Skip to content

AMHA Young Person Of The Year: Amanda Hill




Amanda Hill has had a lifetime involvement with the Morgan breed as she started showing at an early age. Amanda is a third generation Morgan enthusiast, and her family owns and operates a small breeding farm, Lands End Farm LLC in Amesbury, Massachusetts. 

Amanda is a founding member of the AMHA Young Adult Alliance. During her tenure, the group championed involvement from young adults, amateurs, and professionals to strengthen the Morgan breed. She led a series of horse show events, including a Bull Riding Calcutta and Family Feud, that raised money for the group and encouraged competitive fun at horse shows. Amanda was also instrumental in the formation of the Young Adult Alliance judging school scholarship, which has awarded more than $10,000 in scholarships helping young adults obtain their judging cards. 

In addition to her work with the AMHA Young Adult Alliance, Amanda is an active member of the New England Morgan Horse Association, serving on its board and is also a member of the New England Regional Morgan Horse Show Committee. She has been co-chair of the New England Winter Weekend for many years and is also responsible for all of the parties and events at the New England Regional Horse Show. 

Amanda and her family are also committed to bettering the Morgan breed with their small breeding operation, Lands End Farm, which produces one or two foals per year. She has seen great success in the show ring as well as capturing the 2018 World Junior Classic Pleasure Driving Championship with Sarde's Crescendo. 
There is not much that Amanda has not done to help strengthen and give back to the Morgan breed, and she is a worthy recipient of the AMHA Young Person Of The Year Award. 

More Stories

  • Letter To The Editor

    Dear Kentucky State Fair Board,

    My name is Melissa Moore; I am an American Saddlebred, Hackney and Roadster horse trainer. I am a second generation horse trainer whose family is deeply immersed in this equine industry and has been for over 75 years.  

    Read More
  • UPHA Office Moving

    UPHA is relocating to a new address. Kindly update your records with our new location. The postal address is P.O. Box 3728, Midway, KY 40347 and the physical address is 123 East Main St, Midway, KY 40347. Read More
  • From the Desk of Edward R. “Hoppy” Bennett

    Dear Members of The American Saddlebred Community, 

    As predicted, we have received pushback from various members of the Saddlebred industry, namely the American Saddlebred Horse & Breeders Association (ASHBA).  When we made our decision to replace the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) with Equine Sports Council (ESC), we were aware of and discussed this pushback and moved forward with the changes, knowingly.

    Read More
  • River Ridge Is USEF Lite Rated

    Barbara Dunham, manager of the River Ridge Charity Horse Show, announced that the show has been granted USEF Lite status for its April 24-27 event at the Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio. Read More
  • ASHBA Special Release

    In response to recent developments surrounding the World's Championship Horse Show (WCHS), the American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association (ASHBA) is pleased to announce the launch of a dedicated webpage to serve as a news hub for its members. This webpage will provide timely updates and information as the situation evolves. Read More
  • Morgan Grand National Update On New Coliseum

    The Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show is one step closer to the beginning of a new era as progress on the new state-of-the-art coliseum in Oklahoma City continues on schedule. Read More
  • Update On Citrus Cup Regional - New Venue and Dates For 2024

    Join in for fun in the sun at Citrus Cup at its new location, the fabulous World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, on April 24-27, 2024. Fay Lowry will be judging all main ring classes. The new revised class schedule includes classes for Morgans, Saddlebreds, Hackney, Harness Pony, Open breed, carriage, ranch riding, and dressage divisions. Read More
  • ASHBA Special Release

    Many of you received an email today from David Beck, President and CEO of Kentucky Venues, that indicates a decision has already been made by the Kentucky State Fair Board (KSFB) to change the governance of the World's Championship Horse Show from the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF).  Read More
  • ASHBA Special Release

    The American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association (ASHBA) is extending the National and National Amateur Futurity weanling nomination deadline until May 1, 2024... Read More
  • ASHBA Special Release

    The American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association (ASHBA) has given the Kentucky State Fair Board (KSFB) notice to terminate its 1995 agreement with the KSFB to provide support to the World’s Championship Horse Show (WCHS). The termination notice was hand delivered to the KSFB on Friday, March 15. Read More