35C he JANUARY-FEBRUARY 1957 Cit MORGAN HORSE

COLT CONTEST RESULTS A A S S H E L E A K N A D,

F A A R s.

Ott" WINDCREST SENTIMENTAL LADY, 1st A.H.S.A. High Score Awards, Morgan Division, 1956

We are proud to have made the following records:

1954 Windcrest Sentimental Lady — 1st Morgan to top list. 1954 & 1955 Waseeka — 1st and only stable with 2 Morgans on list. 1956 Waseeka — 1st and only stable with 3 Morgans on list. 1956 Waseeka — 1st stable to place 1st and 2nd on Morgan list. 1956 Windcrest Sentimental Lady — 1st Morgan to top list a second time.

Painting by Joan Maclntyre WINDCREST DONFIELD, 2nd STERLING VELVET, 5th, 13111MIAMII

BROADWALL ST. PAT 11353 foaled March 17, 1954

BY PARADE 10138 OUT OF LIPPITT GEORGIA 06415.

This stallion has a very high concentration of Ethan Allen 2nd blood. Dark chestnut — 14.3 hands. Absolutely straight in his legs and way of going. Broken to harness and saddle.

Now in training at Bob Bakers, Middlebury, Vt.

A good show prospect for the three year old classes — 1957.

Price — $2000

Mr. and Mrs. J. Cecil Ferguson Greene, R. I. Table of Contents

fettetc SPECIAL FEATURES

Type versus 17), Quality (Editorial) 5 1956 Club Report the EMod Colts For Christmas 7 A Family Affair 7 Maine Contestant Takes Second Place 8 New York Contestant Wins Ferguson's Weanling Colt 9 Hot Stove League News 10 A. H. S. A. Awards Banquet 11 Dear Sir: in memoriam — Good Will Ambassador of the I would like to thank the Morgan Morgan Horse 12 1956 New England Champions 29 Horse Magazine for the beautiful Mid-Atlantic Club Announces Winners 30 saddle that I received for placing fourth 4-H Trail Ride 33 in the Colt Contest It was a wonder- Horse Trading 39 ful suprise to find it under the tree Stud Managers' Session Added to WSC Stockmen's Short Course 39 on Christmas morning. Half-Morgan Registers Consolidate 39

REGULAR FEATURES

Letters to the Editor 4 New England News 29 Maine News 31 North Central News 32 Central States News 32 New York State News 33 Breeders Listings 36-37

Officers of the Morgan Horse Club President FREDERICK 0. DAVIS Windsor, Vermont Vice-President GERALD F. TAFT Northville, Michigan The saddle looks very nice on Treasurer WHITNEY STONE Florette as you can see in the enclosed 90 Broad St., New York 4, N. Y. Secretary FRANK B. HILLS picture. Her registered name is 90 Broad St., New York 4, N. Y. Florette Twilight and she is owned by Mrs. Margaret Van D. Rice. The Morgan Horse Magazine My congratulations to the winners of the colts. I know how hard they Vol. XVII January-February 1957 No. 1 must have woked to obtain so many A Monthly subscriptions. The Official Publication of THE MORGAN HORSE CLUB. Incorporated Sincerely, 90 Broad St., New York 4, New York Judith Cherry Please send all correspondence regarding subscriptions and advertising Wayland, Mass. to publication office: The Morgan Horse Magazine, Leominster. Mass. Publisher Otho F. Eusey Associate Editor Priscilla Dove Robinson Dear Sir: CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Relative to the article which ap- Helen Brunk Greenwalt Em Pedler Ruth Rogers peared in the December issue of The Janet Dakin Mabel Owen Charlotte McCartney Morgan Horse Magazine, "They Do Gail Dorow Mary Lou Morrell Eve Oakley Look Different" by Marilyn C. Childs Virginia D. Lau C. Fred Austin The Editor and staff of The Morgan Horse Magazine and the Morgan it is in my opinion, the best thing ever Horse Club, Inc., are not responsible for opinions and statements written on this matter. expressed in signed articles or paid advertisements. These opinions are In that article lies the years of ex- not necessarily the opinions of the editor and staff of this journal. perience of showing, breeding, train- SUBCRIPTION RATES ing, winning and losing, as Mrs. Childs One Year $3.50 Two Years S6.50 Three Years $9.00 has, and only background like that can The MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE, published monthly except January give one the knowledge to put down by THE MORGAN HORSE CLUB, INC., 90 Broad St., New York, New on paper that what she has. York. Printed by The Eusey Press, Leominster, Mass. Entered as second class matter at post office Leominster, Mass. Closing date for copy and I've trained and shown all breeds advertising let of month preceding date of publication. of western type horses, and every breed Copyright 1956 by The Morgan Horse Magazine. lover whether he be Morgan, Arabian, His neigh is like the bidding of a monarch, or Quarter Horse, exactly the same and his countenance enforces homage. (Continued on Next Page) - - King Henry V. Type versus (?) Quality

By MARILyN C. CHILDS

" Innocently, I suppose, the writer had always rather classified "type" and quality together when thinking of Morgans. But after a couple of judging schools we have found it necessary to recognize a definite divorce in these terms. We have also found that there is a very sharp difference in opinion as to which comes first — type or quality. It appears to be the same old argument of which came first, the hen or the egg. "Type" is defined as "a kind having common characteristics, a OUR COVER representative or typical specimen, example, model; the general form, style, or character of some kind, class, or group." The definitions of This month we are pleased to fea- "quality" include the following: "fineness; merits; excellence." ture our National President "Ted" Here we find a basic difference. Quality may be present in any and Mrs. Davis as they delivered the animal or thing, Morgan or otherwise. Morgan type, however, must first prize colt to Janet Zurretti, with necessarily belong to the breed itself, and Morgan quality may not be Mrs. Zurretti indicating her approval the same as Thoroughbred quality, for example. of the proceedings. Complete story of With these definitions in mind, it is easy to understand the our contest is found elsewhere in the battle that wages on the two hands. It is very comprehensible that magazine. Photo by Westboro Chrono- breeders should demand "type" first, for, without type there would type staff reporter. be no breed of common characteristic form, style, or character. The breeder lives for the promotion of the Morgan breed as one of absolute identity. Horsemen or animal husbandrymen, on the other hand, may Letters quite readily place "quality" before type. They are interested in better (Continued from Preceding Page) horses, perfect specimens, and emphasize points which have been taught them as necessities for a good animal. They are not interested mainly in things come up in the show ring. Ex- preservation of the Morgan Horse as such, but in the production of actly the same gripes, complaints, un- attractive, perfect horseflesh. kind words, and the like, are to be From our observations in last month's magazine, you can note heard after many classes are tied. that "type" is something that distinguishes a horse as a part of the Mor- Any man or woman who has judged gan breed even at great distances. Thus, we may see a horse pulling horses at one time or another, as Mrs. a milk wagon and say that he "reminds me of a Morgan:" we may see Childs states, "wishes all exhibitors a horse jogging on a trail that impresses one as a Morgan; we may could be made to judge a horse show spot some individuals in the show ring that immediately classify them- once and see how it feels to get in selves as Morgans. Yet that horse pulling the milk wagon may be there and make the decisions and take a far cry from the "quality" that we want to see in our Morgans, and the rebuffs." Things would he mighty the horse on the trail may have all kinds of blemishes that would detract peaceful at the shows if this could from him in a show ring. somehow be arranged. By the same token, the horse which has the "short back." per- Many of our loudest and most ar- fectly straight legs, "good wither," etc., may be completely lacking in dent complainers, are the "old-timers" breed type, for most of these things are considered desirable in any who have one year or less in the horse breed of horse. This brings up the question of what are some of the business. things that are different about a Morgan as distinguished from other Mrs. Childs article is in my opinion, breeds. truly great. Here are some very important factors contributing to that distinc- Bob Danits tive Morgan type: Des Plaines, Illinois I. Body proportions: There is an old saying in Vermont that a Morgan covers more ground than his height. This is a way of saying Dear Sir: that he is a long-bodied horse in proportion to his height. Such a I would like to start a subscription proportion is possible without a long back because a Morgan has ex- to your magazine, as I have a Morgan treme shoulder angulation, giving him a longer bottom line than most and I am very interested in the breed breeds. He also has shorter cannons than most breeds thus shortening and in other Morgan owners. his height. In studying Morgan conformation, it is important to note I recently purchased the Morgan colt just where the wither ends and the back begins, where the back ends Skagit Tamaknomas MHR 11210. He and the loins and the croup begin, for many properly long-bodied horses is a two year old black gelding with may wrongly be called "long-backed." a silver tail. I had been looking for 2. Head: The Morgan has a beautiful head, but there are beauti- a Morgan fo r some time, having heard ful heads on other horses, too. Generally speaking the Morgan is dis• quite a bit about them and wanting tinctive for the breadth between his eyes, the largeness and cage! an all-round horse. (Continued on Page 35) (Continued on Page 31)

JANUARY—FEBRUARY 1957 5 1956 CLUB REPORT

by FRANK B. HILLS, Secretary NATIONAL MORGAN HORSE CLUB

The year 1956 was a year of marked progress for The NATIONAL DIRECTORS MEET Morgan Horse Club. Applications for registration in the AMERICAN MORGAN HORSE REGISTER increased The President, Frederick 0. Davis, of The Morgan by about 7% over 1955, while there was an increase of 30% Horse Club, Inc., called a meeting of the Directors of the in the number of transfers of ownership recorded. This Club in the Club offices in New York on December 3, indicates a very active year in the buying and selling of 1956. Eight of the fifteen Directors were present, namely, Morgans. Mrs. Childs and Mrs. Ela, and Messrs. Davis, Ferguson, Hills, Krantz, Stone and Taft. The President had previous. Morgan breeders and owners in most sections of the ly sent to each Director a memorandum of the questions country increased their activities in their districts. New which were to be acted upon. Called to order at 10 a.m., it local clubs were organized in Illinois, Ohio and Connecticut. was not adjourned until after 5 p. m. Relatively new clubs, particularly those in the northwest The Secretary and Treasurer gave a comparative dis- and in the mid-Atlantic states, expanded notably, and the cussion of the eleven months of 1956 as compared with the older established clubs continued to grow. Possibly the same peiod of '55, and previous years. This showed an most active of the local Morgan associations is the New increase in registrations, and a marked increase in the re- England Morgan Horse Association which is constantly cording of transfers. The comparative financial statements increasing its program of activities. indicated that the year '56 would show the best overall One of the most stimulating events for the local clubs results in the history of the Club. While the regular in- was the visit of F. 0. Davis, President of The Morgan come from dues, registration and transfer fees were up over Horse Club, to the local Morgan groups throughout the 1955, and the National Morgan Horse Show also showed country. Notes on his extended tour have appeared in the an increase, the most noteworthy change in the financial pages of this Magazine. picture was the fact that the Morgan Horse Magazine was Morgan owners have been stepping up their activities breaking even, whereas in the year 1955 there was a deficit in the showring during the past two years, and particularly of over $6,000 in connection with its publication. in 1956. The established shows offering Morgan classes The Directors passed a vote of congratulations to Mr. had, generally speaking, increased numbers in the Morgan Eusey, Publisher of the Magazine, for the improved con- classes, an evident increase in exhibitor interest in the Mor- aition, and especially for the success of the Colt Contest gan breed. Many shows that had not offered Morgan for increasing circulation. This Contest will be covered classes, offered at least two or three for the first time dur- hilly in the Magazine. The enthusiasm of the leading ing the year. A new and very successful All-Morgan Show contestants was remarkable and it was voted to repeat the was staged by the Mid-Atlantic Morgan Horse Club at Colt Contest in 1957, if conditions seemed to favor it. Frederick, Maryland, which is relatively new country for The National Morgan Horse Show came in for an Morgans. It was well received and brought out some of the extensive discussion of suggestions that have been received outstanding Morgans throughout the east. All such activities from various groups in regard to many details. It was are most important for increasing knowledge of and active voted the 1957 show would be held again at Northampton, interest in the breed. Massachusetts, and on July 26, 27 and 28. The appointment The National Morgan Horse Show held again at North- of Mr. Seth Armen as Manager for 1957 was voted, and ampton, Massachusetts, is one of the greatest all-breed shows also a vote of thanks to him for the success of the 1956 show. in the country. The 1956 Show brought out about 270 of Due to the increased number of classes required, it the outstanding Morgans in the east, and as far west as was voted to begin the show with an afternoon session on Michigan. Attendance at this show has been increasing Friday, the 26th of July, at 1 p. m. The night session on annually. Many of the classes have become unwieldy due the same day and the three sessions on Saturday, and the to numbers and have had to be divided. As a result in 1957, long session on Sunday, will again be held as in former years. the show will begin with an afternoon session on the first The Secretary announced that Volume VII of the day, as well as an evening session. The show has become a AMERICAN MORGAN HORSE REGISTER would be financial asset to the Club, and in 1956 showed a net profit ready for distribution early in 1957, and asked the Directors of over $2,700. to fix the price at which it would be offered. At a pre- The MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE for the first vious meeting it had been approved to print 2,000 copies but time since it was organized showed a profit from publica- bind only 300, the balance to be stored in flat sheets. It tion. While the profit was small, amounting in 1956 to was voted to fix the price of the volume at $20 per copy. about $350, when this is compared with the deficit in 1955, While the anticipated sales of this volume at that price amounting to over $6,000, the result effected a marked im- would not begin to cover the cost of publication, that was provement in the financial situation of the Club. the figure voted, although many of the Directors felt it should be higher. The progress of the Club and of the breed throughout the United States depends on the last analysis upon the It was pointed out that Volumes II, III and IV were activity of individual members, breeders and owners, and cut of print and not available. Consideration had been whether they own one Morgan for their own pleasure or given in previous meetings to the reprinting of these vol- are extensive breeders, upon their esthusiasm and activity umes, and it was voted to ask how many would subscribe in their own areas will depend the growth and progress of to these at $50 per volume if they were reprinted. the breed. (Continued on Page 39) Christmas this year found more than the two happy The two who have contributed the most to the success winners which had been promised in the March issue of of this contest are undoubtedly Mr. I. Cecil Ferguson and The Morgan Horse Magazine. The response of our readers our National President, Mr. Ted Davis. They contributed far exceeded our expectations, this contest truly became a two of their finest colts, duplicating their gifts of two years cooperative venture with many taking part to give not just ago. It is hoped others will help in our 1957 contest. These the two colts originally promised, but three registered colts, contributions have done a great deal to help the magazine one saddle and four beautiful bronze Morgan trophies. attain its present improved financial condition. Not only did they give these colts, but in both instances, personally When it became apparent from the subscriptions being delivered them to the winners, a very liberal contribution turned in, that at least three colts should be given, the in itself. mmbers of the New England Morgan Horse Club, in a recent meeting voted to give $100. The hat was passed and When thinking of a way to deliver the colt to Mrs. another $135 was raised. When still more was needed to Garcelon the Maine winner, we immediately contacted our buy a good colt, the National Morgan Club contributed magazine representative Miss Margaret Gardiner, asking the last $115.00. if she knew of a way we could have it delivered and of someone to give us a story and pictures of the winner. We Probably one of the most difficult tasks was writing had to look no further for Miss Gardiner came to the rescue. letters to the contestants who had done such excellent jobs Her story is found elsewhere, another generous contribution yet had not won a colt. Especially so in the case of Miss which is appreciated. Judith Cherry who had spent hours of her time baby sitting to sell subscriptions. With the help of Mrs. Anna The excellent results and stories of the winners speak Ela and Mrs. Cox, we heard she especially wished a saddle for themselves. Words are inadequate to express our ap- for the horse she is training for one of our Morgan breeders, preciation to each of the contestants. Many speak of pro- so, this was purchased, and placed under her Chistmas tree. moting Morgans and the Magazine; these have done so, We have heard, it more than made up for the lack of a colt. we thank you.

with horses in order to obtain the re- quired knowledge for their badge and A FAMILY AFFAIR Charlotte McCartney's articles were just exactly what they needed so this By MRS. MARION G. ZUR•TTI resulted in subscriptions to the Mor- Flanders Road, Westboro, Mass. gan Magazine, with, I suspect, no little urging from Janet. To accomodate other interested For us, the colt contest has truly take an all-out effort by all of us if scouts, classes were formed for addi- been a family affair. Each of us has Janet were to win the colt. tional days in the week and soon every had an active part in helping Janet Meantime, the pressure from the afternoon found me in the corral pa- win the colt she's wanted so much ever Scout troop concerning their riding pro- tiently, and sometimes not so patiently since her older sister Madelyn pur- ject increased. I pointed out that I tying to help young riders-to-be have chased Pineview Peter Pan from Wind- only have two horses (ancestry un- fun. Subscriptions increased but it crest just a year ago. known) and one aged pony. The wasn't until I found unhappy young- It all started when Girl Scouts of girls maintained they could and sters having to wait eight or more Troop I, of which Janet is a member, would do it, so they divided into groups weeks for lessons, after they had paid here in Westboro, wanted to take or classes and by careful planning and for their magazine, while those who Horsewoman Badge as their spring arduous work, completed the badge "borrowed Susie's" rode happily every project. The colt contest had just been requirements in fourteen hours. As week, that I gave preference to those announced in the March issue of the we evaluated our work, we decided whose subscriptions were paid for. No Morgan Horse Magazine and we de- the next group should have sixteen other charge of any kind was made for cided to help 12 year old Janet win hours instead of the fourteen and that the colt for her 4-H project. She rea- has worked out better. Of course, this project. To date, 131 scouts have sonably remarked that either the pony, none of this remained a troop project completed their badge, and 97 more are eagerly awaiting next spring so Chocolate, is shrinking or else she's for long. The good word got around getting too big for him. about the fun Troop I was having, that they may have their turn. Scouts We got out the copies of the maga- and requests soon started coming in have come from Worcester, Auburn, zine which gave an accounting of the from other Scouts. Troop I was in- Leicester, Holden, Shrewsbury, Men- 1954 contest and we decided it would terested in magazines having to do (Continued on Page 35) JANUARY—FEBRUARY 1957 7

Gardiner, secretary of the Maine Mor- Maine Contestant Takes Second Place gan Horse Club, proceeded on the rest of the trip to Exeter. Once more they had to stop to disentangle the Second prize in the Colt Contest was colt's front feet from over the inside won by Frances Garcelon of Exeter, trailer partition. Maine. Mrs. Garcelon had sold most FINAL RESULTS OF COLT CONTEST The road lay through Corinna, of her subscriptions to people who had where, back in the 1920's, E. F. Strat- never before subscribed to any horse No, of Prize ton had one of the finest Morgan magazine or ordinarily read books Contestant Subs. Won breeding farms in the country. It was about the care and training of horses, 1. Janet Zuretti 240 Colt dispersed during the depression, and so she thinks the Morgan Magazine Westboro, Mass. attempts to trace many of the mares will do a lot of good. She points out have been unavailing. it is the only magazine with informa- 2. Frances Garcelon 121 Colt Exeter, Maine tion about pleasure riding under They arrived late Saturday morning Eastern conditions, and the only one 3. Marie Louise Mills 105 Colt at the Garcelons. Many thanks are with accounts of good breeding farms New York, N. Y. due Jim Dunton for driving almost and interesting events near enough for 4. Judith Cherry 80 Saddle all of the 670-mile round trip. Maine people to see. Wayland Mass. Soon the colt was snuggled into a Arrangements were made with 5. Linda Langworthy 59 Trophy nice box stall next to a cute little grade Kennebec Farm to transport the colt Middlebury, Vt. Morgan mare called Brown Velvet. from Windsor, Vermont to Exeter, 6. Patrick Burke 36 Trophy The Garcelons also have two heavy Maine. Jim Dunton and Phil Houd- Bristol, Vermont teams, a Saddlebred filly and a family lette left Woolwich at 6 a. m. Friday, pet called Sandy for a total of eight 7. Sue Hummel 10 Trophy December 21, and arrived in Windsor Amherst, Mass. horses. They used to be potato farm- around noon-time. The baby loaded ers but now Mr. Garcelon is in the with no fuss, but the minute everybody 8. Frida Berman 10 Trophy pulpwood business. He was very proud Drexel Hill, Penna. took their eyes off him, he tried to of his teams, which had campaigned climb out over the trailer partition. the pulling contests undefeated this Jim and Phil drove carefully home, summer. Mrs. Garcelon showed us stopping occasionally to disentangle the photographs of a Morgan gelding she colt. "He's a regular Houdini," said used to own, named Yankee Man. Phil. They were stopped by a police- back to Kennebec Farm at 6:00 p. m., They are real Morgan people. Mrs. man at the Maine border for forgetting and tucked the little fellow into an Garcelon has decided to name the colt to check in at the weighing station, empty stall, and he ate a hearty supper. Casablanca Sealect, since she is a son but he waved them on their way when The next morning he was loaded of Sealect of Wincrest and Upwey they told him about the colt. They got again and Jim Dunton and Margaret Casablanca.

F. 0. Davis, Club President, admires colt won by Frances Garcelon Frances Garcelon, winner of Morgan colt with Miss Margaret of Exeter, Maine. Gardiner, Secretary of Maine Morgan Horse Club. 8 The MORGAN HORSE Marie Louise was up early and anx- New York Contestant Wins ious to get over to see Sport and in no time at all she had him going on a longe. Ferguson's Weanling Most young folks are pretty im- patient and you wonder if they will By J. CECIL FERGUSON have enough patience to wait until the colt grows up. We felt the same way WINNER: Marie Louise Mills, 888 when Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Chester Park Avenue, New York City and Rye, came to the farm and bought the little Contributors to New York. fUly foal Broadwall Bonny Belle for The Morgan Horse Magazine Dorothy. At that time Dorothy Ches- COLT DONATED: by Mr. and Colt Contest ter was about Marie Louise's age. A Mrs. J. Cecil Ferguson, Broadwall year later she showed the filly at Farm, Greene, Rhode Island. Colt — F. 0. Davis Eastern States Exposition and won the COLT: by Parade out of Junestar. Morgan filly class. This year Dorothy Colt — J. Cecil Ferguson Broadwall Sport, the colt we donated has been riding Boadwall Bonny Belle to the 1956 Morgan Horse Magazine Colt — Contribution from New as a two year old and has done very England Morgan Horse well winning the Adult Horsemanship Contest was won by a lovely young Club and members: and lady, Marie Louise Mills of Rye, New Class at Huntington, Long Island. the National Morgan We have just received a letter from York, a most determined youngster of Horse Club. fourteen. Marie Louise saying Broadwall Sport, Saddle — Mr. Ralph Lasbury and nicknamed "Spookie," was doing fine. Marie Louise subscribed to the Mor- Anna Ela. When turned loose in the large in- gan Horse Magazine after reading an Trophies — Peter Hunt door Boulder Brook ring, he displayed advertisement in The Chronicle, and Janet Dakin his jumping ability by taking the two certainly has been one of our best pro- Dorothy Bigelow foot jumps. No doubt he feels if he is moters ever since. If all the members Margaret Van D. Rice to be accepted by the hunt club and a of Boulder Brook Riding Club and future horse for Marie Louise, he the friends and acquaintances of her Transportation of colt to Maine win- ner — Miss Margaret Gardiner must show these folks Morgans can mother and father didn't know about jump. His sire Parade as a youngster Morgans, they certainly do now. used to jump the foor foot barway of Marie Louise is an ardent equestrian his paddock which we then raised to and rides and jumps very well. Mrs. Ferguson and I huth thought five feet. It was a cold snowy Saturday night we should start for home even though Delivering colts may have its dis- when we arrived at Boulder Brook it was snowing but Mr. and Mrs. Mills appointing moments but when one Club, with Broadwall Sport and Meg's insisted we stay at their home for the meets such nice people as the Mills pony to keep it company. night. It was a most pleasant evening who have been blessed with such a Marie Louise and her young friend with most of the conversation relating lovely youngster as Marie Louise, then had been waiting all afternoon for our to the future of Broadwall Sport. it makes it worth while. arrival and were certainly anxious to see the colt. Marie Louise Mills of New York City with colt donated by J. Cecil Ferguson, which A colt to us means any male foal and she won in Magazine Colt Contest. to be truthful, we had never given it much thought but in Boulder Brook Club language, a colt is from one to two years old which of course is cor- ret. Most racing foals are born in January or February whereas Morgans are mostly foaled outdoors in May or June so naturally they are pretty small at Christmas time. Little "Sport" did look pretty small in that large hunter box stall sur- rounded by sixteen and seventeen hand hunters but he will grow. Marie Louise is not too big either so they can both grow together. Marie Louise's folks arrived at the stable a few minutes after we got there and it was apparent from the first Broadwall Sport was about to change the whole way of life in the Mills' family. second, with third going to Banderra some 45 of them, were tops in breed Pepper, a young son of Brown Pepper numbers and sportsmanship displayed Hot Stove League that promises to be quite a horse when is one of the reasons why this Fair has he matures. He is owned by Ruth Glea- turned into a family affair. With very News son. Fourth went to the broodmare large classes competing for only four Nancy Ann; fifth, a nice government ribbons we hope we have stirred up By AYELIEN RICHARDS bred mare, Roselyn, by Osage, owned enough interest at Hamburg to have by Julie Knapp; sixth, pretty little more classes and more ribbons for our stallion, Firechief by Flyhawk, owned versatile Morgans and family owners As the 1956 show season ended, we by Shirley Bridgman; seventh, geld- so this can continue to be our high- can see a definite rise in interest in ing Patt's Temptation, owned by Gail light of the summer fair circuit. both the use and showing of Morgan Wagner, and eighth, filly by Brown Morgan versatility again showed it- horses in this area. For the first time Pepper. There were several good geld- self at the Clarks Summit show, as the Morgan classes were put on at the ings also in the class but the judge New York State Morgan Club enjoyed Williamsport Horse Show. The An- did the best he could with the mixed that show too. Lunch at the Nobles put nual Charity Show at Williamsport class before running out of ribbons. everything in such a nice way for every- is one of those very nice outdoor shows In the Open classes at the same Fair one; and although the New York Mor- where friendliness is a byword. Al- Morgans distinguished themselves as gan Club went home with a lot of good though the show had a great deal of the halfbred Allen's Traveller, shown ribbons, it was no wonder as they difficulty inasmuch as the Susquehanna by Laurie Kinkaid was pinned high in accounted for five Morgans, two Sad- Riding Club had to build new grounds the halter class for saddlehorses (open) dlebreds, and a hunter. Show results (in spite of uncooperative weather) which was a huge class of all the sad- had appeared elsewhere but the versa- the same helpful spirit that you always dlehorses in the county that hadn't been tility of the Morgans in the area are find at this show made us very happy in the Palomino, Walking or Morgan well-shown as here the popular favorite to show our Morgans off. Most of the classes. Traveller also was 2nd in the Black Sambo won the pleasure driv- interest in this section is due directly open 3 gaited pleasure class in which ing class (confidentially Mrs. Noble to the splendid performances of the Miss Pepper was third. The gelding tells me that the first person to the cutest little pair of crowd-pleasers you Brown Billy (purebred Morgan) dis- barn gets Sambo when they pleasure ever saw, Butch Lomison and his half- tinguished himself in open stock horse ride their horses anyway . . . speaks Morgan, Little Red. Butch and Red competition. The winner of the open well for this nice little Champion, "cleaned up" in children's and western colt class for General Purpose horses doesn't it?). One of the most versa- classes at Williamsport much to the of all or any breeds was R. R. Sealect tile useful Morgans we know is Ann joy of their many boosters. With an Benn, a high necked little stud by Hopkins' personable Manito who also incredible array of trophies and blue Brown Pepper, from Nancy Ann. The won ribbons as a pleasure driving horse ribbons, this pair has even been fea- judge was a capable man with a pre- and in the large road hack class. Peggy tured on television. The friends that ference for thoroughbred horses so Lou made her first appearance in have been won for the Morgan horse when Morgans were recognized out- Parade tack to show more brilliance in certainly were pleased at the interest side of their breed classes they had steadiness than her dam, formerly a in the purebred Morgan classes at the merited it by their versatile perform- consistent Parade horse winner. show. Black Sambo, owned and rid- ances. Since this was the first time New Morgans in the area include an den by Alex Noble, was the top Mor- we had registered Morgan classes, I excellent and beautiful mare, Allan's gan and deserved all the attention he should like to mention we had the Beauty L. Mrs. Flora Newton of received around the barn too. He won largest turnout of any registered breed Sagetown is the proud owner of her the open class and was Champion Mor- and also that until we got a special first Morgan and although we had to gan and certainly had a host of ad- class along with several other breeds, "convert" Flora from Thoroughbreds, mirers at all times. Reserve Champion the Morgans had quietly competed in Beauty has completed the job as her in her first show under saddle for us, every type of open class offered at this good Morgan disposition has endeared was Peggy Lou, who also won the No- Fair. Since 1949, every year has seen her to the entire family. This pretty vice Class trophy that her now-retired a Morgan horse winning in at least mare had been bred to Brown Pepper dam Nancy Ann had won two pre- one of these following classes open to late this fall, and we hope she produces vious years. Luncheon for all interested all breeds: foal classes, yearling classes, many fine foals for her happy new Morganites was served at the home two year old classes, 3 gaited English owner. When we traced her pedigree of Mrs. S. W. Wolf and everyone was western classes, open harness classes the appearance of the names such as glad to know we will have more Mor- single and double, model western Headlight Morgan, Dan Lambert, Lady gans next year. classes, and broodmares with foals at de Jarnette and heavy Ethan Allen Also, for the first time, the 114 year foot. All we need now to show a clean breeding as well as a cross to Benning- old Chemung Co. Fair at Elmira, put sweep in proven versatility is for one ton are partially indicative of the good on a halter class for registered Mor- of those easy-gaited Morgans to come blood behind this Morgan. gans. A large difficult class was pre- out of hiding to compete against the Panelope, by Panfield, owned and sented to the judge, with stallions walking-type of pleasure horses in their shown by Peggy Jennings of Miller- mares and geldings together. Peggy open class. ton, Pa., has done very well this past Lou was the winner; the judge took a One of the most pleasant yearly season in children's classes. Also, the lot of time deciding the next two places memories we usually have always mare has won quite a few good parade and finally awarded handsome, high- seems to take place at Hamburg, N. Y. classes, showing that "good old Mor- necked Bonfire owned by Jacque Eck at the Erie Co. Fair. Again Morgans gan action" that just comes naturally. 10 The MORGAN HORSE ted to amateurs, or vice versa. Now, many of us are able to show a young A. H. S. A. Awards Banquet horse, or more than one horse in a class only because we can obtain the By SUSAN P. ANNIS services of a professional rider. It Waseeka Farms, Ashland, Mass. would seem more sensible to require one Amateur class at every class "A" show, but allow the professionals to We returned at 11 p. m. last night trophy from Mr. Van Sinderen. I ride in the classes which are suitable from one of the most fun-filled jam- couldn't have felt more conspicuous if for them. I am an amateur rider, but packed, and thrilling trips we have I were 7 feet tall but I managed to I welcome the opportunity to com- ever had. It started with problems take the trip both ways without stumb- pete with the professionals. They are as Mother had a broken foot and had ling or giving in to my desire to flee. the exhibitors who always have their to travel by plane, but Thursday's snow Miss Luann Beach made the long walk horses under sufficient control to ride storm made it impossible to fly out of 3 times to accept 3 high score awards, them well and look out for me at the Boston as planned. So we piled into the but although Dodge Stable also won same time. Both John Lydon and John car at noon and started for New York. three divisions, Mr. Earl Teater and McFaun have pulled up their horses As you may remember, the wind was Mr. and Mrs. Reed Bridgeford took to give me a better opportunity when- drifting 6 inches of snow over ice and turns making the journey. Curtis ever a tight spot seemed to be about snow which remained from the storm Counts, who won the AHSA Medal to develop. I am extremely grateful the previous Monday. Driving was Class, Stock Saddle Seat, was the only for this consideration of my lesser not pleasant but we reached New York one with enough poise to pause on abilities. With one exception, I have at 8 p. m. the landing and speak for all of us been in tight spots because of the ama- We checked into the hotel and de- with a few well chosen words which teur competitors, not the professionals. cided to eat dinner and go dancing, gave credit to his horse, without whom Why should other divisions be afraid but we had to get to bed, like a group he would not have been able to accept of the professional riders? The Mor- of Cinderellas, by midnight because an award. How true! Thank you gan division seems well able to pro- we had to be up again by 5:45 to catch Windcrest Sentimental Lady for such vide amateur riders with horses which the early plane to Cincinnati. The flight a wonderful trip. are good enough to place over the pro- was uneventful and the airport at Although I had to miss most of the fessionals' horses. And how can Cincinnati seemed warm and balmy at Exhibitors' Forum, Mother, Keene, any show expect large entries if horses 23 degrees after the bitter winds at Agnes, and John Lydon attended all which are usually ridden by profession- LaGuardia. We arrived at the hotel just of it. I arrived just as discussion started als are restricted to two classes. Most 15 minutes before the Award Luncheon concerning changes in the High Score exhibitors can make a special effort and we didn't reach the banquet room Award point system. A proposal was to locate amateur riders for an all ama- until 5 minutes before the guests sat on the floor to limit horses with a teur show like Eastern States, but all down. certain number of A show champion- season? And how about the livlihood Without exception, everyone made ships to A shows only. This proposal of the professionals who depend upon us feel most welcome. Each person was defeated by a large margin after shows for so much of their income? wore a card with their names and ad- some very interesting discussion of Speaking for myself, I get great satis- dresses which made it easier to start the reasons behind the point system and faction from placing higher than the a conversation, but the welcome they the ways in which such a proposal more experienced professionals. gave us was much warmer than that. would limit the number of entries eli- The Management-Stewards Forum This was the first year that an award gible for specific shows. The attend- dealt mostly with the decision of the winner in the Morgan Division had ing members were overwhelmingly in AHSA to be more strict and enforce been able to attend an annual meeting favor of the present system, even all the rules which they have. We are and everyone went out of their way though most of those who attended did in favor of this decision because it to see that we had a good time. It not have award winners. has seemed slightly ridiculous to have was unfortunate that we could not at- The Parade Horse Committee sub- a large rule book and to continue add- tend the sessions which were held all mitted a recommendation that AHSA ing rules to it if there is no agency day Thursday and Friday morning, and class "A" shows must restrict Parade to enforce them. The cost of printing we wish we could have traveled on the horse classes to amateurs, except for the rule book is wasted if the rules special cars on the train which took one class and the stake. This restric- are going to be ignored. The officers most of the members from the east tion could effect all divisions if it be- and the directors seemed very regret- to Cincinnati. We are very glad we came incorporated into their rules in ful but policing will have to be done could attend as much of the conven- the future. The Parade division at as long as a few individuals will ignore tion as we did. most class "A" shows usually offers the regulations. We are more accus- My family elected me to represent open Palomino, open other color, and tomed to the AKC which is very strict us at the award table and I had a a stake class as well as amateur and but treats everyone with equal severity wonderful time sitting there. Each Ladies Parade classes. This restriction and the result is fair to all. award winner sat behind his own would mean that one of the open This report is very much a matter High Score ribbon, but had to get up, classes would have to be limited to ama- of my own personal memory of the walk down 4 steps, across the banquet teurs. It is comparable to a Morgan topics discussed and the comments room, up 4 steps on the other side to division with an under class open to reach the head table and accept the professionals but the over class restric- (Continued on Page 34) JANUARY—FEBRUARY 1957 11 entortant

Morgan followers will be saddened to learn of the passing of Charles O'Neill, who was well-known to Morgan owners from coast to coast. He was undoubtedly the most-traveled of any of the Morgan people, and many of us had a place for him at our table on any of his unexpected visits. His favorite Morgan was his own Archie "0" who sired fine colts in many states. We believe Charlie would have liked the painting of Archie "0" and himself furnished by Warren Patriquin, one of his many admirers, which is on the opposite page. He was born in Sumner Township, Illinois. Attended schools in Sumner Town- ship and Kankakee, Illinois. He was 71 years of age when he passed on. Funeral services were held at 10 o'clock Friday, December 28th, at St. Joseph's Church in Manteno, and burial took place at the Mound Grove Cemetery in Kan- kakee, Illinois. He had been a Morgan breeder for 35 years. He was President of the Morgan Horse Foundation at the time of his death.

Good Will Ambassador of the Morgan Horse

By MARY L. ARNOLD

Morgan Horse Magazine readers and he did so love their always "know. I am writing this not because of my have read of C. J. O'Neill as the "Good ing him" wherever he met them. All cwn personal loss, but because I know Will Ambassador of the Morgan families have little "superstitions." many, many families all over the East Horse," and many have had the pri- Here, if silverware drops to the floor feel the same. He was one of us, we vilege of knowing him personally. I'm it means "company coming." A knife, never knew when we would look up sure they, like us, thought of him as a man; a fork, a woman; a spoon, a and see his car and horse trailer roll a member of their family. child. Invariably if a piece rattled in the drive, or meet him on a strange to the floor, Esther would ask: "Is it highway and both stop for a friendly We, here, had a nice Christmas but a knife? Is Mr. O'Neill coming?" It "chat." the holiday gaiety busted, like a soap doesn't seem possible his hearty laugh Folks everywere seem to know Mr. bubble that evaporates in the thin air, is forever stilled, in fact only a week O'Neill — last week a new leather- when the phone rang Christmas night ago I had a letter from him "wishing goods customer from Corning saw our and Western Union told us of the us good health" and ending by saying horse trailer. "I'm going to have one passing of C. J. O'Neill. The tree "he hoped to see us the first of the of those someday. I met the man that lights were put out for this season and year." makes them, in a restaurant about a were packed away and the tree taken year ago" — a man from Long Island down the next day, instead of glowing All of my Morgans either were till New Years Day as is the usual tells me: "I met Mr. O'Neill in a res- brought to me by Mr. O'Neill or are taurant in Pennsylvania, I had a load custom. foals of ones he brought me. I expect of hay on my truck, he was returning Visitors come and go and are always they wonder why I am so silent and from a trail ride, his horse had won most welcome but Mr. O'Neill sort of sad these past few days when I care it" — travel in any direction and stop "belonged." He had a place at our for them, I have tried to tell them but for gas or at a motel and you meet table, not "company" that waits to be doubt if they understand. I hope I am people who know the man that makes told where to sit, but a member of our always able to have a Morgan, de- those trailers. — Is there a Morgan in family circle that "knew." Likewise cendant of these and I'll never fail to yours for us to see? Want a pail of his bed was always waiting for him to to tell people of Mr. O'Neill and how water? etc. And so it goes from Maine spend the night and a stall for his he carried his Morgans all over the to California. We are all his "good United States, the same as "Johnny four-footed passengers with a big ad- people" so when we meet may we greet Appleseed did his apple trees" — that joining corral to stretch their weary with a hearty "How are you?" and a legs — tired from many miles of rid- they might bring others joy. It never "handshake" in his memory. And if ing in the ever present horse trailer. made any difference if a person had somewhere without warning you come Bath merchants knew him, a depart- nickles or millions, if they wanted a upon a picture of Archie "0", don't ment store carried his "size" in Morgan and Mr. O'Neill knew about be ashamed of the tear that "jumps the clothing and the GLF stocked a few it, he would help them to have a colt fence and slips silently down the "extra" bags of horse feed for him, some way. cheek." You are with friends. 12 The MORGAN HORSE

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Presentation of 1956 Awards at Lehigh Valley Club. Allentown, Pa. Left to right: Mrs. Marilyn Childs. President; Miss Frances Franks, owner of Princess Jarnette: Mrs. Leigh Mor- rell, owner of Man O'Destiny; Miss Ann Hopkins. owner of Manila.

Loft: NANCY DATE (Lipplti Mandate—Ruth. ven's Nancy Ann) awarded Special Merit. Owned by Dr. Frances Schaeffer of Allen- town. Pa. PIPIT I -4; Right: JUBILEE'S LIGHTNING (Jubilee King- Townshend Lass) named Reserve Champion Gelding. Owned by Miss Ellen Pettit of As- bury Park. N. J. Other winners not pictured: Black Sambo, Champion Stallion and High Score: Dennislield. Reserve Champion Stallion: P' Manito. Reserve High Score: Man O'Destiny. Champion Gelding.

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Charles Gerry came to the inrni in 195tt Irum the Ridge- crest Stables in Maine. He did all the show work there. How does a person look at a horse: Most people have their own standards of judge- ment. They come to the farm out of curiosity sometimes and end up by liking what they see. Charles doesn't say a great deal — he knows the horses can speak for themselves. And he is there to answer any questions the horses can't an- swer. Ask the horses — their clean coats and beautiiul con- dition arc their answers.

In 01:: Spring and Sommer mates due to foal are kept in the Winter barn. Other mares and Loafs :LIT downstairs in the Summer barn or out on the lush grass. All stalls are box, with the bedding thick and kept clean. Plenty of room to roll in if they wish. The stallions on the first floor are groomed daily. IlkAl Miff

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Chestnut 7 years standing 143 !/, This fellow happens its be my favorite. Perhaps :I's the mcatled, dappled color- ing, or the sweet, big baby- hoy disposition. Stallions are not the ferocious. beasts of television and cowboy movies. They tire tractable and gentle. I know — I've played with this big baby. Ais

The mares and foals out in the pasture arc a joy to behold. Occasionally one mare will put hack her ears at another who is too close to her baby. Rut they are at peace on this farm and know that kindness comes from their trainers. Charles often walks among them, calling each mare by name, and petting the foal or pointing out characteristics of the dam or sire. Each is a Morgan, and therefore, a good foal.

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Charles is caieful of his brood. I saw him reprimand a young helper for leading a colt into his stall too quickly and allowing the youngster to bump his leg on the door. Weybridge is a good place to see fine Morgans. Make a wish as you go through the covered bridge from Middle- bury. Awe will strike you as you drive in the entrance on the spacious, well-kept grounds and look up at Justin Morgan as he carefully watches over his children.

- 1171111 Right: PENTOR Mentor—Penny) owned by Mr. and M:s. David L. Brockett. II. of Ipswich. Mass.

Bottom: GINGER VERMONT 08004 with Linda Beckley winning the blue ribbon in the age 10.14 Equitation Class at the 1956 Skagit County 4 H Horse Show. Ginger also won the Halter Class Grand Champion Trophy. At the 1956 Northwest Morgan Show she won the Road Hack Class. 2nd in Model Mares over 4 and 3rd in Western Morgan. Ginger was purchased last Spring by Mrs. Leo Beckley of Mount Vernon. Washington. from Mr. and Mrs. Barclay Brauns of Wenatchee. Wash. ; , . -• 'r -='76- 1.41T7,7 I.. 1 t. i..'

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PETERSHAM FITZIE and foal MISS FORTUNE owned by Carts-Haven Farm, Ringtown, Pa. Miss Fortune has re- cently been sold to Mildred H. Day of Baltimore, Md. Morgans Receiving Maine Championships

J. Q. DUSKY (Illawana Jerry-111awana Queen Ann 4' Gelding owned by Deborah Hary of Rockland, Maine Class B 3-gaited Championship and Class B Bridlepati Reserve.

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The MORGAN HORSE Magazine Leominster, Mass. Champion Morgan Colt. DOUBLE I TORCHFIRE, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Bur- 1956 New England ton E. Smith, Haverhill, Mass. New England News Reserve Champion Morgan Colt: MON- On Sunday, November 25th the ADNOCK SELBALINA, owned by Kenneth Connecticut Morgan Club held their Champions B. Clukay, Dublin, N. H. first trail ride. This ride had been At the recent annual awards night Morgans and half-Morgans placed planned for the preceding Sunday, of the New England Horsemen's in Open Championships against all November 18th, but had to be post- Council held this year at the New breeds. The following won Champion- poned because of bad weather. They Hampshire Highway Motel in Con- ships: rode from Dr. Butler's house at Sun- cord, N. H., on Saturday, December Champion New England Horsemen's set Farm, West Hartford over beauti- Council Open Pleasure Horse—Western 1, 1956, a superb steak dinner was ful roads and trails in the hills sur- Tack: CHEROKEE MAID, owned by Qua- rounding the reservoir. They rode followed by the presentation of the ker Fams, Georgetown, Mass. 1956 champions. The following Mor- about an hour and a half in the morn- Champion Equitation 11-13 years: Mar- ing coining back to the Butler's for gans took home championships: tha Jane Taylor of Shrewsbury, Mass. riding Chestnut Luck. lunch in their recreation room. Their SARACEN, owned Champion Morgan: Claire blazing fire in the fireplace certainly by Mr. and Mrs. Richard L'Abbe of Lynn- Champion Equitation 14-17 years: Farrar of Marblehead, Mass., riding Deer- felt good, as it was a very cold day. field, Mass. field Meodson. They then went out for about the same Reserve Champion Morgan: DEERFIELD Champion Trail Horse: CHESTNUT LUCK, CHALLENGER, owned by Mr. and Mrs. length of time over totally different owned by Martha Taylor, Shrewsbury, Stephen P. Tompkins, Rowley, Mass, trails in the afternoon. Eleven were Mass. on the ride: Dr. and Mrs. Butler and Champion Morgan in Harness: DEER. Reserve Champion Trail Horse: DEER- FIELD CHALLENGER. owned by Mr. and FIELD MEADSON, owned by Claire Farrar, their son Billy, Mr. Seth Holcombe, Mrs. Stephen P. Tompkins, Rowley, Mass. Marblehead, Mass. Mr. Sanford Lincoln, Laurie Lincoln, Reserve Champion Morgan in Harness: Reserve Champion Open Colt: DOUBLE Dr. and Mrs. Vernlund, Mr. Edgar ORCLAND SEALDON, owned by Quaker J. TORCHFIRE, owned by Mrs. Burton Clark and his son, Ellsworth Wolcott Farm, Georgetown, Mass. Smith, Haverhill, Mass. drove and Mrs. E. K. French rode Champion Pleasure Morgan: DEERFIELD Champion Junior Parade: ORCLAND with him. They hope to have more of MEADSON, owned by Claire Farrar, Mar- SEALDON, owned by Quaker Farm, these rides in the Spring. blehead, Mass. Georgetown, Mass. Miss Calista Bowlen of Reading, Vt., Reserve Champion Junior Parade: BAR Reserve Champion Pleasure Morgan: writes that Miss Martha Bowlen of CHEROKEE MAID owned by Quaker Farm, T TWINKLE, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Georgetown, Mass. Stephen P. Tompkins, Rowley, Mass. (Continued on Page 34)

Please send New England Morgan News to: N. E. Morgan Horse N.E. NEWS: Association, c o Mr. Lyman Orcutt, president, West Newbury, Mass.

Double I Stables Present

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Sire: Orcicmd Leader 9038 Dam: Torchy 05622

1956 New England Champion Morgan Colt. 1956 New England Reserve Champion Colt of all breeds. 1956 Champion Colt North Shore Horse- men's Association.

MR. & MRS. BURTON E. SMITH Haverhill, Massachusetts The group then enjoyed movies and owned by Wm. R. Hopkins, Green Mid-Atlantic Club slides taken by members of various Village, N. J. Morgans participating in the shows on the Mid-Atlantic circuit including A special ribbon of Merit was Announces Winners those taken at the 1956 National Mor- awarded to NANCY DATE, owned gan Show. by Dr. Frances Schaeffer, Allentown, Pa, for the consistant job of showing By MARY LOU MORRELL Presentations of trophies and ribbons which this junior mare did all season. went to: Points for scoring are based on the The Mid-Atlantic Morgan Horse 'Champion StaIlion: BLACK SAM- same method used by the AHSA. Club held its Second Annual Banquet BO, owned by Three Winds Farm, Open points are counted the same as and Social on Saturday, November Clarks Summit, Pa. Reserve Champion though they were Open Morgan classes 10, at which time the 1956 show sea- Stallion: DENNISFIELD, owned by and are given the rating of the Mor- son winners were announced and the Three Winds Farm. gan Division for that particular show. trophies and tri-color ribbons were awarded. Following a very delicious Champion Mare: PRINCESS JAR- GOSSIP: Word comes from Three dinner at the Lehigh Valley Club, NETTE, owned by Miss Frances Winds Farm, Clarks Summit, Pa., Allentown, Pa., at which fifty members Franks, Allentown, Pa.; Reserve that they have purchased a seven-year and guests were served, the President Champion Mare: MADALIN, owned old chestnut mare, in foal to Easter Marilyn Childs, introduced the guest- by Voorhis Farm, Red Hook, N. Y. Twilight. She is Bald Mt. Petite Ann (Grenadier x Upwey Anna). Lippitt of-honor, Mr. Frank B. Hills, Secre- Champion Gelding: MAN O'DES- tary of the National Morgan Club. Duplicate has been sold and returned TINY, owned by Tamarlei Acres, to the state of her birth, Vermont. Mr. Hills congratulated the Mid-At- North Wales, Pa.; Reserve Champion lantic Club for the job which they are Gelding: JUBILEE'S LIGHTNING, doing in stimulating interest in the owned by Miss Ellen Pettit, Asbury Morgan breed in this area of the coun- Park, N. J. News Note try and in particular, for the high- caliber All-Morgan Show which was High-scoring Morgan: (Points in George Shaffner of Dillon, Mont. sponsored by this Club and the Rotary Morgan and Open Classes) BLACK reports the sale of five of his good Club of Frederick, Md., held in that SAMBO, owned by Three Winds Morgans to Jack Remel of Missoula, city in August. Farm; Reserve High-score: MANITO, Mont.

Townshend Morgan-Holstein Farm

We Are Moving, Lock, Stock and Barrel

For 26 years we have been raising Morgan horses and for 15 years Holstein cattle. We will continue to do the same at our new location. This new farm is in Bolton, Massachusetts. AU stock will be moved there by April first. After that date feel free to come and see our new set-up.

We are offering for sale our Valley Farm in Townshend, Vermont consist- ing of 400 acres, but will retain our Hill Farm. We will continue using our Townshend name.

4144a, Rocteit and Atamat Zia

TOWNSHEND MORGAN-HOLSTEIN FARM Bolton, Mass. chestnut yearling filly by Parade out Letters of Lyna Morgan from the Fergusons Maine Morgan News (Continued from Page 5) in Rhode Island. Norman Thompson I would be very interested in bear- By MARGARET GARDINER of Kittery is reported to have purchased ing from other Morgan owners. I the chestnut mare Corvette by Melysses hope most of them are as pleased with out of Conscience from Irving H. The Maine Morgan Horse Club met their horses as I am with "Tammy." Winslow, of Sanford. On the other Friday, November 3, at the Columbia I am enclosing several pictures of hand, Ethel Blanchard reports the pur- Hotel, Portland. Robert Keenan,Lis- "Tammy" taken quite recently. chaser's name as Marshall. bon Falls was elected president; Sincerely yours, Charles Small, Bath, vice-president; Ethel Blanchard writes that she has Susan Hilliker and Margaret Gardiner, Wiscasset, re- the best Morgan baby in the state, 2803 112th Pl. N. E. elected secretary-treasurer. Johna Darling, chestnut filly foaled in Bellevue, Wash. August, 1956, by Royalton Ashbrook It was voted to renew the subscrip- Darling out of Anna Darling. She tions to the Morgan Magazine which sends a snapshot to prove it. had been given to ten Maine schools and colleges, and to buy additional Mrs. Frances Garcelon won second subscriptions for Maine horse clubs. prize in the Colt Contest, a nice dark The next meeting will be held Friday, chestnut stud by Sealect of Windcrest February 1, at the Worster House, out of Upwey Casablanca. She did Hallowell, at 6:45 p. m. We hope to a wonderful job for the Magazine and have the films of the 1955 and 1956 a separate account will appear of the National Shows. contest and the colt's trip from Wind- Mr. John Treneer of Rockland has sor, Vermont to Exeter, Maine. purchased Pete Moro, bay 3-year-old At the Maine Horse Association gelding by Lippitt Red Moro out of banquet, November 11, Morgans re- Rootina from Hugh Little of Rockland. ceived either championship or reserve Muriel Burnheimer of Waldoboro or both in every division they cam- SKAGIT TAMAKNOMAS owned by Susan has purchased Broadwall Belinda, paigned in. Hilliker.

INDIAN HILL FARM

Home of Ashland Mor gans

Offers At Stud

ASHLAND DONSON 10166

Sire: Upwey Ben Don Dam: Firefly's Lady Jane 8843 X-06514

A fine combination of the "new" and the "old" . . . flashy, bold action so in demand in the show ring today, combined with the wonderful looks, disposition, and versa- tility . . . "Hallmark" of Morgans for generations.

Accommodations for visiting mares. Fee $50.00

LAWSON W. GLIDDEN Ashland, N. H. thereby limits the expansion but at the same time should hold the position North Central News of the breed at the high level it has attained. The future looks bright for the Morgans. By GAIL DoRow Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Anderson of Fargo, North Dakota, had the mis- fortune of losing their favorite Morgan The North Central Morgan Associa- With the close of the holiday season mare Milaca Mae, who was five years tion held its annual Board of Directors and the beginning of a bright new year, old. She was sired by Victory Allen out meeting on December 30th at the home perhaps we can take just a moment of Golden Jane and was used for both of Clifford Hitz, president of the to look back and study the develop- riding and driving. Mr. Anderson, Association, in Hopkins, Minn. Hav- ment of Morgn horses in this area former president of the North Central ing individual membership cards for during the past ten years. It is en- Morgan Assn., is quite proud of his all active members in a family was de- couraging to note the increasing num- colt, Royal Aire. He was broke to cided upon. Discussion was held in ber of horse lovers who are finding drive when he was only two months regard to classes at the Minnesota State the superb qualities of the Morgan old, and this summer was named grand Fair. Also, district trail rides located horse the deciding factor in their choice champion stallion of the Red River throughout the state, at different times of breed. Ten years ago there were Valley State Fair at Fargo, North to enable more of the members to at- Dakota. tend were also discussed. We're in the midst of winter with Mrs. 011ie Johnson of Sunnyside riding somewhat curtailed — and Stables of Alexandria, Minn., recently many wonderful memories of trails purchased Lakota Girl from Mr. and ridden during the past year — and Mrs. Robert Rathbun of St. Cloud, many expectations for the new year. Archie N was purchased by Mel Jen- sen of Minneapolis. Betsy Hytone, who belonged to Clifford and Marilyn Hitz also has a new owner. She now belongs to Douglas Crocker of Grants- Central States News burg, Wisconsin. She won 2nd place This being a very inactive season, in the class Mares, 4 years and over at our Morgan news is at a low ebb. the Minnesota State Fair. Our next regular meeting will be This month we should like to wel- held Sunday, January 20th, a luncheon come Arthur N. Peterson of Minne- meeting at 12:30 p. m. at Nielsen's apolis and Mrs. 011ie Johnson of LAKOTA GIRL, awned by Mrs. 011ie John- Restaurant, No. Harlem and West Alexandria, as new members in our son of Alexandria, Minn. North Ave., Chicago. Association. Dr. Frances and Ruth We have three new members to be Knippling of Princeton, Minnesota, welcomed into the Central States have been quite busy lately promoting family. Mr. James McKeon, Aspen the interest and acceptance of the Mor- Meadows Morgan Stable, Darlington, gan horse. Recently, they have sold Wisconsin, has recently joined our five of their registered Morgans. The Club. He is the owner of the Morgan new owners of these Morgans are: mare Neltola, sired by Flyhawk and Miss Gail McNeilly of Mora, Minn. out of Neltalia. now owns Milaca Springstar, out of Also, Paul and Margaret Beekman Tillicum. This yearling filly won re- of Libertyville, Illinois, have joined our serve champion at the 1956 Minnesota club. They have just purchased the State Fair. Roger Smith of Princeton very pretty 4 year old golden chestnut owns the filly foal, Ann K also out of mare, Caven-Glo's Suisuin, from Tillicum. Leonard Paulson of Milaca Caven-Glo Farm. This mare is sired bought the filly foal Kim out of Mor- by Cavendish and out of LaReina. Ayr Royal Lass. John Oliver of Prince- ton now owns Joe K, a yearling stallion Darlene Schmitt advises that her out of JoJo. Miss Louise Knippling Morgan mare, Caven-Glo Sunshadow, has suffered a serious mishap. She now owns the filly foal, Ava K out of KAY K 09416, owned by Dr. Francis JoJo. She took first place in her class Knippling of Princeton, Minn. rolled over a fence and spent the holi- at the 1956 Minnesota State Fair. days in her stall with a badly sprained Dr. Knippling still has four mares, very few Morgans in this area, but the hind leg. Darlene has been working this young mare getting her ready for Tilileum, Mor-Ayr Royal Lass, Kay situation has changed with more and a 4-H performance class to be held next K and JoJo. He also has one stallion, more horse enthusiasts adopting the summer in Lake County. Redherry, who also was a winner at breed. Today hardly a week goes by the Minnesota State Fair. Lets keep without several inquiries by prospective While this is more New England up the good work and promote the in- buyers. There simply is an acute news than Central States news, still terest in the Morgan horse! shortage of Morgans in this area which (Continued on Page 33)

32 The MORGAN HORSE due in February. Hope they get out N. Y. State News the blankets and the heaters, in case 4-H Trail Ride a blizzard comes with the baby. The 13y RUTH ROGERS Doblers' Nora Twilight is in the pink Morgans did well on the Annual and Sharon is spending her spare time 4-H 20-Mile Competitive Trail Ride January just has nothing much to working with her own mare, Margaret sponsored by the Weston-Wayland 4-H recommend it. It is, however, only O. Horse Clubs. This was held on a chilly Saturday in November with 26 entries. about three months till Spring and the One of the largest show stables in This is restricted to 4-H Horse Club start of the season's horse activities. the state is that of Gordon Voorhis in members only. Dr. Francis McGee of Red Hook, N. Y. His horses won 52 The New York Club has not been Marlboro was the official veterinarian. idle in spite of the cold. Mary Arnold ribbons in the farm's first show sea- The judges were Mrs. Barbara Aikley son, with Madalin, Tivoli, and Sealect of Kanona, has had her two year old, of Ipswich and Mrs. June Brackett of Windcrest (this latter purchased Chere-O, at the Standardbred stable of Ipswich judging the horsemanship. of Clarence Gilliatt, Attica, for roadster after the National) carrying the ball All the horses finished within the time for most of the scoring. We wish for training. Mr. Gilliatt is high on the limit of three hours. filly — said she learned so quickly Mr. Voorhis, and for Mr. Herrick, his and really can go. Mary is thus the first trainer, even better success next year. to be ready for the driving classes next Carole Clyne of Middleport and season. Vernon Cook of Williamsville have Mrs. Arnold also transferred her good been driving Sunrise Sample and Lita yearling filly, Arnona Shiela, to her Allen, coming three year olds, to cutter. daughter, Esther Arnold Bowen, for Both youngsters are going nicely. Carole Christmas. Shiela placed first in the reports a real thrill in driving her foal class at Hamburg last summer. Sammy. "There he goes," says Carole, She is by Nekomia's Archie — Folly "trotting 'up a storm' down the road, Hudson and is a fine, big, typey young- his breeching slapping on his little ster. Esther is a lucky girl. rump, and I think, That's my horse, he's mine!" If we haven't all felt that The Fred Eisenhards of Warsaw pride of ownership at one time or an- have purchased a new mare by Corn- other, we've missed something. wallis out of Nubbin. She is at present with Bill Clark in Massachusetts and Club members, it is time for 1957 will be brought home to Oatka Farm dues. The rates now are $5 per year for Ellen Rayner on WESTFALL BARBY. third after she has been bred to Clark's Na- a family membership, and $3 for a place winner. bob Morgan. Fritz's excellent mare, single. Phil Hess, Akron, N. Y. is our Oatka My Lass, is also by Nabob Mor- treasurer and will welcome your check. gan. New Morgan owners in the state, won't you join us? Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Taylor of Medina have purchased a four year old mare from the University of Connecti- cut and J. Cecil Ferguson of Greene, Central States R. I. She is Broadwall Pattonesque, (Continued from Page 32) by Panfield-Pattonesque, is in foal to we feel that it fits in our column as Mentor, due in March. well, inasmuch as it involves a full sister At the Taylors Royal Crest Farm, to our Central States stallion, Caven- the old stallion, Monty, recently played dish. We have just been advised that a trick on one of the neighbors. Next Mrs. Frances Bryant, of Serenity Farm, door lives a girl in her early teens, a South Woodstock, Vermont, has sold real little beauty, with long, thick, her excellent 2 year old mare, Colette blonde hair which she sometimes wears to Generalissimo Trejillo, the head of in a pony tail. Coining home from the government of the Dominican school one day, she went over to visit Republic, along with three other young Monty in his paddock. That pony tail Morgans from New England. They Carol Ganson of Weston. Mass.. winner will be shipped by air. Collette is sired of Trail Ride on WHIPPOORWILL MERRILY was just too much for him. Reaching a registered Morgan mare. over the fence, he grabbed it, lifted the by Jubilee's Courage and out of the youngster off the ground and held her well known mare, Paragraph. This there. Screaming and kicking, she sale could well mean a lot to the Mor- finally forced him to put her down. gan breed in the Caribbean countries Make Reservations She was not hurt at all, but she was in the future, for these are the General- frightened, and she was mad! issimo's first Morgans. NOW for April Howard Dobler and his daughter, All those interested in information Sharon, expect an early foal at their regarding the Central States Morgan Stallion Issue. Clarence Center farm. Their Lippitt Horse Club, contact Eve Oakley, 235 Tilly was bred to Lippitt Jeep and is W. 55th St., Westmont, Illinois. JANUARY—FEBRUARY 1957 33 Waseeka Farm of Ashland, Mass., News Note was the successful bidder for the chest- FREE to HORSE OWNERS Mrs. J. R. Dickson, Scappoose, Ore- nut mare owned by the University of Connecticut, Mannequin. This mare Why pay fancy gon, gave a showing of the moving prices for saddlery? picture film of the 1955 National Mor- is out of Flashlight and sired by Mans- Write for FREE gan Horse Show on November 29 be- field. Catalog that has saved real money fore a gathering of about seventy-five for thousands of people, made up of 4-H youngsters, sad- horsemen. dle club members and posse members. A. H. S. A. Convention Describes over 400 From all reports it was enjoyed by all, (Continued from Page 11) popular items of and it was felt especially that the English and American "tack." I ship which were made. I do not have ac- saddlery on approval. Write today. youngsters benefited from watching the showmanship exhibited in the film. cess to the official records and as I "little joe" WIESENFELD did not anticipate making a report I Dept. 88 Baltimore 1, Md. did not take notes. If you feel that N. E. News any of these proposals may affect you E.',01•1 : 1`1 C.OlOIER and your horses, please write the ; • Ar: (Continued from Page 29) AHSA and ask for the official ver- Reading has purchased the registered sion. I have reported them to the best mare Rhythm's Lady Gail by Archie of my ability and as accurately as it 0. This mare was ridden in the 1955 is possible for me within the limits of 100 Mile Trail Ride and finished very my understanding and remembering well. She will probably appear in the the discussions. 1957 Ride with her new owner. This was my first opportunity to at- Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Behling of Cam- tend an annual convention and I have bria, Wisconsin made a trip East re- returned home amazed at the impor- cently looking for a chestnut stallion tance and attention which is given of top bloodlines. They found just to every suggestion, idea, comment, what they wanted in a weanling stud and recommendation, made by any CHAGRIN S,OFI lO- colt at Dr. Robert Orcutt's in Rowley, member. The AHSA really seems to Mass., Billy Burkland. This colt concern itself with the opinions of is out of the grand old mare Vigilda everyone and gives each person a Burkland and sired by Gay Dancer. strong feeling of participation in all HODGESDGES Mr. Nelson White of Winchendon their policy and rules making (and BADGE CO. 857 BOYLSTON ST. Springs, Mass., has purchased a nice breaking) actions. Each person who BOSTON 15,MASS. weanling filly from Robert Dill of attended was given every opportunity '70(atbe, FREE Andover, Mass. This filly is out of his to voice his personal opinions and these totitm•WC511RX • liOPEOS 1^ OH RE QUE 57 typy mare, Wallinda and sired by were listened to with respect and tol- Meade. erance. There was the most fantastic Mr. and Mrs. James Murphy of lack of malice, jealousy, and over- THE HALF-MORGAN HORSE Quaker Farm, Georgetown, Mass. re- heated feeling that I have ever had the REGISTER ports the sale of their yearling black privilege to witness. It was an honor (founded 1939) Interesting free in- stallion Quaker Cheralect, to Miss to attend such thought provoking meet- formation on the advantages of registration, eligibility, rules, tees, Judith Calonna, Framinghm, Mass. ings and forums. entry blanks, etc. Address: HALF- This good colt is out of their champion The Forums and Meetings were held MORGAN HORSE REGISTER, 2073 pleasure mare Cherokee Maid and between the most delicious meals. The S. W. Park Ave.. (Suite 107), Port- land 1, Oregon. sired by their snappy stallion, Town- very elegant dinner dance was held shend Vigalect. Friday evening and I certainly enjoyed

Meeting Waters Morgans at Serenity Farm Home of JUBILEE'S COURAGE 8983 and LIPPITT ASHMORE 10811. with their band of excellent and well-bred mares.

Young stock of beautiful type and high percentage usually for sale.

Visitors Welcome

FRANCES H. BRYANT South Woodstock. Vt. Telephone: Woodstock 423M or 282W2 an opportunity to wear my formal herence to a strong "Morgan-look." In a summer resort and this resulted in dress again for the first time in 5 years. breeding events the judge who looks subscriptions from the guests there. Nothing makes me feel as glamourous for separate conformation points as We also tried some door to door sell- as I did swirling around the dance necessities, over and above the over-all ing, but found that we weren't reaching floor and even the men seemed to ap- type appearance, does himself and the people particularly interested in horses. preciate the chance to dress up. They breed an injustice. Here, most certain- We advertised in the local paper, the seemed to look especially distinguished ly, is time when a judge should stand Westborough Chronotype and in the and pleased with themselves. back enough to get an overall picture 4-H Fair catalog. We had to leave before the final of the horse and to chalk up a mental Forum was over and we left regret- score of his likeness to original Mor- This contest has resulted in the pur- fully because we had met so many gan breed type. Here is a time when chase of registered Morgans by two of wonderful people from all over the knowing horsemen and breeders will our early subscribers, Miss Sandra United States and we had had an op- overlook the heavy belly of the consis- Houldon who purchased Broadwall portunity to meet some of the exhibi- tent producing mare, a slight dip in Barby from Mr. Ferguson in June, and tors from our own territory — wonder- the back of an aged stallion, a little John Keefe, Jr., who purchased El ful people we had missed meeting at lightness of body here or there in a Capitan from Dr. Raymond Allen of the harried and hurried shows last yearling colt, provided that animal has Southboro, also in June. John then summer. that distinctive mark of a Morgan showed El Capitan at the National Morgan Show in Northampton. See you in New Orleans next year? written all over him and provided he has sufficient quality to go with it. It has also acquainted many young Quality, most certainly, any horse people with the fine characteristics of in the show ring must have. There the Morgan horse. Madelyn's colt, Editorial may even be classes where a man is Pineview Peter Pan, has received much (Continued from Page 5) justified in tying quality over type, for admiration from all who visit us and there may not be any distinctive and the youngsters who, as part of their expression in his eyes which are pro- worthy type animal on hand. In that badge work, learn to distinguish the minent in his head. His head is of case, the judge who said, "I tied the things which go to make up a good medium size, has a particularly heavy horse that will do the Morgan breed horse, learn these important lessons so jaw tapering to a smaller, firm muzzle. the most good" had a point as he tied much faster when they have living Nostrils are large and well-dilated. His his ribbons on the basis of quality. In models, literally, right at their finger ears, like his eyes, are set rather far most classes at the larger shows, how- tips. apart, carried alertly, but contrary to ever, there are plenty of horses of ack- his eyes, which are larger, the ears are nowleged type excellence, and it can smaller than those of most breeds. A only be hoped that judges will find SUMMARY OF CONTEST good Morgan has a flat, straight face, these horses and then make their selec- ACTIVITY with a tendency toward a "dish" — tions from there on the basis of quality, Total subscriptions — 240. but never "roman-nosed." Actually conformation, and way of going. There few Morgans have a "dish" face, but are accepted standards for all breeds, States in which sold — Massachu- may give that impression through the written or mental, along with specific setts, Connecticut, Montana, Wyoming, prominence of their eyes. conformation points to be emphasized. California and Hawaii. 3. Neck: The well-crested, medium- The thing to remember is that the Mor- Scouts who have completed Horse- length neck of a Morgan is one of his gan Horse has his own standard and woman Badge — 131. identifying marks. Although a thick his own conformation peculiarities, and Scouts to ride next spring — 97. neck is often expected, a well-defined his own quality to go with it. Total scouts participating because of throttle is desirable as the head joins contest — 228 the neck, while the neck should be A Family Affair Morgans purchased because of con- deep and strong as it joins the (Continued from Page 7) test — 2. shoulders. Advertising: Westborough Chrono- If one is to accept these "differences" don, Franklin, Blackstone, Millbury, as well as from Westboro, and a great type — 2 months; 4-H Fair Catalog in a Morgan from other horses, then for Worcester County; Girl Scout one can readily see that "type" is a far big "Thank you!" goes to Gussie, the Mendon leader who has made at Council leaders bulletin (Worcester). different criterion than "quality," but that there can be quality along with least 24 trips to Westboro for this Talks to Westboro and Shrewsbury the breed type. project. Scout Councils and informally at New Luis (Mr. Zuretti), meanwhile, has England regional scout conference in Often the tendency is to view breed- Springfield. ing classes as model events, rather than been urging everyone who stops here what they were intended. Considered at the farm, no matter the reason, to "Welcome Wagon" to inform new strictly as breeding events and as har- take a subscription, and he has contri- residents in Westboro of contest and bingers of the future for the breed, buted many to our total. riding program. these classes might well demand type The girls, Madelyn and Janet, sold Announcement to Grafton Riding as the first pre-requisite. In this divi- sweet corn at the roadside during sum- and Driving Club and kept members sion breeders are apt to eye entries for mer vacation and sold subscriptions posted on our progress. Same to West- what they have or will contribute to right along with the corn. Janet gave boro 4-H Horse Club of which I am the breed, especially in their honest ad- a subscription to a friend who lives at leader. JANUARY—FEBRUARY 1957 35 BREEDERS' LISTING

.41 BIG BEND FARMS MEETING WATERS MORGANS THREE WINDS FARM Winnebago Illinois i are bred for type, disposition, good AT STUD I legs and feet, as well as high percent- I The Home of age of the original blood. Dyberry Billy 9649 Northern Illinois Top Morgans I I Sire: Lippitt Billy Ash 7724 I At Stud I Dam: Lippitt Miss Nekomia 04938 Come See Our Future Stars I JUBILEE'S COURAGE 8983 I Gold Band LIPPITT ASHMORE 10811 Home of Visitors Always Welcome I I LIPPITT BETSEY LIPPITT DUPLICATE MRS. WM. W. BARTON I FRANCES H. BRYANT I BLACK SAMBO 1806 National Avenue I South Woodstock, Vt. I DENNISFIELD Rockford, Illinois (Serenity Farm) R.D. 2, Clark's Summit, Pa.

WIND-CREST BAR-T FARMS ORCLAND FARMS I Rowley Massachusetts I offers for sale "Where Champions are born" two outstanding stud colts I Breed to the Best! I I Home of sired by Upwey Ben Don. AT STUD I I ULENDON — SUPERSAM Orcland Leader If you want champions, come to I I ORCLAND GAYMAN the home of champions. Sire: Ulendon Dam: Vigilda Burkland I I Young stock for sale. Colts usually for sale. MR. and MRS. F. 0. DAVIS I I 1 Mr. & Mrs. Wallace L. Orcutt, Ir. Windsor, Vermont i Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Tompkins West Newbury, Massachusetts ARDENCAPLE ACRES KENNEBEC MORGAN HORSE I FARM I HIGHVIEW FARM "The home of distinctive and dis- South Woolwich, Maine tinguished Morgan horses" I I AT STUD: Mailing Address I R. F. D. No. 2, WISCASSET I Flyhawk — Senator Graham Townshend Gaymeade Also Shetland Sheep Dogs and I I Miniature Poodles I Owner I I MISS MARGARET GARDINER I Morgans of all ages for sale. Mr. and Mrs. L S. Greenwalt Mr. & Mrs. Willard K. Denton I Manager I Succabone Road, Mt. Kisco, N. Y. JAMES F. DUNTON Pawnee, Illinois Mt. Kisco 6-6989 I (near Springfield) sm. AT STUD TOWNSHEND ARCHIE'S ARCHIE Morgan-Holstein Farm I RESERVED 10357 i Dam: Archie's Nekomia Sire: Archie c:0 I Breeders of the True Type I For a wide-awake Breeder who Gold Band Morgans for sale. wants to help himself, the Mag- I Home of I azine and the breed. MID STATE MORGAN HORSE I ORCLAND VIGILDON I FARM I MELODY MORGAN 9119 Mr. & Mrs. Peter W. Hunt, owners I I 6 issues only $24.00. DeMott Rd., Middlebush, N. J. Mr. & Mrs. ROGER E. ELA 12 issues — $40.00 Phone Viking 4-2646 I Bolton, Mass. I

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WASEEKA FARM I MAR-LO FARM I WINTERS' STABLE Morgans For Sale I Home of I "Home of Morgan Horses and I Verran's Laddie I Harlequin Danes" Visitors Welcome and other fine Morgans I I STAR OF VALOR I Visitors are always Welcome I Sire: Jubilee's Courage I I Dam: Kitty Hawk MRS. POWER MR. & MRS. MILO G. DUGAN MR. & MRS. ANNIS I 52373 West Eight Mile Road I BARRE, MASS. Ashland, Mass. I Northville, Michigan I

HyCrest Farm Searls Springwater Flying S Ranch I I MORGANS Home of I Stock Farm I PLAINS KING bred for I I Conformation - Disposition Whose blood can be found in Always glad to show our horses and champions from east to west. I and Angus cattle. We are easy to I Performance Under Saddle For Better Morgans I find, 5 miles west of Medora. I Or In Harness See I I Stock Usually For Sale. MILO MEASEL & SONS I MR. & MRS. RAY SEARLS I STUART G. HAZARD 41377 W. 12 Mile Medora, Illinois 1308 College Ave. Farmington, Mich. I I Topeka, Kansas

MERRYLEGS FARM / WOODS and WATER DAWNCREST I FARMS LIPPITT JOHN DARLING I "The pleasure their owners take in / Michigan's Top Morgan Breeders our Morgans is a source of great Sire: Dam: pride to us." John A. Darling Lippitt Flash I Largest Collection of Blue Ribbon Winners in the Midwest. VISITORS WELCOME Stock For Sale I I FRANCIS "RAZ" LaROSE, Trainer Mr. & Mrs. Harold J. Allbee MABEL OWEN, owner I North Falmouth, Mass. I WALTER and RHEDA KANE I So. Dartmouth, Mass. a South Lyon, Michigan MAPLE LAWN FARMS, INC. MID-WEST'S HOME OF 1 Rhode Island Crabapple Valley Ashaway Tel. 2270 CHAMPION AFTER CHAMPION Farms AT STUD I U. S. PANEZ I HYLEE FARMS At Stud Possessing and Transmitting WISCONSIN'S TOP MORGAN 6 Top Stallions BREEDERS Type — Disposition — Versatility I Featuring one of the country's largest Visitors Welcome band of brood mares. Why not breed him to your mare? I I Morgans of all ages for sale. Registered Holstein and Guernsey Cattle. ! Mr. & Mrs. Robert V. Behling Sensibly Priced owners Visitors Always Welcome I MERLE D. EVANS Mr. Floyd P. Appling, Mgr.-Trainer I Ohio Merchants' Bank Building A. B. Gray. Pres. A. C. Drowns, Mgr. a/ CAMBRIA, WISCONSIN Massillon, Ohio MN. JANUARY—FEBRUARY 1957 37 STUD COLT — chestnut, hind white stockings, flaxen mane and tall, eighteen Why pay fancy. prices for saddlery/ Write for CLASSIFIED months old — for sale by Bar F Farm, FREE FREE Catalog that has E. D. SHIPMAN, Newbury, Ohio. saved real money for 6# per word 81.25 Minimum TO thousands of horsemen. TRAILER WANTED — in good condition: Describes over 400 for hauling two horses; send description Popular items of English HORSE and American "tack." FOR SALE: Morgan Horse Register and photo; tandem preferred by Bar F I ship saddlery on ap- Volumes Nos. 1, II, III, IV, V & VI. A. E. Farm, E. D. SHIPMAN, Newbury, Ohio. proval. Write today. OWNERS "little joe" WIESENFELD ORBORN, Box No. 1, Fort Smith, Arkansas. FOR SALE: Registered Morgan gelding, Dept. 87 Baltimore 1, Md. FOR SALE: Registered Morgan mare 3 years, sound. chestnut color with light Aida 09426, 14.3 hands. Foaled July 10, mane, tail; lack of time reason for selling: FOR SALE: Three stall horse van with 1952. Sire: Peter Mansfield 7995; Dam: also Welch pony rides and drives. WAR- space for two more horses in excellent Arissa 04669, producer of Saracen and REN S. CRESSWELL, Monson, Mass., condition. WINTERS STABLES, Barre. Corissor of Upwey. This mare is halter Colonial 7-3185. Massachusetts. Phone Barre, FLanders broken only but she has type, breeding TRAILERS: New 1957 models, two 5-4055, or Worcester PLeasant 2-2266. and excellent possibilities. This mare horse tandem, single horse. Strong welded HORSE BOOKS — Breaking, Training. should be an excellent broodmare. Her frame, level-load axles, new tires, choice Complete Care SPECIAL BIT. BOB J. seven year old full sister may be seen of colors. Dealer inquiries Invited. CARSON. 1304 W. Kiowa, Colorado in training at Johnnie Lydon's Sir Echo UHRIG'S TRAILERS Carrollton, Missouri. Springs, Colorado. Farm, Millis, Mass. Contact M. B. St. FOR SALE: Pleasure type registered FOR SALE: Saddles, all kinds riding LAURENT St. Laurent St., Nashua, N. H. equipment, send for free catalogue. Dealers Tel. Tuxedo 2-1901. Morgan mare, 41/2 years old, 15 hands, Wanted. H. R. MILLER SADDLE CO., dappled brown, very gentle. .Good show 5904 Prospect. Kansas City, Mo. FOR SALE: Bay weanling stud colt. and equitation prospect. EDWARD T. Dam: Rose of Dawn a granddaughter of STUART, JR.. Devon Penna. Wayne 4250. WANTED: Riding instuctor with 12 Abbott. Sire: Dyberry Bob, a son of Lippitt horses suitable for children ages 6 to 16. Miss Nekomia. This colt is exceptionally FOR SALE: Captain Max, 11611, bay This is an established camp business which fine Morgan type. MRS. ANN STEDMAN, yearling stallion by Upwey Ben Don out I have carried on for 33 years. An ex- R.F.D. 1, Stonington, Conn. of Dorset's Proud Lady. Winner of wean- cellent opportunity for someone desiring a GIRLS' HORSEMANSHIP CAMP — in ling stallion class at National Morgan riding business with ideal location. For Beautiful Vermont. A happy healthy Horse Show, 1956. The get of Upwey appointment, contact BEN CROOKER, summer of learning or improving horse- Ben Don speaks for itself. Dorset's Proud Brewster, Cape Cod, Mass. Tel. T.W. manship. Each girl is assigned to her Lady has produced three colts placing 6-3572. first, second and first for three successive own horse, to feed, groom and ride. Trail FOR SALE: Jet black Morgan stallion and show experience. All day and over- years. Need we say more? Also two night rides. Trips to well-known Morgan Morgan mares for sale. C. W. FLEMING. Top Flight 9963. foaled April 2, 1948. farms and horse shows. Swimming, art, 141 Adams Street. Fairhaven, Mass. Sire: Flyhawk 7546 — Dam: Sentola 04555 good food, parent-like supervision. WRITE: Wyman 2-3198. stands 15-1, weight 1150, has been suc- Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McLaughlin, HITCHING REGISTERED MORGAN COLTS, Fillies, cessfully shown in halter classes and as POST FARM, South Royalton, Vt. for sale, Lippitt and Archie 0 bloodlines— a parade horse, has a good rein and well HORSES TRAINED for cutting, reining, MID STATE MORGAN HORSE FARM, mannered. MRS. KEITH MORSE. 1244 S. stock, trail, pleasure, manners, etc. BOB DeMott Road, Middlebush, N. L, phone Sunkist Ave.. West Covina, Calif.,Edge- DANITS. 333 Oakton St., Des Plcdnes, Viking 4.2646. wood 7-5150.

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SEND YOUR ORDER TO: The Morgan Horse Club, Inc. 90 Broad Street, New York 4, N. Y. Last week Tom Whittaker was pick- consumer pays for meat. They will Horse Trading ing some Morgans for export and chose try to determine the "why" and "how this good two year old stallion for much" of this spread. The general By J. CECIL FERGUSON which he paid Leonard $1500.00. session, as in former years, will pro- vide If one deals in horses there is bound It shows that not all the good horses up-to-the-minute information on are in the hands of the large breeders all phases of production and manage- to be some trading which in common ment. language is a deal where one or the and I am certainly glad that Leonard other gets the short end. did so well in a blind trade. For some time we had admired a very nice Shetland Pony mare named Carol that Leonard Wales of Wey- Stud Manager's Session Half-Morgan Registers bridge, Vermont owned and would not sell. Meg was reaching an age Added to WSC Stockmen's Consolidate where she could use this little Shet- Short Course The Record of Half-Morgan Horses, land and several times we tried to buy set up by the late Owen Moon in New her without success. One evening Bob A completely new and different addi- York City in 1944 to register and record Baker called me and mentioned Leon- tion to WSC's 7th Annual Stockmen's Half Morgan mares and geldings has ard Wales was in a trading mood. He Short Course this year will be a special been consolidated with The Half- would trade Carol for a bred Theis section for stud managers. Morgan Horse Register of 2073 S. W. mare. I called Leonard and said it was Dr. M. E. Ensminger, head of WSC's Park Avenue, Suite 107, Portland 1, a deal, but I think it went against animal husbandry department, short Oregon, which is operated by its Leonard's Vermont background to course sponsor, says the new section parent company the American Part- trade sight unseen. will be of interest to all horsemen. This blooded Riding Horse Registry, J. C. I had to take some mares to upper includes owners of cow ponies and Abbett, registrar. New York State and had five of them childrens' mounts in addition to those crosstied in the truck. I tied the Theis The merger was made in the interest who breed and use horses for recreation of more and better Morgans, it being mare, Myrita near the tail gate so we and sport, he says. a fact that the breed assumes an added could unload her first. I picked up Theme of the Short Course is "The importance when its half-bloods and Bob Baker and we went over to unload Age of Research." Some 80 experts better can be registered according to Leonard's mare, brand #22, but it was from colleges and industry will staff their grade. getting pretty dark. Leonard had just the 100 lecture and laboratory sessions. finished dressing to attend some farm meeting but wanted to take one look WSC's College of Veterinary Medi- before he left. We dropped the tail cine is co-sponsoring the stud man- 1956 Club Report gate and I unloaded the first mare. ager's section in cooperation with the Bob said, "That's a good mare, Leon- department of animal husbandry. (Continued from Page 6) ard," and it was quite agreed between Experts lined up to staff this section One of the principal subjects for them that Leonard had done very well include Dr. William McGee, Lexing- in a blind trade. As Bob moved the consideration by the Directors was the ton, Ky., one of the nation's top equine development of a plan for assuming flashlight aroung, I realized there was veterinarians; Ed. Heinemann, Seattle, the financial obligations of carrying a mistake, that Myrita must have got field secretary, Washington Horse loose and moved forward in the truck on the work of The Morgan Horse Breeders' Association; Morris J. Al- Club, Inc., and the AMERICAN and I had unloaded another mare. hadeff, Seattle, general manager the MORGAN HORSE REGISTER, Leonard was not too pleased when I Washington Jockey Club; and George tried to explain but we got the other Newell, Seattle, Thorougbred breeder. which has been provided by Whitney mare unloaded, and Bob said, "Leonard Newell organized the Washington Stone, and his father, the late Charles this is a good mare," but it sounded Horse Breeders' Association. A. Stone, for a period of about thirty awfully flat. Leonard went off in a Horsemen will also hear F. B. years. This would require the estab- rush without too friendly adieu. Morrison, Saranac Lake, New York, lishment of an office and the hiring of I had planned to pick up the pony author of "Feeds and Feeding," often a secretary, who would also, of course, in the morning but really hated to go called the stockmen's bible. "Mister carry on the duties of a field man, and for her. Feeds and Feeding" will bring short engage the necessary clerical personnel Fortunately, Leonard called Bob course "students" up to date on the for carrying on the work. This matter early in the morning and said after he latest development in this important received a long and earnest discussion saw Myrita by daylight she was satis- phase of production and management. of the various problems involved. factory, and it appeared she was in The 22nd edition of his world-famous foal. book will come off the press this fall. A resolution was moved and passed that a Special Committee be established Months passed and Mr. Krantz one Another new section this year will to consider the possibilities, interview day mentioned he had seen a very good be devoted to marketing margins and Panfield colt out of this Theis mare costs. Economists and other marketing applicants for the position of secretary, at Leonard Wales. After hearing this experts will stress factual analyses of and to report on these and other related from several people, I dropped in and costs. Staff and students will study the problems at the next meeting of the confirmed this and congratulated spread between what the stockman re- Board. The Committee appointed was Leonard. ceives for animals on foot and what the Messrs. Davis, Taft, Stone and Hills. JANUARY—FEBRUARY 1957 39 GREEN MOUNTAIN STOCK FARM

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