Monthly Archives: April 2008

Calling All Photographers and Videographers

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

With show season moving into full swing this spring, Above Level is a great opportunity for everybody to show off their wonderful horses and show us how much fun you are having at the shows.  If you get some good … Continue reading →

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New Poll (April 20-27, 2008)

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

This weeks new poll is up.  It is alittle self serving, but I want to get an idea of what you all would like to see more of or what you find the most interesting on the blog.  Please comment … Continue reading →

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Midwest Charity Horse Show

Posted on April 19, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

The 67th Annual Midwest Charity Horse Show will be held on June 17-21, 2008 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Coliseum in Springfield, IL.  Several division will be represented at this show and will include classes for Morgans, Arabians, Saddlebreds, Hackney and Roadsters.   … Continue reading →

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“Ask A Judge”- Hunter Question (Judge 4)

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

We recently had an “Ask a Judge” question regarding the Hunter division which has been answered by Judge 1 and Judge 2 (see the posts “Questions Regarding Hunter and Park Classes Judging Answered by Judge 2” and “Ask A Judge- Hunter … Continue reading →

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Why We Wear the Riding Clothes We Wear

Posted on April 17, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

Have you ever wondered why we wear those fancy suits when we enter the show ring on our horses?  I found two interesting articles on the Saddle Horse Report website regarding just that subject.  The “Evolution of Equestrian Fashion” and … Continue reading →

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VCMHC Spring Gala

Posted on April 17, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

I saw today that on the AMHA website that the Virginia Carolina Morgan Horse Club has extended an invitation to its Spring Gala to all Morgan horse folks that are interested in coming.  It is going to be held at … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Centennial Horse Show Results (April 9-12, 2008)

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

Morgan Park Saddle Championship 1) Scandias Royal Treasure  (Jayne Moore, rider; Ruth Abbott, owner) Morgan English Pleasure Championship 1) Dragonsmeade Bravura  (Kristen Tramposh, rider; Cadence Farm, LLC, owner) Morgan English Pleasure Open 1) PSC Gabriel  (Kristen Tramposh, rider; Pamela Curry … Continue reading →

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Marketing and the Morgan Horse

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

As many of you know, I am obsessed with the changing economy and the effect it is having (or will have) on the Morgan horse industry.  With the increasing cost of EVERYTHING, I am constantly thinking about how to approach my own … Continue reading →

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Michigan Morgan Showtime

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

The Michigan Morgan Showtime will be held May 23-25, 2008 at the MSU Pavilion in East Lansing, MI. Gerry Rushton of Gavilan Hills, CA will judge this year’s show and the entry closing date is May 9, 2008. Included in … Continue reading →

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New Poll-Kids and Helmets

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

I put a new poll up for you all to consider.  I know we have discussed this before but I wanted to get an idea of what everybody thinks…Should kids be required to wear helmets in the Walk/Trot classes?  I … Continue reading →

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