January - June, 2016
MASS MORGAN
NEWSLETTER
IN THIS ISSUE: -
MMHA Awards Banquet ....2016
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Mass Morgan..... A little bit of history ! - Trotting in with News from.... - MMHS - Tournament/ Academy Division - My Life with Horses - Mass Morgan Silent Auction - UMass babies are here ! *President's Message *Committee News *Membership Update *Chuck Wagon *Ask the Expert
My Life with Horses Submitted by: Kristy Stanek There is nothing like walking into a barn and being greeted by the sound of whinnies and nickers from your four legged friends. As someone who was a five year old girl always begging her parents to buy her a horse, it is surreal that I got lucky enough to be able to surround myself with the animal I love the most. After graduating high school in June, 2015, I started interning at Independence Stable in Belchertown, Ma. This was my first in-depth experience with handling horses and understanding what goes into their management. Before working at Independence, there were many times when I would get to be around horses, but I was never at the heart of it. I would always watch from afar, never really seeing behind the scenes. I wasn't an equestrian, but just part of the audience, a young girl who saw the finished product and not the work that it took to get there. Now things are different. I understand that life with horses is one of blood, sweat, tears and most importantly, passion. The first time I stepped foot in the stables, I expected that things would be easy because barn owners I had met in the past made life with horses look simple. That's how all the fictional books on horses I had read made it look. In movies and television shows, all the characters did was groom their horses, climb in the saddle, immediately form a bond with their horses and become Olympian champions quickly. I soon found out that was not the way it is. The owner of the barn, Dottie Brittingham-Foreman, taught me that there is a routine that needs to be followed. Most of it is dirty work and it is not easy when you start doing it. The first time I did stalls, I thought it was going to be a breeze but it was exhausting and I didn't do them well. After more effort and advice from Dottie, they were finally done.
It wasn't until August that I was given other responsibilities. It was surprising how many chores had to be done weekly. The hay and shavings needed to be stacked up and that was a lot of heavy lifting. Almost everything I did was easier said than done and there were chores I never imagined I would have to do. I cleaned inside and outside water buckets, removed cob webs and vacuumed horses. I also learned how to lunge a horse. All these things make a big difference in the environment of the barn and the health of each horse. In the months I have been at Independence, I came to realize that the horse world isn't always about bringing them to shows and winning ribbons. While I know this is a big part of it, there is so much more that goes into preparing them to get to the horse show. Handling horses and managing a barn is a lot of hard work and sacrifice. There is no stopping until everything is done. It is a lot of work and sometimes overwhelming but if you have passion and love for something, like horses,you can do anything you set your mind to. This is a lesson I will take from my experiences at Independence and apply them to my life goals. Thank you Dottie for allowing me to experience the life I have been dreaming of since I was a child.
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The UMass babies are here !
Trotting in with News from .... The UMass Equine program was one of the recipients of the proceeds from the Mass Morgan Silent Auction in 2014 ! On June 13, 2016 UMass Hadley farm announced its newest arrival, "Bay State Legacy", a Morgan filly named in memory of alumni and long-time supporter Susan B. Roberts, who passed away unexpectedly last year. Bay State Legacy was sired by the USEF Horse of the Year "GKB Coal Magic" owned by Dr. Lucy Tidd of Maryland and out of Bay State Distinction whose bloodlines trace back to the original cavalry horses. A second Morgan foal was also born at the farm. "BS Lexington" sired by Townshend Sweet Legacy and out of BS Roberta. Donations (cash or in kind) to help support the Bay State Morgan breeding program are greatly appreciated. For more information about the UMass Equine program or Bay State horses, contact Dr. Cassandra Uricchio at curicchio@umass.edu or 413 345- 0183.
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The National Museum of the Morgan Horse (NMMH) will be one of the recipients of the Mass Morgan Silent Auction in 2016 ! NMMH is a 501(c)3 organization that is dedicated, among other things, to educating the public about the Morgan horse by collecting, preserving and making available for display and study works of art and historical horse materials. Items for the Silent Auction are starting to come in. Thank you everyone for your donations and bids. Please contact jcandage@cericfab.com if you would like to make a donation. Chair generously donated to the auction by Sue Galvin !
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Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Mass Morgan Horse Show in August !
WELCOME TO THE MMHA CHUCK WAGON
SHARE YOUR RECIPES FOR THE HORSE SHOWS,TRAIL RIDES AND ANYTHING ELSE HORSE RELATED ! SLOW COOKER RAVIOLI LASAGNA
1 lb ground beef
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 Tbs chopped garlic
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt.
1 (25 oz) package frozen cheese ravioli
1/2 tsp pepper.
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 jars 24 oz prepared pasta sauce
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook and stir beef, garlic, garlic powder, salt and pepper in the hot skillet until the meat is browned and crumbly about 5 - 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Stir pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, basil, and oregano into ground beef mixture. Ladle a generous layer of meat sauce into the bottom of a slow cooker, add a layer of ravioli. Layer another layer of meat sauce over ravioli, alternate with remaining ravioli and meat sauce until all ingredients are used. Cook on low for 3- 5 hours. Sprinkle ravioli mixture with mozzarella cheese and continue to cook until cheese is melted. About 45 - 60 minutes more. Serve with salad and garlic bread ! Submitted by: Denise Pianka!
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Committee News
President’s Message
Youth:
This is my favorite time of year ! Hope you are all having a great time enjoying your horses and the show season.
MMHA Anna Ela Memorial $2000.00 Scholarship is posted on www.massmorgan.com. There is a new format. Completed applications must be submitted by August 1st. The Youth Council is looking for active members. Plans are again being made to bring all Youth together at the 2016 Mass Morgan Horse Show. Members are needed to help coordinate activities during the show. Anyone interested can contact Sue Therrien at sue.therrien@gmail.com.
Communications: •
We want to hear from you! If you have a question you would like us to answer, please send it along. If you have a special event you would like us to post on our calendar, let us know. Please submit questions/events to Chris Delude at kdelude3028@charter.net or Judy Candage at jcandage@cericfab.com.
Membership: •
Have you renewed your Mass Morgan membership??? You can renew at www.massmorgan.com, or email Judy Candage at jcandage@cericfab.com for a membership application.
Horse Show: 2016 * The show committee is planning another fun and exciting show ! Go to www.massmorgan.com for more details. A list of horse show themes is there, dating back to 1995 ! This year at Mass Morgan part of the Silent Auction proceeds will be going to the National Museum of the Morgan Horse in Vermont. Auction items are starting to come in and can be seen on Facebook under the Mass Morgan Association.
The Mass Morgan Board of Directors and the Mass Morgan Horse Show Committee invites you to join us in celebrating our 46th annual Massachusetts Morgan Horse Show to be held this coming August. Come prepared to decorate your stalls and box seats with your favorite theme from the past. You may hear rumors that we will reenact a few infamous MMHS past events ( the rumors are probably true) and we hope you will gather your teams in order to participate. Join us at our Exhibitor's party for our Costume Parade and win a prize. Listen for the special announcement for our Center Ring Event. Looking forward to seeing you there having fun either showing your horse or visiting and making new friends !
Gail Camara-Marks
MMHA Banquet.... 2016 Submitted by: Chris Delude The Mass Morgan Horse Association Year End Awards Banquet was held on March 26, 2016 in Boylston, Ma, at Cyprian Keyes, an estate rich in history dating back to 1734. Melissa Morrell, MMHA Banquet Committee Chairperson, coordinated all of the arrangements from the elaborate buffet dinner to the awards presentations. Jillian Marks, Co-Chair of the Show Committee created all of the center pieces for the tables that hinted of the show theme, THROWBACK, for the 2016 show ! Championship and Reserve Championship awards were presented by division this year. Award winners in the Carriage, Dressage, Trail, Equitation, Pleasure Driving, English Pleasure, Hunter, Park Saddle and Park Harness, Western and Classic Pleasure Saddle and Driving divisions shared their excitement with each other as they were individually called to receive their awards.
In addition to the Championship and Reserve Championship awards that were presented, Mass Morgan also recognizes and presents a Distinguished Service Award, a Youth of the Year Award, and a Horse of the Year Award. It was with great appreciation and admiration that the following awards were given.
Distinguished Service Award..... Jeff Morse For more than 40 years, Jeff Morse has bred, raised, trained and shown the horses that descend from his grandparents' Green Meads Farm in Richmond, Ma. For more than 25 of these years, Jeff has specialized in training horses and ponies for carriage driving elevating the profile of the Morgan as an outstanding carriage horse across the United States and the world. Jeff runs an active lesson program and shares his expertise through driving clinics worldwide. He has also written about Morgans and driving for national publications. The late 1980's found Jeff on the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Morgan Horse Association. In this role he was very involved with reinventing the Mass Morgan Horse Show. In 1995 in collaboration with Nancy Wardwell, Sandra Adams, Peter Webster and Jeanne French, he played a vital role in the conception of creating a "theme" show for the Massachusetts Morgan Horse Show which continues to this day ! Jeff's influence over the Mass Morgan Horse Show and the individuals involved in the organization has been extensive. His insight, reflection, and forward thinking in dealing with Morgan horse issues are always appreciated and he has directly contributed to this organization's past and future success. As a result of his passion for Carriage Driving, the Mass Morgan Horse Show has had a record number of carriage driving entries. The course design, as well as his selection of carriage judges, has a great influence on the show. His "Ex- Pro" classes have brought excitement and new energy for both exhibitors and spectators. Jeff has held various offices in the New England Morgan Horse Association. He is a past president of the Mass Morgan Horse Association and currently serves as Treasurer. He is a director of the American Driving Society, chairperson of the ADS Pleasure Driving Committee and a member of the USEF Morgan Horse and Pleasure Driving Committees.
Congratulations, Jeff !
MMHA 2015 Youth of the Year.... Culleen Ames This year's recipient of the Mass Morgan Youth Award has had a lifelong involvement with the Morgan horse. She has competed in different divisions and enjoys the versatility of the breed. Growing up in a horse family, she has always been completely immersed in daily equine activities. Culleen was paired with her Morgan partner Quabbin Comanche in 2011 and joined the Moreland Farm team under the direction of instructor Jane Morrell. At first, during her 13 and under years, she competed with Comanche in the Hunter Pleasure and Equitation divisions. As Culleen developed as a rider and aged into the Senior division, she decided to show in Western Pleasure and Western Equitation. Comanche proved to be the perfect partner for her, giving her challenges she needed to overcome and successes that her hard work and effort generated. Culleen has been in 4 - H since she was 8 and has participated in horsebowl, hippology and horse judging contests. She has competed at local, county, regional and state 4 H shows. She is a member of A Bit of Luck 4-H club, which is an ambassador club that promotes 4-H at county events. Culleen is also involved with the FFA at Franklin County Tech where she is in the landscaping program. As a Morgan promoter at the Equine Affaire in 2015, Culleen brought her gelding Comanche to share with the public and to help educate them about the good nature of our breed.
Congratulations, Culleen ! _________________________________ A special thank you to Chris Cassenti for taking photos of all of the Mass Morgan award winners !
2015 MMHA Horse of the Year... RCV Patent Pending The Massachusetts Morgan Horse Association is pleased to honor RCV Patent Pending as the 2015 Horse of the Year. Affectionately know as Pac Man, Patent Pending has amassed a large number of championships and fans as he has competed across the country. Shown by Jim Lowry as a three year old, he won every class he entered. He was sold to the Gatewood family after winning the WC 3 year old English pleasure class in Oklahoma and went on to have an undefeated 4 year old career under the guidance of David Rand, adding one more world title to his resume. It was at RAND that Nick Roberts and Pac Man met and became a team. In 2013 Nick's mom, Jennifer, leased him from the Gatewoods for Nick to show in the Jr. Exhibitor English Pleasure division. Though they started off the season at the 2013 UPHA Spring Premiere winning both the qualifier and the championship, it was decided during the Mass Morgan Horse Show that a division change should be made. So Nick and Pac Man made a trip to Granite State and qualified for the Grand Nationals by winning both the Junior Exhibitor Classic Pleasure qualifier and championship... And as they say "the rest is history." In 2015, Nick's dream of owning Pac Man came true and he finished his final Jr. Exhibitor year on the horse he loved and now owned. In the 5 times RCV Patent Pending made the trip to Oklahoma City to compete at the Grand National and World Championship Morgan Horse Show, he has won 10 National and World Championship titles. These titles include Grand National and World Championship 3 and 4 Year Old English Pleasure, Grand National Junior Exhibitor Classic Pleasure Saddle 14 & 15 and two times Grand National Jr. Exhibitor 16 and 17, 2 time WC Jr. Exhibitor Classic Pleasure 14 - 17 and once Reserve WC Jr. Exhibitor Classic Pleasure 14- 17. Quite a list for the quirky little chestnut horse with a big motor and an even bigger heart !
Congratulations ! Jennifer and Nick Roberts and RCV Patent Pending
Mass Morgan..... A history of where we were
and where we are today ! Submitted by: Chris Delude
"Come grow old along with me, the best is yet to be !" is the first line of a poem written by Robert Browning. He wasn't writing about the Mass Morgan Horse Show but if you were to ask anyone who was or is associated with the MMHS, they would certainly agree with these words. The Mass Morgan Horse Association Inc. was first organized on December 11, 1969. It was dissolved on November 17, 1986 because of an error in paperwork and then revised on March 22, 1988. The officers at that time were: President Jeff Morse, Vice President - Sandra Adams, Secretary - Alice Ray, Treasurer Joan Travers and Recording Secretary - Gail Camara- Marks. The Board of Directors was made up of: Cindy Poitras-Mugnier, Nancy Wardwell, Dimity Webster, Peter Webster and Paula Miloglav. This group dedicated itself " to educate and inform its membership and the community with regard to the breeding, care and training of Morgan horses, the state animal." Originally, the Mass Morgan Horse Association Show was held in May, on Memorial Day weekend, in Northampton, Ma. Joan Travers remembers that "one year it rained so bad that the ring and track were one large pond. A snow fence was put up around the area in back of what is now the indoor arena so that the show could go on. " In 1983, the show was held in August at the Big E in West Springfield. Kay Sancoucy reported that " Being in
the Greater Springfield area was a decision brought about by a need for change and a sincere desire to enhance the quality of the show." In 1986 at the 16th annual show the "Bay State Gelding Sweepstakes" was featured. This was a new promotional concept for the hardest working member of the Morgan breed. Jeff Morse said "Over half the horses entered at Morgan shows are geldings and we thought it was high time to reward them." The sweepstakes rewarded the best gelding in each division and had a prize fund of over $7000.00 In 1989 to celebrate the centennial of America's breed, the Morgan horse, a carriage parade was held in West Springfield followed by a cake party at the Mass Morgan Horse Show ! Mass Morgan is known to those who regularly attend the event as the show with a theme. Sandra Adams, the show manager, along with Nancy Wardwell, Jeff Morse, and Jeanne French were responsible for starting this in 1995. Over the years many people including Nora Johnson, Johnny Paluga, Jill Bertrand, John and Kathy Fleming, Ray and Patsy Ferro, George Mugnier, Tim and Jane Morrell, Dimity and Wayne Webster and Peggy Brenner worked long hours to make the "idea" become reality in center ring. Since1995, the theme for the show has changed but the festive atmosphere is always evident in the barns, in the coliseum and out in the carriage and dressage rings. There is no shortage of social activities between the class sessions and there is always an Exhibitor's party with a band or a DJ so all can dance the night away !
One thing for sure, over the years the camaraderie among the exhibitors and the love of the Morgan horse, continues to make the Mass Morgan Horse Show the third largest Morgan show in the country. Scholarships which were given many years ago are still awarded but now in the name of Anna Ela. Morgan horses and equine care were a priority in Mrs. Ela's life at Townshend Farm and she opened the farm to endless youth groups. In 2011, a Silent Auction, organized by Judy Candage, became part of the show events. The first one was held to help support the people and animals that were impacted by the tornado that passed through the Springfield area. Each year since then, the show, through the generosity of the donors and bidders, continues to support non-profit charities and the scholarship fund through the silent auction. This year's recipient will be the National Museum of the Morgan Horse in Vermont. The 2016 Mass Morgan Horse Show again promises to be full of "THROW BACK" fun and surprises. Will Elvis visit the coliseum once again ? Will the Super Heroes return, the volcano erupt once more ? Will we chuck a duck, get dunked or have a pig penning ? We welcome everyone to come and share old memories and help to make new ones at the 2016 Mass Morgan Horse Show, August 17 - 20 at the Big E in West Springfield, Ma.
MMHS - Tournament/ Academy Division Submitted by: Sue Galvin The 2016 Massachusetts Morgan Horse Show is just around the corner and there are many excited riders who can't wait to show again in the Academy Division or the Tournament classes. One of these riders is Chase Daignault who is nine years old ! Chase has been riding since the age of four. At six, she started showing in the Tournament/Academy classes with Melissa Miskiv-Keene of Brookcrest Stables. In 2015, Chase won her first blue ribbon in the Walk Trot Division on " Don't Hang Up", a Morgan gelding known as "Wilbur." When she heard her name announced, she was "surprised, super happy and she felt like screaming. " Chase's mother, Candace Daigneault, watching her daughter from the rail shared in Chase's emotions. She recalls at the age of eleven being given a ride on H.G.Black Jack at the Mass Morgan Horse Show and receiving her "participation" ribbon. From a mother's perspective, Candace is pleased with Chase showing in the Tournament Classes rather than the open divisions that she rode in. She finds there is less pressure on the riders along with an additional emphasis on safety for the horses and the riders. Candace believes that this is a perfect situation for riders who are in the basic stages of learning to ride. In addition, there is a financial saving because of the limited attire needed and the shared expenses of the show with other riders who use the same horse. The participation in Tournament/Academy classes has increased at Morgan shows. They offer a strong foundation for riders and extend the use of the Morgan horse. Their popularity is sure to strengthen the future of the rider and horse shows for years to come.
My Life with Horses Submitted by: Kristy Stanek There is nothing like walking into a barn and being greeted by the sound of whinnies and nickers from your four legged friends. As someone who was a five year old girl always begging her parents to buy her a horse, it is surreal that I got lucky enough to be able to surround myself with the animal I love the most. After graduating high school in June, 2015, I started interning at Independence Stable in Belchertown, Ma. This was my first in-depth experience with handling horses and understanding what goes into their management. Before working at Independence, there were many times when I would get to be around horses, but I was never at the heart of it. I would always watch from afar, never really seeing behind the scenes. I wasn't an equestrian, but just part of the audience, a young girl who saw the finished product and not the work that it took to get there. Now things are different. I understand that life with horses is one of blood, sweat, tears and most importantly, passion. The first time I stepped foot in the stables, I expected that things would be easy because barn owners I had met in the past made life with horses look simple. That's how all the fictional books on horses I had read made it look. In movies and television shows, all the characters did was groom their horses, climb in the saddle, immediately form a bond with their horses and become Olympian champions quickly. I soon found out that was not the way it is. The owner of the barn, Dottie Brittingham-Foreman, taught me that there is a routine that needs to be followed. Most of it is dirty work and it is not easy when you start doing it. The first time I did stalls, I thought it was going to be a breeze but it was exhausting and I didn't do them well. After more effort and advice from Dottie, they were finally done.
It wasn't until August that I was given other responsibilities. It was surprising how many chores had to be done weekly. The hay and shavings needed to be stacked up and that was a lot of heavy lifting. Almost everything I did was easier said than done and there were chores I never imagined I would have to do. I cleaned inside and outside water buckets, removed cob webs and vacuumed horses. I also learned how to lunge a horse. All these things make a big difference in the environment of the barn and the health of each horse. In the months I have been at Independence, I came to realize that the horse world isn't always about bringing them to shows and winning ribbons. While I know this is a big part of it, there is so much more that goes into preparing them to get to the horse show. Handling horses and managing a barn is a lot of hard work and sacrifice. There is no stopping until everything is done. It is a lot of work and sometimes overwhelming but if you have passion and love for something, like horses,you can do anything you set your mind to. This is a lesson I will take from my experiences at Independence and apply them to my life goals. Thank you Dottie for allowing me to experience the life I have been dreaming of since I was a child.
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The UMass babies are here !
Trotting in with News from .... The UMass Equine program was one of the recipients of the proceeds from the Mass Morgan Silent Auction in 2014 ! On June 13, 2016 UMass Hadley farm announced its newest arrival, "Bay State Legacy", a Morgan filly named in memory of alumni and long-time supporter Susan B. Roberts, who passed away unexpectedly last year. Bay State Legacy was sired by the USEF Horse of the Year "GKB Coal Magic" owned by Dr. Lucy Tidd of Maryland and out of Bay State Distinction whose bloodlines trace back to the original cavalry horses. A second Morgan foal was also born at the farm. "BS Lexington" sired by Townshend Sweet Legacy and out of BS Roberta. Donations (cash or in kind) to help support the Bay State Morgan breeding program are greatly appreciated. For more information about the UMass Equine program or Bay State horses, contact Dr. Cassandra Uricchio at curicchio@umass.edu or 413 345- 0183.
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The National Museum of the Morgan Horse (NMMH) will be one of the recipients of the Mass Morgan Silent Auction in 2016 ! NMMH is a 501(c)3 organization that is dedicated, among other things, to educating the public about the Morgan horse by collecting, preserving and making available for display and study works of art and historical horse materials. Items for the Silent Auction are starting to come in. Thank you everyone for your donations and bids. Please contact jcandage@cericfab.com if you would like to make a donation. Chair generously donated to the auction by Sue Galvin !
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Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Mass Morgan Horse Show in August !
WELCOME TO THE MMHA CHUCK WAGON
SHARE YOUR RECIPES FOR THE HORSE SHOWS,TRAIL RIDES AND ANYTHING ELSE HORSE RELATED ! SLOW COOKER RAVIOLI LASAGNA
1 lb ground beef
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 Tbs chopped garlic
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt.
1 (25 oz) package frozen cheese ravioli
1/2 tsp pepper.
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 jars 24 oz prepared pasta sauce
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook and stir beef, garlic, garlic powder, salt and pepper in the hot skillet until the meat is browned and crumbly about 5 - 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Stir pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, basil, and oregano into ground beef mixture. Ladle a generous layer of meat sauce into the bottom of a slow cooker, add a layer of ravioli. Layer another layer of meat sauce over ravioli, alternate with remaining ravioli and meat sauce until all ingredients are used. Cook on low for 3- 5 hours. Sprinkle ravioli mixture with mozzarella cheese and continue to cook until cheese is melted. About 45 - 60 minutes more. Serve with salad and garlic bread ! Submitted by: Denise Pianka 
Mass Morgan would like to thank all the folks renewing and to welcome those joining for the first time! Memberships are coming in daily through the web site as well as in the mail. If you have any ?'s or difficulty with the web site, please call Judy Candage @ 978-265-8209.
ASK The EXPERT ??? Question: What is the Massachusetts Morgan Tournament / Academy Division ? Answer: An exciting division at the show is the Tournament Classes also known as the Academy Division.
The purpose of this division is to introduce lesson riders of all ages and their families to the experience of showing at a Class A event. Riders in this division are students who are currently taking riding lessons and are judged on their basic riding
skills. Classes are open to riders who have not shown during the competition year in any rated USEF, NEHC or state affiliated shows. Riders are dressed in basic attire including jodhpurs, boots, shirt and vest or breeches, jodhpurs, paddock boots and hunt shirt. No suits or coats are allowed. All riders wear approved riding helmets.
A variety of classes are offered from Therapeutic Leadline of any age to Pleasure
Driving. Leadline, Walk Trot, and Walk Trot Canter are divided by age and separated by equitation and pleasure classes.
MESSAGE FROM THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE: We want to hear from you!!!! If you have a question you like to to consider, please send it along! We want to hear what you would like to know: Horsemanship, nutrition, riding, etc. Please submit your questions to Judy Candage (jcandage@cericfab.com)
Massachusetts Morgan Horse Association President - Gail Camara-Marks Vice President - Melissa Morrell Secretary- Chris Delude Treasurer - Jeff Morse Clerk - Judy Candage
List of Committees: Development Committee: Melissa Miskiv-Keene - Chairperson Horse Show Committee: Cindy Mugnier, Jillian Marks - CoChair Communications Committee: Chris Delude - Chairperson Youth Committee: Susan Therrien - Chairperson Banquet Committee: Melissa Morrell - Chairperson Finance Committee: Jeff Morse - Chairperson