American Morgan Horse Association Show Horse Hall of Fame Sees First Inductees
RELEASE: January 8, 2009
AUTHOR/ADMINISTRATOR: By Christina Koliander
The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) recently created a Show Horse Hall of Fame, which honors registered Morgans with three or more world champion titles, or if shown prior to 1973, registered Morgans with three or more Grand Champion titles. These horses names will be embossed on a plaque that will reside at the AMHA Headquarters.
Inducted as the inaugural horses into this prestigious Hall of Fame are these champions from the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s: Chasley Superman, Gay Dancer, Gladgay’s Pride, Jubilee Kay, Kadenvale Don, Ledgewood Pecora, Orcland Bellendon, Orcland Donanna, Orcland Dondarling, Orcland Donlendon, Orcland Leader, Panorama, Riviera, Tas Tee Indian Summer, Townshend Debadonna, Upwey Ben Don, Waseeka’s Nocturne, Waseeka’s Skylark, Westwold Dona Resa, Windcrest Dona Lee, Wind-Crest Donfield, and Windcrest Fireball.
Also inducted as the contemporary horses are: Greentree Maryjane, R Bar B Lord Spence, and Val's Terry.
If you would like to nominate a past champion to the Show Horse Hall of Fame next year, you can do so by going to downloading the "Honors Awards Nomination Form" at
www.morganhorse.com/resources.
Founded in 1909, the American Morgan Horse Association is a non-profit organization serving more than 50,000 Morgan horse owners, breeders, exhibitors, and enthusiasts throughout the United States. AMHA serves as a parent organization to more than 90 recognized Morgan horse clubs and national service organizations.
For more information on America's original horse breed, contact the American Morgan Horse Association, Inc.,
122 Bostwick Road, Shelburne, VT 05482; (802) 985-4944;
www.morganhorse.com.