There are obviously many differing opinions regarding the new AMHA Logo and Slogan.  I wanted to get a “hand count” on what everybody thinks.

If you have additional comments you can comment here or on the original post.

***Last Poll Results***

It looks like the majority of the AboveLevel.com users that voted in the last poll do want moderation on the blog.  The results were as follows: Of the 76 votes 58% would prefer moderation by the administrator only; 26% prefer moderation by the administrator and a rating system; 11% would prefer only a rating system; and 12% would prefer no moderation at all.

Since we are in the process of changing thing around on the blog we will only be using Admin. moderation but will be adding a rating system at some point.  Thanks for everybody’s input.

First of all.. alittle background info…

I grew up in the hunter/jumper world and spent alot of time with “project” horses. When I left for college I found a farm to board my mare at with a young trainer who was just starting out on her own. She had morgans, I started working part time for her and was completely hooked. I now teach her beginner lesson program (and show as a professional because of this). I sold my mare, and bought a (now) two year old gelding and a yearling gelding. I’ve worked for her for 3years now, showing at class A shows with a mare I leased and other horses, etc…

Now heres my long winded question…

I would really like to have my yearling broke to drive next spring/summer. He’s bred pretty well, and should finish out as a park/pleasure horse. I’ve ridden SS enough in the last few years to be comfortable breaking him to ride and such, but not to drive. We don’t have the equipment (yet) or proper arena footing to get him driving, and I don’t want to invest in it if hes not going to be something I can show in the open classes. I want to send him somewhere around may-ish for at least two months to have him started. I know its somewhat unconventional to send a horse into training for a short period of time and then pull them out. But if he IS worth the investment then I would leave him in training through the show season and get him campaigned. I’m located in MI and would be willing to travel within the state or to Ohio or Indiana. What am I looking at spending to get this done on a per month basis? Also, what are your experiences with different trainers within the three states?

Thanks in advance for your input!

Carley