Monthly Archives: April 2008

River Ridge Charity Horse Show Morgan Division Results

Posted on April 25, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

Here are the available results up to now as shown on Horseshowsonline.com for the Morgan classes at River Ridge.  To see more information about this show go to the River Ridge website. Morgan Pleasure Driving Junior Horse 1 CBMF DOUBLE DOWN (COPPER BEACH LLC, … Continue reading →

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Carole Mercer and Dolly at Del Mar

Posted on April 25, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

Here is another video of our friend, Carole, and her Morgans from Del Mar, CA.  Carole told me that this was Dolly’s first time alone in front of thousands of people, so she is a bit nervous.  As you can see, … Continue reading →

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Ask A Judge: Kids and Helmets Question (follow up to poll)

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

I posed the following question to our Judges Panel as a way to understand the reluctance of parents (or show committees) to require kids to wear helmets in shows.  Here are the responses of Judges 2 and 3: Question: I know … Continue reading →

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2008 Western New York Horse Show

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

There is an in depth write up about the Western New York Horse Show on the AMHA website.  Looks like there are some new happenings going on including many Dressage classes and the following In Hand class: New this year … Continue reading →

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Night of the Horse 2008

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

This video is of Carole Mercer and her Dancing Morgans.  It was shot on Saturday April 19th at the 63rd Annual Del Mar National Horse Show in Del Mar, California. [kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/CankHRaq2e8" width="425" height="350" wmode="transparent" /] 

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Citrus Cup Regional Morgan Horse Show Results

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

PARK SADDLE CHAMPIONSHIP 1) GRAYWOODS KERA (Madye Bell, rider; Mayde Bell, owner) PARK SADDLE OPEN 1) GRAYWOODS KERA (Tom Johnson, rider; Madye Bell, owner) PARK SADDLE AMATEUR/JUNIOR EXHIBITOR 1) GRAYWOODS KERA (Madye Bell, rider; Mayde Bell, owner) PARK HARNESS CHAMPIONSHIP … Continue reading →

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Article on Garn Walker

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

I found a link on the Yahoo group, Morgan Bulletin Board, to an interesting article about Garn Walker.  The article, “East Meets West” on WickedLocal.com discusses his history and how he came to be involved in training.  He seems to … Continue reading →

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Three Wishes?

Posted on April 21, 2008 by bella92290

Does anyone know how and when Three Wishes passed? I follow all the news and somehow never saw that.  Our gelding is by him, and I was shocked to see a memorial page for him in the Connection???

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Custom Suit Wanted for Shorter Woman- Under $500

Posted on April 21, 2008 by GraceMorgn

I am looking for a used custom suit for a 5’3″ woman.   Her measurements are included below.  Color is not important, but prefer medium to dark colors.  Please no Reed Hills or other off the rack suits.  We would like … Continue reading →

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22″ Shively 2000 Saddle Wanted for under $1000

Posted on April 21, 2008 by GraceMorgn

I am looking for a used 22″ Shively 2000 saddle for under $1000.  It must be in good, show condition.  Please let me know if you or someone you know has what I am looking for.  Thanks!

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