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Benefit Auction for Tim O’Gorman

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Mocha Mom

THIS JUST IN!  Maretta Kennedy has donated a custom bronze, 1/6 scale of a horse standing or moving.  The value is $5500.  It will be in the Live Auction Thursday night.  email MochaMon228@gmail.com to get a phone bidder’s number and … Continue reading →

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Benefit Auction For Tim O’Gorman -UPDATE

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Mocha Mom

There will be a live auction on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 during the NY Morgan Regional in Syracuse, NY to benefit Tim O’Gorman.  Tim was recently diagnosed with lung cancer and has no health insurance.  Several valuable items have been … Continue reading →

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Benefit Auction for Tim O’Gorman

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Mocha Mom

UPDATE There will be a live auction on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 during the NY Morgan Regional in Syracuse, NY to benefit Tim O’Gorman.  Tim was recently diagnosed with lung cancer and has no health insurance.  Several valuable items have … Continue reading →

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My Day at the Equine Affaire in Columbus, OH

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Mocha Mom

On Friday, April 3rd, I participated in the two saddle seat clinics presented by Chris Cassenti of Chrislar Stables www.chrislar.com at the Equine Affaire in Columbus.  And although there was no competition and no trophies or ribbons, this was definitely … Continue reading →

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Equine Affaire in Columbus, OH

Posted on December 22, 2008 by Mocha Mom

The next Equine Affaire will be April 2-5, 2009 in Columbus, OH.  So far, the only Morgan event that I know of is that Chris Cassenti will be a clinician.  Chris was so well recieved at the Massachusetts event that the coordinators have asked … Continue reading →

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UPHA Horse of the Year Awards

Posted on December 6, 2008 by Mocha Mom

I found out this week that my new Park Horse, Watch Me Dance, (affectionately known as Goober) has been nominated for the UPHA Morgan Park Saddle Horse of the Year. What a thrill! Especially since he wasn’t nominated by my … Continue reading →

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Equine Affaire or Shop ‘Til You Drop

Posted on November 21, 2008 by Mocha Mom

I attended the Equine Affaire at the “Big E” in Springfield, MA over the weekend.  I admit that one of the reasons I chose to attend was so I could see what the Arabian Association’s display looked like.  (See the … Continue reading →

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AMHA Golden Reins Award

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Mocha Mom

I have nominated Tim & Shirley O’Gorman for the Golden Reins Award.  The nomination had to be accompanied by an essay of 400 words or less.  I had a hard time reining in (no pun intended) my enthusiasm, so I would like to … Continue reading →

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News Flash for Anyone In Attendance at the 2008 Jubilee Regional

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Mocha Mom

I received a letter today from the Illinois Department of Public Health.  They are investigating the gastrointestinal illness that swept through the Jubilee exhibitors this year.  They are asking everyone who was at the show to complete a short survey … Continue reading →

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It’s a Party at the NY Morgan

Posted on September 6, 2008 by Mocha Mom

Everyone is invited to join me to watch the Sweepstakes classes on Friday night. I’m hosting a gathering of the AboveLevel community in the coliseum behind the Futurity booth. Non-alcoholic beverages and munchies provided. Screen names optional. I hope to … Continue reading →

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