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America’s Favorite Equestrian

Posted on December 15, 2010 by leslie

The Equus Foundation is doing a fundraiser where you can vote for your favorite equestrian in eight international disciplines. The driving division has three drivers who have competed with Morgans on the world stage: Lisa Singer, Suzy Stafford, and Fred … Continue reading →

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Corporate sponsorship

Posted on December 13, 2010 by leslie

A couple of people have mentioned the idea of getting corporate sponsors for Morgan shows, so this press release might be of interest. AMHA Announces New Corporate Sponsorship Initiative They’re looking at marketing the Grand National to sponsors. Honestly, I … Continue reading →

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Morgans for adoption in Iowa

Posted on November 13, 2010 by leslie

I don’t know anything about them. Just spreading the word. http://gentlespirithorses.com/index.php/news/archives/posting_the_morgans_at_least_26_need_homes

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Morgans at WEG

Posted on October 7, 2010 by leslie

David Saunders and Team Morgan will not be competing in the combined driving event. Two of his horses did not pass inspection today. http://www.usef.org/_IFrames/newsdisplay/viewPR.aspx?id=6262&star=true Really sad news. I can’t even imagine how he must be feeling, after all the work … Continue reading →

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Two missing mares in MI/IN

Posted on August 30, 2010 by leslie

I just got this alert from NetPosse (aka Stolen Horse International). Two Morgan mares have gone missing from Michigan, supposedly on their way to Indiana. The story is a little confusing, but it sounds like a shady situation. If anyone … Continue reading →

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Rescue – Salem Red Alert

Posted on August 27, 2010 by leslie

There are two Morgan mares posted on Forever Morgans’ facebook page today. If anyone has some extra pasture space, even temporarily, please consider helping them out. http://www.facebook.com/ForeverMorgans#!/pages/Forever-Morgans/149989315140 One is Salem Red Alert, apparently a former park champion who has been … Continue reading →

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Morgans at WEG

Posted on August 26, 2010 by leslie

I came across a couple of articles today about David Saunders and the four-in-hand team of black Morgan geldings that he will be competing with at the World Equestrian Games. It’s always nice to see Morgans mentioned in the mainstream, … Continue reading →

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Possibly stolen Morgan mare

Posted on May 24, 2010 by leslie

Kind of a long shot, but I’ve got to put it out there. http://www.netposse.com/stolenmissing/missing_1/AshleyNYmissingApr2010.html The flyer says the DOB is 1999 but lists the age as 19. Based on the graying on the mare’s face, I’m guessing the age is … Continue reading →

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2010 Convention

Posted on January 5, 2010 by leslie

I’m going to be attending the AMHA convention for the first time this year since it’s being held in my city of residence. The complete convention package is a bit pricey, so I’m trying to decide which two days to … Continue reading →

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Blankets

Posted on November 25, 2009 by leslie

I have a couple of Weatherbeeta winter blankets for my horse and I like them. So I bought him a Weatherbeeta turnout sheet, but it fits awkwardly around the neck. It looks like it’s putting pressure on his withers, but … Continue reading →

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