There are many of us that raise Lippitt Morgans to preserve the bloodline as well as the richness they add to our lives. Morgans are a part of history, and Lippitts are bred to stay true to the original Morgan – Justin Morgan.
Due to the downturn in the economy over the last few years, and the hay shortage in Texas, we are not breeding our mares this year. We do have three youngsters for sale by our junior stallion Open Road Blaze of Glory (coming 9 years old this year) but will wait to breed again until the market is there. That doesn’t stop the wishing to be able to produce quality foals for someone to enjoy as their equine partner. There are several lovely Lippitt mares for sale that would make very nice crosses for Blaze, but that will not be possible for a while.
Our first Lippitt Morgan, Moro Hill Magnolia (Moro Hill Manito X Moro Hill Monique), has been my equine partner since she was 3 years old. She will be 24 in May of this year. We have trail ridden with friends, taken dressage lessons, and jumped low jumps on occasion. She, as well as her half brother Moro Hill Messiah, work cattle very well. Magnolia has produced many lovely offspring for us over the years. She was retired as a broodmare after Blaze was born. She continues to be my riding horse and is just as active as she was when we first started. Below is a picture of Magnolia
with Blaze at 2 weeks old.
Magnolia and Blaze in March 2003
Magnolia is considered “pure” Moro Hills line as both her sire and dam are Moro Hill prefixed. Blaze’s sire, M Classic Ideal Image (Marvelous Ideal X Ute Mt Mona Lisa) has old Moro Hill lines on his sire side.
The old Lippitt family lines prefixed horses – Moro Hill, Royalton, Meredith and others – are aging and many are no longer breeding. Those of us breeding these wonderful horses on treasure those that came before and the people so dedicated to this line of the Morgan horse.
Hopefully next January, we will be planning for new Lippitts instead of just wishing for them. Until then, enjoy your Lippitts or let us help you find that special one.
Look for more information on Lippitt family lines in upcoming newsletters.
