2008 started off with Jackie Brittain and her horse, WNC Rocket Man receiving the USEF award for…2007 HORSE OF THE YEAR, REGION 7 CHAMPION, MORGAN DRESSAGE FIRST LEVEL!
  Congratulations Jackie and Rocket!    

In the spring we had three beautiful Morgan foals: Merriewold Kona, Kirin and Kasey… all from the cross RG Stuarts Monarch x Caduceus Marika.  Both the sire and dam are considered “foundation” stock by the “Foundation Morgan Horse Society “.

On May 10th we had our first Merriewold ‘OPEN BARN’ party.  More that 80-90 guests toured the property, met our wonderful Morgans, had lunch and listened to music.  A great time was had by all.

We bred two mares in 2008 to foal in 2009:  Caduceus Marika x Gulfwind Sir William  and Willowist Promise to Keep x Rosevale Leggo.  We are very excited about their arrival.

In the summer we had our forth foal Merriewold Kandie….Rosevale Leggo x Majesty My Fair Lady, a very fancy bay filly with lots of attitude and according to Sally at Saralin Morgan Horse Farm,  beautiful naturally athletic gaits.

2008 was a very active year for training at MWM.  Merriewold Harmony continued with Luman Wadhams in Vermont where she is trying out saddle seat and driving.  Merriewold Galaxie continued with Sally Anderson in Montana.  Sally took Gal to two open rated dressage shows and they earned high 60’s in her training level classes.  After nationals Merriewold Hanah went to Jennifer McFall at Dragonfire Farm to begin her under saddle training.
     

Jackie Brittain was very busy throughout the year training at Merriewold.  Early in the year Merriewold Hanah and Merriewold Hero were getting the  ground training that is needed prior to starting under saddle.  Hero was then started by Jaime Hernandez of Varian Arabians and soon after continued his work with Jackie.  Jackie says Hero is really fun to ride.  Flower of Georgia continued her training with Jackie and has gained muscle and suppling and is moving in a forward and athletic way.  Jackie also started Merriewold Gaysha and has been working with her throughout the year.  She is a joy to ride and Jackie is very happy with her progress.

Finally, three of our horses found new homes in 2008.
Nancy and Bruce Nething of Thirsty Creek Ranch purchased Ringbrook Renaissance, “Crystal” who was in foal to MEMC Tequila Cuervo.  They had a beautiful dark palomino filly!
Stacy McLain purchased Merriewold Fabien and plans to take him on long trail rides.
Marian Meier purchased WNC Rocket Man from Jackie and is now going to her first Dressage shows.

THANKS TO ALL FOR A WONDERFUL 2008…AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!