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THIS JUST IN Morgan Stallion Sweeps
By Stephen Kinney
A new program is putting money into showing and fun into breeding.

THIS JUST IN AMHA Hosts Inaugural Distance Trail Ride
By Carrie Mortensen
Long the stronghold of Arabians, distance riding comes to the Morgan breed.

HISTORY LESSON Drumming Hoof Beats, Part One
By Gail Perlee
The series on the Indian Reservation Morgan breeding programs begins.

HISTORY LESSON The Canadian Connection
By Brenda Tippin
Many people believed, and some still do, the Justin Morgan horse originated in Canada.

PHOTO ESSAY Those Amazing Morgan Foals Photo Contest Results
Photos of these Morgan foals were published in our October issue.

BREEDER PROFILE Roy-El Morgan Farm
By Lindsay Naas
With the closing of the iconic New Mexico Morgan breeding and training farm, we offer a concise history.

TRAINER PROFILE Creating a Legacy All Their Own
By Kim Oplotnik
An interview with Mike and Liz Murphy on the emergence of their Legacy Stables.

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GRAND NATIONAL
Introduction—What We Loved
Our reporters and photographers on their favorite Oklahoma moments.

What We Learned
Colorful backstories from the event of the year.
By Suzy Lucine, Julia Arnold, Larry Bolen, Katie Hodges, and Bob Funkhouser

Youth Of The Year Report
By Katie Hodges

What We Saw: A Week In Candid Photos
Candid photography by Nicole Barbour, Susan Colleton, Chloe Farischon, Dawn Montgomery, Kim Oplotnik, Laurie Revard, and Ashleigh Wood

GRAND NATIONAL
Grand National by Division
Show Coverage by Dallas Bolen, Sara Breyman, Jenna Britt, Kathy Carlson, Travis Filipek, Liz Goldmann, Stephen Kinney, Lindsay Naas, Kim Oplotnik, Karen Rossen, Laurie Sterling, and Ashleigh Wood

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