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Congratulations to the three
winners for the 2008 UPHA Chapter 14 Scholarships... |
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The Saratoga Driving Association is holding a driving clinic with
Jeff Morse on Sunday June 1st at Shadowhawke Gypsies (Diane &
Kelly Quay)on Lasher Road in Ballston Spa, NY.
Read more about
it here.... |
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New York State Parks to Hold Public Workshops on Trail Use New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Carol Ash announced today that the agency will hold a series of five public workshops across the state on the topic of trail development. Ash added that the public meetings will be held in conjunction with Parks and Trails New York, a statewide non-profit organization. More information and meeting Dates/Times/Locations available here... |
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From: Denise Pullis March
30th, 2008 PullisD@victorschools.org Are any members going to the NY State Horse Breeders show in Syracuse on May 15th? I am trying to find a ride for my 2 year old Morgan filly and myself so we can compete in our first halter class. We are located in Bloomfield, NY. I can be contacted by cell 585-317-6080 or via email. Thank you for your consideration. |
| We're proud of offer up a copy of the recent article published by the Star-Gazette, March 21st, 2008 profiling Pat Ross. Click here to download the article - posted with the permission of the publisher. Congratulations Pat :) |
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check out our "news" from the The Berkshire Morgan Youth Club |
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Miner Institute
will hold its annual Equiday program on March 29, 2008 at its
Chazy, New York, headquarters. Featured at this year's event is
Morgan trainer and breeder Jeff Morse of Green Meads Farm in
Richmond, Massachusetts. In addition to Jeff's workshop on the
"Elements of Horse Training," a what's new for 2008 rider fashion
show, farm safety, and research updates from the director of
research at Miner Institute will round out the day.
Equiday is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Karen Lassell at (518) 846-7121 ext. 120 or lassell@whminer.com |
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Dear Members of the NY State
Morgan Horse Association
Our art gallery is having an
Equine Art Show on Saturday, March 29, 2008. The exhibit will
continue until May 3, 2008. Among the artists exhibiting is
Jeanne Mellin Herrick, who is well known among Morgan Horse
enthusiasts.
This art show will benefit
Southern Tier Alternative Therapies, a nonprofit organization
dedicated to providing equine assisted therapy to both children
and adults with disabilities. We would be delighted if members of
your organization attended this event and would appreciate it if
you would pass on the information that is attached those who may
be interested in attending.
Thank you for assisting us in this worthwhile cause.
Download event info here...
Sincerely
Johanne Pesce
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| New in our History Archives this month...Look back in time and view photos of all of the fabulous Morgans that have been offered in our New York Morgan Horse Society Stallion Service Auction. To that end, I’ve compiled a web scrapbook of photos of just about every Stallion that has participated since the auction’s first year (1989.) Click here to read about the Auction's history, see stallion photos and view images of our Stallion Service Sweepstakes Winners.... |
| Mason-Dixon Classic Morgan & Arabian Horse Show Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Morgan Horse Club, Inc. Held at the Quentin Riding Club, Quentin, PA on April 25, 26, 27, 2008 Download flyer here... |
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NYSSA Realizes Record Breaking Gross Income |
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Folks, your Historian needs help! :) I'm working on assembling a
pictorial review of all Stallions that have participated in the NY
Stallion Service Auction since the first auction in 1989. I'm almost
there! But I'm unable to come up with photos of the following.
If you have a photo, or know of where I could find one (year and month of
Morgan Horse Magazine) I'd really appreciate it. Here's my list (and
I'll remove them as I find them!) Bildairs Fire and Ice * Foxwin
Jubilation If you have anything, email me at vlow@rochester.rr.com. Thanks |
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Thought this might be of interest to some of our members: The Driving
Forum - The Premier Driving Conference & Trade Show March 1 & 2, 2008 The Clarion Hotel, West Springfield, MA info@driving-forum.com www.driving-forum.com Two days of informational conference sessions for drivers and driving wanna-be's! Some of the best clinicians in the U.S. available to answer and help you get your horse driving safely with ease. Shop till you drop for carriages, harness, driving turnouts, gifts and more with over thirty driving-related exhibitors. |
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From: Diane Garrow There is a brand new blog online, dedicated to Morgan horses. It was started by Morgan enthusiast Black Eye Beth for all other Morgan enthusiasts. Check it out at www.abovelevel.com. (Cute name, don't you think?) Look it over, then register and make comments on anything you see posted. |
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From: Phyllis Smith octoberhill@buffalo.com Hi, I was wondering if anyone else has received their packet of information and number from the National Animal Identification System. If you have you might want to do a little research on this. It is something that I DO NOT WANT TO SUBMIT TO, just something that the government is trying to do to control what you do with your animals. They will want to know whenever you trailer your horse off of your property. This is not just for horses but for all farm animals all the way down to chickens. If you do not want to see this law put into action please write your congressmen to let them know your feelings. |
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From: Karen Barber karenmbarber@hotmail.com Hi, I'm looking for a pair of light oil romel reins. Anyone have any for sale? |
| I am looking to contact Bonnie Lutz with regard to our History Projects. If anyone knows how I might get in touch with her, please email me at vlow@rochester.rr.com. thanks, Valerie Low, NYSMHS Club Historian |
| Our Central New York friend and farrier Norm Carney suffered from an injury recently and there's a benefit being held (January 27th, 1 - 5) to help him with medical expenses...learn more here |
| Attention Breeders: The New York Stallion Service Auction slate of stallions is ready for public viewing at www.nymorganstallions.com . This year's auction boasts one of the deepest selections of quality breeding opportunities in the 20 year history of the NYSSA. The auction will be held Feb. 2nd at the Saratoga Hotel in Saratoga, NY. Please visit our website for further details. |
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Just posted...visit
our 2007 High Score Award page to download our full listing of High
Score Awards and placings. Also, if you are a Champion in any of the
categories and would like to have your photo included in the winners
gallery, please contact
vlow@rochester.rr.com and I'll send along guidelines for submission of
your digital file or hard copy. |
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View photos of some of the
special category High Score Awards here...and if you have a photo from
Saturday's banquet that you'd like to submit for our photo scrapbook, sent
it on to vlow@rochester.rr.com.
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Pictured above from left to right: Mary Ellen Mulligan, Jeff Evans, Al Celecki, Annette Bakic (front) Sue Friday and Pat Walter. Congratulations to those newly elected NYSMHS Officials:
President:
Jeff Evans With regards to voting on Proposed amendments to our Constitution and By-Laws...click on this link for results....
And a most sincere "Thank-You" to
those officers moving out of positions, and that have donated their time
and effort to the club.
Your contributions were significant and much appreciated. |
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I received this note yesterday with regards to the passing of Betty Plauth
of Blue Spruce Farms. In a touching email her daughter writes:
My mother died on August 15 at age 97; she simply stopped breathing
and therefore, had a peaceful death for which we are grateful. So the
days of Blue Spruce Farms are over and, once a new family resides there,
perhaps they will have horses who will run in the paddocks and bring the
place alive once again.
I would appreciate it and you can list my address as a contact for any in the Morgan world who remember my mother. (My father died in August, 1982). My address is Jeanne B. Plauth, 1120 South Green Road, Sprakers, NY 12166. I recall at the "October Show" as we called it, in Syracuse, there was a moment of silence after my father's passing. Now the joke teller of the Morgan world has passed as well. I think those who knew her will certainly remember that about her.
Best Regards,
Jeanne
I've attached a copy of the obituary that was run in the Times paper and
you can view that here...you
can also click
on this this link to post a message to the Guest Book if you have a
memory of Betty that you'd wish to share. Or email Jeanne using the
above address. I'm sure she would appreciate any kind thoughts
about her family and their horses.
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NYSMHS Historian needs help! We've a big gap in our Archives - and we do not have most of the Trader newsletters from the 1970's. Is there anyone out there that has been saving issues that would be willing to donate them or let me copy what you've got? This will go straight into our club archives. I'm also looking for any show programs for Western District, Eastern District, Central District....please contact me if you've got any of the above and would consider donating them to the club. Thanks, Valerie (Valerie Low, vlow@rochester.rr.com ) |