Looking Back...
I started farming in 1974. Wanting a good cow horse, I purchased a
14 hand 2 year old mare, Shana. She was by a grade Morgan
stallion. and out of a Quarter Horse mare. For 18 years she was
our only reliable cow pony. I lost her to lightening. Over the
years I had tried several Quarter Horses, but still preferred my Morgan
cow pony, Shana.
In 1993, I purchased a Morgan filly from Parmely Harris. He was a local
breeder who started raising Foundation Morgans in the 40s. He bred
his first mares at Charlie O'Neils who stood Archie O and Dude De
Jarnette. His first stallion, Archie T was an Archie O son out of Dude De
Jarnette
mare.
That filly was so smart and easy to train. My ten year old son,
Chad started her under saddle. On her first big trail ride an Arab
mare was misbehaving and we did a horse switch. I put the young 12
year old girl on my two year old mare to finish the ride. I was
sold on Morgans
I purchased a yearling colt in 1995 from Parmely Harris. At 18 months
old
Bridlesweet Donnie B (pictured on the Foundation Morgan Flyer ) bred
his first mare and that was the start of Do More Morgans. I purchased
Westrek Sierra Madra as my second mare. Sierra was bred by Dr. Roy
Glise. The mare lines go back to Stones Checkmate who was bred by
Parmely Harris and is an Archie T son. Sierra has more quickness and
speed. She is still producing and is the dam, grand and great
grand dam of some of this year's foals.
I breed mainly Foundation bred Morgans. I find that they have calm
minds, are easy to train, and are extremely athletic. I strive to breed
for balance in their conformation with strong bone, a noble head and a
kind eye. I look for deep heart girth, strong correct shoulders, a
wide chest and powerful hips.
I invite you to visit Do More Morgans. Whether you are looking for a
Driving Prospect for combined driving or pleasure show or a Riding Horse
for endurance, trail or ranch work, I know there is a Do More Morgan
that will be a great match for you.