The Morgan Trader News
Spring Issue 2025
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From the President's Desk
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The first few months of 2025 have been very busy. January was the Stallion Service Auction and High Point Awards banquet. These were held January 25th at the Del Lago Resort. There were 60 amazing stallions offered during the auction, bringing in almost $60,000 in fees. The afternoon of the 25th was filled with our members receiving their high point awards, and our High Point committee found beautiful cutting boards for Champions. It was so fun to see the results of the 2024 horse show season!
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February found our committees working hard to create our events for 2025. The Western District horse show is being held May 23-25 at the Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg, NY. The New York Regional Horse Show will be held September 10-13 at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY. March 15-16, our club partnered with UPHA Chapter 14, Connecticut Morgan Horse Association and Massachusetts Morgan Horse for a Boot Camp riding clinic. This was an awesome event! There were five clinicians, 51 riders and 50 more auditors at the beautiful Lingering Hills Facility in East Windsor, CT. Saturday consisted of 45 minutes of riding instruction for 5 different groups. Saturday evening, many attended the Connecticut Opening Night Gala that included the year end awards. Sunday, the clinic consisted of practice horse show classes. This was a very fun day! The crowd had almost as much fun as the riders did.
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The start of 2025 has been lots of hard work, but so much fun. It will be great to see all the wonderful Morgan events that will be coming in the next few months. Please share with us here in the Trader all your spring fun!
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Western NY Morgan Show Updates
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May 23-25, 2025
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We have an exciting show for our exhibitors again in 2025, and look forward to seeing everyone May 23-25th at the Hamburg Showplex in Hamburg, NY! Mike Carpenter will handle the judging duties, with Karen Homer-Brown as Ringmaster, and Terry Young Photography capturing photos for the exhibitors. Lots of hospitality is planned, so bring an empty stomach! Please mark your calendars and be sure to join us!
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New York Regional Show Updates
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The Regional Show committee has been hard at work to ensure we have another amazing show this year! Our judging panel is complete with Mr. Tom Bombolis and Mr. Dustin Freiheit taking care of our main ring exhibitors, while Ms. Ida Norris will be handling all the dressage duties. Mr. Tim Roesink will be the NYSSA Sweepstakes Call Judge, and will also be marking the cards for our Futurity In-Hand on Saturday morning. Plan to join us in September at the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY!
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September 10-13, 2025
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The prize list is now on the website!
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Don't forget to nominate your weanlings
for the NYSMHS Futurity!
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Your 2025 foals are almost here! Click on the button below to go to the Futurity Page and access the forms. You can complete them online, or download and snail mail a form. Questions? eMail Mary Ellen Mulligan!
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A quick search on Google reveals that a “sport horse” usually refers to an equine bred for the traditional Olympic disciplines of eventing, dressage, and show jumping. Such horses are typically athletic, graceful, bold, and have good muscle/bone and good minds. Most often, you will find the term applied to breeds like Thoroughbreds, Trakehners, and Irish Sport Horses. Where, then, …
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Did you know….
Oscar-winning actor James Cagney raised Morgans at several farms across the U.S., including one in Stanfordville, NY (Dutchess County). Cagney purchased the property in 1955, dubbed it Verney Farm, and lived there until he passed in 1986. The memorial marker for Justin Morgan’s (the horse) grave is located at 30 Harolyn Hill Road in Chelsea, VT. The …
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NYSMHS BOD Meeting Location: Zoom Meeting Date: Thursday January 23. 2025 Officers and Directors in Attendance in person: Jenn Peek, Gina Handy, Annette Bakic, Nancy Herrick, Kate Kirsch, Anna Kufs, Donna Fox, Patty Waring, Pat Ross, Alexa Rohman, Danielle Rice, Lindsey Berry, Whitney Roberts Officers and Directors not in Attendance: Beth Grella Meeting called to order at 7:30 by Jenn …
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Have you renewed your membership?
This will be your last issue of MORGAN TRADER if you haven't! Pop on over to NYSMHS.org and click on "JOIN or RENEW" to safely and securely renew your membership online. If you previously joined/renewed through the website, you can simply login to the Members Only portal in the link on the bottom of the site, then renew from your member page. If you know anyone who would like to join, but would rather do it by "snail mail", please let me know and I can send them an application. There is now a Membership Application on the website to download.
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Why renew with the NYSMHS?
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- We're one of the oldest Morgan Horse clubs in the country, with a storied history!
- A free subscription to The Morgan Trader, our eNewsletter!
- Reduced advertising rates in The Trader, including FREE classifieds on our website!
- Eligibility to participate in NYSMHS Member classes at select shows.
- Eligibility to participate in our Futurity Program.
- Eligibility to participate in our High Score Award Program.
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- Voting privileges as noted in our By Laws.
- Free Member Link to your website on our website!
- Inclusion in our hardbound NYSMHS Directory with the opportunity to list up to 8 of your horses at no charge. Published bi-annually.
- Consideration for member awards and recognition programs, such as Youth of the Year, Promotion or Silver Horseshoe Awards.
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Our newly elected Officers
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Vice President: Gina Handy
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Recording Secretary: Annette Bakic
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Corresponding Secretary: Nancy Herrick
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Director at Large: Coby Holowacz
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Committee Chairs
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By-Laws Committee - John Bieger
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High Score Awards Program - Nikki Smith-Gorecki & Ashleigh Canastraro
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Jr. Horseperson of the Year - Sue Gramse
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Morgan Trader Newsletter - Danielle Rice
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Nominations - Joann Squire
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NYSMHS Futurity - Mary Ellen Mulligan
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NY Regional Morgan Show - Beth Grella
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NY Stallion Service Auction - Jennifer Peek
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Silver Horseshoe & Promotion - Patti Waring
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Sport Horse Committee - Gina Handy
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WNY Morgan Show - Annilee Bienias
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DIGITAL ADS IN THE MORGAN TRADER
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DIGITAL ADS in our eMailed issues for only $50 ($75 if you need your ad designed). Click on the button to find out more and reserve your space in our next issue! If you have an article or an advertisement to get to our Editor, Danielle Rice, you can email her at riced4538@gmail.com, or submit through the website on the Trader page. The next edition will come out in MARCH and our deadline is March 1st, so get those advertisements and articles in!
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Classifieds & Business Cards
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FOR SALE: 2022 4 Star 2-Horse Slant Trailer. Like new condition. Interior height 7'6", high polished aluminum finish, drop down feed doors and additional interior lighting. Many extra features, including E-Z lift ramp, which is very easy to lift. $25,000.
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CONTACT:
Todd Trushel at 814-4747-5839
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FOR SALE: Dale Chavez Work Saddle
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CONTACT:
Robin Pelham
607-329-6358
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FOR SALE: HDR Synergy Plus Wood Flocked CC Saddle, 17.5". Adjustable gullet system. Like new condition. $950
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For sale: Gorgeous cob-sized presentation vehicle for pleasure or CDE. Black with turquoise pinstripes and brass trim. Detachable dickie seat included. Very smooth and comfortable ride. Excellent condition and ready to show. Buyer arranges pickup or shipping. Located near Scotia, NY.
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Business Cards
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