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Welcome to the News section of our website! East of Equinox Farm is proud of the accomplishments of our horses and the horses we have sold or helped produce for others. Please check this section often for updates about the farm and the horses.

Equinox Attache tops HyLee Sale

(November 2011)

Equinox Attache and Terry Rutledge

Congratulations to Susan Walker and Terry Rutledge of TRSW Morgans on the success of Equinox Attache (White Rocks Caliopy x Charlestown Madonna), a 7 year old bay stallion who was purchased from East of Equinox Farm as a yearling. Terry and Susan have successfully campaigned Attache over the past several years, and have now topped the HyLee Sale in Michigan on October 29th. Attache garnered a price more than twice that of the second highest selling horse. Also congratulations to new owner Gwen Nieman of Oklahoma City, and best wishes for continued success with this proven Park Saddle Champion. Equinox Attache is also a proven sire.

Equinox Stallions Top the Sire Ratings

(January 2010)

Equinox Beaubrook

USEF has announced the leading sires for all breeds and disciplines for 2009. Sitting at the top as the Leading Driving Sire for all breeds is the 32 year old Lippitt Equinox Beaubrook. In second place in the driving division is Courage of Equinox. These two Morgan stallions outperformed all stallions from all breeds to capture the two top spots in the division.

In the Morgan Sire Rating, after topping the division in 2008, Courage of Equinox sits in second for 2009. Equinox Beaubook finished in 14th place in this division. Other stallions on the Leading Morgan sire list from the Equinox stallion stable are Nemours Port Royal in 20th, and White Rocks Caliopy in 46th.

Once again Issues 'N Answers appears on the Saddle Horse Report Sire Rating. "Andrew" is a perrenial top 10 on the Sire Ratings.

Courage To Lead is #1

The Courage of Equinox Daughter "Courage To Lead" has achieved the highest individual honor given by the USEF. She has been named USEF Horse of the Year for 2010! This is an amazing achievement for the 12 year old Morgan mare. She has had an amazing career in the driving discipline culminating in many national and international awards in 2009. Congratulations on your dominating season. A video of her 2009 highlights can be seen by by clicking on the link below or by pasting the URL below it into your browser:

Courage To Lead

http://www.clubequestrian.com/videos/watch/1572.aspx

Courage of Equinox Is #1 Sire Again! (January '09)

USEF has named Courage of Equinox #1 Leading Morgan Sire of 2008. This title is awarded to the sire whose offspring earned the most points in USEF competition each year. 2008 represents the third time that Courage has won the award since his death in 2001. Courage of Equinox is the Morgan breed's most prolific sire of all time, and topped several Sire Ratings during his long breeding carreer. We are very proud that he continues to win these awards posthumously. We are also proud to report that our 31 year old Lippitt stallion, Equinox Beaubrook, is 19th on the list for 2008!

East of Equinox Farm Celebrates 50th Anniversary (November '08)

On November 29, 2008 East of Equinox Farm held a party to celebrate it's 50th Anniversary, and the 1st full year of Fairview Stable. About 300 people attended from all across the country to enjoy the catered event that included live music, great food and drink, horse demonstrations, and good conversation.

A portion of the indoor arena was converted into a ballroom with a stage

The other end of the arena was used for demonstrations

Vermont's Governor Jim Douglas spoke to the attendees about the importance of Morgans in the fabric of Vermont

A portion of the Beattie family that was in attendance

The success of the party is largely attributable to the hard work of Jennifer Beattie shown here with grandson Chase

Another New Arrival (November '08)

On November 2, 2008 Megan Beattie Cassan and her husband Damion welcomed their second child, Owen Hawkins Cassan into the world!

Owen Hawkins Cassan and older brother Chase

Fairview Stable Arrives at East of Equinox Farm! (August '07)

We are very excited to announce the arrival of Jaisen and Meghan von Ballmoos at East of Equinox Farm! Jaisen and Meghan are now offering lessons and training under the Fairview Stable banner here in our new facility. (Please see more information on the facility below.) Jaisen has trained and presented many World Champion Morgans and riders over the years and is also a highly regarded Morgan horse show judge. Fairview Stable offers lessons and training in all disciplines with an emphasis on preparing both horse and rider (or driver) as a team. Please feel free to contact the farm for information and rates.

Jaisen von Ballmoos has trained many World Champions. We are excited to have him training here under the Fairview Stable banner!

New Arrival at East of Equinox (February 07)

It is normal to have new arrivals in the Spring as the foals are born at East of Equinox. However we have a particularly exciting new arrival this year. We are proud to announce that on February 5, 2007 Megan Beattie Cassan gave birth to Chase Alexander. Chase is the newest member of the Beattie family and represents the 5th generation of the family to be involved with Morgans here at the farm.

Chase Alexander Cassan and his Dad, Damion

Facilities and Services Expansion at East of Equinox

We are nearing completion of our new indoor facility at East of Equinox. The new facility includes a spacious 70’ by 140’ indoor arena and refurbished 90’ by 180’ outdoor ring. Also included in the new facility are a new heated observation lounge, office and bathroom; tack room, and accommodations for stabling and grooming of horses. By the fall of 2007 we expect to be expanding the range of services offered here to include riding lessons and training of Morgans owned by clients. This is an exciting move for us and will complement the breeding and sales business that has traditionally been the focus of East of Equinox Farm. Watch for more information as we finalize this exciting new addition.

East of Equinox Honored with Top AMHA Award

East of Equinox Farm of Manchester Center, Vermont, recently was inducted into the American Morgan Horse Association's (AMHA) Breeder's Hall of Fame at its annual convention, held in Lexington, Kentucky. This award is given to a breeder who has produced Morgans that have had a significant impact on the breed.

Continuing a dynasty birthed by Orrin and Phyllis Beattie, East of Equinox thrives today under the direction of their son, Ivan. Ivan and his siblings were raised on East of Equinox and remain actively involved with Morgans, as is Phyllis, who continues as a partner on the farm.

To date, nearly 400 Morgans have been registered with the Equinox prefix, carrying the name to all corners of the United States, as well as Canada, England, Sweden, Germany, Holland, and Australia. Equinox stallions were among the first to stand at stud in Europe via frozen semen and Courage Of Equinox produced the very first Morgan foal conceived by frozen semen in England. Courage Of Equinox is officially the breed's most prolific sire, having produced more registered offspring than any other stallion in the history of the breed. Currently, East of Equinox Farm is home to a herd of 75 Morgans, comprised of broodmares, breeding stallions, and young stock.

The farm continues to play a significant role in both the local and national community as Ivan dedicates a significant amount of energy to several equine organizations. A past president of the Vermont Morgan Horse Association and past director of the New England Morgan Horse Association, Ivan has served on a number of committees and boards dedicated to the horse industry. Possessing an appreciation for civic duties, Ivan is chairman of TD Banknorth Vermont, the Manchester Selectboard, and Manchester Water Board, all the while working tirelessly to carry on the East of Equinox legacy.

Founded in 1909, AMHA is a non-profit organization serving more than 50,000 Morgan horse owners, breeders, exhibitors, and enthusiasts throughout the United States. AMHA serves as a parent organization to more than 90 recognized Morgan horse clubs and national service organizations. It also provides an important link to foreign Morgan horse registries and clubs.

For more information on America's original horse breed, contact the American Morgan Horse Association Inc. ©, 122 Bostwick Road, Shelburne, Vermont 05482; (802) 985-4944, www.morganhorse.com

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