354 NATIONAL MORGAN SHOW ISSUE PROUDLY WE PRESENT OUR RECENT PURCHASE U. S. PANEZ Possessing and Transmitting — Type — Disposition — Versatility Winner of 10 Ribbons at the 1956 National Morgan Horse Show — Including 1st in Justin Morgan Performance — Versatility — English Pleasure Horse Sire of: BAY STATE CLASSIQUE — 1st Mares 1 Yr. Old. OUR CONGRATULATIONS TO DICK NELSON FOR HIS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS WITH PANEZ. We Are Happy to Announce that PANEZ Will Re At Stud Here. MAPLE LAWN FARMS, Inc. Registered Holstein and Guernsey Cattle VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME Farm located ',/4 mile South of Hopkinton Interchange on Rte. 3. A. B. GRAY, President ASHAWAY, A. C. DROWNE, Manager Phone ASHAWAY 2270 RHODE ISLAND J ,0 Congratulations to all Exhibitors at the National Morgan Horse Show. It was a great show, with good horses and a fine attendance. Apologies: To the folks who visited us as we were both busy and tired. Come to Broadwall Farm and we will have more time and can be more sociable. The Morgan Horse is coming into his heritage. Own one. The Morgan people are a great group. Join the Morgan Horse Club, Inc., 90 Broad St., New York City and be one of us. ($5.00 per year) Broadwall Drum Major (Parade Junior) is not for sale. Broadwall St. Pat (2 year old stallion) is. Mr. and Mrs. J. Cecil Ferguson Greene, Rhode Island erix/m)74gv . WIND GRAND CHAMPION MODEL MARE Miss Patricia Kelley, daughter of Mrs. Antoinette S. Kelley of Buttonwood Farm in Chester, Vermont, shown with their Grand Champion Mare Wind-Crest Dona Lee who made it a "clean sweep" at this year's National by adding the coveted "Model" Championship to her long list of wins. Miss Kelley also shows Dona Lee in the saddle classes. BUTTONWOOD FARM CHESTER, VT. CREST DONA LEE GRAND CHAMPION SADDLE an'd HARNESS HORSE For three seasons Windcrest Dona Lee has taken the Grand Championship Harness Horse Trophy, each year under different judges. This year she again repeated her win of last year by being named Grand Champion Saddle Horse. Truly the mark of a Champion. Miss Patricia Kelley up. BUTTONWOOD FARM CHESTER, VT. ■ ■ 1111111 111111•11MM1111111111•1111•16 Table of Contents SPECIAL FEATURES The Greatest Show on Earth 7 National — The Biggest and the Best 8 A Man Buys A Horse — Ern Pedler 10 1956 National Sidelights 13 Morgans in Demand in West 19 Mid-west Spring Charity Horse Show 35 5th Annual Livestock Show 36 The 1956 National Morgan Horse Green Mountain Association Show 38 Show was without question a most Elk Club Charity Horse Show 38 Hopkinton Fair News Note 38 outstanding show in every respect. Mid-Atlantic Trail Ride 39 Number of horses, quality of horses, Morgans In Mid-west 40 uniformity of horses, friendliness and Allegan, Michigan Show 41 sportsmanship of exhibitors, interesting REGULAR FEATURES spectacular, and best of all, many new exhibitors. The President's Corner 6 Latters to the Editor 7 In behalf of the Morgan Horse Club, From the Horse's Mouth 12 I want to take this opportunity to Justin Morgan Association News 14 again thank everyone who so gener- North-west News 15 ously gave of their time to make the North Central News 17 New England Association News 19 show the success that it was. All the Pictorial Section 21-32 members of the show committee plus Central States News 33 many others worked day and night to Maine Morgan News 34 prepare for the show. Without them the New York State News 36 Mid-Atlantic News show could not go on. Thanks also 37 Breeders Listing 48-49-51 to the exhibitors and especially those New England and Mid-Atlantic Calendar of Events 51 who came from a long distance as many of them did. Special praise Officers of the Morgan Horse Club should also go to all the exhibitors President FREDERICK 0. DAVIS who did not receive any ribbons yet Windsor, Vermont came out of the ring with a smile on Vice•President GERALD F. TAFT their faces and a friendly congratulation Northville, Michigan to the winners. I overheard a person Treasurer WHITNEY STONE remark that the best part of owning a 90 Broad St., New York 4, N. Y. Morgan was knowing and associating Secretary FRANK B. HILLS 90 Broad St., New York 4, N. Y. with the other Morgan owners. .1 be- lieve this spirit of friendliness has much to do with the growth of the The Morgan Horse Magazine Morgan breed over the last few years. Vol XVI September 1956 No. 8 Each year I have asked for sug- A Monthly gestions for improvements for next The Official Publication of years show. The few people who have THE MORGAN HORSE CLUB, Incorporated written me have made worthwhile sug- 90 Broad Street, New York 4, N. Y. gestions which have been incorporated Please send all correspondence regarding subscriptions and advertising in the show each year. Due to the re- to publication office: The Morgan Horse Magazine, Leominster, Mass. Publisher quest of many exhibitors, the shots Otho F. Eusoy Associate Editor will probably start Friday afternoon Priscilla Robinson CONTRIBUTING EDITORS and as a result the annual meeting will Helen Brunk Greenwalt have to be held at a different time. Ern Pedler Ruth Rogers Janet DaIda Mabel Owen Charlotte McCartney Any suggestions as to time and place Carol Ramsey will be greatly appreciated. A few Mary Lou Morrell Eve Oakley Gail Dorow Gladys Koehne C. Fred Austin breeders have suggested that we hold Virginia D. Lau an annual sale at the time of the The Editor and staff of The Morgan Horse Magazine and the Morgan show. If there is enough demand for Horse Club, Inc., are not responsible for opinions and statements this and the breeders will consign expressed in signed articles or paid advertisements. These opinions are their better animals, it might be worth not necessarily the opinions of the editor and staff of this journal. trying. The three year old driving class SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year S3.50 will probably be divided as the two Two Years $6.50 Three Years 59.00 The MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE, published monthly except January year old class was this year. by THE MORGAN HORSE CLUB, INC., 90 Broad St., New York, New I am sure many of you have other York. Printed by The Eusey Press, Leominster, Mass. Entered as second suggestions so lets hear from you. I can class matter at post office, Leominster, Mass. Closing date for :opy and assure you the directors will give care- advertising 1st of month preceding date of publication. ful consideration to all suggestions for Copyright 1956 by The Morgan Horse Magazine. the betterment of the show. The social His neigh is like the bidding of a monarch, get-together Thursday night, the Sun- and his countenance enforces homage. (Continued on Page 42) - - King Henry V. OUR COVER The Greatest Show on Earth by Eva OAKLEY During the years 1950 and 1951, I saw the Morgans progress in the Far West — more interest seemed to be shown in them and more There was a catch in many a throat people conscious of this almost forgotten breed. There were more as this grand little mare entered the premium classes offered at local Fairs in a number of areas, particu- ring followed by seven of her off- larly in Northern California. Then, again in Utah and our great spring. Seven outstanding Morgans, Pacific Northwest, there seemed to be quite a surge of interest and any one of which would have justified activity. It's true the classes were small in number at times, but the her existence as a brood mare. The real thrill, however was to see Frank Orcutt Morgan owners came and each Show added a few more to the ranks. who raised her, on the leadline. His contribution to the Morgan world will Many times, I stood and watched the lineup of Mares and Stallions be covered in a future issue of this magazine. Dr. Robert Orcutt who now of various ages — all slightly different, but no mistaking the breed. owns Vigilda Burkland is standing There seemed to be an atmosphere of such pride of ownership that behind his father. it was contagious and each year saw a number of new faces appear. It was a good feeling and one felt it was worth working for — to see this wonderful big little horse with a great heart come into his own. LETTERS Life of Dyne e Dear Sir: Then, in 1952, I had the misfortune to be separated from this Ever since I received my first issue small growing group, for I moved to the Mid-west. I missed the of the Morgan Horse magazine I have enjoyed it thoroughly. constructive activity immensely. Since I was so much nearer the .My subscriptions started with the National Morgan Show in New England, that year I decided to see Oct. issue 1955. I have always wanted for myself what they were doing with their Morgans and so, for the to congratulate you on the fine work first time I saw large numbers of these wonderful little horses — bays. you have done. I know that you shall browns, chestnuts, with their beautiful full manes and tails and satin keep up the good work. And I must congratulate you for coats. The setting for this Show was the Fair Grounds at Northamp- printing that wonderful story "The Life ton, Mass., and what a beautiful background it made for these Morgans. of Dynee," I have never read a more The feeling of pleasant comradeship and pride of ownership was felt heart-warming story.