Welcome to the November 2023 edition of the Miller Equestrian Services e-Newsletter! We hope you like the information that is shared as well as the detailed updates on horse shows, new faces at the barn, staff-related news and general happenings around the barn.

This month, you will find the scoop on last month's Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show. See all the details below.

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The Grand National Youth of the Year Contest is an annual contest where winners of Local Youth contests from all over the Nation compete for the prestigious title of AMHA Youth of the Year.

Youth who win the Senior division or who score over 800 points in the Senior division at local contests qualify to compete for AMHA Youth of the Year at the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show in Oklahoma City. The winner of this prestigious title receives a unique prize package customized by the winner valued at $3,500. The reserve winner receives a unique prize package customized by the reserve winner valued at $1,500.  Local and regional contests are open to youth of all ages, but only those aged 14 years and older can qualify to compete in Oklahoma.

Congratulations to Keara Holland for her hard work on the AMHA Youth of the Year Contest last week at the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show!

We know this was a lot of extra work and we just love the way you represented the Miller team in such a positive way this year!

SARAH NACK and Dutch-Mor Masterpiece

In their first performance together in OKC, Sarah and Big Jim were seen in both pleasure and equitation classes. Great job Sarah!

Three Generations of YULE Ladies

LINDA YULE and SLR Sam Spade

Both Linda and Brooke put on a show in the irons on SLR Sam Spade

ASHTYN MARIE COX and Motivated Ms.

Ashtyn and Motivated Ms. had some amazing rides in both the pleasure and equitation divisions.

TATUM FOSTER & Old School Groove

The new dynamic duo of Tatum and Viv were seen in both equitation and pleasure divisions. These two are a force to be reckoned with and we can't wait to see what their future holds.

CLARA WOSSER & Namaste

Clara and Namaste were seen in both equitation and pleasure divisions and looked absolutely fabulous! Way to go Clara and Nate!

Congratulations to ANN BLANKENSHIP on the sale of Clayhill Affirmative GCH and the purchase of LSMF Paladian South

MORE MGN CANDIDS...

winner, winner chikin dinner

SAVE THE DATE...

SAVE THE DATE for the first Regional Horse Show of the 2024 season. The Southern California Horseman’s Council (SCHC) Jingle Bell Horse Show will run Thursday – Sunday, November 30th - December 3rd at the newly remodeled Del Mar Horsepark.

This show is for American Saddlebreds, Arabian, Baroque Horses, Hackney Ponies, Mangalarga Marchador, Morgans, OGB Academy, Carriage Driving, Open Pleasure, Parade and Equitation. The judge is John Warner from Uptown, KY. There is something for everyone so come out and compete!

RATED ASHA STAR, AMHA TRIPLE STAR and UPHA

$1,000 Jingle Bell Pleasure Open Stakes! English / Hunter / Western / Driving

Join the Miller Show Team for the fun:

Thursday Afternoon - Jingle Bell Kickoff Happy Hour @ Wallen West Barn Aisle

Friday Afternoon - Ho! Ho! Ho! Happy Hour & Chili

Saturday Afternoon - A Special Jingle Bell Holiday Tradition Food, Spirits, Music & Best Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest

WHERE: Del Mar Horsepark

14550 El Camino Real, Del Mar

WHEN: November 30th - December 3rd (Thursday through Sunday)

SIGN UP TODAY: Bring you blank check by 11/15/23 to sign up

SAVE THE DATE...

Annual Miller Equestrian Holiday Party

Sunday, December 17th at 4:30 p.m.

Bring your favorite dish to share for the pot luck dinner & a horse-themed

ornament for the fun and competitive ornament exchange.