Archives listing - note the majority of these files cover titles only, indicating what we have in our archives. 

We're slowly scanning documents so that more items are available for downloading.  Keep checking as new items are added regularly. If you have specific questions about a document, email vlow@rochester.rr.com.

Please note - almost all documents are pdf format downloads.  pdf files can be opened with software available from Adobe (Adobe Acrobat Reader) for free.  If you do not have this software, you can download it here.  Why pdf files and not images?...All pdf files are formatted so that you can easily print them for one thing - in addition, the printed versions will be of much higher resolution then a web image.  Although they might appear somewhat fuzzy on the screen, when printed, your copy should be easy to read.


Current features:

This month...The last installment in a three part feature...Patty Davis Ferguson shares her memories of Wind-Crest Farm, Upwey Ben Don and the Morgan National of 1947 and 1948 and of her father Ted Davis.  Join us by following this link.


Other recent New York State Morgan Horse Society's "Story" project include:

Visit with Carole Thoms of Skyloft Morgans...and you'll also have the opportunity to spend a few moments with Judy Anderson who will talk about her Skyloft Nathan Allen. 

Judy Gaylord and Valecho Farms...a lifetime NYSMHS Member that shares her bittersweet story of the Morgans that became her family.  Follow this link to view Judy's scrapbook.

A junior horseperson and equitation rider from the 50's  Wendy Ayers (maiden name Weber) remembers well her time as one of the Harolyn Hill Girls, and showing in the Syracuse Coliseum during the late 50's and early 60's. Share her story here and learn about how it led to Morgandy Farms.

Marilyn Carlson Childs - A Morgan Stalwart...  Do not miss this profile of a fascinating woman that heavily influenced what went on in the Morgan world through her contributions as a breeder, instructor, journalist, and Director of the American Morgan Horse Society.  Learn about her experiences here...

Interested in the background behind our New York Morgan Horse Society Stallion Service Auction Look back in time and view photos of all of the fabulous Morgans that have been offered. To that end, I’ve compiled a web scrapbook of photos of just about every Stallion that has participated since the auction’s first year (1989.)  Click here to read about the Auction's history, see stallion photos and view images of our Stallion Service Sweepstakes Winners....

Learn about our NY Morgan show - click here to view results from every show from 1960 on!

Visit with Pat Long of Longacres.  She'll share her memories of "Ma and Pa" Greenwalt, Ginger Mildan, Lord Linsley, Shadow Hawk, and Beamington.  A wonderful storyteller, it's great fun to hear what she has to say about the horses and people that have been part of her life.  Follow this link to start our profile...

As many of us look over our Morgan pedigrees we'll see the influence of the stallion Cornwallis.  If you've ever wondered about C.E. Allen, or Indian Spring Stock Farm (the home of Cornwallis from 1936 - 1944) this is your chance to hear that wonderful story.  During that time Nubbin, Hepatica, Gill and Betsy Ross made up the broodmare band.  Follow this link to listen to Bob Allen tell the story of the farm where he spent his youth.

In 1988 at Covent Gardens in Cazenovia, NY there was a special tribute to Waseeka's In CommandFollow this link to view live footage of Centennial Command, Centurion Command, The Preacher, Luciano, Immortal Command, Homespun Command, Deer Run Command and Fiddlers Wing Command (sorry this is best if you have high speed internet access and will not work well for those with dial-up.) 

It was In 1937 at the Green Mountain Stock Farm (Mr. Robert L. Knight and the Lippitt Morgans) that Dr. Clarence D. Parks, DVM purchased Lippitt Miss Nekomia, the mare that was to become the foundation of the Dyberry Hill Farm program.  In this profile you'll hear Dr. Parks share his memories of his Morgan experiences.  Do not miss this profile!  Start here...

A visit with Anne Ashby and daughter Donna Babbitt - The Allen's Major story and how the Ashwood Morgans came to be.

We're proud to offer up an extensive three part profile on Fred Herrick and Jeanne Mellinstart at the beginning here.... to learn about how they were introduced to horses and to experience their time with Applevale, Empryean, Saddleback, Oriskany and learn about the Aquarian Morgans.

Ev and Wally Rodee and those fabulous "Pepper" horses.  Learn about Ev's Star Bright, Don Quixote Pepper and Wally's Brown Pepper.  This profile includes an interview with Bob Brooks of Storybrook Stables about training and showing Pepper in the early days.  It's a "do not miss" profile!

Gordon Allen and Ledgewood Rocket, O-AT-KA Jimmy Moro and Tri-Acre Tradition - a young boy during the early days with Pete Hess and Carl Eisenhard - Gordy has plenty of memories to share...

Willard Hoefen; as shared by his son Michael.  Including tales of Elchem and Mansfella, and the first Futurity event at the Eisenhard farm.  Willard was instrumental in obtaining the incorporation for our Club in 1959.  Learn more about the Hoefens here....

In 1952 Ellen and Dick Stanton purchased their first registered Morgan - the weanling Allen's Mohawk Chief.  Ellen has shared with us a wonderful collection of her memories of "Mo", O-AT-KA Don Moro, Windcrest Flair, and Aaron Allen...and some super mares as well.  You can visit the Tanglewood profile here...

The year was 1952, and a small group banded together to form the New York State Morgan Horse Society.  This month's Storytelling session features Ayelien Richards, our first Corresponding Secretary, and you'll be able to view rare photos of Lippitt Mandate, Ruthven's Nancy Ann, Mandate's Peggy Lou, and Little Miss Pepper.  Join us for a visit with Ayelien...

A spotlight on Clarie Murphy and Fiddler's Green Farm - learn about "the beginnings" of Fiddler's Green Farm, view her private scrapbook, and view loads of great film snips.

In memory of Mary Arnold - an extensive profile that covers Mary's life with her morgans - including interviews with her husband George and daughter Esther. Learn about the Arnona Morgans and view photos from the family scrapbook. As well as the Arnona Morgans, you'll see Archie O, Lippitt Field Marshal and Bald Mt. Fireglow.

A visit with Ann Knoll of Knollcrest Morgans - view her "online scrapbook" and listen to some stories in Ann's own words.  (Editor's note, on 10/22 this presentation was revised to make for much easier viewing.  If you were there before that date, you might want to visit again as the scrapbook was improved as well.)

Lippitt Field Marshal - an on-line presentation of the original study prepared by Mary Arnold and Joan Sackett in 1995.

Curt Smith was one of our early members, and as you visit his scrapbook you'll be able to hear about the first NY Morgan Show (Curt was the treasurer) as well as enjoy a wonderful story about how Curt's Morgan was Michael Landons (of Bonanza fame) horse of choice for the Shriner's Circus.

We're also proud to offer up a profile on Al Celecki and Cum Laude Stable.  Learn about Al's start with the morgans, the many beautiful Cum Laude Horses, and his recent Fantasia Performance.

*Would you like to be updated when new Storyteller profiles are added?  If so send me an email and I'll make sure you're notified. 

 

Ready for some interesting trivia?  Read our Complete listing of NYSMHS officers and directors (from the inception of our Society)  Excel Spreadsheet.

Index 1. Events, horses, people...misc list (there are several links to our notable NYS Masters)

Index 2. High Score & Futurity

Index 3. Membership directories & yearbooks

Index 4. New York Show  - Learn about our NY Morgan show - click here to view results from every show from 1960 on!

Another New York Morgan Regional has passed and it seemed a good time to look back over our show's history.  Follow this link for a snapshot of each show, including results that you can download for every year.

Index 5. Stallion Service Auction

Index 6. Our first newsletter, Morgans On The Move   

Index 7. Our current newsletter, The Trader  - excel database

Index 8. Artifacts, Photos

Index 9. Club Meet Minutes (BOD, General Membership) - excel database

Other:

Morgan Horse Magazine clippings

General:  Important Dates In Morgan History (origin of document unknown - from reprint in our Trader)