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UPHA President Talks with NY Morgan Stallion Auction Committee
Cindy Mugnier, President of United Professional Horseman’s Association (UPHA), sits down with NYSSA Committee Members & Livestream Hosts to discuss next week’s UPHA virtual convention beginning Monday January 11, 2021. In 2020 professional horse trainers and horse shows from the American Saddlebred, American Morgan, American Hackney, American Road Horse, Arabian and Friesian horse breeds received over $80,000 in grants from the UPHA Dewey Henderson Benevolent Fund to assist with COVID business losses. This year because of COVID the UPHA National Convention will be virtual and Members of UPHA can register at: UPHAOnline.com/National-Convention This podcast will air during the 2021 NY Morgan Stallion Service Auction Livestream January 30, 2021 from the…
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Morgan Horse Breeders Featured in Livestream of NY Stallion Service Auction
Listed below over 30 top Morgan stallions and 20 equine vendors that have donated services to the 2021 NY Morgan Stallion Service Auction. With online Bidding beginning January 17, 2021 and LIVE Floor Bidding to be held at del Lago Casino January 30, 2021. Promotions are now underway that include pre-recorded Zoom interviews with long time supporters of the NY Morgan Auction that will also be featured in the live stream. Susan Morey, Owner and Trainer at Hallmark Farms has been a long time supporter of the NY Auction. This year two stallions from Hallmark, Dragonsmeade Sea Dragon and The Optimist are in the 2021 NYSSA and featured in this…
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NY Morgan Stallion Service Auction Narrows Venue Selection
The NYSSA Committee has narrowed it’s selection of venues down to two possible locations for the 2021 live NY Morgan Stallion Service Auction. The del Lago Casino in Waterloo, NY and the Morgan Farm at West Point Military Academy in West Point, NY have been selected as venue finalists. The del Lago Casino offers a first class ball room, hotel and entertainment all in one location. While the new Saint Equestrian Center at West Point Military academy offers a display of rich history in equestrian sports. This according to Marion Gaigal, Chair of the NYSSA Committee. Register to Bid | Officials Insurance | Horse Show Registration Online Bidding Begins: Sunday,…
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Minnesota’s Octoberfest Horse Show to Receive Marketing Grant from Equine Sports Council
The Minnesota Octoberfest managed by Bill and Wendy Couch is the latest horse show to join the growing network of Equine Sports Council, a non-Olympic horse show governing organization. By joining the ESC Network, the Octoberfest show will receive a marketing grant in 2021 based on the number of horse show entries in 2020. Tom Sworm, a registered ESC Official and the judge of Octoberfest, will receive ESC’s complimentary 12 month – $6 Million dollar NASO official’s liability insurance policy that offers protections at all shows and clinics held in the USA and Canada. Officials Registry | Officials Insurance | Horse Show Sign Up Name of Show: OctoberfestStart of Show:…
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ESC to Host Online Bidding for the NY Morgan Stallion Service Auction
Equine Sports Council will host online bidding for the 2021 New York Morgan Stallion Service Auction (NYSSA) beginning Sunday, January 17, 2021. For decades now, every year in January dozens of breedings to World Champion Morgan Stallions are auctioned at NYSSA with the proceeds going to the class purse at the New York Morgan Regional Championship horse show. The offspring from these stallions then receive thousands of dollars in prize money when winning their classes at the NY Morgan horse show held each September. Register to Bid | Officials Insurance | Horse Show Registration Online Bidding Begins: Sunday, January 17, 2021Floor Bidding Begins: Saturday, January 30, 2021Register to Bid Online:…
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ESC to Sponsor 2020 Morgan Grand National Live Stream
Equine Sports Council is the governing organization for non-Olympic equestrian sports and supports a growing network of horse shows. ESC will be one of the live stream sponsors for the 2020 Morgan Grand National and World Championship horse show taking place in Oklahoma City in October. ESC commercials will air throughout the week on MGNLive and on the jumbotron in the Jim Norick Arena. If you are interested in participating in the MGN live stream advertising, go to MGNLive.com Here is an ESC commercial preview.
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The Monarch National Championship
The Monarch Horse Show Network consists of nearly 100 participating equine events across the United States. From Minnesota to California, horse show managers have signed up their shows to be a part of the Monarch Show Series Network so that they qualify for the Monarch National Championship in October. This unique vision – to build a network of mainstream horse shows that all qualify for this “Crown Jewel” competition which offers National Championship opportunities to the middle market for the first time. The “Single-Bit” division gives those new to the show horse industry a taste of a victory pass under the spotlight. Event: Monarch National ChampionshipLocation: Coliseum of Champions –…
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“It’s My Hope For Us All…”
“Family, Family but Family… “This is family… You don’t quit because you have a passion! It’s my hope for us all that we never quit…. We are Family with a passion. God Bless you all.” Scott Bennett It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the profound loss of our equine family member, Dr. Scott Bennett, and extend our deepest sympathy to his wife, Linda. For almost 40 years, show horse trainers from around the country depended on Dr. Bennett and his state of the art surgical and diagnostic practice, Equine Services, PSC in Simpsonville, KY. He also advised Equine Sports Council in the development of our Drugs and Medications…
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Southern Saddlebred Spring Fling Gets Green Light from the State of TN
On May 22, the Governor of Tennessee issued an executive order allowing for Large Venues to operate at 50% capacity while implementing social distancing measures between groups. This green light has paved the way for an American Saddlebred horse show to be held in Shelbyville, TN, June 17-20. Jackie and James Hale, show co-chairs, have been in talks with the Calsonic Arena since April to relocate the Southern Saddlebred Spring Fling to this venue, pending the State’s reopening plans. Pandemic ControlsAs part of Equine Sports Council’s commitment to athlete and exhibitor welfare, ESC Pandemic Guidelines for each show in our network are customized based on Local and State regulations. A…
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ESC Co-Founders to Sponsor Academy Horses & Assist Show Barns by Providing Pandemic Relief Guidelines
The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted everyone’s ability to participate in horse shows, disrupted sales, halted academy programs, and it is expected to continue through the end of Spring 2020. Experts tell us that a vaccine is 9-12 months away, and we should conservatively plan for a 2+ year economic recovery period. Our horses, more than ever, are depending on everyone to make prudent decisions, plan responsibly, and take actions that will benefit our show horse industry long term. We also want to ensure the sustainability of our horse professionals, and most importantly, preserve our show horse family structure. Immediate Financial Help From Horse Owners & EnthusiastsHorse shows, sales,…