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Mass Morgan to Host International Competition
Thursday, July 31, 2008


The Mass Morgan Horse Show, held in West Springfield, Massachusetts, will serve as host for an international saddle seat competition between the South African Junior Three-Gaited Equitation Team and the National Morgan Equitation Team.  Practice rides will be held on August 14, with the competition taking place on Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16.  

The Team Morgan 2008 includes Lyssa Bomgaars, Brynne Cummings, Kelsey Irvine, Taylor Sams, Caitlyn Scholl, and Maggie Smith.

Special thanks go to the competition sponsors, Carriage House Promotions and Corcel.  In addition, the team wishes to express its appreciation to the many private sponsors and youth groups who have contributed. 

For further information on the event or to inquire about donations, please contact Sara Foy at sarafiremark@aol.com  or (603) 642-4125 or Whitney Porter at wkporter_21@yahoo.com.

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