The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Awards Committee is pleased to announce the following individuals will be recognized at the AMHA annual convention, which will take place February 21-23, 2013 in Portland, Oregon, at The Benson Hotel.
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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.
Man and Woman of the Year Awards honor those individuals for their continued support of the breed. This year's honorees are Mike Goebig and Kathy Newcomb.
John Green will be awarded the Cecil Brown Memorial Sportsmanship Award, which is given to a Morgan exhibitor who has displayed outstanding sportsmanship.
Inducted into AMHA's Hall of Fame are Rolland Bowers, Eleanore Mason, and Fred Nava.
The Breeders' Hall of Fame honors breeders who have produced Morgans that have had a significant impact on the breed. This year's honorees are Greentree Ranch, Roy El Farm, and Ridgewood Farm.
The Golden Reins Award is given to a Morgan professional who has had a 30-year career in training or instruction. Jim and Karen Avichouser, Vernee Barnett, Ann Woulfe Miller, and B J Schafer.
Harry Sebring was selected by his peers as the recipient of the Professional Award.
Mary Shappee and Gert Shuckhart will be honored for their outstanding contributions to the Morgan youth program as the Youth Persons of the Year.
Two Morgans will receive special recognition for their work with people with disabilities. This year's honorees are Ragtime Amazing Grace and Charlestown Fairdawn.
Kim Germ-Cramer was selected as the recipient of the Morgan International Award for her years of Morgan involvement in Austria.
Trafalgar's Daryl Hopson and Greg Ferguson are honored as the AMHA Promoters of the Year for their many years of going above and beyond in breed promotion.
Inducted into the Show Horse Hall of Fame this year are Crown Corinthian, Gladgay's Promenette, Greentree Courtney, and Twin Pond Disco Kid.
We hope you will be able to join these worthy awardees when their longtime support and dedication are recognized before the Morgan community. Reservations can be booked now! For more information: Room rates and Convention details.
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.