If they retire him at the show that is not a cheap deal, cost $2500 plus
the applicant must host a party for the horse. A tasteful celebration party plan must accompany your applicant. This must be open to all exhibitors with an estimate of 300-400 people attending. The horse owner must coordinate with caterers directly and must be pre-paid before the start of the show.
but the $2500 also covers a Stall for the horse who must be in attendance, a Blanket of roses and ribbon for the ceremony.
They chose not to retire him at OKC. I think she may have had another carriage horse retired there.
we have been there when there were the retirement presentations but only one that I have known the owner…it is a pretty big deal, it is more than giving the horse a Gold Watch for their retirement years. The ones I have seen are true show horse hams, they really enjoy the attention.
Spoke with wife about the number of photos taken of Lexie which is now about two or three hundred by the show photographers, she said that Lexie has become sort of a star in that many others are coming to take pictures of her as her coat is remarkable in its dappling (the proofs are not showing it) One exhibitor came to take about forty photos from all angles saying they had never seen such before. Of course Lexie is prepared to the nines, that is the way we have always presented our horses, they seem to know when they are being dolled up that it is time for them to shine.
Depending on how things go later this week Lexie will have four to six ranch horse classes. A freind who has been successful in that will be flying in to give her pointers and support. It will be interesting for them as Lexie’s breeding is totally English disciplines but after seeing her under Western tack, it was like she was born for it.
Chip is possibly the most workmanlike horse I’ve ever met. He wants a job; he’ll do it to the best of his abilities, but he’s not at all flashy. So he’s not one that would light up a retirement ceremony. His people, OTOH, would love it.
Congratulations!
Stardust is the Morgan mare I am allowed to drive when I go visit my friend in CA. I want to say Prairie Wind for her front name, they bred her out of their mare up in Siskiyou county. She’s done well at CDE’s in CA and is learning to jump at around 20 years of age. They are just amazing all around horses and smart, oh my! So proud for your daughter and family!
ETA whoops, Gone Away Stardust by Mortana Chet out of Star’s Radiant Fire.
She is so pretty. Love her face! Morgans have the best heads in horsedom!! (inside AND outside 
)
How did she move? My boy was not and impressive mover. He was an amazing mount for me, but for show, not so much. My best mover came from the same farm… OMG…she was aMAZing. But…not very pretty. i know her dam retired, party and all, at OKC, and i think her sire did as well. Both were park saddle champions.
regarding the Lippitt Morgan here is a video a friend of ours Jon May put together that explains where the Lippitts came from and show a lot of them in driving events. Jon is the executive producer of Horse TV Global which makes horse productions for TV. Jon started this venture about 25 years ago. Most of the people mentioned and high lighted in this are/were friends of ours
I didn’t meet her until she was 15, and at that point she had been a family all-rounder type horse for about a decade. She was perfect for me as an adult re-rider dabbling in low level dressage and hacking around the fields and trails- comfortable, rhythmic, three nicely rideable gaits, safe safe safe!
She won a bit in baby classes (CT Morgan, etc.) and around that time was owned by a former AMHA President. But she was sold on again as a young horse, so I can only imagine she didn’t make the cut as a show horse, despite her pedigree. I’ve tried for years to track down someone who may have copies of the show photos from mid-1990s CT Morgan shows, because I’d love to see her all turned out that way, but I’ve never been able to track anything down.
I didn’t know anything about Morgans when I first started riding her, and had no idea she was bred to be a fancy park horse- while she could flag her tail and motor with me in the saddle, I don’t think anyone looking at her would think she was particularly fancy, and I didn’t ride her that way. I am forever grateful that she brought me into the wonderful world of Morgans- I’ve added three more since I met her almost 15 years ago, and she’ll stay retired in my pasture as long as she wants to keep going.
I see the notifications thing has been fixed
As for Lexie, she got home last night after a very successful show, She won a World and three National Championships (needed to correct the number of wins). She missed a Reserve World by one ten of of a point in Sport Horse in Hand. Her Ranch Horse classes were a very new adventure for her, she was able to finish all four of her classes without being disqualified which was the goal. She had never worked those patterns nor even seen a western saddle until two months ago. (she looked the part however was too expressive for these ranch classes as she wanted to Go rather than putt put along )
She did very well during her three week trip, but was glade to be home. Fig was happy to see her as well.
One very interesting note that was a highlight was when daughter was asked by another well known exhibitor if Lexie was related to Foxie. Which is something that we noticed, that Lexie could have been Foxie’s twin. What was interesting is that the person knew Foxie and remembered her as it has been decades that they had last seen Foxie.
One last thing is all this was done as cheaply as possible. There were many friends working together that all helped one another so that they all were able to give their horses the opportunity to be their best. (I know I keep editing this post but there needs to clarification, daughter is not a client of the well known trainer she associates with and how it is done is through relationships in the industry. The show’s manager is a long time family friend who arranges daughter’s stall assignment to be next to the trainer whose tutelage she works under, she is not his client but they are friends, his actual clients are aware that daughter is not a client)
And there is one person I do not know who they are but they sold daughter a really nice custom made Dressage saddle several months ago, They are in England so this was a long distance purchase. There were many messages back and forth of what is this measurement and such, The day when it arrived and unboxed, it was beautiful and in Prefect condition. Daughter’s saddle fitter was shocked as they said this “used” saddle was brand new, never had been fitted to a horse and fit Lexie as if custom made for her specifically.
The couple who gave Lexie to daughter were so proud of Lexie that they had her winning halter customized with a brass name plate on the near side cheekpiece GW Inspiration, offside has World Champion 2023… needless to say this is a halter that is high quality but will never be used as it is way to large for her
and must add she spent this afternoon eating grass in the backyard
well one last update I guess,
daughter commented that she won bigtime after seeing her dressage test results, not the score but the notation on the test by the scribe “Teen in White Breeches” to denote the rider, she is 37
that’s quite the compliment.
Icing on the cake!
They had a very good time. Lexie is a different horse since she came back, its as though she knows she did her job to the upmost. Before she was just a horse in the pasture, now she seems to be on a mission to show what she can and will do… but she does like to graze in the backyard.
Daughter is very pleased with her horse
You should be very proud. Beautiful horse and lovely rider.
All this has brought a lil tear to my eye…I want another horse, a Morgan again. How I miss the one I had and the good times we had.
RIP Tetonia Anna Marie 1963 -1994
Lexie has been a surprising horse who is really game for anything, She is really a nice horse who has a bright future.
Then there is Fig who is a yearling now, he is nearly as big as Lexie. He is an exceptionally good young horse who has a mind of an aged horse. He is very easy to work with.
Both are really nice
They are kept in the same paddock with Lexie being the queen as she tells him she won more than he did
We have had Morgans for decades, for the most part they are easy keepers.
By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You may also receive promotional emails from The Chronicle of the Horse. You can opt out at any time.
For Customers
Company
Terms of Use
