Category Archives: Training

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Attn: Morgan Trainers

Posted on November 29, 2010 by RaeOfLight

Are you planning on attending the 2011 AMHA convention?  Would you like to go but can’t afford it?  I just saw this news bulletin on the AMHA website that may interest you.  For every 5 people you refer to attend … Continue reading →

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Braiding Tails

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Mr Bill

After being combed, a tail should be braided. Mr Bill

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2010 World Morgan Futurity Benefit Auction

Posted on October 28, 2010 by RaeOfLight

Online bidding for the 2010 WMF Auction is almost over.  Bidding closes at 9pm on November 1 .  There are a slew of great trainers offering their services along with 4 different advertising opportunities.  Looks like bidding on most of … Continue reading →

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“Cutting” Tails

Posted on October 25, 2010 by RaeOfLight

I hope I’m not opening a can of worms here.  I know this can be a controversial issue in non-saddleseat breeds and, of course, non-horse owners.  I have to admit, up until a few days ago when I took some … Continue reading →

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Beer for my Horses

Posted on September 10, 2010 by RaeOfLight

It’s a popular country song which inspired a movie.  It may also be a good home remedy, according to this article (I particularly like the picture and the Irish Sport Horse who required a Guiness), for horses who have stopped … Continue reading →

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Financial Planning for Equine Professionals

Posted on August 29, 2010 by RaeOfLight

Ok, so this is admittedly not the most “fun” topic, but I think it’s an important one.  Not just for equine professionals, but for everyone.  Financial planning was something that was drilled into me growing up and I’m often surprised … Continue reading →

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Pennsbury Saddlebred Jog Cart

Posted on August 21, 2010 by SeaSmoke

Pennsbury Saddlebred Jog Cart All heat-treated aluminum, strong rugged design, comfortable and reliable, replaceable 88″ shafts. Painted dark green with pinstripe complete with MC wheels, 2 aprons and welded mesh dash. The cart needs nothing and is ready to go. … Continue reading →

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Retraining to break at the poll??

Posted on July 28, 2010 by lezlie6

Hello, I would love to hear some suggestions on ways to retrain my gelding to break at the poll. Currently he is breaking at the third vertebrae instead which causes his ears and head/face to be carried lower than the … Continue reading →

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AOT?

Posted on July 4, 2010 by RaeOfLight

I may really be showing my ignorance here, but is there a difference between AOTS and AOTR?  I’ve always heard AOTS as Amateur Owned, Trained and Shown.  But the classes @ P-O are all AOTR which is being announced as … Continue reading →

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Head Carriage

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Chris Nerland

I have a question that has gnawed at me for years: How DO they get the perfect head carriage and stillness on the 2 and 3 year old Morgan show horses?  I know some bloodlines are more “hinged” than others … Continue reading →

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