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USEF Announces Third Annual Youth Sportsman's Award

AMHA Membership Directory Available Online

2008 Signature Sale

Virginia Carolinas Morgan Horse Club Spring Gala

Pegasus Soars in Tennessee

2008 Proposed USEF Morgan Rule Changes

USEF/AMHA Rules Timeline

San Diego Morgan Youth Host Morgan Horse Day

Granite State Morgan Horse Society Hosts Show Tips Seminar

New Pacific Northwest Morgan Club

Morgan Reaches 5,000-Mile Marker!

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Morgan Factoids
Membership Services
Registry Services
The Morgan Horse magazine
Morgan Merchandise
Affinity Partners
Online Resources
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USEF Announces Third Annual Youth Sportsman's Award



As part of the continuing efforts to expand the base of young people contributing to the leadership and promotion of equestrian sports, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announced the third annual Youth Sportsman's Award. This awards program recognizes youths who are members of both the USEF and their recognized national affiliate. These candidates need to demonstrate an ongoing commitment and dedication to the USEF and their affiliate organization by serving as a role model for their peers and through the promotion of the horse.

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AMHA Membership Directory Available Online



The 2008 AMHA Membership Directory has been added to the Member Extranet. Those members who renewed their AMHA membership as of April 10, 2008 are included. Divided by states and foreign countries, each is a pdf form, allowing members to download one state or ten!

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2008 Signature Sale



On April 4 and 5, 134 registered Morgan horses were listed for consignment in Springfield, Ohio, for the first ever Signature Sale. Jim and Jenny Taylor, with a commitment to the Morgan breed, recognized a need for a Morgan sale that would appeal to all enthusiasts.

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Virginia Carolinas Morgan Horse Club Spring Gala



The Virginia Carolinas Morgan Horse Club, Inc. is proud to extend an invitation to all interested Morgan enthusiasts and their friends to join us at the club's annual spring gala, Saturday April 26th at Tara Farm in Raleigh NC.

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Pegasus Soars in Tennessee



Marjorie and Philip Hodge of Spring City, Tennessee, are the proud new owners of 900-pound statue of Pegasus, created by Morgan owner and artist, Angela Conner-Bulmer of England. The pure-white marble statue will grace the entrance to the Hodges' driveway, ironically enough named Pegasus Drive.

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2008 Proposed USEF Morgan Rule Changes



Your participation in the Rule Forums is a critical step in the evaluation process and we appreciate your support and constructive comments.If you cannot attend a rules forum, please send your comments to AMHA, 122 Bostwick Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482. Please be sure to include your name, address and AMHA membership number.

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USEF/AMHA Rules Timeline



The Morgan breed is one of only two breeds that solicit input from members for rule changes through member's forums. The USEF Morgan committee has put together a process for rule changes to help the committee ensure that all the rules forums get the same rules and the same information to consider. Following is a time line.

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San Diego Morgan Youth Host Morgan Horse Day



Presented by the San Diego Morgan Horse Youth Club, The Day of the Morgan Horse will showcase the versatility of the Morgan breed with demonstrations of different riding and driving styles. The event will provide an opportunity for children and adults to see beautiful Morgan horses in action up close and personal.

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Granite State Morgan Horse Society Hosts Show Tips Seminar



The Granite State Morgan Horse Society, Inc. (GSMHS) presents "Blue Ribbon Show Tips From the Judge's Perspective," featuring speaker Cindy Mugnier, USEF "R" Judge and AMHA President. The seminar will be held at the Atkinson Community Center, 4 Main Street, Atkinson, New Hampshire, on April 13, 2008 at 9 a.m.

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New Pacific Northwest Morgan Club



The Spokane Morgan Club is a new Morgan club in the Inland Northwest of Spokane, Washington. The club is offering free memberships to those in AMHA Region 8.

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Morgan Reaches 5,000-Mile Marker!



Mary Coleman rode her chestnut gelding, Hawk's Neapolitan, to 5,000 career miles this past weekend at a local endurance competition. Meeting the 5,000-mile marker was a distinction in itself, but in addition to this achievement, the pair also earned the designation of an American Endurance Ride Conference Decade Team!

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Morgan Factoids



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Did You Know?



On April 4, the Morgan horse was a $2000 question on Jeopardy. They showed an in hand photo.

Question: What American breed of horse in known for its physical strength , etc

Answer - Morgan

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Enjoy Your Morgan in Competition with Other Breeds



If you and your Morgan like to compete in open shows, competitive trail rides, endurance, carriage competitions, Dressage, or western working competitions, you can earn points toward a year-end award, a medallion, or even earn a prestigious sport horse award. The AMHA Open Competiton Program is getting bigger and better all the time.

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If Competition Isn't Your Thing...



The AMHA Pathways Program is a great way to receive recognition for your non-competitive hours in the saddle or in the carriage with your Morgan. Training/conditioning/pleasure trail hours can all be entered into your Pathways log. There is a once-only lifetime fee of $45 per person. You will be surprised at how fast those hours add up to earn a badge.

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Join AMHA or Renew Your Membership Today!



What AMHA Can Do For You!

  • Information updates all year long for breeders, owners and riders
  • Discounts on all AMHA services
  • Voting Privileges
  • Free classified ads on the web
  • Farm Finder program
  • Award programs for youth and adults
  • Discounts and great perks from our partners

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  • Registry Services



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    The Morgan Horse magazine



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    Be a part of history ~ The Morgan Horse magazine historical issue that is!



    Coming in our combined May/June Family/Historical issue:

    Come with us as we visit Ivan and the rest of the Beattie family of East of Equinox Farm as they relive and celebrate 50 years in the Morgan breed. We also will visit with Jaisen and Meghan Von Ballmoos, who recently joined this family-run operation.

    We will focus on another Vermont farm, this one even older! Author Linda Ashar will introduce Elmer Darling's Mountain View Farm, which was located in the northern part of state.

    You'll also meet the 2007 World Champion Gelding, CBMF Ruling Class, and the Reserve World Gelding, TE Ammunition.

    All this, plus the start of show season! Please join us!

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    Check it out!



    Check out The Morgan Horse magazine's new web pages. Come meet the TMH team, checkout the current issue, sneak a peak at the issues on slate. Order a subscription or a back issue.

    Check back often, many more updates to come!

    Visit today
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    LAST CALL FOR Discounted subscription for new subscribers!



    Thinking about subscribing to The Morgan Horse? NOW is the time! Get your Morgan Moola discount for first time subscribers. Offer expires May 1st. Download today at:

    www.morganhorse.com/tmh/subscribe.php

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    Subscribe to The Morgan Horse magazine



    Want to subscribe to Your OFFICIAL breed journal?

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    Morgan Merchandise



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    Morgan Activity Book



    Activity Book I
    By Nancy Eidam
    48-pages of educational puzzles, games, and coloring pages. Perfect for your young horse lover.

    Item #9700
    Member: $3.95
    Non-Member: $4.75

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    Affinity Partners



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    SmartPak



    In 2005, SmartPak was rated the 6th fastest growing consumer products company in the United States by Inc 500 magazine. Attracting customers from across the country with our extensive product line, reasonable prices and patented daily dose feeding system means there are many reasons for you to shop.

    SmartPak offers products for canines, cats, and all your equine needs.



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    Liberty Mutual



    Member benefits now include savings on auto and home insurance!

    As an American Morgan Horse Association member, you may qualify for a special group discount* on your auto, home, and renters insurance through Group Savings Plus from Liberty Mutual. With Group Savings Plus, you'll also enjoy fast, easy round-the-clock claims service and a variety of discounts including multi-car, multi-policy, safe-driver, passive restraints and anti-theft device discounts*.

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    Turn your Vacations into Donations



    Book your personal and business travel on our travel website, www.morganhorsetravel.com!

    Every time you do, American Morgan Horse Association will receive a portion of the travel commissions.

    You get the same low rates offered by other travel websites while helping to raise funds for American Morgan Horse Association.

    Travel Advantage Newsletter


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    American Morgan Horse Association, Inc World Points® Mastercard Credit Card



    The Most Rewarding Card of All

    Earn points and get the rewards you want--cash, travel, merchandise, and gift certificates--now with easy online redemption, too! Only the WorldPoints card gives you the freedom to choose so much, so easily-and with no annual fee. Carry the only card that helps support our programs and initiatives at no additional cost to you. Simply click here to apply online today.

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    MyHorseForSale.com



    MyHorseForSale.com provides AMHA members an Internet-based tool to list their horses for sale and stallions at stud through a new classified site located at http://morgan.myhorseforsale.com/index.php

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    PrePaid Legal Services


    Pre-Paid Legal Services ®, Inc. offers a unique suite of pre-paid legal and identify theft plans which AMHA members may purchase through the AMHA website.

    To learn more about PrePaid Legal Services and/or to join, please Click Here.

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    PetSmart



    PetSmart is the largest specialty pet retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. With more than 993 stores in the United States and Canada, PetSmart provides a broad range of competitively priced pet food and pet products, and includes services such as training, grooming, boarding, and adoption services. Check out their monthly specials!


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    Hertz



    Your Hertz -- American Morgan Horse Association discount CDP# 54116 is the key to great savings.

    Go to hertz.com for Hertz reservations, services and special offers. For phone reservations, call Hertz at 1-800-654-2200.

    Be sure to include CDP#54116 in all of your reservations.

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    Equisure, Inc.



    This partnership allows AMHA members to purchase group insurance from Equisure. Equisure has been providing equine insurance products to equestrians for over 15 years. We are proud of this partnership and look forward to providing AMHA members with excellent service and products.

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    Online Services



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    Downloadable Resources and Forms



    Downloaded resources and forms are available to all visitors of AMHA's website.

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    Looking to Buy or Sell a Morgan?



    Welcome to the American Morgan Horse Classified Ads!

    The place to find the Morgan horse you've been looking for.

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    Find a Morgan Farm or Sign Up for the AMHA Farm Finder Program



    Looking for more promotion for your Morgan farm? Looking for a Morgan farm near you?

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    Looking for Morgan Show Results?



    We've got 'em and they're free!

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    American Morgan Horse Registry Online!



    Members can preview the service using your introductory 5 days of free consecutive service!

    This subscription service is available to members only for $9.95/day*, $24.95/month or $94.95/year. Payment can be made online, by mailing to AMHA (122 Bostwick Road, Shelburne, VT 05482), or by calling AMHA (802.985.4944).

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    AMHA Member Extranet



    Recently added to the Member Extranet:
    2008 Online Membership Directory

    Stay in touch with AMHA!

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    AMHA Board of Directors Quarterly Board Meeting



    May Board Meeting Schedule-Tenatative

    Courtyard by Marriott Burlington Harbor Hotel
    25 Cherry Street
    Burlington, Vermont 05401
    (802) 864-4700

    Wednesday, April 30
    8:00 AM Registry Committee
    Immediately following the close of Registry: Bylaws Committee
    Immediately following the close of Bylaws: IT Committee
    1:00 PM Finance Committee
    Immediately following the close of Finance: AMHECT Trustees Meeting

    Thursday, May 1
    9:00 AM AMHA Board Meeting

    Friday, May 2
    9:00 AM Closed Working Board Session

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