Monthly Archives: February 2008

Entry Closing Dates for Morgan Horse Shows in March and April, 2008

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

The following is a list of the shows and entry closing dates for the Morgan horse shows in March and April of 2008. Some of the entry closing dates are blank. I will fill them in as the information becomes … Continue reading →

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AMHA Convention Report

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Mocha Mom

SCORE!! I have pictures from the Convention, compliments of Chris Cassenti of Chrislar Farm. If anyone else has pictures from the Convention to share, this is the place to do it. For instructions on how to post a photo, go … Continue reading →

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Winter Horse Care and Health

Posted on February 23, 2008 by Mocha Mom

I was surfing the net recently looking for 2008 show dates and came across a very informative, yet readable, article about winter horse care on the Michigan Justin Morgan Horse Association’s website under Vet Articles.  The article was written by R.D. Scoggins, … Continue reading →

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My “Shout It Out!” for Tonight – Pet “Communicators”

Posted on February 23, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

I met a woman who had a pet “Communicator” that she consulted regularly (almost daily, I think) about the horses that she owned.  Supposably, the “communicator” could talk with these horses in an effort to help the owner understand why they exhibited certain behaviors.  Although I do … Continue reading →

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2008 AMHA Election Results

Posted on February 23, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

At the AMHA 2008 Convention elections were held to fill several positions.  The results have been posted on the AMHA website and the following positions were filled: AMHA Officers are Cindy Mugnier, President;  Harry Sebring, Vice President Finance and Comptroller;  … Continue reading →

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Thoughts From Bob Morgan of Triton Morgans

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

The following letter from Bob Morgan of Triton Morgans was posted on a Yahoo Morgan group, causing much heated discussion. I wrote to him to ask for permission to reprint it on AboveLevel.com for the viewers here to read. I think … Continue reading →

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Accident at a Show-What do YOU do?

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

Many of us that attend shows have unfortunately witnessed driving accidents, either in the ring or on a course.  Although often times there are professional horsemen and women nearby to assist the driver and take control of the situation, there are … Continue reading →

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The accident prone horse…

Posted on February 21, 2008 by erikarose

Does any one else have an accident prone horse? I am at a loss of what to do with my now 11 year old gelding. We bought him as a 3yr old, my first horse actually, and I did everything … Continue reading →

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Watch Me Dance

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

(Simply Maserati x HVK Dancing Dragon)  Bay 5 year-old gelding.  A great mover with a great personality. Park harness/saddle.  For more information contact O’Gorman Stables @ Cedar Creek Farm. [kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/xtAH4GnLg-w" width="425" height="350" wmode="transparent" /]

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San Diego Morgan Diamond Jubilee

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

The San Diego Morgan Diamond Jubilee will run from March 28-30, 2008 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, CA.  The pre-entry deadline is March 10, 2008 but post entries will accepted after that date.  Judging will be performed by … Continue reading →

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