AMHA Announces New Affiliate Partners
AMHA News Desk
AMHA is pleased to announce several new affiliates to its roster of businesses that offer discounts to its members. Among the new affiliates include rental cars, pet insurance, florists, cruises, hotels and various travel discounts. You can save up to 25 percent on your next car rental with Avis Car Rental or 20 percent with Budget, save 15 percent with Teleflora flowers, 20 percent off at Wyndham Hotels and get a 5 percent group discount with VPI Pet Insurance. And this is just a start.MoreLooking for That Perfect Graduation Gift?
AMHA News Desk
Not sure what to buy your family’s graduate this spring? How about an item with your favorite equine — a Morgan. AMHA has great merchandise to choose from, including books, prints and videos. Do you want clothing instead? AMHA recently partnered with Fieldhouse, an online merchandise store, which offers products and merchandise sporting AMHA’s logo. You can find everything from shirts, sweatshirts, hats and bags in all sizes.MoreAMHA Awards Grants to Morgan Shows
AMHA News Desk
Each year, 10 percent of the net from each year’s AMHA Stallion Service Auction is available for the AMHA grant program for financially challenged United States Equestrian Federation Morgan competitions. This year, nine shows applied for the grant and five were selected.More
Calling All Junior and Youth Exhibitors
AMHA News Desk
The Morgan Horse magazine is asking one question to junior and youth exhibitors and will print your answers in the article Focus on Youth in its June issue. Question: What is the most important lesson in horsemanship you have learned from your instructor or trainer? Respond in 100 words or less and we’ll include as many answers as possible in the June issue.More
Those Amazing Morgan Foals
AMHA News Desk
The Morgan Horse magazine has announced a foal pictorial contest to be published in the August issue. Here’s what you need to know to participate.More
Watch the Morgan on TV
AMHA News Desk
The Lippitt Morgan sport horse will be front and center on HRTV during the month of May. HRTV, the 24-hour equestrian TV channel, can be found on the Dish Network, Verizon Fios, Comcast, Cox Cable, AT&T U-Verse and other major cable companies. You can also watch via the Internet on their Internet broadcast channel, www.HRTV.com. More
Seeking Fund-Raising Auction Items for Mid-Atlantic Morgan Horse Show
AMHA News Desk
Earlier this year, the Mid-Atlantic Morgan Horse Show Committee announced that after 55 years, the show was taking a hiatus due to financial difficulties. The New York State Morgan Horse Society made a generous donation to help the show pay off their debt. Other shows and clubs have offered their support as well.More
Promotional Morgan Video Online
AMHA News Desk
A video spotlighting the Morgan breed in promotion of Equestrian Life’s Learn to Ride and Drive in Style program is now available for viewing. Fran Pugh, her daughter Dr. Holly Pugh Johnson and Fran Pugh’s granddaughters, Anna and Erin Pugh, are interviewed and surely prove the Morgan is a family horse. More
21st Annual Open Barn Cherry Ledge Farm
AMHA News Desk
If you are looking for a fun and free family event, plan to attend the open barn at Cherry Ledge Farm in Woodstock, Conn., on Saturday, May 12. The event runs rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You will get to meet some beautiful Morgan horses and see Mint Black Jack, the 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2010 Lippitt Morgan of the Year. Come learn about building a better level of communication with horses; hear an educational talk on equine lyme disease symptoms, treatments and prevention; learn about other aspects of horse care; and much more.More
ADS Annual Member Meeting
AMHA News Desk
The American Driving Society Annual Members Meeting will be Sept. 28-30 in Fitchburg, Wis. If you have ever wanted to learn how to drive a pair or are just curious about how it is done, then the activities on Sept. 30 are perfect for you. The ADS and the Midwest region are fortunate to have nine-time National Pairs Driving Champion Lisa Singer to help us learn more about what it takes to put together a pair. Included in this hands-on session will be an opportunity to actually drive a seasoned pair so you can experience the thrill and power that driving two horses or ponies together can give you.More
Know When to Vaccinate Foals for Best Protection
The Horse
After nearly a year of waiting, it’s finally here. Your new foal has hobbled into the world. Do you know which vaccinations your gangly new friend needs to help stay healthy? “Starting a foal off on the right foot with preventive care to help protect it against equine disease actually begins with the broodmare,” says Dr. April Knudson, equine specialist. “With broodmares, it is best to give booster vaccinations approximately 30 days before foaling.”More |
