The following are the results for the Morgan classes at the Mason-Dixon Classic Horse Show were sent to me by Marilyn Ackerman, show secretary.  For the full result list go to Gaitkeeper.com.

Morgan Colts 2 & Under
1) Unwritten Law (Erika Webster, rider; Erika Webster, onwer)

Morgan Stallions 3 & Over
1) Ultra’a High Definition (Lynn Peeples, rider; Annie & Marty Landry, owner)
2) Milageo’s Dark Victory (Travis Neidlinger, rider; Carey Churchill, owner)
3) MCC Lady’s First Dance (Jim McCleester, rider; David Glick, owner)
4) SRS Addicted (Roxann Baldwin, rider; Roxann Baldwin, owner)
5) Dragonsmeade Continuum (Elizabeth Wyandt, rider; Elizabeth Wyandt, owner)
6) Mtn Run Above All (Dan Pavan, rider; James M Griffin, owner)
   Whitemud Summer Stars (Elizabeth Wyandt, rider; Elizabeth Wyandt, owner)
 
Morgan Stallion Championship
1) Ultra’a High Definition (Kathleen Peeples, rider; Annie & Marty Landry, owner)
2) Milageo’s Dark Victory (Travis Neidlinger, rider; Carey Churchill, owner)

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Just wanted send a note out that I updated the info on Unwritten Law, the yearling I have for sale as well as this new photo.

I see in the most recent Network that the AMHA Board of Directors decided at their November 2007 meeting to eliminate the requirement that Regional shows offer Dressage classes. Yes, this is old news, but I happen to prefer to read the hard copy.

I think that doing away with the requirement for Dressage classes at Regional shows is an unfortunate, although understandable, state of affairs. It costs the shows a lot of money just to be able to offer a Dressage division, and if there are not enough entries to cover the expenses, the shows lose a lot of money. Think about it. There is the USDF application fee to be an approved Dressage show. Dressage rides are done one at a time, so it takes a ring dedicated to Dressage which means either adding a day to the show or renting additional rings (with good footing) – one for warm-up and one to show in. Dressage requires judges with specialized knowledge and credentials. Therefore, it is unlikely that you can use the same judge who judges the ring classes. Another judge means not only the judge’s fee, but also additional travel and hotel expenses for the show. Dressage judges dictate their observations to a scribe who records the judge’s opinions. The scribe may be a volunteer, if you can find one, but this person needs a chair and table at the very least, and a roof would be nice in case of inclement weather. There is the requirement for a special Dressage arena of a specific size with the letters which must be either purchased (not cheap) or rented. And don’t get me started on setting up a dressage arena. That also requires specialized knowledge and skill and a huge tape measure.

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