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VERMONT 100-MILE RIDE SON ELDON 8737 by Ulendon 7831 out of Ethanelda 04967

This gelding, owned by Jane Clark of Amesbury, Massachusetts, won the Lightweight Division of the Vermont 100-mile trail ride in 1953 and 1954, retiring the trophy.

At the 1955 National Morgan Show, of the five classes in which he was shown by his owner, he won the Versatility Class, the English Pleasure Horse Class, the Justin Mor- gan Performance Class, and placed second in the Trail Horse Class and the Grand Champion Pleasure Horse Stake. was later appointed state inspector of MAN OVERSHADOWED BY A HORSE finance. The Horse, "Figure" Justin Morgan, Composer and Teacher In 1795 Justin Morgan, Sr. made a trip to his old home town in Massa- chusetts to collect a debt owed him By LOUISE E. Komit by Abner Beane. His debtor could not pay him in cash but gave him two horses—one a sturdy gelding, the other This article appeared in the July, 1955 issue of "News and Notes," an undersized two-year-old colt. It published by the Vermont Historical Society, Montpelier, Vermont. was the latter, which Justin Morgan named "Figure" and which he always A memorable interlude at our spring of thoroughbred horses, and because referred to as the "Dutch horse," banquet was the playing of Thomas he had such a good hand with them, which later became famous as "Justin Canning's haunting "Fantasy on a some of the finest horses of his day Morgan." This is the only part of Hymn by Justin Morgan" as recorded were placed in his care and advertised Justin Morgan's personal history that by the Eastman Rochester Symphony at stud by him in the Massachusetts is generally known or remembered. Orchestra. It was also a surprise for newspapers. According to an account in the Mor- most of us because few Vermonters When he was about thirty, he mar- gan Horse Register, "Figure" was realize that the Justin Morgan we have ried Martha Day, also of West Spring- sired by "Beautiful Bay," a famous known only as the man for whom a field, and with his small boatman's Arabian stallion captured by a Yankee famous horse was named was also a tavern on the Connecticut River, his private from a British officer, a Col. musician. It was even more surprising horses, and his schoolteaching and pen- DeLancey, in 1780 while Delancey was to discover that a work of his had so manship classes, eked out a modest in command of the refugee troops at impressed a modern composer that living. Long Island. DeLancey was noted after hearing it, he wanted nothing The Justin Morgans had a daughter as possessing some of the finest horses more than to write his Fantasy in a Emily, and a son, Justin, Jr. born in Europe and "Beautiful Bay" com- way that might catch the wishful and while they were still living in West manded a fancy price from his vari- poignant beauty he found in Justin Springfield. Then in the summer of ous purchasers. In 1785 he was placed Morgan's hymn. 1788 they moved to Randolph Center, in Justin Morgan's stable in West Springfield and advertised at stud by On the evening of the banquet as Vt.—perhaps with the thought that Morgan in the Hampshire, Mass. the gentle spirit of the music permeated the Green Mountain air might help Herald of May 3, 1785. the room, an unknown Vermonter his "lung fever." In September of that emerged for a few moments from the same year, a second daughter, Nancy The Singing-Master gigantic shadow of the horse who bore came along. It was on the back of "Beautiful his name. Even after the last waves In Randolph Bay's" colt "Figure" that Morgan, of melody had died into silence, the By 1789 Justin Morgan was suffi- racked with consumption, made his echo of Justin Morgan's voice still ciently well thought of by his fellow rounds as singing-master in mid Ver- seemed to linger in the air. We could townsmen to he elected a lister and mont in the winters of 1796 and 1798. not get that echo out of our minds and in 1790 he was chosen town clerk—an The dashing young horse and his frail wanted to know more of this school- office he held for the next three years. rider became familiar figures along the master—composer who has been re- If you care to look, you will find 80 primitive roads in the area, and Mah- membered now for over a century pages of his beautiful penmanship in lon Cottrel, owner of a line of stages simply as the man who once owned the the town records of Randolph. between Royalton and Montpelier and sire of the Morgan breed. Although In the spring of 1791, disaster of the Pavilion Hotel, often recalled Vermonters still have much to learn struck the Morgan household. On meeting him on the highway as he about Justin Morgan, the man, here March 10 a third daughter, Polly was rode from town to town. is the little we have been able to trace born, and ten days later Martha Mor- Justin Morgan was an important so far of his story. gan died. In the spring of 1793, when member of many communities in those His Youth Justin found he could not keep up the days when people considered it as home alone, his friend and neighbor necessary for their children to learn He was born in 1747 in West Spring- Daniel Carpenter took over the care singing as to master arithmetic. Some field, Mass, of poor parents who could of Justin, Jr., and young Emily, and towns considered a first-class singing- give him only a common school edu- Polly and Nancy were cared for by master such a vital need that a town cation. But he was a boy who liked other friends. committee would raise a fund to pay books and music and soon became a Justin Morgan, Jr. stayed with the a good singing-master to come to their fine penmaster and self-taught musi- Carpenters until he was twenty-one area and a signed petition along with cian. His build is described as tall, years old, when he went into store- this tender would be brought to the slim and slight. keeping at Stockbridge Common, Ver- man whose services they wanted. The As a child he contracted tubercu- mont. Justin Jr.'s son, Henry D. Mor- excellent history of Woodstock con- losis and by the time he was twenty gan, carried on his father's business, tains an instance of this practice as the disease had reached the point while another son Charles, became one well as a whole chapter devoted to where he was unable to perform any of the leading businessmen of the early singing schools and singing- strenuous manual labor. Instead he town of Rochester, served in both masters. turned to schoolteaching and keeping branches of the State Legislature and (Continued on Page 31) OCTOBER 1955 3

*1 Table of Conients fettetc tO SPECIAL FEATURES Man Overshadowed By A Horse 3 Morgan Winner in Vermont Hundred Mile Ride 7 A Stallion Says . . . Take A Lett-:r 8 V/ I J. G.... and Her Education 10 the Eitoks Illinois State Fair 16 Eastern States Exposition 23 Horse Show Results 23-30 Northwest Morgan Members Mourn Loss of Member 24

New Convert REGULAR FEATURES Dear Sir. Letters to the Editor 4 This, my first year with Morgans The Editor's Comments 5 has been a memorable one. First, as Names in Pedigrees 12 a subscriber to your "The Morgan New England News 14 Jeff y's Journal 15 Horse," I wish to congratulate you Pictorial Section 17-22 and your staff for a fine job and thank Justin Morgan Horse Association 25 you for the many pleasant hours of Northwest Morgans 27 North Central News 28 reading it has given us. Illinois-Missouri News 28 It seems really unfair that I stop New York State News 29 here, for Mrs. Moore and my two boys, Maine Morgan News 30 Barry and Ronald, and myself wish Badger State News 31 to convey through you our deepest Horse Tails 39 appreciation and thanks to the many Morgan owners and Morgan lovers Officers of the Morgan Horse Club that have been so helpful and friendly President FREDERICK O. DAVIS toward us. A special thank must be Windsor, Vermont given to Mrs. B. H. Dickson of Weston, Vice-President GERALD F. TAFT Mass. who we will give everlasting Northville, Michigan thanks for her fine advice and atten- tion. How proud and happy we were Treasurer WHITNEY STONE 90 Broad St., New York 4, N. Y. along with hundreds of others to see her ride at the National Morgan Horse Secretary FRANK B. HILLS Show. Again, I should not leave 90 Broad St., New York 4, N. Y. out Mr. Richard Nelson and Mr. Gold- thwaite from the University of Massa- The Morgan Horse Magazine chusetts who were so willing and free with their good help and advice. RV October 1955 No. 9 Needless to say, we are thrilled with A Monthly our Bay State Tuppence and her new The Official Publication of colt Moorings Shilling, and the many THE MORGAN HORSE CLUB, Incorporated new friends in the Morgan family. 90 Broad Street, New York 4, N. Y. Sincerely yours, Publication Office Mr. & Mrs Lawrence Moore Leominster, Mass. Masters Barry and Ronald Publisher Otho F. Eusey Moore for The Morgan Horse Club. Inc. Trapelo Road Lincoln, Mass. CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Mabel Owen Fire Loss C. Fred Austin Carol Ramsey Ern Pedler Beverlee Stahl Dear Sir: Helen Brunk Greenwalt Virginia Lau Mrs. Frank Linnet! Early in the month of August, my Janet Eakin Gladys Koehne Margaret Gardiner Dad's farm was destroyed by fire. We The editor and staff cf The Morgan Horse Magazine and the Morgan had moved up all our things from Horse Club, Inc., are not responsible for opinions and statements St. Louis and they were lost also. I expressed in signed articles or paid advertisements. These opinions are am enclosing a newspaper clipping not necessarily the opinions of the editor and staff of this journal. that will give you a better descripton SUBSCRIPTION RATES than I could about what happened. Our Cne Year $3.50 Two Years S6.50 Three Years $9.00 three stall horse barn burned to the The MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE, published monthly except January ground and my driving harness, about by THE MORGAN HORSE CLUB, INC., 90 Broad St., New York, New 6 collars, various bridles and old bits, York. Printed by The Eusey Press, Leominster, Mass. Entered as second class matter at post office, Leominster, Mass. Closing date for copy and our curries and brushes and western advertising 10th of month preceding date of publication. bridle with hackamore bit, spurs and riding clothes and boots belonging to Copyright 1955 by The Morgan Horse Magazine. my Dad and brother and I. In fact, His neigh is like the bidding of a monarch, all we had left was the clothes we had and his countenance enforces homage. on at the time. A racing sulky and - - ,Ciat9 (Continued on Next Page) OUR COVER The Editor's Comments

We have passed another milestone in our lives as we approach the successful completion of the 1955 Show season. All classes through- out the country report larger entry lists than ever before. Here in the East, the Eastern States Exposition showed a larger turnout of Mor- gans than that of any other breed. The same was true of Deerfield, New Hampshire and other shows throughout the country. This month's cover features two winners. Dr. Wilson Haubrich of The first Morgan show held August 31, and Sept. 1, 1947 after Claremont, N. H. won the Senior World War II, was the first Show under the auspices of the Horsemanship award for men riding the former show horse Havolyn Dan- National Morgan Horse Club. One hundred and ten registered Mor- cer. He was presented this trophy gans were entered, the comment was that the quality was higher than by Miss U. S. A., better known to her that of any previous show. friends in Vermont as Miss Carlene Johnson. I know our readers will con- Eight short years later we find this more than doubled with 237. cur with the decision of the judges In this first show there were 24 classes with one class, having only one in not only our Vermont trail but especially those who chose the popular entry. This yea r we had 59 classes almost all overflowing the ring. Miss Johnson for this honor. During these years we have seen the quality increase to the point Letters where some winners of those first few years might today find difficulty (Continued from Preceding Page) placing in the ribbons. Today a Champion is truly a Champion of various shafts and poles and all our Champions. supply of hay, some 500 bales were lost. However we are very thankful This progress has not been made by riding the crest of a "bull" that our 2 mares were out in pasture at the time or they'd have gone also. market but, during a time when the popularity of horses in general We lost our registered collie. She was has been in a slump. It has been made, we believe, because we do a black and white female almost a year have a superior horse, a truly All-Ameican horse which has always old and the children loved her so. adapted himself to a changing America. That is why we have been so mixed up on the address and I imagine why Many comment at the lack of advertising in this magazine and the post office has been returning my magazine to you. I've really been so in our Show Program. Those who do advertise speak of the ex- upset and mixed up that I hadn't cellent results they have obtained. Is it because of the unprecedented noticed. The way I look for the mag- demand for Morgans that our breeders neglect this medium as un- azine each month under normal con- necessary? Is it because of our failure in this office to tell you of this ditions, I'd have complained long be- excellent medium? fore now. On a brighter side to our misfortune I had loaned my Morgan Magazines We have made additions on our staff and have a more streamlined to a horse loving friend and she still organization. We will appreciate your suggestions and we hope that in had them when the fire occurred so 1956 we can have a magazine and program which will show the same I have most of my past issues. growth in advertising that our Morgan Entry List has shown. Some small results have occurred from the few subscriptions I sold dur- You cannot afford not to promote your horses and your breeding ing the colt contest. One subscriber who was a horse lover, but not a Mor- program. Certainly you don't want to wait until another breeder gan lover was so pleased to learn about has taken one of your customers. The time to follow up this interest Morgans. And after a vist to Mr. is now. There is a great new crest of Morgan popularity. Kelley's in Woodstock, they are con- vinced they would never own anything Are you going to tap this market with constructive promotion? else but a Morgan. They plan to buy The time to tap this growing market is now! one this fall or next spring. If more people knew Morgans, more people would own Morgans, I'm sure. Mrs. Robt. J. Holstein Burlington, Vermont OCTOBER 1955 5 Morgan Winner In. . . VERMONT HUNDRED MILE RIDE

By J ANET DAKIN

Clear skies and reasonably cool of the ride, to which you are referred returning to their base, the Woodstock weather favored the 20th Anniversary for greater detail than will be given Inn stables, run by Mr. Oliver Fer- 100-mile trail ride of the Green here. In 1954 three Morgans topped guson. Seven hours is the time allowed Mountain Horse Association held on the three divisions; the Junior Division for the distance. On the third day Sept. 1, 2 and 3 in Woodstock, Vt. was won by Quorum, owned by Joan they leave the stable to cover 20 miles As a consequence of the good weather Cowie and ridden by Joyce Saxe; the in three hours, ending at the grounds 51 of the 57 horses which started the Lightweight Division went to Soneldon of the G.M.A. in South Woodstock. ride, finished. From past experience owned and ridden by Jane Clark, and This may sound very simple to the this is a very high percentage, and the Heavyweight Division and Sweep- layman, however these miles include probably did not ease the judges' job. stake winner was Arkomia owned by a great many hills, some of which are The judges were Mr. Harry Linn, C. J. O'Neill and ridden by Sandy really wicked. They also include rough Iowa; Gen. Wayne Kester, D. C. and Hunt. tracks which are often wash-outs, as the veterinarian Dr. J. Malcolm Baker For readers who have not read Mr. they were especially this year because from Canada. Mrs. Peggy Gage, the Wood's report or seen the ride, a brief of the earlier heavy rains. The time former Secretary of the Association, description is here given. The 100 allowed before penalty means that a served as Recorder. The new secretary miles are covered in three days, start- smart trot must be maintained for a is Miss Mary Turgeon. ing at 6:30 a. m. each morning. On great deal of the distance. Last year in this issue, Mr. Wood the first and second days, the horses Since placings depend not only on gave a very excellent and full account travel forty miles leaving from and (Continued on Page 34)

QUORUM, sweepstakes winner for the 2nd consecutive year with rider Joyce Saxe receives trophy from Miss U. S. A. Carlene Johnson). Susan Robinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Robinson of Windsor, Roy Hall, veteran of many trail rides shown riding his 2 year old Vermont on her nice Morgan Mare SPRINGLET, who placed 2nd in the Morgan stallion by Upwey Ben Don. It was indeed a tribute to the Junior Division. rider and the breed when this 2 year old stud finished in excellent condition.

Mrs. Winthrop S. Dakin. secretary-treasurer of New England Morgan Horse Association and author of this article, presents Pleasure Morgan trophy to Sylvia Parks on DYBERRY MINNIE. A Take Another Letter By ARTHUR G. AYLESBURY

Howdy folks! she could train to be like me?" It Thank you, thank you very, very was to be her first horse and she had much. Your kind response to our at- saved for a long time in order to be tempt to tell you some of my adven- able to buy her heart's desire. The Boss tures has completely overwhelmed the and I hastened to tell that a stallion Boss and me. Letters, telegrams, post- could be, and would be a wonderful cards and even long distance phone companion for play or work BUT! to calls have been your way of letting please read my first story again parti- a us know that you liked us and wanted cularly where the Boss said, "There to hear more of our doings. Made us was no reason that a stallion, particu- feel very importantish (you won't find larly a Morgan stallion, could not be "importantish" in Webster, but we used as a pleasure mount, providing, 1 like to use it, if you don't mind) to only, that both owner and horse were be fussed over so much. At first we properly trained!" I told her that all tried to answer each letter, etc., indi- the Morgan people I had ever known 1 vidually but there have been too many were so kind that there was no doubts for us to be able to do this except that she could find a helping hand when we were asked for a specific from any of "our folk" in locating suggestion in connection with some "her horse." Most important, however i problem. I have tried to separate your not to attempt the task of training and questions into general types which, "building" the companion she wanted with the Boss's help I will try to without competent help from an ex- answer as we go along. perienced trainer. We heard from her 0 recently, she is very happy and is You ask, what is the Boss's method learning to ride correctly at a good of training. Well, that depends on school. When she has finished a three me, us, or to be exact, It. As you know year series of lessons her family has there are many good books written on promised to see to it that she, a Morgan the art of training a horse, and the stallion, and a good trainer spend Boss has a very high regard for trainers enough time together to teach her and who have written books on the subject her horse to thoroughly understand such as Margaret Cabel Self, Charles each other and to guide her in the 0. Williamson, and Dan Crotty, to formation of "Her Heart's Desire." name a few. The Boss does have many "little ways" in which he differs from You have asked me to tell you some- S any other person's system, but in thing about the place where the Boss general follows the standard Classic and I live. Well, the city of El Cajon, methods used by his Dad who raised where we are at, is located in a basin and trained Irish Hunters when the or valley that is almost round. The a Boss was a youngster. Hills on all sides are not very high, maybe 800 feet or so would be the The most important part of this tallest. The valley is about 25 miles statement is "Me, Us, or It" — The from a big place called San Diego If Horse. No two are quite alike and and is about half way in an easterly the "key" that will unlock one may not direction from that city to our only be suitable for another. Because I have big mountain ranges which are called never shown any tendency toward the Cuyamacas. I don't care much viciousness in any way, the Boss has for San Diego because there are no allowed me many privileges that he horses there except in a place called would not advise or use in the hand- Balboa Park. Although, once or twice ling of any average horse. I am tell- a year, they have an early times cele- ing you this because one of the nicest bration during which time a big letters that came to us, as a result of parade is held right down the main my first story, was from a young lady street of the city. The Boss and I of fifteen summers who asked me, have been to a couple of these parades "where could she find a stallion that and I love 'em. There are not very 8 The MORGAN HORSE many Morgans locally, so when they "I think the boys are going to the home after a half day's work in San announce that the Black Stallion is a horses instead of to the dogs" and say, Diego. We both looked forward to Morgan, I try to look as proud and wouldn't that be a fine thing to have this kind of enjoyment very much. I nice as I can so the people will like our young people go to. You can't get would be waiting when the car drove all of us. into much real trouble living outdoors into the yard, and very soon the Boss What I really like the most about and learning the pleasures of Horse- would hurry out and we would start going toward San Diego is that quite manship. It teaches responsibility too. exploring. On the Saturday afternoon often during the heat of summer the Just about every letter we have had that this adventure took place, the Boss Boss will take me to the beach. We has asked me to tell how I tried to save was delayed a while because he had play tag and run races through the the Boss's life. I had thought to tell to move some pieces of old lumber to surf. The Boss is not too good at you about my adventures in going to make room for a new roof on our bareback riding when the "bareback" church but since so many have asked water reservoir. While he was doing is wet, but when he falls off, I put my about my life-saving ability we had this, he accidentally dropped a heavy head down and help him up with my better get at it. First I have to get us piece of a beam on his hand. This nose. Then, sometimes he will pre- moved to Boulevard. Boulevard is a was very painful and was made worse tend to run away from me into the very small settlement, located on the because it had a big rusty nail em- deeper water where he can swim better main highway going east from El bedded in the side that fell on the than I. Then again sometimes he will Cajon to Imperial Valley. There is only Boss's hand. The Boss lost quite a lot jump at me and I will pretend to be one store there, (a general store com- of blood and had some trouble getting very frightened and run away. This plete with Post Office and Gasoline the hand to stop bleeding. But finally I can do much better than the Boss, Station), 300 people and a lot of space he got it bandaged and came over to so he gives up and whistles for me to mostly covered with brush and — you me. I could see that he was not feel- come back and take him with me. We guessed it, the remains of lots of old ing very well, but we both wanted to always end up with a fine feed, and I roads. It seems to me that the road go out so very much that I was finally get all the watermelon rind I can hold. makers felt it was better to make a saddled and we started out. We Believe me, that's quite a lot of melon. new road instead of repairing the old headed south from the ranch and Getting back to El Cajon, because one whenever there was a big storm when we had gone about seven miles I became frightened at the Boss's the valley is located almost due east and a washout occurred. of San Diego, most of the roads going actions. He started to sway in the into the back country from that city To explain our going to Boulevard, saddle and seemed to have difficulty in showing me which way he wanted have always had to go through El you have to know that in 1953 I had Cajon or at least over some of the near- the best apartment in the Boss's stable to go. A little later he gave me my by hills. As a result there are a lot which was located across the valley head and told me to go home. Then of these "remains of old roads" that from where we are now. The boss he dropped the reins on my neck and the Boss is so fond of, and he and I bought the place several years before held on to the saddle horn. As I went along, I was as careful as possible so have spent many pleasant hours explor- and had fixed it up just fine as not to hurt him. We got along all ing here and there until I don't think for our very large horse family. This right until I reached a fence that was there are many trails hereabouts that family I might add, seemed, to grow across the trail about six miles from we haven't paddled over. like a mushroom overnight. New foals were always arriving. Whenever home. The boss had to get off in People living here seem to become a likely horse turned a pitiful eye at order to take down the wire gate. He horse lovers in a very short time and the Boss, nickered at him at a sale or could not seem to get it to work pro- most of the interests of the locality seem even nuzzled him, we were sure to perly. Finally, the gate was open. He to be toward frontier days and things "grow" a little Fast! The location called to me to come through and wait of this type. All of this pleases the of the Place seemed to attract other for him. This I did, and when he Boss very much as he is never happier people also for housing developments got the gate closed, he stood for a than when surrounded by, and gossip- began to spring up all around us. So, long time leaning on it. ing with, a "horsey" lot of people. by 1953, we were just about sur- Finally I was so worried that I went Another thing I have noticed, there rounded. The city of El Cajon de- are a lot of young men living in or to him and nuzzled him on the neck. cided to hold an election to incorpor- This seemed to arouse him a little around the valley who like to ride ate our section into the city limits, motorcycles. Now you'd not expect and he managed to pull himself back which would mean all of us Equines into the saddle. He could not seem to this kind of a lad to worry much about in residence could stay, but no more disturbing a horse, nevertheless, time hold the reins properly and dropped could join us. Did you ever try to ex- then over the saddle horn. I had not after time when the Boss and I were plain something like this setup to a out wandering about; we have en- taken more than a few careful steps stork? Well, the Boss didn't figure when I could feel the weight in the countered. some of these riders and he could so he and his partner, Bill have always been pleasantly surprised saddle move and sway alarmingly. Sud- Renihan, looked for a better place to denly there was no pressure there at all! when they slowed down. In one case, go. They decided on Boulevard. where the motorcycle had a broken An instant later, the Boss fell with a muffler, the driver stopped until we After we moved I found that the sickening thud on the ground beside had gotten a good distance away. Boss and I would not have as much me! What, oh what was I to do? I I am not afraid of any traffic or vehicle time to be together as we had in the ran a short distance toward home but but it does make you feel good to see valley. Much work needed doing and my fear for the Boss drove me back to such fine consideration shown in case the only time I could count on was him. Around and around him I went, I might be frightened. The Boss says, Saturday afternoons when the Boss got (Continued on Page 33) OCTOBER 1955 9 J. G. • . . and Her Education The story oc this versatile little Morgan - - her travels - - and the change from a top cutting to a pleasure horse.

By EVE OAKLEY

This is a story of J. G. — an inqui- ted. J. G. was a little irritating at the weeks went by, she progressed sitive and energetic little Morgan mare. times, for I am sure she understood amazingly. At times, her enthusiasm In order for you to get a clear picture perfectly what was required of her, but got the better of her and she would of J. G., I will have to go back a few if she did, she never gave any indica- work the cattle both in front and be- years. She was foaled on a Vermont tion of it. She was shown numerous hind, kicking out in an attempt to hillside in 1949. Her sire is the grand times in model classes during this block their passage. This, of course, old stallion, Jubilee King and her dam year, also her second and third years was strictly taboo and she would have is Townshend Lass, full sister to the and when in the show ring, her man- to be removed from the cutting and famous Sadwin. ners were perfect and she always placed put to other jobs to calm her high 1 had the opportunity of seeing King well. However, J. G. at home was an- enthusiasm. once again recently. Anyone who is other story. She was cooly polite with During this time, we moved our interested in the Morgan and its history not the slightest regard for discipline entire stable of Morgans from the west should see and study this old stallion and turned her charms on and off at coast to Illinois. Then, shortly before for he has a style and elegance about will, depending what was asked of her. her fourth birthday, I went west to him, even in his old age, and one has There was one thing that appealed to bring her home. J. G. above all else, even at an early the feeling of looking upon royalty As I pushed west, the landscape age, which irritated everyone at the in the equine world and this amazing slowly changed. The small farms gave ranch — that was keeping the calves quality he so ofter transmits to his way to larger ones and finally the boxed in corners of the pasture. Con- offspring. I have seen many of his ranches of the west appeared, growing sequently, as a result, she was confined children and grandchildren throughout continually in size as I neared the to her own quarters. It was this early the country and even when the mating Wyoming hills. There, I travelled attentiveness to cows, which she dis- has been made thoughtlessly without mile after mile of rolling hills, hardly played that gave us the idea of sending regard to type, there appears a certain seeing a ranch house or building of any her north to Jim McCann for training quality that is hard to define, even in kind, but fat Herefords and occasion- as a cutting horse. So, in the fall of the animals lacking the approved Mor- ally a herd of Angus dotted the land- her second year, she was moved to his gan type. This quality when used scape. Then finally — the Snowy stable high in the Napa hills of correctly should be of great value to range and the snow capped Wastch California. For fifteen months, this the Morgan horse. J. G., herelf, is an mountains in the distance and Utah. little mare did nothing but work cattle. cdd combination of King and Lass, Oh, what a welcome sight. Those In this phase of her training, she was with style and stamina and with her rugged, beautiful mountains, majestic eager for the work she loved and as beautiful tawny golden coloring and in their bareness of rock and lava, al- terrific walk, she fills the eye and need ways when you raise your eyes to the of a horseman. The author shown on the heroine of the horizon, seeming to enclose you in When J. G. was a yearling, my hus- story, JUBILEE'S GLORIA 07775. your own special world. That is the band made an 8,000 mile trip from one thing I miss so keenly in the mid Northern California to Vermont bring- west. I am not yet accustomed to the ing J. G. with him. My first glimpse soft rolling green hills which seem to of her was at 2 a. m. when I opened go on into eternity. the van door and peeked in. I saw a There is no state in the west where tawny flaxen foretop, an interested you get so much of the true feeling of amber eye and a very pert little head. the old west as you do in Nevada. Not After numerous articles of equipment so much in the larger towns, but in were removed she was unloaded and the small towns scattered here and we were formally introduced. We there. Possibly the vast distances, sparce sized each other up and whatever went population and gambling laws contri- on in that pretty little head of hers bute greatly to this feeling. I hap- I do not know, but for me it was in- pened to stop in Elko for dinne r on stant admiration, for I recognized that this trip and as I sat in the large free and independant spirit which is room which serves as bar, gaining the basis of courage in a horse room, cafe, in the old Stockmen's The days and weeks that followed Hotel, watching people milling around were a repetition of patient showing the gaming tables and bar and listen- how, disciplining and getting acquain- ing to the all-consuming sound above Pasture scene at Caven•Glo Farm. Left to Right: CAVEN•GLO'S SUISU1N, age 3 years; CAVEN-GLO'S SUNSHADOW, age 1 year: LARAINA, age II years; SPRING HOPE'S COLT, 3 months. SPRING HOPE, age 4 years. Young stock all sired by Cavendish. all else — almost a roar —of the old excitement which I had as a child no use for a cutting horse in our new "one arm bandits" as the slot machines when I looked across the desert floor set-up and J. G. was much too valuable are called; I had the feeling that and wondered what lay beyond the to part with. should I close my eyes and open them mountains, returns and a line from a I loaded ner in the trailer and we again, a hundred years would have favorite poem comes to mind — "Sun started down the winding road out of dropped away and instead of the pres- and Solitude and Sand, this is my the Napa hills with J. G. howling her ent day stockmen, tourists, etc. the Desert Land." disapproval. She registered disapproval cowboys, miners and gamblers of the After endless hours of following the at intervals all the way into the Okla- old west would appear before my eyes. ribbon of highway West, suddenly homa Panhandle and finally gave up. While I spent the greater portion of there were the familiar faces of Una This was a rough trip, made the last of my life in California and Arizona, and Phil Thorns and their small son, March with bad weather dogging our was born in one of these Nevada min- Glenn, and Jubilee Hawk, their black footsteps all the way. ing towns. My mother was a city girl Morgan stallion was tearing around I left Flaggstaff, Arizona before from Cleveland and my father from the corral. Every time I see this good daylight just ahead of a snow storm, looking Morgan with his inky coat Boston. Many are the tales my mother for I had no wish to be snowed in with has told me of these Nevada mining glistening in the sun, a childish wish a horse on my hands. All day, I raced comes to mind — that of owning for towns before my time, when they were across Northern Arizona and New in their heyday and Death Valley my very own, a beautiful shining black Mexico with this storm just behind Scotty was in his prime. horse. After spending a night with me until that evening it seemed to As I wound swiftly through this the Thorns, I proceeded on the last move south into Texas and I finally vast sparcely settled country and I lap of my journey, which took me found good accommodations in Tucum- looked out over the grey-green of the into the Napa hills of Northern Cali- cary, New Mexico. sage reaching to the purple mountains fornia. in the distance, it occurred to me that My first view of J. G. after fifteen The next morning, I was again on it had not changed greatly from the months was in her stall. I was slightly the road before daylight, only this days when I was a little girl, when we taken back when this grownup edi- time there was no rush for it was would wind our way slowly along a tion of J. G. stepped to the door and a clear morning and not too cold. How- mere wagon track, which sometimes sniffed at me inquisitively. I am not ever, as the morning wore on and I was almost obliterated by the sand- sure whether she remembered me or crossed into Kansas, I watched the storms. Very little had happened to not, but she was willing to be friends. cloud formations along the horizon change it except the ribbons of modern Jim worked her for me and I was a- and one day in particular fascinated hghways which were strung here and mazed at her agility. Deep down inside me with its unusual shape. Many there across its face. These vast dis- of me there was a feeling of regret that times during the day this unusual tances give one a true feeling of free- this little mare could not continue in shaped cloud mass seemed to be dom and each time I return to it, the the cutting world, but I simply had (Continued on Page 32) DRACO, 218 Thirty-eighth in the Series - - Names in Pedigrees

By MABEL OWEN

Many centuries before the birth of bank sent him to his farmer friend in mare, somewhat nondescript in ap- the science we now call genetics, man- Bradford, Vt, with instructions to make pearance, even more so in pedigree, kind concerned itself with the problem the horse available for local mares. for she boasted none whatsoever. When of the full brothers. The Bible story of With the exception of a season in the she was somewhere between the ages Cain and Abel is known to every child Burlington area and one in Keene, of twelve and fifteen, she appeared in and siblings and their oft-times erratic N. H., Woodbury spent the remainder Danville, Vt. pulling a peddler's behavior were the subjects of Grecian of his productive life in Orange wagon. What there was about her that myths and medieval ballads. If modern County, Vt. The area became widely appealed to Aaron Smith is not known psychiatry seems to treat the relation- known for the quality of the horses but he did conclude a horse trade with ship among humans with extreme care, raised there and the Woodbury family, the peddler that ended in his owner- it is no more than the caution horse- for several generations produced Mor- ship of the mare. She was a pretty- men have evinced toward full brothers gan horses of the quality, size and headed mare of some quality and a almost since horse breeding began. In character that made them the Sunday modest turn of speed. She could have racing circles public opinion has driving horses and parade horses of been a descendent of Messenger, as has reached the full circle, beginning with their day. Many of his best sons lived been claimed, but an itinerant tin the eighteenth century's high regard their entire lives in the vicinity of peddler travels a devious road, both for the full brother, through the next their births, somtimes never even through the farm lands where many century's consideration of him as leaving one farm and one owner. Al- of the Messengers were bred and doomed to bad luck to the present-day though this was a circumstance not through cities, to which horses were racing owner who happily pays $60,000 contributing to their public acclaim shipped from far too many places. for a yearling full brother to a stakes many of these horses sired the good Whether the gray mare ever had an- winner. The argument still rages, for mares that did so much to stabilize the other foal is also not known, but her there are as many who will point out Morgan horse as a breed. One such brown daughter by the Josiah Hoyt Sceneshifter's inability to measure up stallion was Woodbury Morgan's good horse became known as one of the to Stagehand's class as there are those son, the Bailey Horse. A very hand- best producers of her decade during the who answer with the records of Bull some dark chestnut, over fifteen hands time her two sons were engaged in Dog and Sir Galahad III, of Chance and weighing 1100 pounds, this one racing's wars. When she was about Shot and Chance Play, of Gallant Fox remained his breeder's property his en- six, she was sold by her breeder to and the younger Fightng Fox. Whether tire life. He was said to resemble old Robert Lane, also of Danville. Mean- unfortunate or no, the early Morgan Green Mountain 42 to an uncanny while, another link in the pedigree breeders belonged almost entirely to degree and he left excellent stock, many chain was being forged. the former group, and many full of which also carried a strong ressem- Some years before Woodbury Mor- brothers to top stallions lived out their blance to the Green Mountains and gan was sent to Orange County in lives in complete obscurity. One of Giffords. Among his good sons were Vermont, another good Morgan was the most notable exceptions was that the Carbee Horse, Kent Morgan, the foaled there. This was Bulrush, the of Draco and his younger full brother Rowland Horse and Morgan Eagle, iron horse, the indestructible one. Danville Boy. Both were good who later was sold to Springfield, From him, local farmers bred the kind racehorses and top sires. Neither horse Illinois, probably the first Morgan stal- of horse best suited to the frugality traded on the reputation of the other lion to stand in that area. It was the of a small Vermont farm. Perhaps for each cut his own niche in the Mor- success there of Morgan Eagle that led not pretty horses, as the Woodburys gan hall of fame. neighboring interests to purchase an- so clearly were, but honest, able, tough One part of the story of the full other son of the Bailey Horse, this horses, the kind that paid their way brothers has its beginnng in a lawyer's time the older Josiah Hoyt horse. year after year behind the plow, the office in Newbury, Vt. The situation The Hoyt horse was a very stylish hay rake and the wood sled. Almost was unusual, for it was not the visit- bay stallion, about the height of his all of the colts he got were gelded and ing farmer who was consulting the sire, but finer boned and somewhat used for work, which is the reason lawyer, but the latter listening carefully leggier in appearance. He was foaled Bulrush's name appears with the to the former's opinion of a horse. in 1840 and made a number of sea- greatest rarity along the top line of a "Buy him," was the verdict, and so sons in and around Lyndon, Vt. be- pedigree. One of his few entire sons the fourteen year old Woodbury Mor- fore being sent to Illinois. It was was the Randolph Horse, widely gan became the property of lawyer while in Vermont that he got the filly known for his beautiful appearance Peter Burbank for the goodly sum of foal destined to be one of his very in harness and even more widely re- $400. Although the temptation to few remaining links with modern spected for his phenomenal endurance. keep the stallion for a driving horse Morgan pedigrees. In turn, his best son was the bright must have been very great, Mr. Bur- The dam of this foal was a gray cherry-bay Jennison colt. Possibly the 12 The MORGAN HORSE line would not be so nearly extinct his races driven, by L. H Tucker. His 1854, he was sold as a three year old today if this colt had remained in first appearance was at the fairgrounds to the partnership of J. S. H. Weeks Vermont however, the Jennison colt in Saugus, Mass., and he defeated and Aaron Smith, the latter the same was sent to Maine as a five-year-old and Young St. Lawrence and a bay stallion Aaron Smith who had traded with the completely lost sight of there. Before called Black Hawk (not the Morgan peddler for the colt's grand-dam. For leaving Vermont however, the Jennison horse) in straight heats. It was his them, he made his first start at Saco, colt sired old Morrill 55, premier sire only start that year. The next fall Maine, defeating a black mare named of the Bulrush line. Morrill was the true he won his first race in Charlestown, Black Hawk, again not the Morgan descendent of his great-grandsire for N. H. A week later, on October 8, of the same name. Sent to the big he was regularly used in a draft team 1858, there was a race meeting in track at Hartford, Conn., he went out on French Morrill's farm in Danville Dover, N. H. Carded first was a single against the good gray stallion, Duke as well as in the stud each spring. The heat race in which Draco defeated the of Wellington, and was beaten. Ac- horse was never trained for the track, Edgerly Colt in the slow time of 2:51. tually he was somewhat outclassed by but had straight, square trotting The next, also a single heat, saw the the gray horse, who was a top race- action and was occasionally driven in gray stallion Ajax score over Napoleon horse out of the renowned Lady Mos- road brushes and trotting contests at Morgan in the even slower time of cow, one of the early trotting "cracks." local fairs with, apparently, a goodly 2:56. Since neither horse had been Returning to northern New England, degree of success. With the exception extended to win his race, the drivers Danville Boy regained his winning of a short period spent in Massachu- agreed to a best-two-of-three heat race form at Newport, Vt, in Frelighs- setts, the old Morrill remained in the between the two winners. Beaten for burgh, Canada and back in Concord, Danville vicinity his entire lifetime. the first time, Draco lost in straight N. H. In late September of 1866, he His best son was Perkin's Young heats, the best of which was trotted in was beaten by his older brother's Morrill, a heavy-set dark bay horse a bit over 2:40. The following year nemesis, General McClellan, but standing close to sixteen hands. From Draco started in Hartford, winning showed so much apparent ability that him descend the Winthrop Morrills and easily in his first attempt over a mile he was sold, just after this race, to the Fearnaughts, a family second only track. Led from Connecticut, he G. M. Stevens of Boston for a reputed to the Ethan Aliens as a progenitor started two clays later at Concord, N. H. $2500. For Mr. Stevens Danville Boy of trotting speed. There is some ques- winning again and avenging his pre- won at Mystic Park in Boston and in tion as to the year the Perkins' Morrill vious loss to Ajax. Late that year, still northern Vermont, losing several races was foaled. It is usually recorded as on the Grand Circuit, Draco won the in Canada and one in Springfield, "about 1850" but was almost certainly first two heats of a good race in Bos- Mass. His loss in Springfield came no later than 1848, for the reason that ton before losing to Hiram Woodruff's when he was raced against the good Robert Lane bred his brown mare to Widow Machree, a brilliant daughter of trotter Honest Abe, both going in the Perkins Morrill when the horse Arnercan Star. The year 1860 saw both double harness with a running mate, was two, and got the black colt he brothers racing, Danville Boy winning a popular form of racing at that time. called Draco in the late spring of 1851. once at Saco, Maine, while Draco won The Danville Boy team won two heats Draco was a black horse without in Chicago, Ill. and again in Memphis, but Honest Abe and his running mate white markings. He was 15.2 hands Tenn. His only losses that year were came back to take the decisive three. and usually weighed between one at St. Louis and Memphis where he In 1873, Danville Boy raced in Canada thousand and eleven hundred pounds raced against Ethan Allen. The latter apparently the property of some depending upon his condition. In on a racing tour through the central Quebec owner, and was later reported stature, he was very much a member west, had already defeated Stockbridge sold again, to some stock company of the Bulrush family. He had a nicely Chief, Dexter, George M. Patchen, from the West, although no records shaped head, a little large, and a good Hiram Drew and Tacony, amassing of the horse appear beyond that date. neck without a noticeable crest. He a record $11,000 in the process. Over Danville Boy, Jr., also known as had tremendously powerful quarters the next four years Draco raced on the Frank, was his sire's best son, although and heavily muscled shoulders. He was Grand Circuit, at Hartford, Boston unfortunately he was gelded while still a naturally low-headed horse and had and as far as New Orleans. He held a young horse. He was the sire of very few points of conformation that victories over some of the best horses Western Fearnaught, also called Mino- would indicate speed at any gait. His of his day, Pathfinder, Tom Carpenter, kin Boy, who was a highly successful legs and feet were completely free of Putnam, Black Jack and General Mc- sire and a good race winner after being blemishes or unsoundness despite ten Clellan. In turn, he lost to his close sold to a Michigan breeder. This one seasons on the track. He was not a relative General Knox, to Dan Mace, sired seventeen winners of fifty races, deep-bodied horse as were many of Ethan Allen and Harry Clay. His best as well as becoming the grand-sire of the early Morgans. Those who knew time over a decade of racing was made, a number of other excellent trotters. him best always said that Draco was fittingly enough, in his last start. With Danville Boy's success in the stud a "good horse from both ends" and a new driver and over a good track, might have been greater had he not that his muscular development, as well Draco beat. Prince and General Mc- been raced so hard. as his indestructible legs and feet, was Clellan in three successively improving responsible for his trotting successes. heats, the final one in 2:28 1/2 , a re- Draco, on the other hand, raced only And successes they were, for the black markable record for a sixteen year old in the fall and was used extensively horse made his first start as a six year stallion. in the stud each spring. Until he was old and his nineteenth an even ten Although Draco was a faster horse, thirteen, he made each season in the years later. his younger brother Danville Boy was Barre-Royalton, Vt. district where Draco was trained, and in most of also a successful racehorse. Foaled in (Continued on Page 32) OCTOBER 1955 13 Tena out of the good mare Justina. New England News Mr. Norman Jeckel of Glenn Falls, N. Y. has purchased Pershing's Prince a handsome son of General Pershing By CAROL RAMSEY and Bird L. Prince is a beautiful ten year old gelding, coal black and well broken to harness and saddle. His Picture a bright sunny October day degree temperature kept all but six former owner, Judeen Cameron of White River Jet., Vt. successfully com- with a snappy temperature of fifty-five horses from finishing the ride. Mrs. degrees. It's about nine thirty a. m. Knapp says that Princess Ann came pleted the I00-Mile ride on him last and a group of eager individuals are through the ride in excellent condition year. starting out on one of the many trail and displayed the same fast walk at Two Royalton fillies have found rides held at this time of year. A the end of the ride that she started homes in New York. Miss Betty Darl- spirited horse, stimulating company out with. This certainly is a sure sign ing of Ilian has purchased Lucinne, a and the exquisite scenery created by that she might take after her famous Royalton Justina. The filly is a beau- the fall colors are a perfect invitation dam, Upwey Anna who placed twice tiful rich bay with a head that is hard for a good ride. If you haven't a Mor- in the I00-Mile Ride in past years. to beat and has loads of action and gan, here is an ideal opportunity to see Also in Arlington are the new owners style. Lippitt Norman and Lippitt how well someone else's Morgan goes. of a yearling filly. Mr. Hiram Towne Nora are the parents of a flashy dark If you have one you are in for several and his children Nancy and Donald chestnut mare purchased by Miss Ruth hours of real pleasure. Take advan- are the proud owners of this red chest- Keenan of Buffalo. The mare is Lip- tage of the list of Fall Foliage Rides nut purchased from Mr. and Mrs. J. pitt Lenora and is in foal to Ethan which have been posted in this maga- Cecil Ferguson of Greene, R. I. The Eldon. Miss Keenan plans to show zine and enjoy yourself and your good filly has a wonderful disposition and this excellent mare next year. Morgan. is out of the Ferguson's magnificent Mr. Edward W. Ryan of Worcester, new mare, Oatka Dusky Lady. Mr. Walter Finney of West Arling- Mass., purchased a handsome six Orcland Farms Ulendon is the sire ton, Vt., is the lucky winner of the months old chestnut stud colt sired by of Orcland Linda, a handsome bay Lippitt Mandate and out of the good colt given as a door prize at the Ar- yearling filly recently purchased by lington Lions Club Horse Show. The mare Dutchess Ann. This young colt Sandra Crowe of Ellsworth, Maine. will be used under western tack when colt was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Linda is out of Townshend Lady Sen- Keynith Knapp. Petite Ann is the he is older and will be shown in local sation, Mr and Mrs. Lyman Orcutt's shows as well as being used as a trail dam of this colt. He is a dark chest- versatile show mare. nut and is sired by Easter Twilight. horse. The Knapp's lovely show mare Ver- All ten foals have arrived on the Mr. and Mrs. Ray Doolittle of Hart- ran's Dixie Ann has a stunning red Justine Morgan Horse Farm owned ford, Conn., have purchased Royalton chestnut filly. She is sired by the well- by Mr. Dana W. Kelley of Woodstock, John Darlingson from Mr. Kelley. known stud, Brown Pepper. Tinkerbell, Vt. One of the foals not yet mentioned This Morgan just filled the bill since the mare Mr. Knapp purchased from is a bright looking little filly out of the Doolittles were looking for a four Mr. Frank J. Morgan of Melrose, Lippitt Royalton Phoebe. Ethan Eldon year bay stallion. He is a son of John N. Y. produced a very refined looking is the sire of this chestnut foal who A. Darling and Griselda Morgan. little dark chestnut stud colt. He has is called Lippitt Hepsibeth. Royalton a white strip and white hind socks, Ashbrook Darling is the sire of a stun- When you become interested in Mor- which should help him follow in the ning filly out of Lippitt Royalton Ne- gans, you naturally acquire an interest footsteps of his showy sire, Panfair. komia. Mr. Lyle Horton, Chittenden, in Morgans belonging to your friends. Mr Morgan has bought this handsome Vt. is the new owner of this fine filly. When a colt arrives or a new horse colt from the Knapps. Mahaska is Another chestnut filly is Royalton is obtained one tends to follow its de- the dam of a smart looking little filly Mona. This lovely filly is sired by velopment and progress with almost sired by Easter Twilight. The mare Ethan Eldon and is out of Lippitt the same concern as the owner himself. and filly are owned by Judy Merch Ramona. We all seem to evolve from this sit- uation an array of favorites. Two of of Pawlet, Vt. Judy is very pleased Mrs. Frederick H. Holbrook, Jr. of with them and says the filly has learned Madison, Conn., has purchased the five my favorites are Havolyn Dancer, to follow her around like a puppy. year old mare Clemintina. This pretty owned by Dr. Wilson Haubrich of Claremont, N. H. and Sterling Glad- Mr. Robert Fowler of Pownal, Vt. has chestnut mare was raised by the iator owned by Mr. and Mrs. Otho a beautiful stud colt by Bald Mt. Arthur Winters of Barre, Mass. She is Eusey of Lancaster, Mass. I shall at- Sammy Bob, a son of Black Sambo sired by Jubilee's Courage and is out tempt only to tell of my experience and from his lovely mare, Lippitt of Springlet. with these two horses. Four years Arrowhead. Mr. Fowler's daughter Lippitt Johnny Boy, the beautiful ago, this very inexperienced rider had Norma owns Bald Mt. Ashglow. He four year old bay stallion raised by Mr. the thrill of riding a truly beautiful a brilliant golden chestnut who ac- Robert Knight has been purchased by is three year old stallion, Havolyn Dan- cording to Mrs. Knapp is developing Mr. and Mrs. Harold Albee of North cer. I rode Dancer now and then for into a grand stallion. Alan Knapp on Falmouth, Mass. The Albee's obtained the next two years, hacking him in his four year old mare, Bald Mt. this stud to head their stable of bay a vacant lot and along the sea shore Princess Ann was the only rider to mares. They purchased him from Mr. as well as collected in a training ring. finish the Arlington 50-Mile ride on Kelley who has one of his first foals. a registered Morgan. The 90 to 100 It is a nice bay filly called Royalton (Continued on Page 15) 14 The MORGAN HORSE some places it seemed to grow straight JEFFY'S JOURNAL ... rag-weed. The horses would come in with their faces and nostrils yellow with pollen. Aside from poverty of PART 31 grass, it is loaded with parasites. I had both horses checked for worms last week. They are free of both blood and stomach worms, but they have a I can remember how surprised I was or food anywhere. I went up into the good crop of pin-worms. If I were to when a well-known authority on the hay loft, and there was no hay. I looked have the acre pasture seeded to grass management of horses remarked dur- in the grain bin, and saw only an empty this fall, I am told I should keep the ing his talk at a meeting, that he could bag. That poor horse was telling me horses off until it is well up next spring. tell if his horses had been cared for he was terribly hungry. He was so That was too depressing a thought. by their silence when he came into hungry he no longer feared man! So I like to turn them out for a while the stable in the evening. Of course, when my horses talk to me, I ask my- each day all winter and the paddock that is quite true, but it surprised me self what do they want. is only 50 x 80 feet, not big enough because we one-and two-horse owners Oh yes, they do talk but not at night for proper exercise, or so I think and tend to sentimentalize our relations because they never go hungry or thirsty they, used to the larger area, would with our horses and visualize them as to bed. They talk in the daytime, and miss it. Talking with the farmer greeting and fauning on us like dogs. especially Bonnie, for several reasons. who will do it, I took his suggestion Actually mine do not do this any more First because they think it must be to seed the pasture, after thorough than his do. Of course there may be time for grain, even if they are an hour plowing and harrowing, to winter rye exceptions, especially among horses or so early. Second because for some which they could run on all winter which live alone. As I see them around reason I have not turned them out, after it was up a ways this fall. Then here, and thinking back to the time perhaps it is raining very hard, or there next spring, it may be possible just to when Bonnie was my only horse, horses is a sheet of ice outside. Right now harrow the rye and seed the permanent which live alone are very lonesome they are upset because I have cut them grasses right into it. However, it re- and grateful for the slightest kind atten- out of the pasture which is being mains to be seen whether or not a tion. However, horses stabled with plowed. Now and then they will talk second plowing will be needed. their own kind or with a dog, goat or because they are bored and want to other animals tend on the whole to be up and doing, but this was much be pretty self-sufficient, socially speak- more common when Bonnie lived alone. ing. It was almost a year after I first I thought of the professor's remark bought her before Bonnie would con- as I drove into the garage late one descend to speak to me. Now she is N. E. News night after an absence of some days. very expressive. She does not mutter Our stable is the other half of the softly and affectionately but she calls (Continued from Page 14) building separated from the cars by a piercingly her demands. If it is to go wall and a door So deep was the out she will then lay back her ears In and around the barn I saw him in silence even after I opened the door and shake her head, and then cock all situations. He was always, without into the stable, that my heart stopped her ears to see if I am catching her exception the perfect gentleman that with the fear that Bonnie and Jeffy meaning. Jeffy has not got the hang Dr. Robert Orcutt, his first owner were gone. I turned on the light and of self-expression yet, but he will mutter and trainer taught him to be. Every two sets of serene and solemn eyes were when he sees me pick up the grain one knows what a star performer watching me over the stall partitions. measure. Instead of shaking his head Dancer has been. This year Dr. Hau- I looked in the stalls and found full to indicate his impatience to go out, brich brought him to fame on the 100- water pails and hay left from dinner, he bounces up and down in his stall Mile Ride where he again very obvi- clean stalls and clean horses and swept not so much to communicate his mean- ously gained many admirers. A few aisles. Thanks to young Bill, my ing, as Bonnie does, but just from days ago I had the pleasure of riding horses were clean and content, with no happy anticipation that I may open his another favorite of mine. I saw him reason to speak to me when I came in. door to freedom. for the first time when he was barely In contrast to this picture of silent They talk to each other a good deal. two hours old. This ride was probably contented horses, I'll tell you of an- When Jeffy was still a stallion to the the twentieth time Gladiator had been other incident. A few weeks ago I age of two he used that soft urgent under saddle. The handsome three went to visit a poor old horse that leads grunting, which is "stud-talk," to both year old son of Dyberry Billy and a very rough life. This horse will Bonnie and me. That continued for Glady alsb behaved like a perfect usually have nothing to do with man, many months after gelding, but is gone gentleman. On the trail and in the if he can help it. He is hard to ap- now. When I turn them out together barn he didn't make one mistake. I proach when you go into his pen. I they greet each other with soft mutter- rode him on a light rein which was was very much surprised and at first ings. They call ringingly when I take sufficient, and even then he arched his pleased to have him come right up to one out of sight of the other. Now neck in perfect flexion. If he noticed me, talking and breathing on me and then Bonne gives the "mare the little mare accompanying us I softly. Well, what a nice change! Then squeal" that threatens Jeffy with a never knew it. Good manners alone I looked about me. The floor was filthy kick. is a fair enough reason for Mr. Eusey so was the horse. There was water, I speak of the pasture being plowed. and Dr. Haubrich to be proud of their but there was not a speck of bedding It was a horrible sight in August. In horses. OCTOBER 1955 15 and Annie De Jarnette and foal, owned by Ernest McChinesy, Morning Sun, Illinois State Fair Iowa, was fifth. The three year old mare class was won by Rhythm's Mona Lisa, an entry of Mrs. Ora Jane O'Neill Stuart. Ray Strother G. Jones, General Manager place went to Foxfire, a four-year-old Brachear's Bright Star was second with of the Illinois State Fair, held August dark chestnut owned by the Paul Patricia Hallquist's Gayconga receiv- 12 through 21st, can take pride in the Rumbaughs of Polk, Ohio, with sec- ing third. Another Iowa entry, owned fair he presented this year which drew ond going to his three year old full by Ralphene Ward, Frosty De Jarnette an estimated 930,000 people in attend- brother, Celebration, also owned in was fourth, and the entry of Big Bend ance. Ohio by Mr. and Mrs. James Gardner Farm of Rockford, Papiliion was fifth. Horses! Horses! Approximately of Mansfield. Both were sired by Bon- Highview Farm's Music Maid and 1100 strong, filled the barns, race tracks fire by Senator Graham and out of Mrs. William Barton's Hopi Kachina, and the coliseum as their various races Jubilee Joy by Flyhawk. Placing third only two entries in the two-year-old and classes appeared on the program was Ray Searl's brown stallion, Cinna- mare class placed first and second throughout the fair, favored by good mon King, while Hylee Farm's Wis- respectively. weather. consin entry, Max Hi-Ho-Kid, a son Hylee Farm's entry Lady Maudeen, of Quiz Kid, was fourth and Lewis topped the yearling fillies with Lewis Seventy head of Morgans were en- Pape's Congo's Pride, fifth. It is in- Pap's Gallant Grace second and Patri- tered and nearly all classes were well- teresting to mention all the above stal- cia Hallquist's Gayneta third. Gay of filled. The Papes with their attractive lions are also consistent prize winners Gladacres, owned by Sam Knudson of black parade pair, Congo's Pride and in performance classes. Gladacres, of Springfield, received Patty's Sweetheart, again carried the fourth and Highview Farm's Belle colors and officially opened each per- Conargo, black son of the retired Meade, fifth. formance of the Society Horse Show champion, Congo, topped the two-year Lovely Melody, the entry of George and the Western Horse Show on the old stallions, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Brunk, took another blue in the wean- second Saturday and Sunday. Robert Watkins, Green Valley, Ill. He ling filly class. Maudette, Roy Brunk's was trained and shown by Mr. and The Illinois Morgan Horse Breeder's entry second, with Thomas Brunk's Mrs. Edward Ryan, Irish Lane Farm, entry Chi Chi placing third. Patricia Futurity class for weanling fillies was Delevan, Illinois. Second went to Ray the second class on the first Friday Hallquist's Frosty Gale was fourth and Searl's Ko-Chea, in third place was Gloria Graham of Highview Farm, night of the Society Horse Show pro- Hylee's Pan American, Wisconsin a fifth. gram. George Brunk's bay filly, entry of the Robert Behlings, fourth to Loveiy Melody, emerged the winner. Rhythm's Archie, an O'Neill entry, Music Maid, Highview Farm's two- Roy Brunk's Maudette, another bay and Tango, owned by Mr. and Mrs. year old mare was awarded Grand filly, and both daughters of Trinango, R. L. Brachear, of Waggoner, was fifth. Champion Mare, and Hylee Farm's was second. Thomas Brunk's Chi Chi Torchfire, attractive son of Senator yearling Lady Maudeen, Reserve Cham- third, Patricia Hallquist's Frosty Gale, Graham and Jubilee Joy, won the pion. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rumbaugh's fourth; Highview Farm's Gloria Gra- yearling stallion class for his owners, entry Foxfire was Grand Champion ham, fifth; O'Neill's Rhythm's Temp- Mr. and Mrs. Robert Behling of Stallion and Celebration, owned by Mr. tation sixth; another O'Neill entry, Cambria, Wisconsin. Mrs. Ora Jane and Mrs. James Gardner, was Reserve Rhythm's Twinkle Toes seventh; and O'Neill Stuart's entry, Rhythm's Peter Champion Stallion. As mentioned be- Howard Behl's Ebony Bell, eighth. "K" placed second, while Gilbert H. fore, both stallions were Ohio entries. A few classes later King Louie, chest- Kasten of Carlinville, Ill., placed third The yearl.ing and two-year-old nut stallion foal, son of Flyhawk, with Rex Graham. Fourth went to Futurity divisons were shown during owned by Neal Werts, Humansville, Highvew Farm's Robin Red and Mr. the Saturday afternoon matinee Society Mo., took the blue ribbon in the wean- Breezy Cobra, owned by the Lewis Horse Show. The classes are undivi- ling stallion division of the Illinois Pape's fifth. The Papes recently pur- ded as to sex and each is shown as a Morgan Futurity. O'Neill's Master chased Mr. Breezy Cobra from Mr. Championship Class The State of Mantel* second; Tweedle Dee, Albert Kaegel of Chesterfield, Missouri. Illinois annually presents a beautiful trophy in each Champion Futurity Thomas Brunk's chestnut son of Ri- Neal Wert's Missouri entry, King cardo by Fillmore and out of the last Class as well as a substantial donation Louie, took the blue in the weanling to the prize fund. The Morgan Horse daughter of Daisette (dam of Jubilee stallions. Mrs. Stuart's Master Mont- Club also provides a donation to the King) was third; Sky Chief, Ernest clair second; third to Thomas Brunk's McEthinney's Iowa entry fourth; Hur- prize fund which is added to all nom- Tweedle Dee; Stuart Hazard's Chief ination and miscellaneous fees. ricane Lake, a Missouri entry owned Red Hawk fourth and Hurricane Lake, In the yearling division, Hylee by Albert Kaegel was fifth; Stuart owned by Albert Kaegel of Chester- Farm's two entries Lady Maudeen and Hazard's entry from Kansas, Chief field, Mo., fifth. TorchFire took both the Champion and Red Hawk, was sixth; and Ray Searl's Reserve. Rhythm's Peter "K", owned Stormy Weather, seventh. In a large broodmare and foal class, Patricia Hallquist's Triconga and by .Mrs. Stuart was third; Pape's Mr. On the following morning, Saturday Frosty Gale proved the winners. Breezy Cobra, fourth; Highview Farm's August 13th, the breeding classes of all O'Neill's Lippitt Nora and foal second; Robin Red, fifth; and their Bele Meade ages were shown. Beginning with an third to Kamiah and King Louie, sixth; and to Gayneta, the Patricia unusually nice class of fourteen stal- owned by Neal Werts; fourth to Jenny Hallquist entry, seventh. lions, three years old and over. First Lake and foal, the Albert Kaegel entry; (Continued on Page 38) 16 The MORGAN HORSE TORCNFII1E by Senator Graham out of /nbiloe. owned by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holding. Flat. Pending Stallion: broom/ Champion bernling Futurity. Hy Lee Farms. Cambria. Win.

Some Winners from the 1955 Illinois State Fair

KING LOUIE. obselnui stallion by Tlyhowk cut of Karrdoh. Winner Stallion Fools, Reserve. Champion Minolta, Futurity and Iasi In the mullion division of Futurity. owned and shown by Nell Worts of liumonevilie. bliucurL

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FOXFIRE. four year old chestroo stallion by Paola. out of lubilee. Winner of grand champion McGinn award. First in Stollion• three yoars nal over. Fiat In saddle performance clowma. Owned and ridden by Paul Rembutogh, Polk, Ohio.

RHYTHM'S MONA LISA. [besot -Mr more. winner throe year TRIGONGA. chestnut brood snare by Congo and lad by Frosty old more class, lard In coddle peel ormance closet Owned by Gale. Winner of Brood Mares and Foal Class. Owned by O'Neill Morgan Horse TORUS, Manton. riiinoLs. Patricia Hallquist Sleepy Hollow Farm. Hillsboro, Missourt -1141111,"""""Mtilli

HY LEES LADY MAUDEEN by lastin Dad out of Dolly Mao rind In the Yearling Fitly Class. Champion and Rosen, Chain. pion Morgan Mare Yecrrling Futurity. Illinois State Fats, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Robed tabling. Hy Lee Fames. Cambria. Wis.

Some Winners from the 1955 Illinois State Fair

LOVELY MELODY by Trmongo not of Polly Forest. winner of MUSIC MAID — chestnut. mare 67 Flying Rib-ilea out of Gino. Champion Futurity Clasp crud lint in Filly Division Futurity. main — Gums! Champion Mare. Finn 2 year old mare In First Weanling Filly Breeding Class. Illinois Slate Fair. reserve champion Futurity Fine Hornets Close. Owned by Mx. and Mr. Cresnwalt. Pawnee. Illinois.

CONGO'S PRIDE rind PATTY'S SWEETHEART. Mack parade poi, owned rind ridden by Lewis Pape and daughter lone! of Pawnee, Illinois. Moiri color bearers for many horse shows and slate lairs in ISIS.

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CONARCO. black stallion by Congo out of Lorna. winner 2 year old Futurity Fine Harness class. First. 2 year old dui. lions. Edward Ryan. whip. Ovnicd try Mr. said Mrs. Robert Watkins. Greta Valley. Illinois.

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HYLEE'S AMBUSH 10649, owned by Mr. and BROADWALL BONNY BELL by Parade out Mrs. Francart, Green Bay, Wisconsin. j1,10.• of Belledale with owner Dorothy Chester of Amityville, New York. Winner Colt Class at Eastern States.

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SUNRISE SAMPLE, age 11 months, out of Vixen by Sherimill Sunrise, owned by Mrs. Carole REGAL 9805, by Mentor out of Mannequin, Clyne, Snyder 21, N. Y. owned by Patricia Curtin, Morrisonville, N. Y.

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- RARBEN - , owned by at 1955 National Show and third in Champion- Raymond Emerson, Boston, ship Class at Georgetown. Owned by Mr. and Mass. Mrs. L'Abbe of Lazy L Acres, Danvers, Mass. L1PPITT NOIIMA and FILLY FOAL by Lippiii Sam Twilighl. owned by Mrs. Thomas E. P. Rice. Flockbonsen Lodge. Meredith. New Hampshire.

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LIPP= FIRELIGHT 1 -Shadol Winner 01 English Pleasure Horse at 1955 National. also third in Trail Home. English. owned by Mies Gall O'Hara at Waltham. Mass. Charles Ilnywrini of Swamp...P. Mass with Fassendon Trophy an TOWNSIIEND COSINTI. rritnat.

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Ann ItholLine on MANITO lolimerna Seedy Ilan) on AMCOMfA Dr. liendpich on HAVOLYN DANCE'S and Joyce Soave on end Nancy Do on HAS!!. an ono al the many 1:Peaufflul Vm ewerneduthe winner QUDNIJM OD, Iwo loaner show Marg..0 mon: vela. who prayed thole Torsurthry an dal Me. LIPPITT MORO ASH. 18 year old stallion owned by Dr. Alexander G. Ruthven of Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was featured in the recent Western Horse Show in South Lyon. He is the sire of many outstanding Morgans in this area.

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FLEETFIELD, one of the outstanding Morgan Stallions in the Northwest area owned by J. C. Jackson and Sons of Harrison, Montana. He was the outstanding horse at the recent Pacific Northwest Show held at Pullman, Washington. winning the stallion four year old and over class. Fleetfield was purchased from the United States Government Horse Farm and is now standing at the Jackson Ranch. Mares, 1 Year, Under 2: Won by LILLI Minnesota State Fair GLO, 09052, Dr. an Mrs. R. B. Graves, Eastern States Red Wing, Minn.; 2nd, MORNING DE- This year Morgan horses at the LIGHT, 09176, Jean W. Fitzimons, Excel- sior, Minn.; 3rd, LEMON DROP, David Exposition Minnesota State Fair show a definite R. Blunt Litchfield, Minn. increase in classes and quality. The • Filly Foals: Won by MILACA SPRING- Morgans were judged by Paul H. STAR, 09146, F. D. Knippling, Milaca, Morgan popularity at horse shows Kohler of Brookings, South Dakota. Minn. reached a new high at the 1955 Champion Morgan Stallion was King Champion Stallion and Reserve: Cham- Eastern States Exposition held in pion: KING BENN, 9464, Al Reed Nelson, Springfield, Massachusetts this year. Benn 9464 by Illini 8425 out of Minneapolis, Minn.; Reserve: MILACA Thousands viewed the well-filled Whispering Winds 05297 by Dude MAORI, 11202, Harvey Boyum, Milaca, classes which were among the largest De Jarnette 7325. Shown by Al Reed Minn. of those for any breed of horses. Nelson, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Champion Mare and Reserve: Champion: STARLET DE JARNETTE, 07781, Clifford Windcrest Dona Lee, ridden by Miss The Reserve Champion Morgan Stal- E. Hitz, Hopkins, Minn.; Reserve: LIPPITT Patricia Kelley in saddle classes and lion' was Milaca Maori 11202 by Milaca RITA ROY, 08516, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. driven by her owner, Mrs. Antoinette Query 10631 out of Golden Jane 06303 Treftc, Silver Lake, Wisconsin. Kelley in the harness class, continued by Silver Ranger 7813. Shown by her unbeatable record, taking the blue Harvey Boyum, Milaca, Minnesota. in 15 hands and over class, Morgans The Champion Morgan Mare was Ipswich Horse Show in Harness and the Championship Starlet De Jarnette 07781 by Haven Stake closely followed by the popular 8053 out of June De Jarnette 05789 Ipswich Horse Show, Ipswich, Mass., Parade, shown by his owner, J. Cecil by Glendate 7485. Shown by Clifford August 14, 1955. Judge: Robert Ferguson. E. Hitz, Hopkins, Minnesota. Macray, Lexington, Ky. The Reserve Champion Morgan Tormenta, owned by Nelson D. Morgans under 15 Hands: Won by White took the under 15 class, with Mare was Lippitt Rita Roy 08516 by DEERFIELD CHALLENGER, S. P. Tompkins; Deerfield Leading Lady of Waseeka Lippitt Rob Roy 8450 out of Alrita 2nd, WINDCREST SENTIMENTAL LADY, Farms topping the Morgan Pleasure 05147 by Allansus 7823. Shown by Waseeka Farm; 3rd, TORMENTA, Nel- Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Treftc, Silver Lake, son D. White; 4th, TOWNSHEND VIGA- Horse Field. LECT, Quaker Farm. Wisconsin. Bay State Wardissa topped Parade Morgans 15 Hands and Over: Won by for the blue in Model Morgans. EDWARD ASH, Nelson D. White; 2nd, The results follow: STERLING VELVET, Waseeka Farm; 3rd, Morgan Stake, Under 15 Hands - 11 DEERFIELD PHYLLISTINE, S. P. Tompkins; Entries: Won by TORMENTA, Nelson D. Stallions, 4 Years or Over: Won by 4th, ORCLAND GAYDEEN, Mark Hanna, White; 2nd, WINDCREST SENTIMENTAL KING BENN 9464, Al Reed Nelson, Minn- LADY, Waseeka Farms; 3rd, DEERFIELD eapolis, Minn.; 2nd, MILACA CAPTAIN, Morgans in Harness: Won by EDWARD CHALLEGER, S. P. Tompkins; 4th, SEA- 10805, P. C. Alfred Dorow, Springfield. ASH, Nelson D. White; 2nd, DEERFIELD LECT OF WINDCREST, F. 0. Davis; 5th, Minn.; 3rd, ILLAWANA SAMBO, 10646, CHALLENGER, S. P. Tompkins; 3rd, SILKOLENE, University of New Hampshire; Adelaide Nichols, Estherville, Minn. STERLING VELVET, Waseeka Farm; 4th, 6th, ORCLAND VIGILDON, Townshend WINDCREST DONLYN, Charles Adams. Stallions, 3 Years, Under 4: Won by Morgan-Holstein Farm; 7th, ROCKY BON, DYBERRY ETHAN, 10801, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Pleasure: Won by DEERFIELD Ralph C. Lasbury; 8th, OATKA DUSKY C. F. Treftc, Silver Lake, Wisc. LEADING LADY, Waseeka Farm; 2nd, LADY, J. Cecil Ferguson. DEERFIELD MEADSON, Claire Farrar; Stallions, 2 Years, Under 3: Won by Morgans in Harness - 14 Entries: Won 3rd, ORCLAND GLEAM Orcland Farms; MILACA MAORI, 11202, Harvey Boyum, by WINDCRST DONA LEE, A. S. Kelley; 4th, ORCLAND GAYDEEN, Mark Hanna. Milaca, Minn.; 2nd, SENTIMENTAL 2nd, EDWARD ASH. Nelson D. White; 3rd, QUESTION, 11124, R. L. Stoddart, Excel- Morgan Chautponship: Champion, ED- DEERFIELD LEADING LADY, Waseeka sior, Minn. WARD ASH, Nelson D. White; Reserve, Farms; 4th, DEERFIELD CHALLENGER, Champion, DEERFIELD CHALLENGER, S. P. S. P. Tompkins; 5th, PARADE, J. Cecil Stallions, 1 Year, Under 2: Won by Tompkins; 3rd, SUPERSAM, Orcland Ferguson. MOR•AYR SUPREME, 11341, Dr. and Mrs. Farms; 4th, WINDCREST SENTIMENTAL R. B. Graves, Red Wing, Minn. Morgan Pleasure Horse - 14 Entries: LADY, Waseeka Farms. Won by DEERFIELD LADY, Waseeka Stallion Foals: Won by STARFIRE DE- Farm; 2nd, SUREFOOT, Sue Heller; 3rd, JARNETTE, 11381, Clifford E. Hitz, Hop- ORCLAND VIGELLANT, Sue MacMulkin; kins, Minn.; 2nd, MOR-AYR BLAZE, Dr. 4th, DEERFIELD MEADSON, Claire Farrar; and Mrs. R. B. Graves, Red Wing, Minn. 5th, MICANN, Cynthia Fleming. Mares, 4 Years or Over: Won by STAR- Model Morgans - 15 Entries: Won by LET DE JARNETTE, 7781, Clifford E. Hitz, Plymouth Fair Horse BAY STATE WARDISSA, University of Hopkins, Minn.; 2nd, MISS JARNETTE, Show Massachusetts; 2nd, PARADE, J. Cecil 08267, Dr. George F. Budd, St. Cloud, Ferguson; 3rd, SILKOLENE, University of Minn.; 3rd, WOODLAND LADY, 08064„ New Hampshire; 4th, SUPERSAM, ORC- Harry Hetletvedt Minneapolis, Minn.; 4th, Plymouth Fair Horse Show, Ply- land Farms; 5th, SEALECT OF WIND- PRINCESS JARNET1E, 07782, Dr. Geo. F. mouth, N. H., August 19, 20, 1955. CREST, F. 0. Davis. Budd, St. Cloud, Minn. 5th, BETTE BELLE, Judges: Mrs. Walter Brundage, Hunt- 07725, David R. Blunt, Litchfield, Minn. Morgan Championship - 17 Entries: ington, N. Y. and Mrs. Edward Vail, Champion: WINDCREST DONA LEE, A. S. Mares, 3 Years, Under 4: Won by LIP- Chester, Vt. Kelley; Reserve Champion, PARADE, J. PITT RITA ROY, 08516, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Cecil Ferguson; 3rd, TORMENTA, Nelson Treftc, Silverr Lake, Wisc.; 2nd, DUO Open Morgans: Won by SEALECT OF WINDCREST, F. 0. Davis; 2nd, DEER- D. White; 4th, EDWARD ASH, Nelson D. SWAN, 08645, P. C. Alfred Dorow, Spring- White; 5th, WINDCREST SENTIMENTAL field, Minn. FIELD CHALLENGER, S. P. Tompkins; 3rd, LADY, Waseeka Farm; 6th, SEALECT ORCLAND GAYTIME, Kenneth Clukay; OF WINDCREST, F. 0. Davis; 7th, Mare, 2 Years, Under 3: BROOKLIN 4th, SARACEN, Mr. and Mrs. Richard SUPERSAM. Orcland Farms; 8th, DEER- HARRIET 08769, Donald Willis, Long Lake, L'Abbe. FIELD CHALLENGER, S. P. Tompkins. Minn. (Continued on Next Page)

OCTOBER 1955 23 (Continued from Preceding Page) Morgan Champonship: Champion, DEER- L'Abbe; 3rd, DEERFIELD MEADSON, FIELD CHALLENGER, S. P. Tompkins; Claire Farrar; 4th SUPERSAM, Orcland Morgans Under 15 Hands: Won by Res. Champion, ORCLAND GAYTIME, Farms. SEALECT OF WINDCREST, F. 0. Davis; Kenneth Clukay; 3rd, SARACEN, Mr. and Amateur Morgan: Won by DEERFIELD 2nd, DEERFIELD CHALLENGER, S. P. Mrs. Richard L'Abbe; 4th, JUST-A- MEADSON, Claire Farrar; 2nd, SUPER- Tompkins; 3rd, LIPPITT ROYAL MAN, SWEETHEART, Mrs. John Mercer. SAM, Orcland Farms; 3rd, MICANN, Joan St. Onge; 4th, LIPPITT OLD GLORY, Cynthia Fleming; 4th, WINDCREST Julie Finnegan. CASANOVA, Joyce Ellsworth. Morgans 15 Hands and Over: Won by Hopkinton Fair Horse Morgans in Harness; Won by WIND- SARACEN, Mr. and Mrs. Richard L'Abbe; CREST DONA LEE, A. S. Kelley; 2nd, 2nd, DEERFIELD MEADSON, Claire Farrar; Show DEERFIELD CHALLENGER, S. P. Tompkins; 3rd, WINDCREST WUNDERBAR, Mrs. Har- 3rd, WINDCREST DONLYN, Charles lan Stone; 4th DEERFIELD PHYLLISTINE, Hopkinton Fair Horse Show, Hop- Adams; 4th, SUPERSAM, Orcland Farms. S. P. Tompkins. kinton, N. H., September 3, 4, 5„ 1955. Morgan Championship Stake: Champion, Championship Stake: Champion, DEER- WINDCREST DONA LEE, A. S. Kelley; FIELD CHALLENGER, S. P. Tompkins; Res. Judge: Howad Putnam. Reserve Champion, SARACEN, Mr. and Champion, SEALECT OF WINDCREST, Open Morgans: Won by SARACEN, Mrs. Richard L'Abbe; 3rd, DEERFIELD F. 0. Davis; 3rd, SARACEN, Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Richard L'Abbe; 2nd, LIP- CHALLENGER, S. P. Tompkins; 4th, Richard L'Abbe; 4th, LIPPITT ROYAL PITT ROYAL MAN, Joan St. Onge; 3rd, SUPERSAM, Orcland Farms. MAN, Joan St. Onge. MAYPHIL, June Brackett; 4th, LIPPITT OLD GLORY, Julie Finnegan. Morgans Under 15 Hands: Won by Pepperell Horse Show DEERFIELD CHALLENGER, S. P. Tompkins; Pepperell Horse Show, Pepperell, 2nd, TOWNSHEND VIGALECT, Quaker Northwest Morgan Mass., August 28, 1955. Judge: Mr. Farm; 3rd, LIPPITT ROYAL MAN, Joan St. Onge; 4th, LIPPITT OLD GLORY, Julie Members Mourn Loss of George Dunham, Longmeadow, Mass. Finnegan. Model Morgans: Won by DEERFIELD Morgans 15 Hands and Oven Won by Member CHALLENGER, S. P. Tompkins; 2nd, DEERFIELD MEADSON, Claire Farrar; 2nd, WINDCREST DONLYN, Charles Adams; DEERFIELD PHYLLISTINE, S. P. Tompkins; 3rd, ORCLAND GAYTIME, Kenneth Clukay; 3rd, SARACEN, Mr. and Mrs. Richard With the death, August 28, of Mr. 4th, JUST-A-SWEETHEART, Mrs. John L'Abbe; 4th, MAYPHIL, June Brackett. 0. E. Elkins of Yakima, Washington, Mercer. Morgan Championship Stake: Champion, the Morgan people of the Northwest Morgans 15 Hands and Over: Won by DEERFIELD MEADSON, Claire Farrar; lost one of their most enthusiastic and DEERFIELD MEADSON, Claire Farrar; 2nd, Reserve Champion, DEERFIELD CHAL- ORCLAND GAYTIME, Kenneth Clukay; LENGER, S. P. Tompkins; 3rd, SARACEN, tireless members. 3rd, SARACEN, Richard L'Abbe; 4th, Mr. and Mrs. Richard L'Abbe.; 4th, LIP- Just a few days before, although in DEERFIELD PHYLLISTINE, S. P. Tompkins. P= ROYAL MAN, Joan St. Onge. very poor health, Mr. Elkins traveled Morgans Under 15 Hands: Won by DEERFIELD CHALLENGER, S. P. Tompkins; over three hundred miles to enter and 2nd, JUST-A-SWEETHEART, Mrs. John drive his blue ribbon winning stallion Mercer; 3rd, WILLISFIELD, Mrs. E. A. "Mr. Justin" in the first 'Northwest Larter. Brockton Horse Show Morgan Pleasure: Won by ORCLAND All Morgan Show as a gesture of sup- GLEAM, Orcland Farms; 2nd, DEER- Brockton Fair Horse Show, Brockton, port to the association. FIELD MEADSON, Claire Farrar; 3rd, Mass., September 16, 17, 1955. Judge: Mr. Elkins for many years was a ORCLAND VIGELLANT, Sue MacMulkin; tireless and enthusiastic worker in 4th SARACEN, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Miller McAfee, Lawrenceburg, Ky. L'Abbe. Morgans Under 15 Hands: Won by the Morgan cause. He and his pal, Morgans in Harness: Won by DEER- DEERFIELD CHALLENGER, S. P. Tompkins; the Morgan stallion "Mr. Justin," were FIELD CHALLENGER, S. P. Tompkins; 2nd, 2nd, TOWNSHEND VIGALECT, Quaker known to all horse show audiences DEERFIELD MEADSON, Claire Farrar; 3rd, Farms. in the area. His loss will be sorely WIND-CREST DONLYN, Charles Adams; Morgans 15 Hands and Over: Won by 4th, JUST-A-SWEETHEART, Mrs. John WINDCREST DONA LEE, A. S. Kelley; felt by the Morgan Association and Mercer. 2nd, SARACEN, Mr. and Mrs. Richard his host of friends in the Northwest,

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SEND TO: Secretary The Morgan Horse Club, Inc. 90 Broad Street New York 4, N. Y. The Grand Champion Stallion, Star Hawk 9100, was shown by Woods & Justin Morgan Horse Association Water Farm. The Kane's own mare, By VIRGINIA D. LAU Miller's Debutante 08495 was declared Reserve Champion Mare. As if we hated to give up the sum- Summer, 1955 has gone the way of showing their horses. The judge for mer show season, which we do, we all summer. The long hot and sultry the show was Mr. Roy Brunk of Cot- seem to be crowding in as many acti- days of July and August have turned ton Hills Farm in Illinios, who needs vities as possible before Old Man to shorter, cool and crisp days with the no introduction to Morgan enthusiasts Winter gets his foot in the barn door. tangy air of Autumn. It is wonderful from any part of the country. There After the State Fair there was a Show weather for enjoying a ride on your are many other club members who at Saginaw, Michigan for which we favorite Morgan. We are in much should get credit for jobs well done have a few results. Congratulations need of rain here in Michigan. Our at the show. Walter Kane for the to the Ralph Curtises of Oxford, Mich. woodlands are dangerously dry and use of his grounds and much equip- on having the Champion Mare of this the pastures are looking very thirsty. ment; the ladies who worked hard show — Shadylawn's Sugar and Spice. It seems that during the last couple and long in the lunch room; those who Locust Melody, a Kane entry was of months the only time we get rain is assisted in the announcer's booth and Reserve Champion. In the stallion when there is a horse show. This was all others who put forth effort to make class it was Star Hawk as Champion only too true during the two-day Ann the show run smoothly. and John Geddes as Reserve. Johnny Arbor All Breeds Show. It was a cre- A unique feature of this show, was also took first in the open reining class dit to all exhibitors that they carried a ceremony honoring a famous Mor- and was second to the Dugans' Micky on in spite of the rain and the result- gan stallion, Lippitt Moro Ash 8084, Finn in the Western Class. Results ing poor condition of the show rings. owned by Dr. Alexander G. Ruthven, in the Pleasure Driving Class at Sagi- It was a proud and happy group that retired president of the Uinversity of naw were: returned to Woods & Water Farm, Michigan. "Lip" is now 18 years old 1st, Miller's Debutante, Walter and South Lyon, Michigan after the Ann but in true Morgan fashion carries his Rheda Kane; 2nd, Springbrook Anne, Arbor Show. Owners Walter and years lightly. Led into the ring by Jim and Maxine Jones; 3rd, HyLee"s Rheda Kane, trainer "Raz" LaRose "Tex" Talley, who has taken care of Lady Justin, HyLee Farm, Cambria, and rider Bob Barnes took more firsts him for many years, Lip pranced Wis. than any other exhibitors at the show. proudly at the head of a parade of his So much for the show season up to Rain again somewhat dampened a get. Following directly behind him date. Speaking as one who has never local horse show on August 28th. This were two of his famous sons; Ver- participated in these goings-on before was the third annual All-Morgan Horse ran's Laddie ridden by his owner Milo and who still has had only the ex- Show sponsored by the Justin Morgan Dugan carrying the American flag and perience one can gain with one small Horse Association. It rained off and John Geddes ridden by Thor Nielson filly in her first year of showing, we on all morning but the show went on. with the club flag. Then more fine say it ii–exciting, fun, hard work and We were fortunate in having a good Morgans numbering about a dozen it is probably best for all that it doesn't sandy track that presented no mud all sired by "Lip." As each son or continue all year round. problem after the rain ceased. The daughter came before the audience This season should bring rest for show was held at Woods and Water a short commentary was given by Don owners and Morgans alike, but let's Farm. The horse show committee de- Scates on the animal's achievments. hope it includes some pleasure riding serves a pat on the back for a well We are sure it was with pride and through the country dressed in its planned and executed show. Thor happiness that Dr. Ruthven watched brightest autumn colors. Nielson was acting chairman, in the this ceremony. absence of Walter Kane who was on No sooner had our horses returned Michigan All-Morgan vacation. Thor appointed committees home from this show and put their Show and assigned duties to most of the noses in their own feed bags for a South Lyon, Mich., August 28, 1955. members, then did a fine job of follow- few days, when the Michigan State Yearling Fillies: Won by RUTHVEN'S ing through to see that the various Fair opened in Detroit, Mich. This CAROL ANN, Tex Talley; 2nd, RUTH- duties were completed. Edith Earehart meant another trip and another show VEN'S VICTORIA, James Lau; 3rd, MARIE as secretary and treasurer had a big for most of the horses shown at South K., Walter Kane. 2 Year Old Fillies: Won by MACAN- correspondence to keep up, with entry Lyon. Advance entries would indicate JO'S MERRY LEGS„ Joe Symons; 2nd, blanks and programs to be sent to ex- that around 200 Morgans were shown GREEN HILL'S JAN, Jan Carroll. hibitors and then all the ticket pro- at the fair this year. The Morgan 2 Year Old Stallions: Won by JOHN ceeds and entry fees to take care of. BAR IC, Rheda Kane; 2nd, SPRINGBROOK Futurity was looked forward to with MONARCH, Marjorie Westphal; 3rd, Don Scate did an excellent job of an- great interest this year, as it was the JOKER JOE GEDDES, Jim Darling. nouncing at the show. "Raz" LaRose first such event here in Michigan. 3 Year Old Fillies: Won by LOCUST saw to it that bleachers were put up We are happy to congratulate Marge MELODY, Walter Kane 2nd, MACANJO'S and the grounds prepared for the and Milo Dugan on having their COTTON LASS, Joe Symons; 3rd, RUTH- VEN'S RHEDA K, Kathy Staebler; 4th, show. Fred Verran, I believe, had weanling filly Mar-Lo's Michelle de- ROSEMARY, Walter Kane. charge of tickets and also aided the clared Champion Weanling of the Fair. 3 Year Old Stallions: .Won by WAL- food committee with their work. The This little beauty is out of Verran's THOR, Walter Kane and Thor Nielson. 4 Year Old and Over Mares: Won by Jones and James "Tex" Talley very Lassie 06683 by the young stallion SPRINGBROOK ANNE, Jim Jones; 2nd, ably handled the job of ringmaster, Micky Finn 10387, both of whom are MILLER'S DEBUTANTE, Walter Kane; 3rd, taking turns at that job along with owned by the Dugans. (Continued on Next Page) OCTOBER 1955 25 (Continued from Preceding Page) MICHELLE, Mar-Lo Farm; 2nd, HY DENISE, Michigan State Fair Hy Crest Fctrm; 3rd, MAPLE RIDGE RUTHVEN'S ROSILITA ANN, Amy Balser; Show CANDY, Ralph R. Curtis; 4th, MISS MAR- 4th, SPRINGBROOK GOLADDY Kaaren LO. Mar-Lo Farm; 5th, HY CREST ROBIN, Rickard; 5th, NANCY'S MUGGINS, Jim Hy Crest Farm. Jones. The Michigan Morgan Horse Breeders' Futurity. Inc. Class: Broodmare and Nursing Foal, Either Sex: 4 Year Old and Over Stallions: Won by Weanling Stud Colts: Won by MAX'S Won by TORCHEE and KANE'S WEE MICKY FINN, Milo Dugan; 2nd, STAR COLLEEN, Walter and Rheda Kane; 2nd, HAWK, Merle Evans; 3rd, COLONEL HI-JAX KID, Rex R. Maxson; 2nd, TWIN MANOR'S PRINCE, Walter Probst; 3rd, PIXIE'S GIRL and TWIN MANOR'S PRINCE HAMTRAMCK, Milo Dugan; 4th, DEVON Walter Probst; 3rd, PIXY HAWK, and TIP, Merle Evans; 5th, JOHN GEDDES, MILLSBORO CHIEF, Ed. Mattox & Sons; 4th, BILLIE B. GEDDES , David W. Staebler. HY DENISE, Hy Crest Farm; 4th, HY RAY Walter Kane. and MAX HI-jAX KID, Rex R. Maxson; Morgan Geldings, 1 Year and Over: Won Weanling Filly Colts: Won by MAR- LO'S MICHELLE, Mar-Lo Farm; 2nd, HY- 5th, BARBETIE and KANE'S SPRING DE- by TALLEY-HO, Marjorie Rickard; 2nd, LITE, Walter and Rhoda Kane; 6th, SHADY ACE HIGH, Lewis Shirley; 3rd, FLASH, CREST DENISE, HY Crest Farm; 3rd, KANE'S .APRIL DAWN. Walter and Rhoda LAWN'S SPICE and MAPLE RIDGE Marjorie Westphal. CANDY, Ralph R. Curtis; 7th, VERRAN'S Grand Champion and Reserve Mare: Kane; 4th, MAPLE RIDGE CANDY, Ralph R. Curtis. LASSIE and MAR-LO'S MICHELLE, Mar- Won by SPRINGBROOK ANNE, Jim Jones; Lo Farm. 2nd, LOCUST MELODY, Walter Kane. Champion Weanling Colt: MAR-LO'S MICHELLE. Senior Champion Mare and Reserve: Grand Champion and Reserve Stallion: HY LEE'S LADY JUSTIN; MILLER'S Won by WAL-THOR, Walter Kane, Thor Reserve Champion Weanling Colt: MAX'S DEBUTANTE. HI-TAX KID. Neilson; 2nd, MICKY FINN, Milo Dugan. Junior Champion Mare and Reserve: Three Gaited Mares and Geldings: Won Four-Year Old and Over Stallion: Won HY LEE'S MAUDEEN; HY CREST DU- by SPRINGBROOK ANNE, Jim Jones; 2nd, by STAR HAWK, Merle D. Evans; 2nd, BONNET. TALLEY-HO, Marjorie Rickard; 3rd, GRACE DEVAN CHIEF, Ed. Mattox & Son.; 3rd. Grand Champion Mare and Reserve: GRAHAM, Judy Carroll; 4th, MACAJO'S DUKE OF MARL°. Herman F. & Hazel HY LEE'S LADY JUSTIN; MILLER'S COTTON LASS, Joe Symons; 5th, RUTH- M. Hicks; 9th, JOHN GEDDES, Walter & DEBUTANTE. Rheda Kane. VEN'S ROSILITA ANN, Amy Belser. Get-of -Sire: Won by PLAINS KING, Hy Three Year Old Studs: Won by WAL- Western Pleasure Horse: Won by RUTH- Crest Farm; 2nd, VERRAN'S LADDIE, THOR, J. Thor Nielsen; 2nd. MAX HI-HO Mar-Lo Farm; 3rd, TRUE AMERICAN, VEN'S BECKY ANN, Greer MacKenzie; KID, Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Behlinn. 2nd, BRUCE GEDDES, Ed Cole; 3rd, MICKY Richard D. Measel; 41h, MICKEY FINN, Two Year Old Studs: Won by KID Mar-La Farm. FINN, Milo Dugan; 4th, NANCY'S MUG- KELLEY. Leo G. Ralph; 9nd, HYLEE'S GINS, Jim Jones; 5th, JOHN GEDDES, Produce-of-Dam: Won by PIXY HAWK, PAN AMERICAN. Mr. and M Robert V. Walter Kane. Hy Crest Farm; 2nd, HY RAY, Rex R. Behlina; 3rd, APPROSE CAP'N KID, Floyd English Stallion Performance: Won by Maxson; 3rd, PIXIE'S GIRL, Walter Probst; and Jack Appling; 4th. JON-BAR-K. Walter COLONEL HAMTRAMCK, Milo Dugan; 2nd, 4th, MILLSBORO LADY, Ed. Mattox and and Rhoda Kane; 5th. JOKER TOE GEDDES, STAR HAWK, Merle Evans. Sons. James R. Darling; 6th, MR. HOWELL OF Pleasure-English Attire and Equipment: Western Stallions: Won by BRUCE HILL TOP, Ernest Lusk. GEDDES, Ed. Cole; 2nd, DUKE OF MAR- Won by MILLER'S DEBUTANTE, Walter Yearling Studs: Won by APPROSF TOP and Rhoda Kane; 2nd, DEVAN CHIEF, LO, Floyd Hicks; 3rd, JOHN GEDDES, HAT. Floyd and Jack Applina; 2nd, MAR- Walter Kane; 4th, MICKY FINN, Milo Ed. Mattox and Sons; 3rd, STAR HAWK; LO'S RF.VRAY, Mar-Lo Farm; 3rd, HY 4th, HY LEE'S LADY JUSTIN, Mr. and Mrs. Dugan; 5th, VERRAN'S MICHAEL, Eddie CREST MR. NIFTY, Hy Crest Farm. Earehart. Robert V. Behling 5th, MAX HI HO KID; Weanling Studs: Won 1-v MAX HI-JAX 6th, ROBERT GEDDES, Miss Barbara Reid. Pleasure Driving Class: Won by KIT). Rex R. Maxson; 2nd, TWIN MANOR'S Pleasure-Westen Attire and Equipment: SPRINGBROOK ANNE, Jim Jones; 2nd, PRINCE, Walter. Probst; 3,-4 , MILLSBORO Won by JOHN GEDDES, Walter and ROSEMARY, Walter Kane; 3rd, MILLER'S CHIEF. Ed. Mattox & Sons; 4th, BILLIE Rheda Kane; 2nd, NANCY'S MUG- DEBUTANTE, Walter Kane. GEDDES. GINS, James B. and Maxine Jones; Trailer Race: Won by RUBIKATE, Judy Senior Champion Stallion and Reserve: 3rd, DUKE OF MAR-LO, Herman F, and Carroll; 2nd, MACAJO'S COTTON LASS, STAR HAWK; DEVAN CHIEF. Hazel M. Hicks; 4th, NIFTY NICKY, Leo Joe Symons; 3rd, JOHN GEDDES, Walter Junior Champion Stallion and Reserve: V. Bent. Kane; 4th, TALLEY-HO, Marjorie Rickard. KID KELLEY; HY LEE'S PAN AMERICAN. Stock Horse: Won by JOHN GEDDES, English Pleasure Horse: Won by Grand Champion Stallion and Reserve: Walter and Rhoda Kane; 2nd, RUBIKATE, SPRINGBROOK ANNE, Jim Jones; 2nd, STAR HAWK; DEVON CHIEF. Green Hill Farm; 3rd, BICKEL'S BLACK TALLEY-HO, Marjorie Rickard; 3rd, MIL- Four-Year Old and Over Mares: Won KNIGHT; 4th, VERRAN'S MICHAEL, Harry LER'S DEBUTANTE, Walter Kane; 4th, by HY LEE'S LADY JUSTIN. Mr. and Mrs. E. Earehart; 5th, HY CREST SUE, Miss Robert V. Behling; 2nd MILLER'S DEBU- MACAJO'S COTTON LASS, Joe Symons; Mary Ellen Knepper. TANTE. Walter and Riled," Kane; 3d, 5th, GRACE GRAHAM, Judy Carroll. Pleasure Driving: Won by HY LEE'S SPRINGBROOK ANNE, James B. and LADY JUSTIN, Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Western Stock Horse: Won by JOHN Maxine Jones; 4th, VERRAN'S LASSIE„ GEDDES, Walter Kane; 2nd, SCHOOL- Behling; 2nd. SPRINGBROOK ANNE, Ma-Lo Farm; 5th, HY RAY, Rex R. Mattson. James B. and Maxine Jones; 3rd, SPRING- MASTER'S CHOICE, Joe Symons; 3rd, Three-Year Old Fillies: Won by SPRING- BROOK ROSEMARY, Walter and Rhoda VERRAN'S MICHAEL, Eddie Earehart; 4th, BROOK ROSEMARY. Walter and Rhoda Kane; 4th, GRACE GRAHAM, Green Hill ROUBIKATE, Judy Carroll. Kane; 2nd, LOCUST MELODY, Walter Farm; 5th, MILLER'S DEBUTANTE, Walter Fine Harness Horse: Won by SPRING- and Rhoda Kane; 3rd, MACANJO'S and Rhoda Kane. BROOK PEGGY, Walter Kane; 2nd, COTTON LASS. Joseph H. Symons; 4th, SPRINGBROOK ANNE, Jim Jones. RUTHVEN'S RHEDA K., Miss Katherine Michigan Horse Show Western Stake: Won by JOHN GEDDES, Staebler. Two-Year Old Fines: Won by HY August 13 and 14, 1955 Walter Kane; 2nd, RUTHVEN'S BECKY Morgan English Performance: Won by ANN, Greer MacKenzie; 3rd. VERRAN'S CREST DUBONNET, Hy Crest Farm; 2nd, GREEN HILL'S JAN, Green Hill Farm; MILLER'S DEBUTANTE, Woods & Water MICHAEL, Eddie Earehart; 4th, SCHOOL- Farm, Walter and Rhoda Kane; 2nd, MASTER'S CHOICE, Joe Symons. 3rd, MACANJO'S MERRYLEGS, Joseph H. Symons; 4th, CANDIDA, Francis H. Deer- SPRINGBROOK ANNE, James B. and English Stake: Won by SPRINGBROOK ing; 5th, CORALEE, Miss Judith Kay Maxine Jones, Grand Blanc, Mich.; 3rd, ANNE, Jim Jones; 2nd, TALEY-HO, Mar- Titus. RUTHVEN'S ROSALITA ANN, Amy Balser, jorie Rickard; 3rd, MACANJO'S COTTON Yearling Fillies: Won by HY LEE'S Ann Arbor, Mich.; 4h, TALLY HO, LASS, Joe Symons; 4th, MILLER'S DEBU- LADY MAUDEEN, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marjorie Rcikard, Ann Arbor, Mich. TANTE, Walter Kane; 5th, GRACE GRA- V. Behling; 2nd, RUTHVEN'S VICTORIA, Morgan Western Performance: Won by HAM, Judy Carroll. J. E. Lau; 3d, HY CREST CHAMLITA, Hy JOHN GEDDES, Woods & Water Farm, Bob Trail Horse Class; Won by VERRAN'S Crest Farm; 4th, HY CREST SENDITA, Barnes up; 2nd, VERRAN'S MICHAEL, MICHAEL, Eddie Earehart; 2nd, BRUCE Hy Crest Farm; 5th, LADY B. J. G., William Eddie Earehart, Northville, Mich.; 3rd, GEDDES, Ed Cole; 3rd, JOHN GEDDES, Bickel; 6th, LITTLE SPOOK, Ed. Mattox ROUBIKATE, Green Hill Farm, Farming- Walter Kane; 4th, NANCY'S MUGGINS, and Sons. ton, Mich., Judy Carroll up. Jim Jones; 5th, ROUBIKATE, Judy Carroll. Weanling Fillies: Won by MAR-LO'S (Continued on Page 38) 26 The MORGAN HORSE Northwest Morgans

By GLADYS KOEHNE

Western Trail Horse Class, 1255 All-Morgan Horse Show, Snohomish, Washington.

It is with great pride we look back GATES, owned by Gladys Koehne; 3rd, Morgan Stock Horse: Won by SUN- NIMBUS, owned by Sue Smith; 4th, SKA- SHINE R, owned by Kent Erickson; 2nd, to our first all Morgan Horse Show GIT MAID, owned by Lawrence Tupper. POMULA, owned by Susan Eskill. in the Northwest; in fact, to my Fillies (3 years): Won by POMMELASS, Everyone reported a good show and knowledge it is the first one breed owned by E. Barclay Bra uns; 2nd, WILLI- already we are looking forward to horse show in the state of Washington. WAW, owned by E. Barclay Brauns; 3rd, SKAGIT KIKIALOS, owned by Yvonne next year's show. Incidentally Yvonne We had a total of 29 entries and a McDonald. McDonald did a very good job of total of 86 entries of these horses in Colts (3 years): Won by PRINCE managing the show. Our thanks to the 16 classes offered. ROMANESQUE, owned by C. R. Thacker. Yvonne for the time and thought and The day, Sunday, August 14th, was Mares 4 Years and Over: Won by ORA- work she did to make the show suc- a beautiful, sunny day, not too hot and TRESS, owned by Gardner Smith and cessful. with a nice breeze. The show was shown by R. H. Brooks; 2nd, STARGATES, Yvonne McDonald and I had the held at Suncrest Ranch, the Gardner owned by Gladys Koehne; 3rd, SKAGIT NEAH, owned by Gardner Smith and good fortune to be able to go to the Smith home, just out of Cathcart, shown by Helen Smith; 4th, ABBELINE, Missoula, Montana show for the second Wash. The view overlooking the owned by Barbara and Betty Ellis. year. This is the outstanding all Snohomish River valley and the Cas- Stallions 4 years and over: Won by MR. around horse show of the Northwest. cade Mountains was superb. Exhibi- JUSTIN, owned by 0. E. Elkins; 2nd, For the first time, a Morgan perform- tors from all parts of the state included SKAGIT HYACK owned by Caroline Tup- per and shown by Lawrence Tupper; 3rd, ance class with western equipment was the Brauns from Wenatchee, the Eskills SUNSHINE R. owned by Kent Erickson; included.. It was a very nice class but from Wenatchee, Sue Smith from Wen- 4th, WARBLER, owned by Oran McCully. small. Fleetfield, an outstanding atchee, C. R. Thacker from Yakima, Western Trail Horse: Won by BEAU Northwest Morgan, owned by J. C. 0. E. Elkins from Yakima, Frances JEAU, owned by Lex Dilling; 2nd, SUN- Jackson and Sons of Harrison, Mont., Lyons from Yakima, the Dillings from SHINE R, owned by Kent Erickson; 3rd, STARGATES, owned by Gladys Koehne; and ridden by Don Jackson received Port Angeles, Kent Erickson from Ta- 4th, SKAGIT CHIKAMIN, owned by Guy first place. Second went to another coma, the Tuppers from Snohomish, D. Hubbard. Jackson horse, Kevin Top, ridden by Guy Hubbard from Snohomish, the Stallions Under Saddle, Western Equip- Betty Jackson and third was Agnes Van Pelts from Bellevue, the Ellises ment: Won by MR. JUSTIN owned by 0. Lou, owned by Mrs. T. W. Green and from Seattle, Oran McCully from Red- E. Elkins and shown by Frances Lyons; ridden by Pat Patten. There was a mand, the Ratcliffes from Bellevue, 2nd, BEAU ?EAU, owed by Lex Dilling; 3rd, SUNSHINE R, owned by Kent Erick- fourth place horse but it was a post Gladys Koehne from Bothell, Yvonne son; 4th, PRINCE ROMANESQUE, owned entry and I couldn't get her name or McDonald from Bothell, and the Smiths by C. R. Thacker. owner. from Snohomish. Morgan owners Mares and Geldings Under Saddle, While the breeding classes were small to see and to help with the show were Western Equipment: Won by POMULA, the Shaws from Walla Walla, the owned by Susan Eskill; 2nd, STARGATES, there were some good horses shown. owned by Gladys Koehne; 3rd, ABBE- The Jacksons' Fleetfield, was awarded Fields from Wilbur, Don Anderson LINE, owned by Barbara and Betty Ellis; from Mount Vernon, and the Donog- the blue ribbon in the yearling class 4th, SKAGIT NEAH, owned by Gardner and their Red Dick received the red in hues from Bothell. Smith, and ridden by Don Anderson. Versatile Morgans: Won by MR. JUSTIN, the same class. In the two year old Tom Metcalf from Issaquah, one of owned by 0. E. Elkins and shown by class, Cherisa, owned by the Rocking the foremost trainers in the Northwest Frances Lyons; 2nd, BEAU JEAU, owned Chair Ranch and shown by Eleanor did a splendid job of judging. He was by Lex Dining; 3rd, SUNSHINE R, owned Vilton received first place; Jubird, helped in the ring by Sylvia Donoghue by Kent Erickson and shown by Kent Erickson and Jean Stanley; 4th, POMULA, owned and shown by Marvin Moffet ring secretary. Win Van Pelt, gate- owned by Susan Eskill, shown by Elmer was second and Leota owned by the man, kept the show moving under the Adkins and Susan Eskill. Holt Hereford. Ranch and shown by able announcer team of Howard and Stallions, Mares and Geldings, English Mrs. W. M. Holt received third place. Freda McMahon of Alderwood Manor. Equipment: Won by MR. JUSTIN, owned Fleetfield received the blue in the by 0. E. Elkins and shown by Frances The results: stallions 3 years and over class. The Lyons; 2nd, BEAU JEAU, owned by Lex mare 3 years and over class was won 1954 Foals: Won by CHIEF GERONIMO, Dilling and shown by Virginia Dilling; owned by Gardner Smith. 3rd, POMULA, owned by Susan Eskill; 4th, by Kevin Top, owned by Jackson and ABBELINE, owned by Barbara and Betty Sons and shown .by Betty Jackson. 1955 Foals: Won by KILYN, owned by Ellis and shown by Betty Ellis. Yvonne McDonald. Second place went to Agnes Lou Roadster to Bike: Won by MR. JUSTIN, Fillies (2 years): Won by SUNTRESS, owned by 0. E. Elkins; 2nd, BEAU JEAU, owned by Mrs. T. W. Green and. shown owned by Gardner Smith; 2nd, LADY K. owned by Lex Dilling. (Continued on Page 38) OCTOBER 1955 27 year and over class with Woodland North Central Lady, and Gerald Frantsen, the proud Illinois-Missouri new owner of four Morgan horses of Linsley breeding, one of which was News shown by him in both halter and per- News formance classes. Gerald has won a GAIL DOROW By PATRICIA HALLQUIST By number of ribbons and trophies show- Twenty-five Morgans were shown by ing his horses in open competition in sixteen exhibitors from three states at southwest Minnesota. Fall is here and most of the shows the 1955 Minnesota State Fair, making Dakota Girl and Nippy, a pair of are over. There have been quite a this the largest representation of Mor- black Morgan mares owned by P. C. few new exhibitors, new classes, and gan horses being shown since the Alfred Dorow, won first at the State more Morgans shown in open compe- introduction of Morgan breed classes Fair in pair class, other than Palomino. tition than before. At the Hillsboro several years ago. We hope to see all of these and many Horse Show held the last of July and Those who copped the champion more Morgans in the breed classes the first of August, the Morgans really honors were: and open performance in the near went to town. In the Junior Pleasure Class the three year old mare, Sandy's Grand Champion Stallion: KING BENN, future to acquaint the American public Alfred R. Nelson, with the versatility of the Morgan Butterscotch was fifth for her owner, Reserve Champion Stallion: MILACA horse. Sandy Kaegel, in a class of more than MAORI, Harvey Boyum. We were well pleased to see Mr. 15 horses. The open parade class Grand Champion Mare: STARLET DE and Mrs. David Blunt once again boasted some fine horses, and Mr. Ray JARNETTE, Clifford E. Hitz. showing their horses, as well as Mr. Scads' bay stallion Cinnamon King Reserve Champion Mare: LIPPITT RITA placed second, while a newcomer ROY, Chester F. Treftc. and Mrs. Robert Rathbun who showed their stylish mare Lakota Girl in both making her debut was fifth for F. K. The following are the results of the halter and performance classes. One Dzengolewski. Misty Morn, a chestnut halter classes: of our exhibitors, a long distance with flaxen inane and tail, was ably Stallions. 4 Years and Over: Won by traveler and a great lover of Morgan ridden by Don Dzengolewski in this KING BENN, Alfred R. Nelson; 2nd, horses, Adelaide Nichols from Esther- class, and the pair have since gone on MILACA CAPTAIN, P. C. Alfred Dorow; to other parade wins. In the parade 3d, ILLAWANA SAMBO, Adelaide Nichols. ville, Iowa, showed her stallion Illa- stake, Cinnamon King again was second Stallions, 3 Years and Under 4: Won by wana Sambo. to complete a successful showing. The DYBERRY ETHAN, Chester F. Treftc. Morgan owners who did not find it mare and foal class was dominated Stallions, 2 Years and Under 3: Won by possible to show their horses at the MILACA MAORI, Harvey Boyum; 2nd, by Morgans. In a field of eleven fair this year, but attended neverthe- SENTIMENTAL QUESTION, R. L. Stoddart. mares, Triconga and her filly foal, less, were: Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Ander- Stallion Foal: Won by STARFIRE DE Frosty Gale, owned by Patricia Hall- JARNETTE, Clifford E. Hitz; 2nd, MOR- son of Fargo, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley quist took the blue ribbon. Neal AYR BLAZE, Dr. R. B. Graves. Sahlstrom of St .Cloud, Mr. and Mrs. Werts' good mare Kamiah with her Mares. 4 Years and Over: Won by S. J. Duginski and family of Moor- E. Hitz; outstanding colt, King Louie, was third STARLETT DE JARNETTE, Clifford head, Mr. and Mrs. David Naas of 2nd, MISS JARNETTE, George F. Budd; followed by Mr. Scads' nice chestnut Savage, and Arthur Salzwedel and his 3rd, WOODLAND LADY, Harry Betleivedt; mare, Illawana Nada with her stud colt 4th, PRINCESS JARNETTE, George F. Budd; mother of Leonard, N. Dakota. 5th, BETTY BELLE, David Blunt. Stormy Weather. The open colt class Our Association was saddened to found fifteen colts of all breeds rang- Mares, 3 Years and Under 4: Won by learn of the death of William F. Rafter LIPPITT RITA ROY,, C. F. Treftc; 2nd, ing in age from weanlings to two-year DUO SWAN, P. C. Alfred Dorow. of Kellogg, Minnesota. All of Mr. olds competing against each other. The Mares 2 Years and Under 3: Won by Rafter's Morgans are now owned by top ribbon went to a two-year-old quar- BROOKLYN HARRIET, Donald Willis. P. J. Kieffer of Altura, Minnesota. ter horse stallion, but the Morgans Mares 1 Year and Under 2. Won by The North Central Morgan Associa- swept the next four placings. The LILLI GLO, Dr. R. B. Graves; 2nd, MORN- ING DELIGHT, Jean Fitzimons; 3rd, LEMON tion held its annual meeting during judge, Mr. J. T. Leech, well-known DROP, David Blunt. the Minnesota State Fair. Election of Saddle and Walking Horse man was Filly Foal: Won by MILACA SPRING- officers was held and plans were made very much impressed with the Morgan STAR, F. D. Knippling. for an October trail ride in Glenwood, colts. Frosty Gale, by the Airacobra In addition to the breeders who have Minnesota. Chester F. Treftc spoke made an excellent showing to be exhibited during the past several years, on a National show. Plans for a second, followed closely by King Louie, we were happy to welcome for the get-together before Christmas were a Flyhawk colt. Stormy Weather, by first time to the Minnesota State Fair, discussed. Mr. and Mrs. David Naas Cinnamon King was fourth and Gay- six new Morgan exhibitors: Alfred and F. D. Knippling were added to neta, yearling mare by Townshend Nelson who won grand champion the present Board of Directors. Gaymeade owned by Patricia Hallquist honors with King Benn; Donald Let's all hope for the appearance was fifth. It seems every year the Willis who won a blue with his two- of many more Morgans in both halter Morgans turn out in greater number year-old mare, Brooklyn Harriet; F. D. and performance classes at the fair at this show, and if properly trained Knippling who won a blue on his filly next year. Remember, there is only one and fitted can hold their own against foal, Milaca Springstar; R. L. Stoddard, blue ribbon in each class, but the pride any breed. who won a red ribbon with his two- of accomplishment, that of a job well The classes at the Illinois State Fair year-old stallion Sentimental Question. done, should. be ample reward. In the were crammed full of good horses Harry Hetletvedt, a life-long Morgan mind of each individual, his own horse this year. A great tribute was paid breeder, placed third in the mares, -1 is always the best horse! to the excellent brood mare Jubilee Joy 28 The MORGAN HORSE when two of her colts were picked 3 Year Olds: Won by MOHAWK CHIEF, Champion and Reserve Champion Mrs. Ellen Stanton. N. Y. State News 2 Year Olds: Won by DYBERRY NE- Stallion (Foxfire and Celebration), KOMIA, Mrs. Leda Tharnish; 2nd, MAN- and another won the yearling stallion By IVIRS. VINCENT J. ROGERS DATE'S PEGGY, Mrs. Richards; 3rd, LADY class. The champion and reserve JEZEBEL PEPPER, C. W. Rodeo; 4th, champion stallions were also one-two SHERIMILL LODESTAR, V. J. Rogers. Our New York State Club made a Yearlings: Won by LEDGEWOOD in the large saddle class. No one was record this year with an entry of 44 LAUREL, Philip A. Hess; 2nd, DANDY more surprised than Mr. Ernest Mc- Morgans at the Erie County Fair at DATE, Mrs. Richards; 3rd, FILLY, owned Elhinney of Morning Sun, Iowa when Hamburg. Results were as follows: by Leon Lcsey; 4th, FILLY, owned by his young mare placed fifth in this Monarch Stock Farms. Senior Stallions: Won by ILAWANNA Broodmares and 1955 Foals: Won by class. Strictly a western rider on a JERRY, owned by Leon Losey; 2nd, MARE and FOAL by IIlawanna Jerry, Mr. western-broke horse, he made the BROWN PEPPER, owned by C. W. Rodeo; Lcsey; 2nd, JANEE and FOAL by Pecos, change to English equipment and came 3rd, NEKOMIA'S ARCHIE, Arnona Farms; Mr. Hess; 3rd, HESPER and FOAL by out with a ribbon. Paul Rumbaugh 4th, SHERMAN L, George Bunce. Brown Pepper, Earl D. Langley. Mares (suitable): Won by TIBBY COR- Mr. "Shine" Ogan judged the above made the change successfully enough BIN, D. J. Willey; 2nd, VIXEN, Harry A. classes. to ride his stallion Foxfire to the blue. Davis; 3rd, NANCY ANN, Ayelien Richards; 4th, M kNDATE'S PEGGY, Mrs. The regular Fall meeting of the Club Several others also made the switch will be held on October 16th, in the to be able to show their horses and to Richards. Broodmares: Won by ANNFIELD, Philip vicinity of Syracuse. Details will be make sure the class would fill. A. Hess; 2nd, MARE, Leon W. Losey; 3rd, mailed on this at the usual time. Janet and Lewis Pape again were JANEE, Mr. Hess; 4th, RED PEPPER, Dr. color bearers for the fair on Patty's Bachman. 1955 Foals: Won by FOAL by Roxie's Sweetheart and Congo's Pride, their Archie-Westphal Blythe, Dr. Bachman; 2nd; black parade pair. It looks as though FOAL by Pecos-Annfield, Mr. Hess; 3rd, Mohawk Sportsman's they have another pair on the way up. FOAL by Pecos-Janee, Mr. Hess; 4th, Club Mr. Pape purchased the chestnut year- FOAL by Roxie's Archie-Red Pepper, Dr. ling stalloin Mr. Breezy Cobra this Bachman. The Mohawk Sportsman's Club held Yearlings: Won by TIBSUN, D. J. their first annual Horse Show at summer to go with his yearling filly Willey; 2nd, LEDGEWOOD LAUREL, by Townshend Gaymeade. Breezy is Philip A. Hess; 3rd, ARNONA ELIZABETH, Adams, Mass, Sept. 11, 1955. The by the Airacobra out of Jenney Lake Arnona Farms; 4th, DANDY DATE, weather was very cloudy with some Ayelien Richards. showers. However, about 50 horses and was formerly owned by Mr. Albert 2-Year Olds: Won by MANDATE'S Kaegel. PEGGY, Mrs. Richards; 2nd, DYBERRY were entered and the ring being close Mr. Jack Seabrook recently pur- NEKOMIS, Mrs. Leda Tharnish; 3rd, to a well traveled highway attracted MERRYMOUNT MIMSIE, Willard Hoefen. a fair sized crowd of spectators. The chased two three-year old bay geldings 3-Year Olds: Won by LEDGEWOOD from the Mid-West, to use in his four- show offered a varied program with ROCKET, Gordon Allen. two Morgan classes listed. The results in-hand. One of these, Redstone, for- Halter classes were judged by Mr. merly owned by the L. S Greenwalts, follow. Jack Spratt. Model Morgan; Won by EASTER TWI- won the model gelding class at the LIGHT, Keynith Knapp, Arlington, Vt.; 2nd, National Morgan Show. The other, In the saddle class, 14 Morgans ROSALEE, Keynith Knapp, Arlington, Vt.; a typy gelding called Cappy Smith, greeted Mr. Miller MacAfee, and this 3rd, BALD MT. PRINCESS ANN, Alan was purchased from Patricia Hallquist. was by far the finest class ever seen in Knapp, Arlington, Vt.; 4th, REDDY, Mt. this locality. Winners were: Williams Stables, N. Adams Mass. Both are sired by Senator Graham. Open Morgan: Won by EASTER TWI- Mr. Wesley Dent of Mascoutah, Ill., 1st, BROWN PEPPER, C. W. Rodeo; 2nd, LIGHT, Keynith Knapp, Arlington, Vt.; 2nd, NANCY ANN, Ayelien Richards; 3rd, ROSALEE, Keynith Knapp, Arlington, Vt.; made a wise choice when he bought LEDGEWOOD COMET, Lyle Charters; 4th, the bay weanling filly Maudette from 3rd, BALD MT. PRINCESS ANN, Alan ALLEN'S MAJOR, Robert Ashby. Knapp, Arlington, Vt.; 4th, MY DEBBIE, Roy Brunk. This filly is by Trinango Next year we hope to see 50 Mor- Carolyn McSheen, N. Adams, Mass. out of Mau Dee, a full sister to Congo. gans at Hamburg. Rosalee was first in an open saddle She placed second in the futurity mare class, 2nd in a ladies saddle horse class, Morgans were shown at the State and a Morgan colt owned by Mt. Williams foal class and was third in the cham- Stables was 3rd in an open colt class. pion weanling class, also second in the Fair at Syracuse under adverse condi- open weanling mare foal class. tions. There were 27 entries, 25 horses The Greenwalts recently sold the actually appearing in the classes. This chestnut two-year old stallion St. was not too bad, but we can do better. So. Dakota State Fair Gamie to Dr. Richter on the West A committee has been appointed, headed by Mr. C. W. Rodee of Mora- The South Dakota State College Coast. Gamie is by Niles out of again this year showed the Champion Flyette. He is an excellent driver and via, to work on this and other matters, hoping to contact other light horse Morgan Stallion and the Champion is well started under saddle so should Morgan Mare. The Stallion was be successful, showing on the West groups for the benefit of all at our next year's State Fair. Milaca Query 10631 by Mentor 8627 Coast. out of Olivia 06327 by Canfield 7788. Winners were as follows: This horse was bred by the U. S. - NOTICE - Senior Stallions: Won by ILAWANNA Department of Agriculture at Middle- JERRY, Leon W. Losey; 2nd, SENECA bury, Vt. Please address all correspondence CHIEF, George Dygert; 3rd, COLONEL regarding subscriptions and Mr. Dygert; 4th, GALLANT LAD, Monarch The Mare was Sunflower Topsy Stock Farm. 08437 by Sunflower Prince 9662 out advertising to: Senior Mares: Won by NANCY ANN, of Grace Rosalie 05405 by Morgan The Morgan Horse Magazine Ayelien W. Richards; 2nd, VIXEN, Harry A. Davis; 3rd, MARE, Monarch Stock Profile 7644, which was bred by the P. 0. Box 149, Leominster, Mass. Farm. South Dakota State College.

OCTOBER 1955 29 Mrs. Giovanella, Kezar Falls, Maine son on SPRINGLET; 5th, LUCY FRANKLIN, has purchased the bay mare Trouba- ridden by Terry Ricker of Montpelier, Vt. Maine Morgan News Open Good Hands under 14: 2nd Susan dora from Mrs. Wheeler of Bedford, Robinson on SPRINGLET. By MARGARET GARDINER N. H. Pleasure Horse Class: Won by SPRING- Mrs. Raymond LaCasce reports the LET, Susan Robinson, Windsor, Vt.; 4th, sale of her 1955 chestnut filly by Pay- PARAWALLIS, Kenneth Robinson, Wind- August 21, the day of the Maine day out of Illawana Queen to Arthur sor, Vt. All-Morgan Horse Show was sunny Fine Harness Horse: Won by MILLER'S Titus, Littleton, N. H., and her 1954 ADEL, Erwin Miller, Morrisville, Vt.; 2nd, and, very hot. The distribution of chestnut stud, Paymaster, of the same DONNIE MAC, Dr. and Mrs. John Corley, horses in the various classes was differ- breeding, to Raymond Marvin, Bethle- Colchester, Vt; 3rd, RED DEVIL, Dr. Paul ent from that of previous years. This hem, N. H. Payday has been sold to Ransom, St. Johnsbury, Vt. year there was much more emphasis Open Good Hands: 6th, Susan Ransom Miss Elise Heinz, South Sudbury, of St. Johnsbury, Vt., on RED DEVIL. on the performance classes and not so Mass. Vermont Trail Horse: Won by SPRING- much on the breeding classes. Many Several members of the Maine Mor- LET, Susan Robinson, Windsor, Vt.; 4th, thanks are due to Dr. Loring V. Tirrell gan Club hope to attend the Maine LIPPITT THOMAS MORO, Pat Gets, Bar- of the University of New Hampshire nard, Vt. Trail Ride which will be held in Cor- Pair Class: 4th, SPRINGLET, and for his capable judging and particular- nish, Maine, October 6, 7 and 8. PARAWALLIS, Susan Robinson and Ken- ly for announcing to the audience after neth Robinson, Windsor, Vt. each class his reasons for judging as he did. Montpelier Horse Show Yankee Doodle Show Results of the 4th annual Maine All- On Aug. 7, the Charlemont Lions Morgan Horse Show follow: The following is an account of the Club sponsored a horse show in con- 1954 Foals: Won by ORCLAND LINDA, placings in our 12th annual Montpelier junction with their Yankee Doodle Sandra Crowe; 2nd, MEADOWBROOK Horse Show. Judges were Miss Anna Days celebration. They were very FASHION, Hugh Smith; 3rd, BROADWALL Powers, Dover, Mass., Mrs. Floyd LYNFIELD, Jane Levene. pleased with the results of their first Model Stallion: Won by KING CORISO, Thompson, Amherst, Mass. and Deane show and will probably try to make it Dorcas Thurston. C. Davis, Barre, Vt. an annual affair. The Morgan classes Model Mare: Won by KARINA, Hugh Model Morgans-Stallions: Won by Smith; 2nd, AFLAME, Margaret Gardi- WHITEFIELD, University of Vt.; 2nd, were very well filled and ably judged ner; 3rd, WIN-EVE, Walter Bryant. MILLER'S ADMIRAL, Erwin Miller, Morris- by Mr. Dick Nelson of Amherst, Mass. Model Geldings: Won by MERRYMAN, ville, Vt.; 3rd, TUTOR, University of Vt.; The results of Morgan placings follow: Margaret Gardiner; 2nd, CROYDON 4th, STANFIELD, University of Vt. Model Morgans: Won by EASTER TWI- CHIEFTAIN, Janet McGovern; 3rd, GAY- Model Morgan-Mares and Geldings: LIGHT, Mr. and Mrs. Keynith Knapp, DAWN, Robert Keenan. Won by DONNIE MAC, Dr. and Mrs. John Arlington, Vt.; 2nd, JUST-A-SWEETHEART, Stallions under Saddle: Won by KING P. Corley, Colchester, Vt.; 2nd, SYMPH- Ruth Mercer, Westminster, Mass.; 3rd, CORISO, Dorcas Thurston. ONEE, University of Vt.; 3rd. PARA- BALD MT. PRINCESS ANN, Alan Knapp, Mares under Saddle: Won by CELESTE WALLIS, Kenneth Robinson, Windsor, Vt.; Arlington, Vt.; 4th, LIPPITT BENJAMIN, MAREA, Muriel Burnheimer; 2nd, WIN- 4th, SPRINGLET, Susan Robinson, Wind- Wm. Roberts, Pelham Mass. EVE, Walter Bryant; 3rd, CHOICE sor, Vt. Open Morgan: Won by JUST-A-SWEET- MISTRESS, Harland McCobb. Open Morgans: Won by MILLER'S HEART, Ruih Mercer, Westminster, Mass.; Geldings under Saddle: Won by ADEL, Erwin Miller, Morrisville, Vt; 2nd, 2nd, EASTER TWILIGHT, Keynith Knapp, SPRINGFIELD FLAMESON, Joan Keenan; DONNIE MAC, Dr. and Mrs. John P. Cor- Arlington, Vt.; 3rd, REDDY, Mt. William 2nd, CROYDON CHIEFTAN, Janet Mc- ley, Colchester, Vt. 3rd, PARAWALLIS, Stables, No. Adams, Mass.; 4th, WHIP- govern; 3rd, J. Q. DUSKY, Debby Hary. Kenneth Robinson, Windsor, Vt.; 4th, PORWILL MEDALLION Barbara Holden, 1953 Foals: Won by MIDDLEBURY MILLER'S ADMIRAL, Erwin Miller, Morris- Amherst, Mass. ACE, James Douglass; 2nd, ADDISON ville, Vt. Morgan Stake: Champion, EASTER MAID, Walter Bryant; 3rd, BILLY TWI- Morgan Driving: Won by MILLER'S TWILIGHT, Keynith Knapp; Reserve, LIGHT, Hugh Smith. ADEL, Erwin Miller, Morrisville, Vt.; 2nd JUST-A-SWEETHEART, Ruth Mercer; 3rd, Trail Horse over Obstacles: Won by MILLER'S ADMIRAL, Erwin Miller, Morris- BALD MT. PRINCESS ANN, Alan Knapp; KING CORISO Dorcas Thurston; 2nd, ville, Vt.; 3rd, DONNIE MAC. Dr. and 4th, LIPPITT BENJAMIN, Wm. Roberts. SPRINGFIELD FLAMESON, Joan Keenan; Mrs. John P. Corley, Colchester, Vt.; 4th, Colt Class: Won by WESTWIND KIS- 3rd, J. Q. DUSKY, Debby Hary. SYMPHONEE, University of Vt. MET, Jo Ann Bond, Rowe, Mass. Roadster: Won by CELESTE MAREA, Morgan Peasure: Won by LIPPITT Open Junior Showmanship: Won by Muriel Burnheimer; 2nd, CHOICE MIS- THOMAS MORO, Pat Gets of Gay Winds BALD MT. PRINCESS ANN, Alan Knapp; TRESS, Harland McCobb; 3rd, ADDISON Camp, Barnard, Vt.; 2nd, SPRINGLET, 2nd, JUST-A-SWEETHEART, Ruth Mercer, MAID, Walter Bryant. Susan Robinson, Windsor, Vt.; 3rd, DON- Versatility Class: 2nd, TOWNSHEND Mares with Produce: Won by AFLAME, NIE MAC, Dr. and Mrs. John P. Corley, CHALLENGE, Mr. and Mrs. George Max- with KENNEBEC CAROLINE, Margaret Colchester, Vt.; 4th, PARAWALLIS, Ken- well, Stamford, Vt.; 3rd, JUST-A-SWEET- Gardiner. neth Robinson Windsor, Vt. HEART, Ruth Mercer; 4th, REDDY, Mt. Combination: Won by CELESTE MAREA, Morgan Championship: Champion, DON- Williams Stables. Muriel Burnheimer; 2nd, WIN-EVE, Walter NIE MAC, Dr. and Mrs. John P. Corley, English Pleasure: Won by WhIIP- Bryant; 3rd, CHOICE MISTRESS, Harland Colchester, Vt.; Reserve, MILLER'S ADEL, PORWILL MEDALLION, Barbara Holden, McCobb. Erwin Miller, Morrisville, Vt. Amherst, Mass.; 3rd, TOWNSHEND CHAL- Western Pleasure: Won by SPRING- Registered Morgan placings in other LEGE, Mr. and Mrs. George Maxwell. FIELD FLAMESON Joan Keenan; 2nd, classes as follows: Driving Horse: Won by JUST-A-SWEET- J. Q. DUSKY, Debby Hary. Open Colt: Won by TOWN-AYR HEART, Ruth Mercer; 4th, TOWNSHEND Parade: Won by KING CORISO, Charlotte BOBBIN, Mrs. Roderick Towne, Montpe- CHALLENGE, Mr. and Mrs. George Max- Greenleaf riding; 2nd, CROYDON CHIEF- lier, Vt.; 3rd, WYSTERIA, Jack Clancy, well. TAIN, Janet McGovern; 3rd, CELESTE Colchester, Vt. The above are only the Morgans who MAREA, Muriel Burnheimer. Local Pleasure Driving: 4th TOWN-AYR Junior Class, judged on suitability of GAY FIDDLER, Miss Margaret Stone, placed. There were many other fine Horse to Rider: Won by J. Q. DUSKY, East Montpelier, Vt. horses placing in some good classes, Debby Hary; 2nd, WIN-EVE, Bryant; 3rd, Local Good Hands under 14 years: all well filled. The show was held at ADDISON MAID, Bryant. Won by Terry Ricker of Montpelier, Vt., an excellent and very lovely location 1/4-Mile Speed Test at Trot: Won by on LUCY FRANKLIN. CELESTE MAREA, Muriel Burnheimer. Pet Pony or Horse: 3rd, Susan Robin- on the Mohawk Trail.

30 The MORGAN HORSE Groton Horse Show Cyril Hegerich's colt in Marshfield Morgan as a Composer Dear Sir: was entered in a show also during The worldly assets of Justin Morgan Thought you might like to print the the past summer. The show was held were estimated at the time of his at Cashton, Wisc. and it was the first death at a little over $160. Among winners in the Morgan classes held at horse show for Cyril and Justin Echo the Groton Horse Show, Sept. 10, this his humble possessions he is said to year for the first time. There were his yearling colt. Echo did not place have left a manuscript book of unpub- enough entries this year to warrant in the show but it was a good exper- lished music that if we had it in our holding them next year and maybe add- ience for him. Cyril has started loung- collections today, would be one of our ing more classes. ing the colt and the colt shows a lot most cherished items. A number of Dr. Russell E Smith was our judge. of promise. his hymns were published and may be Results follow: A colt was born at Parmley Harris' found in old collections of sacred Model: Won by JUST A SWEETHEART, Morgan Farm in Mineral Point, Wisc. music. They were all in a now out- Mrs. John Mercer; 2nd, PATROLMAN, on June 14. The sire is Archie T. and moded fugue form and one, "Judge- Tobe Deutschmann; 3rd, KATINKA, the dam is Duchess Bridlesweet. The ment Anthem." is referred to in Frank Martha Jane Taylor; 4th, BAY STATE J. Metcalf's American Writers and TORRENCE, Gilbert Schoales. colt is a chestnut with no white mark- Pleasure Morgan: Won by JUST A ings yet and should take after his Compilers of Sacred Music as "a re- SWEETHEART; 2nd, ROYALTON DIAN- daddy. Mr. Harris also entered some markable anthem." Another of his THA DARLING, Sally Hawley; 3rd, of his horses in a horse show this sum- tunes, "Montgomery," was introduced PATROLMAN; 4th, KATINKA. into the Antiquarian by Leonard Mar- Open Morgan: Won by TOWSHEND mer and he placed as follows. Mr. SELECTMAN, Roberta Barrows; 2nd, Harris rode his head stallion Archie shall as late as 1849. "But," concludes ROYALTON DIANTHA DARLING; 3rd, T. in the umbrella race and handy Mr. Metcalf, "his music has now passed KATINKA; 4th, JUST A SWEETHEART. entirely out of use and is of interest Mrs. William Bentinck-Smith horse class. He placed 3rd out of 15 in the umbrella race and due to a mis- only to the historian." Groton, Mass. hap, he failed to place in the handy It required a composer of imagina- horse. His daughter Pam rode Arch- tion and vision such as Mr. Canning to Bennington, Vt. Horse duke Bridlesweet in the Novice class sense the solitary nobility and beauty Show and placed 6th. of feeling that lay behind Justin Mor- Hylee's Ambush, owned by Mr. and gan's simple hymn "Amanda," which The Bennington Horse Show offered Mr. Canning found in a collection of two Morgan classes this year in a Mrs. Francart of Green Bay, Wiscon- sin, has recently been returned to the old sacred music published n 1842. It traditional Hunter and Jumper show. was this hymn, written in 1791, the I think they were gratified at the num- Francarts after being trained by Miss Lois Krubsack who has Tempest, Wis- year of Mrs. Justin Morgan's death ber of entries and will possibly enlarge that we heard as the recurring theme this division if the Morgan people consin's famous dancing horse. She taught Ambush to kneel, or bow, of the "Fantasy" on an April evening continue to show interest. in this year of 1955." Since Mr. Can- Morgan Pleasure Horse: Won by among other things and this especially WYSTERIA, Jack Costello, Burlington, Vt.; pleases Mrs. Francart, who sometimes ning wrote this music, it has been 2nd, ROSALEE, Keynith Knapp, Arlington, goes on short rides without using a played in concert halls and over the Vt.; 3rd, EASTER TWILIGHT, Keynith radio. This summer Dr. Marion Rous, Knapp, Arlington, Vt.; 4th, Arlington's saddle. Black Magic, Nancy Rice, Arlington, Vt. who received a recording of the Open Morgan: Won by EASTER TWI- "Fantasy" in June as a birthday gift LIGHT, Keynith Knapp, Arlington Vt.; 2nd, from VHS member Ellen Flanders, ROSALEE, Keynith Knapp.; 3rd WYSTERIA will use the recording by the Eastman Jack Costello, Burlington, Vt.; 4th, BALD Man Overshadowed MT. PRINCESS ANN, Alan Knapp, Arling- (Continued from Page 3) Rochester Symphony Orchestra and ton, Vt. the piano score of Justin Morgan's Such singing schools were always hymn "Amanda" as an illustration of held in the winter months — the Vermont folk music during her lec- Badger State News children receiving their instruction in tures on "Music in America" at the the afternoon and their elders congre- Chautauqua Center of Syracuse Uni- By JIM HEGERICH gating for class at the schoolhouse in versity. Fall trail rides are of great popu- the evening after the chores were done As Marguerite Henry said in the larity at this time of year and everyone and the young ones tucked into bed. title of her beloved book on the great young and old enjoys a relaxing ride In 1798, Death, who had often rid- equine bearer of his name — "Justin through some woods or forest. The den at Justin's heels on nights when Morgan Had A Horse." But he had falling of leaves, the squirrels making the snow beat down on his narrow much more. He had courage. He had nest and the snappy fall wind all make shoulders and the proud horse bent the capacity for inspiring the love an enjoyable atmosphere for both horse his head before the gale—Death at last and trust of both man and beast. He and rider. caught up with the dauntless school- had integrity. He was deeply religious. Over at Cambria, Wisc., Hylee master. Bluff, warm-hearted Sheriff And along with his reverence for his Farms have done quite well in the Rice, a friend, of Morgan's Randolph Creator, he had a deep sense of the showing of their Morgans throughout days who had recently moved to Wood- abiding values of beauty. He was not the state. Although I reported that stock, cared for him in his last illness. just "a man who had a horse." He Hylee Farms had intended to retire Upright to the end, before Justin died, was a man, in his own right, and in their fine mare Hylee's Lady Justin he gave his friend the horse "Figure" his valiant struggle against disease, last year, they decided that they would as payment for the expenses incurred discouragement, and poverty he de- show her again this year and as usual while he was an invalid in his house- serves more of Vermont than the near she did well. hold. oblivion we have given him. OCTOBER 1955 31 Names in Pedigrees and given good mares, yet the gods of Then, in her fifth summer, I de- chance that surely govern a horse cided to take her back to Justin's land (Continued from Page 13) breeder's luck decreed that they should for a few weeks of trail riding. She sink into obscurity and others he was in excellent condition, having crowned. been worked regularly through the many good Morgan mares were kept. winter and spring months. This trip Later, he went to Maine, to Massachu- was in the nature of an experiment setts, Pennsylvania and finally, in the for I was anything but optimistic about twilight of a long life, to Boone J. Go J. G. and her reaction to trail etiquette. County, Kentucky. With the excep- The trip from Chicago, through Can- ( CO .1tinited from Page 11) tion of the good racehorse Outlaw, ada and across upper New York state all of Draco's best sons and daughters traveling around me, depending I guess was uneventful. There is nothing back- were gotten while he stood in Vermont. upon my direction of travel according ward about J. G. and she would nicker Most of them were out of Morgan- to the . highway, until finally in the hopefully at each stop and when the bred mares. They included the bay late afternoon, this peculiar fun net- Customs Officials looked at her, she Draco Chief, out of a grand-daughter shaped cloud mass seemed to be about would turn on her charm for their of old Gifford, Col. Cross, cut of a to pass over me, casting an erie light as benefit. Charm is something that only grand-daughter of Morgan Trotter, it came. I watched it curiously as the a Morgan mare can turn on and off Yankee Bill, out of a mare from the very tips of the tallest trees seemed to at will. She was exercised twice a day Black Hawk line, Young Draco, the whip violently in a dead still atmos- as is my custom when travelling and Portlaw Horse and Draco Prince. This phere as the cloud passed to my left. she spent her nights in the trailer out- last horse was also a black, out of a I then decided to check the car radio as side my motel window. Her manners grand-daughter of Black Hawk 20. to possible weather conditions ahead as were perfect on this trip, but due to His second dam was from the Wood- there had been thunderstorms off and her innate curiosity and alertness, she bury family and out of a mare known on all day. Imagine my consternation spent more time looking than eating, as the Governor Converse mare. She when I picked up a Farm Bureau's with the result that she was a little on was widely known for her endurance warning of a possible small tornado in the thin side when she finally stepped and, among other accomplishments, my immediate area. Right then and out of the trailer at her destination high had been driven a full hundred miles there, I decided that Kansas could be on a Vermont hill. in one day. Her grandson Draco given back to the Indians. For the next two weeks, J. G. lived Prince was another iron horse from Just after dark that evening, I in the barn of Mrs. Frances Bryant at the Bulrush line, winning on the track whipped the trailer off the pavement her West Windsor Farm, along with and performing some amazing feats of into the mud and for one agonizing several of her relatives and stabled endurance as well. second, I thought I. G. was lost for- across from her, was a good looking ever. Through sheer luck, I was able half sister, Spring Darling. I am sure Although Draco was the better race to keep the wheels of the car along J. G. did not know of this close re- horse and better sire, his name appears the pavement edge until my momen- lationship rarely in modern Morgan pedi- tum had slowed down and luckily I Life for J. G. fell into a pattern of grees, and never along the sire line. was able to whip the trailer back onto eating, resting and travelling the beau- He did sire Lady Smothers, the dam the pavement with nothing more ser- tiful Vermont trails. Each morning of Royal Fearnaught, an intensely ious than a lurch that sent J. G. into we would plan some new trail to take bred Morrill horse and successful sire; a fit of scrambIng for a foothold. I her over. The first two days, I spent the black mare that produced Honest know now how a person must feel in Western tack, then on the third Allen Jr.'s best son Shakespeare; and who has ever had a horse trailer over- morning we awoke to find it was rain- Jeanie, the dam of Joe White. Since turn with them. It is, indeed, a most ing. I found that my rain coat would the descendants of these horses were sickening feeling. just fit comfortably over my English almost entirely swallowed up in the For the rest of the trip, I had to saddle, so from that day on, J. G. and Standardhred registry, there are very battle that trailer through thunder- I went native. few connections at present, through storms, rain, mud and finally a pea I. G. showed an amazing aptitude Draco, with the Bulrush line. Dan- soup fog when I hit the Illinois state for trail work right from the first day. ville Boy's name appears with only a line and in spite of all of this, I made The speed of her terrific walk was little less rarity. One of the founda- the 2800 miles from Los Angeles in maintained either uphill, downhill, or tion mares used on the C. C. Stillman four days with no night driving and on the level. She cared nothing for farm in Cornwall, N. Y. was Bell not a hair out of place on J. G. the other horses, so long as they didn't Fellows 0187, by Brown Harry, whose The next year was one of ups and get in her way and would simply walk grand-dam was by Danville Boy. From downs for J. G. in her attempt to away from them. Her gaits proved to her, Mr. Stillman bred the stallion learn the ways of a pleasure horse. be excellent, with an easy, springy Duncan and the very good mares Sometimes she screamed to high hea- quality that is heaven to ride and the Donabell, Donaheth, Dondell and ven over the cut and dried exercises relaxed manner in which she travelled Duhel. Many times, in Morgan history and I know she longed for the ex- gave one the impression she was simply stalions have lived only a few years, citement of the cutting work. At out for a stroll. She was interested sired few colts, yet their lines have the slightest chance, she would cut a in everything and each time we passed prospered and multiplied. Other cases, dog, or even a tire that was rolled in a pasture of cows, she would stop and like that of Draco and Danville Boy, the ring. Sometimes during this check the positon of every animal, are completely the opposite. They period, I almost gave up the attempt much in the same manner she did in were good horses, widely respected, of turning her into a pleasure horse. the days of her cutting work. Whatever 32 The MORGAN HORSE she thought about these dairy cows is head and seemed to be choking him. anyone's guess, for after looking them I started to lick his face. Finally he NEW over well, she proceeded down the trail sat up and looked around, then remem- Flannel bering a heart medicine he always in her usual strolling manner. Lined We all worried a little over her carries, took some and seemed, to feel thinness the first few days, but on the better. We both rested for a while. fourth day, we imagined we saw a Then after the Boss had got a little DENIM little muscle showing. From then on stronger he remounted me and rode each day, the muscles along her upper back to where he had fallen, studying BLANKET legs deepened and it seemed she took my tracks. The big dent his fall had Can't be matched her trail work with greater ease, until made in the soft earth and the long anywhere towards the last, we could take a 12 furrow that was caused, by my trying Send today for FREE Fall Bulletin show- or 15 mile ride, which in Vermont is to drag him home. I could not under- ing for the first time these amazing new washable, Denim flannel-lined either up or down, and she would stand why he started to cry and leaned blankets and 100 other guaranteed hardly turn a hair. She would come over and threw his arms around my items for your horse. Write now. back to the barn around lunch time, neck, but I was very thankful that al- boe" Wiesenfeld Co. giving the impression that she had just though he was not very steady, there Dept.. 63 Baltimore 1, Md , been out for a stroll around the block was no more of the frightening with never a sign of weariness or slow- wobble in the driver's seat. huge pile of delectable fodder, left in ing down. My one regret was that my stall to meditate on the strange she could not continue this program There was no one outside when we ways of my Boss. for another six weeks or so, that I got back home and the Boss was again The boss has ordered me to tell you might see a fully muscled G. How- acting uncertain, so I went up to the J. about the time we met the Monster of ever, business duties at home made back door of the house and waited. Boulevard. But before I do so, a word this impossible until another summer. Nothing happened so finally I nickered of explanation. The Boss is very par- One of the last rides that J. G. and I a little. This brought the Boss's wife ticular about my staying with the took was up over Silver Hill. As we out in a hurry and she helped the Boss absolute facts in the relation of my came to one of the breaks in the woods to dismount and into the house. adventures, but in connection with the we stopped to enjoy the gorgeous view could hear her telling him to lay down "Monster," he and I differ a little on of the valley below and the Green and take it easy, this worried. me and matters of size, speeds and distances Mountains beyond, I realized then that since they had left the back screen door involved. In this one story my ver- I had a jewel beneath me — the mak- partly open I was able to get about sion is being told and if it seems just ing of a wonderful trail and pleasure half way through it before the saddle a "little" exaggerated, well that's how horse. You've guessed it, she is stuck and I could go no further. I Jubilee's Gloria of Caven-Glo. wished my neck had been longer, then it seemed to me at the time everything I could have seen more than the Boss's happened. You won't find any monster A Stallion Says feet which could just be made out from listed in the travel maps of this part where I was at. Maybe if he was of San Diego County and I am not sure (Continued from Page 9) licked and nuzzled some more it would just where his, or its lair is but if you trying to get my nose down and want- help to make him feel better. These ever see a genuine monster there is no ing to help. Finally after pulling as thoughts and others were going through possible doubt in your mind at the hard as I could on the reins there was my head as I listened to the Boss's wife time of meeting as to what you have enough slack so I could reach the Boss. call for help on the telephone. Did I on your Hoofs. This critter was a I nuzzled, licked, and tried to get him say that there were only about 300 monster. It happened this way. The to wake up. He could not be left people living around Boulevard? The Boss and I like to have an occasional where he was so I decided to try to signs that said this must have been gallop during which time I am given get him home. He was wearing a wrong. Our phone, as many of the my head and go just a fast as I like. heavy jacket and I got the thick part country type are, was a many partied Not that I could give a Thoroughbred of the jacket's shoulder in my mouth line, as least many parties found out Racer much competition. The Boss and stood. over the Boss, straddling that the Boss and the Boss's wife needed is rather bulky in spots, but I like to his body and then I tried to move help and in just a few minutes the place think that if a chance came up that I him toward where I knew our home was full of cars and people trying to could give a good account of us Mor- was. It was very hard work. He is help. I guess they did because I could gans in a race for life. Little did. I quite heavy and my grip on the jacket hear the Boss sit up and declare that think on the Sunday morning when was poor. I am afraid that in getting he was all right. Then he told how the Boss came to me and said that a new grip on him when the cloth tore, I had tried to help him home, which we might have a gallop if I wished, or I slipped, I occasionally nipped the made me very proud. I could not that I would shortly be "Flying" for shoulder and bruised the Boss badly keep quiet any longer and called to our very lives. The valley that was a in my effort to help. We had managed him a loudly as I could. He came to part of our ranch ran north and south to cover about fifty feet when the Boss me and putting his arms around and at the east side going all the way showed signs of coming back to life. my neck told me how much he loved back to the very end of the ranch was He thrashed around and pushed me me for what I had done, and for being a dry stream bed which wound and away from him not seeming to know his "Evil Black Stinker" (a special pet curved past huge clumps of manzanita just what he was doing. Maybe I had name he has for me). With a lot of growing here and there up the way. nearly drowned him, because the saliva help, I was gotten free of the door, The ranch buildings were at the north from my mouth had run down over his taken outside, unsaddled and with a (Continued on Next Page) OCTOBER /955 33 about 25 hands high, something that The Boss asked once more and I knew looked like a nest of sharp jugged I had better slow down, the Boss gen- spikes grew on top of the enormous erally only asks twice to make sure blob that stuck out from the main you understand. Then, well, you'd piece and which I supposed was its better do it. I stopped "No Mon- head. It had been quite cold so that ster! Thank goodness! Breath coming was probably the reason the monster's fast, Boss shaking up and down on fires were going, anyway, there was saddle. Was Boss sick? Oh dear! Morgan HORSES smoke coming out of what it used for No! He was laughing! LAUGHING! a nose. I am not quite sure as to WHY? At last he gasped, "Bacca, In Colorful Pottery whether it had a spiked tail but I think you probably set several new world's Take your pick of Mare or Stallion that whatever passed as such was quite records for speed, broad jumping, and or order both and own two of adequate and since the opening in the turning, you are ready to tackle a the choicest pottery horse models front end was closed I never counted wild cat for me and you run like a over offered. Beautifully made in a ceramic tan color, with dark how many rows of fangs were there. scared rabbit from a BUCK DEER!" brown mane, and tail. You will I am quite content to state that having Oh my goodness, I still say . . marvel at the perfect detail — the been convinced that this was a mon- it was a Monster! artistry in every line. These are ster I did the very best I could under In conclusion there is something I'd truly collector's pieces. Price for either alone $4.0Ct: for both Mare the circumstances to note some of its like to say about us horses. Many and Stallion, only S7.25. 1 pay details, although it never entered my eminent authorities have written ar- postage. Safe delivery guaranteed. head at the time that I would ever be ticles stating that the Horse has no Money back if not delighted. trying to describe such a critter to any abiliy for real affection and that any "little joe" Wiesenfeld Co. one. The Monster, the Boss and I held show of loyalty is purely accidental Dept, 1C-32 Baltimore 1, Md. the pose we had at the moment we or at best the reflection of an obedience met for what seemed like an eternity. habit. If this is entirely true, the Boss We might have been there yet, if some and I are the only freaks of our kind (Continued from Preceding Page) small being in a nearby bush had not on earth, as we have been loyal and end of all this so that if the Boss and suddenly started for an out of state affectionate to each other for quite a I wanted a good run we could follow appointment and ran between us. This few years. In the forty odd years that the stream bed away from home for reminded me that the Boss had faith- the Boss has been fooling around nearly four miles before we would find fully promised me a gallop and this horses he tells me that he has known too many rocks in the way for safe seemed like the finest opportunity to several horses that had an unusual sprinting. About two miles back of the have it. sense of loyalty and were affectionate buildings a deep wash coining from a I don't remember exactly how I to their "own" family, he says I am nearby hill made a tremendous gash turned around, maybe we jumped com- the most developed of any horse person across our stream so when I was allowed pletely over the monster, at any rate I he has met but that several other Mor- to gallop, I always had to be very care- found myself flying down the way gans came a long way up from the ful because the wash was steep on the home. I am positive the monster average. We feel that it is possible to sides and very irregular in its direction. snorted or growled at us or maybe it develop these qualities in a horse just After I had been saddled we pro- just hissed, and I am equally sure that as it is in a human depending on what ceeded at a slow canter up the before- this action on its part did not change material you have foundationally to mentioned stream bed until we came my mind in the least about wanting work with, and if you are willing to to the cross wash. Scrambling over my gallop. How far we were followed pay the price for it in time, patience waited for the promised permission to I do not know but if a nice meal such love and perseverence to build what run For some reason of his own the as we would have made was before you seek. We both feel from the bot- Boss did not immediately give it, he you, and you were a first class mon- tom of our hearts that my great, great seemed to be looking carefully at the ster, how far would you chase it? I ever so great grand daddy Justin, line fence on a nearby hill, possibly to did not intend to find out how hungry really had something. see if he could find a break through monsters get, or whether they prefer Till next time, Sincerely, which the neighbors cattle had been Horse to Human steak, I hurried. To Baccamento 9980 coming to munch our range grass. I tell you how fast we went is impossi- P. 0. Box 205 just about decided that we were not ble. The only thing I will say is that El Cajon, California going to gallop and relaxing had it is a good thing that none of dropped my head down like a "Cow immortalmmortal race horses like Man Horse." Rounding a sharp bend past 0' War or Citation were in the a very dense clump of bushes, the way because it would have been diffi- 100-Mile Ride MONSTER and I were muzzle to cult for me to have been polite and (Continued from Page 7) snout. All of us involved in this busi- said "Howdy" as I passed them. time above a certain minimum, but ness were equally surprised and the Whether we jumped, swam, crawled or upon the condition of the horse, the whole world seemed to stand still. flew over the deep wash I can't say role of the judges becomes clear. On Since only a few inches separated the because next thing I can remember the day before the ride starts, every front end or forequarters of the Mon- was the Boss picking up the reins and horse is checked over carefully, all ster from my nose I had some diffi- asking me to slow down. "Good Hea- blemishes and injuries recorded in or- culty in seeing just what it's confor- vens!" I thought, "Is the man mad, der to be sure that they are not ascribed mation was like. I am sure that it was that tiling may still be at our heels". to accidents during the ride. 34 The MORGAN HORSE The horses leave singly each morning owned and ridden by Mary Patricia trotting out on the hard-surfaced road Krause and ninth Donroy owned and How much JUSTIN MORGAN before the stables so that the judges ridden by Roy Hall. In short, five blood does your horse have? may watch for lameness to be thus Morgans took half of the ten placings. revealed. Each is then checked again Of the three Morgans in the Heavy- If you want the answer to this or on his return. The judges watch them weight Divison in which 180 lbs. or other pedigree problems, write at many spots throughout the day's more must be carried, third place was us. We offer a special MORGAN ride. Lastly they go over them at taken by last year's sweepstake winner, pedigree service. night after the stables are closed to all Arkomia owned by C. J. O'Neill and Percentage work on your horse back others. These three men may suggest ridden by Sandy Hunt. Havolyn Dan- 4 generations S2.00 that a horse should be withdrawn from cer under his new owner Dr. Wilson Extended pedigree of your horse further competition. They may pre- Haubrich placed ninth. The versa- back to JUSTIN MORGAN .. 10.00 Extended pedigree and percentage vent a rider from continuing. It is tility of the Morgan is demonstrated by on horse 10.50 often wished that they would use this Quorum and this horse, prior to last Extended pedigree blanks (do your power more often than they do. year, was known solely for his highly own work) 150 each or successful performance as a "show" 10 for $1.00 Of the 57 horses that started, nearly Morgan. Up to this year, Havolyn Prompt, neat service. We must one-half of them carried the blood of Dancer's preparation for life appears have cash or check with order. Justin Morgan, re-trying his strength to have been for the show ring. Appar- MORGAN HORSE PEDIGREE on his own hills, sixteen were regis- ently the training and life of a stylish SERVICE tered Morgans and ten traced to him "show" Morgan has not hurt these in part. One of the former came back c/o CarIs-Haven Farm horses for heavy practical use. Ringtown, Pennsylvania to his native state all the way from Two breed prizes were offered for Florida, Lippitt Bob Kennuck, winner Morgans. Obviously Quorum won the of the Florida 100-mile trail ride. Of trophy donated by the Morgan Horse the registered Morgans six were ridden Club, Inc., for the highest rated Mor- by juniors, seven by lightweight seniors gan. The New England Morgan Horse SADDLE and BRIDLE and three by heavyweight seniors. Association this year gave a trophy for the best Pleasure Morgan, the Morgan America's Leading Horse In the Junior Division, the Morgan Magazine star was Springlet which placed second, that appeared to give his rider the nicest ride while doing well in time owned by Judge Kenneth H. Robinson, FEATURING former President of the New England and condition. It was open to both Morgan Horse Association, and ridden juniors and seniors. Dr. Parks' nice SADDLE HORSES — HACKNEY'S by his daughter Susan. Charlie Hay- little mare, Dyberry Minnie ridden by WALKING HORSES — ROADSTERS wood on Townshend Colonel Ethan Sylvia won it. The breeding of Quo- MORGANS — ARABIANS placed fourth, and Carol Reieff, Camp rum is "government." He was sired PARADE HORSES by Ulysses and out of Mannequin. Jo-Al-Co came in sixth on Bald Mt. Subscriptions $6 per year. Schoolmaster. Dyberry Minnie is by Lippitt Jeep and out of Lippitt Miss Nekomia. Free Advertising Brochure on Horses in the Lightweight Division Some of the other prizes were picked Request. must carry no less than 155 lbs. and up by Morgan riders. To Dr. no more than 179. This means that Haubrich went the Senior Horseman- many of these riders have to carry lead ship Award for Men. Charlie Hay- SADDLE and BRIDLE which creates often a bad problem wood won the same Fessenden Trophy MAGAZINE in lack of comfort for horse or rider. for Junior Horsemanship. Ann Hop- 18 South Kingshighway Some carry it in their pockets, some in kins had bad luck when her little St. Louis 8. Missouri a belt around their waist and some in stallion, Manito, had a mishap on the Telephone: FOrest 7-2449 specially made saddle-packs. Every trail during the last day so that she morning the riders and their tack are was late coming in. She received the weighed in like jockeys. In this division Sportsmanship Trophy for Girls. This the Morgan came in with glory. The was Susan Robinson's first 100-mile winner was Quorum owned by Joan ride. To her went the Rookie of the HODGES Cowie and ridden by Joyce Saxe. Last Year Junior Award. Joyce Saxe picked BADGE CO. year this same team won the Junior up another trophy in the Stable Award 857 BOYLSTON ST. Division. Usually it is the winner of for Seniors. BOSTON 16JAAS5. the Heavyweight Division who is the All in all, it was a good year for FREE sweepstake winner, but not in 1955. Morgans, although certainly not as VONI REQUEST Quorum was awarded the sweepstake spectatcular as last year's clean sweep ribbon and the beautiful Wilfrid Le- of all the performance blues. However, Why pay fancy prices for saddlery? Write for Boef Memorial Trophy. Of the remain- it is always a pleasure to see a good, FREE FREE Catalog that has saved real money for ing nine places among the recognized well-conditioned horse of any breed TO thousands of horsemen. ten, fourth was won by Lippitt Bob recognized. So congratulations to the Describes over 400 popularitems of English Kennuck owned and ridden by Mrs. Palomino that Sara Haubrich rode to HORSE and American "tack." I ship saddlery on ap- Lucille Kenyon, sixth Dyberry Minnie the blue in the Junior Division, and to proval. Write today. owned by Dr. C. D. Parks and ridden the grey Arab that Arlene Mason rode OWNERS "little joe" WIESENFELD by his daughter Sylvia, eighth Does to win the Heavyweight. Dept. 87 Baltimore 1, Md. OCTOBER 1955 35 BREEDERS' LISTING

1 STAHLWARD PINES MEETING WATERS RED GATES FARM 8954 Stock from jubilee King and Lippitt I sire Redman Dam: Bettina Allen — Features Quality — bloodlines usually for sale. I I : Color: Dark Red Chestnut Selective Purchasing I I Plus Visitors !Velcome Selective Breeding I I Equals I At Stud: I DREW REED Stahlward Morgans JUBILEE'S COURAGE 8983 MORGAN HORSE FARMS I I 17559 Devonshire MR. & MRS. ROBERT R. STAHL I Northridge, California R. F. D. 1 Springfield, Vt. I Lowell, Ind. (near Chicago) I (in the San Fernando Valley) I WIND-CREST BAR-T FARMS I ORCLAND FARMS I Rowley, Massachusetts "Where Champions are born" Breed to the Best! I "When better Morgans are raised I I I ULENDON 7831 Upwey Ben Don AT STUD I Home of: SUPERSAM 10426 I Orcland Leader will be the sire." I 1 Sire: Ulendon Darn: Vigilda Burkland I Colts for sale. Colts usually for sale. Mr. & Mrs. F. 0. Davis I I I Mr. & Mrs. Wallace L. Orcutt, Jr. Windsor, Vt. 1,1 Mr. & Mrs. Stephen P. Tompkins I West Newbury, Massachusetts ARDENCAPLE ACRES 1 KENNEBEC MORGAN HORSE I FARM HIGHVIEW FARM "The home of distinctive and dis- I South Woolwich, Maine I tinguished Morgan horses" AT STUD: Mailing Address I I R. F. D. NO. 2 WISCASSET Flyhawk — Senator Graham I Townshend Gaymeade Also Shetland Sheep Dogs and I I Miniature Poodles I Owner MISS MARGARET GARDINER I Morgans of all ages for sale. I TELEPHONE BATH 248 I Mr. & Mrs. L. S. Greenwalt Mr. & Mrs. Willard K. Denton I Manager I JAMES F. DUNTON Pawnee, Illinois Succabone Road, Mt. Kisco, N. Y. I (near Springfield) TELEPHONE BATH 1956W-2 I Mt. Kisco 6-6989 I 441 AT STUD Morgan Horses TOWNSHEND ARCHIE'S ARCHIE I of quality and style Morgan-Holstein Farm 10357 I AT STUD Dam: Archie's Nekomia Sire: Archie 0 I Lippitt Sam Twilight I (Breeders of the True Type) 8085 Gold Band Morgans for sale. True Morgan in looks, action and Home of MID STATE MORGAN HORSE pedigree. ORCLAND VIGILDON FARM I High percentage young stock for sale. Excellent dispositions. I TOWNSHEND CHIEF Mr. & Mrs. Peter W. Hunt, owners I MARGARET VAN D. RICE I DeMott Rd., Middlebush, N. J. I Rockbottom Lodge I Mr. & Mrs. ROGER E. ELA Phone Viking 4-2646 I Meredith, New Hampshire I Townshend, Vt. 36 The MORGAN HORSE BREEDERS' LISTING

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Verran's Laddie STAR OF VALOR Visitors Welcome and other fine Morgans Sire: Jubilee's Courage Darn: Kitty Hawk Visitors are always Welcome J. W. HAWK MRS. POWER MR. & MRS. MILO G. DUGAN Darn: Kitty Hawk MR. & MRS. ANNIS 52373 West Eight Mile Road Sire: Orcicmd Leader Ashland, Mass. Northville, Michigan BARRE, MASS.

.1111•11. Circle R Morgans 1. SearIs Springwater Flying S Ranch MORGANS AT STUD Stock Farm bred for NASHOBA 10909 Conformation - Disposition Always glad to show our horses and Beautiful young Chestnut. and Angus cattle. We are easy to find, Performance Under Saddle We have a small select band of mares.' 5 miles west of Medora. Or In Harness Stock Usually For Sale. STOCK FOR SALE MR. & MRS. RAY SEARLS STUART G. HAZARD RICHARD and BEVERLY OLSON Medora, Illinois 1308 College Ave. Route 2. Derby, Kansas I Topeka, Kansas

Crabapple Valley CLARION FARMS WOODS and WATER Farms The home of Champion Morgans FARMS At Stud I Michigan's Top Morgan Breeders 6 Top Stallions • • Featuring one of the country's largest I Come visit us. Largest Collection of Blue Ribbon band of brood mares. Winners in the Midwest. Morgans of all ages for sale. Sensibly Priced FRANCIS "RAZ" LaROSE. Trainer KATHY ZEUNEN MERLE D. EVANS WALTER and RHEDA KANE Ohio Merchants' Bank Bldg. 4750 Clarkston Road Massillon, Ohio Clarkston, Michigan South Lyon, Michigan

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OCTOBER 1955 37 Northwest Morgans Illinois State Fair classes were being shown. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stahl, Lowell, Indiana, (Continued front Page 27) Morgan breeders absent from the ex- by Pat Patten. (Continued from Page 16) hibitors list this year were interested We sincerely hope that the Missoula The two-year-old division of the spectators. Mr. and Mrs. Darell Hughes Show will offer driving classes next Futurity is shown as a fine harness of Richmond, Indiana, owners of the year. class. Mr. Edward Ryan of Delavan, good stallion, Lamont, were also seen Just received the news that 0. E. ill., drove the Champion two-year-old, during the show. Elkins, one of the most enthusiastic Conargo, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Searls, Newark, N. J., on Morgan owners and exhibitors in the Robert Watkins of Green Valley. Music vacation in the west, stopped over the Northwest has passed on. I am so Maid, the entry of Mr. and Mrs. L. S. weekend to assist his father, Ray Searls glad he could be at the first Morgan Greenwalt of Highview Farm was in showing the Springwater Stock Farm show and see his Mr. Justin receive reserve with their daughter, Mrs. Ed- Morgans. Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Sheffer top honors and know that for the ward Ryan driving. The O'Neill en- of Kirkwood, Mo., - former owners of second year in succession his Morgan try, Rhythm's Archie, was third, and The Airacobra, open Solid Color was the high point Morgan in the state Mr. Ray Searls received fourth with Parade Class winner later in the week of Washington. We arc sincerely his KoChea. Highview Farm's St. were also there. Mrs. John Hallquist grieved by this news. Gamie was fifth, Big Bend Farm's and party from St. Louis came up to Kachina, sixth, and Tango, owned by see their daughter Patricia, show her Michigan Show R. L. Brachear, was seventh. entries. Mr. L. J. Schmidt, Farm Ad- (Continued from Page 26) The three gaited saddle class for visor, of Lake County, Libertyville, Morgan Western Pleasure: Won by registered Morgans was held during JOHN GEDDES, Wcods & Water Farm, Illinois, (Chicago area) brought down Bcb Barnes up; 2nd, BRUCE GEDDES, the first Saturday night program with a 4-H group who were interested in Ed Cole, Saginaw, Mich.; 3rd, DEVON thirteen entries showing. Top win- purchasing Morgans for classes being GOLD; 4th, VERRAN'S MICHAEL. ners were all junior horses. Paul Rum- offered in their 4-H shows. Morgan Pleasure Driving Class: Won by baugh's Champion, Foxfire, was again SPRINGBROOK ANNE; 2nd, GRACE GRA- An unexpected visit to the Illinois HAM, Green Hill Farm; 3rd, SPRING- first with Mr. Rumbaugh up, while State Fair was made on the first Satur- BROOK PEGGY, Woods & Water Farm, Foxfire's three year old brother, Cele- day by the Soviet Farm Delegation who South Lyon, Mich; 4th, MILLER'S DEBU- bration, owned by Mrs. Gardner, was had been touring the Chicago area. TANTE. a close second wih Mrs. Ryan riding. Morgan English Pleasure: Won by Through the courtesy of William MILLER'S DEBUTANTE; 2nd, TALLY HO; Mrs. Stuart's sister rode Rhythm's Woods Prince, owner of the Union 3rd, RUTHVEN'S ROSALITA ANN. Mona Lisa and placed third for her, Stock Yards, they were flown down in Morgan Stallions at Halter: Won by while Mrs. Rex Parkinson rode Wil- his private plane. Accompanied by STAR HAWK, Shown by Woods & Water liam Redlich's Luckmore to fourth Farm; 2nd, JOHN GEDDES; 3rd, VERRAN'S Governor Stratton and other officials, MICHAEL; 4th, BRUCE GEDDES. place, and fifth went to Annie De including Strother Jones, State Fair Morgan Mares 4 Years and Older: Won Jarnette, owned and ridden by Ernest Manager, secret service men, and state by MILLER'S DEBUTANTE; 2nd, SPRING- McElhinney. police, they toured the fair viewing BROOK ANNE; 3rd, GRACE GRAHAM; 4th, SPRINGBROOK GOLADY, Kaaren Among the spectators seen on the all types of agricultural and livestock Rickard, Ann Arbor, Mich. rail and in the audience during the exhibits, including a look through the Morgan Mares, Geldings and Stallions Morgan classes were C. W. Crawford horse barns. (3 years and Under): Won by GREEN The Morgans were well represen- HILL'S JAN, Green Hill Farm, Farmington, of the Animal Husbandry Department Mich.; 2nd, LOCUST MELODY, Woods and of the University of Illinois, Urbana, ted in the Western Horse Show Parade Water Farm; 3rd, MACANJOE'S MERRY accompanied by Mr. Keys, the Uni- Classes on the second Saturday and LEGS, Joseph Symons, Flint, Mich; 4th, versity Farm manager. Mr. Charles Sunday with The Airacobra topping RUTHVEN'S VICTORIA, Jim and Virginia the Solid Color Parade Class on Satur- Lau, Ann Arbor, Mich. Perkins, Piankeshaw Place, Hoopes- Morgan Westen Stake: Won by JOHN ton, an eastern Illinois Morgan breeder day afternoon. Going on the follow- GEDDES. and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Oakely, ing night he finished reserve in the Morgan English Stake: Won by MILLER'S Downers Grove, well-known Morgan Parade Horse Stake to his stable-mate DEBUTANTE; 2nd, SPRINGBROOK ANNE; Pancho, both owned by George Baker, 3rd, TALLY HO; 4th, ENTRY of Frank breeders of the Chicago vicinity were Shirley, Ann Arbor, Mich. on the rail during the time Morgan Bowling Green, Ohio. Lewis Pape's well-known black parade pair, Congo's Pride and Patty's Sweetheart placed fourth in the Parade Pair Class. BREEDERS' LISTING And so, the ten day fair ended with V the Morgan breed receiving plenty of QUAKER FARM glory by winning top placings in open MERCHANT FARM competition on the final day of the Home of that outstanding young show. For Morgans in Texas I stallion :11 S tud Townshend Vigalect I ARE YOU MOVING? Fleetwood King — I Box Stalls for visiting mares. Please notify The MORGAN HORSE Magazine of your Dorset's Foxfire Colts for sale. change of address. Breeding to registered mares only. MISS MAXINE MERCHANT I Give old as well as new Route 2, Box 538 I MR. & MRS. JAMES A. MURPHY address. San Antonio, Texas Groveland, Mass.