucky.*
For $10 per ticket, you can purchase the opportunity to win a prize package including:
8 nights convenient hotel accommodations ($2,000 Value)
4 lower-level box seats for every performance ($1200 Value)
A VIP parking pass for the week
Golf cart rental for the week ($500 Value)
Two tickets to the Museum&r
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04/13/20
UPDATE TO SHOW CANCELLATIONS AND POSTPONEMENTS
Great River Benefit, May 15-17, has canceled: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Nonprofit-Organization/Great-River-Benefit-Horse-Show-425225424247690/
Greater Boston Charity, May 20-23, is postponed: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterBostonCHS/
Western New York Morgan, May 22-24, has canceled: https://www.facebook.com/groups/243168743300/
BC Morgan and Open, May 28-31, has canceled: https://www.bcmorgan.com/events
FASH Spring, May 5-10, is postponed: https://www.fashhorseshow.com/
Bonnie Blue National, May 7-9, has canceled: https://www.facebook.com/events/517637968894305/?active_tab=discussion
04/13/20
US EQUESTRIAN ANNOUNCES REVISIONS TO U.S CENTER FOR SAFESPORT CODE
The U.S. Center for SafeSport has released revisions to its SafeSport Code, effective as of April 1, 2020. Find changes to the 2020 SafeSport Code in the Noteworthy Revisions section of the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s website: Click here to access.
As an additional resource, the U.S. Center for SafeSport also has released a podcast episode outlining the revisions to the 2020 SafeSport Code. Click here to listen.
Additional resources can be found on the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s website at www.uscenterforsafesport.org.
-- via US Equestrian
04/10/20
ASB MUSEUM, GIFT SHOP TO DONATE PORTION OF ONLINE SALES TO JLC RELIEF FUND
The American Saddlebred Museum and its gift shop are committed to supporting the equine community during this period of uncertainty. During the months of April and May, 10 percent of the profits from online gift shop purchase will be donated to the Joint Leadership Council Horsemen's Relief Fund. The Relief Fund will offer assistance to horse trainers, instructors, independent contractors, and other members who are financially distressed, such as horse show staff and vendors, who have been impacted by the COVID-19 closings.
The American Saddlebred Museum Gift Shop's online store is operating normally and can help mark significant celebrations such as birthdays and graduations that are still happening during
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04/10/20
AUTHOR JEAN T. GRIFFITHS DONATES COPYRIGHT FOR EQUINE SCIENCE BOOK TO AMERICAN YOUTH HORSE COUNCIL
The American Youth Horse Council has announced that Jean T. Griffiths has donated the copyright for her Equine Science book to AYHC. In doing so, the book will have a new subtitle and new ISBN recognizing AYHC as the publisher of the well-known equine reference book. First published in 2008, "Equine Science: For Horse Crazy Youth and Horse Owners," is currently an official contest resource for the Eastern National 4-H Roundup, many breed association and 4-H horse contests at the state and national levels, and is used by many equine educational organizations and schools as well.
During her tenure as the Extension Horse Specialist at Cornell University, Griffiths served on the AYHC Board of Directors from
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04/10/20
JOINT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL COVID-19 TASK FORCE ANNOUNCES LIVE TOWN HALL AND RELIEF GUIDE
The Joint Leadership Council has created a special task force of volunteers to help navigate and simplify the process and opportunities available to small businesses for COVID-19 relief. The JLC COVID-19 Task Force includes Josh Greer, Daryl Hopson, Karly Morgan, Evan Orr, Chris Schubert, and Rachel Seifert. The Council is grateful for these volunteers from memberships whose different professional backgrounds and applicable experience will help provide guidance on COVID-19 Relief Resources for others.
The JLC COVID-19 Task Force investigated the different relief resources and has created this easy to read resource guidance document, available
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04/09/20
JLC RELEASES GRANT APPLICATION INFOGRAPHIC
The Joint Leadership Council has released an infographic to its AHHS, AMHA, ARPHA, ASHA, or UPHA members that are considering applying for one of the Horsemen’s Relief Fund Grants. The infographic helps members decide what fund they are eligible for and for what grant they need to apply.
More information on the grants, funds and other COVID-19 relief resources are available at www.jlccares.com.
-- via American Hackney Horse Society
04/09/20
ASR FUTURITY 2020 MARE, STALLION NOMINATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
Due to the circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Saddlebred Registry Futurity 2020 Mare and Stallion Nomination deadline has been extended to April 30, 2020.
The extended deadline to nominate mares and stallions, for 2020 foals, to the ASR Kentucky, Kentucky Amateur and National 3-Year-Old Futurities will be Thursday, April 30.
Mare and stallion nomination forms must be postmarked and mailed to the ASHA/ASR office, faxed to 859.259.1628 or emailed to p.edwards@asha.net on or before Thursday, April 30.
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04/08/20
ASHA AND STATE LINE TACK LAUNCH NATIONAL SELECT SERIES SECLUSION SHOWDOWN
This year is the debut year for the American Saddlebred Horse Association's National Select Series presented by State Line Tack, and they are getting it started by taking it virtually. State Line Tack is letting ASHA in on their ever-popular Seclusion Showdown. Mark your calendar next week for the ASHA National Select Series Seclusion Showdown presented in partnership by State Line Tack.
ASHA and State Line will be hosting virtual horse show classes for all of the divisions of the National Select Series and more. This will be open to all American Saddlebreds and followers of the ASHA Facebook page. All entries will be able to be made via photos or past horse show videos and can be from any date.
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04/08/20
ASHA AND RICHFIELD VIDEO PARTNER FOR #SADDLEBREDSATURDAY STAKE NIGHTS
The American Saddlebred Horse Association and Richfield Video Productions are partnering to help the Saddlebred community unite and enjoy #SaddlebredSaturday Stake Nights together virtually. Every Saturday during social distancing and self-quarantine, ASHA and Richfield will host a celebrated stake night from American Saddlebred history courtesy of the Richfield Video Archives!
Cyber #SaddlebredSaturday Stake Night will air at 7 p.m. ET beginning April 11. ASHA and Richfield will be using these nights to relive some of the greatest showring performances from American Saddlebred history.
The Cyber #SaddlebredSaturday Stake Nights will be ava
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04/06/20
UPHA CHAPTER 5, SPECIALLY DESIGNED STABLES CLASSIC AND NYS BREEDERS ANNOUNCE CANCELLATIONS
More shows have had to cancel...
UPHA Chapter 5: https://www.facebook.com/UphaChapterVHorseShow/
Specially Designed Stables Classic: https://www.facebook.com/SpeciallyDesignedStables/
New York State Horse Breeders Association: https://www.nyshba.org/
04/06/20
APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR ILLINOIS AND WISCONSIN AMHA YOUTH MEMBERS
The Mid-States Morgan Horse Club invites current and future college students who are residents of Illinois or Wisconsin to apply for a $1,000 scholarship.
Entrants must:
Be an active member of a club recognized by the American Morgan Horse Association.
Be 21 years of age or younger.
Plan to enter or enroll in an accredited college, university, community college, trade, or technical school by March 1, 2021.
Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
Application forms and requirements are available at https://midstatesmorganhorseclub.org, and are due May 17. The Mid-States Morgan Horse Club plans to award the scholarship at the Prairie State Classic.
-- via American Morgan Horse Association
04/06/20
ASHA EXTENDS RENEWAL AND APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR 2020
In light of the impacts of COVID-19, the American Saddlebred Horse Association is extending the renewal and application deadlines for Horse Show Grant Applications, ASHA Charter Clubs, and ASHA Youth Clubs. The new renewal and/or submission dates are:
ASHA Horse Show Grant Program Application new deadline: Friday, May 1, 2020
ASHA Charter Club Renewal and Application new deadline: Monday, June 1, 2020
ASHA Youth Club Renewal and Application new deadline: Monday, June 1, 2020
-- via ASHA
04/03/20
ROBERTSON EQUINE SALES RELEASES OPEN LETTER
** Following is a letter released to the industry by Robertson Equine Sales. **
Even though none of us can control what’s happening in our world today, we at Robertson Equine Sales LLC can help with this: our consignors have these nice horses listed at http://RobertsonEquineSales.com. Until our sale occurs, we encourage you to consider these horses and contact the Saddlebred consignors or agents directly for more information. These interim listings are posted at no cost to our consignors. We are in this together, and at RES, we want what’s best for the industry. Thanks for taking a look at our consigned horses!
Jimmy & Helen Robertson, Robertson Equine Sales LLC
04/03/20
ASR FUTURITY 2020 MARE AND STALLION NOMINATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
Due to the circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Saddlebred Registry Futurity 2020 Mare and Stallion Nomination deadline has been extended. The extended deadline to nominate mares and stallions, for 2020 foals, to the ASR Kentucky, Kentucky Amateur and National 3-Year-Old Futurities will be Thursday, April 30.
Mare and stallion nomination forms must be postmarked and mailed to the American Saddlebred Horse Association/ASR office, faxed to 859.259.1628 or emailed to p.edwards@asha.net on or before Thursday, April 30. Nomination forms may be downloaded on
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04/03/20
ASHA EQUINE WELFARE ADVOCACY COMMITTEE LAUNCHES FUNDRAISER
The American Saddlebred Horse Association Equine Welfare Advocacy Committee (EWAC) needs immediate help to assure they can assist the near 20 American Saddlebreds that have been legally seized in Boyle County, Kentucky. EWAC is launching a fundraiser to develop much needed funds to assist these horses. They are asking anyone who is able to contribute to their fundraiser today at the link here and support their efforts to help the American Saddlebreds in legal welfare cases. EWAC is a 501c3, and contributions may be tax deductible.
EWAC is working hard right now to aid the legal authorities in the care
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04/02/20
OPEN LETTER REGARDING SILICON VALLEY HORSE SHOW
** Following is an open letter released by the management of Silicon Valley Horse Show. **
Dear Friends of SVHS,
We are reaching out to you with an update about the Silicon Valley Horse Show, which is scheduled for May 15-17, 2020.
We continue to monitor the unprecedented situation that we face with regard to Covid-19 and the effect it will have on the scheduling of our show. We are in regular communication with the Pleasanton Equestrian Center and Alameda County. As of today, the facility is closed through May 3, 2020 due to state mandated Shelter In Place. We are following County, State and Federal guidelines to ensure everyone's health and safety, which is our highest priority right now.
Kent and I
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04/02/20
JOINT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL LAUNCHES HORSEMEN'S RELIEF FUND AND JLCCARES.COM
The Joint Leadership Council (JLC) is taking an active role in assisting the trotting breed community during the COVID-19 pandemic by launching a Horsemen’s Relief Fund through the UPHA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. The JLC also has launched a website to help horsemen find federal assistance as well.
The Relief Fund will offer assistance to horse trainers, instructors, independent contractors and other members who are financially distressed, such as horse show staff and vendors. The JLC Horsemen’s Relief Fund will be available to those that do not meet the minimum two-year active UPHA Professional membership criteria for the UPHA Dewey Henderson Benevolent Fund. Funds will be available to eligible
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04/02/20
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED MUSEUM LAUNCHES EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND MOVIE CLUB
The American Saddlebred Museum has added online resources and educational offerings to its website. These resources include reading lists, activity sheets, coloring pages and writing prompts. Resources range from fun activities to true educational resources for educators. New activities will be added regularly to keep the page fresh and young minds active.
In addition, the Museum has organized a fun Movie Club for junior exhibitors. How does it work? It’s like a book club only you watch a movie. Then, participate on a scheduled Zoom chat to discuss the movie and answer some Saddlebred trivia questions. The next Movie Club is scheduled for April 11, at 3 p.m. EST and discussing the movie "Secret
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04/01/20
UPHA'S MARIA KNIGHT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
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 UPHA Maria Knight Memorial 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 appl
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03/31/20
FROM THE PAGES OF NH ~ PERSPECTIVE: COURAGE IN THE CHAOS
We’re in the midst of unprecedented times, and the scariest thing about unprecedented times is that we don’t know where they’ll lead us. As we navigate this nightmare day by day with mixed messages, no clear direction and no end in sight, it feels like our lives are no longer our own. Everyday luxuries that we once took for granted like going to the gym, getting our hair done, dropping our kids off at school or showing our horses have been taken away from us in an instant, leaving us confused, scared and searching for answers.
However, in the midst of all the chaos, uncertainty and toilet paper hoarding, it’s easy to miss the sheer beauty of what’s going on around the world. We are bearing witness to
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03/30/20
CALIFORNIA SPRINGFEST, UPHA CHAPTER 10 SPRING ANNOUNCE CANCELLATIONS
California Springfest, formerly scheduled for April 16-20; and UPHA Chapter 10 Spring, scheduled for April 24-26; have announced cancellations.
California Springfest: http://californiaspringfest.com/index.html
UPHA Chapter 10 Spring: https://www.facebook.com/UPHA-Chapter-10-485667094833966/
03/30/20
UPHA CLASSIC NOMINATION DISCOUNT EXTENDED TO JUNE 1
The United Professional Horsemen's Association Board of Directors has voted to extend the discounted rate for Classic Nominations from April 1 to June 1 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The $100 eligibility fee will be accepted with a postmark on or before June 1, 2020. After June 1, the eligibility fee becomes $150 per nomination. American Saddlebreds, Morgans and Hackney Ponies must be nominated and 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 desi
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03/25/20
COLORADO CLASSIC CANCELED FOR 2020
It is with extensive consideration and great regret that we have made the decision to cancel the Colorado Classic Horse Show, April 24-26, 2020, due to the COVID-19. The CDC has recommended the canceling of all events over 50 people for 8 weeks which takes us into May. Ideas of rescheduling/combining are being tossed around and the idea of a virtual horse show is also being entertained! Stay Tuned!
Thinking of everyone in our industry and wishing you all good health and well being. Please pass the word along!
Sincerely,
Colorado Classic Management
-- via Colorado Classic
03/25/20
JOINT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL PRESIDENTS PARTNER FOR HORSEMEN'S RELIEF FUND
Dear Members,
I hope you are all staying safe and healthy. We are experiencing threats to our health and economy that have not been experienced in this country for more than 100 years. It is a scary time for all of us and a threat to the horse industry we all love. The Joint Leadership Council, comprised of members from the American Hackney Horse Society, American Morgan Horse Association, American Road Horse & Pony Association, American Saddlebred Association, American Saddlebred Registry and the United Professional Horsemen’s Association, are working diligently developing and implementing a plan of action to aid our horsemen/wome
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03/25/20
NATIONAL HORSEMAN: RESPONDING TO COVID-19
To our National Horseman Customers and Family:
First and foremost, we want to thank you for your loyalty, your business and your support of our publications. We would be lost without every one of you. We also know that this is a time of great uncertainty, and our thoughts are with you as you prepare for the upcoming weeks.
As part of the equestrian community and a small business, the health and safety of the National Horseman customers and employees is our utmost priority. We feel that we must do our part to help limit the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Beginning on Friday, March 20 the National Horseman and Stylish Equestrian team members were asked to telecommute from their homes until further notice. We
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03/24/20
JOINT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL WORKING TOGETHER TO SUPPORT BARNS THROUGH COVID-19
** Following is an open letter released from the Joint Leadership Council **
"Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much." – Helen Keller
The Joint Leadership Council (JLC) is coming together to unite our efforts to support our memberships and professionals in the show horse community from the impacts of COVID-19. The JLC is a group comprised of individuals appointed by AHHS, AMHA, ASHA, ARHPA and UPHA, who work together towards the concerns of the trotting breeds. In the past week COVID-19 has become one of those concerns. In the current reality that is living with COVID-19, doing everything we can to "Flatten the Curve," our barns and equine business across each breed and disc
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03/23/20
A LETTER TO HORSEMEN FROM HORSEMEN
** Following is an open letter from industry trainers released to their fellow horsemen **
Dear Fellow Horsemen,
We are in unprecedented times where the daily activities of the nation and the globe are being impacted. Every day we are facing changes to our work, social, and personal lives. That change can be hard. It is often easy to ignore or not take to heart when we don’t see it as “our problem.” Today we all need to realize COVID-19 is our problem. Whatever name you call it or however you look at it, coronavirus, is no longer a far off distant crisis of “others.” It is here. It is our crisis.
It is time for us to commit to being responsible members of society. As horse
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03/23/20
HORSE SHOW CANCELLATIONS AND POSTPONEMENTS
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many horse shows are canceling and postponing their dates, and some are still waiting to see what happens in the coming weeks. Following are the canceled and postponed shows. National Horseman will update as we become aware of others.
POSTPONED
Route 66 Classic -- now July 2-4
Diamond Jubilee -- now May 1-3
CANCELED
Pin Oak Charity
Raleigh Spring Premier
Blue Ribbon Classic
Pro-Am Benefit Classic
Mid-America Spring Fling
UPHA Chapter 15 Children's Benefit
Citrus Cup
Bridlespur MHSA Kick-Off
IASPHA Spring
Indiana Spring Classic
Spring Tune-
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03/19/20
AMHA RELEASES COMMUNITY UPDATE
** The American Morgan Horse Association has released an update for the Morgan horse community. **
In these very uncertain times, nothing is more important than family. As part of our unique and special Morgan family, we must all pull together to protect the health and well-being of each of us as well as our horses.
As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, AMHA joins other organizations such as the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the United Professional Horsemen’s Association (UPHA) in taking preventative measures to ensure our collective well-being:
We ask that everyone familiarize yourself with the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended guidelines (
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03/18/20
SHAMROCK FARM ROAD CAMP TO BE HELD IN JUNE
Shamrock Farm Road Pony Camp will run Sunday afternoon, June 21, 2020, through Saturday, June 27, 2020, at noon.
Contact Julianne Wilson (502) 541-4637 to reserve your spot or for more information.
-- via American Hackney Horse Society
03/18/20
2020 ALEX MOONEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 30
Again this year, the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show will award a minimum of $5,000 for undergraduate academic scholarships and/or professional development.
Criteria and application can be found at www.morgangrandnational.com and www.morganhorse.com. Application deadline is June 30, 2020. Recipients will be notified by September 1, 2020, and the award(s) will be announced at the 2020 Grand National.
The applicants' undergraduate academic scholarships must have or have had involvement with the Morgan horse. Extra consideration will be given t
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03/17/20
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED MUSEUM COVID-19 UPDATE
** Following is an open letter released by the American Saddlebred Museum **
To our Museum Friends:
The American Saddlebred Museum is a place where people love to celebrate the history and traditions of our beautiful athletic horses.
We’ve been evaluating the best method to address and limit the impact of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) within our community. Essentially, we need to limit the potential transmission of the virus among visitors coming from a broad range of origins. With much thought and consideration, we have decided to close the Museum from now until Monday, April 6th. The online Gift Shop will operate under our current normal practices. Feel free to visit our website for your online sh
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03/17/20
ASAC '20 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from ASAC in Clemson, North Carolina, March 12-14, are online, and can be viewed here.
03/16/20
CAROUSEL CHARITY '20 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Carousel Charity in Scottsdale, Arizona, March 12-15, are online, and can be viewed here.
03/16/20
GASPARILLA CHARITY '20 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Gasparilla Charity in Tampa, Florida, March 10-14, are online, and can be viewed here.
03/16/20
AMHA OFFICE CLOSED MARCH 16-20
In light of the expanding efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the American Morgan Horse Association’s office will be closed this week in order to establish efficient protocols for the staff to work remotely during this uncertain period. AMHA is committed to following the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and World Health Organization for protection against and prevention of the spread of COVID-19.
On a positive note, the transition of the office from Vermont to Kentucky has required AMHA to become cloud-based in order to allow staff to work remotely. AMHA has the capabilities to operate in such a manner in place. However, AMHA did not anticipate the government guidelines being is
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03/16/20
ROBERTSON EQUINE SALES POSTPONES SPRING AUCTION DATES TO JUNE 2 -3
In the interest of public health and safety, Robertson Equine Sales has postponed its Spring 2020 sale to Tuesday and Wednesday, June 2 - 3, from the previously scheduled March 27–28 dates. The action, taken as an abundance of caution, follows the trend of major sports events and conventions that seek to protect attendees from possible exposure to COVID-19 coronavirus.
“We know this is our part in our community’s responsibility to help keep this pandemic virus from spreading,” RES President Jimmy Robertson said. “If there were any way to avoid changing our dates, and still deliver on our commitment to the consignors who have placed horses for sale with us, we would have chosen another option,”
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03/16/20
LOUISIANA CARNIVAL '20 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from Louisiana Carnival in Baton Rouge, La., March 6-8, are online, and can be viewed here.
03/05/20
AMHA ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONAL GRANT RECIPIENTS
The American Morgan Horse Association has announced the 2020 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 and Australia.
Cornerstone Morgan Horse, Inc. for the Mother Earth News Fairs and Old Thresher Reunion
Denlore, LLC for an E-book on the Justin Morgan Homesite
Friends of Pt. Reyes Morgan Horse Ranch for Mounted Officer Training/Education
Iowa Morgan Horse Association for
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