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Post Falls woman honored by horse group

| March 11, 2010 8:00 PM

POST FALLS - Nancy Jewell of Post Falls was recently was inducted into the 2009 American Morgan Horse Association's Breeders' Hall of Fame at its annual convention in Lexington, Kentucky.

Established in 2004, AMHA's Breeders' Hall of Fame is given to a breeder who has produced Morgans that have had a significant impact on the breed.

Jewell's involvement began when her father presented her with a part Morgan mare for her birthday in 1953. She has bred many Morgans through the years. Jewell has been active in the Inland Empire Horse Club, holding various board positions and was honored in 2007 by the club for being involved in the beginning of the club more than 30 years ago.

Founded in 1909, the American Morgan Horse Association is a nonprofit serving more than 50,000 Morgan horse owners, breeders, exhibitors, and enthusiasts throughout the United States.