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Wisconsin Morgan Horse ClubNewsletter

February 2017AMHA 2013 & 2016 Club of the Year

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Sunday, February 19 11 A M

WMHC Meeting and Baked Potato Bar Lunch

McFarland Municipal Building5915 Milwaukee St., McFarland

Tamara McMahon has offered again to host the February meeting in McFarland and, back by popular demand, the baked potato bar! Tamara will bring the potatoes and drinks, and we ask everyone else RSVP with a topping - some ideas are cheese, sour cream, onions, chili, bacon, salsa - or dessert.

Please RSVP to either chrissy.kirch79@hotmail.com or tamajamma78@gmail.com

McFarland is south of Madison below Hwy.-18. on the east shore of Lake Waubesa.

The March meeting promises to be very informative and entertaining. It will be held at the Iowa Valley Carriage works in Reedsburg on March 19th.

As the new owners of Iowa Valley Carriage, Chad and Myrna Rhinehart have a long history with carriage driving.  Chad has shown in American Driving Society (ADS) Pleasure Driving shows since 2003, exhibiting horses, ponies, pairs, and tandems. He enjoys the objectivity, challenge, and thrill of Combined Driving Events (CDEs) and also has extensive knowledge of maintenance for carriages of all types. 

If you don’t see your classified ad in this issue it’s cause you did not re-new it (or I blew it)! In either case, if you want to have a 2017 classified, you need to let me know. Editor

Tired of being nestled in? Come to the annual potato bar lunch. It will be a hoot!

Know about your club’s finances. See last year’s numbers and the projected budget for 2017. page 6. This will be discussed and voted on at Feb. meeting.

2016 WMHC OfficersAmy Ziegler ~-President

amysziegler@gmail.com (608)-332-2418

Chrissy Pfau ~ Vice presidentchrissy.kirch79@hotmail.com

608-606-5807

Marie Stewart ~ Secretaryxroads@tds.net608-832-6559

Pat Ziegler ~ Treasurerpziegler@merr.com

608-643-3430

Directors: Sue Hammonds ~ District 1

sdstables.hammonds6@gmail.com, 920-765-1499

Susan McCourt ~ Dist. 2Susan@888woolbed.com

920-860-6086

Darcy Overturf ~ Dist. 3darcy.overturf@yahoo.com

608-986-2630

Mary Ellen Gray, Newsletterbluegable@wi.rr.com

(262)-242-3043

Debbie Fairbanks, minglwd@tds.net

Membership /Directory608-527-6064

Heidi Harvey - Website heidiharvey@comcast.net:

www.wisconsinmorganhorseclub.org617-529-7226

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This ‘n’ That

Two 'Go As You Please' classes have been added to horse show class list - one english and one western.Go As You Please:  A pleasure class judged on the horse/pony, to be shown both ways of the ring at a walk and “go as you please”.  Go as You Please is whatever gait you think your horse does the best.  You choose to trot, canter, pace, running walk or whatever gait your horse does best.  Horses are judged on manners, way of going, and responsiveness to rider.For these classes "FORMAL" show attire will not be required; however boots with heel, long pants and a shirt with sleeves are required (no tennis shoes, shorts or ball capsShow news page 12. ~

Discussed at last meeting, here is 2016 financial info for the directory.

Income   `$1811.00Printing and postage   $1239.21Net income   $571.79

We had 85 members and listed 249 horses. ~

When you place (pay for) an ad in the directory or newsletter, you help support these publications. thanks. See page 9 for an interesting opportunity to promote your farm in the 2017 Directory. The colored flyer distributed at Horse fair in the past is another opportunity and will be discussed at the next meeting.

Thanks to Amanda Sandmire from Dr.’s Choice Supplements for coming and speaking at the January meeting and for donating the Daily Start Probiotic supplement for a door prize which was won by Debbie Fairbanks! ~ See Chrissy’s notes on Amanda’s talk on page 5.

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Wisconsin Morgan Horse Club (WMHC) Minutes - meeting January 22, 2107

Days Inn, Portage, Wi.Members Present: Sarah Ackermann, Carmin Dederich, Katryna Endres, Debbie Fairbanks, Karla Gay, Dale and Sue Hammonds, Jim Harris, Jeff Heise, Katz Jackson, Darcy Overturf, Carol Pasbrig, Chrissy Pfau, Makayla Ronk, Lauraine Smith, Amy Zeigler, Pat Zeigler.

Call to Order President Amy Zeigler called the meeting to order at 12:27 after an informative talk by Amanda Sandmire on the product Equi-Shine.

Minutes: Motion to accept by Jim, second Sarah, approved with no corrections

Treasurers Report: Checking $7,949.84; CD $5,191.50; (Annie's fund $358.55; Albert bequest $4,497.46) The new club bank is located in Prairie du Sac. One parade check was donated back to the club.

Membership: Debbie reported 2016 totals - $1811 income; $1239.21 expenses; net income $589.00. Website: Not charging for pictures was discussed.Facebook: Carmin will be taking over our Facebook location. Newsletter: No reportHistorian: Chrissy reported the scrapbook for club of the year entry has been sent in. Judging will be in February at meeting of AMHA.Library: No reportHorse Council: Jim Harris reported that the Horse Council is in a frenzy with the National Audit. They are going to participate but the charge will be $20,000. They are looking for individual donations to help defray the coat. The monthly newsletter talks about horse health, shows, trail with updates on ranch riding, clinics, youth challenges and Star Search. A wise choice to join.Midwest Horse Fair: Lauraine reported that 9 horses are in the demonstration. We are in need for members to work the booth. We received the barn award last year for hospitality and involvement, so we know we can do a good job. Individual promotional material CANNOT be handed out and cannot be on a board. The flyer is fine. Attendance was over 62,000. Lauraine added 2 new games and they were a BIG hit with the kids as well as the hands on with the horses. Darcy and Carol plan to create a parade poster for the booth. The flyer to be handed out to people with inquiries for parades. Lauraine wrote up a grant to AMHA for money--haven't heard back yet. Sarah plans to write an article with pictures on body clipping after her wedding and Horse Fair.Charity Horse Show Jeff reported the show will be June 17th and 18th in Jefferson; Karen Vesterman and Dana Panella will be the judges. Included in the show bill are 2 Gypsy horse classes to encourage the Gypsy’ to stay over and show on Sunday. There will be a Gambler’s Choice and 2 new riding classes with relaxed dress code. Should be interesting.Parades: Darcy has 5 parades listed--one is booked. Need more participants. Please contact Darcy if you are interested in participating.Youth Group: No report

Unfinished Business: None

New Business: Carol brought up the idea of contacting the artist that did Annie's painting on the wall in Baraboo about the possibility of putting a Morgan book in her hand. She will pursue it. Next Meeting: Feb. 19th - McFarland Community Center. March 19th - Iowa Carriage Works. Reedsburg

Adjournment Katz moved for adjournment and Karla seconded. Adjourned at 1:17.Respectfully submitted, Carol Pasbrig acting as a Secretary

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I am Suzanne (Sue) Hammonds.  My husband Dale and I own and operate S & D Morgans near Wautoma, WI. I currently work as a CNA at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, WI.  We currently have 1 stallion, 6 mares, 2 two year old geldings, and 1 yearling colt, with two mares in foal for the coming spring. We show in English, Western, Pleasure Driving, In Hand, and Carriage divisions.  We also trail ride and drive our pair of palomino mares on a wagon and my favorite winter activity, driving the pair on the sleigh.  My first introduction to a Morgan horse occurred while I attended the University of Minnesota, Crookston majoring in Equine Management.  I bought Sparkle Plenty, my first Morgan, from Mona in 1978.  I continued to work at Bonnie Lee during summers and school breaks until eventually Mona asked me to fill in as trainer for her.  I continued in this position for about 15 years.  Along the way I acquired Sir's Sunny, palomino stallion, and began breeding, raising, training, and showing my own horses.  After Sunny had an accident and had to be put down, I acquired Red Rose Moonshine, cremello stallion. To date I have sold horses from California to Virginia, and managed to show Moonshine at the Grand National and World championship Show in the carriage division bringing home several ribbons.  My goal has been to raise beautiful and competitive palomino Morgans.

I am honored to be on the board of the Wisconsin Morgan Horse Club.  I look forward to working with all the dedicated Morgan owners and members to promote our wonderful Morgan Breed. I will be open to suggestions and new ideas for Morgan activities and promotions.  Send me an email or call anytime.  sdstables.hammonds6@gmail.com, 920-765-1499

Please Welcome another of you 2017 Directors

A smiling Debbie with the drawing prize.

Amanda Sandmire from Dr.’s Choice Supplements

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Summary from Balanced Nutrition Presentation at January meeting.

You need to feed for the horse: age, amount of work, maintenance, health, metabolic rate, feeding requirements will vary for individuals.

Since forage is the largest portion of most horse’s ration it’s important to test the hay. That is done by taking core samples from several bales and sent into a lab. The hay analysis will list several values, but the important ones for evaluating hay for horses are NDF (Neutral Detergent Fiber), ADF (Acid Detergent Fiber), Protein, NSC (Non-Structural Carbohydrates), and Relative Feed Value.

• Protein needs vary for individual needs, maintenance for a mature horse on maintenance is 8-10%• NDF and ADF values will predict the palatability of the hay, higher values mean the plant was more

mature making it less palatable and less desirable. • For metabolic horses you want the NSC less than 12%, tells how much sugar is present• Relative feed value is based on the quality of hay, alfalfa hay is @100, more grass will be around 80

Other feeding components to consider:• Energy sources: Carbs, fats, protein, is important when feeding young growing horses.• If you are feeding a thin horse it takes at least 30 days to see results.• Horses drink 10-15 gallons of water a day for maintenance, and they prefer water between 45-65⁰F. You

can offer water to a hot horse, during hard work, if heart rate and breathing are normal, but only 2 gallons at a time.

• Horses really can’t get enough salt from licking a salt block, you can top dress up to 2 oz loose salt a day.• Use a weight tape and log once a month to monitor weight.• Feed by weight not volume.• Avoid sudden feeding changes, do over 7-10 period, only changing 1/2 lb. a day.• Keep up regular de-worming, exercise, ventilation, and dental health.

You can visit https://www.drschoicesupplements.com to see a full listing of Dr.’s Choice Supplements horse and companion animal products.

**And a totally unsolicited recommendation, I feed Dr.’s Choice Daily Start Probiotic, it helps with gut health for horses that get loose manure and better utilization of feed, the Laxative after a sand colic scare last fall, and the Fido-Vite Flexx to keep DeeDee and Piper super happy too!

Submitted by Chrissy Pfau

2016 INCOME Budgeted Actual )

MHF Flyer $300.00 $ 200.00+/-Membership 2,000.00 1,315.00Directory 455.00 496.00Newsletter/web 300.00 400.00 +/- Parades 2,600.00 2,050.00 Horse Show 7,760.00 10,193.00AMHA Grant (MHF) 500.00 500.00 AMHA Club of Year 600.00 600.00Cone Rental 50.00 50.00

Total $14,565 $15,204

EXPENSES

MHF Flyer $ 100.00 $ 355.00Newsletter 1,200.00 975,00Directory 1,100.00 1,239,00Parades 1,100.00 1,057,00Horse Show 7,060.00 8,329,00Charity 1,800.00MHF 1,402.00 1,980,00Memorials 150.00 50,00Sponsorships 300.00 250,00Library 100.00 0Insurance 1,300.00 1,140.00Historian 75.00 75.00Dues 200.00 190.00Website 45.00 44.00Youth 200.00 0Club Promotions 150.00 50.00 Programs 600.00 0

Total $15,082.00 $17,490.00 2016 recorded total <$2,286.00> Actual difference in WMHC funds from 2016 to 2017 in January treasurer’s reports shows <$2,250>..

PROPOSED 2017 BUDGET INCOME

MHF Flyer $ 150.00 Membership 1,300.00 Directory 500.00 Newsletter 250.00 Parades 2,650.00 Horse Show 9,157.00AMHA Grant (MHF) AMHA Club of Year Cone Rental 50.00

Projected Income $14,057.00

EXPENSES

MHF Flyer $ 400.00 Newsletter 1,000.00 Directory 1,200.00 Parades 1,100.00 Horse Show 6,772.00 Charity MHF 1,693.00 Memorials 150.00 Sponsorships 300.00 Library - Insurance 1,140.00 Historian 75.00 Dues 200.00 Website - Youth - Club Promotions - Programs 600.00 Projected Expenses $14,630.00

The balance for Albert’s Fund began at $5000 - $502.54 spent for MHF backpacks, which leaves $4497.46. Annie’s Fund is now at $358.55.

This proposed 2017 budget does not include AMHA Grant or AMHA AWARD because it is not definite. It also does not show charity donation which varies and comes from Horse Show income.I will have a running balance of each category in the budget.

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Farm /People News

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Greetings to all Members from Char-Dan Morgans. It’s hard to believe that spring is around the corner.We are not expecting any foals this spring, but are looking forward to continue the training for the three we had in 2016.

Spring of 2016 gave us quite a diversity of color. JKM Platnum Pizzazz, Perlino colt (Ragtime Doc Holliday x Prairie Hill Prima Donna), JKM Misty Morn, black to turn gray filly (Amberfields Steel Magnum x Kells Hallelujah Morn), and JKM Cinnamon Honey, palomino dun filly (Royal Gold Ariston x Red Rose Cinnamon).

All three foals are developing nicely and showing personality! The perlino colt was nicknamed “Duke” because, in his own mind; he is larger than life. His favorite occupation right now is to try and take the lead rope out of your hands and lead his mom in. He is still working on perfecting that technique. The gray filly, “ Grace”, shows a lot of athleticism, Her favorite occupation is trying to get the jump on Duke. And, sometimes she does get the best of him!. The Palomino filly, Honey, is growing up tall! She shows a lot of independence and bravery but still loves the attention of people.

We are anxiously awaiting the warmer weather. We hope to get to a few shows this year and get together with friends we haven’t seen in awhile. Check out our website!! We have some lovely stock available for sale, just awaiting a good home! Karin and Jarrett Miller Your babies are so cute! Have fun training. ed.

Minglewood Farm:The spell of warm weather provided just the excuse a couple of my more adventurous mares needed to slip the fence in search of grass to dig up. They stay near the house, visiting the horses in the other two pastures, but it's sometimes a surprise to have a curious Morgan walking up to you in the dark morning, nickering hello! Then we had the rains, and the juice started flowing in the fence again, so they took a break from their Houdini act until just this past week. The youngest, Minglewood Dream On (Em-Jac’s Tenacity x Big Bend Infinite Illusion), has been up to her old tricks on her own this time and wounded a pastern on the rope. My vet, Judy Batker of Country View Equine, says there is no such thing as a safe fence for horses. Fortunately, DeeDee didn't injury anything important internally and we just have to nurse Miss Gimp along for a

couple weeks while she heals up. I think the horses are all bored and impatient for spring, grass and fun with humans to resume. Darned groundhog!Debbie

Duke

Honey

Grace

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S & D Morgans. Happy New Year to everyone.  This winter we have been able to enjoy giving friends sleigh rides but have not been able to use the sleigh as much as I like because of the ice. We do hope to participate in the sleigh day in Columbus in Feb. 

Looking toward Spring, we are expecting two foals in May. The first will be out of CBMF Red Hot Chili Pepper and the second will be out of Elk Creek Crystal Clear. This mare is a grand daughter of my first Morgan. Both babies are by Red Rose Moonshine and will be palomino. We are hoping for fillies. |

For anyone anticipating bringing your horse to Midwest Horse Fair, now is the time to start the shedding out process.  I have had great success putting a light in the stall.  I connect the light to a timer and set the timer so that the horse has light in the stall for 16 hours per day. If the horse is turned out, subtract the daylight time from 16 hours and set the timer accordingly.   It is not necessary to put a blanket on the horse until shedding starts. I would start putting my horse under light no later than February 1 to have the shedding complete in time for Horse Fair. Enjoy winter, it will soon be gone. Dale and Sue Hammonds

Looking BackI hope/ plan to print a picture and little story, from every member in the newsletter in 2017. Find a picture of you and your first horse, first Morgan, early Morgan, much loved horse - whichever picture and story you chose to share. Wouldn’t you like to help roll back the mists of time?! If you don’t have a scanner, have someone else scan the picture for you. Here are 2 members, younger, with well-remembered horses. editor

Here’s an old photo of me and my  2nd Morgan, Devilwood Chaucer, who I bought from Stuart and Annie Randall.  He was an unbroke 2-year-old in this photo taken in May, 1987 at Pat and Jim Ziegler’s B-Hawk Morgan Farm, Sauk City.  His dam was one of Annie & Stuart’s first foundation broodmares, Bridlesweet Danseuse from Parm Harris’s farm and his sire was Big Bend Blarneystone, an Applevale Storm King son from Doris Norton’s farm.     I was 33 years old in this photo. Marie Stewart.

 

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Glady Mikk's Gay Glady [Gay Commander x Flit] was my first horse--the one I'd always dreamed of while reading every horse story in the public library of my Chicago suburb growing up. We'd already owned a Morgan--Tribute, my daughter Meg's gelding, Glady’s half-brother--for 7 years when we acquired Glady. But she was the first horse to be truly mine. It was thanks to the drought of 1988 we acquired Glady. On trips to Iowa, we always used to stop and visit the Epleys, Tribute's breeders, on their farm in Solon. We were admiring their broodmares in the pasture when Don Epley mentioned they were having to cut back on stock because of the drought. Pointing to Glady, I commented "There's one I know you'll never sell." "No, she's on the sales list." "No, she's not!" From the first day she arrived in Wisconsin Glady was in charge of the herd. She was only 14.2 hands at the shoulder, but this small bay mare, even in advanced pregnancy, packed a mean kick and nip. No horse on the place dared to approach a human in the field before Glady had her chance at a carrot. Of course, once she had her carrot, she'd dart off before a rope could be put on her, leaving the other horses to be caught. She even had the humans disciplined. On entering the barn, there would be an imperious nicker from a beautifully sculpted head, large-eyed, topped with tiny ears, thrust over the stall door, demanding her tribute of carrots. If you dared to ignore her, or stopped at another stall on the way to hers, the rump would be turned to face you, and if she were really irritated, the stall would ring with angry kicks. Once homage was paid, however, she was perfectly willing to allow you to indulge other horses--after her preeminence was recognized. During her show career, her "look-at-me!" attitude ensured she was never out of the ribbons, while even at 20, you could recognize Glady from a quarter-mile away as she pranced out through the hayfields with her "parade walk".

A wonderful mother, she raised 9 foals, instilling good manners along with her milk. A stable owner once commented, "You know, Glady and her offspring are the neatest horses I've ever known--they only soil one corner of their stalls!" Her motherliness wasn't limited to her foals, either. Put a child aged 6 or under on Glady, and she was the perfect babysitter. She would proceed around the ring at a careful walk, listening to the child's hand on the reins--as long as an adult walked alongside. She didn't need to be on a lead rope, but if an adult didn't walk next to her, she wouldn't move a step with that precious burden. Carrying a small child on her back was the only time you would see Glady "flat-walk". Glady never forgot anything. When I purchased her, at age 14, she had been retired to the broodmare band for 8 years. At 15, I saddled her up for her first ride in 9 years, and she was perfect! Impeccably mannered, she circled the ring, taking the correct cue for each gait. The same thing happened when I harnessed her for her first drive in 10 years--she walked off, pulling the cart, without hesitation. Glady died December 13, 1994, in her 21st year, carrying what would have been her 10th foal. We buried her on a rise where the hay-meadow met the woods, and we could visit her on our trail rides. Marsha Valance

Rosewater FarmQuality Morgan & Gypsy Horses

Julie & Jeff Heise

W4949 Thrush Rd.

Watertown, WI 53098

920-925-3143

www.rosewaterfarm.com

www.rosewatergypsies.com

rosewaterfarm01@yahoo.com

Membership and Directory:Thanks so much to all the members who tried so hard to make sure and get their renewals in on time and to our esteemed Editor for all the great reminders!If you haven't renewed and I haven't heard from you, by the time you get this newsletter we will have had a chat. Our members and their Morgans are the force that makes our Club so fun and exciting and I'm looking forward to a year of good times.

If you would like to try a new way of promoting your farm in the Directory, I'd like to do some farm pages, with one picture, your farm name and some copy describing what you do on your farm, with your horses, etc. If you would be interested, please contact me before the end of February by phone (608-214-6916) or email (minglwd@tds.net) so I can set up your page. The cost would be $30.Thanks, debbie

Looking Back

Learn Some Morgan History as reported by Marsha Valance

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Jubilee Joy 05767 (Flyhawk 7526 x Sentola 04555), 1941-1965

Solid Chestnut. Bred by Helen Brunk Greenwalt. Foaled April 1941, Pawnee, Illinois. Died December 1965, Delavan, Illinois. 100% Brunk breeding. 13 crosses to Ethan Allen 50; 13 crosses to Jubilee de Jarnette; 14 crosses to Wood’s Comet 682; 24 crosses to Daisy; 40 crosses to Black Hawk 20. 8 Generation Coefficient of Inbreeding: 7.02476501464844%. Registered Morgan progeny: 5 colts, 6 fillies.

1947 Mare Chestnut HIGHVIEW HONEY FILLMORE1948 Mare Chestnut SWEET TALK SENATOR BAIN1949 Horse Chestnut JUSTIN JUBILEE KING MICK1950 Horse Chestnut MICKEY FINN KING MICK1951 Horse Chestnut FOXFIRE BONFIRE1952 Horse Chestnut CELEBRATION BONFIRE1954 Horse Chestnut TORCHFIRE SENATOR GRAHAM1956 Mare Chestnut JOY JUBILEE SENATOR GRAHAM1957 Mare Chestnut LA JOYA SENATOR GRAHAM1959 Mare Chestnut BELAFINA SENATOR GRAHAM1961 Mare Chestnut THE DAISY CHAIN LUCKY STONE

Jubilee Joy’s sire, Flyhawk, was one of the most influential Morgan sires of the first half of the 20th century. “Producing 97 registered offspring, Flyhawk's lines became one of the most popular in the Midwest in the 1950s. Flyhawk was noted for his big, ground-covering trot, dense bone, toughness and athleticism, and he passed these traits to his get. He was extremely intelligent and steady. By his death at the age of 32, his get could be found from coast to coast. Some of his most influential offspring include The Brown Falcon, Warhawk, Stetson, Jenny Lake, Santana, Gallant King, Illiniwek, Betsy Ross and Shadow Hawk.” ."—Katherine Firch, “The Brunk Stallions—The Dynasties”, Simply Morgan, May/June 2002, p10. Her dam, Sentola, was a full sister to Jubilee King. Sentola’s sire was Penrod (Allen Franklin x Black Bess) and her dam, Daisette, was by Senator Knox out of Daisy de Jarnette (Jubilee de Jarnette x Ben’s Daisy). Sentola “was born one year to the day after her famous brother, Jubilee King.“ Jubilee Joy was Sentola's seventh foal, and first by Flyhawk. This was the start of another dynasty. Jubilee Joy was the dam of Celebration, Foxfire, Mickey Finn, Torchfire, Sweet Talk, La Joya, Highview Honey and Belafina, and was rated one of the top ten Morgan mares in the United States by Marilyn Childs. She was also a very successful show horse, with an exquisite head and eye. According to Helen Brunk Greenwalt ‘She had a natural fine action and style. She was a winner from her weanling year and later was undefeated in mare and foal classes’."—Katherine Firch, “The Great Brunk Mares”, Simply Morgan, May/June 2002,

p14.Her 11 foals by 6 different sires were produced between 1947 and 1961. Incredibly, eight of them were winners of their divisions in the prestigious Illinois Futurity. “Jubilee Joy has paid her way over and over out in Illinois where she has consistently produced winners for Illinois State Fair. Among her best known [sons] currently are Mickey Finn, Foxfire, Celebration, and Torchfire. These were sired by three different stallions — King Mick, Bonfire, and Senator Graham”. --Marilyn Childs, “The All-Important Feminine Side”, The Morgan Horse, Jan-Feb 1956, p32. All four

Jubilee Joy

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became prominent sires, just as two of her daughters by Senator Graham, La Joya and Belafina, became prominent dams.

Through La Joya, Jubilee Joy became the ancestress of 1978 World Champion Mare Justa Joy, 1989 & 1990 Reserve World Champion Stallion Irish Entertainment, and 2014 AMHA Open Comp Endurance Limited Distance Reserve Champion BJB Miss Millennium. Through Torchfire, she became the ancestress of 2015 GN Champion Carriage Driving Working Single Spirit’s Sun, and 2015 AMHA Open Comp Endurance Champion Mtn Maple Charm.

This beautiful Brunk-bred show mare has descendants in the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands. compiled by Marsha Valance, 2016

Irish Entertainment

Mickey Finn

Torchfire

Foxfire

Justa Joy

La Joya

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2017 Midwest Horse Fair Participants April 21-23, 2017

Horses Owner / Exhibitor

Rustic V’s Hot Off the Press (Preston)* Isabelle Abderholden/Sarah Ackermann*CMA Taxx Return (Lance)* Sarah Ackermann/Makayla Ronk*Indian Summer Silhouette (Sil)* Isabelle Abderholden/ same

K’s Radiant Image (Georgia)* Karla Gay/Karla Gay*Walnut Radiant DI (Carly) Karla Gay/Ron GayW’s Mesquite Ridge (Mesquite)* Thomas Filipek & Lou Ellen Williams/Brooke Ace*Vigilmar Twister (Twister)* Tamra McMahon*/Nadya Hansen*Red Rose Moonshine (Bud)* Dale & Suzanne Hammonds/Suzanne Hammonds*SNH Sunsational Pepper (Sunny) Norman & Suzanne Hammonds/Mariah JohnsonTHW’s Reba D (Reba) Lauraine Smith/ Lauraine Smith*returning from previous years at MHF 7 of our 10 are returning and have done very well in past years. We will be representing western pleasure and reining, hunt and saddle seat, our parade group, and one youngster in halter.

We will need helpers on Thursday (20th) not only for set up in Pavilion 2, but also for our two practices and for the two actual 10 minute demonstrations as we need several people “on the ground”.

Wisconsin Charity Classic Open Horse Show The 2017 Wisconsin Charity Classic will be at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. It will be a two day show with the grounds fee and stalls shared with the Midwest Gypsy Horse Show. The Gypsy show will be using the indoor arena and/or the adjacent outdoor arena on Saturday. Our show will use the indoor arena and/or adjacent outdoor arena on Sunday. Dressage classes will be held on Saturday June 17th and judged by Caryn Vesperman. A 20m x 40m dressage ring will be set up in the large outdoor arena for Into and Training Level Traditional dressage tests and Western dressage Intro and Basic Level tests. All of the ring classes will be held on Sunday June 18th and judged by Dana Panella. A Gambler’s Choice driving class, an English “Go As You Please” class and a Western “Go As You Please” class have been added to the ring class list.The Go As You Please classes are pleasure classes judged on the horse/pony, to be shown both ways of the ring at a walk and “go as you please”. Go as You Please is whatever gait you think your horse does the best. You choose to trot, canter, pace, running walk or whatever gait your horse does best. Horses are judged on manners, way of going, and responsiveness to the rider. Formal attire is NOT required for these two classes, however, long pants, shirts with sleeve and boots with heels ARE required (no tennis shoes, shorts or ball caps). The 2017 show bill, entry form, sponsorship form and show info should be going up on the club website in February and anyone entered in at least one of the last three shows will be receiving the show bill, entry form and sponsorship form in the mail in April. Entry forms post marked by June 10th will be entered in a drawing for one (1) free horse stall ($55 dollar value).

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Thursday 20th: Early bird helpers will arrive as early as 8 am but any help any time would be appreciated. Please also remember that we could use “your no longer in use” drapes for inside actual horse stalls as well as our dressing and tack areas. Plywood is for rent from MHF; however, we are trying to avoid further expenses. We also will have 2 different times to practice our 10 minute demonstration and can use lots of help “on the ground”. When and where of DEMO practice times to be shared from MHF coordinators in early February. No cost to get in Thursday.

Friday 21st: 8 am early opening shift is covered. Volunteers are needed for shifts the rest of the day.

You will be needed to answer questions, stock up on and give out supplies and promotional materials and play games and award prizes. The later aspect was such a hit last year and we gained rave reviews. We also gather entries for the daily Breyer model give away-that brings in the kids who bring their parents who want to know more about our Morgans. Any $1-type items that you would like to donate to our “prizes” will be greatly appreciated.

I realize that it is hard to commit when we don’t know all the event times yet, but if you can, please commit to a couple of times at least one day or more days if possible:

10 am – Noon

Noon- 2 pm

2 pm – 4 pm

4 pm – 6 pm

If you have a horse of your own to promote, remember, this year the MHF Coordinators are adamant that there will be NO INDIVIDUAL SALES FLYERS posted anywhere. WMHC will have a special APRIL NEWSLETTER that will feature such individual ads. Please contact Editor, Mary Ellen Gray for details and get your paid advertisement to her per the instructions that she will provide.

Saturday 22nd: Same times as Friday – volunteers are needed. Sunday 23rd: The early 8 am shift needs a couple of volunteers and the shifts through 6 pm are in need too. We will probably start the “take down” at 5 pm; so, even if you have not signed up before, please consider stopping over and lending a hand to get everything down and into storage containers and to the trailer.

Please email laurainejsmith45@gmail.com or phone Lauraine: 608-576-2969 with your availability. This is a Club event so plan to sign a WAIVER before starting to help.

Midwest Horse Fair Need for Volunteers April 20 – 23, 2017

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Ragtime Doc Holliday (Robbie Sue’s Ragtime x Mary Mels Irish Velvet) 2005 15H Smoky Black.If you desire classic Morgan, considering breeding to “Doc”. He epitomizes classic Baroque Morgan with his proud, upright carriage and wide soft, expressive eyes! He possess intelligence, athleticism, a gorgeous floating trot, sound legs and good feet. Doc is very easy going, learns quickly, and is respectful. This he stamps on all his foals. He carries the cream gene for a chance of color. Stud fee: $500/LFG. For more information visit our website - www.char-danmorgans.com, or call Jarret Miller at 763-444-6880.

Dancastle Icefalcon (Robert A. Heinlein x Cherbrook's Aria). Foaled: 1998, Chestnut, 15.1H. Stud Fee: $600. "Flash" is tall and easy going, with a great disposition that he passes on. A handsome dark red chestnut, he has the treasured wavy Morgan mane & tail. His get have his relaxed way of looking at life, as well as being beautiful. His get have been excelling in driving competition; others were Illinois State Morgan Futurity Champion Weanlings in 2012, 2015. . Castle Ridge Keep, Crystal Lake, Illinois.

815-405-9424 crkjune@gmail.com.

Raphael Aloysius Lafferty (Chapel Hill Elijah x Tony Fennelly). Foaled:2002, Bay, 15.2H. Stud Fee: $600. Rafe was 2003 Illinois State Morgan Futurity Yearling Colt Champion. Rafe is tall and typey, with a great disposition. His get are winning in halter, driving, & dressage; offspring were Illinois State Morgan Futurity Champion Weanlings in 2006, 2011,2013 &2016. Castle Ridge Keep, Crystal Lake, Illinois. 815-405-9424; crkjune@gmail.com.

GELDING/ COLT for SALE:

Eastwich's Denali  "Ali" is your next Junior Exhibitor star! She would also excel in an Academy/Lesson program with the ability to show competitively, as she has many wins in Academy walk/trot and walk/trot/canter and in the ribbons in Juvenile and Amateur Hunter Pleasure.Well mannered, easy to ride, and an expert in pattern work. Exceptional gates, very balanced and smooth. Enthusiastic worker - responsive to training and should excel at whatever you ask of her. Wonderful with children including kids with disabilities. Kind, soft and gentle personality,.

Seller is motivated, call us with your best offer or let's talk about a trade!Contact Sarah Ackermann email- doublesspleasurehorses@gmail.comPhone- 920-204-1154

Minglewood Soldier's Joy (UVM Pembroke x Windstorm Lady Di) 2003 Bay 14.2H sport Morgan. "Spike" is very friendly, good for farrier and vet. Well started W-T-C under saddle. Very balanced with wonderfully smooth gaits. Works in long lines and bold enough to be a great driving horse. $4000. More sport and family Morgans, from young stock to trained horses available. Minglewood Farm, Monticello, WI 608-214-6916., minglwd@tds.net

Oldfield Wild Irish: 2015 Black gelding (Hylee Galaxy’s Wild Irish x Oldfield Camellia (by UVM Coming Attraction)). “Irish” takes after his father in more than just name. He is curvy with a beautiful small head and tipped in ears with a curious, friendly personality. Irish’s dam is by a UVM Tennyson son with UVM Flash and Equinox Benn Adam close up. A June 2015 foal, Irish is well grown and is already wearing a tiny saddle for walks down the driveway on the lead. Irish will mature to about 15 hands and he looks to be a perfect future Western pleasure prospect just like his dad. Asking $5500. Take a look at our website, www.oldfieldmorgans.com for videos of Irish in motion. .

Oldfield Noble Prize (Hylee Galaxy's Wild Irsh x Bethlehem Morning Glory) 2015 bay gelding. "Zeke" is one of the few get of the popular, multi-titled Hylee Galaxy's Wild Irish available to the public. A tall, stretchy, athletic, and beautiful April 2015 colt, Zeke is a full brother to in-hand champion, Oldfield Wild Iris. His dam is a full sister to Oldfield Touch and Go, a 16h gelding who is A circuit and Open dressage champion. Aa great mover, and we think he will mature close to 16h. On wellness and up to date on all shots and worming, Zeke is wearing a halter and a tiny pony saddle for walks down the driveway. Video on website, www.oldfieldmorgans.com. Asking $4500. Contact: Heidi Harvey (617) 529 7226 or

heidiharvey@comcast.net.

Minglewood Chieftain (Statesman's Signature x Kerry the Tempest) 2012 chestnut gelding. This Chief of State grandson is bred to be a sport Morgan. "Connor" is half brother to the 2015 USEF International Horse of the Year, PVF Peace of Mind. His dam's two brothers are dressage

horses. Mom was pronounced "very smart with fantastic gaits" by her trainer. 14.3H at 4 years old. A fast learner who will be started under saddle this spring/summer. Loves people; good for farrier and vet. Asking $2500, price will increase with training. Minglewood Farm, Debbie Fairbanks, minglwd@tds.net, 608-214-6916..

JKM Special Delivery (Ragtime Doc Holliday x Oak Creek Reminiscence) 2013 Chestnut gelding. “Cole” has a lot of eye appeal with the white on his face and two white sock. He has enough chrome to catch a judge’s eye. He carries himself very nicely. Cole has sound legs, good feet and conformation. He is young enough to mold into a nice show horse or become someone’s trail partner. He is very friendly and likes attention. He likes to be with you. Cole is update on shots and worming; and was imprinted at birth and is handled daily. Asking: $3,000. Please visit our website, www.char-danmorgans.com for more information and pictures.

JKM Night Shadow (Ragtime Doc Holliday x Kells Hallelujah Morn)2014 Smoky Black colt. “Shay” is definitely your future stallion prospect. He has an exquisite head with hooked tipped ears and soft eyes. Good conformation and nice angulation to hip and shoulder. Shay has a wonderful, friendly disposition. He was imprinted at birth and is handled daily. He is up to date on shots and worming. Asking: $3,000. Please visit our website, www.char-danmorgans.com for more info and pictures.

MARE FOR SALE

JKM Glori-Anna (Ragtime Doc Holliday x Prairie Hill Prima Donna) 2014 Smoky Black filly. “Glory” is an in your pocket filly! She is so sweet, and loves being by you! Glory has good conformation with nice angulation to shoulder and hip. She could be your future show horse or that special family trail riding friend. Glory would excel at whatever disposition chosen for her - great mind! She was imprinted at birth, up to date on shots and worming. Asking: $3,000. Please visit our website, for more information and pictures. www.char-danmorgans.com

Kerry The Tempest (Kerry Freedom x Kerry Ariel) 2002 Bay 14.3H broodmare. "Tempi" is friendly, good for farrier. Started W-T-C under saddle, but

STALLION AT STUD:

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would prefer to be a mom. Had a wonderful colt by Statesman's Signature in 2012 and took great care of him. Trainer remarked on her smooth gaits, intelligence and talent. Two full brothers are ridden dressage. Ready for you to carry on the famous Serendipity Aries B line! More sport and family Morgans, from young stock to trained horses available. Debbie Fairbanks, Minglewood Farm, Monticello, WI 608-214-6916 minglwd@tds.net

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EQUIPMENT/ items FOR SALE

Meadowbrook Driving CartHorse size. In good condition. Asking $800 obo. also Smucker patent black with brass driving harness. /262-242-3043 or bluegable@wi.rr.com

Sharon Saare Saddle One of the last saddles Sharon made before her untimely death. I'm selling because my horse has also died. The tree is Sharon's widest, DDD. 16 inch padded leather seat, saddle length of only 24 inches, squared, double skirted, dropped rigging for excellent stability, leather stirrups, silver conchos, brass hardware, mini pine cone tooling, leather covered horn and a weight of around 34 lbs. Hardly used; in like new condition. Firm price of $3300.00 (shipping additional), no possession until your check clears the bank. Picture on the WMHC website. Sharon's saddles are uncompromised in fit and beauty..and quality craftsmanship. 608-592-2088.

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Winter Parade Preparation

Now that I have cleaned and sold my family home, I have had the time to clean up at my home. After a couple of rainy parades, our tack and trailer began to smell and grow mold. First the saddle blankets were washed and dried in September. Then I cleaned and organized the trailer. Now, on bad winter weather days, I have started cleaning and repairing bridles and saddles. Never have I cleaned tack in the house, but the icy roads gave me the opportunity. The light is dim, but it is a relaxing way to spend a winter afternoon. I did learn that Neatsfoot oil is very good for winter-dry hands. This has also given me the opportunity to check tack for needed repairs well in advance of the summer riding season.

I should have 4 bridles and two western saddles ready to go. It is always a good idea to carry more than you need in case a rider has a broken bridle or stirrup and needs a replacement.

Happy Trails

Darcy OverturfYou can come help at my house when you are done.. Ed.

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Feb. 19 WMHC Meeting McFarland City Hall 11 A M potato bar.

February 22-25, 2017 AMHA ANNUAL CONVENTION Riverside,California

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March 19 WMHC meeting - Iowa Carriage Works, Reedsburg 11 A M

April 21 - 23 Midwest Horse Fair, Madison, WI

May 21 WMHC Meeting, Kohler Stables.

June 13-17 Midwest Charity Horse Show State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL.June 17-18 Wisconsin Charity Classic Horse Show, Jefferson County Fairgrounds

July 14 - 17 Morgan Masterpiece. Oshkosh County Fairgrounds

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