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Prairie State
Classic, June 2008
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Bred to Boogie and Sara Peterson
1st Classic Pleasure Driving
Championship
1st Jr. Classic Pleasure
Driving
"Al" is owned by Epona Morgans LLC, Minnetonka,
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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Lake Holiday Taboo and Jessica
Cavanaugh
1st Jr. Western Pleasure Championship
1st Jr. Western Pleasure
owned by Dr. Gregory & Cynthia Blome,
Lincoln NE |
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Bred to Boogie and Sarah
Shapiro
1st Jr. Classic Saddle
"Al" is owned by Epona Morgans LLC,
Minnetonka,
MN |
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Latours Magic Virtuoso and
Whitney Bodnar
1st UPHA
Classic Park Harness
"Magic" is owned by Brenda Matusik, Iron Horse
Ranch Enterprises, Umatilla, FL |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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Magnificent Allusion
and Lauren Luedtke
1st Leadline, 7 & Under |
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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 |
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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
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Saddle Horse Report announces
2008 winners |
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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.
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| 2008 "People's Choice" Winners
Announced! |
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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 |
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Feb. 10 |
2nd Annual
Winter Showdown #3, Stone Ledge
Farm, South Beloit, IL
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Feb. 13th -17th |
AMHA Convention, Minneapolis,
MN |
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Feb 29th – March 2nd |
IL Horse
Fair, IL State Fairgrounds,
Springfield, IL
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March 8th - 9th |
“Personal
Best” Equestrian Clinic,
Merriehill Farm Inc, Marengo, IL
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March 16th |
2nd Annual
Winter Showdown #4, Merriehill
Farm Inc, Marengo, IL
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March 28th – 30th |
Mid-America
Spring Show, Ledges Equestrian
Center, Roscoe, IL
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March 29th |
MVMHC Tack &
Horse Sale, IL State
Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL
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April 4th - 5th |
Signature
Morgan Horse Sale Medina, OH
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April 12th - 13th |
UPHA Spring
Academy Show, Indian Hills
Equestrian Center, Gilberts, IL
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April 13th |
Winter
Showdown Highpoint Awards Lunch,
Merriehill Pub
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April 26th - 27th |
UPHA Liberty
Academy Spring Show, Ledges
Equestrian Center, Roscoe, IL
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May 3rd - 4th |
IASPHA Spring
Academy Show Boone Co
Fairgrounds, Belvidere, IL
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May 17th |
Mid-States
Open /Academy Show Fox Valley
Saddle Assn., Hampshire, IL
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June 6th - 8th |
Prairie State
Classic & Academy Show, Alliant
Energy Center, Madison, WI
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June 17th - 21st |
Midwest
Charity, IL State Fairgrounds,
Springfield, IL
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July 3rd – 6th |
North Star
Americana, MN State Fairgrounds,
St Paul, MN
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July 9th – 13th |
Circle J
Regional Championship, Denver,
CO
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July 19th |
Jessie’s
Bridal Shower, Northampton Inn,
Northampton, MA
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July 20th – 26th |
New England
Regional, Northampton, MA
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August 8th – 10th |
Madison
Invitational/Academy Show,
Alliant Energy Center, Madison,
WI
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August 27th – 30th |
Jubilee
Regional IL State Fairgrounds,
Springfield, IL
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September 6th |
Whitney and
Jessie’s Wedding, Gedney Farm,
New Marlborough, MA
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October 4th - 11th |
Grand
National & World Championship,
OK State Fairgrounds, OKC, OK
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Nov. 1st - 2nd |
UPHA Fall
Academy Show, Indian Hills,
Gilberts, IL
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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
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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:
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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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MerriehillFarm, Inc. Halloween Party 2007 |
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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.
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