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INDIANA MORGAN HORSE CLUB March / April 2014
2014 Calendar of Events
April 4-6 Hoosier Horse Fair
Indianapolis, IN
May 10 Spring Trail Ride
May 12 IMHC Board
Meeting, Kokomo
June 11-14
Gold Cup Regional
Horse Show, Columbus, OH
June 22 EAY Meeting at
Shriner Horse Show
Sept. 8 IMHC Board
Meeting, Kokomo
Oct. 11-18 Morgan Grand
National and World
Championship Morgan
Horse Show
November Fall Meeting TBD
March / April 2014
Indiana Morgan Horse Club
On the Cover:
JVT’s Faith—Check her
out on the sales list
attached! This lovely girl
could be yours!
In This Issue:
● Road to The Horse Recap: Page 3
● Spring Meeting: Page 4-5
● The Whinny: Member News Page 6
● AMHA Convention Update: Page 7
● Spring Trail Ride Sale Corner: Page 8
● Ethan Allen Youth, Just For Laughs: Page 9
● Hoosier Horse Fair Update: Page 10
● News from AMHA: Page 11
● IMHC Book Club: Page 12
● Equine Dental Care: Page 13
● Pendant / Pin Order Form: Page 14
● Horse Sales Lists: Page 15
Spotlight on Equestrian
Experiences:
Recently been on a great horse
related trip or experience of your
own? We’d love to feature it in the
next newsletter! Share your story
with [email protected]!
Show your Morgan pride! Birthday gifts / Christmas gifts
We are currently taking orders for lovely silver
IMHC logo pendants and pins. They are
approximately 1 inch long and ¾ inch wide.
Pendants are selling for $35 and pins for $38.
Items may be viewed at the Hoosier Horse Fair in
our display area by our fabulous Morgan demo
horses. These are custom made by Ronald Ravan
Designs in Georgia. Production depends on
jeweler’s schedule. Availability update will be
known after order is submitted. See order form in
this newsletter and photo on Facebook.
Leininger Veterinary Horsin’
Around Clinic
The annual Leininger Horsin’ Around Clinic was
held in Crown Point, Indiana on Saturday, March
22. Members Sharon Hicks and Sara Rhodes
represented the IMHC at and even won some door
prizes! The club booth distributed promotional
materials from AMHA and morgan themed kid’s
coloring pages. Several folks stopped by to chat
about the breed and morgans they knew or owned.
The clinic featured a variety of vendors and
exhibits including nutritional information, used
tack and clothing, jewelry, and food! Check it out
next year at the Lake County Fairgrounds.
Tack Swap!
Attention, Northern Indiana!
The St. Joseph County 4-H
Horse and Pony Tack Swap
Meet is being held Saturday,
April 12, 2014 from 10am—
2pm at the Fairgrounds in the
Esther Singer Building. The
fairgrounds is located at 5117
Ironwood Rd in South Bend.
Don’t miss this opportunity to
pick up some tack or show
clothes at great prices! See
www.sjc4hhorsepony.com for
more information.
CALLING ALL YOUTH: Do you know
of any youth in your area that love horses?
The Indiana Morgan Horse Club is looking
for youth to join the Ethan Allen Youth!
Contact youth leader Sara Rhodes for more
information about current activities.
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
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
2014 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
Rhodes 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!
INDIANA MORGAN HORSE CLUB NEWSLETTER
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 Sara Rhodes [email protected] (847) 772-2267
Directors
(Elected for 3 year terms)
2014 Linda Laud [email protected] (219) 956-2473
2015 Cindy Nelson [email protected] (219) 828-3655
2016 Leah Borders [email protected] (765) 631-3418
Appointed Positions & Committee Chairmen
High Point Chair Linda Laud [email protected] (219) 956-2473
Newsletter Editor Sara Rhodes [email protected] (847) 772-2267
Trail Boss Loretta Schafer [email protected] (317) 937-5469
Webmaster Sandy White [email protected] (765) 969-6086
Nominating TBD
Gold Cup Representatives
Dave Krupla [email protected] (317) 250-7421
Charlotte Krupla [email protected] (317) 340-3383
Kim Roesink [email protected] (740) 504-3887
FREE Advertisement
Attention new (and renewing!) members, don’t forget to take advantage of your free
classified ads by contacting Sara Rhodes [email protected] today!
PAGE 3 INDIANA MORGAN HORSE CLUB NEWSLETTER
A dream did come true for one of the original eight
Wild Card competitors in Lexington, Kentucky on
March 14. After selecting an untouched colt from the
6666 Ranch in February of 2013, taking them home,
building a partnership and advancing their training, one
did not return, one could not compete as the trainer
broke his leg and one withdrew after the first round
with a veterinary excuse. That left five: one Canadian
and four Americans. After the first round it was
evident who had done their homework…..The
Canadian…After three more exercises the Canadian,
James Anderson, won the right to compete in The Road
To The Horse, The World Championship of Colt
Starting, along with the original three competitors:
Dan Steer of Australia, Jonathan Field of Canada and
Antoine Cloux from Switzerland.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday was a four ring circus as
the four men worked with the colts that they had chosen
out of the Remuda of 21 colts brought to Kentucky
from the 6666 Ranch in Texas.
As the four worked in preliminary rounds…I noticed
something that I doubt that many people did……James
Anderson was the only competitor that shared his
training equipment with the fellow from Switzerland
who could not bring all of that paraphernalia with
him… I was impressed, not only with his training
techniques but with his sportsmanship.
During the final round, it was James Anderson who
came out on top, followed by Dan Steers, then Antoine
Cloux who had a very inquisitive horse and finally
Jonathan Field who had the toughest horse of all…… If
you really would like to read something
Road to the Horse 2014
interesting…look up Jonathan Field on the internet
and read about a man who overcame immense
obstacles to become the horse trainer that he is….. In
short, due to an industrial accident, he had to have his
hand and wrist reattached to his arm….I watched and
watched very intently and I could not tell which of his
hands that been compromised …. Amazing!
Put the 2015 Road to the Horse on your Bucket
List…after all… the distance to travel is not all that far
away…
Gayle Singer
Photo from www.roadtothehorse.com
AMHA Young Adult Alliance
Organizes
The AMHA Young Adult Alliance was recently established as a way to promote the breed while also
benefitting young professionals. The mission of the group is to create a platform for young adult members
(18-40 years old) to build relationships, develop professionally, become civically and philanthropically active
and to contribute to the economic success of the Morgan Community. If you are interested, contact Julie
Broadway at [email protected] or Sara Foy at [email protected]
PAGE 4 INDIANA MORGAN HORSE CLUB NEWSLETTER
IMHC SPRING MEETING
Our IMHC spring clinic and meeting was held on Saturday, March
8, 2014. It was hosted by Carolyn and Nick Stanger of Roanoke
Indiana at their lovely Fox Run Farm. Despite the ‘spring’ weather,
it was a very educational and fun time.
The day started with a clinic on being Show Ring Ready by Leah
Borders. She did a demonstration on Carolyn’s mare, April (an
Indiana bred girl by Raintree Revelation). Here are some of her tips:
When trimming the bridlepath, lay the ear back along the neck to get
the correct length. Always cut away from the forelock. Use your
finger to block the point where you want to stop trimming to avoid
any unfortunate clip jobs! Other grooming tips included spritzing
alcohol (rubbing alcohol, to be clear) on the coat and wiping clean.
This helps give the dust something to adhere to, and when used
lightly, won’t dry skin. When picking a tail, use your fingers before
the brush to lessen hair loss. Leah is highly sought after for her
braiding talent and showed everyone how it is done. Here’s her
advice on must-haves for your braiding kit: fanny pack, latch hook,
seam ripper, comb, matching yarn, small scissors, brush and water to
wet mane, quick braid for tail
In exchange for the demonstration, Leah set up a table with
information on her local pet shelter. She has been making beds for
the shelter for some time and new ones and repairs are always
needed. Several individuals made contributions to her cause as part
of the club’s spring community service project.
Up next was a session on harnessing. Carolyn Stanger and Linda
Laud presented several different types of harness and discussed
advantages and disadvantages of the types. They also put harness on
April to demonstrate proper fit. Linda prepared a handout with some
standard measurements of harness and a fit chart for the horse.
To wrap up the barn portion of the morning, everyone received a bag
of horse goodies including an article on horse taste preferences and a
recipe for homemade horse treats!
Lunch is always a highlight of club meetings as there are many
popular dishes and always some new favorites. Check out the
Whinny section of the newsletter for two of the most requested
recipes from Saturday!
After lunch, Carolyn discussed trail riding basics. This included
several safety tips including what to pack on a ride, trail riding with
different experience levels, conditioning ideas, and even some self
defense considerations. (See the club’s facebook page for an
interesting related YouTube clip on this!)
Thank you to everyone who attended and to the Stangers for hosting
and making the meeting a success!
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IMHC SPRING MEETING
PAGE 6 INDIANA MORGAN HORSE CLUB NEWSLETTER
The Whinny:
Good Eats!
In the Fox Run Farm neighborhood a few weekends
ago, there was some good cooking happening at the
Spring Meeting! Here are recipes for two of the
favorites!
IMHC Reserve AMHA Club of the Year!
The Wisconsin Morgan Horse Club has been awarded
as the 2013 AMHA Club of the Year! The
announcement was made at the Awards Luncheon,
which took place February 22 in Raleigh, North
Carolina, as part of the AMHA annual convention.
Five clubs from across the country competed in this
year's contest. Nominated clubs are judged on their
yearbooks, which chronicle the club's activities
throughout the year in eight separate categories. A
prize of $600 will be awarded to the club for their
accomplishment.
Earning second-place honors and a prize of $400 is
the Indiana Morgan Horse Club. Third place and a
prize of $300 goes to the Mississippi Valley Morgan
Horse Club for their efforts.
IMHC Newsletter Wins Reserve Honors in Local
Club category!
AMHA announced the winners of the 2013 Club
Newsletter Contest at its annual awards luncheon,
which took place February 22 in Raleigh, North
Carolina. While most clubs have regular membership
meetings and many have websites, club newsletters
continue to play an important role in keeping
members informed of activities, meetings, news, and
more.
The contest is divided into two categories: local clubs
and national organizations. The entries are judged in
five areas, including graphic design and quality,
educational content, club activity coverage, and
general excellence.
In the local club category, the Maine Morgan Horse
Association earned first-place honors with their
monthly newsletter. Recognized for second place
went to the Indiana Morgan Horse Club.
What's Happening In Neighborhoods Near You
Linda’s Oreo Truffles
1 package Oreo cookies (regular)
1 large cream cheese
1 tray of quick dipping chocolate
Grind cookies in food processor, add them to bowl with cream cheese and mix. Form small balls and refrigerate. After they get cold, place tray of dipping chocolate in microwave. (It took mine 1 min to melt.) Then roll balls in chocolate and place on wax paper. Keep refrigerated.
Leah’s Marble brownies
1 pkg (8oz) cream cheese softened 1/3 cup sugar Beat together until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 egg. Set aside. (I think if you added 1/4 c peanut butter would be awesome too) In saucepan: 3/4 Cup water 1/2 Cup butter (No substitutes) 1 1/2 squares (1 1/2 oz) unsweetened chocolate Bring to boil stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Mix in until smooth: 2 Cups flour 2 Cups sugar Stir in: 1/2 Cup Sour Cream 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 eggs Pour into a greased and floured 15 x 10 x 1 baking pan. Dollop cream cheese mixture over the top; cut through the batter to create a marbled effect. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 -35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
PAGE 7 INDIANA MORGAN HORSE CLUB NEWSLETTER
AMHA MEETINGS AND CONVENTION RECAP
February 17-22, 2014 — Raleigh, North Carolina
The AMHA Board meetings were held on
February 17-19 with the AMHA Annual Meeting
held on the 21st. Among other business that can be
read on the Global that was sent the week of
March 10, by e-mail to Region 3 members, Amy
Farley of West Virginia, was elected as Co-chair
Director representing Region 3, and Jeffery Gove
from New Hampshire was elected President of the
AMHA.
2014 AMHA Convention was Co-chaired by
Tony Lee and Dini Swanson…..and what a
wonderful, informative convention it was!
Something for everyone! The convention began
with a “Field Trip” to the North Carolina
University Veterinary Medical School. Here
conventioneers observed how equine patients are
moved from one place to another, how exam
rooms are made into operating rooms by the
removal of walls and sliding floors. Surgery was
observed on a “roarer”, we were shown imaging
devices used for MRI’s and had a brief
introduction into the latest technology for treating
animals.
From there we were taken to picturesque Tara
Farm, owned by Fran and Watson Pugh. What
wonderful Southern hospitality we were shown by
Dr. and Mrs. Pugh and their trainers Dini and Ken
Swanson! Picnic tables near the gazebo and pond
were ready for a luncheon of Carolina Pig Pickin’
Bar-B-Q sandwiches and all the “fixins”.
Later there were demos of acupuncture and
chiropractic adjustments, and we witnessed a
horse being scoped for a gastric ulcer. Cliff
Swanson was on hand to give a Western Dressage
Demonstration, and finally there was mares-in-
hand judging by four USEF judges, each giving
their placement of the mares and reasons for the
placement…..
On Friday and Saturday there were many lectures
that folks found very interesting. Cloning was
explained and we gained some knowledge and
understanding of the process in laymen’s terms.
David Ladd spoke of the newest discoveries
concerning the history of the Morgan horse.
There was a very funny, yet informative talk on
how to dress for the show ring. Due to this
discussion, I am sure “Spanx”, undergarments for
women, should see a great surge in sales.
I am sure that you have heard by now that the
Indiana Morgan Horse Club received reserve
placings in both the Local Club of the Year and
Newsletter Contest. Congratulations, Sara Rhodes
for all of your hard work and dedication.
Our own Cheryl Royer and Dave and Sharon
Hicks were nominated by our club and chosen to
received Master Certificates. Kathryn Schwartz
and Patty Kent from Region 3 earned their 30 year
judging awards.
As a side note, I heard that a Morgan competed
and completed a 100 mile, 24 hour endurance race
in Australia. It should be noted that only 45% of
the horses that begin this challenge even finish. In
the Vermont 100 mile ride a Morgan horse won
and another Morgan received a PERFECT score in
their division…… Go Morgans!
Respectfully submitted,
Gayle Singer
Photo by Abbie Trexler for The Morgan Horse
PAGE 8 INDIANA MORGAN HORSE CLUB NEWSLETTER
May 28- 31, 2014
At the Indiana State Fairgrounds!
Join us again as we showcase the
top talented horses and exhibitors
in 2014.
The construction is complete, and
we are excited to once again host
the Indianapolis Charity Horse
Show in
The Blue Ribbon Pavilion
Indiana State Fairgrounds
This fantastic facility has all the
excitement under one
roof...beautiful show ring,
vendors, food, elevated seating
and air conditioning!
Plan now to Reserve your Stalls
and elevated Ringside Tables!
American Saddlebreds
Hackney Ponies
Roadster Horses and Ponies
Equitation
Academy
Morgan Horses
Friesians
IMHC Spring
Trail Ride When: May 10, 2014 10am EST
Where: Salamonie Reservoir
9214 W. Lost Bridge West
Andrews, IN 46702
Parks Phone: 260-468-2125
Highpoint Awards Grab a few friends and sign yourselves up for the 2014
Highpoint Awards today before the show season gets truly
underway! See the club website for registration form,
completed rules and sponsorship form.
Sale Corner
Have something for sale? Your ad could be here!
Send your sale information for tack, horses,
equipment, etc and it will appear in next month’s
newsletter!
At Salamonie Reservoir, horseback riders are invited to experience over 19
miles of trails through scenic vistas of meadows, forests and water. Bridle
trails cross several creeks, climb hills, and travel through forests and
grasslands.
The plan is to meet at the more well-traveled, well known side (different
from last year). You can buy your passes at park office as you enter. You
can get either day or yearly state park passes there. A Horseman’s
Campground is available for those looking to make a weekend of it!
Plan on packing a lunch as the trail is one way out and one way back! If
you are coming, please rsvp so that the group can keep an eye out for you
before setting out on the trails! I look forward to a fun and exciting ride!
Trail Boss - Loretta Schafer 317-937-5469
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Ethan Allen Youth Day at Shrine Horse Show in Northeast Indiana
The annual Shrine Horse Show takes place June 21-22 in
Columbia City, Indiana. This is a great open show with
classes for all breeds and disciplines. If you would like to
show, you can find a show bill on their Facebook page.
During Sunday’s show, meet with fellow youth members
to watch classes, discuss judging, and support Morgan
people showing! We will try to meet around 12 (location
TBD). Snacks will be provided. Mark your calendars
today!
AMHA Youth of The Year Announces BIG, BOLD Changes!
Youth of the Year contests are designed to recognize top achievers. Youth of the Year contests consist of
four parts: a written exam, an oral presentation, a judging contest and a horsemanship pattern. Each section
of the contest is worth 250 points. For 2014, AMHA is enhancing the National Youth of the Year contest
to make it easier for youth to compete!
1. The written exam will be administered online prior to the show. The test will be open book, but timed.
2. The horsemanship pattern will also be done before the show. Applicants will be given the pattern and
asked to video tape their ride and upload to a YouTube channel for judging.
This will enable the applicants to use a horse they are familiar with instead of having to bring a horse or
catch ride an unfamiliar horse at the show.
3. Oral presentations will include a speech and an interview like in the past. Participants will be asked to
come prepared to describe their ideal prize package should they win and their experience with the new
enhancements to the components of the Youth of the Year contest.
4. Judging workshop will still take place on Friday morning, but in Sports Horse Arena 1.
In place of the Saturday Brunch, AMHA will host an Award Gala in the exhibitor lounge of the main
coliseum on Friday from 5-6 P.M. Speech winners may be asked to present speech live to audience and
some special prizes and awards will be given.
Attention Juniors! We are adding a Junior Level (13 and under) Youth of the Year High-Point winner for
the highest combined score of the Speech Contest and the Judging Workshop. Participants who qualify for
this title will walk in Olympic style on Saturday night along with the Youth of the Year finalists where the
Junior Youth of the Year High-Point Winner will be announced.
For more information please contact, Taylor Royals at AMHA,
(802) 985-4944 ext. 401, [email protected].
Q: When does a horse talk?
A: Whinny wants to!
Q: What disease was the horse
scared of getting?
A: Hay fever!
Q: Why did the man stand
behind the horse?
A: He was hoping to get a kick
out of it.
PAGE 10 INDIANA MORGAN HORSE CLUB NEWSLETTER
The Hoosier Horse Fair & Expo (HHF&E) is rapidly
approaching on April 4-6, 2014 at the Indiana State
Fairgrounds. The IMHC will have horses in the
breed demonstration daily and have a booth at the
breed demonstration stabling area. This year’s
demonstration horses will include Kaecee Dollard
riding huntseat, John Huse riding western, Megan
Buckley riding classic, and an entry from Mary
Carlton’s Crystal Farms. Thank you all in advance
for promoting the Morgan breed on behalf of IMHC.
One clinician that may be of particular interest is
Gayle Lampe. She is a national and international
leader in equestrian science. She is an instructor,
coach, trainer, judge and rider. For 42 years, she has
been an instrumental force in William Woods
University's nationally acclaimed equestrian studies
division, where she participated in the development
of the country's first four-year academic degree
program in equestrian science. She has extensive
experience training and showing Morgans and
Saddlebreds including many Five-Gaited and Three
Gaited titles, and a national championship at the
Grand National Morgan Horse Show in 1983 on
Zephyr’s King Moro.
She will be teaching 6 sessions throughout the
weekend as follows.
The Three and Five-Gaited Show Horse—The five-
gaited horse is the epitome of the American
Saddlebred. Horses perform at the walk, trot, and
canter, plus the slow-gait and rack. The rack is a
thrilling gait to watch with all of its speed and
animation. The three-gaited horses are finer and more
elegant than the five gaited horses. These horses are
known for their grace and high action.
Saddle Seat Equitation—Watch the beauty of the
saddle seat rider riding a variety of breeds of horses.
You will see figure eights and serpentines performed,
and even straight line canter lead changes and riding
without stirrups by the more advanced riders.
The Pleasure Horse—Observe a variety of breeds of
horses perform as pleasure horses. We will all walk,
trot, and canter. Some of the breeds will perform an
extended trot and even a hand gallop. Manners will
be of utmost importance and the walk must be a
perfect flat-footed walk.
The Three-Gaited Horse—The three-gaited horse
walks, trots, and canters. The show horse has a lot of
animation and motion. The pleasure horse has less
animation, but must have perfect manners.
Judging the Saddle Seat Horse—You will get a judge’s
perspective on how to place a class of three-gaited, five-
gaited, and pleasure horses. Find out what the judges
look for and how things are seen differently from the
center of the ring
As always, the HHF&E will provide educational and
shopping opportunities for all seats, interests, and tastes!
Other Clinicians include:
Horsemanship: Richard Winters, Kerry Kuhn, Obbie
Schlom, Raye Lochert, Sarah Winters, Marcy Heepke,
Marry Morrow
Discipline/Breed Specific: Elizabeth Graves (Gaited
Horse), Dick Pieper (Reining), Gail Mitchell (Huntseat),
Ken Levy (Dressage), Tommy Sheets (Western
Pleasure), Mari Lynn Taube (Barrel Racing), Stefanie
Collier (Hunter/Jumper), Andrew Larsen (Cutting)
General: Cutter Cook (Colt Starting/Driving), Kindra
Callahan (Horse Judging), Blair McKissock (Equine
Yoga), Jennifer Wilson (Equine Law), Stefanie
Reinhold (Basic Horse Mechanics), Noreen Ziegler
(Holistic Healing), Mary Marshall (Animal
Communicator), Tom Howell (Equine Dentistry), Bob
Wagner (Horse Packing)
Past and present IMHC members also presenting as
clinicians include Michaella Walker with Natural
Horsemanship and Connie Tarplee with Dutch Oven
Cooking.
HHF Volunteers Needed
Just like last year, IMHC will be distributing literature and spreading our love of Morgans from our stall display in the Breed Demonstration barn. The club will need help with setup and tear down as well as manning the area throughout the weekend and particularly while our breed demonstration horses are performing. Contact Bill Jacobsen at 317-769-6612 or [email protected] to volunteer!
2014 Hoosier Horse Fair & Expo
PAGE 11 INDIANA MORGAN HORSE CLUB NEWSLETTER
News From...
Equine Senior Stories Wanted
Good-horsekeeping.com is looking for stories about equine seniors that are still actively being shown or
used for lessons. These stories will be featured in an upcoming book on Senior Horse Care.
Stories of up to 1,000 words should be sent, along with a photo to Good-Horsekeeping/One Horse Press at
70883 39th St., Paw Paw, MI 49079. They can also be emailed to [email protected].
Horses should be at least 18 years old. Please include your horse's name, age, breed, and feeding and
exercise regimen that has helped to keep them conditioned. Owners of the stories used will receive a free
copy of the book and will also be entered into a drawing for $100 worth of horse care products.
Registry Rules Update
During the recent AMHA Registry Committee meeting, an amendment to RULE 3-
REGISTERED NAMES was considered. It has been the policy of AMHA to reject
requested names for registered Morgans that exactly duplicate an existing name that
added a suffix or a registered name preceded by The, A, or An, although this was not
included in the Registry Rules. The Registry Committee made a motion, which was
approved, during the AMHA Quarterly Board of Directors meeting in February to
incorporate this policy into the rules. For the full rule change text, see more at:
http://www.morganhorse.com/media-events/news/article/9083
Spotlight on Tradition: AMHA's Ranch Horse Network
Warner Angus Ranch, WAR Morgans, have since become a
tradition in the western Morgan ranching ways. Since 1949, John
Warner used Morgan horses as his trusted mount to bring cattle
in from the many acres.
Fourth generation Marcella Warner Holman, who co-runs this
ranch today, says, "I was once asked why we use Morgan Horses
on our Angus cattle ranch. I honestly answered, 'There is no
reason to try anything else!' I grew up using Morgans here at the
ranch founded by my great-grandfather Willis B. Warner in 1884.
My grandfather John J. Warner first started using registered
Morgans in 1949, and we found they admirably covered every need we ever had here on the ranch. We can
count on our horses to cover vast acres of prairie, bringing in groups of cattle, waiting patiently tied while we
process the cattle, and then be just as enthusiastic to take cattle back to pasture at the end of the day as when
we started out that morning. Our Morgans are even ready to do it all over again the next day! We have found
there aren’t too many other horses out there with the cow sense and stamina of our Morgans. They’re willing
to work no matter whether sunshine, rain, sleet, or snow as we can’t always choose the days we ride!"
AMHA recently enrolled its 60th participant in the Ranch Horse Network™! The program, which is in its
inaugural year, is designed to recognize farms of any size using Morgan horses for ranching activities and
create a promotional venue.
This program was designed with the western working "using" Morgan in mind. Whether there is one Morgan
or 40 on a farm or ranch, this is an avenue to help promote the western using Morgan horse.
See more on this program at: http://www.morganhorse.com/media-events/news/article/9084
PAGE 12 INDIANA MORGAN HORSE CLUB NEWSLETTER
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!
Smith Lilly's book offers a comprehensive guide to riding, training and showing your horse. The book is
understandable for the novice and allows the experienced Equestrian to find new ideas to use for riding
and training practices.
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PAGE 13 INDIANA MORGAN HORSE CLUB NEWSLETTER
Reprinted with permission of: University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Office of Public Engagement 2001 S. Lincoln Ave. Urbana, Illinois 61802 Phone: 217/333-2907
Pet Column for the week of February 11, 2014
Source - Dr. Scott Austin
Dental care is just as important for animals as
it is for people. Since people typically visit the
dentist twice a year, shouldn’t a horse’s teeth
be examined by a veterinarian just as often?
According to Dr. Scott Austin, an equine
veterinarian at the University of Illinois
Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana,
young horses, between 2 and 5 years of age
should have two dental exams each year. This
allows the veterinarian to address problems
related to the eruption of permanent teeth. If
things are proceeding normally, teeth should be
checked once a year after that. Horses after age
15 may have issues that need to be addressed
more frequently, and therefore their teeth
should be examined twice a year.
Equine Dental Care Important for Overall Wellness
“Although you can get an impression that the upper teeth are sharp by observing a reaction when the
horse’s cheek is pressed against the edge of the upper teeth, sedation is recommended to perform a
complete examination of the horse’s teeth,” states Dr. Austin. “You need to look into the back of the
mouth and palpate all the teeth to fully evaluate the oral cavity.”
All teeth should be examined to make sure they are not loose, as this is a common problem in older
horses. A veterinarian will “float” the teeth, a process that involves filing any sharp points and adjusting
teeth with abnormal wear. This is important to do, because horses’ teeth grow continuously throughout
their life, a condition called “hypsodont,” and the teeth need to be kept even to ensure precise chewing.
“Horses that live indoors typically require more dentistry,” says Dr. Austin, “because they spend less
time chewing compared with horses that are on pasture and spend more time grazing. Less time chewing
often means more sharp teeth, which can irritate and cause a horse pain if not routinely checked.”
Common dental problems and diseases among horses include: sharp enamel points, mal-eruptions
(retained baby teeth), pulling wolf teeth, broken teeth, periodontal diseases, and tooth loss. Very old
horses can run out of teeth since their cheek teeth are ground down throughout their life.
Signs that a horse may need to have its teeth examined include: avoiding grain, dropping feed while
chewing, feed retention, foul smell in the oral cavity, feed refusal, nasal discharge, and rotating the head
while chewing to get food to the “good side” of the mouth. Performance-related issues that may indicate
dental problems in horses with a bit in their mouth include refusal to work and head tossing.
Dr. Austin recommends feeding horses less concentrates and more roughage, which will allow the teeth
to wear correctly. He also advised having horses’ teeth examined by a veterinarian regularly to avoid
problems.
For more information about equine dentistry, speak with your equine veterinarian.
Horses that
are on
pasture
spend more
time grazing
and may be
less likely to
develop
dental
problems.
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