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Prairie State Classic, June 2008
                  
Bred to Boogie and Sara Peterson
Bred to Boogie and Sara Peterson

1st Classic Pleasure Driving Championship
1st Jr. Classic Pleasure Driving

"Al" is owned by Epona Morgans LLC, Minnetonka, MN
Cingate Lucky Star and Jessica Cavanaugh Cingate Lucky Star and
Jessica Cavanaugh


1st
Hunter Pleasure
1st UPHA Classic Hunter Pleasure
1st Hunter Pleasure, Jr. Horse

"Rocco" is owned by Cingate Morgans, LLC,
Montgomery, AL
Cingate Shoot the Moon and Greg Fancsali Cingate Shoot the Moon and
Greg Fancsali

1st Classic Pleasure Championship
1st Classic Pleasure, Stallions and Geldings
1st Classic Pleasure Driving, Stallions and Geldings

"Chong" is owned by Dr. Dennis Fancsali,
Belvidere, IL
GGG Cool Hand Luke and Whitney Bodnar GGG Cool Hand Luke and
Whitney Bodnar


2nd
Pleasure Driving Championship
1st Two-Year-Old Pleasure Driving

"Luke" is owned by Garry Glover, Tripolgy Morgan Farm, Montello, WI
Happiness Is and Yanni Vlahakis Happiness Is and Yanni Vlahakis

2nd
Academy Saddleseat Equitation Walk-Trot Championship 13 & Under, Sec. A

2nd Academy Saddleseat Equitation Walk-Trot, 12-13
2nd Academy Saddleseat Pleasure Walk-Trot, 12-13

"Lucy" is owned by Merriehiell Farm, Inc. She is a Team Merriehill Farm, Inc. lesson program horse.
Lake Holiday Taboo and Jessica Cavanaugh Lake Holiday Taboo and Jessica Cavanaugh

1st Jr. Western Pleasure Championship
1st Jr. Western Pleasure

owned by Dr. Gregory & Cynthia Blome,
Lincoln NE
Bred to Boogie and Sarah Shapiro Bred to Boogie and Sarah Shapiro

1st Jr. Classic Saddle

"Al" is owned by Epona Morgans LLC,
Minnetonka, MN
Latours Magic Virtuoso and Whitney Bodnar Latours Magic Virtuoso and
Whitney Bodnar

1st UPHA Classic Park Harness

"Magic" is owned by Brenda Matusik, Iron Horse Ranch Enterprises, Umatilla, FL

 
 
  
 
                    


Bred to Boogie and Sarah Shapiro
Bred to Boogie and Sarah Shapiro                

Let's Get Byzy (Lost Bayou Boy) and Jessica Cavanaugh Let's Get Byzy (Lost Bayou Boy)
and Jessica Cavanaugh


1st Hunter Pleasure Championship
1st Hunter Pleasure, Novice Horse

"Chad" is owned by Irene Doroff/Merriehill Farm, Inc. Marengo, IL
Merriehill Talk the Talk and Amy Legenza Merriehill Talk the Talk
and Amy Legenza


1st
Academy Saddleseat Pleasure, 18 & over
3rd Academy Pleasure W/T/C/ 14 & Over
Championship, Sec. B

"Buster" is owned by
Merriehill Farm, Inc. Marengo, IL. He is a Team Merriehill Farm, Inc. lesson program horse.
Magnificent Allusion and Danielle Kaleta Magnificent Allusion and Danielle Kaleta

3rd
Academy Saddleseat Equitation Walk-Trot, 12-13
4th Academy Equitation Walk-Trot, 13 & Under Championship, Sec. B
3rd Academy Saddleseat Pleasure Walk-Trot, 12-13
2nd Academy Pleasure Walk-Trot, 13 & Under Championship, Sec. A

"Pete" is owned by Merriehill Farm, Inc. Marengo, IL
He is a Team Merriehill Farm, Inc. lesson program horse.
Baby Ruth MHF and Nicole Peterson Baby Ruth MHF and Nicole Peterson

1st Hunter Pleasure Amateur Championship
1st Hunter Pleasure, Amateur
1st Hunter Pleasure, Ladies

"Ruth" is owned by Bruce & Susan Peterson, Roscoe, IL
Magnificent Allusion and Lauren Luedtke Magnificent Allusion
and Lauren Luedtke

1st Leadline, 7 & Under
RLH Clear Cut with Stan Bodnar RLH Clear Cut and Stan Bodnar

     1st Jr. Pleasure Driving

owned by Richard & Linda Hawkins, Mountain Hawk Farm, Nevada City, CA
   Our other winners:

Cherrydale Sudden Impact, owned by Sara Peterson, Marengo IL
     1st Grand Champion Gelding, shown by Whitney Bodnar
     1st Five and over Geldings, shown by Whitney Bodnar
     2nd Classic Pleasure Driving, Stallions & Geldings, shown by Sara Peterson
     2nd Classic Pleasure, Stallions & Geldings, shown by Sara Peterson


Lucky Strike, owned and shown by Nancy L. Johnson Tobiasz, Oakleaf Morgans, Spring Grove, IL
     1st Sport Horse Suitability

Merriehill Home Stretch a.k.a. Merriehill King of Magic, owned by Ruthann Peterson, Hobby Horse Hill, Saukville, WI
     Reserve Grand Champion Stallion
     1st Four years & under Stallions


Happiness Is, owned by Merriehill Farm, Inc., Marengo, IL
     2nd Academy Saddleseat Equitation, 14-17, shown by Melissa Marquardt, South Elgin, IL
    
3rd Academy Saddleseat Equitation Championship, shown by Melissa Marquardt, South Elgin, IL
     4th Academy Saddleseat Pleasure, 14-17, shown by Melissa Marquardt, South Elgin, IL
     3rd Academy Saddleseat Equitation, 18 & over, shown by Amy Legenza, Hampshire, IL


Merriehill Talk the Talk, owned by Merriehill Farm, Inc., Marengo, IL
     2nd Academy Equitation Walk/Trot 9 & Under, Sec. B, shown by Joey Pinsky, Wonder Lake, IL
     5th Academy Equitation Walk/Trot 13 & Under Championship, Sec. B, shown by Joey Pinsky, Wonder Lake, IL
     5th Academy Pleasure Walk/Trot 9 & Under, Sec. A, shown by Joey Pinsky, Wonder Lake, IL
     4th Academy Pleasure Walk/Trot 13 & Under, Sec. A, shown by Joey Pinsky, Wonder Lake, IL

                           More babies!

Everyone knows there's nothing cuter than a baby, and this year at Merriehill, we got 'em.

Merriehill Maria, 2008 LLL Colt with Highover Holly   BLFM Best Evidence, Cingate Sugar Magnolia, and Epona colt x Whispering Whamunition

BLFM Best Evidence, Cingate Sugar Magnolia, and Epona colt x Whispering Whammunition
Merrhiell Maria, with 2008 LLL colt and Highover Holly

 

2008 BLFM filly sired by Astronomicallee out of BLFM Best EVidence. Owned by Beth Fancsali.   BLFM 2008 filly (Astronomicallee x BLFM Best Evidence) owned by Beth Fancsali
2008 BLFM filly sired by Astronomicallee out of BLFM Best Evidence. Owned by Beth Fancsali.

Cingate 2008 filly (Brentwood Command x Flirtacious Me) owned by Cingate Morgans   Epona colt (Whispering Whamunition x Cingate Sugar Magnolia) owned by Epona Morgans

Epona colt (Whispering Whammunition x Cingate Sugar Magnolia) owned by Epona Morgans
Cingate 2008 filly (Brentwood Command x Flirtacious Me) owned by Cingate Morgans  


LLL Calendar Girl & 2008 filly sired by Astronomicallee, owned by LLL Enterprises   Merriehill Great Day and Merriehill Stand By Me, with Epona colt (Whispering Whamunition x Cingate Sugar Magnolia)
LLL Calendar Girl & 2008 filly sired by Astronomicallee, owned by LLL Enterprises  
Merriehill Great Day and Merriehill Stand By Me, with Epona colt (Whispering Whammunition x Cingate Sugar Magnolia)

Merriehill Maria & 2008 LLL colt sired by Cingate Lucky Star, owned by LLL Enterprises   Merriehill Maria & 2008 LLL colt sired by Cingate Lucky Star, owned by LLL Enterprises

Merriehill Maria & 2008 LLL colt sired by Cingate Lucky Star, owned by LLL Enterprises

Merriehill Maria & 2008 LLL colt x Cingate Lucky Star, with Highover Holly

Merriehill Maria & 2008 LLL colt x Cingate Lucky Star, with Highover Holly

Babies!
"Sugar's" little boy kicks up his heels "Sugar's" baby boy
Here is the third foal of 2008, born at Merriehill Farm on March 27. This pretty chestnut stud colt is sired by Whispering Whammunition and out of Cingate Sugar Magnolia. He is pictured here at one day old in his first time outside. He figured out how to use his legs and was definitely enjoying himself.
"Millie's" baby girl and her barn buddies, Hollie and Ethel "Millie" and daughter
 

Second foal of 2008 born here on March 25 was a chestnut filly sired by Astronomicallee and out of LLL Calendar Girl. This sharp, talented filly was bred and owned by LLL Enterprises, Dr. & Mrs. Boris Tabakoff of Elizabeth, IL.

 
 


Introducing the first foal of 2008 at Merriehill Farm, Inc. This beautiful bay filly born March 5th, sired by Astronomicallee--and her dam, BLFM Best Evidence, “Betsy”, are proudly owned by Beth L. Fancsali, Chicago, IL. This was Betsy’s first foal and she has been nothing less than the perfect mother.
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For Sale:

2004 white GMC 4500 Duramax Diesel with only 50,000 miles, and a 2004 custom white Featherlite 9-horse slant with ramps for easy loading on tackroom, side and back entrances. 16’ rack on top. Both are in excellent condition and are DOT inspected. For more information, call Merriehilll Farm at 815-568-7392.          

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2004 white GMC 4500 Duramax Diesel and Featherlite 9-horse trailer
2004 white GMC 4500 Duramax Diesel
Interior of 9-horse Featherlite trailer
Featherlite 9-horse trailer, side view



  All of us at Merriehill Farm are happy to have longtime Morgan owner and breeder Ruthann Peterson, Saukville, WI joining our Team again.

  Approximately 20 years ago we trained and showed her HVK Widowmaker for her and did the same in the mid 1990’s with her lovely, mare IMA Class Action.

 
   
 
After a several month search Ruthann has selected the beautiful and talented two-year-old black stallion Merriehill King Of Magic. He is sired by Tug Hill Whamunition and out of Futurity Chicago Whitesox who is a daughter of Merriehill Chicagoan. Ruthann plans to keep him with Merriehill Farm, Inc for his training and future showing. Congratulations! We are very happy to have you with us again.
 


Merriehill recognized at AMHA Convention

February 13-16, 2008, Stan Bodnar received the Gold Reins Award.

Instituted in 1995, the Golden Reins Award recognizes professionals who have been involved with the Morgan breed for at least 30 years. Active or retired trainers and instructors who have made a lasting impact on the breed on a daily basis through their dedication to working with horses and riders are eligible for nomination.

 Merriehill Farm was awarded the Breeders' Hall of Fame Award.

Established in 2004, the AMHA Breeders’ Hall of Fame award is given to a breeder who has produced Morgans that have had a significant impact on the breed.

Saddle Horse Report announces
2008 winners

What's My Line - Owned by Epona Morgans LLC, Minnetonka, MN, was the 2007 Saddle Horse Report High Point Morgan Open Pleasure Driving Division

Merriehill Dusk to Dawn - Owned by Merriehill Farm, Marengo, IL  took the 3rd spot for the 2007 Saddle Horse Report High Point Morgan Pleasure Driving Junior Horse Division. Quite a feat for a 2yr-old in a 4yr & under division.

Tudor Oak’s The Real Deal - Owned by Bruce & Susan Peterson, Roscoe, IL was 3rd in the 2007 Saddle Horse Report High Point Morgan Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse Division.

LLL Trotsky - Owned by Dr. Boris & Emelia Tabakoff, Elizabeth, IL  took the 4th spot in the 2007 Saddle Horse Report High Point Morgan Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse Division.

FRF Exodus – Owned by Constance Locher, Fairfield, CA was ranked 6th out of 360 horses in the 2007 Saddle Horse Report High Point Morgan Open English Pleasure Division

MEM La Vida Loca – Owned by Beth Fancsali, Chicago, IL was ranked 6th in the 2007 Saddle Horse Report High Point Morgan Amateur English Pleasure Division

Cingate Instant Karma - Owned by Cingate Morgans LLC, Montgomery, AL was 6th in the 2007 Saddle Horse Report High Point Morgan In Hand Stallion Division and only a 2yr-old.

2008 "People's Choice" Winners Announced!
All of these "People's Choice" horses have been trained and managed by
Merriehill Farm, Inc. throughout their careers.
Cingate Lucky Star -2007 People's Choice 3yr Gelding In Hand
Cingate Instant Karma - 2007 People's Choice Reserve two-year-old
Stallion In Hand
Cingate Revelation - 2007 People's Choice Overall two-year-old Pleasure
Driving, two-year-old Pleasure Driving Stallion
All three are owned & bred by Cingate Morgans LLC, Gaeton & Cynthia Lorino,
Montgomery, AL


What's My Line -2007 People's Choice Reserve Overall Pleasure Driving, 2007
People's Choice Pleasure Driving Gelding
Owned By Epona Morgans LLC, Minnetonka, MN
Baby Ruth MHF - 2007 People's Choice Reserve Amateur Hunter Pleasure Mare
Owned by Tudor Oak's Morgans, Bruce & Susan Peterson, Roscoe, IL
Cingate Shoot The Moon - 2007 People's Choice Reserve
Junior Classic Pleasure Saddle
Owned By Dennis Fancsali, Belvidere, IL
Fox Hollow Talk About Me -2007 People's Choice Reserve three-year-old
Pleasure Driving Stallion/Gelding
Owned By Redwood Partners LLC, San Diego, CA
Merriehill Destiny Bay - 2007 People's Choice Reserve Junior Exhibitor
Classic Pleasure Saddle 14-17
Owned by: Cristy Rafn, Lake Forrest, IL
LLL Trotsky - 2007 People's Choice Reserve four-year-old
Hunter Pleasure Stallion/Gelding
Owned & Bred by: Dr. Boris & Emelia Tabakoff, LLL Enterprises, Elizabeth, IL 
Congratulations to all of these great horses and their owners. A special
"thank you" to all who voted for them!


The Simon family would like to congratulate the Redwood Partners, LLC on their selection of Ensbrook Chain Of Command. Watch for Mark and “Justin” in the open and gentlemen’s classic pleasure driving division in 2008. “Justin” and Debbie Simon enjoyed many successful seasons together and wish Mark all the best with her boy.
   Ensbrook Chain Of Command will remain in training at Merriehill Farm, Inc.

 

2008 Team Merriehill Tentative Schedule of Events

The following are the events that Merriehill Farm may be participating in. If any of these events are of interest to you, please use the form below to request more  information.

Feb. 10

2nd Annual Winter Showdown #3, Stone Ledge Farm, South Beloit, IL

Feb. 13th -17th  AMHA Convention, Minneapolis, MN
Feb 29th – March 2nd

IL Horse Fair, IL State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

March 8th - 9th

“Personal Best” Equestrian Clinic, Merriehill Farm Inc, Marengo, IL

March 16th

2nd Annual Winter Showdown #4, Merriehill Farm Inc, Marengo, IL

March 28th – 30th

Mid-America Spring Show, Ledges Equestrian Center, Roscoe, IL

March 29th

MVMHC Tack & Horse Sale, IL State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

April 4th - 5th

Signature Morgan Horse Sale Medina, OH

April 12th - 13th

UPHA Spring Academy Show, Indian Hills Equestrian Center, Gilberts, IL

April 13th

Winter Showdown Highpoint Awards Lunch, Merriehill Pub

April 26th - 27th

UPHA Liberty Academy Spring Show, Ledges Equestrian Center, Roscoe, IL

May 3rd - 4th

IASPHA Spring Academy Show Boone Co Fairgrounds, Belvidere, IL

May 17th

Mid-States Open /Academy Show Fox Valley Saddle Assn., Hampshire, IL

June 6th - 8th

Prairie State Classic & Academy Show, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI

June 17th - 21st

Midwest Charity, IL State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

July 3rd – 6th

North Star Americana, MN State Fairgrounds, St Paul, MN

July 9th – 13th

Circle J Regional Championship, Denver, CO

July 19th

Jessie’s Bridal Shower, Northampton Inn, Northampton, MA

July 20th – 26th

New England Regional, Northampton, MA

August 8th – 10th

Madison Invitational/Academy Show, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI

August 27th – 30th

Jubilee Regional IL State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

September 6th

Whitney and Jessie’s Wedding, Gedney Farm, New Marlborough, MA

October 4th - 11th

Grand National & World Championship, OK State Fairgrounds, OKC, OK

Nov. 1st - 2nd

UPHA Fall Academy Show, Indian Hills, Gilberts, IL

 

MID-STATES.pdf
Personal Best Clinic Schedule
Personal Best Equestrian Clinic Description.doc
Personal Best Equestrian Clinic Packages & Fees.doc
Saturday December 6th Tentative Date of the MHF Christmas Party Merriehill Pub

          REMINDER (Please Read)  

We must have a copy of the USEF (you must specify to USEF and your card must say “Competes: Morgan”) and AMHA membership cards and Social Security Numbers for each horse owner and exhibitor, as well as a good copy of your horse's current Registration Certificate showing the correct, current owner before April 1st.  You and/or your horse may not be eligible to show if these are not received on time.

Amateurs: If you plan to show this year in the Amateur Division and are 18 years or older you must apply for Amateur Status on your USEF membership card.

 Contacts:  

AMHA: Phone #802-985-4944                            
           
USEF: Phone # 859-258-2472
            Online: www.morganhorse.com                          
            Online: www.equestrian.org

Please use this form to notify us of your selections:
Name:
Event:
    Type "HORSE" in this box before submitting your information.
   
   

Personal Best Equestrian Clinic 
Sponsored by the Mid-States Morgan Horse Club

Dates:              March 8th & 9th 2008
Times:              Saturday, March 8th  10A – 8P / Sunday, March 9th 10A – 3P
Location:          Merriehill Farm, Inc., 6715 Meyer Road, Marengo, IL 60152

Contact info:      815-568-7392 or info@merriehillfarm.com

Schedule of events, fees and downloadable registration forms coming soon.


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Imax Sale

Congratulation to Baxter Brings and Richard Horejsi of Santa Fe , New Mexico on their selection of the weanling colt, Imax (Masque In Black x Baymare's Bonnie Lass) as a future show and breeding stallion.  

Imax was bred and owned by Katherine White, Whitehill Farms, Waterman, IL.

All of us at Merriehill want to wish them the best of luck with their future plans for Imax.