Author Archives: denu220

About denu220

I’ve owned, bred, and shown Morgans for over 20 years. I also fox hunt and volunteer my services as a dressage scribe for area horse trials, as well as New England Morgan.

Colic

Hi, One of my horses colicked today (mild), and the vet said he’s seen a lot of it lately and thinks it has something to do with the change in weather. I live in the northeast where we’re having warm … Continue reading

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Odd problem (board/training and $$$)

I have a problem to throw out to this wonderful Morgan community.  If you can help or offer constructive advice, please do so.  In mid-July I moved one of my Morgans out of a full-service show barn (where my other horse … Continue reading

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World’s Championship Horse Show

No, it’s not for our Morgans…  This week is the week of the World’s Championship Horse Show for American Saddlebreds (as well as hackney/harness ponies) at the Kentucky State Fair!  If you go to their website, www.kystatefair.org/, there is a … Continue reading

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Any advice for coping with pre-show nerves?

As some of you may remember, I have a (brand) new horse and just started showing again recently after a long break. I’m having a really difficult time coping with my nerves. I know most of us do get nervous, … Continue reading

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Anyone keep score of the judges?

While we’re on the topic of judges, I was curious to find out how many exhibitors actually keep a list of bad judges they would not consider spending their money to receive opinions from…  Many of us are not showing … Continue reading

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What do you say?

Hi, I have a brand-new show horse—two months with us—and one that shows some promise.   But she’s new to us,  and I just started showing again after a long hiatus.  Since this is our “practice year,” we still have some … Continue reading

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