Geldings
GDT James Bond - 2001 Bay Gelding
( HRH Legend Command x HRH True Blue )
GDT James Bond is a Champion In Hand and Under Saddle in the English Pleasure division. A son of HRH Legend Command, out of the good producing dam, HRH True Blue, "James" reflects the solid breeding program of Hal Hoover. He is a full sibling of HRH Alladin.
"James" is strikingly beautiful and carries modern Morgan type. His temperament is noted by all who handle him. He is currently in training at Lingering Hill Stable, Afton, NY, under the direction of Travis Neidlinger.
Now gelded, "James" can easily be handled by a Junior Exhibitor, or Amateur rider. We eagerly await "James" re-entry to the show arena in 2011.
LPV Excalibur - 2001 Bay Gelding
( Aquarian Royal Comet x LPV Elegantly Supreme )
If you are looking for a horse that is easy to maintain, and have around the farm, LPV Excalibur is your horse. "Rocky" is a happy, forward thinking horse, well suited for the game rider who wants a sporty mount. "Rocky" enjoys daily exercise and lots of treats!
LPV Excalibur has been shown in both Ladies and Open English Pleasure, taking good ribbons in both divisions. He also has been shown in Ladies, and the Open Pleasure Driving divisions, placing in the Top Ten at Grand Nationals/World Championships in Oklahoma City in 2006. He was identified by Saddle Horse Report in the Top Ten for the Morgan Open Pleasure Driving division in both 2006 and 2007and holds Regional Championships in Pleasure Driving.
In 2010, under the direction of Travis Neidlinger, Lingering Hill Stable, Afton, NY, "Rocky" was entered in the Junior Exhibitor English Pleasure and Junior Exhibitor Classic Pleasure divisions. Ridden by Julia Strier, "Rocky" took multiple Champonships/Reserve Championship on the New England and New York circuit. Shown in the highly competitive Junior Exhibitor Classic PLeasure division at the Grand Nationals and World Championships in Oklahoma City, "Rocky" placed 4th out of a class of 14 in the Grand National and 6th out of a class of 16 in the World Championship. LPV Excalibur was the 2010 NYSMHS High Point Reserve Champion in both Junior Exhibitor English Pleasure and Junior Exhbitor Classic Pleasure.
His pedigree speaks for itself; carrying Morgan royalty on both top and bottom sides. He is pretty, and long necked, with a personality to match.
"Rocky" loves trail riding even more than he does the show arena. He is a horse that one enjoys spending time with, whether it be grooming, showing, or just hanging out, together! "Rocky" epitomizes the Morgan characteristic of versatility and is an all-round happy fellow doing his job.
LPV Grand Design - 1998 Chestnut Gelding
( Saddleback Sirius x Niobrara Lady Trophy )
Athletic and built solidly, LPV Grand Design, is of old Morgan type. "Tony" is described by all who handle him as bright and totally broke.
"Tony" was born on the plains of Nebraska. He has done everything from rounding up cattle to holding the title of Reserve World Champion Parade Horse (2001) at the tender age of three. He has been a Regional Classic Pleasure Driving Champion; NYSMHS' High Point Western Pleasure Reserve Champion; also placing 3rd in the highly competitive NYSMHS' High Point Hunter Pleasure divison. "Tony" has even participated in the Memorial Day Parade.
LPV Grand Design gives new meaning to the word smart. His pedigree is of high quality and up close. His sire, Saddleback Sirius, was a natural Park horse. Tony's ancestors include such greats as: Trophy, Pecos, Kingston, Mad River Sailor, Saddleback Supreme, and Saddleback Superstar, to name but a few.
"Tony" has very nice gaits; easy to sit, and comfortable to ride. Tony's gaits are considered to be of "Cadillac" quality. He can cantor in a "teacup." Well trained, "Tony" has first level dressage skills, simple lead changes, leg yields, shoulder in, haunches in, turns on forehand and haunches, etc. He neck reins well, and trail rides. Tony also drives. He is truly an "easy keeper" in true Morgan style.
For 2010, "Tony" re-entered the show arena in the Junior Exhibitor and Equitation divisons. Multiple Championships and Reserve Championships were earned. He is the 2010 NYSMHS' High Point Junior Exhibitor Western Pleasure Champion and the recipient of the Seaway Admiral 'Willie' Junior Exhibitor Championship along with his rider Julia Strier.
Under the skillfull hands of Travis Neidlinger, "Tony" is now being driven...a return to his youthful days in the show arena.