Encouraged by the interest of our exhibitors, the Mass Morgan Show Committeeis continuing to plan for the 2020 show, to be held August 12-15 at Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, MA. While this year has seen the mandatory shut-down of many popular horse show activities, we are optimistic that the 2020 Mass Morgan Horse Show will go forward. Our dual objectives are to offer a worthwhile exhibitor experience while at the same time addressing potential health and safety concerns by adhering to all current Federal, State, Local and USEF COVID-19 requirements. We hope to have a show that is safe for all.
How will we meet this challenging goal?
* We are having regular conference call meetings to coordinate tasks, discuss ongoing topics, and develop “outside the box” solutions for details concerning office interaction, class procedures, food/beverage options, and other items that may be affected by COVID-19 requirements.
*There is ongoing review of the USEF COVID-19 Action Plan (https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/XhKGVYiiwTA/usef-covid-19-action-plan-for-operating) for the purpose of incorporating all updates and recommendations into our show plans.
* We are working closely with the Big E team to insure all USEF COVID-19 requirements are met and accommodated, and that all venues will be in show-ready condition, after the lengthy COVID-19 hiatus. Although the state of Massachusetts will have the final authorization as to whether planned shows can go ahead, discussions to this point have been positive.

Please visit the Mass Morgan website regularly for updates. Pay close attention to the COVID-related procedures as we move forward.

* In anticipation of a heavier than normal personnel workload and increased time pressures on our schedule, the following adjustments will be made: there will be no Academy or carriage driving divisions this year. Further adjustments may be made as we get closer to the show.

Molly Obrien - Show Manager