Well, it’s right around the corner! Just wanted to let you all know that I will be braiding at Nationals. If you are interested in having your hunter looking it’s best, please let me know!

bethany.towne@yahoo.com

Thanks and see you there! :]

hey guys.

     i was wondering if anyone knew where i could get show proofs from Vermont Morgan 2007. My mare won a class there before i bought her, and i would like to have those photos.

Ok, this was briefly mentioned in another thread and I’m curious what you guys think about this? I know there are some people who are not fans, and I can see why. I can’t imagine someone riding out on an actual hunt wearing one of these suckers. But, by the same token, is the show ring about a performance or about true functionality for the purpose of the given discipline (our western horses and their riders certainly wouldn’t be wearing all that bling out on the range)?

Apparently this is legal based on USEF standards (haven’t actually checked). Are there any guidelines for judges on this? Is it to be penalized or considered in any way

Ok, I know I could be opening up a can of worms here, but I’ve been wondering lately about the colored Morgans (as in the dilute colors, not necessarily the high white). There seems to be a “stigma” around them as being hunter/western horses, but the stigma also seems to hold true and I’m curious as to why. Bays and Chestnuts go in all divisions, so what is it about adding a dilute gene that seems to limit the horse in the categories it shows in? Is it the origin of those genes? Are they coming from lines that naturally tend toward that? Is it the type of person who’s attracted to those colors tending to want that kind of horse? Is it the because of the stigma (which probably originates from dilute genes being more prevalent in stock horses), folks just pigeonhole these horses into what they expect of them?

Does anyone know of any coloreds (I feel racist saying that, haha) having success in saddle seat divisions? Am I just out of the loop?

We offer a fun, safe environment for beginner through advanced riders. 

Students may learn multiple disciplines including Huntseat, Saddleseat, Western, Showmanship and driving.  Summer camps, showing, birthday parties, scout badges, clinics and lots of family fun are all offered at our farm.  We have a variety of horses including stock horses, Morgans, Saddlebreds and Arabians.  Our show riders compete locally up through A level shows.  We are based in Northern Ohio in Columbia Station.  Please feel free to contact us at 440-236-5528 or Lilacthyme@msn.com.  Visit us at www.lilacthymestables.com

Bits for sale

4 1/2 inch Tom Thumb – used once – $19

4 3/4 inch Korsteel Full Cheek Snaffle Double Twisted Wire – $19

5 inch Les Vogt Western Bit – $275

Email designermorgans@gmail.com for photos and more information.

I moved my little morgan mare from saddleseat riding to huntseat riding.  I would like to switch her over to huntseat showmanship as well, but I’m not sure how its done.  How do morgans stand, do they stretch out or square up?  We mostly show open circuts and some 4-H shows because she is not full morgan, but i show her morgan because thats what she looks like.  Any help would be great!  Thanks!!!

Looking for a serious show horse? Six year old palomino Morgan mare. Looks and agility at its finest! Solid fifteen hands. Proven English Pleasure in show ring, currently trying out hunt to finish out the season. Beautiful gaits. Very people oriented. Email for more information. LauriEquine23@aol.com

Regrettably offered for sale due to student going to college. Will be shown until sold.

We all know that the hunter pleasure divison has seen a huge boom in entries and has become very popular among exhibitors and spectators.  Today we see a lot of saddle seat horses switch disciplines and go into the hunter pleasure division.  A lot of them do so very successfully.

I was wondering what trainers out there look for in a horse when they’re considering changing a horse to a hunter. What are conformation/movement/training,etc aspects that tell you that the horse is a good candidate for hunter pleasure.  When you see english/classic pleasure horses out there, what are some signs that tell you that the horse would be better suited as a hunter or would just make a killer hunter pleasure mount. 

Also, when you do decide to convert a saddleseat horse to a hunter; what are some of the aspects of training that have to go into that? What needs to be done in order for the horse to successfully transition?

I’m just very interested in this subject.  I ride in the hunter pleasure division and absolutely love it.  And I always find myself thinking, “I wonder how that horse would look as a hunter…”

Here is my gelding we have for sale.  Here is a short video of him under saddle and the rider is a new rider and just learining about 2 reins and draw reins so bare with her.  He goes very well and much quieter with a more confident rider.  He is offered for 5000 and is located in Northern Michigan.  He is current on coggins, vet and farrier.  Email me if you are interested.  melissarainey@charter.net  Thanks, Missy

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