THE WOMEN AND HORSES EXPO
Sedalia, Missouri
October 24,25,26 2008
LIPPITT MORGANS REPRESENTED AT THE WOMEN AND HORSES EXPO, SEDALIA, MISSOURI, OCTOBER 24,25,26, 2008.
The first annual Women and Horses Expo at the beautiful, scenic grounds at Sedalia,Missouri, hosted a multi breed, multi dimensional exposition, and the Lippitt Morgans were well represented by the beautiful and
talented Mint Jacob, and owner Deborah Siegrist, and the lovely Edgewood Geneva and her four month old filly, Ash Royalty Leyla, both owned by Jane and Gary Myers, all of Missouri.
The Sedalia State Fairgrounds were the perfect fall backdrop for this event, and are on the National Registry of Historic places. Bob and Jacquie Schaumberg and Gary Myers lent their talent and time to help with
the LMBA promotional booth and with the horses. Bill and Teri Davis and Rachel Garret, as well as 9 year old Caitlin Reed, also were there to support and participate.
The LMBA hospitality booth was well appointed with Lippitt information and videos. The 3 horses were presented beautifully daily: Mint Jacob was in the Opening Ceremony, the Stallion Demo, and the Parade of
Breeds, as well as the Breed Demo, in which he captivated the audiences and other participants with his beauty and perfection in classical dressage, and his breed identity and exquisite type.
Edgewood Geneva and
Ash Royalty Leyla participated in the Breed Demo, with Geneva as the Western Pleasure Morgan; and also in the Parade of Breeds. Leyla behaved beautifully in the arena with the other breeds and represented the
typey and correct Lippitt Morgan foal. It was particularly interesting to have the 3 generations of the Lippitt family represented at the same time: Mint Jacob is Edgewood Geneva's sire.
Mint Jacob is the reigning Lippitt of the Year, an award given annually by The Lippitt Club, Inc., and was asked by Buckeye Feeds, at this Expo., to be used in their promotions.
We want to thank the LMBA for supporting us in our endeavor to promote the Lippitt Morgan.
submitted by Jane Myers, Ash Royalty Morgans, Centralia, Missouri
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Bolton Fair
Lancaster Fairgrounds Massachusetts
September 27nd & 28rd, 2008
We always look forward to the Bolton Fair. An incredible woman, Linda Crabtree, heads up the Rare Breeds Division of the Fair. She is always on the ball, lining us up each year.
She loves the Lippitt Morgans, and hopes to, someday, own her own. Every year, we are given free BBQ tickets, and this year they even paid for our gas.
We usually have wonderful weather, but that changed this year, as a “left over” of a hurricane drenched the East Coast with several inches of rain.
We were excused from exhibiting on Saturday due to the rain. Our truck was already loaded to leave in the morning, and our horses had already been bathed. We set our sights
and clocks for Sunday morning.
The girls began arriving at 5:30AM as our goal was to load and leave at 6:00AM. We are to be parked, unloaded and set up by 8:00AM at the grounds; the fair opens to the public
at 9:00AM to the public.
The morning was pitch black, with thick clouds blocking any light. We had to leave the truck lights on to be able to load. All four horses loaded marvelously, without hesitation. We
loaded our two riding horses up front (Randallane Belyea Liberty (Hawk Ridge Elidon x Dew Meadow TippeCanoe Too) and Randallane Prophecy (Randallane Genesis x
Randallane Amazing Joy); then two full sisters, the yearling Randallane Mercedes and Randallane Porsche (Randallane Genesis x Rosemary’s Baby) filled the back. Five excited
girls rode in the truck with me – the Nsyc tune of “Bye, Bye, Bye” turned high on the CD player (a must for any show or exhibition)!! My husband, Todd, followed with two of my sons,
Trey and Chase. Stefanie Sibley, age 23 (who has worked at the farm since she was 12 yrs old), drove solo to help with the demos.
We were scheduled for 2 demos, one at 1:30, the other at 4:00PM. Although it remained cloudy all day, it never did rain. The few times that the sun did try to break through, it
reminded us just how muggy, humid and hot it would be if it got it’s way.
Randallane Prophecy
and Linda
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Erin with Liberty
Linda with Prophecy
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Randallane Belyea Liberty
with Amelia up
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The mud was beyond ridiculous. Throughout the fairgrounds, the grounds crew was continually spreading hay from round bales, and dumping wood chips, trying to help with the
mud that refused to be abated. Even those of us spending the entire day, refused to venture down any other routes that didn’t lead to the Fried Dough, Carmel Apples, or Cotton
Candy!! It made me feel very sad for all the vendors and people that put so much time and energy into making this historic fair so successful each year. The public was shuttled in
from offsite parking lots. Mosquitos were the state bird of the day – huge and very thirsty, Off became our new best friend. We sprayed ourselves and the horses thoroughly.
With Fair Food in hand, we continued to our favorite animal destinations. The Rare Breeds Pole barn is filled with very unique breeds of cows, geese, goats, sheep, etc. Goat and
sheep shows were already in process. A new class this year was Goat Agility – a lot of fun to watch! Sheep were being sheared, and cows were being washed for their classes.
Cages and cages of unique breeds of chickens filled one barn. All of these pampered pets were is perfect condition as they too had a show that morning and were in the process
of receiving their ribbons. My favorite this year was the Belgian Bearded d-Uccle Mille De Fleur hen.
Randallane Prophecy
with Cassie up
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Randallane Belyea Liberty
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Randallane Belyea Liberty
with Natalie up
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It didn’t take long for the girls to get itchy. The horse show, typically scheduled the same weekend each year, had been canceled due to the rain. That meant a free show ring
complete with set up, newly painted jumps. Liberty and Prophecy were saddled and led to the area by the happiest of girls. The girls took turns with Linda (14) and Natalie (13)
getting first ups, walking and trotting the horses. These girls didn’t know how to ride just a year ago; but they have the desire and determination and strong love of the horse. With
many hours put in at the farm, they are now both walk/trot winners at LCS 2008. Next Erin Morrell (14) and Stefanie were up. Erin has a fantastic seat and would have loved to have
jumped, but I had to curtail her excitement as she was still in a cast from breaking her wrist at a Friesian Horse Camp that she attended after the Lippitt Show in August. She was
content to ride the horses thru all three gaits though. Stefanie, being the most experienced, set each horse, in turn, directly at the jumps. We’ve done small cavaletties at home, but
nothing like these. Not surprisingly, these gamey little horses loved and accepted the challenge; and although they over-jumped, they sparkled! The crowds around the ring and on
the bleachers applauded, much to the delight of the girls!!. We have two new 10/11 year olds added to the farm volunteers this summer: Cassie La Shier, and Amelia Pelletier.
These girls help with grooming, training, and feeding. They got their turn up on the horses, each being led by the older girls.
Todd and I stood on the sideline getting pictures, and smiling with great pride at all these beautiful young equestrians. The future of the Lippitt rests in their hands.
The horses were then dismounted, and led back to the Lippitt Enclosure where the young fillies welcomed them back.
We were all able to get our BBQ meals, returning back to our tent to rest and eat. Our demo was announced by the loudspeakers all over the fairgrounds for 1:30. We had a great
turnout! The crowd was treated to the girls riding and showing in –hand all four of the horses. I read the history of the Lippitt sharing the unique “new England” treasure to all in
attendance. The crowd loves to hear all the local history of this famous horse. I then introduced each horse and the girl exhibiting it. We answered questions. After the demo was
complete, we atold everyone tht we would be bringing the horses down to the show ring to jump. Most followed us over to watch and applaud the big hearted jumping horses.
We were loaded and one of the first to drive out at 6:00PM when the fair closed for the year. We were all tired but felt exhilarated. Lots of hands makes for less work for
all. We look forward to next year’s Bolton Fair, as “Bye, Bye, Bye” played loud out of the truck speakers, we headed home to Randallane.
Crescent J. Peirce
Randallane Lippitt Morgans and Chocolate Labradors
www.randallane.com
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Bolton Fair, 125th year celebration
on the Lancaster Fairgrounds Massachusetts
September 22nd & 23rd, 2007
Blue skies and 80 degree weather, what wasn’t to like about the Bolton MA Fair of 2007. It was the fair’s 125th year celebration, held at the
Lancaster Fairgrounds. This history rich fair includes everything you could ever want. Aside from the usual great food, rides, sheep shearing
and showing, cattle, goat, and chicken shows, there was also a six point hitch of Belgians by E.D. Perkins, Galaxy Globe Motorcycles, Horses
Horses Horses show from Florida, the Rare Breeds barn, Sheepherding and Flying Disc catching dogs, and of course the Black Hawk
helicopter landing right in the middle of the Fairgrounds at about 10AM. Hmmmmmmmm…… okay, that was exciting – that big black bird
circled the fairground, came over our Lippitts via their tree line, scattered the pony ride – yes, and riders alike!, blew tents totally apart and sent
Gramma’s Racing Pigs sawdust into the carnival rides!! I’m not sure about the pigs, perhaps pigs do fly? HA! Our Lippitt took it with
amazement and wonder. I saw it coming, and told the girls if the horses charge the fence, raise your hands and wave them high!!! Well that
bought us just enough time to have the chopper pass us and cause havoc on the other side of the next field. Apart from that excitement and
several nests of Carpenter Bees in the ground ring side to the public, all was business as usual! Hey, ever seen Carpenter Bees? Then look
like Bumblebees, only bigger and they have shiny hindys instead of furry ones.
This year the Lippitts were out of the Rare Breeds tent and in a large separate paddock in which to move at will and graze. The Chincoteague
Ponies were to be nestled next to us, but never showed much to our dismay. With events like the Lumberjack Contest, Pony Rides, the
Belgians harnessed in front of crowds and hauling their brightly painted wagon in a big circle around the fairgrounds once each day, Dale
Perkins Stunt riding, and the modified “Lawn Tractor” pulls, we had plenty of crowd allure.
Rosemary's Baby
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Randallane Mercedes
with Linda
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Randallane Contour
with Colleen and Natalie
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I was lucky enough to have three of our girls be able to come with me. It’s tougher as the girls grow up, with jobs and responsibilities, to be
able to have them attend. On Saturday, Colleen Scott, age 17 of Northfield MA, rode Rosemary’s Baby in Hunt attire. The Sheperd sisters,
Linda, age 14, and Natalie, age 12, showed the weanling babies, Randallane Mercedes (Randallane Genesis x Rosemary’s Baby) and
Randallane Contour (Randallane Genesis x Dew Meadow Tippecanoe Too) respectively.
Each day brought crowds of people to two demonstrations daily. I took the familiar Bullhorn and shared the history and heritage that is linking
each person to “their” horse – the Lippitt Morgan. It was exciting to see them in awe with mouths in “O”’s when they learned of the facts of
Figure foaled right here in their state of MA, made famous in Randolph VT. Their genuine concern when they hear that the Lippitts number
less than 2500 individuals worldwide. If knowledge is power, then they left well armed in educating others. In turn, I hope they spread it to
everyone else.
Randallane Amazin Prophecy
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Sunday we brought instead of Rose, Randallane Belyea Liberty and Randallane AmazinProphecy, with Mercedes and Contour. Colleen
enjoyed Prophecy for the demos. It was his first time ever to an event this big. He has enjoyed trails and the roads around Northfield, but this
was BIG!! He handled it just like a Lippitt, with grand curiosity and common sense. He enjoyed all of the attention, and he was flawless in his
Hunt demo. He’s a favorite among the girls at the farm. The Sheperd girls picked their favorite weanling, and showed them most eloquently at
the walk and trot in hand. I was able to take many pictures to share with you and for our own Bulletin Board in our walkway here at Randallane.
Liberty got worked in between, it is her first year under saddle as well, and she was wonderful and beautiful to watch. She took the fair in stride
as she had attended this year’s Lippitt Country Show in August.
We had a folder at our display that contained LMBA Membership Applications, we offered free older G&B’s and shared the LMBA’s website
with anyone interested. There were many looking for horses, some serious, others for next year or in the future. All wanted to be sure to get a
Lippitt!
Overall getting out to where people are, is the way to sell “Your” horses and Lippitts in general. People do want what we have, they, often
times, just don’t know it!!!
Crescent J. Peirce
Randallane Lippitt Morgans and Chocolate Labradors
www.randallane.com
Randallane Amazin Prophecy
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Randallane Belyea Liberty
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Bolton Fair website
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Vermont Heritage Days
Hi, Just had to tell you how Fusion (Randallane Fusion (Randallane Genesis x Dew Meadow Tippecanoe Too))
did at Heritage Days this past weekend. He won the Stallion's Three and Under Class, then went on to be
Reserve Champion Stallion. Then, he went into Open Lippitt in Hand and won that! There were 7 horses in the class (I have it on DVD) He
was first, Mic Mac Cherokee was second, Braelea Ashe third, Special Occasion, fourth, Brookhill Ember Ash, fifth, Eden Mint Black Watch
sixth, and Denlore's Royal Beau, seventh. Then, he went in the Justin Morgan Standard class with 19 entries, and was second! ...
He's really turning into a handsome fellow. I've attached a show picture of him.
Looking forward to the Lippitt Show in August!
Fayth
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LMBA’s appearance at Ohio Equine Affaire (April 12 -15, 2007) was a great success, despite the sometimes cold and rainy weather. There was a great turn out and lots of traffic by the Lippitt Morgan display. We were able to educate a lot of people on what a Lippitt Morgan is and talk with people who already knew and were excited to see us there. We also saw some familiar faces from previous events that came by to say “Hi”.
There were three Lippitt Morgans in attendance in the Farm Exhibit and the Breed Demonstration: River Riders Romance, Blue Spruce Lillian Ash and Pure Homers Hallmark. All three did their breed proud whether it was standing in a stall, walking around the grounds, or strutting their stuff in the Lippitt breed demonstration. In addition to the breed demo Romance won over many a child’s heart in the Youth Pavilion and Lillian Ash participated in a Monty Roberts demo.
While the horses are the stars, none of this would have been possible without the help of some very special people. LMBA appreciates the huge efforts of Amy Jennings, Judy Long, Mary Dembiec, Nikki Sorge and Leighann Bowen. Judy, Mary, and Amy were there for the whole weekend transporting horses, handling horses, setting up/tearing down the display, talking with people, and the million other tasks required to make a success of this event.
All in all this was an amazing promotion for the Lippitt Morgan not only to Ohioans but all the people that traveled from out of state for this event, and there were many. Several people inquired about Lippitt Morgan stallions standing to the public and many more were simply pleased to find a group dedicated to preserving the Lippitt Morgan.
Ohio Equine Affaire is the harbinger of spring, and that means new foals. Some are already on the ground, and many more due any minute. Look for new foal photos and announcements next month. Until then, happy trails.
Trio photo are: left to Right: Pure Homers Hallmark with Amy Jennings, River Riders Romance with Mary Dembiec, and Blue Spruce Lillian Ash with Judy
Long.
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The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine’s Annual Open House
Date: April 21, 2007 9 AM - 4 PM
Location: Columbia, MO
It was a beautiful sunny morning when the MU vet school opened its doors on Saturday.
The goal of every open house is to teach prospective students and the community about the college and the profession. It is here that people and interested students can begin to discover the many facets of veterinary medicine. The open house is one of the largest student-organized events the college hosts each year. This year’s event coordinators targeted high school seniors who were interested in veterinary medicine.
Tours were given of the animal hospital as well as the teaching facilities where students attend classes. There were departmental presentations given where anyone attending could learn more about the specialty services offered. Student organizations gave presentations and were also available to field questions.
It was a well-attended event as MU considers itself a forefront to new and futuristic technology. This is the place where surrounding communities can come and learn about upcoming procedures and services and then go back and discuss these new ideas with their veterinarians.
Events included a bovine breed show, milking demos, a petting zoo, Purina Incredible Agility Dogs, sheep shearing, Police K-9 Unit demonstrations, Equine Farrier demonstrations and many other animal related exhibits.
My main focus was the Equine Demonstration, which draws a huge crowd each year.
There were 15 breeds represented in the coliseum with Mint Jacob, my Lippitt Morgan stallion, demonstrating classical theatrical dressage in both Morgan time slots. Each breed showed twice, once in the morning and then again in the afternoon.
Jacob really enjoys the kids as well as the adults and he hung around the entrance to the petting zoo when he wasn’t being used for Bob Schaumberg’s lecture on Morgan Breed Distinction, It’s Identity and Morgan Conformation clinic.
When closing time rolled around the event’s coordinator stopped by our table to ask Mint Jacob and Bob Schaumberg to attend next year’s open house.
I salute all those horse ambassadors and their handlers for their hard work and dedication to promoting and educating the public on the Morgan breed.
Deborah Siegrist
Peppercorn Morgans
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