Morgan enthusiasts may want to consider attending the 21st annual New York Stallion Service Auction in Saratoga Springs, NY. The day is full of activities for the whole family.

Services to 39 of the breed's finest stallions will be auctioned off as well as a photo shoot donated by Debbie Uecker-Keough and full page ads in the New England Show Program, The Morgan Horse magazine, and Saddle Horse Report. Jeanne Mellin Herrick also has generously donated a piece of her artwork.

The day begins at 11 a.m. with Barbara Irvine leading some fun youth activities. Coby Holwacz, Bernard Parker, and Scott Shepard of Marsha De Arriaga will join her. Dr. Katie Young from Purina Mills will have an afternoon presentation and at 6 p.m. everyone is invited to join the reception hosted by corporate sponsor Purina Mills followed by the Stallion Service Auction at 7:30 p.m.

To view a listing of stallion services or for more information, please go to www.nymorganstallions.com or contact Nancy Galusha at [email protected]. Online bidding is available until January 29, 2009, and phone bids will be taken starting at 5:30 p.m. the evening of the auction.