CELEBRATING THE MORGAN HORSE IN LEXINGTON

SHELBURNE, VT—The Morgan horse breed was celebrated in Lexington, Kentucky, at the 2010 American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Annual Convention, held February 17-20.

"The true measure of a successful convention is the satisfaction and feedback the Board and staff hear from attendees," said AMHA Executive Director, Julie M. Broadway. "By all accounts, the 2010 convention was not only successful in terms of being educational and informative, but fun too! The convention committee did a great job with fabulous farm tours, great historical topics, and some excellent present day learning experiences. We had something for everyone."

This year's event started Wednesday evening, February 17, with a welcome party and stallion presentation at Bill and Sammi Hazen's PlayMor Farm in Lexington. Thursday morning buses were loaded to take attendees on a day-long farm tour to nearby Dragonsmeade and Saralin Morgan horse farms; Keeneland, where they toured tour the country's top Thoroughbred facility; and the Kentucky Horse Park. At the Annual Meeting of Members, Cindy Mugnier of Belchertown, Massachusetts, was re-elected as AMHA president for her third term as well as a Region 1 director. Sara Foy of Kingston, New Hampshire, was re-elected to represent Region 1 on the AMHA Board of Directors; Kathy Newcomb of Stockton, New Jersey, and Sharon Skelly of Byron, New York, were elected to serve Region 2; Linnea Sidi of Loveland, Colorado, was re-elected to represent Region 9; and Bill Pettis of Linden, California, was re-elected for a second term to serve as Director at Large.

The AMHA/World Morgan Futurity Stallion Service Auction raised nearly $80,000, which will be distributed to the AMHA Marketing Program, World Morgan Futurity, AMHA regional horse shows, and the AMHA Show Grant Program. The top-selling stallion's service went to Mizrahi for $5,800, a multi world champion. In addition, $2,300 was raised for the American Morgan Horse Educational Charitable Trust, $2,700 will benefit the AMHA Legal Defense Fund, and $300 was raised for the youth program's charitable campaign, Justin Time for a Cure.

"Lexington, Kentucky, was the perfect venue for Morgan enthusiasts to gather for our annual convention," said Erica Richard, AMHA Registrar and Convention Liaison. "Old friendships were rekindled and new friendships were made. The AMHA/WMF Stallion Service Auction was an overwhelming success raising almost $88,000 for various aspects of the Morgan community. Many thanks to all who volunteered their time and effort. Events such as this one would not be possible without their uncompromised support!"

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The event also saw special recognition given to honor those who have dedicated their time and devotion to the breed. Year-end awards were presented to many deserving recipients for their dedication and accomplishments in the breed in 2009.

AMHA will hold its 2011 convention February 23-26 at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. "We hope more Morgan enthusiasts will join us for next year's convention!" Broadway said.

Founded in 1909, the American Morgan Horse Association is a non-profit organization serving more than 50,000 Morgan horse owners, breeders, exhibitors, and enthusiasts throughout the United States. AMHA serves as a parent organization to more than 100 recognized Morgan horse clubs and national service organizations.

For more information on America's original horse breed, contact the American Morgan Horse Association, Inc., 122 Bostwick Road, Shelburne, Vermont 05482' (802) 985-4944; www.morganhorse.com

AMERICAN MORGAN HORSE ASSOCIATION HONORS ITS OWN AT ANNUAL CONVENTION

SHELBURNE, VT—Nearly 300 members of the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) traveled to the Bluegrass State of Kentucky, February 17-20 to attend its annual convention. Between seminars, auctions, and farm tours in Lexington, they also took time to honor those who have dedicated their time and devotion to the Morgan breed on the evening of Friday, February 19.

Man of the Year and Woman of the Year awards honor those individuals for their continued support of the breed throughout the year. This year's honorees were Roger Barricklow of Sardinia, Ohio, and Connie Barker of Carmichael, California.

Nicole Nicholson of Manhattan, Illinois, was awarded the Cecil Brown Memorial Sportsmanship Award, which is given to a Morgan exhibitor who has displayed outstanding sportsmanship throughout the past year.

Inducted into AMHA's Hall of Fame were Elaine Galatz of Las Vegas, Nevada; the late M. A. "Bud" Hanson of Lunenberg, Ontario, Canada; and Nancy Jewell of Post Falls, Idaho. These individuals have promoted the breed on a national level for many years.

The Breeders' Hall of Fame honored a breeder(s) who has produced Morgans that have had a significant impact on the breed. This year's honorees were Cedar Creek Farm in Perrysburg, Ohio; Tara Farm of Raleigh, North Carolina; and Tennessee Valley Morgans of Knoxville, Tennessee.

The Golden Reins Award is given to a Morgan professional who has a 30-year career in training or instruction. Harold Angell of Las Vegas, Nevada; Pierre Loiselle of Hemlock, Michigan; and Lynn and Kathy Peeples of Oxford, New Jersey, received this special recognition.

Claudia Grimes of Wooster, Ohio, was honored for her outstanding contributions to the Morgan youth program as the AMHA Youth Person of the Year.

VERMONT NATIONAL GUARD UNIT NAMED "TASK FORCE MORGAN"

SHELBURNE, VT—The 340 members of Vermont's National Guard 172nd Cavalry Squadron have taken the name "Task Force Morgan" for their upcoming mission. The group left Vermont on December 11 to take part in combat training in Indiana.

The Morgan horse is closely related to Vermont and its military history, playing an important role in many of the state's Civil War battles.

"We thought Task Force Morgan was appropriate, especially since this is the first opportunity for the 172nd Cavalry to go into theater as a unit," Captain Christopher Gookin told The Burlington Free Press, Vermont's largest newspaper. "We're conscious of our cavalry forebears, and we wanted especially to live up to those deeds and attributes."

"We are honored that the Vermont squadron chose the Morgan as its moniker," said Julie Broadway, executive director for the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA). "The great traits of the Morgan are so fitting for this squad and this mission. Morgans are known for their great attitudes, superb work ethics, stamina, and versatility.

"It's also very fitting and appropriate to honor that rich history the breed has with the military and Vermont. After all, the Morgan is the state animal and the organization is headquartered in Vermont. This is really special also given that AMHA is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year!"

AMHA will be in touch with the squad in the coming month to determine how the Board of Directors, staff, and its members can provide care packages.

Founded in 1909, the American Morgan Horse Association is a non-profit organization serving more than 50,000 Morgan horse owners, breeders, exhibitors, and enthusiasts throughout the United States. AMHA serves as a parent organization to more than 90 recognized Morgan horse clubs and national service organizations.

For more information on America’s original horse breed, contact the American Morgan Horse Association, Inc., 122 Bostwick Road, Shelburne, Vermont 05482; (802) 985-4944; www.morganhorse.com.

AMHA Announces 2010 Sponsorship Opportunities

SHELBURNE, VT—The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is proud of the support received from corporations and businesses. These companies acknowledge the public value derived from supporting the equine community including creating solid economic development, strengthening the sense of community and expanding educational opportunities.

AMHA is pleased to announce that it is accepting inquires for sponsorship opportunities for the 2010 calendar year. AMHA corporate sponsors enjoy the benefits of visibility, prestige and access to a targeted audience of more than 25,000 patrons from across the U.S. Sponsors receive significant visibility in AMHA’s promotional and marketing materials along with a variety of opportunities to entertain clients and employees. Become an AMHA sponsor and you will play a vital role in sustaining one of the nation’s greatest treasures--the Morgan horse.

AMHA and its partners, the American Morgan Horse Educational Charitable Trust, American Morgan Horse Institute, Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show, World Morgan Futurity, and National Museum of the Morgan Horse would like to thank their 2009 sponsors for their generous support including Liberty Mutual, YTB Travel, Hertz, Enterprise, Hyatt, MyHorseforsale.com to name just a partial list.

For information on sponsorship programs contact Julie Broadway, AMHA Executive Director, (802) 985-4944, execdir@morganhorse.com; or Sally Wadhams, Director of Sponsor Relations for the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show, (802) 985-8477, sallywadhams@aol.com.

Founded in 1909, the American Morgan Horse Association is a non-profit organization serving more than 50,000 Morgan horse owners, breeders, exhibitors, and enthusiasts throughout the United States. AMHA serves as a parent organization to more than 90 recognized Morgan horse clubs and national service organizations.

For more information on America’s original horse breed, contact the American Morgan Horse Association, Inc., 122 Bostwick Road, Shelburne, Vermont 05482; (802) 985-4944; www.morganhorse.com.

KENTUCKY HORSE PARK ANNOUNCES CONSTRUCTION OF MORGAN HORSE PAVILION

American Morgan Horse Institute Signs 99-Year Lease with Park

LEXINGTON, KY (August 18, 2009) The American Morgan Horse Institute (AMHI) has signed a 99-year lease with the Kentucky Horse Park for the site on which the 22,000-square-foot, three-story Morgan Horse Pavilion will be constructed. The Pavilion will be the 34th member of the Kentucky Horse Park's National Horse Center - an equine office park for regional, state and national equine organizations. The AMHI headquarters will remain in Vermont.

"The Kentucky Horse Park facility is a wonderful opportunity for the Morgan horse community to showcase our beautiful breed," said Bob Morgan, AMHI president and member of the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation Board of Directors. "Opening our pavilion in concert with the World Equestrian Games gives us a unique opportunity to publicize the horse we love to a worldwide audience."

John Nicholson, executive director of the Kentucky Horse Park stated, "Our National Horse Center continues to draw the finest equestrian organizations to the Kentucky Horse Park, bringing jobs, capital, and revenue into the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Morgan Horse Institute is the most recent national organization which has chosen to have a strong presence here, and we are honored and excited to have their Morgan Horse Pavilion at our facility.

"The Pavilion will also add to the park's ability to attract more tourists to Kentucky. The Morgan horse has a rich and noble history, and we look forward to sharing that history with tens of thousands of park visitors each year."

The Pavilion has been designed by Yum Kee Fu. Mr. Fu, owner of Winchester, Kentucky-based Dragonsmeade Farm, donated his architectural services. Morton Building Corporation is the general contractor and builder. The focus of the building will combine the educational with entertainment within the context of a "green" facility based on geothermal principles; Solar Design of Louisville, Kentucky is the solar designer.

"The open, airy, elegant design will house exhibits with a family-oriented, interactive, educational approach," said Elaine Galatz, Chair of the Pavilion Committee. "The Committee is thrilled to see its vision becoming a reality to share with Morgan horse lovers and those new to our breed."

A groundbreaking ceremony will be held at the park on August 28 at 10:30am. Construction will begin in September and will be completed for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™.

For additional architectural renderings and information about the Morgan Horse Pavilion at the Kentucky Horse Park, go to http://www.morganhorse-khp.org/12401.html.

TAKE A FREE LESSON ON A MORGAN HORSE!

SHELBURNE, VT—Would you like to test drive or ride a Morgan horse? Now is your opportunity to do it for free!

From now until December 31, 2009, facilities from around the country, in conjunction with the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA), are generously offering a unique opportunity for a free riding or driving lesson on a Morgan horse. The coupon is good for new students and one free lesson per person at participating Morgan farms. Limit one coupon per family.

If you have always wanted to be introduced to the Morgan breed, here is your opportunity! To download a coupon or to see a list of participating barns, go to www.morganhorse.com/shopping/free_lessons/ . Neither AMHA nor the riding facility assumes liability or responsibility. Other conditions may apply.

Are you interested in joining the Free Lesson Coupon program? Contact info@morganhorse.com

Founded in 1909, the American Morgan Horse Association is a non-profit organization serving more than 50,000 Morgan horse owners, breeders, exhibitors, and enthusiasts throughout the United States. AMHA serves as a parent organization to more than 90 recognized Morgan horse clubs and national service organizations.

For more information on America’s original horse breed, contact the American Morgan Horse Association, Inc., 122 Bostwick Road, Shelburne, Vermont 05482; (802) 985-4944; www.morganhorse.com

MORGAN YOUTH COUNCIL TO HOLD CHARITY EVENT

SHELBURNE, VT—On October 16, 2009, the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Youth Council will be holding a charity event, "Justin Time For a Cure," at the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show in Oklahoma City. In tandem with the Shirley Bowman Nutrition Clinic at the University of Oklahoma (OU) Cancer Institute, the event will raise cancer awareness and educate horse world members on the importance of cancer screening. 

 

Several horse shows have banded together to support the nutrition clinic honoring a horse friend, Shirley Bowman, who lost her battle with cancer in 2004. The OU Cancer Institute is the only comprehensive academic cancer center in the state and provides cancer treatment, including chemotherapy and radiation therapy, to patients regardless of their financial situation. The Shirley Bowman Nutrition Clinic assures patients that they can consult with a registered dietician at no cost, an important component to treating cancer since proper nutrition is vital to fighting this disease. 

 

All youth classes on October 16 will be ridden in honor of the charity event and the youth council will have an informational booth. Health care professionals from the OU Cancer Institute will be available to educate visitors and provide important information about free cancer screening opportunities. Oklahoma residents who meet eligibility requirements will be given vouchers for free mammograms and colonoscopies to promote cancer screening. Donations will be accepted throughout the week and honorary signature items will be available for purchase to benefit the Shirley Bowman Nutrition Clinic. 

 

Come join the Morgan breed and fellow Oklahomans at the Justin Time For a Cure event to help improve the lives of cancer patients.

 

For more information about the OU Cancer Institute, visit www.OUCancer.org.

 

Founded in 1909, the American Morgan Horse Association is a non-profit organization serving more than 50,000 Morgan horse owners, breeders, exhibitors, and enthusiasts throughout the United States. AMHA serves as a parent organization to more than 100 recognized Morgan horse clubs and national service organizations.

 

The Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show will showcase many of the world's best Morgan horses in competition beginning Saturday, October 10 through Saturday, October 17 at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. Log on to www.morgangrandnational.com for more information.

TEAM MORGAN LOOKING FOR NEW APPLICANTS; 2009 EVENT AT JUBILEE REGIONAL

SHELBURNE, VT which will compete at the Jubilee Regional Morgan Horse Show to be held in Springfield, Illinois, September 2-5.

 

Riders for this saddle seat competition must be at least 14 years of age and a member of the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) in good standing. Applicants who have previously competed in two Team Morgan events are ineligible. Applicants are asked to submit an application, horsemanship patterns video, video resume, and a written essay. The application fee is $50, and riders chosen for the competition will be required to help find sponsors for at least $500 to help offset expenses. Applicants also are responsible for travel expenses to and from the event. Deadline for applications and videos is June 1, 2009. Applicants for team coach also are being accepted at this time. If you know someone who would make a great coach, please contact AMHA.

 

For more information or to request an application, please contact Christina Koliander at (802) 985-4944 ext. 17, or chris@morganhorse.com.

 

Founded in 1909, the American Morgan Horse Association is a non-profit organization serving more than 50,000 Morgan horse owners, breeders, exhibitors, and enthusiasts throughout the United States. AMHA serves as a parent organization to more than 100 recognized Morgan horse clubs and national service organizations.

 

For more information on America’s original horse breed, contact the American Morgan Horse Association, Inc., 122 Bostwick Road, Shelburne, Vermont 05482; (802) 985-4944; www.morganhorse.com

YOU CAN WIN A MORGAN HORSE!

SHELBURNE, VT can, thanks to the American Morgan Horse Association, Team Morgan, and Copper Beech LLC! The 2009 AMHA/Team Morgan's Win a Morgan Horse Contest is underway and one lucky person will be the winner!

 

The contest is open to any youth, age 21 and under, who is interested in owning a Morgan horse. The applicant will complete an application, essay, DVD, and include two letters of reference and submit the package to AMHA by September 2, 2009 at 5 p.m. EST. The entry fee is $50. The winner is responsible for transportation of the horse to his or her own location.

Ann Hailey of Copper Beech LLC in New Albany, Ohio, has once again generously donated a Morgan horse from her breeding program as the prize. Last year, CBMF Walk The Line, or "Cash," was won by nine-year-old Christie Little of Harrington, Delaware.

 

For more information on this contest or to request a contest package, please contact Christina Koliander at (802) 985-4944 ext. 17 or chris@morganhorse.com.

 

Founded in 1909, the American Morgan Horse Association is a non-profit organization serving more than 50,000 Morgan horse owners, breeders, exhibitors, and enthusiasts throughout the United States. AMHA serves as a parent organization to more than 100 recognized Morgan horse clubs and national service organizations.

 

For more information on America¹s original horse breed, contact the American Morgan Horse Association, Inc., 122 Bostwick Road, Shelburne, Vermont 05482; (802) 985-4944; www.morganhorse.com

 

BECOME A MORGAN IDOL!

SHELBURNE, VT - The 2010 World Equestrian Games (WEG) will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, the first time outside of Europe, where nearly 1 million equine enthusiasts from around the world are expected to attend. It will be the largest sporting event held in North America, with more than 800 athletes and 900 horses from 60 countries expected to compete in eight FEI disciplines. Many horsemen consider the Games to be more important than the Olympics!

            

In an effort to have Morgan representation in one of the four different presentations, AMHA, in conjunction with its ten Regional Shows, will be holding a "Morgan Idol" contest across the country. The contest is designed to develop creative performances with the best act to potentially represent the breed at this exciting event.

            

Performance acts should demonstrate, in an innovative and artistic fashion, the versatility and athleticism of the Morgan horse; be compelling to a diversified equine audience, which would enhance the Morgan image; and present a unique display of horsemanship and equine talent.

            

Here is how the contest works:

     Anyone who owns a registered Morgan horse worldwide is eligible; AMHA membership is not required.

            

     Send a video of your performance (20 minutes or less) to the AMHA WEG Committee, accompanied with a written description, including audio and visual effects used. Entries must be received no more than 60 days prior to the selected regional show; accepted acts will be notified no later than 45 days before the event.

            

     Performance acts will be judged by the WEG committee and voted on by the audience. The AMHA staff will tabulate ballots.

           

     Finalists will be invited by September 1 to perform at the 2009 Grand National & World Championship Show in Oklahoma, October 10-17!

 

There is no entry fee to perform at the regional show, the Grand National, and/or the World Equestrian Games; however, all costs must be borne by the exhibitor.

            

To receive your Morgan Idol entry form, please go to: http://www.morganhorse.com/upload/photos/1828morgan_idol_application_process.pdf. 

All entries should be sent to: AMHA WEG Committee, 122 Bostwick Road, Shelburne, Vermont 05482. For more information, contact Julie Broadway at (802) 985-4944, execdir@morganhorse.com.

Founded in 1909, the American Morgan Horse Association is a non-profit organization serving more than 50,000 Morgan horse owners, breeders, exhibitors, and enthusiasts throughout the United States. AMHA serves as a parent organization to more than 100 recognized Morgan horse clubs and national service organizations.

For more information on America¹s original horse breed, contact the American Morgan Horse Association, Inc., 122 Bostwick Road, Shelburne, Vermont 05482; (802) 985-4944; www.morganhorse.com

LOCAL YOUTH WINS "CASH" IN ESSAY CONTEST

SHELBURNE, VT ‹Christie Little, age nine, of Harrington, Delaware, is the winner of the Morgan horse, "Cash," or CBMF Walk The Line, as part of an essay contest sponsored by the American Morgan Horse Association and Team Morgan.

 

Cash was generously donated to the contest by An n Hailey of Copper Beech Morgans in New Albany, Ohio, which promoted the Morgan breed and raised funds for Team Morgan to travel to and host international equitation competitions.

 

A fourth grader, Little has worked with her family's Morgan horses, but this is the first one she will own on her own. She hopes to someday show Cash in the Morgan show ring, and plans to learn braiding, help with extra chores, and walk dogs to earn extra money to pay for her horse hobby. You can see Christie's trip to pick up her new horse at

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK7uTdB3GHU&feature=email

 

AMHA graciously thanks Ann Hailey for her dedication and support for this contest. Hailey has announced she is donating another Copper Beech Morgan horse as part of 2009's AMHA/Team Morgan contest. Any youth 21 years of age or younger is eligible. For more information on how you can win a Morgan horse, contact Christina Koliander at (802) 985-4944 ext. 17.

 

Founded in 1909, the American Morgan Horse Association is a non-profit organization serving more than 50,000 Morgan horse owners, breeders, exhibitors, and enthusiasts throughout the United States. AMHA serves as a parent organization to more than 100 recognized Morgan horse clubs and national service organizations.

 

For more information on America¹s original horse breed, contact the Amer ican Morgan Horse Association, Inc., 122 Bostwick Road, Shelburne, Vermont 05482; (802) 985-4944; www.morganhorse.com

CELEBRATING THE MORGAN HORSE IN SACRAMENTO

California, at the 2009 American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Convention February 18-21

"We were delighted with every aspect of the convention," said AMHA Executive Director, Julie M. Broadway. "The weather cooperated for great farm tours, attendance was strong, and all the seminars were well attended. Each party was fun and upbeat, and fundraising was very successful! Everything was smooth and seamless, and a great time was had by all."

 

Along with speakers and activities, including two sets of day-long farm tours to nearby Woodland Stallion Station and Dragonfire Farm, and Garn Walker Stables and Futurity Farm, the Annual Meeting of Members was held. Newly elected to represent Region 6 was Cece Green Yelek of Sunray, Texas; Mari Sanderson of Norco, California, to represent Region 7; and Jeff Gove of Hampton, New Hampshire, as Director at Large. Carol Fletcher of Woodinville, Washington, was re-elected for a second term to serve Region 8. Cindy Mugnier of Belchertown, Massachusetts, was reelected unanimously as AMHA president by the AMHA Board of Directors.

Special recognition was given to Georgie Green of Morgan Mill, Texas, who recently retired from representing Region 6 for nearly 30 years. Green was first elected to the AMHA Board of Directors in 1982. She was named AMHA Woman of the Year in 1985, the same year she was elected the first female president, a position she held from 1985-1988, and again from 1993-1996. She has served on, and frequently chaired, the AMHA Executive, Finance, Registry, Marketing, Media Steering, and Bylaws Committees. AMHA, Texas, and the Morgan community as a whole are extremely fortunate to have been the beneficiary of so much of Green's talent, drive, determination, energy, vision, and desire to make the world a better place.

 

The keynote speaker at the annual awards luncheon was television and radio personality, Rick Lamb, who spoke on natural horsemanship. AMHA presented year-end awards to many deserving recipients for their dedication and accomplishments in the breed in 2008.

The AMHA/World Morgan Futurity Stallion Service Auction raised more than $106,000. The top-selling stallion's service was to the many-time world champion HVK Bell Flaire for $5,200. The proceeds from the auction are earmarked 40 percent to the World Morgan Futurity, 40 percent to promotion and marketing of the breed and the Association, and 20 percent in support of AMHA regional shows.

AMHA will hold its 2010 convention in Lexington, Kentucky, February 14-21 in conjunction with the American Saddlebred Horse Association's convention.

Founded in 1909, the American Morgan Horse Association is a non-profit organization serving more than 50,000 Morgan horse owners, breeders, exhibitors, and enthusiasts throughout the United States. AMHA serves as a parent organization to more than 100 recognized Morgan horse clubs and national service organizations.

 

For more information on America's original horse breed, contact the American Morgan Horse Association, Inc., 122 Bostwick Road, Shelburne, Vermont 05482; (802) 985-4944; www.morganhorse.com 

TEAM MORGAN THANKS ITS GENEROUS CONTRIBUTORS

SHELBURNE, VT —Team Morgan 2009, an international multi-discipline competition program comprised of seven members, will travel to South Africa March 5-9 to compete in a saddle seat competition against the South African Boerperd Amateur Union (SABAU). The Team's mission is to promote the breed through international competition and provides educational experiences to Morgan youth ages 13-21.

 

Team Morgan 2009 members are Lyssa Bomgaars of Walled Lake, Michigan; Brynne Cummings of South Woodstock, Connecticut; Rachel Menard of Walpole, Massachusetts; Kelsey Irvine of Green Bay, Wisconsin; Maggie Smith of Ballston Spa, New York; and Taylor Sams of La Mesa, California. The team alternate is Caitlyn Scholl of Wellington, Ohio; Cindy Mugnier of Belchertown, Massachusetts, is the team coach; and Whitney Singer-Porter of Chandler, Arizona, is the team manager. In August, AMHA and Team Morgan 2008 hosted the South African Junior World Cup Saddle Seat Equitation Team at the Massachusetts Morgan Horse Show.

 

This international event may not have happened without the help of these generous contributors. Those donators include Becker Brothers Equestrian Outfitters, Carriage House Promotions, Churchwells Jewelers, Corcel Inc., Hartmeyer Saddlery and Apparel, Hawkewood Fine Custom Riding Clothes, Helen Herold Designs, LaSalle Harness Company, The International Morgan Connection magazine, The Morgan Horse magazine, and Wild Horsefeathers. On top of the corporate donators, many generous individuals also contributed to this trip.

 

Founded in 1909, the American Morgan Horse Association is a non-profit organization serving more than 50,000 Morgan horse owners, breeders, exhibitors, and enthusiasts throughout the United States. AMHA serves as a parent organization to more than 90 recognized Morgan horse clubs and national service organizations.

 

For more information on America’s original horse breed, contact the American Morgan Horse Association, Inc., 122 Bostwick Road, Shelburne, Vermont 05482; (802) 985-4944; www.morganhorse.com.

 

Donations to Team Morgan can be sent to AMHECT, 122 Bostwick Road, Shelburne, Vermont 05482.