04/11/19
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP NAMED FOR ALEX MOONEY
The show committee for the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show has announced that a $5,000 annual memorial scholarship has been created in Alex Mooney's name. Details will be forthcoming.
Alex Mooney passed away on April 2 at the age of 26. Her love for the Morgan horse and all the people in that community was legendary, and in return, she received so much love. The Grand National committee intends to pay it forward with the creation of this special scholarship for youth.
-- via American Morgan Horse Association
04/11/19
MORGAN MEDALLION CLASSIC ANNOUNCES CHANGES
The Morgan Medallion Classic has changed both its dates and location for the 2019 show. It will now take place July 18-21, at the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center, located in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This fully air-conditioned facility is one of the premier equestrian facilities in the West and is located inside the South Point Hotel and Casino. This year's show manager is Kent Moeller. Kristin Stivers is the judge.
For more information on this year's show, visit http://www.morganmedallion.com/.
-- via American Morgan Horse Association
04/11/19
TIME TO RIDE LAUNCHES 2019 PILOT PROGRAM
Time To Ride, a program of the American Horse Council's Marketing Alliance, is now accepting applications for its 2019 pilot program.
The new Time To Ride program is designed to introduce school-age children to horseback riding and horse care in a safe, welcoming environment. The goal is to familiarize school-age children with horses through an initial series of lessons that include basic horse care as well as riding.
Equine facilities and instructors must meet specific requirements to be considered for the pilot program. All instructors must either hold a current professional membership with one or more national breed or discipline associations, be certified as an instructor through a recognized program such as Certi
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04/10/19
SPRING FLING ALL-BREEDS SHOW TO BE HELD IN MID-APRIL
The Spring Fling All-Breeds Horse Show will be held April 19-21, at Calnash Trucking Ag Centre in Ponoka, Alberta, Canada.
Spring Fling is the first of the 2019 season in this area, giving horse and rider an opportunity to shake off the cobwebs, clean some tack and get into the swing of showing. This is a great venue for new riders, fresh horses and new horse/rider combinations to climb into the saddle and participate in a show that is all about schooling, collaboration and fun. It also is a great show for the competitive class A-level rider.
Classes will be offered in hunter pleasure, western pleasure, saddle seat, and sport horse under saddle, as well as Young Riders/World Cup classes. Besides the regular
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04/10/19
BLUE RIBBON SPRING CLASSIC '19 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from Blue Ribbon Spring Classic in Springfield, Ohio, March 29-31, are online, and can be viewed here.
04/09/19
ASR FUTURITIES MARE AND STALLION NOMINATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 15
The deadline to nominate mares and stallions for 2019 foals to the American Saddlebred Registry Kentucky, Kentucky Amateur and National 3-Year-Old Futurities is Monday, April 15, 2019.
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 Monday, April 15. Nomination forms may be downloaded on the ASR Futurities page.
Additional prize money will be offered, from the
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04/09/19
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED REGISTRY FOAL REPORT DETAILS
The American Saddlebred Registry recently mailed a Foal Report to all owners of mares that had a mare listed on a 2017 stallion service report. The report includes the name of the mare, and is requesting information about the result of the 2017 breeding, i.e. whether or not a foal resulted from this breeding. There is a section to be completed if a foal was born in 2018, and another section to be completed if there was no foal resulting from the 2017 breeding.
The goal of the Registry is to use the information that mare owners provide to increase foal registrations by following up on foals that have been born but not registered. The information that is provided will also help to determine conception rates as relat
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04/09/19
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED REGISTRY ANNOUNCES REGISTRATION AMNESTY EXTENSION
Due to the overwhelming response to the March amnesty program, the Registry has announced that amnesty will be extended through April 30, 2019, for applications for registration.
This one-time extension is for all horses older than 12 months, for which a $100 registration fee will apply. Normal registration fees are $200 for horses 12 months to 24 months and $300 for horses 24 months and older. All other pertinent fees apply, i.e. $50 DNA kit fee, $65 unregistered foal transfer fee if applicable, etc.
Note, in order to be eligible for the amnesty rate the sire and dam of the horse being registered must be registered with the American Saddlebred Registry and all necessary signatures, documents and fees
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04/08/19
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED BY ASHA
This August at the World’s Championship Horse Show, the American Saddlebred Horse Association will award three $5,000 Foundation scholarships to deserving youth involved with American Saddlebred horses. In addition, two $5,000 memorial scholarships in memory of John Biggins, will be awarded to deserving youth who intend to pursue a career in the Saddlebred industry.
These scholarships are available to any member of ASHA, age 21 and under, and at grade 11 or higher. Scholarships will be awarded to high school graduates or those students whose graduation is imminent, based on academic success, financial need, extracurricular activities, involvement with American Saddlebred horses, and personal references.
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04/08/19
WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP '19 UPDATES
The Kentucky State Fair World’s Championship Horse Show is introducing two new concepts for this year’s show to enhance the experience of the participants.
Management will be offering a limited number of VIP tables that will be located in Sections 318, 319 and 320. They will be available for purchase with eight seats directly behind the table. There are plans for a buffet to be located in the Peck Hickman Room, which is directly behind this area and will be available for those who have purchased the tables. This will give those from a barn the opportunity to sit together and enjoy the show.
Also new this year for purchase will be banners honoring a horse or rider that has won a World’
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04/08/19
PRO-AM BENEFIT CLASSIC AND DIAMOND JUBILEE '19 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Pro-Am Benefit Classic in Perry, Georgia (Apr. 3-6), and Diamond Jubilee in Del Mar, California (Apr. 4-7), are online, and can be viewed here.
04/05/19
UPHA ANNOUNCES RIBBONS OF SERVICE CHANGES
The United Professional Horsemen's Association has announced changes to its Ribbons of Service program. In an effort to be more inclusive and expand the program, Academy riders/drivers now have the opportunity to participate in the program. Moreover, additional scholarships have been added for Academy and Arabian performance riders.
The Ribbons of Service program now offers more than $43,000 in scholarship money to participants. Riders raising a minimum of $1,000 in donations and performing a minimum of 10 hours of community service are eligible to apply for the scholarships. New this year, the CA Gabriel Fund has graciously donated two $2,000 scholarships for Arabian performance participants 17 and younger and
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04/04/19
PRO-AM BENEFIT CLASSIC '19 RESULTS POSTED DAILY
The results from Pro-Am Benefit Classic are being posted to the National Horseman website and app every day throughout the show! Visit here to see the daily tallies, and remember, our results page is free to see!
04/03/19
AMHECT ANNOUNCES MORGAN SHOWS THAT WILL RECEIVE GRANTS
This year, 5 percent of the net from the AMHECT/World Morgan Futurity Stallion Service Auction was made available for the AMHA grant program for financially challenged Morgan competitions.
The 2019 show grant recipients are C-Fair Charity Regional Show, Central Region Morgan Horse Show, Key Classic Benefit, Morgan Medallion Regional, New York State Breeders, Oregon Morgan Classic, Silver Cup, Southern States Regional, and Tri- State All Morgan Horse Show.
For more information on the AMHA Show Grant Program, contact AMHA at (802) 985-4944 or go to http://www.morganhorse.com/competitions/grants/grants.
-- via American Morgan Horse Association
04/03/19
AMHA EXPANDS DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIP OPTIONS FOR 2019
The American Morgan Horse Association has announced that the options for endurance riders at the 2019 National Distance Championship being held October 25-27, in Vinita, Oklahoma, have expanded. In addition to the 50-Mile National Championship, AMHA also will offer a 25-Mile National Championship. Awards also will be offered to the top 10 Morgan finishers of both the Competitive Trail Ride and the Limited Distance Challenge.
The materials for the ride are currently being drafted and will be available soon. AMHA suggests riders start planning their qualifications as soon as they can.
AMHA 50-MILE NATIONAL DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIP RIDE
The horse must be registered with AMHA.
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04/03/19
RIVER RIDGE '19 UPDATES
River Ridge Charity Horse Show has announced that the 2019 event, to be held at the Ohio State Fairgrounds from Wednesday, April 24 through Saturday, April 27, will be live streamed for free through Seehorse video at www.seehorsevideo.com.
New this year will be live color commentary, historical tidbits, and interviews conducted by Brendan Heintz of the popular Facebook based "Around the Arena Horse Show Nostalgia" program, and it will be featured on both the livestream and Twitter.
-- via River Ridge Charity
04/02/19
MORGAN WORLD LOSES ALEX MOONEY
National Horseman is sad to report that beloved member of the show horse community Alexandra Mooney passed away on April 1, after complications from cystic fibrosis. Although Alex had suffered from this disease for most of her life and was the recipient of two double lung transplants, she never allowed it to slow her down or prevent her from living life to the fullest.
A lifelong lover of the Morgan horse, Alex was the epitome of a horsewoman, and she was able to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a horse trainer despite the challenges of her disease. She will be remembered as a ray of light and an inspiration to all who knew her, and she will be deeply missed.
National Horseman sends its condolences to her family, fr
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04/02/19
SADDLEBRED WORLD LOSES JANET STERBA
The Saddlebred world lost a great lady when Janet Sterba passed away on March 29 after a private battle with cancer. Janet will be remembered for her bright smile, vivacious spirit, sense of humor and her many, many victory passes with her champion Saddlebreds, most recently with her beloved Fine Harness partner WCC CH Caraway’s New York Minute. National Horseman sends its condolences to Janet’s family, her Mercer Springs barn family, many friends, and all who knew and loved her.
04/02/19
VIRGINIA HORSE CENTER ANNOUNCES NEW COO
The Virginia Horse Center Foundation has announced its new chief operating officer, Kelley Douglas. Kelley replaces Leigh Anne Claywell, who left the foundation to return to Kentucky to accept the director of operations position at the United States Hunter Jumper Association. Kelley is a long-time supporter of the Virginia Horse Center, and exhibited here and worked at many of the events through the 1990s. She brings a wealth of experience in event management, is a nationally and internationally licensed show jumping judge, and has experience with multiple horse breeds and disciplines.
Kelley graduated from Hollins University with an economics/business degree and has strong ties to the VHC and to Southwestern Virgi
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04/02/19
UPHA OFFERS EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ANNUALLY
The United Professional Horsemen's Association Maria Knight Scholarship was established to honor UPHA Professional, Maria Knight, and her commitment to providing a college education for her daughter. The scholarship is open to applicants who are high school seniors or those currently enrolled in college and planning on continuing their education. Applicants must have at least one parent, step-parent or legal guardian who is a professional horseman and a current Professional Member of UPHA.
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit of the applicant's high school or college transcripts, a resume demonstrating extracurricular activities both in relation to the applicant's equestrian career, participat
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04/01/19
AHHS ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR HALL OF FAME AWARD
The American Hackney Horse Society Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for the Lee and Beverly Dunn Hackney Hall of Fame Award. Nominations must be in writing, and only will be accepted by mail or email. Nominations close April 30, 2019.
Please include the name of the individual(s) and explain why that individual(s) should receive the award. The award will be presented at the Kentucky State Fair during the World’s Championship Horse Show, August 17-24, 2019.
Please send all nominations to: Brooke Jacobs, 3069 Breckenwood Drive, Lexington, KY 40502, or via email to this address only: AHHSAwards@gmail.com. Please, no phone calls or emails to a personal email account.
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04/01/19
AMHA STAR-RATED RANCH COMPETITION TO BE HELD IN JUNE
Ranch horse competition enthusiasts are invited to the first ever American Morgan Horse Association Star-Rated Morgan Ranch Horse Competition at the All-Breed Ranch Horse Challenge, June 8-9 2019, in Billings, Montana. The competition will take place at the Billings Metra Park Super Barn. Cattle classes are available.
This is a wonderful opportunity to compete and watch a variety of ranch horse classes. Awards include the Morgan Ranch Horse Network Award as well as Star Award Points.
For more information, contact Kristen Cesnik, Cesnik Stables/Diamond C Bar Ranch at (406) 690-1237.
-- via AMHA
04/01/19
ASB MUSEUM LUNCHTIME LECTURE SERIES ANNOUNCES NEW SPEAKER
The American Saddlebred Museum Lunchtime Lecture Series will feature Dr. Amy Rock on Thursday, April 4, at 12:30 p.m. Dr. Rock will speak about horse health and the benefits of equine chiropractic for the show horse. She will address proper Veterinary Chiropractitioner practices, dispelling myths and misconceptions.
Dr. Rock is a licensed and certified Veterinary Chiropractitioner in Kentucky and a published author on equine chiropractic. She has been showing and breeding American Saddlebred horses since 1980. Her achievements in the show ring include three World’s Championship titles and numerous Kentucky High Point awards.
This lecture will be featured on the American Saddlebred Museum’s Facebook Live page a
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03/29/19
UPDATE FROM THE WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP
The American Saddlebred Horse Association has been informed by the Kentucky State Fair Board that two additional training days have been approved for the 2019 World’s Championship Horse Show. Freedom Hall will be open on August 15-16 so competitors can prepare for the event. During those two days, the ring will close at both 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. for maintenance and cleaning. There will be no additional days of classes added to the schedule.
ASHA has been working closely with the WCHS Advisory Committee and the Kentucky State Fair Board to ensure that the membership’s concerns are heard. The Fair Committee, along with its representative Hoppy Bennet and manager Scarlett Mattson, are workin
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03/27/19
IASHA SPRING WARM-UP '19 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from IASHA Spring Warm-Up in Cloverdale, Indiana, March 15-17, are online, and can be viewed here.
03/27/19
AMHA ISSUES REMINDER TO USDF ALL-BREEDS AWARD COMPETITORS
The American Morgan Horse Association is reminding competitors that it will acknowledge five placings in all categories in 2019 for the United States Dressage Foundation All-Breeds Awards. AMHA requires a $25 fee per horse paid to be declared eligible for the All-Breeds Awards, as several of the other breed associations already have in place to help defray the increasing costs that USDF is passing on to its affiliates. Additionally, AMHA requires that the owner of the horse be a Standard Level member of AMHA.
For any questions about this program, contact Kristen Kelly at kristen@morganhorse.com or (802) 985-4944 ext. 401.
-- via AMHA
03/27/19
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED REGISTRY RELEASES FOAL REPORT DETAILS
The American Saddlebred Registry recently mailed a Foal Report to all owners of mares that had a mare listed on a 2017 stallion service report. The report includes the name of the mare, and is requesting information about the result of the 2017 breeding, i.e. whether or not a foal resulted from this breeding. There is a section to be completed if a foal was born in 2018 and another section to be completed if there was no foal resulting from the 2017 breeding.
The goal of the Registry is to use the information that mare owners provide to increase foal registrations by following up on foals that have been born but not registered. The information t
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03/26/19
MORGAN CLUB OFFERS YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
A $1,000 scholarship contest is being offered to college students in Illinois and Wisconsin by the Mid-States Morgan Horse Club. Applicants must be age 17 to 21, a member of the American Morgan Horse Association and an Illinois or Wisconsin local AMHA club. Applicant also must have a 3.5 or better cumulative grade point average.
A 500-800 word essay written by the applicant on “What the Morgan Horse Has Done for Me” will be judged to establish the winner. Grammar, spelling and punctuation also will be judged. Electronically submit the entry to Shirley Orlando at orlandoshirl@att.net.
Scholarship forms and applications are due by May
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03/26/19
INDIANAPOLIS CHARITY '19 UPDATES
The Indianapolis Charity Horse Show will be held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 29-June 1. Show management has announced updates to the show information:
Steve Crabtree of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, will judge.
The show will benefit Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding Inc.
Stabling is located in adjacent buildings with two areas for working horses.
Morning hospitality, exhibitor parties and help with moving in and out of the show are added perks.
The premium book is now available online here: http://www.indycharityhs.org/ICHS-PremiumBook2019.pdf. Entries close April
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03/26/19
SECOND ANNUAL MEET THE MORGAN EVENT TO BE HELD IN APRIL
The Maine Morgan Horse Club is hosting its second annual, Meet the Morgan event at Pineland Equestrian Center in New Gloucester, Maine, on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. This is an opportunity for a budding horse enthusiast or someone who wants to re-engage with horses to ride a Morgan horse for free at the esteemed Pineland Equestrian Center.
This event is geared toward children and adults who have not been up-close and personal with, or wish to be reacquainted with, horses. Door prizes will be given to the first 50 attendees. Nationally recognized professional horsemen and women will guide the riders in a safe environment with horses. Participants will enjoy seeing a foal and mature Morgans, as w
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03/25/19
PIN OAK CHARITY '19 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Pin Oak Charity in Katy, Texas, March 20-24, are online, and can be viewed here.
03/25/19
RALEIGH SPRING PREMIER AND ASAC '19 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from Raleigh Spring Premier (Raleigh, N.C., Mar. 20-23) and ASAC (Clemson, S.C., Mar. 7-9) are online, and can be viewed here.
03/21/19
PIN OAK AND RALEIGH SPRING PREMIER '19 RESULTS POSTED DAILY
The results from Pin Oak Charity and Raleigh Spring Premier are being posted to the National Horseman website and app every day throughout the show! Visit here to see the daily tallies, and remember, our results page is free to see!
03/21/19
SECOND-QUARTER AMHA BOARD MEETING TO BE HELD APR. 5-6
The Second Quarter American Morgan Horse Association Board of Directors Meeting will be held in Portland, Maine, on Saturday, April 6, 2019, beginning at 8 a.m. Eastern time.
The AMHA Standing Committee meetings will be held the previous day as listed below.
The host hotel is the Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland, Maine, located at 1050 Westbrook Street, Portland, Maine, 04102. The hotel phone number is (207) 775-4052. Due to the size of the meeting room, a limited number of seats will be available to AMHA members and guests that wish to join the live meetings in Maine, but the opportunity to join the meetings via teleconference also is provided, as listed below (all times are listed in EASTERN time).
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03/21/19
CRYSTAL CREEK CONSIGNS 15 PONIES TO ROBERTSON SPRING SALE
Carl and Kathryn Nichols of Crystal Creek Farm in Winterville, Georgia, are having a herd reduction and have consigned 15 registered Hackney ponies to the Robertson Spring Sale being held on March 30, 2019, at the Shelbyville Fairgrounds in Shelbyville, Kentucky.
The consignment includes prospects and broodmares in foal to WGC Dun-Haven Phenomenal and Crystal Creek’s Extreme.
None of the ponies will be sold before the sale, and all 15 will be available for inspection and purchase at the sale on March 30.
For more information on the ponies consigned, including pedigrees and photographs, follow this link:
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03/21/19
EQUINE CLINIC TO BE HELD IN APRIL
The Morgan Horse Heritage Foundation is sponsoring an indoor equine clinic and lunch, April 13, at the Sharon Elementary School in Sharon, Vermont.
Clinicians include:
JOSIE DAVIS: Well known for developing the UVM Equine Studies and Equine Reproduction programs, Josie will present "Everything You Need to Know about Breeding Your Mare."
MELISSA ELLIS: Owner of Steep Way Morgans in Newfane, Vermont, Melissa is highly successful showing at Equine Affaire with her Morgan mare, and will present "Preparing for Extreme Competitive Trail Classes."
LORI BERGER: Coach of the Vermont Tech Intercollegiate Dressage Team, Lori runs her year-round facility at Seize the D
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03/19/19
INTERNATIONAL SADDLEBRED HALL OF FAME CEREMONY DATE CHANGED
Simmons’ Stable Preservation Fund has been informed that the Nebraska Horse Show was scheduled for June 1, the same weekend as the International Saddlebred Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Ceremony management has rescheduled the Hall of Fame ceremony, which still will be held at historic Simmons’ Stable in Mexico, Missouri, for June 29, 2019.
For more information, visit https://www.saddlebredhalloffame.org/.
-- via Simmons’ Stable Preservation Fund
03/19/19
ASB MUSEUM TO CO-HOST CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP
The American Saddlebred Museum has announced a partnership with the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning for a creative writing workshop. Writers of all levels are invited to participate Saturday, April 20 from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at the Museum, at 4083 Iron Works Parkway, on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park, for a morning of writing about horses.
In Kentucky, no animal is more central to the story than the horse. Whether they are the hero’s faithful steed or themselves the heroes, horses become characters in their own right, to serve as foils and mirrors for human characters, and to create unexpected and surprising pathways in our stories. In this workshop, inspiration will be taken from the America
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03/19/19
GASPARILLA CHARITY '19 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Gasparilla Charity in Tampa, Florida, March 12-16, are online, and can be viewed here.
03/19/19
CAROUSEL CHARITY '19 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Carousel Charity in Scottsdale, Arizona, March 14-17, are online, and can be viewed here.
03/18/19
JOINT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL ANNOUNCES PUBLIC FORUMS
Working to fulfill its mission to bring about positive change in the governance of the sport, the Joint Leadership Council (AHHS, AMHA, ARHPA, ASHA and UPHA) has announced a series of public forums at spring shows across the country.
Presenters will give a brief overview of the JLC’s activities, discuss the importance of effective governance for the breeds, and then open the floor for questions, comments, ideas and discussion amongst the audience. While it is understood that SafeSport and its implementation will generate many questions and comments, the JLC encourages discussion of all matters regarding governance.
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03/13/19
ASB MUSEUM TO HOST OPEN HOUSE AT KENTUCKY SPRING PREMIER
Everyone is invited to the Open House at the American Saddlebred Museum at the Kentucky Spring Premier Saturday, April 13, 2019, immediately following the last class of the horse show. The Museum is located at 4083 Iron Works Parkway, inside the Kentucky Horse Park. The event is a fun opportunity to see the renovation progress at the Museum.
This reception is free and open to the public and includes light hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine. In addition, the 2019 Victory Pass Raffle winner will be drawn during the event. Raffle tickets are available at https://asbmuseum.org/2019-victory-pass-raffle.
For more information contact Amy Nelson at 859.259.2746 ext. 344 or amy@asbmuseum.org.
-- via American Saddlebred Museum
03/13/19
UPHA CLASSICS PROGRAM SEEKING NOMINATIONS
The United Professional Horsemen's Association has announced that nominations for American Saddlebred, Hackney ponies and Morgan horses to the 2019 UPHA Classics Program are now open. The $100 eligibility fee will be accepted with a postmark on or before April 1, 2019. After April 1, the eligibility fee becomes $150 per nomination. The horse or pony must be nominated and the eligibility fee paid prior to competing in a UPHA Classics class. The owner, trainer and exhibitors must be current UPHA members.
The UPHA Classics originated in 1974 to stimulate interest in young horses, and to provide owners and trainers an opportunity to receive substantial prize money. The UPHA Classics are designed to be prestigious c
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03/11/19
DIXIE CUP UPDATES
The Dixie Cup Spring Classic will be held May 2-4 at Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, Georgia.
The show's Board of Directors has announced that Shane Mullens will judge the Saddlebred, Roadster, saddle seat Equitation, Ponies, and selected miscellaneous classes; while Melissa Moore will be adjudicating Morgans, hunter and western performance and Equitation, opportunity and miscellaneous classes.
Peyton Hamilton and Adam Hensley will be handling Center Ring.
The class schedule will include breed, performance, miscellaneous classes, as well as USEF and Morgan Medal classes. There will be pony measurement times available before the show starts. &
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03/08/19
SANDRA CURRIER INDUCTED INTO TEXAS AMERICAN SADDLEBRED HALL OF FAME
The Texas (TASHA) & North Texas American Saddlebred Horse Associations (NTASHA), charter clubs of the American Saddlebred Horse Association, have announced that the 2018-19 inductee to the Texas American Saddlebred Hall of Fame will be Sandra Currier.
Sandra has been involved with American Saddlebreds for more than 30 years, beginning her career at Maynard Casler’s Misty Hills Stables in New York. She came to Texas in 1994 as a trainer working for Mr. and Mrs. Ed Perwien at Bluebonnet Farms in Bellville. As head trainer and manager at Bluebonnet, she developed or started outstanding horses from the Perwien’s breeding program and from clients. Notable horses include RWC Blue Sapph
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03/08/19
NOTICE: NEW USEF SAFE SPORT VIDEOS ONLINE
USEF Safe Sport Part 1 Video on Reporting, Training, and Resources
Watch as Sonja Keating, General Counsel for US Equestrian, explains the USEF Safe Sport policy, training and reporting guidelines, and why it’s so important for every member to understand the Safe Sport resources available to them if participating in equestrian sport. (Part I of II)
USEF Safe Sport Part 2 Video on Investigation, Interim Measures, and Final Determinations
Watch as Sonja Keating, General Counsel for US Equestrian, explains how the U
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03/06/19
NOTICE ON SAFE SPORT AND AMHA STAR-RATED SHOWS
American Morgan Horse Association Star-Rated show competitors do not need to be US Equestrian members and will not be checked to see if they've completed the USEF Safe Sport Training.
However, AMHA Star-Rated Shows are responsible for enforcing all Safe Sport suspensions. The link to the Safe Sport banned list can be found here: https://www.usef.org/compete/resources-forms/rules-regulations/safe-sport-sanctions.
Any questions about this can be directed to AMHA Executive Director, Carrie Mortensen, execdir@morganhorse.com.
-- via AMHA
03/06/19
AMHA TO ENLARGE FOCUS ON YOUTH PROGRAMS
Per the American Morgan Horse Association, dwindling youth participation in equestrian sports has been a vital concern of all breed associations in recent years. As more areas lose their agriculture roots and other options for activities compete for a family’s time and resources, creating bonds between the next generation and our Morgan horse industry is a significant challenge.
In an effort to enlarge AMHA’s focus on Youth Programs, AMHA has retained two consultants who will focus on the improvement of both current and new opportunities. Nicole Scovotti will be serving as the Youth of the Year Program Consultant, and Joyce Ackerman-Burroughs will be serving as the AMHA Youth Programs Consultant. Joyce and Nicole have
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03/06/19
AMHA CENTRAL REGION DIRECTOR REFUSES TO RESIGN
During the American Morgan Horse Association Board of Directors meeting on February 7, Finance Committee Chair Kate Kirsch made a statement regarding unexpected and unnecessary attorneys expenses and other costs caused by certain conduct of Vicki Bennett, one of three AMHA directors from the Central Region. Kirsch called on Bennett to resign as director.
The following day at the February 8 annual meeting of members, a motion was made, seconded and voted on by Central Region members in attendance to request Bennett’s removal from her director’s seat. The AMHA Board Reorganizational Meeting was held immediately following the annual meeting of members. At that time, AMHA President Mari Sanderson advised Bennett of t
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03/04/19
MID-AMERICA SPRING FLING RETURNS TO CEDAR RAPIDS, APR. 4-7
The Mid-America Horse Show Association (MAHSA) will host the 2019 Spring Fling Horse Show at the Equestrian Center at Kirkwood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, April 4-7, 2019.
“Our goal for the 2019 Spring Fling Horse Show is to produce an early season horse show that will easily accommodate any horse that is getting ready for the new horse show season," said Connie MacQueen, MAHSA president. "Last year, our 2018 Spring Fling was the first MAHSA show to take place at the Equestrian Center and, as expected, we found the Equestrian Center to be a great horse show facility providing several key features:
100-foot x 200-foot show ring;
Rubber-matted stalls under the same roof with show and wa
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