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News from WCM:
West Coast Morgans hosted the 2nd Annual Fall Festival on Sunday October 30th. The weather was perfect and there were over 500 guests again this year! With so many things to do - pony and hay rides, to bounce houses, and vendors and food - it was a great day!
We raised money for the Lora Dunlap Morgan Horse Rescue & Scholarship Foundation, Inc. For more information, check out the foundation's website at www.LDMorganHorse.org and "like" them on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lora-Dunlap-Morgan-Horse-Rescue-Scholarship-Foundation-Inc/213436678718378
From Rick Davis, President FMHA
1. Anyone that showed at Summer Fun Show please send Jim Wundele or Diane Tanguay your results/placings. The show has misplaced them for now. Send the Hi point tabulators your horses name, owner name, rider name in each class and name of class and what place you were. You could also send info to FMHA President Rick Davis 727-421-2387 4005 57th st E. Palmetto Fl, 34221 Deadline is December 15th to have your points to count.
2. Please send Ann Smith your current email address if you have not done this.. Make sure she has your correct email as FMHA , from time to time , sends out important messages , information , reminders etc
Please let Rick Davis know if you can help!! We are still searching for someone to step up and take over Sec./ Treas. positions for FMHA - this is YOUR club and we need your help!
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Check out this old link from one of our very old FMHA websites!
http://www.angelfire.com/fl/fmha/info8.html
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OPEN Secretary/Treasurer position for next year
Jane Brown wants to retire as sec/treasure for FMHA , so we are in need of a replacement. We only have a club if people give their time to make it work.
Call Rick Davis if you are interested in helping out your club,Rick 727-421-2387
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RULE CHANGES re: helmets
Progressive Changes in the Morgan Division:
Protective Headgear Now Required in Leadline Classes
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Executive Committee approved an Extraordinary Rule Change in the Morgan Division of the USEF Rule Book on March 21, 2011, requiring exhibitors in leadline classes to wear protective headgear at all times while mounted, effective immediately. The rule change was put forward by the board of the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) to ensure the safety of exhibitors in leadline classes, who are between the ages of two and six.
For your convenience, the Morgan rules pertaining to protective headgear have been printed below. This can also be found in the USEF Rule Book online at: http://www.usef.org/documents/ruleBook/2011/18-MO.pdf. For additional information, please contact Joyce Hamblin, Director, National Breed/Discipline Affiliates at USEF, via email at jhamblin@usef.org.
Protective Headgear Rules for the Morgan Division
Approved by the USEF Executive Committee March 21, 2011
CHAPTER MO - MORGAN HORSE DIVISION
MO106 Attire. [Chapter MO. Morgan Horse Division] 035-11, effective immediately:
1. Rider's attire must be suitable to the saddle being ridden. Protective headgear (See GR801) may be worn without penalty.
2. Protective headgear (See GR801) must be worn by riders in lead line classes at all times while mounted.
MO197 Additional Class Specifications. [Chapter MO. Morgan Horse Division] 036-11, effective immediately:
17. MORGAN BEGINNER LEADLINE. Open to riders who are at least two (2) but less than seven (7) years old (GR126). Leaders must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age (GR103). Safety is of the utmost importance in presentation, tack and attire. It is required that equipment fit the rider with rider's feet in the stirrups. Failure to comply will result in elimination and the entry will be asked to leave. Stallions are prohibited. Entries will be led both ways of the ring, only at a walk. Attire of the rider shall include Saddle Seat, Hunter Seat, Western Seat, Dressage Seat, Side-Saddle, or Roadster silks. Protective headgear (See GR801) must be worn by riders in lead line classes at all times while mounted. Rider and leader's apparel does not have to match. The rider should be in control of the reins, but the leader must hold a lead that is attached to the bridle/ headstall appropriate to the saddle used. Riders may be lined up side by side or head to tail. Not to mount or dismount. Entries will not be asked to back.
United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. 4047 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40515 859-258-2472 webmaster@usef.org
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Congratulations to Casey Stein for her appointment as the Region 4 Representative for the AMHA Youth Council. Casey now has the opportunity to represent the youth of our region on the council and provide input. If you have any questions, you can email Casey directly.
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Check out the FMHA Calendar for upcoming events
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Watch this Live Oak Video from HorseTV.com,
Better yet - check it out live and in person, next year!
