Morab however, if the horse and exhibitor crosses over into a breed class, breed requirements and fees will apply. Repeat exhibitors is the mainstay of this show as they like the ‘laid back’ friendly atmosphere and the fall weather at the Kentucky Horse Park. It is common for the Camp Grounds to be full as people come this time of year just to get away and enjoy the park. There is a unique advantage for the owners of Arabians and Half Arabians
in Kentucky who are members of the Kentucky Arabian Half Arabian Breeders Alliance. Those Arabians and Half Arabians who are participating in the Kentucky Incentive Program through KHABA have classes at this show that gain point value as well as a new venue for this year, Production Classes. Information for the show can be obtained by going to the web site www. puremorab.com and go to the top menu bar – Nationals. The show book is posted
and can be downloaded or one can just download the class list and TBA Options list. The show secretary is Marilyn Norton at 22009 East 19th Road, Nokomis, IL62075 217-563-2487norton5@ dtnspeed.net.The show manager is Jeff Caldwell, 502 468-4953 cell. General Information270-735-5331.If you wish for a show book to be mailed, contact general information. Submitted by Donna Lassanske
Morgan
Lippitt Morgan Breeders’ Association Lippitt Morgans are very adept at competitive trail riding ( Lippitt Miss Nekomia), and today we have Lippitts continuing that tradition….actual relatives of Lippitt Miss Nekomia years later. The Green Mountain Horse Association in South Woodstock, VT, holds monthly competitive trail rides throughout the year. In June, a Lippitt gelding, Ashmoro Billy Alan, won the 25 mile ride, Senior division, carrying owner Rhonda Batchelder of Springfield, VT. These two are seasoned veterans in this venue. On July 10, seven drivers and 40 riders each day, covered the 25 miles on trails, the weather was perfect, no humidity, light breeze, sun and clean Vermont air. On Sunday, Rhonda, with her young gelding, Braelea Vigilant, made their debut as a team in this sport. Rhonda was concerned how it would turn out but not to worry, Vig, aka Asa, came through like a trooper. No apparent case of nerves for Vig as he
handled the 25 miles with ease( In fact, he won the Rookie division)! I was at the grounds to talk with Rhonda and many folks went by and commented on what a great horse he was. Makes an owner and breeder proud. Lippitt Morgans were also busy in Tunbridge, VT. Over the Fourth of July weekend at Heritage Days, sponsored by the Vermont Morgan Horse Association. The weather was hot but the three day event saw eight Lippitt Morgans on the grounds…Friday was the dressage, Saturday the in-hand and performance classes and Sunday the driving events. Four Lippitts were from Maine, one from Connecticut, three from Vermont. Three stallions: Weathermont Ethan, Hagerbrook Beau Jeste, Ryegate Sabastian, three mares, Special Occasion, her daughter, Brookhill Ember Ash, Weathermont Amanda, two geldings, Brookhill Syndication and Randallane Fusion. People and horses had an enjoyable weekend and went home with various colored ribbons for their efforts. Ash Royalty Lippitt Morgans, Centralia, MO, is enjoying a fun summer with local shows with their two mares, Horton’s Bay Beauty and Edgewood Geneva. Both have been shown by granddaughter Caitlin Reed, age 12, and have been winning and always placing in non-stock type halter; showmanship 12 and under; hunt seat, all ages/breeds; western pleasure, non-stock type; freestyle reining; and games. They are particularly fond of bareback pleasure, ride-a-buck, and egg and spoon! More 4H and open shows coming up soon, thru September. Our next large show is
the Boone County Society Horse Show, in Columbia, MO, where Edgewood Geneva will again be entered in hunt seat and western pleasure Morgan classes. She will be shown by her trainer, Sharon Ward, at this show. This is the oldest horse show west of the Mississippi River, and began as (and still is, mostly) a Missouri Saddlebred show, now with added classes for Morgans and Arabians. Ash Royalty Deidre Moro, age two, will resume more basic training in line-driving in the fall with Sharon Ward. Deidre is scheduled to participate in the September shows also, in the in hand classes. Mint Jacob is the proud sire of a lovely bay filly out of New Fork Wyoming Sara, owned by Wendy Shupe in Missouri. The filly certainly has Jacob’s unmistakable “look” and her owners are very pleased with her. Rachel Lonergan of New Hampshire, proudly announces the birth of a bay filly from her beautiful mare Baroncrest Mesa Ash, and sired by Knollwood Danny Boy. The little lady is named Lonergan’s Lady Kate, and she is a “looker”. Plans are that mare and filly will be attending the Lippitt Country Show in August in the mare and foal class. Rachel’s other lovely mares, Randallane Trinity, and Baroncrest Mallory are also readying for the upcoming show in Vermont. Please check out the LMBA website, for horses for sale, with new listings, at www.lippittmorganbreedersassociation. com. Submitted by Jane Myers
September 2011, Equine Journal, 205