Indiana Morgan Horse Club

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1 Indiana Morgan Horse Club January / February 2016 In This Issue: HHF: Page 1 IMHC Meeting Minutes: Page 3 Treasurer s Report: Page Club Events April 1-3 Hoosier Horse Fair May 9 Board Meeting May 14 Educational Clinic (Biomechanics, Tentative) June 4 Spring Trailride (Potato Creek State Park) June Gold Cup Regional Morgan Horse Show RENEWAL TIME! The 2016 membership form is attached to this month s newsletter. HHF Volunteers Needed Biomechanics Clinic: Page 4 The Whinny: Page 5 Sale Corner, Spring Trail Ride: Page 6 Book Club, Just for Laughs: Page 7 General Equine Interest Calendar: Page 7 News from AMHA: Page 7-8 Educational: Vaccinating for Optimum Health and Performance: Page 9-10 Membership Renewal: Page 11 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 (April 1-3) and particularly while our breed demonstration horses are performing. Contact Bill Jacobsen at or jcbsnwll@aol.com to volunteer! Check out Breed Demonstration and Stallion Row We will have Leah Borders and Let s Get Byzy representing the Morgan in the daily breed demonstration doing hunter and jumping. Donna Zimmerman and her stallion will be showing off their stuff in the Stallion Row area. We know both of these ladies like to chat so make sure you come visit them stall side! Get Social (and Breakfast) Stop by the IMHC display located with the breed demonstration stabling to visit with club members and enjoy some breakfast snacks and coffee. Take a minute to notice our new stall curtains, courtesy of a Breed Promotion Grant from AMHA. The Board felt applying for this grant for this purpose was an opportunity for our club to stretch our available funding further into the coming years while increasing the quality and reach of our presence at this event. We would wanted to invest in supplies to create a clean, professional, attractive booth and stall area and to provide a welcoming area for the Indiana Morgan community to volunteer at the HHF&E and improving interactions with HHF attendees! Be sure to let us know what you think :)

2 INDIANA MORGAN HORSE CLUB NEWSLETTER PAGE IMHC OFFICERS & DIRECTORS Officers President Kim Dollard k.dollard@yahoo.com (317) Vice-President Sharon Hicks bayboy2004@comcast.net (574) Secretary/ Treasurer Loretta Schafer lorettaschafer@yahoo.com (317) Youth Director This could be YOU! Directors (Elected for 3 year terms) 2016 Leah Borders lmborders21@yahoo.com (765) Linda Laud laudfarm@centurylink.net (219) Cindy Nelson hosslady59@embarqmail.com (219) Appointed Positions & Committee Chairmen High Point Chair Linda Laud laudfarm@centurylink.net (219) Newsletter Editor Sara Hicks IMHCNewsletter@yahoo.com (847) Trail Boss Loretta Schafer lorettaschafer@yahoo.com (765) Webmaster Kim Dollard and Sara Hicks (See above) Gold Cup Representatives SPACES AVAILABLE! Contact k.dollard@yahoo.com for more information or to volunteer! 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 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 s to IMHCNewsletter@yahoo.com or mail to: IMHC Newsletter; c/o Sara Hicks Hummingbird Dr. South Bend, IN The IMHC Needs YOU!! 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. ADDRESSES: Don t miss any late breaking news because we don t have your latest address! Send updates to imhcnewsletter@yahoo.com PHOTOS NEEDED! Please send any photos of you and your morgans to Sandy White at sasnakmorgans@gmail.com for use on the club website! 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! Spotlight on Equestrian Experiences: Recently been on a great horse related trip or experience of your own? Share your story with imhcnewsletter@yahoo.com! FREE Advertisement Attention new (and renewing!) members, don t forget to take advantage of your free classified ads by contacting Sara Hicks at imhcnewsletter@yahoo.com today!

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4 INDIANA MORGAN HORSE CLUB NEWSLETTER PAGE 4 IMHC Financial Statement (Per Club By-Laws, the Club shall have the financial statement appear in the newsletter at least once quarterly, in addition to posting at regular meetings.) Biomechanics Clinic Saturday, May 14, 2016 Instructed by USDF Bronze Medalist Cheryl Hollis Wheatfield, IN No matter what discipline you ride, these techniques will help you rider more effectively with less work. Cheryl has helped western, saddleseat, hunt and dressage riders to be more effective and get better results. She trains with J. Ashton Moore of California, an International Judge and clinician. Cheryl is back by popular demand after last year s clinic at Linda Laud s farm. It was a fun, educational day last year and all who attended agreed there was a lot more to cover and took away great information to apply to their riding. Clinic starts at 10am CST/11am EST. There will be lecture first, then first rider. Pitch in lunch to follow, everyone please bring dish to share and your favorite drink. Linda will provide bottled water and meat.) After lunch, rest of rides will go. Bring lawn chairs. If you would like to attend as a rider, please contact Linda as soon as possible to reserve your spot. All others interested in attending to audit and socials should also rsvp prior to May 1. You can reach Linda by phone (219) or laudfarm@centurylink.net

5 INDIANA MORGAN HORSE CLUB NEWSLETTER PAGE 5 The Whinny: Rockview Remington: We all have those horses that just aren t replaceable and Remi was one the Hicks family was lucky to have for over 25 years. Sharon and Dave Hicks purchased him as a 6 year old in the late 80 s for their kids, Chris and Sara. Both kids showed him in nearly every division at 4-H shows up to the Grand National. More recently, his most important jobs were getting love and attention from Chris s kids, Isabella and Rex, and keeping Sharon busy taking great care of this old man. His spunky personality and deep whiny are deeply missed around the barn! Above: Sara & Remi at 1997 Grand National Right: Remi Winter 2015 Below: Above: Isabella and Rex, 4th of July 2014 Trail Riding Sue Hansen is already getting out and enjoying the nice weather! Sue and her horse Cali are pictured left on a trail ride at Salamonie State Park. Share your good times with your Morgan by ing story and pictures to imhcnewsletter@yahoo.com!

6 INDIANA MORGAN HORSE CLUB NEWSLETTER PAGE 6 Sale Corner Black Walnut Rhythmpiece 4 year old bay 15 hand Registered Morgan Stallion. Grandson to Centerpiece. Show quality, long neck, up-headed and yet sweet disposition. Well mannered Ladies Horse with no vices. Started under saddle, long lined and ready to drive. $4500 or best offer. Contact Ann Schafer (574) 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) Spring Trail Ride at Potato Creek State Park Join us for the spring trail ride on Saturday June 4th at Potato Creek State Park. Club members Sara, Dave, and Sharon Hicks will be hosting the ride. Arrive early to hit the trails at 10am followed by the potluck lunch at noon. We will meet in the Horseman s Day Use area, but the Horseman s campground is directly adjacent for anyone wishing to make a weekend of it. (Please note if you want to camp, advance reservations are typically recommended.) Potato Creek State Park is located on State Road 4, just west of US 31 in North Liberty, Indiana. Park daily admission is charged and horse passes are required at entry. Come enjoy the beautiful wooded, prairie, and wetland areas that make this park one of the most heavily trafficked parks in the state! Please rsvp not later than May 25th to Sharon at bayboy2004@comcast.net

7 INDIANA MORGAN HORSE CLUB NEWSLETTER PAGE Show, Clinic and General Equine Interest Event Calendar Have an event you d like to see listed here? imhcnewsletter@yahoo.com March IASHA Spring Warm Up Show 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! Cloverdale, Indiana April 7-10 Equine Affaire Columbus, Ohio 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! Join the latest trend! Horse Coloring Book For Adults: An Adult Coloring Book of 40 Horses in a Variety of Styles and Patterns Available on Amazon.com For a Limited Time Only! Try the Registry Online For Free For a limited time, AMHA is offering its Online Breeder/Owner History Search section of the Registry Online database free of charge! Normally offered free to AMHA Standard and Premium members or as a pay for service, you can check out breeder history and ownership records. Go to online/ to log on today! Remember this is a limited time only. If you like what you see and are an Associate member, you can upgrade to a Standard membership by calling AMHA at (802) Register for High Point Today! Registration is open for the 2016 IMHC high point competition. Complete rules are available at Sign up for only $20 per horse or rider! Just for Laughs 2015 AMHA Annual Report Online If you were unable to attend the Meeting of AMHA Members on February 11, the 2015 Annual Report c a n b e d o w n l o a d e d a t h t t p : / / www. morganhorse. com/ about/ w ho- w e- are/ supporting-documents. Also, the 2015 Financial Statements and Auditor's Report will soon be available on the "Members Only" side of the website.

8 Are You Competing in 2016? Have Your AMHA Membership Card Ready INDIANA MORGAN HORSE CLUB NEWSLETTER PAGE 8 News From... The USEF Board of Directors recently approved the change that all owners (lessees), exhibitors, and trainers of horses participating at Federation licensed competitions in all Morgan sections must be current members in good standing AMHA. If you are not an AMHA member, a non-member fee of $45 will be imposed on the exhibitor. A copy of your membership card needs to be submitted with all show entries. Don't have a copy? It's easy to download one from our website. Go to to download it today. If you plan on competing this show season, be sure you renew early! Go to to renew or call AMHA at (802) Figure & Sons" Available Online If you are an avid follower of the history of the Morgan breed, prepare to be dazzled with a free offering of some amazing reading. Starting in the January 2015 issue of The Morgan Horse and continuing into January 2016, Morgan historian Brenda Tippin has authored a series of articles on the genesis of our breed. The series features a look at Justin Morgan himself followed by separate articles (with as many as 7500 to 10,000 words per article) on the prominent sons Woodbury, Bulrush, and Sherman and on the lesser known sons. Due to the buzz the series has generated and as a service to the Morgan public, we are posting the "Figure & Sons" articles on the AMHA website where any and all may enjoy the content. Go to morganhorse.com/about/breedmagazine/figure-sons. If you have missed reading these articles in print we strongly urge you to subscribe to The Morgan Horse so you don t miss out on anymore of the diverse equine journalism practiced at the official breed journal. To subscribe go to morganhorse.com/about/breedmagazine/subscribe. AMHECT Establishes Harry Sebring Memorial Grant The American Morgan Horse Educational Charitable Trust is pleased to announce the establishment of the Harry Sebring Memorial Grant. Harry was a renowned Morgan horse trainer and the grant was created by his family in his memory, since he always wanted to see young adults excel personally and professionally in the show ring. The grant is offered to young adults (under age 40) who are AMHA members and would like to further his or her equine education, skills, or proficiency and/or to provide equine-related experiences and education that will further the recipient's business endeavors. The application must be accompanied by a full proposal of the idea, budget details, and proof of any materials that will be used to promote the event and/or program. AMHECT will award up to a total of $5,000 each year and will consider grants of all sizes. Checks may not be made payable to the individual, but to the clinician, institution, or business providing the services. The grant application period opens Friday, January 1, 2016 and closes at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, Inquiries about grant applications or the grant process are handled only by ing execdir@morganhorse.com with any questions or comments.

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