The Morgan Horse Club of Southern California is pleased to be celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Class A horse show—the June Classic, held this year, May 28-30, at the Pomona Fairgrounds. This is a Region VII high-point show and features an Opportunity Carriage class, open to all breeds. Show premiums are available online at www.mhcsc.org or by contacting Nancy Franks at (951) 849-7629, [email protected] ; Mary K. Hartman at (951) 737-1294, [email protected] ; or Brenda Kalb at...

Lexington, KY— The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has announced the following change to the International High Performance (IHP) rule (GR207.1): Effective March 15, 2010, the rule has been changed to remove the fee for U.S. horses competing abroad. For more information and instructions on how to pre-pay the $420 IHP fee or request a refund for going over the $420 cap you can find the Pre Payment/Refund form on the USEF website at the following link: www.usef....

The American Hackney Horse Society Foundation (AHHSF) will be offering three $2,500 college Scholarships. These scholarships will be awarded to the selected students based on financial need, academic success, and a commitment to the Hackney breed, whether present, past or future. The first Scholarship is funded by the Al Haugen Memorial and is awarded on an annual basis to an incoming freshman. The second Scholarship is funded by the American hackney Horse Society Foundation and is also awarded...

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) would like to issue the following clarification regarding the US Dressage coaching program. It was incorrectly reported that Morten Thomsen has been hired as a US Team coach and the USEF has applied for a visa for him. Both of these statements are incorrect. The USEF has contracted a number of highly qualified clinicians to help prepare our athletes for future international competitions. Steffen Peters and Kyra Kyrklund have both...

In response to the horrific damage caused by the recent earthquake in Haiti, Equestrian Sport Productions in Wellington, FL, has created a drop-off site for emergency aid donations. The Step by Step Foundation, a non-for-profit organization that provides funding and supplies to Haiti, will be working with ESP and the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Program to secure both monetary as well as other donations to send to Haiti. A trailer will be located at the exhibitor entrance guard house and...

Steve Davis of the University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm recently was selected by his peers as the 2009 American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Professional Horseman Award winner. This award, which began in 2008, is awarded yearly to a professional who supports and promotes the Morgan breed, and who volunteers to mentor personally through clinics, raising the standard of training and education. Most of all, through longevity and success, this person encompasses in every sense of the word,...

The American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR) has submitted an application to become a new Recognized Breed Association with USEF. You may learn more about this Association at: https://www.shetlandminiature.com/. The Federation grants Recognized status to only one national breed/discipline association for each breed or discipline with competition rules in the USEF Rule Book. The full application will be considered by the USEF Board of Directors at the 2010 Mid-Year meeting. If you have any...

USEF is offering a Licensed Competition Seminar on January 15, 2010, in Louisville, KY, in conjunction with the USEF Annual Meeting. The purpose of this seminar is to enlighten current and prospective competition managers and secretaries on the current rules governing USEF competitions. We would also like to receive input regarding what you would like the Federation to provide to make your job easier. Some of the topics will include Planning and Marketing Your Competition, Competition Personnel...

Do you need to register your Morgan foal? Do you have a transfer that needs to be completed? The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Registry Department is offering an "Economic Stimulus Sale" for non-members until October 31. The AMHA Board of Directors at its May Board meeting, recognizing the economic stresses facing many Morgan horse owners, approved this temporary fee reduction. All registry transactions purchased by non-members are now at member rates plus $30. If you have several...

An additional Hunter Breeding Judges’ Clinic has been added to the 2010 clinic schedule. It will be held January 24 in West Palm Beach, FL. The information and application is available at www.usef.org/newsletterLicensedOfficials/2010schedule.html or you may register online by signing in to your My USEF Account at www.usef.org with your username and password, scrolling down to "Online Forms" and then clicking "Online Clinic Sign Up." The other two Hunter Breeding Clinics are scheduled for March...