Author Archives: Mocha Mom

Light Hands Horsemanship – The Rest of the Story

Posted on June 14, 2008 by Mocha Mom

I have been waiting for permission to use the video clips that will accompany this piece, and getting everything at home ready for me to leave for the next horse show – the Gold Cup Regional. After Dr. Miller’s presentation … Continue reading →

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Light Hands Horsemanship – Part 2

Posted on June 8, 2008 by Mocha Mom

This is a continuation of my post on the Light Hands Horsemanship clinic that was posted on June 3. Saturday morning started with cowboy coffee (including the grounds), biscuits and gravy, and breakfast burritos; all cooked over a campfire of … Continue reading →

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Light Hands Horsemanship Clinic

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Mocha Mom

I have just returned from the Light Hands Horsemanship clinic sponsored by Spaulding Labs Fly Predators, held at Art Perry’s Intrepid Farm in Santa Ynez, CA. I don’t attend many clinics, but I was drawn to this one by a … Continue reading →

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Home from the Michigan Showtime Morgan Show

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Mocha Mom

And we thought that we were going to blog from the show?  HA!  We were having too much fun exhausting ourselves just being at a horse show to blog. First there was the six hour drive to get to the … Continue reading →

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New England Area Equine Affaire

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Mocha Mom

Our own Chris Cassenti, a frequent contributer to Above Level, has been confirmed as clinician for the 11th annual New England Equine Affaire for 2008. Chris will be teaching Saddleseat English Pleasure using MORGAN horses, of course. The Equine Affaire … Continue reading →

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Photos from the Chapter 14 UPHA Pink Ribbon Events

Posted on May 12, 2008 by Mocha Mom

This is a continuation of the report on the UPHA Spring Premier show. Hopefully everyone is aware of UPHA’s effort to raise $100,000 for breast cancer research and education (see UPHA Pink Ribbon Program) and is thinking about ways to … Continue reading →

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UPHA Pink Ribbon Program

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Mocha Mom

I haven’t heard much talk about the UPHA Pink Ribbon program.  I noticed it first in the prize list for the NY Regional.  They included a full-page ad for the UPHA Pink ribbon class.  Then Chris Cassenti informed me that … Continue reading →

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Morgan Horse Judges – Whose Job Is It?

Posted on May 5, 2008 by Mocha Mom

It’s interesting to note that the poll about becoming a judge has resulted in a statistical tie. I didn’t vote because, although I have thought about becoming a judge, I guess I’m not decisive enough to make the commitment. I … Continue reading →

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Regional Show Requirement for Dressage Dropped by AMHA Board of Directors

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Mocha Mom

I see in the most recent Network that the AMHA Board of Directors decided at their November 2007 meeting to eliminate the requirement that Regional shows offer Dressage classes. Yes, this is old news, but I happen to prefer to … Continue reading →

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From the Horse Show Office

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Mocha Mom

Here are some tips from an experienced show secretary for getting in and out of the show office quickly and efficiently. 1.  Make sure that your USEF and AMHA memberships are current before the show season starts and include copies with … Continue reading →

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