Events

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
9:00 AM
AMHA Standing Committee Meetings (Bylaws Committee, Registry Committee, Finance Committee)

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Self-Guided Farm Tours
Many of the Morgan farms in Florida will be hosting an Open House today.  Maps will be available to help you plan your tour!

9:00 AM
AMHA Board of Directors Meeting, President: Harry Sebring

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Morgan Marketplace Open
Convention Registration
Welcome Reception

7:00 PM
Busses leave for Arabian Nights Event. Advance reservations required. Transportation provided. Includes: Dinner, show, preferred seating, a behind the scenes with the horses and riders and 50% discount off cocktails from the bar.

Thursday, March 1, 2012
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Convention Registration

8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
TBA

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Sport Horse Connection sponsored by Nupafeed

9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine for Sport Horses
Presenter: Wendy Ying, DVM. Ying is a champion combined driving competitor and qualified a four-in-hand team for the World Equestrian Games in 2010. She is a Carriage American Association (CAA) Level I instructor and is the co-host of the “Driving Radio Show” on the Horse Radio Network.

10:10 AM – 11:00 AM
Dressage for Morgans — Morgans for Dressage.
Presenter: Bill Woods. Woods has been recognized by the United States Dressage Federation (USDF) as one of the 20 most influential members in the organization’s history. He is a former member of United States Dressage Federation’s (USDF) Test Writing Committee and was the first American invited to conduct USDF Instructor workshops across the country.

11:10 AM – 12:00 PM
Driving and the World Equestrian Games
Presenter: David Saunders. Saunders is the former head coachman for the Duke of Edinburgh, Royal Mews, Windsor Castle, and was with The Duke from the inception of combined driving. Driving Alan Aulson’s team of black Morgans in 2010, he qualified fifth in the United States to be one of the ten four-in-hand entries to represent the United States at the World Equestrian Games. He is the recipient of many awards and medals including several medals of honor.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch Break

1:10 PM – 2:00 PM
Immigration Law
Presenter: Allyson Hughes. Ms Hughes received her law degree, with honors, from the University of Florida in 1987. While at the University of Florida, Ms. Hughes was a Teaching Fellow for Appellate Advocacy and received the American Jurisprudence Book Award in Family Law. Ms. Hughes is board certified by the Florida Bar in Marital and Family Law and practices law exclusively in that area.

2:00 PM
Enjoy Fun in the Sun and all that Orlando has to offer.

For advance purchase of specially priced Disney Meeting/Convention Theme Park tickets visit http://www.morganhorse.com/association/annual_convention/.

3:00 PM
National Museum of the Morgan Horse Council Meeting

6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Event hosted by the American Morgan Horse Institute

Friday, March 2, 2012
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Convention Registration

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Awards Breakfast
Join us for a special program as we honor some of the year’s top competitors and supporters including Open Competition Winners, Club Awards, Master’s Achievers, and longtime Morgan judges. Ticket required.

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
American Morgan Horse Institute Trustees Meeting

10:30 AM – 11:20 PM
Fashion Show

10:30 AM –11:20 AM
An Introduction to Equine Land Protection Issues and Solutions
Presenters: Deb Balliet, CEO of the Equine Land Conservation Resource

11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
TBA
Sponsored by Merial-dedicated to helping you care for your horse’s health and well-being.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
AMHA Annual Meeting of the Members
AMHA President: Harry Sebring

7:00 PM
Awards Banquet
Join us for a special evening as we honor some of the year’s top Morgan supporters including Man and Woman of the Year, Hall of Fame, and much more! Ticket required.

Saturday, March 3, 2011

8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Convention Registration

9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
Whoa- Ga – Horse and Rider Yoga
Presenter: Kathy Reynolds

Marketing Sequence: Why Your Horse Needs To Be Online

10:10 AM – 11:00 AM
Survival after Colic Surgery – a Team Approach
Presenter: Dr. David Freeman MVB, PHD, Diplomate ACVS

Marketing Sequence: How a Riding Program Sells Your Barn And The Breed

11:10 AM – 12:00 PM
Equine Ophthalmology
Presenter: Dr. Dennis Brooks DVM, PHD; Vaccination & Deworming Programs – Current Guidelines – Dr. Amanda House: DVM, DACVIM

Marketing Sequence: How Local Clubs Can Inspire Growth From The Grass Roots

1:20 PM – 2:10 PM
Advances in Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Presenter: Brenda McDuffee, The Sanctuary Equine Rehabilitation

Marketing Sequence: Why Advertising Your Horse Makes A Difference

Grand National Open Forum

2:20 PM – 3:10 PM
Equine Podiatry
Presenter: Dr. Vern Dryden DVM, CJF; Rood & Riddle

Marketing Sequence: How To Sell Your Horse Face To Face

Morgan Professionals Committee Meeting

3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
Alternative Ways to Finance, How to Build a Business
Presenter: Farm Credit

Seminar TBA

6:30 PM
AMHA/WMF Stallion Service Auction & Reception

Extra Magic Hours Benefit
Each day one of the Disney Theme Parks opens an hour early or stays open up to an extra three hours, so guests of the Hilton have the opportunity to get extra time in the parks. This terrific feature allows guests to enjoy the Theme Parks at a relaxed pace and to take advantage of our complimentary transportation to any of the Disney theme parks. It is one of the most exciting and innovative ways to see the Disney Theme Parks:
•    With so much to see and do, make the most of your vacation with shorter lines.
•    Enjoy after hours easy access to some of the most popular attractions.
•    Make your day more relaxing by doing everything at an easy, relaxed pace.

Morning Extra Magic Hour occurs one hour prior to regularly scheduled Park opening time and guests will need to present a valid Hilton guest room key at the park’s turnstiles along with a valid theme park ticket.
Hilton Resort Guests wishing to enjoy Evening Extra Magic Hour will need to present a valid room key inside the Evening Extra Magic Hour Theme Park no sooner than two hours prior to the regularly scheduled park closing time.