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1 "TBe ^Morgan Jforse ^Magazine "His neigh is like the bidding of a monarch, and his countenance enforces homage." A QUARTERLY MAGAZINE (Nov., Feb., May, Aug.) KING HENRY V. Office of Publication SOUTH WOODSTOCK, VERMONT VOL ' V NOVEMBER 1945 NO. 1 MORGANS IN JAPAN In their ruthless and atavistic warfare against civilization the Japs are using Morgan and part-morgan horses in their horse cavalry. It has been a matter of common knowledge for years that the Jap army remount stallion service is on a scale of about ten times that of the United States. The more of a "runt" the Jap. the taller the horse he demands, and as the native horses in the land of the rising sun are ponies, in size somewhere between the Shetland and the Western mustang, importations of larger breeding stock are required to breed up their horses. In 1920 a mysterious and poker-faced Jap, going under the slightly Hebraic name of Dr. Izza Tanimura, address Post Office Box No. 1, Tokyo, became, through transfer, the registered owner of a number of Morgan stallions as well as a few mares. The animals of which there is a transfer record easily available are: Stallions: Stockwood 7205 by Jerome Morgan 4618, dam Lucy MacDonald 04001; Trumpeter 7206 by Troubadour of Willowmoor 6459 out of Jewel 03268; Donlyn 5849 by Donald 5224, dam a daughter of Billy Roberts Mares: Lucy MacDonald (dam of Stockwood), Moonda and her dam, Bessie Baker As the Jap government controls all domestic business, these horses unquestionably went to Japan for military purposes, the transaction being completely in line with the Jap procedure, namely, grab a good original, then try to copy it. Granting that the Japs secured no other than this breeding stock, it is probable that by now they have many thousands of Morgans and part-morgans in their military service. Most of the horses listed above were weanlings, as Dr. "Izzy" had full confidence in the Morgan breed. The writer has not personally had the opportunity to observe the effect of the Morgan infusion of blood on the Jap horses, but a friend who was located in Tokyo says a very fair horse was produced, larger than the Asiatic pony, and able to stand a climate which usually is "poison" to horses of other than the Asiatic breeds. Just what the Japs use for saddles we do not know. A prominent New York dealer in military "junk" states that a number of years ago a large shipment of surplus McClellan's proved too big for the Japs and had to be returned. God pity these unfortunate equine Americans, for the sadistic Jap has the dubious distinction of being the worst horseman in the world; their cavalry posts resembling a garbage dump, with the half starved and poorly cared for horses tied in the broiling sun when shade was easily available, their poor bodies covered with untreated andfly-coveredsores. Let us hope, with the indominable spirit still left in their pitiful carcasses, they will administer to the sons of heaven many good kicks where they will do the most good. From Western Horseman, July-August VERMONT BLACK HAWK (5) Famous Founder of the Family of Light Road and Harness Race Horses Known as "Black Hawks" By A. M. HARTUNG From Horse Lover, August-September 1945 A class of horses that became very popular in New England over a hundred years ago was known as the "Black Hawks." They were light, stylish roadsters and became the leading trotting harness race horse family of America. No horse was more prized, as a trotter to light vehicles, than a genuine Black Hawk, with his lofty, restless action, his speed, and his beauty. The original stallion was known as Vermont Black Hawk, after the establishment of the Trotting Register he became known as Black Hawk (5). He was foaled in 1833 near Portsmouth, N. H. At the age of four years he was sold as a roadster for the sum of $150. In 1842 he won a match of a thousand dollars trotting five miles over the Cambridge track in sixteen minutes. In the year 1844 Mr. Hill bought him and kept him as a stallion at Bridport, Vt., till the time of his death, in His skeleton is preserved in the office of the secretary of the State Board of Agriculture at the State House in Boston. Black Hawk (5) was a jet black horse, a trifle under 15 hands, and his weight, when in condition, was not far from 1,000 pounds. He was a remarkably symmetrical and muscular animal, graced with the most beautiful head, neck and limbs, and when in action, whether in harness or out, of a spirited, nervous, and elegant bearing, which could not fail to command universal attention and admiration wherever he appeared. He was one of the fastest stallions of his day, he won a race at the New York State Fair in 1847, against the Morse Horse in 2:42. But his stud duties were heavy and he was raced very little. It is reported he covered 1,772 mares in 13 seasons. He possesses the power of transmitting his characteristics to his numerous offspring in a degree surpassed by no other horse in the country. He was the leading sire of his day, and his progeny were uniformly stylish and trappy gaited, and sold for high prices, and were in great demand. Elis get combined speed with the perfection of form, the intelligence, courage, and endurance sufficient to make them complete models of their type of light harness and saddle horses, and so uniform were his get that wherever seen in harness, under saddle, or on the parade ground under whatever circumstances the descendants of Black Hawk appeared, the eye accustomed to observe the characteristics of the horse could not fail to detect the relationship. As evidence of their qualities, as well as the celebrity they had obtained in that period in all parts of the country, it may be stated that at the Fair at St. Louis in 1859, five out of six of the best stallions exhibited in the roadster class were Black Hawks; and the prize of one thousand dollars that year, and of fifteen hundred dollars at the Fair there in 1860, were awarded for the best stallions in that class to sons of Vermont Black

2 Hawk. At various fairs in New England those held at Springfield, at Boston, and elsewhere the Black Hawks were largely represented, and carried off many prizes. More than 100 horses of this stock were entered at the Springfield, Mass., Horse Show in 1860, and nearly half of all successful competitors were Black Hawks. His sons were scattered all over New England, and judging from fairs of other states in other parts of the country they exerted a wide influence on horse stock all over the United States. His most noted son was Ethan Allen (43) 2:25)4, the World's Champion Trotting Stallion, record 2:25\' A made when he was 18 years of age, in In 1867, hitched with a running mate, he trotted a mile in 2:15, his best record at that hitch. This performance was a match race in which he defeated the greater Dexter 2:\7] 4 Ethen Allen's stud fee went as high as $500. He was a very vigorous horse, at twenty-five years of age he covered thirty-seven mares and got thirty-two foals. In regard to the origin of the famous sire Black Hawk (5), his breeding is given in the Morgan Register (Linsleys) or "Morgan Horses," as sired by Sherman Morgan, he by Justin Morgan founder of the Morgans. Black Hawk's dam was a black mare raised in New Brunswick, half Thoroughbred (Wildair), a very fast trotter, and in every respect a superior animal. Justin Morgan, and the family of which he was the progenitor, were long denied a place as a recognized factor in the production of the highest type of the modern American light-harness performer. But like ail things of intrinsic merit, their claims became at last so great as to compel recognition, also with close observing horsemen there arose a doubt in their minds as to correctness of the breeding on his sire's side. The great difference in type, conformation and characteristics between Sherman Morgan and Black Hawk caused many to think Sherman could not possibly be the true sire of the Black Hawk. However, in reality it was not of much consequence, there is no doubt that Black Hawk possessed the best of equine blood, as he proved beyond question by breeding and performance but in the final analysis the critics and students of breeding point out the laws of heredity did not hold good in the claim of Sherman being his sire. Sherman Morgan was a small horse, a bright chestnut in color, 13J4 hands high, in commonflesh weighed less than 850 pounds; had a white strip in his face; off-hind foot was white and it ran up half way to his back. He had a dish face and a hollow back; these qualities he transmitted strongly. He had a broad breast, was wide between the fore legs, was very strong for so small a horse. He had no speed. Horses of his make can have none, nor did he transmit any. One writer stated the fact that more speed had descended from Black Hawk than all the other sons of Sherman Morgan. Sherman was foaled about 1808, and stood at Dover in 1832, when he was supposed to have sired Black Hawk. Sherman, at this period, was at the height of his popularity, and had a teaser with him, a fine stallion, commonly known as "Paddy" because he belonged to an Irishman. Paddy was foaled at Lyndon, Vt., 1809, was sired by Traveler, a black English horse, and from a black Canadian or French mare. Paddy was a very dark brown, described as black by many; a beautiful horse, possessing a high strain of English blood, was about 15 hands, and weighed at times 950 pounds. He had great speed as a trotter and was wonderful for a long drive. He was first called Young Traveler and so advertised by Royal Corbin, Craftsbury, Vt., and his sire given as Old Traveler. The facts in this case are given by Hon. Moses Newell of West Newbury, Mass., who knew both horses and also the men who had charge of them. He obtained direct from the lips of one of them, "That the mare had been stinted repeatedly to Sherman Morgan and was still in heat, when, after dark, with lanterns in hand on a Sunday night they put her to the teaser. Now, as she went to both horses, according to the testimony of the boys in charge, it would be difficult to say positively which was the sire; one would suppose that the last to which she was put, but it would be hard to swear to it. It should be borne in mind that the Sherman must have4jeen at that time not far from twentyfour years old. Those who knew the teaser declare that Black Hawk was the image of him, while very few would maintain that there was any striking resemblance to Sherman, who was accustomed to mark his colts very strongly, as most Morgans did. Black Hawk was a remarkably clean-limbed horse and had none of the long tufts of hair on his legs as Sherman had. It is a curious fact that of all the stallions got by Black Hawk of which the pedigrees are given in Linsley's "Morgan Horses," only three fell below a thousand pounds in weight, and scarcely one fell below 15 hands in height. Stockbridge Chief, foaled in 1843, was 16 hands, and weighed 1,200 pounds; he became noted as a broodmare sire, siring the dams of Gloster 2:17, Black Diamond 2:191^, Egalite 2:20J^. He was also grandsire of third dam of the former champion trotter Uhlan 1:58. Selim, foaled in 1844, weighed 1,100 pounds, and was I5y 2 hands high; Sherman Black Hawk was foaled in 1848, was 15J4 hands, and weighed 1,075 pounds; President, foaled 1848, was 16 hands high, and weighed!,050 pounds; Champion Black Hawk was foaled in 1849, was 15 hands, and weighed 1,050 pounds; Black Hawk Jr., foaled in 1849, was 15 hands, and weighed 1,050 pounds; Black Hawk Chief, foaled 1849, weighed 1,034 pounds, and was 15J/? hands high; Rising Sun, foaled in 1850, was 15 3 / 4 hands, weighed 1,100 pounds; Plato, foaled in 1851, was 16 hands, and weighed 1,100 pounds; Addison, foaled 1851, was 16 hands, and weighed 1,175 pounds; Black Hawk Napoleon, foaled 1852, weighed 1,100 pounds and was 16 hands; Black Hawk Prince, foaled in 1851, weighed 1,150 pounds, was 16 hands high; Wildair, foaled in 1850, was 15% hands, weighed 1,095 pounds; The Baxter horse; The Esty horse; Rip Van Winkle; Andrew Jackson; Vermont-Chief Ethan Allen and many others, might be mentioned. It will be seen then that the average height of the above-named horses was over 15J/2 hands, and the average weight was 1,095 pounds. Of Sherman Morgan's get, the pedigrees of which are given by the same authority, only two exceed a thousand pounds in weight, and only one was up to 15 hands in height. Fox (1813) was 14 hands, weight 975 pounds; Royal Morgan (1821), weighed 1,000 pounds, was but 13^4 hands high; Morgan Tiger 2nd (1827), 14?4 hands, weighed 975 pounds; Billy Root (1829), weighed 942 pounds; many others, nearly every one of them described as having had more or less long hair about the legs and a star in the face. Morgan blood alone did not produce speed at the trot. This was proved when the daughters of Hale's Green Mountain were bred to their sire. They did not throw speed; it was only when crossed with longer-striding horses that we find trotting speed among those that are called Morgans. The shape of Morgan, their broad breasts, forelegs wide apart, short bodies, short legs and stride, show they cannot have speed for a mile or compare with taller, longer-striding horses, any more than a bulldog can run with a greyhound. Black Hawk's breeding looks reasonable at this date, according to the law of nature his two crosses to "Old Traveler" gave him his jet black color, Thoroughbred looks and style and his prepotency to transmit it. No sire can be a strong prepotent sire unless he has two or more crosses of thoroughbred blood in his veins. One can judge which horse would be most likely to sire such a horse as Black Hawk, one that had no speed, and transmitted none like Sherman Morgan, or one that had great speed and transmitted it, like Young Traveler. At the State Fair at Rutland, Vt., in 1852, Old Black Hawk was ridden by his owner, Mr. Hill, and followed by nearly one hundred of his descendants. On the opposite side of the track was Hale's Green Mountain, ridden by his owner, Mr. Hale, and followed by a large number of genuine Morgans. It was the largest, finest and grandest show of fine horses ever seen in Vermont. The contrast in the looks and characteristics of the two classes was so glaring and striking that no disinterested impartial person could think or believe they had the same origin (From an old New England Farmer). The Black Hawk's were much more blood-like in their looks, had better heads and necks, cleaner limbs; they averaged much larger. Some were 16 hands and weighed 1,100 pounds or over; they averaged much faster and much more stylish, showy, they (Please turn to page 22) 2 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 1945

3 FROM BIRLEY GARDNER: MERLE EVANS WRITES ABOUT RULE 1 Former cornet soloist with Bachman's Million Dollar Band, Moses' Band, Arthur Pryor's Band, Sousa's Band and U. S. N. Band, now with U. S. Naval Academy Band. This letter (or piece of mail) will surely give you a stroke, but I have just read your article in the MORGAN HORSE MAGA ZINE and heartily agree with two items you have included in same. One is in regard to photos of horses. I take several horse monthlies and the poorest photography I find in the MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE. This is a sin. Perfectly fine animals with the wrong light and shade appear to be the most common critters. It seems that thesefinehorses cry out, "Why don't you get a good picture of me?" It actually burns me up to see that owners can be so penny-pinching that they will not get a good photo of what they have to sell. A poor photograph is worse than none. I congratulate you on your opinion 100%. The other item is that of the half-morgan registry. This is truly deplorable, as the Morgan has had enough set-backs in its history so far, and although a cross with Morgan blood will always show up, it still takes a certain something away from the real breed that various breeders such as yourself are trying so hard to bring to its best. I only have one more enlistment to do in the Navy, and then I will be home again and farm. Am not wanting to go into the show horse business, but want something good that can be used for saddle and that is not too good to do a few errands on the farm. In looking over Palominos, Arabs, American Saddle, Quarter horses, Moroccos and Thoroughbreds, it seems I always come back to Morgans for my answer. Hence my interest and letter at this time. Will be home June 8 for twenty days' leave, when I will surely want to see your Morgans. I wish you the greatest success, Charlie, and hope you make a million. Annapolis, Md. BIRLEY R. GARDNER I received the MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE and read on your editorial page the rules and fees of the Morgan Horse Register printed for the information of your readers. It revived in my mind again the controversy that has existed since I started breeding a decade ago. I believe it should be settled for the good of the breed. Rule 2 of the Register is to what I refer. This rule will permit, upon the approval of the executive committee of the Morgan Horse Club, a horse to be registered which is not the product of a sire or dam both registered therein. While I realize that the members of the executive committee are men qualified to judge Morgans, and do have, I presume, the best interest of the Morgan breed at heart, it does give them the authority if they care to exercise it, and which they have done in the past, to include in the Morgan Register a horse that does not have both the sire and dam registered in the Morgan Register. While all breeders are well aware of the fact that the Morgan is not a pure breed, it certainly never will be classed as anything that could approximate a pure breed if this Rule 2 is continued in use. I, for one, have always refused to breed to any mare or stallion unless it was registered without an "X" preceding its name. I know of a number of other breeders who have the same ideas, and I would sincerely like to see for the benefit of the breed itself that this particular rule be abolished. I now have a herd of thirty-one Morgans, and expect to have more. We had eight foals this spring, six of which were stallion colts, and two werefillies.all these foals were sired by Hawk Jim, the famous government ReMount stallion placed on my farm. My senior stallion, Captor, who was sired by Mansfield and whose dam was Narissa, was not used this past year due to the fact that I wished to get an infusion of outside blood into the herd, and because also of the fact that Captor was being used quite extensively on grade mares throughout the country. He is 14.2 hands high and weighs 1,000 pounds, and is a beautiful animal, chestnut in color, and is just about a replica of his famous sire, Mansfield. It is rather surprising the Morgan look that Captor imparts to all of his offspring from the different types and kinds of mares. I am enclosing a photograph of a littlefillyfoal sired by Captor sent to me by Mrs. Guy Oxen- Filly foal owned by Miss Emily Oxenrider, Wooster, Ohio. Sired by Captor, senior stallion owned by Merle D. Evans,' Massillon, Ohio. (Please turn to page 25) NOVEMBER 1945 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE 3

4 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE Devoted to the Interests oj the Morgan Horse VOL. V NOVEMBER 1945 NO. 1 A Quarterly Subscription, $1.00 a Year in Advance Display Advertising Rates One page, $20.00 ^ page, $10.00 J4 page, $5.00 Classified Rates Cash in advance: One cent a word. No advertisement less than twenty-five cents EDITORIALS The following letter was recently sent to all breeders and owners by F. B. Hills, Secretary of the Morgan Horse Club: To Members of the Morgan Horse Club, Inc.: The enclosed registration application blanks are sent to you as a reminder that foals of 1945 can be registered at lower fees prior to December 31, 1945, than thereafter. It will be a convenience to the Registrar's Office if you will send in your applications immediately rather than wait until the end of the year to do so. Volume VI American Morgan Horse Register This volume will be published in 1946 if paper and binding materials become easily procurable. Volume VI will contain registrations and transfers for the years , inclusive. There will be over 2,700 registrations published in this volume. Pictures of Morgan Horses We would like to include in Volume VI some really good pictures of the outstanding Morgan horses now in use. We receive very few really good pictures. In most of the snapshots submitted to us animals are not standing properly and otherwise do not give a fair representation of the animals photographed. In general, the best time to photograph animals is in the late spring after the winter coat has been shed. Breeders are urged to bear this in mind and make an effort to secure some good pictures of their animals next spring. Morgan Horse Magazine Mr. Owen Moon of Woodstock, Vt., who is chairman of our Board of Directors, has personally published the magazine from its beginning. He has devoted much time and money to it, and all Morgan breeders are indebted to him for carrying out the project. It has proved very interesting to many people who are not themselves Morgan breeders or owners and the subscription list has risen to nearly 2,000. News notes from breeders, either in connection with their own activities or Morgan, activities in their areas, are greatly desired by the publisher and of real interest to other breeders and owners. Such news notes and pictures may be sent either directly to Mr. Moon or to the office of the Morgan Horse Club. Registrations, Transfers and Memberships The annual rate of registration continues to increase. Ten years ago less than 100 Morgans were being registered annually. In 1944 there were 427 registered, and the rate of increase seems well sustained. The recording of transfers has continued to increase, and 387 transfers were recorded in There are now about 250 active members of the Morgan Horse Club. Ten years ago we had only about 60. ' Annual Meeting During the past three years it has been impractical to hold an annual meeting of the Morgan Horse Club due to travel restrictions and the difficulty of getting enough members together to make it worth while. As a result the directors and officers elected in 1942 have remained in office. Undoubtedly we shall be able to hold a meeting in 1946, and every effort will be made to do so. The Morgan Horse Association of the West A group of California breeders has recently initiated the organization of "The Morgan Horse Association of the West." This will take in Morgan breeders in the Pacific and Mountain States. A local organization of this sort can be of great benefit to the breed as a whole and to the Club. The closer contact among breeders in their own localities as well as among groups in different parts of the country is greatly to be desired. Mr. O. C. Foster, 1330 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, Calif., is secretary. If you are in that area, get in touch with him. THE GENUINE MORGAN HORSE GIFFORD From The Cultivator, May 1847 GENERAL The horse purchased by the subscribers at the late State Fair, at Auburn, where he was exhibited, together with his sire, the Gifford Morgan, and attracted universal admiration (see report of Committee of Foreign Stock, in The Cultivator, vol. 3, page 342) will stand the ensuing season for mares, on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, at the stable of George A. Mason, two miles northeast of Jordan. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, at Camillus. Terms $ 10 the season. Insurance to be agreed upon. Pasturage for mares furnished by either of the subscribers at a reasonable price.. GEORGE A. MASON D. A. MUNRO March 15, t. FEW MORGANS IN LOUISIANA Please find enclosed my check for two dollars for subscription renewal to our magazine. Why not make it a monthly, even if you have to charge more for it? We need more Morgans in Louisiana and I am trying to do my part toward that end. I think Morgan horses the best type horse for the South as they can stand the heat and humidity better than the heavier breeds. Please don't let me miss a copy of the magazine. LIONEL QUIRK Rt. 1, Washington. La. FLEETWING, 8884 Owned by John W. King, Rt. 1, Canton, Ohio. Chestnut stud, 2 years old with flaxen mane and tail. Height, Sire, Captor by Mansfield. Dam, Gorgeous by Delmont. 4 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 1945

5 CHARLES READE 2:24'/ A. M. R A. T. R. Mcst Famous Harness Show Horse and Sire of High-acting Roadsters and Show Horses of Morgan Descent in the Middle West By A. M. HARTUNG They had waited too long. A couple of years later he passed away. The Story of Charles Reade* Thos. M. Lafon of Columbia, Mo., formerly lived in New Jersey and was an expert on Morgan horses. It was his object to produce a horse that would transmit to his offspring speed, endurance, beauty and high action (especially high action). By the practice of selective breeding he "farmed" the daughter of the famous Morgan stallion Daniel Lambert (102), Princess Dagmar, for $500 and mated her with Ethan Allen Jr. (473) (also known as Woodwards Ethan Allen). Charles Reade was the result. When the colt was weaned he was shipped to Mr. Lafon who owned him for twenty years, then sold him to the Charles Reade Horse Company of Columbia, Mo., and they owned him at the time of his death in Charles Reade 2:24>4, (8246) American Trotting Register, (3953) American Morgan Register, was one of the most beautiful chestnut-colored stallions of all time, possessing individual magnificence, phenomenal speed, extraordinary action, and truly regal beauty. A half century past, in the "gay 90's" and in the first decade of the present century, in the great mid-west horsebreeding state of Missouri, Charles Reade was the outstanding stallion of the show and driving-horse type at all western shows where he was always the popular winner in his classes, as well as the "Stallion, and his get" class. When shown with his get he won a large number of prizes; as the get of this great stallion were distinguished by a certain similarity, and it is probably true that he bred more nearly to the type than almost any other horse whose name could be recalled. His sons and daughters were all about in the same mold and were characterized by extreme refinement and smooth conformation; and the highest * The main purpose of this article, or sketch, is to help place this grand old horse in his proper light in Equine History before the younger generation of present day horsemen, few of whom have ever heard of the Morgan stallion of early days in Missouri Charles Reade. Most of the information herewith was obtained from the most reliable and best-informed horsemen of Missouri and Kentucky, including E. A. Trowbridge, Professor of Animal Husbandry. University of Missouri, Columbia: Jack Harrison of Auxvasse. Mo., author of the book "Famous Saddle Horses and Distinguished Horsemen," also from the "Saddle and Show Horse Chronicle," Lexington, Ky. The knowledge and integrity of these gentlemen is strictly reliable. development of symmetry, they bordered on what might be termed a refined blending of the best in the Hambletonian and Morgan types of that day. Charles Reade was registered in both the American Trotting and Morgan Horse Registers, and broadly speaking was inbred through Ethan Allen (43) to Vermont Black Hawk (5), the latter was the leading trotter and speed sire of his day, and his son Ethan Allen (43) was thefirst World's Champion Trotter with a record of 2:25'4, in Vermont Fanny Cook was the dam of both Daniel Lambert and Ethan Allen Jr., she was sired by Abdallah (1) who sired Hambletonian (10), founder of the Hambletonian or Standard-Bred family of horses. The second dam of Daniel Lambert was a daughter of American Star (Stockholms), a grandson of Imp Diomed (Th). Charles Reade carried the best trotting blood of the Morgan and Ham bletonian families, and was closer to the "Fountain-head" of each than most any other stallion of his time. Charles Reade had a trotting record of 2:24'/4, made in his four-year-old form; which was no measure of his speed, but unfortunately he was foundered slightly at this time. Had this not occurred, and had he been properly trained, he would have trotted a fast mile. He sired some trotters in the standard list Primero 2:22J4, A. J. Ross 2:20'- 4, and other fast ones. From a Thoroughbred mare he produced Neta 2:18, and her famous sister Ruth, a phenomenally high actor, who won first at Madison Square Garden Show and was sold there for $3,750 during the panic of He also sired the great gelding Scotch High- Ball that sold for $1,500. Star Light another high-acting sold for $1,500. Charles Reade's reputation was greatly enhanced by his beautiful chestnut daughter Princess Reade who was supreme in the roadster classes at all western shows; she was universally conceded to be one of the most perfect specimens of the harness-show horse ever exhibited in this country fifty years ago, and she sold for $2,500. She was considered a fair representative of the Charles Reade type. It is claimed by well-posted Missouri horsemen that 90 percent of these horses were from saddle-bred mares and sold at handsome prices. Charles Reade, when bred to a daughter of Squirrel King (973), the second dam being a daughter of Billy Denmark, by King William 67, produced the handsome brown, 16-hand gelding Peter Pan, the peer of American Roadsters, the winner of 26firstsout of 27 contests in one year at some of the leading shows in America. For several years he was a winner at all leading county and state fairs and horse shows of several states, winning numerous blue ribbons and trophies in harness-roadster rings in stakes amounting to from $100 to $1,000 each. It is estimated Peter Pan (himself) won over $10,000 in premiums; while combined with Prince Albert they were equally successful as a pair, demonstrating the produce when crossed with saddlebred mares. Peter Pan was bred, owned and shown by Joe T. Harris of Columbia. Mo., and was the last of the get shown of Charles Reade in He sealed thefinalclaims to championship by winning all the harness stakes and championships throughout the West in He defeated Miss Loula Long's well-known bay gelding, Expectation, and other well-known celebrities, including those of Kentucky, Golden Girl, Bracken Prince, Peppers, and Queen of the Denmarks. In such a field only those of the highest standard had any possible chance in the decision which Peter Pan won: and met with unanimous approval. His appearance at any horse show was a decided attraction and he rarely circled the ring more than a couple of times ere he was installed as the popular favorite. In an old Kentucky paper of that day (Saddle and Show Horse Chronicle) is found this item in regard to the great son of Charles Reade: "Peter Pan was a beautiful dappled brown gelding, with a coat like seal-skin, soft and fine as satin and glistening in the sunlight with resplendent beauty such as few horses manifest. He was compactly built, smooth and round, without a rough or coarse point at any place, he impressed the observer at first glance as a horse of unusually intelligent personality and magnetism. He had most beautiful action and a wonderful burst of speed. There was probably not a horse living that could get on (Please turn to page 20) NOVEMBER 1945 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE 5

6 MONTEREY 7475 Sire: Mansfield Dam: Scotanna RESTORATION OF THE MORGAN HORSE From The Vermonter, Vol. 23, No. 7, 1918 Breeding for the old type to begin at the Government Farm near Middlebury horses. In 1905 Congress made the first of a series of appropriations for the establishment of breeding stations for horses in various parts of the country, to discontinue at once breeding with horses which have in them We recommend that the Department of Agriculture should assure a greater supply of horses, to check unwise breeding, largely in deference the blood of Ellen (Vol. Ill, p. 471) or the blood of Marguerite to the mania for speed, and to develop native stock from definite types. One of these was established in Vermont in at the instance of Senator (Vol. Ill, p. 552) We believe that the inheritance from these Proctor, for restoration of the Morgan horse, at first in connection with the two mares is so harmful that it should be allowed to die out as state experiment station and afterward on a farm of 400 acres in Weybridge, rapidly as possible. presented for the purpose by Joseph Battell. As for the future, we hope that a policy may be adopted and The intent of the plan was defeated at the outset, in the opinion of Morgan breeders and the Vermont public, by the selection of a stallion of part trotting consistently followed which will breed the Morgan horse as blood for the head of the stud and other animals of doubtful value, with the hope of developing "size and quality." That the experiment has not been a success is conclusively shown by the reports of a committee from the Morgan Horse Club, which recently visited MELODY HAWK 9120 the farm' at the invitation of representatives of the Department of Agriculture. Excerpts from past issues of The Vermonter, clearly defining the status of the old Morgans, are interspersed among the pages of reports and correspondence which follow. Reports of Investigating Committee at the Morgan Horse Farm THE MORGAN HORSE CLUB U. S. Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Animal Industry, Washington. D. C. Dear Sirs: Through your Dr. J. R. Mohler, Chief of Bureau, The Morgan Horse Club was very kindly invited to appoint a committee to meet with the representatives of the Department of Agriculture to consider future plans for your Morgan horse work. In response to this invitation, Mr. E. A. Darling, President of the Morgan Horse Club, appointed Major Chas. A. Benton, Mr. H. R. Lawrence, and Mr. C. C. Stillman. This Committee had the pleasure of meeting with the Honorable Carl Vrooman, Asst. Secretary of Agriculture, Dr. J. R. Mohler, Chief of Bureau, and Mr. G. A. Bell, Acting Chief, Animal Husbandry Division, at the U. S. Morgan Horse Farm, Middlebury, Vermont, on Monday, the 13th of May, We wish,firstof all, to thank you for all the courtesies extended to us upon that occasion. We were afforded ample opportunity to see all the horses, to learn their pedigrees, and to ask as many questions as we chose. Of the twelve stallions, four years old or over, which we saw shown on the halter, we liked best the following three: 1. Troubadour of Willowmoor, Sire: Troubadour, Dam: Fanny 2nd. (Vol. Ill, p. 478.) 2. Donlyn, Sire: Donald, Dam: Chestnut. (Vol. Ill, p. 450.) 3. Dundee, Sire: Meteor 2nd, Dam: Carrie Gates. (Vol. Ill, p. 448.) We consider these three stallions the ones most suitable for breeding purposes on the U. S. Morgan Horse Farm at Middlebury, Vt. We recommend that the other nine stallions which we saw be disposed of, or used for some other purpose. While some of them are doubtlessfineindividuals, they are decidedly out of place on a farm devoted to the breeding of Morgan horses. The names of these nine stallions which we would discard at once are: 1. General Gates, Hugo, Scotland, Hopeful. 3. Sealskin. 8. Jetmore. 4. Bennington, Forester. 5. Hamlet. Of the brood mares, we liked best Eudora (Vol. Ill, p. 474 Sunflower Maid (Vol. Ill, p. 613), and Babe (Vol. Ill, p. 421), the dam of Eudora, About one-half of the brood mares we saw on the farm were sired by General Gates, 666. We would cull these out courageously and keep only a few of the best, such as Eudora. Among the immature stock, we were much interested in a 1917 foal, Kingsland, sired by Hamlet and out of Eudora, the sire and dam being full brother and sister. The result of such intense inbreeding will bear watching by all horse breeders. We saw nothing especially noteworthy among the other young Champion weanling, Illinois Morgan Breeders' Futurity, Sire, Flyhawk Dam, Polly Forrest X Bred and exhibited by George N. Brunk, Springfield, THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 1945

7 pure as possible. If the Government decides not to do this, we recommend that the breeding of horses be discontinued on its [."V" Mlddlebur y' Vt - We cannot approve of any policy which introduces outside blood under the false notion of "improving" the Morgan. Neither do we approve of retaining for breeding purposes any individual which is undesirable in size (either too small or too large) or other qualities, simply because its pedigree is attractive. We believe that by ample feeding and intelligent mating a type of Morgan horse can be reproduced today, keeping strictly inside the breed, which in size, stamina, and beauty will be an ideal general utility horse, and also one useful for remount purposes. If those in charge of the U. S. Morgan Horse Farm at Middlebury, Vt., adopt such a policy, we know that the members of The Morgan Horse Club will pledge to you their loyal support and co-operation. We feel sure that you may obtain free the services of any of their Morgan stallions. We urge that a committee of horsemen from the Department of Agriculture visit the farms where Morgan horses are being bred pure today. We believe our Government should begin at once to put in operation some more extensive scheme of co-operative horsebreeding with the farmers of this country. It is no longer profitable for the farmer to raise horses alone, and our Government ought to take the necessary steps now to assure toit a sufficient supply of horses for military purposes in time of war. We see no reason why a horse suitable for army purposes cannot also "be useful for the farmer in time of peace. We believe the Morgan to be the type of horse the best suited for this dual purpose. For this reason, we earnestly hope that the Department of Agriculture will breed only the best and purest Morgans on the U. S. Morgan Horse Farm at Middlebury, Vermont. Respectfully submitted, CHAS A. BENTON, H. R. LAWRENCE, C. C. STILLMAN. June 13, SILVER [>" ^Hv#i Mrs. George H. Conn of Freeport, 111., and Silver, the half-bred Percheron gelding she learned to ride after she wasfiftyyears old. Now twelve, the horse was a champion lead pony at all the Chicago tracks. Where most lead horses break down in two to three months, Silver worked for two years, sometimes leading horses as many as twenty-five miles in a day. Silver is half Morgan, and the combination worked very well in producing a horse good for hard work and for gentle riding. ROXIE DE JARNETTE Morgan mare owned by G. J. O'Neill, Manteno, 111. Mr. E. A. Darling, President Morgan Horse Assn., East Burke, Vermont. Dear Sir: As one of the committee of three appointed by you to confer with the officials of the Bureau of Agriculture, and Animal Industry, at the Government Farm, Middlebury, Vermont, the writer respectfully reports as follows: We met Hon. Carl Vrooman, Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, Dr. J. R. Mohler, Chief of Bureau, and Mr. G. A. Bell, Acting Chief of Bureau of Animal Industry, at Brandon, Vermont, on Monday, May 13. We devoted a portion of the morning to an inspection of Edgeview Farm, at Brandon, where Mr. H. R. C. Watson exhibited his Morgan horses. From there we went to Middlebury in autos furnished and accompanied by Mr. Watson. We found upon arrival at the Government Farm the stock ready for inspection, notice of our coming having evidently preceded us. Twelve stallions were shown at the halter in the following order: General Gates Scotland Sealskin Bennington Dundee Hamlet Hugo Hopeful Donlyn Jetmore Forester Troubadour of Willowmoor all of them in what might be called show condition and overfat, the last one shown, No. 12, being, in the writer's opinion, the choice of the lot No. 9, Donlyn, a close second, No. 5, Dundee, and No. 4, Bennington, being the only others that deserve consideration in a stud when the production of a Morgan horse is the objective. As for the rest, some of them are doubtless fine individuals, but decidedly out of place. Brood mares were then shown, a few with foals at foot, as follows: 1. Babe 2. Fanny P 3. Helen 4. Eudora 5. Carrie Gates 6. Dewdrop 7 Blue Honest Maid 8. Faith NOVEMBER 1945 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE 7

8 LIPPITT SEARCHLIGHT, 8167 Owner, Florence Hayward, Nashua, N. H. 9. Ellen 12. Gertrude 10. Eleanor 13. Eunice 11. Katro 14. Sunflower Maid After examining each, analyzing their pedigrees, and looking at their product it was evident to me that No. 4 and No. 14 were the choice ones. No. 1, Babe, daughter of Bob Morgan, although aged, had many meritorious points, and if properly mated should be worthy of retention. As for the balance, their pedigrees show too many outcrosses with strains that could not be expected by any stretch of imagination to produce anything resembling the type of Morgan desired. My recommendation as to them would be, first, dispose of every animal having the blood of Marguerite (dam of Red Oak) or any of those in which Rocky Mountain figures. This will eliminate some undesirable ones. Second, carefully consider the possible desirable qualifications of the balance, dispose of any whose progeny do not show conformation and quality. This method will reduce the number materially and enable the Government officials to inaugurate a new and sound policy from which satisfactory results will be obtained, providing they are intelligently bred to Troubadour of Willowmoor and Donlyn of their own stud and such proven sires as Reynard, Ajax, Sampson, Donald, Jerome, Welcome and Bob Morgan, animals whose blood lines will give to the U. S. Morgan Horse Farm at Weybridge a cross and pedigrees not obtainable elsewhere. These real Morgan stallions are owned by members of the Morgan Horse Club who have generously offered their service gratuitously. It is to be hoped that the Department of Agriculture will take advantage of the opportunity to the fullest possible extent, thereby accomplishing in a year or two results far more creditable and impressive than 1 0 years of indiscriminate and ill judged breeding shows there. My conviction is that the original type of Morgan can be reproduced. I mean the type as illustrated by pictures of Hale's Green Mountain Morgan, No. 42, A. M. R. What could be better? As for the young stock, good as it may be for some purpose, it is with two or three exceptions not the type for retention on a Morgan farm, especially one conducted under U. S. Government auspices for the avowed purpose of reproducing Morgans. The foregoing are the honest and candid conclusions of the writer and are so submitted. Whatever the result of one conference with the officials of the Department of Agriculture may result in, it is to be hoped that a policy may be adopted and then executed, that will breed out foreign strains and characteristics without sacrificing recognized Morgan blood for unnecessary size or speed by "size" I mean either under or over. The Hungarian Government long since adopted and put in practice a breeding policy that has resulted in most impressive and satisfactory results, therefore, it would seem relevant to call the attention of our Department of Agriculture to the Hungarian methods ere they decide upon others. Thanking you for the privilege accorded me, I am, New York City, May 23, Correlated Correspondence Very truly yours, C. A. BENTON. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BUREAU OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY WASHINGTON, D. C. Major C. A. Benton, 103 Park Avenue, New York, N. Y. Dear Major Benton: I wish to acknowledge your letter of May 18th and regret very much that it was impossible to see you in New York City last Friday. The National Live Stock Exchange had several committees that wished to meet with me on various problems and the local committee gave a banquet luncheon on the roof garden from until 2, after which the literary program was continued, so I was kept very busy until I left for Philadelphia on the evening train. I was pleased to know that you had already taken up the question of Jerome's services with Col. Borden and I shall write him accepting the offer and thanking him for the privilege. I note what you say about the report of your committee designated by President Darling and of course this report quite naturally should go to him. While I have no desire to make any suggestion in the premises and fully appreciate the benefits which the Bureau has already derived from the personal exchange of opinions, I would consider that we were additionally fortunate if you deemed it appropriate to furnish the Bureau with a copy of your report, as I am after as definite information as possible. With reference to Bennington, I will endeavor to ascertain from Sergeant Colby about this stallion, but it is my impression that Red Oak was the animal that Sergeant Colby had in charge. Perhaps he had both of them. With high personal regards, I remain, Very truly yours, J. R. MOHLER, Chief of Bureau. May 24, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BUREAU OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY WASHINGTON. D. C. Major C. A. Benton, 103 Park Avenue, New York, N. Y. My dear Major Benton: I received your letter of the 18th instant, but did not receive the book "What Horse for the Cavalry" until several days later. I have read portions of this book, particularly that portion regarding the Hungarian system and have found it very interesting indeed, and, as you state, it has many meritorious features. As this is the only copy you have. I presume you would like to have it returned to you which I will gladly do after I have had an opportunity to read it through. I agree with you thoroughly regarding most points in connection with the production of horses suitable for military purposes. I believe that stallions of other breeds as well as thoroughbreds should be used. If we had sufficient funds to put in operation a plan for the production of horses on a large scale, I would like to see some of the best Arab stallions used and some of the best Morgans, as well as some of the best thoroughbreds. It might also be advisable to use some of the best stallions from some of the other light breeds. If this could be done it would enable a careful trial to be made comparing the Thoroughbred breed with 8 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 1945

9 the other breeds for the production of sires suitable for army horse production. I have in mind an elaborate plan for the production of horses suitable for military purposes and one which at the same time would improve the light horses in those sections where light horses are needed for farm use. Such sections would be where the land is rather rough and hilly and on which real heavy machinery would not be suitable. The next time you come to Washington, if you have time, I wish you might hunt me up or let me know where I can find you. I would like to go over this plan very thoroughly with you and can assure you that I would appreciate your criticism. I consider that you and the other members of the committee gave us a great deal of information and assistance that will be of much use to us in our Morgan horse breeding work in Middlebury. My Vermont trip was one of the pleasantest trips I have ever had and a great deal of the pleasure was due to you. Referring to your letter of the 27st inst. I will say that so far as I have been able to learn the Meadowbrook Stock Farm at Front Royal, Va., consists of a gentleman who makes his headquarters at the Afton Inn at Front Royal. So far as I know he does not own a farm either at or near Front Royal, nor does he own any horses. Hoping that I may again have the pleasure of seeing you in the not distant future, I am, Very truly yours, G. A. BELL, Senior Animal Husbandman. May VERMONT WHEEL CLUB BRATTLEBORO, VT. Dear Mr. Benton: In reply to yours of 21st. My father was born in In 1835 he came to Brattleboro from Chester, Vermont. He was greatly interested in the Morgan horse. While in the mercantile trade with Jno. R. Blake, founder of the banking house of Blake Bros. & Co., Boston, he purchased manyfinedriving horses for rich Bostonians. He travelled extensively through the state and came to know the owners of famous Morgan sires. He was liked by all horse dealers. They talked freely to him about the doubts cast regarding the ancestry of numerous animals. These reports he looked into and sifted to the bottom. As a lad I began riding as early as eight years of age, was always my father's favorite companion, absorbing either by inoculation or absorption everything of a horse nature from the veryfirstdoubts whispered regarding Ethan Allen's paternity and he and I started to run down its truth or falsity. He was always sure the Black Hawk sired Ethan Allen and the one night "stand" of Flying Morgan at Ticonderoga, when he was not being used in the stud that season, a pure fabrication to boom the horse. Mr. Battell, whatever his vagaries, was honest. I have ridden through Vermont many hundred miles with him. The one thing he always asked was "What do you know about the Flying Morgan story?" Over 90 percent honestly believed in the pedigree as given. Allen W. Thompson was surely an Ananias, having little or no following among breeders or handlers. I have talked with some of the best informed aged horsemen, most of them now passed beyond, all over Vermont and New Hampshire, and I don't take any stock in the attempt to steal Black Hawk's right to be Ethan Allen's sire. Linsley went deeply in his investigation and was convinced. Sermour, a wealthy banker here, spent much time and money Goodell Titus, Crandall, Warder, Grinnell and a score of others, all dealers or breeders, did the same and declared there was no spot on Ethan Allen's escutcheon. Flying Morgan was a slow walker, and a very poor road horse, so much so that if another horse was idle Flying Morgan was not used on the road. Black Hawk's qualities were the opposite, except that Flying Morgan was considered the horse with the most speed. The dam of Ethan Allen was also the dam of Black Maid, record 2.36, also Red Legs, about the same mark. They were sold for $1,500 and $1,600. Thefirst was black, the second BETTY BARR BY PENROD 6140 Out of Daisy Knox by Knox Morgan This is one of the most highly regarded broodmares owned by Mrs. Helen B. Greenwalt, Highview Farm, Pawnee, 111. The foal registered as Jubilee Alexandra is by Flyhawk 7526, and has recently been sold to Mr. and Mrs. Victor Daley, San Gabriel, Calif. gray and "Ethan Allen" bay. They all had the Black Hawk conformation and gait. Flying Morgan was low headed, very pointed rump, coarse about the head and heavy, a low digger into the ground at speed, with none of the bold smooth action of the Black Hawk family. It was my good fortune to see Ethan Allen and Flying Morgan when in their prime. My opinion and belief is so well grounded in this matter that nothing offered at this late day can change or shake it. Mr. Battell gained possession of Black Hawk's stud books and proved by them the falsity of the Flying Morgan claim. I am very glad to have you inquire. There never was a "wide difference of opinion" after men like Loring, Parlin, Wallace, Dunton, and scores of other qualified investigators gave their views after many days of travel and research. I sincerely trust you will not have to evade a fair issue after reading this letter. It is 90 percent truth as tried by a prejudiced jury, and 100 percent fact, viewed from the point of good, honest men seeking the facts with an open receptive mind. Send me a report of your lectureifit appears in print. With best wishes at this Christmas time. Sincerely yours. H. R. LAWRENCE. December A MORGAN STILL REMEMBERED Enclosed are three dollars for a three-year subscription MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE. I am a Morgan horse man and this is one magazine I cannot be without because it always reminds me of my favorite Morgan, Captain Perry, who passed away several years ago. When he was in a set of fancy brass mounted harness against his coal black silky body and in one of our advertising wagons, he really made a real show. Many people still ask about him. He was also used under the saddle. My next stables will have Morgans also. JULES J. PRINCE 1310 Cherry St., Pottstown, Pa. JUSTIN MORGAN Marker dedicated in West Springfield, July Inscription reads: Here lived Justin.Morgan. Born in West Springfield, 1747 died in Randolph, Vt., From this farm came the stallion Justin Morgan, progenitor of that famous breed known as Morgan horses. NOVEMBER 1945 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE 9

10 PERKINS APPROVES OF SENTNEY'S SUGGESTION Charles A. Perkins Piankeshaw Place, Hoopeston, 111. A postal from your office recently advised me that my subscription had expired for the MAGAZINE. I appreciate this service for I do not want to miss a single issue. Enclosed find a check for $4 to extend a double subscription to March 24, We enjoyed the February 1945 issue. Now that the war is over we may look forward to a bigger and even better MAGA ZINE. It is an active medium for promoting the interests of the breed. I am also wondering if we may expect Vol. VI of the Register in a reasonable time. The idea expressed by Mr. Sentney in the MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE in regard to his desire to "see pictures of horses and also of breeders" meets approval. With such a widely scattered fancy such a feature might well be developed. I'd suggest a short biographical sketch of the more active members of the Club and when available their pictures should be included. It would be well to include data on their other interests or memberships and in this way other breeders might come to know each other better. Any number of names might well be suggested to those of Mr. Sentney might be added any on the Board of Managers (past and present). First of all the average reader would want to know what each did to advance the place of the Morgan but as you may gather I'd like to see added general data of the interests and activities of each. A page questionnaire might supply the required information. Consider it, please. My own activities in connection with the Morgan breed are most limited compared with many and as a result should not expect or even desire to haveit used for some time. However, I would like to encourage your starting a series featuring those most active in the advancement of the Morgan. Isit worth a try? I am looking forward to seeing more and better pictures in the MAGAZINE. My article. "Studying Pedigrees." appearing in the February issue brought a number of letters. Among them was one followed within a few days by a visitor. It was an early friend, Birley Gardner, now cornet soloist with the U. S. Naval Academy Band. He was visiting his parents here. Birley and I had hardly seen each other since we both were members of the 10th Regiment Band then under command of Lieut. John Kindig and stationed here at Hoopeston. With the other items I'm taking the liberty of sending the letter received from Birley. Kindly return. A return envelope is enclosed for your convenience. From what Roy Brunk writes, his family certainly made a record for themselves and their Morgans at the Futurity held at Lincoln. Doubtless you have had a report which may be included in your next issue. Want to drive down to see their their stock a bit later if canfindsomeone to look after the dairy stock here. Hard to get away when one is without help. We have been more than pleased with the development of our Morgans. I have had an unexpected number of compliments on my Dell's Valley Jubilee, both as to his conformation, his style and manners. His color commands attention. It is a copper chestnut. I use him twice every day in addition to long rides when time permits. Now I am starting to drive him. Have kept watching for set of double harness for Zana and Abby Gail. Do not want any substitute and as a result keep waiting and watching. However, they should be at work. Have been disappointed in noting an "ad" appearing in current farm magazines from our Morgan Horse Club suggesting a Morgan cross in raising farm stock. Why not pure Morgans? Is it wise for a Club sponsoring a particular breed to suggest a cross will improve their stock for some special need? The wide use of mechanical farmingfitsin perfectly with the Morgan and their place on the farm. Why not feature that? CHARLES A. PERKINS Piankeshaw. PI., Hoopeston, 111. MAGAZINE HELPFUL This is to notify you of my change of address. I really en your magazine and through its pages I have contacted several Morgan breeders and am finding the kind of Morgan horses I am eventually going to own. Keep up the good work. GEORGE W. HOWARD Showlow, Ariz. DANFORTH OWNER I would be pleased to have you use the picture of my mares in the MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE as I think the pictures in the magazine are most interesting and there should be more of them. These mares are both registered and were sired by Sir Ethan Allen No and were foaled in 1932 and are very much alike however one of them is a rule two registration. They will work anywhere and drive both single and double and are at their best under saddle. In the picture which Mr. Brown so kindly used for his calendar this year are: Polly D Chestnut F June 4, Breeder, Maude B. Grant, Orleans, Vt. Owner, Albert H. Danforth, Danville, Vt. Sire, Sir Ethan Allen Dam, Betty D (sire, Bob B Dam, Lyndon Girl (Grant's) 03999). Rider, Dr. Howard Farmer. Princess D. X Chestnut. F June 17, Breeder and owner, Albert H. Danforth, Danville, Vt. Sire, Sir Ethan Allen, 6537 Dam, Queenie (unregistered). Rider, Mrs. French. POLLY D AND PRINCESS D. X Owned by Albert H. Danforth, Danville, Vt. Ridden by Mrs. French and Dr. Howard Farmer. Taken from the 1945 calendar of Earle Brown, Burklyn Farm, Lyndonville, Vt., and Brooklyn Farm, Camden Station, Minneapolis, Minn. 10 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 1945

11 ORIGIN OF THE MORGAN HORSE From The Cultivator, May 1847 There seem to be some persons who still continue to suppose that there was "French Canadian" blood in the original horse which belonged to my father, Justin Morgan, and from which the excellent stock of Morgan horses sprung; while no one who has attended to the clear proofs to the contrary, which have from time to time appeared in your valuable journal, can now justly entertain any such notion. In the fall of 1785, my father brought the horse, then a twoyear-old colt, from Springfield, Mass., to Randolph, Vt. Mr. John Morgan, of Lima, N. Y., who, though of the same name, is but a distant relative of my father's family, then lived, as I have been informed, in Springfield, and had every opportunity, as I believe, of knowing the truth in relation to the horse. Mr. J. Morgan says he was not only well acquainted with my father's horse, but also with the sire of that horse, True Briton,or Beautiful Bay, and he states that he (Mr. J. M.) kept the latter horse at the time my father's colt was begotten by him. He says also that he was acquainted with Traveller, Diamond, and Wildair, and at the time knew them to be English blood horses. Mr. John Morgan further says that however much may have been said relative to my father having brought the horse from Canada, he knows that it was not so. His means of knowledge, and the respectability of his character, entitles his statements to the fullest credit. The fact that my father died about two and a half years after he brought the colt to Randolph, his children all being young, and the horse having been sold out of the family very soon after my father's decease, may account for his pedigree not being better understood. I have a perfect recollection of the horse when my father owned him and afterwards, and have always lived where his stock is well known, and well remember that my father always spoke of him as a horse of the best blood. I remember that two running horses one, I believe, from Long Island, called Sweepstakes, the other, I think, from the north part of the state of New York called Silvertail had races with him in my father's lifetime, when his horse was but four years old, for a considerable sum for those days, and they were both beaten by him with ease. I was present at Brookfield, Vt., although then but a small boy, and witnessed the race with Sweepstakes. My father's horse was not only a swift runner, but a very fast trotter. Those who have seen the Gifford Morgan will have a very correct idea of the size, shape, style, and action of the original Morgan horse, as the resemblance between them is very close, not only in those particulars, but most others, except color. The stock, also, of the Gifford Morgan with which I have always been well acquainted, is very similar to that of the original horse. I consider it a very fortunate circumstance that the attention of the public has at length become awakened to the great value and importance of the Morgan stock of horses, in season to same the blood in such purity as we yet haveit in some individuals. A few more years of indifference and delay would have insured its loss beyond the possibility of recovery. JUSTIN MORGAN Stockbridge, Vt., February 27, FROM MISSOURI: Enclosed pleasefind my check for $1 to renew my subscription. I am sorry I overlooked sending in my renewal as I do not want to miss a single copy. I attended the showing of the Illinois Morgan Horse Futurity held at Lincoln, 111. They had a grand show and saw some mightyfinecolts. Next year should really be a dandy, now that the war is over and gasoline rationing is off. Also visited with my good friend, Mr. J. Roy Brunk, who had the most entries, showingfivemares and colts. I wish you continued success with the magazine. FRED HUENERGARTH 740 Allegheny Dr., Lemay 23, Mo. GLOFIELD 8959 The above is a picture of Glofield 8959, sired by Mansfield and out of Donna Delia. Glofield traces back to Justin Morgan on both his sire's and his dam's side. The picture was taken when he was just two years old. He was foaled May 30, This fall I intend to train him to drive. My wife and I certainly enjoyed ourselves up in your country during horse week, with our two Morgan mares, one of which is Clevine 05948, sired by Upwey King Peavine and out of Upwey Cleis. She is now four years old and certainly is growing into a beautiful mare for either riding or driving. G.A. MINOR Bethlehem, Conn. NO MORGANS IN TEXAS? Enclosed you will please find a one dollar bill to pay for expired subscription and am not sending in for a renewal subscription. You have a fine magazine and I like the Morgan horse, but in this country I do not know of any one that has a Morgan horse. The horses here are all Quarter Horses, Thoroughbreds, Palominos and Walking Horses. I own a young Quarter Horse stallion and afillyso I am taking magazines that keep me posted on them and other breeds too. I will always have a good word for the Morgan horse, but as the Quarter Horse is the leading horse here I, of course, get horses that there is the most demand for. I am an old crippled-up cowboy and am still working for wages and expect my horses to make me some money. They were only colts when I bought them a year ago. I got the best I could get and they are making beautiful horses. JESS V. WELBORN Knickerbocker, Tex. ATTENTION, BREEDERS! Please find enclosed one dollar for renewal of my subscri to your good magazine. It suits me fine with one exception. Most interested people know the past history of your breed. I would like to see more articles written by the leading breeders of today. ROLAND DITLOW Rt. 1, Leonidas, Mich. NOVEMBER 1945 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE 11

12 JESUIT STALLION BONNIE WILKES HPT I * *". *. *^i»' -_«&-* 3 MAJOR ABBOTT Owned by Robert G. Bean, Lone Oak Farm, Florence, Mass. Some time ago I sent you an old edition of The Cultivator which had quite a few articles init about old-time Morgans, and some of which were printed in the MORGAN HORSE MAGA ZINE. Recently my wife was going through an old bureau which belonged to her grandmother when she found a small folder advertising a stallion that had belonged to her grandmother's brother. Edwin R. Bugbee of Kirby, Vt. Mrs. Bugbee is still living on the old farm in Kirby where this stallion was kept. The ad calls this horse a Jesuit Stallion, but the picture of its head looks a lot like a Morgan to me, and some of the names in the pedigree also sound "Morgany" too. I will type the complete folder as I believe you and possibly the subscribers to the MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE will find it interesting. The Pacing Jesuit Stallion, Bonnie Wilkes, owned and kept by Edwin R. Bugbee, at his farm in Kirby, Vt. Bonnie Wilkes was foaled June 20, 1889, stands 15J/j hands, weight 1,000 pounds, is chestnut in color, has good style and good action. He is a natural pacer in gait and with very little handling has made halves in 1:18. To owners of good mares who are in pursuit of good sized, resolute, well-bred business colts, threatened with speed, at a reasonable price, here is your chance. Jesuit, his sire, is bred in the same lines as the fastest trotters that have appeared on the turf, tracing twice to Mambrino Chief, once to Pilot Jr., and once to Geo. Wilkes, through the great Onward, three of whose grandsons and daughters hold world's records. The Bugbee Mare, a well-remembered local trotter, is supposed to be of Black Hawk descent, and was of good speed and great endurance, having once been driven one hundred miles in a single day, the whole distance by daylight. Pedigree Bonnie Wilkes was sired by Jesuit (2676) ; he by Onward 2:25! 4 ; he by Geo. Wilkes 2:22; be by Hambletonian (10) ; he by Abdallah; he by Mambrino; he by Imp. Messenger. Hisfirst dam was by Len Rogers 2:36; second dam the Bugbee Mare 2:50. Len Rogers' first dam was a full bred Gray Eagle mare, sired by Woodpecker; he by Imp. Dragon, Dan Irby's Dare Devil mare, granddam by old Wildair, dam Ophelia by Gray Diomed; he by Bakers Highlander. The above pedigree is fully recorded in the county clerk's office in St. Johnsbury, Vt., in compliance with Act 104, approved November 27, 1888, rendering colts holden for service fees of horses. All mares disposed of before the usual time of foaling will be considered with foal. All accidents at owner's risk. Bonnie Wilkes will stand for service of a limited number of mares during the season at my place in Kirby, near St. Johnsbury East, Vt. I shall take the greatest pleasure in showing the horse at any time. Terms: $10 to warrant. E. R. Bugbee, proprietor. I am also enclosing a picture of my half-morgan stallion, Major Abbott. He was sired by Abbott 704 when he was standing at the Massachusetts State College in Amherst. He is out of the bay mare Key Chain by Spurr, out of Jingling. Key Chain is registered by The Jocky Club and was bred by James Butler. Perhaps this picture is good enough to print in the MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE, as Abbott has left a lot of colts around here. My colt stands a little over 1 5 hands and will weigh about 900 pounds, probably a little more when he getsfilledout. I am not going to breed from him as he is a half breed, but will have him gelded in the spring. ROBERT G. BEAN Lone Oak Farm, Florence, Mass. ROSCOE MORGAN STILL O.K. I still have old Roscoe Morgan 7573, the fine old chestnut he has always been. He will be 19 years old March 20, 1946, but has all the vim and go he ever had, and all hisfivegaits and still does them well. I have two of the loveliest Palomino colts from him and my old saddle Palomino mares anyone ever saw. They are both dark gold, a stud and a mare. The stud is golddappled, white mane and tail, white socks all around halfway to knees and hocks. The mare, I believe, will be plain gold with white mane and tail and white stockings all around to her knees and hocks. They are large and have lots of action. I would like to see this stud colt go to a good trainer and befittedfor show in moving pictures. I also have afinechestnut colt from Roscoe Morgan from a large young copper sorrel Saddle registered Morgan mare. I sure enjoy the MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE and wish it came oftener. I wish we could have more horse pictures included in the magazine. Yours for more and better Morgans. GUY STREEPY Udell, Iowa. MORGAN MARES WITH THEIR FOALS On the L. U. Sheep Company range in Wyoming 12 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 1945

13 HORSE CLUB AND MAGAZINE LOCATE IN RAPID CITY, S. D. With the revival of interest in saddle and riding clubs in the U. S. since the end of the war, a new organization of national scope, the American Saddle Club, has come into being and Rapid City has been selected for national headquarters, Ray Fox, executive director in the movement, announced today. Groundwork for the new horse lovers' club has been laid during the past two months since Fox came here from Washington, D. C, and this week the club issued thefirst number of its new magazine, Quirt and Crop. Fox declared that the editorial office for the magazine, of which he is editor, will be maintained in Rapid City. Printing of the magazine, described by Fox as a "reader's digest" of important material from other horsemen's journals, is being handled by the Johnston and Bordewyk printery here. A lawyer by profession, Fox has turned his personal interest in horses and equestrian clubs into the formation of the new organization. Recently he left a position as a government lawyer at Washington and while enroute to Sidney, Neb., where he had planned to resume his private practice, he and his wife stopped off in Rapid City. He declared they were immediately charmed by the locality, the great interest in horses in the Black Hills, as well as being impressed with the "geographical center of things." Buys Home Here "Draw a line from Baker Lake, Canada, to Brownsville, Tex., and one from Eureka, Calif., to New York," he said. "Where the lines cross lies South Dakota, equally convenient to all parts of the U. S. and their Canadian neighbor," Fox pointed out. "I have always had in the back of my mind an idea to form this club for the purpose of perpetuating local equestrian groups within a non-profit national organization. The Black Hills seemed to be an ideal place to begin and I abandoned my plans to return to Nebraska and began work on the idea at once." Since then Fox has enlisted the support of more than a score of regional and national horsemen's groups in the club and its major aim of serving "as a clearing house for information on horses and horsemanship." Local groups joining the American Saddle Club will not lose their own identity, Fox declared, but rather will be strengthened by a "national organization committed to tolerance and cooperation for their mutual benefit and protection." An advisory council is to be formed, composed of one member from each affiliated club. It is planned to hold an annual "gettogether" in the Black Hills, at which time the council will hold its yearly session, Fox declared. From Daily Journal, Rapid City, S. D., October 20, TRIO OF MORGANS In use by the L. U. Sheep Company Worland, Wyo. of these are by Flyhawk 7526 and one by Linspar I received the MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE the other day. There are so many things that I could say about the magazine, buti'll make it brief. It's wonderful the stories and pictures are very good. I wish you could publishit more often, that's all I can say. I have ridden many breeds of horses, but Ifindthe Morgan superior to all others so far anyway. I'm enclosing a picture taken in March 1945 of Dinah, the Morgan mare I rode before she was sold, a registered pure bred. She is pure black with only a small white star for marking. She is eight years old this summer, good tempered, an excellent trotter and has a good running walk. She stands about sixteen hands and weighs over a thousand pounds. This picture of her doesn't do her justice. What do you think of her? I think she is tops! Thank you for your wonderful magazine. Miss MARJORIE TINGLEY Box 472, Montrose, Pa. MORE ABOUT BOB WADE In a letter to William E. Lowry of Ferris, Illinois, Marvi Grattan of Marshalltown, Iowa, gives more information on Bob Wade: You are correct. Dr. G. S. Battey of Kansas is wrong. Bob Wade did not run a quarter in 21 '4 seconds at Butte, Montana, but at Deer Lodge. I started the horses at both places. The last quarter at Deer Lodge is down grade where I started afieldof six horses all of which had run a quarter in:22. Bob Wade won the gray horse, Nettie S. was second. The three timers caught the dash as follows. :21, :21i4 and :21J. i. The :21'4 was with my watch, my daughter, now Mrs. Jane Grattan Allen of Cincinnati, holding it. In reply to a request from Cliff Burton of Coffeyville, K for the basis of his statement which appeared in the May issue of the MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE that Bob Wade's dam was Morgan and Copperbottom blood, Mr. Lowry writes: As to the breeding of Mary, Bob Wade's dam, Mr. Levi Roach, then living near Augusta, Illinois, trades on the road north of town with some gypsies for an old mare that he called Topsy. She was footsore. He turned her in a pasture where also ran a two-year-old colt, grandson of Swaps Copperbottom, and this colt was Mary's sire. NOVEMBER 1945 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE 13

14 IS THIS A MORGAN? Please find enclosed one dollar for the renewal to the MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE. I had intended renewing long before this, but have just been neglecting it. The war has been the cause of many of us neglecting the less important things. Although the MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE is a real magazine "a little magazine in a big way" I like the magazine and like to see good pictures of horses in it because the horse is my favorite animal. My brother-in-law had a saddle horse which he sold last fall. We had him for two summers. When he was sold it seemed to me like one of our family was gone. J do not know his breeding for he was bought at the horse auction in Indianapolis and we didn't get any papers with him to tell his breeding, but he had all the qualities of a good Morgan. He was golden bay in color with black mane and tail. His legs were black up to the hocks and knees and he had a star in his forehead. He was built rather stocky. He had lots of life, but was gentle with it. He had a wonderful disposition. As for being a show horse he had all it took to do all the gaits. He could rack as fast or as slow as any of them. He also had the looks and style of any for his type. Being that we did not know his exact breeding or have any papers with him, I always argued that he was Morgan or had the greater part of Morgan blood in him. If he was Morgan, I'd say he was a wonderful horse and there were very few like him in our community. Probably you who read this may think I'm partial to this one horse but a horse like that deserves praise and I still am of the opinion he was a Morgan. I am sending his picture and maybe you can help me decide as to his breeding by his build with the description I have sent you. DOROTHY MASTERS Wilkinson, Ind. GINGER I hadn't had a horse all winter; my husband had taken out the horse stalls and put in cow stanchions, and had persuaded me to wait until spring before buying another horse. Well, I was "horse hungry" long before spring came and was shopping around half the winter looking for a horse! I mean a horse, not a nag; you can find all kinds of nags any time. I was beginning to think that I was looking for an ideal I had built up in my mind and perhaps would not find a horse that would suit me at all. I wanted one that was real to begin with built well and pleasing to the eye and one that liked to see me come and have me around, and that liked to be ridden. You like to have the horse enjoy the ride just as much as the rider because then the rider is getting the most from his horse. I've had small horses, big ones, pretty ones (one homely one but tough and fast) ; but it's hard to find a horse that has everything you want. After having looked at horses till I had "bays on the brain" and "Palominos in my path," and even "spots before my eyes," I was almost discouraged. What was the matter? Was I trying tofinda duplicate of the little bay Hambletonian mare my grandfather had when I was just a little girl, or that little Indian pony we had on the farm, or what was I looking for? Maybe it just wasn't? Well, one Saturday afternoon I answered an ad I ran across that sounded good. The people lived in town and had a small lot; they had moved a little old house in their back yard to serve as a barn. The owner walked up on its front porch and went in the front bedroom (which had on wallpaper and all) and brought out a strawberry roan which weighed about 1,000 pounds. The horse had its long winter hair and had not had much grooming, but was fat and well cared for, and crazy to get outdoors. He tore down the front steps on the end of the rope and pranced around and around. It was amusing to watch him; he was like a little colt being let out for thefirsttime. Then he lay down carefully and rolled and when he got up he just stood and looked at us and began eating that nice new grass down by his feet. The owner, still holding the other end of the long rope, was very pleasant and an honest man. He assured me that the horse was perfectly sound and gentle and right in every way, but he added, "There's one thing, if he ever gets loose, you just can't catch him." Well, a horse will usually come back to the barn when he gets thirsty enough (provided he doesn't find water), but one might wait all day for that; that wouldn't be so good. Then the owner gave him a good run down the little dirt street and it was a pleasure to watch. That horse didn't just follow him along, he really lifted his feet off the ground, coming down on them with a good spring in each step. He showed strong of Morgan in his actions and looks, and I just couldn't take my eyes off of him. I watched that horse run back to his little house and go up those steps like a dog, and determined that, wild or no wild, I wanted that horse. Maybe I could keep him tied or break him of running wild, or something that strawberry roan they appropriately called Ginger was going to have a new mistress. Well, they delivered him; on a beautiful sunny afternoon they drove out with Ginger hitched to a rubber-tired wagon the whole family was along (lovely people) drove out 17 miles from town, and Ginger, wringing wet with sweat, came prancing in the driveway, still good for another 17 miles. We unhitched him. patted him down and put him in the barn and gave him a good feed. When it was time for the folks to go back home, and I watched them, one by one go up to Ginger and kiss him good-bye and saw some wipe their eyes and look the other way, I knew I had not made a mistake. I didn't let Ginger out of the barn the next day. I talked to him and curried and brushed him and we began getting acquainted. On the third day I led him out in the barn lot on a rope and exercised him a little; then I decided the time had come when I must let him loose and see what would happen. Surely we could drive him in the barn and get him cornered some way. I unsnapped the rope and away went that little wildfire from one corner of the lot to the other, jumping so high that he was often off the ground with all fours at once. I just stood and watched him keeping absolutely quiet and just let him play forfifteenor twenty minutes. Then it was time to see what he would do when I started towards him. I started walking around, appearing most unconcerned (but anxious inside), and then I did it! I held out my hand and said, "Ginger, come here!" The horse stopped playing, turned around and looked at me, standing perfectly still while I walked up to him, took hold of his halter and petted him. What was this, a game? I couldn't believe it, his long red mane and tail waving in the wind made him look like a wild mustang. He was said to be hard to catch, and here was I holding him. I was 14 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 1945

15 so thrilled and dumbfounded I just petted and hugged him; but soon let go again so he would understand he was not a prisoner but must come when I called him. Again and again I gave the command and up he came to me he seemed so pleased to know that we understood each other. I was so happy I could hardly wait to tell my husband. Now, even when I let him out in the big pasture and he is way down in the gully, if he can hear me whistle, he comes on a fast gallop and stands right in front of me with his head high and ears forward perfectly still. Ginger also shakes hands and will soon know how to kneel, etc. His gaits are lovely, very definite and easy; and as friendly as any horse ever was, and smart. He is a pleasure to ride and be around. He doesn't care much about being sprayed with fly spray this time of year, but manages to put up with it for a few minutes and stands well during the procedure. I am sorry that I haven't a picture of Ginger to include, but I haven't been able to get films for months. Some day perhaps I will manage to get his picture taken and send you one. Ginger is a seven-year-old and has a good home here at Spring Brook Farm, with lots of company; I am sure he is very happy. His long white hairs have shed off now and he has a beautiful red strawberry roan coat, shiny and sleek as a seal. Needless to say, I am completely satisfied with him, and might add in closing that Ginger is not for sale. A true story. MRS. GAY F. HAYES Spring Brook Farm, Dorr, Mich.. Rt. 1. ASHLEY GIFT, 8760 The following correspondence has taken place between one Mr. breed. O. C. Foster of Los Angeles, Calif., who sold the stallion Ashley Gift 8760 to Mr. Jack Gardiner of Bishop, Calif. Ashley Gift is sired by Montabell Mr. Foster's leading stallion. His dam is Serenata by Mountcrest Sellman 7289 out of Serenade Ann by Querido 7370: July 25, Dear 67r: I thought I would write you and tell you how Ashley is coming along. He is a wonderful horse and everybody in Bishop sure likes him, even Warren Haliday used to think that his horse was best, but Ashley can out-work, run or walk Redman so Warren has changed his mind a little. I have bred one mare to him this year and he behaved like a little gentleman. I was very proud of him. Brierly, who owns a registered Morgan stallion, thinks he is a very fine horse and I do to. He is very good in the mountains and on the level no horse can keep up with him in any gait. I am going to show him in the stallion show here on Labor Day and also run him because he sure can run and it would be very good for the Morgans if he would win. Most of the people here in Bishop and in Nevada are Quarter Horse crazy and it sure is bad for the Morgans up here anyway. There are only three or four in this whole valley that like Morgans and that is very bad. If you get a chance to come to Bishop be sure to look me up as I would like you to see Ashley and see him work. JACK GARDINER Box 2 72, Bishop, Calif. Dear Jack: Glad to get your letter and naturally Ashley couldn't help but be a good horse At the Los Angeles national spring horse show Montabell Gift, his sire, was awarded the blue ribbon for stallions four years or older and there was certainly five of the nicest looking Morgan stallions you ever saw. Gean Abbey, one of our mares, won the blue ribbon in the mares' class and Serenata, the dam of Ashley, took second and this was a good field. There were at least ten Morgan mares. I think you will always find that certain types of animals will FOUR TOP COW HORSES Bred and used by the L. U. Sheep Company at Worland, Wyo. All four of these geldings are by Flyhawk become a fad. There is no doubt but what the Quarter Horse is popular now but the Quarter Horse is definitely a type. The Morgan is a breed. This also applies to the Palamino. They are popular. They are a color, and I again say, the Morgan is a breed, and I believe in all types of animals people will always come back to a breed, and if I was breeding canary birds I would certainly stick with Someone told me that Lawrence Cline, who works for Mr. Brierly and rides his stallion, was collecting a share of prizes in the stock horse class and I thought this was pretty good, where one Morgan was competing against all other types of horses and you know there are a lot of good horses in that valley. If you ever dispose of that horse, you certainly don't deserve another one, because you have got as good a horse as anybody will ever own. It is what you make out of the horse. O. C. FOSTER Los Angeles, Calif. FROM CALIFORNIA: Please enter my subscription to the MORGAN HORSE MAG ZINE for three years. I like it very much and also the Morgan horses. Mine is half Morgan and she is as smart as it is possible for an animal to be. She has brains and knows how to use them. She thinks for herself. I love her so. I raised her from a colt and trained her myself. She knows twenty-eight tricks that I taught her and several more she has learned herself. When it comes feeding time and if I am out in the yard talking to the neighbors she will come up to me and stand there for a while then she will nudge me with her nose and if I don't move she will give a little push, then if I don't go feed her she really gets rough and makes me go to the barn and if I try to turn away from the barn she will get around me and herd me to the barn, and she doesn't mean maybe either. No matter which way I try to go she is right there to head me in the right direction. If I herd cattle on her she watches them and if one gets poky she will bite its tail and if one breaks out she is right ready to take it back. She has never been trained for a cowhorse either. She figured it out for herself. She has a lot of brains. If a child is riding her she is as careful as she can be, but she acts terrible if anyone else but me tries to ride her. She is a oneperson horse. She won't let anyone touch her. much less let anyone put a rope or bridle on her. She will rear up and strike at them and lay her ears back and take after them. I have a lot of fun giving people a bridle and tell them to put it on her. One Marine boy who thought he could, came out of the corral faster than he went in. He was really scared and he NOVEMBER 1945 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE 15

16 wouldn't go in again. He was so confident he could handle her. The rest of the crowd sure teased him. If there are a bunch of people petting her she has no eyes for any of them but me. I don't have to be afraid of anyone stealing my horse. I love her as much as one of the family. She is such a pet. Has been raised at the back door all her life. When it is dinner time she comes to the back door and stands there and catches hold of the handle and lets the door slam till she gets something to eat. (Our breakfast room is near the back door.) She knows when it is dinner time, too. MRS. FLORENCE TOMAIER Box 293, Mojave. Calif. 1 We became acquainted with the MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE through Mrs. Anna K. Zeitler of Santa Cruz, who was kind enough to loan us her copy of the February issue. Please accept the enclosed check of $1 for a year's subscription. We thought the magazine was splendid and were glad to know that there was a magazine of this type. Bonny Doon Route, Box 58, Santa Cruz, Calif. JOHN M. MILTON SPORTSMANSHIP OF THE NEW MORGAN HORSE ASSOCIATION OF THE WEST The newly formed Morgan Horse Association of the West. though only two months old, demonstrated their increasing activity and good sportsmanship by sponsoring the Trail Class Western Equipment at the Los Angeles National Fall Horse Show, though the entries were not all necessarily Morgan horses. The seventeen entries were escorted into the showring by the vice-president of the Association, Merle Little, on his Sundown Morgan, Secretary Orris C. Foster on his Montabell Gift and Ralph Handland on hisfine Morgan mare. Allen Ross, following his traditional fine announcing, paid tribute to the Morgan Association by stating: FOR SALE Jolly Roger 8479 Reg. Morgan Stallion, 4 yrs. old, sound, gentle, stock horse trained. Weight 1000 lbs. Height 15 hands. He is harness trained with an exceptionally good fast square trot. He is of dark chestnut color and good conformation; line bred to General Gates 666 on sire's side, thru Pongee Morgan to Allen King on dam's side. Proven sire of blue ribbon foals. Must sell also Chocolate Sundae Reg. Morganfilly,1 yr. old, sound, gentle, chestnut with almost white mane and tail. Winner of best foal of all breeds at Convair Show in San Diego at 3 mo. of age. Sire, Jolly Roger, with 3 crosses to General Gates 666. Mrs. P. A. Knowles 1523 N. Garey POMONA, CALIFORNIA "One hundred andfiftyyears ago there was foaled in Springfield, Mass., the only single horse in the world that founded a race of horses, the King of Sires, Justin Morgan, father of the Morgan breed. A dark bay with flowing mane and tail, he could out-trot, out-run and out-pull any horse of his day. Today, California has more registered Morgans than any state in the Union, of which Roland G. Hill heads the list on his 10,000- acre ranch at Tree Pinos, Calif., with 60 registered mares and his two superb stallions. Hill not only breeds and sells Morgans, but his cowboysfindthem to be a truly great cattle horse." Good going, Allen Ross, for that interesting information. The Trail Class awards were presented by Mrs. Orris C. Foster, that charming horsewoman and wife of the Secretary of the Association. First prize, Slick, ridden by Hayden Russell. Second prize, Buck, ridden by M. R. Valdez. Third prize, Chipsa De Oro, ridden by Roy Williams (incidentally, Chipsa De Oro wore a checkerboard hair-do on his rump quite effective). Fourth prize, Nancy Hanks, ridden by Dona Hall. Fifth prize, Little Tony, ridden by Pat Paul. And a special birthday prize was awarded to Audrey Gray. Something to remember, Audrey. IF THEY'D ONLY HAD HORSES By COL. THOMAS J. JOHNSON (From Text of an address made June , before the Thoroughbred Club of America, at Lexington. Ky.) First I wish to make it perfectly plain that, having been on duty in South America for the past four years, I have no personal, first-hand knowledge of the use of animals or the War Department policies in regard thereto in this War. But being intensely interested and havings always believed so thoroughly that no Army was complete without its proper quota of horses and mules and mounted organizations, I have followed developments in this regard very closely. A number of our leading generals have reported the lack of them, especially in Sicily and Italy, and their statements, better than anything else, prove the absolute necessity for such troops in modern armies Drew Pearson and other critics notwithstanding. This is a mechanized age and armies are highly mechanized and that is asit should be. Man or animal should not be called upon to do a job which a machine can do as well or better. However, it has been definitely proven that the infantryman mustfinish what the Air and Armored Forces commence and that there are things which the horse and mule can do which machines cannot do. Never before have the effects of terrain and weather on the operation of armies been so forcefully brought to the attention of our country. The following editorial, quoted from the Stars and Stripes. 25 March 1944, gives a general picture of the absolute necessity for horses and mules in modern, mechanized war: The Cry for Horses "Despite mechanization of modern weapons of war, the value of the horse on thefieldof battle has been dramatically rediscovered during the past winter and has been the difference between success and failure on the Russian front. "It is an old cavalry axiom that a horse can go wherever a man can travel, and this is still not true of the tank, truck or even the faithful jeep. This winter on the Russian front, horses have packed men, uniforms, supplies and weapons over impossible and practically impassable terrain. Pulling wagons, sleighs, caissons and guns, horses have kept pace with the Red Army. "In Italy the cry for horses, mules and more horses became almost a howl during the past winter months as troops operating in treacherous mountain country faced the problem of packing in goods, ammunition and other supplies and packing out wounded men. Once again, the horse filled the vital need, and many an old cavalryman watching man's beast of burden pass a column of 16 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 1945

17 mud-embedded motor transport smiled a knowing smile and kept his peace. "The German Army has used the horse to supplement its motor transport from thefirst day of war, and on the Eastern front has developed the use of animal-drawn vehicles to a scale almost equalling that of World War I. In China, both the Japanese and Chinese find the military value of the horse undiminished when used to support campaigns in mountainous terrain. And the god of war, still crazy over horses, has given many a recent victory to the army commander who has been able to assemble sufficient animals to meet the needs of the military situation planes, trucks and tanks notwithstanding." It is particularly to the point that our greatest commander of Armored Forces General George S. Patton has stated on numerous occasions that cavalry has been badly needed and if he had had a division of horse cavalry in Tunisia and Sicily the bag of Germans would have been a lot bigger. To quote from one of his typical statements: "In almost any conceivable theatre of operations, situations arise where the presence of horse cavalry, in a ratio of a division to an army, will be of vital moment. "It is the considered opinion, not only of myself but of many other general officers who took their origin from the infantry and artillery, that had we possessed an American cavalry division with pack artillery in Tunisia and in Sicily, not a German would have escaped, because horse cavalry possesses the additional gear ratio which permits it to attain sufficient speed through mountainous country to get behind and hold the enemy until the more powerful infantry and tanks can come up and destroy him." TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Crabapple Valley Farms desires to sell four geldings, foaled in 1939, two stallions, and four weanling stallions. These animals may be inspected at the Crabapple Valley Farms on any day during daylight hours. Sealed bids must be submitted in terms of United States dollars and cents per animal, f.o.b., Massilon, Ohio. Bidders may bid on any number of animals offered for sale with the number and the amount of the bid specified. The bids, marked "Horse Bid" in the lower left hand corner of the envelope, must reach the Crabapple Valley Farms not later than noon, December 1, 1945, at which time the bids will be opened and the successful bidders determined and notified promptly. The horses must be removed by Monday, December 10, Animals will be loaded on cars at Massilon, Ohio, at additional cost to the buyer only for crating material. Payment by Post Office money order or certified check payable to "The Crabapple Valley Farms" must be made at or before time of delivery. All animals are inspected by competent veterinary prior to delivery. All animals are sold as reasonably sound, except as noted in the attached list. All sales shall be considered final. Address Merle D. Evans, Crabapple Valley Farms, Post Office Box 494, Massillon, Ohio. I**- Tehachapi Allan 7910 Standing at the Hiebert Bros. Farm, Hillsboro, Kans. Tehachapi Allan 7910 is sired by Querido 7370 By Bennington 5693, by General Gates 666. He is out of Tab 04214, by Texas Allen 6650, by Easter Allen Morgan We offer for sale three outstanding Stallion Colts. They are out of our Linsley 7233 Mares and sired by Tehachapi Allan HIEBERT BROS. Route 2, Box 160 Hillsboro, Kansas Your friends or customers would appreciate a CHRISTMAS GIFT of a Subscription to THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE (Devoted to the Interests of the Morgan Horse) $1.00 per Year in Advance Publication Office South Woodstock, Vt. Maggie Linsley Owned by Hiebert Bros. Maggie Linsley is sired by Linsley 7233 by General Gates 666. She is out of May Hudson by Dude Hudson 5654 NOVEMBER 1945 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE 1

18 SPOTS BEFORE MY By ARTHUR BUSS EYES May I bewail to you my sad, sad story? It is a story of a horse lover who set for himself a lofty goal and fell far short of attaining that goal. Not only did I fail, but my plans miscarried to such an extent that I feel the guilt of being the creator of a hideous thing. For having instilled an interest in my friends for that most noble animal, the "Morgan Horse," I live to see the abortive result of my sincere effort. Instead of Morgans, they have all bought spotted horses. But I am getting ahead of my story. Let us start at the beginning. I am the owner of a Morgan stallion registered Tartar Morgan 8110 of which I am exceedingly proud. An unbiased The HORSEMEN'S EXCHANGE The News-magazine for Horsemen Salutes the MORGAN HORSE and invites the owners of MORGAN Horses to avail themselves of the news and advertising services offered by the "Exchange." Subscriptions One Dollar a Year Advertising rates Most Reasonable Published Monthly P.O. 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(for rider, breeder, exhibitor, enthusiast) The Chronicle, weekly (hunters, jumpers) Rush your subscriptions today. Remit in any manner convenient to you. Send for Free Catalog PER YR. COPY $1.00 $ MAGAZINE MART P. O. Box 1288 Plant City, Fla Dept MH opinion will admit his possession of good sense, spirit and conformation. I am not only proud of him as an individual but have faith in the usefulness of the type and breed he represents. And it was but a natural human reaction to want to promote interest in this type of horse. Being one of thefirst owners of saddle horses in this district, I feel that I may have had some hand in making what this community is fast becoming, namely, a horse-conscious group of people. But I am beginning to feel as a builder who, after working hard, sees the result of his efforts not conforming to his plans. For though more horses are being ridden in this district and the pasturesfilled with grazing saddle stock, it affords me no pride of achieving my goal. For instead of Morgans or even any of the other useful breeds of horses, the pastures and the trails are crowded with spotted horses of every shape and size. It is no unusual sight to come across a rider proudly sitting astride a spotted animal that would disgrace a rag-picker's wagon, much less the silver mounted saddle they have cinched to his back. And when they reveal the price they paid for their monstrosity I lose not only faith but respect for the mental powers of the majority. Though I am an owner and a staunch admirer of the Morgan horse, I can still see in other types and breeds of horses their special points of perfection. That is not my argument. I am not tearing down other breeds in favor of the Morgan (at least not in this article) What I cannot see or understand is the craze for the spotted horse. If it were just a few newcomers to the horse world that preferred the spot, I would pass it off as just being one of those things. But when the spotted horse addicts include many persons of supposedly superior horse sense, acquired through years of handling horses, I begin to wonder. Am I wrong in believing as I do? There is but one way to solve this problem and that is to use logic as the ancient Plato did to arrive at a truth that is unrefutable. So let's delve deep into the essence of the matter and see what is what. First let us sum up the situation as I see it today. A spot will bring a premium in any auction. Why? It does not require the services of an economist to explain, that demand for an article is what ascertains what its price will be. The spotted horse is in demand. Therefore it will always bring a higher price than the solid color horse. So it seems logical that we should delve into why or what makes the spotted horse so desirable. It has been my experience to have persons of no knowledge of horse flesh to invariably pass up a horse of near perfect conformation and become interested in a spotted horse that may have every blemish and malformation known to the veterinarian science. And I have often wondered how that could be. The horse that may stand beside the spotted nag may have a beautiful head, full expressive eyes, alert ears, desirable conformation of body and in general show all the markings of good breeding and he will get but a passing glance from the inexperienced eye. It was only after I saw this happen time and time again that I came to realize how this can take place. It is because all these points that mark the superior horse is lost to them. They are as blind to his perfection as a blind man is to the sun. But just as the gay colors of a nursery book fascinate the minds that are unable to read, so too does the spotted horse attract those who are ignorant of the points that reveal a masterpiece of nature. All they can see is color and it attracts them like moths to a light. So much for the effect the spotted horse has upon the novice. It is easy to understand. But now let us consider the more complex side of this subject. Let us review the psychological effect that the demand for spotted horses has upon those people who cannot be considered novices, owing to their long association with horses. It is this type that bewilders me. Of course this type of horse buyer will pick a higher type of spot than the novice. To the novice, if it is a "spot" and he can afford the price, the deal is closed. The more experienced horseman will also demand fair conformation along with the color. But what I am trying to bring out is that color isfirst and conformation second in importance. So it can be said that he is still not out to buy a horse but something that has spots. And he feels rather lucky if he can find a good horse that has a spotted hide. But a spotted hide he must have. It is easy to see that he is 18 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 1945

19 limiting his chances of getting a good horse by only considering those with a certain exterior. And since quantity also governs price, the relatively small number of "spots" available will demand that he pay a price all out of proportion to what it is worth as a horse. But that is not exactly what I wish to discuss here. It is the desire of these horsemen for a "spot" that intrigues me. So let us again use logic and in so doing, find the truth of the matter. It will be admitted that color does not contribute one thing to a horse. It neither helps him pull a load nor win a race. To insert a little humor into this article, I could say that I know of only one thing that a spotted hide does for a horse as far as I am concerned. It camouflages him perfectly, for I cannot see a spotted horse at all. So if the color does nothing for the horse, it must be for the benefit of the rider or keeper of this horse. Is it easier to keep a spotted horse clean? Quite the opposite I am sure any spotted horse owner will admit. Does a saddle fit a spotted back better? Or maybe it matches the bilious spots that the owner may have before his eyes. No, I afraid we must look in another direction for the reason a man wants a spotted horse. And I am sure if we look in the right direction we will find as the reason, one of the weaknesses of man. Everyone must admit that there are more people that love horses than there are those who actually own and know something about a horse. It is this mass of horse lovers, but not owners, that brought this craze into being. They applaud the spotted horse and ignore the solid color even though the solid colored horse may be a superior animal. And it is left to the inherited vanity of human nature to do and have that which pleases the greater number. So I must say that when I see a man of some experience limit himself by only considering a "spot" when buying a mount for himself, he is not one to ride for pleasure but only for the attention he may attract. Condemning as I am the spotted horse in general, I know that I will be in some cases unjust, for I have seen and ridden some "spots" that were tops as individuals. But the owners of these few spotted horses in my experience, that were worth while, valued them for the way in which they performed their work, color being of little or no value to them. I am a horse lover. If I were never to ride again, I would still own a horse for the pleasure that I receive in having before me what I consider the personification of grace. Shape and substance reveals perfection. It is the combination of a thousand little' things that paints the beauty of a perfect horse in action. And I have nothing but contempt for those who through their shallow tastes and desires change the natural course of things by causing the ascendancy of the inferior over the superior. And I pity indeed the man who can see but one thing when viewing this most graceful of all moving creatures the color of his coat. I would just as soon pick my friends because of the type of clothes they wear as I would to pick a horse because of a certain exterior. And in either case it would be like getting a pig in a poke. If this article could be published in your MOR GAN HORSE MAGAZINE it may give needed ammunition to those readers who feel as I do. For in truth we need some propaganda against the spotted horse. They represent the opposite of what the Morgan stands for. Half of the true worth and beauty of a Morgan lies hidden in the very fiber of his being. In his quiet mannerly way he is a champion. A Morgan can be said to^sell himself to his master after he is paid for, while the "spot" is seen and its worth fully appraised in one glance. It is only after you have owned or ridden a Morgan horse for some time do you find there is a depth beyond that which wasfirstrecognized as the full estimate of his powers and abilities. So it can be seen that the Morgan is at the mercy of that which the spotted horse stands for quick sale for a shallow reason. There are old sayings such as, "Truth will out," and "Virtue hath its reward," but I have little faith in them if not accentuated by some real effort on our part. So down with the "spot" as ourfirst enemy. After he is out of the way, it will be the "single footing son of Frankenstein," the American Saddle Horse who will be our next victim. It is time that we started stepping on some toes. It is time some blood was let to flow. It is time the Morgan quit its role as the cringing step-child of the horse world, by shaking the thrones of the mighty and letting them know that in this quarter lies a threat to their artificial superiority. That here is an animal which is a natural creation, possessing that mysterious quality that is a gift of the gods a quality that cannot be exploited in the gaudy showring along with silk hats and cropped tails, for the simple reason that it is too great, and too deeply hidden. FOR SALE CLASSIFIED Morgan Stallion, Sconondoa Chief. Foaled July 27, By Mansfield 7255 out of Seneca Sweetheart Bred by Government Farms, Middlebury, Vt. True Morgan type, perfect build, very intelligent. Will be dark chestnut with small star. A very beautiful colt. MRS. W. H. NIEMAN, STATE SCHOOL, ROME, NEW YORK. FOR SALE Seneca Maid X Foaled May 1, By Cornwallis out of Betsy Ross. Saddle type, 16 hands, dark chestnut with lighter mane and tail. Exceptionally nice mare; affectionate, very gentle and proud. Ideal for a lady. Bred by C. E. Allen, Baldwinsville, N. Y. Only reason for selling is lack of stable room. P. W. BELLINGER, VERNON, NEW YORK. WANTED Girl twenty-one, considerable experience with horses, desires position on horse farm. Will go anywhere except far west. ELEANOR N. CAMPBELL, 130 Willard Street, Leominster, Mass. Illustrated Handbook Tells Treatment of Horse Ailments How to relieve lameness, reduce swellings, stimulate circulation, with the aid of Kendall's Counter Irritant, the famous prescription relied upon by horse breeders, trainers, owners for more than 65 years. This potent antiseptic liniment relieves without causing blisters or removing hair. Large size bottle $1.25 by mail postpaid if your druggist cannot supply. DR. B. J. KENDALL CO. 293 Main St. Enosburg Falls, Vermont "A TREATISE ON THE HORSE" Completely revised edition. 80 pages, illustrated. Send now for your free copy. 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20 WANTED American Morgan Horse Register Volumes I, II and III Price will depend on condition and necessity for * Write to: rebinding before resale. The Morgan Horse Club Incorporated 90 Broad Street New York 4, N. Y.. VERMONT AGAINST THE WORLD From The Cultivator, May We, the undersigned, owners of the horse Black Hawk, do hereby offer to exhibit said stallion at Saratoga Springs, during the show of the N e w York State Agricultural Society in September next, against any entire horse that may be produced on the following conditions: Five judges shall be selected, two by the accepting party and two by us, and these four shall have the power to select thefifth. We will place $500 in the hands of the treasurer of the New York State Agricultural Society, on or before the first day of September next; and whoever accepts this offer and enters into the competition, shall do the same, and also give notice of their acceptance, through the Cultivator, and any other periodical they see fit, in the month of June next. The judges shall give the award of $1,000 to the horse Black Hawk, unless another horse entered shall, in the opinion of the judges, or a majority of them, excel him in comparative merits on all of the four following points, viz.: 1st. Perfectness of symmetry; 2d. Ease and elegance of action; 3d. The best and most perfect broke in harness; 4th. The fastest trotting in harness. The place, time and the length of the trotting course to be determined by us, near the show ground during the fair the distance to be not less than three nor over ten miles, as Black Hawk will not at that time befitted and in proper condition for trotting. In case we are beaten, we reserve the right to put him in train and make a second match, to which each party shall add $100 more to the premium fund. The second match to come off within six weeks at the same place. Should there be more than one horse entered to compete with Black Hawk, the winning party shall be entitled to the whole fund. Bridport, Vt. The Story of Charles Reade D. E. AND N. H. HILL {Continued from page 5) his stride and extreme speed more quickly than Peter Pan; his manner was above reproach; and his deportment in the showring was such as to compel admiration. It was in the long drawn-out battles he showed best, many a victory he won by his indomitable courage and splendid ability to carry on and on, and get in better form the longer drawn-out the contest was. There has been in the whole country's history only a few horses of the roadster and show type that could compare with Peter Pan in many of the essentials that go to make up an ideal harness show horse. From the great old show horse Charles Reade, Peter Pan inherited those rare and wonderful qualities of refinement which made him practically invincible in the showring during his career. He was considered the most brilliant and perfect specimen of the Charles Reade type, owned and exhibited in the west." Black Hawk (5), , whose pogeny sold for high prices and were uniformly stylish good-gaited trotters were mostly black in color and very popular. It was said Black Hawk served 1,772 mares in 13 seasons. At the Vermont State Fair in the 1850's, Mr. Hill, his owner, rode Black Hawk at the head of a parade of his get and it was said the family resemblance was remarkable. As is well known, Black Hawk was the best son of Sherman Morgan, who in turn was the best son of Justin Morgan, who was the founder of the Morgan family of horses. Charles Reade's Dam was Princess Dagmar, the beautiful, high-acting daughter of Daniel Lambert (102), son of Ethan Allen 2:25' 4 (43), by Vermont Black Hawk (5). At the St. Louis World's Fair, 1904, the champion roadster pair were sons of Charles Reade; they were the full brothers Sometimes and Always, their dam was by Drennon, by Halls Drennon, by Brinkers Drennon (1600), by Davy Crocket. They were bred, owned and exhibited by Alex Bradford, Jr., of Columbia, Mo. Sometimes and Always were a beautiful pair of chestnut geldings, they were the Charles Reade type, and shown in double-harness rings through two seasons, winning 1 6first premiums in 1 6 shows. They were then shown in singleharness separately. Always made 23 shows in single-harness rings, winning 18firsts,4 seconds, one third; being beaten in THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 1945

21 three of the rings by his teammate, Sometimes. Sometimes won at the St. Louis Fair in 1904, in single harness, twofirsts,four seconds, and was fourth in world's championship for roadsters and show class, and sold for $3,500, to go to the city of Mexico. Charles Reade (8246) 2:24i/ 4, was a great show horse and sire and proved in no uncertain terms Mr. Lafon's judgment of a show horse and a sire; as all his descendants mentioned here were great show horses (stallions, mares and geldings) and winners in the strongest competition of their day. Because of his reputation as a sire of saddle horses (also), Charles Reade was entitled to a number in the American Saddle Horse Register 3 5 years ago. He carried much of the same blood as that which had produced some of the greatest show horses of his day and of the present. But, because he was not registered, many of the female offspring (some of hisfinest)were lost from the breeding ranks when they were sold to eastern markets, many were sold in pairs, so popular did his get become that they went immediately into eastern markets where their identity became lost in their use of saddlers and carriage horses. In supplying the eastern market with carriage horses Charles Reade was very much in the West as was Harrison Chief and Wilsons King in Kentucky. It is estimated that Charles Reade sired not less than 700 colts that sold at the conservative average of $300 per head, which means that he sired not less than $210,000 worth of horses. Charles Reade's ability to perform on the track and showring was exceeded by his reputation as a sire of speed, show and saddle horses unequalled in his day. All of which he had a perfect right to do, as he possessed the individuality and the blood to back it up, and "Blood will tell." No Morgan stallion held the place in the hearts of the people who knew him as a show horse and a sire, as did Charles Reade. From the Horse Lover, June-July TENNESSEE WALKING HORSES By VIOLET GEORGE The running walk is the distinguishing gait of the breed of horse that is known as the Tennessee Walking Horse. Just when, or where, this breed originated is not known. But sometime and somewhere a horse was ridden that had a gait that was different. It wasn't a stepping pace, it wasn't a trot; so they came to call it the "running walk," as others were bred who also had this gait. The pedigrees of thesefirstwalking horses show that they are of composite blood. The Thoroughbred gave them stamina, the Standardbred accounts for their substance and weight. From the Morgan they inherited smooth lines and docility. The names of such famous horses as the Copperbottoms, the Hals, Slashers, Grey Johns, Whips, Bullets, Brooks, Blue Jeans, Pilots, Denmarks and Stonewalls all contributed their part to giving us the Tennessee Walking Horse. Only recently has the type been recognized as a distinct breed, though walking horses have been bred and ridden in the Middle Basin of Tennessee for more than a hundred years. From the Western Horseman, July- August CONQUEST FOR MONTEREY 7475 I would like you to know how much I enjoy your magazine. The only thing I don't like about it is that it doesn't come out often enough. I'd also like to say that even though I was already interested in Morgans I fell completely in love with them when Monterey 7475 was brought to live near my home. Af far as I'm concerned there will never be an equal to this grand old horse. He is 21 years old this year and still doesn't look a day over 12 years. If I could have one like him I'd be completely satisfied for the rest of my days. Could you please tell me either the names or location of some Morgan owners in this vicinity? SHARON THOMPSON Box 1125, College Station, Pullman. Wash. Keep Posted on Morgans America's General Purpose Horse for ISO years Long Famous for their Stamina and Long Life Docile Disposition and Sound^^ ness Versatility and Easy Adaptability As trail horses, cow horses, on the farm, under saddle, to the wagon Morgans are not surpassed SUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR THE Morgan Horse Magazine A Quarterly Woodstock $1.00 Per Year Vermont NOVEMBER 1945 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE 21

22 FROM BREEDING HORSES NO. Ill From The Cultivator, September Mr. R. L. Allen in his "American Agriculture" describes this stock as follows: "As an illustration of what may be accomplished by judicious breeding with the present materials, in our hands, we may mention one family of the American roadster, which is strongly tinctured with blood, and which has attained an enviable notoriety among the choicest of the northern horses. They are derived from the Morgan horse of Vermont, that was foaled in Springfield, Mass., in The Morgan horse stood in Vermont till his death at an advanced age. From him and the choice mares of Vermont descended many excellent colts; and his merits were inherited in an eminent degree by three of his sons, which stood in the same state (and in the adjoining state of New Hampshire), and continued the career of improvement commenced by the sire. The result has been the production of a family of roadsters of much similarity of appearance and uniformity of character, unsurpassed by any others for serviceable qualities. They are of medium size, from 13J. 2 to 15 hands high; with a well formed head and neck; high withers; deepchest; round body; short back; long quarters; broad flat legs; moderately small feet; long, wavy mane and tail: presenting altogether the beau ideal of the road horse. They are spirited and docile, hardy and easily kept. They have an easy, rapid trot, and glide along with a good load, without clatter or apparent effort, at the rate of 10 to 1 2 miles an hour. This family of horses has not of course been bred long enough within themselves to have attained the eminence of a distinct breed. They are mentioned as a type of what the serviceable roadster ought to be, and what he may become by the use of the proper instrument for breeding." This is certainly high, though perhaps not undeserved praise for the Morgan horse. Mr. Allen must be regarded as a disinterested and unprejudiced individual, and his knowledge of horse flesh in general will not be called in question. There is no doubt that by proper selection and due attention and care in breeding and rearing, the leading characteristics of the Morgans may be preserved, and that in process of time they will become a wellestablished variety. Vermont Black Hawk (Concluded from page 2) were gentle horses in harness and carriage, in color they were nearly all black, while the Morgans were bays and chestnuts. C. L. Flint, Secretary of Agriculture of Massachusetts, in his article in the Agriculture Report of 1861 showing the great difference in the two classes of horses; it could not possibly be, as the looks of the horses show that Sherman Morgan could not have been the sire of Black Hawk. If the latter's colts had shown the dish face, and chestnut color and were rangier horses, there might have been some foundation, but the laws of nature do not lie. It is claimed that a sire will show his breeding in his looks, and the looks of his stock, in the never-failing laws of nature, "Like begets like, or the likeness of some ancestor." Note: Information from U. S. Agriculture Report of 1861, and from an old copy of Breeder and Sportsmen. FROM ILLINOIS: Enclosed find check for one dollar. Please send the magazine to W. A. Dent, Brookside Drive, Caseyville, 111. I recently sold him a nice registered Morgan filly. I also sold W. C. Ritchie of Highland, 111., a yearling filly and Byron Caruthers of Waverly, 111., a four-year-old mare, both registered Morgans. F. K. DZENGOLEWSKI Lebanon, 111. THIS winter ' tap the Fountain of Youth in the exhilarating Green Mountains... on the glistening ski trails and open slopes or by the firesides of hotels, inns and guest homes... warm with hospitality, amply provided with comforts and facilities that make winter weeks and week-ends a source of renewed vigor and enjoyment to be long remembered. preview packed with facts, send for For a picture Winter Sports Folder Free and for year 'round recreation, say you'd like a copy of "Unspoiled Vermont." 22 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 1945

23 SALE HELD AT MORGAN HORSE FARM The horses listed below were up for sale at the U S Morgan Horse Farm, Middlebury, Vt., recently. Sealed bids were submitted and the sale closed November 1 5 : Mares Fawn Amhr 04968; Mansfield 7255 X Florette by Allen King 7090; foaled May 18, 1935; chestnut; star; left hind ankle white; height, 15 hands l]/ 2 inches; weight, 1,205 pounds. This mare is blind in left eye caused by injury five years ago. This mare is unbred. A large, useful mare that has given us four nice foals. Nicely broken to ride and drive when a four-year-old. Jacqueline Amhr 05404; Upwey King Peavine X8074 X Torch Glow 0443 by Mansfield 7255; foaled June 2, 1939; chestnut; star strip running into left nostril; both hind stockings white; dark spot inside right hind coronet; height, 15 hands; weight, 930 pounds. This mare is unbroken and has slightly enlarged right hind gambrel caused from kick when two years of age; moves sound. Has slight blemish on left hind hoof caused by stone cut. Bred to Canfield 7788 June 26, Karina Amhr 05587; Goldfield 7991 X Rosemere by Bennington 5693; foaled June 19, 1940: chestnut; star and snip faintly connected, extending into right nostril; left hind ankle and right hind sock white; height, 13 hands inches; weight, 980 pounds as a four-year-old. This mare is unbred. A good type Morgan mare green broken to ride and drive, who needs additional training before she will make a safe saddle horse. This mare is a cribber. Lana Amhr 05744; Goldfield 7991 X Fawn by Mansfield 7255; foaled July 30, 1941; chestnut; large elongated star; small snip; left hind ankle white; height, 14 hands \ x /i inches; weight, 851 as a three-year-old. This mare is unbred. Green broken to ride and drive. Should make a nice saddle horse for someone. Leah Amhr 05740; Goldfield 7991 X Romance by Bennington 5693; foaled May 4, 1941; chestnut; large star and strip connected; small spot on left nostril; left hind coronet white; height, 14 hands 3 3, 4 inches; weight, 873 pounds as a three-year-old. Green broken to ride and drive. A fairly highstrung mare. This mare is unbred. Louella Amhr 05742; Goldfield 7991 X Walla Walla by Mansfield 7255; foaled May 16, 1941; chestnut; very faint star; left front coronet white, extending over ankle in rear; left hind sock white; height, 14 hands 2 x /i inches; weight, 815 pounds as a three-year-old March 16, This mare is unbred. Green broken to harness and saddle. Nasturtium Amhr 06095; Canfield 7788 X Janice 05402; foaled August 13, 1943; bay; connected star and strip extending into right nostril; height, 13 hands 3J/ 2 inches; weight, 685 pounds on May 9, Thisfilly is unbroken. A nice filly who may show a slight scar from stone bruise on right front coronet, and has but one nipple due to injury when a suckling foal. A REAL COW HORSE I would like to subscribe for the MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE. We have a fair size cattle ranch where I do most of my riding and I do a lot of riding for other ranchers around the country. I own four head of saddle horses myself but the other day I bought a green broken Morgan horse and I am finishing him out. He takes to cattle like a duck does to water. I was pretty proud of my other saddle horses but if this Morgan keeps on learning as fast as he is now I will have a real cow horse. He is solid black. Not only has he got brains but also beauty. Not one hair out of place. He is an all-around horse. Here's my one dollar for the magazine. Route 8, Box 405 A, Fresno, Calif. GEORGE A. LAURITZEN CRABAPPLE VALLEY FARMS Massillon, Ohio We have been twelve years in building our herd of Morgan horses. We now have and will have each year hereafter, young stock for sale. We have tried to build a herd with excellent blood lines combined with good individuals. Will furnish information if requested. MERLE D. EVANS, Owner Massillon Box 494 Ohio UPWEY FARMS SOUTH WOODSTOCK, VT. MORGANS * * SUFFOLK-PUNCH HORSES Imported from England * * ALSO HIGH PRODUCTION JERSEY CATTLE NOVEMBER 1945 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE- 23

24 REGISTER HALF-MORGANS In order to keep alive the name Morgan in Half-Morgan stock, and thereby promote interest in pure bred Morgans a Record Book has been established for the Registration of Half-Morgan Mares and Geldings the sire, or dam, a full, pure bred registered Morgan, and the other parent a light horse type. ft ft Send for application blank THE RECORD OF HALF-MORGAN HORSES 155 East 44th Street NEW YORK 17, NEW YORK COPY OF LETTER TO THE EDITOR OP "LIFE" The writers blood fairly boiled as he read the editorial in Life of October 22, 1945, decrying the public's acceptance of the sport of legalized horse racing in America and its fondness for breeding and owning horses. In fact, millions of horse lovers throughout the land will agree that the editor is a "kill-joy," entirely ignorant of the pleasures of horse-ownership and who probably had eaten something which violently disagreed with him, or had he lost his own grocery money on the win, place and show? As a matter of fact, such venomous attacks on the "faithful four-footed friend of man" by persons entirely uninformed as to the vast extent of horse interest in this country outside of racing, will in no way lessen the healthy fondness which normal persons have for horses, but, as in the case of religious persecution, will give the various horse activities such as polo, fox hunting, show and pleasure riding, etc., a tremendous boost. The editor of Life, possibly a rather saintly soul, and probably completely sincere in his opinions, should realize that there are, to be sure, a few saints on earth, which also harbors millions of persons who are not entirely 100'/ "Simon-pure" as to saintliness, and who would not be above wagering on a likelyto-rise market stock, a life insurance program, the chances of an increase in a piece of real estate, the public's acceptance of a new pictorial magazine (a-hem), or the chances of a favorite horse to get to the finish line ahead of the other "goats." Leaving the desirability of wagering at race tracks entirely out of our consideration, why should our esteemed editor display his abyssmal ignorance of even the most elementary rules of horsemanship to say that the low IQ horse "remains feebly responsive to all but the cruelest stimuli, a yank on the mouth or a kick in the groin" (meaning flank, we assume)? He should witness some of the finer horsemanship as displayed by dressage and gaited horse riders under whose capable hands the horses perform the most difficult commands with no signal either visible or audible. In fact, all good riders abstain from yanking on the rein, and the spur, when used, is applied gently as a signal, just back of the girth, which is about at the heart line. Handling the reins requires the finesse of an artist with the violin bow. To send the horse, friend and companion of man, back to the wild, would be a destructive action. It is true that the horse was not utilized to a great extent in World War II but famed generals, including "Old Blood 'n' Guts" Patton, bemoaned the fact that horse cavalry was not available where it could have served a useful purpose, and stated that it was often necessary to improvise cavalry, using such riding horses, mules and oxen as were on the ground, with untrained men who didn't know how to put on a halter or the difference between "groin" and flank! The accomplishments of the Russian horse cavalry are well known, and our failure to use that efficient type of warfare constitutes a national crime of oversightedness. In civilian use the horse is widely ridden on doctor's orders to safeguard bodily and mental health. Common physical ills and nervous breakdowns are unlikely to hit the consistent horseback rider. Many persons ride for pleasure, and there is probably no exercise providing greater thrills than galloping over rugged country with its relative hazards. A pony is the ideal companion for growing children, affording them a chance to develop initiative and strength and teaching the care of dumb animals. The pleasure horses of the country alone cause an immense amount of money to be put into circulation as wages and through the purchase of acreage, buildings, horse equipment and feed as well as legal, veterinary services, etc. The tough racing competition afforded by legalized racing has improved the breed to a remarkable extent in the past 100 years. The Thoroughbred is larger and better. Thoroughbred stallions sire millions of pleasure horses, and Part-Thoroughbreds are even used successfully in police work in metropolitan areas and as cow and other utility horses in the great horse country of the West. When one is brought to the realization that the stud fees of a Thoroughbred stallion run into the thousands of dollars for a single service, the importance of the horse industry to those interested is apparent. 24 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 1945

25 Therefore, the writer, along with millions of other horse breeders, owners, riders and admirers, strongly disapproves of the suggestion that the horse has outlived his usefulness and that he should be turned back to the wild. I, who know nothing of the intricacies of publishing a great magazine such as Life, might as well "go off the deep end" about the faults of that publication, of which it has myriads in the form of misstatements, inaccuracies, unfair criticism and unfaithful portrayals of typical life. If the editor's object was to sell out the particular issue, he will be successful, but if he intended to make friends and influence people (including horsemen, who are people, after all) he is on the wrong course of action. Let him instead sign up with the veriest beginner at a riding school and learn some of the fundamentals of riding, then write his editorials about hotses. For centuries horsemanship has been and still is an accomplishment of ladies and gentlemen as well as of the rugged horsemen of the West who generally make no boast of gentility, and any ten-year-old riding novice would be appalled at the seeming ignorance of horsemanship displayed in the editorial mentioned. As to the actual moral wrong of race-track betting, a prominent member of the clergy in an authoritative text on moral law, states that there is nothing morally wrong with frequenting the race track or in betting, but that if it be subject to criticism at all, it might be on account of one's rubbing elbows with some rather "seamy" individuals, integral parts of a cross section of our humanity. Let's let the "kings and bums" have a little enjoyment their own way. It is a fact that racing has made contributions totalling millions to the various war charities, and the various states' shares of the money wagered has gone to commendable uses, such as old-age relief, the support of agricultural and livestock fairs, tax relief, etc., while of every dollar wagered, approximately 87 cents goes back to the wagering public and is not irretrievably gone from circulation as careless writers like to insinuate. Yours for the further improvement of the breed. 930 N. E. Knott St.. Portland 12. Ore. J. C. ABBETT. private horse owner Merle Evans Writes About Rule 2 (Concluded from page 3) rider of Wooster, Ohio, whose daughter, Emily, is the proud owner. This filly was foaled a few months ago from a grade mare, and is an exceptionally nice youngster. Incidentally, the very fine photograph on page 56 of your last edition of Arissa and Arabia was very interesting to me, as Captor is a full brother of Arissa and I also have a full sister of hers, Dimity I have a weanling stud colt from Dimity and sired by Hawk Jim that looks like a very promising individual. I have been trying for a great number of years to sell the people throughout Ohio on Morgan blood, and during the last decade have noticed a very definite increase in the number of owners and breeders of good Morgan horses in Ohio. That is why, coming back to Rule 2, that I wish the members of the Morgan Horse Club would seriously consider eliminating this one factor from the Register above all others that is doing more harm, and will continue to do more harm to the breed than anything else. You asked me some time ago if I would write you a letter that you could publish, and if you care to, you may publish this letter. MERLE D. EVANS Massillon, Ohio. At Stud... AT STUD Lippitt Farm Jugo 7819, beautiful dark bay Morgan stallion. Also young stock for sale. KEENELAND FARMS, R. R. 16, Box 651, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Registered Morgan Stallion Sunshine-R WEIGHT 1100 No HEIGHT 15.2 FOALED April 18, 1940 Chestnut color, star and narrow strip in face. Light flaxen mane and tail. Beautiful saddle horse conformation. He has beauty, intelligence, action, strength and a wonderful disposition. True Morgan type. General Gates blood lines. Inspection Invited. SID HAYES Rt. 8 Box 702 TACOMA, WASH. PHONE Garland 4761 LIPPITT FARM True Type MORGAN ] HORSES AYRSHIRE CATTLE Address All Correspondence to Robert L. Knight Hope, R. I. NOVEMBER 1945 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE 25

26 THE MODERN MORGAN HORSE Way back in seventeen ninety-three The foundation of an all-american horse, A compact, intelligent, sturdy steed 'Twas the famous Justin Morgan, of course. In grandpa's prairie schooning days They helped pioneer from east to west. In the cornbelt or on cattle ranch, The Morgan horse has stood the test. The farmer is ruled by the weather, He does his work when he can. When it's too hot or too cold for a Morgan It really isn'tfitfor a man. A neighbor was asking me one day Why don't you have a tractor? Says I "my Morgan team has always Been a pleasant and profitable factor." FLYHAWK 7526 Sire of MELODY HAWK Champion Weanling Illinois Morgan Breeder's Futurity Announcing sale of STETSON 9039 top yearling stallion. Sire FLYHAWK Dam SENTOLA to J. Holman Waters and E. G. Judd, Millholm (Morgan Breeding Ranch) near Salt Lake City, Utah. The modern Morgan weighs 1,200 pounds, The early Morgans were rather small. The modern Morgan stands at least 15 hands They answer the all-purpose horse call. You can use the modern Morgan On a canter, trot, or walk, Under saddle, on plow or buggy, and they Sure can make a planter or grassmower talk. One and a half pounds of roughage And one pound of grain is fed Per hundred pounds of working horse weight Reduced in accordance for idle head. One-half cent for roughage and One cent a pound for grain, The average price through 20 years While idle they on pasture retain. Modern Morgans are better than mules 'Cause a mule cannot reproduce its kind. Value of manure pays half their keep The most economical pal man can find. Compare five 1,800-pounds clumsy plugs With afive1,200-pound Morgan team, Or a 2-plow tractor at 50 cents per hour Modern Morgans make your bank account blow off steam. DAVID BECKMEIER, author Pecatonica, 111. Note: The foregoing is compiled from my forty years' experience breeding, training and driving all breeds, ages and sexes of horses as a contribution to the MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE. QUALITY STOCK FOR SALE Mrs. Helen Brunk Greenwalt Highview Farm, Pawnee, Illinois FROM NEW YORK: Enclosed please find check for two dollars to renew my subscription. Although business conditions have made it impossible for me to keep my two Morgans. I still think they are the only allpurpose horse and plan to own some again in the not too distant future. The mares I had had for two years. Upwey Salient Reade was purchased by Harold E. Morton, Johnson City. My stallion, Allen's Indian Boy, which I had for three years and trained to ride and drive, has not been sold yet. He is at the Fox Hill Farm Riding School. D. S. MOORE Andes, N. Y. 26 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 1945

27 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT All Morgan Horse Owners and Breeders in the Eleven Western States to On August , the MORGAN HORSE ASSOCIATION OF THE WEST was organized. Officers and charter members are as follows: President Dr. C C. Reed, Compton, Calif. Vice President Merle Little, Monrovia, Calif. Treasurer Ivan Hanley, Pasadena, Calif. Secretary O. C. Foster, S. Grand, Los Angeles, Calif. Directors H. H. Logan, Glendale, Calif. Dr. L. H. Brunie, Pasadena, Calif. Jack Davis, Arcadia, Calif. V. H. Daley, San Gabriel, Calif. Members E. W. Roberts, Harry Nelson, W. B. Pyles, R. A. Sperry, Mrs. V. H. Daley, Mrs. Jack Davis, Don E. Morgan, Mrs. Mel Morse, Lynn M. Greene, August Schmidt ATTENTION-MORGAN MEN OF THE WEST The newly formed MORGAN HORSE ASSOCIATION OF THE WEST is for your benefit to help in your selling and breeding activities. W e propose to be progressive, energetic and co-operative in all matters pertaining to the well-being of the Morgan Horse. The western association is in friendly affiliation with the parent Morgan Horse Club of New York. We welcome your help and membership. JOIN THE ASSOCIATION NOW APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN MORGAN HORSE ASSN. OF THE WEST Name Address Enclosed find check Entrance fee - $10.00 Yearly dues - $10.00 Cut out and send to O. C. Foster, 1330 S. Grand, Los Angeles IS, Calif. NOVEMBER 1945 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE 27

28 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE Devoted to the Interests of the Morgan Horse VOL. V NOVEMBER 1945 NO. 1 Subscription Price $1.00 Per Year in Advance Publication Office South Woodstock, Vt. Return Postage Guaranteed 2 CENTS2 Sec. 562 P. L. R. In This Number TO <?, /?**u*>^ Morgans in Japan Vermont Black Hawk Restoration of the Morgan Horse LIPPITT MISS NEKOMIA and Dr. and Mrs. C. D. Parks of Honesdale, Pa.