I first saw Bree Ann when she was a two year old in 2001. Every time I spoke with Donna Barrett, her breeder, after that I'd start the conversation with "so when are you selling me Bree?" It took two years of asking, before Bree Ann came to live at Ensigns Grace. This mare has it all - size, conformation, movement, lovely pedigree, and the sweetest disposition - she is my "Walmart greeter." Bree has been started under saddle and will compete in open dressage competitions in fall of 2006. She is shown above with her 2006 foal by Chief of State. Bree Ann is being ridden by Ms. Kelin Hite, who will be attending Virginia Tech this fall in pre-vet program. The foal will go back to the Barretts at Trailhead Morgans in Riverton WY. Bree Ann is the mother of Ensigns Patriot and Ensigns Valient Statesman. Click here to see a picture of Bree Ann trotting at liberty.

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Anyone who carries the name "Mandy" has to be very special. Mandy is by Statesman Farm's Senior Stallion, Chief of State and out of my lovely Lori. Mandy was the barn name of Chief of State's sire, The Statesman. When Mandy was born, and Lynne Shpak of Statesman farm first met her, she asked "this one needs to be named after me!" - hence, Mandy and Lynne form, Mandolyn. Lynne has been breeding sport morgans for over 30 years and she knows a good horse when she sees one. Look at these pictures of Mandy's movement!! She will likely mature to 15+h, and she has that pocket pony disposition!

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This is a horse I waited ten years for!! I fell in love with Grace's mother - Rockbottom Lady (old working western Jubilee King lines), who was 16h. barefoot (because of a bad knee, Lady couldn't move very well herself, but her babies floated!), chestnut with flaxen mane and tail, and was one of the sweetest creatures ever put on the face of this earth! About a month before Grace was born, I was telling her breeder, Lynne Shpak of Statesman Farm that this was Gracie. She said I was going to be terribly disappointed if it was a colt...but early one morning, Lynne called to say "your Grace is here..." I walked into Lady's stall, the baby was lying down, and I sat down cross legged next to the filly and asked "are you my Gracie?" Grace picked up her head, and put it in my lap!! YEP, Grace was finally here! And since that spring day in 1997, this mare has never disappointed. She has three wonderful gaits, conformation, a wonderful mind - quick, eager to learn and a great sense of humor. She produced a gorgeous black, line-bred filly (Ensigns Mist E Grace) in 2005 when crossed on Statesmans Eclipse. Misty resides in Riverton WY with the Barretts. You can see a picture of Grace being ridden by Ms. Kelin Hite, who will be attending Virginia Tech this fall in pre-vet program by clicking here.

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Sophie comes to us from our dear friends the Kells of Red Wing MN. I met Sophie about 8 years ago and fell in love with her, but already had a barn full of horses. So I had to sell some before I could bring Sophie to her new home! She is SUCH a sweetheart! She had given Leon and Cindy a lovely filly last year, otherwise, they'd never part with her!! We are going to breed her to our Eclipse this year and hope for a black filly for next year...

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"Tootsie" is by one of the reknown Apple Pi horses. Apple Pi Bubba Blue High is a grandson of the lovely Sunup Phaon, out of an Easter Twilight and Ilawanna Bess daughter. His dams side is equally impressive: Apple Pi Ebony Hi was by War Senator Dole (by War Omega Bird) and out of Carlee Hi, who traces back to Homeseeker. Apple Pi Bubba Blue was known for his exceptionally kind and laid back disposition. Many people report meeting him for the first time among 7-8 other stallions..and Bubba was always the one lying down, sunbathing!! Tootsie's mother, Pomador, has numerous crosses to Chief Buglar through her dam Brandy Alexander, and to Jubilee de Jarnette. Pomadors sire, is a Larruby King Royale son and a Fudge Royale grandson, which trace back to Go Hawk and Juzan. Tootsie carries some AWESOME bloodlines that we think typify the best of Working Western horses. We are grateful to Wales Wenburg who bred her. Tootsie is in foal to our senior stallion Statesman Eclipse for a 2008 foal.

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Lucy is officially the biggest mare on the property at 15.3h (Bree/Grace/Sophie come close at 15.2 each.  She is seven years old and is in foal for 2008 to Sidehill Thunder also of Trailhead Ranch (his three year old daughter out there is now 16h per Donna Barrett, so this baby should be BIG!  See him at Trailhead Morgans.com.  Lucy has some incredible western blood from both her parents -- Father is by the lovely Osirus, owned by Linnea Sidea of Loveland CO, and out of Apple Pi Cocano (who is also on Rocky's papers).  Circle H Angelica was one of those OLD blooded Circle H horses (Donna had 3 at the time) that would make your jaw drop when they moved out...and being in the dressage arena these past few years, I'm not easily impressed.  Lucy has her Mom's same, HUGE trot, and a good uphill canter, even though she has been ridden only western to date.  That will change after the baby is born in June.  She is also SUPER sweet, and follows me around like a dog -- I am SO thrilled to finally have her with me.  Thank you again Donna Barrett!

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THANK YOU SO MUCH BJ & ANN FOR SELLING US OUR FIRST "Blonde"!! She is by Statemans Skyhawk, who of course is full brother to dressage champion Statesmans Signature, and out of Arapaho Leah. It was love at first sight of that blond tuft of forelock!! Soleil is very sweet - LOVEs to give "kisses" as she nuzzles your face...I just LOVE that!! Her first day on the farm, she buddied up with Ensigns Easter Joy, who she is pictured with here, and they've been pals ever since. She has a very curious personality - which will make her EASY to train!!! You can alraedy see the huge, open trot (even though she's going downhill), and that "LOOK AT ME" attitude as she flipped her tail up as she cantered off!! Thank you again SO much BJ and Ann! You can see more of their horses at www.eastwestmorgans.com.

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