Category Archives: Western

In-Hand Divisions

In posting the new results for Red River Classic I noticed they have separate classes for in-hand based on division. So they have a Western in-hand class, Hunter in-hand and English/Classic/Park in-hand. Is this new? I’ve seen “suitability” classes before, … Continue reading

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Morgan western shoeing

I am new to the morgan world and have read the usef rules on shoeing,  but I would still like alittle help.  I am center kentucky and would like to find a good farrier that shoes morgans. arabs, saddlebreds.  If … Continue reading

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Half-Morgan Competition

Earlier this month AMHA announced a Half-Morgan competition program. This program will be open to a number of disciplines including dressage, endurance and competitive trail, open competition, carriage/CDE, and eventing. I know the Arab world has had half-Arab programs for … Continue reading

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Dale Chavez Training Saddle for sale

Dale Chavez Training Saddle I just listed my Dale Chavez “Trainer” Western Rough Out Saddle on Ebay. This saddle has the shorter 26 inch skirts so it will fit shorter backed horses like Morgans very well. Go to www.ebay.com and … Continue reading

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Sixth Annual Stallion Showcase and Horse Sale, 8/6/11

The Spokane Morgan Club http://www.spokanemorganclub.org presents The Sixth Annual Stallion Showcase & Horse Sale at Lady Raven Stables minutes north of Spokane on August 6, 2011. See the event web site for directions, entry blank, photos from the first five … Continue reading

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New Poll: Favorite Disciplines

With a blog title of “Above Level” I’ve often assumed this site would attract a primarily Saddle Seat audience.  I’ve honestly been a bit (pleasantly) surprised by the positive responses to Hunter and Western discussions, and I know we have … Continue reading

Posted in Dressage, Hunt seat/Sport horse, Saddle Seat/Driving, Western | 9 Comments

Park Western

Apparently it’s Western Week here on Above Level.  In the spirit of the “Park Hunter” debate, I thought it might be appropriate to point to some “Park Western” mounts.  First, here’s a picture that got posted a few months ago … Continue reading

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Western Bitting and Bosals

Hey guys, how was everyone’s Thanksgiving?  Did you miss me?  Did you even notice I was gone?  I just finished up the last piece of pumpkin pie today.  Apparently it was still good, although I smothered it with enough Cool … Continue reading

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Looking for old issues of the Morgan Horse Magazine

Hello Everyone:   I am seeking old issues of the magazine dating in the late 1980′s.  More specifically, I would like to find some pictures of Funquest Altair.  Does anyone have any available?  I have been searching online for the past … Continue reading

Posted in Breeding, Everything Oklahoma, Video/Pictures, Western | 11 Comments

Pet Peeves

  I know I can’t be the only one with “pet peeves” about what they see in the show ring.  Most of mine are within the rules but just don’t seem right to me.  I wonder if others agree or … Continue reading

Posted in Ask a judge, Humor/Opinions, Hunt seat/Sport horse, Saddle Seat/Driving, Shout It Out!, Western | 32 Comments