2015 Club Events

October 10-17 Morgan Grand

National Horse Show

November 14 Fall Meeting

Kokomo, Indiana

November 20-21 Superior Sale

(See Flyer on Page 9)

2016 Club Events

January 11 Board Meeting

April 1-3 Hoosier Horse Fair

Apr/May Spring Trailride TBD

May 9 Board Meeting

May 14 Educational Clinic

(Biomechanics, Tentative)

June 15-18 Gold Cup Regional

Morgan Horse Show

September / October 2015

Indiana Morgan Horse Club

Looking for 2016

Event Hosts We are looking for members to host a club event for 2016 summer or fall! Events can include anything from a trail ride, open barn or even just a backyard BBQ! However you get Morgan people together it’s always a good time! Contact Kim Dollard at k.dollard@yahoo.com if you are interested in being our

next host!

IMHC Fall Meeting

Join Us on November 14!

The fall meeting will be held from 1pm to 4pm at the Rodgers Pavilion in Kokomo (1402 W. Deffenbaugh St. Kokomo, IN 46902).This is the same venue from last year, since everyone seemed to really enjoy the laid back good time

and the cozy fire!

Lunch will be potluck with a cookoff theme. This year’s theme is Crockpot Cuisine and can include anything you can make in a crockpot. IMHC will provide plates, utensils, and drinks. Please bring utensils for serving your dish. If you would like to share your recipe, bring a copy along and we will compile them for

the next club newsletter.

Year-end Highpoint awards will be handed out and club business including elections will be held following lunch. If you would be interested in sponsoring a

Highpoint Division, the form is included at the end of this newsletter.

The silent auction will be on-going throughout the day. Please bring an item to donate and your checkbook so you can take home your favorite item! Proceeds from the auction help cover club awards and other club costs throughout the

year.

General socializing and horse bingo will follow the club business. Please rsvp by November 4 to Sara Hicks (anne266@yahoo.com, 847-772-2267) or Sharon

Hicks (bayboy2004@comcast.net, 574-277-2032).

Look forward to seeing you all there!

INDIANA MORGAN HORSE CLUB NEWSLETTER

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.

EMAIL ADDRESSES: Don’t miss any

late breaking news because we don’t have

your latest email 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!

The IMHC Needs YOU!!

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2015 IMHC OFFICERS &

DIRECTORS

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 www.imhc.tripod.com 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 emails to

IMHCNewsletter@yahoo.com or mail to: IMHC Newsletter; c/o Sara

Hicks 26474 Hummingbird Dr. South Bend, IN 46619

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!

Officers

President Kim Dollard k.dollard@yahoo.com (317) 506-6057

Vice-President Sharon Hicks bayboy2004@comcast.net (574) 277-2032

Secretary/ Treasurer Loretta Schafer lorettaschafer@yahoo.com (317) 937-5469

Youth Director This could be YOU!

Directors

(Elected for 3 year terms)

2015 Cindy Nelson hosslady59@embarqmail.com (219) 828-3655

2016 Leah Borders lmborders21@yahoo.com (765) 631-3418

2017 Linda Laud laudfarm@centurylink.net (219) 956-2473

Appointed Positions & Committee Chairmen

High Point Chair Linda Laud laudfarm@centurylink.net (219) 956-2473

Newsletter Editor Sara Hicks IMHCNewsletter@yahoo.com (847) 772-2267

Trail Boss Loretta Schafer lorettaschafer@yahoo.com (765) 238-9709

Webmaster Kim Dollard and Sara Hicks (See above)

Nominating TBD

Gold Cup Representatives

SPACES AVAILABLE! Contact k.dollard@yahoo.com for more information or to

volunteer!

FREE Advertisement

Attention new (and renewing!) members, don’t forget to take advantage of your free

classified ads by contacting Sara Hicks imhcnewsletter@yahoo.com today!

Spotlight on Equestrian

Experiences:

Recently been on a great horse related trip

or experience of your own? Share your

story with imhcnewsletter@yahoo.com!

INDIANA MORGAN HORSE CLUB NEWSLETTER PAGE 3

The Whinny:

Reins of Life Benefit Dressage Show

Morgans made an appearance at the

two-day dressage show October 3-4 at

the Reins of Life therapeutic riding

center in Michigan City, Indiana.

Linda Laud rode MB Virtually

Marvelous in 3rd Level test on

Saturday. Sara Hicks and Ancan

Second Nature (Nate) showed in the

Introductory Level and Nate caught

the show staff’s eye to receive a

certificate for Best Turnout on Sunday

(Photo Right).

Mounted Archery, Anyone?

Leah Borders and her friend Jennifer

Read had quite the exciting weekend

learning how to do mounted archery.

Let’s Get Busy got the hang of it and

I’m guessing it won’t be the last time

the pair tries this fun new activity!

(Photo Left)

Do You Love to Trailride?

We are looking for a new Trailboss as

our current one is currently horseless

making it a little difficult :) Email

Kim Dollard (k.dollard@yahoo.com)

if you are interested!

INDIANA MORGAN HORSE CLUB NEWSLETTER PAGE 4

The Whinny:

Those Once In a Lifetime Horses...

It is with a broken heart that I share that Bridlewood Bo Gentry who was born on March 20, 1987 passed

away on May 28, 2015 at 2:30am. I must share our story so that you can truly understand the bond that we

shared. After moving to Georgia in 1998, I was introduced to Bo through Carole Dianne Emory Downs and

Marty Wilhelm. He came into my life at a point where I needed some redirection and our bond and new

experiences quickly turned my life around. From there, together we did horse shows, weddings, pony rides,

trail rides, as well as spending time at UGA for his cornea transplant. Soon after Jeff and I were

married ...and of course Bo adored Jeff too. After 20 years with him, I knew that he was that pony that all

little girls dream of...with a heart of gold. We traveled to a few barns that I want to thank for opening their

arms to us: Tyson, InUnison, Watkins, Impossible Dreams, Williams, And then to our own farm. As I write

this...with tears running down my face, I can only say that at 28 years old, he went too early and was still a

firecracker in the arena and a beautiful prancer in the pasture. I will eternally have a hole in my heart my

sweet sweet BoBo and can only say ... Until We Meet Again I will love you forever.. You are my hero and

will always hold a special place in my heart...rest in peace...and run free in greener pastures.

~ Angela Layton

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Sale Corner

Black Walnut Jamboree

We call her Zoey: a beautiful product of her World Champion pedigree. Whispering War Chant, a Grand

National winner, is the ½ brother to her sire, Chesspiece: both sired by world Champion Centerpiece.

Zoey, a dazzling 2 year old Roan Bay, has been drawn to humans since the day she was born. Willing to

please, her good natured disposition has made saddle training a joy. Her total trust has made clipping,

loading, bathing, cross tying, and farrier work, a delightful experience. Giving her all is in her nature.

We invite you to take a look at this remarkable horse.

Covered with World Champions: Tug Hill Commando, Centerpiece, and HVK Bell Flair, this filly is

destined for greatness. $6200 Black Walnut Morgans: Loretta Schafer 765-238-9709

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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.)

Just for

Laughs

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!

How to Think Like A

Horse: The Essential

Handbook for

Understanding Why

Horses Do What

They Do

By Cherry Hill

IMHC YEAR END HIGH POINT AWARDS:

SPONSORSHIPS

PURPOSE: To encourage and reinforce IMHC adult and youth member's

participation in horse shows and other special events in order to promote the Morgan

Horse as well as the equine industry.

We are seeking sponsors for highpoint and other club awards for 2014. Division Champion and Reserve

Champion will receive awards, the level of which will based on available funding from entries to the

Highpoint program, sponsorships, and/or as designated from IMHC discretionary funds. Any additional

awards beyond Champion and Reserve will be at the discretion of the Intra-Club Highpoint Chairman.

Special awards with perpetual trophies receive a small prize in addition to the trophy.

Please Check the Division or Special Award you would like to sponsor.

___ DIV. 1 - IN HAND

___ DIV. 2 – PLEASURE

___ DIV. 3 - SPORT HORSE

___ DIV. 4 –DRIVING

___ DIV. 5 - NON-JUDGED EVENTS

___ DIV.6 – EQUITATION

___ DIV. 7 - BEGINNER EXHIBITOR

___ HIGH POINT JR EXHIBITOR TROPHY

___ HIGH POINT AMATEUR AWARD

___ OPEN PROMOTIONAL TROPHY

___ HIGH POINT HORSE TROPHY

___ MARY JANE CAIN MEMORIAL

TROPHY (Adult Sportsmanship)

___ CANTERBURY FARM TROPHY

(Youth Sportsmanship)

___ HARRIETT A ULERY INDIANA

MORGAN PROMOTION AWARD

___ JILL COPLEN AWARD

Sponsor: _____________________________________________________________________

Sponsorship Amount: ____$10 ____$25 ____$50 ____$100

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

Phone: _______________________________________________________________________

Email: _______________________________________________________________________

Mail Form and Check to Loretta Schafer, 3055 E. 1050 N, Syracuse, IN 46567

Please submit prior to August 31.

2015.

2311 Airport Road, Centerville, IN 47330