AMHA Star Awards

In 2018, AMHA created the Star Awards Program. The goal of the program is to:

• Increase participation at Morgan competitions;
• Encourage all shows to become an AMHA Star Rated Show;
• Provide a FREE program as an AMHA membership benefit;
• Provide a fun, exciting venue for awards presentation at AMHA's annual convention;
• Provide additional advertising opportunities for The Morgan Horse magazine; and
• Foster good will and sportsmanship!

General Rules
1. The annual awards period is November 1 to October 31 and points will be awarded only in classes restricted to Morgan horses.
2. Horses must be registered with AMHA and the exhibitor must be a competing AMHA member.
3. Point standings may be available online at www.morganhorse.com if the current software program being developed allows.
4. Questions about prize lists should be directed to show management prior to competition. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to understand and abide by each competition’s rules.
5. All reports of errors discovered in show results or point standings must be submitted to AMHA no later than November 1. It is each owner’s responsibility to check for accuracy. No changes will be made after the award period has closed.
6. All disputes will be resolved by the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA).
7. All award winners will be featured in The Morgan Horse magazine.

Awards include 18 divisional awards and 5 overall high-point awards, which are:

 

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2022 AMHA STAR AWARD RESULTS

PARK

Overall Park Division Champion: Valley Acres Just N Time; Grand Ridge Enterprises, LLC

PARK SADDLE-Click HERE for complete results

1 VALLEY ACRES JUST N TIME; Grand Ridge Enterprises, LLC

2 OLD SCHOOL GROOVE; Tamara McMahan Moravec

3 NEWMONT'S FRENCH BELLBOY; Leslie Gurst

4 PLS HIGH PINE PICASSO GCH; Marina Abrams

5 QUEEN'S SOUL MATE GCH; Debra Mudge

6 VDM PRINCE; Alicia M Owens

7 DRF CHARLEMAGNE GCH;  Tadgy D & Doug R Stacy

8 SSLLC IRONMAN GCH;  Donald & Jane Bowers

9 STONE PINE CHARLOTTE;  Kobylar Morgans LLC

10 DRAGONSMEADE ELTANIN GCH;  Spencer Shelby Pilot

 

PARK HARNESS- Click HERE for complete results

1 SPRINGMILL SUPERSTITION GCH; Vegas Valley Morgans

2 WINSOME HILLS COOLCHATTER; Lexie Ellsworth

3 LEDYARD THE REBEL; Robert Severino

4 FIREWIND KAKEWALK; Deborah Hamilton

5 GET OUT; Barbara Matthews

6 GRAYCLIFF TONY HAWK; Silicon Valley Ranch

7 NS FAME & FORTUNE; Darris & Leslie Garoufalis

8 CRMS BLINDING LIGHTS; John Durkin

8 PLAYMOR'S I'M A STAR TOO GCH; Jennifer & Cathy Tosto

9 JMJM MR JENSON; Jo Ann Ward

10 HVK TOP MAN; Stacey Ferguson

 

PLEASURE 

Overall Pleasure Division Champion: WHITEMUD HIGH SOCIETY GCH;  Leighann Buzzard

ENGLISH PLEASURE-Click HERE for complete results

1 BVMS WINTER SOLDIER; Emily Rose Torrez

2 CATCH THE MOON GCH; Jean E Morgan & Anne M Morgan-Flynt

3 FAR AND AWAY;  Paula Messier

4 FRF RUSH HOUR;  Ann L Keller

5 KINZU GLORIOSA MANANA; Kathleen Pierce

6 FCM PRINCE OF ROCK N ROLL GCH; Ashley Russo

7 NEWMONT'S TIMELESS JOY; Dragonsmeade

8 DRAGONSMEADE KEPT SECRET; Firewind Morgans

9 LONG LIVE THE QUEEN CH; McDonald Douglass LLC

10 SDMF RARE DESIGN; Showcase Stables Inc

 

PLEASURE DRIVING-Click HERE for complete results

1 LC DESTINY'S CHILD; Marchglen Morgans Mitzi Deal

2 PRIVATE EYES; Elizabeth Ann Blankenship

3 CRUSHIN' IT; Tayler Walters Esquire Farms LLC

3 EQUINOX VORACIOUS; Emily Rhodes

4 CARREG WEN ROYAL BLUE; George Fayad

4 MILLENNIUM FORCE GCH; Roxanne Rogers

5 EXCEED'S EXUBERANT; Monnington Farm

6 CINGATE HOT SHOT GCH; Ed Harmon & Cathy Harmon

7 LEDYARD UNIQUE LOVE; Ledyard Company LLC

8 CIMI'S VOODOO DADDY; Silicon Valley Ranch LLC

9 STONECROFT TRIUMPHANT; Heidi E Kunkel Foundation Inc

10 HAE CYCLONE; Rebecca Kwedar

10 QUEENS JIM DANDY GCH; Elizabeth Poirier

 

CLASSIC PLEASURE SADDLE-Click HERE for complete results

1 WHITEMUD HIGH SOCIETY GCH; Leighann Buzzard

2 NEF TRANSCEND; Julia Hoag

3 DANTREE PRINCETON; Frances Iyer

4 CFF PERSONAL ADVANTAGE GCH; Erin Duffy Kelley

5 DRAGONSMEADE ODIN; Jennifer McCrory

6 MJS ECLIPSE CH; Elizabeth & Tom Burick

7 HPW FIRST CRUSH;  Makayla Ronk

8 LEDYARD'S MIDAS TOUCH GCH; Amy Roberts

9 LIVING ON EASY STREET CH; Erica Anne Dorwart Trust as Amended and Restated

10 DRAGONSMEADE BLACK DRAGON GCH; Nancy D Gravel

 

CLASSIC PLEASURE DRIVING-Click HERE for complete results

1 MILES OF FORTUNE GCH; Nancy Andreano

2 TRE FRIDAY BUZZ; Montjoy Kugeler

3 VVM ALWAYS DREAMING;  Vegas Valley Morgans

4 KHALEESI; CAL III Horses LLC

5 SSL ULTIMATE DESIGN; Hilary R Campbell

6 HUR'S IMPERATOR; Jane K Thompson

7 FOX HOLLOW TALK ABOUT ME GCH; Cheryl Ricci

8 WHITEMUD CHALLENGER; John Hodson & Christopher Farrar

9 FIRE RUN CONFETTI; Arboria Morgans Inc

10 LEDYARD OBERON GCH; Jacqueline Mahoney

 

HUNTER/WESTERN

Overall Hunter/Western Division Champion: MARTHA STEWART GCH; Jillian S Peek

HUNTER PLEASURE-Click HERE for complete results

1. LSSM QUEENS SPECIALFLAIRE; Emily Lents

2. MLB STAGE DOOR JOHNNY; Alyssa Erskine

3. TTMF TOMODACHI; Natalie Moran Kizzier

4. DERAWNDA LINCOLN (CN) CH; Michael & Diane Munson

5. TAKE THE CROWN GCH; D'Anne Marie Hayman

6. LJMS ASTRO FLAIRE; Amanda DuPont

7. PINECREEK IMMORTAL VISION GCH; Zoe Ariana Kovanis-Wilson

8. LADY ALEXANDER CH; Jenna Day

9. EPONA'S MO'O LIO GCH; David Harding

10. NEWMONT'S CAPTIVATOR; Michelle & Porter Payne

 

WESTERN PLEASURE-Click HERE for complete results

1 MARTHA STEWART GCH; Jillian S Peek

2 COMMANDERS FLAIRE; Amanda DuPont

3 THEY CALL ME CADILLAC; Sarah Anderson

4 TFF SEASTRONG; Lori Kompanik Sargeant

4 WVS THE REAL DEAL CH; Michael O'Guinn & Monica O'Guinn

5 MLB POWER PLAY GCH; Cindy Becker

6 BEARS AGENT DOUBLE O SOUL GCH; Pamela Ann Herren Taylor Ann Sparks

7 FIFTY SHADES OF BAY;  Brookelynn Shingledecker

8 FIRE RUN EMERALD CITY; Marian R Grimes

9 DREAMERS MOONLIGHT RAMBO GCH; GW Morgans LLC

10 COACHMAN'S BRITE-PASSAGE; Judy Burke

 

IN-HAND

Overall In-Hand Division Champion: THE LATEST TREND JY CH; Lynn Peeples & Cindy Braham

STALLIONS IN-HAND-Click HERE for complete results

1 THE LATEST TREND JY CH; Lynn Peeples & Cindy Braham

2 BURKLAND TOUGH ENOUGH; Robinson Family Trust

2 VDM KOBALT; Dale A Farabee

3 RRVE DAREDEVILRY; Lexie Ellsworth

4 RRVE HEAVY CROWN; Tara Farm LLC

5 RWF DRALION; Jonathan Fisher

6 REAL LEE SOMETHING; Jean E Morgan & Anne M Morgan-Flynt

7 ULTRAS TALENT AGENT; Stephen D Smith

8 MERRIEHILL DECKED OUT; Tadgy D & Doug R Stacy

9 BRI-B UNWRITTEN; Brian B Stewart

9 SARALIN LITIGATOR; Saralin Morgan Horse Farm

9 WGF CLEARLY INTENSE; Anita & Jeff Fancsali

10 DTA COUPE DEVILLE; Dorothy Atkinson

 

GELDINGS IN-HAND-Click HERE for complete results

1 LEDYARD UP THE TEMPO; Ledyard Company LLC

2 EKL THE FIRE INSIDE; Eli K Lapp Jr & Rebecca M Lapp

3 NEWMONT'S VALIANT SPIRIT; Ellen Feld

4 DRAGONSMEADE SYNERGY; Dragonsmeade

5 JRH AFTER MIDNIGHT; Michael G Carpenter

6 LATE NIGHT DECISION; Denise M Steinhauer

7 SUNNY ACRES GAMBLING MAN; Nancy S Vidler

8 HARLANS DRESSEDFORSUCCESS; Roxanne Rogers

8 UNABATED; Ocean View Morgans LLC

9 CRMF CAPTAIN SWING; 10 Star Ranch

9 WCA PERFECTION; Solanco Stables

10 ORMF PRIME DESIGN; Scott Nevers

 

MARES IN-HAND-Click HERE for complete results

1 LEDGEFIELDS JULIET; Jill & Steven Tassinari

2 MISS MATILDA; Caryn J Earehart

3 GSK ROYAL DIVA; Susan Klotz & Jessica Larson

4 SARALIN SLAM DUNK; Robinson Family Trust

5 CLAYHILL'S THE BLACK SWAN; Trifecta

6 HLSJ PARTY CRASHER; Melissa Wetmore Lambrecht

7 TLP CHAOTIC QUEEN; Andy & Carolyn Mast

8 HVK LIGHT FANTASTIC; Dr Lauren Cohen Fischer & Anita Cohen

9 SUTTON OBSIDIAN; Louis H Goldmann Elizabeth Goldmann

9 TOTALLY PREDICTED; Robinson Family Trust

10 DCK MY BELLA BLUE; Victoria S Berry Brian Berry

 

SPORT 

Overall Sport Division Champion: WHISPERING IN THE WIND CH; Cecilia Bergeron Allen

CARRIAGE-Click HERE for complete results

1 BEST'S JP MORGAN GCH; Becky Benjamin

2 SAN ANDREAS BAY; Andrea & Douglas Coursey

3 ROY-ELS BELLE OF THE BALL GCH; Lindsay R Naas

4 SONTREECELEBRATIONOFGRACE; Cheryl Swanson

5 MERITAGE RIVER'S PROMISE; Clara H Hendin

6 HEYDAY BLACKHAWK CH; Jeffrey Morse

7 GRM MONARCH'S GO FIGURE; Grunden Ranch Morgans Harlan & Tamara Grunden

8 UC TEE ROSE; Leah Benzie

9 FINAL JUDGEMENT; Shirley & William Haas

10 GARLAND RISING STAR; Carol LaRose

 

DRESSAGE-Click HERE for complete results

1 RIVERGATE STEAL MY HEART; Laura Laney

2 SCMF GOV ARNOLD CH; Laura Laney

3 EMR ARISING; Erin Scelba Johnson

4 UVM VAN DOREN; Karen Rossen & Charlotte Druschel

5 LR AMIE TRULY TORRID; Michelle D Biggers-Beach David R Beach

6 SCMF WINGED WARRIOR; Kathryn Messana

7 C-MY GUNNER; Mara Freiberg

8 WK'S NORTHERN BRIGADIER; Leigh Holman

9 STONLEIGH TIME AFTR THYME; Mary Ellen Mulligan

10 LTL IRELAND SUMMR SOLDIER; Timothy & Virginia Reeser

10 RWD CLASSIFIED; Tricia Waclena

 

HUNTER OVER FENCES-Click HERE for complete results

1 AIKANE'S A PAIR OF ACES; Mikayla Laughlin

2 RAYNYDAY FINAL SALUTE; Michelle & Porter Payne

3 BODINI; Lauren Santoro

4 BAM CINCO DE MAYO; Andrea & Amelia Arcia

5 SHAMELESS MARAUDER LW; Yvonne Smith

6 RBF TIGER LILY; Tricia Waclena

7 LR AMI TWILIGHT GCH; SS Equestrian LLC

8 CBMF FOLLOW YOUR HEART GCH; Mallory Mignot

9 JAX KILLIAN GOLD; Lori Kompanik Sargeant

10 ROY-EL'S SPARTA; Johnna R Chenail

 

RANCH-Click HERE for complete results

1 RNK ARIGORNS WILD ROSE CH; Brent & Martha Woodland

2 INTREPID ROCK FESTIVAL GCH; Jaxon Craddock & Rhea Turner

3 TRIPLE S BOSS; Nathan Painter

4 LITTLE OAKS CUSTOM CHROME GCH; Little Oak Farm Allen & Janine Hawkins & Emily Philbrook

5 ROSELYN MR SAND MAN GCH; Linda B Pouncey

6 RWF TIMELESS; Roger Correll & Charlotte Davidson

7 LITTLEWOOD CHINOOK; Erin Lynne & Mike Silver

8 CAUM MAY FLOWER; Gary Valade & Vallys Pilliod

9 WRP SULTANS KRUGGERRAND; William & Virginia Norris

10 APH LINED IN LACE GCH; Alice Tvrdik

10 TRIPLE S BOMB BAY; Nathan Painter

 

REINING-Click HERE for complete results

1 APOGEE JOLENE; Drs Ray & Alison Bendele

2 CAUM MAY FLOWER; Gary Valade & Vallys Pilliod

3 DISCO RADIANCE; Gary Valade & Vallys Pilliod

4 LITTLEWOOD CHINOOK; Erin Lynne & Mike Silver

5 CAMAS MIST SILVER CALIBER; Heather McFarland

6 WHITESOX'S POCKET OF GOLD; Morgan Safenet Foundation Inc

7 TRIPLE S BOSS; Nathan Painter

8 TRIPLE S BOMB BAY; Nathan Painter

9 GFS BELLA ROSA; Megan & Steven Gallagher

10 MORGANQUEST TWILIGHT FIRE; Jaxon Craddock & Rhea Turner

 

TRAIL-Click HERE for complete results

1 APH LINED IN LACE GCH; Alice Tvrdik

2 LITTLE OAKS CUSTOM CHROME GCH; Little Oak Farm Allen & Janine Hawkins & Emily Philbrook

3 GRM MISS BLACK BEAM; Grunden Ranch Morgans

4 FORTUNES PENNY LANE; Grace Jacobus

5 WRP SULTANS KRUGGERRAND; William & Virginia Norris

6 FORTUNES FIERO; Megan Motter Kramer

7 IT'S TIME FOR A MAI TAI; Robyn McWilliams

7 SOUTH STAR SEBASTIAN; Georgia Kelton

8 WALLACE'S JUSTICE; Holly Bedient

9 ATMF MOONLIGHT SONATA GCH; James & Karen Breckenridge Sierra Breckenridge

10 CHANDLERCREEK TAKEBYSTORM CH; Angela Michaelson

10 SMOKEY'S GENTLE SPIRIT; Teresa J Malloy

 

WESTERN DRESSAGE-Click HERE for complete results

1 WHISPERING IN THE WIND CH; Cecilia Bergeron Allen

2 ROSELYN MR SAND MAN GCH; Linda B Pouncey

3 TFF DEVON CH; Kathleen & Mike Christensen

4 ATMF MOONLIGHT SONATA GCH; James & Karen Breckenridge Sierra Breckenridge

4 MAGENTA'S MAD MOONSHINE GCH; Michelle Payne

5 CORINTHIAN TOUCH OF FROST GCH; Nicole M Smith-Gorecki

6 DE'S SENSIBLE AUSTIN; Cameron Hostacky

7 EQUINOX COURAGE UNDERFIRE GCH; Mina Marie Cox

8 TWIN ELMS COMPLETE CHAOS CH;  Bobbie Jo Jaakkola

9 WESTENFELD MUSICMASTER GCH; Carl & Julianne Smith Jr

10 IT'S TIME FOR A MAI TAI; Robyn McWilliams

 

Any class that requires qualification is a “championship” class
Any stake that does NOT require a qualification class is a “regular” class
Any high-point status award should be given “championship” class points
Any “restricted” class such as novice, limit, age limit or residence limit count as regular or championship, depending on the situation.

Questions about this program should be directed to the Program Manager Nikki Dumas at (859) 448-5109 or  nicole@morganhorse.com