The Morgan breed's largest horse show has begun. The Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show is held in Oklahoma City, OK, and already some athletes have taken world championships in their respective divisions. If you weren't able to make it to Oklahoma this year, have no fear. You can still see all of the action ringside by going to www.morgangrandnational.com and order your live, streaming video. You can also read all of the results posted on www.gaitkeeper.com at the end of each day. In addition, ClubEquestrian.com has special coverage of the event at http://www.clubequestrian.com/coverage/morgan_grand_nationals_2009.aspx. Become a fan of the event and follow the action, watch videos from the event, read the daily blog from Tami Johnson, see photos, and even add your own videos and photos.
Below are the first 2009 World Champions crowned this past weekend. Congratulations!
— World Champion Junior Gelding: CBMF Avenger, owned by Copper Beech LLC
— World Champion Senior Gelding: CBMF Ruling Class, owned by Holly Johnson
— World Champion Gelding: CBMF Ruling Class, owned by Holly Johnson
— World Champion Junior Mare: Merriehill Black Betty, Graycliff LLC
— World Champion Senior Mare: Cherrydale Casseopia, Robin Molaskey Herrick
— World Champion Mare: Cherrydale Casseopia, Robin Molaskey Herrick
— World Champion Futurity Western Pleasure 3-Year-Old: Pardon My Prince, Pamela Engblom
— World Champion Junior Stallion: Cedar Creek Flambeau, Cedar Creek Farm
— World Champion Senior Stallion: Mastroianni, Sheryl Bartolucci
— World Champion Stallion: Mastroianni, Sheryl Bartolucci
— World Champion Walk/Trot Western Seat Equitation 11 & Under: Lauren Osborne