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We're so Excited... We Just Can't Hide It!

Change to Frozen Semen Program

Morgan Weanlings Will Shine In New Competition

Seeking Morgan Artists and Photographers

Attention Snow Birds!

PLUS:
Morgan Factoids
Membership Services
Registry Services
The Morgan Horse magazine
Morgan Merchandise
Affinity Partners
Online Resources
For Members Only

We're so Excited... We Just Can't Hide It!



The Morgan Horse magazine team is pleased to unveil the new and improved Morgan Horse magazine website!

Check it out at http://www.morganhorse.com/tmh/index.php

Be sure to stop by often for more exciting updates & features!

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Change to Frozen Semen Program



Foals conceived from frozen semen have been eligible for registration in the AMHA Registry since 1986. In 1995 the Registry adopted Rules specific to the registration of foals conceived using frozen semen as this technology was becoming more popular. These Rules were the first of their kind in the equine world. The rules recently were reviewed to determine if they were accomplishing what they were intended to accomplish and to determine if they were as user friendly as possible. It was determined that the Rules were effective, but that a change in procedure could make them more user friendly.

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Morgan Weanlings Will Shine In New Competition



We are pleased to announce that eligible Morgan weanlings will continue to have a venue to strut their stuff and earn substantial prize money for their owners beginning in 2009. With the conclusion of the Morgan Breeders Sweepstakes in July, a group of people who recognized the importance of this class gathered together in an effort to create a new class for Morgan weanlings to compete for honor and prize money. Their efforts were realized earlier this month when the American Morgan Horse Institute (AMHI) offered the group an umbrella to work under.

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Seeking Morgan Artists and Photographers



Do you have some great snapshots or artwork featuring the Morgan horse?

We are looking for your photos and designs for our upcoming 2009 Calendar and Morgan Merchandise line.

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Attention Snow Birds!



If you have not already done so, please remember to let AMHA know that you have moved back to your summer home. You don’t want to miss an issue of your Network and/or your copy of The Morgan Horse! Call (802) 985-4944 today!

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Morgan Factoids



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Did You Know?



2007 Medal Class Participation:
Saddle Seat: 126 riders
Hunter Seat on the Flat: 302 riders
Western Seat: 111 riders
Hunter Seat Over Fences: 17 riders
Reining Seat: 4 Riders
Dressage Seat: 39 Riders

206 people attending the 2007 USEF Morgan Rules Forums

2007 Judges Schools educated 27 applicants, "r", and "R" judges.

Open Competition Program
2007: 3,600 records entered
2006: 3,000 records entered
2005: 2,500 records entered

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Membership Services



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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 like Hertz, MyHorseForSale.com, and many others.

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  • Registry Services



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    The Morgan Horse magazine



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    Coming Up In The Morgan Horse



    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 Megan 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.

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    Never Subscribed to The Morgan Horse? Morgan Moola for you!



    Have you ever tried a subscription to The Morgan Horse magazine? Now is the time! First-time subscribers can take $5 off a year's subscription, $10 off two years! But you must redeem your "Morgan moolah" quickly--offer ends May 1, 2008 and is available to the first 500 new subscribers. This offer is available only by mail-in, not valid by e-mail or phone.

    What are you waiting for? Fill out your form today!

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    Subscribe to The Morgan Horse magazine



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    Morgan Merchandise



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    Morgan Tote



    The durable polyester and 3 1/2" gusset, combine to make this tote bag a "keeper" that you will use over and over again.

    Item# TOTE07

    Members $8.95
    Non-Members $10.75

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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*.

    See for yourself how much money you could save with Liberty Mutual compared to your current insurance provider. Call 1-800 357-2303.

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    Turn your Vacations into Donations



    Book your personal and business travel on our new 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.

    It' s that simple! www.morganhorsetravel.com.

    Download the AMHA Desktop Travel Icon and Book Your Travel Fast!

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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 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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