As many of you have no doubt heard, Hurricane Gustave is headed towards the Gulf coast. Some information from the National Hurricane Center:

 A HURRICANE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTHERN GULF COAST FROM EAST OF HIGH ISLAND TEXAS EASTWARD TO THE ALABAMA-FLORIDA BORDER…INCLUDING THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN. A HURRICANE WATCH MEANS THAT HURRICANE CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE WITHIN THE WATCH AREA…GENERALLY WITHIN 36 HOURS.

A TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT ALONG THE PANHANDLE COAST OF FLORIDA FROM EAST OF THE ALABAMA-FLORIDA BORDER EASTWARD TO THE OCHLOCKONEE RIVER. A TROPICAL STORM WATCH MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE WITHIN THE WATCH AREA…GENERALLY WITHIN 36 HOURS…

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS REMAIN NEAR 150 MPH…240 KM/HR…WITH HIGHER GUSTS. GUSTAV IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CATEGORY FOUR HURRICANE ON THE SAFFIR-SIMPSON HURRICANE SCALE… SOME FLUCTUATIONS WITH AN OVERALL SLIGHT STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS…AND GUSTAV COULD REACH CATEGORY FIVE INTENSITY DURING THIS PERIOD. GUSTAV IS FORECAST TO REMAIN A MAJOR HURRICANE THROUGH LANDFALL ALONG THE NORTHERN GULF COAST.

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I have pasted Suzy Lucine’s very nicely written Press Release below, along with some pictures taken during the day. Thank You, Suzy for covering our event, and Thank You to Emily Puthawala for taking such great candids!!

Alicia Fraser, owner/trainer of Scottfield Stables in Montrose, PA, hosted an open house on August 23. The beautiful summer day brought almost 50 newcomers and 50 Morgan friends and family members to the farm.

A local disc jockey provide background music during all the presentations, which were held in the farm’s new 80 x 200-foot outdoor arena. Mary Puthawala was the announcer.

With the help of a dedicated crew in the barn, Alicia presented six Morgans. The first was LSF Claris Starling, a four-year-old black mare, whom she led in-hand. She then presented KJM Heir of Confession, an 11-year-old bay gelding, as a pleasure driving horse. Alicia used the eight-year-old bay gelding, LSF Nevermoretal, as a classic pleasure saddle horse, and then LSF She’s Come Undone, a five-year-old chestnut mare, as an English pleasure mount. Using Hermitage Avatar, Alicia gave a thorough demonstration of saddle seat equitation, that included both rail work and patterns. Finally, to close the show, Alicia debuted WTS Simply Outrageous, a seven-year-old son of Simply Maserati, to demonstrate the Park division.

During a break between the presentations, tickets were pulled out of a hat, and the winning ticket holders were awarded riding lessons at Scottfield Stables. The disc jockey figured out who traveled the furthest to attend this event, and Nick and Robin Pelham received a $25 gas card.

Refreshments, including finger foods, dips and desserts, were enjoyed by all.

      
Here are the results for the Jubilee Regional Show.  Thanks to Linda Burke, Show Secretary, for sending them to me.
I will update them as they become available to me.

(Updated 8/28/08)

(Updated 8/29/08)

(Complete 9/03/08)

 Judges:  Peggy Alderman and Garn Walker 
      
 Yearling Fillies     
1  Unruffled (Whitney Bodnar, rider;  Equine Holdings LLC, owner)
2  Mia Bella (Erica Harp, rider; Barry Laub, owner)
3  Springmill Declaration (Kurt Hufferd, rider;  SpringMill Morgans LLC, owner)
4  RJMF Because I Said So (Ben Warner, rider; Jean Morgan, owner)
5  Hylee’s Sweet Superstition (Jacquelyn Sweeney, rider; Jane Steffenhagen & Jackie Sweeney, owner)
 
Two Year Old Fillies 
1  DAS Starcaster (Shirley O’ Gorman, rider; Sally Sliman, owner)
2  Indian Creek Miss Margaret (Kurt Hufferd, rider; A Russell & Jeanette Quilhot, owner)
3  Hello Kitty (Phil Fountain, rider;  Cadence Farm LLC, owner)
4  Trioka’s Mary Z Doates (Bert Earehart, rider; Leah Thomas & Copper Leaf, owner)
5  Cardinal Brook Shine On (Michael Slomkowski, rider; John & Jennifer Artz, owner)

 Junior Champion Mare 
1  DAS Starcaster (Shirley O’ Gorman, rider; Sally Sliman, owner)
2  Indian Creek Miss Margaret (Kurt Hufferd, rider; A Russell & Jeanette Quilhot, owner)
 
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Short and simple, is it going to be on television? Or at least streamed online
and if so what station or what site. I know Galapando Tv streams shows online
but, I’m pretty sure they do not do Morgan shows.

Thanks! Sorry for bothering I’m working off of my phones online capabilities.

Do you guys body clip for Oklahoma? I usually do, but I don’t know if I should. Is it a good idea? Do most people…?

Just wanted to let everyone know that you can go to www.gaitkeeper.com and see who is signed up for each class at the Grand National.

Stand And Deliver is entered!!!!!!! ( he looked AWESOME at Old- Dominion!)

Talented, 17 yr old junior exhibitor eager to make her “A” circuit debut seeks a charming, bay gentleman to sweep her off her feet.  Must have fire in his eyes and be ready to show!  Snorting a plus!  Root beer budget required!  (around $15,000).  Rider is 5 ft tall and 100 lbs. soaking wet but is talented and a quick learner.  Please help us find a saddle seat horse with a big heart who can take her to the top.  Preferably from a New England home.  Contact 802 453-3247 or email at deerfieldfarmvt@gmavt.net

15.1 hands, 6 yrs old, gelding – bay, no markings.  Cute as a button and ready to be your partner.  Whippletree Danbury Wyatt (Lipdon Dapper Dan x Salisbury). UVM and Paramount Ambassador bloodlines.  Trail and road worthy.  Eager to please – offered at a reasonable price for a VERY CUTE at home horse suitable to go down the country road, swim with you, or go to local shows.  A kid’s best friend and a mother’s dream!  Priced to sell $6500.  Firm.  Please contact deerfieldfarmvt@gmavt.net or call 802 453-3247.   Serious inquiries only.

2 yr old Morgan filly, bay, no markings.  Already in the lines.  Will mature about 15.1 hands.  Sired by world champion EF Hot Wheels – dam is a Seasons Symphony mare.  Loads of personality & spunk.  Tail flagging, leg waving filly ready to be finished as a driving horse or a hunter.  Steal  her at $3,500.  Contact deerfieldfarmvt@gmavt.net or call 802 453-3247. She won’t last!

Hi!I’m looking for a dressage saddle for my Morgan mare and wondered if anyone has found a particular saddle that fits Morgans best.  I would say she is a medium tree.  Any ideas?Thanks for sharing