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Morgan Weanling Gala Announces 2019 Judges



We are excited and pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2019 Morgan Weanling Gala to be held Friday, August 30 in Shipshewana, Indiana during the Jubilee Regional Championship Horse Show. 

Joining Peggy Alderman of North Clarendon, VT will be Susi Rambler Day of Versailles, KY and John Wich of Harshaw, WI. “This year’s panel is top notch and each of our officials has experience breeding and raising foals. Their expertise compliments the Gala rejoining the Jubilee Regional Morgan Horse Show.” said Chairman Mark Staehnke. 

2019 will mark the Gala’s 11th year of showcasing the Morgan breed’s beautiful weanlings. To date, 18 of the best Morgan breeding stallions from all over the US are nominated for the 2019 class. Foals by Akira Derringer, Astronomicalee, Bazinga, Centerpiece, Cingate Revelation, Dragonsmeade Sea Dragon, Dressed Up GCH,  Fieldcrest Captain Eclectic, Graycliff Tony GCH , King E-Otto B, Leonardo’s Cry CH, LPS True Believer, Merriehill After Hours GCH, Minion Millennium, No Contest GCH, Queen’s Glory Days, Regal Masterpiece and TSL Starcraft are all eligible to compete in the Gala class to be held at Jubilee in late August. Foals must be entered on the official Jubilee entry form located in the prize list or download the form online.

“We look forward to an exciting evening of Morgan Weanlings representing the future of the breed. Everyone is encouraged to be a part of this wonderful event by cheering on your favorite foals at the Michiana Event Center in Shipshewana, IN.” Staehnke concluded.

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