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'MAKING' MORGAN SHOW HORSES gp4illOitaah galtmd ARE OFFERING THESE TOP MORGANS FOR SALE SPRINGBROOK PEGGY 06988 SPRINGBROOK PATSY K. 07361 Dark chestnut 4 yrs. old Dark bay 3 yrs. old

Every horse offered a blue ribbon winner

Sire: Fillmore 7948 Darn: Golly 05029 Sire: justa 8498 Dam: Golly 05029

SPRINGBROOK WYNETTE 07843 SPRINGBROOK GOLADDY 07818 Light chestnut 2 yrs. old Bright bay 2 yrs. old

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Sire: Lipplit Moro Ash 8084 Darn: Wyntoon 05663 Sire: Springbrook Laddie 9228 Dam: Golly 05029 WE STILL HAVE TWO STALLIONS FOR SALE SPRINGBROOK SAM 9567 Red Roan 4 yrs. old. Sire: Justri 8408, Dam: Soneta 04816 SPRINGBROOK MOROSON 10248 Bright Bay 1 yr. old. Sire: Lippitt Moro Ash 8084, Dam: Soneta 04816 Sp2ig.420ah 45625 W. Eight Nile Road Bich. a F. TAFT, Owner FLOYD APPLING, A New Breeding Opportunity for discriminating MORGAN owners A Royal Bred LIPPITT Morgan Stallion

Croydon Prince 5324 Ashbrook 7079 Nancy 03553 Lippitt Billy Ash 7724 Billy Hoffman 6043 Lippitt Sallie 04565 Mary Allen 03443 DYBERRY BILLY 9649 Moro 7467 I Lippitt Moro 7622 Croydon Mary 02900 Lippitt Miss NeKomia / 04938 Ashbrook NeKomia 7079 09489 Bridget 02852

Standing at ROLLING ACRES FARM — Athol, Mass. Write or Phone DR. RAY FESSENDEN, 415 Main St., Athol, Mass. Tel 875-W o^e 'd qt/at. . . . IN TOWN OR COUNTRY with top performance and appearance

FIRST — Chosen by Gene Autry as the Best Parade Horse out of a class of over 100, at the World's Champion- ship Rodeo street parade in Boston.

FIRST — Winner of the Heavyweight Division at the Dartmouth Horsemen's Association 35 mile Trail Ride.

FIRST - LIPPITT VICTORY looks Morgan and nothing else. His great versatility in parades or on the trails spells FIRST in Morgans.

Breed your mares to VIC this spring With one foot parked and his attention in the direction of some pretty Radcliffe College girls, LIPPITT VICTORY is shown here enjoying himself during a political parade in Cambridge. Warren E. Patriquin __ 137 Westminster Ave., Arlington, Mass. fetteiteJ to the &titan "Morgans? Oh yes, but after all they're really only a buggy horse . . ." Was it a buggy horse, Comanche, who fell grievously Discernment wounded at the little Big Horn but survived, and alone, the rear Sir: murderous onslaught of the Indians which took the life of In the December issue of the Morgan Custer and those of his entire command? Horse Magazine I noticed a great similarity Was it a buggy horse, Rienzi, which carried Sheridan at between the horse Superb in the print on mile-devouring pace from Winchester to stay a Union defeat? the cover and the horse on the masthead. Was it a placid harness nag which bore the dauntless The form of the two horses is very much Confederate girl dispatch rider in her heroic dashes? c.like as far as the detail will allow. is It No. Your Morgan may be a tractable animal, docile in possible that the horse on the masthead harness and willing to reel off his ten miles an hour drawing was gotten from that print? a cart or road wagon. But never forget, that is but one of the 1 enjoy the Morgan Horse Magazine very facets of his many-sided usefulness. much—especially since the new form was started. Back of that docile disposition, compliance to man-made Sincerely, rigs, is the fierce courage of the barbs of Araby—the will to Ann Koch win which carried many a desert sheik to war—and back. 4 Orkney Court The Morgan has a glorious background as a horse of Baltimore 12, Maryland war. He was tough; he could live on little or nothing and he (The horse in the masthead of the Mor- could give all when the need arose. gan Horse Magazine is Superb. We con- The spark of life in your Morgan today is as staunch as gratulate a very discerning reader who we it was in 16-year-old Comanche as he lay, terribly wounded might mention is a close student of the while General Custer and all around him died. Comanche Morgan type in order to make this identifi- was nursed back to health by a sentimental group of soldiers cation possible. Ed.) and lived to a ripe, respected—and decorated—old age. Rienzi was the personal mount of General Phillip H. Sheridan since the day he was given to him. Rienzi was Black Hawk Blood jet black with three white feet, 16 hands high and strongly Dear Sir: built. He had great powers of endurance and was so gaited I am enclosing a couple of pictures of that he could cover five miles an hour at his natural walk. horses. These pictures will give you some Sheridan rode Rienzi continuously in every campaign and idea as to what kind I am trying to pro- battle in which he took part, without once finding him over- duce. I like horses of good size and of unquestionable good disposition. Horses come by fatigue, although on many occasions the horse's that are both able and willing to strength was severely taxed by long miles and short rations. do a hard job. I only raise a few colts The "all-out demand" on Rienzi was made when he was each year, but I am a sticker for horses a youngster of four. On that day in 1864, Sheridan had just that can and will do the job expected of learned of the Union rout at Cedar Creek, twenty miles from them. Winchester where he had spent the night. The General, one The enclosed pictures are just amateur of the most famous horsemen in the Union army, leaped to snapshots taken of horses in their every Rienzi's back to start what has long been considered one of day using condition—description on back the most gruelling rides of all time—a twenty-mile gallop. of pictures. I believe this young stallion Black Winter "But there's a road from Winchester town carries as high a per cent of Black Hawk "A good broad highway leading down: blood as any other horse living today. "And there through the flash of the morning light, Yours truly, "A steed as black as the steeds of night Clark Ringling "Was seen to pass with eagle flight." P. O. Box 188 Lovelock, Nevada And the blood of old Justin carried him on through the deathless stanzas of that memorable poem until:

Plug For Pictures "He dashed down the line mid a storm of huzzas "And the wave of retreat checked its course there Dear Sir: because Congratulations on the success of the "The sight of the master compelled it to pause." new Morgan Horse Magazine. I just love the picture section. I really think that it's On the monument which commemorates the event can wonderful. be read the line which buoys Morgan owners along today: Yours truly, Donna Muzzy "Be it said in letters bold and bright 2700 Almar Rd. "Here is the steed that saved the day Grants Pass, Oregon "By carrying Sheridan into the fight (Continued on Page 30) "From Winchester-20 miles away." ,lie MORGAN

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Special Articles

Editorial Page 4 The Morgans at Townshend 6 Why A Morgan Futurity? 8 Light Horses & Their Place in N. E. 9 An Old Morgan Roadster 10 'Making' Morgan Show Horses 12 News from the Northwest 15 New England Morgan Horse Assn. Meeting 21 Morgan Horse Assn. of the West 21 National Stallion Show 22 Recent Morgan Sales 22 Morgan Marker 23 Sierra Madre Trail Ride 25 Why Own A Morgan 33 Regular Features Lippitt Mandate 8331, by Mansfield out of Lippitt Kate Moro. Letters to the Editor 4 The Vet Says 14 Probably no Morgan stallion living to- Young Enthusiast 16 day has traveled as many miles and Breeze from the Great Lakes 17 earned as many different honors as has Pictorial Section 18-19 this personality-plus little chestnut. Born New England News & Notes 30 at Green Mountain Farm, Randolph, Vt., Stable Hints 34 in 1940, he moved in 1943 to Carts-Haven Farm in West Springfield, Mass.; in 1945 he moved, with the farm, to Lexington, Ky.; Officers of the Moran Horse Club mistress, Marilyn G. Carlson of Carts-Haven and In 1947 he moved again with his President MERLE D. EVANS Farm, to Harrisburg, Pa. Besides these Ohio Merchants Bank Building, Massillon, Ohic four "homes", he has shown in nine states Vice-President FREDERICK 0. DAVIS and has ribbons won in every one of them! Windsor, Vermont His bloodlines are superb; his color, type, carriage and disposition are significant of Secretary FRANK B. HILLS the best in Morgans. His colts resemble 90 Broad Street, New York 4, N. Y their sire. Here are some other signifi- Treasurer WHITNEY STONE cant facts: 90 Broad Street, New York 4, N Y, New England Grand Champion Morgan, 1945. Sire of New England Grand Champion Colt, 1945. The Morgan Horse Magazine Full brother to the National Trail Ride winner, Lippitt Mormon. Vol. X February. 1950 No. 1 Only Morgan chosen by Susanne in her salute to the Morgan Horse in volume III A Bimonthly of "Famous Saddle Horses." The Official Publication of Winner in harness, under English tack, THE MORGAN HORSE CLUB. Incorporated Western tack, over jumps, in hand. 90 Broad St., New York 4, N. Y. Hunts regularly with Beaufort Hunt of Publication Office: Harrisburg, Pa. Leominster, Mass. Sire of Lady's Man, now owned by Chinese Government in China. Publisher The Eusey Press Winner of blue ribbons for five successive for The Morgan Horse Club. Inc. years at leading shows. Editor Sumner Kean Mount for six outstanding horsemanship winners. CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Will stand early in 1950 at Calls-Haven C Fred Austin Dana Wingate Kelley Patty Davis Farm and later in the season at Mar-Lo Farm, Northville, Mich.—and he will be at SUBSCRIPTION RATES the 1950 horse shows! One Year 52.50 Two Years S4.00

THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE, published bi-monthly by THE STALLION OWNERS MORGAN HORSE CLUB, INC., 90 Broad St., New York, New York. Printed by The Eusey Press, Leominster, Mass. Entry as second class Plan to list your stallion in our matter at post office, Leominster, Mass. is pending. Breeders Issue which will be out the end of March. Tell us about his Copyright 1950 by The Morgan Horse Magazine qualifications and where he is stand- ing. Mare owners. let us know if you plan to breed this season.

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- kid.19 Mares at Townshend Morgan Horse Farm. Left tD right they are DONALDIS, PING PONG, SADWIN, DONNYVONNE. Mrs. Roger Ela breeds Morgans for docility and stamina. These lour are excellent examples of the results she obtains. Sadwin, "old lady of the farm, has a wide reputation for trail ride wins.

The M6 11CtaK at Townshend By Sumner Kean

Anna and Roger Ela are two of the nicest people you look at him, in his battered felt hat and grain- —and the luckiest—we have met in a long time. stained clothes it is hard to imagine him a State Maybe it's because they're lucky that they're nice Street lawyer. but we choose to believe it's the other way around. But it is of Anna Ela—Anna Dickson Ela—that we Five days of the week they live in a 150-year would tell you in this issue. We wish that there were old house in Wayland from where Roger commutes room and descriptive ability enough to portray this to his law offices in Boston and Anna dreams of and woman who has devoted her life to the Morgan works at her hobby—Morgans. But on the sixth day breed and lives mainly for the years ahead which they climb into their beach wagon with their nine- will be marked by its perpetuity. year-old daughter and head for Vermont. There, on Anna Dickson Ela is so closely identified with a 200-acre stretch of intervale land along the tumbling things Morgan that often she is alone thought of when reaches of the never-failing West river they live—not the uninitiate displays more than a passing interest dream—their dreams. in THE American horse. An instance of this is the There Anna has her Morgan brood. There Roger visit of the well-known movie star Jimmy Cagney. Ela has his purebred Holsteins. There they have Cagney, entranced by what he had heard and read happiness and contentment and there one day— of the breed sought to learn more. A friend took him they will retire to live the sort of life we all dream up to Townshend, Vt. There Mrs. Ela welcomed him, about—rich flat land, encompassing mountains, old showed him her stock and then said firmly "No" picturesque and comfortable buildings stocked with when the film star offered a "whale of a price" for her the animals they love and in whose posterity they beloved old mare, Sadwin. have fitted their lives. The "commercial" Anna Ela discounts any won- Roger is a swell guy who talks 70-pound cows, derment at this resistance. "She was my best adver- bloodlines and breeding with such intensity that as tisement" she insists stoutly but her expressive eyes 6 The MORGAN HORSE belie this. The sentimental Anna Ela could no more sell Sadwin than she could her tow-headed little daughter. For it is Sadwin, heroine of many trail rides and winner in many show rings who epitomizes what she wants in a Morgan. Disposition, manners, decency, gentleness in large measure—but in well- linked proportion to toughness and the willingness and ability to give. Sadwin at 18 is a grand old girl —no model mare perhaps in light of present stan- dards but a horse in which pride of ownership trans- mutes to bubbling sentiment—a mare to love, revere and always remember. Anna Ela—Mrs. Townshend Morgan Horse we would have you know—has loved Morgans since she was a girl in her 'teens. It was then she acquired her first one and the destiny of a couple of others. It was as a kid of 16 that she rode her mare more than 40 miles over main highways to have her bred and realize her dream of a Morgan colt. It was Mrs. Townshend—pardon, Miss Townshend—who rode 150 miles to one of the early White River junction shows, and, before she started her 150-mile home- SEALECT, shown with his owner up, was a great winner in New England shows both in riding, driving and open classes while ward trek annexed a few ribbons. Show buggies owned by the Townshend Farm. Mrs. Ela regards his get as the were as hard to come by then as now but it is indica- best of any stallion she has owned. tive of her spirit that she got one and a ribbon in a driving class. looking Townshend when Anna Ela was a small girl. But Anna Ela can exert her woman's prerogative There, later, the Morgan movement of the Dickson without blenching or loss of face. She can change family started and it was there, 20 years ago that her mind—and frequently does. A single line of Anna took over. So the record of Morgan breedings breeding, in which she believes heart and soul can accomplishment rests truly in her lap. The Valley turn up duds. Clear of the wooden-headedness which farm, headquarters of the Ela enterprises at this time, dominates many of us she abandons this line and was acquired two years ago. tries another—always seeking for the right and ready "It all began with Gladwin, dam of Sadwin and to admit that she has been wrong. That is the spirit Gladloss," Mrs. Ela recalls. Gladwin 0876, by Ethan which will carry the Morgan breed along to great- Allen 3d was purchased from Charles A. Stone in ness—tolerance, recognition, foresight and quick 1922. There were other Morgans acquired by the grasp. The Dicksons owned a farm on the hills over- (Continued on Page 29)

GLADLOSS, shown above with colt, is "Mrs. Producer" at the SADWIN. This is the Townshend Morgan Horse mare that money farm. Full sister to Sadwin, she equals the ]otter's endurance cannot buy. She is the horse Jimmy Cagney, film star, offerred feats by the number and quality of her foals. a top figure for but was unable to buy. FEBRUARY 1950 7 Why A Morgan Futurity? By Marilyn G. Carlson Managing Editor, Popular Horsemen

(Editor's Note: We have asked Miss Carlson to write a story three-time nomination on a mare is pro- on futurities because she has travelled the country over in the vided in case she should not foal success- interests of magazine work among horses of all breeds. She has seen futurities from Coast to Coast. and indeed, has nominated fully or in case her foal would not be up to colts in futurities herself—both Saddle Horse and Morgan. She expectations. is the owner of Carls-Haven Farm of Harrisburg, Pa., home of 3. Foal is nominated, usually by June 1, or few but select Morgans, and has shown Morgan Horses for 10 surely by July 1. Fee may be from $5 to years.) $15, at discretion of committee. Before the Why a Futurity for Morgan horses? The question foal may be nominated, both its sire and hardly need be asked for already there is a Morgan dam must be nominated and fees paid. Futurity--and a very successful one. The Illinois 4. Money paid into the futurities (less expense Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Assn. has such a of printing, mailing notices, etc.) is paid futurity, conducted each year at the Illinois state back to the winners. Usually a set prize is fair. It has grown stronger, and by its very growth given to the sire and to the dam of the has set up testimony for the value of more Morgan winning foal--$50 or $100, or more, accord- Futurities—and one National Morgan Futurity. ing to the fees asked. The remaining To quote from my own editorial in the November money is divided among the futurity foal issue of POPULAR HORSEMEN: "The Futurity as a winners—on a percentage basis, per cent mainstay of both the racing and show world is here depending upon the number of placings. to stay. In some ways it is a reflection of man's All futurities give at least four places. some aambling instinct—his willingness to back his future six. Usually four places are sufficient in breeding program with his own money in hopes that regional futurities, with six or eight places he will have a winner. in a national contest. "Generally speaking, futurities are larger today than ever before. They have spread to almost all There regulations refer to the start of a futurity. breeds of horses and are an incentive to the best The next year a division is added for yearlings, such breeding practices. As such, futurities are great nominations to come only from those who have been things, for they make breeders conscious of the need previously nominated. The third year a two-year- to select carefully both stallions and broodrnares for old division may be held under the conditions that the most successful matings. They know that their the colt has been properly nominated as a foal and fellow breeder is doing his utmost to raise a cham- as a yearling. Of course, individual breed associa- pion; thus all are making a maximum effort to pro- tions have their own rules and fees. but those out- duce the best. lined are a brief and practical sample. "Besides raising the general standard of a In the case of:Morgans, we have an already- breed, futurities provide an additional market value established Illinois Futurity, which serves the entire on stock. Futurities are another way of promoting a Middle West. It would seem that the West Coast colt. and stimulate the market for any breed at an could support its own futurity, and certainly New earlier age. Without futurities, it is reasonable to England could support one. In each case, nomina- believe that there would be a low market for wean- tions should be open to Morgans from any section, I lings, yearlings, or even two-year-olds unless the believe; most nominations, however, would go to latter were broke and ready to go. With futurities, their own district. Eventually, if not the first year, a one sees a prospect for showing youngsters and gain- National futurity could be set up. In this case, colts ing for them an early showing reputation." stallions and mares, must all have been nominated I think that these observations, based on all in a regional futurity before becoming eligible for breeds, serve as ample explanation of the "why" in the national. futurities. But then the boys ask, "How?" That is A futurity means some secretarial work, but this really fairly simple. A secretary of any existing is not too hard a task once the machinery is clearly futurity can, in a matter of minutes, explain its work- understood. It is the same as sending out entry ings. But let us outline the procedure briefly here: blanks for a show and receiving the entries. The 1. A stallion is nominated to the futurity by a main difference lies in the fact that many colts given date—usually March 1 or 15. Fee nominated to a futurity never do show, having failed runs from $15 to $50 as committee may elect. to live up to expectations. However, the final result 2. A mare, or mares, is nominated to the is an increasing quality among breed represen- futurity by a given date—usually by May tatives—and in the case of the Morgan, more vsrork 1. The nomination is renewed each for distinctness of type, along with show horse ways. month, as June 1 and July 1. Usually the And wouldn't we all like to see more uniformity and fee would be $5 at each nomination. The quality in type among our Morgans?

8 The MORGAN HORSE Horses Would you believe that there Light are more than twelve times as Their Place many light horses in America to- And day than there were in 1918? In this article Earl B. Krantz. In superintendent of U. S. Morgan Horse Farm in Middlebury, Vt.. New England cites statistics to prove his point that riding is more popular today By Earl B. Krantz in this country than ever. The author is shown at right with Mentor, top stallion at U. S. Farm. (Talk given at Union Agricultural Meeting in Worcester, Mass. Jan. 15.)

In considering light horses and their place in stock and the plainer type of saddle horses have New England, i. e., their use and production, a better fallen, good saddle horses or purebred mares still view of the situation is seen if we first look at the seem to be commanding good prices with only limit- statistical trend in horse production. Many who know ed numbers for sale. This is true of Morgans and, only of the decreased use and production of farm judging from reports of various sales at Saratoga, work horses, who know of hundreds of farms now N. Y., and fall sales in Kentucky and California, it worked entirely by tractors and who have not follow- seems true of Thoroughbreds. I believe we can con- ed the trend in horse production will ask: sider it an indication of conditions within other (1) Why even consider light horses? breeds. The drop in prices, however, seems to be (2) Where is the need for light horses? checked and the demand has a more healthy tone. Well—let's see. Thirty-two years ago, back in There is a great interest in riding with thousands 1918 at the top of horse production and use, there of saddle horses used on back country roads in every were some 22 1/2 million horses. Today we find only state in New England. An indication of steady about 6 million, with further reduction no doubt occur- interest in trail riding is the enthusiasm and entries ring annually. However, it is estimated that back in in the annual 100 Mile Vermont Trail Rides of the 1918 there were only about 150,000 light horses, or Green Mountain Horse Assn. held each year at less than 1 per cent. Today there are probably close Woodstock, Vt. The 14th ride, held in 1949, had 55 to 2 million light horses, or between 25 and 30 per starting and 45 finishing, an indication of high-quality cent of the horse population. That phenomenal horses, well conditioned and well ridden. The change also has largely occurred during the last 15 entries were from 11 states and Canada and included or 20 years. This increase, of course. has been nearly all recognized breeds of riding horses, and brought about through increased interest in riding for more people followed the ride than usual. While health and pleasure and by the increased interest in purebred Morgans have formerly been among the racing, both under saddle and in harness. Not only tops, this year a Half Bred won heavyweight and have the older breeds of saddle horses such as the sweepstakes and a cleanbred horse the lightweight. Arabians, Morgans, Thoroughbreds, American Sad- Both were from Virginia and both ridden by women, dle Horses, increased greatly in numbers but, in one on a side saddle. Morgans, however, won 2d addition, certain new strains or breeds such as the and 5th in heavyweight and 5th in lightweight, with quarter Horse, Palomino and Walking Horses, are other breeds among the top five in each class. now definitely increasing in numbers, each with at Greater interest also has been shown each year least one or more associations and books of registry. in the "B" or 50 Mile Ride with a hundred or more The last two or three years, under changing entries. This ride occurs at the same time as the 100 economic conditions, I've wondered just how long mile competitive ride. Many of these riders are the demand would consume the continued increase children or those not out for a contest but wishing in light horses. There has been some change in de- for the horsey atmosphere, excellent trails and a mand and in prices, in spots even an extreme drop good vacation. There are also hundreds of camps during this time. I've wondered if it was an indica- and stables that are offering riding as one of their tion of a real decline or whether it was only a tempo- principle attractions. I noticed a news item in a rary area condition. In California, for example, Nebraska paper telling of three 4H saddle horse clubs demand and price declined drastically about two with another in the making in one county. There are years ago, while here in New England the drop many such clubs in the Midwest and I think similar clubs might be profitable in New England. Up at started a year later and seems to be more general. While prices and the demand for stallions, young (Continued on Page 27) FEBRUARY 1950 9 The Morgan Horse Magazine is indebted to Nelson A. White of Winchendon, a Morgan owner, for the above Currier & Ives illustration, one of his large collection. The caricature of a brush on the road, symbolizes the spirit of horse and owner, both requisites for a roadster class. An Old Morgan Roadster A true story reason for the restoration of the roadster. The revival of roadster interest must bring back the roadster is on his way back. It's a sentimental to old timers memories of great contests in what was argument, perhaps but withal a good and sufficient once the top event in American horse shows—the reason. days when a show, no matter how small, listed not The late, great Peter Roche before he became one but many roadster classes—single, pair, stallion nationally famous for his work with hunters and and mare. The buggy horse was the most popular jumpers was a harness man. In his young manhood animal in this country and in this event all could he won fame for his training and showing of road- compete. Qualifications for the classes were much sters and roadster pairs in Canada and drove the same as listed today in the AHSA rule book occasionally at shows after entering the Thorough- "to be shown to a road wagon or bike at both slow bred field. But harness horses were something and fast trot, stand and back readily, to be taken back pretty far "back in the mists" one night in 1929 at the at the turns or wherever necessary and come out Topsfield, Mass. fair he was standing near the ring fast." So the buggy horse—prototype of today's gate on that mild September evening for a breather "business coupe"—could be wheeled directly off the after having taken champion and reserve with two road and into the ring. Action, then as now, was no requisite but a fast, hunt teams. smooth road gait and a good man at the reins were A huge-framed old man walked up to him and "musts." grabbed his arm. "Peter" he said, "You did all right." Into this field the Morgan inserted himself as Roche turned in appreciation of the praise and smoothly as a hand into an old glove. He had greeted the giver. He had not seen him in years and manners, competitive spirit, was easily controlled was mildly shocked at the change in the man's and he could "turn on a lick"—and hold it. appearance. A once-prosperous trader, the old man But ihe driving horse fell an easy victim to the looked seedy and broken. ruthless invasion of the auto and the roadster class— "Peter" he said. "I want you to do me a favor. save in the big shows—fell into disfavor. Now its widely-heralded revival bodes well to No" he said as Roche reached for his wallet, "it's restore it to its rightful place in the American show a horse. I've got a good driving mare and I've enter- scene. ed her in the next class. If you'll drive her we can An incident of a score of years ago stands out maybe pick up a ribbon and if I get that ribbon I can in this writer's memory as a further example of why sell her." 10 The MORGAN HORSE Roche was tired from a long afternoon and even- field went still faster went Roche and the old Morgan ing of showing. He'd ridden over countless jumps. mare. The smoothness and stamina of her fore- But he demurred but briefly at the demand on friend"- fathers was with her every minute, down every ship. I followed them out to the barns where the roaring stretch and into every blinding turn. No "good driving mare" was being harnessed and matter what was ahead of her she held her gait trust- could only echo Roche's voiceless dismay at what ing to the man with the commanding voice and the we saw. She was a Morgan but old and thin and delicate reins to bring her through. This was kid she stood dejectedly as they buckled the final straps. stuff to the driver, to the man who had won park four The harness was whole and that was about all that championships at Madison Square Garden; who could be said for it. But the final shock came when had driven four green hunters at a gallop in western they led her out to hitch and backed her into the rings; who held pair, tandem and random awards shafts of a high-wheeled covered buggy. Roche from all over the United States and Canada. He sheepishly grinned as the stable hands guffawed was back in his element and how he loved it. at the ridiculous rig. But the laughter lasted a bit And so did she. Bike-wheeled show buggies and too long and Roche, a choleric man who roused glistening harnesses faded into the dust. Glistening easily to anger stalked stiff-legged to the buggy. He "steppers" were a maze of plunging, excited confu- forcibly folded the towering top, gave the wheels sion, breaking and rearing. But not the mare. She an exploratory shake and climbed in, catching up a was a road horse and was out to prove it. The rail whip as he settled into the cushion. was so jammed with "also-rans" that Roche kept her We returned to the ring as he drove off in the in the inside where traffic was lighter but where also opposite direction to utilize the brief interval before curves were sharper and straightaways shorter. the final call for a short workout. He was a com- So close did he come to the "roadside rigs" that petitor through and through and he was not entering it seemed spokes must fly at every corner but not a anything until he knew what he had. hub scraped. No one will ever know how long that The class filled and there was a buzz of interest class lasted. Crowd, officials and drivers seemed for .the revived roadster event. Most of the entrants timelessly involved in that whirling, headlong con- thought it was just another driving class and the test. But like all things it ended and they were list included fine harness, combination and a few ordered to line up. track horses. Rigs ranged from bikes to show The big man in tweeds sitting in front of me turn- buggies. ed to his equally expensively-caparisoned lady and The horses moved at an ambling trot as the remarked acidly, "Disgusting exhibition." ringmaster waited for the class to fill. Finally, when It was a long way from home. Tires on my old it seemed that all were in he gave the signal to close car were perilously thin and the gas supply un- the gate, when out of the dusk came the sound of a certain. I had ten dollars in my pocket. fast-driven horse, the rattle of wheels and Roche's I tapped him on the shoulder. "Ten says he well-known bellow "Hiiiy-y-y-yahhh." takes the blue." He nodded without even turning Every eye was on the gate as the old black mare around. came in. Roche had counted heavily on the Mor- Roche was just bringing the mare up the line. gan breed when he took this assignment and the old She glistened with sweat and her flanks were heav- mare had not let him down. Under his skilled hands ing. Her nostrils were so distended it seemed they she flashed into the ring, nostrils flaring and eyes would burst. I thought, if Roche drops the reins she'll blazing. It was a grandstand entrance but it was only fall down. the beginning. But he didn't drop the reins. He was sitting on the armrest, his feet hooked Of such variety were the appointments that the under the footrail and his body leaning out over the antiquated buggy and harness were overlooked in off hind wheel. Hands as delicate as a woman's but the judging which was long drawn for it was a big as firm as a curbstone guided the old Morgan in a class. Finally it was over and the ringmaster hesi- sweeping dash past the horses moving along the tated with the ribbons in his hand until the announcer rail. The high-held whip may have done its work cleared his throat. There was a momentary hush before he came in but once in the ring it never touch- until he called the winning number and the ring- ed her. Instead he talked. And how he talked! His master started for the old mare. With the rest of the exciting, high-pitched "—i-i-i-iyahh" held her atten- crowd I yelled like a fool and was so excited that tion every minute and she gave everything she had I almost missed the wordlessly tendered banknote when the ringmaster called for the fast trot. She thrust in my general direction. hurtled down the straights and into the curves wide The ten dollar bill and the old mare are both open. Roche, leaning far out, kept the teetering buggy long gone—the destiny of one as uncertain as that of on its high rattling wheels, and they came out of the other. every turn as though the devil were after them. But the memory of that scalp-tingling show will The entire tempo of the ring came up. Drivers never go. asked for all the speed they dared to drive and the I recalled it to Roche many years after. crowd hung on the rail and yelled itself hoarse. No- His frosty blue eyes squinted in his dangling body wanted a slow gait. Fast trot was what they cigarette's smoke as he nodded. "Decent horse." wanted. And how they got it! But the faster the Decent epitaph. FEBRUARY 1950 1 1 OR A PERIOD of ten years my wife and I had our raising program. In fact, it was obvious that the F own horses, and when I say horses, I mean just training period would have to start without much good, common, pleasure horses. We usually kept delay as a coming three-year-old needed attention. three or four stabled in our back yard. Many plea- The next question was where were we going to sant times were enjoyed riding through the trails get the necessary information on how to train a colt and along the beaches together. properly? So, a decision to read all horse books and articles on training was reached. All of the old Four years ago, we felt the urge to breed and horse books that could be found in second-hand raise horses. The first thing to be decided was what kind shall we raise? The answer came readily as book stores were secured, and these, with various articles in the horse magazines, afforded us plenty Morgans had always appealed to us. It soon be- came apparent that the purchasing of Morgan brood of reading. We spent many evenings attempting to diagnose the various interpretations so as to get the mares was going to present a problem. During the war years, most breeding farms had greatly cur- knowledge that we hoped would prove beneficial to tailed their breeding schedules. However, after us. Another valuable source of information was de- touring the New England States, a Morgan mare with rived from our numerous visits to the various breed- the conformation and type that we had been looking ing farms and stables. Amateur horsemen, like for, was purchased along with her children, learn only from asking two-year-old filly. questions and making observations. We had made a start. A two- Mr. Tompkins, leading show winner We followed that course and many in 1949, was asked by this maga• helpful suggestions came our way. year-old was a new experience for zine to write an article on how he us as we had never owned a horse readies his horses for the ring. The Our first start was made with our so young and, furthermore, had accompanying article describes how colt on the longe line. It took much a beginner "learns the ropes" to never had any experience with an reach the ultimate in personal gratifi- persuasion to make her go to the unbroken colt. The realization was cation—winning a blue with a horse right as well as the left. We had before us that training would have bred, reared and trained by himself. learned now that all horses have to to be included in our breeding and be suppled on each side sepa-

Making' Morgan Show Horses By Stephen P. Tompkins

Stephen P. Tompkins, president of the N. E. Morgan Horse club. his wife and their two children discuss their Morgan breeding program in the presence of an interested listener. The younger Tompkins are Stephanie P. and Bruce E. et me ma gm m

12 The MORGAN HORSE rately. The winter months were spent in handl- Upper left: Starting a weanling colt in poles prior to ing and longeing. Most of the books we had read breaking to cart. Upper right: A yearling filly in the pointed out that breaking to harness was the best training cart with Harry bogie at the reins. Below: Mr. way to get a colt started, but we thought if we could Tompkins flexes jaw and neck of a two-year-old. This is train our first colt to ride, that would be an accom- necessary to obtain proper set of the head and a respond. plishment. Breaking to harness seemed somewhat ing mouth. complicated to us at this stage. With the advent of spring, we were anxious to see if our colt was ready to be ridden. With my wife in the saddle and with me holding a lunge line on the colt, things went along well, in fact, so well that after following this procedure for a few days, I attempted to ride the colt without assistance. The second time around the ring the mare decided to unload her rider and, needless to say, she did so without too much trouble. Many times we had read that a horse was not agreeable or even safe to ride until a good mouth had been developed and the horse suppled and flexed. Now, here was the actual proof. So, the next step was to develop a good mouth. A bitting harness was purchased, but perhaps due to our inexperience and the fact that the mare was fretty, we couldn't get her to work contentedly in it. We had read a great deal about suppling and flexing while unmounted, so many nights were spent on this work. Patience was required as great care had to be taken so the animal would not offer oppo- sition. I would put a full bridle on and hold the reins a few inches from the bit, drawing them slowly with gentle vibrations towards the chest of the horse until the mouth was opened. When this was accom- plished, all tension on the reins was released and the horse rewarded with a pat. I would then move the mare around the stall from left to right holding the reins and applying pressure in the girth area to accustom her to what would be leg aids when mount- ed. This took considerable time as it is natural for a horse to move toward the pressure rather than away from it. I found that these exercises were mak- ing the animal more flexible as time went on. In order to keep the horse interested, it became neces- sary to supplement the above exercises with others of a similar nature. When the colt finally responded (Continued on Page 26) FEBRUARY 1950 13 Keep Horse Resistance High 5. Once in the air passages his own Tie ?Jet Says • • • wriggling efforts, plus coughing by his host and Worm Population Low carry him up the wind-pipe to the re- R. E. Smith, V. IA. D., University of Massachusetts gion of the throat. Swallowed once more, he returns to the intestine to grow to an adult, living either on the blood of his host Worms or internal parasites are common 1. Adult cr mature worms normally liv- or on food intended for his host. At to all horses in all regions of the United ing in the intestine of the horse lay eggs maturity egg-laying begins, and the vicious States. The idea that foals and colts are which pass outside the body in the manure, circle is repeated. !he only ones affected should be discarded. 2. On the ground the egg incubates, and Damage under conditions of worm The number of worms present and the may even hatch there after a few days. infestation then can involve the intestine, severity of damage produced by them The larva, or immature worm, which hatch- either from the burrowing of larva or the varies under different types of management. es, or the egg which remains unhatched, blood-sucking of adults (blood worms), the This article will attempt to answer the finds its way on to pasture grass or rouah- liver and the lungs, from the burrowing of following questions: age, or into the water supply. larva and the blood vessels, which in (1) What are the common worms which 3. The horse in consuming contaminated some instances are plugged and bring infest horses? roughage or writer allows entrance of the about death of the horse. (Pin worm larva (2) What damage do they produce in parasite egg or larva into the body where happily do not migrate through the body, horses? it eventually passes to the intestine. If the and for this reason the pin worms are list- (3) How can they be detected? egg reached the intestine intact, it now ed as the least damaging of the three types (4) How can they be controlled? hatches and liberates its larva. mentioned.) (1) What are the common worms which 4. The larva burrows into the wall of (3) How can worms be detected? infest horses? the intestine, enters the blood stream, and Drooled it sounds like a foolish question; The following worm parasites are listed is carried to the liver. The round-worm if you see worms in the manure, you know in their order of importance from the stand- larva is about an inch long and one- the horse is infested. Blood worms as print of the damage produced: sixteenth inch wide. Even with his elbows mentioned before, are brown or red in color, 1. Blood worms (palisade worms or lucked in he cannot help but produce some and are the most damaging. How can strongyles) damage to the liver in his travels! But they also be found? The eggs of most 2, Large roundworms (ascarids) he does not stop here. Still in the blood species of worms can be identified under 3. Pin worms (seat worms or "whip" stream he passes from the liver through the microscope. Your veterinarian can worms) the heart to the lungs. In the lungs he determine from one or two balls of manure breaks out of the blood stream and enters whether your horse is free of worms, and, The blood worms vary in length from if not the kinds of worms involved. one-half inch to 2 inches. The fact that the air tubes. they suck blood, which makes their entire body appear brown or red, is the reason that they are infrequently seen. The large roundworms, white in color and usually seen in foals and colts, make one sit up and take notice. In size they are about the length and breadth of a lead pencil. The pin worms measure 2 to 3 inches, and taper to a thread at one end, giving the appear- ance of a whip. These are probably the ones most frequently seen. (2) What damage do worms produce in horses? In order to estimate the damage done, something should be known about the way these parasites operate. A worm, while not a back-boned animal, is nonetheless an animal, and has a life history; he does not just appear out of thin air, and then wonder how he got there. He has a purpose In life, and he knows where he is going. He finds life most comfortable in the body of another animal, and thus finds himself classed as a parasite. His intention is not to destroy the hie of his host, for if his house burns down and his food is taken away, he must soon find another abode and food supply to keep himself alive. If a worm possesses a life history, he must be born, he must mature, and he must make allowances for another generation to follow. Using the accompanying diagram for a guide, let us follow the development of a typical worm parasite (more or less a combination bloodworm-roundworm).

14 The MORGAN HORSE Since no single worm remedy will kilt or expel all types of worms, it is important News From the /1/62271jua to know which kinds of worms are con- cerned before beginning any treatment. By R. E. Spence There seemingly are almost as many worm remedies as there are horses. The more I have sold my ranch and most of my John Price, Lima, had a Morgan stallion effective ones are poisonous to some degree horses, but that does not mean that I have and he left a strain of good horses in that —they have to be to kill or expel worms. lost interest in the Morgan horse. community. Then Bill Gleed of the Cen- Persons who adhere to the adage that In June, a year ago, we put on a sale tennial Valley got a Morgan stallion some "if a little is goad, more is better," have here in Dillon, selling some 60 head of years ago from Tom Adams. This horse sometimes relieved their horse of worms horses. These were all ages and both and relieved themselves of a horse! Your left many good colts of the old fashioned sexes—broke and unbroke. While the veterinarian is best equipped to advise you type. Walter Sperry of the Centennial horse sales through the country had not on the more recent, the more effective, now owns him. Guy Nicks also had a been very successful and ours was no and the safest remedies. good horse bred by Jackson. Whitworth bonanza, it was the best sale of the season. of the some neighborhood also owned th'r (4) How can worms be controlled? This was so for two reasons, the first, I stallion, Charley Hall bred by Jackson, Proper treatment is an aid in control, but, think, because they were Morgans and the This horse left many good colts there. used as the sole means of control, it would second because I had sold many horses have to be repeated so often that a horse throughout the country and they had made Dave Hagenbarth of Glen purchased this might be a candidate for Procter and a reputation as tops. Then in the horse and later Jim Mansfield of Horse Gamble before he got a full mouth. Other fall I sold my ranch and the remainder of Prairie. Mr. Mansfield had other Morgans means cf control are directed toward pre- the horses with the exception cf five or prior to this, as also had the Waldemars venting the entrance of eggs or larva six. of the some neighborhood. Roy Stocker into the body once they have escaped in This country has always been more or also of Horse Prairie had a good old Mor- the manure, and can be listed as follows: less cf a Morgan country, although there gan stallion which sired him a few colts 1. Good quality feed in adequate has been some good Thoroughbreds. The each year and they were tops. Roy had amounts will keep resistance high against last few years, like many other communi- the misfortune of losing this horse a year any disease of an infectious nature. ties, there has been quite an importation ago, but now has one of his colts that looks 2. The rotation of pastures (horses may of quarter horses, but they have not been mighty good. Ernest Allen over on the Big fellow cattle or sheep safely) allows climate notably successful. Most of the top using Hole River has the jet black Morgan and weather conditions to take their toll of horses of this country ore chiefly Morgan stallion Adam's Black Oak 8417 bred by worm eggs. Low, wet areas which prolong stock. Tom Adams—and he is good. Lon Tuckett the life of worm eggs outside the body Every year at our local rodeo we have of Bannock recently puchased a yearling should be avoided. "Permanent pastures a cutting contest. The horse that won it perpetuate parasites!" stud sired by this horse and out of a Del- three successive years was out of a range bert mare. Carl White of the Big Hole has 3. Clean and disinfect brood mare stalls mare of unknown breeding and sired by a before foaling. Keep foals off pastures the good old horse, Found at Last bred by for several weeks unless the pastures are Morgan-Arab stallion. This year's contest Mrs. Greenwalt. There are a number of known to be clean. Give the foals time to grade Morgans won first and third and his colts through the Big Hole Basin and develop a little resistance; do not over- second went to a Thoroughbred. the horse they are well liked. Dakota Rose Liggat whelm them with exposure to worm eggs that won third was also second in the half cf Whitehall had the Morgan stallion Red from the moment of birth. mile cow pony race and would have been Eagle sired by Chief 'Bugler and bred by 4. Feed boxes and racks should be off first if the race had been a half mile and Jackson. Andy Forsythe of Red Rock also the floor or ground to avoid contamination thirty feet. This horse, with two other had a good Morgan stallion. Tom Connor of feed by manure, and a clean water grade Morgans, were entered in the relay of Melrose had the good horse Ginger of supply should be provided. race and placed second. All three were De Jarnett and Lambert breeding, while Remove manure from stables daily, 5. sired by Commidore x8002, and bred by J. I had the horse Commidore by Chief Bugler and if possible, from paddocks also. Store C. Jackson. The first prize winner of the and out cf Hal Mercury, Jr. mare. Connors manure away from possible contact with cutting contest was from Morgan stock bred and I later exchanged horses. Commidore animals. by Price of Lima, Mont. is now in Idaho, while George Shaffner Remember that one adult worm lays hundreds of eggs; that a worm egg in the This last summer I was looking of ter a cf Dillon has Ginger now. Shaffner also manure of one horse does not look about bunch of cattle on the forest reserve and has the yearling stud colt Major Posy necessarily for another horse to conquer, was riding a string of six—four of which sired by Ken Carmen and out of a Chief but may prefer his original host; that were grade Morgans, Three of these were Bugler mare bred by Jackson. Dave warmth and moisture contribute to a worm's of my own breeding sired by Commidore. Hogenhorth of Glen is using a good son of health; that a worm has a definite life The fourth was by Ginger bred by Stanley Tehachapi Allen. Hagenbarth had for- history; and that by knowing something of Rose of Cardwell, Mont. One horse was merly used a grandson of Tehachapi Allen. his life history, effective means of control a Standard bred. All of these five were I have sold a good many horses around can be established which will interfere good, but the sixth wasn't so good—breed- Dillon and along the Big Hole River, in fact with the best interests of the worm. ing doubtful, conformation and ability poor. have sold horses from Kalispel, Mont. to Too many factors are in the worm's I mentioned this country was always Salt Lake. So, if you are ever through this favor to allow his complete eradication as strong for Morgans. Years ago C. X. part of the country and see a right good a parasite. The goal should be to keep Larrabie was one of the largest breeders your animal's resistance high and his saddle or cow horse, the chances are worm population low to maintain a balance of the country and some of the present day eight out of ten he carries some of this in favor of the horse. horses have originated from this stock. Morgan blood. FEBRUARY 1950 15 East and West OW, Express Views on by Morgans Patty Davis Dick Greenwalt from Pawnee, Ill., who is a junior at Massachusetts Institute of Although winter is still with many of us I won't attempt to tell you how to show Technology, recently visited Otho Eusey, it is not too early to think about the coming your Morgan. When you have become publisher of this magazine, who showed season, spring—and with spring comes acquainted with her ways you will find him some of our Eastern Morgans, among the training of your Morgan for the show out such things as whether she goes better them his former mare Varga Girl which he season. No, it's not too early to think trotting fast or slow, how she can really had showed at Illinois State Fair as a about showing. Shows start early and you go to town and pick up those feat once yearling. want to be ready for them—yes, you and she gets her head set and soon you will Extensive questioning of this modest your Morgan. By ready I do not mean hav- know when she really "feels goad" under young horseman revealed that he had ing your tack clean and your riding suit you. Having someone watch you and tell spent his summers since the age of ten at trim--that is important, but lets start with you how she looks is a good idea. his parents' ranch in Wyoming. There the horse. When the day before a show comes he found time among other things, to break It's your Morgan mare you are planning around you will be shining tack and pack- the Morgan colts. on hitting the show circuit with, She is ing the necessary equipment as brush, The care with which the young stock now four and you think in top shape. Last comb, blanket, etc. When you are trucking is brought along under the expert tutelage your horse no matter how short a distance season she won a few ribbons at the three of his well-known mother, Mrs. Helen shows you took her to. She should win it is a good idea to bandage their legs. Brunk Greenwalt, was demonstrated when more this year, so you think. Well, lets This serves as a protection if a horse should he let slip that she was more worried that bit the side of the truck at some time dur- stop thinking of those blue ribbons and get a colt might be spoiled than that he might busy working for them. ing the trip. Never hurry loading your he hurt. Young Greenwalt said that on horse. Take time and make sure the tail- Lets have a took at her; plenty of flesh? his parents' ranch colts are ridden enough gate is well padded so that the horse will Yes, now to keep her fat throughout the to become accustomed to a rider and tack not slip. If your horse is known to bother season. Trucking and showing plus the when two years of age. He explained that loading use sideboards. A horse could different environments can affect a horse's they have not then had time to decide weight. I think it is sometimes a go .oci he seriously injured slipping off the side just what they want to do so a rider is idea to let a horse rest in his stall the day as it enters the truck. one jump ahead of them. But, if they are From here on in it's your show, you and after a show without exercise. About now let go until they ore three they may cause your more is probably losing her winter your more are groomed to perfection fa trouble if so inclined, especially if taken coat and it is your job to keep her new neat rider is a MUST when showing). You in rough from the range. coat clean and shiny. have the self satisfaction that you have The only difference between so-called To me the most important thing for any trained her to your best ability and feel western and eastern Morgans according person who desires to show a horse is to that she is in top shape. The test is com- first of all become acquainted in every way peting with the other Morgans. Last year to Dick might be the quarters, which are with the horse; its habits, good and bad you attended local shows and entered most more devloped with enough weight to rope and to establish a friendship which I lend every class, this year you have a show cattle. to call a "I-trust-you, you-trust-me" partner- mare, not just a horse and you are going The middle West does not seem to have ship. You are no doubt acquainted with to enter the Morgan classes and hope to the full Morgan divisions such as we are your mare but she may have acquired come out with a ribbon. accustomed to in Eastern shows so owners some now habits, sometimes they seem to When in the show ring don't forget your are forced to show their saddle horses in pick them up from out of nowhere although show manners. Never pass a horse on the the open classes. However some have if we stop to think about it there is usually rail, pass on the inside where there is done exceedingly well and he mentioned a reason behind it. penty of room. When passing be sure you one five-gaited gelding in purlieu's's. He It is often said that a horse is no good do not cut the other horse off by riding over also cited another Morgan which had been unless his feet are good. This is true of in front of him. Sportsmanship is a must a consistent winner racing against quarter a show horse. Cleaning the hooves every when showing. Keep smiling when you horses, This animal won two races in one day and having her shod properly often is come out without a ribbon and don't forget day—a ladies race and an open race. important. to congratulate the winners. Showing is The M.I.T. student mentioned a band of You and your show mare may tire of, a lot of fun and I hope I have not left Morgan brood mares of which all trace had the ring work you will soon begin. Going the impression that it is a task on any both ways of the ring at a walk, trot, can- Young Enthusiast mind. It is when you are been lost. He said signs indicate that ton then lining up, stretching, backing, dull in it fcr the glory and money only, but they may have been assimilated by one isn't it? For the enjoyment of the rider Morgan people who show are out for a of the well-known great ranchers of the and the horse take short rides on the dirt good time, a chance to show off their Mor- Southwest to improve their registered stack road or in the fields around home. Then gans and to acquaint the public with the cf another breed. best breed in the land. For a Young the short workout in the ring will seem The visit was a pleasant one. We not much more pleasant. Riding cf course is Enthusiast showing a Morgan it is educa- only enjoyed the opinions of young Green- not the only form of exercise for your show tional, self satisfying and a wonderful way welt but his talk convinced us that the mare. Driving a horse does a great deal to spend a summer and maybe earn a to strengthen muscles and no doubt you little money. So—when the grass begins Morgan is well on its way toward holding will be showing your more in some driving to show, go to it and let the rest of us know its own, and then some, in sections of the classes. how you and your Morgans make out. country other than the East. 16 'file MORGAN HORSE Referring once again to Dennis K. 9561 from the (see picture page 19 of the June 1949 Great Lakes magazine), believe you will be interested By C. Fred Austin in the following in The Saddle and The Roundup magazine, by J. King Ross: "It is with some personal pride, I note the The many friends of Fred E. Hubbard Referring to the "Morgans at Columbus will be pleased to learn that he has trans- Show," August, 1949 magazine, you will fine showing made by Bob Danits of ferred his breeding of Morgan horses to note the name of Wilmot Prince 9552 as Chicago, Ill. with his Morgan stud, Dennis his new farm cf 120 acres located near being a winner in the "3-year-old Stallions" K. 9561. Bob was one of my students in Oxford, Mich. Class. the school of applied horsemanship and Eventually, Fred plans to follow in the His owner, 0. H. Bridges, Cuyahoga Dennis K. was carefully trained by my footsteps, so to speak, of Louis Bromfield, Falls, Ohio writes: methods from the start. He won the grand of "Malabar Farm" fame, and have a so- "Dear Mr. Austin: championship stallion award at the nation- called "Grass Farm"—of course, featuring "A few facts about Wilmot Prince 9552; al stallion show, Waterloo, Iowa. A great Morgan horses. (I heartily recommend that foaled May 1946; color Chestnut; height horse of a fine breed, owned and trained you read "Malabar Farm", if you have not 14.3; bred by Crabapple Valley Farm, by a real horseman and trainer!" already done so). Fred is anxiously Wilmot, Ohio; Sire: Hawk Jim; Dam: It is with much pleasure I note that awaiting his 1950 Rubby-Lippitt Moro Ash Captor's Princess. He is being used for foal. Here is an item which I feel certain riding and driving. He likes children and true horseman who knows a Morgan and, will especially interest California Morgan is gentle and intelligent. I never tie him therefore, loves a Morgan—J. E. (Jim) horse owners: Recently Fred received a while working on him and often people Stolle of Plymouth—is "Michigan Repre- letter from a nephew who was a flyer- mention that I should. My answer is: sentative" for the above mentioned maga- instructor during the last war—Grant This is a Morgan! I showed him several zine. Mr. Stolte has owned many Morgans Hcople, now living in Oxnard, Cal.—in times last summer but always harefocte.1 including Royal Banner 9277, now owned which he states: "We visited the Ventura until the Columbus show; then I used a by Earl R. Mowrer of West Lebanon, N. H., 10-oz. shoe. I am very particular about county fair and sow many beautiful Mor- and Revrac 8059, now owned by Vernon gan horses displayed. Didn't realize there his feet, as to trimming Ind keeping them C. Felton of Holly, Mich. were so many out here. Guess you would clean. I try to keep his stall free of manure, At their 30th annual meeting, in Chicago, have no difficulty in getting plenty of for fear of the harm . it may do to the hoof. association via the horse flesh, etc." I intend to show him more often in 1950 Ill. on Nov. 30, 1949, members and directors of the Horse Assn. of America voted to dis- In this section of the country, there is and believe this 'boy' is going places. If solve the Association as soon as necessary another Morgan horse breeder of renown, he doesn't, It's my fault and not his. If and when it is possible to forward dates Dr. Alexander G. Ruthven, president of our legal steps can be concluded. This of coming shows in bordering states, they University of Michigan, who breeds true- Association, as many of you know, was will be appreciated. Hope to hear frcm you type Morgan horses as his hobby. Recently organized in 1920 "to aid and encourage soon. the Shah of Iran visited Dr. Ruthven and the breeding, raising and use of equine Yours truly, I just read where the doctor received a 0. H. Bridges" (Continued on Page 21) medal from the European city of Trieste for expediting the exchange cf foreign and American students. (By the way, the Shah's younger brother is a student at the U. of M.). It pleases me to advise that Dr. Ruthven hos been named National Honor- ary Chairman of the Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project. He was unanimously chosen by the executive committee, in recognition of his deep interest in the ex- pansion of nuclear research, to head the appeal for $6,500,000 to establish an atomic research center at the University. Michigan alumni are organizing all over the country for the drive to raise funds for a memorial building and research laboratories for exploration of peacetime humanitarian possibilities of atomic energy. Those of us who were not fortunate enough to have attended the 1949 "National Morgan Horse Show" and there see Miss Marilyn G. Carlson's new Mor- gan mart Cassandra—"in person" will be pleased to learn that there is a good picture of Cassandra to be found in the August 1946 magazine. Un- doubtedly, some day soon—I hope, Miss Carlson will send in an up-to-date picturp WILMOT PRINCE. owned by 0. H. Bridges of Cuyahoga Falls. Ohio, shown with his of Cassandra. owner at the reins.

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4 Clark Ringling of Lovelock, Nev. shown on his young stud, :are* BLACK WINTER by Flyhawk, out of Midnight Beauty.

Morgan heads. Top, above, Driving pairs. At lop, the Gre. TONY N. MORGAN owned by behind JUBILEE JOY and JENNY Leigh W. Nickerson, Redlands. of El Rancho Boco of Duarl. Cal. Cal. Below: PLAINS KING owned YNEZ hitched to the only piece HIGHVIEW KING. nine-year - by Milo Measel. Farmington, Mich. Sta old stallion. owned by Mrs. Ken Durrell, Corvallis, Ore.

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COTTON HILLS CHOICE by Juban, out of lunita. E1% This flaxen•mained and tailed sorrel, owned byA. Ma COMRADE, an excellent saddle E. Swartz of Independence. Mo.. shows in harness unc type Morgan. is the property of and under saddle, will work double on the farm and for Dr. & Mrs. N. B. McWilliams of can run a fast quarter. Williamstown. Mass. "CORIAL

a of Outstanding Dr:Est and Present

Beauty and a (handsome) beast. Miss Carol Ramsey of Worcester, Mass. poses her handsome dappled gray mare, JUBILEE QUEEN shown At right: JUBILEE BEN by Robidoux above by Ulendon. out of Jubilee out of Junette. This red chestnut Kay against a countryside setting. stud, soon to be three, is owned by H. F. McDaniel, Cochranton, Penna.

family enjoying a sleighride Below: the Merle Little family NITA BELLE GIFT and SONTA ling stock of the Arrow Rock

Below: Left to right — At left: Yearling filly CHEYANNE, owned by by Lamont out of Jane Milo Measel of Farm- Allen, owned by Don ington. Mich.: Red Davis of Wapakoneta. RACER, owned by J. C. Ohio. Right: ROYCE, Jackson of Harrison. NW% Clark Ringling's nine- Mont.: BELLHELEN. a teen-year-old stud, brood mare, owned by shown at his home Clark Ringling. place Lovelock, Nev.

I Laramee of Georgetown, rrun riding ULYSADA 'ern tack. This combina- aen a ribbon winner at :astern shows, almost every state in the union looking for the Morgan farms. * * New England News and Notes Another new Morgan owner is Mrs. Seaver Smith of New Brunswick, N. J., who purchased from Mrs. Francis Bryant of by Dana Wingate Kelley Springfield, Vt., Clinker, a weanling son of Delight Mares and Courage. This colt When Santa Claus came to Vermont this Mannequin and placed a bid on him. I looks more like his great grandsire, John Christmas he brought another Morgan to was notified two days later that he was A. Darling, than any colt from this strain the farm of Mr. =0 - Mrs. F. 0. Davis that mine. Miss Ellen Beebe who has several in the past few years. He should develcp will he admired by all who visit "Wind- Morgans brought him down in her trailer into a real good Morgan. crest" in the future. Ted is quite pleased fcr me. All summer long Miss Betsey * * with his .gift and rightly so because this is Stoddard and I wcrked with him, with the With the additions being made on Mor- one horse that will stand above all others help of Dr. Robert Orcutt. No one thought gan barns, it is a good sign that 1950 will and act as a Model to go by. Also Ted it possible to have him ready for the be a very busy year in Morgans. Here at won't have to feed him, which will be a National show, but we entered and went. Ecyclion Morgan Farm we have added on help on the grain bill. If you haven't ''He was entered in only the three-year- a large addition to the barn to house seven guessed by now, I will relieve your mind cld class, but after the morning workout yearling fillies together, in an open space, by saying, the Morgan is a beautiful gold everyone urged us to put him in the road with a large hay rack for self-feeding, and weathervain to stand on top of the barn, a hack class. That we did and were thrilled grain boxes with tie ropes alongside. While copy of Hale's Green Mountain Morgan, to walk off with sixth prize in a class of visiting Ear! Krantz at the U. S. Govern- that formerly stood on the barn owned by 23 hores. We think that was pretty good ment farm he showed me an addition added the late Maxwell Everts, who headed the after only three months training. on to the colt barn, that can house quite White River Junction horse shows and was "Needless to say our whole family is a few of the weanling colts, all in indivi- quite a breeder of Morgans in Windsor, wild over him. He has the best manners I dual box stalls, made of oak. We wandered back forty years ago. have ever seen. He never kicks, bites or out in the pastures and had a look at the lays his ears back. * * weanlings and yearlings. Here and now "I hcpe that Quorum is only the first of First visitors of 1950 at the Royalton Mor- I want to call attention to the splendid n:any Morgans that I shall own. In time gan Horse Farm arriving on Jan. 1 were Mr. work being done in the breeding line by I hope to raise them." and Mrs. F. 0. Davis and Mr. and Mr. Krantz. This year's and last year's Sincerely yours, Mrs. Otho Eusey. Mr. Eusey, you will crop of colts are the most uniform group Joan Cowie recall is the new publisher of this maga- is has ever been my pleasure to see at * * zine. Mr. Eusey told me of several very this station. Mr. Krantz told me that in Lots of work has been going on this interesting articles planned for the maga- May when the New England Morgan Horse early winter at the farm of Robert L. zine, so if you are not on the regular Assn. has its annual meeting that he plans to have a field day there over Saturday subscription list, send in your name today --"'".•111111111111111111.11 and join with the many Morgan lovers who and Sunday where all who attend may see enjoy reading the Morgan Horse's own ex- the Morgans of past years and the colts of clusive publication. This magazine devoted 1950. This will indeed be on added to your favorite breed is fast becoming pleasure to the meeting, cne of the most interesting horse publica- * * tions found. The April issue will be a News arrives from Old Lyme, Conn., breeder's issue and all of those who have the home of three Morgan horses owned by horses or colts for sale, should prepare Mary Jean McCulloch about a very success- their advertising right away to assist in ful show season. Pictured in the 1999 Show making this an interesting breeders copy. Program were three of her horses, Wallette, * * by Canfield and out of Walla Walla. A young lady from Weston, Mass is the raised by the U. S. Government farm proud owner of her first Morgan. She is Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Notes in Middlebury and two mares raised by Miss jean Cowie, who purchased a three- Mrs. Helen Greenwalt in Wyoming. These year-old gelding at the government farm Knight. The barns have all been painted two western mares are Morgana La Fee a sale. I will let her tell you in her own white with block trimmings and new roofs daughter cf Senator Graham and out of words about Quorum. put on. One large barn that has been Cheetah by Plains King, the other mare is "Dear Mr. Kelley: unoccupied for several years has been Vivian La Sorciere by Highview King, he "I have been meaning to write you completely transformed into a beautiful by Jubilee King and out of Lustre by Plains since I obtained my first Morgan, but have 14-boxstall barn with an office and tack King. As a two-year-old colt in 1998 she been so busy training him that I could not room. The name Green Mountain Stock placed fifth at the National Morgan Show. get around to it until today. Farm has been lettered on the stallion barn, All three mares are chestnut. They are "I had a black saddlebred horse, but so that It will be easy for those looking now bred to Texas Trader, a Palomino was not satisfied with him. My father, who for the farm to find it. Before I moved to stallion owned in Connecticut. During was raised in Vermont, told me about the Royalton, which is only 10 miles from the the show season they have won nearly Vermont Morgans. Then Mrs. Dickson, the Knight farm, I always had a hard lime every pair class that they were entered in. grand lover of the Morgan horse asked me finding the read leading to the farm. It Morgans] and Wallette each took English to go to the U. S. Middlebury Farm. There would assist greatly if Morgan breeders in Championship of two shows. The former Mr. Krantz was kind enough to show us Vermont would hang one or two signs as more is quite a jumper and has been all of the horses up for sale. There I fell during the spring and summer it is not un- shown during the past two seasons by Miss in love with Quorum, a son of Ulysses and common in Vermont to have cars from Betty Weaver cf Old Lyme, Ccnn. 20 The MORGAN HORSE It is not uncommon to hate to go to the dentist, but I must say that my recent New England Morgan visit to Dr. Dana Dearing in Royalton, Vt Club Plans Meeting for some denial wcrk was one of the most enjoyable visits I have ever made. Dr. March 5 Dearing, who has been at my farm a The New England Morgan Horse Asso- number of times to see the Morgans, spent ciation will hold a dinner meeting on over two hours working on me and telling Sunday, March 5th, at Chickland, Route 1, me old tales of the many famous Morgan Saugus, Mass. The meeting will start horses that were stabled in this town, promptly at 1:30 p. m. with a barbecued Tunbridge, Randolph and Bethel. One chicken dinner followed by a business story of interest was about old Woodbury. meeting and get-together. Many will re- It seems that David Woodbury pur- member the excellent chicken dinner that chased a two-year-old colt from Lyman was served when the New England Morgan Wight cf Tunbridge in the year 1818 for Horse Assn. met at Chickland last year. the sum of $75. He kept the horse until The attendance at that meeting was one of four years old when he sold him for $100 our largest and it is hoped that this spring and a pair of four-year-old Devon oxen to meeting will bring out a record attendance. his brother John Woodbury, who made his Tickets, including tax and tip, are $2.50 home in a brick farmhouse that is still each. Members and guests are invited to QUORUM, owned by Joan Cowie of Wes- standing in Royalton, Vt. Dr. Dearing's attend. Reservations should be made by ton. Mass., and ridden by Betsy Stoddard. grandfather was working for John Wood- March 1st. If interested, please contact bury and he led the horse home and took Dr. and Mrs. N. B. McWilliams of Mr. Stephen P. Tompkins, 320 Western Ave., care of him for several years. Mr. Wood- Williamstown, Mass., have sold a fine geld- Gloucester, Mass., or Mr. C. P. Weldon, bury had a taste for good horses and in ing, Comrade 8060 to Mrs. L. D. Cornwell. I Crest Ave., Bristol, Conn., or Mr. Dana his hands the horse began to be well- Comrade is by Abbott out of Daisy of Wingate Kelley. South Royalton, Vt. k nown, Willowmoor. This horse was one of the largest of old Dr. McWilliams, an avid reader of the Breeze From The Great Lakes Justin's colts and possessed the bold fear- Morgan Horse Magazine says "I take this (Continued from Page 17) less and showy style of his famous sire. opportunity to con eratulate you on the stock" and it has been a clearing-house for During this period when Woodbury was at fine job you are doing. You make the breeders of all breeds and has carried stud his fee was $10 while most stallions magazine most attractive. With best wish- out a nation-wide educational campaign were advertised at $2 and $3 which shows es for your continued success." to benefit all types and breeds—work, the popularity cf this horse. He sired stock, race horses and riding animals. many beautiful horses, one of his most Morgan Horse Assn. of Wayne Dinsmore, executive secretary famous sons being Gifford Morgan, who of the Association throughout the entire 30 in turn was the sire of the famous Hale's the West Meeting years, will continue work along the same Green Mountain Morgan, also kept in The annual meeting of the Morgan Horse lines—but in an individual agreement set Royalton. Assn. of the West was held Wednesday up by the Association and the Harris Trust I had a visit recently from a very old night, Feb. 8, at Yves Cafe in Duarte, Cal. c nd Savings Bank of Chicago. Copyrights gentleman in this town who told me quite Inasmuch as this magazine was going to held by the Association have been trans- a story of Hale's Green Mountain, a horse press on the same day, we are not able ferred to Mr. Dinsmore. He will continue owned by his father. This article will to give our readers the results. They will research into pastures for, and nutrition of, appear in a !crier issue of this magazine. appear, however, in the next issue. horses and will make the material so Purposes of the meeting were to elect gathered available through the columns * * officers and to act on the suggestion by the of livestock papers that may arrange with board of directors that the membership fee him for articles bearing thereon. Hare- Manager Ice Boulris of the Green Moun- be lowered from ten dollars to five dollars s fter, letters addressed to the 'Association tain Stock farm just returned from a long and that dues be similarly lowered from will be returned. All correspondence trip to Rcc'dand, Me., where he delivered ten dollars subject to change in the by- addressed to Wayne Dinsmore, 907 So. Lippitt Rc-d Moro, a beautiful "coming laws at the annual meeting. Other matters Dearborn Street, Chicago 5, Ill. will be three" stallion to the Hugh Littles. Now to be discussed were two all-Morgan field delivered and receive prompt attention. is the time for all you Maine lovers to come days instead of one and that a variety * * to the aid cf the continuity cf the pure- of entertainment and events be planned. I am pleased to advise that one of the bred Morgan hcrse and acquire some fine The show season, according to Leslie W. oldest and one of the most respected young mares and fillies to breed to this Hoopes, secretary-treasurer, starts off at Agricultural colleges in the United States-- outstanding young stallion. When I helped Indio, Feb. 17-22, with Morgans to be the college of agriculture, University of the Maine group organize their new club shown on the twentieth. The Imperial California, at Davis, Cal.—now promises they were all very enthusiastic about put- Show is scheduled Feb. 25 to March 5. to become one of the most modern. Plans ting the Morgan horse where he belongs, Entries were filed for the Indio event before for the immediate future call for a "campus" right on top, and to do all they can to per- Feb. 1. Imperial's closing date is Feb. 15. of more than 3000 acres, all in one piece; petuate this breed. It was a pleasure for State money is awarded at both shows, with a new $4,000,000 veterinary science me to meet this Maine group and I want with prizes as follows: $30.00, $25.00, building, which will include dozens of them to feel free to call on me at any time. $20.00, $15.00, and $10.00. Prize money completely equipped laboratory class I understand that the next meeting of will be awarded in eleven classes, in- rooms, a theater where students and visit- the Maine group will be early in February cluding stallions, four years and over, ing veterinarians may watch operations on and members may look forward to some three-year-olds, two-year-olds, and year- large and small animals. This veterinary interesting Morgan color pictures that are lings; produce of dams, get of sire and school will be headed by one of America's being sent. group of four mares any age. topnotch scientists--Dr. Hart. FEBRUARY 1950 21 Recent Morgan Sales NATIONAL STALLION SHOW Gerald F. Taft reporting sales from his ing the well-known stallion, Lippitt Man- Springbrook Farms adds this note: The date, has handled the sale of several APRIL 27-30 results from the Morgan Horse Magazine Morgans in the past two months. advertisement were excellent. I sold four For Ivan M. Williams of Springfield, The most distinctive horse show of its head of horses within a month and also Mass., the fat m said the mare, Townshend kind in America whose events carry nation- received a number of inquiries which are Mandy, to Sorge Young of Hanover, Pa. al prestige for winners, will be held at still coming in. I think you should be con- W. C. Jordan, also of Hanover, is the new Waterloo, Iowa April 27-30. This is the gratulated on what you are doing with the owner of Upwey Cassandra, well-known fourth annual National Stallion Show, It magazine. It is improving with each issue." show more and dam of Patty Davis' Ben is hoped that owners of some of America's The horses sold are as follows: Cassandra. Cassandra showed successful. most outstanding Morgan stallions will see Springbrook Roxy Ann to Harry M. ly at the National Morgan show and the fit to enter their animals. There will be Davis of Windsor, Vermont. Pennsylvania National for Miss Carlson. breeding classes for stallions as well as New enthusiasts are the Dr. Robert Springbrook Midnight to S. J. Dugin- performance classes for stallions, mares and Stoners cf Camp Hill, Pa. Their first pur- ski, 1010 9th Avenue South, Moorhead, geldings. Minnesota. chase was a two-year-old son of Lippitt Springbrook Justwin to Douglas Arthurs Mandate for young Sidney Stoner. Then First place winners in their age closes of Pontiac, Michigan. for a Christmas present Mrs. Stoner receiv- will be eligible for the Josh Higgins trophy Springbrook Peter to Ray Haddock, 1200 ed f-cm Dr. Stoner the Morgan gelding, for the Morgan national breed champion. Labadie Road, Milford, Michigan. Hawkshaw, also a two-year-old, which National championship awards, however, * * came to her through Carts-Haven Farm from will not be made if less than three horses F. 0. Davis of Windsor, Vermont, reports Brecksville, Ohio. are competing. the recent sale to Mrs. John Davidson of Carts-Haven has added for its own The show ring is rated one of the nation's Leominster of Jubilee's Dream Star, a hand- stable the mare, Locket, which also came best. This is an opportunity for all breed- some chestnut mare, coming three, an ex- from the Dr. Wilbur Hodges home in Brecks- ers to start the 1950 season. Premium lists cellent driver. * * ville, Ohio. Lccket is destined to replace are now ready and may be obtained from Carts-Haven Farm of Harrisburg, Pa., the beloved Manitude as a pair mate for Joe DuMond, managing director, National owned by Marilyn G. Carlson and featur- Lippitt Mandate. Stallion Show, Waterloo, Iowa.

ANNOUNCEMENT When we started purchasing Morgans we found it almost Opportunity to Buy at the impossible to purchase top animals. At that time we Pleasant View Ranch resolved that if the time ever came that we had any Mor- gans to sell we would make our best ones available. We have now reached the point where we can spare a few animals each year and with the exception of a few mares that we are reserving for breeding purposes you can make your own selection. When in the market for the "BEST" in Black 3-year-old Stallion Broken to Ride Morgans come to WIND-CREST Jet Eagle 9550 "Wee .1/cote e MO/Iyall Dam: Mont. Bird 05260 Mr. Mrs. F. 0. DAVIS Windsor, Vermont Sue: Delbert 7707

Also an excellent group of Black, Bay, and Chestnut colts and fillies from weanlings to two- FOR SALE year-olds. Excellent prospects for pleasure or stock horses. Reg. Stallion — Kenelm Morgan 8077, golden chestnut, 15.2 hands, good condition, sound and gentle, excellent disposition, 13 years old. Priced reasonably. Sire: Mountcrest Sellman 7289 Dam: Sunbeam Maid 04525 J. C. JACKSON & SONS Margery L Wilson HARRISON, MONTANA P. 0. Box 476 Niles, California

22 The MORGAN HORSE Marker For Morgan The Man FOR SALE: Someone, somewhere, must still be interested in using A tablet of Vermont Pink granite quarried draft horses for farming. We have on Braintree Hill has been placed over the a very fine pair of Registered Suf- grave of Justin Morgan in the Randolph folks Punch Mares, six and seven Center cemetery to perpetuate the memory years old, well trained, complete of the man who brought to Vermont tho with harnesses and all kinds of two- horse farming equipment in excellent colt from which all Morgan horses are condition. Reason for selling— descended. scarcity of good teamsters in central The work of securing a tablet to Maine. If interested, would be glad commemorate Justin Morgan, the man, has to forward complete information and been done by a special committee of the list of equipment. Would sell at National Morgan club headed by Dr. N. reasonable price. Cobb of Worcester, Mass. The other two RIDGEWAY FARMS members are Earl B. Krantz, superintendent (A Morgan Owner) Windsor, Maine of the U. S. Morgan Horse Farm at Middle- bury, Vt. and Mrs. W. J. Bryant of Meeting Waters, Vt. It has taken the committee two and one- half years to overcome numerous difficulties Subscribe For to obtain this lasting recognition of the school teacher who attained fame by own- The ing a horse. Illinois Horseman Memorial day, 1950 will see the lot grassed and mowed under a permanent A monthly magazine for care arrangement. all Saddle Horse people. The new memorial, of simple design, replaces an ancient slate slab which now 1 year $2.50 marks Morgan's grave. The new stone is Sample copy 25c simply inscribed: "Justin Morgan-1747- 1798." The marker also bears the legend: returning with the cash, Morgan accepted ILLINOIS HORSEMAN "This man brought to Vemont the colt a three-year-old gelding and a two-year- Topeka, Illinois from which all Morgan horses are descen• old stud colt which followed the older horse ded." H. H. Goodeill of Randolph was in all the way to Randolph. charge of erecting the monument. Vermont The stud colt, taking his name from his pink granite was quarried by Goodeill and cwner, became the remarkable horse, John Murray. "Justin Morgan," the progenitor of the FOR SALE Morgan, a native of West Springfield, most famous breed of horses ever developed in America. Mass., was born in 1747. Born of poor CHYANNE 06965—by Senator Gra- parents, Morgan obtained only a common ham, out of Teewinot. 4 yr. old dark education, but being naturally intelligent chestnut with Star & Snipe. Broke and persistent he gained a thorough Old Morgan Mare to ride and drive. knowledge of English grammar, and was By Ralph A. Fisher, Sr. HYRAY 07309—by Highview King an excellent penman and a fine singer. out of Luray-3 year old dark chest- Physically tall and slim, his health was A noble horse of some fourteen hands. nut. Lots of style. never such that he coud support himself Barefooted in our desert pasture sand. BERNICE SENTNEY 06129—by Teha- by physical labor and he turned to teach- Asleep, dreaming, at ease she stands, chapi Allen out of Ella Linsley-7 yr. Pioneer and native of this land . ing, at which profession he was successful. old red chestnut. Proven brood mare. In 1788 Morgan sold his property in I'll step her way with outstretched hand, Massachusetts and came to Randolph. Those sensitive ears, watch! They TRUE AMERICAN 10105—by Lippitt His wife died three years later. Morgan stand-- Moro Ash out of Bernice Sentney- himself died in 1798 at the age of 51 years. Never in a parade behind a band Won four blues and one red last The famed Morgan horse came to Or in a show ring made to stand. season. Red chestnut with star and snipe. Excellent individual. Randolph when Justin Morgan went back She talks to me in her own way, to West Springfield a few years after he At least I savvy, her every 'neigh'— PIXIE HAWK 05882—by Flyhawk settled in Vermont, to collect a small Old brood mare has seen her day, out of Polly Prim. Now in foal to amount of money owed him. Instead of Too old for work, too tired for play. Beau Gallant. Also a 4 year old stud with excellent blood lines and other good Morgans. Show Buggies, Pony Buggies, carts, carriages, light spring WRITE, PHONE OR SEE wagons. Milo Measel THE 41377 W. 12 Mile Rd. STANDARD VEHICLE CO. Farmington, Mich. Lawrenceburg, Indiana Northville 1220W-1

FEBRUARY 1950 23 "Horsemen Began Talking . . . 77 From Hervey History FOR SALE The noted authority, John Hervey, in his "Then it began to be noticed that when history "The American Trotter" (Cowan. sons cf the Morgans grew up and were McCann, New York, 1947) recognized as the used as sires, they, too, bred just the same best book on horse racing in this country pattern or stock; Morgans and more Mor * * ever printed devotes an entire chapter to gans and nothing but Morgans. Or when Morgans. Following is an excerpt reprinted a Morgan mare was bred to almost any from the Sussex County Independent: kind of a stallion, her foal, nine chances out of ten, was just another Morgan. So Old Type Morgan "A few years elapsed, and local horse- potent was the blood that wherever it ran. men began talking about the get of a Brood Mare there the typical Morgan traits cropped out. stallion that Justin Morgan had brought As was said, the liking for it was like up to Randolph which were general fav- that for liquor—once its quality had been orites, while the fame of the horse him- sampled nothing else tasted so good. TIP-A-R00 self spread about the Vermont country- "What remains—enduringly—is that 0671 side. He was a little, low-set bay, won- Justin Morgan was without doubt one of derfully trim, neat, and jaunty, of extra- the most remarkable stallions of any breed bay with star 15.1 hands ordinary muscular power for his inches, ever foaled. In his capacity to propagate quick as a cat in all his movements, and foaled May 14, 1940 a family cf horses that was in effect a 'new so versatile that he was backed repeat- thing', and to stamp it with his own image edly to outrun, outtrot, or outpull anything so strongly that eight and ten generations that wanted to take him on. He was also subsequent to himself and despite all ad- a gay and gallant parade horse, so docile Mansfield 7255 mixtures cf foreign blood, its members that a woman could ride him, and of ex- Tipperary showed a family likeness, a uniformity of treme intelligence. Tough as the proverbial 7518 type so striking that they could be spotted Folly 03093 pineknot, hardy as a hillbilly, thriving on upon sight, he ranks most assurediy in a rough usage, and apparently always \ Mansfield 7255 class by himself so far as America is "looking for horses"—or anything else— Rooting concerned. with legs and feet that were indestructible, 04664 "But that was not all. There was in his Rossetter 04024 never known to stumble or make a misstep, blood a property which not only enabled there was a nameless something that set it to withstand the test of inbreeding over him off by himself. His high head, clean In foal to Orcland Leader a long period of time, but was at the some and breedy, his big bright eyes, his small 9038 time plastic, making it a source of improve- and nervous ears, his compact, smooth-turn- ment when outcrossed upon other strains. ed body, his quick, sure stride, his tireless . . . When all is said and done, Justin activity, his invincible good nature com- Morgan and the Morgan blood remain bined with his spirit, gameness, and something strictly phenomenal, one of Also her filly: gallantry—wherever he went he made nature's marvels, rising above her ordinary nothing but friends. The region in which Admiral Den- limitations into a region where few other he lived and died was all uphill and by Hudson / mark (12483 members cf the equine race have ever downdale, where nature had done little to x-804 ASHR) trod." smooth the path of either man or beast. Redfern 04360 Money was scarce and the business of getting a living a stern one. Anybody who Foaled June 5, 1948 paid $100 cash for a horse was looked upon with respect; as for $200, it was a This beautiful chestnut filly fancy price. But very few such transac- has a light mane and tail, is tions were made. The Vermonter, like all At Stud well grown, and gentle. New Englanders, was by nature a trader. "Swapping" in all its phases was the big NEKOMIAS ARCHIE factor in most buying and selling; and, so 9122 far as horseflesh went, it was a basic feature cf the traffic. 'The Morgan Horse,' DAM: Lippitt Miss Nekomia * * as he came to be known as time went by, 04938 passed from owner to owner and stood hither and yon in many places. In all of SIRE: Archie 0 7856 them he left behind him offspring so amazingly uniform in their similarity to Mrs. Henry Wheeler, Jr. their sire and to each other that they became commonly known as "Morgans." Mid State Morgan Woodcock Farm They did not have io be led out and look- Bedford, N. H. ed over to be identified—one knew then. Horse Farm Tel: Manchester, N. H. 4-4225 when one saw them coming. Like the "old horse" they could outrun, outtrot, outpull, De Mott Rd., Middlebush, N.J. and outact anything else in Vermont; and Phone—East Millstone 8-5697 buyers from the big cities could not get too many cf them.

24 The MORGAN HORSE Sierra Macke Trail Ride By Leslie W. Hoopes Passing of a A number of members of the Morgan Horse Assn. of the West enjoyed a trail Horseman ride in the Sierra Madre mountains on T. R. Rex was a horseman most of his Dec. 11, 1949 starting from Mr. and Mrs. 75 years. Hugh Logan's Lazy HEL ranch near Pasa- dena, Calif. A lover and breeder of fine Morgans The riders went up the Arroyo Seco over he was the type of man who has a trail that had been a highway before brought the Morgan horse along to its the high water in 1938. At an elevation present high place. He not only raised of several thousand feet they came to a and showed Morgans but he also sold point overlooking Hollywood, Santa Monica, them. And what's more he delivered Long Beach, and as the day was clear they them to their new owners from his could see well out over the Pacific ocean. ranch in Costa Mesa, Cal. Coming down, Mr. Logan led the grotto So it was, that on Dec. B when death over a scenic but narrow trail which ended overtook him he was on his way home abruptly at the ranch. Lunch out of doors from delivering a horse he had sold. and coffee made on a huge open fire were He died, likely, the way he wanted to The late T. R. Rex shown with his beloved enjoyed by the hungry riders. —engaged in his much-loved occupa- Morgan stallion. MONTE L. An amateur photographer in the group tion. adopt—was to show his Morgans at the took colored motion pictures including Thomas R. Rex was born in Warms- fairs and in parades. He and Mrs. Rex some cf a highly trained sheep dog at burg, Mo., but for the last 53 years of were known for their willingness to drop work. All had a delightful time and en- his life had resided in California--43 whatever they were doing in order to joyed the hospitality of the hosts. years in Redlands and the past 13 in show one of their horses. New Morgan enthusiasts are Mr. and Mrs. the Costa Mesa and Balboa districts. In the case of Thomas Rex this paid M. E. Dungan of San Francisco, Cal., who He was known throughout the state for real dividends—dividends not in cash recently purchased Betsy Ross from the Rex his Morgans and was one of the beet. alone but in esteem and respect of all Ranch of Costa Mesa, Cal. Let's all give known breeders in southern California. who dealt with him. them the glad hand of welcome! He was an official of the Western Mor- Thomas Rex is dead and Morgan men All of Morgan enthusiasts are glad to gan Horse Assn., and past officer of the and women mark his passing with true welcome Dr. and Mrs, Alva L. Bryant of Boots and Saddle club of Costa Mesa. sorrow. May his wife, Mrs. Freda Rex, Downey, Cal. Into the Morgan owner's His idea—which we might all well carry on his good work. group and wish them much happiness in this new venture of theirs.

sted 4th ANNUAL NATIONAL STALLION LIPPITT MANDATE 8331 SHOW Sire: Mansfield APRIL 27-30, 1950 Dam: Lippitt Kate Moro WATERLOO, IOWA Chestnut stallion. 14.3, The greatest horse show of its foaled 1940. LIPPITT MANDATE kind in America No event carries more prestige * 1945 New England Morgan for winners champion. * Winner in harness, under English Breed classes for stallions and Western tack, in hand, and Performance classes for stallions, over lumps. * A proven sire of winning colts. mares and geldings Show ring one of the nation's For Sale: Top bay Morgan mare in foal to finest Lippitt Mandate. Bay brood mare, cheap. Start the 1950 season at the top! Excellent half-bred filly by Lippitt Premium list now ready Mandate Write: JOE DuMOND, Managing Director CARLS-HAVEN FARM National Stallion Show Rte. 89, Harrisburg, Pa. KXEL Marilyn G. Carlson, owner Waterloo, Iowa

FEBRUARY 1950 25 'Making' Show Horses horse possessed his own individuality and thoughts with you. had to be schooled accordingly. The entire First, make every attempt to secure the (Continued from Page 13) winter was spent riding and driving the very best foundation stock, thereby insur- to a light touch of the reins and would stallion and handling the three colts that ing yourself of a better finished product. bend her head at the poll, it appeared to had been foaled that year. Then, make up your mind to work daily me that she was now suppled and flexed The following spring brought evidence and nightly through winter and summer. to a point where she was ready to be that the horse business has its discourage- The breeding, raising, training, and show- ridden again. Success crowned our efforts ments as well as its pleasures, for on ing of horses is a year around proposition. this time as she was now contented and March 6, 1948, our stallion, who was now What you get out of it will be greatly made no attempt to unseat her rider. coming four, dropped dead while exer- governed by the amount of work you have From then on, it was just a matter of school- cising in his paddock. Our spirits were put into it. ing in the walk, trot, and canter. Before a at a low ebb for a few days. Our colts Remember, blue ribbons or satisfactory year had passed, she was a pleasure to were only yearlings and would not be results cannot be obtained unless prepara- ride. ready for some time. The result was, we tions are started months before the entry During this time, another mare had been made another trip to the U. S. Government blanks for the show arrive in the morn- added, so with three mares, our next move Morgan Horse Farm and purchased a ings mail. was to purchase a stallion. We obtained green-broke four-year-old stallion. Due to a two-year-old unbroken stallion from the the shortness of time coupled with our U. S. Government Morgan Horse Farm anxiety to have him ready for the 1948 at Middlebury, Vt. The process of National Morgan Horse Show, we sent longeing, handling, and bitting started all him away to be finished. With our young over again. Work in the bitting harness stock demanding more and more attention, New Colts .. . proved more successful this time. The it was evident to us that they would take knack of properly adjusting it now comic. all of our available time if we hoped to Send a list of your 1950 foals to easier. obtain the desired results. THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE The 1948 National Morgan Horse Show Our progress was a determining factor as we are planning a listing of in our decision to show our Morgans, so was the first time we had definite proof these in a later issue. that opened up a new era. That summer that our work and patience was going to I rode one of our older mares in a few be rewarded. The results showed we had coil„ performance classes at some of the smaller been awarded fourteen ribbons, among "Raise a shows. Our first efforts showed us con- which were a grand championship, two clusively, that in order to have winners, it reserve championships, and four blues. would mean an extensive period of work Naturally, we were highly elated. for our horses as well as the rider. The We stilt had one more ambition to ful- rider must have light hands and a secure .fill, a winner of our own breeding, one that seat in order to ride a show horse with we had bred, raised, and trained in our any degree of success. Constantly riding own stable to become a winner in model bareback as well as in the saddle con- and performance classes. It looked like Johnnie Walker's tributed greatly to the development of a an impossible task, but we had two good good seat. Horses to win in the show ring prospects to work with. One was a com- must undergo long periods of suppling, ing two-year-old stallion and the other a flexing, bitting and conditioning. Others yearling filly. Both were produce of our COMPLETE were doing it successfully, so why couldn't grand champion mare. The two-year-old, OUTFITTERS we? being a very spirited animal, required For All That fail, 1947, we made our first appear- much time and patience while breaking to HORSE ance at the national Morgan horse show. harness. The yearling mare, because of The results were pleasing although not her age, could only be fitted for the in- ENTHUSIASTS exciting. We only showed in the breeding hand classes. These two, plus the five- classes but came home with three ribbons. year-old stallion and four-year-old mare Our most treasured one was a white that we had bought to show in performance ribbon given our three-year-old stallion in classes, kept us busy until show time the senior model stallion class. Blue, red, arrived in the spring. ENGLISH RIDING HABITS and yellow ribbons seemed a bit closer Several spring and summer shows were DUDE RANCH SHOP now and hopes were entertained that attended to give our horses the needed another year we might even be closer. education. Our enthusiasm was at a high SADDLERY SHOP Our next move was to prepare for per- pitch as we headed for the 1949 National Headquarters for formance classes, so we started to break Morgan Horse Show. The results showed LEE RIDERS -- LEVI COWBOY our stallion to harness. Although his work that our hoped for ambitions had been JEANS in the bitting harness had him fairly well realized at this show. The yearling more MENS — LADIES -- CHILDREN educated, still, much time had to be spent of our own breeding was winner of her in line driving, then hitching in poles, model class and our two-year-old stallion LA fayett 3-5498 and finally in the training cart. From the won two model classes, two driving class- 65-69 HANOVER ST. beginning my father-in-law, Harry F. Dagle, es, and was reserve grand champion model BOSTON, MASS. an amateur horseman in his youth, shared stallion. One of my greatest pleasures the work with me. We argued the pros was riding our senior stallion to a win in "The Eastern Store With the Western and cons of our various steps in all phases the championship saddle class after riding Flavor" of the training, but always came to an and driving him to three other blues in pre- amicable settlement of our problems. vious classes. Johnnie Walker's One thing clear to us now was that each In closing, I would like to leave these

26 The MORGAN HORSE in 1949 as in 1948. The numbers of Mor- In New England horse production is limit- Light Horses gans registered in 1947 and 1948 were ed to few breeders in a minor way. True, (Continued from Page 9 1 somewhat lower than preceding years, some of the leading studs of Morgans are Middlebury, Vt., one young lady with some of the change, however, being due located in this area but a recent article in a stable has a clientele of between to changed rules or registry and some io the Blood Horse reported that while a num- 30 and 40 children with hor farm- enonomic conditions in the Pacific area. ber of attempts have been made to build yard filled Saturdays and Sundays. Yes, While the earlier registrations this year up New England as a breeding center for the saddle horse is used not only for health shcwed on increase over a year ago, the Thoroughbreds, they have not met with and happiness by men or women but also late rush of registrations had not appeared much success. They said that a few are for building character among the children by the middle of December so final regis- still trying but the terrain and the rigorous of our country. tration data cannot be given. The Ameri- winters have been against them. I pre- "Cy" Tirrell, professor of animal husband- can Saddle Horse Breeders Association, sume the writer was familiar with condi- ry at the University of New Hampshire, on the other hand, showed 2626, 4047 and tions In Kentucky with a long pasture who has judged many shows in New Eng- 4477 horses registered in 1946, 1947 and period and favorable production condi- land and other sections, says that interest 1948, respectively, and estimated that 1949 tions. However, from the racing stand- in shows is at an all-time high; and that registrations would be about equal to those point the Thoroughbred is definitely in classes are well filled with high-quality, of 1948. New England and the $4,000,000 Lincoln well-fitted animals. The National Morgan The Jockey club has shown an increase Downs track built in 1947 has been more Horse Show has during the past three in registrations from 6700 to 8400 from 1946 than filled with horses. The Blood Horse years grown both in numbers and quality. through 1948 although the percentage in- said that Now England will probably see Entries at this show at Windsor, VI., were crease has fallen each of the last three other new race tracks and that 1950 prom- about 110 in 1947, 145 in 1948, and 185 years, with the 1949 registrations almost ises to be an eventful and interesting in 1949. Anyone placing within the top idantical with the 1948 registrations. The year for that industry. six ribbons has had the right to feel that U. S. Trotting Assn. reported a big increase In considering the light harness horse he had a good Morgan, well-fitted and, in in registrations during 1947 over 1946, a we must not forget Dunbar Bostwick with fact, lots of good horses did not get within small increase in 1998 over 1947, but al- Chris Spencer and his Standardbreds at the top six because there were so many ready 3700 registrations in 1949, or a 10 Shelburne, Vt., and Aiken, South Carolina, good ones. per cent increase over 1948, with a month and his support at the track at Saratoga Purebred production data are of interest. Springs, N. Y. Then, there is Harrison cr mcre still to go. Slackening of pro- Numbers registered in 1947 and 1948 Hoyt, Bethel, Ct., the amateur owner and varied greatly for the different breeds. duction definitely follows lower prices, so driver who brought publicity to Connecti- However, the various associations, in 1950 will probably see another slight cut with Demon, Hanover. In addition to general, registered about as many horses reduction. (Continued on next page)

COTTON HILL STOCK FARM TOWNSHEND (20heu /lialyczosi harm Geer, 44eci 60 veald) MORGAN HORSE FARM FOR SALE (Ruedeits of the blue lype) 10 Stallions all ages Sired by "Congo" 8354 and "King To" AT STUD Grandson of Jubilee King OSAGE 8996 A few young fillies PRICED REASONABLE ORCLAND VIGILDON 10095 (To a few selected mares) HOME OF "CONGO" 8354 3 times Champion Stallion Illinois State Fair To owners of Townshend Morgans everywhere, 1950 folder is now out best wishes for the new year.

Reis &ispib TOWNSHEND, VT. Rochester, Minois Ivan Robinson, Manager

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(Continued from preceding page) development for saddle use. In 1907 the operative agreements with experiment the breeding of purebreds in New Eng- report of the Chief of the Bureau of Animal stations at Connecticut, Massachusetts, land, Southern Acres Farm of Watson Industry said "The aim of the study is to New Hampshire and Washington. Interest Webb, Shelburne, Vt., has again started the preserve the Morgan type at its best, keep- In light horse breeding is also very high at production of hunters with a new stallion ing the splendid conformation, spirit ant many other state departments of agricul- and about a dozen mares. endurance for which they are famous and ture and universities and it is thought that I think it most encouraging that the ani- eliminating the tendency to coarse, heavy other institutions will be cooperating with mal husbandry departments of Connecticut. withers, straight shoulders and low backs. this work within tne near future. The Indian Massachusetts and New Hampshire report A careful effort will be made to improve field service of the Department cf the much interest and daily calls and letters. the action by getting away from choppi- interior is most interested. W. O. Roberts, The course in light horse production at ness and irregularity of gait, and particular- area director from Oklahoma, visited New the University of Massachusetts is one of ly by eliminating the tendency to pace and Engand about a month ago preliminary to their popular courses. I visited the Massa- mix gaits." That saddle use was consider. cooperative experimental work with Mor- chusetts station a month or so ago un- ed of primary importance is shown from gans. While we in New England look upon heralded and was pleased to find the the use of General Gates, first premier the use cf Morgans primarily as walk-trot- college using seven purebred Morgan sire, and Mrs. Culvers, one of the first canter, trail or pleasure mounts, in the mares and a stallion in practical laboratory brood mares. That combination resulted `Nest their use is primarily on cattle equestrian work. They were fairly young in Bennington who sired horses of quality ranches. Their performance tests will be stock, had had little schooling and you and performance and winners in saddle based on our work of the past 10 years with might say were greenbroken horses being classes in many shows about 1920. The adaptations tor western stcck horse usage. used by beginners in riding. Some students department started their linebreeding pro- In summarization, I believe the use of were changing saddles and bridles, some gram with Bennington and Mansfield, one light horses, principally for saddle pur- were cleaning stables and tack, some were of his famous sons. poses, will continue at least on a plane as helping in bitting and line driving a year- By 1935 the need of support of Morgan we find them today. They will probably ling stallion. All were having a profitable breeding and further improvement in confor- be a greater part cf the horse industry as two hours and, I think, developing charac- mation for saddle use, as a primary object the draft horse recedes in use and numbers. ter. Prof. Cowan reports more interest of light horse breeding at the U. S. Morgan The demand and price of saddle horses will in Morgans in that area than in all the Horse Farm, was past, so officials decided no doubt fluctuate as their use is affected other breeds; 24 outside mares, plus 7 to broaden the project plans into a greater by economic conditions of our country but mares at the University, were bred to the study of performance. The breeding cf Mor- as long as the outside of the horse contin- Morgan stallion Niles. This partiality for gans, of course, continued of importance ues to be good for the inside of men, both Morgans may be due to the fact that they but as a part of the development of physically and mentally, as long as the are using Morgans In their educational measures of performance and the applica- use of horses by the children of our country and experimental program, but I wonder if tion of performance tests as a basis of continues to assist in keeping their minds ony other stallion in New England has improvement. and bodies developing under good condi- been mated with that number and I rather Today the work is being carried on not tions, just that long will there he need for believe the interest in this stallion is due only at the Farm but also through co- light horse production and use. to his being a son of that famous stallion Mansfield and the type of offspring he is siring. Prof, Hallmark of the University of Connecticut also reports much interest in their light horse work. They have a grand new stable with a nice string of Morgans. Horse Magazines Their use of Morgans is also associated with their women's athletic work. Per Year Sample Eider & Driver, mo. 5.00 .50 Bit and Spur, ma., 3.00 .25 Rodeo Fans, mo. 1.50 .15 Many of you know of the death of the use American Shetland Pony Rodeo News, biweekly 3.00 .15 of cavalry and the lingering illness and final death of the Remount Service and Journal, mo. 3.00 .35 Saddle and Bridle, mo. 5.00 Arabian Horse News, 10 issues 3.00 .35 Stake Bulletin, mo. 1.00 .15 horsebreeding program. The experimental work in light horse performance at the The Chronicle, weekly 7.00 Tanbark & Turf, mo. 3.50 .35 U. S. Morgan Horse Farm was never a Eastern Breeder, mo. 2.00 .25 Tenn. Walking Horse, quarterly 2.00 part of the Remount program except as Florida Cattleman, mo. 2.00 .25 Thoroughbred cf Calif., mo. 3.00 .25 we cooperated in supplying stallions as Harness Horse, weekly 5 00 .25 Thoroughbred Record, weekly 6.00 .15 requested and is continuing in a broader Hoofs & Horns, mo. 2.00 .20 Western Horseman, mo. 4.00 .35 program. The Morgan Horse Farm is a The Horse, bi-monthly 5.00 Western Thoroughbred, me. 3.00 .30 field station of the Bureau of Animal Horse Lover, bi-monthly 2.00 The Whip, 8 issues 1.50 .30 Industry and has a definite program of Horse World, mo. 4 00 .50 research in its performance investigations, Maryland Horses, mo. 2.00 .25 Rush your order for subscriptions or a genetic or breeding project with Morgan Illinois Horseman 2.50 .2.5 sample copies today. All orders handled promptly, and acknowledged by return horses. Morgan Horse, bi-monthly 2.50 .40 mail. Remit in any manner convenient Light horse breeding work at the U. S. Morocco Spotted Horse News, Morgan Horse Farm, started in 1906, has bi-monthly 2.00 .35 to you. had a notable effect upon the Morgan pro- Palomino Horses, mo. 3.00 Send dime for list of many more horse duction in the United States. While Mor- Percheron News, quarterly 4.00 1.00 magazines and horse books (List is sent gans were primarily harness horses in 1906, Ranchman, mo. 2.00 free with order.) I feel the men in charge of the work at that MAGAZINE MART time felt and were correct in the belief that the future of the Morgan lay in its P. 0. Box 1288 Plant City, Fla. 28 The MORGAN HORSE Townshend Morgans of get at the national two years ago—she blood on the distaff side. That is repre- is first, last and always a producer. In sented by Manzanita by Mansfield out of (Continued from Page 7) that line her greatest achievement was Paragraph and Gayselba by Gay Mac out Dickson family, Hawkeye and John A. when bred to Sealect. of Uselba. Darling from Fullerton Phillips; an aunt There was a horse, as his performance But in the main Mrs. Ela clings to her Mrs. E. H. Sears of Wayland had DonDinah; picture in this issue will testify. He was foundation mares and the best of their get. a Hyacinth more also from the Phillips foaled in 1917 and was by Sir Ethan Allen Their issue from Sealect she rates top stud; but Gladwin was Anna Dickson's out of Belle Mama, both champions. He Issue from outside breeding was not so very own. The then school girl began to was an excellent ride and drive horse and good and all were sold. She has found make a name for herself in small shows. so good in the latter category that he was a that "outs" in good breeding stock are But it was the Vermont state fair in the frequent winner in open driving classes. hard to remove no matter what the sire. 20's which really set her on the road to In his matings with Gladloss were pro- But through it all one result has been becoming a Morgan breeder. It took her duced Harriet, Selecta, Sealois, Gladelect sought and that attained—manners and five days to make the 150 miles to White and Townshend West River. Townshend disposition. It may be truly said that River Junction. On the sixth she showed, Lass, Gladwin's sister produced three colts a Townshend horse is ideal for a kid. He and, despite the grueling workout on hard- which were sold and Donaldis produced is safe and gentle under all conditions. He surfaced roads she placed in all three of Townshend Donlecto. can perform and not get "hot." That is the classes in which she was entered, Townshend West River, now owned by doubtless the reason why there is such gathering up two seconds and a third in Miss Alice Rinehart has been N. E. cham- demand for the Townshend colts. Mrs. Ela saddle, combination and driving classes. pion Morgan and for the past three years sold 10 last year and has a waiting list of Immediately after the show her young has been N. E. open hack champion. His customers. She loves performance horse3 owner rode her home and, as Mrs. Ela to winnings as an equitation horse are but she will not breed for performance and day recalls, "she was ready for more at literally too numerous to mention. sacrifice one whit of manners. She will the end of the trip." Gladwin wont on to not breed for extreme conformation if it Sealect was succeeded by Cornwallis. win many other events in many other means dropping an iota of the Sadwin This son of Sealect got 16 colts all together shows, including jumping. But when the trail-toughness. Nor will she permit any in the five years he headed the Townshend mare reached 17 her owner decided that X's in her stock. No, Mrs. Ela may change brood. From Gladloss came Gladys and this blood should never die and she bred her mind frequently on what is best to Starlet. Mansfield of the government farm, her. Gladwin foaled at 18. She had three breed her mares to but never, never does Robert L. Knight's Lippitt Sam and Mrs. other colts before she was killed by a she relax her grip on a stern set of Morgan Bryant's Jubilee King were also bred to skidding truck. Mrs. Ela still owns two of principles. Townshend mares. The Townshend breed- them, Sadwin and Gladloss and Mrs. Why such rigid adherence to an ideal? ing program was aimed at more Lippitt Bryant at Meeting Waters has the third. bleed as personified by Lippitt Nekomen. She rubs one strong-fingered hand If Gladwin had done nothing else she But this dream faded when he twisted an against the palm of its fellow—hands which would be remembered for having produced intestine while rolling and died. His son. can soothe the highest-spirited mare under Sadwin. This glorious mare has a record out of Donnyvonne, Don Nekomen was saddle or can steady a plunging stallion of accomplishment second to none. Her placed second in yearling studs at last tugging at a stoneboat in a Justin Morgan only failing was that she never could pro- year's national. class. duce. So, it is that her sister, Gladl-'ss, The head of the house today is Osage. "Why?" She grins the wide-lipped dis- shares the Gladwin fame with a long line This big, handsome liver chestnut govern arming grin for which she is noted. of progeny. ment horse was purchased by Mrs. Ela "Why? (Because I love Morgans too To review briefly the record of the horse from Stephen P. Tompkins of Gloucester. much to have them anything else but that Cagney could not buy: She won the He is an example of the open-minded Morgans." 1937 Vermont 100-mile ride and was ad- school of breeding. Mrs. Ela frankly ad- judged the best horse in the ride. She mits she is pleased with the heads, ears, was third in 1938, sixth in 1939, second in eyes, fronts and dispositions of her mares SAVE MONEY! Write 1940, first in 1941, fifth in 1944 and first in but is dissatisfied with backs and barrels. for FREE Catalog of 1945. She won the 80-mile Maine ride English Saddlery at new Osage, with tremendous barrel and espe- FREE low prices due to de- three years in a row, 1939-1941. In 1942 valued English currency. cially short back, she hopes will give those TO she was second in the 10-mile driving con- Shows 518 English and qualities to future colts. Now bred to him American "tack" bar- test held in connection with the national gains. I ship on ap- are Selectu, Sealois, Gladelect and Donny- HORSE proval and save real show-10 miles over Vermont hills and vonne. Gladloss, too, will be bred to money for horsemen. dales. In 1948 she carried an eight-year- Write TODAY. Osage. Harriet will be shown in perfor- OWNERS "little joe" W1ESENFELD CO. old girl to an A-certificate in the 50-mile mance classes and skips the breeding Dept. — Baltimore 1, Md. Vermont event. Her score at the last three "epidemic" this year. national shows follows: Two-year-old Orcland Vigildon, full bro- 1947—First in working stock; third in ther to Tompkins' Orcland Leader, great Subscribe to trail horse: sixth in children's horseman- performance stallion, is the junior at the ship. farm. Turned out in a small paddock he "The RANCHMAN" Official Publication of the Oklahoma 1948—Third in working stock horse; showed plenty of stuff when we visited the Palomino Exhibitors Association . . . Townshend farm this winter. He's an airy third in horsemanship: fifth in trail horse. Oklahoma's Livestock and Rodeo stepper with a world of show and Mrs. Ela 1949—Second in horsemanship; third in Magazine-1 year $2 00-3 years has high hopes for him. pair class; second in trail horse. $4.00-5 veers $6.00—Foreign sub- She likes the Ethan Allen 3d, strain. scriptions $4.00 per year. So much for Sadwir. Now for Gladloss. Most of her mares as well as Sealect, Corn- MRS. FERNE E. KING. EDITOR This grand old mare, top matron at the wallis, Osage and Orcland Vigildon trace 1141/2 E. 2nd. Tulsa, Oklahoma farm has produced 15 colts. Although she to him. Single Copy-35c has won in the ring—first for mare with two There is also scme additional outside FEBRUARY 1950 29 Letters "Lippitt Look" 1n each of these three breeds, the Morgan (Continued from Page 4) Dear Sir: horse is recognized as foundation and there- When my sister, Mrs. Donald Reed of fore, with the recognition cf its value to the "It's Cold Up There" Oxford, N. H., brought a box of Christmas horse breeders of the Nation, and recog Dear Sir: presents this year she mentioned "There's nition that it was in Vermont that Morgan I want to thank you so much for the Mor- the Morgan Horse Magazine in there too. horses were first established, Therefore gan Horse Magazine. I enjoy it more since You'll find this issue most interesting" and be it I've been here in Alaska. There are no I certainly did. "Resolved by the Senate and House cf horses here in Fairbanks and I certainly The old letter in regard to the horse Representatives: miss not having a horse. I used to have "Woodstock" was most interesting. People "That a committee consisting of one an Arab-Morgan gelding but had no place of years ago had a way of speaking about Senator and two representatives be appoin- to leave him when I came up so I was a horse that is forgotten in today's rush. ted by the presiding officers of each body, forced to give him up. I plan on getting And inasmuch as Ed owns one cf Lippitt respectively, to make some recommenda- him back when we get back to the States Sam's sons—Lippitt Gladstone out of Glady tion for the proper recognition of the 150th and get more Morgans. I've always liked Moro that story was just that much morel anniversay of the birth of the horse, Justin horses and when we come back to the entertaining. Morgan. and to report to the present States I'm going to raise Morgans. There- Ed has high hopes for Stoney. He is a session of the General Assembly." fore, I would like to keep receiving your sort of a bright sorrel chestnut with sorrel Wm. H. Wills magazine and keep up with the latest news. mane and tail, white hind foot and a star President of the Senate Thank you very much. and he has that "Lippitt look" about him. Oscar L. Shepard Sincerely, He has sired two nice fillies. Speaker of the House of Representatives Margaret Perry We swap horse magazines and I am Approved March 18, 1939. George D. Aiken General Delivery looking forward to the next issue a great Governor. Fairbanks, Alaska deal. Earnest A. Spear More Stable Hints Sincerely, Woodstock Dear Sir: Mrs. V. Gregory Piper "Music, Music, Music" I like the magazine very much in its Lyme Center, N. H. new form. How about having more stable Dear Sir: hints? Also a series of articles on caring "Phantom Mares" Wish to compliment you on the great for• mares at foaling time and taking care Dear Sir: improvement which has taken place in the of colts in their early months. Many, who I would like to suggest that all Morgan late publications both In subject matter I know, would appreciate this. fans read the book ''The Phantom Filly" by and appearance. Sincerely, George Agnew Chamberlin. It really I hope to have some pictures later on Daryl Griffin gives the Morgans a bang. I especially of our colt "Springhill Blaze" 9972 as his Mechanicville, N. Y. like the lines — training progresses, which I will send it Buggy Beggings "Though be it day the night he's dark they come out well. Dear Sir: Where in my heart and in my prayers With best wishes for continued success and improvement of the new magazine, I We hope to get to the National Show Quick hoofbeats thundering down the road this fall and also have something to bring Still race the phantom Morgan mares." remain Yours truly, along with us. We would like to see a Any horseman will be delighted with it. Edward P. Moore Morgan roadster speed class (hitched to a Yours truly, North Hampden Road bike or buggy) listed on the program M. 0. Brandt Monson, Mass. Would it help to have the magazine suggest 614 Robinson St. this to the proper authorities? Piqua. Ohio Breeder-To•Be Helen Brunk Greenwalt Dear Sir: High View Farm Act In Honor I enjoy the Morgan Horse Magazine and Pawnee, Illinois Dear Sir: wish to take this opportunity to compli- See You At The Fair I have been told that "Justin Morgan" is ment you on your publication. Dear Sir: the only horse that had a Legislative Act Last spring I purchased the Chicago I certainly enjoy the Morgan Horse in his honor. I am enclosing a copy of a Riding Stable here at Mackinac Island, Magazine. My one hope is that some day Joint Resolution which passed the Vermont Mich. with all horses, equipment, stable may see, it not take part in, the national Legislature in 1939. and property. Morgan show. It is a long way from here "No. 338 Joint Resolution Relating to My string comprises 20 head at present. however, and your magazine brings it to 150th Anniversary of the birth of the The stable has a stall capacity of 24. me in detail. Thank you so much. famous horse, Justin Morgan, which horse The main tack room is 37 by 24 feet. I only have one registered Morgan, a not only established a recognized breed This fall I remodeled the tack room, tearing three-year-old mare, Missouri Taffy 06803 of horses named for a single individual, but 1,10 she is Morgan all the way from her brought fame, through his descendents, to out all of the old partitions, sheeting the hooves to her foretop. Vermont and thousands of Dollars to Ver- walls perpendicularly with knotty pine, put- I may send a picture for the Morgan monters. The name Morgan has come to ting up all new saddle trees and bridle pictorial if I can gel a good one. She is mean beauty, spirit and action to all racks. This entire room will be varnished trained Western, I plan to show her this lovers of the horse: and the Morgan horses in the natural wood. year under saddle. She has placed in for many years held the worlds record for Before long I plan on adding a Morgan every breeding class I have entered her in. trotting horses, and stun and a few brood mares to my string. 1 will be awaiting the next issue eagerly. "Whereas, the Morgan blood is recog- Respectfully, Yours for more and better Morgans. R. M. Bailey Miss Jerry Aiken nized as foundation stock for the American Chicago Riding Stable. Route 1. Box 190 Saddle Horse, fcr the American Trotting Lakeside, Cal. Horse, and the Tennessee Walking Horse. Mackinac Island, Mich.

30 The MORGAN HORSE Horse's Voice We Started Something Minnesota Morgans Dear Sir: Dear Sir: Dear Sir: Congratulations on your new magazine. I am glad to see the recognition given I do not know whether I cm in time to I think it is very good, and I read it from to the Buckskin Morgans. In the middle make the February issue or not, but hops cover to cover every time I receive my 80's I knew and worked Old Kit, an 1100 that I am. copy. pound buckskin, cranky and active, always The only thing that I can find wrong with December and January have both been on the move and never refusing to pull. the Morgan Horse Magazine or the Morgan busy mcnths as we have keen working to On the road a tireless traveler. Once was horse itself is the fact that no one that I get Mcrgan classes for our 1950 Minnesota driven 25 miles to be bred and 25 miles know of around Louisville has a Morgan. state fcir. It was necessary to contact all back home and the mare colt was used as I have a sorrel mare and a red roan filly Morcal owners and breeders who might a brood mare on the farm for years. Her colt by Foremost Allen, a registered possibly show their hcrses here so that color—well, call her mouse colored chest- they could write to our fair board request- Tennessee Walking Stallion, but since I nut. Her chest and shoulders, hips and have to work and don't know enough ing these classes before the spring meet- upper limbs had an over color of dull either about training a walking colt I ing of the hoard. The number of people black on black roan, a broad stripe down who are anxious to show here is surprising would like to breed to a good Morgan her back bone and lower limbs, mane and stallion. I think from all that I have read and the fair board has received letters from tail were black. Best feet a horse over Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Iowa about Morgans that they are the horse for had. I think the noted quarter horse sire the man who loves horses and wants to and Illinois. We are not yet certain of Traveler was one of these Buckskin Mor- the outcome but don't see how we can keep one, but doesn't have the knowledge gone. All they ever knew was he came or the money to hire someone to train his miss, so plan on showing your Morgana into Texas in a carload of horses from the at Minnesota next September. horse. If there are any Morgans around Genesee Valley in New York. I believe There is a new Mcrgan owner in Minnea- why don't they let it be known through the these Buckskins came from Wheeler' polis. Wallace Enger recently pur- Morgan Horse Magazine, the voice of the Buckskin son of Revenge. Think Traveler chased Grand Jarnette a two-year-old Morgan horse. was by son or grandson of Paul Clifford. Yours truly, stallion from W. W. Chatterton of Wapello, Yours truly, C. A. Kelley Iowa. This colt is sired by Haven and alit Henry T. Cousins Lyndon, Ky. of Suzette by Raragraph. "Grand" is a Middleton, Mass. Tribute very showy horse, being a dark chestnut Dear Sir: Montana Morgans with a nearly white mane and tail. He The December issue of our magazine has Dear Sir: should make some of these Palominos take lust arrived. It is a grand magazine and a This may be late for the next issue cf a back seat in parade and pleasure classes. fitting tribute to the greatest of all horses. your magazine but if I do not send them He will be shown for the first time in the Sincerely, halter class at Waterloo, Iowa in April. Edna E. Tisdale now they will always be too late. R. D. 3, Baraboo, Wisc. Will send cut of Chief Buglar 6992 and After seeing the picture cf Haven in the Horse (magazine) Thiel a son of his W. Charm 8142. The sires December issue we thought it might he Dear Sir: are both in the past but most of my brood interesting to show the public the kind Will you please send me the October mares are sired by them and as you want- of colts he is getting and intended to have 1949 copy of the Morgan Horse Magazine. ed pictures of past, present and future I some pictures ready for this issue as we I loaned my copy to a friend and I guess am sending them along, also picture cf have three of his colts right here in he intends to keep it. Maybe he will be Delbert 7707 who has sired a number of Minneapolis. Due to snow and cold wea- added to our list of many Morgan fanciers. my good young mares. Although we had ther wo did not get the pictures but hope In the column "Young Enthusiasts" by to have them for the April issue. Patty Davis, is an article which reads to dispose of him last winter on account Trusting this information will be of "Four month old colt jumps four foot stall". of an accident that he got in his younger Well, I can beat that one and I'd like days that gradually got worse until he interest to you, I am, people (Morgan) to know about it. I have was crippled. Sincerely yours, a registered Morgan stud colt Bob Haven Will also send picture of a son of his, Marianne R. Blick 10161, age seven months. When he was Red Racer 8919 that we think is a mighty 8615 Cedar Ave. three and one-half months old he cleared nice horse. He took first a year ago at Minneapolis 20, Minn. one of our slat fences which measured 59 Blackfoot Idaho State Fair and this year inches. My registered filly (Morgan) (Continued on next page) was second; but the first was April Blaze Haven's Beauty at the age of two months one of cur raising and sired by Delbert. jumped the lower barn door which mea- sures exactly 41 inches. Her hind feet We still have a black three-year stallion Published In The West barely touched as she went over. It scared Jet Eagle 9550 broke to ride, sire Del- For All Horselovers I I me for a minute because I was afraid she bert 7707, dam Mont. Bird 05261, a black Pictures—Articles—Club News might have gotten hurt. But she was OK. and chestnut two-year-old stud and bay Guess this shows a little bit of what the and black fillies as well as the yearling The Bit and Spur Morgan horse can do. and weaners that are very promising class Including Intermountain Horseman In case you might be interested I just of saddle colts for either pleasure or stcck $3 00--1 year $5.00-2 years started raising Morgans two years ago. horse use. I plan to make this my life work. (Which Sample Copy 35c I believe I sent you a list of our recent I think will be very interesting and a lot Bill Hagen, Editor cf work and play). sales didn't I? Sincerely, Yours truly, Box 1458 Robert E. Travis J. C. Jackson Billings, Montana Thurman, Iowa Harrison, Montana

FEBRUARY 1950 31 in your section on this so that there will tainly interesting. Perhaps one could even Letters be no slip up in getting the Morgan list- go a bit farther and give a biographical (Continued from preceding page) ings in the Minnesota premium catalog? sketch of that member that the rest cf us It seems like a good chance to push the might come nearer to knowing them per- Minnesota Needs Morgans breed a little. Miss Buick and I and a sonally. Of course the majority have other Dear Sir: Minneapolis man have been working on major interests and mention of that would First of all we want to congratulate you the project and have written several but not be out cf place. The article by Sum- upon the fine general appearance of the you never car tell if they will help and it ner Kean is well done. magazine. It should go a long way in would seem too bad to miss this oppor- We especially enjoyed reading the old advancing the general interest in the tunity. Earl Brown, you know, is a Mor- Woodstock letter. I went right to our Morgan. gan man but he is a member of the fair Morrill Genealogy to learn more about Recently there was a letter from Roy board. the family at Danville, Vt. It does not give Brunk with one enclosed from Adelaide "I surely would have liked to have the ancestry of French Morrill but his wife Nichols. Here it is: attended your Illinois fair. Can't say that was of the same name a daughter of Col. "Dear Mr. Brunk, I would have liked to exhibit in that stiff James Manning Morrill. They were dis- We have been working since last spring company for I am very amateurish. I took tant kin of ours. The Goodwin and Gould to get the Minnesota state fair board to put a third at So. Dak. which isn't saying much names were also mentioned. My great- in Morgan classes. We can have them if but it gave me experience. grandparents John and Elvira (Gould) we get the promise of at least six head. "Very sincerely yours, Goodwin were from Newport, N. H. The Can you help? Write Raymond Lee, Adelaide Nichols" Sec. Minn. State Fair Board, St. Paul 1, old homestead was just ten miles across Minn., before the close of the year. They The article The Lippitt Morgan brought the Connecticut Valley from Windsor. have a 10 day show ending Labor day, I to mind a suggestion once made to Mr. Sincerely, believe, and lust year as I understand they Moon. I have felt a series of articles of Charles A. Perkins had draft horses half the time and light this type giving special attention to the December 30, 1949 horses the cther half. Will you do a little breed activities for members of the board "Piankeshaw Place" phoning or writing to other Morgan folks of directors would be informative and cer- Hoopeston, Ill.

SPRING IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER If you are the lucky early bird who wants a real good bred Morgan now is the time to plan on obtaining one as in the past when the grass turns green Vermont is a well-traveled state for those looking for Morgans. This is the first time we have had any fillies to offer for sale and if you have been around you know how hard it is to get a Morgan filly. We offer a few well-developed coming two year old fillies now in training who are of correct true type. They will be ideal for young ladies who wish to own a show horse to continue training and show this year. Only a few offered they will be snapped up early so write now and plan to see them this spring. ROYALTON TALISMAN Here is a promising two year old stallion chestnut colt with flashy white face markings and flaxen mane. Sired by ETHAN ELDON and out of GRISELDA MORGAN a daughter of our LIPPITT MARY MORO who is a full sister to LIPPITT KATE MORO, dam of LIPPITT MORMAN and LIPPITT MANDATE. This colt will turn into ❑ very flashy stallion and carry a high percentage of the finest Morgan blood obtainable today. ROYALTON SAM ETHAN: A coming yearling colt who shows promise of being the type everyone wants when fully matured. The wise buyer will snap this one up while a youngster and develop him into a beauti- ful animal. His dam is GRISELDA MORGAN described above, while his sire is LIPPITT SAM a son of old ASHBROOK and out of a daughter of that famous old time Morgan Billy Hoffman. One good stud of CORRECT bloodlines is worth a dozen whose pedigrees contain other than Pure Morgan blood. ROYALTON MORGAN HORSE FARM Dana Wingate Kelley South Royalton Vermont

32 The MORGAN HORSE Answered By Mrs. Frank W. Linnell W. Auburn. Me.

The editor of our Morgan magazine threw mind poses the question whether the added I have for the children, why I lost my tem- cut a tantalizing question in his editorial work of the stable, which is nearly all per so easily with my small son—all sorts "Why Own A Horse" in the December mine, is worth what I get out of it. cf unrelated things which need solitude issue. Said Mr. Kean, "If you plan to do Then comes a June morning-5 a. m. fcr their fruition. your own stable work, clean your own finds me dressing stealthily (my husband Or I can just "throw my mind out of gear" tack, groom and ride him yourself get a does not share my passion for early morn- and lose myself in the countryside. The Morgan. Keep him a year and answer the ing safaris) and tip-toeing out to the stable. sun warms and relaxes me, and the exer- question—Why keep a horse?" By prearrangement a friend who loves to cise of riding is a tonic. I come home a far Everyone must have a slightly different ride as I do meets me there, and we saddle better person physically, mentally, and reason for keeping a horse, and though I up my horse and my husband's horse and spiritually. That is my second reason for do not know that Mr. Kean expected or start off through woods trails, country owning a horse. wanted answers to his query, wouldn't it roads, across a clear, rushing brook, Why a Morgan horse? be interesting to hear from so:oe Morgan through an apple orchard so lovely one Because my Morgan loves it as I do. owners as to just why they do keep a can't breathe deeply enough to draw in all He is just as pert, and alert and enthralled horse? its fragrance. For two hours we ride up by being out as I am. He is built for such I am sure I keep a horse purely for sel- hills, from the tops of which we have riding—up hillsides, through brooks, across fish reasons—fcr the pleasure it gives me breath-taking panoramas spread before us, fields where the going is uneven and to ride him, to groom him, to give him down hills through woods paths fragrant rough. stable care; for the fun I get (some won't with the scent of new life budding all believe me, but it is fun) out of my "barn about us, birds swelling their wee throats In the winter months he is an easy chores" such as cleaning tack, and keeping in song, and over all a softness to the air keeper, does not exact too much in the way stalls and stable reasonable tidy. that is like velvet. of gooming to be presentable, keeps healthy and happy with a chance to kick his heels There is no place I would rather be on That—good friends—that one ride is in the paddock nearly every day. Last but a sunny spring, summer or fall day after worth everything it has taken all winter not least because he and I like each other my ride, than in blue jeans cleaning tack to keep the stable running. There is my as we are." He doesn't mind if I ride cr groomin-j my horse, while the sun pours first reason for owning a horse. into the stable casting an aura of complete in blue jeans and a plaid shirt, and in My second reason is that I know I an contentment with things as they are over turn I don't have to load him dow'r with a better person for owning a horse. I ride everything. tail sets and jowl hoods and such para- alone a lot. At such times I don't have to I will admit that there are times during phernalia, so he can no into the show ring. the winter months when the scales list talk, unless I want to chat with my horse! He can be shown as God made him and rather heavily to the "shovelling" side, I have time to mull over undisturbed all be much more beautiful that way. and very slightly to the "pleasure derived" sorts of things—a book I have just read, That about sums up why I keep a side. Then there may be days when my a play I have seen, plans my husband and Morgan horse.

FOR SALE: Chestnut woanling filly out GIPSEY BELLE 06924 4 year old mare of Polly Primm 05670 (grcmdsiro Jubilee and her colt, Gipsey Gay 07643 2 year King) by Nugget 8637 (grandsire Mansfield). old filly both of finest blood lines — both Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Bechtol. Route #3. CLASSIFIED broken to ride — both a good price. Mrs. Coshocton. Ohio. cents per word Lillian M. Riley. Little Farm, McLean, Va. $1.00 minimum PHOTOGRAPH WANTED: Black Morgan FOR SALE: Registered Morgan, Lippitt horse (harness — open bridle, side check Starlight 9007. 5 year old bay gelding, 15 — rein) hitched "runabout" buggy, girl hands. Sire Lippitt Searchlight, Dam Ne- driver in costume (1890's). Robert Living- WANTED copy of American Morgan komia. Will sacrifice for a good home. ston Nicholson, 432 Benton Boulevard. Registry Vol. III. John T. Kearns, 1572 Constance Bowen, 90 Mountwood Road, Kansas City 1. IffissourL Main Street. East Hartford, Conn. Swampscott. Mass.

BROWN PEPPER. No. 9736, Morgan FOR SALE: Rare Morgan Horse book by AT STUD: Lippitt Sam Twilight 8035 by stallion with perfect disposition and Linsley in good condition, A. E. Osborn. Lippitt Sam 7857 out of Green Mountain manners. Placed second in 2 year old Box #1, Fort Smith, Arkansas. Twilight 04488, bay stallion with high stallion class at 1949 Morgan National percentage Justin Morgan blood No. A. S. H. Show. At service to a limited number of HALF-MORGAN REGISTRATION: free ancestry. Please contact Ivan Boyd. approved mares. Mr. & Mrs. C. W: Rodeo, details on request. Registrar of Hali-Mor- Meredith. N. H.. or Mrs. Thomas E. Moravia, N. Y . gcms, 4120 S. E. River Drive, Portland 22, P. Rice. 54 Chestnut St.. Boston 8, Mass. Oreg. RAYRETTE 04836, black mare by Jubilee FOR SALE: Outstanding four year old King. is the dam of three black fillies and TRADE OR SELL any reasonable offer— Morgan Stallion Burklyn Chief 9151. chestnut weanling stud in my stables. I'll two Morgan brood mares. Two weanling Dark Chestnut. height 15.2 weight 1080. sell a coming two filly, the stud and a stud colts. Bennington General Gates breed- He carries the bloodlines of Mansfield, weanling granddaughter, bay. All good ing. Wanted Morgan stallion proven or Ethan Allen, Scotland, Corbett. His con- individuals and you can't beat the blood- good prospect for show and breeding. formation, style. disposition are unexcelled. lines. I might be persuaded to Price the Ready for light services. John D. Slocum. Write for full particulars. J. U. Steichen. two oldest, full sisters, five and four. Los Prietos Boys Camp, Star Route. Santa 910 Mount Curve Avenue, Minneapolis 5. Adelaide Nichols. Estherville, Iowa. Barbara, Calif. Minnesota. FEBRUARY 1950 33 Winter shoes. There is a subject good r a him. On the trail he trots sedately be- for debate in almost any horse circle and hind save when he drops back to repel the the Morgan people are no exceptions. roaring advances cf some farm dog. If There are shoes on the market or within Stable 44, we stop for a breather he is right up front the fabricating skill of your blacksmith for talking the situation over with his pals and, nearly every purpose. That being the case perchance sneaking in a encouraging, it is truly amazing how many light horses J/Gn t1 friendly nip. He loves to steal from their are shod, year-round, with a small size mash buckets, gnaw on their carrots or work-horse shoe—heavy toe and heel caulk. apples. At night his preferred bed is the The light horse, the Morgan, is suited hay in the feed room. If you want a admirably to light shoeing. Save for show horse dog get a Dalmatian. work your Morgan will perform best with a of the travel is on frozen ground or dry snow we still prefer the flat shoe. In We hope all readers cf this magazine light flat shoe. Beyond that all shoeing who own horses will cut out and paste on is either correctional or an aid in over- nearly Iwo-score years of riding we have come more and more to the belief that the their stable wall the valued article in this coming road conditions such as ice and issue by Dr. Smith. This expert—and free snow. The wild horse gets along all right occasional slip or skid is as nothing when the owner can rest assured that his mount —advice on curing your horse or guarding on bare feet and the range horse, save on him against worms is an excellent refer- tough going or when used hard can cf ten will not caulk itself. If you've ever had a caulked horse—with a gaping hole near ence for all owners. At this time of year do without shoes. If he can an occasional detection cf the presence of worms wilt trimming or filing of his feet suffice. the hair and hoof line—we think you'll agree. Of far more benefit is shoeing cr mean a lot to the way your animals will But where roads are hard or stony and look come spring. the chance of foot breakage is great then resetting every four to six weeks. That some protection must be afforded. Hence sets the horse on his shoes, insures his Also in this issue is a picture of Mr. shoes, but shoes merely protect his feet. balance and stance and does far more Tompkins flexing the neck of a young If your horse has a tendency to toe in the good. horse. This too merits study. Although farrier will lower the outside wall and Dogs. The hunting people are fond of your horse, young or aged, may be bitted leave the inner and inner front walls higher. quoting the deathless quip of an imagi- he may still be stiff-necked. Try this on This will usually straighten him out. If he nary character, Jorrocks—"The hound was him. Put on him a double bridle with the toes out the reverse lowering is used. If made for the horse." We agree but would reins looped over his neck. Stand in front your horse forges—clicks his hind toes on like to go a bit further and say that the of him—facing him. With your left hand his front heels when trotting the smith Dalmatian was made for the stable. Our take the cf f curb rein about a foot from the usually lowers the heels of the hind feel Dalmatian, coachdog if you wish, is just bit and raise it to a vertical position. and leaves the toes long to insure a slower another one of those black-spotted white Grasp the other curb line with the right "break" with a resultant shortening and dogs made a good deal like r! pointer. hand and hold it in a horizontal position. elimination of the clicking. That all comes In the house or in the car he is just another Gently "jig" on both—the left up and the under the heading of correctional shoeing. sad-eyed mutt, speaking when he's spoken right back, toward his shoulder. He may As for insurance against slipping cn ice to but generally minding his own business. resist and even resent it but be gentle and and snow, many owners, especially if they But show him a horse! He loves them. take your time. Soon he will "give" and drive their horses, prefer a caulk of some He rears up on his hind legs and rests his his head will turn. Keep jigging cn the kind either a drive or screw caulk set in a head on the boxstall wall until a horse right rein until his head has turned to a manufactured shoe or a hand-forged shoe comes over to investigate. He paws the right angle to his body. Repeat a couple with sharpened heel caulks. There is a halter, nibbles at its lips, swabs its nose of times and then reverse the process to shoe made and sold in England which con- with his dishrag tongue while his tail beats flex him on the other side. A few minutes sists cf a fabricated base and nipple-like a silent clarion of enjoyment. The horses daily will pay big dividends in lightening heel caulks with hardened centers. nibble at his ears, gently chew the loose his head and making it more responsive to Caulks are necessary for hunting on skin of his neck or stretch their jaws to your reins. frozen ground or where the rider must con- encompass his entire muzzle. In the pad- In the illustration Mr. Tompkins is using tend with icy roads. But if ice is some- dock he pulls their tails and they charge the snaffle bit on a colt. In the case of thing rarely encountered and the majority him ferociously but always miss stepping an older horse the curb is generally used.

Give Copies To Your Friends In order to "show the world" what the Morgan Horse Magazine is like we are making a special offer to our subscribers. We will send a copy of this issue to four of your friends for $1. Just mail the dollar and the four names to .. . THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE Leominster, Mass.

34 The MORGAN HORSE BREEDERS ISSUE • •

Attention: STALLION OWNERS

You are indeed proud of your favorite stallion and derive real satisfaction from watching the development of his colts. The April Breeders issue will afford you the perfect opportunity for telling others of his fine qualities. Morgan owners will be breeding more mares this spring then ever before and looking for the best type stallion in their area. Reserve YOUR space today for preferred position in this widely read number. THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE Leominster, Mass.

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FOR SALE Lippitt Norman 10031 Born: April 12, 1949 Sire: Lippitt Selassie 8329 Darn: Lippitt Nora 05718

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Address all correspondence to ROBERT L. KNIGHT, Box 542, PROVIDENCE, R. I.