Hey everyone, I’m trying to find a 21? Shively, used but in show condition. We are pretty negotiable on the price, as long it is in good shape, but I won’t pass up a nicely broken in one

I’m keeping my eyes on Trot.org, but if someone hears of one for sale please let me know. Thanks so much!

Cabot Courage Command

(Courage of Equinox * Valiant Aphrodite)The time has come for me to really sell my Rambo or “Ham.” He is the 2004 Junior Exhibitor Hunter Pleasure World Champion and holds world and national titles in the ladies, amateur and open divisions as well. Quite simply, he is a once in a lifetime horse and has been made extremely affordable by serious financial constraints. He is seventeen years old but behaves like he’s six with the size and stamina to remain extremely competitive in the hunter pleasure division for years to come.

Please direct inquires to me, Allie Rowbottom at 603-852-2667 or hamshoegirl@gmail.com

Here are the results for the 2008 New York Morgan Amateur Show. Thanks to Sharon Skelly for sending them to me.

Judges:

John Bennett

Marsha Himler (Carriage)

Stallions 3 & Under
1 Starshine Epsilon Aurigae (Leigh Semilof, rider; Leigh Semilof, owner)

Stallion Championship
1 Starshine Epsilon Aurigae (Leigh Semilof, rider; Leigh Semilof, owner)

Fitting & Showmanship 14-17
1 Seaway Admiral (Destiny Gerrity, rider; Joe Gaigal, owner)
2 OHM Midnight Delight (Annilee Obrochta, rider; Annilee Obrochta, owner)
3 QLS Arpeggio (Laura Kiefhaber, rider; Judith Manchester-Vassie, owner)

Mares 2 & Under
1 GVM Weatherly (Denise Pullis, rider; Denise Pullis, owner)

Mares 5 & Over
1 Acapella’s Suite Music (Morgan Manfreda, rider; Patricia Walter, owner)

Mares Championship
1 Acapella’s Suite Music (Patricia Walter, rider; Patricia Walter, owner)
2 GVM Weatherly (Denise Pullis, rider; Denise Pullis, owner)

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Hartland Infinity, who was shown in the Hunter Pleasure Junior Exhibitor 17 & Under section, finished fifth in his qualifier and 6th in the championship. He was shown to his ribbons by 13 year old Kate Kielceski for Hartland Morgans, Windsor, NY. Congratulations to Mary Puthawala on her purchase of this reliable 5 year old gelding for daughter Joy Puthawala to show in the walk/trot division the remainder of the season.

Here are the results for the Mid West Charity Show Morgan Division.  Thanks to Cheryl Rangel for sending them to me. 

Judge: Harold Angell, Las Vegas, NV
Morgan Classic Pleasure Under Saddle
1 Cabot Carte Blanche (Audrey Lowry, rider; Fay Lowry, owner)
2 Auhl That Jazz (Maya Manilow, rider; Donna Pettry Smith, owner)
3 Nothing But The Truth (Melissa Bates, rider; Melissa Bates, owner)

Morgan Western Pleasure Open
1 Partridge Hill Prophet (Shanna Gish, rider; Springmill Morgans LLC, owner)
2 Flintwood Cracker Jack (Fay Lowry, rider; Randy/Laine Vincent, owner)
3 SMS Justmine (Ashley Hellemann, rider; D.Vannaken/A Hellemann, owner)
4 Senator Sharcoal (Marilyn Weber, rider; Carolyn Firch, owner)
5 RG Flyhawks Lady Noreen (Ted Heinrich, rider; Judy Dodd, owner)
6 Serene Main Dance (Kathleen Heinrich, rider; Judy Dodd, owner)

Morgan Pleasure Driving Junior Horse
1 Fox Hollow Talk About Me (Whitney Bodnar, rider; Staehnke & Edwards Redwood Partners, owner)
2 Indian Creek Warbird (Kurt Hufferd, rider; Indian Creek Farm, owner)
3 Swanbrook Incognito (Becky Gruenberg, rider; Incognito Partnership, owner)
4 Kathlyn Luann (Marilyn Weber, rider; Carolyn Firch, owner)

Morgan Hunter Pleasure Open
1 Century Mardi Gras (Jamie Gerardi, rider; Randy/Laine Vincent, owner)
2 Tudor Oaks The Real Deal (Jessica Cavanaugh, rider; Susan Peterson, owner)
3 MCG Piano Man (Kate Locke, rider; Michael/Tracy Taft, owner)
4 Senator Sharcoal (Marilyn Weber, rider; Carolyn Firch, owner)
5 Serene Main Dance (Kathleen Heinrich, rider; Judy Dodd, owner)
6 The Illusionist King (Kalie Bozarth, rider; Kalie Bozarth, owner)

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The following are the results for the Morgan Division of the Syracuse International Show.  Thanks to Teri Weston, Show Secretary, for sending these to me.  I will update as I receive them.  These are just the classes specifically for Morgans.  For a full listing of the show results please contant the Show Committee.

(Updated 6/27/08 11:15p)

(Complete 6/30/08 10:00a)

Morgan Division Judge:  Cindy Mugnier, Granby, MA

Morgan Classic Pleasure Novice Rider
1 Rowenda Razzmatazz (Brittany Cloutier, rider; Roland / Laura Cloutier, owner)
2 Sweeneys Midnight Son (Victoria Allen, rider; Trent / Linda Allen, owner)
3 LSF Nevermoretal (Beth Ann Grella, rider; Dave / Beth Ann Grella, owner)
4 JMS Valedictorian (John Pawlikowski, rider; John Pawlikowski, owner)
5 Maybrook The Conductor (Melissa Bartholomew, rider; Melissa Bartholomew, owner)

Morgan English Pleasure Limit Horse
1 Pondview E-Z Spirit ((Amy Podesva, rider; Amy Podesva, owner)
2 Equinox Concerto (Samantha Hoag, rider; Sally Barlow, owner)
3 Chandellehi Wright Pursuit (Will Vidler, rider; Joann Squier, owner)
4 Springrnill Souvenir (Amber Green, rider; Amber Green, owner)
5 Erie Crest Camelot (Caitlin Lynch, rider; Robert Tait, owner)
6 PAF Tresor (Travis Neidlinger, rider; Mary Neidlinger, owner)
7 Suave Faire (Ashton Day, rider; Reindance Stables, owner)

Morgan Hunter Pleasure Junior Exhibitor
1 Heartmeadow By Request (Francesca Fields, rider; Francesca Fields, owner)
2 Merriehill Isaboo (Kate Vail, rider; Kate Vail, owner)
3 Equinox Adagio (Hannah White, rider; Jacqulyn Chandler, owner)
4 Quakers’s Astrid (Amanda Chruscicki, rider; Reindance Stables, owner)
6 R.I.G. Park Avenue (Lexi Chruschcki, rider; Randy & Ilene Goulete, owner)
7 Hartland Infinity (Kate Kielceski, rider; Steve Herz, owner)
  AMHF Bravado (Taylor Clark, rider; Taylor Clark, owner)
  Burkland Legacy (Kelsey Donaldson, rider; Danniel Paufve, owner)
  Hylee Shame On You ((Taylor Ray Countryman, rider; Nancy Vidler, owner)
  Century Oak Gallivant (Angelica Stanko, rider; Angelica Stanko, owner)
  Deer Knoll Jasper (Anastasia Ghanem, rider; Mary Neidlinger, owner)

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Listed are the results for the Wheat State Regional Morgan Show.  Thanks to Carol Benedict for sending the results.  I will add to these over the next couple of days.

(Completed 6/27/08 9:45p)

Judges:
Lyle Wick
Page Hinds-Athan (Dressage)

FILLIES, YEARLINGS & UNDER
1 Woodgate Hot Topic (Robin Gifford, rider; Robin Gifford, owner)
   
MARES, 5 YEARS & OVER
1 STA Graceful Dancer (Richard Allen, rider; Richard & Nancy Allen, owner)
2 Wilosa Im Exquisite (Carolyn Fleming, rider; Carolyn Fleming, owner)
   
SENIOR CHAMPION MARE & RESERVE
1 STA Graceful Dancer (Richard Allen, rider; Richard & Nancy Allen, owner)
2 Wilosa Im Exquisite (Carolyn Fleming, rider; Carolyn Fleming, owner)

GRAND CHAMPION MARE & RESERVE
1 Woodgate Hot Topic (Robin Gifford, rider; Robin Gifford, owner)
2 STA Graceful Dancer (Richard Allen, rider; Richard & Nancy Allen, owner)
3 Wilosa Im Exquisite (Carolyn Fleming, rider; Carolyn Fleming, owner)
   
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I received this message from a friend of Above Level.  It was written by Sandy Sessink to all of her and her brother’s friends in the Morgan community.

If we are very lucky, each one of us has a person in our lives who we automatically turn to when something
important happens, good or bad.  We are unconditionally drawn to that person for support just to get through everyday life.  My brother, Calvin Sessink was that person for me.  I would not be who I am in the horse business, or as a person were it not for Calvin.  As many of you know, Calvin passed away last night, June 24th.  He sustained devastating injuries after being struck by a large tree branch while working on his tractor here at Old Orchard Farm in Michigan.  The damage was just too much for his body to handle. 

The following arrangements have been made to honor Calvin: Visitation will begin at 11:30 am on Saturday, June 28th at Phillips Funeral HomeA service will be held at 5:00 pm at the funeral home.A buffet gathering will follow at the South Lyon Hotel, adjacent to the funeral home.Phillips Funeral Home 122 West Lake StreetSouth Lyon, Michigan 48178; 248-437-1616. 

In lieu of flowers the family and friends of Calvin would ask that you send donations to the AMHA Capital Building Fund in his memory. 

The Capital Building Fund was established in 2007 to address repairs needed at the AMHA Headquarters in
Shelburne VT. Contributions in Calvin’s memory will be directed to repairs of the historical cupola that tops the facility, and a plaque will be placed in the foyer in Calvin’s remembrance.

Donation may be sent  to:
Julie Broadway
AMHA Executive Director
122 Bostwick Rd
Shelburne VT 05482

Make Check Payable to:
“Capital Building Fund’ and on the memo line include “In memory of Calvin Sessink”

My best to all of you,
Sandy Sessink

Here are the results for the Mid Atlantic Morgan Show.  Thanks to Linda Burke, Show Secretary, for her help.  I will update as they become available to me.

(Updated 6/27/08)

(Update 6/29/08)

(Complete 6/30/08)

Judges:
Gerry Rushton, Gavilan Hills, CA (Stallions/Mares In Hand, Park Saddle/Harness, Roadster, Classic Pleasure Saddle/Driving, English Pleasure Saddle/Driving, Saddle Seat Equitation, Walk-Trot Pleasure, Showmanship)

Jennifer Sommers, Alta Loma, CA (Geldings in Hand, Western Pleasure, Hunter Pleasure, Western Seat Equitation, Walk-Trot Equitation, Hunter Seat Equitation, Showmanship, Reining)

Sandra Vine, Middleburg, VA (Working Hunters, Hunter Hack, Jumpers)

Mickie Bowen, Unionville, PA (Carriage Driving)

Karen Vinsant, Gladstone, VA (Dressage)
 

Two Year Old and under Colts
1 Dragonsmeade Spot On (Tim Roesink, rider; Dragonsmeade, owner)
2 AW Global Vision (Scott Thacker, rider; Allison Wright/ Warlock Farm, owner)
3 Willohaven Deliverance (Rob Marsh, rider; Nils & Darelyn Ericson, owner)
 
Three year old and over Stallions
1 Ultras High Definition (Lynn Peeples, rider; Annie &  Marty Landry, owner)
2 MCC Lady’s First Dance (Jim Mc Cleester, rider; David Glick, owner)
3 RJMF Chandler (John Warner, rider; Robert Morgan, owner)
 
Grand Champion Stallion
1 Dragonsmeade Spot On (Tim Roesink, rider; Dragonsmeade, owner)
2 AW Global Vision (Scott Thacker, rider; Allison Wright/ Warlock Farm, owner)
 

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Here is video from the Ladies English Pleasure Championship.  There was great support for Breast Cancer Awareness as you can see from all the pink decorations and pink shirts!  Even the guys jumped right in with pink bow pins, baseball caps, and shirts. Howie Schatzburg doned a pink bow tie and vest with his evening tux and Jeff Bessey rode in the Western Pleasure Gentlemen’s Class in a pink shirt.  Mrs. JoAnn Celecki, breast cancer survivor, represented Above Level as an award presenter for the class and exhibitors in the class named a person(s) of whom they were riding in honor or in memory.  These names were announced when the horses were pinned.  The first video is the class (It started with a time out, hence the standing around); the second is the work off; the third is the ribbon presentation.

****Error Correction – I downloaded the wrong video as the Ribbon Presentation-SORRY.  I will get the CORRECT video up today*****

*****The correct video is now up; Again, sorry for the mix-up! -BEB)****

(sorry it took so long to get this posted.  I was having YouTube Uploading issues.)

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