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September / October 2016 Indiana Morgan Horse Club In This Issue: Paint, Ponies & Potluck : Page 3-4 Kids Corner, Sale Corner: Page 5 Fall Trail Ride: Page 6 Book Club: Page 7 News From AMHA: Page 8 USDA Horse Protection Act: Page 8 Important Read! Board Meeting Minutes: Pages 9-11 Treasurer’s Report: Page 12 2016 Club Events October Grand National and World Championship Morgan Horse Show November 4-6 Fall Trail Ride O’Bannon Woods State Park November 12 Fall Meeting Kokomo, IN 2017 Club Events January 9 Board Meeting Kokomo, IN March 31-Apr l 2 Hoosier Horse Fair Indianapolis, IN May 8 Board Meeting Kokomo, IN September 11 Board Meeting Kokomo, IN Fall Meeting Saturday, November 12, 2016 HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! The 2016 IMHC Fall Meeting will be held on November 12, 2016 from 1-4 pm at Rodgers Pavilion in Kokomo, Indiana. The afternoon will feature a silent auction, catered dinner, a possible speaker, and socializing by the fire! All members are welcome and encouraged to bring other horsey guests as the more the merrier. All attendees need to rsvp so the catering order can be placed. In addition to the great things you can bid on at the silent auction, door prizes and party favors will be handed out. Mark your calendar for a pleasant fall afternoon with great Morgan people! Send your rsvps to Kim Dollard by October 31 at [email protected] . Rodgers Pavilion is located at 902 W. Deffenbaugh St. in Highland Park, Kokomo, Indiana 46902. Parking is available along the back of the building. Attention Perpetual Trophy Holders!! Please make sure to get your name engraved on the perpetual trophy and return them to Linda Laud at the Fall Meeting. If you cannot attend, please make other arrangements to get them back to her. You can contact her at (219) 956-2473. Call for Nominations for IMHC Board Elections will also be held at the Fall Meeting. We are in need of a newsletter editor, a Director (3-yr term), a Youth Director, and a Secretary/ Treasurer. We would love for you to be more active in our club with this great opportunity! Contact Sharon Hicks at [email protected] or Kim Dollard at [email protected] if interested.

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Page 1: Indiana Morgan Horse Club · Hoosier Horse Fair Indianapolis, IN May 8 Board Meeting Kokomo, IN September 11 Board Meeting Kokomo, IN Fall Meeting Saturday, November 12, 2016 HOPE

September / October 2016

Indiana Morgan Horse Club

In This Issue:

● Paint, Ponies & Potluck : Page 3-4

● Kids Corner, Sale Corner: Page 5

● Fall Trail Ride: Page 6

● Book Club: Page 7

● News From AMHA: Page 8

● USDA Horse Protection Act: Page 8

Important Read!

● Board Meeting Minutes: Pages 9-11

● Treasurer’s Report: Page 12

2016 Club Events

October Grand National and

World Championship Morgan

Horse Show

November 4-6 Fall Trail Ride

O’Bannon Woods State Park

November 12 Fall Meeting

Kokomo, IN

2017 Club Events

January 9 Board Meeting

Kokomo, IN

March 31-Apr l 2

Hoosier Horse Fair

Indianapolis, IN

May 8 Board Meeting

Kokomo, IN

September 11 Board Meeting

Kokomo, IN

Fall Meeting Saturday, November 12, 2016

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

The 2016 IMHC Fall Meeting will be held

on November 12, 2016 from 1-4 pm at

Rodgers Pavilion in Kokomo, Indiana.

The afternoon will feature a silent auction,

catered dinner, a possible speaker, and

socializing by the fire! All members are

welcome and encouraged to bring other

horsey guests as the more the merrier. All

attendees need to rsvp so the catering order

can be placed.

In addition to the great things you can bid

on at the silent auction, door prizes and

party favors will be handed out.

Mark your calendar for a pleasant fall

afternoon with great Morgan people! Send

your rsvps to Kim Dollard by October 31 at

[email protected].

Rodgers Pavilion is located at

902 W. Deffenbaugh St. in

Highland Park, Kokomo,

Indiana 46902.

Parking is available along the

back of the building.

Attention Perpetual Trophy Holders!!

Please make sure to get your name

engraved on the perpetual trophy and

return them to Linda Laud at the Fall

Meeting. If you cannot attend, please make

other arrangements to get them back to her.

You can contact her at (219) 956-2473.

Call for Nominations for IMHC Board

Elections will also be held at the Fall Meeting. We are in need of a

newsletter editor, a Director (3-yr term), a Youth Director, and a Secretary/

Treasurer. We would love for you to be more active in our club with this

great opportunity! Contact Sharon Hicks at [email protected] or

Kim Dollard at [email protected] if interested.

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INDIANA MORGAN HORSE CLUB NEWSLETTER

HOSTS: We are looking for barns or

families to host activities for our club to

attend. These events could include but are

not limited to: presentations, camping, trail

riding, horse shoes, movies, or pitch in

meals. Sign up today host an event by

contacting Kim Dollard.

RENEWALS: Have you renewed your

membership? Know of someone in your

area that is not a member? Suggest that

they become a member! Become involved

with the IMHC.

EMAIL ADDRESSES: Don’t miss any

late breaking news because we don’t have

your latest email address! Send updates to

[email protected]

PHOTOS NEEDED! Please send any

photos of you and your morgans to Sandy

White at [email protected] for

use on the club website!

The IMHC Needs YOU!!

PAGE 2

2016 IMHC OFFICERS &

DIRECTORS

About the Newsletter….

This newsletter is published on a bi-monthly basis-Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr,

May/Jun, Jul/Aug, Sep/Oct, and Nov/Dec. The Deadline for news, views,

ads, and other contributions is the 15th of the first month (Jan, Mar,

May, Jul, Sep, and Nov). The distribution will be the first part of second

month (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct and Dec).

Advertising & Classified Ads—Reserve your advertising space in the

IMHC Newsletter! See the club website at www.imhc.tripod.com for rates.

News items, member and horse related both, are always needed!

Anything horsey going on around your neck of the woods? Write an

article about it. We would love to hear about it! Send emails to

[email protected] or mail to: IMHC Newsletter; c/o Sara

Hicks 26474 Hummingbird Dr. South Bend, IN 46619

Morgans In Need:

If you are, or know another Morgan owner,

experiencing hardships caring for their

Morgan due to economic, health, or other

concerns, the IMHC can serve as a resource

to find information and contacts to get the

help you need. Contact any of our board

members to get the ball rolling!

Officers

President Kim Dollard [email protected] (317) 506-6057

Vice-President Sharon Hicks [email protected] (574) 277-2032

Secretary/ Treasurer Loretta Schafer [email protected] (317) 937-5469

Youth Director This could be YOU!

Directors

(Elected for 3 year terms)

2016 Leah Borders [email protected] (765) 631-3418

2017 Linda Laud [email protected] (219) 956-2473

2018 Cindy Nelson [email protected] (219) 828-3655

Appointed Positions & Committee Chairmen

High Point Chair Linda Laud [email protected] (219) 956-2473

Newsletter Editor Sara Hicks [email protected] (847) 772-2267

Trail Boss Loretta Schafer [email protected] (765) 238-9709

Webmaster Kim Dollard and Sara Hicks (See above)

Gold Cup Representatives

SPACES AVAILABLE! Contact [email protected] for more information or to

volunteer!

FREE Advertisement

Attention new (and renewing!) members, don’t forget to take advantage of your free

classified ads by contacting Sara Hicks at [email protected] today!

Spotlight on Equestrian

Experiences:

Recently been on a great horse related trip

or experience of your own? Share your

story with [email protected]!

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INDIANA MORGAN HORSE CLUB NEWSLETTER PAGE 3

Paint, Ponies & Potluck Saturday, August 20, 2016

Muncie, IN

On August 20, a great group of IMHC members gathered at Leah Borders' farm for a day of

socializing and painting. Many of us struggled through torrential downpours to arrive or return

home. As always, there was an enormous amount of food for our potluck. Leah provided delicious

BBQ and assorted dishes. With everyone contributing also, we had a feast. Each of us had sent Leah

a favorite photo, which she enlarged on canvas. Some had more experience with this endeavor, so

they shared tips on painting. A special "Thank You" goes to Leah and Marie Blumer for their help.

We welcomed Morgan lovers Megan and Kelsey McMullen. They moved to Angola from

Connecticut and sought out our club. Kelsey is a former AMHA Youth of the Year program

participant. We hope to see more of them in the future.

Gayle Singer joined us for the day. She brought us up to date on AMHA matters. She also passed on

IMHC historical items and records. Gayle and Byron are moving to Arizona this fall. They will be

missed!

After tours of Leah's barn and horse visits, we all departed to end our enjoyable day. Thanks to Leah

for hosting our August event!

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INDIANA MORGAN HORSE CLUB NEWSLETTER PAGE 4

Bentley is admiring

his new portrait.

Dillon is skeptical.

Here are some

samples of the

outstanding artwork

created today!

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INDIANA MORGAN HORSE CLUB NEWSLETTER PAGE 5

Sale Corner

Used English Saddle

19” flat saddle for sale. Gold Winner brand. In good useable condition and

would be great starter saddle for a junior exhibitor/4-H’er. $125 or best

offer. Contact Sara Hicks (847) 772-2267

IMHC Pin

One IMHC Logo Pin remains for sale! $38

Contact Sharon Hicks at (574) 277-2032 or

[email protected]

Kids Corner

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INDIANA MORGAN HORSE CLUB NEWSLETTER PAGE 6

Fall Trail Ride—O’Bannon Woods State Park

The Fall Trail Ride will be in conjunction with another group of horse enthusiasts in

southern Indiana November 4th through the 6th at O’Bannon Woods State Park

(formerly Wyandotte Woods State Recreation Area) which lies in the central and

extreme southern part of the state, bordering the Ohio River. It is nestled inside

26,000-acre Harrison Crawford State Forest, but is managed separately, along with

Wyandotte Caves State Recreation Area. The park has 80 miles of marked looped

trails open to horses. For more information about O'Bannon Woods or Wyandotte

Caves, contact the park office at (812) 738-8232.

Morgan owner Miranda Ulery will be the contact for the weekend. If you would like

to attend and meet up for rides, please contact her at [email protected]

To book a campsite, you can go online to the O’Bannon Woods website. Miranda

and friends will be staying in the Horseman's Hideaway Campground which is the

primitive camp. There is also a Horseman’s Day Use area near the campground.

http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2976.htm

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INDIANA MORGAN HORSE CLUB NEWSLETTER PAGE 7

2016 Show, Clinic and General

Equine Interest Event Calendar

Octoberfest Charity Horse Show

10/15—Hunter/Jumper Horse Show

10/15—Western Show

10/16—Combined Tests

Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, Indiana

Note: These events are not associated with the IMHC. We

cannot take responsibility for accuracy of the information

provided to us or misrepresentation/conduct of the actual

event. Please verify with the organizer!

Have an event you’d like to see listed here?

Email [email protected]

IMHC Book Club Join us reading a new horse related

book listed in each newsletter.

Express your thoughts and views on

the club facebook page or suggest

our next book!

Turning on a Dime

by Maggie Dana (Ages 8-12)

Two girls from two different centuries and the

horse that brings them together. Teenage

equestrian Samantha DeVries wants to be the

first African American to ride in the Olympics.

Her father, a successful horse trainer, pushes

Sam to excel, while Sam’s academic mother

tries to instill a sense of heritage in her

headstrong daughter who’d rather be riding

than studying history, except when it comes to

researching the gaps in her horse’s pedigree.

But Sam’s beliefs and her carefully constructed

world shatter like a jelly jar when she travels

through a time portal and lands in the canopy

bed of an 1860s Southern belle. Even more

surprised by Sam’s unexpected arrival is

Caroline Chandler. She’s a tomboy who wears

breeches beneath her crinoline and rides horses

bareback, much to the dismay of her critical

mother. But neither girl has time to fret over

customs and clothes. The Civil War is raging,

and soldiers from both sides are stealing horses.

At risk is Pandora, Caroline’s beloved mare.

Without her, Sam’s future Olympic horse,

Nugget, won’t exist in the present. Neither will

Sam if the slave catchers grab her.

The Perfect Horse: The Daring U.S.

Mission to Rescue the Priceless

Stallions Kidnapped by the Nazis

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the

author of The Eighty-Dollar Champion, the

remarkable story of the heroic rescue of priceless

horses in the closing days of World War II

In the chaotic last days of the war a small troop of

battle-weary American soldiers captures a German

spy and makes an astonishing find—his briefcase is

empty but for photos of beautiful white horses that

have been stolen and kept on a secret farm behind

enemy lines. Hitler has stockpiled the world’s finest

purebreds in order to breed the perfect military

machine—an equine master race. But with the

starving Russian army closing in, the animals are in

imminent danger of being slaughtered for food.

With only hours to spare, one of the Army’s last great

cavalrymen, American colonel Hank Reed, makes a

bold decision—with General George Patton’s

blessing—to mount a covert rescue operation. Racing

against time, Reed’s small but determined force of

soldiers, aided by several turncoat Germans, steals

across enemy lines in a last-ditch effort to save the

horses. Pulling together this multistranded story,

Elizabeth Letts introduces us to an unforgettable cast

of characters: Alois Podhajsky, director of the famed

Spanish Riding School of Vienna, a former Olympic

medalist who is forced to flee the bomb-ravaged

Austrian capital with his entire stable in tow; Gustav

Rau, Hitler’s imperious chief of horse breeding, a

proponent of eugenics who dreams of genetically

engineering the perfect warhorse for Germany; and

Tom Stewart, a senator’s son who makes a daring

moonlight ride on a white stallion to secure the farm’s

surrender.

A compelling account for animal lovers and World

War II buffs alike, The Perfect Horse tells for the first

time the full story of these events. Elizabeth Letts’s

exhilarating tale of behind-enemy-lines adventure,

courage, and sacrifice brings to life one of the most

inspiring chapters in the annals of human valor.

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INDIANA MORGAN HORSE CLUB NEWSLETTER PAGE 8

Understanding the Full Scope of the USDA Proposed Changes to

the Horse Protection Act and Why Your Action is Needed (Reprinted from www.morganhorse.com)

As many of you are aware, the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health

Inspection Service (APHIS) has proposed changes to the regulations governing enforcement of the

Horse Protection Act (HPA). The HPA was created in 1970 in an effort to end the practice of “soring” in

the Tennessee Walking Horse, Racking Horse and Spotted Saddle Horse industries.

The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) supports the HPA as well as the proposed PAST Act

(Prevent All Soring Tactics) currently proposed and in committee in congress. These are two separate

actions. The PAST Act has not passed through Congress and is not yet a law. The HPA is law and is

enforced by the USDA. The USDA therefore has the authority to create any Rules it feels necessary to

enforce this law after publishing such changes and a 60-day Public Hearing and Public Comment period.

After that period, the USDA has full authority to make these changes with no further input or

Congressional vote.

The proposed changes were published on July 25, 2016 and can be found here:

https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=APHIS-2011-0009-0001

As stated above, the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is adamantly opposed to any cruel

or abusive actions endangering the welfare of horses including the practice of “soring.” We support

the continued effort to eliminate these practices. HOWEVER, the proposed changes to the HPA as

written are far more reaching and potentially harmful to breeds such as the Morgan horse. The intent

of this law can be easily accomplished without causing any potential harm to the Morgan horse with

a few minor revisions.

Upon careful examination of the proposed wording, the new rule would forbid the use of ALL pads,

bands and action devices in Tennessee Walking Horses, Racking Horses, Spotted Saddlehorses and

related breeds. It also forbids ANY use of a foreign substance and further to include any horses that

“move with an accentuated gait.”

This language is too broad and would prevent the use of such aids as therapeutic pads, fly spray and

liniment to name a few.

The Morgan horse is a “trotting breed.” The health, welfare, happiness and soundness of our breed is

and has always been the number one priority for each and every one of us.

The AMHA, along with several other organizations representing other “trotting” breeds, is working with

the USEF and the American Horse Council (AHC) to lobby the USDA to further define these proposed

changes. The health, welfare and happiness of our Morgan horse is of utmost importance as is the ability

of their owners and trainers to enjoy and care for them to the best of their ability.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

The comment period for these changes runs through September 26, 2016. It is vital that you share your

support for these changes while stressing the point the Morgan horse is a trotting breed and should not

be subject to such broad and restrictive measures.

(Cont’d on Next Page)

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INDIANA MORGAN HORSE CLUB NEWSLETTER PAGE 9

WHAT SHOULD I SAY?

Here are some suggested points to make in your comments to the USDA:

• The proposed rule is overly broad and goes well beyond the statutory authority of the HPA.

• The proposed rule is vague and open to interpretation.

• Inclusion of ‘related breeds’ captures many performance breeds not subject to soring practices, including

American Saddlebreds, Morgans, Hackneys, and Arabians.

• Prohibition of pads and wedges undermines the purpose and integrity of many breeds and is antithetical

to the intention of insuring both soundness and performance.

• The use of pads, wedges, hoof bands and weights are common practice in many USEF member breeds.

These aids do not involve soring, yet are prohibited under the proposed rule.

• Lubricants on outer extremities are prohibited under the rule without adequate definition and such

prohibitions could be detrimental to the horse.

• The rule, as currently written, would have major economic implications for the show horse industry and

would cause loss of jobs and devastate small businesses.

• We request the proposed rule be rewritten to exclude all trotting breeds.

WHERE DO I COMMENT?

You can go to: http://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=APHIS-2011-0009

Or, mail your comments to:

Docket No. APHIS-2011-0009

Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A-03.8

4700 River Road Unit 118

Riverdale, MD 20737-1238

The deadline for submissions is September 26, 2016. It is important to be personal and respectful in order

to make your point clear. The future health and welfare of our breed is at stake.

(Cont’d from Previous Page)

News From AMHA Sun, Fun & Education: AMHA Convention in California

Save the dates of February 22-25, 2017 and join AMHA at the Mission

Inn and Spa in lovely Riverside, California, for the annual AMHA

Convention! This convention will be all Morgan, complete with farm

tours, clinics, and fun seminars! The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa recently

was named USA TODAY's "Best Historic Hotel" in USA TODAY 10

Best Readers' Choice 2016! For more information visit http://

www.morganhorse.com/media-events/convention/

NMMH to Hold Fundraiser at Grand National The National Museum of the Morgan Horse (NMMH), located in Shelburne, Vermont, will hold an exciting new fundraiser at the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® in Oklahoma City this October 8-15. The museum will hold a silent auction of donated "horse buckets" filled with products celebrating each state. Organizers already have received many donations! If you have something to donate to a state bucket or would like to sign up to create one for your state, please contact Gayle Singer, chair of the museum’s advisory council, at [email protected]. Funds raised from the silent auction will provide operating support for the museum’s digitization project.

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IMHC Board Meeting Agenda September 12, 2016

Kokomo, IN

Meeting was called to order by Kim Dollard at 7pm at Harvey Hinklemeyers. Those in attendance were Sharon Hicks, Kim Dollard, Leah Borders, Linda Laud, Loretta Schafer, and Cindy Nelson. Minutes were reviewed and approved. Loretta presented the treasurer’s report and will follow up with information on the $500 HHF breed promo grant along with the silent auction $100 designated for high point awards. Old Business

Biomechanics Clinic - unable to complete due to scheduling conflict, no plan to reschedule

Straightness Clinic Cancelled- due to surgery of clinician

Paint and Ponies- went well with good attendance and many great painted pictures. Thanks

Leah!!

New Business

Fall Banquet

General banquet details

November 12, 2016 from 1-4 pm (set-up at 12:30pm and take-down until

4:30pm)

Silent Auction

Post picture online from Gayle to take bids (Gold Cup Western Horse

print), buyer responsible for shipping. Put a reserve on picture.

Cindy to put honey in auction with reserve.

IMHC will provide Fazoli’s dinner @ roughly $10 per person. Kim will place the order after confirming attendance. Both Kim and Sharon will work together creating invitation postcards with RSVP needed.

Leah will create a door prize item. Linda and Cindy Lou will bring ‘horse’ giveaways. (Peppermints, horse treats, etc.)

All board members are to bring a dessert.

Sharon will handle table coverings and firewood.

Loretta will bring mints/horse treats for party favors.

Members are welcome to bring guests at no charge, but all attendees will need

an RSVP.

Voted to use silent auction revenue from 2015 of $100 to support Strides to

Success. (See below.)

Debbie Anderson – Strides to Success (stridestosuccess.org)- IMHC invited Debbie

to speak at the banquet, Kim to follow up on confirmation.

High Point Awards- Due to the fact we have zero nominations this year, the board

has voted to suspend all awards this year. The issue will be revisited again next

year. All awards are to be brought back to Linda to keep in her possession until

further notice.

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IMHC Board Meeting Agenda September 12, 2016

Kokomo, IN

Updated contact info for IMHC board members

Loretta and Cindy’s information was updated.

ISHA club membership (Indiana Saddle Horse Association)

All breed with focus on saddle type horses

Kim is looking into the dollar amount to join – Around $35, Board agreed to join for 2017.

Kim will reconfirm the details and membership timeline.

Membership gives 2 seats on the board to help make show decisions. They have two

major shows, spring and fall.

Board nominations

Sara has resigned from the newsletter editor position effective at the end of 2016. We will be actively looking for someone to fill that role. Cindy Lou offered to reach out to a long time Morgan owner and potential new club member to help with newsletter. Kim also agreed to take it over temporarily since she has the necessary software already. Sara will transfer all the files later this year.

Loretta has also submitted her resignation as Secretary/Treasurer but has agreed to take back the role of Trail boss.

All other Board members will retain their current positions.

Vacant AMHA positions

Gayle Singer and Sherry Cole are not continuing as AMHA Directors

Gayle is moving to Arizona; due to her move out of the region she no longer is allowed

to serve as this region’s director. Her term expires September 30.

There are multiple applicants for the position.

Director has monthly phone meetings, quarterly meetings with up to $500 paid for

airfare. Hotel and vehicle are on your own.

Gold Cup

There are enough funds to sponsor a Gold Cup class one more year (2017). After 2017

Gold Cup, club funds will be re-evaluated to determine how the club is to move forward.

If we do not sponsor, we lose our voice as a Gold Cup representative.

Classes we would like to see added: Sport Horse Events, Dressage, Hunter Over

Fences.

USDA Legislation on “Soring”

Currently the legislation is written too broad, we agree to vote against it and

stand with the AMHA until the wording is narrowed to be inclusive of only things

that will injure a horse.

Current wording does now allow for pads on your horse and does not allow for

liniments or fly spray to be used on your horse as it will show up in testing where

you will be prosecuted.

Sara is including information from AMHA in newsletter.

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IMHC Board Meeting Agenda September 12, 2016

Kokomo, IN

Club activities

Fall trail ride

Sara-contacting Miranda Ulery for a fall trail ride in Southern Indiana. Details to

follow in newsletter.

Superior Morgan Sale: Howe, IN. November 19, 2016

Western Dressage: Oct 22nd Betty Ortlieb – lessons at Hartmeyers, Lessons $60/45 min.

10 slots available. Come watch for free.

Ideas for the coming year:

Amish tour

2 day trip to Kentucky Horse Park and local Morgan barns (Play-Mor)

Dec 3, 2016 Carriage parade in Lebanon, OH. Look into this for 2017.

Committee Reports Membership - Sharon

There are 3 new AMHA members in Indiana. Sharon will reach out with club information and extend an invitation to join the IMHC club.

High Point Competition – Linda

No nominations this year, table awards this year Newsletter – Sara

Next newsletter is going out this week to communicate all fall events. Needs all of the information ASAP.

Website – Kim

Will be updating soon, if you have pictures to share, send them Kim’s way

Also, upcoming events of any sort, let Kim know so that she can post

Need to post a list of current/active members on the website- Kim to review. Youth – Open

Trail – See comments above regarding Fall trail ride. Loretta will take over in 2017

Gold Cup Regional Show – Kim and Leah

Nothing to report at this time

Adjourn Next Meeting – November 12, 2016 (Fall Banquet)

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Ralph Ulery Youth Fund

Hoosier Horse Fair Fund

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Harriet Ulery Stipened Fund

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