Miller Equestrian November Newsletter |
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Get the latest scoop, news and updates Welcome to the November edition of the Miller Equestrian Services e-Newsletter! We hope you like the information that is shared as well as the informative updates on horse shows, retirements, new faces at the barn, party announcements, and general happenings around the barn. This month, you will find all the scoop on the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show. We also have a lot of new faces at the barn and a retirement announcement for an old fav! Also, November will feature the launch of our new website and a save the date for the Miller Christmas Party. So many exciting things happening! If you have a family member or friend who may benefit from the information in our e-newsletter - please share this with them. Also, let your barn friends know to sign up on the newsletter sign up sheet in the main barn so we can add them to future distributions. Our goal is that everyone that can benefit from it gets our monthly newsletter. |
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GRAND NATIONAL & WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MORGAN HORSE SHOW |
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Well folks, the week-long Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show is in the books for 2020 and boy did everyone have a great time together. Below are the some highlights from Oklahoma. |
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Kaitlyn Jackson & Graycliff Go Navy CH are WORLD CHAMPIONS!! Yes folks, you heard that right, they are the WORLD CHAMPIONS in the Huntseat Equitation 16-17 (out of a deep class of 17 riders). WOWZA!!!! |
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And it didn’t stop there as Kaitlyn and SMSE Red Lightning “Jolene” placed 4th place in the AMHA finals (out of a deep field of 14). Congratulations to Katie and her amazing horses! |
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Lindsay Heliker had an outstanding ride and came home RESERVE CHAMPION UPHA Morgan Junior Challenge Cup and 3rd in qualifier with UVM Odyssey. Rachael also got behind the wheel and had a grand time driving Odyssey. |
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Lindsay, new to the Hunt Seat division, placed a superior 4th in Hunt Seat Equitation 13 & Under on Layla. Special thanks to Tina Falkenberg for graciously sharing Layla for MGN! |
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Tatum Foster and Litigator killed it on their first trip to OKC. This team won the Reserve World Championship and also brought home a second place ribbon in the National Champions for 9 & Under Equitation. They also placed third in World Championship 13 & Under Showmanship division. Way to go Tatum - you rock! |
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Tamara Moravec and Morengo SS "Junior" brought home a third place ribbon in a deep field of 17 in her World Championship Class and this is after she placed third out of nine beautiful horses and competitive riders in the Grand National Classic Pleasure Saddle Masters. Brooke also rode Morengo to a Top Three ribbon. |
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And not only does she ride well, but she also drives and Tamara and Morengo placed Fifth in the World Championship Final as well as the qualifier in the Classic Pleasure Driving Masters. Tamara's other horse, Old School Groove, "Viv" also brought home a Top Three with Frank driving. Very impressive Team Tamara! |
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In her first, and hopefully not last, trip to the Performance Arena, Keara Holland and Festival Bossanova had a great time showing in the 13 & Under Equitation class. |
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FALL FUN HORSE SHOW COSTUME CONTEST HIGHLIGHTS |
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The Fall Fun Horse Show kicked off the month of November in style and the costumes were FANTASTIC. A HUGE thank you to Rachael Heliker as she shared many of her older costumes with other girls from the barn and she made everyone look fantastic. Our FB post was even shared by the Morgan Horse Magazine which is EPIC. Speaking for FB, see more videos and photos on our FB page at MillerEquestrianServiceCA. |
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RETIREMENT FOR JARAD DAWSON |
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FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS Jarad Dawson, age 21, has officially retired! Dawson has been with the Miller family over 13 years and has more than earned his retirement badge. Dawson was originally given to Ann and Frank’s daughter, Savanna, as her first show horse. He taught Savanna, and many others, to be betters riders including Rachael, Tamara and most recently, Keara! Dawson was recently moved to the Heliker’s Ranch to live out his older years grazing, trail riding and enjoying the sunshine. I asked Savanna to give me three words that best describe Dawson and she told me that to her, "Dawson is spunky, game and has the biggest heart of any horse I know!" We all agree Savanna and he will be forever in our hearts! |
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NEW WEBSITE COMING SOON www.MillerEquestrianServices.com |
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Our new marketing team (of one) has been very busy rebranding the barn and the newest marketing piece to roll out will be a new website. This fresh rebrand injects a little more fun and personality and its bright orange, yellow and lime green tri-color scheme brings a sense of warmth, making the brand feel more welcoming, young and vibrant. Photos of private and group lessons as well as local and national horse shows showcase the vast range of riders. At Miller Equestrian, everyone is welcome! Below is some background info on the new website... Product Positioning Statement - For horseback riding enthusiasts of all ages, level and disciplines from weekly lesson takers to World Champions who enjoy working hard and having fun. Vibrant Colors - The bright orange, yellow and lime green tri-color scheme brings a sense of warmth, making the brand feel more adventurous, fun, enthusiastic, happy, kind and dependable. Imagery – Photos of riders of all ages and disciplines at both lessons and as well as candid photos and World Championship shots showcase the range of riders welcome here. Brand Voice - Fun, youthful, knowledgeable, witty and welcoming. Tagline - Come join us at Miller Equestrian, where we treat you and your horse like family!
Below is a snapshot of the home page for both desktop and mobile versions. Stay tuned in for more information once the new site goes live. |
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FACEBOOK USERS - HELP WITH A HASHTAG #MillerEquestrianServicesCA |
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When you post to Facebook and the post has something to do with the barn (a video from a horse show ride, a photo of your child's lesson, or a cute video from the costume contest), can you please help us out and add the hastag #MillerEquestrianServicesCA Hashtags encourage users to interact with our brand and encourage conversations around our content which ultimately helps out our Search Engine Optimization (SEO) score. Thank you! #MillerEquestrianServicesCA |
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The Miller barn peeps were very busy while in OKC and we have several new, cute Morgan faces at the barn. Meet them all here... |
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The Moore Family – Alyssia, Anne and Chris brought home FMM Incognito, Barn Name: Cooper. Cooper is a 10-year old gelding out of TRE Master of Disguise and TRE Kathleen. This boy dominated the Classic Pleasure division at the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show. Alyssia and Cooper began their love story together by winning both of their classed at the Fall Fun Horse Show yesterday! |
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Lindsay and Rachael were very busy horse shopping at MGN and they brought home not one, but two lovely horses. SN Mardi Gras Boogie "Grace" out of Rowenda Boogie on Down x Raintree Mardi Gras is a 5-year-old that is a star in the Hunter Pleasure division. Thank you to Tom Bombolis of Arcola Farm in Minnesota for this gorgeous young mare. |
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They also will love on Rustic V's Bottom Line “Dale” a large, 9-year-old gelding out of On Line x Queen's Lady Ashley from Merin Maggi at Maggi Stables in Northern California. Lindsay rode Dale to a blue ribbon yesterday and I'm pretty sure there are more blues in their future! |
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Janet Bole has a new love in MCG Cosmic Cowboy. "JC Cowboy" is as sweet as they come and just the right speed for Jan as he most recently has been riding western discipline. Thank you to Scott Nevers from Never Ending Farm in Michigan for this amazing 15-year old love! Jan also said goodbye to Gradell Center of Action. Teddy headed east to New Hampshire and is going to work for a young girl under the direction of trainer Sarah Gove at Taylor River Farm. Jan also bought a new Freedman saddle, so she and Cowboy will be styling together. Congratulations to Jan on...everything! |
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Susie brought home a new gelding from Indian Creek Farms named Indian Creek Master Chief. "Chief" is a 6 year old out of Hollybrook Stage Rage x Long Acres Broadway. Susie and Chief had their debut yesterday and brought home the blue! Congrats!!! Stop by and introduce yourself to these new lovely horses! |
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** SAVE THE DATE ** MILLER BARN FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY Sunday, December 20th beginning at 4:30 p.m. |
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Mark your calendar for Sunday, December 20th at 4:30 p.m. and begin your search now for your ordament. If you want to join the very competitive ornament gift exchange, and let me be the first to tell you that you don’t want to miss out on this fun filled event, please bring a horse themed, wrapped ornament to join the ornament exchange. Also, bring your bevy of choice and a food item to share for the pot luck dinner – YUMMY! Attire is Christmas casual! |
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