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Hooray Ann Morss
BY APPRECIATIVE IDHSNA MEMBERS AND IRISH in sales. the North-east region is an amazing group of members
DRAUGHT LOVERS who love being part of the positive, enthusiastic, atmosphere that
ann has created. competitors, breeders, foxhunters, and even our
5years ago, the Northeast region welcomed a new leader. western riders will drive hours to be a part of ann’s events. No
member #197 ann morss took the reins and has been go- wonder the North-east membership is strong and growing every
ing at full gallop ever since. her dedication to the promo- day!
tion of the Irish Draught horse as well as membership activities
has been tireless and unrelenting. the role of Northeast regional chair also comes with the
responsibility of a voting seat on the board of directors. We
ann funds her awards program and events with a successful hunter are grateful for the years of experience and knowledge that
pace series run out of sarah Batzing’s farm in caledonia, Ny. ann brings to the board when voting for policies that will affect
ann has traveled countless miles to present awards to the best the future of the Irish Draught horse breed around the world.
scoring Irish Draught or IDsh in events up and down the east ann has served on several committees including the annual show
coast. millbrook, Jersey fresh, stuart, fair hill, groton house, committee, silent auction committee, logo committee, and many
and gmha three phase events. ann has also presented awards at others.
WNy equine festival and Nysh breeders association. recently, In addition to ann’s IDhsNa activities, she is a proud owner/
ann arranged to add Irish Draught classes to several open shows. breeder of aisling of grange, a purebred mare by the famous
a trend we hope will catch on in the years to come. from feh to eventing stallion, grange Bouncer, owned by Jack lambert of
4* level, ann has been there to shine her light on our Irish horses. co. Wexford Ireland. aisling delivered a 2016 purebred colt,
genesee Bouncer, by stargazy’s romance at short Notice. It was
ann is a selfless leader whose style is member centric. not an easy road but, we are all delighted that ann finally has her
year after year, members have been invited to join the purebred colt.
demo rides with Denny emerson or just get together at
equine affaire in ohio and springfield, ma. our display booths We cannot overstate our heartfelt thanks for all ann does
are spectacular and attract crowds that want to learn about our for the Ne region, the society, and the members. No-
horses. along the way, she has signed new members, renewed old body does it better.
members, and showcased sale horses for our breeders, resulting
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