Five Broadwall Filly Colts

Every one of these colts have nice Morgan heads, are close coupled and move properly. If you are going to own a Morgan, start right — buy a Broad- wall colt. It takes a little longer this way but you have something worth while. in the end.

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The Lights of Home 6 N. E. Assn. Clinic 8 letterA to Developing Light Horse Programs 9 Sealed 10 Florida Trail Ride 14 the editom Mid-Alantic Club Organized 14 National Morgan Show 15 Attention Please 15 Using Morgans of the Southern Tier 17 General Thanks Burlington, Vt. Show 24 Dear Sir: N. E. Calendar of Events for Morgan Owners 36 Thank you for your kind letter of REGULAR FEATURES March 23. Glad to know that you Letters to the Editor 4 liked my story on Morgans with the The Editor's Comments 5 Roundup Riders and that it will ap- Names in Pedigrees 11 pear in the April issue. I would Jeffy's Journal 12 N. E. News 13 surely appreciate receiving five copies North Central Association News 16 of that issue if convenient. Utah Morgan News 16 I am personally a long-time admirer Justin Morgan Horse Assn. 21 of the Morgan horse and I especially Badger State News 21 N. Y. State News 22 enjoy the occasional copy of The Maine Morgan News 23 MORGAN HORSE that comes my Washington News 23 way. I think it is high time I be- Breeders' Listing 32-33.35 came a regular subscriber so that I Once Upon A Horse 34 Stable Hints 35 will not miss an issue. I enclose your ad from The Chronicle and my check for $3.50. Officers of the Morgan Horse Club Sincerely yours, President FREDERICK 0. DAVIS Wayne 0. Kester Windsor, Vermont Brigadier General, USAF Vice-President GERALD F. TAFT Northville, Michigan Office of Surgeon General Treasurer WHITNEY STONE Headqua rters, USAF 90 Broad Street, New York 4, N. Y. Washington 25, D. C. Secretary FRANK B. HILLS 90 Broad Street, New York 4, N. Y. Shoer's Fr:end • Dear Sir: The Morgan Horse Magazine The March and April cover pictures were very nice and quite Morgan, but XV May, 1955 No. 4 the picture of the grey really did A Monthly look like a hunter. I have actually The Official Publication of seen him a few years ago and I should THE MORGAN HORSE CLUB, Incorporated never call hm "Morgan type." 90 Broad Street, New York 9, N. Y. Publication Office I am thoroughly in favor of your Leominster, Mass. March editorial concerning natural Publisher Otho F. Eusey action and long feet. I hope it can for The Morgan Horse Club, Inc. and will be stopped at the National. Editor Sumner Kean All my horses have good natural Mor- CONTRIBUTING EDITORS gan action, I am glad to say. They do C. Fred Austin Carol Ramsey Mabel Owen not need weights or long feet to make Helen Brunk Greenwalt Ern Pedler Beverlee Stahl them move. Janet Dakin Virginia Lau Mrs. Frank Linnell Gladys Koehne Margaret Gardiner Very truly yours, The editor and staff of The Morgan Horse Magazine and the Morgan Margaret Rice Horse Club, Inc., are not responsible for opinions and statements Plea For Kindness expressed in signed articles or paid advertisements. These opinions are Dear Sir: net necessarily the opinions of the editor and staff of this journal Even from the pages of our mag- SUBSCRIPTION RATES agine, devoted to the Morgan horse One Year $3.50 Two Years S6.50 Three Years 59.00 conies hints of human callousness. The MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE, published monthly except January I have in mind the fine stud, re- by THE MORGAN HORSE CLUB, INC., 90 Broad St., New York, New York. Printed by The Eusey Press, Leominster, Mass. Entered as second ported killed in a sale barn fire (when class matter at post office, Leominster, Mass. Closing date for copy and will barn fires be made impossible?) advertising 10th of month preceding date of publication. and the Morgan described in the re- Copyright 1955 by The Morgan Horse Magazine port of Beverlee Stahl. His neigh is like the bidding of a monarch, It seems that human nature and the bad luck of Justin Morgan still exists and his countenance enforces homage,. (Continued on Next Page) - kioq OUR COVER

The Editor's Comments

"Horse and buggy days."

The phrase is heard often these days, usually to denote back- wardness in some conservative who fails to go along with a crackpot idea. The charge is most frequently made by some who, either through lack of years or opportunity, never really knew those days, Our cover picture this month is and particularly, the horse and buggy. of Mrs. Arline E. Fletcher of Beau- mont, Calif., shown with her two Mor- But many recall them with delight in those days before won- gans at Big Bear Lake, Calif., where der drugs, TV, super-sonic speed—and the atom bomb ... days when she and her husband operate a string apples, potatoes and flour were bought by the barrel, when the only of camps, shown in background. Mrs. Fletcher is riding Antonette Morman. food a family ate was prepared on a wood-burning kitchen range At the end of the leadline is . . . when hams and bacon strips dangled from a beam and salt Antonette's filly by Montabell, Red pork kept forever in its briny cellar barrel . . . days when a buggy Arrow Gift. Shown also is Mrs. ride was the thrill of the season. Fletcher's riding companion, her Ger- man shepherd, Rowdy. Tack on Who has sat in a brightly-painted buggy behind a well-groomed mother and daughter Morgan is a pleasing contrast of Eastern and horse with a "three-minute lick" will never think disparagingly of Western tack. those days ... one who has heard the soft thump of a well-greased wheel box, seen the road's dust carry part-way up the felloe before Letters it dropped away in a feathery fountain, sniffed the never-forgotten (Continued from preceding page) odor of the sun-heated leather in the buggy seat, that one will ever to plague his descendents. Too many Fine Morgans stand in an enviornment recall the horse and buggy days with deep contentment. unworthy of them, due to human in- difference. Is it not possible for all Days of peace they were, peace among nations, among neigh- the Morgan Horse Associations to do bors and among men. But they were not dull days—the mare's something for the gallant Morgans response to the lifted rein-hand for a friendly contest on a straight who need help? It seems to me that stretch, eating a competitor's dust or making him eat your own, every Association should have a branch which makes the proper care and pro- those days were far from dull. Small joys perhaps of a small tection of Morgans who have fallen people. But the people were not smaller than today's disparagers, on hard times its particular business. they merely knew their own stature. Someone with available stabling should be subsidized to care for them until Because all things achieve stature by relativity so do today's the right homes could be found. horsemen rate well up in the scale of things. They devote time Since the growth in popularity of the small home stable there are some and money, thought and effort to recapture the spirit of those Morgan owners, I regret to say, who frequently-derided days. are too lax in their standards. They would never allow their horses to be What is their pay? so ill cared for in another's place! Yet they themselves degrade their fine Compensation comes not in dollars but in contentment, con- horses by letting them stand and lie tentment in reversion from today's break-neck speed to another era in their own dirt, without good feed and water. Let the Morgan members when solace was measured by the beat of a horse's trot. drop in at each others stables in the mornings and find out for themselves. Let Morgan horse owners show pride by work as well as words, try to keep their horses and stables so that they will not suffer by compari- (Continued on Page 15) APRIL 1955 5 The wandering horseman's thoughts turn to . • • The Lights of Home

By ERN PEDLER

He rode through the pass in these wards of his years, the products of his wanting somehow to feel the nearness old low hills and onto the hogback, life, his "thirty years gatherings," a of people. The engineer waved a and there he stopped, looking out tarp and a bedroll, a couple of shirts silent greeting, not bothering to call over the big country, along the bot- and razor, and enough pots and pans above the roar of the engine, and tom of the great bare valley, looking to make a camp. Still he thought, in curiosity was in the eyes of a passen• from here scarcely wider apart than all the years he had met no other ger or two to see a lone rider, smaller the tines of a fork, the rails of the wandering man whose horses could than an ant in an acre in this vast trans-continental road gave back the match his own, and these horses had land and then the silence came back flash of the sun, and the valley was been his roots, the only things he had and the melancholy. otherwise unbroken. Beyond that the tied to. Beyond the tracks the country lay parched and gasping, hot even this hills rolled again, and far, far away, Some men fitted into the place in faintly outlined in the autumn haze late in the fall, and the heat waves life that was there for them, while shook the outline of the rolling hills the broad shoulders of the high others more forceful forged a place to mountains. hiding the coolness that he knew fit themselves. But there are those would be there. His pack horse, mov- The smooth roundness of youth had whose thoughts, fluent and consecutive ing a little ahead now, shied and the left this man, giving way to the sharp when alone crumble in the presence sound came to him then, the clear outline of jaw and nose, with of men, moving them back into the dry harsh buzzing of a rattler. He the cheekbones high and the gentle shadows of loneliness. And the empti- swung down, holding the stallion by eyes shut slightly against the sun. ness of not belonging is greater than a rein, thinking of the horses he had Wind and sun had done their work the emptiness of being alone, and a known that would go beserk at the on the planes of the face and the man withdraws because he cannot sound of a snake, but the stud and the backs of the strong hands, setting compete. So the man rides the trails pack horse stood by, calmly watchful. them off like unfinished mahogany. thinking his thoughts, searching for The man moved in, teasing the snake His shaps were scuffed and scarred, the place where he will fit, and the to strike at a stick, then stepped on testifying to the protection they had people who are like him, and because given the long legs, and the blue denim the shovel head with a bootheel be- his emotions are strong he sees and for it could recoil. "Not much out shirt was faded from many a washing feels many things that others might here you could hurt," he thought, in creek and water hole. The big hat, miss. His horse is not just a thing though it still held its shape showed "but a snake bit pony is a mighty to ride, but an animal to know and sick one, and sometimes a dead one, sweat stains through the band. But understand and live with. He stood the man sat tall and easy in the saddle, and a man left afoot out here would up and stretched lazily, speaking be in considerable trouble." his pride echoing the pride of the quietly to the horses, warmth in his magnificent horse he rode. The round Shortly after mid-day he reached voice, and the ponies looked and the first of the scattered rolling hills compact build of the stallion, and the recognized that he had spoken to clear prominent eye would have and the coolness. The draws were them. The bond of feeling and un- wide and tiny flat valleys lay tucked drawn the praise of anyone, horseman derstanding here was strong. or not. But the perfect head and away, sparcely covered with grass, proud carriage said Morgan to any He stepped up into the saddle and brown now and cured in this late who knew the breeds. Behind him pointed the stud down hill, looking Indian summer. Scattered cedars top- his pack horse, only slightly less to see that the gelding followed, and ped the hills, and about these in places perfect than the stud put his head that pony came after him at a swing- he saw the tracks of barefooted ponies down to graze, making the best of his ing trot to catch up, still chewing on where they had gathered for an after- opportunities. a wisp of grass. Reaching the floor noon siesta, and his mind showed him of the valley the eye of the stallion the picture of them on the skyline The man stepped smoothly down fastened on something far to the north with their heads pushed in among from the saddle, pushing his hat back and the rider turned to look, and saw the branches to keep away the flies. and lounging in the sun. Faint new the plume of smoke bent back over From atop one of these hills he doubts assailed him, new strangers in the top of the on-coming train. He put looked with the glasses, wanting his pattern of thought, and somewhere his horse to a slow lope, reaching the to find some trace of green where far back, the beginning of a yearning tracks before the train went by, and he might track down water, and he not known before. Here were the re- he sat there a few moments waiting, saw it, with the grass showing greener 6 The MORGAN HORSE . Saw a plume of smoke bent back over the top of the oncoming train.'" as he looked on up the draw. He fol- a man stepped from the cabin and tered like a squirrel all the while. The lowed it, and shortly saw tucked away beckoned to him with some urgency, rider thought of many another he had in one of the small valleys a cedar coming down the valley at an awk- met over the years, men who lived in log cabin with the walls and roof ward limping walk. The rider moved silence with only their animals to talk plastered with clay, built low to save on up the trail to meet his host, not- to, men who made up for lost time material and labor and to better ing as he came closer the advanced when they met another human being. shoulder off the crowding winds. A age of him and the agitation, and as The old man was cut from a pattern. small barn of the same architecture they met the old man spoke without "Only been keeping one horse here. and size as the house, and a cedar introduction. 'Bout a thirteen hundred pound mare post corral nearby with a few tons of "Danged if I ain't glad to see you Good stout young mare too, part rye hay completed the spread. Below ride in here," he cackled. "Didn't percheron an' part mustang. Feller I this between him and the homestead expect to see another rider before got her from used to say she was part he saw the glint of water and he spring now that the big outfits have cayuse, and part no use. Only two moved that way to let the horses tank had their roundup. Thought I things wrong with that mare he told up. He let the ponies have one might die in here before then. Got me, she's hard to ketch and she ain't puddle and he lay on his stomach at no way to get out since I lost my no danged good after you ketch her. the other putting his face into it to horse to that dang bunch of mustangs. But I bought her anyway. Can't raise drink. The water was strong and Better hide your horses in the barn enough hay for more'n one horse brackish with mineral but he and the out of sight while I feed you and tell and a milch cow. Have to scatter horses had long since learned nevee you about my troubles." a little for my beef oncet in a while to pass up a drink and took their fill. The o'.d man hobbled painfully in the winter. Got a couple dozen The puddles were fed by a trickle about the cabin, warming a pot of grade here fords scattered around the coming from the hill above the cabin, beans on the stove, and some coffee hills. Pinches me tight to winter 'em and seemed to be well used by horses that gave off a stale aroma. He sawed through. Cut what hay I grow with and while he thought about this and a slice from a loaf of dark bread, solid a one horse mower and that mare's debated whether or not to go around, as a coarse grained log, and he chat- (Contnued on Page 26) MAY 1955 7 ment of her right hand. The horse N. E. Association Equitation Clinic was tied with the correct knot which the handler can free, if necessary, by one jerk. Miss Ela then showed the By JANET DAIUN circular motion with which the rubber curry comb is used over the body, except for the bony extremeties. Fol- The fine new arena at the Univer- last year a full day was devoted to a lowing this she brushed the horse in sity of Connecticut was more than Jumping Clirtic conducted by Mr. the direction of the lay of the hair, half filled by the 475 who attended Gordon Wright of Secor Farms, so and then wiped the area about the the Field Day and Equitation Clinic that this omission was considered more eyes, nostrils, mouth, and tail with a sponsored by the New England Mor- reasonable than would be that of the damp sponge. Throughout Mrs. gan Horse Association and the Uni- other equitation aspects. As it turned Thompson's running commentary was versity on March 20. The states of out, neither Miss Ela nor Mr. Hugo- closely coordinated with Miss Ela's New England, New York, New Jersey Vidal were able to bring their horses. actions. Pennsylvania and Michigan were rep- Both used Morgans from the Univer- Grooming finished, Mrs. Thompson resented by people come there to meet sity. asked that the horse be saddled before on the subject of the Morgan and Miss Nancy Ela is well-known to all he was bridled. Miss Ela placed the hows and whys of equitation. of us in Morgan and show circles saddle well forward, and pushed and The program started at 1:30 with in New England. She is a very fre- rocked it back into position to lay the a presentation of 25 Morgan horses quent winner of the blue in Equi- underlying hairs. She tightened the owned by the University of Connecti- tation classes. As the daughter of Mr. girth only slightly. The horse was cut. These made a big ring-full in and Mrs. Roger E. Ela of the Towns- then bridled at which time, according fine condition. The two senior stal- hend Morgan-Holstein Farm, she has to Mrs. Thompson, too many people lions, Mentor and Panfield, headed ridden many fine Morgans all her life. leave it free to take off. Miss Ela the herd. Mr. John Shropshire of the Mr. Victor Hugo-Vidal is both a at once slipped the reins over its neck Department of Animal Husbandry saddle and hunter-seat rider. His two after unsnapping the tie-rope. Once presented the heredity by sire groups conspicuous recent equitation wins in- bridled Miss Ela pulled down the of this band, while the handlers clude the blue for the Hunting-Seat raised stirrups and tightened the girth, shifted them into positions of relation- Medal Class and the Maclay Trophy meanwhile keeping first one arm and ship. Grateful thanks are extended to at Madison Square Garden. He is a then the other through the reins as these handlers, members of the Block junior judge in the AHSA. This sum- they dangled against the horse's neck. and Bridle Club at the University, mer he will be at Secor Farms, while Lastly she ran her hand down the who gave so generously of their time Mr. Gordon Wright goes to teach at body on both sides, under the front and work in this case. Judge Kenneth the Royal Stables in Greece. edge of the girth, to lay the hair there H. Robinson, President of the New and avoid girth sores. England Morgan Horse Association, Following the Equitation Clinic, to be described below, Professor W. A. Miss Ela mounted and rode at the introduced the remainder of the pro- walk, trot and canter while Mrs. gram, starting with Mr. Seth A. Cowan, Chairman of the Department of Animal Industries talked on the Thompson pointed out the virtues in Armen who is the manager of the •her seat, hands and legs. Her seat 1955 National Morgan Horse Show Light Horse Program at the Univer- sity of Connecticut. He will himself was close and in the center of the to be held on July 29, 30 and 31, saddle. Her head was erect and her in Northampton, Mass. present in a later issue of this Maga- zine the stimulating and energetic back straight but relaxed and supple, Judge Robinson introduced Mrs. plans foreseen in this program. the shoulders square. Her legs hung Floyd A. Thompson whose record straight down the line of the girth, as a recognized American Horse Show All those who participated are the heels down but not forced. Her Association judge covers more than a warmly to be thanked for the very hands were praised for their firm but dozen years. She is well-known to fine, helpful, and clear-cut program soft contact, and their relaxed and easy us for her presence in our own presented. The very large attendance position just over the withers and National ring as judge or steward, for for this rather special subject indi- somewhat separated. At the trot, Mrs. her interest in the breed, her frequent cates the increasingly enthusiastic and Thompson pointed out how Miss Ela attendance at our meetings, and her intelligent interest displayed at present was posting on the correct diagonal, company on horseback over the Ver- in horsemanship as a recreation. down in her saddle as the forefoot mont trails. The Equitation Clinic started with nearest the rail toucher the ground, The original plan of the Clinic as a demonstration of ground work. Mrs. and conversely rising when that front announced in this Magazine was to Thompson said that although this foot rose. At the canter, Miss Ela cor- use Miss Frederica Maher, Miss Nancy played no part in show class workouts, rectly sat well down in the saddle, Ela, and Mr. Victor Hugo-Vidal, she felt it so fundamental to horse- allowing her body to "go with the possibly all on their own horses to manship that she wished to start thus. horse." She then did some of the in- demonstrate Mrs. Thompson's presen- Miss Ela led in the gelding, Laddie, dividual work-out figures which may tation. Since Miss Maher was unable correctly by holding the lead rope close be asked under AHSA rulings. Miss to bring her own hunter, it was de- to his halter with her right hand, Ela was unquestionably a picture of cided to eliminate the hunter seat while her left hand held the far end competent horsemanship, and the fact equitation. Much as we missed Miss of the rope to act in case the horse that this horse which she had never Maher's performance, it is true that broke away from the close confine- (Continued on Page 31) 8 The MORGAN HORSE 2. Educational programs on Field Developing Light Horse Programs Days of Horse Associations. 3. One course in Light Horse Presented at the New England Morgan Field Day — March 20, 1955, held at Management for Animal Husbandry the University of Connecticut. majors who have had a background in feeds and feeding and Animal By DR. W. A. COWAN, breeding. Head, Animal Industries Department, University of Connecticut 4. One course in Light Horse Management for non-Animal Hus- There are very few state universi- tion of men and horse. Horseback bandry majors. This would be a ser- ties throughout the country that are riding can be carried on by people vice course and would include at doing a reasonably good job in work of all ages It is truly an activity in least one lecture a week on types and with light horses. Yet there is just which one can participate for years breeds of horses, feeding, breeding, as much reason for education in this after college graduation. Therefore management and training exercises. field at some schools as in a great pleasure riding or equitation classes 5. One course in Pleasure Horse many carry-over value and apprecia- in Universities should have as their Riding. This would be an elective tion courses in various cirricula. In basic aim and philosophy maximum course devoted to introducing the fact, in some states, there is an op- participation by as many as are in- student to the fundamentals of riding, portunity to develop a very successful terested; not the advanced develop- driving and tack care. It would be complete program that will be of ser- ment of only a chosen few. Efforts aimed at developing maximum carry vice to students and the people of the should be made to expose the maxi- over associations and values for life state. mum number to the fundamentals of both before and after graduation. At the University of Connecticut pleasure riding. The instructor must There would undoubtedly be many we maintain about thirty-five light be a popular teacher who gets along sections of this elective. horses. They are used as present in well with people and horses and who 6. Advanced Riding — this is a horse husbandry classes, equitation is fully competent in training and course that might well be offered pro- and a breeding program. We are handling horses. viding an adequate job was being not satisfied with our present program There is a good question on just done on #5. and consider it to be in need of con- what type of horses to have. Some It would be preferable to have all siderable attention and work before people want just "plugs" that have of these courses organized and pre- we can be proud of it and feel that little or no spirit and are so called sented within the boundaries of the it is of high quality and giving the "push-button" horses. Often these Animal Industries or Animal Hus- type of service it should. We are same people want geldings for the bandry Department. They can be working with that goal in mind. program. I personally feel that a per- best organized and taught by staff It is difficult to recommend a pro- son will really learn more riding and in this area. gram that can apply to all states. Con- horsemanship with a horse that is Extension activities with light horses ditions vary from school to school and well trained and full of life yet with could be developed in the form of from one region to another. Many a good disposition. Furthermore, additional 4-H Horse Clubs. Un- people will not agree with all that working with and riding this type of doubtedly an extension course in follows but there are certain general horse creates even greater apprecia- horse husbandry and training given principles and statements that can tion and interest on the part of the one or two nights a week for ten help us develop improved light horse student. It will probably be necessary weeks, at a central spot, would be programs. to maintain a few somewhat sluggish very popular in some states if taught In the first place, a University light and very quiet horses for the begin- by a competent instructor. horse program should be one with ners who may be very much afraid of Performance test, improving breed- balance. It should include much more horses. Our horseman has two terms ing efficiency, developing parasite con- than just pleasure riding and equita- to differentiate beginners. They are trol programs, and low cost wintering tion. It should permit the develop- very descriptive. He divides them into systems are just a few of many re- ment of a service course in horse hus- "rigid beginners" and "confident be- search projects that could be conducted bandry that will not have pre-requi- ginners." with horses maintained at a Univer- sites and will be open to all students In order to fully justify horse pro- sity. The answer to some of these interested in horses. To make full grams at many universities it is highly problems are important to horse use of the horses it is also desirable desirable to use mares in the work. interests in the states. to conduct a breeding program. This They can be used then not only in We are hoping to develop the above program is very important as it is a the riding and driving but also in the type of program. It should be a popu- part of management, husbandry and breeding program and all the husband- lar one and will not necessitate any breeding courses and also furnishes ry classes and laboratories. greater number of horses. Our aim horses for the study of laboratory A complete light horse program is to do a quality job on all aspects practices and training procedures. should include many other considera- of it and develop a strong program Girls and boys are interested in tions. In resident teaching the fol- that has balance in all areas of horse horses, their management, and pleas- lowing would be desirable: husbandry and horsemanship. We feel ure riding. Horseback riding is ac- 1. Short Courses for adults and that the many benefits to our animal claimed by many as one of the best youngsters in (a) Horse Training and production offerings and to the stu- exercises and has been extolled by Management; (b) Horse Breeding; dents of the University will justify the people for the values of close associa- (c) Showmanship and Judging. (Continued on Page 30) MAY 1955 9 Sealed Line-Breeding

By SUMNER KEAN

When I arrived at the Ela's Wayland, Mass, home and I failed to get an answer to my knock, I walked down the slope to their trim new stable. There I found Mrs, Roger Ela, clad in a fetching spring costume of faded dungarees and an old flannel shirt, mucking out stalls. I waited until she had upended a well-laden barrow behind the barn before I asked "What do you call that?" pointing at a handsome head sticking out over a box stall door. "You're a half hou r early," she accused, paying no attention to my question. "I was going to have this place all slicked up before you got here. I mumbled an apology for upsetting her plans and toured the stable for a peek at the contents while she in- dustriously continued to fork out used bedding. The first stall I came to looked labarynthian in contrast to its tiny inmate, a 10-hand pony stud colt. "What happened here?" 1 asked, "One of your breeding experiments turn out wrong?" Anna Ela snorted a reply and added "For your infor- mation, 1 got him from Fergie and named him J. Cecil Ferguson." J. Cecil punctuated her remarks with a couple of kicks which bounced off the plank wall. "Fergie drove in here one night after delivering a colt and had this beastie in his van. He said he used him as a nurse animal to keep colts quiet. I had just brought this filly down from Townshend, she wasn't well-weaned and wouldn't eat, so Fergie left him here to keep her company." Anna finished her chores and led the filly out onto the floor. "Speaking of experiments," she said. "Here's one. How do you like it?" liked it a lot, from the beautiful feminine head I had spotted when 1 first entered the stable, down its crested neck to its rapidly-growing body and slender legs. "I'll always remember Sealect as one of the greatest Morgans I ever owned and last year I decided to concen- trate Sealect blood. This is it." The stud she chose for this is Townshend Chief, a three-year-old son of Osage, out of Townshend Sealois by Sealect out of Townshend Gladloss, . sister of Sadwin, the great performance mare. She bred Townshend Chief to Sealecta, a full sister to Sealois. The filly, now 10 months old, is named Chielecta. The experiment was not entirely in the dark as Chief had been bred to three Welch ponies. All their get showed good Morgan characteristics. "Think she's long in the back?" Mrs. Ela asked. The filly certainly is not. She has a short, well-ribbed bar- (Continued on Page 24)

Top: CHIELECTA with her owner, Nancy Ela. Middle: SEALECT winning harness class. Bottom: SEALECT after taking a saddle class blue, owner up. 10 The MORGAN HORSE New England News

By CAROL RAMSEY

Look for a handsome yearling at nice new stable for Archie J and by Eddy is breaking him and later will the National Morgan Horse Show now have enjoyed many fine rides on school Christine and the colt together. this year. He is Dark Shadow, a stud him. Miss Eddy says this typy colt shows colt who will be making his first big Twelve colts are expected this spring great promise and will make a good appearance this year. Mr. and Mrs. on the Justine Morgan Horse Farm show horse as well as pleasure mount. Ellsworth Wolcot of Bloomfield, in South Woodstock, Vt. Owner of Woodstock is rapidly becoming Conn. purchased the colt from Mrs. this farm Mr. Dana Kelley is espec- Morgan horse country as may be seen Ann Stedman of Stonington. He is ially anxious to see the first crop of by the several breeding farms which by. Mrs. Stedman's stallion Dyberry colts sired by his young stud Royalton have recently moved there. Mrs. Bob and out of her mare Marigold. Ashbrook Darling. All of Mr. Kelley's Francis H. Bryant has purchased the Along with the Wolcots are many new studs who have been sleighing beautiful farm, Rolling Acres in South Morgan owners who are preparing throughout the winter have now start- Woodstock, Vt. Soon all her lovely their horses for the big show. May ed work in road carts. He also reports Morgans from her Meeting Waters is certainly not too early to begin for that Mr. Ralph Lasbury, Jr. of East Farm in Springfield will be moved up. good results. It looks as if these new- Windsor, Conn. brought his beautiful Mr. Harrison Miles of Seymour, Conn. comers will be a larger than ever stud Rocky Bon to Vemcnt and en- has also bought a farm which is near group this year and we, of course, joyed a week of sleighing. This by in Hartland. Mr. Kelley's farm welcome them and wish them the best stallion who is by Bonfire out of makes the third Morgan farm in the of luck. Pikaki is a lovely chestnut with the area. How fortunate and convenient Mr. Denton Lyon's little Morgan silvery mane and tail that attracted for visitors who are interested in Mor- stallion, Archie's Magnificent Yankee so much admiratiion at the National gans as well as the G. M. H. A. trail is exactly what his name implies, show last year. Mr. Kelley says that rides. magnificent. The saying "big things he has matured greatly and behaved On March 12, the University of come in small packages" couldn't be beautifully in harness. Massachusetts held their Little Inter- truer for this stud is "big stuff" and On May first Mr. and Mrs. Warren national Livestock Show. Students he wastes no time in letting you know H. Debany moved to their 500-acre showed the nine Morgans in hand. about it. I saw him for the first farm in Hillsboro, N. Y. This may They had never handled a horse be- time on a cold winter day lounging in not seem like New England news, fore but in spite of this they did a fine a foot of snow. He did everything but since they have joined the New job. The horses were really fitted and but turn a somersault and gave the England Club I'll consider it so. This although good grain is largely respon- onlookers a delightful show. Yankee is especially so because they have pur- sible for a fine coat only elbow grease is a bright bay sired by Archie 0 and chased one of New England's grandest could have given them that extra out of Lippitt Suzanne. He is five old grandsires, Upwey King Benn shine. Although the students were years old and stands 14.1 hands. Mr. from Mr. C. P. Weldon of South being judged and not the horses, Mor- Lyons bought him from Mr. Dana Bristol, Conn. He has been spending gan enthusiasts could not but appre- Kelley as a young colt. Yankee has the winter out grazing with a herd ciate the opportunity to see the Uni- been stabled at the Otter Creek Train- of fine Angus cattle and according to versity Morgans. Especially nice were ing Stables owned by Mr. Bob Baker Mr. Debany has been having the time Damsel (of course), Bay State Andrea, of Middlebury, Vt. Mr. Baker says of his life. King Berm is actually only Wardissa and Petersham Fitzie. Mrs. the stud goes very well in harness sixteen years old, is sleek and fat and Anna Ela judged the contestants and and will be driven by Mr. Lyons on still performs superbly under saddle Mr. Ted Davis awarded subscriptions his summer home in Middlebury. A and in harness. The Debany's are of this magazine to the winners. mare owned by Mr. Lyons will pro- the owners of the gray jumper pictured Mr. and Mrs. Harold Allbee, North duce this stallion's first foal shortly. on the cover of the Jan.-Feb. issue. Falmouth, Mass., have another bay Incidentally this mare moves like a King Benn is the sire of this gelding mare added to their all bay Morgan dream and has marvelous hock action which brings us to the extensive farm. She is six year old Denise without the aid of shoes. Watch for breeding program that the Debanys the well known mare raised by Mrs. her! have planned. If "color permits" they Ayelien Richards of Pine City, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Holden of hope to raise a few gray Morgan This very versatile mare is by Senator Westbrook, Maine, who are long-time jumpers. Graham and out of Magic. The Morgan enthusiasts have their first Miss Christine Reynolds of Middle- Allhees are very pleased with her Morgan. He is Archie J, a bay geld- bury, Vt., is the proud owner of a blocky conformation and fast flat walk. ing purchased from Mr. and Mrs. handsome three year old gelding bred Mr. and Mrs. Otho Eusey of Ster- Harold Allbee of North Falmouth, by the University of Vermont. She ling, Mass. have sold an extremely Mass. Mr. Allbee delivered the horse purchased him late in the winter and fine and showy two year old red in person and was greeted by an en- changed his name from Workman to chestnut filly to Mr. Gordon Voorhis thusiastic group of what he thought Velvet Mocha. The colt is by Mentor of Red Hook, N. Y. With the pro- looked like the whole town of West- out of Kona, a full brother to the per training this strictly "show brook. The Hoidens have fixed up University's stallion Tudor. Miss Doris (Continued on Page 28) MAY 1955 13 pleasure use of the Morgan Horse, and to promote good fellowship Florida Trail Ride among Morgan owners and friends of the breed. Lippitt Bob Kennuck, a five-year- JUNIOR DIVISION Officers elected for a two-year term old Morgan gelding which had been are as follows: President, Marilyn C. Won by SHORTCAKE, Bdg. Unknown, Childs, Ringtown, Pa.; Vice-President, in the state only six months, won the mare, ridden by Kenneth Bauman, Pais- lightweight divison of the Fifth ley, Fla.; 2nd, SUGARFOOT, Walking H/ D. F. Switzler, Carrolltown, Pa.; Sec- Florida 100-mile competitive trail Morgan mare, ridden by Mike Haifield, retary-Treasurer, Mary Lou Morrell, ride held at Umatilla in March. He Umatilla, Fla.; 3rd, APACHE ROSE, Bdg, North Wales, RD, Pa. Elected as Unknown, Mare, ridden by Margaret members-at-large to the Board of was also declared high point champion Sewell, Umatilla, Fla.; 4th, ROSEMARY'S Directors for a four-year term were: of the ride. JOHN, TWHBA 511155, gelding, ridden by Mike) Kempton, Avon Park, Fla. Dr. C. D. Parks, Honesdale, Pa. and Bob carried Mrs. Lucille Kenyon High point champion of the ride William Hopkins, Green Village, N. J. not only to the division win but —LIPPITT BOB KENNUCK (Robin) 10293 Elected to the Board for two-year captured the Morgan Horse club MHC. Reserve champion of the ride terms were John Noble, Clark's Sum- award as well. Mrs. Kenyon annexed —TAWNY TONY PHBA 13558. mit, Pa., and Mrs. Robert R. Stoner, the Ladies Horsemanship prize. Jr. of Lewisberry, Pa. Dr. Parks was There were 27 horses entered in SPECIAL AWARDS appointed as a committee of one to three divisions and the test was so Men's Horsemanship: Mr. Ferd Gilder- investigate facilities for a late summer tough that six failed to finish. The sleeve, Pompano Beach, Fla. trail ride in northeastern Penna. ride was held over trails in the Ocala Ladles Horsemanship: Mrs. Lucille Ken- National Forest where trails were dry yon, Jacksonville, Fla. Considerable discussion was held on and sandy due to weeks of very dry Junior Horsemanship: Miss Carol Slay, ways and means to keep the Morgan weather. The mercury stood at 94 Hollywood, Fla. Horse Division in the Pennsylvania Senior Sportsmanship: Mrs. Norma National Horse Show, the executive degrees during part of the ride. James, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. E. S. Sewell, president. was chair- Junior Sportsmanship: Mr. James Grose, committee of that show having voted man of the ride and route master. age 17, DeLand, Fla. this winter to drop the Morgan divi- Senior Rookie Rider: Mr. John Woods, sion, along with others. It was agreed There were entries from 18 Florida Umatilla, Fla. cities and towns. Junior Rookie Rider: Miss Susan Kipp. that members must go all out to sup- Mrs. Peggy Gage of Vermont was Tarpon Springs, Fla. port the show, with the help of New our recorded. She had been 8 years Best Trail Horse: ROCKET, owned by England and other exhibitors, in order Miss Edith Whiting, Holly Hill, Fla. to guarantee sufficient entries to re- secretary of the Green Mountain Morgan Horse Club Award—High Point Horse Association and last year's Ver- Morgan — LIPP= BOB KENNUCK. establish the division. Other shows mont 100-mile Ride Recorder. Judg- Florabia Horse Farm—High Point Arab which have had Morgan classes in the ing was done by a team of three Blcod — QUICKSILVER. area, or which have indicated interest veterinarians. in Morgan competition, were discussed in an effort to decide which shows Among winners was Rocket who membership could best support with has ridden the Florida 100-Mile Ride worhwhile entries. Those shows all 5 years and placed all five. Then Mid-Atlantic Club selected as most favorable, running there was Quicksilver, on his 6th from June through October, dates yet 100-Mile Ride in 3 years, having Organized to be definitely announced, are: Cam- placed 2nd and 3rd in Vermont and By MARILYN C. CHILDS den, N. J. (Spring); Allentown, Pa.; 4th, 2nd and 3rd in Florida, owned New Brunswick, N. J.; Ringtown, Pa.; and previously ridden by Lucille A Mid-Atlantic Morgan Horse Club Milford, Pa.; Williamsport, Pa.; Quen- Kenyon. was organized with much enthusiasm tin, Pa.; and Upper Darby, Pa.; plus last month to provide a united voice the Penna. National at Harrisburg. HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION in support of the Morgan breed for A poll is being conducted of the Won by TAWNY TONY, PHBA 13558, that area, which is comprised of Penn- sylvania, New Jersey, Maryland„ Dela- Morgans owned by members to deter- Stallion, ridden by Mr. Jack Frazier, mine the best classifications such as Pompano Beach, Fla.; 2nd, ART, Palo- ware and New York State. Organiza- mino-Stallion Saddlebred, ridden by Mr. tion was effected March 13, at Ring- under 15 hands, 15 hands and over, John Woods, Umatilla, Fla.; 3rd, QUICK- town, Pa., where 20 Morgan owners Novice, Junior, Mares, Stallions, Geld- SILVER, PHBA 6987, 1/2 TWHBA/1/4 Arab ings, English pleasure, Western pleas- gelding, ridden by Mr. Russell Foland, gathered in person while an additional Jacksonville, Fla. 11 Morgan owners telephoned or ure, Western Stake and Parade wrote their suggestions and support entries. The secretary is preparing LIGHTWEIGHT DIVISION for the movement. letters to those shows which the mem- A constitution setting forth the bership determined were most desir- Won by LIPPITT BOB KENNUCK, 10293 able as points of competition, and Morgan gelding, ridden by Mrs. Lucille purposes of the organization was Kenyon, Jacksonville, Fla.; 2nd, KING, adopted with these aims: to support figures relating to availability of horses Palomino Stallion Saddlebred, ridden by the program of the Morgan Horse and prospective exhibitors will also be Mr. Ben Highnote, St. Petersburg, Fla.; the program of the Morgan Horse given to shows desiring them. 3rd, ROCKET, Stallion, V2 Morgan-1/2 Club, Inc.; to provide a united voice Quarter Horse, ridden by Miss Edith and effort in behalf of the Morgan The next regular meeting of the Whiting, Holly Hill, Fla.; 4th, BLAZE, Horse in the area; to stimulate in- club will be called this summer at Mare, Saddlebred Quarter Horse, ridden by Mrs. Marty Robbins, Gainesville, Fla. terest in the showing, breeding, and (Continued on Page 25) 14 The MORGAN HORSE It isn't too early to send your dona- National Morgan Horse Show tion. We have received our first con- tribution from the Lions Club of Ar- lington, Vt., and we are very grateful By SETH ARM EN, Show Manager to them for setting such a splendid example. Surely, with the whole United The 1955 National Morgan Horse gan supporter, which gives her a Show again will be a highlighted wonderful background for this work. States to draw on we should be able to take care of sixty trophies. Won't show of the year as a breed and As your show manager, I wish to YOU please help? general interest show. Inquiries al- urge all of you who have thoughts ready received, point to our repeat of pertaining to the show operation or You may send your contributions the successes of prior years as far as management to let me know. My to the Morgan Horse Club, Inc., 90 number and quality of horses entered address: Box 74, Norfolk, Mass. Broad St., New York 4, N. Y. arc concerned. The entries will be expertly handled The show committee, enlarged this by Mrs. Winthrop Dakin of Amherst. year, is made up of the following: All Entry requests, entries (when Mrs. Winthrop Dakin, Amherst, made available), advertising, and all Letters Mass.; Mrs. Warner Carter, Montague, material relating to show activities Mass.; Mrs. J. Cecil Ferguson, Greene, should be mailed to: (Continued from Page 5) R. I.; Mrs. Nathaniel Bigelow, Jr., Goffstown, N. H.; Miss Isabel' National Morgan Horse Show son with those of the five-gaited saddle Streeter, Northampton, Mass.; Mrs. Post Office Box 632 horse and the thoroughbred. It seems Irving Van Wert, Amherst, Mass.; Mr. Amherst, Mass. that something could be done to help Raymond Black, Northampton, Mass.; The class list this year will be gen- the various couples who both work and Mr. W. Briceland Nash, North- erally the same as last years, again try to run a boarding stable, also, in ampton, Mass.; Mr. William B. depending upon the response to the fairness to them, the poor horses and Roberts, Amherst, Mass. classes offered. Class lists and entry their owners! The Morgan Horse Club is sponsor forms will be mailed on or about May More of us could learn from the of the show as always and through 15th. Entries will close July 6th. attitude of the "Old Timer" who took care of the "Fire Jumper" in a brave its directors is giving its full and The selection of judges is one of enthusiastic support. Dr. Russell paramount issue and is being given and generous way. One can only Smith, show manager for the past two much time and thought. Every possi- regret that he offered one of his own horses to that dealer and be consoled years, will be identified with the show ble means will be employed to obtain this year as its announcer. the finest judging team available. by the act that he apparently drove away empty-handed. Publicity is to be handled by Mrs. Keep these dates in mind — July 29, Irving Van Wert of Amherst. She is a 30, and 31 — for the best show — for If some of your clever writers could professional writer and an ardent Mor- the Morgan show! deal with some of these pathetic as- pects of the Morgan horse in an article of two, we would all benefit. Sincerely, being made to make any money out Elizabeth G. Sichler ATTENTION PLEASE! of it. This is not the case at all. The 881 Pemberton Road show is the only thing the club pro- Gross Pointe Park, Mich. By MARGARET FERGUSON duces that could swell the treasury a Another year has rolled along and bit. Naturally, donations help to de- it is now time to plan for our 1955 fray expenses and the trophies are a Dear Mr. Eusey: National Morgan Horse Show. Since great expense. I want to thank you for the tele- I have been chosen to take care of I know some of you that live far phone numbers of Mr. J. Holman the trophies this year I feel it is neces- away are not so interested in the show Waters and Ernest Pedler of Big sary to appeal to all Morgan en- but if you could think of your dona- Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake City, thusiasts to help me do a satisfactory tion as a means of the club making Utah, as I spent a very enjoyable after- job. some money to pay for the printing noon visiting with them. I don't like to dwell on unpleasant of the Morgan Horse Magazine Mr. Waters has a nice Morgan mare facts but the truth is that the trophy (which I know you all enjoy) perhaps and she in turn has two nice fillies by donations fell far short of the goal you could convince yourself to be Stellar. Remembering Stellar as a two last year. Perhaps many of you do generous this year. Every year the year old, I thought he lacked mascu- not realize it but there were thirty same "old reliables" come to the rescue linity, but he has certainly overcome classes out of sixty odd that were not but they cannot carry the whole load. this and is now a good rugged 15 hand sponsored by individuals or clubs. We need all of you to help. stallion weighing about 1100 pounds. That meant that the Morgan Horse The trophies for the classes are He is a full brother to Riviera by Men- Club had to pay for them. twenty-five dollars and the ribbons are tor out of Naiad. Like all Mentor off- Now, many people have the feeling five dollars. If you cannot afford to springs, he has a wonderful disposi- that the show is a fine tribute to the give a trophy perhaps you can give tion. Mr. Waters told me he always Morgan horse and that no effort is the ribbons for a class. (Continued on Page 17) MAY 1955 15 Champion Stallion of 1953, Spring- mare, Rita G, has developed into a North Central Assn. brook Midnight, owned by one of our real performer. greatest Morgan enthusiasts, Mike A sincere "so long" to all of you. By MRS. MILDRED RATHBUN Duginski of Moorhead, Minnesota. Keep the items coming to your corres- Another Sahlstrom mare, Nugget G, pondent. There is a great deal going The membership of the North Cen• is bred to Milaca Query and will foal on and I want to report it—but I can't tral Morgan Horse Association are en- in May. unless you TELL ME! thusiastically planning the summer's Dr. Budd, President of the St. activity for the group. The first Cloud State Teachers College, has ac- major activity will be the Light quired the mare, Miss Jarnette, by Horse School to be held again at the Haven, out of Suzette. She was University of Minnesota under the brought to St. Cloud on April 1 from Utah Morgan News sponsorship of the various light horse the stable of Marianne and David associations of the state. The Morgan Naas. The mare is a beauty and we By AMOS MOSHER all welcome Dr. Budd into our Mor- group will again be active in planning Recent transfers of registered Mor- gan group. and carrying out the affair. Notices gans in and around our locality are will be sent to the membership giv- as follows: Masher Bros. of Sandy, ing the details of the day's activities. Utah sold the following mares and The spring trail ride will held at colts: Elk River on May 22. The Elk River Wildrose, a sorrel mare by Senator Riding Club will be hosts and from Graham was sold to Dr. James F. all the exciting news we hear, they Orme and she had a filly foal by are going overboard in planning a Townshend Gaymeade. Under the ex- wonderful outing. A dinner and cellent supervision of Dr. Orme, she business meeting will be held in Elk is now well trained and an excellent River on the evening of May 21. walker. Dr. Orme also purchased a Many items of news have come to two year old filly out of Senator Gra- your correspondent's desk. Following ham from the L. U. Sheep Co. this are some of the major happenings of the past months. William Rafter, Kellogg, has pur- FIREBRAND, 4 year old gelding owned chased three Morgans—a mare from by Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Hitz. Hopkins. Minn. Harvey Boyum of Milaca, and two colts from Alfred Dorow of Spring- field. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hitz, Hop- kin, Minnesota, have a stud colt out Marianne (Wick) and David Naas of their mare, Starlet de Jarnette and have two excellent fillies—Donnette by sired by Dorset's Foxfire. Don Hudson—and Cynette by Congo Adelaide Nichols, Esterville, Iowa --both acquired from the Roy Brunk Morgan breeder has a new four-year- stable in Illinois. old black stallion, Illawana Sambo. Dr. and Mrs. R. B. Graves, Red Grand Jarnette, chestnut gelding Wing, Minnesota, have recently re- and a full brother to Miss Jarnette turned from a European trip. The was purchased by James E. Kelley of Graves were much interested in see- St. Paul. ing Ayrshire cattle in their native Eloise Monarski, St. Cloud, has sold Scotland. They have recently pur- fall and has he r well trained to hack- her mare, Koko Dean to Mrs. Dale chased a colt from Alfred Dorow to more. He also has her gentled for Howard, Pleasant Lake. add to their herd at Mar-Ayr Farm in his children to ride. Dr. Orme keeps Red Wing. Added to our list of Morgan owners his horses in Sandy, Utah, but was Dr. George F. Budd and Mr. is Francis Knippling, D. V. M., raised in Tooele on a ranch and is Stanley Sahlstrom visited South Milaca, who has a new 3-year-old an excellent rider himself, and does Dakota State College at Brookings filly. Harvey Boyum reports from his own training. late in February and attended the the same area that his 2-year-old stal- Vampire, another registered Mor- "Little International" which is one of lion Milaca Moari is coming fine. gan mare was recently sold by Mosher the major annual events at the college. Mrs. Jean Fitzsimmons sold her colt Bros. to Glazier Construction Co. The college has crossed the Milaca Sentimental Question, to a neighbor Vampire is by Fillmore. Glazier Con- Morgan Farm's Vermont bred Milaca in Excelsio, Minnessota. struction Co. also purchased a coming Query with the get of Sunflower Ray Anderson, President of the three year old chestnut stallion Miles, Prince and from all reports, these colts North Central Morgan Horse Asso- by Senator Graham out of Princess should have "it". ciation, reports that his good mare Maria. Huck and Harold Glazier are Mr. Sahlstrom's mare, Tillicum, sur- Milaca Mae is looking better than having a good time breaking and prised him last week when she foaled ever and is ready to start the season's training these horses. Huck has the a couple of weeks before she was ex- riding activities. bay mare Vampire corning along fine. pected to do so. The foal is a chestnut Toni Dunne has recently moved Mosher Bros. recently sold two filly sired by the Minnesota Grand from Clarissa to Alexandria. His (Continued on Page 25)

16 The MORGAN HORSE side check reins. Bob bought them a breaking cart and naturally the children are impatient to use it, but 6ANS that time will come later on in the spring. The class as well as Bobbie are working into a schedule now and the tears of "she gets to do more than I do," the little children sneaking in with goodies, the adults spoiling him worse than the children, and all those problems are beginning to work them- selves out. Perhaps you would he in- terested in their respective duties, etc. It has been hard to keep them all busy and yet give Bobbie some peace. It may sound like I'm awfully hard on them but control is so necessary for a group that size working with one little colt. The visitors still pour in to see him. The other day was rather amusing. A deacon from our church came to see Bobbie. Now Bobbie always takes a nap after lunch and when I went in to get him he had his mind made up that I would not interfere with his rest. He opened one eye, closed it and went hack to sleep. I schooched down beside him, talked to him, patted him, coaxed him, and pleaded with him, but all in vain. He'd sleep with his head in my lap or with it on the floor; but get up? No. After ten minutes of this, I'm sure the gentle- man thought him dopey and I thought he was sick. Thinking I would try once more before I called the vet, he rolled over on his back moaning and groaning something fierce. I thought he was in agony. He groaned a couple of more times, then got up on his feet. When I took him out, he seemed all right. I turned him out in the ring, and lo and behold he was as chipper as ever. I had just interrupted his nap and that was all there was to it. I had a letter from Betty Winn and I think she will be up this spring to see Bobbie. I wrote her all the direc- tions as to how to get here. My class would just love it if she would come to visit. Sincerely,

Top: EDWARD ASH, outstanding young stallion from Glenallan Jane Winslow Stables in Winchendon Springs. Mass. Nelson D. White owner. 42 Kenwood St. Bottom: HIGHLAND. 4 year old chestnut stallion owned, ridden, and trained by Mrs. C. A. Petty, Parishville, N. I. Portland, Maine Letters was excellent, the children behaved I haven't seen the two fillies these (Continued from Page 17) well, the whole atmosphere was a mares of Mrs. Arnold's produced but pleasure, for like all good Mormons, the snapshots I've seen of one of them, day which was from where they they were living close to God and the a daughter of Lippitt Jeep, are enough chased the wild horses to Big Cotton- soil. It was a wonderful afternoon to make any Morgan lover covetous. wood Canyon. and I will remembe r it. She could win a model filly class any Ernie then took me to visit the Your turn is next Otho, so don't day, and Mrs. Arnold says she'll be a Mosher boys, Amos, Howard and Leo. miss it. Harden up on your riding "big" one, too. They were real rugged boys weighing first. You should see the chestnut stallion about 200, afraid of nothing, and just Sincerely, our mare Katie produced this spring, the kind you would want with you, let J. Cecil Ferguson sired by Lippitt Victory. From the come what will. You couldn't help Greene, R. I. way he looks now — he was foaled but like these boys from the start and April 21st — will have another hand- if anyone likes Morgans, these boys Likes Big Morgans some over-fifteen-hander. do. They like using horses about 16 Dear Sir: Sincerely yours, hands that would weigh 1250 pounds I'd like to write in praise and sup- Barbara Beaumont Cole with plenty of bone and wide chest port of Mrs. Arnold's article on large South Sudbury, Mass. that could carry them up and down Morgans, in the April issue. I like the mountains. They had a big black and admire all Morgans, large and stallion, 4 years old, 15.3 hands small, but it must be admitted that Horses Are People Condo by Congo out of May Burger, those of us who are tall, and perhaps Dear Sir: 1250 pounds and another black stal- heavy, too, look a bit foolish mounted Relative to your request for pictures lion, Major Man out of Queen Mona on a pony-sized Morgan. We don't of our two Morgans purchased from by Major R. M., 16 hands, 1125 pounds for a minute doubt the ability of a Leonard Wa1es of Weybridge, Vt., 3 years old from J. C. Jackson. He tiny Morgan to carry us, but I know last fall, I am enclosing same. should mature to 1250 pounds. He that I, for one, hate to appear riding The young filly Ginger Cookie had just come and was being broken a horse on which my stirrups hang sired by Stanfield will be three years in to halter and saddle. Their way of nearly to his knees. My own Mor- June and the gelding Tad, sired by breaking horses was to have one gan mare, Katie Twilight 08228 (by Panfield and ridden by Mr. Botsford brother or Ernie Pedler snub them up Lippitt Sam Twilight out of Connie- in the picture, is five years old. tight to the saddle horn, then saddle dale) stands 15.1. This is just the Tad was purchased for our daugh- them and get on. Since reading right size for me. There is a good ter, Suellen, who is nine years old and Jelly's Journal, they have decided there market for Morgans of all sizes; no Ginger Cookie was purchased by my are better ways and now start them one should be discriminated against husband for me. Tad was green broke with long lines, etc. (Thanks to Janet for preferring 15-hand Morgans—or to western riding and is a live'y fel- Dakin). They seemed to think our 14-hand ones, either. low. We are not at all competent in Eastern way is better in the long run Last autumn my husband and I the horse training line so are sending and were pleased to get new ideas. visited Mrs. Arnold's farm, and there the filly to someone else to train this They had a very well-rounded light saw her two "big" mares. One of spring. I love her too much to be sorrel stallion Dicky Pride, 14.3 hands, them due to foal shortly, we admired stern enough with her to train her. 1050 pounds, 2 years old by Ern only in her stall, but the other we saw I have taught her to stretch, back up, Pedler's Flying Jubilee, which was be- under saddle. This, the larger of the nicely and whoa, also longed her on ing ridden by one of the boy's wives. two mares, with a "homemade" the longe line. That's the extent of These men know what they want in shoeing job, carrying a stock saddle my ability but i am anxiously waiting a horse and claim a Morgan is the and my husband who, I think, had for the time when we can take long only horse that can stand their weight never ridden western style before, trail rides together. The loveable and and have the courage to climb up and gave a performance worthy of a friendly disposition of Ginger will down the mountains. They check the finished show horse. She had that make her a great trail companion. snow in the mountains for the Salt lovely Morgan action and truly trappy We looked all around Vermont last Lake City water supply and this springy gaits. In fact, she had more fall with the intentions of buying means hard riding at high altitudes hock action than many a long-toed one Morgan. As you see, we came and a good horse. professionally trained show Morgan. home with two! We then went to visit Harold This mare was twelve years old, and Your magazine is a source of joy Shulthies and saw his stallion Chango what made her performance really to this household. As soon as we by Congo out of May Burger, a full amazing was the fact that, until Mrs. have read one issue from cover to brother to the Mosher boys stud. He Arnold had brought her from the cover, we impatiently wait for the was a good type Morgan but not as West less than a year before, she had next one. rugged as his full brother. He also never been ridden — indeed, she had Horses are as varied and interesting had a black yearling filly he bought hardly been handled at all, her owner as people, each one different. That's from J. C. Jackson by a Government having used her only as a broodmare. why it takes so long to make a selec- farm stud, Fleetfield, a very stylish colt Her performances as a middle-aged, tion. We are very happy with ours. which moved very well. green broke horse, eight months in Sincerely yours, When Ernie and I got back, Mrs. foal, convinced me that large Morgans Thelma Botsford Pedler had a nice supper ready for us, needn't lack the real Morgan way of Keeseville, N. Y. the little girl said grace, the supper going. (Continued on Page 24) 20 The MORGAN HORSE Justin Morgan Horse Assn.

By VIRGINIA D. LAU

KANE'S SPRING DELIGHT by John Geddes out of BARBETTil, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kane of South Lyon, Mich.

That promise of Spring in the air, by dancing and visiting. But for the Futurity program which will be held of which we spoke when last writing, uncooperative weather there would for the first time this year at the is finally being fulfilled, and it is the have been many more present, as we Michigan State Fair. time for training of all our Morgans. had on of those early Spring snow- We arc happy to acknowledge the We know at least one young lady has storms complete with slippery roads. fact that Gerald Taft, well known Morgan breeder, has bccn elected been hard at work with her recently Naturally in Spring the interest of President of the Michigan Horse purchased Morgan mare. She is the Morgan Horse enthusiast turns to Show Association. Congratulations. Kaaren Ricard, owner of Springbrook the new arrivals. Some are here, more Undoubtedly all Morgan fanciers Goladdy. Kaaren and Goladdy have are on the way. The Stanerigg Farm are aware by now of the article on been working out almost every day at has two little foals cavorting around. Justin Morgan in the January issue of Dr, Ruthven's Stanerigg Farm at Ann One is a stud colt, the first born of reprinted in the Arbor, Michigan. Ruthven's Miriam Ann, owned by The Reader's Digest, March issue of this magazine. But Before getting too carried away by David Staebler. This lively little how many knew what horse's picture the warm weather we should tell fellow is sired by Quizkid and is said was used to head the article? C. Fred about our most recent activities. The to closely resemble his well-known Austin of Birmingham, advises us Michigan Horseman's Holiday held daddy. The other foal is a filly out of that he sent in the picture which March 13th at Fenton, Mich., was a Lady Helen by Lippitt Moro Ash and was used with the article, and that huge success. There were several is owned by Dr. Ruthven. Woods and it was "our own" Verran's Laddie hundred people present, representing Waters Farm at South Lyon, Mich., now owned by the Milo Dugans. Too about 15 horseman organizations, and reports two new fillies — Kane's bad credit wasn't given to this famous our own Thor Nielsen was Chairman. Spring Delight, by John Geddes out model stallion now standing at their There was a fine program including of Barbette and Kane's Sistie Kay out Northville Farm. music and singing. Most interesting of Miss Kay by John Geddes. These was the presentation of a style show are all late March foals. One more is of many different types of riding ap- expected at Stanerigg Farm and six Badger State News parel. Mrs. Georgia McKinley of the more at the Kane's Farm. Mr. and By JIM HEGERICI1 Michigan Quarter Horse Association Mrs. Milo Dugan have two foals at Old man winter having tired him- and columnist of the Detroit News their Mar-Lo Farm in Northville, self out in most parts, has left and was the commentator for this portion Michigan. They are extremely pleased spring is here once again, even though of the program. She provided infor- with a filly, Mar-Lo's Michelle by for some it seemed to have gotten lost mation on the purposes and traditions Mickey Finn out of Verran's Lassie along the way. Most of us are look- behind the various types of riding and another filly, Mar-Lo's Laurie by ing forward to the many enjoyable clothes. There was also an exhibition Verran's Laddie out of Joann. summer rides and horse shows. But of saddlery and equipment showing An organizational meeting of the somewhere there is a feeling of excite- many varities of English and Western newly formed "Michigan Morgan ment and wonder as to what these tack. This gathering offered an ex- Horse Breeders Futurity" was held summer months will hold for us and cellent opportunity for the develop- at the American Legion Hall in our Morgans. ment of understanding and good Northville, Michigan on April 3, 1955. Viola, Wisconsin is the home of our fellowship among all horsemen repre- Milo Measel was elected Chairman recently discovered Morgan horse senting all breeds, which incidentally and Walter Kane elected Secretary- owners. Their name is Mr. and Mrs. is one of the aims as stated in the Treasurer. The Board of Directors Earl Stone, who have two part Mor- constitution of the Justin Morgan are Gerald Taft, Walter Kane, Milo gans. One is a colt, named Fly Ann Horse Association. Measel, Walter Carrol, Joseph Symons, Darlene and the other is Lassie Hud- On March 27th our Association met James Jones, Milo Dugan and Jack son, which is the colt's dam. The at Huck's Redford Inn in Detroit, Appling. On April 6th at the Stones would like to get a registered Michigan, for a strictly social evening. home of Walter Carrot in Farming- Morgan in the near future and use it There were about 35 members present ton, the Board held a meeting for for a pleasure mount. to enjoy the very nice dinner followed the purpose of making plans for this (Continued on Next Page) MAY 1955 21 (Continued from Preceding Page) resignation of Mxs. Andrew J. Charters as corresponding secretary. Archie T., Mr. Harris's head stallion Mrs. Charters has a painful and per- LONGVIEW FARM at his farm in Mineral Point, Wiscon- sistant eye trouble. The board of sin, met with an embarassing accident directors appointed Mrs. Robert E. last winter. While peacefully eating Clyne, 4223 Harlen Rd., Snyder, N. Y. the dried grass in his pasture, the cows to fill the unexpired term. AT STUD who also share the same pasture, Plans were discussed for both thr quietly snuck up on Archie and Hamburg and the Syracuse Fairs. Mrs. JUSTIN JUBILEE started chewing on his tail. It evi- Arnold has also laid the ground work dently tasted good for they kept on. for Morgan classes at the Fair at Bath, Archie didn't seem to realize the harm to which the show people promised Morgans for Sale they were doing and didn't put up their support. We will need to guaran much resistance. Finally when they tee an entry of 12 horses as a start. had had their fill of horse hair (hea- Here is a chance to extend our acti- ven knows what they find interesting vities into still another part of the We would like to announce that in it) they went away. Later on, to state. The time is the last week of we have experienced trainers Archie's dismay and Mr. Harris's as August. Keep it in mind. now and are taking in a few well, they discovered that the hair on We are very hopeful of a full divi- Morgans for training. the tail had quite a large hunk sion at Hamburg-4 saddle classes in chewed out of it. addition to our usual breeding classes. A dependable bay gelding was sold Date of this show is August 15th to to Bob Wegener of Milwaukee, Wis- 20th. Days of Morgan showing will Mr. & Mrs. consin, by Stahlward Pines Farm in be announced later. Lowell, Indiana. The gelding was At Syracuse, the week after Labor C. W. Fleming sired by Flyhawk and out of an un- Day, an expanded breeding program registered mare. Bob comments on Fairhaven, Mass. is promised. And we are trying for the gelding's versatility and stamina, a saddle class. More on this later. Phone: New Bedford 2-3198 which has been proven on many of Here we are working under the handi- the pleasure rides they enjoy together. cap of a change in political adminis- In Marshfield, Wisconsin, the year- tration. ling colt Justin Echo owned by Cyril After the business meeting, movies Hegerich has had a taste of the har- of the 1953 National Morgan Show ness and the high wheeled sulky. The were run. This was an excellent film, colt learns fast and offers no resistance much better than the '52 effort. We while being trained. Now that spring look forward to others. Mrs. Arnold For Sale is here and a time that most horse- also showed excellent slides of both men are busy with the curry comb and the National and our own show at body brush, "Echo's" case is no ex- Hamburg. zeption, for every day big wads of Mrs. Arnold rode Nekomia's Archie Kristy Ken long winter hair are pulled out. Echo for us, in company with her daughter 10770 thinks he is pretty smart now, since on her Tennessee Walker. Archie, his owner has taught him to "stretch;" owned by Peter Hunt, is standing at Sire: Ken Carmen 7815 and he seems to delight in having his stud for the 1955 season at Arnona Dam: Light Bird 06690 picture taken. Farm, where he will also be used in 4-H projects. We also saw the mare 15 hands 1050 lbs. One Grand with her filly by Charlie N. Y. State News 0, and Folly Hudson with a bonne. A promising chestnut gelding By MRS. VINCENT J. ROGERS ing big filly by Lippitt Jeep. All these with small star and 2 white The Spring meeting of the New Morgans are in excellent, vigorous con- socks. Green broke. York State Morgan Club was held in dition, and a pleasure to see. We Kanona on Sunday, April 17th. Fifty- hope Mary will show this year. two persons attended, one of our Among the spring sales we have largest gatherings to date. We enjoyed the transfer of the good stallion having with us Mr. and Mrs. Roger Sconondoah Chief, by Mansfield- * * Ela and daughter, Nancy of Towns- Seneca Sweetheart, from T. Harry hend, Vt.; also Mr. Peter Hunt and Wood of Bouckville, to John P. T. C. Jackson & Sons Dr. Elmer Searles of New Brunswick. Costello of Manlius, N. Y. N. J. It is always a pleasure to have Mr. George N. Cole of Herkimer Box 8, Harrison, Montana out-of-state guests. and Mr. Louis Wagner of Utica have Phone 2-R-13 After a turkey dinner at the Antlers purchased the stud colt Ledgewood Restaurant, we went to Mr. and Mrs. Starfield, by Upwey Ben Don-Annfield 2 miles north of Harrison on George Arnold's spacious farm home from Phillip A. Hess of Akron. Mr. Highway No. 1. for the meeting. Wagner is stabling this youngster at President Rogers announced the his home near Utica. 22 The MORGAN HORSE The Jennings Pony Farm of Miller- ton bought the two mares Panelope, Washington News How much JUSTIN MORGAN by Panfield-Tinkerbell, and Lilly A "five-foot reference shelf" on ani- blood does your horse have? Belle by Archie 0-Ginger Dejarnette, mal production, has just been con- from Fritz Eisenhard of Warsaw. Mr. If you want Me answer to this or densed into one popularized easy-to- Eisenhard had decided to make a other pedigree problems, write read volume by a WSC professor. complete dispersal of his mare band, us. We offer a special MORGAN due to the press of other business, but The Stockman's Handbook, by Dr. pedigree service. M E. Ensminger, his sixth book in 5 when the first two left, he and his Percentage work on your horse back daughter Nancy, decided that they years, is just off the press and ready 4 generations $2.00 couldn't stand it and called a halt. for use "by stockmen, those who Extended pedigree of your horse We knew you couldn't leave the Mor- counsel with stockmen, and teachers Lack to TUSTIN MORGAN 10.00 gans, Fritz, and we are glad. in animal agriculture everywhere". Extended pedigree and percentage on horse 10.50 Please, club members, send in your Dr. Ensminger expIains that in the Extended pedigree blanks (do your news. new publication he "has attempted to own work) 150 each or include all the information that a 10 for $1.00 stockman needs to know in the daily Prompt, neat service. We must Maine Morgan News operation of a farm or ranch." have cash or check with By MARGARET GARDINER The 598-page 81/2x11-inch handbook MORGAN HORSE PEDIGREE Mr. Chapman of Falmouth, the offers modern and sound know-how SERVICE headmaster of Waynefleet School, has on the production of cattle, sheep, c/o CarIs-Haven Farm Ringtown, Pennsylvania purchased the chestnut six year old swine, and horses. Graphic line draw- mare Cocoa from Mr. Howard Hurd ings, 475 in all, picture important steps of Portland. in many livestock practices. Clarence D. "Skipper" Bartlett has Illustrations explain such technical recently purchased Townshend King matters as how to determine the best from Mr. Bigelow of New Hampshire. buy in feeds, and how dwarfism is in- Send pictures of mares and foals The next meeting of the Maine herited. Other drawings explain with advertisments for the Morgan Club will be May 6, 7 p. m. Mendelian inheritance, preparing soil June issue. at the Elm Hotel in Auburn. Plans samples for analysis, rat-proofing and for the Maine All-Morgan Horse rodent control measures, buildings Show next August will be discussed. and equipment, etc.

P4e4e#tiii, . • TOWNSHEND CORNITA

Sire: Cornwallis Darn: Manzanito

This mare won the Amateur Morgan Class at the Eastern States Exposition, 1954. She also accounted for four other ribbons at the same show with two of them in equitation classes. She placed third in Model Morgan Class at National Morgan Show. This mare has always placed well in what few shows she has been to. She has been trained 100% by her rider Nancy Ela. We mean to keep this mare for a future brood mare.

TOWNSHEND MORGAN-HOLSTEIN FARM Townshend, Vt.

MAY 1955 23 (Continued from Preceding Page) department of Animal Husbandry and Why pay fancy prices consultant to the Nucleonics Depart- for saddlery? Write for Major animal parasites and their FREE FREE Catalog that has ment of General Electric Company. saved real money for effect on livestock are also pictured. He has had wide experience as a prac- TO thousands of horsemen. The book's 19 sections cover breed- Describes over 400 ticing livestock man, formerly man- popular items of English ing, feeding, pastures, hay and silage, HORSE and American "tack." aged a research project at Dixon I ship saddlery on ap- management, meat, buildings and Springs, Illinois, and has taught ani- proval. Write today. equipment, animal health, disease pre- OWNERS "little joe" WIESENFELD mal husbandry. Dept. 87 Baltimore 1, Md. vention and parasite control, selecting and judging livestock, marketing, classes and grades of wool and mohair. ticipate in our show. Everyone is welcome. We have plenty of stabl- In addition to production, judging Burlington, Vt. Show ing, all box stalls, about 150 of them. and marketing know-how, the publi- By DoNALti A. ST. PIERRE We will have an exhibitors party cation also lists laws affecting the live- Saturday night to which all exhibitors stock farm, breed registry associations, The Burlington, Vt., Riding and are invited free of charge. and breed magazines. Agencies, or- Driving Club, Inc., will have their We wi'l have 13 divisions, 48 ganizations and individuals set up to fourth annual horse show June 18th classes; many of which Morgan provide special type of information or and 19th at the Champlain Valley horses can fit into very nicely. assistance to stockmen are also in- Fairgrounds, Essex Junction, Vt. We I sincerely hope you can print this cluded. will have a full division for registered into the May issue of Morgan Horse Material in the handbook, Dr. Morgan Horses. $150.00 prize money. Magazine. Ensminger explains, was reviewed by We will be New England Horsemen's 180 different experts throughout the Council Class "B" show in All Divi- country before the book went to press. sions and AM. Horseshows Assoc. News Note Other books authored by Dr. "B" Class in Morgan division only. Morgan readers will be interested Ensminger since 1950 include Animal We will have Model, Pleasure Saddle to know that Robert L. Knight of Science, Beef Cattle Husbandry, Sheep $50.00, over 15 hands, under 15 hands, the Green Mountain Stock farm in Husbandry, Swine Husbandry, and combination, pleasure driving, and Randolph, Vermont, has recently ac- Horse Husbandry. Although used by championship stake $100.00. We be- quired several fine Morgans. These in- some stockmen, these books were lieve we have an attractive and quite clude a promising young Natick Moro issued primarily as textbooks, Dr. complete Morgan division and sincere-_ Ensminger said. ly hope Morgan exhibitors in the Alert by Rob Roy out of Lippitt Gladys Moro, Lippitt Georgia pur- The author is chairman of WSC's New England area will come and par- chased from J. Cecil Ferguson, and Lippitt Ethan Ash from Mrs. Bryant and Mrs. Ferguson.

SA RACEN CALENDAR CORRECTIONS The St. Jude Show in Troy, N. Y. 9615 is scheduled for May 21 & 22, not 28 & 29 as shown in the calendar. 4;1 Sire: Upwey King Benn 8246 Dam: Arissa 04669 Letters Foaled: May 12, 1945 (Continued from Page 20) Dear Sir: Height: 15.1 hands Until a few months ago, I was strictly a "Quarter Horse Gal." Al- ways having owned them, I was con- vinced there was nothing finer than Color and Markings: Chestnut with connected star and narrow a Quarter Horse. strip. But now having come in contact with Morgans, my affections have Terms: Private Treaty. been alienated. My 11 month old colt Sunrise Sample, out of Vixen by Sherimill Sunrise is my pride and joy. I've discovered how boldly they go Lazy L Acres and yet they are so gentle. I am extremely proud to be asso- MR. AND MRS. RICHARD I. L'ABBE ciated with such a fine breed. Enclosed is a picture of "Sammy." 165 Burley Street, Danvers, Mass. Very truly yours, (Mrs.) Carole Clyne Snyder 21, N. Y. 24 The MORGAN HORSE Dear Sir: at eleven months she is a real beauty— two top champion mares, Lippitt Dup- Three cheers for the March edi- a bay with plack points, no white at licate and Lippitt Betsy, from Mr. and torial! Never, never stop getting into a.l—but she is flashy enough so that Mrs. Willard Denton of Mt. Kisco, "the middle of things!" A final de- any decoration would be only gilding N. Y. The Nobles also own Black cision on this controversy is long the lily. Mrs. Francis E. Dunphy, Sambo, the 1954 Morgan National over due. I'm sure you would find owner of the sire, is holding the filly. Champion Stallion, and the good a large majority of Morgan people Sincerely, show mare, Glorita. Pennsylvania is agree wholeheartedly with your black- Mary M. Coronis certainly proud to welcome such top: smith; but feel that to win in the ring North Newport, N. H. notch Morgans and we hope that this they must "do as the Romans do," will be a challenge to the Mid-Atlantic even though it is against their better exhibitors to get out and show this judgment. Mid-Atlantic season. (Continued 11.0111 Page 14) Reveille, the bay mare owned by A new ruling, or amendment, whichever show offers the best divi- officially appearing in the A. H. S. A. Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Morrell, Tamar- sion and is most centrally located for lie Acres, North Wales, RD., Pa., has rule book would solve this problem as members to attend. A late summer or effectively as it did the issue on been sold to Mr. and Mrs. E. Kenneth fall trail ride is enthusiastically antici- French, of Bloomfield, Conn. Reveille "braids". If someone would make pated, with the final meeting of the placed in all of her 1954 Mid-Atlantic known the procedure necessary to put year expected in November as a review classes, and the French's granddaugh- such a rule into effect, I am sure of the year and a social gathering. ter, Janie, plans to show the mare in many people, other than myself, would Any Morgan owners, or those in- 4-H competition as well as use her be more than willing to take action. terested in the purposes of this associa- extensively for trail riding. What a heart-breaking story by Edna tion, living in the North Atlantic area, Tisdale—I had a very large lump in are invited to contact any of the officers my throat after reading it! What a or Mrs. Leigh Morrell, Secy., Tamar- Utah News shame that such love should go un- lie Acres, North Wales, RD., Pa., for (Continued from Page 16) returned! Yet how fitting that he, in further information. Shows interested wearier stud colts, both chestnuts with death, should lie beside one so well in sponsoring Morgan classes in the strip faces. One went to Charles loved. area may also procure information as Boyce of Sandy, Utah. He is Charley I am enclosing a picture of my to dates and entries from Mrs. Morrell. registered half-Morgan filly, Mariflon's B, by Townshend Gaymeade out of Prima Donna by Royalton Sam MID- ATLANTIC NEWS Mallow by Flyhawk. The other colt Ethan out of my grade mare My First Mr. and Mrs. John Noble, Clark's Revel is by Townshend Gaymeade out Lady, taken at three months. Now Summit, 13:1., have purchased those (Continued on Next Page) LIPPITT SAM TWILIGHT 8085 by Lippitt Sam and out of Green Mountain Twilight

BILLY TWILIGHT by Lippitt Sam Twilight EASTER TWILIGHT by Lippitt Sam Twilight

A versatile bay stallion of the highest percentage. he has the excellency It of gaits and disposition that make for the best pleasure horse; which is what the average Morgan owner wants. He is also the sire of the show and pleasure stallions, Easter Twilight. a champion in his own right, and Billy Twilight, winner in Maine. A daugher was reserve champion last year in the stiffest of competition. Another son is a child's hunter at Myopia.

Must be seen and ridden to be fully appreciated.

Free service for Gold Band Mares. All others, private treaty.

MARGARET VAN D. RICE Rockbottom Lodge Meredith, N. H. (Continued from Preceding Page) The rider chewed thoughtfully on of Parka by Senator Graham. He the greasy beans, feeling his jaw was sold to Mr. L. 13. Hyde of Tooele, muscles bunch up when he put his Utah. Both these colts are outstanding teeth to the slice of dark bread, feeling and their owners are proud of them. the worry in the old man as he rattled The chestnut mare Mallow by Fly- on. hawk was sold by Mosher Bros. to "Them danged mustangs still come Mr. Thayne Rogers of Morgan, Utah. in here to water every morning mare's She is in foal to Townshend Gay- with 'em all the time. Water down meade now. to the tag end of that trickle of water. The bay mare Parka became the Smart, know I can't catch 'cm. Know property of Mr. J. C. Jackson of Harri- If I ain't got no horse here to run 'em =, son, Montana. She is by Senator with. Can't trap 'em. I'd just scare Graham and is in foal to Townshend 'em off. They can find other water Gaymeade now. in six or eight miles That's why I Mr. Hal Schulthies recently made had you hide your horses. Don't Does Just a trip to Roy Brunk's at Springfield, What The want 'em to see I got something here Illinois, where he purchased Chango to run 'em with. They're dang smart. Name by Congo out of May Burger. Chango Implies! They'd leave the country. Now you is a full brother to Mosher Bros. stal- look like maybe you'd be a good lion Condo. Mr. Schulthies also re- hand. Thought maybe you could cently purchased from J. C. Jackson catch that danged mare for me. You KEEPS FLIES AWAY at Harrison, Montana a black weaner c'd hide down behind that hill before For Hours I filly by Fleetfield. This filly he hopes daylight. Been watering about day- to mate to his own black stallion. light every day. Let 'em in to water, Mist"flys-away" lightly over parts of animal where T personally saw Fleetfield and con an' run 'em while they're full. You flies attack. An 8-second application does the trick. sider him an excellent example of the should be able to ketch her, young Provides freedom from vicious biting and blood- breed. He also sires good colts. man like you, fine horses like you sucking flies while riding, training, shoeing, show- Mr. Schulthies also sold a two yeear ride." ing or racing your horses. Excellent fly repellent old chestnut filly by Stellar to Mr. for use on sores, wounds, wire cuts. Hugh Hintze of Salt Lake City,. The The old man poured some het filly's name is Star Dell. kitchen grease into a can, setting a The Morgan interest here in Utah wisp of cloth in it for a wick. This is growing and we are glad at any was his light. He reached for air the time to show our Morgans in action better to continue his monologue, but They are good desirable animals and the rider beat him to it, grinning into PRICELESS can do any job they are asked to do. the verbal pause. "I'll catch her for PROTECTION you. You won't need to worry any more." For Horses! Lights of Home A "must" for riders, vets, In the early night he rolled his (Continued from Page 7) trainers, shoers and handlers ! soogans out by the haystack, under plenty good enough for the ridin' I the stars, wanting the air and the do. Haul my supplies from the neigh clean night more than the roof and Specially Formulated for use on horses! bor's place couple times a year in that the dirty old cabin, using the excuse Repellent and insecticidal ingredients old home that there wouldn't be room. He among the safest known! made buckboard. Seventy mile round trip. Dang rough goin' pulled the tarp up to keep off the too. Bin lettin' that mare graze frost and lay there thinking of the Won't Burn or Blister or discolor hair old man and his troubles, feeling the ...Can't harm animal's coat. Not greasy, around the hills some; she always ac) or gummy! ' comes in at night for a fork of hay. fear that had started and the worry. Three maybe four weeks ago a bunch From far out in the hills a coyote of mustangs moved in here from mourned, the call clear and sharp on Improves Animal's coat!... Leaves the hair glossy and easy to brush out. somewhere, and danged if she didn't the night air, and he listened to the Imparts a lasting lustre. run off with 'em. I ain't been off sad song repeated and gave it some the place since. Ain't got my winter thought, and his thoughts took shape Pleasant and Easy to Use! Just mist wood dragged in. Ain't got no way and gradually rhyme. He spoke them it on. Has a mild, clean smell, that to gather my beef. Got more dang to the night calling them the Coyote z) quickly disappears. trouble than a centipede with fallen song: arches. Usually drive a few beef over IF YOUR DEALER doesn't stock "Flys-Away" Bombs, order direct! Car- to the neighbor's in the fall like Under the white and ghostly stars, ton of four (4) postpaid for $625. Write: this. Trade 'em for overalls an' shirts Out where the night winds sweep, an' shoes. Eatin' supplies stuff like Under the pale and golden moon, Lonely my watch I keep. INSECTICIDE that. Got a few dollars cash too. Prob'ly froze to death this winter 'f Far from the noise of the city's rush COMPANY Winds through the sages sigh. you hadn't come by. Can't walk Here I lament my lonliness. Dept. 911 OMAHA,. NEBRASKA no where on this busted up old leg." Here I pour forth my cry. 26 The MORGAN HORSE Mine is a life, a life of chance, in at a trot, single file, the big mare Hunting and hunted too. in lead, bigger by four hundred Wary I slink through the shadows grey, Under a sky of blue. pounds than the next largest horse. Where the hills pinched together she Ever alert to the dangers near. Hunting 'till dawn is nigh. stopped and threw up her head sniff- I seek the dark of my dugout then. ing the air, and the band bunched up To sleep while the day goes by. behind her. The wild stud circled, Here I have lived my life serene, stopping now and then to listen and MORGANS Here 1 have killed my prey. smell the wind. They moved in an- Ideal for gifts or horse collections. Here, where the rancher hunts me down I'll meet my doom someday. other hundred yards and stopped SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS $1.25 pr. again, and the stallion climbed the op- MORGAN COLT. height 4 3/4 inches In the late dark he felt his way posite hill to see what was strange in 51.25. ALSO—BEAUTIFUL HORSE the country. with hand-made leather stock sad- along the barn wall speaking to his dle. bridle & breast collar, height horses. With his arm out ahead of "Smart, dang smart," the rider 9 inches 55.00. him he found the stud and led him thought to himself, mimicking the old MARE — height 7 1/4 inches 52.50. out to the lesser dark of the open. man. Then he thought again, "Long COLORS — Bay, black, chestnut, He saddled up and rode out circling time since that hunch has been scared palomino, buckskin. away from the water. Then climbing or they'd have come in over the tops Made of durable hydrocal. the hill he found a thick stand of all the time where they could see." PREPAID. Send check or money cedars and moved into the middle of The mustang dropped down from order to: them to keep hidden. A sharp wind the bill at a run, feeling rather than R. C. TURNER seeing the danger, and the rider did came from the higher hills, finding Route 3, Colorado Springs him through his shaps and jacket, and not wait to see what would happen Colo. he could have used a fire. But he next, he already knew, and as he hunkered down, squatting on his boot- raised himself to the saddle he said heels and waiting out the dawn. When to his horse. "Little man, you'll sure the light was still grey the stud came have to move. They've got a big NATIONAL MORGAN HORSE to attention, looking down beyond the start on us." draw and the rider stood up putting The Morgan did a handier job com- SHOW his hand gently on the stud's nose, ing off the hill than the mustangs July 29, 30, 31 ready to shut off the sound. Below had, his sureness being a thing to see him a band of a dozen horses came and when he reached the bottom he Northampton, Mass.

Considering offers on . .

THE TORMENTOR 11348 Dk. ch. siallion, light mane, tail, born May 25, 1954. This striking youngster (Mentor x Mayphil) was 1954 N. E. Res. Ch. Open Morgan Colt: he was never out of the ribbons including Springfield. the National, and several open colt stakes. His full sister TORMENTA as a yearling was the youngest horse, either sex to ever go Res. Gr. Ch. at the Notional, REX'S MAJOR MONTE 9996 and the following year for her new owner went on to Sire: Monte L. 8423 Dam: Lana 05744 win the 2.year old driving and Gr. Ch. Mare at the Foaled: March 18. 1948 Height: 15 National. Color: Dark Chestnut Weight: 1100 His dam MAYPHIL as a broodmare has won a first. 2 Fee $50.00 seconds, and 2 thirds. 3 of these at the National. She is WAER'S DOUBLE F. RANCH such a young mare that we feel we can sell a good colt. 479 East 21st St. Costa Mesa, Calif. MR. and MRS. DAVID L. BROCKETT, II FRIEDA & FRANK WAER Appleton Farms Ipswich, Mass.

MAY 1955 27 (Continued from Preceding Page) more than a length or two in the the roof maybe. Wind mostly Wows lengthened out, bringing the cantle action, and by the time the man had the snow off in the wintertime. But of the saddle snug behind the rider built another loop his horse had put in the spring it rains in here a couple and keeping it there. The mustangs him up close again. Without warn- of days after it stops outside." poured out of the opening in the hills, ing the mare slackened and kicked, The rider listened and grinned and pointing across the flats and the rider driving the stud's bit back into his considered. He thought of the times kept his pony just under a wide open mouth, and the man looking down he would bump his head trying to run, but crowding the wild ones just saw the blood start to run, but the straighten his long frame under the hard enough to keep them from slow- stud never lost stride. "If you broke low roof. He saw boredom of running ing up for air. "The big mare is fast any of his teeth, I'll pull out all of a homestead that could not produce. for her build," he thought as he yours," he threatened. He saw that this was not the place to watched her hold the lead. He figured live out the dream that was weaving He made his throw again, this time into his thought of late, and he knew he had cut the distance down by half good and his temper rode over his and the Morgan was still running on that he could not stay. judgment. He did not let her run He packed his gear and saddled a powerful stride, leaping high in the out on the slack gradually before tall sage, lengthening to miss a badger up and waved goodbye. He pointed setting his horse, but put him down the proud stud to the haze and the hole, sailing over the small washes. short, and her thirteen hundred His short back bunched with power far away mountains. The stallion pounds snapped out on the end of had seen many things, and had for the jumps. He did not fight the the line lifting his horse clear of the bit. This was no stampede, he had traveled many miles and trails, but ground. The cantle snapped up be- the eagerness was still in him as he done it too many times before. Across hind the rider nearly kinking his the eagerness was still in him as he a rolling rise in the ground nubs of climbed his way back into the hills back and the mare went out and over Behind him the packhorse stopped for broken rock showed through the last to pile up on the ground. But every- his mouthful of grass, then came on traces of a worn out hill, and thing held and when she got up she looking down the rider saw fire fly at a trot to catch up. Ahead was the was a humble, gentle mare, an old trail and the distance and the air, and from the shod feet of his horse. But man's mare, and the rider after mak- the stud was sure, never missing a beyond the mountains a land he had ing sure the stud's mouth was not not yet seen. The rider whistled a stride. Ahead the rider saw the big badly cut led her the long miles back not yet seen. The rider whistled a mare take to the air over a wash, but to the homestead. tune about a roving cowboy far away the jump was not clean and she slid from home, and his thoughts moved through the low brush on her shoul- "I'm goin' to get out of this dang ahead of him into the days to come. der, her head stretched out plowing place," the old man cackled the next Somewhere he hoped through the up the dust, while the mustangs angled morning. He hunkered over the storm and the night, the lights of and went down into the wash and up stove, warming what was left of the home would call, and he would the ether side, and the big mare came same pot of beans and brewed up answer, and all his wandering be up running hard to catch up. The what tasted like the same pot of coffee. through. Morgan jumped the wash square, land- "This thing has showed me that I'm ing in stride on the other side, and too dang old to stay out here anymore. the rider knotted his reins, giving the Ain't afraid to die, but I want some pony his head, using both hands to one to mourn fer me and feel bad N. E. News take down his rope and build a loop. when I do go. Man ought to die with (Continued from Page 13) some dignity, not all alone in a shack He felt the longer stride of the horse material" ought to go far in the ring. now, and the speed, and the air like this just to lay there and decay. Gain' to take my beef and drive 'em She is out of Glady and by Orcland pushed past him hushing the sound Leader which is breeding that almost of the stud's breathing. The mus- with me and get out of here. Only speaks for itself. came out here in the first place to tang stud looked back over his shoul- An extensive training and breeding der, the worry showing on him, his get away from a neighbor widder program is well on its way on the long tangled mane whipping back woman after my wife died. Figgered University of Vermont Morgan Farm. over his withers, but this was all the strong on gettin' me, she did. Mean, Horseman, Mr. Rod Leavitt is pay- speed he had and he could not move sharp-tongued woman she was too, ing special attention to two of the up and outrun his mares. The Mor- and the homliest thing you ever saw. young stock who show great promise. gan bore down on him like remorse Why if I had a cow as ugly as her One is UVM Arletor, a coming two on the heels of sin and soon was I wouldn't drink its milk. Think I'll year old filly which will be shown directly behind. The rider gave the build a shack and live on my son's in the two year old driving class at mustang an appraising eye and ad- place and just do chores and like of the National. Rod is bitting her and monished the big mare, "Ain't you got that where they can look in on me drives her in long reins daily. A any pride? Picking up with a thing every day or two an' bury me when coming three year old is also gaining like that don't show good sense." The I'm dead. many admirers. He is called Socksy mare had never reached the lead again "Man like you could make out all and is one of the proudest going colts and she was watching over her right on a place like this. Can have you could hope to see. As his name shoulder and when he made his throw it if you want to. Can have my milch implies he is marked with four high she ducked her head and whirled. He cow too. Nuff hay here to feed your white socks, and to touch off this im- missed his throw, but the Morgan horses all winter. Plenty time yet to pressive sight he has a wide white bunched his quarters under him and drag in your winter's food. Be right blaze. He is a light chestnut and as slid and whirled with her, losing no cozy here. Put a little more mud on you can imagine every inch a parade 28 The MORGAN HORSE

horse. The breeding program at the Nancy admits the new filly is pretty University is also impressive for along nice but spent minutes adulating J. NEW ,", with their studs Tutor, is,lenmar and Cecil and explaining how she broke ! POPULAR I.\ „i4011111r. Stanfield, two outside stallions, Ulen- him to drive last winter. She also alP BIT don and Upwey Ben Don will be avers she used him to plow snow. Made in C ii._,,fryrO d? used. "Some plow," I murmured as I gazed England. Since Morgans are a part of the at the sheep-size Shetland. Kimberwick or Des Cheek Pelham Green Mountain Horse Association Anna Ela has spent most of her life you will be thrilled to know that one striving to produce a Morgan which Horsemen everywhere want it. Has 5 inch low port metal or rubber of our finest horsewomen and Morgan has es erything — looks, characteristics mouth and 3 3/4 inch cheeks with horse lovers, Miss Mary Turgeon of and motion. large dee shaped rings. Complete East Brookfield, Mass., is the new This may not be it, but in the words with hooks and single link curb chain. Send for FREE Spring Bulletin administrative secretary and office of the Yankee farmer, "It'll do till showing this popular bit and over manager. Miss Turgeon has partici- one comes along." 100 other guaranteed items for pated in G. M. H. A. trail rides, your horse. Write now. horse shows and other activities for Pedigrees "little foe" Wiesenfeld Co. many years and is thoroughly familiar (Continued from Page 11) Dept. 11 Baltimore 1, Md. with the mechanics of the association. sire of the century and which was How fortunate members of this grand sold as a colt for a record $12,500. organization are to have such a won- WEST RIVER CAMP When Leland Stanford began his fab- Newfane, Vt. derful personality with them. ulous trotting nursery at Palo Alto, California, he started with nearly Coming to NATIONAL $50,000 worth of young stock from HORSE SHOW? Sealect Stony Ford. When William. Russell Our Camp, 55 miles north of Allen founded the almost equally suc- Northampton, in fine riding country, (Continued from Page 10) cessful Allen Farm in Pittsfield, Mass., is a good place for horses and rel but seems a might long in the he also went to Stony Ford for stock, riders to get in shape. Local Horse Show July 16. Trail map and leaf- croup which is not yet filled out be- exceeding the prices paid by Governor let. Family rates reasonable. cause of her self-imposed starvation Stanford. One of his more notable in the days before J. Cecil hove on the purchases was the black stallion Reservations requested. scene. Fitting ration and dried milk America, by Kentucky Prince. GEORGE WARE, Owner are taking care of this deficiency Given such matrons, it was presup- nicely and the filly is fattening fast. posed that Kentucky Prince should be Gaskins and arms are well-muscled, a success in the stud, but not even she has excellent bone and strong, fine his owner prophesied the tremen- FOR SALE pasterns. Turned out in the tiny pad- dous impact he was to have on the Registered Morgan Gelding dock back of the barn she trotted Standardbred breeding industry. From boldly, cantered gaily and hopped a the very first, his colts were good Ardencaple Ace two-foot log with grace and abandon. ones. They had natural trotting 10586 Anna Ela likes the outcome of her ability, plus the agreeable dispositions experiment. Anyone who knows Mor- that made them trainers' delights. Foaled February 9, 1950 gans would. So well does she like Before his death in 1890, Kentucky it that she is going ahead with the Prince sired the winners of almost Chestnut, Star, Narrow Strip, young stud for next year. Sealecta three hundred races, later became Small Snip, Light Mane and has been bred back to him. Also in grandsire of almost seventy-five more Tail foal to him are Harriet, full sister to winners and great grandsire of a num- Gladloss and Starlect, by Cornwallis ber almost too great to count. His Sire: Squire Gates 8484 out of Gladloss. best racing son was the black gelding Darn: Roseclift 05982 Sealect was bred and raised by the Guy, whose official record was 2:14%, Good bone and close coupl- late Charles Stone. but who bettered 2:12 in several time ing make this flashy Morgan He had great prepotentcy as a stal- trials. Guy was one of trainer John an excellent prospect for lion and was also great in the ring Splan's all-time favorites and he often trail riding. where he won in Morgan and open told the story of having the black classes as well. Mrs. Ela showed him horse run away with him, completely DR. RAY FESSENDEN to many blues dating back to the Ver- out of control yet "true to his breeding 193 Main Street mont State Fair when it was held in still on the trot." The occasion was Athol, Mass. White River Junction. road exercise in the off-season for While we discussed Sealect and his Guy, and driver Splan had taken his get and watched his youngest descen- small son along for the ride. When it dent playing in the paddock with the was over the little boy said, "If Mr. Plan now to attend the pony colt, Nancy Ela arrived home Gordon (Guy's owner) had seen Guy NATIONAL MORGAN from school. It's a far cry from this go, he would have been proud of HORSE SHOW lovely auburn-haired junior miss to him." The truth of the matter was July 29, 30. 31 the fresh little redhead we first knew that, no matter how hard Splan pulled Northampton, Mass. as Nancy Ela. (Continued on Next Page) r MAY 1955 29 (Continued from Preceding Page) Eagle. This was not the same Mor- horse, over fifteen hands, and a deep cn the lines, he could not slow the gan Eagle however, who was the dark chesnut. He was said to re- powerful black horse down. Since the grandson of Justin Morgan and the semble Green Mountain in all but road ended at a railroad crossing, it first of the family to become a noted size and color, showing much of the was imperative, for the life of man, trotting sire. Morgan Eagle 28 was fire and brimming-over style that boy and horse, to be stopped by then. by Woodbury Morgan and sired the made Green Mountain and his sire When all else failed, John Splan famous brown mare Lady Sutton, who Gifford Morgan, the famous muster- loosened the reins, called out "whoa" defeated Lady Suffolk and Pelham in day parade horses they were. Morgan in a low voice, and had Guy at a one of the first of the great trotting Eagle 393 possibly arrived in Madi- walk within a few yards. Although matcthes raced at Centerville, Long son County, Kentucky by way of Splan liked Morgans, and always re- Island. The grandsire of Kentucky Iowa, since a horse of his description, ferred to the Lambert family as "the Prince was Morgan Eagle 393, a son and a son of old Green Mountain, Kings of the Morgans," it was on that of old Green Mountain Morgan 42. was sold to that location from New day he gave heartfelt thanks for the This horse, whose grand-dam was by England. Although several other good Morgan blood in Guy. Crown Prince by Sherman Morgan, trotters, and a number of fine road For Kentucky Prince was also a was among the first, if indeed not the horses, were sired by Morgan Eagle Morgan horse, sired by Clarke Chief very first, Morgan sire to be at stud or out of mares by him, only Ken- out of Kentucky Queen by Morgan in Kentucky. He was a rathe r large tucky Prince was left a stallion and

Light Horse Program (Continued from Page 9) existance of light horses here provid- It takes time and staff to develop port of staff, students and horsemen ing we always keep in mind that we some of these objectives. It can be in the state and area. must use them in every possible way. done if we have the interest and sup-

University of Connecticut Morgans presente ( on March 20 to the nearly 500 who attended the Field Day and Equitation Clinic. Name — No. Height Weight Sire Dam Cam's Sire Mentor 8627 I5 1185 Goldfield 7991 Fairytop 04960 Delmont x-79n Born: 1942 Panfield 9206 14.2 Canfield 7788 Karina 05587 Goldfield 7991 Born: 1945 UCcnn Estelaic! 08493 15.01/2 1105 Stellar 10009 Fennsy 06622 Magellan 8625 Born: 1951 Sheba 07511 15.2 1150 Osage 8996 Nubia 06100 Hudson x-8401 Born: 1948 Mannequin 05915 15.0 1100 Mansfield 7255 Flashlight 05961 Delmont x-7936 Born: 1942 Laddie 8464 1185 Goldfield 7991 Ulwina 04510 Bennington 5693 Born: 1941 Pennsy 06622 15.1 1000 Magellan 8625 ]leans 05285 Mansfield 7255 Born: 1945 Joyous 05379 15.0 1030 Abbott 7704 Bobs 04739 Ulysses 7565 Born: 1939 Hermina 05137 15.0 1/4 1095 Mansfield 7255 Lady Sealect 04587 Select 7266 Born: 1937 Manna 10298 1265 Mentor 8627 Diana-Mansfield 05382 Mansfield 7255 Born: 1949 Quotation 06872 15.0 1065 Ulysses 7565 Lillian 05742 Goldfield 7991 Born: 1946 Adlyndra 07333 Raymond S. Sentney 8649 Silverlyn 05614 Silver Ranger 7813 Born: 1947 Santana 06535 15.0 1150 Flyhawk 7526 Sentola 04555 Penrod 6140 Born: 1945 Ophelia 06324 1130 Laddie 8464 by Glady 05020 Mansfield 7255 Born: 1944 Goldfield 7991 Meadowlark 05921 14.3 1095 Goldfield 7991 Damsel 04822 Bennington 5693 Born: 1942 Connie 07883 14.3 950 Canfield 7788 Phillipa 04818 Abbott 7704 Born: 1949 U. C. Panlyn 08900 995 Panfield 9206 Raymond's Lyn 07865 Raymond S. Sentney 8649 Born: 1952 U. C. Pandora 08901 Panfield 9206 May Sentney 05718 Sir Linsley 7654 Born; 1952 Broadwall Lynda 08854 905 Pantield 9206 Lyna Morgan 06406 Charlie S9ntney 8443 Born: 1953 U. C. Panette 08899 Panfield 9206 Susan Sentney 06944 Chocolate 7586 Born: 1952 U. C. Panella 08898 Panfield 9206 Mabel Morgan 05477 Silver Ranger 7813 Born: 1952 Broadwall Pattonesque 08850 Panfield 9206 Pattonesque 06681 Charlie Sentney 8443 Born: 1953 U. C. Pentora 08993 Mentor 8627 Pennsy 06622 Magellan 8625 Born: 1954 U. C. Torsha 08991 Mentor 8627 Sheba 07511 Osage 8996 Born: 1954 U. C. Pandra 08994 Panfield 9206 Adlyndra 07333 Raymond S. Sentney 8649 Born: 1954 it is only through him that the line almost completely dominated the trot- drop a little and his action to moderate. survives, although almost entirely lost ting world for a decade. Among the Mrs. Thompson recalled to the aud- within the Standardbred registry to- prized producers were mares by Ken- ience that stallions were not allowed day. tucky Prince. in equitation classes. Mentor was use Kentucky Prince was one of the When John W. Thomas undertook here because he was best for the show- handsomest of the early trotting sires, to buy his colt back for $2500, he manship demonstration. Mr. Hugo- most of which showed a good deal of underestimated the value of the best Vidal put Mentor also through the the Hambletonian plainness of head horse he ever bred by a very con- individual work-out figures. or the Duroc coarseneess. Prince was siderable amount. Yet there must a bright bay, well over fifteen hands have been a long lifetime of satis- A member of the audience sug- Although he was unmarked by white, faction for him as he counted the long gested that both riders work the ring his long silky black mane and tail bright line of great trotters that des- together. Miss Ela rode in on Joyous. cended from his Kentucky Prince. This horse provided little opportunity set off his bright coppery color to best for Miss Ela's excellent hand aids, advantage. His head was of medium Faith in the Morgan ancestry of a for Miss Ela's excellent hand aids, mare, faith in the ability of Clarke since it is a so-called "leg" type horse length, with a fine muzzle and bright that has to be pushed. They then alert eyes. His ears were small and Chief to sire a horse greater than he constantly moving. His neck was himself was rewarded two people far switched horses and Mr Hugo-Vidal's beyond their fondest dreams, one who strong but invisable leg aids brought somewhat longer than was usual in out in a very marked manner the all Morgans save the Lamberts and bred Harrison Chief and another who raised Kentucky Prince. sluggish Joyous. Miss Ela on the Black Hawks, and was heavily crested other hand, riding the strongly im- yet tapered well to strong, although pulsive Mentor, by her tactful hands rather low, withers. His legs and gave him a calm, quiet and well-con- feet were excellent for he rarely wore trolled ride. On a further request, shoes yet remained completely sound N. E. Clinic Mr. Hugo-Vidal provided the contrast all his life. His back was short and of the hunter-seat to the saddle-seat very strong, with an exceptional (Continued from Page 8) ridden by Miss Ela. He shortened amount of muscling across his loins. his stirrups a trifle, and inclined his His tail was set on fairly high and al- seen before, knew her to be a good rider was very clear in the fine per- body forward from the hips. This re- ways gaily carried. This high tail moves the rider's weight from the rear carriage was characteristic of the formance they made. At the end, Mrs. Thompson asked of the horse to allow maximum free- Gifford and Green Mountain families, dom for the action of the horse's hind yet the progenitors themselves showed Miss Ela to demonstrate some of the more common faults such as riding quarters needed for the push of the it to a lesser degree because they had gallop and the jump. been docked, according to early 1800 with her hands too close together, too custom. It was Kentucky Prince's parallel to the ground or too vertical. The Clinic ended with a full per- splendid looks that so endeared him The angle of the hands should be formance by a class of six capable to Richard West when the latter first easy and natural, and they should be riders, students at the University saw the colt. Colonel West was one separated six to eight inches to allow mounted on the University Morgans, of the horse's greatest admirers lateral control. The thrust-forward including Mentor. The riders were throughout his life and he followed leg is another common fault which Elizabeth Buchan, Elin Carey, Marion Kentucky Prince's successes in the not only makes the seat insecure but Kelsey, Nancy Schimpf, Walter Mul- stud with a great deal of pride. He removes close control by the leg aids. vihill, and Wixon Street. During the had predicted success for the first of Mr. Hugo-Vidal entered riding the workout, the audience was invited to Clark Chief's two great sons, and stallion, Mentor, to show him as in judge. Mrs. Thompson gave her six actually, it would be difficult indeed open saddle competition. Mentor was placings, the winner being Miss Kelsey to decide which of the two reached in beautiful condition and obviously and the reaons for them. Some typi- the greater height. Harrison Chief's in high, good spirits but sweet-natured cal criticisms in this or any class were: name will forever be a byword to and amiable. He flashed around the the rider's legs too far forward, a breeders of American Saddlbreds. No ring with good action and extension tendency to toe down, too heavy use single horse has ever been able to although unweighted. It was some of the hand aids and lack of use of equal his show record and his record time before he would settle down to the leg aids in backing, rigidity of the in the stud. It may be that one never a true flat-footed walk, which comes body, failure to establish the pattern will. Kentucky Prince's name appears a little hard to him anyway, but which of the figure of eight before starting in a greater percentage of trotting is so desirable in a show ring. Mrs. it, a tendency to post too high, and too horse pedigrees than does any other Thompson pointed out that the snaffle short stirrups. Morgan sire. The Allen Farm, largest is used to raise a horse's head and the trotting breeding farm ever estab- curb to tuck his chin, this helps to As they left, the audience was most lished in New England, based a great exalt the action of the knees. By push- appreciative of this very worthwhile deal of its hope, and earned a great ing Mentor firmly into the bit, Mr. and well-executed program. The fine deal of its success, on his sons and Hugo-Vidal further increased his commentary by Mrs. Thompson and daughters. Leland Stanford's Palo action. His slow, rocking canter was demonstration by Miss Ela, Mr. Hugo- Alto Stock Farm was the largest a pleasure to see. After working off Vidal and the students could only Standardbred nursery ever under one some of Mentor's steam, Mr. Hugo- have been existed through the splendid ownership. With a broodmare band Vidal demonstrated him as in saddle- facilities of the University and to prior numbering in the hundreds, Palo Alto seat equitation, allowing his head to work of its staff and students. MAY 1955 31 BREEDERS' LISTING MP. 1 STAHLWARD PINES MEETING WATERS RED GATES FARM 8954 Stock from Jubilee King and Lippitt I I Sire: Redman Dam: Bettina AIWA — Features Quality — bloodlines usually for sale. I Color: Dark Red Chestnut Selective Purchasing i * / Pius Visitors Welcome Selective Breeding I I Equals At Stud: I DREW REED Stahlward Morgans JUBILEE'S COURAGE 8983 MORGAN HORSE FARMS 1 i 17559 Devonshire MR. & MRS. ROBERT R. STAHL 1 Northridge, California Lowell, Ind. (near Chicago) R. F. D. 1 Springfield, Vt. (in the San Fernando Valley) 1 WIND-CREST IA BAR-T FARMS ORCLAND FARMS I Rowley, Massachusetts "Where Champions are born" Breed to the Best! When better Morgans are raised AT STUD Upwey Ben Don AT STUD ULENDON 7831 — Fee $100 Orcland Leader SUPERSAM 10426 — Fee $50 will be the sire." Sire: Ulendon Dam: Vigilda Buridcmd Excellent stabling for visiting mares. Colts usually for sale. Mr. & Mrs. F. 0. Davis Mr. & Mrs. Wallace L. Orcutt, Jr. Windsor, Vt. I West Newbury, Massachusetts Mr. & Mrs. Stephen P. Tompkins 41 Sr I ARDENCAPLE ACRES KENNEBEC MORGAN HORSE FARM HIGHVIEW FARM "The home of distinctive and dis- South Woolwich, Maine tinguished Morgan horses" AT STUD: Mailing Address I • R. F. D. NO. 2 WISCASSET I Flyhawk — Senator Graham Also Shetland Sheep Dogs and Townshend Gaymeade Miniature Poodles Owner MISS MARGARET GARDINER I Morgans of all ages for sale. TELEPHONE BATH 248 Mr. & Mrs. Willard K. Denton Mr. & Mrs. L. S. Greenwalt Manager Pawnee, Illinois Succabone Road, Mt. Kisco, N. Y. JAMES F. DUNTON (near Springfield) Mt. Kisco 6-6989 TELEPHONE BATH 1958W-2 I

AT STUD Breeder of Justin Morgan Type Morgans TOWNSHEND ARCHIE'S ARCHIE True Morgan in looks, action and Morgan-Holstein Farm 10357 I pedigree Dam: Archie's Nekomia Sire: Archie 0 (Breeders of the True Type) Gold Band Morgans for sale. I High percentage young stock usually for sale. Home of MID STATE MORGAN HORSE A ORCLAND VIGILDON FARM Visitors Welcome TOWNSHEND CHIEF Mr. & Mrs. Peter W. Hunt, owners I MARGARET VAN D. RICE DeMott Rd., Midcllebush, N. 1. I Rockbottom Lodge Mr. & Mrs. ROGER E. ELA Phone Viking 4-2646 Meredith, New Hampshire Townshend, Vt.

32 The MORGAN HORSE BREEDERS' LISTING

••• WASEEKA FARM MAR-LO FARM WINTERS' STABLE I Home of I "Home of Courageous Morgan!' I Verran's Laddie I Visitors Welcome I STAR OF VALOR and other fine Morgans Sire: Jubilee's Courage I I Darn: Kitty Hawk I Visitors are always Welcome I MRS. POWER J. W. HAWK MR. & MRS. ANNIS I MR. & MRS. MILO G. DUGAN Dam: Kitty Hawk Ashland, Mass. I 52373 West Eight Mile Road I Sire: Orcland Leader Northville, Michigan BARRE, MASS. +ear .01 Circle R Morgans I Searls Springwater Flying S Ranch MORGANS I AT STUD Stock Farm I I bred for NASHOBA 10909 Conformation - Disposition Always glad to show our horses and Beautiful young Chestnut. I and Angus cattle. We are easy to find, Performance Under Saddle We have a small select band of mares.,I 5 miles west of Medora. I Or In Harness I Stock Usually For Sale. STOCK FOR SALE IA MR. & MRS. RAY SEARLS STUART G. HAZARD RICHARD and BEVERLY OLSON I Medora, Illinois I 1308 College Ave. Route 2, Derby, Kansas Topeka, Kansas

A Crabapple Valley I CLARION FARMS I WOODS and WATER Farms I The home of Champion Morgans I FARMS At Stud I 6 Top Stallions . SOUTH LYON, MICHIGAN Featuring one of the country's largest • I Michigan's Top Morgan Farm Come visit us. band of brood mares. I Morgans of all ages for sale. I • • Owned by: Walter and Rheda Kane I Managed by: Francis P. "Raz" LaRose Sensibly Priced I I KATHY ZEUNEN MERLE D. EVANS I HOME OF JOHN GEDDES Ohio Merchants' Bank Bldg. I 4750 Clarkston Road The versatile MORGAN stallion. Massillon. Ohio I Clarkston, Michigan I .411MIN. INGLESIDE FARMS I I The Source of Fine Morgans MORGAN HORSES I In the Intermountain West A GOOD Home I MILHOLM FARMS For GOOD Morgans I TRUE TYPE I 5111 Cottonwood Lane I I Salt Lake City, Utah Visitors Welcome I Featuring the great stallion: "lust Morgan That's All" STELLAR Wanted: Silver Mounted I I Sire: Mentor Dam: Naiad Parade Outfit I Chestnut — 15 hands — 1100 lbs. I C. J. O'NEILL I I Also Registered Hereford Cattle MR. & MRS. ROBERT WATKINS I Manteno, Illinois I. Holman Waters, Owner Manito, Illinois I Melvin W. Van Orman, Mgr.

•■• MAY 1955 33 ONCE UPON A HORSE

])mk By OLD TIMER Until a few years ago, whenever But came a day when he was en- purse and several long-odds bets he horsemen gathered, the tale of the tered in a cheap race. Bandages were had made. When he returned he Boxer was always told. I have not removed, he was saddled and a jockey loaded the horse into a waiting van heard of it of late so perhaps this is climbed aboard. The owner led the and disappeared. a good time to tell it, before it is horse for a few rods. He was defi- There was a lot of angry talk around forgotten. nitely lame. He was scratched. the stables. The track stewards were No one remembers what the Boxer's also sore and perplexed. real name was, nor can any recall This happened several times. Always the name of his owner. Men only the routine was the same—entered, No one ever saw the Boxer again. remember that the horse was a runner found lame, scratched. He became His owner had collected a wad of with a lot of speed, the owner a man the joke of the race meet. money and could afford to keep him with a lot of craft. Then, one day the routine was in seclusion. He knew, too what The pair showed up at one of the changed. The horse was entered would happen if he ever again ap- big tracks one year in the days before saddled and mounted. Again he was peared at a track, for the story of his spit-boxes and starting gates. Days lame. "I'll race him anyway," said skullduggery had eventually been dis- and weeks went by but the horse the owner. He led the horse out covered. never raced. He made his appearance onto the track, and, before he let the He had threaded a hair from the in the early morning when his owner jockey ride him away, he ran his hand took him for a walk in the dewy horse's mane into a fine needle and took him for a walk in the dewy down the cannon of the nigh front sewn through the leg in back of grass back of the stables. His front leg. feet Were always heavily bandaged the cannon bone. The result was under a covering of grain sack bur- The horse may have been lame when lameness. When he wished to correct lap which gave off a pungent odor he walked onto the track but he didn't the condition he had merely to with- of Tuttle's Elixir. So ludicrous was show it when he broke for the start. draw the hair. That he had done the animal's appearance that he caused He grabbed the lead, hung onto it when he led the horse onto the track a lot of talk and some wag labeled and won by several lengths. at the start of the race. him The Boxer," because his heavily The owner had a swipe lead the That is the story of the Boxer wrapped hooves resembled boxing horse back, cool him out and blanket as I've heard it told and retold when gloves. him. He was busy collecting the horsemen gather

FOR SALE: Yearling filly UVM Nevis REGISTERED MORGAN COLTS, Fillies 08987, foaled May 25, 1954: sire: Stan- for sale, Lippitt and Archie 0 bloodlines— field 10016: dam: Sabra 07507. Chestnut Mid State Morgan Horse Farm, DeMott with stripe, two white socks behind, two CLASSIFIED Road. Middlebush, N. J., phone Viking white coronets forward, well grown, ex- 6¢ per word $1.25 minimum 4.2646. cellent disposition and wonderful action. FOR SALE: Clementina — Registered GORDON VOORHIS, Red Hook, N. Y. Morgan, chestnut 14.2 hands, 08049. 4 Phone 5611 FOR SALE: Registered Morgan Mare— years old. Star of Valor—Golden chestnut GIRLS' CAMP: Enjoy camp at a Ver- Polly "0". Foaled June 28, 1949 — Bay with flaxen mane, 3 years 8 months old. mont Horse Farm. Limited number girls color with black appointments, 14.2 hands 15 hands. Excellent show or parade ages eight to sixteen. Expert instructors high and weighs 950 pounds. Broken to prospect. U. C. Mention 08683, Sire: Men- in horsemanship, swimming, art. Write ride and drive. J. T. JESSUP, RR 3, Niles, tor. Dam: Quotation. Almost black 15 MR. and MRS. JOSEPH C. McLAUGHLIN, Michigan. Phone 3295. hands, three years. Bred to Star of Hitching Post Farm, South Royalton, Vt. FOR SALE: A one and a two horse Valor. Broken to ride and drive. FOR SALE: Registered Morgan stallion trailer both in good useable condition but WINTERS' STABLES, Barre, Mass. Barre Jubilee Ben 9637. Dark chestnut, no white in need of paint, good tires, almost new 241 or Worcester 2-2266.. markings, light tail. Foaled April 10, on the two horse trailer, and at real FOR SALE: Half-Morgan mare—seven 1947. Sire: Roubidoux 8342, Dam: Junette bargain prices. $160 for the two horse; years old, bay, well schooled to ride and 05419. H. A. NEWSON, 1042 Greenwood 9100 for the single or $250 for both. MRS. drive; Compact, short-coupled. Also Zanesville, Ohio 7. C. MERCER, Pleasant St., Westminster, saddle, bridle, harness, blankets. Write Mass. or Tel Tr 4-5757. MORGAN MAGAZINE, Box 123, Leomin- REGISTERED MORGAN STALLION (Red MUST SELL because of Fire: high per- Patrick 10002) chestnut sorrel, 15 hands, ster, Mass. centage registered Morgan colt by Ethan FOR SALE: Wind-Crest Casmcrn, regis- well broke. Registered Morgan Mare Eldon out of Lippitt Hepsibeth (Lippitt (Patricia Gates 06629) sorrel. 14.1 hands, tered Morgan gelding — Upwey Casa- both 100% solund. FRED V. NOLAN, Sam x Bethal) .Foaled Aprl, 1954. Good blanca by Starfire. Foaled April 13, 1951. Rt. 1, Box 284, Warren, Ohio. conformation: bright chestnut, wide strip Chestnut, 15.2 hands. Broke to ride and and hind sock. Write: PAULA BARBER, drive. Wonderful disposition Should make SACRIFICE Morgan stallion: Forced to c/o Sherburne, R. F. D. 1, Raymond. N. ideal pleasure horse, $500. MRS. sell Chief Hawk 9889 due to lack of H. Tel. Deerfield 2540. ARCHIBALD COX, JR., Wayland, Mass. stable. Reduced price of $995. R: F. FOR SALE: Set of double harness, Phone Elmwood 8-2043. WYSOCKI, 2120 Arthur Ave, Cleveland collar and hame style, hand made, good 7, Ohio. FOR SALE: Two excellent bay yearling condition; solid silver and sliver plated colts and one well broken four-year-old FOR SALE: Morgan Stallion. Kenney's trim. ALBERTA C. WEST, Willabor°, N. Y. bay filly. All sired by Nekomia's Archie King Cotton 9927. Foaled April 1, 1948. Phone Woodland 3-8360. out of Ashbrook daughters or grand- Sire: Cotton Hills Choice 8093. Dam: PHOTOGRAPHY by Barbara Stone, daughters. Reasonable prices for high Lady Helen 06179. Also Ruthven's Betty 41 Franklin Avenue, West Medford, Mass. quality, excellent type Morgans. WEST- Ann 08093. foaled May 31, 1950. Sire: Show pictures and action shots. For ap- FALL FARM, Clove Road, Montague, N. J. Lippitt Mom Ash 8084. Dam: Rosilee 05323. pointment and price call Mystic 8-9810. R. D. 1, Port Jervis, New York. 34 The MORGAN HORSE Stable Pets: If you stop to recall only by the horses. He roosts on you'll likely remember the details of their backs at night, sometimes during the best stables you have visited. You'll the day and always when they are also remember that those where the S being shod. The shoer encourages horse had the best stable manners was it as the rooster's measured tramp where there was one or more stable up and down the horse's spine seems pets. J-1141,0 to quiet the animal. A friend of ours recently said, "I He has been brushed off, bucked walked into this stable and right off off and even, by a long-necked felt at home. There was a spotted I vided him with scratch feed, oyster Thoroughbred, bitten off. But he bitch with a liner of pups in one cor- shells and water and he did well. never gives up. He takes a 10-foot ner, a couple of big cats were lapping He is now 10 months old, weighs run and then, aided and abetted by a pan of milk. It was all very about five pounds and is a real game- stubby wings literally runs up their friendly." cock by name and nature. He has blankets to his perch. It is from that Horses like friends, even though brilliant, red, green and blue plumage perch that he sounds his unmusical humans may not be their first choice. and a yellow neck. We named him dawn alarm, waking the sleeping We remember a breeding stable George after a man with a similarly members of house and barn alike. where the stallion, a handsome big bellicose disposition. He is afraid of But for all his faults he is the Thoroughberd was inclined to be nothing, goes out of his way to pick vicious if his stall mate left him. The horses' friend. They allow him to a fight with man or beast and is the prance around their box stalls to re- mate was a tiny Shetland pony of unofficial guardian of the stable and which the big stud was inordinately cover scattered grain. They playfully tack room. attempt to sweep him off the stall fond. Light-fingered small boys who love Goats, sheep, cats and dogs make gates when he parades along their to visit the stable in our absence are tops. If he is forced to jump down wonderful horse friends and provide given the bum's rush by this tiny company for a lonely animal, espec- and swears at them, they do not resent terror. His manner of attack is bill it. ially during winter months and lonely and spurs. He bites and rakes at the confinement. same time, every yellow feather on his When a member of the family, The oddest we have encountered neck on end. He drives the housecat suffering from leg punctures ad- in this horse-friend category is a up a tree, pecks the dog in the nose ministered by George, threatens to rooster. and is driven into a rage by anyone make soup of him, he calmly con- Last summer, a friend of ours gave so unwary as to imitate his clarion tinues his search of the lawn for our younger son a fighting chicken. cock-a-doodle-doo. spring worms for he knows his real The bird was then a couple of months That in a word is the worst side friends, the horses, will never let this old. We kept him in the stable„ pro- of George. His better nature is known come to pass.

National Morgan Horse Show Northampton, Mass. July 29, 30, 31

BREEDERS' LISTING

FOR SALE 1iMERRYLEGS FARM MERCHANT FARM For Morgans in Texas STAR BA BY I "The pleasure their owners take in $ our Morgans is a source of great pride $ At Stud to us." 8 year old bay mare, well-trained I Fleetwood King — to ride or drive. I Stock For Sale I Dorset's Foxfire I I MISS MAXINE MERCHANT 0. F. EUSEY I MABEL OWEN, owner I Route 2, Box 538 R.F.D., Lancaster, Mass. So. Dartmouth, Mass. I San Antonio, Texas le 1

MAY 1955 35 N. E. Calendar of Events for Morgan Owners

For the fourth year a Calendar cf Events for Morgan owners June 25 Georgetown, Mass. Irving Bean, Jr., 42 Prospect St. listing the trail rides and horse shows offering Morgan Classes Georgetown. June 26 Pinnacle Springs Ranch, Chesterfield, N. H. Henry will be published each month during the season. F. Hellus, Chesterfield. June 26 Northshore Horsemen's Assoc. (See May 22). July 9 Kennebec-Kennebunkport Lions, Maine. Andrew Peter- son, 46 Storer St., Kennebunk. July 10 N Bar H Riding Club, Dover, N. H. Mrs. Wallace Dennis, RFD, Durham. TRAIL RIDES Illy 16 York, Maine. Haddon H. Hooper, West Rye, N. H. July 17 Meredith, N. H. Mrs. Margaret Booth, Meredith. May 7, 8 El Rancho Riding Club, Bedford, N. H. E. E. July 17 Essex Junction Lions Club, Vt. Giles Willey, Newport, Hovey, Bedford Grove, Manchester. Vermont. May 28, 29 Memorial Day Overnight Progressive Ride, July 23 South Casco, Maine. N. D. Newton, Jr., So. Casco: Green Mountain Horse Asscc., South Woodstock, Vt. July 23, 24 Montpelier, Vt. Heber England, 1 Hopkins St., June 25, 26 Boots and Saddle Riding Club, Plaistow, N. H., Montpelier. Mrs. R. Bilodeau, Plaistow. July 24 Northshore Horsemen's Assoc. (See May 22). July 9, 10 50-mile Trail Ride, Arlington, Vt. Keynith Knapp, July 29-31 NATIONAL MORGAN HORSE SHOW, Northampton, Arlington. Mass. Seth A. Armen, Box 74, Norfolk, Mass. July 31 Stowe, Vt. Dan Snyder, Mountain Rd. Motel, Stowe. Aug. 8-13 Conn. Trail Ride Assoc. Ride to be held in Aug. 6, 7 Green Mountain Horse Assoc., South Woodstock, Vt. Vermont. Mrs. A. Hastings, Case Rd., Burlington, Conn. Aug 7 Mt. Washington Hotel, Bretton Woods, N. H. George Aug. 3I-Sept. 3 100-Mile Competitive and 50-Mile Pleasure Carter, Whitefield, N. H. Rides, Green Mountain Horse Assoc., South Woodstock, Vt. Aug. 13 Camp Naferog, Wilmington, Vt. Harold M. Gore, Oct. 1, 2 Maine Trail Ride (tentative, enquire L. C. Andrews Director. South Windham, Me.) Aug. 13 Rolling Ridge Camp, Woodstock, Vt. Robert Lamb, Director. Aug. 14 Arlington Lions Club, Vt. Mrs. Keynith Knapp, Arlington. Aug. 13, 14 Northwood Fair, N. H. Mrs. Gene Tatham, 280 Taylor St., Manchester. HORSE SHOWS WITH MORGAN CLASSES Aug. 13. 14 Ipswich, Mass. Mrs. Earl C. Wheldon, Jr, Box 103, Conimicut, R. I. Aug. 19, 20 Plymouth Fair, N. H. Mrs. Gene Tatham, 280 May 1 Essex County Horss Breeders' Assoc., Saugus, Mass. Taylor St., Manchester. Mrs. Virginia lcmdoli, 112 Gore St., E. Cambridge. Aug. 21 MAINE ALL-MORGAN. (Tentative) Hugh C. Smith, May 7 Melrose Lions Club, Mass. Gladys H. Allen, 106 Winthrop, Maine. Main St., Melrose 76. Aug. 21 Bennington, Vt. Mrs. Robert Cummings, Grandview May 8 New England Branch PHA, Medfield, Mass. Mrs. St., Bennington. Robert Ridley, Norfolk Hunt Club, Medfield. Aug. 27, 28 Windsor Lions Club, Vt. J. T. McSwain, Windsor. May 15 University of New Hampshire, Durham, N. H. Aug. 27. 28 Rccky Hill Fair, East Greenwich, R. I. Mrs. James Miss Evelyn Browne, N. H. Hall, Durham. Whalen, 405 Warren Ave., Seekonk, Mass. May 21 Weston-Wayland, Weston, Mass. Miss Sarah Cox, Aug. 28 Canaan Fair, N. H. Mrs. Gene Tatham, 280 Taylor Wayland. Si., Manchester. May 22 Newport, R. 1. Mrs. Carl Bolander, Third Beach Aug. 28 Pepperell, Mass. Mrs. W. C. Cousins, 2 Park St: Rd., Middletown. Pepperell May 22 Northshore Horsemen's Assoc. Howard Johnson Sept. 3, 4 Lancaster Fair, N. H. Mrs. Elaine S. Allin, Box 85 Field, Newburyport Turnpike, Peabody. For members only, Lancaster. membership available on grounds. Mrs. James Murphy, P. 0. Sept. 3-5 Hopkington Fair, Contoccook, N. H. Mrs. Gene Box 47, Georgetown, Mass. Tatham, 280 Taylor St., Manchester. May 28 Tcpqield, Mass. Norman P. Cotton, Union St., Sept. 5 Brunswick, Maine. Mrs. Margaret K. Charron, Box Groveland, 210, Brunswick. May 28, 29 St. Dudes, Troy, N. Y. Keynith Knapp, Arlington. Sept. 11 Northshore Her-omen's Assoc. (See May 22). Vermont. Sept. 11 Moswansicut Riding and Driving Club, Scituate. May 29 Scarboro, Maine. Fred Swasey, RFD 1 Scarboro. R. 1. Mrs. Leonard F. Maier, Silk Lane, No. Scituate. May 29, 30 Newport, Vt. Fred P. Davis, Newport. Sept. 17 South Portland, Maine. Mrs. N. B. Knorr, 423 High- May 30 Ruth Chapter No. 5, 0. E. S., West Warwick, R. 1: land Ave., So. Portland. Frank P. Caniglia, 16 Wilson St., West Warwick. Sept. 18 Essex Cty. Horsebreeders Assoc. (See May 1) June 4 Riverside, Haverhill, Mass. Herbert E. Stocker, 124 Sept. 23-25 Eastern States, West Springfield, Mass. Miss M. Kenoya St., Haverhill. A. Gerrard, 140 Wilhraham Ave., Springfield, Mass. June 4. 5 Whaling City Link, Fairhaven, Mass. Elmer A. Sept. 24 Franklin County Acric. Assoc., Farmington, Maine. Potter, 13 State Rd., North Dartmouth, Mass. Mrs. Roland Kershner, RFD 3, Farmington. June 5 White Mountain Riding Club, Lancaster, N. H. Mrs. Sept. 29-Oct. 2 Deerfield Fair, N. H. Gordon Van Buskirk, Virginia Kidder, Woodsvllle. Hookset, N. H. June 11 Sandy River Riding Club, Maine. Mrs. Roland Oct. 9 Bedford, N. H. E. E. Havey, Bedford Grove Ave:, Kershner, RFD 3, Farmington. Manchester, N. H. June 12 Bedford, N. H. E. E. Hovey, Bedford Grove, Oct. 12 Sandwich Fair, Center Sandwich, N. H. Mrs. G. Manchester. Tatham, 280 Taylor St., Manchester, N. H. June 18 Silver Bit Riding Club, St. George, Maine. Gene S. Oct. 16 Northshore Horsemen's Assoc. (See May 22). Rich, St. George. June 18, 19 Burlington Riding and Driving Club, Essex Additional events and changes should be sent to the Secretary Junction, Vt. Helena St. Bessette, 53 Proctor Ave., Burlington, Vt. of the New England Morgan Horse Assoc., Mrs. Winthrop S. ,■• June 19 Barre, Mass. Mrs. Charles G. Allen, Jr., Bane. Dakin, RR 3, Amherst, Mass. vinced he could do no better, Col. Conley bought the colt for $12,520 KENTUCKY PRINCE 2773 and had him shipped north. Thirty-seventh in the Series - - Names in Pedigrees During the several years he was owned by Mr. Darling, Kentucky By MABEL OWEN Prince made a reputation for him- self on New York and Long Island One day, early in the summer of Shortly after, the colt and his rider roads, but not on the Grand Circuit 1873, Colonel Richard West of appeared, the former wet and bed- where he most surely belonged. Georgetown, Kentucky received a raggled from his effort and from hav- Private trials ascertained that he could letter from a man in Bourbon County ing had to ford several creeks. He trot well within 2:18, at that time not about a horse. A well-known owner- was immediately unsaddled, harnessed bettered by any save such fabulous breeder of trotters and an excellent to a home-made two-wheeled cart. racehorses as Maud S. and Jay-Eye- judge of a horse, Colonel West was John Thomas put a boy up on the See. Mr. Darling owned several good impressed with the writer's descrip- seat and ordered him to take the colt mares, which he bred primarily for tion of a three-year-old colt he had. around "at a right smart pace." Under his own pleasure rather than for any Several days later, a man named such orders, the boy drove the colt market, and he never advertised Ken- Willets, also from Bourbon County, to a break repeatedly, upset him until tucky Prince at stud. Several years visited the West farm, Edge Hill, on he would not trot at all. After this passed, however, and financial re- business and while there, told the exhibition, Colonel West asked to verses during that period of depres- owner about a wonderful colt owned have the horse put away until after sion forced the dispersal of the Darling by a neighbor of his named Thomas. lunch. He had been profoundly im- Stud. Since John W. Thomas had been the pressed with the colt's splendid look Such is the power of the under- name signed to the letter he had re- and had already privately resolved to ground among horsemen that Ken- ceived some days previously, Colonel buy him, should he show any trot at tucky Prince, unraced and unrepre- West determined to go to see the horse all. sented by winners, brought a very at once. He invited a good friend, After a leisurely lunch, the colt was high price. There was an amusing George Brasefield, also a noted judge again hitched to the redoubtable cart side light on the sale. When he read and handler of such famous trotters that the colt he had bred was to be as Jay-Eye-See and Director, to accom- and George Brasefield himself took up the reins. After three jogged turns sold at auction, John W. Thomas de- pany him and several days later they cided to go to New York and buy started out. Driving one of Col. West's of the rough path, the old trainer "turned him loose" and Kentucky the horse back. Securely confident pairs as far as Paris, they hired a that he would go at a low price, Mr. livery carriage for the remainder of Prince trotted the quarter on 40 seconds repeating in a good 37. This was good Thomas took $2500 and went to New the journey. Arriving at the Thomas York. Kentucky Prince was led into farm in mid-morning, They found the time, but somewhat less than pheno- menal. Colonel West made several the auction ring. The first bid was place to be forlorn and desolate, with, for $5000. Within moments the horse in Colonel West's own words, "the lightning calculations involving the handicaps of the rough track and was the property of Charles Backman best crop of weeds and the poorest of Stoney Ford, N. Y., for a final bid cattle in Kentucky." the extraordinary vehicle to which the colt was hitched, nd decided to of ten thousand dollars. Mr. Thomas John Thomas himself was not im- purchase him. The asking price of took a long last look at his good colt mediately available, nor was his colt $7,000 was no trifling sum ,but Colonel and went back to Kentucky. It was for the simple reason that he had West knew that, in 1873, the best over a year before he would relate ridden the horse down to the bottom- time made by a three year old was to anyone the cause, or the outcome lands to drive up the cattle. The two Lady Stout's 2:29, and he more than of his hurried trip north. visitors questioned an old darkey suspected that, with a little work and about the colt and were told that Mr. When Kentucky Prince arrived at a good track Kentucky Prince could Stony Ford, it was to take his place Thomas did have such a horse and beat them easily. that he was a pretty good horse ex- with old Messenger Duroc and cept that he was a good-for-nothing The bay colt arrived at Edge Hill several good sons of Rysdyk's Hamble- trotter and not a runner. After more late the following day. About ten tonians at the premier trotting stud questions, the old man took Colonel days later Colonel John W. Conley, a in America. On the farm were brood- West out to show him the "track" resident of New York City, reached mares by American's Star, Mambrino upon which the colt was exercised be- Edge Hill on a visit. He was told Chief and Ethan Allen, mares which tween cow-chasing excursions. The about the new colt immediately, and held fine trotting records themselves track proved to be a one-buggy wide after one look at him, asked to watch and which had already sent out swath, roughly oval, through the mid- him work the next morning. Although countless good winners. Among them dle of a cornfield. It had never been Kentucky Prince was far short of was Green Mountain Maid, herself harrowed, weeded or smoothed in any top condition, George Brasefield drove a fine trotter and the dam of six sons way, was unfenced as well, except by him an easy half in 1:101/4. At that and daughters on the 2:30 list as well rows of corn. While they were wait- time. Colonel Conley had a com- as one more who missed the magic ing, Colonel West bethought himself mission from A. B. Darling of New figure by just one second. She was to check the length of the path and, York City to buy that gentleman a top also the dam of Electioneer, destined pacing it off, found it to exceed a trotting stallion should Conley see one to become the most successful trotting quarter-mile by a fair amount. on his trip through the south. Con- (Continued on Page 29) MAY 1955 • 11 gone, despite the fact that I use her JEFFY'S JOURNAL . . . harder and have trained her to jump and jumped her. She is approaching her eighth birthday, and she is more PART 27 horse each year. I cannot sell Jeffy, for this among other reasons. It is such a wonderful satisfaction to feel March is traditionally the month pasture with an electric fence and fer- and see them maturing and improv- of wind. Yes, it is that, but to me tilize it keeping the horses out until ing year after year in one's care. Big it is even more the month of mud. the grass is well up, and then so treat and strong as he is now, (2 years, 9 Fetlock-deep mud, squelchy black mud the other half. This system worked months) he feels juvenile under me, everywhere. The horses are plastered very well last year. and from her I know the pleasure in mud from poll to tail, at first wet This is the horses' holiday time. I I will have in watching his bodily and then dryng to a ceramic shell. Out- have had Bonnie's shoes taken off. To mental development as he matures. doors as they walk they pierce great taper off their exercise, I have lunged Two horsees are double the work and holes in the wornout turf. If they run, them or ridden them a few times. double the cost of one, neither gets they slip, cutting long rips in the skin Bonnie is shod the year around except as much exercise or much groomnig of the earth. Underground freshets for this period of about one month. I as it should, but the knowledge of undermine the surface, and big holes think it good for her feet, especially their pleasure in each other and the and fissures appear in what had been in the mud season to have this bare freedom from worry about the hours solid ground. The horses get wise to foot period. At first she steps short of loneliness and boredom of a single these traps for their feet, and are care- and warily, as I would do on a shale horse makes the two so worthwhile ful even in their play. beach. I do not know if this is real that I don't think I would ever want Indoors, big fluffs of horse-hair roll tenderness or just a consciousness of one again. along the floor, and clouds of dust how queer her feet feel without shoes. On March first I introduced Jeffy billow through the air and get in my It wears off after a while and she to the Weymouth bridle in prepara- lungs and in my hair as I try to moves naturally. Except for one six- tion for the show season. For short groom Bonnie and Jeffy into a condi- week period last summer, Jeffy has periods on three consecutive days I tion of reasonable presentability. This been barefoot all his life. He will be bridled him with the two bits with- is the worst season of the year for the shod when we return for the life of out the curb chain and left him in his owner-groom in the pleasure horse work of a grown-up horse. I am very stall, with some hay, to get used to the stable. Although seldom a day goes proud of his feet. Their conformation feel of so much steel in his mouth. by in winter when the horses are not is apparently perfect. The front feet I was very sure there was nothing he turned out for a little while at least, round, the hind a litle more oval, both could catch the rings on, and kept this March has had our worst weather with open heels, well-developed frogs, an eye on him. At first he tried of the winter. Freezing rain, a sheet of set in a concave sole. With all the everything he could think of to dis- of ice, or severe winds has kept them ; riding I have done all winter on lodge the bits. The hay helped to in more days this month than I can frozen ground and bare roads there take his mind off that effort. By the remember for all the rest of the win- has been little wear and no cracking third day, he accepted them as a ter together. of the hoofs. Regularly at about six matter of course. After that, still with- The grass of the pasture still looks week intervals a very fine blacksmith out the curb chain, and the curb rein brown and dead, but I can tell by comes to pare them and round the unused, I rode him. On my return, I the color of the horses droppings, edges of the walls, at the same time will pick up from there and work on which have changed from a yellowish- he resets Bonnie's shoes. his training more regularily, almost brown of the grain- and hay-fed ani- I have had no leg or foot troubles every day if possible. mal to the very dark brown of the of any kind with Jeffy. He gets sup- The other measure I took with the animal on grass, that the new grass plimentary minerals and he has a show season in mind was the training is starting to come in. There is no legume-rich hay. I have had trouble of his mane to lie over on the off-side. greening of the grass at all yet, but with Bonnie's feet, they used to tend It naturally fell on the near-side which in the course of hours of grazing the to dry out and heat, especially in the is where western horses wear their horses manage to collect enough of the summer. Last summer, I had no manes to get them out of the way of tiny new shoots to bring about this trouble. I gave her this barefoot holi- the throw of the rope, at least by a change. If I look very closely at the day in the mud-season last year. I also right-handed rider. Training the dead old grass of the pasture I can see used leathers with tar and oakum in mane is very easy. I first tried to these tender little blades coming front for the hard dry period of the clean down to the roots of the hair through. This is the time of year year. I used a hoof dressing. Lastly I with a stiff brush dipped in water. to shut the horses out of the pasture cut out corn entirely from her hot- Then I rubbed in a little olive oil, to save it from their trampling. How- weather diet. Whether this last had since I notice he seems to have an ever this is when we go south leav- any effect, I don't know. In any case irritation there, and then braided it ing the horses to young Bill to care her feet were no problem last year. in about 12 little pigtails down the off- for, and since they are not then exer- As Bonne gets older she gets better and side of his neck. Fastening the pig- cised I sacrifice the pasture to them so better in all ways. As a youngster, she tails with rubber bands, I left them they may have more liberty than the had a tendency to puffiness about the thus for about a week. The mane now paddock would allow. When I get hocks and fetlocks which used to falls correctly, although I may repeat back in April, I will cut off half the worry me. That seems to be almost this later. 12 The MORGAN HORSE