RMMHC Youth

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Rocky Mountain Morgan Horse Youth Club

Our youth program is open to all youth that are members of RMMHC. You are ready to come have fun with us if you can sit on a horse without having to be held in place. Owning a horse is not required to join in the fun and get involved.

Please Email or call Kathie Horman.  kathiekhorman@hotmail.com                   (801) 571-5497 with any questions.

Rocky Mountain Morgan Horse Youth Program
Being involved in Horses can teach our youth many aspects for life.

  • History - Teaches how the horse has been use in America, (Clearing land and farming, Civil War, the move west, Gold Rushes, Indian wars)
  • Genealogies - Teaches on how to trace ancestors on horses
  • Responsibilities – Teaches how to take care of a horse (from feeding, grooming, bathing, brushing, taking care of the feet, etc.)
  • Medical – Basic first aid for horses and animals.
  • Nutrition – Teaches what foods are good for horses
  • Husbandry – Advanced students - animal husbandry, learning what characteristics to pass on. Genetics of horses,
  • Sports – The many areas of sports the horse is use today  - Western, English, Hunter, Dressage, Trail Riding, Racing, Polo, Jumping, Carriage Driving, Competitive trail riding, Showmanship, Chariot Racing
  • Confidence
  • Psychology - animals can help improve the emotional and mental state of people
  • Physical fitness - learn the aspect of being physical fit for both human and horse
  • Patience – Learning to have patience with animals and others.
  • Earn Badges on achievement in various skills involving horses.

BOOKS

Justin Morgan had a Horse
By Marguerite Henry

The Morgan Horse
by Sarah Maass

The Runaway
By Robert Frost
Illustrations of Glenna Lang

John and Tom
by Willem Lange
Illustrations by Bert Dodson

“Morgan Horse Series, by Ellen Feld”
1st – Blackjack
2nd - Frosty
3rd - Rusty: The High-Flying Morgan Horse
4th – Robin

Summer and Smitty

Summer and Smitty

My Morgan

Because of Morgans….

Because of Morgans I am always excited about tomorrow! Going to the barn and hanging out with my horse and my friends’ horses can make my day better no matter what. Anything that I could possibly do never seems as bad because my horse would never judge me. Because of Morgans I’m drug free and smoke free. While many other kids my age are partying on Friday nights, I’m at the barn cleaning stalls and working horses. I have never even thought about doing many of these things because I wouldn’t want to let down not only myself, but my trainer or my horse. Because of Morgans I have passion. Nothing in my life except this can make me willingly get up at 5 am on a Saturday. My barn friends are like my family and I know I always have their support…and they have mine!

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Because of Morgans…

Because of Morgans I was able to build my confidence and self-esteem to become the person I am today. Morgans have taken me many miles whether it be in the show ring or down the trail. I have gone to Oklahoma and back on several Morgans and have won several titles on a Morgan. I have worked my family’s cows on Morgans and have covered miles and miles of trails. Morgans have been there for me through the good times and the bad. Because of Morgans I have many great memories with my family. When my mother passed away 5 years ago to ALS, it was my Morgans that helped get me through the sadness. My mother loved Morgans and instilled that love for them in me and that it is something that I will treasure for the rest of my life. Morgans are always there for me and always put a smile on my face. Morgans have been a part of me my entire life and will be always in the future.

Because of Morgans…

“Because of Morgans I am leading the life I have always dreamed of.  Morgans are the reason when I hit the gate, all eyes are on me.  Morgans are the ethereal lifeblood running through my veins, fueling my heart in a world that better belongs in my wildest dreams.  When I am riding, I am transported on a journey of exhilaration, passion, and action.  The versatility of this breed allows me to experience all aspects of the horse world from trail rides to showing in the jumping ring.  Whether for pleasure or show, my Morgan horses help me get the most out of life.”

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By Christine
I have made a new family.  The Morgan community is such a tightly nit group of people, it is like a family.  My friends and their parents from the barn have become my family.  Their houses are like second homes.  I love being with them and my horse.