2015 Winter Stable Sheet - Morgan Horse Association of Oregon
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2015 Winter Stable Sheet - Morgan Horse Association of Oregon
Winter 2015 Volume 3, Issue 4 MHAO Stable Sheet Oregon Morgans 2015 Winter MHAO Stable Sheet Oregon Country Flash RDK’s Oregon Rising Son X Marvelous Ima Darling (More about Oregon Country Flash on pages 20-21) Page 1 A Message from your MHAO President Dear MHAO Members: Have you Renewed? Inside this issue: Index/Renewal Reminder President’s Message 2016 Meeting Dates A Pony for Christmas (Poem) End of the Year Banquet Foal Photo Contest Promotion Opportunity Winter Checklist (Health) New Show Requirements Carriage (Inspiration) 2015 High Point Winners Oregon Morgans 2015 Financial Report Oregon Morgan Classic Stallion Service Auction PNW Show/Stallion Calendars Breeders Cup Futurity Open Incentive Program Non-horsy Member News MHCWS Members on the Move National News News from AMHA 2016 Show Calendar Classifieds Officers/BOD/Committees Staff Page 2 Be part of the fun in 2016! 2 3 4 5 6-9 11 11 12-13 13 14-15 18-19 20-21 22 24 25 26 27 27 28 29 30-33 34 35 37 38 39 40 If you haven’t renewed your membership, do so today. If nothing has changed, you can simply pay on line via the MHAO website: http:// www.morganhorseassociation oforegon.com/ In fact, you can even do that if there ARE changes. And, the membership dues for a family are still only $35 per year. Individual dues have actually gone DOWN to $30 per year. Also, if you want to be one of the movers and shakers, just contact the new president, Gay Adams, and let her know you want to contribute. Volunteers are always needed, wanted, and appreciated. Thank you to all the wonderful members of MHAO for the confidence you have placed in me. As your new president I will endeavor to represent you well and have many new and old ideas that we as a group can and should successfully carry out. I also wish to convey my sincere appreciation to all of the hard working and dedicated Board Members and volunteers who made 2015 such a successful year. Our Award Banquet was truly a celebration of that effort. At this year’s Award Banquet I heard a lot of concern voiced about two things: pulling more beginning & junior riders into our Breed, and the need for more promotion of the Morgan Horse. I hear you and acknowledge that these will be focal points for 2016. Look for information in this Newsletter on our Open Incentive Program and how it can be used to support promotion of our Breed. I am also looking for input on any member riding lesson programs in Oregon or Washington. Call me if you have one. One of my personal goals for the club is better two way communication between MHAO members and the MHAO Board. Come to our Spring Clinic/Silent Stallion Service Auction/General Membership Meeting Event in mid-March and let your voice be heard. New ideas and efforts are welcome and encouraged. Let us know what you are doing so we can help. Our new officers have been announced. Ahead lie the holidays and a year filled with new adventures. I wish each of you a wonderful Holiday season, & look forward to seeing you soon. Merry Christmas to all, and I wish each of you a very Morgan good year! Gay Adams (503) 936-4276 sunstonemorgans@comcast.net "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Helen Keller Page 3 MHAO Board and General Membership 2016 Meeting Dates (Tentative) January 15 – Shilo Inn, Portland Airport, Portland February 13 -- TBD March 12 – General Membership meeting and Spring Clinic, Close Stallion Auction—TBD April 16 – TBD May – No Meeting unless needed June 18 — Far West, Redmond, OR (In person encouraged) July 20 – OMC, Eugene, OR (In person encouraged) August 27 – PNW Show, Spanaway, WA September 17 – TBD October – No Meeting November 6 – General Membership Meeting & Banquet—TBD December 10 – Transition Meeting to new Board (Optional and to be approved by newly elected Board) - TBD All MHAO Board Meetings are OPEN! Meetings to start promptly at noon! Come early to order food Phone number for call in attendance is (712) 775-7031 Passcode 149-352-688 Your Stable Sheet Needs an Editor! Since Shelley is hanging up her spurs after 3 years as editor of the Stable Sheet, MHAO needs someone to step into the saddle! It is a great opportunity to have some fun. A Pony For Christmas How many of us wanted a Christmas pony? We’d clean up our rooms if only, if only….. If only Santa would pull from his sack A shaggy Shetland pony and all of his tack. We’d eat our veggies and study our books, Finish our chores and sweep every nook. Be nice to our brothers and not pull sister’s hair If only Santa would put a pony there. How many of us rushed downstairs Christmas morn To see bikes and dolls and were still forlorn As our wish wasn’t granted and we were still lonely Because Santa didn’t bring us a Christmas pony? This year as you write out your Christmas list And a pony is still your favorite wish, Realize among family and friends, all things nice, Santa’s been bringing you ponies all of your life. Liz Goldmann 2015 In 2013 the MHAO Stable Sheet went to a quarterly magazine format. That year also marked the inaugural issue of MHAO’s “online” version of the newsletter. However, it is still prepared in a magazine format, and printed copies are mailed to any member who requests it. If you are interested in filling this rewarding position, contact Gay Adams immediately. MHAO is looking for someone to take up the reins and be in the saddle by the first of the new year. Page 4 Morgandy and Huckleberry Page 5 MHAO Year End Banquet Fifty plus MHAO members and guests attended MHAO's year end banquet and general membership meeting November 8 at Hayden's Grill in Tualatin. Everyone mingled before dinner, placing bids on enticing silent auction holiday items. Eva Baker organized the event and huge thanks to her for arranging the delicious menu choices including baked salmon, chicken cordon bleu, and roast beef. This group definitely meets to eat! Shelley Bullard was a vivacious emcee as President Paula Hague had a sore throat. Several awards of appreciation were presented to folks who have served MHAO and the various committees well this past year. Paula did take the microphone during the general membership meeting to announce next year's officers. The 2016 officers will be: President Gay Adams, Vice President Lisa McGraw and Treasurer Karen Breckenridge. Highlight of the fall meeting was the wonderful and informative “Ask the Trainers” panel. We are indebted and appreciative to our professionals who generously gave their time and expertise. Thank you to Nancy Eidam of Crown Morgans, Umatilla Oregon; Linda Collins of Timber Creek, Maple Valley, Washington; Dallas Bolen of Sunchaser Morgans, Hermiston, Oregon; Greg Ferguson of Trafalgar, Walla Walla, Washington; Suzanne Haberak of Fire Run Farm Monroe, Washington; and Erin Silver of Silver Mesa, Sheridan, Oregon. Lively discussions ranging from hunter standards to academy equitation classes would have gone on all night if allowed. Thanks to all, and especially Nancy for putting this panel together! Page 6 Presentation of the annual high point awards brought many smiles and applause. 68 horses and 29 owner/members were part of the competition this year. Nancy Eidam and Margaret Anne Korver did an excellent job of tabulating points for all members that competed in Morgan Shows or All Breed Shows. These two were also responsible for very lovely certificates and plaques, with coolers for overall winners. (See complete list of High Point winners on pages 18-19.) The silent auction was a success for the club and everyone went home with new decorations for the holidays. (More banquet photos next two pages.) Page 7 MHAO Year End Banquet The Stable Sheet thanks all those contributing photos from the MHAO Year End Awards Banquet and Meeting. Page 8 Page 9 MHAO Breeder’s Cup Futurity Foal Photo Contest 1 This year’s winners: Winning 1st & 2nd place is Leslie Arnould with two pictures of her beautiful foal, Akira Derringer by SpiceOLife Present Tense out of Fire Run Natalia. The winning pictures included Maddie, Leslie and Dustin’s adorable daughter. Morgan Christianson and Leslie Arnould were the photographers. 2 3rd place went to Kurt & Teri Rumens of Fire Run Farm with their picture of their gorgeous filly FRF Maleficent by Pondview Tres Bien out of FRF Bridalveil. Teri Rumens was the photographer. 3 1st place won a prize of $100 and will be used to promote the Futurity for 2016. 2nd place won $75 & 3rd place won $50. Congratulations! And thanks to all who participated. To see all the pictures submitted, go to the MHAO website: http://mhaostallionserviceauction.com/foalphotocontest.html Breed Promotion Opportunity Erica Parker-Trager is looking for people who are interested in being part of a breed presentation at the Washington State Horse Expo held at the Clark County Fairgrounds in February. Her phone # is (360) 216-5236, email stonetemplefarm@gmail.com. Please contact her if you are interested. MHAO has an open incentive program that can reimburse part of the entry fee for any of our members participating (a maximum of $25 to each member). See the article about the open incentive program included in this Stable Sheet (page 27) for more information. Page 10 Page 11 Winter Checklist! Before you settle down for that long winter’s nap, or become one with your sofa watching all those bowl games, here’s a quick checklist from your friendly pain in the gluteals veterinary contributor. 1. Equine Passports: We get them for the show season but then forget to send them back in! That’s the rub. The Northwest State Veterinarians wanted to develop a simpler system than requiring a new health certificate every time we take our equines across state lines so they came up with the “Equine Passport” that is good for 6 months and allows for unlimited travel between CA, OR, WA, NV, ID, and MT for 6 months. Trouble is that most folks aren’t remembering to fill out the travel logs on the buff colored copies and returning them at the end of the 6 months so now there’s talk of discontinuing the program. That would be a bummer for all of us. I can’t imagine any of us want to go back to getting health certificates for every interstate trip! If you’re finished traveling for the season, now would be a great time to dig out that passport, make sure it’s filled out, and return it to the state office (address is on the form). No problem if it’s been less than 6 months since issue, or even more. Let’s get them returned so we can keep this system in place. It’s unique to the Northwest and even though it’s an inconvenience, life could be much worse! (Think of how much hassle it is to travel to OKC). 2. USEF Mandatory Vaccination Rule: By now you’ve probably heard that all horses must be vaccinated for Equine Influenza Virus (“Flu”) and Equine Herpes Virus (“EHV or Rhinopneumonitis”) within 6 months prior to entering a USEF sanctioned event. What this means for all of us is that not only do we need to keep horses current on vaccinations but the documentation will now be critical as well. If administered by a veterinarian, keep the receipt with the name of the horse and vaccinations or a vaccination certificate. If you administer the vaccines yourself please read the record keeping Page 12 requirements from the rule on the USEF web site. You’ll need a receipt of purchase, vaccine name, serial number, date administered, date of vaccine expiration, and name of the horse on a signed vaccination record. Whew! I’m sure there will be some snafus implementing this program but better to have too much documentation than be turned away at the gate. We’ll see how this system gets fine-tuned but if it reduces the incidence of show-related disease outbreaks, think of how much time we’ll all save emailing each other! 3. OK, we had a frost. Time to worm for bots…. now! 4. Yikes! Do you know what time it is? Have an Eggnog! Merry Christmas! Dr. Bob (AKA: Robert Bullard, DVM) Conduct of Licensed Competitions GR845 Equine Vaccination Rule 1. At Federation licensed competitions, horses entering the grounds must be accompanied by documentation of Equine Influenza Virus and Equine Herpes Virus (Rhinopneumonitis) vaccinations within six months prior to entering the stables. Horses not in compliance with this rule may be required to leave the competition grounds upon request by Competition Management. Documentation should consist of one of the following methods mentioned below. The frequency of vaccine administration should be per the vaccine manufacturers’ or veterinarian’s recommendations. It is recommended that vaccines are administered by or under the direction of a veterinarian. 2. In the case of vaccines administered by a veterinarian, the exhibitor, upon request by Competition Management, must provide documentation from the veterinarian documenting that the horse in question received the vaccinations; name of the vaccines and date of vaccine administration. 3. In the case of vaccines administered by a person other than a veterinarian, the exhibitor, upon request by Competition Management, must provide a receipt of the vaccine purchase which is signed by the owner, or agent with care, custody, and control of the horse; name, serial number and expiration date of the vaccine; and date of vaccine administration. 4. In the case of a horse that is unable to receive either of the vaccinations due to a history of adverse reactions, the exhibitor, upon request by Competition Management, must provide a letter from the veterinarian on official letterhead stating that the horse in question cannot be vaccinated due to medical concerns and a log of temperatures taken twice daily for the seven days prior to entering the competition grounds. These horses must also have their temperature taken and logged twice daily while on the competition grounds. The log of temperatures should be provided to the Competition Management, steward, or technical delegate when requested. 5. Competition Management may not amend or enhance vaccination requirements without prior approval of the Veterinary Committee. BOD 1/17/15 Effective 12/1/15. Page 13 West Coast Triple Crown Where Excellence Met Sportsmanship A Morgan horse and a gifted horsewoman combined their talents in a thrilling victory over astounding odds….. The summer of 2015 saw the premier of the West Coast Triple Crown for combined driving. One of Stef’s toughest competitors was Drew Callahan, a professional trainer. As the season progressed both drivers knew they were in a close race with fractions of points separating their scores. The final and deciding event was the cones course at the Shady Oaks CDE driven on The Field of Screams, and when the scores were tallied Stefanie and Shadow were declared the winners by a mere 12/100th point out of hundreds! What a thrill for this steadfast team! Stefanie Putnam was born with the horse gene as much a part of her DNA as her hazel eyes. She rode hunters and jumpers and dreamed of the Olympics. She pursued a Master’s degree so she could “get a good job to support my horse habit.” A few months into her studies Stefanie sustained an injury that caused her to become quadriplegic. During three months of rehabilitation she could not hold her head up without fainting, but could feel “the pilot light still burning” for horses. Somehow, some way, she had to get back to the barn. Afterwards Stefanie was looking at her score sheets and did the math again and again, and discovered it was actually Drew who had the better score by that razor thin 12/100th and not her! She called the officials to explain what she had found, and they convened and issued this statement: “WOW! The West Coast Triple Crown is complete and the cliffhanger was the battle for Preliminary Horse. As organizers, we have unanimously concluded that there should be dual recipients. The sportsmanship displayed by all has been an inspiration for everyone involved in the sport of combined driving, so a huge congratulations to Stefanie Putnam and Drew Callahan, dual recipients of the Triple Crown!” Stefanie was intrigued when she learned about competitive combined driving and through the incredible support of many individuals was drawn to Leslie Berndl, a trainer and top international competitor who treated Stefanie on an equal footing with her other students. Soon Stef was driving a remarkable Morgan named Bethesda’s After Dark (aka Shadow) who had represented the US twice internationally when competed by Scott Monroe. Stefanie had never met a Morgan, but the moment she looked into Shadow’s deep, knowing eyes she felt what she calls “soulship.” Scott somehow knew his beloved horse had found a very special place in this world with Stefanie and stated,”Stef is an amazing driver, so rather than pursuing more possible medals myself I am hoping that Stefanie will be the one bringing home the gold at the Paralympics.” The two winners said of each other: By Liz Goldmann With adaptations such as a molded seat and cushion made by Aspen Seating in Denver, Stefanie is fully supported in the carriage. She says when she’s driving any medical issues disappear from her mind and she recalls her classical training---“back straight, head up, eyes forward.” Despite no function in her hands she says she feels as if her fingers are curving around the reins as she cues her horse with cuffs attached to her wrists, and as she rises to the challenges states she loves “the all encompassing feeling of a horse.” (Drew) “Stefanie is an outstanding driver. I am honored to call her a fellow member of our sport. She works hard and deserved this win. She is a joy of an individual and extremely talented in this sport. I hope to compete with her like this for many years to come.” (Stefanie): “I could not be more moved, honored, and proud to share this amazing award. This truly speaks to the unbelievable integrity and spirit of community and support that exists here on the west coast. You have each been an incredible inspiration and ongoing, steadfast source of encouragement and sustenance to me and my very soul, and I am truly blessed.” Stefanie told this reporter that when she fell in love with Shadow she knew she would always have Morgans in her life. We are surely blessed that a Morgan chose her. Editor’s note: When I heard about this amazing woman and her amazing example of sportsmanship I asked Liz to cover it for us. I am delighted she did so. A good story for the aging boomers to read as we whine about our backs and knees and shoulders (I am guilty!); and, an excellent reminder for equestrians of all ages that how we win is usually more important than what we win. Hooray for Stephanie for overcoming the odds, but still remembering that sportsmanship is key. Hooray for Liz for telling us the story. For more details see Liz’s longer article in the December issue of The Morgan Horse. Page 14 Page 15 “Thank you, Dallas, for a wonderful year from the CDE trail to the OKC rail. Chip and I are enjoying the drive.” Liz Sutton Remembrance (Crown Superlative x Sutton Star Time) with Liz Goldmann and Dallas Bolen had a spectacular trip to Oklahoma City! "Chip" was the repeat winner of Driven Dressage Preliminary and was the Bridle Path Hack Champion, thereby earning his "GCH" rating during the show! Ten classes, ten Top Tens, two National Championships! Thanks to all the supporters of Team Chip! Proudly owned & loved by Lou & Liz Goldmann Benton City, WA Superbly trained by Dallas Bolen of Sunchaser Morgans, Hermsiton, OR "Thanks, Dallas, for all your help and guidance and the rides on great horses like Pele and Casey. A 'two-pitchforks up' salute to you! Jessica “Winning is only half of it. Having fun is the other half.” Coach Bum Phillips Dallas Bolen Training at Sunchaser Morgans Dallas Bolen Training 80921 Cooney Lane, Hermiston, OR 97838 (541) 571-8274 Web: www.sunchasermorgans.com Page 16 Show—Sport—Pleasure 80921 Cooney Lane, Hermiston, OR 97838 (541) 571-8274 Email: dmclarney@hotmail.com Web: www.sunchasermorgans.com Page 17 MHAO 2015 High Point Awards MORGAN DIVISION In Hand Wiz Showsonsation, Champion Breathless, Reserve, Champion English Pleasure Mini Cooper, Champion Sacred Path Fortune, Reserve Champion Classic English Pleasure Wiz Showsonsation, Champion RGM Vikings Treasure, Reserve Champion Park Saddle RDF Bell Ringer, Champion Gordel’s Satin Jewel, Reserve Champion Pleasure Driving RDF Valentino, Champion Festival Calypso, Reserve Champion Classic Pleasure Driving Gordel’s Satin Jewel, Champion Gordel’s Black with a Twist, Reserve Champion Park Harness RDF Bell Ringer, Champion Gordel’s Deliverance, Reserve Champion Western Pleasure ATMF Exclamation, Champion Highland Ridge Daniel, Reserve Champion Hunter Pleasure ATMF Moonlight Sonata, Champion Aranaway Dante, Reserve Champion OVERALL HIGH POINT MORGAN DIVISION ATMF Exclamation exhibited by Jim Breckenridge, Champion Wiz Showsonsation exhibited by Cecily King Pratt, Reserve Champion OPEN DIVISION English Pleasure Sutton Remembrance, Champion Equitation Sutton Remembrance, Champion Hunter Pleasure ATMF Moonlight Sonata, Champion PT Cruiser, Reserve Champion Sport Horse in Hand Aranaway Dante, Champion ATMF Moonlight Sonata, Reserve Champion Dressage Suitability Roundabout Ticket to Ride Dressage – Classical Ridden ATMF Moonlight Sonata, Champion Aranaway Dante, Reserve Champion Page 18 Dressage – Driven Sutton Remembrance, Champion C-King Alexander, Reserve Champion Dressage – Cowboy/Western Sunchaser Via Condotti Equinox Holy Grael Carriage Obstacle Sutton Remembrance, Champion C-King Alexander, Reserve Champion Carriage – Arena Sutton Remembrance, Champion C-King Alexander, Reserve Champion Carriage – CDE Sutton Remembrance, Champion Trail Marvelous Portia, Champion Northwest Barrister, Reserve Champion Reining PT Cruiser, Champion Gaming/Gymkhana Rogue Hill’s Catalina Glass Rails Ebony Tigre Miscellaneous Sutton Remembrance, Champion Oregon Country Flash, Reserve Champion OVERALL HIGH POINT OPEN DIVISION Rogue Hill’s Catalina exhibited by Cassandra Humphries, Champion Sutton Remembrance exhibited by Liz Goldmann, Reserve Champion OVERALL JUNIOR HIGH POINT Myckayla Shaver, Champion Jessica Cain, Reserve Champion SPECIAL AWARDS Madeline Arnould on Akira Conspiracy, Leadline Champion Lucy Fetter on Artistic Revolution, Leadline Champion Morgandy Bullard on Northwest Barrister, Leadline Champion We’ll be looking for new names here next year! Page 19 Oregon Morgans Presents: Oregon Oregon Country Country Flash Flash PK arrived at Stone Temple Farms in March. I stood in awe as he came off the trailer. His big, blue eyes, immense presence, and personality instantly drew me in. We let him stretch his legs in the arena that morning and the first thing he did was find a toy. He ran around with that big red ball for hours. I knew then that this horse was going to be a lot of fun! It didn't take long for PK to settle in. In fact, I think he was settled as soon as he arrived! The next morning he ran around his paddock with an empty shavings bag in his mouth, spooking all of the other horses. We often joke that he desensitizes himself. PK is comfortable wherever there are people. He LOVES human interaction and often chooses people over his breakfast. He is very inquisitive and always wants to be involved in everything. He helps clean his stall, fill his water, and especially enjoys assisting me when putting on his "pjs." Speaking of pjs, I often find them hanging from the rafters in the morning. Crown Deja Vu 7 days Each and every training session with PK is enjoyable and fun. He is truly one of the most intelligent, trainable, horses I have ever worked with. He is so kind and gentle, but when you ask, quick to ignite the fire and passion of the Morgan horse. In June, PKs coltish antics got him in trouble. He escaped his stall and went on an adventure that would result in a very serious injury. My vet recommended we get him to OSU right away, where he ended up staying for five days. On that fifth day, when I walked back to his stall, he greeted me with a whinny. He put his head in my arms and nudged my side, begging for more scratches. He had to spend a few months on stall rest and I had to change his bandages regularly. He was the best patient ever, always very patient and calm. I thought for sure this year’s show season was over, but he proved me wrong! After careful rehabilitation and constant care, he went to the PNW Morgan Horse show and took home the Grand Champion Stallion title. Not only did he overcome what could have been a career ending injury, he was the first pinto Morgan to win such a title. They say there is always a reason a horse appears in a woman's life. It is no accident when they come to us, if only in our dreams. However, they make their presence known and their impact is permanent. PK has impacted my life much more then I thought a horse ever could. I'm so thankful Carol has trusted me with her boy and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for him. Crown Commandant 5 days Crown Viscount 5 days Crown A-Lister 3 days Crown Cherished Keepsake 2 days — young stock available — Erica Parker Trager Stone Temple Farms Page 20 Page 21 2015 MHAO Financial Report For your breeding consideration: Ragtime Oro Blanco “Casper” (Robbie Sue’s Mr. Alert X CAS Amber Twilight) Fiscal Year End 10/31/15 Total Cash assets in Bank of America: $39,145.13 One year prior: $39,110.77 We are cash tax filers and not accrual, so these numbers do not mean a break even, it’s just what checks have cleared and bills have been paid by this date. On the profit and loss, we showed a net profit for the 2014 tax year (last year) of $2,273.87. There are bills that should have been paid in the last tax year that had not been submitted by 10/31 that will roll into the next fiscal year, but ultimately we have made a profit! The Stallion Auction was our main fundraiser, bringing in $6,242.18 net income. Membership was profitable by $3,121.67, the Stable Sheet had a profit of $528.08, and the Futurity had a net profit (before the split of their portion of the stallion auction) of $638.87, although there are uncashed futurity premium checks. OMC was our biggest expense being in the red $5,279.25, with change of venue expenses and fewer horses in 2015 contributing to the loss. Ultimately, MHAO needs to focus on keeping control of expenses, but also bringing in more money for fundraisers for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Respectfully Submitted: Dallas Bolen – Outgoing MHAO Treasurer. 2016 Breeding Fee Special Casper will be offered at stud for $850.00 for the first five Morgan mares to book!! Expires Tuesday, March 1, 2016. Takilma Gold Morgans offers young stock and finished riding horses for sale, from yearlings to 15 years of age and at different levels of training. For more information and pictures, please go to the Takilma Gold website or give Peggy a call. "Like Us" on Facebook! Takilma Gold Morgans—Home of Oro Blanco. Peggy Malone (541) 592-4726 www.takilmagoldmorgans.com Page 22 Page 23 at us n i o J MHAO Stallion Service Auction July 15-17, 2016 The auction is now open for stallion nominations. If you have a stallion you would like to donate and promote through MHAO, please call: Gay Adams, (503) 936-4276. If you are a breeder who would like to see a stallion in the auction and be willing to offer the opening bid, please let Gay know right away. An opening bid is not a guarantee that MHAO will be able to add them to the roster, but it does help. Suggestions are also welcome. Watch for the announcement of the stallion line-up on January 1st. The auction will run until mid-March when it will close at MHAO’s General Membership meeting and clinic. More information will be announced. Oregon Horse Center 90751 Prairie Road Eugene, OR 97402 SUMMER’S BEST PARTY! At the fabulous Oregon Horse Center in Eugene, Oregon! Where weather is no concern—all under one roof! More fun than ever—parties, youth events, special presentations! Classes for everyone—Dressage and Western Dressage (OTAB) and of course: In hand, driving, saddleseat, hunter, western and trail! Complete premium list will be on line the end of January, 2016. Check it out! Hummm…. A child in your stocking? Page 24 Page 25 MHAO Stallion Calendars For Sale MHAO Futurity As part of a fundraiser for the MHAO Futurity, The Futurity is selling a 13-month 2016 Stallion Calendar featuring our 2015 stallions. They are for sale for $15 each. If you would like to order any calendars, please give Gay Adams a call at (503) 936-4276. If you know anyone in a purchasing capacity for a tack store or stationary type outlet, Gay would like to expand sales beyond the club. Knowing the right people to call is crucial to this effort, and the Futurity will appreciate any help you can give. Any ideas on how to expand our sales are also welcome. Distribution will begin in December. Nomination renewal packages will be going out soon! Watch for them. Do you have a 2015 foal that you had planned to enter? Call Gay Adams to discuss the Futurity. The Futurity is growing and getting better each year. In 2015 there were a total of 41 foals participating. In 2016 plans are to implement a Sweepstakes Program for Yearlings and 2-year-olds. PNW Morgan Show! This year's PNW Morgan Horse Show broke all recent records for attendance with 85 Morgans and included the new PNW Cowboy Dressage Show with 124 tests . Martina Bone from Somerset, CA judged the Cowboy Dressage. She was speedy and congenial. Jennifer Sullivan was equally enjoyable coming from Scituate, MA to preside over the Morgan show. Exhibitors rolled with Saturday's wild wind storm with horizontal hail and siding coming loose from the building, but the power stayed on and the show went on with everyone in high spirits for the BBQ and gala Saturday night performance. Each evening featured a color guard with either mounted or driven Morgans. Competition was deep and enjoyable for both riders and spectators. A couple came from Idaho to watch the Cowboy Dressage and plan to compete next year. The show included entries from Montana and most of Washington and Oregon's barns were well-represented . This is a show where people come to enjoy showing their horses just like the old days! Everyone feels welcome, from seasoned competitors qualifying for OKC to the entry level youngster in their first show. If you missed it, please don't let that happen again. Come enjoy the historic PNW! ! Thanks to MHCWS, Key Classic, C-Fair Charity for use of their dressage arena and to all of our loyal sponsors, exhibitors and friends! Complete results are online at Gaitkeeper.com and photos for viewing at Two C Photography public group on Facebook. - Catherine Cloud Page 26 Look for more detailed information on the Futurity on the MHAO website. http://mhaostallionserviceauction.com/futurity.html 2016 updates are in process, and we are ever evolving. Join the fun! Gay Adams (503) 936-4276 Make Money with Your Morgans The MHAO Open Incentive Program is a reimbursement program. Each year current MHAO members are eligible to receive up to $100 in reimbursement for fees paid to participate in “Open To All Breed” events with a registered Morgan Horse. Each event is limited to a $25 maximum. The total maximum for the year is $100 per member (Individual Member or Family Membership). An activity or event is eligible if it is open to all breeds (OTAB) and requires a participation or entry fee. Even if the event has a Morgan only class, as long as it is primarily open to all breeds it is eligible. Breed shows and activities significantly sponsored by Morgan Clubs are not included. Examples that qualify include: State and County Fairs, Local Horse Shows including schooling shows, Dressage events, Combined Driving Events (CDE), Extreme or Competitive Trail Riding, Endurance rides, Poker Rides, Horsemanship Clinics, Expositions, Parades, etc. If you need a reimbursement form, call or email Gay Adams. Events must occur between November 1, 2015 and October 31, 2016. Send the form with proof of payment such as a copy of your entry receipt or the event secretary's signature within 30 days of the event to sunstonemorgans@comcast.net or Gay Adams, 16818 S Manor Dr, Oregon City OR 97045. Reimbursed fees are what would be considered entry fees and do not include travel to or from the venue. Page 27 What Do You Do When You’re Not Horsing Around? Everyone in the MHAO loves their Morgan horses so that’s our common bond. Beyond the horses we are a varied lot. A few months ago this reporter sent out a questionnaire asking “What do you do when you’re not horsing around?” Surprisingly, many requested to remain anonymous, although no one admitted to brewing moonshine in a still out back behind the barn, or growing recently-legalized herbs in the flowerbeds, but…….. who knew that among us is someone who has paddled down the Amazon River in a dugout canoe? Member Diana Pyle reports that she does pet sitting and custom embroidery and enjoys kayaking and travel. She says she’s very shy but has learned to hide it (who knew?!) When asked what she does, Margo Mossburg states “I recycle used wieners” as a full time Dachshund rescuer. She also assists the Rough Start Horse Rescue to place homeless horses. Margo also owns Dragoon Studios, specializing in animal photography and logo design. Distant member Kathy Boerema in Colorado enjoys quilting all winter and says it is good mental therapy and also keeps her hands busy and out of the cookie jar. Those crafty members who chose the name Anonymous declare they are Bunco Queens, fly fishermen, duck hunters, ranch managers, the daughter of an amateur magician. We have another member who loves rocks, someone else who climbs rocks, another who needle points Christmas stockings for all the grandchildren, and one dedicated soul bakes 200 dozen cookies every holiday season to add to food boxes at the local food bank. It is said variety is good for the soul and MHAO members certainly display a range of interests. Aren’t we lucky we all love the same horse? News from our Northern Neighbor Morgan Horse Club of Washington State The MHCWS annual meeting had a fiesta theme, complete with music, décor and great Mexican food! Holly Gellner did a fantastic job of bringing it all together. We had a silent auction, and a fiercely competitive dessert dash with some very yummy desserts! The meeting ran a bit over, but there were things that needed to be discussed, and I want the membership to feel they are being herd. Bylaw changes were passed, and we elected a new treasurer! Marla Miller threw her hat into the ring and was quickly elected treasurer. We are very excited to have her onboard to give fresh ideas and a new perspective. I would like to thank Bob Clubine for being the treasurer for this club for many years. His expertise has been a valued contribution to us and I know he will do a great job transitioning Marla into the position. I will remain President for another year, Sandy Nichols remains the VP, and Janet Heineck will again be the Secretary. Our Directors are: Holly Gellner, Reneè Cairns and Patty Davis and in 2016 we will have a Promotions Chair! Susan Haberek has volunteered to take that position and I am excited to have her with all her enthusiasm and sparkling personality to get our Morgans more visable to everyone! The Hi-point awards for all divisions were given out to some very hard working people, for both the breed shows and the Open competition, and we had two very deserving individuals that were honored with two very special awards. The Leo Beckley Youth of The Year Endowment award went to Miss Brooke Martin, and the Adult Inspirational award went to Sonda Clubine. I am planning on some changes for the coming year, and I want all to remember, if you have any questions, suggestions, ideas or would like to be part of a committee ( and we will need some people!!), PLEASE let me know! We are only as good as our membership. This is your club, and we promote the Morgan horse by coming together, helping each other and enjoying our Morgans! Jennifer Unick President MHCWS Thank you, Jennifer. For twice the fun: Join MHAO and MHCWS! - Liz Goldmann Page 28 Page 29 MHAO Members on the Move! New horse girl Avery loves her lessons with Gabe (Ji-Lo's Call to Arms) and Linda C. The smile says it all! (The horse-enabling grandma is Liz. And, darling Gabe is worth his weight in carrots!) What a great way to end the season! Jack and Nadette's stallion, Gladheart Black Harris was the Reserve Champion at Second Level Open at the Oregon Dressage Society League Championship Show." Jesse James (Kahlua N Cream) won 1st, Yearling Morgan Stallions at his second show, the Spokane fair which is the largest fair in the area. Jesse promptly chewed the ribbon to bits after he got to his stall. Naughty boy! She even fell asleep reading the last issue of the Stable Sheet! Carol’s buckskin mare, Marvelous Portia, with her trainer, Justine, on the Oregon Horse Center’s Extreme Trail course . It just gets better and better for Liz! When Linda C invited daughter Wendy, Seth, & kids to join the Timber Creek gang at Tacoma's Zoo Lights cold and rain could not keep them from the fun. Even Avery's little brother Rylan got on a horse with stepmum Wendy. Liz says she is in “grandma heaven.” Parents took Liz’s grandson Elliot to a toy store in Friday Harbor and Liz was delighted to learn the toy he chose to have was a horse figurine. Liz is determined they will all be horsy boys and girls! Meghan and Ensbrook Trivanti went to an open show at the Lake Oswego Hunt Club last month and did spectacularly! That ribbon photo tells the tale! They won the high point for their division and were competing in big classes – like, 17 entries! Meghan and Trivanti had many admiring (Morgan) fans. (More “Members on the Move” next page) Page 30 Page 31 More MHAO Members on the Move! Her first time ever to touch a horse, and it was a Morgan horse! Patsy was thrilled. Carole’s good girl, Kisses (NHR Hugs n Kisses), knew to just relax and enjoy! HFM Rock My World (By Salem Command) tried something new this year: Western. (Margo says: “Not bad for an old park horse, although I did have to 2 hand him a few times.” Rocky was also Reserve Grand Champion Morgan Gelding in halter for 2015 at the Spokane fair. Above, Carole and Kisses relax together. Some little leadliner (Morgandy) loves her special award from MHAO. “Thank you MHAO!” The Nationals reader board in OKC. It’s the sponsor that is important here! Not to be outdone by Liz, Shelley has a cute, horsy granddaughter (Morgandy) too! Here she is as Woody’s cowgirl girlfriend, Jesse, from “Toy Story.” Here Diane and Linda are definitely "styling" before their versatility class in OKC. You go girls! Right: In OKC, Dianne chats with Karen while Debbie and Linda look on. Left: Jim and Margaret discuss the show. Below: Eva and Jeff visit the Oregon folks. Cady (FCM Cadence Fleetspirit) is a sweet mare, especially for volunteer kids with Rough Start Horse Rescue, who want to learn about horses and horse showing. Cady enjoys her retirement at the farm, but also enjoys being pulled out of the pasture to be dolled up and pampered by kids. (Cady was Reserve Grand Champion Morgan Mare at the Spokane fair.) Page 32 The Stable Sheet thanks all those contributing photos for “Members on the Move!” Page 33 National News USEF Equine Vaccination Rule From the USEF Communications Department Lexington, Ky. - In January, the USEF Board of Directors approved an addition to the rule book, which outlines equine vaccination requirements at licensed competitions. Beginning December 1, 2015, all horses entering the grounds of a Federation-licensed competition must be accompanied by documentation of Equine Influenza Virus and Equine Herpes Virus (Rhinopneumonitis) vaccinations within six months prior to entering the stables. Due to several high profile Equine Herpes (EHV) outbreaks in recent years that have involved the neuropathic strain of the virus (equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy-EHM), some competitions have placed vaccination requirements on their competitors that go beyond most accepted medical opinions and raise concern that unnecessary requirements can potentially put a horse at risk. The intent of this rule is to ensure that all licensed competitions comply with the vaccination guidelines for Equine Influenza and Equine Herpes (Rhinopneumonitis) published by the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). These guidelines are reviewed by infectious disease experts regularly, and recommend vaccinating competition horses at six-month intervals for both equine influenza (flu) and rhinopneumonitis (EHV-1 and EHV-4). There is not a vaccine that protects against EHM. Read GR845 in its entirety https://www.usef.org/documentdrugsMeds/2016/2016GR08845VaccineRule.pdf If you have questions regarding GR845 please contact the USEF Drugs & Medications department at medequestrian@aol.com or 800-633-2472. Accountability for USEF Drugs & Medications Violations From the USEF Communications Department Lexington, Ky. - The USEF Board of Directors recently approved a rule change, which expands the range of responsible parties for violations of the USEF's Drugs and Medications rules. Beginning December 1, 2015, the rule will include additional categories of individuals who are responsible and accountable parties, which are defined as Persons Responsible and Support Personnel. The Trainer will continue to be held accountable for violations; however, in addition to the Trainer, and in the absence of substantial evidence to the contrary, Persons Responsible may include the individual who rides, vaults or drives the horse and/or pony during competition; the owner; and Support Personnel. Support Personnel includes, but is not limited to, grooms, handlers, longeurs, and veterinarians if they are present at the competition or have made a relevant decision about the horse and/or pony. News from AMHA Earn Money by Registering Your Morgans! Do you have an unregistered Morgan under 18 months old? If so, now is the time to register it! The AMHA Registry is offering an incentive to breeders to register their Morgan foals from November 1 to December 31, 2015. Send in your registration application for a Morgan under 18 months old and you will be entered into a drawing for a grand prize of a $100 registry services coupon good in 2016. The drawing will be held on January 18, 2016. Have more than one Morgan to register? If you submit three or more Registration Applications at the same time, you will receive a $50 registry services coupon good in 2016. Coupons must be used in 2016, no cash refunds will be provided. For more information, contact the AMHA registry@morganhorse.com , (802) 985-4944. Registry Department at Save the Dates! February 9-13, 2016 Will be Super! Mark February 9-13 on your calendar for something super! AMHA is joining forces with three other equine associations to hold the Super Convention in at the Westin Waterfront Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. AMHA, in tandem with the American Hackney Horse Society, American Saddlebred Association, and the United Professional Horsemen's Association, is hard at work creating seminars for all equine lovers! Watch for updates on www.thesuperconvention.com and in meantime, save the date! Under the new rule, a junior exhibitor might fall under the Persons Responsible; there must be substantial evidence to support holding a junior accountable. Neither the Trainer nor any Persons Responsible, including Support Personnel, may be relieved from his responsibility under the USEF's Drugs and Medications Rules due to a lack or insufficiency of stable security. Therefore, the insufficiency of stable security or lack of security will not be an acceptable defense to any drug positive or medication overage in a horse. Please send any recommendation or comments on accountability for D&M violations to cleansport@usef.org Page 34 The Timber Creek Crew had a great outing together to Zoo Lights! They wish all their Morgan friends a Merry Christmas Page 35 2016 Show Calendar Goodbye and THANK YOU! May 5-8 — Key Classic Benefit Horse Show, Monroe, WA May 27-29—BC Morgan Show, Linden, WA June 15-18 — Far West Morgan Regional, Redmond, OR July 15-17 — Oregon Morgan Classic, Eugene, OR August 3-7 — C-Fair Charity Show, Monroe, WA August 26-28 — Pacific Northwest Morgan Show, Spanaway, WA October 8-15 — Grand National and World Championship Morgan Show, Oklahoma City, OK I have enjoyed being the MHAO Stable Sheet editor for the past 3 years, but this will be my last issue. My fabulously talented and dedicated staff and countless advertisers and contributors have made this newsletter possible—and chock full of informative and interesting articles. We’ve been through a lot of changes, going to a quarterly magazine and an “online” version. However, it is time for someone new to go forward from here. As readers know, in 2014 the MHAO Stable Sheet was selected as the AMHA Club Newsletter of the Year. Congratulations to the dedicated staff on that achievement, and, again, a big “thank you” for all the hard work which goes into every issue. A special thank you to Liz Goldmann who authored an original poem for every issue, as well as contributing numerous articles and editing member contributions before they were finalized. A special thank you as well to my husband, Dr. Bob, who provided a health article for every issue, and along with my daughters, Emilie and Melissa, who proofed each issue before publishing. When MHAO Members Sell a Horse, Complimentary MHAO Memberships are Available! The energy behind the Stable Sheet: Shelley Bullard, Editor and Publisher; and, Liz Goldmann, Managing Editor, Features Editor, and MHAO Poet Laureate. They leave you with these thoughts: “Do the best you can, and don’t take life too serious.” Will Rogers “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.“ Mae West “Go out and have fun!” MHAO MEMBERS: Please remember that when an MHAO member sells a registered Morgan to a non-MHAO member, the new owner is entitled to a complimentary one year membership in MHAO. The selling owner is responsible for getting the membership information to the MHAO Membership Director or President. A note for the Stable Sheet or the NWMorganNews is not enough. You must send a note to the Membership Director; or, until we have one, to the club president (Gay Adams sunstonemorgans@comcast.net ) specifically indicating: The full name(s) of your buyer(s) for whom you seek membership The new owner’s US mail address, email address and phone number Your name The Morgan’s registered name and year of birth Remember also, any membership renewed after August 31 or a complimentary membership after that date will receive the remainder of the year in which the renewal took place AND also a membership for the following year. Please help us make sure no one is left out of the fun! Liz and Shelley Page 36 Page 37 Classifieds For Sale: Weanling Morgan colt CRUX Odyssey (Bucksnorts Do More Sun King x Battersea Orlean) March 28, 2015, chestnut colt, 100% foundation-bred, gaited. Sire 15.0HH, dam 15.3HH. http:www.allbreed pedigree.com/crux+odyssey $3,500 solidanchor@hushmail.com (406) 363-7466 For Sale: 2008 Morgan mare. Baymounts Delaney (Marvelous Intrigue x Aranaway Mandolin) A SOLID 16.2hh! Hunter, dressage, Sporthorse prospect. Ridden on trails and around the farm. Needs finishing and polishing. Sweet tempered! Erica Parker Trager Stonetemplefarms.com For Sale: Carriage, Harness, Road Cart, Harness, driving accessories. PCC CDE wagonette/marathon carriage for single large pony/cob/small horse. Burgundy with black and gold pinstripe, fully rebuilt brake system, removable shafts for travel/storage, with cover. $5500 - New Comfy-Fit harness in cob size, with custom BRASS hardware to match above carriage. Patent everywhere, removable teardrops for the dressage, deeplyshaped breastcollar for comfort, treated leather lining, quick-release shaft loops. $1000 Road cart for large pony/cob/small horse. Lacquered natural wood with turquoise-painted metal & pinstripes. Lots of compliments every time we have it out! $1500 - Amber Hillside black leather Presidential harness in cob size with stainless hardware. Lots of neat touches, including custom shaped breastcollar. Shown pleasure and CDE with road cart above. One holdback strap needs replacement to be show-worthy again; currently repaired for schooling. $350 - Also bits, harness pads, lap rugs, gloves, my favorite pair of laced reins, etc. Pictures and further details available: MorganVetMegan@gmail.com For Sale: Excellent quality horse hay. 2 string timothy grass, 85 lb bales $230/ton, 2 string alfalfa, 95 pounds $220/ton. Squeeze blocked, delivery available in 12-22 ton loads. Llocated in Hermiston, OR. Call Kai, 541571-8275. Like us on Facebook: BolenFarmsLLC For Sale: Lovely 6 year old Stand and Deliver daughter Celebrity Glamour Girl. Dam is a Waseeka’s In Command and Mantic Peter Frost granddaughter. Has had a full years training, stands 15 hands barefoot and is solid chestnut. She’s very sweet, very feminine, and super typey. Just a love to be around. Asking $7,500. Contact Celebrity Morgans at 541-317-0822 or ireland@uci.net For Sale: 2011 bay stallion PBP Woods Bay Lee (Rogue Hill's Woodsman x ATMF Love Lee Lady). 4-year old handsome fellow looking for smart owner to challenge him and keep him busy. Started under saddle and ready to hook. Never in the ring, but been to OMC and handled the hustle and bustle like a pro. "Bailey" is on the small side and is an excellent candidate for Combined Driving or child's Hunt Seat. For more information or to pay him a visit please contact Jean Sauer at 503-550-3115 or roguehill.farm01@gmail.com Price negotiable. For Sale: Wonderful, colorful Morgans Takilma Gold Morgans has several beautiful colorful Morgans for sale! Type, conformation, movement & personality plus! Sooty buckskin and palomino. Also standing "Ragtime Oro Blanco"; perlino Morgan stallion, 100% color producer and "TGM Ace of Spades"; homozygous black Morgan stallion. Please contact Peggy Malone at Takilma Gold Morgans for more information. (541) 659-0383, www.takilmagoldmorgans.com For Sale: 2002 bay registered Morgan mare "Lady in the Window" (aka "Belle"). Dark seal bay (almost black) mare by Fleet Command, out of Garahlee R K Vanity, 15.1 hh. Beautiful feminine mare, fancy mover, very baroque looking with lots of mane & tail. Proven broodmare, broke to ride. Sweet personality and wonderful ground manners. Life changes force sale unfortunately. Offered at $5000.00 obo. Contact Jami Kaptein (541) 659-7830, or jamibutler1@hotmail.com Page 38 MHAO 2015-2016 Officers 2015-2016 Board Members Gay Adams - President 503-936-4276 sunstonemorgans@comcast.com Lisa McGraw - Vice President 541-240-4290 lclose393@gmail.com OPEN position - Secretary Karen Breckenridge -Treasurer 541-370-8332 wylieriley@aol.com Eva Baker Dallas Bolen Nancy Eidam Sierra Breckenridge Kathy Defazio Carol Dombrowsky Anne Margaret Korver 2015-2016 Committees & Chairs Show Committee - Paula Hague editionLtd@aol.com Membership Committee - OPEN Breed Promotion Committee - OPEN Communications Committee - OPEN Youth Activities Committee - Eva Baker jbphoto@centurytel.net Stallion Auction Committee - Gay Adams sunstonemorgrans@comcast.net Award/Banquet Committee - Nancy Eidam crownmorgans@aol.com Futurity Committee - Gay Adams sunstonemorgrans@comcast.net Finance Committee - Karen Breckenridge wylieriley@aol.com Education & Spring Clinic Committee—Eva Baker Jbphotocenturytel.net By-laws Committee - Gay Adams sunstonemorgans@comcast.net There are OPEN slots needing to be filled. You can help. Call Gay TODAY! Page 39 MHAO Stable Sheet Winter 2015 Volume 3, Issue 4 PO Box 728 Hillsboro, OR 97123 The staff of the Stable Sheet wish all our Morgan friends a Happy Holiday Season! It’s been our pleasure to serve you these past three years. MHAO Stable Sheet Staff: Shelley Bullard, Editor in Chief Liz Goldmann, Managing Editor Dallas Bolen, Features Editor Emilie Bullard, Copy Editor Melissa Bullard, Copy Editor Bob Bullard, Copy Editor Diann Conser, Members Columnist Robert Bullard, DVM, Health Columnist Gay Adams, Ace Reporter Nadette Stang, Star reporter Erin Baker, Cub Reporter Paula Hague, President’s Message Thank You to Our Contributors: Nancy Eidam Erica Parker-Trager Ann Robitaille Margo Mossburg Stephanie Putnam Catherine Cloud Meghan Gobel Linda Collins Ric Walker Carol Dombrowsky Peggy Malone Jennifer Unick Thank You to Our Advertisers We appreciate your support. Join in the fun with your Morgan friends! Visit our website for upcoming events: www.morganhorseassociationoforegon.com Page 40 2015 Winter MHAO Stable Sheet