[December 2, 2024 – Lexington, Kentucky] – Every industry honors individuals who make a lasting impact through their outstanding contributions, and the Morgan horse industry is proud to do the same. To celebrate those who have helped shape the breed’s success, members of The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) have nominated their heroes and heroines for a variety of prestigious Honor Awards.
AMHA is pleased to announce their 2024 Honor Awards recipients.
The following award recipients will be honored at the UPHA National Conference, January 8-11, 2025, in New Orleans, LA.
Hall of Fame: Barbara Irvine, Stan and Paulette Bodnar
Person of the Year: Alicia Davis, Citrus Cup Regional Horse Show
Professional Horseman Award: Richard Boule
The following award recipients will be honored at the AMHA National Conference, March 6-8, 2025, in Newark, Ohio.
Breeder’s Hall of Fame: Funquest Morgans, Stuart Hazard; Fire Run Farm, Kurt and Teri Rumens; Ancan Morgans, Anne Wyland
Show Horse Hall of Fame: Bada Bing, Springmill Superstition GCH, Carol Dawson GCH
Golden Reins: Daryl Hopson, Peggy Alderman, Bert Earehart, Anne Benson
C. A. Lee III Above and Beyond Award: Carol Fletcher Churchill
Cecil R. Brown Sportsmanship Award: John Velardi
Dr. Albert Lucine Promoter Award: Alyssa Rose Rogers
Young Person Award: Adriana Day
International Award: Ida Kack
Therapy Horse Award: Macland Untouchable
Please join us in celebrating all this year’s honorees for their dedication and contributions to the Morgan horse industry! For more information about these prestigious Honor Awards and to view lists of past recipients, visit: https://www.morganhorse.com/membership/honors/
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About The American Morgan Horse Association: AMHA exists to preserve, promote, perpetuate the Morgan horse. Founded in 1909, the Morgan Horse Club (as it was then called) was formed to support the Morgan breed. Today there are approximately 90,000 living Morgans registered with AMHA. With offices at the Kentucky Horse Park, in Lexington, Kentucky, The Association carries out administration, promotion and education for the benefit of its members and the breed. AMHA serves approximately 7,000 active members, 50 recognized clubs, and 20 youth clubs. For more information about AMHA, its programs, history and membership, visit www.morganhorse.com
Carol Aldridge
Programs Associate
CarolA@morganhorse.com
(859) 287-2470 x402