Above Level

AMHA’s Champion Title Program

Posted on December 20, 2011 by jmorse

I am wondering how you feel about this new program. You can read about it here: http://www.morganhorse.com/competitions/title_program/
I am not in favor of it for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the fact that Open competition results are ineligible. That said, maintaining an accessible historical database of any verifiable competition result by any registered Morgan should be sufficient. There is no need or real benefit to the breed to add these designations to registered names in the registry.

Jeff Morse | Green Meads Farm |Richmond, MA
Carriage Driving & Morgan Horses

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Revival of the Morgan Horse

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Chris Nerland

How about some comments on the amazing combined TMH that just arrived? Looks like the Sport Horse people heard the challenge of “put up or shut up” and bought some ads. What a thrill to see a huge magazine again. Great articles, something for everyone.

I was particularly intrigued by Steve Kinney’s suggestion of a “Traveling Show” of Morgans to tour the major horse expos. How much better this would be than sponsoring a 4-in-hand to travel to Europe! (There is nothing wrong with 4-in-hands, but the market is tiny and is, for the most part, already dominated by European Warmbloods. It is a rich person’s game that does little to grow the market for the rest of the breed). We would be marketing the Morgan to an audience which we already know loves horses, has money and wants to be entertained. Yes, the market can be fickle (Gypsy Vanners, anyone?) but we all know that once you have a Morgan, you tend to stick with them.

I have said before in these pages that the Morgan horse should be the most popular horse in America for the 40-something amateur rider who wants a baroque, kind, pretty and athletic companion with a genuinely American backstory. The Frisians are stealing the spotlight that should be on the Morgan. The Sport Morgan people can lead the way in this. This is the same opportunity that existed at the start of the carriage driving era, an opportunity to see the Morgan Horse in a new way.

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Valor Stables Relocation

Posted on December 11, 2011 by MissGenny

Valor Stables of Boonville, Mo has reloated to Upton, KY and is accepting training horses at it’s new location. Riding lessons available for all ages, and owners receive lessons as part of training fee. Limited Full Care boarding also available. Please contact for more information.

270-766-3782 or email rackon.geo@yahoo.com

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For Sale – Show Clothing available for western, hunt, dressage and saddleseat

Posted on December 9, 2011 by designermorgans

Breed Show, Class A and Open Show – Show Clothing available for western, hunt, dressage and saddleseat. Email designermorgans@gmail.com for more information and photos or visit www.designermorgans.com.

Daycoats
Custom Medium Dusty Teal Daycoat – $150
Measurements:
Bust — 41″
Waist — 38″
Sleeves — 22.5″ (1.75″ let out)
Shoulders — 16.25″
Length — 39.5″

Reed Hill Brown Tone Silk Daycoat — size 14 – $175
Measurements:
Bust — 40″
Waist — 35″
Sleeves — 24″ (1″ let out)
Shoulders — 16.25″
Length — 37.5″

Saddlesuit
Navy Pinstripe 3 Piece Saddleseat Suit – $125

Coat Measurements:
Bust — 40″
Waist — 36″
Sleeves — 23 1/4″ (1/2″ let out)
Shoulders — 15″
Length — 37″

Vest Measurements:
Bust — 38 1/2″
Waist — 34″

Jod Measurements:
Waist – 31″
Inseam 31 1/2″

Jod Boots and Derby
Jod Boots -size Ladies 5.5 – $35
Navy Reed Hill Derby – 3X – Size 6 3/4 – $49

Shadbelly
Custom Made Wool Shadbelly – $199
Measurements:
Bust — 38″
Waist — 34″
Sleeves — 23″ (1.75″ let out)
Shoulders — 17″
Length — 37″

Hunt Coats
Grand Prix Girls Hunt Coat – Dark Forest Green with self stripes – $85/bo
Measurements:
Bust – 32″
Waist – 28″
Sleeves – 21″
Shoulders – 15″
Length – 22″

Hunt Shirt and Breeches
On Course Short Sleeved Hunt Shirt — White with navy strip — 2 collars – size MD – $19
Devon Aire Tan Breeches — size 30R – $25

Field Boots
Devon-Aire Nouvelle Field Boots — NEW with gussets in calf — size Women’s 7 – Wide calf – $49

Devon-Aire Nouvelle Field Boots — size Women’s 8 1/2 – $49
Measurements of the boots:
Height from top of sole inside of leg -17″
Height from top of sole outside of leg 18 1/4″
Widest part of the calf 15″ (measurement taken on the outside of the boot)
The boots do not have zippers.

Hunt Helmet
7 1/2 The Hampton Velvet Riding Helmet by Charles Owen with safety harness – $59

Western Hat
Wrangler 10X Black Hat – size 7 1/8 – $100
Dallas Hats – Goldstone Limited Edition 20X Sand Hat – size 7 1/4 - $100

Girls/Youth Western Jackets and Shirts
Hobby Horse Girls Showmanship/Halter Jacket – size Youth L- $35
Panhandle Slim Yellow with Metallic Stripes Show Shirt – Large Youth – $9
Panhandle Slim Pink, White and Tan Show Shirt – Large Youth – $5

Hat Carriers
Hat Carrier – Like New – Black – $35
Hat Carrier – Like New – Tan – $25

Mens Western Boots
NIB Mens Ariat Colbalt XR Pro Western Boots – size 9 1/2 – $100

Shipping available at buyer’s expense. PayPal Payments accepted. Email designermorgans@gmail.com for more information and photos or visit www.designermorgans.com.

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For Sale – Saddles, Tack, Equipment and Blankets.

Posted on December 9, 2011 by designermorgans

For Sale – Saddles, Tack, Equipment and Blankets. Email designermorgans@gmail.com for more information and photos or visit www.designermorgans.com.

Saddles
Circuit Dressage Saddle – $600
17 1/2″ Seat Wide Tree

County Saddlery Connection Dressage Saddle – $395
16 1/2″ Seat Medium Tree

Tony Slater Spring Tree Saddle M BS6635 – $475
18″ Seat

Bits
4 3/4″ Large Tight Twist 4 Ring Driving Snaffle with Brass Mouth – $39
5″ Slow Twist Eggbutt Snaffle Bit – $19
5″ Low Port Kimberwick with curb chain – $15
5″ Solid Core Snaffle – $12
5 1/2″ Hollow French Link Snaffle – $12
5″ Hollow Eggbutt – $12
5″ Dublin Eggbutt Snaffle – $12
5″ Low Port Kimberwick – $12

Girths and Cinches
32″ County Logic Contour Leather Girth – $69
48″ Whitman Leather English Show Girth – $29
54″ NWT Professional Choice Hunt Girth – Retail $79.99 – Only $45
54″ EOUS Hunt Girth E-G963 – $29
54″ Leather Girth – $12
30″ Tough Western Neoprene Cinch – $15
30″ Smart Collection Western – $25

Headstalls, Reins, Cavesons and Martingales
Like NEW Elastic and Leather Side Reins – $35
Lancer Running Martingale – $15
Split Reins with rein stops and snaps – $15

Light Oil Western Show Tack
Breastplate – $55
Curb Chain with Silver Buckles – $25

Winter Blankets
Rider’s International Lightweight Rainsheet – measures 72″ – $85

Tail Tamers – $9 each
Long 44″ – Navy
Small 29″ – Black
Small 29″ – Black and Snake Skin Print

The Baby Trainer by Ringer Products – size Weanling – 4 available – $25 each

Professional Choice Single Horn Bag – $19

Miller Hunt Pad with pockets – $15
Black Saddle Pad with Crystals – $39

Shipping available at buyers expense. Paypal payments accepted. Email designermorgans@gmail.com for more information and photos or visit www.designermorgans.com.

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Morgan memory shopping on Ebay!

Posted on December 9, 2011 by valjlow

If you are looking for a neat historical Morgan treasure, I’ve got lots listed on ebay….starting with a first edition of “Morgan Horses A
Premium Essay by D.C. Linsley” with a really cool inscription.

You can find that, and much more at the link below. There are also loads of early (40′s) Morgan Horse Magazines….get any that are missing from your collection. Plus some Jeanne Mellin Herrick cool stuff (her first edition of Somebody’s Pony with a little pen horse head original sketch on the flyleaf.)Check all two pages of listings.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/valeriel/m.html?item=260911035728&sspagename=STR\K%3AMESELX%3AIT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649&_trksid=p4340.l2562

I can rush things for XMAS too, if you want to have anything for someone special under the tree. And I’ll combine shipments.

Email me if you have trouble seeing the items or if you have questions.

Happy Holidays!

Valerie

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USEF Rules Committee Withdraws Changes to MO106 and MO173

Posted on December 8, 2011 by erikarose

Georgie Green, Chair of the USEF Morgan rules committee, announced today that based on feedback from the 2011 Rules Forum, the committee has withdrawn proposed rule changes MO106 and MO173 requiring protective headgear for all walk-trot riders. The committee felt further evaluation was needed.

“The committee wishes to thank all those that attended and participated in the 2011 Rules Forums,” she said. “We recognize this is a complex issue to warrants greater research. The committee strongly encourages walk-trot riders to wear protective headgear and emphasizes that protective headgear may be worn without penalty.”

Thoughts on this???

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What is Happening to this site?

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Chris Nerland

Is Above Level going to be an active site in the future? I have enjoyed visiting it in the past.

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Western Pl horse for sale or to trade up to Classic horse

Posted on December 7, 2011 by DVFMorgan

We have a six year old bay gelding 14.3 hh Avonroy Northern Storm ( Northern Exposure x Canabar Tailer Made)

Trained western, can also do hunter pl. Would make a great horse for a small amateur or jr ex wanting to get started showing Willing to trade up to a classic pleasure horse.