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We ride our Morgans for pleasure and enjoy them .
W e at Broadwell Farm w ish all our Morgan friends a very M erry Christmas and a very prosperous Morgan New Year. Eclida~Greeiings
~nmr Int 111nrms Morgans and Saddle Horses "Tim" White Ft. Lauderdale,Fla. SPECIALFEATURES Feed My Sheep. by Ern Pedler ...... 8 Whither The Morgan Horse ...... 10 What Others Think Of Ua ...... 11 Why A Morgan Cutting Horse ...... 12 Winter Relaxation for the Show Horse ...... 13 Mid-States Morgan Horse Club Field Day ...... 18 So Your Morgan Ia Leaving Home ...... 19 So A Morgan Ia Joining Your Family ...... ·.: 19 Huge Crowds Attend Green Meads Weanling Sale ...... 21 Dear Sir : Morgans Put on a Top Show at the Penn. National ...... 23 Justin Morgan Assn. Trail Rfde ...... 23 I am rath er late in writing this letter, New York Morgan Horse Trail Ride ...... 25 but in your June issue ( 1963) you have Morgan Horse VersaUllty Show ...... ·. ·...... 30 a picture on Page 35 of our mare 0 -At Horse Science School Plans for '64 Announced ...... 32 Ka Rosa Lee No. 011146 AMHR and Archie O ...... 59 Results New York Stale Morgan Horse Show ...... 60 No . 75 CMHR, owned by Graham Bockus, "Colbrook Morgan Farm", REGULARFEATURES Foster, Que. She is now 3 years old but Letters to the Editor ...... 5 the pictur e was taken when she was Horses . Horses, Horse :...... 15 Jes' Hos:;!n' Around ...... 17 2 years. The picture is incorrectly cap So. Eastern News ...... 25 tioned having the name Mystic Melody. New England News ...... 27 North Central Assn...... 28 I have lo,aned some of my back is Mid-Atlantic News ...... 29 sues of The Morgan Horse Magazine Morgan Breeders and Exhibitors Assn ...... 31 and now I am unable t6 get them back. Justin Morgan Horse Assn ...... 32 I was wondering if you might have a Mid States News ...... 33 Mississippi Vall ey News ...... 34 copy of one or each of the following Penn-O hio News ...... 35 that I might be able to purcha se as I Northern California ...... 36 am having the magazines bound . Indiana Morgan Horse Club, Inc...... 37 July 1955 and Jan.-Feb. 1959. Morgans ln The Land of Enchantment ...... • . . . 38 New York News ...... 55 Yours truly, Buckeye Breeze ...... 56 Morgan Horse Assn of Oregon ...... 57 Mrs. Graham Bo.ckus Ask The Doctor ...... 58 Colbrook Morgan Farm Rocky Mountain Morgan Horse Club ...... 58 Circle J. News ...... 58 Foster, Que. KYOVA Morgan Horse Association ...... 59 Southern India na Morgan Exhibitors ...... 62 De.ar Sir: Officers of The Morgan Horse Club Enclosed find my new addre ss, as President ...... • ...... • ...... J. CECIL FERGUSON I certainly do not want to miss readin g Greene, Rhode Island one issue of our Magazine . But also I Eastern Regional Vice President ...... MRS. ROGER E. ELA Wayland, Mass . have another reason for contacting yo.u. Mid-West Regional Vice-President ...... MRS. WILLIAM W. BARTON My husband, son and.I I have just Rockford , Ill. moved to Virginia. We have been Western Regional Vice President ...... DR. HENRY P. BOYD San Rafael. Calif. ( Continued on Page 85) Treasurer ...... • . . . CHAUNCY STILLMAN 230 Park Avenue , New York, N. Y. Secretary ...... SETH P. HOLCOMBE P. O. Box 2157. West Hartford 17. Connecticut OUR COV ER The Morgan Horse Magazine Our cover for this Christmas issue Vol. XXIII December. 1963 No. 11 brings back childhoo.d memories of A Monthly - The Official Publication of THE MORGAN HORSE CLUB, lncorporotod sleighing parties and caroling from the Secretary 's Office , P. 0 . Box 2157, West Hartford 17, Conn. Please send all correspondonco regarding subscriptions and advertising to publlcotlon depth of robes and blankets in the old office: The Morgon Horse Magazine, Leomlnstor, Moss. - Dlol KEystono 4-6506 . family sleigh. With freezing breath and Publisher ...... Otho F. Eusey Editor ...... Bernice Anderson jingling bells we skimmed over the Special Features ...... Ern Pedler sparkling white in those good old days Circulation ...... Rosalie McGuire when the, horse played an indispensible CONTRIBUTING EDITORS part in the holiday celebrations . Joyan Hills Olllo Moo Dansby Renee Page Barbaro Niemi Judeon Borwood Doris Hodgin Joanne Mohl Dr. Albert Lucine Pullin g the old "one horse o.pen loulso Bockloy Dorothy Lockard I. G. Morgoroldgo Pauline Zoller Lorrayne Byers Peggy McDonald Eve Oakley Holen, Zimmerman sleigh" on our cover is a Morgan horse Dorothy Colbum Coleen Meloan Coco Olson Dorothy Olson of course - a Lippitt Morgan from the Barbaro Colo Charlotte Schmidt Ayollon Richards Pamela Leach Ruth Rogers Pot Hamilton Natalie Webber Gloria Jones Lippitt Morgan Farm of by-gone days Ellene Sullivan Pot Crookhom Harriet Ulery in Randolph, Vermont. The Publisher and staff of The Morgon Horse Magazine and The Morgon Horse Club, Inc. o re not respons ible for op inions and statements expressed In signed art icles or paid ad We hope yo,u can have your sleighing vertisements . These opinions ore not necessar ily the opinions of the staff of this (oumo l. party this ye.ar, but if not, we present SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year S4.00 Two Years $7.50 Three Years $10.50 this scene for your Christmas dreams. Canada $4.50 Foreign Rates $5.50 per year And from our stable to yours comes a The MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE, published monthly except January by THE MORGAN hearty Christmas greeting and a wish HORSE CLUB, INC., Secretary 's Office, P. 0 . Box 2157, West Hartford 17, Conn. Printed by The Eusey Press, Leominste r, Moss. Second class postage pa id at Leominster. that you and your Mo,gans will have Moss. Closing dote for copy and advert ising 1st of month preceding dote of publication Copyright 1963 by The Morgon Horse Club, Inc. a happy and healthy New Ye.ar. ( I ------J To P>ENNINGTOH : ~ \ \/ER.MON!_- - - - \1 ------
TUftNPlt CONNECTICUT HUDSON VALLEY- BERKSHIREBREEDERS Come visit the Farms and see in one day over 100 of the finest MORGAN horses anywhere . BLUE SPRUCE FARM - Altamont, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs . Ralph Plauth GREEN MEADS FARM - Richmond, Mass. GREEN MEADS FARM Mr. and Mrs . Darwin Morse PETALBROOKFARM - Wappingers Falls; N. Y. --- . ------Mr. and Mrs . Philip Jackson ' ' VOORHIS FARM - Red Hook, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Voorhis 'Lite Cf)re"iaent," eorner By J. 1:. IL F ERG O There ha b en ome talk and petitioning against the rule a pa ed by the Board of Dire tor of the organ H r e lub In . ne h uld remem ber it i ju L :i mu h the dut of the director and officer o( our lub t protect and pre erv the t pe :ind natural chara Leri ti of the Morgan Hor e that ha made him the Prid and Produ L of m rica a it i for a profc ional to do eveq•thin po ible to hav hi hor e win for its O\ ner. The trouble is that in pre enting the Morgan Hor e our pre enc rule are fo.rgotten. For chi rea n more dcfjnite rul h d co be made oth rwi e the natural anima ted moti n of the Morgan w uld 0011 b lo t. Morgan are n .w being judged on how high the can pick up their front feet and e er thing 1 i di r gard d. If the pre entation and judging o( I rgan c ntinuc in thi manner th breeding of lor ran will be limit cl for how purpo only and the final re ult\ ould b a few high priced anim 1 and o.ther , ould go b gging. Th rabian and ppal a have kept th ir hor e n:itural with the re ult that the regi tcring of their horse ha wa beyond th r and their a crag pric have b en high. The forgan i a family hor e· friendly willing and ambitio.u and b k eping him natural th mark et for M rgan i unlimited. Both amateur and proCe ional hould try co ho\ hi hor e to the be t f hi bility to further th popularity f the bre cl. How ever we hould not go o far a to hange Lhcir natural characteri tic and their trappy way of going. o one i going to be hurt by th new rule and I inccrel h pc ever hibitor will do hi or her be t to abide by them. from Sonfield , shown with retiremen t ceremony a lso from Leo, Louise, w reath when 28 .. . St. Pat , and Linda Beckley , and Royal Don , Mont ey Vermont The Tony Aranas at the a nd the 3 2 ma res at Beckridge . ranch. Fall had been long and clear and he had ridden down into the west val and listened to the wild, rough lang mostly bright, moving away from sum ley, long miles, just to make his threats uage, an echo of his o,wn over all the mer's heat thro.ugh quiet days. Hay because he had found a few stray sheep years. For there is something about a was up and roundup over and beef east of the divide. It was the. one un wild, hard life that is apt to show up shipped. For a month the mountain reasoning meanness in him . Tradi in the vocabuJarly. He listened to their face had looked like a great deep car tion said a cowman hated sheep and longings , and their hal f lonesomeness, pet, with flaming colors giving way to the men who owned them, and within brought on by a loo.k into the open fire. the rich brown of late oak leaves on he believed no.thing could bring him Their talk ran on after he had stretched the lower slopes. Clouds oJ gold and more abiding joy than to sit his horse out in his bed roll. Finally as always orange aspen picked up the sun's light on a high peak and watch the men and it turned to talk of women, some ro.ugh, high up and put still more. darkness to their sheep starve or burn or freeze. It some tender. Then as the fire. died down the pines. Snow had capped the high mattered not that the west range was the quiet came, and sleep. peaks a time or two, staying only a day not his, nor did he have use for it, but First break of darkne ss brought him where the warmth of the sun could to quote his own clear reasoning , "I up to, dress in the chill of a stirring reach. But in the shade the chill stayed do.n't like sheep, an' I don't like any wind. He kicked the other be.d rolls, and frost was hard in the ground. one that DOES like 'em." stirring not one cheerful sound as the The old melancoly was in him as it Still he was a good man, warm to men woke . But his crack of "last man was each year when he rode away fro.m his friends and family, a man of his up makes breakfast ," got sudden ac all this, pushing his cows across the word, a hard worker , and even in deep tion. He watched them hop and wide valley to the far west range and middle age, one of the best riders ever stumble in their long underwear trying the home ranch. For though his roots seen in those parts. He had a firm, to get into cold Levis. Hair stuck up were dee.p and strong in the home ranch flexible hand and feel for horses. like half scrubbed out manes. "H ow" and pride of ownership was his, he Drouth or storm had never backed him he asked the cold morning , "can a could not put down the call that came up. Scouring winds had do.ne no more woman love something like that? " &om the green mo.untains, the tall grass, than tan his face like leather and put a The cattle we.re slower today, stiff the tumbling water. And he knew that half shut to his eyes. He had tamed this long before. spring he would look back with the soreness of muscle from yes land . He haJ poured his years into terday's drive, and cows that moved over the long miles, waiting for the it, and his strength. He had brought snows to go and the summer range to well with the herd yesterday were beauty where little had been before, and bunch quitt ers today. Horses worked open again. ranchers from up and down the range Home ranch sprawled along the flats hard and even in this chill weather sweat had little but good to say of him . and foo.thills of the west mountains, dripped from hock and fetlock. Ears claiming what little water there. was Except the sheep men. we.re laid back and many a critter dug to be had, wringing each drop from the He looked up and about him , seeing from the brush got a fresh spark of en. des~rt land, pumping it from deep wells, the hands that helped with the driv e. thusiasm from a pony's teeth . Dust irrigating acres that otherwise would Young to.ugh men they were, good with came up and the unhappy bawlin g of grow nothing but sage. Now the green beefstock and good with horses, and the cows stayed long in the air, helping hayfields stood bright against the desert with a loyalty that looked beyond pay some to. cover the swearing of the men. slopes, brighter still because of the day. He figured the best way to keep He le.t the men push .hard, for this was grayness of those surrounding slo.pes. a good hand happy was to. keep a good a dri ve a little too l6ng for two days, One hundred an 8 The MORGAN HORSE A Qtqrtatmas@,tnry ee ee By ERN PEDLER " • •• There would be no trouble holding them In the tralL for they would not buc:k the deep snow." (Reprinted from The Chronicle of the Whither the Morgan Horse Horse, Friday, October 11, 1963) By PECCY JETT PITTENGER Dear Sir: l have read with interest Mrs. Pitten (Reprinted by permission from The ger 's article in your September 6th is Ch1'011icleof the Horse, Sept. 6, 1963) sue, also the letter to the Editor in At the present time the Morgan horse stretch of the imagination be con the September 20th issue. Perso~ally I feel Mrs. Pittenger 's article is a warn is at the crossroads. It is uncertain sidered sh?,w prospects, have undergone whether he will continue to be bred as a the extensive - and expensive - show ing to some Morgan owners as it brings versati le using horse or will develop in. training. Both have great length of foot out the harm to the "Pride and Pro to an anima l intended primarily for and spend the greater part of their ex duct of America " that a few people are the show ring, more and more closely istence trussed up and staring at the doing to the breed. However, the resembling the American Saddle Horse blank wall of a stall. The filly carries majority of Mo.rgans are still family in confo.rmation and way of going . Mor 36 ounce shoes and is extreme ly head horses. The directors of the Morgan gan owners and breeders are a divided shy du e to various attempts to increase Horse Club are very much against camp , squabbling bitterly over which her "presence." She wo.uld have made long feet, heavy shoes and artificial course is best to follow each faction a wonderful kid 's horse. appliances. We all want a natural horse, accusing the other of doing harm to whether for show or pleasure. No matter The effects of extreme shoeing upon h~w the rules are spelled out , some the breed as a who le. the hoof wall, suspensory ligament and The Morgan with his good disposi will try to. beat them. One should not navicular structure are too obvious to judge all Morgan people or horses by tio.n, pleasing appearance, easy keeping dwell upon. qualities and all round usefullness the action of. a few. General vs. Single Purpose hould be America's f.oremost fami ly For eighteen years we have had Mor horse. He is not. In 1961, 1,135 Mor The showing of.Morgans under pres. gans at Broadwall Farm and at present gan registration certiflicates were 'is ent conditions is incompatible with have three mature Morgan stallions, sued as compared to in excess of 46,000 other uses. "To be tops ... a Morgan not to mentiQn twenty odd mares. Our quarter horse registrations. Why? show horse must be kept as a perform little thirteen year old girl, who has been Artificial Show Ring Presentation ance hor e, no.t a trail animal to gallop riding o.nly three years, can tack up or The lag is at least in part due to the over the hills all week and show in the harness any one of our stallions with manner in which Morgans are presented "Open and Stake" on Sunday. We all, out helo and rides all three. I drive in the show ring. The A.H.S.A . rules who are interested in Morgans, must two mtllions in harness on the roads for showin g Morgans as revised in 1961 come to realize that you can't have a and also show them. All three stal state that entries are "To wear natural trail horse and a performance horse lions were shown and won ribbons in ... mane and natural unset, ungingered AT THE SAME TIME; they are two performance classes at our Natio.nal tail." and "High natural action is de separate entities. " (I)• Morgan Horse Show this year, where 465 Registered Morgans were shown. sired in three gaited and harness classes This point o.£view as set forth by the . . . Excessive length of foot and ex die hard professionals is what drives Our daughter often rides Parade bare back, with just a halter and lead shank cessive weight shall be penalized." prospective buyers away fro.rn Morgans (First two italics, mine.) Nevert heless, in droves. The success of the opposite and at times takes a ~iepd aboard. All our stallions will come at call and all Morgans not only continue to be shown philosophy as practiced by Arabian and artificially, but, more important , to. win Quarter Horse owners is evident in the enjoy being petted and having chil.dren around. classes and championships. Part III, overwhelming popularity o.f these breeds Recently while showing at Spring Section 2. of the rules states that, "One which may, indeed, "gallop over the hills attendant without whip will be per all week" and win at the show on Sun field, I was told by a neighboring ho.rse owner that my old stallion had no mitted to head each horse in harness day, thus enjoying the best of both barn manners at all. This was because clas e ." To circumvent this restriction, worlds. he pounded his door when he heard an added refinement was introduced at The proponents of performance horses our steps or voices. He is part of OUf the Gold Cup Show, an all Morgan claim that they generate interest in the Show, held in Bucyrus, Ohio, on July family and wants to be treated as such Morgan as a breed. Undeniably this is and not left unnoticed in a dark stall. 7 and 8, 1962. A stallio.n was en true. The situatio.n, howeve.r is not un couraged to maintain his animated ex When time came to load, two young like the young man who ogles the girls bandaged and loaded the two. stal pression in the line up by being sprayed chorus girl, but marries the good cook. in the nostrils with insect repellant. The lions in a trailer without head parti The spurious animation, the so-called tions ; I prefer this kind of manners. handler was neither rebuked nor pen "show bloom" of the perf.ormance horse alized for this abuse. As the horse won The Morgan has not lost his good (achieved at great cost to the anima l disposition, his easy keeping qualities the harness stake as well as several blues in terms of disposition) is ana logous it may be assumed that this practice will or his heart to go on and please his to the fixed smile of the chorine or the o.wner. become standard procedure. artificial laughter of the hired enter The use of artificial methods takes Let us keep him the "Pride and Pro- tainer - fine for an evening but not duct of America ." on a new irony when the horse is so far as a steady diet. Cost differential is hort o.f show potential that he would not the only reason Fiats outsell Ferra Sincerely, he unable to win in any sort of com ris. The vast majority of people are in J. Cecil Ferguson pany. Two youngste rs, a £illy and a President gelding which, because of their patent ( Continued on Page 77) The Morgan Horse. Club , Inc. defects of conformation, could by no Greene, Rhode Island 10 The MORGAN HORSE What Others Think Of Us! (Reprinted from The Chronicle of the September 30, 1963 October 28, 1963 Ho rse, October 18, 1963) Dear Mr. Fe rguson: Dear Mr. Ferguson: On October 24th, in reply to, your re Dear Sir: I appreciate very much indeed your quest that you be allowed to do so, J The recent article "W hith er The temperate and thoughtful letter of wrote you gra nting permission to pub Morgan Hor ,se" by Peggy Jett Pitt en September 24th and will take the liberty lish a previous letter of min e about ger, urging the preservation and public of publishing it in an early issue. I was Morgan horses in yo.ur magaz ine. You promotio.n of all the wonderful pleas delighted to note in your magazine that may be less enthu siastic about publish ure horse qualities of this first great the Board of Directors have take n a ing the letter which I am now about to American family of horses very capably stron g stand against long feet, artificial write. I might say, however, that I feel presented the view of the majority of app liances, etc. To me it was most un much more strong ly about this lette r owners and breeders. However, it is fortunate that, when the Tennessee than about the last one. felt that perhaps too much emp hasis Walking Horse breed began to achieve On Fr iday evening, October 25th, was placed on a few individuals in the national popularity, they decided to along with a few thou sand other spec eastern and mid-western show rings, ape the style of. showing America n Sad tators gathered at the Pennsylvania State and the compre hensive effect on readers dle Horses . As you und oubtedly know , Fa rm Show arena for the Pennsylvania wo.uld be to judge the whole Morgan there has been a group of Welch pony lational Horse Show, I had the definit e horse breed by these few indi viduals. breeders who. tried to do the same harrowing experience of watching Class For this reason we would like to quali fy thing . so far without success, I am glad No. 144 for the 500 Champ ion hip most of, and ame nd in a limit ed man to say. Morgan Stake and the Windcrest Dona ner, Miss Pittenger 's remarks. In the promoting of any breed, it Lee Challenge Tro.phy. This class is In truth , there is a division of feel seems to me that one has to offer some thing special. Certainly it would also advertised as being "Sponso red by the ing among Morgan owners, breeders, Morgan Horse Club , Inc., publishers and exhibitor s regarding show ring ,seem to me that the versatility of the Mo.rgan horse is the qu ality which dis of Th e Morgan Horse Magaz ine." presentation of the breed. Unfortunate. Concerning this class the program says: ly, as in all breeds, public measure of tin guishes it from competing breeds. J am confident that und er your leader "We are proud of thi s opportunity to a breed to an extent is based on what sponso.r this champion ship stake for they see in and around the show rings. ship the breed will grow from strength to strength. Morgan horses in the largest show in The description given by Miss Pitten ger which they compete in this country . of a modern Morgan show horse exists Sincerely yours, Morgans in this stake in many only in the eastern half of the countr y. A. Mackay-Smith, Editor cases are ridd en by their owners. Several Certainly there are a few Morgan ex The Chronicle of the Horse (See Smith's Letrer Page 75) hibitors that practice deplorabl e artifici ality in showing the breed, but by no means should they be considered a mirror 0£ the whole breed! All over the • • • and the other side country , pleasure and working classes Dear Sir : Dear Sir: for Morgans are growing. In the south Having read the Presid ent's Corn er It seems to me that no one wants to west these are the ONLY classes of and the Letters to the Editor for the last take the part on behalf of the Morgan fered for the Mo.rgans in AHSA shows, few months with growing dismay, I performance horse. Why are a few Mor as there is a lack of interest in fine would like to try and show ano.ther side gan owners tryin g to ruin one of the harness and 3 gaited performance of the issue. most beautiful classes offered at a show: among southwestern Morgan exhibi Pr esident Ferguson and quite a few 0£ an open thr ee-gaited performance, If tors. Nationally speaking , we are most your readers keep using the term "na the proposed rule change limitin g fortunate, to have a far-sighted Presi tural foot." I would like to have them weight and length of to.e goes through, dent and Board of Directors. At their define the term. To me in ord er to we won't be seeing any stake classes suggestion, two. $500.00 classes for na discuss a natural foot one would have like the one at the New York All-Mor tur ally shown and shod Morgans will to state und er what conditio.ns the gan and Harrisburg Shows. Th ey be added to the 1964 Na tional Morgan horse is being kept. What is "natural " were lovely classes with all entries col Hors e Show - tru ly a progr essive step for a horse runnin g wild on the range lected animat ed and doing a level fore. in the right direction! Another step is by far not what is "natur al" arm ! ' Do you think these classes will western owners would like to see taken for a horse that is being "kept" in the have the appeal when most of the en is the establishment of a progra m to "re" barn . Also a foot that is "natural " for tries are going like collected pleasure educate the men qualifi ed und er AHSA a horse that is being used every day ho.rses as. Morgan jud ges. Wh en the judges as a pleasure or hack horse is by no pin the blues on the entries shown as means the "natural" foot of a show 0£ course we know that all Morgans Morgan horses ( not Saddlebred style) animal. don 't have enough action with a 16 Continuing in this vein, I would like oun ce shoe to compete in a perform ance (See Byers Letter Page 76) (See Brooks Letter Page 75) (See Kipp' s Letter Page 74) DECEMBER, 1963 11 Not wishing to enter into the debate Why A Morgan Cutting Horse of the ranch horse versus the trained campaigner let me say that the better By CHARLEY HAMILTON open country horses would not get to first base in the to.ugh competition on the show circuit while a finished cut At the time Justin Morgan and his use are available to all breeders of horses ting horse could make a very creditable close descendants were known and ac to test the quality of their breeding showing in most conditions found in claimed for their ability to. excel at programs . When a person or group range work. The horses being hauled varied tasks, an excellent criterion exiS of persons assume the role of horse on the road today are the product of ted for judging horseflesh. breeder with the purpose of raising many, many hours of skillful training Jn the first half of the 19th century sto.ck for sale they automatically obli and co,nditioning. They may also be horses served as the principal source of ga:e themselves to the responsibility of the result of a very thoroughly con power for agriculture, the number one sidered breeding program or the mating industry of the nation . They also car of two outstanding individuals. ried or drew the bulk of travelers , mail No definite body or conformation and freight. Those who were depend Nov. 3, 1963 type. has so far been established as a ent o.n this source of power became. criti prerequisite for a gQod cutting horse. cal judges as to the merits and quality Dear Otho, On the other hand there are certain of the animals available. It is ruith much- regret that 1 characteristics that trainers look for in More than a century has elapsed since send you word of Dean Sage's a prospect. Probably the most sought this em bringing about many changes death which occurred on Nov. after feature is action. This encom that for a time threatened to bring ]st after a long illness. It was passes several things described as bal about the. extinction of. the most valued thought that he was considerably ance, agility, and collectedness. Many domestic animal man has been privi improved, to the extent that he horses that have achieved the ability to leged to use. was planning to serve as one of work cattle have a very quiet cat-like The horse has in some quart ers had the judges at the big forthcoming way of moving. This physical trait his dark ages and now has entered in rntting horse tournament to be was o.ften encountered in the. wild horse to fields that can be likened to a Renais. held Nov. 9-11 in Las Vegas, of the west or in well bred horses that sance. Nevada. If you should see fit to had grown to maturity in a large rough Our equine friend had supp01ters publish the article that I recently landscape. that for eco.nomical reasons were forced submitted I would very much like A high level of intelligence and reten to sustain him through these troubled to dedicate it to the memory of times; the large ranches of the west tive. memory to facilitate the training Dean who ttJasa very dear friend is required. Not only must the begin where feed and shelter were never the of ou1·s and the person most re financial burden known in urban areas; ning animal be able to accept schooling sponsible for my becoming inter from the trainer but must also be and there were others whose love of ested in cutting horses. horses prompted them to maintain them capable of cQncentrating on and anti at all costs. Sincerely, cipating every movement of the cow. This actually means th?t the horse is When the o.ver indulgence in today's Charley 1 luxury laden life began to ferment, receiving signals frcim two sources at thousands of people searching for an the same time. This double-baHeled avenue 0£ escape from boredom turned training stage decreases as the horse once more to man's old friend the horse, learns to take its cue. from the cow still basically unchanged. A market maintammg or improving each suc with less prompting from the rider. has been created, an industry is born ceeding generation within thejr chosen To. fully comprehend the physical and with it many shortcomings are in breed or strain. requirements for this type of work one evidence. I am firmly convinced that one of the must realize that some. actual jumps The horse is a very adaptable animal greatest testing grounds for a horse's backward and much movement sidC"' making it possible for him to survive physical and mental ability lies in the ways or lateraly at high speed are re and propagate in conditions far from field known as cow-cutting. quired. As one can readily see fo.r a optimum. Without na·.ures help to se This phase of ranch wo.rk was and horse to become proficient at cutting lect the best and destroy the inferior is used in areas where range cattle form requires something of an equine athlete, or strenuous work and natural ele an integral part of the economy. Horses with tremendous constitutio.n to stand ments to. point out physical defects and that showed an aptitude for this work the rigors of thousands of miles traveled , inferior individuals to self-appointed were not common and usually received changing climates, feed, water and breeders the species is destined to suf some preferential treatment to the ex stabling. fer. tent of not being used for heavy rQping To delve deeper into the physical In this great new light horse. industry and long rides. They often were ap capabilities of the horse, let us turn 'to many proving grounds are available propriated by the ranch owner or fore the anatomical and physiological pro to the breeder. To name a few, there man wagon boss. These same aristo cesses of which the nervous system is exists racing of various types and dis crats of the horse world were the fore o.ne of the most important (parts?) . tances, showing, with its many aspects, runners of the highly trained co.ntest The brain is the control point for rodeo, ranch work, polo, distance rides, horse of today whose yearly earnings his bodily function and serves to set thi, driving and such advance scho.oling as may run well into the f.ive figure dressage. These different phases of bracket. ( Continued on Page 73) 12 The MORGAN HORSE horse is not the degree of cold, but the draft which may hit him . Of course, WinterRelaxation forthe if the owner sudden ly gives his horse a heavy wo;kout in mid-winter when his coat is heavy, careful cooling out ShowHorse will be necessarv to be sure the hair is completely dry. · The hair should not By MARILYN c. CHILD be wet and cold, so that the cooling out process must be done with blankets during the winter. Winter is also the time to check o.n The Court 0£ Last Appeal has ended must be gradual. Common se.nse dic any problems which may have occurred for 1963 for the Mo.rgan show horses. tates the course of action - removing a physically with the horse during the With the exception of a few whose heavy blanket during a warm spell, not sho.w season. Perhaps the teeth need owners may desire the sunshine of the suddenly taking the blankets off. with checking, or he may need worming. If Sou~h combined with continued com out a look at the thermometer. Many any blemishes or unsoundnesses have petition fo; their horses, the Morgan keep their horses blanketed all winter, appeared, this is the time to correct show horses face about six months of but it is hardly necessary if the owner them through blistering or other means . rest from the rigors of the show ring. used good judgment in the process of Except for the experienced ho;seman , Many may think that 15 or 20 min returning them to nature. these things should be supervised by a utes in the show ring is but a slight As is the case with blanketing the veterinarian. workout for a ho;se, that these horses horse, exercising the anima l must also If the horse has developed training have done nothing as compared be let up gradua lly. After being legged and showing problems during the sea with the horse which is ridden out o,n and keyed right up all season, the horse son, the owner may wish to work on the trails for several hours. This is a should be "let-down" gradually. As them in an effort to correct them be gross misconception - rather like he is eased up in his work schedule, for 1964. Horses rarely show in a com comparing the few hours in his office there probably will be, or shou ld be, petitive ring like they work at home. of a high business executive with the a reduction in grain rations. Many develop annoying little show all-day running of his messenger boy. If the horse has performed satis habits. If they have developed a ha When a show horse, and we speak factorily all season and no. corrective bit, it may be well to let them down here of the high-stepping, animated training seems indicated for the winter, and relax them a bit for a month be variety, hit s the ring, he is asked to. give he is probably due a complete let-down. fore taking them back into semi-train every ounce of himself in action, heart, There is no better way to relax the horse ing. They may then be worked easily and personality. He is straining to do and let him enjoy life than to turn him and perhaps will have forgotten the more than he is naturally capable of if o.ut as the saying goes. This does not habit which seemed so troublesome dur he is a true show horse, one of those mean suddenly putting him out in a ing the season. game, show-off personalities. Jn addi field unprotected. An owner 's facilities One of the mo.st usual is the horse tion, he has on his back o; behind him, dictate the co.urse of action, of course. which walks, trots, and then, through omeone that is demanding the utmost If there is a stall which opens into a habit, feels he must _ canter. If the performan ce of which he is capable. field or paddock, this may be the choice. judge has not called for a canter soon, This is not a really hard job for the Here again the horse cannot be thrust he may start jigging, bouncing up and Morgan which really loves to be in into the field after his last show. He down or try to get off into the gait be there competing, especially if he makes shou ld be turned out for 30 minutes , fore it is called. If this is the problem , just a half-dozen sho.ws a year with then an hour , then two hours, and each the best solutio.n is simp ly not to can amp le rest between. However , it be day gradually increase the time until ter the horse at all for at least a month. comes a real strain for horses which he is ready to, go onto a regular free Too many people work a horse at home are shown almost every weekend for exercise routine. just like they show them, in a duplicat ing, they hope, routine. This is not about a six-months period. Only the If a stall with his own fjeld or pad having the horse perform by command, ery gamest of ho;ses end up a season dock is not available, he may be taken but rather encourages him to. perform better than they started ; many fade very each day from the barn to an outsid e by habit - which can be a very frust noticeably as the season wear,s on. lot. If no lot is available the owner may rating thing if one runs into a judge Tow, abrup ly, that show season has simply take him out on the lunge line which varies ring routine . ended . There will be six months to regularly for "free" romping under We have used this problem as just relax and improve for 1964. Most ex controJ. a sample of many which may have de perienced horsemen do not take the This brings us back to the blanket veloped and which may need correction. sadd le or harness off after the last ing question. Most amateurs are good Similarly some horses are ready to re show, and put it away fo; the winter customers for the tack ·shops in their verse as soon as they have completed and forget the horse. The animal which purchase of blanket hoods, etc. Actually their first canter. More wo;k the same has been kept up to top-notch show a horse can stand cold much better than direction, and perhaps never reversing condition should be let down gradua lly. he can heat. If the blankets are removed in that workout, will help to break this Horses which have shown into the gradually he can very well go through habit. fall usually have been well-blanketed. the winter without any blankets , even Once any little problems have been The owner may wish to rough them if turned o.ut, provided there is shelter corrected, or the horse improved, he is fo,r the winter without blankets. If which allows him to get out of. wind this is the case, the removal of blankets and draft. The danger in cold to a ( Continued on Page 73) DECEMBER, 1963 13 CAVEN GLO " Morgans Beautiful " Presents CAVEN-GLO SUNSERI & HAPPY MERRY NEW XMAS YEAR • .. CAVEN-GLO SUNSERI No. 010063 A.M.H.R. (Verran's Laddie - Jubilee's Gloria) We are very proud of the 1963 Show Record of this 5 year old mare, who w 'th 1 very little previous training and NO work during 1963 has made an enviat:;le record in performance . Only a Morgan could have done as well! Shown in 10 classes at major So. Calif. shows, her winnings are: S.C.M.H.C. All MORGAN SHOW, POMONA, CALIF. M.H.a .E.A. OPEN HORSE SHOW, OCEANSIDE, CALIF. I I st Engllsh Plea sure Novice 3rd Ple a sure Driving 1st Comb ina tion 2nd Plea sure Driving M.H.a .E.A. All MORGAN SHOW, POMONA , CALIF. ht Engli sh Pleasur e Novice SO CALIF. EXPOSITION, DEL MAR, CALIF. ht Engllsh Pleasur e Op en 4th Pleasure Driving 2nd Engllsh Plea sure Sta ke 2nd Comb ination 4th Pleasur e Driving .l ALSO PLACED IN HALTER 2nd Mar es, 4 and over, Antelop e Voll ey Fol,, Lanca ster, Call! . 2nd Mar es, 4 and ove, not fool ed , MHBEA All Morgon Show , Pomona , Calif . FOR SALE: 2 excellent stallion prospects, 1 yearling filly, 1 weanling filly. (bus) 1301 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, Calif . Phone 842-2111 EVE and LARRY OAKLEY (home) EM 7-6728, even. Sat. and Sun. 14 The MORGAN HORSE " Winterize " Your Horse Horses , Horses. Horses! For most horses, the coming of Win ter is accompanied by more stable con finement, less exercise, little or no pas ture and more dry feed. The environ ment becomes more man -made and ar tificial - less as nature intended it. This makes fo.r certain hazards, for diseases and un oundnesses increase when there is too close confinement, improper feed ing and lack of. exercise. This does BY not imply that horses should be neg DR. M . E. ENSMINGER lected; rather, they should not be ub CLOV IS, CALIFORNI A jected to misguided judgment or over kindness. Here are some winter to-do's that the horseman &hould observe: Signs of Horse Health (degrees F) 100.5; Range (degrees F) Exercise - Exercise is important be "Bright eyed and bushy tailed" is 99.0-100.8. cause it tends ( 1) to promote soundness a common expression, indicative of Normal pulse rate (rate-min .), 32-44. - especially in the feet and legs - and health and well being. Normal breathing rate (rate-min.) (2) to make for regularity in the bowels. In order that horsemen may recognize 8-l 6. Except during times of inclement when disease strikes, they must first In genera l, any marked or persistent weather and when being worked heavily know the signs oJ equine health, any deviations from these normals should horses should be out in the open where departure from which constitutes a be looked upon as a sign of ill health. they can romp and play on natu ral foot warning of trouble. Some oJ the signs Every horseman shou ld provide him ing as much as possible. For this pur of good health are: self with an animal thermometer, which pose, pasture areas or large. corra ls are 1. Contentment - Healthy horses is heavier and more rugged than the ideal - especially for young animals. appear contented. They look com ordinary human thermometer. The Where mature horses cannot be pletely unworried when resting, and temperature is measured by inserting turned out, they should be exercised for they roll and shake themselves with the thermometer full lengt h in the re.c. an hour daily; either under the saddle, vigor. tum, where it should be left a minimum hitched to a cart, or by leading or 2. Alertness - Healthy horses are o.f. 3 minutes. Prior to inserting the IQunging. Above all, when not receiv alert; they prick up their ears at the thermometer, a long tring shou ld be ing forced exercise or on idle days, slightest provocation. tied to the end. horses should not be confined to a stable 3. Eating with relish - The appe In general, infectious diseases are or a small, dry lot. tite is goo.d and feed is consumed with ushered in with a rise in body tem relish, as indicated by nickering and perature , but it must be remembered Frequently, bad feet exclude exercise eagerness to get to it. that bod"y temperature is affected by on roads and faulty tendons exclud ex 4. Sleek coat and pliable, plastic stable or outside temperature, exercise, ercise under saddle. Under such con skin - A sleek oily coat and a pliable excitement, age, feed, etc. It is lower ditions, one may have to depend upon and elastic 1ikin characterize healthy in cold weather, in older animals and (I) exercise taken voluntarily in a large animals. When the hair coat loses its at night. paddock , (2) lounging or exercising lu ter and the skin becomes dry, scurfy The pulse rate indicates the rapidity on a 30 to 40 foot rope, or (3) leading. and hide-bound, there is usually troub le. of the heart action. ft may be taken Regular daily exercise is one of the 5. Bright eyes and pink eye mem either at the margin of the jaw where best means of keeping the stallion branes ~ Tn healthy animals, the eyes an artery winds around from the in thrifty and virile, and of assuring strong, are bright and the membranes - which ner side, at the inside oJ the elbow, or healthy foals. Standardbred stallions can be seen when the lower lid is under the tail. It should be remem and mares are usually jogged three to pulled down - are pink in colo.r and bered that the younger, the smaller five miles daily while drawing a cart. moist. and the more nervous the animal, the Thoroughbreds and saddle stock of all 6. Normal feces and urine - The higher the pulse rate. Also, the pulse other breeds are best exercised under th consistency of the feces varies with the rate increases with exercise, excitement, saddle from thirty minutes to one hour diet; for example, horses are somewhat digestion, and high outside tempera daily. loose when on lu h pasture or on an ture. Ouarters - In the wild state, horses all-palleted ration . bove all, the feces The breathing rate can be determined ro;med over the. fields and glens, obtain sho.uld not be too dry. And there by placing the hand on the £lank, by ing the feeds provided by nature. When should not be large quantities of un observing the rise and fall of the Banks, gras was covered by a blanket of snow, digested feed. The urine shou ld be or, in the winter, by watching the they pawed their way to it. T hey did clear. Both the feces and urine should breath condensate in coming f.rom the not enjoy the luxury of expensive barns. be passed without effort, and should nostrils . Rapid breathing due to re Protection from the elements consisted be free from blood, mucus or pus. cent exercise, excitement, hot weather of a winer coat of hair and such shelter 7. Normal temperature, pulse rate, o.r &tuffy buildings should not be con as they could obtain from windbreaks and breathing mte - For the healthy fused with disease. Respiration i ac horse , the e are. celerated in pain and in febrile condi (Continued on Page 71) Torma! rectal temperature: Average tions . 15 DECEMBER, 1963 Gift Suggestions for a fltrry (!lqri.atmn.a BAR-T CORONET, coming 4 yea rs. IIAR-T CORELEA, coming 3 yea rs. BAR-T CORELEADER, coming 2 yea rs. Three full sisters by Orcland Leader out of Corene, owned by Mr. and Mrs . E. E. Havey , Bedford , N. H. Bar-T Coro.net is now ready for sale. T his blue ribbon winning bay mare, won the Morgans in Harness Class, and the Junior Morgan Saddle Class at a recent . E. Class "A" horse show. She is trained to drive double as well as single and i beautifully broke und er saddle . Coronet pos esses loads of pre ence and displays excellent motion with well balanced actio.n front and back. We think she will make a tremendous name for .he.rself in the show ring and will be a joy to own for anyone desiring a horse with a nice mouth and excellent manners in the ring or on the trail. Coronet may be sen eat Orcland Farms where she is stabled ne.ar her grandsire Ulendon. If you are in erested in puttin g this mare in someone's sto.cking for Christmas, please contact Lyman and Ruth Orcutt, West ewbury, Mass. WINTER BLANKETS Our Waterproof Canvas Woo l-lined Stable blanket has 2 detachabl e breast straps with leather reinforced brass eye lets, and extra wide heavy duty sursingles sewed o.n the bias to cross undernea th. T his blanket really stays in place and is made to our own specifications to assure long life and proper fit, and we believe it to be the toughest blanket ever made. Especia lly priced for Chris tmas. $25.95 Our " NATIONAL TACK BOX" !so burlap stable blankets with kersey lining . $9 .75 A light, strong, roomy blue fiber covered box. Strong wooden interior. attractive lining, removable tray. Vulcanized fiber D uck covered blankets with Kersey lining . $13 .95 binding, brass plated hardware. Ideal size for one person to handle and compact enough for modem trailer travel to horse shows. 321/2" long , 18" wide , 20" deep. Our improved Baker style "Herc ules" Blanket, plaid pattern $34.50 extra wide sursingles sewed on the bias. "For those who. We can ship anywhere in the country, express collect. in time care enough to give the Very Best." $34.95 for Christmas. Hundreds of practical horsey g!fts a~d other ite1:1sof equipment and apparel for horse and rider. Open evenings and Sundays ttntil Chrutmas . Mail orders prompt ly filled . W1·ite or telephone 62-3-9153. ~vey~ TACK SHOP Large stock of fine harnesses, /erald Shoev Buggies and training carts. PLUMMER ROAD BEDFORD, NEW HAMPSH IRE Every year we vow we will not winter more than three horses, and every win Jes' Hossin' Around ter we find ourselves with an extra horse or two. By DoRoTHYLocKARD The question is always asked, "Do you R. D. 5, Greenville, Pa. have any horses for sale?" Well . .. yes and no. It depends. It depend s on the buyer and it depends on the It is finally raining. That is mighty we have found gravel in the milk price, and it depends on the horse. A good news in our area. We have had box, gravel in the watering trough etc. horse that can take care of himself a real drought , and it seemed so unreal. But we were pretty lucky. Mike's dad we will sell to a lot of people, f.or the Why , this co,untry always was too wet f.o.und gravel in the gas tanks of his right price. Another ho,se might be before. Hunting and fishing season tractor and power mower and o.ther for sale to only a few select show stables were called off. Public parks were similar choice places. that would give him the chance he de closed. It was illegal to burn trash . It Mike. is the baby around here and a serves, in what we consider the proper was sort of unbelievable. We were lot of this is overlooked, but the day way. And, we've bought and sold good having a drought but we couldn't be. he cut the cord on a neighbor 's power horses with strings attached - like ·wells were going dry. Why, wells never saw, in teeny weeny pieces, well ... we've reserved the first colt or they go dry around here. Creeks dried up. On a recent visit my mother was ge.t first chance to buy the first colt. I Impossible . There always was water looking the horses o.ver and she in think it is much harder to sell a horse in that creek - but there 'wasn't. quired , ''Is that horse in the family when you truly love them, and much We 've seen more wild game in the way?" (That horse was not. She had harder to part with a horse you've last month or two . The popr things not been exposed). But, what a nice trained. had to go down to the river to find way to put it. any water. Why, generations of wild I adore reading classified ads. If I When Pa warns me that he is buying game had been raised on spring and read no other part of. the Sunday papers a horse for resale, I act mighty cool creek water. Wonder what they thought I always know what horses are for towards that particular horse. I look of the drought. sale in the Pittsburgh and Cleveland hard for its faults. I'm stingy with any loving pats or sweet talk. I've found Pa was digging out holes where water papers . I check the saddles and the out it is easier to part with them if you used to be, then digging deeper. Archie, horse trailers, the Dachshunds , the an don 't get a lot of. yourself in them . the stud ho.ss, thought Pa was out of tique cars, other antiques, farms fo.r his mind , asking him to drink there. sale, swaps, and the job opportunities . Jane Fox of Dee Cee Mo,gan Farm He drinks out of a bucket. Pa finally When an out-of-town paper falls in passed along the following creed of gave in and carried water in a bucket to my hands - whee. I really check antique lovers. "If you don 't know what from the water hole. Archie gave Pa those classifieds. Recently, a Seattle it is stick a candle in it. If you can't one of his "You've finally come to your paper landed here. I saw that hay was stick a cand le in it, make a lamp out senses" looks and gulped his water-hole SI.50 a bale, and some good sounding of it. If you can't make a lamp out water - out of the bucket. horses were priced pretty cheap. of it, paint it red and plant ivy in it." Lucky gaunted up a bit had to be There is a girl in Seattle that I'm And, I'll add to. that 1f you can't do coaxed to drink that kind of water even concerned about, too. She has two. any one of the preceding, surely you can out of a bucket. Our well at the house dependent horses and she needs a job. make a door-knocker out of it. here was threatening to go any day, so She would accept a typing job, a factory I have a new f.all outfit. After grave we had to ration the water very care job, etc., etc., or a hor·se shoeing or consideration, I sent off a missive to fully. horse training job. I do ho.pe she's each and every niece over thirteen year I must admit our clothes are tattle found work, and I hope it is in the of age, that it would be OK with me if tale grey. How do. people wash with a horse line. Obviously, she has courage they would decide to. get married this tiny bit of water? and strength and patience - or she fall. I think they should consider So now it is raining and we are happy. couldn't shoe horses. everything before they take the big Guess . who won the ph,otography Then a Phoenix, Arizona paper step, and if they wait too long, there contest? Uh huh , me. Now don 't start landed here. Goo.cl alfalfa hay is $28 wjll be Aunt Dot showing up in rags wondering how much co.mpetition there a ton there. Lots of good sounding again, disgracing them. was for I'm not going to tell you. I horses f.or sale there, too, and some ideal Our granddaughter Denise needed don 't ask you how many horses were sounding properties to raise horses o,n. a babysitter recently and I volunteered. in the class when you tell me you won The one that sounded best to us cost I enjoyed every minute of it, and when a blue ribbon do I? $125,000. A ten acre property it was. it was time for me to l~ve Denise cried. Mike, the four ye.ar old next door, has Out Pa's way, if there are buildings Now I feel like a success as a grandma. discovered the most wonderful play on the property they call it "improved. " Junior info,ms me that local teen-age house. The doors are just right for Pa reckoned this Arizona property was etiquette demands that the driver of. him to open and the size is just right . improved. I'll just betcha it's impro.ved any vehicle hauling pa.ssengers must When Pa finds the horse trailer doors - and perfect for horses. pull up to the nearest gas station and open he knows Mike has been over to Here, every change of season necessi say to every passenger , "Fish out fifty see us. tates a sort of barn remodeling. Every cents." We had a co.uple of loads of gravel additio.n to our 'herd' ne.cessitates a barn There's an eight year old cow in put on our driveway this year. Pa is remodeling. The hammering seems to Tombstone , Arizona that has been fitted just sure Mike has moved one of those go on constantly, yet it always lo.oks loads off by now. Numerous times like no one has touched it for decades. ( Continued on Page 71) DECEMBER, 1963 17 Mid-States Morgan Horse Field Day By DORI ORTO J. Cecil Ferguson of Green e. R. I. and Dean Jack son of Harri son, Montana. Members of the Mid-States Morgan nine o'clock to admire the many Mor numb!!ring nearly 1000 were in attend Horse Club successfully hosted the Mid gans, the paddocks of gleaming white ance. wests first Morgan Horse Field Day on fence , big roomy barns, and all of First e cnt was the parade of tallions the last Sunday in October. The day's the other trappings which go into mak in which Big Bend's senior stallion events were held at Big Bend Farm, ing a successf.ul breeding establishment Windcre t Playboy and junior stallion owned by the William Barton's, Rock the caliber of Big Bend. The program Orcland Gay Knight fjlled the ring ford, Ill., who graciously offered their was opened by Big Bend's manager and with dynamic beauty . Here, as in the farm fo.r t!\is day. Shoulde.rs already president of the sponsoring club, Harry following events Lyman pointed out tired from the herculean task partly Andre with a brief welcome and in type, characteristics and conformation behind them, drooped a trifle more troduction of the ational Morgan de ired in a Morgan. when, ·on Saturday evening, torrents of Horse Club directors who hono.red us !ext came tw9 brood mares and rain fell, and conti nued to fall well with their presence; followed by the in two each of their get, followed by two into the evening. But Sunday morning troduction of Lyman Orcutt, o.ur excellent examp les of the Morgan a a dawned balmy and sunny. T he midwest speaker for the day. Lyman, with his geld ing, Towne-Ayr Twig owned by in its fall dress, was ablaze with color. quiet manner and modest way won Robert Glenn, Wayne, Tllinois and beautiful background suiting the many new friends for the Mo.rgan with horse it ho.nored on that day. hi interesting and concise description ( Continued on Page 69) Visitors began arrivi11g as earl as of each event. n ent hu ia tic crowd 18 The MORGAN HORSE SoYour Morgan is Leaving Home SoA Morganis JoiningYour Family . When it is decided that your Morgan Mare 1s to have a new owner then it is also If you are selling a mare indicate in It is probably only after weeks or ti~e tor you to read carefully the Ap the space provided whether or not she months an~ sometimes years of lopking plication for Transfer form with its has been bred. If she has been bred that you find THE registered Morgan clear instructions . The forms are free then the further information on the for you. After the thought and time write to The Mo.rgan Horse Club, Inc.: form at the bottom of. the App lication already s~nt in finding your Morgan, P. 0. Box 2157, West Hartford, Conn. for Transfer must be completed too. spend a l1ttle more time to be sure the 06117 and the requested forms will be More about that later. registration papers are in order. Some sent to you promptly. Signatures times people have been careless, and it is disturbing to. find out too late what Seller Completes Form Now that you, the seller, have com should have been done BEFORE you First, you, the seller, fill in the name pleted personally and in full the infor bought this Morgan of your choice. As and address of the new owner of your mation requested , the Application for a buyer, here are a few suggestions that Morgan . Check with the new owner Transfer is ready fo.r your signature, will help you as well as protect your in exactly how he wants the name to be address and date of signing. vestment in a registered animal. So reco,rded on the Registration Certificate For your protection and for the pro before you commit yo.urself, here 1s a and write this information on the Ap tection . of the registered Morgan you check list to follow. plication for Transfer form. are selling NEVER sign an Application Look at the Registration Certificate Next, write in the Registered Name for Transf.er that is left blank above Look at the Registration Certificate of the Morgan , the registration num your signature, that is, witho ut yo.u, first. Make sure the markings given ber and the sex. Remember, write the the seller, filling in all the information match those on the animal itself. Check full word stallion, mare or gelding. requested. that the. apparent age of the animal Using short cuts will cause confusion coincides wit h the foaling date stated on because "M" can mean male or mare; Has your mare been bred? the Registration Certificate. "male" can mean either stallion or Because the registration of the off Lo.ok on the back of the Registration gelding. spring of your mare is probably im Certificate and here you will find the portant to you and particularly impor name of the registered owner. Each Date of Transfer tant to her new owner, if yo.ur mare has and every change of. ownership must As the seller you continue to fill been bred, it is required that the Certi out the form by giving the exact date ficate. of Service be completed at this be recorded with The Morgan Horse Club, Inc., thus it is very important of the transfer of ownership from you time. This form is found at the bottom that you purchase your Morgan directly to the new owner. This date should be of the Application for Transfer and must from the Registered Owner. Remem agreed to by both parties to the transfer remain attached to the Transfer form. of ownership. Consider the. importance Note the reminder that the Certificate ber, any registered nimal is of greater of this date of transfer particularly of Service is "Void if detached. " value with papers b t these papers are with respect to a mare or staJlion. The of value OJ1lyif they are in proper or The information requested is simple der, improper papers may result in date of transfer may well be considered because your records as well as the the date on which the care, custody, you becoming the innocent victim in a records of the owner of the stallion will sale that involves improper papers. ft management and / or responsibility ·supply the few facts requested. cease with you, the seller, and begin is of utmost importance, therefore, that with the new owner. If your Morgan is First, fill in the Registered Name and you purchase. a registered Morgan only being1 sold on "the installment plan" the registration number of your mare directly from the Registered Owner. then the dates on which she was bred it is of utmost importance the exact Registered Owner date of transfer of ownership be agreed by natural service. If she was pasture On the back of the Registratio.n Cer upon by both parties. bred, put dbwn the inclusive dates that she was with the stallioJ1. The ticate, the "Registered Owner" o.f Gelding owner of the mare at time of service the particular Morgan at the time it If the Registration Certificate still then signs the form. was foaled is stated in the center panel below the words "issued to". Each shows your Morgan to be a stallion but Finally, the owner of the stallion at change of ownership thereaf.ter is listed he has been gelded, now is the time to the time of service is to sign the form on the side panel he.aded "Transfer have the records show that he is a after completing the information re Record." Thus you, the buyer, can tell gelding. This information is to be quested. The Registered Name of the exactly who is the present "Registe.red given in the space provided and the stallion and his registration number alteration will then be recorded with are tQ be filled in and each date on Owner" of the Morgan you wish to. buy. The Morgan Horse Club, Inc. and on which the stallion served your mare. Application for Transfer The records kept by the stallion owner the Registration Certificate by the After determining the few readily ob Registrar. To enter a gelding in the will readily give this information as well as the inclusive dates that your tainable facts, mentioned above, from National Morgan Horse Show, the al the Registration Certificate, the next teration must already have been re mare was with the stallion if she was corded with The Morgan Horse Club, (Continued on Page 71) ( Continued on Page 57) Inc. DECEMBER, 1963 19 irst llis4rs fnr a lllappy lanlthay ~rasnu frnm ARKOMIA MORGANS DR. and MRS. NORMAN B. DOBIN, STELLA,NORA, DAVID, JACQUELINE, NORMAN CHARLESand TRACY PETERS, who tenderly cares for each of his "babies", our Morgans. LIPPITTJEEP 8672 (Lippitt Sampson x NeKomia) taken at 21 years, with 5 year old Nora Jeanne Dobin, up. ARCHIE O'S DUPLICATE (Archie O x Lippitt Nora) our pride, owning him; your pride, one of his foals . ARKOMIA MORGANS demands more of a stallion than "a show horse." Each sire has proven quality bloodlines, disposition and soundness, with stamina and prepotency that pays. First choice of value -wise breeders of quality Morgaryf. ARKOMIA JUSTIN JEEP (Lippitt Jeep x Sue Travelmore) foaled 5-29-63 (photo taken 9-29-63) a true replica of his champion sire. COME SEE US, WHEN YOU CAN . 10222 South Bell Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60643 - Farm at Monee, Illinois a Mr. Roy Richardson of Putney , HugeCrowds Attend Green Meads Ve.rmo.nt. The Lloyd Parkers of Sud bury , Mass., went home with their fourth. There were several first Mor WeanlingSale gan owners here too. Of the thirty -two weanlings of.fered, five. were not sold, By ANNA ELA as the consigners thought the price was Vice-President, The Morgan Horse Club, Inc. not adequate. The average price of the fillies was $1375.00. T he average Prospective buyers, curiosity seekers, Orcland Farms, Dr. Robert Orcutt price of the stallion colts was 613., Margan owners, children out of school, and Mrs. David Brockett (Bro -Rock while the overall average of wean lings horse enthusiasts, etc, flocked to Rich Farm) had the highest priced selling was $1046. This compares with the mond , Mass., to bid or watch this foals. The first weanling in the sale average of 1958 and 1959 and 1960 Morgan sale. The. weather even co was offered by Orcland Farms of West which was 750. The ave.rage in 1961 operated with a beautif.ul day and there ewbury, Mass. and was sold by an was $579 and in 1962 was 845. A was still a little color left on the Berk advanced bid to Mr. Christensen of Salt complete Ii t of consignors and buyer shire hills. Cars began rolling in early Lake City, Utah. T his filly was by follows: for thi sixth Annual Sale of registered Orcland Dondarling (Grand Champion Morgan weanlings. By sale time over Mode l Stallion 1963 .M.H.S.) and une thousand people jammed the large out of Kitchener Wendy and topped the ( Continued on Page 70) indoor ring at Green Meads Farm, to sale to the tune of 2500.00. ext witness this sale. All New E ngland highest price. paid was a cute foal of states were represente .d as well as many fered by Dr. Robert Orcutt of Row ley, from the the Mid -West and the. South. Mass. This filly was by Windcrest Sen The bidding was brisk and people sation (full bro.ther to Windcrest Don knew just what they wanted and just field by Upwe.y Ben Don (sister to Orc how much they were willing to pay. land Leader and Vigildon) and out of Th e qua lity of the colts and fillies that good mare Vigilda Jane (twice Aidsin protecting offered this year was of a very much winner mare and foal class, N .M.H.S .) highc.r caliber. The consigners were and sold fo.r 2300.00. The third hig h Horsesof Strangles from eight dif.ferent states. Massachu est foal was one by Orcland Vigildon setts had the mo:;t with twe lve. ext ( winner of many firsts at .M.H.S. and Strangles bacterin , a new vaccine came Vermont with eight, three each Championships) out of that real pro to help prevent strangles (distemper) from lew Hamps hire, Maine and ducing mare Mayphil. T his good filly in horses, is now availab le, according Connecticut, two from Ohio and Michi was consigned by Mr. and Mrs. David to the recent release from its produ gan and one from Pennsylvania. Most L. Brockett of Ipswich, Mass. Many cers, Fort Dodge Laboratories, Fort of the stock were well fitted and trained. othe.r fo.als sold were in the f.our figure Dodge, Iowa. Given in a series of The years of the bot eggs and rough bracket. three injectio.ns, one week apart, this coats are in the past. The average Several buyers bought their second or vaccine provides a igh level of protec overall was the best ever. It shows the third foal at this sale. Mr. J. B. Reid tion in most cases or at least one year. public is willing to. pay well for a good A single annual booster shot provid es of Francestown, . H. bought his fifth individual, especially when it is by a protection from year to year. Strangle top stallion and the hope out of a weanling here. Dr. A. B. Starr of bacterin is available through your lo.cal goo.cl mare. Syracuse, N. Y. bought his third as well veterinarian . Crowds set new record bidding on Morg an Wealings DECEMBER, 1963 21 ORCLAND FARMS "Wh.ere Champions are Born" WEST NEWBURY, MASSACHUSETTS A A MERRY HAPPY CHRISTMAS NEW YEAR Ulendon x Anna Darling 1963-Florida Sunshine Circuit Morgan Champion 1963-National Morgan Horse Show Junior Saddle and Jun ior Harness Champion, Reserve Sad - dle Champion ; ORCLAND GAYSTAR ORCLAND DONDARLING Ulendon x Orcland Gaylass Ulendon x Anna Darling 1963 - N . E. Horsemen 's Council 1963-National Morgan Horse Champion Open Pleasure, Road Show Grand Champion Stallion Hack and Junior Hack. 1963- Mass. Council Champion Road Hack Boarding and training for show and pleasure - indoor ring MR. & MRS. W. LYMANORCUTT. JR. FRED JOHNSTON,JR. owners and trainers assistant trainer BREEDERSOF MORGANS FOR OVER A CENTURY Townshend Farm had a junior horse MorgansPut on Top Show at that looked well in harness. Bro-Rock Fa rm of Ipswich, Mass., had that re.al to.p campa igner, Orcland Ike. Stone PennsylvaniaNational croft Farm with Waseeka 's Buccaneer The Pennsylvania ational Horse leave him completely out of the rib and Cascade Farm with The Yankee Show is held in Harrisburg at th e bons at the next. were right in there pitching. In the Farm Show Building and was from As usual one saw surpri sing results pleasure class Tom Timlin put on a October 19 throu gh Octobe.r 26th. Th ese in the placings o.£ some of the classes. good performance for Dr. Carroll are wonderful show gro unds , stabling Good ple.asure horses didn't have to Kring. Others in that class who did is good and the ring is e.xcellent. There have good manners or soundn ess. Har well were Suntar owned by Mrs. Reda are thirteen acres und er one roof so ness horses could run into walls and Urich TasTee's Indian Summer owned weather never interferes. Thi s year misbehave and still place. Conform a by Mike Goebig, The Third Man they had the largest ent ries ever with tion was not seriously considered in the owned by Roger 8. Etherington and J 017 horses entered in the program. stake placings either. It is to.o bad that Lippitt George Moro. owned by Edit h T he Int ernat ional Jumpin g Teams were manners are not considered more. 1£ Horner. competing and there was never a dull we don 't watch out we are going to moment. make a poo.r impression on prospective Six classes were offered for Morgans. Morgan owners. They will think that JustinMorgan T he und er and over classes, a junior Morgans are too ho.t and ill tempered. class, a driving class, a pleasure class \Ve know this is not tru e but we have and the 500 stake class. The und er to prove it to the general public . TrailRide class was the sma llest with seven en The management of the Pennsylvania ( Picto,·ial Spread on Page 48) tries while the over had thirteen. In ational was very pleased at the show Exhilirati ng fall weather and colo.r the Tunior class there were twelve while ing of the Morgans and at the num ber ful scenery found 41 Morgan enth us the driving class had ten, the pleasure that turn ed out. You would have been iasts with sixteen horses at the home class had thirteen and the stake had proud them . The overall picture of. of Dick and Sylvia Mease!, Brighton , sixteen top animals. was a very good one again, Congratu Michigan on October 20 for our annu al Morgans were entered from many lation s exhibitors! 'trrul ride. Beginning at 11:00 the states. The exhibito.rs came from New Following are the results: group rode over c,ld fire trails and Eng land to Michigan and down to Morgans under 15 hands: Won by GAY DANCER, Dr. Peter Nelson , Harvard. Mass.; 2nd . TROPHY"S fields near the Mease! ho.me. We ended Florida. Pennsy lvania had the most BECKIE DATE, Camelot Farms. Ft. Lauderdole, Flo .; our first ride by parading in front of exhibitor s with eight and Massachusetts 3rd, BAY STATE GALLANT , Maybrook Farm, La Grangevllle , N . Y.; 4th , DENNISFIELD, Three W inds the non-riders while they took pictures. was next with six exhibitor s and eight Farm, Clark Summit, Penna.; 5th . BILLY 8. GEDDES, Eddie Earehart , Northville. Mich. Many of. the horses were the same horses. ew York had four exhibitors, Morgan 15 hands and over: Won by DONNETTE ones which had just finished a rigorous ew Jersey had three with five horses, OF CAMELOT, Camelot Farm, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla .; 2nd, TAS·TEE'S FIREFLY, W indsong Farm, Alex show season. All of the horses had heavy Ohio had two and Michigan had one. andr ia , Oh io; 3rd, GAY CAVALIER , Mr . and Mrs . Darw in Morse, Richmond , Mass.; 4th, WIND winter co,ats and the warm weather New Hampshire was represented by CRESTTOP HAND, Green Trim Form, Temple , N. H.; caused some sweat horses, yet all of o)1e exhibitor with two horses and Flori 5th , OLDWICK HIGH DIAMOND , Mr. and Mrs . Richard Colgate , Oldw ick, N. J. the horses exhibit ed their Morgan tract. da had one exhibitor with four horses. Junior Morgans , 4 years and under: Won by OLDWICK HIGH DIAMOND , Mr . and Mrs . Richard ability and good manners. Dick Mease! You would have been proud of the Colgote, Oldw ick, N . J.; 2nd , MILSBORO MAJOR , rode his old stallion, True America n, showing the Morgans made . Every ani Judy Swon , Mansf ield, Ohio; 3rd, GAY CAVA LIER, Mr . ond Mrs . Darw in Morse , Richmond , Mass.; and the N iemis were even able to get mal was well turned out. One note of 4th , SPRING GLO, Come lot Farms, Ft. Louderdal e, 24 year old Justa out. Even Sylvia interest was the well dressed groo.ms Flo.; 5th , MAN -BO OF LAURELMONT, Green Trim Farm, Temple, N. H. Measel's Ara bian and Mr. Robert's that headed the harn ess class. The Morgans In Harness: Won by TROPHY'S BECKIE DATE, Camelot Farm, Fl. Lauderdal e, Fla .; 2nd , Quarter Horse were able to. keep up Morgan grooms in the stake class were TAS-TEE FIREFLY, W indsong Farm, Alexandria, 0 .; 3rd GAY CAVALIER , Mr . and Mrs . Darw in Morse , with the Morgans. the best dressed in the whole show, Richmond, Mass.; 4th, ORCLAND DONANNA , Orc· congratu lations exhibitor s! land Farms, West Newbury Mass.; 5th, MILLSBORO, After unsaddling , everyone ate out MAJOR , Judy Swon , Mansf ield, Oh io. side on the lawn. Each family brought Th e Morgans made such a hit that Morgan Pleasure Horse: Won by ORCLAND LINDA , Dr. and Mrs. M . 8. Wood ing , Johnstown , their own food and cooked it over a the manager of the Washington, D . C. N. J.; 2nd, FOXY ROSE MARIE, Mr . and Mrs. Int ernationa l Ho.rse Show, was very Richard Colgat e, Oldw ick, N. J.; 3rd , BATIENKILL common fire. When all oJ the food KING, Dr. Frances Schaeffer, Allentown , Penna.; was gone, the braver of the riders or anxio us to have the Morgans show at 4th , BROADWALL GOLDEN BOY, Mr . and Mrs. their show . He said he was very im Richard Colgate , Oldwick, N. J.; 5th, RAN BUNC the ones who weren't sore) rode for TIOUS, Hillcrest Acres, Elmira, N. Y. pre.ssed at their performances . Morgan Stake: Won by DONNETIE OF CAME· the rest of the af.ternoon. It was a beau LOT, Camelot Farm, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla .; 2nd , tifu l day for riding and the club thanks T he stake class was held Friday night TROPHY"S BECKIE DATE, Camelot Farm, Ft. Lauder before a full house and what a terrific dol e, Fla.; 3rd , TAS-TEE"S FIREFLY, W indsong Dick and Sylvia for pro.viding such an Farm, Alexandr ia, Ohio; 4th, GAY CAVALIER , Mr . class it was. It was filled with cham end Mrs. Darw in Morse, Richmond, Moss.; 5th , enjoyable place to ride WIND -CREST TOP HAND , Green Trim Farm, pions. Horses that had been winning Temple, N. H.; 6th, ORCLAND DONANNA , The people who were there were · the all season too.k a back seat much to the Orclond Form, West Newbury , Moss. Measels, the Mansfields, the Vosses, surpris e of the spectators. We were all A few other exhibitor s that helped the Kanes , the Lindners, the Orio proud of the Morgan showin g but were put this show across with some really Roberts, Marie Clayton, Joe Symons, amazed at the various results. This good animals were Wildewood Farm Delor Markel our photographer, the is what makes horse shows interesting. of Rome, . Y. with a good young Tiemis, the Verrans, Mr. Tho.mas, Mr. Eac h show's results are only o.ne man's stallion, Mr. Robin and Tangl ewoo.d Stewart, the Buchanans, the Ta lbots, opinion. One man may pin a horse Farm of Jamesville, N. Y., with a nice the DuShanes , Tim Swatz, and Ralph grand champi on at one show and then young stallion, 0 -At-Ka Don Moro. Jones. DECEMBER, 1963 23 AT STUD LIPPITT MINT DON foaled April 2, 1959 .Outstanding Morgan stallion, 15. l hands with action, disposition , and the breeding Morgan followers desire. Fee $100 - Franklin County Mares Private Treaty . Return privileges current season. Ashbrook 7079 Lippitt Ethan Ash 7621 { Trilby 02532 Lippitt Ethan Don 8061 Croydon Prince 5325 Croydon Mary 02900 { Kate LIPPITT MINT DON 12513 Lippitt Sam 7857 Lippitt Rob Roy 8450 { Adelin e Bundy 04584 Lippitt Spearmint 08379 Ashbrook 7079 Lippitt Samantha 0518 l { Lippitt Sallie 04565 MRS. E. S. READ, prop. Rockmaple Farm Sheldon, Vermont New York State SoutheasternNews News By Ro ' ALO E. BLACKMA , 2491 Meadow Lark Drive East Point, Geo,rgia I am sure all Morgan owners in the By PEGGY VA ' DERW.E EL Southeast join me in thanking Barbara and James Cole for their efforts in pro · moting appreciation for the Morgan A few of us bringing up the rear flank. horse in our area . We wish them well on their return to 'ew England. Fro,rn Mr. J. Marion Burke, of Mt. Airy, orth Carolina, comes a report The second annual New York Mor in your riding clothes, Brad? The after of wins by two of his Morgans at the ga n Horse Club trail ride was held Sept. noon trail ride was just as delightful. Concord, . C. horse show on October 13-15th at Sprucelands Camp in Java There were about twenty -five adults 5th. The four year old Gelding, Man Center, . Y. A few hardy souls ar plus the Starr children, Kathy and Chris date Encore, and the fo.ur year old mare, rived Friday evening in time for a fish Judy and Tommy Vanderweel , and Juliana Hawk , were shown in the fol dinner - and afterwards had a ping Tommy Barrettt riding his pony Billie. lowing classes: Open Pleasure, Three pong tournament. Curt Smith emerged They proved to us that our Morgans Gaited atural Tail Class, Gentlemen's the victor to pro.ve to everyone that he will be in capable bands for years to Pleasure , and Open Pleasure Champion is as versatile as the Morgan horses come. ship. In each class, Mandate took the he rides. The Lodge. was so cozy and In the evening we were served a deli. blue ribbon and Juliana was second. warm, everyone enjoyed the roaring cious ro.ast beef dinner. Bernie Dunn Congratulations to Mr . Burke. fire and there was always hot coffee, then called our September meeting to On a recent trip to Virginia , l had chocolate and refreshments to fill our order. About fifty people were pres the pleasure of. seeing the flashy Sprin g tomachs. I think everyo.ne hated to ent . After the meeting we enjoyed Breeze, owned by Mrs. Ian L. Sammers retire to their cabins because the night socializing in front of the ever-roaring and children of Spring Hill Farm , outside was bitter cold for the middle £ire. The Lodge has a tremendous Hamilton. This two. year old daughter of September but with the promise of a fireplace ( thank goodness) do.nated by of Jubilee's Courage , out of a daughter brisk morning ride, the hardy departed the Spruceland Campers . Sunday of Springfield, will no doubt live a use to the hills and valleys to their respec morning we had a breakfast to suit any ful and happy life with the Sammers tive cabins . The Lodge is located in one - oatmeal , toast, bacon and eggs. family . a clearing overlooking the lake and There was always an abundance of food Joe and Helen Young, Pineland , La this is surro.unded by many hills in to be had at any time. With reluctance ., Grange, Georgia, report several Morgan which the cabins are ne tled along with people began to depart for home, while sales. The palomino weanling colt, their adjacent two holers. Saturday others talked of going for another trail Pineland Playboy was soJd to Mr. Rus morning , many more arrived in time ride. The Lodge has so much to offer sell Roe of Doraville, Georgia. The for the trail ride. I guess they rode - tennis, swimming, boating , hiking , two year old stallion, Pineland Candy most everywhere it was possible and riding and they even had a trampoline man went to Mr. Bob Hill and 'family when they returned they had covered set up for children . One of the men of LaGrange. A yearling stallion and about 30 miles. Understand one man became so frustrated watching the child two weanlings, all chestnut, will go to lost his horse briefly but I think they ren, he had to try it - ten gallon hat New England. They were bought by all returned together . A delicious buf and all. Mr . and Mrs. Barney Caplette of So.uth fet I ncheon was waiting at the Lodge. This could grow into one of our main bridge, Mass. By that time, the sun had warmed the events of the year. We would like to Within the next f.ew weeks, Morgan frost bitten earth and we were all glad see more people from all over the State horse owners in the Southeast will re we had come to enjoy this good horse next year. I know you would thor ceive a questionaire. This question aire fellowship weekend. One of. our adept oughly enjoy every minute yo.u spend is designed to learn if there is sufficient horsemen decided to take a canoe ride there and like our family, be looking interest to form a Southeastern club to on the lake but somehow e.nded up in forward to the next Annual Morgan promo.te the Morgan . In the mean the lake. Do. you often swim attired Horse Trail Ride. time , please send any news. One of the many pleasant views during our ride, Java Center, N. Y. Friday night supper, Sprucelanda Lodge. DECEMBER, 1963 25 ~ta!inu' !i ~rrrttug!i from SUGAR RUN FARM Mt. Sterling, Ohio HOME OF CHAMPIONS Brood mares - HYCRESTSANDITA 09080 - GRAND CHAMPION ILLINICAMEO 09561 - GRAND CHAMPION JUBILEE'SZEPHYR 09995 - GRAND CHAMPION GREENMEADS MOONBEAM 010059 - Dam of Reserve Champion Nugget's Moonmist Future Brood mares - LIPPITTVICTORIA AMANDA 010107 - GRAND CHAMPION NANUET010983 - GRAND CHAMPION NUGGET'S MOONMIST 012118 - RESERVECHAMPION Stallions - NUGGET 8637 - RESERVECHAMPION ,I I BIG BILLB 10143 (38 times) GRAND CHAMPION SUGAR.RUN DOMINATOR13247 - RESERVECHAMPION SUGAR RUN COMMANDER13816 First place - Morgan yearling colt class - Midwestern Show, Columbus, 0., '63 I. Weanlings and yearlings for sale. You will be happy with a colt or filly from Sugar Run. ,( VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME MRS. JOHN W. JUNK, owner J. M. BUKEY,Mgr. Phone 153 Phone 1775X New EnglandNews By JUD .EE c. BAR WOOD Christian Street White River Jct., Vermont MARDORMERE FASHlON 08261 and this year's colt Moro's Re· Pete by Moro Twilight owned by Jean Cox, Brewster. Maine. Morgans have returned to, the Green an ideal farm again put to full use.. I'm was held on October 27 in Woodvill e. Mountain Stock Farm in Randolph, sure that Mr. Knight would be more They arrived at the William Clark farm Vermont! Almost 200 years after Mr. than pleased if he could kno.w that Mr . mid-morning where the Clarks served Justin Morgan arrived in Randolph with Morgan has brought Morgans and ac coffee and doughnuts , then op further that little bay stud, bringing the first tivity back to the. GMSF. for their lunch stop. Mr. William Morgan to Vermont, Mr. Robert Mor The New England Morgan Horse Clark led the ride on his chestnut stal gan of California has arrived bringing Association held its annua l Foliage lion, abob. Mr. and Mrs. Shumin ey Mo.rgans back to Randolph . . . and Ride and meeting on October 4 and 6, had their nice mares, Rhea and Broad just a year after the Lippitt Dispersal at the GMHA in South Woodstock, wall Pat~na, Fred Thurston enjo,yed a Sale left the GMSF without a Morgan . Vt. The weather was just perfect, even good ride on his Squires Dinah , and Mr. Lyman Orcutt of Orcland Farm, though the foliage. was past its height , Claire Collins rode Mr. Thurston 's other W,est Tewbujry, Ma&;,~ well known and approximately twenty-fjve mem mare, Elf. Dick Sweet and daughter Morgan trainer, breeder and judge, has bers and friends enjoyed a beautiful Susan had a nice. buggy ride behind Mr. become farm manager and soon will ride. It was nice to see some new faces Clark's gelding, Peter \Voo,dville, while be moving his Orcland Morgans and his around, and fun to be able to enjoy a Mrs. Sweet rode the ir own gelding, family to Randolph , where Morgan ac leisurely weekend, riding among many Annei gh's Bob Ash. They all enjoyed tivities will begin again at the Green nice Morgans and their owners. a perfect day and a perfect trail ride. Mt. Stock Farm. Mr. Morgan is owner Th e October meeting was held in Mr. and Mrs. Dick Sweet and child of an insurance company , who,se main Woodstock, Vermont , and attended by ren, Don and Sue, of Sweet Acres, office will be in Randolph, so the GMSF approximate ly se.venty-five people. Fol Uncasville, enjoyed the past show sea will be bustling again with an insurance lowed the dinner and meeting, Mr. son, showing their gelding Annejgh's office, a herd of cattle, a summer rid Van Shiek of Cavendish , Vermont gave Bob Ash, especially the day Mrs. Sweet ing camp , the popular All-Morgan two. a very interesting talk on the history and daughter Sue rode him to a show, day show ( which I believe will be re- of, and present schooling of horses. umcd next September), and the every day rais.ing and training of Morgans. CONNECTICUT ( Continued on Page 69) Tt certainly is wonderful to have such The Connecticut Morgan Trail Ride ' MORO TWlLlGHT 12421, was 1963 Maine Morgan Horse Show MORO'S VERDA DEE 011628, 2 year old filly by Waseeka 's Special Champion and 2nd In Stallions 4 years and older, owned by Edition out of Mardormere Fashion, owned by Jean Cox. Jean Cox. DECEMBER,1963 27 North Central Morgan News By Do 1u HoDGIN Rogers, Minne o.ta BREEZY' 08616, SUNNY GAL 010718 , MELODY 012359, 1st in Produce of Dam Class at North Central Morgan Show. owned by Miss Allone Potter of Maple Lake , Minn. The No rth Central Morgan Horse Bl ACK CONGO, Mary Ocel; 3rd, SUNNY MON · Aged Mor es: Won by PEGGY SUE, owned by TEREY, Allone Potter . Jul ie Hitz and show n by Ma ri lyn Hitz; 2nd, DEBA Show wa held at Wa conia, Minne Two Year Old Stallion : Won by JESSURE, Dewey CON TWNKLE STAR, owned by Debra Hodg in and Logelond ; 2nd, BONNIE LEE'S HI NOON, Bonnie shown by Connie Hodg in; 3rd, DE JARNETIE sota at the Carver County Fair Grounds lee Farm; 3rd, HY FIRE. Mel Berg; 4th. EM· SWEET SUE, owned by Arlene Berzins and shown bt on Sunday, September 15. About 70 E~ALD'S BEAUCHAMP, Joyride Mo rgans; 5th, Chuck Berzins; 4th, ANN OF HOLIDAY Hill. owned OCEL'S CONGO KNIGHT , Mary Ocel . by Horry Cater; 5th , MISS ILLINOIS , owned by horses were shown from the states of Three Year Old Stallion : Won by BENNELDO. Robe:1 Wood ; 6th , HOPI COTI, Harry Cater owner . Minneso.ta, South Dakota, Wi sconsin R. D. Anderson 2nd , ROYAL HAVEN, Don Pol· Mor e and Weanling Fool : Won by MISS ILLINOIS . mer. and WOTON, Robert Wood; 2nd, SANDRA AND. and Ca nada. A more ide.al day for the Aged Stallion : Won by CONGODON , Ernie Wood; REA and MAPLARE ANDREA , R. D. Anderson : 3rd. 2nd, HYLEE"S HGH BARBAREE, Cliff Hitz: 3rd. COL· CINNA and WILDWOOD CINBAD, W . F. Honer; how could not have been found· th e ONEL JARNETIE , Bonnie Lee Farms; 4th, ARCHIE 4th, BONNIE BAKER and BONGODON, Ernie Wood . E E, Ed Cahill. halter and performance classes were Champion Stallion : CONGODON Produce of Dom : Won by BREEZY, Miss A llone well-filled except in the prod uce of dam Reserve Stallion: HYLEE'S HIGH BARBAREE Potrer. Geldings, all ag es: Won by FUNQUEST REDIZZ. Get of Sire: Won by HYLEE'S HIGH BARBAREE, class and the local 4-H club had a Mar ilyn Hitz ; 2nd , TAMARACK , George Budd; 3rd, Cliff Hitz; 2nd, CONGODON , Ernie Wood ; 3rd . lun ch stand on the grounds at every FUNQUEST WOODY , R. D. Anderson; 4th . FUN, ROYAL HAVEN , Don Palmer . QUE~T COLONEL PAT, L. G. Fricks; 5th , KATRUD'S Champ ion Mor e: PEGGY SUE. one 's disposa l with goo.d food and very DOMINICK, P. Kontrud; 6th , SAMMY SNIPPET, Tom Jones . Reserve Mor e: TAMARA promp t service. Th e gra nd sta nd bleach Weanl ing Mor es: Won by WILDWOO D PREMO· The performance class placings of the North DEE, W. F. Honer; 2nd. DEBA-CON -OU-LA· LA, Central Morgon Show were as follows : er wer e ext remely well fjlled and owned by M iss Connie Rodgin; 3rd, JO -SU-NAN Morgan Americana : Won by PEGGY SUE. driv en everyone seemed to be enjoying th e all CHILI , owned by Don Palmer ; 4th, DEBA-CON by Mr. and Mrs . R. Anderson and owned by Julie SLICK CHICK, owned by Debro Hodgin; 5th , BON· Hitz; 2nd , FUNQUEST WOODY and FUNQUEST day how. NIE LEE'S PENNY, owned by Bonnie Lee Farms, REDIZZ dr iven by Cliff Hitz ; 3rd , BERT'S BEAUTY Placings in the halter classes wer e as 6th , JO -SU-NAN STAR, Don Palmer . ond BERT'S TOPSY owned and driven by Mr . and Yearling Mor es: Won by HY SARA LEE, Charles Mrs . Wes Brown 4th , SUNNYVIEW FIREFLY, owned follows : Berzins; 2nd, FUNQUEST STARTIDE, R. D. Ander by Mox Myers and shown "JKathie Myers ; 5th . Holt er Futurity : Won by WILDWOO D CINBAD . son; 3rd, WILDWOO D RONDA, Dione Hosz; 4th , ACHIE 'S SHARI, owned by E Cohill and dr iven by W. F. Honer; 2nd . BONGODON . Ernie Wood; DEL KAYS PRINCESS, owned by M iss Sharon An · Mr . Kori and Mrs . Peterson; 6th, SUNNYVIEW 3rd , MAP LAIRE ANDREA, Robert Anderson; 4th , derson; 5th, APRIL BREEZE, R. D. Anderson; 6th. CAESAR, owned by Mox Myers and shown by WOTON , Robert E. Wood; 5th, SHANNON DOE, OCEL' S CONGO LYN, Mory Ocel. Ken Myers . ~ l Mr . L. Pockrondt, Mpls. Two year old mar es: Won by SUNNY DIXIE, Al · Novic e Western Pleasure: Won by SUNNYVIEW Weanling Stallion : Won by BONGODON, Ernie lone Potter; 2nd, CHILOTIA , Don Gunderson . Fl REFLY, ownd by Mox Myers and shown by Kathy Wood ; 2nd, WILDWOOD CINBAD , W . F. Honer; Three Year old more s: Won by WI LDWOOD Myers; 2nd , WILDWOOD FLICKA, owned · and 3rd MAPLAIRE ANDREA , Robert Anderson; 4th , shown by Gory Bost; 3rd, SAMMY SNIPPET, owned WOTON , Robert Wood . TAMARA. George Budd; 2nd, YVETIE JARNETTE, Yearling Stallion : Won by HYLEE'S WHERES· Bonnie Lee Forms; 3rd , HO-SU-NAN SPICE, Don THEFIRE, Don ond Annette Hosse; 2nd , OCEL' S Palmer; 4th , WILDWOOD FLICKA, Gory Bost. ( Continu ed on Page 68) CONGODON 11834. Grand Champion Stallion and 1st Aged PEGGY SUE 010049. Grand Champion Mare and 1st in Aged !Stud , owned by Ernie Wood. at North Central Show. Mare Class, owned by Julie Hitz. 28 The MORGAN HORSE Mr. and Mrs. Richard CoJgate's Old wick High Diamond was the winner . Mid-AtlanticNews The pleasure class went to Mrs. San dra Wooding 's Orcland Linda. The Mid-Atlantic show seasoJ1 came It was interesting to no.te that the Ver Another note of. interest concernin g to a brilliant close with the sensational satility class was an all Mid-Atlantic Harrisburg is the way that the Morga n competitions at Syracuse and Harris event. Bill Hopkins ' Manito won it entries again outshone most other burg. over Voorhis Farm 's U . C. Mention , breeds and divisions in quantity and Giv ing credit where due., our neigh winner also of the tra il class. Third quality. This reporter co.unted 17 in bor club in ew York State again staged went to The Third Man who also top the stake this year, 16 last year, and an outstand ing Morgan competition for ped both the roadster under sadd le and 16 the year before. It must have looked two days in early October and a goo.dly ro;idster in harness events. good to some other observers, too. We hear that the Washington International numb er of Mid-At lantic entries were Completing the list of Mid-Atlantic among the win ners there. blue ribbon winne rs were Polly Dal Show wants to. offer a Morgan division rymple's Ran-Bunctious ( road hack) · next year - to replace sadd le horses! For Mr and Mrs. Richard Colgate, The end of the show season also Mrs. C. W. Rodee's Don Quixote Pep Oldwick High Diamond picked up :i closed the books on our high score per (N.Y.S. Challenge, western); and blue in his qualifying class, then went awards program for the year. It was Camelot Farm's Trophy 's Becky Date on to win the junior gelding champion the first year for our new award cate (Mares and geldings in Harness). ship and reserve grand champion geld gories _which produced some really close ing. Dr. and Mrs. Edwa rd G. Murphy Other good entri es, too num erqus races 111 some cases. topped two divisions oJ the New York to mention here, were included in the During the year there were 97 eli Fut urity with Fiddler's Enterpri se and Mid-Atlantic contin gent at the show gible horses owned by Mid-Atlantic F iddler's First . Mr. and Mrs. Philip and accounted for at least a bushel of members that won ribbons and were Jackson also gained two blues in breed good ribbons. scored. Although no horse competed ing classes with Petalbrook Bellelect and Althou gh the Morgan events at the in all the shows on the circuit, one en Petalbrook Carolect . So did Pat and Pennsylvania National Show at Harris try placed in nine sho.ws, one in eight, Don Long showin g Majorett e Hawk burg are reported elsewhere in detail, and 32 horses scored in two or more. and Justa Jinglin. it is interesting· to note that for the first The first awa rd to be clinched was A particularly gratifyi ng triumph time in a numb er of years, the top win for roadsters. Camelot Farm's Eve of was the victo,ry of Dalcrest Concerto ners were mostly Mid-Atlantic horses. Ed hobe outdistanced the field, shown in the F uturity Champ ionship. This Someho.w the under-15 class did slip in all her classes by Dick Gray. Reserve handsome bay stud colt was orphaned into the hands of a New Englander, went to an entry that got a late start by the unt imely death of his dam, Pete Nelson's Gay Dancer. But all but figured strongly on the latter part Sterling Velvet, early this summer and the other blues went to Mid-Atlantic of the season, Roger Et herin gton's The was hand raised to champ ionship form . entries. Third Man. It was hard to tell who was more Camelot Farm was the big winner Top award fur western classes was pleased with his win - owner Polly taking the over 15 and champions hip won by Bill Ho.pkins' Manito with re Dalrymple or Art hur "Campy " Camp with Donnette of Camelot, the harness serve going to Mrs. _ C. W . Rodee's bell who was his chief nurse all sum class and reserve champion with Tro Don Quixote Pepper. · mer. phy's Becky Date. In the junior class ( Co11ti11ued on Page 67) Champion mare at the Mid-Atlantic Show for 1963 was MISS Mid-Atlantic Lcadllne winner, Miss Betty Jane Lucine mounted on MAR-LO 09295. owned by Dr. Frances C. Schaeffer. ORCLAND GAYSTAR 010300. DECEMBER,1963 29 Morgan Horse Versatility Show By PEGGY JETT PITT ENGE R ( Pictorial Spread on Page 44) MANITO 10156 (Lippitt Mandate • Vixen) owned by William B. Hopkins. Green Village. N. J.. was. champion of the VeraaUlity Show for the second time having won also In 1961. One hundred forty-one years have were required to pull a loaded stone collected and animated, he to.ok on the passed since the death of Justin Morgan boat. brilliance and presence c.f a show horse at the approximate age of thirty-three As the scope of the show has out in the saddle class. If "On e man in years. In one sense, however , he never grown its original setting, the 1963 re his time plays many parts " so, truly , died: his unique qualities were passed newal was held at Liberty Bell Race a versatile Morgan can change his per on to his sons and daughter ,s which Track, a spanking new five-eights mile sonality with a change of. hat, as it helped their masters carve a living out oval. It is hard to imagine a more ideal were. of the ungenerous soil of Vermo,nt; ,setting for such an event with every Second only to the quality of the Mor. through their sons and daughters his modern comfort and convenience pro gans in the Versatilit y Show is the stamina, ability, generous nature and vided for both horses and spectators. dedication of the exhibitors. They versatility were spread throughout the The track is so well drained that inspite displayed unparalleled good spo.rts· emerging nation. The Morgan horse of torrential rains of near cloud burst manship throughout the day . If there in helping develQp the frontier contri. pro~rtions all classes were able to be were any poor losers present , they ef buted heavily to the foundation of the carried out as scheduled with optimum fectively concealed their disappoint other American breeds while maintain ,safety for horse and exhibitor. ment. In ,spite of the discomfort of ing the integrity of his own line. Al Lest anyone think that the entrants, showing in the rain during the opening though Morgan blood has been widely being for the most pa~t w~rking ~r us classes and unavoidable delays due to disseminated it has in no way been ing horses, were lackmg m quality, I a balky P.A . system, everyone was uni diluted in the process. Modern Mor hasten to add that I have never seen formly pleasant and ,good natured . gans are every bit as capable of doing a finer assemblage o.f Morgans, even at It is hard to imagine the amo.u~t of an ho11est day's work as was their re large regional shows. They were pre doubtable forebear. time and effort which go into preparing pared with the meticulous care accorded a horse for a contest of this nature. This fact is amply demonstrated an show horses; shining coats and silky Years of. training and patient attention nually at the Morgan Versatility Show manes and tails set off well conformed to detail are necessary for a successful sponso ed by Hahnemann Hospital of skeletal frames which were rounded performance . Acquiring and _maintai1~ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Th e show , out with muscle rather than fat. Half ing the needed tack and e_qmpment ts capab ly managed by Ethel Gardner , has the contestants were ribbon winners in itself a major undertaking: one ex~ surpassed all early expectations. Since from the National Morgan Horse Show , hibitor brought seven bridles, three its inception in 1960 attendance has in several of which had won at least one saddles, three sets of harness, a sulky creased by 700 % and entries by 60 o/o. blue . A junior champion and a grand and a sho.w buggy as well as five In 1963 twenty.:one registered Mor champ ion were among the entrants. changes of riding clothes for herself.! gans competed in this quadruple point One of the most interesting asp~c·s A sixty-two year old school teach~r ro~e show 011 September 29. For one entry of the Versatility Show is the way in her gelding to one of the champ1onsh1p fee a horse was eligible to enter as many which a horse assumes the type :ind awards; as things did not wind up u~ classes as his owner f.elt he was capable gesture appropriate to the task he is be til 9:30 p.m., she faced a long nights of handling. All classes were conducted ing asked to. perform. For instance, drive home before being in scho.ol at in accordance with AHSA rules be when first seen, a certain horse was un eight the next morning! ginning with Stock followed by Eng der western tack. His stance and ex lish Pleasure , Trail , Fine Harness, Half pression were that of a working stock Contestants came from the entire Mile Running Race Under . Saddle, In horse. The same Morgan wearing a Eastern Seaboard from Vermont to Hand, Saddle, Half Mile Trotting Race D-bit and flat saddle with shortened Florida with Massachusetts, New York, in Harness , Western Pleasure, Pleasure stirrups and under racing colors seemed New Jersey, ' Pennsylvania and Mary Driving , Jumping and Walking Race; every inch the Thoroughbred , going land also represented. Last year's the gruelling day ended with the Work quietly on a loose rein in the pleasure ( Continued on Page 67) Harness Class in which the horses classes was the ideal park hack, while 30 The MORGAN HORSE Mr. Jackson know s Morgan type and Morgan Breeders and it was very evident in the Halter classe that he was attachin g much import ance to type., along with sound legs and good ExhibitorsNews con formatio.n. The placing of good Morgan type has often been lack ing in By EvE OAKLEY our shows although the indi vidu al plac ing high was excellent in all points. Our all Morgan Show is now histor y. phases of horse production. He has Such was not the case. with Mr Jackso n. M .H .B.E. . is enormou sly proud of received his B.S. Degree in Anima l Those individuals placing high were of its success This year, it was larger Industr y at Montana State College. good Morgan type and left no doubt and better in every way. The.re were While attendi ng college, he was a mem. in the mind of the spectator as to th e 126 Morgans entered , with 323 class ber o.f the College Judgi ng Team, Presi Breed. Anoth er point in Mr. Jackson's entri es filling the 38 classes over a two dent and Captain of the Rodeo Team judging, which was highly education al, day period to capaci ty. and a member of the Montana Amateur particularly to ne.wcomers to our Mor The show ran smoot hly with no Rodeo Associat ion . The past 17 years ga n show ring was the fact that in all compla int and the o,nly error was the he has trained and shown hor ses in placings und er first, he took the time over runnin g of time each day due to Western, English, Driving and Cutting to explain to. the exhibitor his reason f.or the extremely large classes. The Show throu ghout the Rocky Mountains, placing the animal as he did. T, for one, Committee, in planning a two day J orthwest and Canada. Mr. Jackson is would like to see more of this ed uca how with Halter classes on Sat urd ay Past President o.f the Morgan Cutting tional type of judging particularly in and Performance classes on Sunday , had Hor se Show Assn., app roved judge for the breed classes. planned on the cla ses being over suf Tatio nal Cutt ing Hor se Association. W e were pleased to have so many ffriently early in the afternoon, so that He is also a membe r of the American people and their Morgans from o. all exhibi tors and spectat o.rs alike Horse Show Ass h., approved judge for California, , evada and Arizona parti would be able to leave at an earlier the Appaloosa Club , Pony of the Ame ri cipati ng in this sho,w. The largest hour . uch wa not the case, as th e cas Club and the Montana Quarter gro up were membe rs of the No. Cali huge clas es consumed much time and Ho.rse Ass'n. H e is a senior A.H.S.A . forn ia Morgan Club with over forty on unday, the last performance clas judge in Morgans, Appa loosa, Western persons from the north ern and centr al finishe.d long afte r dark. and Stock Seat Equitation, also ap areas of Californi a. Anyone who has One of the highlights of thi s All Mor proved Cutting Hor e jud ge for the driven the length of California with gan Show was the excellent job of judg Morgan Cutting Horse Ass' n. At pres ou r cro.wded highways knows thi s is ing by Dean Jackson of Harriso.n, Mon. ent, Mr. Jack on is ma nage r, trainer no sma ll job but a long tiresome tri p tana. Thi is the first time we have for the Jack on Morgan Horse Ranch for any exhibit or - we thank them had a well qualified Morgan judge in which is one o.f the largest and oldest one and all for their suppo rt - and thi area and I am sure all those who Morgan breeding farms in the western they didn't go home empty handed howed felt well sati 6ed regardless of United States. His fat her and grand father have raised Morgan horses for their placing . Mr. Jackson has had ( Continued on Page 66) a lif.etime of expe rience, working in all more than 65 years . , \ Left: LANETTE, Grand Champion Mare, Senior Champion Mare, 1st mares 4 and over that have not foaled. Owned by Frank and Frieda Waer, Double F. Ranch, Orange , Calif. Right: WAER'S PLAY BOY, Grand Champion Stallion. Senior Champion Stallion. 1st 3 year old Stallion, owned by Frank and and Frieda Waer. DECEMBER, 1963 31 HorseScience School Plans for 1964 JustinMorgan Horse Announced Association By BARBARA NIEMI ow it can be told! The 1964 Horse State College, River Falls, Wisconsin. Science School will be held at two lo WSC is constructing a new ring and Mr. and Mrs. DuShane and Beverly cations: In California , June 15-25; and readying other facilities fo.r the Horse of. St. Clair , Michigan attended the in Wisconsin , July 20-30. Science School. The enrollees will be Green Meads Weanling Sale on Oct. In announcing plans for future Horse housed and fed in a new college dorm 12 and purchased the five month old Science Schools, Dr. M. E. Ensminger, and meet in classrooms on the campus stallion, Green Meads Flash 14421 the school's director , first expressed his - all very convenient. Other pertinent (Windc rest Ben Davis x Pavlova). His "deep gratitude to. last year's cooperat details of the Wisconsin State College sire is a full brother to Green Meads ing institutions-Fresno State College, arrangements are: Dr. J. C. Dollahon , Marauder, Grand Champio.n Stallion at the University of Missouri, and Penn Department of Aruma l and Dairy the National in 1961. "Flash" is a sylvania State University - and to Wil Science, will serve as Assistant Direc chestnut with a blaze and three white low Brook Farms. " He continued by tor o.f the Horse Science School for feet. The DuShanes bought him as a saying, "Also, words fail me in ade the East; a total of five (5) quarter birthday present for Beverly, although quately expressing my sincere apprecia hours credit ( three credits £.or the first she didn't know it at the time. This was tion for the support accorded by repre six days, and two credits for the last the second horse purchased for her sentatives Qf the U. S. Department of. four days) will be available to those birthday at the weanling sale. Bever Agriculture, the colleges and universi enrollees interested and meeting the col ly's three year old filly, Secret Vigil ties, the breed registries, the horse and lege requirements ; and President E. 011005 (Vigilendon x Autumn Secret) livestock magazines. Without the won H. Kleinpell has formally appointed is doing fine and Beverly hopes to derful help and dedicated suppo rt of all Dr. Ensminger "Distingu ished Profes breed her next year. these fine folk, the school could never sor" on the staff, o.n a continuing and have been launched. These groups, permanent basis. Relative to his new along with the '63 enrollees and horse title, Dr. E. commented, "I feel very men fro.m coast to coast, have urged that proud, and most humble. This is a I keep on keeping on." high honor, indeed; and a fine recogni Dr. E. reported that several other tion of the Horse Science School." colleges and unjversities, from through . out the United S ates and Canada, have As a result of the past year's ex offered to provide a permanent home periences in conducting the Horse for the school. Science Scho.ol, and based on enrollee The . Wes tern Horse Science School reaction, the format for future Horse will be co.ntinued in Fresno, Calif.ornia; Science Schools has also been changed. which Dr. Ensminger described as The following two courses will be avail "home base". Furt her details for the able, in both California and Wiscon West are : sin: Facilities: Fresno District Fair w,here Horse Science - A conccntrnted the enrollees will enjoy spacious and 6 day co.urse. Elementa ry (basic. in attractive gro.unds, comfortab le, air. sstruction in the principles of horse conditioned rooms, plenty of stabling breeding , nutrition, management, PUNCTUALITY 011415 bows for Rhonda iand fine ring f.acil!ities. Also, two health, selecting and judging, equita who la away at school in Missouri. Owned tion, farrier science, and training. by Rhonda Atchison of Northville . Mich. motels and several eating places are I' within walking distance of the fair A dvanced Horse Science - A con grQunds. centrated, 4 day course. Advanced Connee Hayward from Belleville was College cooperation and credit - .. application and interpretation in horse chosen by Wayne County to. exhibit Mr. Donald Nelson, of FSC's Depart breeding, feeding, management, dis· her Morgan mare, Joy Huntington, at ment of Animal Science, will represent ease preventio.n and parasite control, the State 4-H Show in Lansing on Aug. the College in a liaison capacity and selecting and judging, equitation, far 28. She placed second in Englis h Horse serve as Assistant Director of the rier science, and training. Prerequisites: manship, second in Eng lish Fitting and Horse Science School for the West. Ei her ( 1) Horse Science or equivalent Showing, Champion English Pleasure One ( 1) credit hour for each co.urse training or experience, or (2) approval horse and first in registered Morgans at ( the maximum permitted per week in of the. Director of the Horse Science halter thus becorrung the High-Point California colleges) will be available School. English Exhibitor at the State show. for those interested and .meeting the Congratulations Connee! FSC requirements. Horsemen may enroll for either course, or fo.r both courses, according to The Morgan gelding, Count of Mills. One central location, and a perma ( l) their background of training and boro, was purchased from Mr. George nent home, has been selected for U.S. experience and (2) available time. Walton by the Kanes. The Eareharts and Canadian enrollees in the East; on the beautiful campus at Wisconsin ( Continued on Page 65) ( Continued on Page 65) 32 The MORGAN HORSE Anot her Wisconsinite, Karene Heim. Mid States News stead, reports the sale of the filly, Jean anne of JoyriJe, to Miss Susan Heffer By DoROTHYCoLBUR nan of Pittsville, Wisc. 2 127 W . 108th Pl. Chicago, Ill. 60643 A note from . Torine Osman says: "M r. and Mrs. Max Peck of Valpar aiso, Indiana, have purchased from Our October meeting was held on We are happy to welcome four new the O' Teill Morgan Horse Farm, Man the 27th of the month at the To ll-Gate families into our membership. Mr. teno, Ill., the two year old registered Inn near Auror a, Jllinois. A great deal and Mrs. Ray Grage of Remsen , Iowa, Morgan stallion, Rhythm: Patrick. 'O', of business was taken care of and lots and Mr. and Mrs. C . W. Test o.f Cen who. was sired by Ora Jane Dobin 's Ar of new plans for the months ahead. tralia, Illinois, are memb ers of several chie O's Duplicate. His darn is Rhy Only eight juniors were present but a months standing and I regret not hav thrn 's Tonga. The Pecks have placed junior meeting was held and apparently ing mentioned them before . Mr. F. 'Pat' with the Emera ld Acres Mo.rgan they have plenty o.f plans for the year L. Fowler and family of What Cheer, Horse Fa rm for training under Mr. too. During the conversation after the Iowa, and Mr. Charles C. Wilson and Osman and he will be trained for West meeting a good many interesting tales fami ly of Belvedere, Illinois, attended ern, Englis h and pleasure driving. Pat were told and I would like to pass ou r Field Day in September and joined is an outsta ndin g colt and we are sure along a coup le of them: 1. No.rma us at that time. We are glad to have he will be a welcome addition to the Reeder told of a ninety-four year old all these Morgan folks with us and ho.pe Morgan pleasure classes in Indiana thi s gentleman who. visited Moreeda Acres to see them at some of our meetings next year." during the past summer . H e had owned soon . Morgans in his yout h and said he had n't We have two purchases to report Her e's a question that perhaps some seen a "rea l Morgan" since. Norma and two sales. of you readers can answer f.or us. We s:iid he seemed to know a great deal had a note from a gentlema n in Ten about them. He had a wondertul time Mr. James McKeon of Darlington, nessee, who. confesses that, althou gh with the Reeders ' horses and had his 'Wisconsin is now the ow ner of Shar he lives in the heart of the Walking ron 07509 (Osage x Na ive) . This mare picture taken with some of them. 2. Horse Counry, he has a fondness for is a grandda ughter of Bennington and At the show at Syracuse, New York , it the Morgan Horse and would like to a half sister to anoth er of Mr. McKeon's seems that our president, Harry Andre, know if there are any registered Mor mares, Sterling Sue, and was purchased was so determined to be. ready when his gans in that state. Now, we are sure from Mrs. Pau l Turner of Bolton, Mass. classes came along ( cha nging back and that there must be some, we just don't Sharron is in foal to Dr. Faust us. forth between English and Western know where they are. So if anyo.ne who garb produced ,somethin g of a time Sealect Bonnie Lass (Sam Ashbrook reads this column happe ns to know the problem) that he got several jumps x Sealect Lady Jane), a yearlin g filly, answer to this question, will he just ahead of the show and showed his two. came to Moreeda Acres at Janesville, drop a card to Mr. Wallace 0. Vernon , year old colt in the wrong class. We Wisconsin, in October, from Mrs . Mar 1818 Sunset Drive , G lumbi a, Ten under tand that the right class fina lly garet Rice of Mered ith, N. H. Mrs. nessee? caug ht up with him and the colt came Rice also suppli ed the Reeders a f.ew up with a ribbon in spite of having years ago with their stallion, Meredith worked twice! Starlight and the filly, Belle Twilight. I MAHALIA 011140 (Easter Twilight x Natick Moro Independence) owned by Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Currie of Peru, Illinois. EMERALD'S SKYCHIEF 11366 Larruby King Royale x Annie De Jamette) owned by Emerald Acres Morgan Farm and driven by Orwin J. Osman. DECEMBER, 1963 33 Mississippi Valley News Ry R £NEE M. PAGE JUNE FLIGHT 010545 (Top Flight x Flashena) 4 year old chestnut mare owned by Miss Renee M. Page. So much has happ ened since our last est McE lhinn eys of Morning Sun, Iowa view Jubil ee (F udg e Royale x Lizza) to column , r hardly know where to begin, have sold thr ee of their Morgans. To Miss Na ncy Hammond 0£ Greenville, but I suppo se I had best start with the. Mr. and Mrs. Orwin Osman goes Big Ill., and Jubil ee's full sister Hillvi ew shows held in this area. low that all John (War hawk x Annie De Jarnette) Susanne to Nancy's gra nd father, Burt the ho.rse shows are past for anoth er a hal f brother to their good little stal. Hammond also of Greenville. Susanne, year we can all look back on a pretty lion Skychief , both having the same a nice chestnut weanling placed third succes ful year for our Morgans. The 34 The MORGAN HORSE Penn-OhioNews By JOYA HILLS RD 4, Greenville, Pa. CHRISTMAS HOLLY. owned by Linda Lee Ohl of Sharpsville. Penna. A big welcome to the fa.mily of Trophy 's Award out of Bonnie Date ( 17 entries) and came back to place Rev. William and Mrs. Mildred John (pictured in the October issue of the second in the Western Pleasure class ( 31 son, new Penn-Ohio members and the Magazine) to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Patz entries). At a show in Broo.kfield, 0 ., very proud o.wners of the dainty dark of Torrance, Pa. Helen says the Patz ' Linda and "Holly " placed second in th~ chestnut filly, Dee-Cee Mo.ming Star are the owners of an Arabian mare Ladies Western Horse Class and a:;ain (Deerfield Challenger x Cap's Com and colt and so is pleased that they placed second in the Western Three mette) . The Milford Fox family, after also chose a Morgan . Ray and Marji Gaited division. delivering "Star" to the Johnsons, Ford Qf Claysville, Pa., recently sold Ken and Phy llis Hoffs tettor, Greene, were entertained to a "stab le supper" the gelding, Tastee 's Colt 45 (Great Ohio, journeyed to New England and to celebrate the filly's arrival and now Hawk x Triwana) to Diane D'Angelo attended the Morg:m weanling sale at the Fox family has suspicions as to of Fairview, Pa. This f.ellow, better Green Meads Far :::. The Hoffstettors whether the Johnso.ns have moved into known as "Sam" is being stabled at the thought the foals were quite represen the barn; or, if the filly has moved Townline Equitation School where Mrs. tative of the breed and brought us these into the house. Other new members Charles McGeary is instructing the facts on the sale: of 28 sold, six were .are Merle, MabJe, and Bi'lly Kraft proud young owner. colts and 22 were fillies; the overall from Tarentum, Pa. Mable says, "Al average sale price was 1073; and the though we as yet do not even own a average price of fillies exceeded that by half.-Morgan horse, no one co.uld be $226. ,I I more interested in promoting the breed Our club regretted the receipt of a than we are." The Krafts own a mare letter from Mr. Stuart G. Hazard telling that they are hoping is in foal to Devan of the indefinite postponement of the Troubado .ur (Captain Fillmore x Glen propo.sed conf.erence of local Morgan hawk). Mr . William P. Clarke sent Horse Clubs. A conference such as his individua l membership from New this might have done much to promote Preston, Conn. According to the even more unity and thus even better New England Directory, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan promotion would evolve for Clarke are the owners of four nice 1964. Morgans . Newcomers to the ranks of Mo.rgan owners is the Sydney Sharp family of CAMP KINNAHWEE Huntsburg, Ohio. They recently pur SCHOOL of chased the coming four year old chest DEE-CEE RENDOVA 011819. at 24 months. nut stallion, Colonel Casey (L. U. Colo Owned by Mark F. and Joyan Hills of HORSEMANSHIP nel x Cap's Com-mette). "Casey" was Greenvllle. Pa. Hollister , Wisconsin bred on the Fox' farm and was sold A course designed for riding tQ the Sharps by Paul Phillips of Bur An excellent representative for the instructors. ton, Ohio. Ray and Ina First of. Fre Morgan breed in the show ring is the Teaching methods for groups donia, Pa., have sold their registered mare, Christmas Holly, owned by Linda stressed. Saddlebred stallion, have decided in Lee Ohl of Sharpsville, Pa. At an Director: favor of Morgans, and are keeping the Inter-County show at Frank lin, Pa., Morgan stailion , Little Bit (Red Patrick 'Holly' captured fourth in the Eng lish Miss Catherine Thompson x Cracker) that they purchased from Pleasure division. In Warren, Ohio, 594 Grove Street John Neal of Mercer, Pa. Helen West at a 4-H show, "Ho lly" to.ok the blue Glencoe, Illinois writes that she has sold her coJt by in the class for Weste rn Show Horses DECEMBER, 1963 35 Northern California Morgan Club News By GLORIA Jo ES Box 545, Diablo, Calif. DIAMOND VERMONT 13104, Diana Davis riding side sa ddle. Our fall trail ride was held near nic lunch along the way and roJled into Airport in jodhpur pants, derby and all. Guerneville in the Russian River Re the L. A. traffic at about 7:00 P.M. Jim and Velma Wagoner have just sort area . Aldo 's Resort at Vacation We had_a lively cheering section. Seen returned froJTl a trip to International Beach turned over their lodge and applaudmg our Northern group win Falls, Minnesota. They sold Prince cabins to our group. Two days of rid ners were: Bert and Cynthia Stevenson, Vermont to Vic and Joyce Soboleski. ing in tall trees, moun ,ains and mea Jerald and Seena Rhine, Hank and They brought back with them a seven dows. Our hosts gave us a hearty wel Louise Boyd, Floyd and Eleanor Mans year old black stallion named Moro come and prepared such delicious food ker, Jan and Stan Hunewill, Fran and ~ill Gay Ethan (Dyberry Ethan x Lip for our hungry riders. We were most Walter Kellstrom and the five children . pitt Gay Locket). While on this trip fortunate in having Jack Costa as our The brave souls taking horses included they visited with Ed Garber Idaho· trail boss. Jack heads the trail division Chas. and Jeanie Sutfin, Jo and Del Nor Dean Jackson, Montana; Wait Chris '. of our CSHA and is up on an all recent ton, Lorraine Mansker, Ruth Do.rsey, tensen , Utah; Mel Frandsen Utah· le_gi_slation.re~arding our riding and Art and Terry Jones, Kay Schultz, Rob Mosher Bro.thers and Em Pedle~. ' h1kmg trails m the state of California. ert Morgan and son, Bob. It was ap The Oscar Burroughs family has The wea,her was cool but excellent parent early in the day that time would run out. Three of our members who some new additions. • IForemost a live for trail riding. No dusty trails. On ly baby boy. Congratulations! Oscar the first afternoon out we took a ride came by air had an 8:00 p.m. flight out of Los Angeles and had to cancel that very_ kindly brought back a pleasure thro.ugh the tall redwoods and crossed geldLDg for the Jones family. At the everal flat meadows. Jack tells us that flight. One of these members was in the combinatio.n class and as she trotted same time he brought home two St. the state has just purchased over 4,000 Pat weanlings from the Leo Beckley's acres of land adjoining Armstrong around the ring on Rocky Bon she could see the Stevensons, Boyds and ranch in Sutherlin, Orego.n. The Mor State Park. This section will remain gan list is growing at Knightson. We a wilderness area and will give our fu Rhines getting a little edgy . . for it was over a 400 mile drive and school saw: Jenny Little (Lippitt Rob Roy x ture horsemen a guarantee of riding Lucy Franklin), Shasta Daisy (Antma n" and hiking trails. Members seen on the the next day. The car engine was run ning, the door open ... they were re.ady x Daisy E.); Little Sweetheart (Ant ride were Jack and Evelyn Costa, Hank man x Hels Chinquapina); Hel's Chin and Louise Boyd, Linda and Steve Boyd, to grab the rider out of the saddle and depo.sit the air travelers on the plane quapina (Sun Down Morgan x Bub Jo. and Del orton, Chas. and Jeanie bles). Also two handsome yearling Sutfin, Ruth and Phillip Dorsey, Janice ramp and take off. for Ceres. Gloat ing over the fact that everything was colt5 by St. Pat out of Shasta Daisy x and Jay Bailey, Frances Hu ling, Mr. Little Sweetheart. and Mrs. George Littrell and their going like clock work their smug little grand-daugh :er. Local guests included grins were stopped by the fact that at Our thanks to the MHBEA for their Mr. and Mrs. Fred Metsen and their that moment the ring lights decided to hospitality during the recent show. It daughter from Healdsburg. The little go off.! That did it! The poor rider was especially nice to meet in perso.n town of Guerneville even provided the was jerked from the saddle, Chas. Sut Jan and Stan HunewiU from our club. genial fire chief, Hank P<1checo who fin took over o.n Rocky Bon and the Jan has been so faithful to write in served cold drinks to thirsty riders out S·evensons car streaked out of the Fair. news of their Morgan activity for this on the trail. grounds. It's a long haul from Pomo ,c.o1wnn and the newsletter. Never na to Los Angeles. Needless to 5ay, did get to see the fancy saddle that Stan Say! We had a ball at the MHBEA the plane was missed but we did create took back with him. show in Pomona. The caravan left quite a stir in the L. A. International early Friday morning, they held a pie- ( Continued on Page 65) The MORGAN HORSE sons are now residing in Williamsburg, Indiana Morgan Horse Club Virginia, R 3, Box 424. The Sharon Morgan Farm. By HARRI.ETULERY Sold to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Whir Rt. 5, Box 6, Anderson, Ind. ley, Richmond, Ind., Diamond Jim Brady ( registration applied for) son o,£ Sylvester MHR 11977 and Jody Jean There comes a day whe.n the embers In the Morgan Horse Division the Re O MHR 010126. Diamond Jim Brady of autumn are almost burned out. The serve Champion trophy and ribbons was 1963 Morgan Weanling 1st place gold gone &om the aspen, red from the went to Kane's Suzanne, a splendid winner at the Indiana State Fair. Bred mapl e and sumac, yellow from the oak little bright bay mare, owned and ex by Ralph and Harriet Ulery, Anderson, and willow. hibited by Ken Alexander of Kendall Ind . Translating nature's miracles, ho.rses ville, Indiana. have put on winter underwear. Today's Next award went to, Stormy Weather accomplishment - tree to tree carpet; MHR 11352. Owned and exhibit ed by Ulendon now with a bucket of diamonds tossed Bill Buck, White Pigeon, Mich. A out f.or a final touch. Trees dressed in beautif.ul black stallion, shown with By MRs. MEREDITHP E DLETo ermine. Hear the hush which only natural hoof length in parade, stock, flat soundproofing snow brings. saddle and harness. Truely, a versa When a child in my home town, And in the distance sleigh bells. Here tile Morgan. Best of Morgans to be found, comes Jack and Elaine Stephenso.n driv Doc's t11hite barn down Main St . way, ing Lippitt Sylvanus, that lo,vable old Maureen, owned and ridden by Mrs. Was the place where you did stay. John Barber, Indianapolis. A young gent from Vermont. He's eleven now. Stallion, black, with eye so bold, A whizz at the buggy and sleigh. stylish 3 year old mare, showing tre mendous promise in 3 gaited classes. My attention you did hold, Sylvanus (Zip, he is affectionately Beauty, style, and manners all, known as) hun g up a new laurel in Blythe and Janet Stasons' Morgans At the shot11,or in the stall. another field recently. At the Indiana were exhibited by Chester Bonham in A1/a11y years have not11gone by, Saddle Horse Association Point Party Ohio and Indiana. Dennis Geddes, Since you first did catch my eye, he was acclaimed Reserve Champion in 12471 MHR, show record reads four .4ge has not deterred that look, the Flat Saddle Pleasure Division and first places, three seconds, two thirds, Your best traits would fill a book. fifth in the Morgan Horse Divisio.n. two fourt hs, and two fifths. He was Rare indeed is this accomplis hm ent . For shown in open three gaited classes. Not11 at thirty, you still are, the first decade of his life his previous Proof again that clipped manes and Sire of Morgans, fine by far, reputation was made in western pleas tails and long weighted hooves are no.t Spirit, bloom, that really show, ure and contest riding. all that show impressively. The Sta- Morgan, all, that ne'er will go. : I I LIPPITT SYLVANUS MHR 10816. owned by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stephenson, Leavenworth. Indiana, Mrs. Stephenson up. Indiana Saddle Horse Assoc. Flat Saddle Pleasure Division , Reserve DIAMOND JIM BRADY (Sylvesler x Jody Jean 0) 1963 Indiana State Champion, Sth Morgan Horse Division. Fair, Isl Morgan Weanling Class. DIAMOND LIL BRADY (Payday x Lizza's Black Beauty), 2nd Morgan Weanling Class. Owned by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ulery, Anderson, Ind. Exhibited by Mr. and Mrs. Charles White , Selma . Ind. DECEMBER, 1963 37 beginning , and has only missed attend Morgans in the Land ing one. show in two years! We are sorry to report the loss o,£ of Enchantment . the lo.vely mare Twin Ida Vallerina owned by Joseph Olsen of St. Georg e, By LoRRAYE C. BYERS Utah. This you,ng mare has be.en 619 Pueblo Solano N. W. shown quite. successfully in hand last Albuquerque, N. M. year in New Mexico by Earl Skinner. She had been given a tranquilizer in order to treat a back leg and was ap parently alergic to it, for she succumbed The El Paso Charity Show, which is of another breed - in this case, the ialmost immediately. Our sympathy developing into one of the finest in the Morgan roundness was unmistake is extended to Mr. Olsen in the loss of southwest, was the scene.of another Mor. able among the le.an Standardbreds. this very promising yo.ungster . gan triumph! That indefinable appeal · Smith of Pomona, Judge Morgan Our October meeting blossomed of the Morgan horse - even among California placed the classes as follows: forth in a barrage of new ideas. Sev such worthy competitors as Saddlers, Stallions, any age : Won by REX LINSLEY, W ind · Wafkers, Arabs, etc.! As last year, horse mere Morgans, Albuquerque ; 2nd, AARON JAY , eral Committees . were created and EE / Three Morgans, Santo Fe. Chairmen appointed. Mrs. Jane Wood show visitors flocked to the barns to Mares, Any Age: Won by JUBILEE'S PASTIME, become. acquainted first hand with the W indmere Morgans, Albuquerque ; 2nd , MYSTIC ard will head a committe e to modern MELODY , Dr. W . E. Andrews, Albuquerque , N . M .; horses that had so attracted them in the 3rd, FRUITA, EE / Three Morgans, Santo Fe; 4th , ize our By-Laws . Dr. W. D. Andrews M ISS FOX, Bee Morgon Corrals , Santo Fe; 5th, will chair a Committee to wo1k with ring. The Secretary of the sponsoring GREEN MEADS LADYFAIR, Ann Rawl ings, Albu , group, El Paso Riding and Driving querque the New Mexico State Fair Board with Geldings, Any Age: Won by LONGVIEW SABER, regard to our '64 Morgan Division , and Club, contacted us with regard to the Ann Rawl ings, Albuquerqu e; 2nd , PRINCE JUSTIN, Gene Thoma s, Dalhart, Texas; 3rd , AMAR ILLO also de.vise a standard of classes for all lasting interest we had stimulated with VICTORY, Bee Morgon Corrals , Santo Fe. our first appearance last year 1- and Pleasure Driving, Open: Won by LONGVIEW shows supported by NMMHC mem SABER, Ann Rawlings , Albuquerque ; 2nd , AMARIL bers. This is a most necessary project she. was promptly supplied with a goo::1 LO VICTORY, Bee Mo rgon Corrals , Santo Fe; 3rd, MYSTIC MELODY, Dr. W . D. Andrews, Albuquerque ; and one that has bee.n sorely needed . It number of. our NMMHC brochures! 4th , JUBILEE' S PASTIME, Windmere Morgon, , Albu To make a point , would like to quote qu erqu e! 5th , MISS FOXY, Bee Morgon Corrals , i's not encouraging to our members to from an inquiry received from the El Santo Fe. invest countless hours o.f training and a Western Pleasure, Open: Won by AARON JAY . Paso area after the show: "I was so EE / Three Morgans , Santa Fe; 2nd , AMARILLO good deal of money in equippage for VICTORY, Bee Morgon Corrals, Santa Fe: 3rd, specialized classes such as Re.ining and impressed with your beautiful Morgans REX LINSLEY, W indmere Mo rgans, Albuquerque ; showing in the El Paso Coliseum last 4th, PRINCE JUSTIN, Jean Thomas, Dalhart , Texas; Roadster, if it is not assured that such 5th, FRUITA, EE / Three Morgans , Santo Fe. classes will be included in every one of weekend . . . Prior to last wee,kend we Western Pleasure, Ladies: Won by PRINCE JUS had been primarily interested in the TIN , Jean Thomas, Dalhart , Texas; 2nd , REX our shows. Dr. W. K. Woodard will LINSLEY, W lndmere Morgans , Albuquerque ; 3rd , head a third Committee which will American Saddlebred as a pleasure AMARILLO VICTORY, Bee Morgan Corrals , Santa horse, I'm convinced the American Sad Fe; 4th, AARON JAY , EE / Three Morgans, Santo investigate the advisability of hoJding Fe; 5th , MISS FOX, Bee Morgan Corral,, Santa Fe. a NMMHC sponsored Morgan Sale in dlebred is not the breed for pleasure Versatlllty, Open: Won by REX LINSLEY, W ind - mere Morgans, Albuquerque ; 2nd , MISS FOX, connection with the 1964 New Mexico riding in the southwest; by comparison Bee Morgon Corrals , Santa Fe: 3rd, AMARILLO to the Morgan, the Saddlebred seems VICTORY, Bee Morgon Corrals, Santo Fe. State Fair. The Stat B,air Commission Roadster to llike, Open : Won by JUBILEE'S PAS· is quite in favor of iliis and would make tQ lack the proper amount of stamina TIME, Windmere Mo rgans, Albuquerque ; 2nd, and versatility " This is typical of every MYSTIC MELODY, Dr. W . D. Andrews, Albuquerque, the facilities available to us. Dr. Wood N . M .; 3rd, LONGVIEW SABER, Ann Rawlings, ards C0mmittee will contact breeders show the Morgan attends! Albuquerque . Sixteen year old Lynne. Rawlings de Englloh Pleasure, Ladles : Won by LONGVIEW and Qwners within reasonable distance SABER, Ann Rawlings, Albuquerque, 2nd, AARON to determine. the estimated number of serves a bouquet for the beautiful way JAY , EE / Three Morgans , Santo Fe; 3rd , PRINCE JUSTIN, Jeon Thomas, Dalhart, Texas; 4th, AMA Morgans that would be consigned, etc., she showed her gelding Longview RILLO VICTORY, Bee Morgon Corrals, Santa Fe; Sabel (Dude S. Sentney x Oatka Moro 5th, REX LINSLEY, W indmere Morgans , Albuquerque . and submit the findings to the members Belle.) to the blue in the Ladies English Recent southwestern sales include in the very near future. Pleasure - this was her first time in two new Morgans brought into New Due to the scattered last shows of tl 38 The MORGAN HORSE OHIO MORGANS KANE'S HIGH SOCIETY 12864 (Quiz Kid x Mus.ic Maid). Foaled March 21. 1960. Winner of three year old stallion class al the Morgan Gold Cup sh ow held in Bucyrus, Ohio , July. 1963. Claims 2 Grand Championships and 7 Junior Championships. Owned by Claude J. Monette, Toledo, Ohio. VANITY FAIR 010656 (Mr. Showman x L. U. Vanity). 1st. Pleasure Driving. 2nd Halter. ,4( ye~ and over, Reserve Grand Champion Mare. Gold Cup Show, Bucyrus. Ohio . Owned and shown by T. D. Ul· rich, Lebanon. Ohio. SCHOOLMASTER 12692 (Deerfield Lady Oakland x Upwey Ben Don). Foaled May, 1960. lsl Junior Saddle, Greater Cinli Show: lst Junior Saddle, Ashland. Ohio Show; lst Open Saddle, Green · ville , Pa. Show: Isl Cavalcade Americana. Gold Cup Show: lst Junior Saddle. Justin Morgan Show, So. Lyon, Mich.: . 1st Junior Saddle, O.W .H.A. Fall Roundup , Columbus. Ohio; lst JETSTONE 13764 (Lucky Stone x Fancy B.) lst Yearling Stallions , Open Eng. Saddle. Sunbury Western Horse Show . Delaware, Ohio. Ohio Stale Fair, Columbu s. Ohio. First time shown - wins large Ridden by E. Thompson. Owned by T. D. Ulrich . Lebanon, Ohio. class. Owned by T. D. Ulrich. Lebanon, Ohio. 39 s y GLADGA Y'S PRIDE - Grand Champion Stallion. GREEN DREAM LADY LEE 010400. Reserve Senior Champion and Reserve Grand Champion. New York Stale All Morgan R Horse Show , October, owned by Mrs. Harold M. Wilson. Long Hill Farm. Bolton. Mass. A c u s E N E w y 0 R K WINDCREST SHOWGIRL . Grand Champion Mare . DANBURY. Top Gelding s WINDCREST PRIMA DONNA and foal HELICON PEGASUS, after H winning Mare and Foal at Syracuse. Pegasus also won stal W ASEEKA'S NOCTURNE - Saddle Stake Winner. 0 lion foal class. w 40 s y APPLEVALE MAYBE 011596. Winner of 2 year Filly and ELM HILL'S HIGH-HAT 13947, winner of yearling stallion and Junior Champion Mare. 2nd 2 year old Driving. R Reserve Jr. Champion Stallion, New York State Morgan Show. A c u s E N E w y 0 R HONEY BROOK 010984, winner 3 year Mare Class. 3rd Junior K WINDCREST FIRST LOVE. Western Stake Winner. Harness Class and 4th Harness Stake. s BAR T LADY WESTWOLD 09599 and foal MAD RIVER MAGIC LADY, second in Mare and Foal class at New York State All CORNWALL SEALECT 13029. George Falconer up. 4th In Morgan Horse Show. Owned by Mad River Morgan Stable, H Gelding Stake. N.Y.S.M.H. Show. October. Owned by Blue G. Williams and A. C. Drowne, Sandy Creek, New York. 0 Spruce Farms, Altamont. N. Y. w 41 s y WESTWOLD DON DA;NE 12461. fourth in Geldings 4 years old TURNPIKE LADY DONNA 011654 (Woodstock Donson x Lady and over at N. Y. Stale All-Morgan Horse Show. Owned by Lila), 5th 2 year old Mares N.Y.S. All Morgan Show. Syracuse, Mad River Morgan Stable, G. Williams and A. C. Drowne, R New York - October 5-6, 1963. Owned by Miss Nancy Knoll, Sandy Creek, New York. Central Square, New York. A BAY STATE ADMIRAL 11031. sixth in N. Y. Morgan Horse Chai. BALD MT. VIGILGOLD 13888 (Bar T Vlgilman x Rosalee) 5th lenge Trophy class at N. Y. State All-Morgan Horse Show. c Stallions 1 year old, N. Y. State Morgan Horse Society, Inc .• Owned by Mad River Morgan Stable. G. Willlams and A. C. All-Morgan Horse Show, owned by Mrs. Mary L. Arnold, Drowne. Sandy Creek, N. Y. u Kanona, New York. s E N E w y 0 R K s MAD RIVER MAGIC LADY. second In Weanling Mare class at N. Y. Stale All-Morgan Horse Show. Owned by Mad H River Morgan Stable, G. Williams and A. C. Drowne, Sandy BERNARD DUNN, President of New York State Morgan Horse Creek, New York. 0 Society on his 0-At-Ka Marshal Lad. w 42 SONNY AKERS 12041. winner Roadster Class Westem Na Western Ploasure Mares and Geldings won by KEOMAH KAY tional All Morgan Show, Loveland, Colorado. Owned by 09805, ridden by Ken Smith. Western National Morgan Show. Big Bend Farm. Loveland, Colorado. WESTERN NATIONAL ALL MORGAN SHOW RETANNA 09611. winner New Mexico Reining Pattem. Westem National All-Morgan Show , Loveland. Colorado. Owned and ELVIS 11532. winner Jack Benny Class. Westem National shown by Virginia Banta. All-Morgan Show. Owned and shown by M. W. Peterson. 43 v E R "Uncle Pete" Boyle. a local Television celebrity and a Mor· Running Race Under Saddle . CAPTAIN PALEFACE 011503 gan horse fan arrives at the track. s (Easter Twilight x Lavender Lassie). Owned by Mrs . Gab rielle LePaige . Woodstock . N. Y. After the race. the horses A jog back toward the stable area. T I L I T y s H 0 w Running Race Under Saddle . THE THIRD MAN 11414 (Lippitt Trail Class - U. S. PANEZ 10446 (PanJield x Inez) owned by Mandate x Dottle Irene) and ORCLAND LINDA 08972 (Ulendon Mr. Richard Nelson of Amherst. Mass. x Townshend Lady ) owned by Mrs. Sandra J. Wooding of Jobs town, N. J.. receive last minute Instructions from Steward ClWord Hunt and Ringmaster Earl Wandell. Running Race Under Saddle - EVE OF EDHOBE 09834 came up on the outside lo edge APRIL SURPRISE 09217 (Nekomia's Fine Harness - KANE'S SPRING DELIGHT 09202 (John Geddes Archie x Lantz' Fllcka) by half a length. x Barbette) owned by Camelot Farms. Fort Lauderdale , Fla. 44 VERSATILITY SHOW t .e To win in this sh ow takes teamwork and a care- Trail - BAR-T SUPERMAN 11263 (Orcland Leader fully studied out campaign. x Orcland Victoria). Owned by Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Pickett, Amherst, Mass. Fine Harness - DON QUIXOTE Sometimes all the hard work ls worth It - and the English Pleasure - RAN-BUNC PEPPER 10709 (Brown Pepper x show isn't over yet. TIOUS 12947 (Black Ran-Bo x Whlp Golden River Dona) owned by Mr. poorwell Melody) owned by Mrs. and Mrs. C. W. Rodee of Moravia, Douglas Dalrymple of Elmira, New New York. York. DON QUIXOTE PEPPER 10709, U. S. PANEZ In background. Still raining. Jumping out of a pen was only one of many difficult ob stac les In the trail claBB. The sponsors of the show greeting one of the exhibitors. 45 ROCKY BON Isl Parade Class; 1st Pleas TIO LALO. Isl Trall Horse. Open: 1st West W AER'S SEROCCO. winner Australian ure Driving; 4th Combination; 5th English ern Horsemanship; 1st Western Riding Pursuit Race. Owner Doris Borden , Arling Pleasure. Open. Owned by Chas. and Horse. Owned and ridden by Astrea Rogers ton, Calif. Jean Sutfin, Sacramento, Calif. of Bakerslield , Calif. MORGAN HORSE BREEDERS & EXHIBITORS ASSN. Lineup in Western Pleasure class. M.H.B.E.A.'s All Morgan Partial lineup in English Pleasure class. M.H.B.E.A.'a All Show, Pomona , Calif. Morgan Show. Pomona. Calif. GYPSY'S STARLITE, winner English Pleas ure Stake; Isl Combination; 2nd English POCO ALJOY, 1st Western Pleasure Stake; Pleasure, Novice; 2nd Pleasure Driving; 1st Jr. Western Pleasure (17 and under); SUSIE BELLE. 1st Western Pleasure, Novice; 2nd Western Pleasure Open; 2nd , Jr. West 3rd Jr. English Pleasure (17 and under); lat Western Pleasure Open; 3rd. English ern Pleasure (17 and under); 2nd Western 3rd Western Riding Horse (reining pattern); Pleasure Stake; 4th Western Pleasure Stake Pleasure Stake; 3rd, Trail Horse, Open ; 4th Trail Horse. Open; Sth English Pleasure .4th English Pleasure Open; Sth Western 3rd, English Pleasure. Open; 2nd Halter. Stake; Sth Western Pleasure Open. Owned Horsemanship:; Sth English Pleasure, No mares 3 years. Owned by Mr. and Mrs. by Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm McDuffie, Pasa- vice. Owned by E. H. Stanton. Glendora. Wm. Matthews, Vista, Calif. Rider , Mar - dena. Calif. Calif. Rider, Don McDaniel . jorie Riding. M 0 R G A N CAVEN-GLO MITY SONG. Reserve Junior Champion Stallion. KING STETSON, Reserve Champion Stallion: Junior Champion lst yearling stallions, owned by Caven-Gfo. Burbank, Calif. H Stallion; 1st 2 year old Stallions, owned by Loren Bently. Weed Heights. Nevada. 0 R s E B R E E D E R s W AER'S FA WNETTE. 1st Mares 4 and over , that have foaled. ALBAFIELD. Reserve Grand Champion Mare; Junior Champion Owned by John and Polly Bee, Ojai, Calif. & Mare; 1st 2 year mares. Owned by Gloria and Art Jones. Diablo, Calif. E x GYPSY'S MAJORETTE. Reserve Junior Champion Mare; lat yearling Mares; 2nd Junior Showmanship in Hand (17 and under, handler Dona Kizer). Owned by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H MURPHY'S FATHER'S DAY, lst Weanling Stallions. Owned Matthews. Vista. Calif. I by Robert E. Murphy, Burbank, Calif. B I T 0 R s 47 Wailing for the rest to catch up are Joe Symons . Sue Niemi, s Caught In the act of eating are from left to right: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Talbot and Dick Mease!. Talbot, Mrs. Buchanan , Mr. and Mrs. Mansfield and )Mr. T Buchanan. I N M 0 R G A N T R A I Jo Ann Merlan, Mrs. Voss and Sue Niemi wait in front of the The group gathers In front of the barn. bam for the ride to begin. Sue's horse. Justa 8408 at 24 was L the oldest horse on the ride. R I D Trying to decide which direction to go. E The group stops to decide wihlch trall to take into the woods. 48 J u In the woods we followed old fire trails s Out of the woods the horses strung out along a trail leading T through a field. I N M 0 R G A N T R A I Strung out In pairs , the horses work their way through the Here the group Is strung out along side the highway. fields. L R I D Part of the group gathers on top of a hill lo overlook the With a smile on his face, Mr. Roberts Is aboard the only non· scenery. E Morgan on the ride, a Quarter Horse. 49 PEGGY SUE 010049, High Point Trophy winner. Owned by WILDWOOD TAMARA 010919, lat 3 gaited : lst Pleasure Julie Hitz. Driving: 1st 3 year old Mare and Reserve Champion. Owned by Dr. George Budd, St. Cloud, Minn . N 0 R T H HYLEE'S HIGH BARBARE£ 12237. lst English Combination. FUNQUEST REDIZZ 12965, 1st gelding - all ages: 2nd Owned and shown by Cliff Hitz. c Western Combination. Owned by Marilyn Hitz. E N T R A L HYLEE'S WHERESTHEFIRE. Isl Yearling Colt. Own ed Kathy Myers, Brookings, So. Dakota, riding SUNNYVIEW by Don and Ann ette Ha sse . FIREFLY. lat Novice Western Pleasure. BENNALDO 12967. Isl 3 year Stud. Owned by R. D. BONNIE LEE'S HI-NOON 13263, lat 2 years in Harness. Anderson. Driven by Mona Bonham of Bonnie Lee Farm. 50 MISS ILLINOIS 109476 and WOTON. 1st Mare and Colt. WILDWOOD PREMODE 01278, 1st Weanling Filly. Owned Owned by Bob Wood. by W . F. Honer. WILDWOOD CINBAD 14376. 1st Futurity. W. F. Honer. BONGODON 14383, 1st Weanling colt. Emie Wood. NORTH CENTRAL NEWS BERT'S BEAUTY and BERT'S TOPSY, 3rd Morgan Amert · ARCHIE'S SHARI 011517, 5th Morgan Americana. Owned cana , Owned and driven by Mr. and Mrs. Wes Brown. by Ed CahUI. Driven by Pat Peterson and Ann Karl. HY SARA LEE 12553, l year fllly. Owned by Chuck KING TUT, 1st Hall -Morgan Gelding. Owned by Maureen Berzin s. Quigley. 51 MID STATES MORGANS Top left: KING KOOKIE 12524. Charles Raf ferty, Rockford, Ill. I . Above: TOWN AYR TWIG 11394, Robert Glenn. Wayne , Illinois. Left: TOWNE A YR TWIG 11394. Robert Glenn, Wayne, Illinois. Rlght: GEORGE GOBEL 11400. NORTH CENTRAL NEWS JESSURE 13738, 1st 2 year Stallion. DE }ARNETTE SWEET SUE 10257. lat Owned by Dewey Logeland. Child's Morgan, shown by Vickie Xlttlewell. Owned by C. Berzins. Half Mile Race - STARLET DE }ARNETTE 7781. Driven by Clitf Hitz, Owned by R. D. Anderson. .! . SUNFLOWER FLICKA 8038 ridden by Ann ARCHIE N. ridden by Nancy Brewlaker. SUNNYVIEW DIXIE 011589. 1st 2 year Bonham of Bonnie Lee Farms. 1st Morgan lat Open Children's Equitation. Owned by filly. Miss Allone Potter . Western Combination: 3rd Child 's Morgan. M, E. Jensen, MrvichSTALLION Register Mail Your Pictures and A dvertising Tod ay (D eadline Janua,·y 10) Join in the movement for the development of the Morgan Horse with your advertisement about your stallion, your breeding program and the horses you have for sale. You Your Morgan Stallion Directory will get an opportunity to meet our subscribers from coast to coast. Since this issue was first inaugurated, the ANNUAL STALLION ISSUE has been our largest issue, devoted to helping horsemen tell about Largest Issue of the Year their stallions, helping to build a stronger market for registered breed ing stock and helping to increase the overall interest in the use of horses for ranch, show, pleasure and breeding. Your pictures and advertising in this issue are the best way to establish and develop the popularity of your stallion among horsemen who are interested in breeding to the best and buying the finest Morgan stock. Let horsemen and Build Your Stallion's Popularity buyers of horses know the winnings of your stallion, his suc cessful colts: show how attractive he is with a picture and tell of his family. Your advertising will pay big dividends . • IN • ADVERTISE THE MorgdnHorse Magdzine • THE IDEAL WAY TO REACH THOSE WHO ADMIRE MORGAN HORSES! • SPECIAL BREEDERADVERTISING RATES FOR STALLION ISSUE ,I I (for display adve rt ising) (Advertising Deadline - January 10, 1964) 1 time 1 time Full Page ...... $60.00 Quarter Page ...... 20.00 Half Page ...... 35.00 One-Sixth Page ...... 15.00 I Third Page 25.00 Per Inch ...... 4.00 * STALLION* LISTING* * Enclosed is $ ...... for listing our stallion(s) in the March stallion issue. ($5.00 without picture - $10.00 with picture) Only the following data will be used in this special section. Nam e of Horse Terms SI.re: . ...• .• . • •...... • .• Dam ...... Owner's Name ...... Foaled ...... Height ...... Addre H Color and Markings ...... Weight ...... TheMORGAN HORSE Magazine P. 0. Box149, Leominster, Mass. 54 New York News By BETTY PLAUTH SNlP OF CAPTOR 010134, age 5 years owned and shown by Taffy Sherwood of Fredonia, N. Y. The All-Morgan Horse Show spon There isn't much left to say - the There were so many entries in the sored by the Ne.w Yo.rk State Morgan exhibitors have said it. We sincerely Stake Class (about 20) that they made Horse Society and held Saturday and thank them for coming from near and more than one row when lined up head Sunday, October 5th and 6th at the far with their wonderful Morgans and to tail in the big Coliseum ring. Practi Tew York State Fairgrounds in Syra helping us to put on such a series of cally every class had more than the cuse, was a SUCCESS from all view fine performances. average nutnber of entries. Both judges points. We received a fine co.nstructive sug commented that th e . were more. good gestion in a £ew of the letters and we Morgans left out bf the ribbons than What made it a success? wish to pass it on to all other show offi ever. To quote a letter our president Here are the comments written and cials for future use. We forgot one received from one. o.f the judges: "I want mailed to us since the show by many feature. We did no.t have the stall to congratulate you and your commit exhibitors. They liked most: assignments posted conspicuous ly for tee on the large number of excellent en those who arrived during the time the tries and for a well organized and well' - the friend ly atmosphere office was closed, as during midnight run show. I have never seen a show - the Ho.spitality Booth with its and 6 a.m., for the exhibitors arriving with as many high quality Morgan abundance of goo.cl hot coffee and do during those hours. horses as you had there. Many times nuts served during the cold spell Friday Statistically speaking there were 13 horses o.f stake winning caliber had night, and both of the weekend morn fn-Hand Classes, (not counting the Fu. to be left out of. the money. All of you ings. turit y Section) and 39 Performance are to be congratu lated on such a suc - the. good sound system Classes. Ten states were represented, cessful show." Be.rnard Dunn, ur - the excellent ring namely: Ne.w York, Illinois, Michigan, president, expresses his thanks to all - the efficiency of the sho.w officials Vermont, . ew Jersey, Massachusetts, who pitched in and helped to make it - the hospitality of the show com- New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Ohio such a wonderful experience. mittee and F lorid a. The Champion Saddle Stake was - the use of two judges This show was an excellCJlt one for won by Waseeka 's Nocturne, ridden. by - the fine prompt judging the amateur to display his wares or John Lydon. Tn.is was octurne 's - the caliber of horses shown talents. Of the 13 In-Hand Classes, final ,show for 1963, thus retiring for - the money prizes seven classes were taken over by a the year undefeated. ft is unfortunate - fine stalls at low prices majority o.f.amateur exhibitors. Of the his owner, Mrs. Elizabeth Power, was - the classes off.ered 39 Performance Classes, only 13 classes not able to be at this show because of - lQCation of showgrounds had more than 50% of the ribbons go a cold. She was most disappointed - and from Michigan, the writer ing to the professional while the other sums it up as "well worth the long 26 classes had 50% or more ribbons go ( Continued on Page 64) trip." ing to the amateur rider or owner. DECEMBER, 1963 55 Reg. Morgan Horse Class, Englllh· Won b ~~~~LMASTER , :· D. Ulrich; 2nd, LORD ROCHES: Buckeye Breeze RUN FAm. McDev,tt , Hudson, 3rd , NANUET Sugar 5th CO~~At\uslOELNLAGHILPL VIGILTOR, JI;,, Roe; , , au line Zeller . By PAULIN E Z E LLER Mid-Western Horse Show & Rodeo R.R. 5, Findlay, Ohio Columbus, Ohio , July 3-7, 1963 GE~~g. Morgan Horse Class, Western: Won by NUG- 2nd , S F6:~ ~~~Kjuf~va B R~ttenhouse, M~rysvllle ; Twenty members of the Ohio Mor dina have sold their 1963 stallion foal TAS TEE'S MELODY MANo GWelch, Peoria ; 3rd, gan Horse Association gathered at the Cottage, 4th, TAS TEE'S FIRE~~y ~rper, d Wtite Chad 's Copper Lad (Chadwick x Ton Fr~d Schwarz, Alexandr ia; 5th ' R~D anflA,;e° Cedar Creek Ranch in Lexington, 0., ette) to Mr. Janes of Mansfield. Mr. Mickey Carpenter, Mar lon. ' • Reg. Morgan Flllle s of 1962 and 1963• W b on Saturday, October 19, for a trail ride. ~anes is planning on doing a little show GREEN HILL'S GLENDA, Robe rt Chapman . Foi~r iay Many brought their Morgans and tho$e ing next year. Reg. Morgan Fillies of 1961: Won by SUGAR that for some reason or other could RUN ~ARITA, Tommy Fletcher, W . Vo .; 2nd The Ohio Horse Association held ~~~T~E~lt~~:RN~~GH~oo~~~k Stables, Westerv ille; not bring their own horses, rented their 60 mile Competitive. Trail Ride Falls; 4th , STA~LA DAiRE, n"rX"..t~;,rh~ie~.uyCi~~r: horses. After close to three hours on not .I; 5th , VAL S JUBILANA, Robert Krlft Green Octo.ber 19 and 20. There were 52 en springs . ' • the t~ail, cl~bing hills, crossing creeks tries and 47 finished. Of the 52, there S Reg. Morgan Fiiiies of 1960 : Won by NANUET and JUSt plain hard riding, everyone ugar Run Farm, Mt. Sterling· 2nd SEA MIST' ~·as one Morgan, a gelding "Banne.r" Bob and Jean Rutledge , Akron ; '3rd, GREEN HI LL. 5 gathered around a campfire for a most ii~EnE, Walt er Carroll, Farm ington Mich. 4th sired by Lippitt Firelight and owned ANNA MAY, G. E. Chaffin, Zan~sville ., ' de1icious and welcome barbequed by Pearl Thomas of Chesterland, Ohio. Pl Reg. Morgan Mar es 1959 and Older: Wo~ by LIP chicken supper. This is the first time TI VICTORIA AMANDA, Sugar Run Farm; 2nd Miss Thomas was very proud to have ~~XFIRE S SUZAY_. Walter Carroll ; 3rd, VANITY an affair of this kind has been spon IR, T. D. Ulrich, Lebanon · 4th COHOCTAH B~nne.r represent the Morgan bre.ed in SUSELLA, Pauline Zeller , Findlay ; '5th, ROUBI s~re_dby the Ohio Morgan Horse Asso this nde as he took first place in the KATE, Sharon Jordan, Columbus . ciauon and all agreed it was wonder b RefUGMorgan Horse Colts of 1962 and 1963: Won Lightweight Division and finished in Y AR RUN COMMANDER, Sugar Run Farm · ful fun and should be an annual affair. fine co.ndition. This ride started out ~~3::f~E11~~D~} i~~~H!w:oswell , Strong~v !lle; In the spotlight of the Lima Ne.ws h S I f I , Max E. Bntt,ng from the Be.rea Fairgro.unds and pro am, pr ng le d; 4th, KAYROY FESTIVAL Har Id was Rita Kay Fo$ter of Lima, Ohio, Strang , Mansfield; 5th, ROCKVIEW SINCLA~R ceeded through the scenic Metropolitan Carol Roth, Uhrichsv ille. ' and her Morgan mare, Summer Dove. Park . Forty miles were covered on Reg . Morgan Hone Colts of 1961: Won by ROCK· Rita and "Midge" as Summer Dove is FIRE, John -Boswell ; 2nd, SUGAR RUN DOMINATOR Sa.turday in eight ?ours and twenty Sugar Run Farm ; 3rd, DEVAN KINGLOW r ' affecti?nately_ k?own, recently partici ":'esthafer, Cincinnati ; 4th , DEVAN FIRE KING miles Sunday morning in four hours. J~ ~e . • pated 1~ a trail nde and campout, riding It was judged 60% condition; 20% Reg. Morgan Horse Colts of 1960 · Won b from Lima to Spencerville, a distance. of SCHOOLMASTER, T. D. Ulrich . • y manne.rs; 20% horsemanship and 20% Reg , Morgan Stallions 1959 and Old er- Won by approximately 20 miles. Rita and NUGGET'S VAL HAWK, Neva Rittenho~se 2nd time . Penalties were charged for ar PINE LAND'S CANDY KING, Gene Harper .' 3rd' Midge thoroughly enjoyed the ride and riving more than five minutes early or LORD ROCHESTER, Wm. McDev itt · 4th ' DUDE were none the worse for the long trip. HAVEN, Everett McWilliams logo,{ . 5th' CASEY five minutes late. A veterinarian was TIBBS, Robert Krift. ' ' ' The William Fo$ter's not only own Reg. Morgans In Harness: Won by TAS TEE' S in atte.ndance at all times, police offi Summer Dove who they purchased from FIREFLY, Mr . and Mrs . Fred Schworz • 2nd LONG cers escorted the riders across the busy Hill VIGILTOR, Ro-~a Morgan Farm,'3rd, SCHOOL· Ruth and Vincent Rogers in Akron, N. M'.'°'STER, T. D. Ulrich; 4th, CASEY TIBBS, Robert intersections, and the judges were along Krift; 5th, NANUET, Sugar Run Farm. Y., two years ago, but also own the two Reg. Junior Morgans, English: Won by HYLEE'S on the ride and stationed at various year old registered Morgan stallion, LITTLE DANCER, Howard Browns Greenwich · 2nd places throughout the ride to watch and NANUET, Sugar Run Farm ; l 3rd , SEA MIST, Bob Jolly Rocket, purchas.ed from Goshen , and Jean Rutledge; 4th, GREEN HILL'S TONETTE score. One could expect to find them ';r,~:er Carroll ; 5th, SCHOOLMASTER, T. D. ut '.. Indiana and sired by Kane's Son-ny Boy. m the most precarious places. - bot We hope to be able to welcome. the Fos R~g Morgan Horse Class, Engllsh : Won by" TAS toms o.f steep hills, tops of banks, at TEES MIDNIGHT, Dooley Stables • 2nd TAS TEE'S ters into the membership of the O.M. FIREFLY, Mr . and Mrs. Fred Schwa'rz, 3;d, SCHOOL· river crossings, and any place that rep MASTER, T. D. Ulrich; 4th NUGGET'S VAL HAWK H .A. soon. ·, resented a test for a good trail horse. Neva Rittenhouse ; 5th, LONG HILL. VIGILATOR: Whitmorr Farm , Toledo, is plannin g Ro-Ma Morgan Farm . ' Inasmuch as this is the last issue for Reg. Morgan Pleasure, Engllsh: Won by VANITY on exR~n?ing their Morgan breeding FAIR, T. D. Ulrich; 2nd, FIDDLE BOW Bob and this year, this is my last article for the Jean Rutledge, 3rd, FOXFIRES SUZAY Walter program m the near future with the Carroll ; 4th, REATA'S MISTY MAID, Caroi Roth. "Bucke.ye Breeze", as new officers will purchase of several fillies and mares. be taking over in January. At this Lorain County Agricultural Society: The~e mares will be bred to their yo.ung Wellington, Ohio , Aug. 2, 1963 ' time I do not know who will be writing ~tru.hon, Kanes High Sooi{ty ( Quiz Morgan Horse Class , English : Won by LORD the Buckeye Breeze for 1964, but I ROCHESTER, W. T. McDevltt, Hudson ; 2nd, CHICO'S Kid x Music Maid), and they plan to FLAME, Dot Chapman , Elyria ; 3rd , THE GAY CON · am sure, who.ever it will be, you will offer to the. public a select group of TESSA, Georg e Walton, Elyria ; 4th , DEVAN CARO , give her good co-ope.ration. For those H. C. Lemmon , Benton . ' weanlings in the spring of 1965. Cur who did co-operate and sent me news, Ohio State Fair rently, they are getting ready for the I give you aU a great big thank you. Columbus, Ohio, August 30-31, spring shows, their 1963 foal Whit September l, 2, 1963 morr 's Music Man (Jon Bar K x Music Sunbury Western Horse Show Morgan Fillies of 1963: Won by ENTRY He len Maid). He is devel~p ing beautifully Delaware, Ohio , June 8, 9, 1963 Anderson, Fredericktown; 2nd , ENTRY ' Robert and possesses a tremendous amo.unt of Charman , Fostor ia ; 3rd, FOX FIRE PtXEY JANE Reg. Morgan Horse Class , Western Tack : Won by Kar Garn , Elyria ; 4th, Wtll ·O·MOR LADY B ' natu_ral action and natural carriage.. DAWN OF WILSHIR, Virgin ia Ze ller, Findlay : 2nd , Dr. John Boswell : Strongsville; 5th, CASEY"S SWEET Their broodmare , Music Maid, has been COHOCTAH SUSELLA, Pauline Zeller , Findlay . LORENA, Bob Knft , Green Spr ings . Reg . Morgan Mares and Geldings, all ages, hal Morgan Flllles of 1962: Won by GREEN HILL'S bred to Quiz Kid for her 1964 foal. In ter: Won by LIPPIT VICTORIA AMANDA, Sugar Run GLENDA, Robert Chapman ; 2nd , REATA'S CLASSY Farm, Mt . Sterl ing , 2nd, COHOCTAH SUSELLA MISS, Reola Morgan Horse Farm Sharon Center· addition to breeding and showing Mor Paul ine Zeller ; 3rd, VANITY FAIR, T. ·D. Ulrich ; 3rd, GRA-VAND GODIVA , Gra -Vo~d Morgan Hors~ gan horses, Whitrnorr Farm is going in Lebanon ; 4th, NANUET, Sugar Run Farm · 5th Farm, Kent . STELLA DAIRE, Jim Westhafer, Cincinnati . ' ' Morgan Fiiiies of 1961 : Won by SUGAR RUN SARITA, Tim Flesher , Harr isville, W. Va .; 2nd, to the breeding, showing and selling Rog. Morgan Stalllons, all ages, halter: Wan by of registered Bassett Hounds. SCHOOLMASTER, T. D. Ulrich; 2nd, LONGHILL VIGILTOR, Jim Roe, Lorain; 3,d , DEVAN KING. ( Continued on Page 63) Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jenkins of Me- LOW, J im Westhafer . 56 The MORGAN HORSE Equitation class 12 thru 14. Linda Morgan Horse Club of Oregon Christensen placed 2nd in the Western Equitation over 14 on My Gal Sal, By DOROTHY 0LSO owned by Debbie Swancutt. 820 West 23rd, Euge ne, Ore. 97405 The Saddle Clubs of Swift Current Sasketchewan have asked Ben Lang ston o.f Sherwood to teach a Farrier Barney Mullaney reports a stud colt Land County Fair Short Course from ov. 25-30. Ben foaled Sept. 8th by Sondell and out of Aug . 20 -24 is the Morgan Director on the OHA Maria RQseta. Wally Morriss reports 1963 Fillie s: Won by BLACKMAN 'S TINA ALLEN, ow ned by Florence Hindmorch ; 2nd , ENTRY, own ed and has been past president of the a filly by Ferncrest Silver King and by The Donald Mill ers; 3rd, ENTRY. owned by MHAO as well as an active board mem The Co ldwell s of Cottag e Grove . out of Etna on Aug. 17th. 1962 Filles: Won by ENTRY. ow ned by The ber. Donald Mille rs; 2nd , MY DONNA GAL, ow ned by Ben Langston has his stallion , Thel Florence Hindmorch; 3rd, LADY OF ALLEN C. Christy Langston has certainly done ben Prodigal Son in cutting horse ow ned by Florence Hindmorch . 1961 Fillies: Won by ST. PAT'S ZELLETA JO, well in her 4-H Club work this past training. Barney Mullaney has his young owned by Koren M i ll er. summer with her young mare , Th elben 1959 and over mares: Won by TONI ALLEN, tallion in training. I understand that owned by Florence Hindmorch ; 2nd , FELZAN, Penny. Some o.f ther winnings include Thelbe.n St. Pat recently purchased by ow ned by The Donald Mil lers; 3rd , MY GAL SAL. ow ned by Debbie Swancutt . 1st in a Morgan class, as we.II as 2nd, Don Thornbrue, of Portland has been Grand Champion Mare : Toni All en 3rd , 4ths , and 5ths. In some Juni or 1963 Stallions : Won by SUNNYVALE VALEN put into training and they plan to give TINO , owned by the David O lsons. shows she has consistently won in both all o.f us a run for our money next year. 1962 Stallion s: Won by ROBIN DALE. ow ned English and Western pleasure , Texas by The Donald Mill ers; 2nd , KING OF ALLEN C, It's about tim e some of us got these own ed by Mr . and M rs. Heath ; 3rd , SUNDANCE Barr ell, Pole bending , Keyhole , Scurry !organs trained and put into competi ALLEN, owned by Victor Neufeld . 1961 Stallion : Won by BROADWALL GAYBOY . and severa l other games. In a very tion so that people can see what we ow ned by Dr. C. D. Parkinson. hotly contested race, Christy and Bari 1959 and over stalllans : Won by BLACKMAN really have.. ALLEN, ow ned by Florence Hindmorch . Maplethorpe tied for Junio.r High Point Grand Champion Stallion : Won by BLACKMAN The David Olso.n's loaded up their ALLEN . Rider and they each received very nice two Morgan mares last August 25th and Mare and Foal : Won by JEANNE ALLEN, owned trophies. Christy was also top Show by Florence Hindmo rch; 2nd , FELZAN, owned bv headed for the mountains for their va The Dona ld Mill ers: 3rd, DIANA , owned by the man of the Wash. Co. 4-H Horse Fair Coldw ells . cation. It sure felt good to get away Produce of Dam: Won by FELZAN, owned by and was 2nd high in Int ermediate from all of the rush of getting ready The Donod Millers ; 2nd, TINA ALLEN and LADY Horsem anship at the County Fair. ALLEN C; 3rd, BLACKMAN ALLEN and JEANNE for horse show s and to. just relax and ALLEN. Christy and two other members of Get of Sire: Won by BLACKMAN ' MARI ALLEN, take it easy. It is surprising what a BLACKMAN 'S TINA ALLEN and LADY OF ALLEN C. the Langston's 4-H Club earned thefr week or two of trail riding in the MocDello owned and shown by Barney Mul right to. attend the State 4-H Horse laney placed 2nd in the Jock Benny Closs at the mountains can do for a person or a Brit ish Columbia Morgon Show . Show. Christy won Reserve Champion show weary horse. MocDello was also shown by Susan Mullan ey in the halter class and placed 4th in Mores 3 and and Junior High Point at the last Junior The Wally Morriss ' participated in over. show she attended . a trail ride over the Labo, Day wee.k- Pacific International Livestock end circling from Elk Lake to Mink Exposition Joining Your Family Lake and back again to Elk Lake. Oct. 14 (Continued from P;dge 19) M hi I Id h Stallions foaled in 1961. Won by ORCLAND Jeanne e recent Y SO er year- ROYAL DON , owned by Mr . and Mrs . Leo Beckley; step is for you, the buyer, to have. ling stallion, Jeato's Sid to William and 2nd , LOFTY FIELD, owned by Mr . and Mrs. Leo Sally Sheneman of Lewiston, Idaho. Beckley; 3rd , SONDELL owned by Mr. and Mrs. the seller complete the Application for 10 f I k B. s!~11~~~f..:)~ d In 1960 or before : Won by ECO Transfer f.orm. This form is the state Certainly wish these folks a lot O UC , STARBEAU, owned by Stan lszler ; 2nd , LAD OF ment by the Registered Owner that he, with their new stallion. BO DOT, owned by The Martha Lake Resort; 3rd . NORFIELD, owned by Mr . and Mrs . Fronk Hollett . the seller, requests the transfer of owner Shawalla Princess owned by the Grand Champion Stallion : ORCLAND ROYAL ship from him to you to be recorded Shawalla .organ Ranch o.f Walla Wal- ~~~erve Champion Stallion : ECO STARBEAU. in the American Morgan Horse Regis la Wash ., and shown by Barbara Daug- Mores foaled in 1962 : Won by BECKRIDGE ORA· ETIE, owned by Mr . and Mrs . Leo Beckley; 2nd , ter. Look at this App lication for Trans. , herty recently won Grand Champion BECKRIDGE DIAMOND F. owned by The Pem· fer to be sure you agree with the info.r Mare the Washington County Fair bertons, 3rd , ETNA'S SEENA TAWNEY, owned by at Mr . and Mrs. Wallace Morriss. mation that is being submitted to The in Oregon and at the South Eastern Mares foaled In 1961 : Won by MOCO VERMONT. owned by Mr . ond Mrs . Leo Beckley; 2nd , STAR Morgan Horse Club, Inc., particularly Wash. Fair in Walla Walla, Was h. DANCE, owned by Chet Bacigolup l; 3rd, SHAWALLA GAY CRICKET, owned by Ruby Jensen. that your name is exactly as you want Eco Star beau owne d an d Sh own b Y Mares foaled in 1960 and over: Won by PANORA it recorded in the Amer ican Morgan Stan lszler won Grand Champion Stal- FIELD, owned by Mr . and Mrs . Leo Beckley; 2nd , . MACDDELLA, owned by Mr. and Mrs . 8. T. Mui· Horse Register as well as on the Regis lion over all breeds at the. Colum b13 loney , 3rd, ROSALITA, owned by Mr . and Mrs . tration Certificate; that you both agree Co. Fair at Deer Island , Ore., on Aug. Frank Hollett , 4th , TONI ALLEN. owned by Flor ence Hindmorch ; 5th, MARIFIELD, owned by The on the exact date of. transfer of owner 15. Pembertons. I Grand Champion Mare : MOCO VERMONT ship ; and that all the information re Clackamas County Riding Club Reserve Champion Mare : PANORA FIELD quested has been comp leted . Horse Show Emerald Empire Riders Encourage- Gelding Aug . 24 ment Horse Show If. you are purchasing a gelding and Morgan Western Pleasure: Won by THELBEN Oct. 20 PRODIGAL SON, owned and ridden by Ben Long· Coffey's Choice owned and ridden.by you see that the Registration Certificate ston· 2nd SHAWALLA PRINCESS, ridden by Bar· th W E still shows the anima l to be a stallion bar~ Do~gherty, 3rd , GLIDDEN ' HEIR. own~d Toni Neufe ld won e estern qu1ta- and ridden by Yolonda Robl, 4th , TRINANGO S tion class for I I and under and placed make sure the information requested ABBENETIE, ridden by Dotty Olson ; 5th, THELBEN PENNY owned and ridden by Christy Langston . 5th in the Eng lish Pleasure. class. Fern- on the Transfer form about the gelding Morgan Westem Pleasure : Won by THELBEN 1 K" d d "dd b of the anima l is completed by the seller. PRODIGAL SON, ridden by Ben Langston, 2nd , crest Si ver mg owne an n en Y GUDDEN'S HEIR, ridden by Yolando Robl, 3rd , Laurie Swancutt won the Western ( Continued on Page 63) SHAWALLA PRINCESS, ridden by Barbaro Dougherty . DECEMBER, 1963 57 RockyMountain Circle J. News AskThe Doctor MorganClub News By MARY WOOLVERTON By MR . PAT J. Roo EY This column is added as a personal 5500 So. Steele, Littleton, Colorado 840 Gladiola St. service to our 1·eaders. Send your ques tions direct to Ruth Rogers, Martin Salt Lake City, Utah Rd., Akron, N. Y.. They tvill be an swered by a competent veterinarian. Here it is December already and With the sho.w se.ason over for this These doctors give their time and know only a few more shopping days until year, and a good season it has been for /edge to help us with our Morgans. Christmas. You've still got time to. all concerned, we had better try to Questions answered this month by get the last minute gifts and wrap them, catch up on the news of our club. Dr. Frank E. McClelland , Jr. so do get busy. McClelland Veterinary Hospital At the Annual exhibitors dinner in This is the time of year some of July at the start of our all Morgan Buffalo, 1• Y. us put the horses up for a "long win QUESTION: My beautiful fjl!y got horse show, there were two trophies ter's nap," some get them out for a herself bunged up, the vet thought it given fo.r high point halter horse and sleigh ride. in the snow, and many of a kicking fray, but I think she possibly high point performance. horse. The the Westerners, at least, continue the got hung up on wire. I found a piece high point halter class was taken by day to. day ranch work required of their o.f wire in her frog and sent for the Cingo owned by Mel Frandsen. And sturdy Morgans 58 The MORGAN HORSE Archie O Br DR. AND MR . N. B. DoBJ ARCHIE "O" AMHR 7856 (Archy Hudson x Byrrh) foaled May 15, 1933. died August 7, 1963 at 30 years of age on the farm where he was born owned by the late C. J. O'Neill and after Mr. O'Nelll's death by Dr. and Mrs. Norman B. Dobin, Chicago, Jllinols. The registered Morgan stallion Archie in size and speed of the American Sad 0 7856, lived to be thirty. He passed dle horse, he made a very impressive Kyova Morgan away quietly on August 7, 1963, on performance doing his five gaits right the same ta::n where he was born on along with the rest of them. May 15, 1933. He survived his breeder, Archie O was also a very impressive Club our belo.ved Uncle Charlie, the late harness horse. He gave his owner Charles J. O'J\7eill by seven years. Both, .many b~g;ie rides, along: with his By PAM ELA CANNON have done more, to promote the image many fans. Archie had a disposition of of the true Morgan horse before the a true Mo.rgan. He loved to perform American public eye, than any other for any man, woman or child, be it in The annual fall picnic of the K YOV A man or horse of their generation . harness, under sadd le, or doing one of Morgan Horse Association was held This great stallion was five gaited his many tricks. He also was very September 15, at the Donaho.e's farm and trained tO; do over thirty high capable of pulling a heavy load. in Huntington , W. Va. It was a beau school acts. These included the. march, Archie Owasa great and prolific sire. tiful day f.or the occasion and the food high trot, sit down, lie down, kneel, His foals were named from A to z. was delicious. The Donahoes had bar make courtly-bows, wave his foot Then , Uncle Charley named them as bequed beef and pork in the ground the while sitting, get up on a pedestal, pull double AA, double Arc hie's, and so o.n day before, and the other members the flag, side path, winds, dance the down the line. His foals are scattered brought along pot-luck. Everyo.ne had karioka and hoochie-kJoochje, and a all over the United States, Canada and a wonderfu l time, and we are grateful number of other tricks we cannot even Japan. Space does not permit their to the Donahoes for having us . . name. His many admirers ranged the complete listing here. The following members attended the length and breadth of the continent. Some of his offspring, who are trail meeting : Mr. and Mrs. Beamer Dona His fan mail was extensive, and the ride and show winners include. the fol hoe, Huntington, W. Va.; Mr. and Mrs. numerous requests for his photograph lowing: Baribeau, Huntington, W . Va.; Mr. equaled that of many celebrities. and Mrs. Plymale, Huntingto.n, W. Va.; Archie O's Duplicate 11493 (Archie Mr. North Do.udna , Huntington, W. Archie O had a college education. He O x Lippitt Nora) 0;wned by Dr. and Va.; Mr. R. E. Leach, Williamstown, was in residence on loan at the Michi Mrs. Norman B. Dobin, Chicago, Ill. W. Va.; Mr. and Mrs. Cannon, Wil gan State College as a model Morgan Duplicate has proven himself as a sire liamstown , W. Va. tallion and sire. He was graduated and show ring winner both in harness with "highest honors " as the greatest and under sadd le, shown by both man Guests of the club were: Mrs. Jeanette horse to attend Michigan State. and woman . Again proving Archie O Hills, Huntington, W. Va.; Mrs. The United States Army, tho.ught a had the potency to transmit his many Louise Fulks, Huntington W. Va. ; Mrs. great deal of Archie 0 , and exhibited fine qualities to each o.f his many R. J. Hahn, Phoenix, Arizona. him many times as an all purpose army offspring. Timmy Flesher showed his mare, horse, including in the role of the pack Arkomia 06835 (Archie O x Lippitt Sugar Run Sarita B, at the Ohio State horse. Miss Nekomia) owned by Stella Louise Fair in the Morgan Fillies, 2 year olds, Archie O was shown mostly in open Dobin, winner of the Vermont 100 mile and won the class. In the Ohio Mor gan Ho.rse Breeder 's Futurity (2 year) competition. At the time he was mak trail ride, is also a winner under sad in Fine Harness, the filly made 5th ing public appearances, there were few, dle and in model Morgan classes. place. This was the first time Timmy if any classes for Morgan horses. He Arkomia's full sister, Archie's Ne had driven her in a show ring. was entered in open competition at the komia 06275, now owned by Orwin and International Livestock Expo,.sition in Norine Osman, Manteno, Illinois, has Brackman's yearling filly Holly's Chicago in five gaited classes. Altho ugh ( Continued on Page 63) ( Continued on Page 63) he did not win, because of the difference DECEMBER, 1963 59 LECT, Mr . and Mrs. P. W . Jackson, Petolb rook Glodgoy Form; 6th, MAN -BO OF LAURELMONT, Form, Wappingers Foils, N. Y; 2nd, MELANIITA , Green Trim Farm. ~ NewYork State Wlldewood Form; 3rd, PENNY PAGON, C. S. Hor10manshlp under 14: Won by LOUISE OR Phillip s, Tomoroc Hills Form, Eosr Lansing , Mich.; CUIT on UNH Gaymon , Orclond Forms; 2nd , 4rh, ARNONA CHLOE L, Dr. G. E. Toylor; 5rh, DY ELLEN MERCER, on Boyfleld Dughol , Solo Sroble, BERRY MELISSA, Dr. C. D. Porks: 6rh, RUVERNA Baldw insville , N. Y.; 3rd, CANDY FOWLER, on MorganShow PENNY PEPPER, Mrs . M. Morie Polen, Alb ion, N. Wesrfall Bounty, Francis Fowler , Clar k Summil, Po.; Y. 4rh, CHRIS STARR, on Broodwoll Srordusr, Glamor Mares . Weanllngs: Won by PETALBROOK CARO· gan Form, Syracuse, N . Y.; 5th, KATHY STARR. LECT, Perolbrook Form; 2nd, MAD RIVER MAGIC on Windcrest Charm, Glamorgan Form; 6rh, FOW, Folio.wing are the results of the New LADY, Gilbert Williams and A . C. Drown e, Mod LER on Dyberry Don, Francis Fowler . River Morgon Stobie , Sandy Creek, N. Y.; 3rd, Pleasure Driving: Won by FOXFIRE' SUSAY, Green York State Morgan Horse Show, Oct. PANSOMVALE VIGILDA , Miss Dorothy Boehman, Hill Form; 2nd , U. C. MENTION , Voorh is Form; East Amhersl , N. Y.; ~th, JUSTA JINGLIN, Mr . 3rd, CLOVERLAND DOLLY M, Tamarac Hills Form; 5th and 6th, 1963, New York State Fair. and Mrs . D. Long, Long Acres Form, Johnsrown , 4th, TOWNSHEND MELINDA, Townshend Morgon ; grounds, Syracuse, N. Y. N. Y.; 5rh, DALCREST RAN-BU TIME , P. Dalrymple ; 5rh, HELEN DARLING, Furnace Brook Form; 6rh, 6rh, MOHAWK PRINCESS, Lewis Johnston . WASEEKA'S DARCY, John Hamlin . Judges: Dr. Robert Elrod, Toledo, O.; Broodmare with '63 Foals: Won by WINDCREST Futurity Yearling Colts: Won by FIDDLER'S EN PRIMA DONNA, John Haml in; 2nd, BAR-T LADY TERPRISE, Fiddlers Green Form; 2nd , R.R. GAL Arthur Titus , Wauconda , Illinois. WESTWOLD, Mod River Morgon Form; 3rd, MORO LANT FOX, Richards Ranch; 3rd , EASTER PARADER. HILLS MORITA, D. Boehman; 4rh, ADLYNDRA, W . Curtis Smith; 4rh, JAM SESSION, Dr. and Mrs. IN HAND CLASSES Hoefen; 5rh, DONNA MAE PEPPER, Fiddler's Pere, A . Huyler , Wolron , N. Y. Stallions 4 years old and over: Won by GLAD· Green Forms; 6rh, BELLE O MINE , Mr . and Mrs, Novice : Won by ORCLAND BOLD ADMIRAL , Fur GAY 'S PRIDE, Mr . and Mrs. Hanno , Glodgoy Form, Curtis C. Smil h, Penfield , N. Y. nace Brook Form; 2nd, OLDWICK CRUSADER, Framingham , Moss.; 2nd, GREEN MEADS MARAU, Junior Champion : Won by APPLEVALE MAYBE. W. S. Lutz, Jr .; 3rd, SPRING-GLO, Camelot Form; DER, Mr . and Mrs .. Darwin S. Morse, Green Meads Elm Hill Form. 4rh, OAKWOOD ADAM , Richard N. Poux, Tilus Form, Richmond , Moss.; 3rd, KADENVALE DON, Reserve: Won by HELEN DARLING, Dr. and Mrs. ville, Po.; 5rh, GREEN MEADS CYNTHIA, Voo rhis Suzanne Ven ter, High Meadows Form, Lafayette , F. Lorhrop . Form; 6th , GREEN HILL'S TONEITE, Green Hill N. Y.; 4rh, TARRYTOWN, Mr . and Mrs. Gordon Senior Champion : Won by WINDCREST SHOW Farm. Voorh is, Voorhis Form, Red Hook, N. Y .; 5rh, GIRL, H. Srofer. NYMHS Challenge Trophy, We,tern: Won by MANSFELLA, Willard Hoefen, Spencerport . N. Y .; Reserve: Won by GREEN DREAM LADY LEE, DON QUIXOTE PEPPER, Mrs. C. W . Rodee; 2nd , 6rh, MAN ,BO OF LAURELMONT, Mr . and Mrs. A. Mrs. H. M . Wilson . U. C. MENTION, Voorhis Form; 3rd, 0-AT -KA Young , Green Trim Form, Temple, N. H. Grand Champion Mare : Won by WINDCREST MARSHALL LAD, B. J. Dunn; 4rh JUANITA 'S Stallions 3 year1 aid: Won by ORCLAND BOLD SHOWGIRL. PRIDE, Curtis Smirh; 5th, LADY JEZEBEL PEPPER. ADMIRAL , Dr. and Mrs . Fronk Lothrop, Furnace Reserve: Won by GREEN DREAM LADY LEE. Roy King , Syracuse N. Y.; 6rh, ARCHIE W, Brook Form, Pittsford , Vr. ,; 2nd , OLDWICK CRU, Geldings 4 years old and over: Won by DAN Robert M . Coe, Sr., Homburg , N. Y. SADER, Mr . and Mrs . Will iam Lurz. Jr., Rome, BURY, Green Hill Form; 2nd , WINDCREST TOP Combination Morgans: Won by WINDCREST N. Y.; 3rd, WINDCREST TROUBADOUR, Deon Coc HAND, Green Trim Form; 3rd, WASEEKA'S MAS SHOWGIRL, Helen Srofer; 2nd, WINDCREST TOP comis, Limo, N. Y.; 4th, ORCLAND GAY KNIGHT, TERPIECE, Ayl ien Richards, Richards' Ranch, Pine HAND, Green Trim Form; 3rd, KANE"S SPRING Mrs . W. W. Borton, Big Bend Forms, Rockford, City , N. Y.; 4th, WESTWOLD DON DANE, Mod DELIGHT, Comelor Forms: 4th, RAN-BUNCTIOUS, Illinois; 5rh, MR. ROBIN, Mr . and Mrs. J. R. Kipp , River Morgans .; 5th , UNH GAYMAN , Mr . and Hillcrest Acres; 5th, BETSY TWILIGHT, Dr. Wm . Wildewood Form, Rome, N. Y.; 61h, 0 -AT-KA Mrs. Lymon Orcutt, Orclond Farms. West New· Boehman, East Amherst, N. Y .; 6th AURORA STARFIELD, Adrienne Blanke , Pavilion, N . Y. bury , Moss: 61h, HI JAX KID, Mr. and Mrs. LEIGH, Blue Spruce Forms. Stallions 2 year old : Won by WINDCREST BENN Neiml and Susan, Plymouth, Mich . Morgans under 15 Hands: Won by BAY STATE BEAU, Helen E. Srofer, Norw ich, N. Y. 2nd , Geldings 3 years and under: Won by OLDWICK GALLANT, Maybrook Forms; 2nd, JAUNTY JUSIIN , WINDCREST FLARE. Mr . and Mrs. Richard Stanton, HIGH DIAMOND , Mr . and Mrs. Richard Colgore , Woller Matos , Polos Pork, Ill. ; 3rd, TROPHY'S Tanglewood Form, Jamesvil le, N. Y.; 3rd, SKY Home Form, Oldw ick, N. J.; 2nd, DARK PATRI BECKY DATE, Camelot Forms; 4rh , MY SWEET LARK ORION , Robert Peck, Skylond Acres, El CIAN , Mrs . Edward Poitras, Holl iston, Moss.; 3rd, SUE, E. Poitras; 5th , GLADGAY'S GRAND MARCH, bridge , N. Y.; 4rh, 0 -AT-KA JOHN MARSHALL, PECOS PRIDE, Mrs. Lillian MacArthur , Fairhaven , Glodgoy Form; 6rh, AURORA LEIGH, Blue Spruce Dr. George E. Toylor, Hobby Horse Form, Cuba, N. Y. Forms. N. Y.; 5th, ARNONA CHARLIE L, Mrs. Mory Junior Champion : Won by OLDWICK HIGH DIA · Ladles Wutem Pleasure: Won by HI JAX KID, Arnold, Arnono Form, Konono, N. Y. 6rh, UVM MOND, Home Form. Susan Nelm i: 2nd, DON QUIXOTE PEPPER. Mrs . JUSTIN, Mr . and Mrs . Horry Kinrz, Cenrour Forms, Reserve: Won by DARK PATRICIAN, Mrs. E. C. W. Rodee, 3rd , U. C. MENTION, Voorh is Form; Schoharie, N. Y. Poitras. 4th , WREN, Wildwood Form; 5rh, ORCLAND Stallions 1 year old: Won by ELM HILL'S HIGH Senior Champion: Won by DANBURY, Green Hill LINDA , Dr. Wooding; 61h, THE THIRD MAN , HAT, Dr. B. Means, Elm Hill Form, Brookf ield , Moss.; Form. Roger Etheringron . 2nd, ANNEIGH 'S STEADYMAN, R. E. Plouth , Blue Reserve: Won by WINDCREST TOP HAND, Green Family Class: Won by MRS. ELA and NANCY . Spruce Forms, Altomonr, N. Y.; 3rd , GREEN HILL'S Trim Farm. Townshend Morgon Form; 2nd, DR. ALDEN STARR HI Fl, Wolter Carroll Green Hill Form, Forming Grand Champion Gelding : Won by DANBURY, and FAMILY, Glamorgan Form. Ion, Mich.; 41h, OLDWICK ELI, Blue Spruce Forms: Green Hill Form. Jr. Morgan under Saddle : Won by ORCLAND 5rh, BALD MT. VIGIL GOLD, Arnono Forms; 6rh, Reserve: Won by OLDWICK HIGH DIAMOND , BOLD ADMIRAL , Furnace Brook Form; 2nd, SPRING UVM KEITH, Mrs. Marjorie C. Gray, Gonsevoort, Home form . GLO, Comelor Form; 3rd , WASEEKA'S THEME N. Y. SONG. Woseeko Form; 4th j GREEN DREAM LADY Stallions, Weanllngs: Won by HELICON PEGA PERFORMANCE LEE. Mrs. Harold M . WilSOJ:l 5 h, GAY CAVALIER. SUS, John H Hamlin , Helicon Form, Bennlngro n, Owner1 to Ride: Won by TOWNSHEND VIGILET , Green Meads Form; 6th MAN -BO OF LAURELMONT, Vr . 2nd, DALCREST CONCERTO, Mrs. Pauline P. Towshend Morgon Form; 2nd, ORCLAND DON· Green Trim Form. Dalry mple, Hillcresr Acres, Elmira , N. Y.; 3rd, ANNA , Orclond Forms; 3rd, ANNEIGH'S LIITLE Hor1emanshlp 14-11 : Won by CARLA COPEMAN, FIDDLERS LAURENTIAN, Dr. and Mrs. Edword Mur MISS, Blue Spruce Forms; 4th, BAR T CONTORIA, on Mory Bob's Porty Gal , C. Copeman, Howell , phy, Fiddler's Green Forms, Conlon, N. Y.; 4rh, High Meadows Form; 5th, CORNWALL SEALECT, · Mich .; 2nd, SUSAN MEAN , on HI Jax Kid: 3rd , FIDDLERS CAROUSEL. Fiddler's Green Forms; 5rh, Blue Spruce Forms; 6th , U. C. HIGH LIFE. Wi ide TAFFY SHERWOOD, on Snip of Captor , T. Sher MARK TIME, W. C. Hoefen; 6th , LONG VIEW wood Form. wood, Twin Maple Forms, Fredonia , N . Y.; 4rh, KING, Deon Coccomis. Trail Horse Open: Won by U. C. MENTION , Voor JACKIE PABIS, on Konesrio Mojor , R. Pob is, M i sly Junior Champion : Won by WINDCREST BENN his Form; 2nd , BIITERSWEET SUE, Tomoroc Hills Vole Morgans, Rome, N. Y.; 5rh ELIZABETH BEAU, Id. Srofer. Form; 3rd, ORCLAND LINDA, Dr. and Mrs. M . B. KNOLL, on Voll ey View Pol, Mrs. Marvin Knoll , Rese11re:Won by ELM HILL'S HIGH HAT, Elm Hill Wooding , Jobstown , N. J.; 4rh, MANITO, William Cenrrol Square N. Y.; 6th, ELAINE NELSON, on Form. Hopkins, Green Villag e, N. J.; 5rh, DON QUIX Royalton Som, E. Nelson , Weedsport, N. Y. Senior Champion: Won by GLADGAY'S PRIDE, OTE PEPPER, Mr . and Mrs. C. W. Rodee, Moravia , Mares and Geldings in Hamon: Won by TRO M . Hanno . N. Y. 6rh, UVM ENCHANTOR. Mr . and Mrs. Stan PHY'S BECKY DATE, Comelor Forms; 2nd , ORC, Reserve: Won by GREEN MEADS MARAUDER, D. Somotulsk l, Big Little Morgon Form, Esperance, LAND DONANNA , Orclond Forms; 3rd, WIN!5 - Morse . N. Y. CREST SHOWGIRL, H. Stoler; 4th , ORCLAND IKE, Grand Champion Stallion : Won by GLADGAY'S Junior Morgans in Hamess: Won by BAY STATE Mr. and Mrs . David L. Brockell Bro-Rock Srobles, PRIDE. GALLANT, John H. Moy , Jr ., Maybrook Form, Lo Ipswich, Moss.: 5rh, MY SWEET SUE, E. Poitras; Reserve: Won by GREEN MEADS MARAUDER. grongeville, N. Y., 2nd, GAY CAVALIER. Green 6rh, ANNEIGH 'S LIITLE MISS, Blue Spruce Forms. Mares 4 years old and over: Won by WINDCREST Meads Form; 3rd , HONEYBROOK OF ELM HILL, Futurity - 3 year olds : Won by MAJORE TE SHOWGIRL, H. Srofer, 2nd, GREEN DREAM LADY Elm Hill Form; 4rh, GREEN DREAM LADY LEE, HAWK, Longocres Form. LEE, Mrs. Harold M. Wilson , Long Hill Form, l ong Hill Form; 5th, WINDCREST BLACK PRINCE. Versatile Morgans: Won by MANITO, Wm . Bolton, Moss.; 3rd, GREEN MEADS CYNTHIA, Voo rhis Form; 6th, WASEEKA'S THEME SONG. Hopkins; 2nd , U. C. MENTON, Voorhis Form; Voorhis Form; 4rh, KANE'S SPRING DELIGHT, Waseeka Form. 3rd, THE THIRD MAN , Roger Etheringron . Thomas H. White , Jr., Camelot Forms, Fort Lou Futurity, Yearling Fillies : Won by ARNONA Stallions Under Saddle . Won by WASEEKA'S NOC derdole , Flo., 5rh, WASEEKA'S THEME SONG, CHLOE l , Dr. G. E. Taylor: 2nd, LOU'S MISS MAR TURNE, Woseeko Form; 2nd , TAS-TEE'S FIREFLY, Mrs . Eliza beth Power, Woseeko Form, Ashland, JORIE, Mrs. Hollie Sweering, Srerling , N . Y.; Roberr Hon; 3rd, RICKEY MAR LO, C. A. Steward ; Moss.; 6th, FOXFIRE'S SUSAY, Green Hill Form. 3rd , RAMBLING ROSE, William G. Cline , Amster 4rh, JAUNTY JUSTIN, Wolter Moros ; 5th, UC HIGH Mares 3 year1 old : Won by HONEYBROOK OF dam , N Y.; 4th , LEADERS PEGGY BABE, Mrs. LIFE, Wildewood Form; 6th , MAN BO OF LAUREL ELM HILL, Elm Hill Form; 2nd , TOWNSHEND M i ldred Doiron , Meadow View Form, Gouverneur , MONT, Green Trim Form. VIGILISS, Anno Ela, Townshend Morgon -Holstein N. Y. Roadsters under Saddle: Won by THE THI RD Form, Bolton, Moss.; 3rd, EDHOBE CLEO, Jomes Men's Western Pleasure: Won by BIITERSWEET MAN, R. Erherlngton ; 2nd, PICCANNINI, Arnono D. Borrell , Elmira, N. Y.; 4rh, U. C. SENORITA. SUE, Tomoroc Hills Form; 2nd, WINDCREST FIRST Form; 3rd, ORCLAND LINDA , Dr. M . Wooding , W . S. Lutz, Jr .; 5th, TOWNSl-{END VIGILASS, LOVE, Big Bend Forms; 3rd, JUANITA 'S PRIDE. 4rh, MANITO, Wm . Hopkins; 5rh, UVM ENCHAN· Townshend Morgon-Holstein Form; • 6th, 0 -AT-KA Curl is Smilh; 4rh, 0 -AT-KA MARSHALL LAD, Mr . TOR, Big Little Morgon Form; 6th , 0 -AT-KA MAR FANCY MORO, Dr. George Taylo r. and Mrs. B. Dunn, Olean, N. Y. 5rh, MANITO , SHALL LAD, B. Dunn. Mares 2 year1 old: Won by APPLEVALE MAYBE, Wm . Hopkins; 6th, THE THIRD MAN, Mr . and Mrs . Elm Hill Form; 2nd, HELEN DARLING, Furnace Roger Erherington, Upper Monrclolr , N. J. 2 year olds In Hamess: Won by WINDCREST Brook Morgon Form; 3rd , DYBERRY MELANEY, Morgans 1S hands and over: Won by RICKEY MAR BENN BEAU, H. Stofer; 2nd , APPLEVALE MAYBE. Dr. C. D. Porks, Honesdale, Po.; 4th, BIG BEND LO, C. A . Sreword , Detroit, Mich .; 2nd , DON Elm Hill Form; 3rd , BIG BEND CONNIE F., Big CONNIE F, Big Bend Forms; 5th , TURNPIKE LADY NETIE OF CAMELOT, Camelot Forms; 3rd , TASTEE Bend Forms; 4rh, DARK PATRICIAN, E. Poitras; 5rh , DONNA , Nancy Knoll, Central Square, N. Y.; FIREFLY, Mr . and Mrs . Robert Hort, Windsong ARNONA CHARLIE L, Arnono Form. 6rh, FIDDLERS FIRST, Fiddler 's Green Forms. Form, Alexondr lo, Ohio ; 4th, ORCLAND DON Horsemanship under 21: Won by CARLA COPE- Mares 1 year old: Won by PETALBROOK BELLE- ANNA, Orclond Forms; 5rh, GLADGAY'S PRIDE, MAN, on Mory Bob's Porty Gal; 2nd, JUDY 60 The MORGANHORSE VASS, on Smokey Moonbeom , Anne Hemelright, KA DON MORO, Tanglewood Farms; 4th , GREEN Futurit y, 2 year old colts: Won by ARNONA Waverly, Po.; 3rd SUE VENIER. on Bar·T-Contoria , MEADS CYNTHIA, Voorhis ; 5th, RAN-BUNCTIOUS, CHARLIE L, Arnone Form. High Meadow Farm; 4th, TAYLOR, on 0-At -Ko Hillcrest Acres; 6th, BAY STATE ADMIRAL , Mod John Marshall , Dr. G. Taylor; 5th , WENDY WEBER, River Morgans . Futurit y, Weanling Fill ies: Won by JUSTA JING . LIN, Longacre, Farm; 2nd, DALCREST RAN-BU TIME . of Wenloch 's W itchcroft, W . Webber, Jefferson, N. Fine Harness Stake: Won by GAY CAVALIER, Hillcrest Acres. Y.; 6th , ERIC KIN DLESPARGER, on UVM Gates, Lt. Green Meads Farms; 2nd, BAY STATE GALLANT, Col. J. Kindlesporger, Syracuse, N. Y. Maybrook Farm; 3rd , ORCLAND DONANNA, Orc Open Pairs: Won by TOWNSHEND MELINDA Morgan Pleasure, English Won by TOWNSHEND lond Forms; 4th , HONEYBROOK OF ELM HILL, Elm TOWNSHEND MELOISE, Townshend Morgon Form; MELINDA, Townshend Morgan Form; 2nd, U. C. Hill Farm, 5th, TROPHY'S BECKY DATE, Camelot 2nd , DON QUIXOTE PEPPER - MANITO , C. W . MENTION , Voorhis Farm; 3rd, BROADWALL SPORT, Farm; 6th , JAUNTY JUSTIN, Wolter Matas; Rodee, and Wm . Hopkins; 3rd , RAN-BUNCTIOUS. Mrs. Anne Sommerv;fle, ,Sidney, N . Y.; 4th , 7th, WIN DCREST BLACK PRINCE, Voorh is Farm; - THE THIRD MAN , Hillcrest Acres and Dr. CLOVERLAND DOLLY, Tamarac Hills Form, 5th, 8th, ANNE IGH'S LITTLE M ISS, Blue Spruce Forms. Wooding; 4th , BITTERSWEET SUE - ORCLAND RAN-BUNCTIOUS, Hillcrest Acres; 6th , MANITO , Leadline: Won by JANE MURPHY, on Orclond LINDA, Glamorgan Form: 5th, BROADWALL STAR· Wm. Hopkins . Youlenda , Fidd lers Green Farm; 2nd , CHRISTINE DUST - WINDCREST CHARM. Ladles Mar e or Geld ing: Won by ORCLAN D DON. DOOLITTLE, on Lady Jezebel Pepper, Roy King; Amat eur to Ride: Won by TOWNSHEND VIGILET . ANNA , Orclond Forms; 2nd , SMOKEY MOON BEAM. 3rd , LYNN NICHOLS, on Bayfield Dughal, Ellen Townshend Form; 2nd , KANE'S SPRING DELIGHT, A . Hemelright ; 3rd , GREEN MEA DS CYNTHIA , Mercer; 4th , CRAIG FOWLER, on Dyberry Don, F. Camelot Farm; 3rd , GREEN DREAM LADY LEE, Voorhis Form; 4th, TOWNSHEND' V IGI LISSA, Fowler ; 5th , BUTCH DROWNE, on Broadwell Star Mrs . Wilson; 4th , UC HIGH LIFE, Wildwood Farm; Townshend Morgon Form; 5th , WASEEKA'S BUC· dust , Glamorgan Form; 6th , AUTUMN STARR, on 5th , ANNEIGH 'S LITTLE MISS, Blue Spruce Farms; CANEER, Mrs . Don DeWitt , Stonecroft Farms, Dol Windcrest Charm. Glamorgan Farm. 6th , RAN-BUNCTIOUS, Hillcrest Acres. ton, Po.; 6th, WESTFALL BOUNTY, Frontis Fowler . Futurit y 2 year old Fillies: Won by FIDDLER'S Futurity , Weanli ng Colt s: Won by DALCREST Parade Horse: Won by U. C. HIGH LIFE, Wilde· FIRST, Fiddlers Green Farm; 2nd, LEADER'S JANIE CONCERTO, Hiiicrest Acres; 2nd , FIDDLER'S LAU· wood Form; 2nd , ASHLAND MARCH WIN D, Doris BABE, M . Dolton; 3rd, RUBILYNN, Patricio Brun· RENTIAN, Fidd ler's Green; 3rd , FIDDLER'S CAR· M. Loldlow, Monarch Form, Theresa, N. Y.; 3rd, d lge. ROUSEL, Fiddlers Green; 4th , ST. FOAL, (CUR· COTTON EYE JOE GEDDES, Mr . and Mrs . E. Morley , Western Stock Horse: Won by BITTERSWEETSUE . TIS C. SMITHJ. Curt is Smith . E & J Stables, Conondoiguo, N. Y.; 4th , MORO Tomoroc Hill's Farm; 2nd, MANITO , Wm . Hopk ins, Hill MORITA , Dorothy Boehman. 3rd, UVM ELAINE, Misty Vale Morgans ; 4th , UVM Futurity Grand Champ ion: Won by DALCREST Geld ing under Saddl e: Won by WIN DCREST ENCHANTOR, Big Little Morgan Farm: 5th , ORC· CONCERTO, Hillcrest Acres. TOP HAND, Green Trim Farm; 2nd, CORNWALL LAND LINDA , Dr. M . Wooding; 6th, MORO HILL'S Reserve Grand Chmplon, Won by FIDDLER'S SEALECT, Blue Spruce Forms, 3rd , DANBURY, MORITA, D. Bachman . LAURENTIAN, Fiddlers Green Farm. Green Hill Farm; 4th, WASEEKA'S MASTERPIECE. Ma res under Saddl e: Won by WINDCREST SHOW Roadsters In Hamess: Won by THE THIRD MAN . Richard's Ranch; 5th , TOWNSHEND VIGILET. GIRL, H. Stofer; 2nd , WASEEKA'S THEME SONG, Roger Etherington, 2nd , EVE OF EDHOBE, Come· Townshend Morgon Form; 6th , OLDWICK HIGH Woseeko Form; 3rd , GREEN MEADS CYNTHIA , lot Farm: 3rd, DON QUIXOTE PEPPER, C. W . DIAMOND , Home Farm. Voorh is Farm: 4th, GREEN DREAM LADY LEE, Mrs . Rodee; 4th . MANITO, Wm . Hopk ins; 5th, AR· Stalli ons in Harness: Won by GAY CAVALIER , H. W il•on 1 5th, TROPHY'S BECKY DATE, Camelot NONA CHARLIE L, Arnone Farms; 6th , TOWNS· Green Meads; 2nd, ORCLAND BOLD ADMIRAL . Farms; 6th , KANE'S SPRING DELIGHT, Camelot HEND MELINDA, Townshend Mo rgon Farm. Furnace Brook Farm: 3rd , TAS Tee·s FIREFLY, Forms. Motos Wlndsong Farm; 4th , JAUNTY JUSTIN, Wal · Road Hack: Won by RAN-BUNCTIOUS, Hillcres t Western Pleasure Stake: Won by WINDCREST ter Moros; 5th, GLADGAYS GRAND MARCH, Acres; 2nd , BROADWALL SPORT, A . Sommer· FIRST LOVE, B:g Bend Fa rms; 2nd , BITTERSWEET Glodgoy Form; 6th , WINDCREST BLACK PRINCE. ville ; 3rd , WASEEKA'S DARCY, John Haml in: SUE, Tamarac Hills ; 3rd , UC MENTION , Voorh is Voorhis Farm. 4th, DON QUIXOTE PEPPER, Mrs . C. Rodee: 5th . Farm; 4th, MANITO, Wm . Hopkins ; 5th . DON Pleasure Stake, Engli sh: Won by FOXFIRES SU. MANITO , Wm . Hopk ins; 6th , CLOVERLANE DOLLY. QUIXOTE PEPPER. C. W . Rodee; 6th , WREN, SAY. Green Hill Farm; 2nd , TOWNSHEND ME· Tamarac Hi lls . Wildewood Farm; 7th , THE THIRD MAN, R. LINDA, Townshend Morgon Farm; 3rd, BROAD· Champ ionship Geld ing Stake: Won by WIND Etherington ; 8th , ORCLAND LINDA , Dr. M . Wood WALL SPORT, A. Sommervill e; 4th , U. C. MEN· CREST TOP HAND, Green Trim Farm; 2nd , TOWN ing. TION , Voorh is Farm: 5th, CLOVERLAND DOLLY. SHEND VIGILET , Townshend Morgon Farm; 3rd , Champ ionship Saddl e Stake: Won by WASEEKA'S Tomaroc Hills Form; 6th , RAN-BUNCTIOUS, Hill · OLDWICK HIGH DIAMOND , Home Farm; 4th . NOCTURNE, H. Stofer; 3rd , ORCLAND DONANNA , crest Acres; 7th, UNH GAYMAN , Orclond Forms; CORNWALL SEALECT, Blue Spruce Farms; 5th , Orclond Farms; 4th, BAY STATE GALLANT. May · 8th, WASEEKA'S DARCY, John H. Hamlin . UNH GAYMAN , Orclond Farm; 6th, WASEEKA'S brook Form; 5th , RICKEY MAR-LO , C. A . Steward ; NYSMHS Chall enge Eng: Wan by MAN -BO OF BUCCANEER, Stonecroft Farm; 7th, DANBURY, 6th, DONNETTE OF CAMELOT, Camelot Farms; LAURELMONT, Green Trim Farm; 2nd , WASEE· Green Hill Farm; 8th, DYBERRY DAN, Frances Faw· 7th , WINDCREST TOP HAND, Green Trim Farm; KA'S MASTERPIECE, Richard 's Ranch; 3rd , O·AT· ler. 8th , TAS TEE FIREFLY, W lndsong Form. ,8, ~ .ea.ann.a ~r.e.etings ~I . ~ Kennebec Ethan 11166, senior stallion at Kennebec Farm South Woolwich, Maine DECEMBER, 1963 61 The last big show of the season was great little horses, as the one I read SouthernIndiana the l.S.H.A. fall round-up at Muncie, of in the Natio)1al Horseman Magazine Sept. 28-29 with three registered Mor a friend lent me. The article written Exhibitors gan horse classes and in the Western by Edwin Bogue Barker says, "Maj. E. Pleasure , with seven entries, but five B. Hayward was very proud of his war By EILENE SuLLrvA , winnin g places, Skyliner, owned by horse, Mink, sired by the Morgan, Route 28, Gar den City Tr. Park Enos Allee walked out with the blue; Othello, a son of Black Hawk. Mink Richmond, Indiana 2nd, Stormy Weather, owned by Mr. took him out of. many a tight place and Mrs. Bill Buck; 3rd, Lippitt Syl behind the enemy lines. Mink saw four T his club held their annu al business vanus, o.wned by Mr. and Mrs. Jack year,s of continua l hard service and was meeting with a pitch-in dinner , Sun :Stephenson.; 4th, M°.allll"eenand 5th, in Wilson 's raids from northern Vir day, October 20th, in Brown County Hy lee's Mary Ann, both owned by Mr. ginia down into Nort h Carolina, where State Park . The day and weather was and Mrs. John Barber. many a horse gave out from hardship. perfect as has been so many beautiful Reg. Morgan Cavalcade, ( 4 entries): She never received a scratch from the wonderfu l days, for the last six to eight tries) : Won by Dennis Geddes, owned enemy, seeming to have a charmed weeks in this area. by Mrs. E. B. Stason; 2nd, Stormy life. T he Major rode Mink in o.ver T his meeting was mainly for the Weather; 3rd, Maureen; 4th, Sylves seventy engagements and was wo.unded electing of officers for the coming year. ter ; 5th, Kane 's Suzanne, owned by twice on her back ; rode her seventy Enos E. Allee was voted in to repre Ken and Lois Alexander. five miles in one day and three days sent this club in the I.S.H .A. for 1964. Reg. Morgan Cavalcade, ( 4 entries) : in the Wilderness Campaign without Each of the officers was re-elected to Won hy Stormy Weather ; 2nd, Sky feeding. After the close. of the war, maintain same position as was held liner; 3rd, Lippitt Sylvanus; 4th, he took her from New York to Wis this year in the Club. Enos A. Allee, Kane's Suzanne. consin, then to Davenport , Io,wa, where President ; Ro.bert Whi rley, Vice-Presi Now with the long winte r months he raised two colts from her." dent; Mary Ann Elki ngton, Secretary; looming before us, we turn to each of Horses with a great heart and spirit Flora Lee Elkingto n, Treasurer ; and our own next best of interest. I like and an unending loyalty to a master Eilene Sullivan , Reporter. to read any article pertaining to horses, that is kind and good to them. COMING SOON NEW MOVIE "MORGAN HORSE '64", a new 16MM. color and sound film will be ready for rental soon. It will include Trilbrook Farm, High Meadows Farm, Dr. Bob Orcutt's Morgans, Gladgay Farm, Holly Farm, Wales Farm, Stofer Morgans and Kennebec Morgan Farm. Still going strong "NEW ENGLAND MODERN-DAY MORGAN HORSE". Available at $15.0~ rental fee. WARREN E. PATRIQUIN, 726 Lincoln St., Waltham, Mass. TWinbrook 3-3178 '· Fanfare Where Fine Mares Are Br ed .( To Fine Stallions .MerryChrtslmas anda very "Com e and See Us" Mr. and Mrs. William C. Haveran and Leslie South Glastonbury, Conn . Phone 633 -7314 HapPyNew Year 62 The MORGAN HORSE Reserve Champion Maro : MODJESKA ROSE, El· Morgans Joining Family Circle I News lis R. Kendrick. All Morgan Western Pleasure: Won by CLASSY ( Continued from Page 57) ( Continued from Page 58) BOY, Mosher Brothers, 2nd , WYOMA, Erma Frand sen; 3rd, ROYAL DIAMEADE , Sherman Rollens, Mare hunt er class. There was another Mor 4th, MODJESKA, Ellis R. Kendrick; 5th, STAR If you are buying a mare, make cer gan enthusiast in the person of Jeanne FIELD, Dick Forsyth. tain the information whether or not Her rick riding in the tria ls on an Ap she has been bred is completed. If paloosa named Commanc he Wo lf. They she has been bred, be sure that the Cer made a very good sho,wing considering tificate of Service (on the bottom of they had only "known" each other a the Application for Transfer) has been few days. Jeanne and Fred spent a filled in completely. week visiting in Denver during their Auction month 's vacation to the West. It was If you buy your Mo.rgan at an auction lots of fu n having them and we all urge it is the responsibility of the Sale Man more of you Easterners to come on ager to insert the complete name of the out o,ur way and see what we've got purchaser and the exact date of the and what we do with it. transfer. Make sure that this has been Guess that's all for another month. done before you accept it. A Merry Christmas and Happy New Ask The Doctor Year to all from all of us of the Circle ( Continued f1·om Page 58) Recording Change of Ownership J. When you, the buyer, and the seller ANSWER : He must be gelded . (C ontinued on Page 71) Otherwise yo,ur male mule will have all the characte ristics of a stallion . Rocky Mt. Club QUESTION: The accidenta l misuse ( Continued from Page 58) of a lead chain in the show ring dam Kyova aged my filly's jaw so that 5he has ( Continued from Page 59) year for fillies, hope we all can do as several bony lump s on the jaw bone be well ne)ct year. tween the chin groove and the point Gay B, is being trained for harness Mrs. Erma Frandsen won the West of t.he jaw. They are no longer sore, work by "Dutch" VanFlossan, a race ern Pleasure class for ladies at the State but they spojl the appeara nce of her horse man. This was his first Morgan District Riding Clubs Show at Pro.vo. head when seen from the side. to train and he couldn't get over how She was riding Wyoma, 3 year old What can I do? responsive this little filly is. Mrs. registered Morgan filly. There were 13 ANSWER: T hese bony growt hs are Brackman assured him that this is the clubs represented . like splints. A mild absorbent and ways of a Morga n. The Uta h State Fa ir had a class for counterirritant may help. Too strong Mr. Fo.rest Shively of Portsmouth , Morga ns in hand, held Sept. 14 and a medication co.uld cause troubl e in this Ohio, bought Bro-Rock Vigilleader, Vlestern Pleasure class, held Thursday, location. An old standby is Io.dex, ob (Vigilmay x Hillcrest Leader), a com the 19th. Here are the results of. this tainable in any drugstore. Rub it in for ing two year old with lots of promise. show: about three days in succession, or until I want to thank you members for Aged Stallion s: Won by GAYLO 'S VICTORY, the hair is sl.ightly roughened . Then ending me this news, and le.ts see Charley Boyce; 2nd , BUDDY LEE, Jess and Joe rest for a few days. Repeat as neces Hovey0, 3rd 0 ROYAL DIAMEADE , Sherman Rall,ns; if we can't hear from the rest of the 4th , CLASSY BOY, Mosher Brothers, 5th , KEN'S CAR sary. Avoid irritation from the bridle club also, next mont h ! A MEL, Jim and Joan Seequlst. Year Old Stallion s: Won by MAJOR KELLOGG, or halter. J. D. Shandrew; 2nd , HYLEE'S TORCHLIGHT, George Feulner. Yea, Old Stalllan s: Won by BILL BAILEY, L. N . Case, 2nd, ORCLAND BOLD VICTORY, Christen Archie O sen Stables; 3rd JODY ST. PAT, Joe Allen : 4th , ( Continued from Page 59) AMERICA'S OWN '. D. Shepard, 5th , ROCKWELL'S VALLEY TAN, L. N. Cose. Buckeye Breeze , Year Old Stallion : Won by BIG ROCK, Christen· many fjne offspring. The latest '63 filly, sen Stab les; 2nd , JADONDA, Joe Allen ( Continued from Page 56) Emera ld's Lady Elite (Skyc hief x Ar 1963 Colts: Won by LORWIN BEAU JAY, Bud and Lorraine Higgins ; 2nd, UNNAMED, George Feulner; SUPREME LADY, Reeta Horse Farm, Sharon Center; chie Nekomia) was a first place win 3rd , UNNAMED , J. A . Shandrew , 4th , UNNAMED, 3rd, JUBILANA, M r. and Mrs. Bob Krill ; 4th, ner at the Illinois State Fair. Allen Smith; 5th, FLAXI E'S BEST, Mosher Brothers. REATA'S ROMANCE, Dooley Stables, Westerv i lle; Grand Champion Stallion : GAYLO'S VICTORY 5th, HIDDEN FANCY, George Walton, Elyria. Archie Hero.d L 10071 (Archie O x Chas. Boyce. Morgan Filli es of 1960: Won by NANUET, Sugar Reserve Grand Champion : BILL BAILEY, L. N. Run Farm, Mt . Sterling ; 2nd , GREEN HILL'S TON· Rhythm Lovely Lady) owned by Ha rry Case. ETE, Green Hill Farm, Farmington , M ich., 3rd, SEA MIST, Bob and Jean Rutledge, Akron ; 4th, and Dorothy Hornback, Manteno, Illi Stall ion and thr ee Mar es any age : Won by TAS-TEE'S HOPE, Howard Brow ns, Greenw ich; 5th , UNNAMED STUD COLT, CINGO , WINGO, LOVELY REATAS ELATION, Reeta Horse Farm. nois and a fine image of his grea t sire, LOIS, Mel Frandsen. Morgan Mares 1959 and Older : Won by FOX has been a winning show horse in his Get of Sire: Won by MAJOR BOLEN, J. A. Shan. FIRE'S SUZAY, Green Hill 's Farm; 2nd, VAN1TY own right. drew; 2nd , CLASSEY BOY, Mosher Brothers; 3rd, FAIR, T. D. Ulrich, Lebanon: 3rd, LIPPITI VIC , CHANGO, Wally Ripple . TORIA AMANDA , Sugar Run Farm; 4th , DAWN OF There are Archie's all over the coun P,oduce of Dam: Won by CYNTHIA and PRO· WILSHIR, Virginia Zeller, Findley; 5th, COHOC DUCE Mel Frandsen: 2nd , ROBIN JUSTINE, Joe TAH SUSELLA, Pauline Zelle r, Findlay . try. Just ask your neighbor . If ~e Allen ; 3rd , DEBORAH, Jim ond Joan Seequist; 4th, Morgan Horse Colts of 1963: Won by JASON'S doesn't own o,ne, he can show you his MON-HEIR ROZELLE, Christensen Stabl es; 5th, CHARADE, Dooley Stables; 2nd , WILL ·O-MOR KENDRON BEATRICE, Bud Higg ins. JUNE LAD, Dr. John Boswell, Strongsville ; 3rd , picture. As for Archie O he joi~ed Mare and Fools: Won by CYNTHIA and FOAL, WIND SONG CELEBRITY, Fred Schwarz , Alexandria : Uncle Charlie and both are promotmg Mel Frandsen; 2nd, FLAXI ES ALLEN, Mosher Bro· 4th, ROCKFIELD SINCLAIR, Carol Roth, Uncasville . thers; 3rd , HEIDI and FOAL, George Feulner: 4th, Morgan Horse Colts of 1962: Won by JETSTONE, the Morgan where they are. Arch ie O MON-HEIR ROZELLE, Christensen Stables; 5th , T. D. Ulrich; 2nd , FIRST MATE, Dooley Stables; was every inch of him a true replica KENDRON BEATRICE, Bud Higgins. Grand Champion Mare: PICKAGIN, Melv in H. of Justin Morgan. Frandsen. ( Continued 01i Next Page) DECEMBER, 1963 63 3rd , J'S GENTLEMAN, J. Morgan Horse Farm, Ben typey, high-gojng, bold-stepping, etc., Bayfield Dughal. When you get an ton; 4th , SENATOR 0, Or. John Boswell ; 5th , KAROY FESTIVAL, Mr . ond Mrs . Harold Strang, these horses were there ! other horse, Ellen, will it be Duet Mansf ield . Morgan Horse Colts of 1961 : Won by ROCKFIRE, SIDELINES Stables? Dr. John Boswell ; 2nd , SUGAR RUN DOMINATOR , Sugar Run Farm; 3rd , HOLLYBERRY. T. 0 . Ulrich . Mrs. Anne Sommervill e brought JUNIOR OF THE MONTH Morgan Horse Colts of 1960 : Won by MILLS BORO MAJOR , Tom Matto x, Mansf ield; 2nd, Broadwall Sport lo the show to win Last month we wrote about Ellen SCHOOLMASTER, T, 0 . Ulrich; 3rd, DEVAN SUL· a 3rd in Morgan Pleasure and in Pleas Mercer . This month we have another TON, Horry Snyder , Lima . Reg. Morgan Stallions 1959 and Older: Won by ure Stake after having given a top young lady who is also doing well with FOXFIRE, Paul Rumbaugh, Polk: 2nd , CELEBRA· TION , Ka- Roy Farm, Monsf ied; 3rd, LORD RO performance on a trail ride a few d'.lys her Morgan. CHESTER, W . T. McDeav itt , Hudson; 4th , VIGIL earlier. Taffy Sherwood o.f Twin Maple MARCH, Reeta Horse Form: 5th, J 'S CAPTAIN STANDISH, J. Morgon Horse Farm. Again, the oldest-horse-in-perform Farms, Fredonia, N. Y- is very proud Morgan Three Gaited Engl ish: Won by TASTEE'S ance-dass -honors , go. to Mrs. Marvin of her first and only Morgan , Snip of. FIREFLY W indsong Farm, Alexandr ia: 2nd , TAS TEE 'S M IDNIGHT, Dooley Stables, 3rd, TAS Knoll's 19 year old gelding, Valley Captor (L. U. Colonel x Devan Tess). TEE'S JUBILEE, Mr . and Mrs . Jerome Ramis, Tall madge ; 4th , CELEBRATION. KaRay Farm; 5th, View Pal. Snip is a beautiful chestnut 5 year LONG HILL VIGILATOR , RoMa Morgan Farm, Well One o.f the most beautiful-to-see was old mare. At her first show, the N .Y.S. ington . Junior Morgans Fine Harnen: Won by NANUET. the pair class. It is quite a show to All Morgan Show of 1962; Snip placed Sugat Run Farm; 2nd , MILLSBORO MAJOR, Tom Matto x; 3rd , SCHOOLMASTER, T. 0 . Ulrich; 4th , see horses and rider match in appear 6th in Aged Halter Mares, 2nd in Eng TASTEE'S HOPE, Howard Brawns: 5th , REATA'S ance and performance as did Nancy lish Pleasure; !st in Riders Under 21; ROMANCE, Dooley Stable s. Morgan Fine Homen : Won by TASTEE'S MID Ela and her mother . and Reserve in Western Pleasure Stake. NIGHT, Dooley Stables; 2nd, VIGIL MARCH, Reeta Horse Farm; 3rd, TASTEE'S FIREFLY, W ind. Jeanne Herrick of Voorhis Farm had Her ne.xt show was Spring oJ 1963, the song Farm; 4th, LONG HILL VIGILATOR, Ro-Ma herself a ball with U. C. Mention. Men N .Y.S. Breeders A~n . He.re Taffy Farm; 5th , CASEY TIBBS, Mr . and Mrs . Bob Krlft . Junior Morgans , English Tack: Won by MILLS tion can do. so many things well. She's and Snip placed 1st and Champion in BORO MAJOR , Tom Mattox; 2nd , NANUET, Sugar truly versatile, as is her rider . Aged Halter Mares and Gelding ; 1st Run Farm; 3rd , REATA'S ELATION , Reata Horse Farm; 4th , SCHOOLMASTER, T. 0 . Ulr ich; 5th , SEA One of the busiest horses at the in Road Hack; 1st in the Equitation MIST, Bob ond Jean Rutledge . Morgan Horse, Amateur to Ride: Won by LORD RO show was Manito, owned and shown Saddle Seat Class sponsored by the New CHESTER, Mr . ond Mrs . W . T. McDevitt ; 2nd , by William Hopkins of Green Village, York Club; 2nd in Jr. Open Conforma NUGGET'S VAL HAWK , Neva Rittenhouse ; 3rd , TAS· TEE'S JUBILEE, Mr . ond Mrs . Jerome Ramis; 4th, New Jersey and his daughter , Anne . tion; 2nd in Jr. Fitting and Showman DANBURY, Green Hill Farm; 5th , NANUET, Sugar Run Form. W.anito entered 12 classes and won 10 ship and 4th in English Pleasure. Morgan Horse, Western Tack: Won by LORD RO ribbons. Snip and Taffy then went on to win OiESTER, Mr . and Mrs . W. T. McOevitt ; 2nd , NUGGET'S VAL HAWK, Neva Ritlenhouse ; 3rd , NEON Nancy Kipp won first in the Parade the Bonny Pritchard Hi Point Junior COMET, Linn Mizer , New Philadelph ia; 4th , FIDOLE BOW, Bob and Jean Rutledge ; 5th , CELEBRATION, Class with U. C. High Life. Her ap Rider Memorial Award. Taffy says, KaRoy Farm. pointments included handsome silver, that to. the best of her knowledge , this such as seen in fine Open Parade Classes. is the first time a Morgan has won this JUNlOR NEWS Championship. New York News Snip's third show was the Erie Co. ( Continued from Page 55) A happy milestone was reached by Fair in Hamburg where she won her the Colo.ncl KindJespargers. Their Morgan Halter Class and went on to when her doctor' advised her against young son, Eric, rode their 4 year old become Reserve Champion Morgan of leaving home. stallion, UVM Gates in a show ring the show. Snip and her owner placed The Reserve Championship went to for the first time and came out with a 2nd in Open Equitati · n;· 2nd in Novice Windcrest Showgirl ridden by Dr - Bob ribbon ! Usually the girl in a horsey Mo.rgans; and 3rd in Morgan Pleasure. Orcutt. Showgirl's owner, Mi,ss Helen family is the one who is interested in We all wish Taffy another happy ·year Stofer, was very much present - and horses, but in this case it is Eric who with her fine mare. it was a pleasure to note her surp rise is his Dad's right hand man. and happiness at this fine placing. One of the nicer aspects of these SALES and PURCHASES Othe.r outstanding perfo.rmances, Mo.rgan shows is noting the number Bud and Betty Burgess of Corinth , abov . the average - were that of of "family teams." Besides the Kindle. N. Y. have added a new member to Bay State Gallant owned by John May sparger duet there were the sisters two: Bellcor Morgans. He is 6 months old and driven by Joe Parker to a Blue in Nancy and Betsy Knoll and Lorraine (as of Oct. 1963) Equinox-to-Moro by the Junior Morgan Harness, Reserve in and Jeanne Plauth. Curt Smith had Lippitt Selassie out of Lippitt Nancy the Fine Harness Stake, and Under his eldest daughter to help keep his Moro . "Kno.x," according to Marilyn Saddle this horse topped the Under 15 faith and courage up. Marjorie Hens Childs' higher mathematics, has a pe~ Class. What more could one ask of a and Sons were on active duty. Then centage of 18.02 which certainly is 't Junior horse? Ano,ther Junior horse, there were the Starrs and their starlets. easily matched these days. Knox was coming to the top in two classes was James Barrett usually has his son on purchased from Orrin and Phyliss Orcland Bold Admiral owned by Dr. hand as well as the Drownes and their Beattie, of. East of Equinox Farm, Man Lat hrop of Furnace Brook Farm. Ad Butch . The Jacksons of Petalbrook chester, Vt. The Burgess also have miral won the Novice and the Junior Farms have a gem in their 10 year old Ethan 's Jody (Ethan Eldon x Sparkler) Saddle Ribbons. Philip - when he runs o.ut of jobs help a three year old, over 15 mare. Bud has Besides the first two seaso)1ed show ing his family, he grooms and walks been schooling her under saddle this horses and the two new Junior Stars horses he fancies &om other stables. past year. there were so many riders and horses Ellen Mercer had a brand new green Mr . and Mrs. Earl Herman of Pratts that performed in their usual fine man tack room set up. Her new stable name, burg anno.unce the arrival of the 3 ner that one can only advise the reader in beautiful white lettering done by Ma year old stallion, Romona Tomahawk to look elsewhere for the show results Mercer, was printed on the stall front 12969, from Romona, California. and surmise what happened. Supply banner: SOLO ST ABLES. Solo, so Mr. Harry Kintz of Centaur Farms , your own adjectives as outstanding, named, because of its only o.ccupant, Schoharie informs me he bought 64 The MORGAN HORSE U.V.M. Funny Guy from Bonnie Her Young of Green Trim Farm of Temple, Horse Science School New Hampshire. schede of Essex JunctioJ1, Vt. for his 13 ( Continued from Page 32) ye;,ir old daughter, Virginia, and Tutor from the University of Vermont and is MISCELLANY Dr. Ensminger emphasized that a driving him around the village of Scho One o.f the rare unhappy moments "lov for and interest in horses is the h;,irie. of the show was experienced by Muriel only requisite for enrollment. How And here are two Morgan enthus Gordon of Trefoil Farm, Middleburgh. ever many of the college-age ( and older) iasts who have 7 f.or their lucky num She and Muriel, Jr., had driven up to enrollees will wish to take advantage ber as they have each recently acquired the show grounds ahead of their year of the coJlege credit arrangement. Al seven new additions. Mrs. Terry H. ling stallion, Sonny Sealect, who was so, it is indicative to one and all of the Gray of Gansevoort says her first three being trucked up by the Eugene Gif uniqueness and high level of the Horse came frorn the University of Vermont. fens of Medusa, along with their 2 year Science Scho.ol." They are all yearling stallions as fol oJd colt, Colonel Sealect. A phone Those interested in enrolling for col lows: call &om the State Troopers informed lege credit at either of the institutions UVM Keith (UVM Cantor x Marion Muriel the truck had tire trouble and must be eligible (meet the entrance re-· ette) , who was at the New York Show was nearer home than Syracuse. Since quirements of the respective institution), and placed 6th in his class; UVM Kurt the yearling class was just going into pay the co.liege enrollment f.ee directly (Flash x Naive); UVM Kippy (UVM the ring , Muriel had no choice but to to the institution in the regular manner , Flash x UVM Flirt). The next two she scratch her entry and wend her way and pass the examinations. purchased from J. Cecil Ferguson , a home. We wish you all goo.cl luck Director Ensminger also announced mare and her filly foal: Broadwa ll Med the next time you plan to show, Muriel. that, "the basic en.rollrnent fee will be allia, 4 years old (Moro Hill's Medal Dorothy Bachman of East Amherst, lower than last year; those who elect lioJ1 x Brown Mae) and her foal by writes that her nephew, Torn Hens and either equitation or farrier science will Parade The last two were from the her mare, Georgina Twilight, have pay extra laboratory fees therefore (but weanling sali! and iare both fiJlieis: temporarily parted company. Torn those not takisg these. courses will not Sunset Penny Hawk (Litt le Hawk x broke his leg at football practice. Happy be charged for them); a larger core Lippitt Molly Moro); and Green Hill's mending, To.ml Next Spring Georgina staff is being engaged, thereby provid Colette (Green Hill's Devtone x Cyn goes over to Orcland Leader to be ing for more courses from which to nette). bred. The Bachmans already have 2 choose; and enrollees are encouraged The Tom Vanderweels of Marcellus foals out of Lippitt mares by Leader to bring their own horses for use in have purchased seven young Morgans and they are very enthusiastic about both equitation and farrier instruction, and built a new barn to house them this cross. Dorothy has a nice way of for plenty of stabling will be avail and the three f.oals they expect next life . . .she has a Gift Shop as her able at both locations." spring. The newcomers are: Ro.yalton vocation and horses as her hobby . The 1964 dates and locations of the Welcome, a 2 ye.ar old stallion by Lip Warren Patriquin is making a new Horse Science School are: pitt Ashmore x Royalton Diantha Dar film o.f Morgans with sound and color Four-day ling; Royalton ~atasha, a 3 year old filly and some of the horses in it are Sue Six-Day ••Advanced "Horse Horse by Royalton Ashbrook Darling x Lip Venier's of High Meadows Farm in Location Science " Science " pitt Royalton Neko .mia, and her full Lafayette.. Fresno., Calif. Jun 15-20 June 22-25 sister Royalton Rachael, a weanling; Join the New York State Morgan River Falls, Wis. July 25-26 July .27-30 Bay State Gwen, a 4 year old mare by Horse Club. Send your name and ad Horsemen and horse lovers desiring Vigi lendon x Bay State Becky in foal dress to our Corresponding Secretary, additional inforrna :ion, or wishing to to the Beattie's Bald Mt. Ebony Knight. Mrs. Arthur W. Buisch, Swett Road, get their names on the mailing list for Three more weanlings not delivered yet Lyndonville, N. Y. f.or info.rmation. a program , should write to Dr. M. E. are a Broadwa ll filly by Parade x Broad Send your ideas, questions, suggestions, Ensminger, Ph .D., Director, Horse wall Starlet; a Townshend filly by Ore.. etc., to me and [ will try to help you Science School, 3699 East Sierra Ave., land Vigildon x Misty Morgan, and out. In the meantime, you help little Clovis, California . To.wnshend Vigilton, a weanling colt ole me and send me news! The next by Orcland Vigildon x Townshend issue will be in 1964, so a Happy New G ladalect. Year to all! Morgan Ayelien Richards of Pine City reports Justin the sale of Miki (Illawana Jerry x Al ( Continued from Page 32) lure) to Nancy Wilson of Wellsporo, bought his darn , Soleen, from Mr. Wal Pa . Northern Calif. ton and also purchased a weanling co.It ( Continued from Page 36) THE WELCOME MAT from Walter Lindner. New members to our club; welcome Joseph Olsen , St. George, Utah has The October meeting of the Associa - from ew York State. Mr. and Mrs . made a great contribution to. the West tion was a Halloween Party including a Paul Palen of Albio.n; Mr. and Mrs . ern and Pacific Coast areas by sending potluck dinner and dance. It was held Murray Crannell of Lake George ; Mr. out reprints of. some timely magazine on October 26 at 7:00 in the Salem and Mrs. Hugh Osborn of Lockport; articles on the Morgan horse. He. has Township Hall. The warm Michigan and Mr. and Mrs. James Regan of. Canis made no charge for these and feels weather kept many people away but all teo. that this is his contributioJ1 to furthering of those who attended had a real go.od From out of state: Mr. and Mrs. Ly the Morgan horse "out West". Our time. Music and calls were provid ~d by man Orcutt of Orcland Farms , W est thanks to. Mr. Olsen for his work and the same. group we had last year. Newbury, Mass.; Mr . and Mrs. dam enthusiasm. ( Continued on Next Page) DECEMBER, 1963 65 Nine Michigan Morgans were exhi ing yearling stallio.n owned by Caven tures of our winners did not turn out bited at the New York All-Morgan Glo, Burbank, Calif.., Cave.n-Glo Mity and a number of owners will be very Show, October 5 and 6. The placings Song, a son of the well known Rex's disappointed . for each horse are as follows: Major Monte, out of an eastern bred All in all, this was a very special FOXFIRE SUZAY, Green Hill Form, 6th Mores 4 and over, t st Pleasure Driving , 1st Morgan Pleas· mare, Poppy Ashmore, a daughter of show for many people and this Morgan ure Stoke. Mrs. Bryant's well known Lippitt Ash DANBURY, Green Hill Form, 1st Geldings 4 and show is fast taking its rightful place aver, Grand Champion Gelding , 3rd Geld ings under more . It is interesting to note the pleas among the bigger shows of. the West . Saddle , 7th Gelding Stake. GREEN Hlll "S TONETTE, Green Hill Farm, 6th ing cro.ss of east and we.st blood in these The results of M.H.B.E.A.'s All Mor Novice Morgan. youngsters. PENNY PAYGON, C. S. Phillips , 3rd Mares l year gan Show are as follows: old . The Junior Champion Mare was a Morgan Stallion,, Weanling&: Won by MURPHY'S COVERLANE DOLLY M ., C. S. Phill ips, 3rd Pleas FATHER'S DAY, Robert E. Murphy, Burbank, Calif .; ure Drivin g, 4th Morgan English Pleasure, 5th winsome two year old from Northern 2nd, WAER'S MATILIJA HAWK, John and Polly Morgan Pleasure Stake, 6th Rood Hock. California, Albafield, owned by Art Bee, Oja i, Calif .; 3rd , UNNAMED ENTRY, Dick BITTERSWEET SUE, C. S. Phill ips, 2nd Trail Hazelwood, Ramona, Calif. ; 4rd, PRINCE VICTOR, Horse. 1st Men 's Western Pleasure, 1st Morgon and Gloria Jones, of Diablo , with the Robert Morgan, Gilroy , Calif .; 5th, POCO'S TSORRO, Stock Horse, 2nd Morgan Western Stake. Keith R. Herman, Monrovia, Calif. HI-JAX KID, Harold Niemi , 6th Geld ings 4 and Reserve going to Gypsy's Majorette, a Morgan Stalllon1, Yearlings: Won by CAVEN over, 1st Ladies Western Pleasure, 2nd Horseman· yearling daughter o.f Re.x's Major Monte GLO MITY SONG, Coven-Gia , Burbank, Calif .; 2nd , ship , 14-18, Sue Niemi . MICKY'S CHIP, T. F. Ma1tem, Whittier, Calif.: RICKY. MAR-LO, C. A . Steward , Isl Morgans 15 and owned by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mat 3rd , R. ECHO, Bob and Marjor ie Riding , Lakeside hands and over, 3rd Stallions under Saddle , 5th thews, Vista, Calif . j Calif .; 4th, ROGUE'S REBEL, Margaret and Ir'. Championship Saddle Stake. win Froman, Fontaine, Calif.; 5th, WAER'S ROMAN MARY BOB'S PARTY GAL, Carla Copeman, 1st Many old favorites vied for honors KNIGHT, Fronk and Frieda Woe,, Orange, Calif . Horsemanship 14·18 , Carla Copeman, ht Horseman· Morgan Stallion,, 2 yea" : Won by KING STET ship under 21, Carla Copeman. in the Senior Championship classes. The SON, Loren Bentley, Weed Heights, Nevada; 2nd , RAMONA PALEFACE, John Turkington , Riverside Bay City good looking 3 year old stallion, Waer's Calif .; 3rd, CAVEN-GLO RED SAILS, Coven-GI~ Morgan~ In Saddle: Won by Bill Y 8 GEDDES: Play Boy, owned by Frank and Frieda Burbank , Calif.; 4th, D KNOX, Robert E. Mur 2nd, DEERFIELD'S PAMELA; 3rd , PARTY GAL; 4th , phy, Burbank, Calif.; 5th, WAER'S SIERRA HAWK CLOVERLANE DOLLY M . Waer, was Senior Champio.n Stallion, Barbara Rovira, Crestline, Calif. ' Wettern Pleasure Morgans: Won by BITTER· with the Rese.rve going to that old fa_ Morgan Stallion,, 3 yea": Won by WAER'S SWEET SUE 2nd 1 M .J. 'S TOMI ; 3rd, JOHN GED· PLAY BOY, Frank and Frieda Waer; 2nd, FAR· DES; 4th , SUCCARDESNINO . vorite of many, both east and west, CEUR. MORGAN, W. T. Carter, Fresno, Calif .; 3rd , Morgan Fine Harneu: Won by DEERFIELD'S PAM KINGS BLACK KNIGHT, R. J. King, Vista, Calif . ELA; 2nd, Bill Y 8 GEDDES: 3rd , CLOVERLANE Rocky Bon, owned by Chas . and Jean Morgan Stallion,, 4 yea" and over: Won by DOLLY M . Sutfin , Sacramento, Calif. · ROCKY BON, Chas. ond Jean Sutfin, Sacramento, Detroit International C'!lif .; 2nd, REX'S MAJOR MONTE, Fronk and Morgan English Performance: Won by Bill Y 8. The Senior Champion Mare was the Frieda Woer; 3rd, SONNY BOY ALLEN, Mr . ond GEDDES; 2nd , RICKY MARLO: 3rd, REATA"S ELA lovely bay mare, Waer's Lanette, owned Mrs. A . L. Sherman, Sepulveda , Calif.; 4th , TION: 4th, DEERFIELD'S PAMELA: 5th, DANBURY. WAER'S RED HAWK, Mr . ond Mrs. Fred Gisler. by Frank and Frie.da Waer, with the Ox;,ard, Calif. ; 5th, POCO'S ACE OF SPADES, Al Morgan Fine Harneu : Won by VIGIL MARCH; Bells, LaPuente, Calif . 2nd 0 RICKY MARLO 3rd , 81LL Y 8 GEDDES; 4th, DEERFIELD'S PAMELA; 5th, SPRINGBROOK MANS reserve going to a previo.us stablemate, Morgan Mares, Weanllngs: Won by BIG BEND Fl ELD, 6th, DANBURY. Waer's Jet-Nita , now owned by the TOP JOY, Robert Morgan, Gilroy, Calif .; 2nd, Mo;gan Western Pleasure: Won by KANES KAY SERANITA RO, Dick and Phyll is Nelsen, San DETIE· 2nd BEAU GEDDES; 3rd, BITTERSWEET Olson's Seven O Ranch. Dimas, Calif.; 3rd, WAER'S CAMEO, Fronk ond SUE: 4th, WENLOCH'S BIANCA; 5th, KANE'S JIM In the final Grand Champion classes Frieda Woer; 4th , JIM 'S MISSY, Kay Schultz, DANDY; 6th, M-J 'S TOMI. Modesto, Calif .; 5th, PENNY KENSTONE, Mr . and Morgan Combination: Won by RICKY MARLO: Waer's Play Boy emerged Grand Cham Mrs. W. J. Smith, LaHabra, Calif . 2nd, REATA 'S ELATION; 3rd, BILLY 8 GEDDES; 4th, Morgan Mares, Yearlings: Won by GIPSY'S MA DEERFIELD'S PAMELA; 5th , STORMY WEATHER. pion Stallion, with the. Reserve going JORETIE, Mr . and Mrs. 8111Matthews , Vista , Calif .; Morgan Championship Stake: Won by RICKY to the two year old King Stetson. 2nd, WAER'S KITTY HAWK, Frank and Frieda Waer ; MARLO· 2nd BILLY 8 GEDDES; 3rd, DANBURY, 3rd, WAER'S RED VELVET, Linda Crook, LaHobra , 4th DEERFIELO'S PAMELA; 5th KANE'S QU\ZORRO. Waer's Lanette was chos.en Grand Calif .; 4th, CAVEN-GLO MESITA, Coven-Gia, 5th, POCO'S KHAY, Mr . and Mrs. Al McCulloch, Duarte , Open Western Pleasure: Won by KANE S KAY· Champion Mare, with the two year old Calif . DETTE1 2nd, BITTERSWEETSUE : 3rd, BEAU GED DES· 5th WENLOCH'S BIANCA . Albafield Res.erve Champion Mare. Morgan Mares, 2 yea": Won by ALBAFIELD. L~dles' Western Pleasure: 5th, HYCREST DEN- Art and Glor ia Jones, Diablo , Calif.; 2nd, MONTE'S The performance classe.s were just as MONIQUE, R. R. Macie '1czak, Sonia Ana, Calif .: IS~~nlor Rider Western Pleasure: 3rd , WENLOCH'S 3rd , JODIE COLLINS, De no and Letha Jo Norton , Windsor, Calif; 4th, WAER'S TEANA LIZA , Loren BIANCA. hotly contested as the halter classes and Bentley: 5th, CINDY'S COQUETTE, Mr . and Mrs. $300 Western Pleasure Stake: 4th BEAU GED· A . L. Sherman. DES: 6th, BITTERSWEETSUE . in many instances the youngsters re Morgan Mare,, 3 yeam Won by WAER'S JET. ceived the coveted Blue. NITA, Seven-0 -Ronch, Rollings Hills Estates, Calif .; 2nd, GIPSY'S STARLIGHT, Mr . and Mrs. Bill Mat The. three year old chestnut filly, thews; 3rd, NEVA SPAR, Robert G. Swartzrack , Gypsy's Starlite , owned by Bill and Fallon, Nevada; 4th, RAMONA FIREFLY, R. J. Breeders & Exhibitors King , Vista , Calif .; 5th , TWINKLE STAR, Mr . (Continued from Page 31) Phyllis Matthews was one of the most and Mrs. Bill Williams, Santo Ano, Calif . versatile youngsters in the performance Morgan Mare,, 4 years and over that have not. eithe.r for many of their stalls showed foaled: Won by WAER' LANETIE, Frank anll classes, f.or in both English and Western Freda Waer; 2nd, CAVEN-GLO SUNSERI, Caven quite 'an array of ribbons and tro.phies. Glo; 3rd , IRISH BELLE MONTE, Barbara Rovira; The Exhibitors Dinner on Saturday as well as Driving , this three year old 4th, SUSIE BELLE, H. E. Stanton, Glendora, Calif .; in he,r first season was near the top. 5th, SCARLET RIBBONS, Floyd Mansker Family , night was an impromptu one w!th 104 Fair Oaks, Calif . Her owners can well be proud of her Morgan Mores, 4 yean and over that hove persons in attendance, approximately foaled : Won by WAER'S FAWNETTE, John and forty persons being our northern neigh accomplishments, as well as her rider Polly Bee; 2nd, DAPPERDOLLY , T. F. Mattern; 3rd, and trainer, Marjorie Riding , of Lake WAER'S MISS MUFFETT, Fronk and Frieda Waer : bors. 4th, LINN 'S BLACK BEAUTY, T. F. Mallern ; 5th, For the first time our sho,w included side, Calif. OH-CEE'S GIFT, Dick and Phyllis Nelsen. Morgan Geldings, all ages: Won by COHOCTAH Junior Champio.nship Halter Classes Another entry in the performance BLAZE, Mrs. Philip Dorsey, Hearldsbu rg, Colif .; classes I can't help mentioning with 2nd , KELLY 'S JIM , Koy Schultz, Modesto , Calif. ; and it was good to 6e.e the large classes 3rd, SUNFLOWER TOM, Robert Morgan; 41h, of youngsters all competing for the a little nostalgia was the silver maned WAER'S TIOGA STAR, Mr . and Mrs . Geo. Lyon, Trabucco Canyon, Calif .; 5th, MAJOR DON DE, coveted honor . Whe.n the dust cleared, stallion Rocky Bon, who creates so Janis Stewart. a handsome young two yeJlr old stal much spectator interest with his flashy Produce of Dam: Won by Produce of LANA , Fronk and Frieda Waer; 2nd, Product of MORGAN lion owned by Lo,ren Bently, of Weed colo.r - I used to see this stallion in many 31PSY, Mr. and Mrs. 8111Matthews; 3rd, Produce of classes o.ve.r a period of years at the JUSTINA ALLEN, Bob and Marjorie Riding; 4th , Pro Heights, Nevada, eme.rged Junior duce of JUBILEE'S GLORIA, Coven-Gia; 5th , Pro Champion Stallion, King Stetson being national Morgan Show in Northampton, duce of DAISY SONFIELD, Dick Hazelwood . Mass. Get of Sire: Won by Get of REX'S MAJOR MONTE a son of the eastern bred stallion Broad Frank and Frieda Waer; 2nd, Get of SENATOR wall St. Pat. The Reserve Junior Due to the very unusual cloudy So. GIFT, Dick and Phr.llis Nelsen; 3rd , Get of KANDY KING, Merle Litt e, El Rancho Poca, Monrovia , Championship went to the good look- Calif. weather at this show, many pie. Calif. 66 The MORGAN HORSE Junior Champion Stallion: KING STETSON 4th , JUSTINA ALLEN, Marjor ie Riding , Bob and luerve Junior Stallion: CAVEN-GLO MITY SONG Marjorie Riding ; 5th, SUSIE BELLE, Don Mc· a letter from an Arabian owner and Senior Champlan Stallion : WAER'S PLAY BOY Don iel , E. H. Stanton . exhibitor saying that this was the finest Ruerve Senior Stallion: ROCKY BON Englllh Plta1ure Open : Won by CAVEN -GLO Grand Champion Stallion: WAER'S PLAY BOY SUNSERI, Eve Oakley , Caven -Glo ; 2nd , DAPPER show - bar none - which he had ever Ruerve Champion Stallion: KING STETSON DOLLY, Allee Warne , T. F. Mattern , 3rd , GIPSY'S Junior Champion Mare: ALBAFIELD STARLITE, Marjorie Rid ing, Mr . and Mrs . Bill seen, a telegram from Canada regretting ReHrve Junior Mare : GIPSY'S MAJORETTE Matthews; 4th , SUSIE BELLE, Don McDan iel, E. that the sender would be unable to. Senior Champion Mare: WAER'S LANETTE H. Stanton, 5th, ROCKY BON, Gloria Jones , Chas . ReHrve Senior Mare : WAER'S JET NITA and Jean Sutfin . attend this year, a trainer of Walking Grand Champion Mare: WAER'S LANETTE WHtem Plea1ure Stake: Won by POCO ALJOY, Horses who said he'd never seen any ReHrve Champion Mare : ALBAFIELD Bill Harris, Mr . and Mrs . Malcolm McDuffie; 2nd, Englllh Plea1ure Novice: Won by CAVEN-GLO GIPSY'S STARLITE, Marjor ie Riding , Mr. and thing to match it, the Morgan owner SUNSERI, Eve Oakley, Caven -Glo; 2nd , GIPSY'S Mrs . Biii Matthews ; 3rd, KELY'S JIM , Donna Via · who hopes that with a little luck he STARLITE, Marjorie Riding, Mr . and Mrs . Bill lourls, Kay Schultz ; 4th, SUSIE BELLE, Don Motthews , 3rd , SCARLET RIBBONS, lorroine Mansker, McDaniel , E. H. Stanton , 5th, WAER'S BLACK may have his horse ready to bring in Floyd Mansker Family ., 4th , STARSTONE'S DE· RASCAL, Frank Yancy , Ginger Yancy . LIGHT, Patr icia Puck, Steve Schwartz, Arcadia , Calif .; Engll1h Plea1ure Stake : Won by GIPSY'S STAR· two or three years. 5th , SUSIE BELLE, Don McDan iel E. H. Stanton . LITE, Marjorie Riding , Mr . and Mrs. Bill Matthe ws: The overwhelming response both Wutem Plea1ure Novice: Won by SUSIE BELLE, 2nd, CAVEN-GLO SUNSERI, Eve Oak ey, Caven-Glo ; Don McDaniel , E. H. Stonton; 2nd , MAJOR Bl-DOLL, 3rd , SUSIE BELLE, Don McDan iel , E. H. Stanton ; 4th, from exhibitors and spectators indi LINDA WELLS, Som Jones, Wh ittier , Calif .; 3rd , SHERIFF MORGAN, Danny We inberger , 5th , POCO KELLY 'S JIM , Donna Yialouris , Kay Schultz ; 4th , ALJOY, Bill Harris, Mr . and Mrs . Malcolm Mc, cates that there is a tremendous demand CHIEF STORME, Kay Cord e r, Mary M. Corder, Norco , Duffie . both for more performances of this Calif .; 5th , RO MAC, Dick Nelsen , Dick and Phyl · Wfftem Riding Hone, Open Reining Pattern : lis Nelsen . Won by TIO LALO, Astrea Rogers ; 2nd , DAPPER type and f.or the versatile, handsome us. Trail Horoe Open: Won by TIO LALO. Astrea DOLLY, Allee Warne , T. F. Mattern ; 3rd , POCO Rogers rider and owner; 2nd, WAER'S BLACK RAS, ALJOY, 8111 Harris, Mr . and Mrs . Malcolm Mc· ing horse which the true Morgan is. CAL, Ginger Yancy rider and owner ; 3rd , GIPSY'S Duffie ; 4th, JUSTINA ALLEN, Bob Riding, Bob and STARLITE, Marjorie Riding, Mr . and Mrs . Bill Matt · Marjor ie Riding ; 5th , SISTER POCO, Cha rlotte hews; 4th, POCO ALJOY, Bill Horris , Mr . and Mrs . Schmidt , rider and owner, Los Angeles, Calif . Malcolm McDuffie , Posadena , Calif ., 5th, SHERIFF Combination Cla11: Won by GIPSY'S STARLITE. MORGAN. Danny Weinberger , rider ond owner, Marjor ie Riding, Mr . and Mrs . Bill Matthews , Notional City , Calif . 2nd, CAVEN,GLO SUNSERI, Eve Oakley, Caven · Mid-Atlantic Junior Showman1hlp In Hand, 17 and under: Glo ; 3rd , QUIET SON DE, Glen Glmple, Patsy Won by SUSIE BELLE, Marie Ann Barett, E. H. Stan· Kizer; 4th, ROCKY BON, Chas . Sutfin , Glor ia ( Continued from Page 29) ton: 2nd , GIPSY'S MAJORETTE, Donno Kizer, Mr . Jones , Chas . and Jean Sutfin; 5th, RED DE REX, ond Mrs . Wm. Motthews; 3rd , MIDNITE'S SQUAW. Donna Kizer , Donald E. Kizer, Covina , Calif . Virginia McKee , Walter and Harr iett Magaw , Sau· Ju1tln Morgan Cla11: Won by SUNBONNET SUE, Camelot got the second of tillree, gus, Calif ., 4th , SCARLET RIBBONS, Lorra ine A. l. Sherman , Mr . and Mrs . A. l. She rman ; 2nd , Mansker, Floyd Mansker Family; 5th, SHERIFF LAZY SUE, Irwin Froman . Margaret and Irwin Fro· championships with Kane's Spring De MORGAN, Donny We inberger ; 6th, RED ARROW, man , Fontana, Calif . light who topped the scoring in hand . SUNDAY, Lorrie McCosh . Walter and Horr ie Mo · gaw ; 7th , R. MELODY, Holly Rid ing , Bob and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Colgate 's Old. Marjori e Riding : Bth, CHIEF STORME, Kay Cor , wick High Diamond was reserve. derh Mary M. Corder ; 9th , IRISH BELLE MONTE, Versatility Show Kot y Gisler , Barbara Rovira . Kane's Spring Delight added a re Plea1ure Driving Open : Won by ROCKY BON , ( Continued from Page 30) Chos . Suti ln and Jean Suti in; 2nd , GIPSY'S STAR· serve ribbo.n in the harness section, LITE, Marjorie Rid ing , Mr. and Mrs . Bill Mat · champion - Prince of. Pride 11068, a topped only by her stable mate Trophy's thews ; 3rd, COHOCTAH BLAZE, George Howard, Mrs. Philip Dorsey; 4th, CAVEN,GLO SUNSERI, palomino stallion - hailed from Little Becky Date . Eve Oakley , Caven -Glo ; 5th , WASEEKA'S WATCH to.n, Colorado. ME, Art Jones , Gloria and Art Jones . The Morgan promotion award , for Junior Englllh Plea1ure, Riden 17 yn. and under: What did it all prove? points won in open classes, went home Won by SCARLET RIBBONS, Lorraine Mansker , Floyd Mansker Family ; 2nd, SHERIFF MORGAN, Danny It demonstrated to a wide audience, with Mrs. Sandra Wooding's Orcland We inberge r, 3rd , POCO ALJOY, Cynth ia McDuf . fie , Mr . and Mrs . Malcolm McDuffie ; 4th , SUSIE all potential horse buyers, some of Linda. There was a tie for reserve be BELLE, Marie Ann Garrett, E. H. Stonton ; 5th , whom had travelled as far as 450 miles tween The Third Man and Joselene CHIEF STORME, Carol Wolff , Mary Corder, 6th , STARSTONE'S DELIGHT, Patr icia Puck, Steve to see the show, that a Morgan is an Hill Farms Mr. Showman Vona. Schwortz . We1tem Plea1ure Open: Won by SUSIE BELLE, ideal all round horse able to perform The score at several levels brought Don McDaniel , E. H. Stanton, 2nd, GIPSY'S STAR· capably any job he is asked to do. eleven youngsters into the picture in LITE, Marjor ie Riding , Mr . and Mrs . Bill Matthews; 3rd, KELLY 'S JIM , Donna Ylalouris , Kay Schultz; Manito, 10156 and April Surprise 09217 the equitation scoring. Phyllis Cox 4th, QUIET SON DE, Pat Gimple, Pasty Kizer , la · Puente, Calif .; 5th, POCO AUOY , Bill Harr is, are both qualified hunters. The Third was undisputed champion while Jessie Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm McDuffie . Man 11414 has also followed hounds Colgate took reserve. Dick Patton and Engll1h Hor1emanlhlp: Won by CHIQUITA, Helen Anderson , Mrs . Allred Gilman , laHabra, Calif .: with the Radnor Hunt. Without ex Christine Buzec tied for third . A 2nd, WAER'S RED HAWK, Jim Miller, Mr. and Mrs. ception the Morgans were well man three -way tie for fourth involved Rose. Fred Gisler , Oxnard ; 3rd, SHERIFF MORGAN, Danny Weinbe rger ; 4th , WAER'S SEROCCO, Doris nered and easy to look at. They are mary Vona, Candy and Debbie Fo.w Borden , rider and owner , Arlington , 5th , SCARLET RIBBONS, Lorraine Mansker , Floyd Mansker Family . durable - the average age of the en ler. Betty Jane Lucine and Edie Hor Parade HorH : Won by ROCKY BON, Chas. Sul · trants was about eight years. 1963 ner were tied fo.r fifth while eith fin, Cha s. and Jean Sutfin 2nd , REX'S MAJOR MONTE, Frank Wae r, Frank and Frieda Waer ; 3rd , champion Manito ( which also won in Coddington and Robin Sumner split WAER'S ROYAL HAWK, Jim O 'Neil, Barbara Rovira ; 196l) is fourteen ; second to him in sixth place. 4th , SHERIFF MORGAN, Danny Weinberger . Au1trallan Purault Race: Won by WAER'S SERO· number of. points accrued was thirteen One of the most highly prized awards CO, Doris Borden ; 2nd, SUNBONNET SUE, A. l . Sherman , Mr. and Mrs . A. l Sherman; 3rd , year old U. S. Panez 10446. Of the was in the saddle category. Mr. and JUSTINA ALLEN, Marjorie Riding, Bob and Mar, thirteen male horses entered , eight are Mrs. John Noble 's Dennisfield took an jorie Riding 4th , STARR VERMONT, Mary Garrett , rider and owner ; 5th , SCARLET RIBBONS, Lor entire; half of these were ridden by early lead and was never headed . For raine Mansker , Floyd Manske r Fam ily. womqn, two of whom were junior reserve, Camelot Farm 's Donnette of Junior WHtem Plea1ure, Rldero 17 yr1. and under: Won by POCO ALJOY, Jan Stagner , Mr . and riders; one young girl was riding in her Camelot came from behind at the last Mrs . Malcolm McDuffie ; 2nd , GIPSY'S STARLITE, show to o.utpoint Mrs. Mary DeWitt's Holly Riding, Mr . and Mrs . Bill Matthews ; 3rd , first horse show. MIDNITE'S SQUAW, Virginia McKee , Walter and Behind the scenes, as well as in the Waseeka's Buccaneer. Harr ie Mogaw , 4th , SCARLET RIBBONS, Lorra ine Mansker , Floyd Mansker Family ; 5th, STARSTONE'S ring and grandstand, there are signs In one of the most closely contested DELIGHT, Steve Schwartz rider and owne r: 6th, that this unique show strikes a respon divisions, for the pleasure champion CHIEF STORME, Kay Corde r, Mary M. Corder , 7th, JUSTINA ALLEN, Julie Riding , Bob and Ma· sive chord amo.ng horse lovers every ship, the lead changed hands six times jorie Riding ; 8th, IRISH BELLE MONTE, Kathy Gisler, Barba ra Rovira; 9th, RINGO, Mike Willis , where, fulfilling a long unmet need. during the season and the result was Tom Borden , Arlington , Cal if.; 10th , ANITA JOA· Each year cash donations have been re not finally determined until the last QUIN , Eleanor Madqen , Doris Ahchison , Son Gabriel , Calif . ceived from people who have never class at the last show. The champion We1tem Hontman1hlp: Won by TIO LALO, As· seen the show, but who have heard ship went finally to Orcland Linda trea Rogers, 2nd , KELLY 'S JIM , Donna Yialouris, Kay Schultz; 3rd, RINGO, Mike Willis , Tom Borden: about it and liked the idea. There was with reserve to Manito. DECEMBER, 1963 67 It was close, to.o for the Horlacher Myers and shown by Kathy Myers; and 6th , SAMMY It seems a bit early to be saying it SNIPPET owned and shown by Tom Jones. Amateur trophy. The scoring here is as we write this, but taking note of. Half Mile Race in Harness: Won by STARLET DE limi '.ed to points won by amateur mem. JARNETTE, owned by R. D. Anderson and shown the publication date for this column we by Cliff Hitz; 2nd , BONNIE LEE'S BENNETTE, bers of the owner's family. When the seize the o.pportunity to extend sincerest owned by F. E. Dingman and shown by Dewey Logeland; 3rd , ILLAWANA SAMBO , owned by Mr. dust had settled it was again Orcland wishes for a happy holiday season and and Mrs . Wes Brown and shown by Harry Het- Linda on top by a narrow margin over a most successful New Year from the levedr . I Manito. The third ribbon went to Don Mid-A\lantic Club, its officers, direc Th e High Point Horse of the 'orth Quixote Pepper; fourth to. Polly Dal tors and memb ers to all Morga n lovers Central Morgan Show was Peggy Sue, rymp!e's Ran-Bunctious; fifth to Wasee everywh ere. o.wned by Julie Hitz and shown by Cliff ka's Buccaneer; and sixth to Tastee's Hitz, Marilyn Hitz and Julie Hitz. Indian Summer, owned and shown by Julie Hitz was presented the troph y by Mike Goebig. North Central Ernie Wood, president of the orth The biggest award was closest of ( Continu ed from Page 28) Central Morgan Association. Peggy all. For Horse of the Year, all points Sue stood by patiently and watched her and shown by Tom Jones; 4th, WILDWOOD BAY in all categories are totalled . But as a 808 , owned and shown by Linda Hasz; 5th , mistress, eight year old Julie, beam with fucther limitation the entries must STORMY WEATHER, owned and shown by L. G. pride. Fricks; 6th, ILLAWANA SAMBO , owned by Mr. and qualify by showing eno.ugh versatility Mrs. Brown and shown by Horry Hetlevedt. The orth Ce.ntral welcomes two Open Barrel Race: Wan by TAMMY , owned by to score in at least thre e categories and Jud i Gregerson and shown by 8. Gregerson, 2nd , new Morgan club members: C. F. Wins enough Morgan type to score in at FLASH, owned and shown by Don Gunderson; 3rd . ARCHIE EE owned by Ed Cahill and shown by low o.f 6020 Leslae Lane, Edina, Minn. least one in-hand class. Incidentally, Paul Cahill . and Michael L. Cronin of Route 4, Box some 12 horses were able to meet this English Combination : Won by HYLEE'S HIGH BARBAREE, aw ned and shown by Cliff Hitz; 2nd , 94, Excelsior, Minnesota. stringent requirement . CONGODON , owned and shown by Mrs . Ernie Wood ; Six Minneapolis chapter Morgan When the last class of the last show 3rd, WILDWOOD TAMARA . owned by George Budd and shown by Miss Pauline Henning; 4th , members motored down to the special went into the ring , the Horse of the DEBA,CON TWNKLE STAR, owned by Debra Hod gin and shown by Miss Connie Hodg in; 5th , ANN Hors e Clinic put on at the Big Bend Year award could have go.ne any of OF HOLIDAY HILL, owned by Harry Cater and Farms, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Barto.n thre e different ways. The leading horses shown by Miss Sue Murphy ; 6th, YVETTE JAR NffiE , owned by Bonnie Lee Farms and shown by of Rockford , Illinois. This clinic was were grouped within 13 points of each Mark Walsh . set up by the Mid-States Morgan Club other . Two year old driving class: Wan by BONNIE LEE'S HI NOON , awned and shown by Bonnie Lee Farms, and was very well attended by Morgan With points from that class the decid Mana Bonham driving ; 2nd , JESSURE, owned and members from various parts of the ing factor, Orcland Linda became Mid shown by Dewey Logeland . Westem Combination : Won by SUNFLOWER United States from Californi a to the Atlantic Horse of the Year. During FLICKA, awn ed by Bonnie Lee Farms and shown by Ann Bonham; 2nd, FUNQUEST REDIZZ, own ed by New England States. Marilyn Hitz , the season she placed in nine differ ent Marilyn Hitz and shown by Marilyn Hitz; 3rd . Mona Bonham, Doris Ho.dgin and Eve. ,shows, collected 35 ribbons and am BONN IE LEE'S BENNETE, owned by F. E. Ding man and show n by Dewey Logelan d; 4th, ARCHIE'S lyn Anderson rode down with Evelyn assed 699 points. SHARI, owned by Ed Cahill and shown by Mrs . Pat Peterson; 5th, FUNQUEST WOODY , owned and and Mr. and Mrs. Hasse also drove Manito was not far behind fo.r re shown by Mrs . R. D. Anderson; 6th , DEJARNETTE down later that same Saturday after serve. This 4 year old marvel who SWEET SUE, owned and shown by Chuck Berzi ns. Child's Morgan , Won by DEJARNETTE SWEET noon. Tips on feeding , grooming and has been a perennial Mid-Atlantic win SUE, show n by V icki Kettlewell and owned by Mr . sho.wing were given by Mr. Orcutt , a ner in almost every kind of class there and Mrs . Charles Berzi ns 2nd, BARBADON, owned by Cedar Hills Farm and shown ' Devon Nass; cutting horse exhibition was given by is, had a total of 680 points for the 3rd , SUNFLOWER FLICKA, awned an show n by Ann Charley Hamilton riqi!\g Dee Dee Cho Bonham of Bonnie Lee Farms; 4th , PEGGY SUE, year. owned and shown by Julie Hitz ; 5th, BERT'S BEAUTY colate (owned by Patsy Brown) and A scant six points behind him was owned by Mr. and Mrs . Brown and shown by Jenn ie Brown; 6th, BERT'S TOPSY, awned by Mr . and various Mid-States horses were shown The Third Man who scored in every Mrs. Brown and show n by Nancy Brown. in proper equipment for each of the category of competition this year, and Open Children's Equitation : Won by ARCHIE N , owned by M. E. Jensen and ridden by Nancy Brew· commo,n performance classes found in won 31 ribboJ1s f.or Roger Etherington laker; 2nd, NAPONE " J" , owned by Mr . and Mrs . most shows. We were all thankful und er the piloting of Mrs. Janie Lucine. Robert Wood and shown by Ricky Wood; 3rd , DEJARNETTE SWEET SUE, owned by C. Berzins and for the opportunity to attend and thor F<>.urthin the total scoring was Kane's shown by Vick i Kettlewell; 4th, BONNIE LEE'S BENNETTE, owned by F. E. Dingman and shown oughly enjoyed our trip and the Mid Spring Delight closely followed by Don by Roberta Dingman ; 5th , MESCAL, owned by States fine hospitality. Quixote Pepper and Ran-Bunctious . Mr . and Mrs . Schroepfer and shown by Jean Doe· cher: 6th , WILDWOOD FLICKA, owned and ridde n Dr. George Budd of St. Clo.ud writ-es As another news note of interest in by Gary Bast. that he leaves November 2nd for India. volving one of the to.p winner-s, it has Pleasure Driving : Won by W ILDWOOD TAM ARA, owned and driven by George Budd; 2nd , He will be in India until Christmas. been announced that The Third Man CONGODON, owned and driven by Mrs . Ernie But as he was writing the letter he. was has been purchased by Mrs. Mary De Wood : 3rd, HYLEE'S HIGH BARBAREE, owned and driven by Cliff Hitz; 4th, ILLAWANA SAMBO , getting ready to go to South Da ota Witt of Stonecroft Farm, Dalton Pa. owned by Mr . and Mrs . Wes Brawn and driven by Harry Hetlevedt; 5th , HOPI COTA, owned on a cattle drive where he will use The mail bag also brings word of by Harry Cater and driven by Ward Cater; 6th , Tamarack and a friend will ride Tam three new Morgans in New Jersey. Ed FUNQUEST WOODY, owned and shown by Mrs . R. D. Anderson . ara. George writes, "Talk about versa Ranias and Bill Cochrane now have Three Gaited English : Won by WILDWOOD TAM tility! From the show ring to. a cattle thre e youngsters at Tamarlaine Farm ARA, owned by George Budd and shown by Miss Pauline Henning; 2nd , PEGGY SUE, owned by Julie drive ! That filly continues to amaze in New Vernon N. J. A stable party Hitz ond shown by Cliff Hitz: 3rd , CONGODON, owned and shown by Mrs . Ernie Wood: 4th , ANN me. Katie (my 10 year old) rides 'Ta on October I 3th welcomed the wean OF HOLIDAY HILL, owned by Harry Cate r and mara and the horse is as calm and cool Iing filly Tamarlaine Premi er by Pecos shown by Miss Sue Murphy , 5th, TAMARACK. owned and shown by George Budd and 61h, DEBA as can be." x Pinup ; a weanling colt riamed Broad CON TWINKLE STAR, owned by Debra Hodg in and wall's Playboy by Parade x Springtime. shown by Miss Connie Hodg in. And to thi s I add - "A ren't Mor Westem Pleasure: Won by DEJARNETTE, SWEET They will form the nucleus of a new SUE, owned and show n by Chuck Berzins, 2nd , gans marvelous"? I know we've all ARCHIE N owned by M . E. Jensen and shown by breedin g and training establishment. Sue Dlefe~back: 3rd PEGGY SUE ow ned by Jul ie been enjoying ours right alo.ng with Also in training here is Broadwall's Hitz and shown by Ricky Wood, 4th , FUNQUEST this ideal-for-riding fall weather. Please REDIZZ, ownd by Marilyn Hitz and shown by Cliff Band Master, a two year old gelding. Hitz; 5th, SUNNYVIEW FIREFLY, owned by Max keep the newsy letters coming . 68 The MORGAN HORSE New England the National with three blues, one red Mid-States Field Day and two sixth ribbons. In one show ( Continued from Page 18) ( Continued from Page 27) recently she. placed well in both pleas ure and Open Morgan classes, as well as driving classes . . . a real credit to Kane 's Stardust owned by Paul Spod came out of the ring with a blue in each Morgan versatility. nyack. pleasure class and then rode hom e. Remaining events were as follows: MAINE VERMONT Fine Harness ~ Jaunty Justin, Mr. Many of the Maine Morgan Club I was sorry to hear the sad news and Mrs. Walt Matas, Chicago, rll. members have been doing some fall that the nice gelding, Parawallis, (Corn Pleasure Driving - To.woe Ayr riding, spending one weekend riding wallis x Paragraph) owned by Judge Twig , Robert Glenn. the. "Rockefeller Trails " at Seal Har Kenneth Robinson o.f Windsor died on Trvtting - George Gobel, Big Bend bor. That was a most enjoyable ride, Octo.ber 3 of a twisted intestine. In Farms. as was one weekend at the Groves, one his seventeen years "Pa ra" accomplished at the McCobbs in Dresden, plus others. Three gaited - King Kookie, Mr. quite a lot. He was raised by Mrs. and Mrs . Charles Rafferty , Rockford, Miss Margaret Gardiner has pur Frances Bryant, purchased as a colt by Ill . chased the three year old stallion Woo.d Mr. C. A. Beck of Torth Franklin, land Twilight and has had him gelded. English Pleasure - Kane's Stardust, Connecticut. The Robinsons bought Mr. and Mrs. Paul Spodnyack. He is coming nicely under saddle at him as a three year old. Parawallis present. won many Vermont Championships, Western Pleasure - Windcrest First Mr. and Mrs. Van Buskirk of Pema competed in several 100 mile trail rides, Love, Rig Bend Farms. quid, have sold the yearling stallion competed in twelve or thirteen consecu Stock Horse - Dee Dee Cho.colate, Comet by Corisor of U pwey out of tive National Morgan Shows, and has Charley Hamilton. Cocoa to the Chester Burtons of Dres been ridden and shown by many mem Cutting Horse - Dee Dee Chocolate, den. bers of the Robinson family, from be Charl ey Hamilton, Zanson. The Gallants have purchased the ing used as a mount in the Sheri ff's Big Bend Farms - Mr. Sandman, weanling colt out of. Mazie by Kenne Posse to being used to teach grand Pendleton Farms, Belle Rive, Ill. bec Ethan from Kennebec Farms. children to ride. Parawallis was cer Jumping - Towne Ayr Twig, The Groves have. one sale and one tainly a grand oJd versatile Morgan owned by Robert Glenn. and will be missed by many. purchase to report. They have sold From the training ring all activity the weanling colt Morgan Hill Jubilect Mrs. Ruth Towne of Towne -Ayr Farm, Montpelier reports the sale of gravi tated to. the cutting pens where to Mrs. Francis Garcelon of Skowhegan. three excellent Morgan cutting horses From Jim Douglas they have purchased Towne-Ayr Randy Ash (Lippitt Rob Roy x Towne Ayr Belle) a weanling held the audience with demonstrations the nice broodmare Jubile.e's Ginger. of agility. Narrator for this event was Ginger has a lovely bay coJt by her stud to Miss Susan Adams of Stowe, Vermont. Dean Jackson of Harr ison Montana. a side by Meredith Twilight, who still director of the Natio,nal Morgan Hor se belongs to Jim. Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Morrell of Tam arlei, Brattlebo.ro, have sold the four Club and Vice.-President of the Nation Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wright have year-old mare, Keomah Laurie L to al Cutting Horse Association, who has moved their farm to Bowdoinham. They Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Bishop of Ber done a tremendous amount of pron:io have .had their thre.e year old stallion wick, 'ova Scotia. They plan to use tional work for the Mo.rgan cutting by Corisor of Upwey out of Mistress her as a pleasure and ,show mare and horse all over the country. Mr. Jack Merridawn gelded. ' they should have much success with son's narration was smooth and com Charles Small lost twin fillies out her as she is very typy with excellent plete, explaining each move made by horse and rider. o.f Jubilee's Atlanta by Parades Jubilee disposition . She is due to foal in April recently. These. fillies were foaled on to Merry Ethan. Laurie is by Royal First out was Big Bend's newly ac the exact date they were due and' were Major QUt of Gracie, a granddaughter quired jet black Zanson with Harry ~ quite good sized. of Flyhawk. Andre up. This young horse is just Gloria Swartz of Sprucehead has lost The Morrells also have sold the wean completing basic training for a cutting her lovely mare , Glorita, as a result of ling filly, Tamarlei Bitter,sweet, to Miss horse and shows lots of cow sense. The a stall accident. This mare was in foal Sue Eaton of Easthampton, Mass. additon of this excellent animal into to Mrs. Swartz 's stallion, Kanthaka. Sweeje has become the stablemate of the Bartons show string mak es it com Mrs. Maxine Bubar reports a lovely Tamarlei Square Danz , whom the plete with an outstanding animal for fjlly from Broadwall Pandra by Ro.cky Morrells sold to Ronnie Copeland last every class available to Morgans ,oday. 8. This is a dark chestnut with a nar year. The filly is by the Mo.rrels Emer Next out was Pendleto.n Farms Mr. row strip and Mrs. Bubar has given ald's Cochise (his first foal) and out Sandman with manager Marlin Mann- . this nice filly to her husband 1 of Broadmoor's Bonnie, the 1961 Vt. ing of Belle Rive, Illinois up. Mr. State Champion Childs Pony. Sandman's entrance was alert and eager, MASSACHUSETTS Mr. and Mrs. Morrell have purchased upon approaching the herd his lovely Miss Sylvia McLaughlin of Middle the seven year old dark bay mare, Morgan head dropped to cow eye level boro, writes that she has enjoyed rid Jeanite Vedeae from Ernest McElhin and he went about the task at hand with ing the nice mare, Royalton S·ar light , ney, Morning Sun, Iowa. Jeanita is the quietness and agility of a cat. owned by Thomas Comandona. In spite broken western and is presently in foal of this mare 's fourteen years, during to Merry Than , owned by Robert Riley (Continued on Next Page) the past two she has come home from of What Cheer, Iowa. DECEMBER,1963 69 Last horse out and epitome of. the bulletin board filled with pictures of persons who may in turn, some day, finished product was Dee De.e Ch~o Morgans owned by club members im own a Morgan. late, owned by Patsye Brown of Oshoto, pressed visitors, many of whom had To say the day was a success would Wyoming, with Charlie Hamilton up. felt that only a handful of Morgans ex be an understatement. Vle are deeply This demonstration, along with Mr. isted in the area. Nearly two hundred grateful to Charlie Hamilton and Patsye Jackson's excellent coverage emphasized registered Mo.rgans, owned by members Brown of Wyoming; Dean Jack6on of the fact that dressage is not new to the of the Mid-States Club, were repre Montana; Marlin Manning of Belle western horse but is, in fact, incorpo.r sented; indisputable evidence of the hard Rive, fllinois; Ro.bert Glenn, Wayne, ated into many movements of the fin work and cheerful co-operation which lllino.is and Lyman Orcutt of Massachu ished cutting horse. This was one of has evolved to make this young club setts. Without their help an event of 1he most exciting events of the day and the largest and hardest working any this scope would have been impossible. left the crowd with a lasting and strong where in the area. By the end of the We thoroughly enjoyed hosting the impression of the full extent of a Mor day, stacks and stacks of free literatur e many visitors who came from coast to gans capabilities. had all but disappeared. As a result co.ast. We hope that you enjoyed your The hospitality bo.oth proved to several thou6and pieces of literature ex lvisit and that you will come back be a very popular spot with a constant tolling the Morgan Horse and his vir agam. crowd milling about. The very large tues are in the hands o,£ hundreds of. Green Meads Sale ( Continued from Page 21) NAME OF COLT NAME OF CONSIGNOR NAME OF BUYER PRICE GREEN MEADS ANNEITE Mr. and Mrs. Darw in S. Morse Roy S. Richardson ...... $ 750.00 GREEN MEADS JUNO Mr. and Mrs. Darw in S. Morse George W. Bingham ...... 525.00 GREEN MEADS GRACIE Mr . and Mrs. Darw in S. Morse Kenneth Pohlman and A . D. Puth ...... 925.00 GREEN MEADS FLASH Mr . and Mrs. Darw in S. Morse Beverly DuShane ...... 475.00 GREEN MEADS GRANDEE Mr . and Mrs. Darw in S. Morse Boyd M . Muchmore, Jr...... 475.00 EQUINOX LAUREL Mr . and Mrs. Orr in H. Beattie Terry Clarkson ...... 900.00 EQUINOX DELECTABELL Mr. and Mrs. Orr in H. Beattie A. B. Starr ...... 850.00 EQUINOX SHADOW Mr . and Mrs. Orrin H. Beattie Bid Rejected ...... 500.00 BALD MT. CHERRYDALE Mr. and Mrs. Keynith Knapp BALD MT. GAY PRINCE Mr. and Mrs. Keynlth Knapp ~~ha~f~:Ct"i:'ooi'h" ··::·.::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 1~~~:88 BALD MT. FIRST LADY Mr . Nell Knapp John H. May ...... 1000.00 U. V. M . LOUISE University of Vermont J. B. Reid ...... 1500.00 ALDOT MADEMOISELLE Mr . and Mrs. Alfred Martell Ralph Barris ...... 825.00 WALES FARM RIVAL Mr . and Mrs. Leonard Wales Joseph loughrrey, Jr...... 500 .00 SUNSET HI-DARLING Mr. and Mrs. Norman Dock Lloyd M. Parker ...... 1300.00 SUNSET PENNY HAWK Mr . and Mrs. Norman Dock Marjor ie Gray ...... 750.00 SUNSET HOLLY HAWK Mr . and Mrs. Norman Dock Bid Rejected ...... 475.00 ORCLAND WENDY Mr. and Mrs. W . Lyman Orcutt Walter Christianson ...... 2500.00 ORCLAND FIREFLY Mr . and Mrs. W . Lyman Orcutt C. Albe rt Beckwith ...... 1000.00 FOXY'S MELODY DAWN Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rumbaugh Henry Crystal ...... 1525.00 ROXSOR RENDEVOUS Mr . and M rs. David Farley John H. May ...... 1375.00 ANNEIGH JUNE LIGHT Mrs. Ann Stedman Roy S. Richardson ...... 1000.00 ANNEIGH TOP SPEED Mrs. Ann Stedman W. H. Cranford 111 ...... 675.00 • GREEN HILL'S COLITTE Mr. and Mrs. Walter Carroll Marjorie Gray ...... 1425.00 GREEN HILL'S HAN-DOO Mr . and Mrs. Walter Carroll Robert Boker ...... 475.00 DYBERRY COMET \ Dr. C. D. Parks Bid Rejected ...... 900.00 SWEET SENSATION M iss Mary Jane Orcutt Roy S. Richardson ...... 2300.00 KATE BURKLAND Dr. and Mrs. S. Robert Orcutt Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Morse ...... 1500.00 GREAT Hill GAYSECRET Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lessard Katherine Chilcoat ...... 800.00 GREAT Hill SARASON Mr . and Mrs. Jack Lessard T. R. Wheeler ...... 1075.00 BIRCH Hill CERES Dr. John C. Tate 2 BRO-ROCK VIGILMARY Mr . and Mrs. David Brockett ~d'm;:i.c~:t·-~~r:..-....:: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::m :gg 32,475.00 j I PLEASENOTE '- All Applications for Registration for 1963 foals must be POSTMARKED on or before December 31, 1963, or bear a higher fee. Some post offices close at 5:30 P.M. and do not cancel mail after that hour . It is your responsibility to allow time for the proper POSTMARK. Fill out all Applications completely and accurately with indicated personal signatures. Have fhe animal in front of you when drawing white markings, brands and other identifying markings. REMEMBER The POSTMARK of December 31, 1963 is the last date on which foals born during 1961 .are eli gible for registration. MEMBERS Membership in The Morgan Horse Club, Inc. is on a calendar year basis. Be sure your 1963 dues are paid. If you let your membership lapse, there is a $5.00 penalty to be re-instated. 70 The MORGAN HORSE Morgan Joining Your cQrrect and comp lete. Send the Ap Horses, Horses plication for Transfer with the Registra. ( Continued from Page 15) Family tion Certificate and the correct fee ( the of trees, hills and valleys. Yet, in (Continued from Page 63) fee schedule is printed on the back of. thefr native environment, hors es were are together be sure you both agree the Application for Transfer as well as hardy and rugged. which one of you will send the Applica in this article) to The Morgan Horse The main requisites of winter quar tion for Transf.er, the Registration Cer Club, Inc., P. 0. Box 2157, West Hart ters for horses are that they be dry, san tificate and the correct fee to The Mor ford, Conn. 06117. ote there is a itary, well ventilated and well bedded; gan Horse Club, Inc., P. 0. Box 2157, lower fee if the Transfer papers are and that they provide fairly good pro West Hartford, Connecticut 06117 for sent in promptly. tection from winds. recording. The schedu le of fees to Schedule of Fees Vitamin D - Lack of vitamin D transfer ownership of a registered Mo.r Applications for transf.er, postmarked may produce rickets in foals and osteo gan is printed on the back of the Ap within 6 months of date of transfer ( or malacia in older horses - crippling plication for Transf.er as well as in this sale) $10 to members of The Morgan nutritional deficiency diseases which af article. You will see that there is a Horse Club, Inc.; $15 no.n-members of fect the joints and bones of a farm lower fee when the transfer is sent m The Morgan Ho.rse Cub, Inc. anima ls. Fortunately, when anima ls for recording promptly. Applications for transfer, postmarked are out in the sunshine, adequate vita Schedule of Fees after 6 months of date of transfer ( or min D is usually produced through the Applications for transfer postmarked sale), $15 to members of The Morgan action of ultra-violet light on the skin . within 6 months of date o.f transfer Horse Club, Inc.; $20 on-members of But when anima ls are confined to win (or sale) JO, to members of The Mor The Mo.rgan Horse Club, Inc. ter quarters, such conversio n of vita gan Horse Club, Inc., 15 non -mem The non-member fees apply unless min is impossible: and, too, sunlig ht bers of The Morgan Horse Club, Inc. the transfer is made either to or from D is less potent in the winter than in Applications fo.r transfer , postmarked a member of The Morgan Horse C lub, summ er. Also, ultra-violet rays are after 6 months of date of transfer ( o.r Inc., and also unless that member sends largely screened out by window glass, ~ale) $15, to members of The Morgan in and pays for the Transfer. clouds, or smoke. Since most com Horse Club, Inc., $20 non-members of The Morgan Horse Club, Inc. monly used feeds, with the exception The 11011-member fees app ly unless of sun -cured hay, contain little or no Rossin' Around vitamin D, deficiencies may be en the transfer is made either to or from ( Continued from Page 17) a member of The Mo.rgan Horse Club, counte red during the winter months un out with a set of false teeth. For those less such vitamin D rich concentrates Tnc., and also unless that member sends as sun-cured hay, cod-liver or other fish in and pays for the Transf.er. of yQu interested, the teet h cost $20 and are expected to last from three to five oils, irradiated cholasterol or ergosterol, years. or irradiated yeast are incorporated in Leaving Are there any horses fitted with den the ration. Morgan Home tures? Just wondered. Lice - Lice are more troublesome ( Continued from Page 19) All the warm weather horse activities during the winter months than during pasture bred. The owner of the stallion have been great, but long slow even the rest of the year, !Ind they are more at the time of service to your mare ings by the fire, reading horse books, abundant on weak, unthrifty animals then signs the form. sounds wonderful to us now. Ho.w than on healthy ones . Affected anima ls Now the form is complete about you? should be sprayed or dusted with the Review the Applicatio ,n for Transfer Love insecticide recommended by the county carefully to be sure the information is Ma agent or other informed au rhority. FOR SALE SHOW, PLEASUREAND BROOD MARE Due to foal March 15, 1964 to Shawalla Prince 12581 Dark chestnut, light mane and tail, connected star, strip and snip. Grand Champion Mare Calif. State Fair, Mother Lode Fair, Amador County Fair and 2nd place Stanislaus County Fair in 1962. Grand Champion Mare Mother Lode Fair 1963. Second place mare that has foaled 1963 Northern California Morgan Horse Show . Extended pedigree and picture available. CONTACT: Mr. and Mrs. Don Breazeale DEANNE 09039 Route 8, 4261 California Ave., Modesto, California 209-524-0127 Dapper Dan l 0696 - Anal in 07969 DECEMBER, 1963 71 TOWNSHEND MORGAN-HOLSTEIN FARM BOLTON, MASSACHUSETTS Congratulations to Mr . Robert Lorensen & family of Bloomfield, Conn . on the purchase of Townshend Vigit's first colt . This colt is out of that Reserve Junior Champion Mare Sterling Pamela. We wish them all kinds of luck with their second Morgan. MR. & MRS. ROGERE. ELA & NANCY THOMAS JOHNSTON, Ill owners manager SEASON'S GREETINGS from our yearling MELANITTA 012129 Red Pepper x Little Girl and her stablemates Yes, we have some mares and fillies for sale. WILDEWOOD FARM 8181 Turin Road, Rome, New York HAPPY HOLIDAYS To The HUGH L. CURRIE FAMILY Our MORGAN Friends and to MAHALIA & LIPPITTGLENNA Friends of MORGANS Peru, Illinois everywhere! MAHALIA 011140 (Easter Twilight x Nat ick Moro Independence) Reserve Champion - Kane Co. '63 Winter Relaxation ar und the corn er . For amateur who Both of th ese latter qu~liti e are can affo rd it, this is a,n ideal tim e to claimed as Morga n br eed char acteri - (Co ntinu ed from Page 13) let a trainer with proper facilitie take ( Continued on ext Page) o.ver th e preparation of th e young hors e or th e matur e show horse for th e next definitel y still due a comp lete change season. Few amateurs want to buck before the new show eason. It may th e wint er weat her for regular work take two or thr ee months to. get th e themselves· they can let omeone el e NAVAJO SADDLE BANKETS horse re ponding as one wishe ; then he do it and then take th e horse home f.or No Two Alike, Singl ea 30 x 30 In. can be relaxed for a month or so. a summer of showing th emsel ves. Sl3 .60. Doubles 30 x 50 $26.10. Postpa id. No C.O.D's, Guaran teed. Th e hor se which ha s ended th e season While we ha ve discussed here th e to the owner's complete satisfaction can ROBBINS CUSTOM SADDLERY winter relaxation fo.r a show horse we Edg emont. S. Dale., Box 734 be left alone without fo.rmal trainin g ha ve not forgotten abo ut the young Custom Saddle Making. to within 30 days of his first show in hors es w hich will be coming along for 1964. Then he will gradually be brought training for the next show season. Late back to how condition , not so much fall and winter i th e tim e to start th ese by vigorous trainin g in th e beg innin g youn g ters so that th ey are gradually HORSE MAGAZINES as by gradually legging him up to pull readied rather than being pushed into " FOR YOUR READING PLEASURE" a buggy or carry a rid er. Runnin g out com petition before they are mouthed Per keeps the hor c in g0:0d natur al cond i and mannered properly. ext month Year Morgon Horse, mo., except Jon ...... 4.00 tion, but hardly prepare him f.or th e we will discuss the import ance of Horse World , mo., except Jon ...... 6.00 extra strain of show performances. Horseman 's Advisor , all-breeds mo., mouthing the hor e not only for show except Jon ...... 4.00 purpos es but al o for real enjoyment of American Shetland Pony Journal For the hor se which had om prob mo., except Jan ...... 4.00 lems which needed correction in the th e pleasur e Morgan. (Harness) Horseman ond Foir World , wkly . 10.00 Blood Horse, wkly, thoroughbreds 10.00 fall, more prepa ration tim e in the sprin g The Thoroughbred Record, wkly ...... 10.00 Rocky Mounta in Thorough bred & Quarter is likewi e needed. This hor se probably Horse , 10 Issues ...... 4.00 hould be taken up and sta rted back Conodlon Horse, Thoroughbred, 8 issues .. .. 3.00 The Chronicle , hunting, jumping , etc ., wkly . 9.00 in routine 60 days befo.re th e hows Cutting Horse I llinols Thoroughbred, mo...... 3.00 begin. Horses which have had major Thorough bred of Colifornio, mo ...... 4.00 ( Cont inued from Page 12) The Western Horseman , mo ...... 4.00 problem or need a comple te revamping Turf & Spart Digest , mo ...... 5.00 correct nerve impuls e in moti on which Horse Lover, bi-mo., Western , All Breeds, in training will have to sta y in train Plenty on Quarter Horses ...... 3.00 ing of ome ort all winter long. in turn activates a certain muscle which Soddle ond Bridle, mo., except Jon ...... 8.00 National Horseman, mo...... 8.00 when app lied to the ske letal stru ctur e Voice of the Tenn. Walk ing Horse, mo ... .. 4.00 For the ama teur owner who show suitable to its app licat io.n is transformed The Ronchmon ...... 2.00 hi ow n hor e and who has met wit h Palomino Horses, mo...... 3.00 into ene rgy of motion. Arab ian Horse News , 10 issues ...... 4.00 pro.blems in the rin g the winter time The Qua rter Horse Journal, mo ...... 4.00 The degr ee of eff iciency at which the Texos Horsemen ...... 3.00 is the best time to end th e hor e to a nervo us system func tion s directly reg u Quarter Horse Digest , mo...... 3.00 pr fe sional trainer , if uch aid is re Modern Horseman , mo., for Midwes t ...... 3.00 lates the physical abi lity of an anim al Pinto Horse News , bi·mo ...... 2.25 quired. Too many wait until the h?ws much the same way as the ignition sys. I RA Rodeo News , monthly ...... 3.00 Quarter llocing Record, monthly ...... 3.50 are about to tart and expect a trainer tem reg ulates the performa nce of. the Piggin String, news , part icularly West to work O day miracles. In th e win Coast , mo ...... 4.00 gas eng ine. Rodeo Sports News, twice monthly ...... 4.00 ter most profes io)1al men are less bu It is very es entia l that all of th e Hoofs and Horns, mo., Western horse and under less strain themselves th an sparts ...... 5.00 bod ily processe be in compl ete har The Horsetrader, mo., national during the summ er when b~sine s i class ified ods ...... 2.00 mony to attain a high degre e of per· Michigan Horseman News, mo., except Jon ., at its peak and show s arc calling. form ance. eneticist are agreed that oil breeds ...... 2.50 o wint er is an ideal time for the many of these charac teristics are trans Rush Your Order Toda yl Order as many magazines os you wish with only amateur or professional horseman to mittable and ther e i much to upport one check or money order payable to KEN correct dif ficulties or improve poten th e th eory that vitality is closely allied KIMBEL Then moil your order and remlltonce to, KEN KIMBEL tial without the pres ur e of a show with prepote ncy. Dept, M. H., P, 0 , llox KK, Plant City , Florida . BEST WISHES FOR THE HOLIDAYS Butler and Hamilton (Triangle A Ranch) Parkman , Wyom ing You've seen Starfield and Clyde togethe r before - cow-cutting . STARFIELD 11649 , Clyde Roberts up . DECEMBER, 1963 73 A Morgan's True Worth Can Never Be Absolutely Determined says Robert Morgan, owner, breeder and showman of registered Morgan horses. Mr. Morgan, Chairman of the Board of Triton Insurance Company, has personally instructed the company "to get the Morgan business." We know of no better way to accomplish this than to settle all legitimate claims quickly and quietly, plus provide a substantial savings to Morgan owners in premium payments. You write your own policies. Insure your Morgans with a company who is aware of their true worth and value. For further information write Triton, P. 0. Box 63, Perry, Oklahoma Cable Code "Triton" ROBERTMORGAN LYMAN ORCUTI Chairman of the Board Chairman of the Livestock Advisory Board tics and are very desirable in breeding a very strict set of rules for the scor intQ performance horses? Or is it be stock. ing of the horse and rider. It is not cause too many individuals wish to Only through a well planned testing unusual tQ have as many as 40 to 60 leave their animals out all summer and program in a field of strong competition horses entered at some of the larger bring them in for a Sunday show ,-. can superio.r individuals be selected. shows which often necessitates showing and, of course, this can't be done with The produce of a breeding program at very early or late hours, in some a longer length of toe and a weighted will be synonomous with the methods cases nearly the clock around to give shoe. Another reason we hear . with used to evaluate the parent stock mak each contestant an even chance to par regularity is that the poor show horse ing it nece.ssary to employ a high stand. ticipate. breaks down sooner. It seems to me ard Qf selection. Qualifications for a cutting horse that Sealect of Windcrest was in the This describes cutting as we know judge are very high. Mo.st judges are show ring for a number of years and I it toqlay. o.r have been contestants themselves. could mention quite a number of other The N .C.H .A. recognizes 60 affiliate These various conditions blend to horses. Performance horses have the organizations with members totaling form a standard to evaluate physical best o.£ care, usually show in only over 7000 from 48 states as well as and mental qualiti es of animals to be few classes per show - and generally Canada and Mexico. The parent organ placed in a brood band for the raising at the end of a show season, they are ization recognizes and encourages parti of a truly versatile f.o.al. used for pleasure( cipation by owners and riders of cutting Another gQOdexample of the public's horses regardless 0£ breed, color, or sex. regard for a show horse was the Green Records of winnings are kept at all Kipp's Letter Mead's Sale. What were the high est recognized shows through each year ( Continued from Page 11) priced youngsters there - that 's right with many prizes as well as certificates - the show quality foals that were of ability being awarded to owners of class, but what harm is 22 ounces go presented as potential show horses! top horses. ing to do when it gives that little bit It looks as if the Morgan has earned To attain a standing in this select of balance and spring needed? Even more and more new friends; why can't group requires a large financial output a hQrse with an abundance of natural this trend co.ntinue? It has taken the in the form of training and=campaigning motion isn't going to be more versatile, performance horse, the pleasure mount, expenses. as he still would be kept as a per the cutting horse and all the other in CQw-cutting is one of the latest com formance horse. dividuals of our great breed to establish petitive sports to be initiated into the Why do so many people condemn a their reputation as it stands today. Why ,old sport of rodeo. It has had its grow show horse? Is it because they have can't the owners of the fine breed they ing pains and is now flourishing under only pleasure horses that can't be made represent be as willing to please and 74 The MORGAN HORSE stop all the internal bicke ring that of their problems. I would like to. ask try and do both with one indi vidual. eems to be becoming mor e widespread. these people sincerely, if they have Sincerely yours, Sincerely yours, children or if not when they were child. William E . Brooks Janey Gochee Kipp ren do they or did they use one size Elm Hill Fa rm Wildewood Farm hoe for all the f.eet in the family . Io, Brookfield, Mass. Rom e, 1ew York of course not. Each child is probab ly fitted to a pair of sho.es that fit their feet and not their brother or sister's feet. Smith's Letter Brook's Letter It must be quite easy for any intelli ( Continued from Page 11) gent person to see clearly that the best (Contimted from Page 11) way to insure your horse's comfort and of them jump or have hun ted with to take i sue with the people who, feel correct use of his f.eet and legs would recognized hunt s; most of them are that a four inch toe and a keg shoe is be to have a l!t of sho.es made for that winn ers in harness as well as und er right for every horse. The Welch horse and that hor se alone. We have saddle; some o.f tl1em are also compe tent people whom a few of the Morgan fourtee n horses in the barn and at least parade horses or stock hor ses. Prob people seem bent on following have a six of them are used exclusively for ably all of them are actively used for rule limitin g the foot of a twelve hand pleasure here on the farm and not one pleasure riding and driving by their pony to four and a quarter inches. of the e fourteen including the plea- owners between shows. Morgans are Though I do not like the idea of any sure horses has a keg shoe on. 11 of the pcrf.ect horse for riding, driving, taturatory limit atio ns on the length them are sho.d with hand made shoes. hewi ng or pleasure." of foot for any breed, I do believe the In closing, I would like to make a It o. happe ns that immediately be- Welch people are being a little more plea to those people who, by their ef- tore th e start of the cla , I was realistic in that some twelve hand po,nies forts to place all kind s of restriction s on standin g in the corrid or which leads need at least a four and a qu arter inch the showin g of the Morgan horse are to the In-Gate of the arena where 13 toe. To set the lengt h of toe for a doing more harm to. the breed than any hor ses were being readied by their riders fifteen hand or over hor e at the same one else, to stop and think a moment on and. handle~s Either th~ riders. were length as for a twelve hand pony is so what they are doing to one of the most equipp ed with l?ng cutung ":'hips ?r ridiculous that I would hesitate to even showy an imals alive. If they really ·· the handl ers earned b~~gy whips. y1r mention it to a serio.us hor sema n! want to show their appreciation and re- tually every horse wa1t111g to go into s far as keg shoes are concerned if spect to the breed, the 0J1e way they the arena. was repeatedly ~tru ck with the people who are so afraid of ruinin g co.uld do this is to leave the hor se alone these whips, presumably 111 order to their horses feet and legs would stop and let it be what it is - a show horse ( Continued on Next Page) using keg shoes they would solve a lot and a pleasure hor se breed but not to JUST IN TIME ELM HILL'S TEMPTRESS 013020 I just received my name in time , to extend Season 's Greetings on behalf of ELM HILL FARM Brookfield, Mass. MRS. OLIVERW. MEANS BILLBROOKS DR. and MRS. BLANCHARDW. MEANS trainer DECEMBER, 1963 75 OAK HILL MORGAN FARMS 9679 Chalkhill Road, Healdsburg, California Congratulates the following people on the purchase of horses during our Dispersal Sale: Mr . and Mrs . George Howard, Palo Alto, Cal. WESTLANE CHRISTIE & OAK HILL'S CHRISTINE Dr. and Mrs . H. P. Boyd, San Rafael, Cal. FREEMAN'S AGABON Starr Ann Bennet, Ukiah, Cal. MISS MOONST AR Bud and Vera Williams, Romaland, Cal. MACANJO "S MERRYLEGS Mr. and Mrs. Lennart Gille, Sunnyvale, Cal. FOXFIRE'S TRIUMPH Mr . and Mrs . George Howard , Palo Alto, Cal. OAK HILL'S MERRY JO Mr . William Morehead, Carmichael, Cal. OAK HILL'S NELLIE Mr . R. E. Murphy, Burbank, Cal. NYLON We still have for sale: One yearling gelding One yearling stallion (excellent breeding prospect) One 6 year old brood mare One 2 year old mare One weanling filly One weanling stud colt } both by Cap's Nugget Our many thanks to all our customers and very best wishes for a Happy New Year with your new Morgans . RUTHand PHIL DORSEY make them more "animated ." Most of The horses themselves were. quality Byer' s Letter them were pl'unging about, obviously anima ls of very pleasing type. The way ( Continued from Page 11) terrified. You can imagine the effect they were ridden and handled was, on the many spectators witnessing this however, anyt hing but pleasing to the there will be an astonishin g change in unfortunate spectacle. assembled audience in general, even the show ring presentation of all Mor Once the horses entered the ring, the though there were whoops of excite gans regardless of the location geo.- two. or three thousand spectators were ment from various parts of the hall, grap hically of the show ! · able to note that virtually all of them presumably from the stable connectioJ)s lt is believed that the reference mad e had abnormally ong f.e.et shod with of the horses exhibited. in the article to Jeanne. M. Herrick 's extra heavy shoes to. give these horses Do you honestly think that an exhibi "We all, who are interested in Mor abno mally high action. Several of them tion of this kind is designed to pur gans, must come to realize that you elevated their tails in such a way as to suade horse lovers that the Morgan is can't have a trail horse and a perform strong ly suggest that they had been "the perfect horse fo.r riding, driving, ance horse AT THE SAME TrME ; "gingered ." A number o.f the riders, showing or pleasure? " Certainly if Mor. they are two. separate entities" and nec(s. as they were circling the ring, and just gans have to be shown in this way in sitate further discussion. That is Mrs. before they came within sight of the. order to win, I personally never want Herrick's opinion , and readers should judges, brought their cutting whips to own one. I am quite certain that my not determine that this opinion is shl\red down hard once or twice on the horse's sentiments were shared by most of the by the majority of Morgan owners. We quarters or flanks, again presumably to no.n-Morgan horsemen gathered at have a very large bree.der in the north produce in the horse more "animation ." Harrisburg that night. west who advertises: "We use our sho.w The riders were then requested to. I am fully aware that the methods of horses and show our using horses," and dismount and again the hand lers rushed showing above outlined have long this just about sums up the attitude and forth, several of them with buggy whips. been used in connection with certain practice of the western Morgan owper! These whips were shaken at the horses, other breeds. Up to now, however, I Many westerners wou ld interpret Mrs. reminding them of how the whips ob had believed that the Morgan Horse Herrick's remark to mean: You can't viously had been used in the past. One Club and Mo.rgan breeders in general have a Morgan and a Saddlebred at the horse, which did not please his handler did not believe in treating their horses same time; they are two. separate en received a severe thrashing . that way. Unfortunately I have been tities. The key is in the little. word When the riders were asked to re sadly disiHusioned in this respect. "performa nce." In the southwest we do mount, many of them had difficulty in Sincerely yours, not have 3-gaited and fine harness dojng so, because the horses were ob A. Mackay-Smith, Editor classes - not that we do not believe that viously excited and afraid . The Chronicle of. the Horse many Morgans are naturally endowed 76 The MORGAN HORSE with the style and height of motion that attitude on the part of our Morgan can ride and which will be saf.e for compliment these classes, but because owners has been greatly respoJ1sible for the youngsters to handle. we do. not intend to inherit the artiti the sky-rocketing public acceptance of • 1. Jeanne Mellin Herrick, "Rough ciality and deviation from the original Morgan horses in shows which pre Riding, " Horse Illustrated, Springville, concept of "Morgan" that goes along viously had not included them. N. Y. October, 1961, p. 26. with them! Performance in the south To preclude the reader~ of "Whither In the paddo,ck are.a at shows the west means ,skill, and the training to The Morgan Horse" from assuming that contrast in handling the several breeds develop natural abilities to a high de the Morgan bre.ed is doomed to the goes a long way toward creating an gree for such classes as Reining, Sto,ck fate o.f becoming a family of pretty, image in the public eye. At one of our Horse, Roadster, and Pleasure (West delicate add le-pated, high-strung, use local shows a little girl of seven or so ern, English and Driving) as well as less toys because of a few individuals, was cooling out a four year oJd Arabian, Trail and Versatility. We do indeed we would like to stress that in the west an entrie who had just won his class. "use our show horses and show our (at least) Morgan horses are being bred The horse was available for petting and using horses!" for good legs and feet, disposition, and picture taking. Meanwhile the kids Several other remarks in "W hither usefulness for any task, along with the were being shooed away &om the Mor The Morgan Horse" necessitate com eye-catching type that covers the whole gan vans "before someone ge.ts hurt. " mentary. In the west we rarely have a to distinguish the breed from all others. It is granted that children underfoo.t MQrgan exhibited at our shows that In the west rugge.dness is ,still impor around horses are a hazard, but the cannot (and is not) petted and admired tant and it is not necessary to ask picture is obvious, one which will re by all that venture into the stable area. "Whither The Morgan Horse" - "The main with the suburbanite when he se In fact, our organization goes all out V..7estern Morgan Hath Assumed The lects a horse for his own children. He 100% to. encourage visitors in the barn Lead ." probably will not realize that the Mor areas at all shows in which we parti Yours very truly, gan, with a disposition potentially as cipate. The write.r, personally, has Mrs. W. C. Byers good as the Arabian 's, has been gopsed many, many times pulled our stallioJ1 Publicity Sec'y. within an inch of a nervous break out of his stall at a show and given New Mexico Morgan down . an especially admiring youngster a short Horse Club, Inc. There is another by-product of breed. ,Jcad-line ride, bareback around the Albuquerque, N. M. ing for show type. Too often when paddock area! This is no.t citing an artifjcial standards of e.xcellence are exception, this is the rule, and is prac Whither The Morgan set up, o.ther good qualities which go ticed by most of. the southw estern Mor gan show people. Undoubtedly, in sup ( Continued from Page 10) ( Continued on Next Page) port of Miss Pittenger's thoughts, this the market for a horse. they themselves of Fair Acres, Salisbury, Conn . , I I Wish to thank and congratulate the following buyers, who joined the ranks of those who know Morgans are Americas finest pleasure horse. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Raymond, Ho{e, Rhode Island Mr. and Mrs. Michael Palangio, Bethlehem, Conn. SEALECT OF WINDCREST CROSBY'S COURAGE chose SPRING'S SEALECT DAWN SPRING HOPE ~ KATIE TWILIGHT Mr. and Mrs. Louis Magiera, Fiskville, Rhode Island Mr. and Mrs. Ray Trombley, Wilbraham, Mass. CAVEN-GLO HI COMMAND ANTHONY'S LUCKY J ANTHONY ASHMORE CAVAMY I ROYALTON LUCINDA i ROYALTONAMY ASHBROOK Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harding, Jr., Gaithersburg, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Laking, Hebron, Conn. JUBILEE' S COURAGE ANTHONY'S TINA J ANTHONY ASHMORE CROSBY'S COURAGE I ROYALTON JUSTINA ~ LIPPITT ROIIRITA Mr. and Mrs. Jack Derrickson, Wilmington, Del. purchased a half-Morgan filly by Anthony Ashmore DECEMBER, 1963 77 A fflrrryQTqristmna and A JrnaprrnuaN rm lrnr to all from the NEW ENGLAND MORGAN HORSE ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Preside nt: Leonard S. Wales, (R.D. 1, Middlebury) Vermont Vi'ce-President: Mrs . Roger E. Ela, Townshend Morgan-Holstein Farm, Bolton, . Massachusetts Treasurer: Nathaniel F. Bigelow , Jr ., 11 Shirley Park, Goffstown , N. H. Secretary : Mrs . Seth P. Holcombe, 67 E. Weatogue St., Simsbury, Conn . DIRECTORS Miss Margaret Gard iner, Kennebec Farm, Wiscasset, Maine John B. Reid, Bain Ridge Farm, Francestown, New Hampshire Mrs. Roderick E. Towne, Towne-Ayr Farm, Montpelier, Vermont James E. Lau, 404 Prospect St., Seekonk, Mass . Mrs . Hadwen P. Stone, 19 Pasture Lane, West Simsbury, Connecticut New England News Editor: Mrs . Wendell A. Barwood, Christian St., White River Junction, Vermont into the animal 's make-up are likely Increase Meanwhile horse entries, which came to fall by the way side. Competence There are encouraging signs that not o)lly from Pennsylvania but from is ·sacrificed ~o appearance, and calm there is a trend away from artificia llity )Mary~nd, New Jersey, New York , ness to presence. Color becomes of in showing Morgans. Seth Holcombe, Colorado and Florida, increased 60%, great importance. " . .. no horse shall Secretary of The Morgan Ho.rse Club, nearing the probable maximum. Th e be eligible to registration ... which has Inc, reports that the greatest increase. Versatility Show presents under A. H . a wall eye (lack o.f pigmentation on the in entries at the 1962 Nationa l Morgan S. A. Rules thirteen classes - Stock, iris) or natural white markings above Horse Show was in pleasure classes, in Eng lish Pleasure, Trail , Fine Harne .ss, the knee except on the face," is a recent dicating that this is the direction in Running Race under Saddle, In Hand, ruling passed by the directors of the which most interest lies. High Pastures Saddle, Western Pleasure , Trotting Morgan Hor,se Club, Inc. •(2) It is no Samson a five year old gelding owned Race in Harness , Pleasure Driving, accident that 69% of all Morgans are by High Pastures Farm, Brownsville, Jumping, Walking Race, and Work cheslnuts, 11 Yi% with light manes Vermont, placed third in the A.H.S.A . Harness. Points are given in e.ach and tails, •(3) while among Thorough Dressage B2 competition at U. S. E. T. class toward a championship which al breds and Standardbreds, where per headquarters in Gladsto.ne, N. J. This so brings a cash award donated by tl1e formance rather than external appear was the Morgan 's first competition Mid-Atlantic Mo.rgan Horse Club and ance is of the essence, bays and browns after a few months training; he was a challenge trophy. predo.minate. In the mid-wes.t a light the youngest horse. competing. There These are straws in the wind. It maned stallion is well on his way to is a possibility that "Sammy" may give is too early to predict but there is nope ward being a major influence on the an exhibition of dressage at the National. that the Morgan may regain his for breed simply because of his ability to George W. Dulaney of Belvedere Stables mer popularity as "The Pride and Pro transmit the flashy accessories to his near Baltimore trained two Morgans duct of America ." offspring. That he is also prepotent as three. day ho.rses which competed in regard to a plain head and ungener widely and with great success. ous nature is overlooked. The Morgan Versatility Show, spon Feed My Sheep •(2) The Mo.rgan Horse Magazine, sored by Ethel Gardner Stables, near :- ( Continued from Page 8) Leominster, Mass., Noverpber 1962, p. Philadelphia, for the benefit of Royer. 50. Greaves School f.or the Blind and for some riding and convincing to keep ~(3). Sally T. Hounslea , "What is the promotion and betterment of the them up on the west foothills, and some Morgan Color?" , The Morgan Horse :M,organ Breed, in 1962 enjoyed a educating that this was water, and wet Magazine, July 1962, p. 21. 700% increase in spectators over the even if it didn 't taste like it. But grad Pleasttl'e Classes Show Greatest first show which was held in 1960. ually they settled to the country , scatter. 78 The MORGAN HORSE ing across his great range , drifting into push a fight, only to look into the "to be positive is to be wrong in a loud the folds between the hills. friendly grinning faces of the Mexican tone of voice," and he knew that his Many a rancher of. his holdings and herder and his camp jack. He fumed best victories had been won when he age did but little riding anymo.re, but and stormed, waving his rifle at the was calm. He had dropped stature be he was born to ride horses, and would sheep scattered near and far in the fore the shepherds, and they had gained. be ready to die when he could ride them sage. He threatened to kill any wool vVinter came then, lashing out with no more . He always felt more man on packin ' anim·al that crossed the skyline, a fury his memory co.uld not recall. It a horse than he did on the ground, and and to leave a few bruises on the dark brought the snow in level and hard he sat straight and easy, and just a little hide of any herder who might let them. driven, and f.or awhile he forgot the in proud in the saddle. And he was really getting up a fever cident across the mountain in the rid Days ran on crisp and clear, the sort when the camp jack reached into the ing there was to do. For though the of weather that lulls a man with the wagon and brought out the tin cups and cows came in from the hills, beating belief that this is going to be a mild the coffee. He poured three and set their single file trails to the feed lots, winter. And while he had hay enough one on the ground before the cowman . there were young ones that had not to see him through a tough one., not all The cowman stepped into the saddle seen heavy snow before and waited too the stockmen got that well prepared, and rode off, spraying dirt against them long to start. He and his men combed always ready to gamble that the snow as he brought his horse around. the range when the second storm moved on his range would never get deep In a hundred yards his back chilled in, beating down trails for the short enough to cover the feed. And mostly from the smallness of his action, and legged herefo rds to follow, and a time they were right. shame reddened his face. But he could or two spending long hours with crit Today he rode the skyline of his not unbend and go back. And then ters that had fallen into the treachery mountains, from one end of his. range through the sharp air came the music of dry washes now drifted level full. to the other. Wit h the glasses he picked of a Spanish Guitar, and words sung The men were dressed so heavy they up dots of a sheep-camp off the tip of to fit the music. There was no deri had trouble getting on a horse, and in the west foothills, and an hour later sion, it was not loud, but it made. him frozen chaps a man just about had to when he came across a few stragglers know that this time at least, he had lost lift by the saddle horn until he could on his side of the mountain the old un and his size and his noise had not meas. reach a stirrup. There was no hiding reason rage welled in him, the hatred ured up to a man . It bothered him some, from the scouring wind across the sage the call to fight, and he pushed them and for a lot of days, nagging at him, lopes, and by nightfall the drilled-in hard over the top of the pass, through belittling the man he had figured he cold had pulled most of the fight from rocks and ledges, unmindful of life and was. It had come to him at times that limb, theirs or his own. He rode on the man who hollered loudest was likely ( Continued on Next Page) down to the camp, long miles just to wrong . He had heard the saying that CONNECTICUT MORGANS TOWNE-AYR BAYTHORNE 12108 and TOWNE-AYR ECHO 11395 TOWNE-AYR BAYTHORNE with his natural , free motion " teams up" with his older brother Echo. Driven by E. A. Wolcott , Jr., of Bloomfield , Connecticut. MR. and MRS. SETHP . HOLCOMBE Simsbury , Connecticut DECEMBER, 1963 · . 79 Could Santa Bring you a better Xmas Present • • • than one of these top line (Lippitt and Ulendon) colts to your favorite person Dec. 25? Both have already placed in weanling class at 1963 National and at local shows whenever they have been shown. Both parents are N. E. Champions in their respective divisions. They have excellent conformation and adorable dispositions . Also have for sale : 9 year old, beautiful conformation bright chestnut gelding. Push-button equitation mount -also drives. SHAW LYNN FARM Mt. Lebanon St., E. Pepperell, Mass. Hemlock 3-2407 the men. But they WERE men, and can herders across the mountain . Two "Tomorrow morning, " he said, "I good ones, with pride in themselves as small men and four horses to take care want four men to go with me over the · cowhands, anc,I not a man would leave of two thousand sheep in weather like mountain. Three of you will stay here a downed cow to hunt for shelter. Only this. to scatter hay. Who 'll be riding with a few critters were lost on the moun He knew survival time for those sheep me?" tain and he was more than happy for was short without feed. He knew they "What 's the job? ';\t he foreman asked. the stacks of hold-over hay left from could neither get down through the He offered no apology. He made no last year. For he knew he could pull snow for feed, nor travel, and he was joke of it. his stock through a lot of bad weather. sure the owner would never be able to "I am," he said, "agoin ' to bring in Many a hand that winter swore it get hay to them in time. They were that herd of. sheep and the Mexican boys would be his last on the open range, for thirty miles from the road, and it was with it to the stackyards until the owner it was near the limit of man 's endur mre that many roads would be closed can get in with feed." ance . and well beyond for some. by now. He had waited out the years The men stayed quiet, waiting on December 20th it snowed again, a to see a thing like this, the wiping out the lead of the foreman and the fore whipping misery that drove stock be of a sheepman. The herd across the man turned red. "I have worked ha d hind every stack or shed or patch of mountain would be only one of. many f.or you," he started quietly. "I have brush on the place. Snow froze to looking down the last days at death, looked into a lot of bad weather with their backs, and ridges of icy slobber and herders would need to leave their out much complaining, an' I will,e-go edged their jays and nostrils, and their flocks to survive, beating their ways just about where you send me. I nave suffering was a bad thing to see. It through the long, drifted miles for help. never bucked an order of yours whether cleared in the evening, showing stars He tried to steel his heart against their I agreed with it or not, an' I don't mind brittle and bright, and by daylight the fate, to find even a faint satisfaction for sayin' there have been a few I didn 't temperature was forty se.ven below all the range infringements he had bat agree with But," and his voice took zero and cows that had gone down were tled over. But when the chips were on an edge, "I hired out here to \\'.Ork frozen down and had to be pried loose down there was not enough hate in cattle an' I ain't about to turn shepherd from the packed snow. By noon it him, not nearly. He could not crow to help no damned tamale eaters." snowed again, adding to the twenty four over the desperation of other men. He looked at the foreman squarely , inches already on the ground. There On the evening of December 22nd seeing the stubbornness of him, and was little to be done f.or his cows now he went to the bunkhouse and sat with the pride only an echo of himself, and except scatter feed, for a well fed animal his men. He did not try to soften them he said, "No man has to go, for what will weather just about anything. But with e.asy talk, for intrigue was not you said is true. I have had more his mind turned to the two little Mexi- part of rum. than a share of hard work and loyalty 80 The MORGAN HORSE you your jobs. But tomorrow morning there. And he was sad a little for the began to build along the bit shanks. from every man here. Nor will it cost range men who could not feel this mo Each half mile. the lead riders dropped I am taking every saddle animal on the ment tonight. to the back of the bunch and a pair place here to break and pack a trail over He did not go to the bunkhouse in of others moved up, like deer sharing the mountain . I aim to save that he.rd the morning. He felt that he had ap the. job of trail breaking, and at the end and the men with it. I could use plied what pressure he could fairly do. of two hours he called a stop to saddle some help. Not a man here would have But at the barns the men were saddling fresh ponies, and shortly they were in to swallow as much pride as I will. ready to ride with him to a man, and he the fold of the hills, where thick cedars No man here has done as much talking found the tough job was in deciding broke up the wind. T here was no nor given the sheep men as much who would stay to scatter feed. Wind rhythm nor smoothness to this riding, trouble.." roared through from the south, pushing but the bounce of it did mo,e than a He got up and stepped out into the a ground blizzard before. it, stinging little to keep a man's body warm. night, feeling the stab of cold through faces with granulated snow. With his Across the sage slopes the men had his clothe.s and the pinch of it on his foreman beside him he led out, and said little, for the effort was to.o great ears before he had gone a dozen steps. four other hands pushed twenty loose in the wind, and a rider could more He stood a quiet moment to look into horses from behind . The horses, wise easily take in air with his chin tucke.d the. night, and across the white slope to in the ways of the. range were pretty down behind the big collar of his sheep the mountain and he felt a new strength happy to follow in the tracks of the two skin makinaw. But up here in the hills rather than a weakness at the lessening leaders, and the deep snows were pretty their rough humor and wise cracking of his last hate. And it came to him well broken down when the band had started and the ribbing of each other that maybe, just maybe he would be passed. He knew that but little time as sheepherders . He was happy to see a full man before he. died. He won wou ld pass until parts of the trail would their spirits lift. He knew now they dered why it took so many, many be drifted full, and coming back they would get this job done. years. He wondered too who had first would have to break it new in spots, Day wore on, and the bounce went shorn the dignity &om the job of the and the drifted snow would be harder from the horses, and they settled dog shep.herd, and why. For the men of to pack than that which was un. gedly to their work . There were n,b the flocks had been in history and a touched. In many places now the. stir dishonest ones in this bunch, for on all part of it through time be.yond record. rups of the longer legged riders skiffed the range he was known for the quality He walked on then, hearing the crunch the snow. and build of his horses. Some called of frost under his boots, and he stepped It needed only thirty minutes for through the door into the warmth of steam to rise from the laboring horses, ( Continued on Next Page) his home and the smile of his wo.man and mix with the wind, and icicles FROM GARYOSMAN and EMERALD'SNEKOMIA E A m r e r c h a I i e d s s N k e y k c 0 h m i i e a ~---- f MHR 010854 "The third generation - raising quality Morgans" Emerald Acres Morgan Horse Farm MR. and MRS. ORWINJ . OSMAN Box 613 , Manteno , Illinois DECEMBER, 1963 81 ~'JH:.';H:.'#~~~';H:.';H:.~/., MerryChristmas 'IH:.~ THEPERFECT GIFT G 0 I """O\C...------l Club Pins Our Total Volue Order •• . .•••• • ••...•. $ ___ _ t'l..•~------0,c, ___ R,F.D Specialty 10% Federol ExciteTax •••••••••• ,$-----,:-e::-- Low Pr j ce s ,. Amount Enclosed for Postage •..•••. $ • 2 5 City.______..,one __ Stat•----~ F t D I° ""'• ~d Ao Yo Sales Tax if Shipped Within r::":":"::::::r-:::;;;;;;.;~~:-- 7.:,:::==r.::::=:~::i=.:::~:-==,I as e ,very Califomla ...... $.___ _ QUANTITY DUCllntON 1 MET,\L UNIT P'RICE DTEN810N Alsso • IToTALENCLOSED •••• ~ Sh ow ouvenirs .I • .I ~ KINDLY fill IN FOR FAST SDVICE them Vermon,t horses, though none here and they worked long minutes here, hard winters, and the death , still he had ever seen that state. Nor was much breaking the cornice of snow hung out could not forget the hunger of his hor of the history o.f Morgans known to by the wind. Fire and rest and comfort ses after the hard day. And it nagged them . But the horses were round of seemed a long way off about the.n, mak him, for there wou ld be no feed to body and close tied in, with quarters ing a man wonder if he would ever ride night . He was not just a man in the muscles heavy, and a proud way of back to it. And then they tipped over business of raising stock. He WAS a moving which made a man proud and the divide with the weight of the ponies stockman with a feel and like for ani somehow more of a man just to be up pretty well forcing a way through on mals and a need of them, finding an there. the down grade without the great thrust answer there he would never find in He guessed the day would come of the quarters. the coldness of. steel or equipment. He ~hen he could not face weather or Day had gone mostly and weariness needed the feel of living to meet the work like this. But he was a man of was upon the horses, and hunger when pull of emotion in him. The turn of string tastes and sensations, and the vio. they reached the edge of the cedars, and his tho,ughts shortened the mile to the Jenee of hard work and hard riding the desert ran out and away, a white sheepcamp. still had its appeal to him, and the slap forever beyond the limit of man's sight, The yapping of dogs brought a feeble of the wind only made him want to and the sun looked in und er the far but sudden light against him when me fight back. He had yet no desire to edge of the storm-~lack clouds, redden door of the wagon swung open Tt watch it from inside the house. ing the land briefly before it set. A came to him as he stepped down from He did not call a stop for lunch , mile out, showing as a single blemish his horse that the snow out here was for he did not want time for the ponies above the white of the land stood the not so deep, that maybe the sheep had to chill, knowing they would be stiff sheep wagon, with wood smoke kinked not been o.ff feed too long to have to. start again, for strain was upon them over sharp at the top of the stove pipe, strength for tomorrow's drive. to the limit of their doing. But he did and pointing north . He crowded into the warmth oi the stop often now just long enoug h to He had the foreman hold his men wagon, seeing surprise on the friendly breathe them a bit, then sent them on and the ponies here in the shelter of the faces of the herders at the friendliness in into the snow, breast high up here on thick cedars and pack down for the him . They were just about out of the mountain. When they reached the night, and he rode on down, feeling supp lies for themselves since the owner pass, air pulled through, a solid im the drain of tiredness in him and the had not been able to make it in to them pact, staggering the animals and nearly heavy pull of the years. He had seen for a couple of weeks. But _their deep smashing the men from their saddles, the suffering of many animals in the concern was. for their fk>ck1, seeing 82 The MORGAN HORSE them unable to break through the heavy a cedar brake, and wood was stacked in the fires. Horses breathed quietly snows either to travel or feed, knowing around enough to last until morning, and deep. New snow flicked against there was no way to haul in hay through and the men were bedded down within the tarp over him. Vagueness scattered the heavy drifts over the long miles, and the ring. The ho.rses stayed close by, his thinking. He slept. knowing too. that none would survive moving up to the heat. Stearn still rose Two of the men were up ahead of without help. And thi s thing gave the from their wet backs, and they were him in the morning , piling wood on the cowman his insight , that a man's con gaunt of flank , and humped up with fires, and warmth came against him cern for his stock and its suffering made their tails to the wind , and here and when he crawled &om his bedroll. Bare him a better man . There was not so there he saw a quarter muscle quiver earth showed around the fires where much difference between a shepherd ing from the cold. He shed only his they had thawed down throug h. He and a cowboy after all. mackinaw and shaps and spurs before had a cheerfu l word for his men, know He told them why he was here and of rolling into his soogans, and waited f.or ing he had asked a lot of them in thi s his plan to move them out in the morn sleep to come. He knew this one good ride, and knowing too he was getti ng ing, and he covered his emotion with deed could not offset all the harm and even more than he asked. In half an gruffness when they thanked him . He hate he had given the sheeprnen over hou r they had eaten their can ned food liked the music of their Spanish accents, the years. He knew too that there and were saddling and packing the and the flash of white teeth in their would be more range disputes wit h bedrolls, and he rode before the loose dark , whiskered faces. He told them them, and that he would always fight horses again, down to the sheepcarnp, to have the herd up long before day for what he figured was his. But from where it stood alone and lonely in the light tomorrow when his men rode now on his fight wou ld be with men, big land. Bleating of hun gry sheep was down. He had his hard moment of neither more nor less great because of a din in the air, plaintive and pitiful , decision at their insistence that he stay the animals they worked. His scorn was and he followed the yapping of the dogs the night in the warmth of. the wagon, gone now, nor would it come back, to the herders who rode among the ani and his weariness was the pull of temp for he could not forget the day that mals, getting them up ready to move. tation. But he had ridden over the their manners had made them bigger He called his men around , and grinned mountain at the head of his men , and than he was. Difference.s ther e wou ld at his loose horses, snorty and spooking his place was to camp in the snow with always be, and strif.e, for man 's mind is from the gray forms in the dark . His them. He got on his horse and rode, much more complex than his body, and men nodded half sullenly at the herders impatient for the night to pass so they vastly different one from anot her. Yet offering no word or handshake , until could get at this job, worr ied over the the differences could be milder and the one of them recognized the hump on loss of strength each hour would cost strifes much less if a man only tried one herder's back as a blanket-wrapped the un fed sheep now. to see behind anothe r's thinking. guitar, and the good natured needlin g His men had built a ring of fires in Cedar wood made its small explosions began. "ATTENTION" NEW BOARDING AND TRAINING STABLE Now in operation - excellent facilities HORSES Boarded and Trained - Bought and Sold JIM and VIRGINIA BORDEN, Proprietors Putney, Vermont DECEMBER, 1963 83 GREEN MOUNTAIN STOCK FARM RANDOLPH,VERMONT Justin Morgan came to Randolph. Now Robert Morgan comes to Randolph, and the Morgan horses return to the Green Mountain Stock Farm. Along with Mr. Morgan comes Mr . W . Lyman Orcutt, Jr. and his Orcland Morgan horses. Mr. Orcutt, nationally known judge of horses as well as a very successful breeder of Morgan Horses. Mr. Orcutt will be General Manager. He will be assisted by an outstanding staff of men who will train and help operate the 1700 acre farm. We shall feature boarding, training and promoting the Morgan gelding as a pleasure horse as well as a show horse. VISITORSAl WAYS WELCOME W. LYMANORCUTT, JR. General Manager Area Code 802 - 728-9441 The foreman moved on out, putting to climb it was long, for the weakness He called to the hand ahead of him one rider at point of the loose horses of the sheep soon showed, and the stops to come back and keep the trail blocked· to slow them and better pack the trail, were often and the travel slow. The behind the woolies, and he rode around and the sheep were pointed in, the end bleating was constant and sorrowful. the string of them, snaking endlessly less string of them broken only by a The only thing that kept them moving up and out of sight around the curves rider behind each three hundred or so. up was the narrow trail, too deep for of the canyon. He- saw the chill in the I There would be no trouble holding them to turn back past a horse, and this hunched ho.dies of the men he passed, them in the trail, for they would not was the thing the cowman had figured for this slow action would stir no buck the deep snow, nor could they on. Impatience pushed at him and a warmth. He read their thoughts and see out of it. But the job would , be to belief that the herd would best reach their longings for home and family at get them across the miles without the the stock yards tonight. For though his Christmas time. He waved his hand loss of too many. He knew some would knowledge of sheep was slim he al and grinned at each as he passed. His die, 1·for this would be a fairly long lowed that many of the old ewes would horse was sobbing for air and shaking drive on bare ground and with feed not rise to travel tomorrow if they were some in the shoulder when he reached along the way. But left here all would not fed tonight, and with the deepness the top. Bucking the unbroken sn~w die, and a stockman would be wiped of the snow and more coming, teams was just abo.ut too much. But the first out. Time was the squeeze, measured could not get into the hills with a bob sheep were over and on the down grade against the hunger and' weakness of sled load o.fhay. now, pulling away from the ones still the animals. From the edge of his mind the climbing the other side. Wind driven Before the last of the herd was in the thought came in that this was Christmas snow built up in his lap and made his trail, the point of it was beyond sight Eve. He recalled that other shepherds hat heavy, and he guessed his face was up the canyon, and the man with the long ago had tended their flocks while scoured as dark as those of his men. guitar rode up past the string of them under the guiding star the miracle of He passed the guitar packing herder through the unbroken snow on his birth had brought a saviour to the and wondered at the strength of at heavy horse, wanting to be at the head wo.rld. A saviour who would be long on tachment that would cause a man to of his flock to set the pace, to govern love and short on hate, and with a want put up with a bundle like that on a the stops, and the cowtnan followed to help those who needed it. It came to. ride like this. He caught the foreman the last sheep into the trail, packed and him too that he could use a -small mir. and ro.de beyond him to join the rider slick now from the beat of eight thou at point of the loose horses and slow sand hooves, and daylight had come. acle this day, strength for the sheep them more, that there would be less new Though the climb to the pass from to bring them o.ver the mountain and snow in the trail between them and this side was short, the time taken down. the sheep, and he reckoned too they 84 The MORGAN HORSE would soon try to break past on a lo.ng his men. He was loose now and drow Do el ni-no dor-mi-do es-ta, trot for home. He stopped and sent sy from all the food and the warmth. Men-Sa-je-ro de! Dios de verdad. word back from rider to rider and It was good to have the men here on Duer-me, ni-no, en paz. waited long minutes until the answer Christmas Eve. Goo.cl for him and good Duerme, ni-no, en paz. came back that the end of the line was for the men, taking them from the "Good will to men," he thought, "all over the top and co.ming down. He loneliness of the bunkhouse, filling his men." rode on slowly then, measuring the suf. house with life that had been gone since fering of the men and anima ls by his his family had grown. It was good too Merry Christmas, own, and their coldness by his own, to watch the Mexican herders, con Em fighting down the want for violent ac tented and unworried for the mo,.nent, tion, the want to ride o.ut and move fast. and to hear the occasional muted bleat And he knew then that a good shep ing &om the stackyards, and to know Letters herd must be a quiet and patient man. that a good job was done. His wife ( Continued from Page 5) Darkness had settled when they at at the organ in her gesture to the stationed at Fort Lee, the army post reached the sage slopes, but the snow holine.ss of the eve, the peaceful, ever old near Richmond and Petersburg. had stopped and soon he saw the wink ever new music coming to him softly Not knowing any Morgan owners of lamplight from home calling them across the room. in this area, we are anxious to meet in, and lanterns moving at the stack "Silent Night, Holy night, All is them and see their Mo.rgans, also we yard gates and he knew the ble.ating had calm, all is bright." And his emo are interested in joining the local club. been heard. He moved back and let the tions lifted, and his thQughts to the We have our young stallion, High loose horses go. by, tired to the bone greatness of. the child of whom it was bridge Fairwind (Allen's Mohawk now and slowed by the cold and the written. And he knew now that Chief x R.R. Rusty Nan) stabled at miles, and all the years, and he was bluster and noise were but a thin cover Willow Oak Farm, Petersburg, for glad the long day was just about over. of weakness. those who are interested in seeing a His horse stepped into a drift and went new Morgan in the area. down, putting him off in the snow, Then coming into the silence after Hoping we are seeing you and your and he was long getting up and when the organ, a guitar softly and quietly Morgans soon. played, and music sung in a musical he did the effort was great to haul Bo.b and Carole Clyne himself. into. the saddle. tongue of the herder. (M / Sgt. Robert E. Clyne) He sat back now and looked at the Noche de luz; Noche de paz; 616 B, Cherbourg Drive big cheerful room and his wife and Reina ya gran So-laz, Fort Lee, Virginia LIPPITT KNIGHT VICRY 13838 We wish to extend Holiday Greetings to one and all from our stable of Morgans to yours. Our horses include "High Pastures Beth," "High Pastures Sharon" Un foal to Trilbrook Joel) and "Lippitt Knight Vicry." All are high percentage blood and are only 10 GENERATIONS away from the founda- tion sire, JUSTIN MORGAN. Golden Chestnut Yearling Stallion Sire: Lippitt Moro Alert - Dam : Lipp itt Victoria MR. and MRS. WARRENE. PATRIQUINand FAMILY 726 Lincoln Street, Waltham, Massachusetts DECEMBER, 1963 85 BREEDERS and OWNERS DIRECTORY THE MORGAN HORSE is the best family and pleasure horse of all breeds. These are the fields of greatest demand and popularity. Let us Breed and T,·ain for these fields. JOSEPH E. OLSON Box 88, St. George, Utah CHAR-ELMORGAN HORSES "FUNQUEST" MORGANS SUNCRESTSTOCK RANCH At Stud At Stud SHAWALLA DIVIDE 12143 UPWEY KING BENN DICKIE'S PRIDE (Palomino) Chestnut - 14.2 THE BROWN FALCON KINGS RANSOME (Dk. Chestnut) Accomodations for mar es and mares with CHIEF RED HAWK foals. Boarding - Training - School of FUNQUEST FALCON Bred for conformation - Riding. Disposition - Color FLYHAWK'S BLACK STAR Visitors Most Welcome SUNFLOWER KING Stock For Sale Chas. and Elaine Akes EARL MAYLONE, Manager R. 3, Box 45A Stuart G. Hazard Rt. 2. Box 71, Jac:kaonvWe. Oregon Milton Freewater , Ore . 1308 College Ave .. Topeka. Kcmaaa Phone 899-1157 Phone 938-3834 MOSHER BROS. MORGANS TILLICUMACRES MOREEDA ACRES At Stud Breeders of Tru-Type Morgans Conformation, disposition, ability to BALD MT. GLORY MHC 13945 AT STUD perform plus high percentage of (Easter Twilight - Helen's Glory) MEREDITH STARLIGHT MHC 12881 original blood. Lippitt and Lippitt-government breed !Timmy Twilight - Lippitt Georg iana) CONDO and his beautiful young Naturat Action - Conformation - Dl1po1ltlon ing exclusively, thus we are combining High-Percentage Blood son CLASSY BOY now standing two of the most respected strains of Young breed ing stock ava ilable . at Stud. Morgans. Lippitt & Lippitt-Archie ' "O"' bloodlin es only Stock For Sale Vl1ltors Welcome Visitors Welcome "Amos", "Howard", "Leo" Mosher Earl H. & Norma Lucille Reeder 2124 East 7000 So •• Salt Lake City 17. Utah James J. McKeon Route l, Box 168, • Avalon Road Route Darlington . Wlac:onsln Phone <;R 7-3278 n. Janesville. Wlaconaln Box 154, LaPorte, Colorado Phone 776-4038 Phone: Pleasant 4-92'37 (Area code 308) WHITE RIVER MORGANS WAER'S .\\ORGAN HORSES We are proud to be known by the At Stud BAR RUNNING W BAR RANCH Morgans we own. EAGER BEAVER 12770 Highest quality Morgan horses raised (Broadwall Briga dier x Bambi Moon) At Stud in rugged working ranch country. CoJts For Sale from King Pine and REX'S MAJOR MONTE WAER'S DANNY BOY Young stocJc for sale. Eager Beaver WAER'S PLAY BOY ~ Visitors Welcome Young stock for sale-Visitors welcome Dr. and Mrs. Whittenberger Don Berlie and DOUBLE F. RANCH John and Jean Schuhmacher P. 0 . Box 2356, Cheyenne , Wyoming Frank and Frieda Waer Box 669 18208 ModJeska Rd., Orange, ,Calif. Chadron. Nebraska Ph. 586-7919 FAIRLEA At Stud H. SEEWALD ORCLANDBOLD VICTORY The Best of New England in 13541 MORGAN HORSES New Mexico Sire: Ulendon Dam: Westfall Bold Beauty WINDCREST BOB B 12097 At Stud Upwey Ben Don 8843 Bald Mt. Carol 08028 Junior Champion Stallion, 1963 FAIRLEA TROUBADOUR 13912 Nat ional Morgan Horse Show TRIUMPH 10167 Windcrest Bob B Montere y Belle Fee $200 Sire: Mentor 8627 Dam: Damsel 04822 12097 07120 WM. K. WOODARD, M. D. ARNOLD & WALTER CHRISTENSEN 528 Westgate Lane. NW 3847 South 900 East Rte. #1. Box 376 AMARILLO, TEXAS Salt Lake City, Utah Albuquerque, N. M. Tel. DI 4-0377 BREEDERS and OWNERS DIRECTORY VOORHIS FARM National Pleasure Champion HOME Red Hook. Dutchess County. New York At Stud PECOS 8969 his son RAN SEALECT OF WINDCREST 10427 BUNCTIOUS KINGSTON 11906 12947 Horses of all ages and sexes for At Stud: WIND-CREST ABNER 12055 sale at all times. New Jersey's Largest Morgan Farm Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Voorhis, owner HILLCRESTACRES FARM Mr. & Mrs. R. M. COLGATE, R. Rooks. Mgr. Fred Herrick, trainer Mn. D. Dalrymple. Elmira. N. Y. RE 2-5560 Exceptional Stock For Sale JOSELENE HILLS Palomino Horses -REATA P.H.B.A MORGAN M.H.C. At Stud MORGAN HORSE MR. SHOWMAN Double -Registered Home of BEAUTY - QUALITY Lippitt Mandate x Lippitt Sally Moro & FLEETWING COUNT BENAIDA VONA PINELAND VIGIL MARCH Upwey Ben Don x Countess Alda Vona Stock For Sale Joe L. Young Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Andreoli Box 522 LaGrauge. Georgia ~;.. mile south Rte. 18 on Rte. 94 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vona RD l. Box 118. Waclaworlh. Ohio Frederick. Maryland Searls Springwater Stock Farm O'NEILL MORGAN HORSE DOOLEY STABLES For quality in Performance At Stud FARM Home of Conformation - Bloodlines CINNAMON KING 10858 ARCHIE "O" At Stud At Stud Champion Parade Horse , '56-'57-'58-'59 DEVAN JASON 11568 Reserve '60-'61, a breeder of champions ARCHIE HEROD "L" 10071 (Captain Fillmore . Lady Cap) Sevtcu of Quality, Stamina That Stays Stop and see our Morgans when zn Ray and Esther Searls Visitors Welcome Stock For Sale this al'ea. Medora, Jlllnola Harry and Dorothy Hornback Route No. 2 8 miles south of Phone Jerseyville 2970R Westervllle. Ohio Delaware on Rt. 23 Manteno . Illinois Phone Howard 8-8633 Telephone . 1268-3561 ARKOMIA MORGANS BIG BEND FARMS EMERALD ACRES MORGAN FARM Registered Morgans of Classic Quality MORGANS Box 613, Manteno, Dllnola At Stud "Breeders of quality Morgans for three "The Best in the Middle West" generaUons." LIPPITT JEEP 8672 At Stud Carrying Archie "O", Dejarnette, Lippitt and ARCHIE'S O's DUPLICATE 11493 Captain Red bloodlines. Champions Senior Sire: EMERALD'S SKYCHIEF 11366 Arkomia Morgans are bred for the sheer Sire: Larruby King Royale enjoyment of keeping them just "Morgan" WINDCREST PLAY BOY 12096 ORCLAND GAY KNIGHT 12825 Dam: Annie Dejarnette that's all. A stallion who was born of quali ty. has Young Stock Usually For Sale Manager-Trainer Owners quality, and produces quality . Dr. and Mrs. Norman B. Dobin Harry Andre The Wm. W. Bartons Young stock usually for sale. 10222 South Bell Avenue RR2 1806 NaUona; Ave. Mr. & Mrs. Orwin J. Osman and Son Chicago - BEverly 8.0942 - DI. Winnebago, m. Roc:ldord, DI. Phone HO 8-8632 WOODS and WATER FARMS WILDWOOD MORGAN RANCH GREEN HILLFARM Michigan's Top Morgan Breeder AT STUD MOR-AYR SUPREME 11341 GREEN HILL'S DEV-TONE 11548 We enjoy showing our barnfull of Mahogany chestnut with star . most (Royalton Justin O:irling-Oevon Gold) famous Morgans to visitors. The popular in North Central Area - compliments arc rewarding. His get are placing on top . "COME AND SEE us·· Yes, we always have Morgans to sell. Stock for sale Visitors Always Welcome Walter and Rheda Kane Mr. & Mrs. Walter Carroll & Family South Lyon, Michigan W. F. Honer and Sons 36225 W. Nine Mlle Rd .. Farmington, Mich. Rt. 2, St. Joseph. Minn. GReenleaf 4-1363 BREEDERS and OWNERS DIRECTORY WHIPPOORWILL CAMELOTFARMS {greenWrim Jrarm Since 1945 "Top Morgans" Pleasure horses w ith an Box 343 R, l enviable show record! Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. AT STUD AT STUD 581-8933 MAN-BO of LAURELMONT 12443 WHIPPOORWILL DUKE Florida's Largest Breeding Stable HYLEE'S TOP BRASS 11713 10820 Stock For Sale Young stock available . Stock Far Sale BOARDING - TRAINING Top bred mares . McCULLOCH F ABM "Visitors are our pleasur e" Old Lyme, Conn. MR. & MRS. ADAM YOUNG, owners GE 4-7603 Owner, Thomas H. White, Jr. Webster Highway, Temple , N. H. Mgr.Trg. John S. Diehl Tel. 654-9509 Bob lnkell, trainer FURNACEBROOK MORGAN TAMARLEIMORGANS Include us in your Vermon t Morqcm rann MORGANS HORSE FARM Tour 0 for your pr ide and pleasure AT STUD QUALITY Colts and Broke Horses For Sale ORCLAND BOLD ADMIRAL D y Chestnut - 14.2 hands PERCENTAGE Home of E Sire Ulendo n Dam : Wes t Fa ll Bold Beauty LIPPITT MANDATE 8331 Home of Dr. and Mrs. Frank D. Lathrop EMERALD'S COCHISE Marilyn & Harold Childs Stock Usually For Sale Chittenden, Vermont Karolyn Hl1L B.D.. TUDbrtd.qe. Vt. Mr. and Mrs . Leigh C. Morrell P. 0 . Pittsford, Vermon t Phone: Chelsea , Vt. 685-2151 RFD 1, Brattleboro , Vt., Just off Rou.te 5 TOWNE-AYRFARM High Pastures Morgan Horse MEETINGWATERS MORGANS "Morgans of Merit" Farm arc bred for type, disposition, good Brownsville, Vt. legs and feet, as well as high percent- LIPPITT ROB ROY Breede rs of high percentage Mor age of the original blood Small in stature but big in Morgan gans from carefully selected stock . ways . Assurance of sa tisfact ion today - At Stud best insurance of good Morgans CRITERION 13371 Visitors Welcome Stock For Sale for tomorrow . LIPPITT ASHMORE 10811 Mrs . Harriet J. Hilts, owner Mr. and Mrs. Roderick E. Towne Mall: RFD l, Windsor, Vt. Frances H. Bryant Moatpeller. RD 3, Vermont Tel.: Reading 2272 Serenity Farm South Woocutoc:k, Vt. SUNSET FARM BAR-T FARMS TOWNSHEND R.F.D. l, BetheL Maine Rowley Massachusetts Morgan-Holstein Farm Breed to the Best REGISTEREDMORGANS Breeders of the True Type At Stud At Stud Home of " LITTLEHAWK 11398 ORCLAND LEADER Sire: Ulendon Dam: Vl9llda Burklcmd ORCLAND VIGILDON Young Stock For Sale. Colts usually for sale. TOWNSHEND VIGIT Norman & Phyllis Dock, owners Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Tompkins Mr. & Mrs. Roger E. Ela & Nancy Bolton, Meua. L VISITORS WELCOME ORCLANDFARMS A STOCK FOR SALE " Where Champions Are Born" MERRYLEGSFARM u At Stud "The pleasure their Qwners talce in ULENDON 7831 our Morg(1'11s is a source of great R America' s grea t proven sire of Champions pride to us." E ORCLAND DONDARLING 12261 L This outstand ing son of Ulendon Grand FARM Champ ion Stallion 1963 Nationa l Morgan Stock for Sale Ho!"le Show . 0 Morgan s of all age s for sale. Mr. & Mn. D. c. MACMULIIN N and SUSAN Mr. & Mrs . W. Lyman Orcutt Mabel Owen, owner Bible HUI Rd .. Franceatown , N. H. T West Newbury, Massachusetts So. Dartmouth , Maas . TROUBADOUR F ABM FOB SALE: Beqlatered Morgan Stalllou. BOABI>ING - TRAINING - SELLING 3 years old, Lee Dancer 12812, by Gay SHOWING - BIDING INSTRUCTIONS CLASSIFIED Dancer 11012 out of Superlee 09209 Indoor riDq for year roUDd faclllllH. J:opf leama quick, rldH and drives. MR. AR Enqllah Saddlery - new and usedl also 10 ceull per word S2.00 mlDlmum THUR HEINS, Valatie, N. Y. Phone 518 atable auppliea. RALPH G. HALLENBECJ:. MU 4-3881. owner, Selldrlr, N. Y.. 5 mile• south of For Sale: Overcrowded. will sell fol- Albany, N. Y •• Boule 9-W. Phone: South lowiug reasonably. All reqlatered Morgana. Bethlehem, BOqer 7-3398. IOWA - FOB SALE - Two excellent reqlatered Morgan marea bred to reqta. One 12 year old bay atalllou alre of FOR SALE: Fellcla 07862. black pleasure lered Morgan. One 7 yean, one 2 Yz years. good colts. One 3 year old bay atalllon. mare. aqe 14: 14 hauda; open. Sire: Gay Both qreeu broke. H. H. XEBSTEN, 730 W. One yearling bay atalliou. One yearllDg Mac (Mauallelil and Dew Drop by General Wraywood Drive. Fort Dodge, Iowa. chHIDut filly, All good bloodllDea. BEINIE GatH). Dam: Mardi Gras (Slulleld x Deana FO.R SALE: Morgan colt, dark chestuut . FEIL. Ph. 288-3329. A by Querido). $800.00. THOMA SLOAN. 18 mo., by Sir Sparkler Hawk by Select of FOB SALE: Comlug two year old geld Box 14, Yreka. Calif. WIDdcrest. out of Morgan grade mare. Hop. lDg by Major Cotton x JUDe FlighL Reqla MORGANS: Complete dlapenal by MID· klntou. Ma11. 435-4471. tered. CheslDut, atrlp. Second place, llllDola ueaota'a largHI breeder. Excellent blood· FOB SALE: Youth'• Cut Back show aad State Fair "Foal of 1962 Claaa". Contact li!iH. Thia la ahow atock. Vlalton wel dle $167. Blue Bibbou Cut Back ahow MRS. JOHN Gl:BHABDT, 11477, Natural come. B-1: RANCH. GylDdou, MIDD., saddle $225. Fully equipped tandem Tay Bridge Bd., Bridgeton, Mo.; Thomwall HORSE & PONY TRANSPORTATION: lor Trailer. like new Sl.000. Top quality 8-7041. Nallou-wlde Van Service. bonded. l.n.aured. flue hame11 used one aeaaou $95. Jerald WANTED: Eugllah abow aaddle ID good GEO. H. BEESE, Box M-H. 403 LaClede, Show Buggy used at three ahow1 $825. coudltlou to flt small lat Morgan. Delalla Colorado Springs, Colorado. Phone: code HAVEY'S, Plummer Bd., Bedford. N. H. and price. DEBORAH HICl:S, Walpole, 303, 835-1888. FOR SALE: Beg. Morgan mare Coauue New Hampshire. FOR SALE OR TRADE: Morgana - bay 08268 - Congo 8354 x Nellane 05957. Broke FOB SALE: Beg. '63 Wly, Querida Mia. yearllDg filly, bay weaullDg atud colL Both lo saddle. hame1s. Gentle. Chestnut. flax 3 l1De1 each to Headlight Morgan and Beu registered. War Hawk breediDg. One l'eqia. mane, tall. star ID forehead. 12 years, 15 ulDgUn. Traces 31 timea to Ethan Allen 50. tered black mare bred back to Morqau haud1, 1100 lb1. Ju foal to Mr. Wbard RAFTER SN RANCH. 1405 W. Gladstone, atud. LAURIE S. LONEY, Highwood. Moul. 12742 - Mr. Breezy Cobra 11162 x Lam Sau Dimas. Calli. LIMITEDTIME to spend with our Morgans ette 09185. Due May 15. 1964. Price FOR SALE: 7 moutha atalllou. liver makH the dec:Wou to offer our entire baud $1200. KENNETH B. TAYLOR. B.F.D., Am chHIDut. flaxen mane and tail. By the of quality breedlug stock for sale. OlfapriDga erican Fork, Utah Telephone: 801-756-4273. famous alre Ricardo x Carlotta C. MERRY of Archie O and Lippitt Jeep. IDcludlug, FOB SALE: Beglatered 2 year Morgan MEADOWS FARM. Wayne, llllDola. JU The Duplicate 11493, proleaaloually tralDed. stalllou. Sire: Calllomla l:lng, Dam: Bea 4-0921. BL 25 between EJqlD and SL proven alre. ahowriDg wlDner. mauuen su Nickerson, che11Dut. 14.3. started ln western CharlH. · preme. Ashbrook Jeep 13246, young stal saddle. BOY COATS. 10828 Griffith Ave., FOR SALE: Early '63 horse and Wly colll. lion or quality show hone prospect. excel Deihl, CaliforDla. Phone 632-3666. 62 geldluga and fllllH. Lippitt. Flyhawk lect dlapoaltlou, ID tralDIDg. Many othen. FOB SALE: Handsome registered year and Mau11leld blood llDes. All atock ahowu Bring your checkbook and trailer. Alao. llDg dark cheatuut 1talllou by (Champion) and ribboned. All chestnuts. BUD HIG SterllDg Silver Parade equipment complete. Gay Dancer, grandson of Uleudou x Amy GINS. Bt. 1, Box 3368. Plea1aut Grove, LadlH Parade auiL Weatem Saddle. Appl. Allen (Orclaud Leader x Fauule Allen) JUDlor Utah. Champion Mare. Good dllpoaltlou, excel· llue-hameu, used once. MRS. NORMAN FOB SALE: Weauflug colt r.aJ, chHlnut DOBIN, 10222 ~uth Bell. Chicago, JlllDola. lent show or foundation sire prospect. Well started ID tralniug. DB. C. PETE.RNELSON. with atar and aulp and matched white 60643. Phone 312-238-0942. 1tock1Dga ou rear. By Tutor - Arrlboulta. FOB SALE: Larlta'a Lorrie 010003. bred Harvard. Ma11achusetta. FOB SALE: Horse - 2 wheel cart • na Suitable for top breediug 1talllou or auperlor to Emerald'• Cochlae 12130. Beglatered geldlDg. Excellent bloodllDH to BennlDqtou. Morgan geldlug, 11 years old, 14.l. excel tural (orig. for flue hamesa 1800'1, $350.00. Pony - goveme&1 cart (wicker), $250.00. • ArtemHla ID both aldH. PAUL A. MELIA, lent chlld'a horse, broken Eugllah and WHt· Sutton, Mau. 865-6482. em, drives, dependable trail horse. Both A. C. JOHNSON, Thresher Road. Hampden , HORSES FOR SALE: Beglatered Morgan priced to aell. D. I:. BOCBAY. Brattleboro, Ma&1. filly, six moutha. chestnut, lop blood llDH. Vermont. FOB SALE: Beglatered, 6 year old bay 1talllou by Miller'• Admiral x Min Tweedle. B. W. VAN PELT. 11496 S. W. Capitol Ht. AT STUD: The famous atalllou Ricardo way. Portland 19, Ore. 96.40, Fee $35.00. Alao 2 Thoroughbred Lively dllpos.ltlou. ride or drive. Would 1tallloua at stud. Thoroughbred raclDg make oulltandlDg pleasure Morgan. Write FOB SALE: Recruit 14502 weanflug colt or call MRS. GLORIA SW ARTZ, Beechwood cheatuut son ot aeveral tlmea National atock 1alwaya for sale or trade for Morgan marH, lllllea or equlpmeuL MERRY MEA St.• Thomaston, Mame. Grand Champion Stalllou Mentor out of Gal DOWS FARM, Wayne, Ill. Owner, Ro FOB SALE: Top Scholar. 1talllou colt. aut Grace. Battery Commander, two year berta FoloDle, JU 4-0921. BL 25 between 5 mo. old, sire: Broadwall Brigadier; dam: old geldlDg by Orclaud Dou DarllDg out St. CharlH and ElqlD. Columbine Mickle Ann. Bain, Cloud. stal of Gallant Grace, national ribbon wluuer FOB SALE: Top quality pleasure geld llou colt, 5 mo. old. sire. Mickey FIDu; dam: two years lD a row. a good hameH horse. lDg Gold Baud Archie (Archie O x Sue Ozark Beauty. $500.00 each. Write: WM. GLENWOOD Farma. Coventry, Conn. Tel. Travelmore), 11 years, dark brown, lovely TRACY, Keota. Colo. 203-742-7107. dllpoaltlou, proven flue show horse. JOHN HOBAN, 7450 Sage Brush Lu., Scott1dale, Arboua. For Morgans in the South FOB SALE: Central Vermont - old stage ILLINOIS NEAR CHICAGO coach IDn, 10 bedrooms, 390 acres laud. TARA FARM new bam. 36 x 80, $55,000; small pond. At Stud: RICARDO 9840 - Fee $35.00. AT STUD Splendid view. Ideal chance for rldlug Sire of Georgie Gobel , Daisana, etc. atables, opportUDlty for aid-tow. LOUIS MILLER'S BEN-DEL 11561 POULIN, WaahlDgtou, VermouL Merry Meadows Farm Miller's Pride x Miller's Adel FOR SALE: New Houtou flue harness Wayne, Illinois and buggy, black, red plD 1trlpe - beat offer owner: Roberta Foloule, TeL JU 4-0921 takes lt. MITCHELL. 3 Gleu~ale St.. Cos Rt. 25 betwe en St. Charles and Elgin CLEMENT 11852 Cob, Conn, Jubilee 's Courage x Lippitt Robrita END OF THE YEAR CLEARANCE on Also 2 thorobred stallions at stud . horse trailers. All must go, drastic reduc Visitors Always Welcome tion ou all models, both Exhibitor and Mor· Thorobred racing stock always for sale Dr. and Mrs. V. Watson Pugh or trade for Morgan mares , fillies . rls.. Similar 1av1Dg1 ID our tack shop. Now 1618 OberllD Rd •• Raleigh, N. C. la the time to buy and aave. WAGON Area Code 919-834-2191 WHEEL 73 Worcester Bd., Townsend. Maaa. DECEMBER, 1963 89 JustinMorgan Horse A soc. • • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FUNQUEST FARMS - Will Roger once said, "W e are all ignorant. We are just ignorant about different th ings." Perhaps these words are appro · priat e to the persistent controversy re ga rdin g lo.ng toes and heavy shoe on (Morga n horse.s. Maybe some don t know that weight in the shoes will im prove the action of some hor ses. Maybe some don't know the limit of weight CONFORMATION that a horse can carry on its foot without detrimenta l effects. Maybe some don 't TYPE recogni ze ideal action and und e irable PERFORMANCE deviatio)ls. Maybe some don 't know how the ratio of the length of toe to lengt h of heel effects the horse's action . May be some don 't know that H rules for showin g three ga ited hor es give no Stuart ~. ~azara more emphasis to one gait than anot her. Maybe some don 't know how length of 1308 College Avenue foot effecs the balance of a horse s ac tion in the walk, trot and canter . Topeka , Kansas It seems to us quit e impo ssible to write rul es that will compe l! all exhibit ors to prop erly prepare and exhibit their hor ses. However, und er consistently pro per jud ging ove.r a period of time, we are qu ite sure that exhibit ors would learn to prop erly prepare and exhibit their hor ses. If this be tru e, the ob vious ne.ed is the edification of judges THE BROWN FALCON to achieve mor e consistent and proper CHIEF RED HAWK judging. PUKWANA The jud ges officiating at Morgan Horse Shows have each acquire d the ir FUNQUEST FALCON knowl edge and opinions und er widely varying experience and situations . To FLYHAWK'S BLACK STAR hope for unif.o1mity in judging und er SUNFLOWER KING , these circumstances is too much to ex pect . The jud gi ng of Morgan Horse Shows could be very much improved by first developin g adequately graphic stands of perfection for breed charac ter. istics, type and performance an d then instituting cours es of in struction for judges and exhibitors. As the jud ging of Morgans is impro ved, exhibit or For Sale could be expected to desist from objec 1962 FOALS tionab le pract ices with respect to shoe and length of foot. 1963 FOALS ~rasnu1 s (l)rrrtiugs from the _//lf()tJe~ and Their Morgan Horses We all hope that you and yours will have a happy and prosperous year in 1964 and that your successes will far outnumber your dis appointments, as ours have in 1963. We hope you will visit us as often as you can, and will remember your visits to Green Meads with pleasure. , Green Meads Farm Richmond, Massachusetts MR.and MRS.DARWIN S. MORSE,owners PERCYLOCKE, horseman