02/03/2021 - NAMHSA Merit Awards for January 2021

 

NAMHSA's January 2021 Merit Awards  NAMHSA congratulates the following Merit Award winners for the month of January 2021: Register of Merit It’s Ben Dun, owned by Marisa C. Hildebrandt (Mustang Collectibility) Rhiannon, owned by Marisa C. Hildebrandt (Mustang Collectibility) Superior Event Horse The Gold Standard, owned by Marisa C. Hildebrandt (Other Sport Collectibility) Superior Halter Horse Ellie Mae, owned by Marisa C. Hildebrandt WHF Delmonica, owned by Marisa C. Hildebrandt We invite and encourage you to submit photos of your Merit Award winners for inclusion in the Merit Award galleries on NAMHSA’s website & the Merit Award albums on NAMHSA’s Facebook page. Send your submissions to merit-awards@namhsa.org with “Merit Award Gallery Addition” as the subject line, and include your name, the model’s name, & the title (& year) of the award won. You may include more than one pic in each email: just be sure to indicate model’s name & title for each one included. ---------------- Thanks, Mary Ann

02/01/2021 New Recording Secretary Announcement!

 

New Recording Secretary Announcement!  The NAMHSA Board of Directors is proud to announce our new Recording Secretary! Carra McClelland joins the Board of Directors to fill the position of Recording Secretary. With a vote of 6 yes, 1 no, 2 no vote, the Board of Directors welcomes Carra once again. Many will recognize Carra from her extensive time spent on the BOD as well as for her work with NAN. Carra has served as Vice President and President of NAMHSA in the past as well as Regional Representative and a longtime member of the NAN Committee. She has also served in the role of NAN Co-Chair and Registrar, giving her valuable experience that she brings to the role. Please join us as we welcome Carra McClelland to the Board of Directors.

1/20/2021 25th Anniversary NAN postponed until 2022

 

25th Anniversary NAN postponed until 2022 The NAMHSA Board of Directors has come to the very difficult, but very important decision to cancel NAN 2021 as well as postponing the 25th Anniversary of NAN celebration. This may come to no surprise to many of you as Breyer has once again, announced the decision to hold Breyerfest virtually for a second year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Between this very important news and other issues surrounding NAN 2021, COVID-19, various stay-at-home orders, and school/event closures the Board felt that canceling NAN 2021 was the wisest decision that could be made. The 25th Anniversary of NAN celebration will instead be held on the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday before Breyerfest 2022. All other details - location, actual dates, etc - are all to be announced at a later date as they are finalized. We are still working and continuing on our preparations for the annual meeting, elections and more. While we can't see each other now, we hope to "see" you at Breyer's "Virtual Breyerfest" and next year at NAN 2022. Stay at home, stay safe, be healthy.

12/28/2020 NAMHSA Pandemic Pause Qualification Extension

NAMHSA To Pause Qualification of Shows, for the Duration of the Pandemic- Extension NAMHSA To Pause Qualification of Shows, for the Duration of the Pandemic- Extension. On 9 December 2020, the NAMHSA BOD voted (10- Yes, 0-No, 1-No Vote) to extend the pause qualifier shows in light of the global pandemic. 1. All shows with currently approved qualifications must postpone their show to maintain their qualification. Shows that do not move, even if already qualified, will lose their qualification status. A show holder who postpones their show--even if without a firm date--will not have their qualification revoked. "Date TBD" will be acceptable in the short term, provided the show will not be held during the moratorium period. 2. The BOD will re-evaluate this moratorium on or about 28 February 2021 and extend or not extend, based upon CDC and legal guidance. 3. This moratorium is in place across all NAMHSA regions. Although some regions have fewer COVID cases than others, CDC guidance continues to consider medium/large indoor, in person gatherings as high risk (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html). 4. Shows scheduled for later in 2021 are encouraged to apply for approval; however, all applications will be held by the Show Secretary until after the second moratorium period is over and the BOD has reassessed the situation. 5. Refund/Extension/Rescheduling options: Show Holders may cancel previously approved shows through February 2021 without penalties. Show-holders will need to return their cards (if issued) to receive refunds. Those who choose to reschedule, with same classlist, will receive cards or stickers for the new date, as applicable. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your regional representative or any member of the NAMHSA Board Of Directors.