Thank you
for your inquiry into the POSM Horse TM here at Nature's
Pace. We are indebted to the good folks
at Nature's Pace for providing a website for those trying to achieve
the goals of stewardship of the earth. The original old type
Morgan horse definitely fits that picture. He is small enough
and gentle enough to be easily handled by men, women and
children. He is intelligent, willing to learn and to
please far beyond the common breeds. He is powerful
enough; of sufficient frame to be durable and is full of
stamina. He has the assets of a small
horse with great heart that manifests him with the
power and substance of much larger horses.
The POSM Horse
is an ancient and rare animal. Associates of A POSM HA
(American POSM Horse Association) are a dedicated few individuals
who seek to preserve by breeding this God gifted animal for
primary work on: small family farms,
family ranches, homesteads, in the woods and on the roads.
Primary work is those responsible
endeavors that derive a living from the soil and its
directly related activities (animal horse power for:
plowing, cultipacking, manuring, planting, tilling, etc.,
harvesting; haying; skidding for fire wood, lumber; motive
transport of: goods, livestock and people by wagon, cart,
buggy; horseback, in ranching by driving, roping, separating cattle,
etc.; providing replacements to continue
the primary work and promote same;
manure to fertilize the soil, and all other endeavors
directly associated with earning a living from the soil).
Though we do not all make our living from such lofty goals, we are
agreed that is our type and purpose of the
POSM Horse TM.
We use the POSM Horse Registry as a tool to
perpetuate the very best POSMs we can breed. As strange as it
sounds in today's time of plenty and leisure, this association is
about giving something back. It is about Small is
enough. The POSM is enough. After getting POSMs
into shape, three POSMs can do the work of 2 one-ton horses and
eat less. They are perfect for the small land holder who just
wants a chance to feed, house and transport his family, goods
and products as God's new nature's pace directs some to the
hard, honest sweat of work on one's own place. They provide
replacements (Cross breeding is not done nor supported by our
association. They do not preserve pure POSM type and they
nor geldings have any place in a preservation effort.),
manure(for fertilization of our fields). Many POSMs live into their
20-30+ years of age with good care.
We seek to involve children too. They are
the future of the POSM Horse. If they get to know them,
they will love them too.
Unlike other breeds, the POSM Horse TM will not be sold as a POSM Horse TM by an associate of A POSM HA just because a
buyer can afford one. Some of our associates were already
involved with the American Morgan Horse Association. Lippitt Club,
etc. before learning about the Preservation efforts of the Old Style
Morgan Horse. Their animals that meet POSM Horse
Registry certification for POSM type can be registered as
POSMs; thus adding to their animal's list of accomplishments
from other activities - other than primary work
(i.e., beauty [shows], competitive ability
[(endurance or sport], pleasure [quiet family use]). These
POSMs add a very vital component in our preservation of the POSM
Horse because of their type.
We seek to have everyone of our associates who
get POSMs to agree to breed 2 POSMs for every POSM they have.
If there is no breeding, we lose POSMs. One breeding and
we have a stalemate. Two breedings and we increase POSM
numbers and thus fullfill our purpose to preserve POSMs. A
POSM HA is not about leisure, show or competition. These
endeavors are amply covered by other registries and
associations. Our associates sell to like minded folks who
will give POSMs good homes. A good home? Where you care
more for the comfort, good health, safety, and well being of your
equine partner than you do about fun or prestige. Your equine
partner in return gives you honest work. It is a
good service to do something just because it is
right. POSMs are proven to do primary
work for generations (200+ years). The original
old type Morgan horse became cherished and beloved when horses
were a necessity for survival. They were not replaced because
they were not the best horses, but because they were not cars.
By selecting the best of the past, working responsibly
and humanely in primary work today,
we can promote, preserve and perpetuate the best POSMs ever for
those who by God's grace will follow us.
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To Join
Us, please download, print in Landscape mode, fill out and
mail our A POSM
HA Associate Application at Nature's Pace or mail
a request for an Application for an A POSM
HA Associateship, fill it out and return it along
with application fee to:
A POSM HA PO Box 424 Machias, ME
04654-0424
American POSM Horse Association (A POSM
HA)
A POSM
HA Associate Application from Nature's
Pace
ASSOCIATE APPLICATION - Please fill out all parts.
Purpose: We are a small association to
educate our associateship about, to promote, perpetuate and preserve
the original old type Morgan horse (the POSM Horse TM
) for responsible* primary work
on small family farms, ranches, homesteads, in the woods
and on the roads. We do not, nor do we support cross
breeding. Some members are already involved with AMHA or
Lippitts and by joining are extending the scope of their Morgan(s)
profile of abilities to include being of POSM TM type qualification and attested bred capable
of our *primary work purpose through A
POSM HA and POSM Horse Registry(PHR) certification. This is
acceptable associateship.
I. Type of
Associateship sought and a little about
yourself.
A. Please check all spaces that apply and complete all
requests for a response:
1.___ BREEDER ASSOCIATE of the POSM Horse
TM:
intend to___ or do breed___ the POSM
Horse type TM :
Small Family Farmer* Breeder___, Rancher* Breeder___,
Homestead* Breeder___,
POSM Breeder for *use on Roads___, POSM Breeder for *use in
Woods___,
POSM Educator Breeder___, Other *use
Breeder__________________________________________
2.___
ENTHUSIAST ASSOCIATE: do not
intend, at this time, to breed or own the POSM Horse. But, are
in
agreement with the goals
of the American POSM Horse Association (A POSM HA) and wish
to
support and be involved in the work to promote, perpetuate and
preserve the POSM Horse TM.
3.___
OTHER ASSOCIATE: want to support by word and
deed; the POSM purpose, but cannot
do more at this time.
B. Please tell us a little about
yourself, horse experience (if any), (hoped)*use for any POSM
you
may
have (or get).
II.
FEES & LISTING Your Contact Information for Other A POSM
HA Associates:
A. FEES:
___ Am enclosing a check ___ or Money Order___ or PayPal
___ for $25.00 to A POSM HA for
Associateship: Junior ___, Individual ____, Family ___.
B. LISTING YOUR
ASSOCIATESHIP:
We can make Associate names in good standing available
to other A POSM HA Associates who might
want to
correspond with another
Associate(s).
____ It
is OK to give my name and contact information to fellow A POSM
HA Associates. (If OK, must
fill out; sign.)
Name (s)
______________________________________________________________________
Signature (s)
__________________________________________________________________
III. BY
JOINING A POSM HA , I/We agree to:
follow the rules, promote, perpetuate;
preserve by word and deed, the breeding for the stated
purpose of the POSM Horse TM
as a primary work
light draft horse for: the small family farm, ranch,
homestead, in the woods and on the road; his type
as the POSM Horse TM
Type depicted in
photos of the American POSM Horse (A POSM HA ) and as defined by the
POSM Horse Registry (PHR).
I/We apply for Associateship in the
American POSM Horse Association (A POSM HA); do agree to abide by
the goals, standards and rules as put forth for the POSM Horse TM to its affiliates: the American POSM
Horse Association ( A POSM HA), the POSM Horse Registry (PHR), POSM
Horse News (PHN) and other sanctioned bodies of
same.
Associate Name(s)
PRINT:______________________________________________________________________
Address
______________________________________________
City/Town____________________________
State ______ Zip
_____________
Phone ______-______-___________
E-Mail Address:
_____________________________________ FAX
______-______-____________
Website
________________________________________
Associate Signature(s)
________________________________________________________________________
Date _____________________
IV. ASSOCIATES:
Congratulations on becoming one of a
select few men, women and children dedicated to the preservation of
the POSM Horse TM . Please
forward us details of your preparations for your POSMs or what you
are doing with your POSMs or for the POSMs. We will try and
keep you informed as to what is happening in the awakening world of
the POSM Horse. Please send photos of you and your POSMs for
inclusion in the POSM News. Also send photos to PHR of any old
type Morgan horses you think might be included as an offering to the
associateship for sale or to breed. Keep us informed of events
and activities you have planned or participate in with your
POSMs. POSMs need our help to survive. Please
participate. Otherwise, they will die. Remember to
get a Prepurchase Approval as to POSM Type from the
POSM Horse Registry before you buy any Morgan or it may not be
of POSM Type nor registerable. Let us each do our part to save
the POSMs. Thank you.
* = only responsible, kind, careful; safe
work for POSMs.
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You can try to reach us at: info@posmhorse.com
Depending on
the time of day we may be out farming. Give us a try.
Sometimes we are working or out of town. But, we always reply
sooner or later.
or Snail
Mail:
A POSM
HA
PO Box
424
Machias, ME
04654
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