Monthly Archives: June 2010

Gold Cup Results

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Jenny Van Oel

I noticed that last year’s results aren’t listed…will we have Gold Cup results here this year?  Proofs are at Howard Schatzberg.

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Head Carriage

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Chris Nerland

I have a question that has gnawed at me for years: How DO they get the perfect head carriage and stillness on the 2 and 3 year old Morgan show horses?  I know some bloodlines are more “hinged” than others … Continue reading →

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NY Amateur

Posted on June 15, 2010 by RaeOfLight

Has anyone been to this show? I think the idea of an all amateur show is really interesting. Could be a good change of pace for everyone. A chance for small timers to come out and participate. A change for … Continue reading →

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Help Send Above Level to GN

Posted on June 15, 2010 by RaeOfLight

Ok, so this is partly just a shameless plug. But, I have never been to OKC and am told I simply MUST go. Truth is, I’d love to. But I just haven’t yet been able to afford it. So, advertise … Continue reading →

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Above Level Merch

Posted on June 15, 2010 by RaeOfLight

So, I’m thinking of getting an Above Level hat that I can wear around at horse shows so people know me. It’s maiden voyage will be at Penn-Ohio if I can get one fast enough. I can probably get a … Continue reading →

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Canter Departures

Posted on June 15, 2010 by RaeOfLight

Is outside rein, outside foot a fairly standard cue for a canter? I know this isn’t always how a horse is trained (for my mare it’s outside rein, inside foot) but it seems to be for many show horses. Is … Continue reading →

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Time for Syracuse International!

Posted on June 14, 2010 by bella92290

One of the best shows in the Northeast starts Wednesday. We sure hope to see you there! Not showing there this year??…..then come visit and see why you should be there in 2011!  Wonderful people, amazing horses and the best … Continue reading →

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Classes added to Mid-A

Posted on June 11, 2010 by RaeOfLight

Classes have been added to the schedule at Mid-A (wait, I thought we wanted to eliminate classes!) including walk/trot pleasure classes for all seats, Ladies Classic Pleasure Saddle, and Jr Exhibitor English Pleasure 13 & under.  They’ve also announced a … Continue reading →

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GN Prizelist posted

Posted on June 11, 2010 by RaeOfLight

The prizelist for GN has been posted on the website: http://www.morgangrandnational.com/forms.html

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Maturation Rates on Horses – Interesting Article

Posted on June 11, 2010 by RaeOfLight

I had a friend send me the link to this article months ago and I never got around to reading it until today. It’s long and doesn’t focus specifically on Morgans, and I’m only about half way through it, but … Continue reading →

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