Snowview Farm is home to a small, select group of Morgans that are the culmination of over 35 years of involvement in the breed. A New Englander by birth, I enjoy the different scenery and climate associated with my Reno home and especially have enjoyed building my dream barn and filling it with delightful Morgans. My dogs have a lovely shaded yard to spend their lazy days while I'm at work; my horses have turn out with big loafing sheds, shelter, water and grass. I can ride out to protected BLM land and see the Sierras from my little farm in Pleasant Valley. Yes, I live in the "high desert", but there are places like this that make me feel quite at "home". Maine will always be home to me but for now - this works very nicely.

Over the past few years I have lost two of the "anchors" of Snowview- Buffmeadow d'Vision, the last daughter of Rum Brook Victoria, and LCS Fine Crystal both romp over the Rainbow Bridge (see their memorial page) as well as my beloved senior stallion, The Phantom of the Opera. And, not ever to be forgotten, a filly that was named for the great female fighter, Laila Ali. We have had some sad days as each of them were here to teach us and love us and make me a better breeder and caretaker. They did all that and so much more.

The spring of '08 was incredible, with the birth of two bay fillies who are the stuff great Morgan mares are made of. I'm so proud of both of them and indeed - they each have mothers who I consider "GREAT MORGAN MARES". Their sires were chosen carefully as well and GREAT Morgan SIRES are a blessing to my program. Their sires are different in blood, so check out my girls on the mares page and see if you don't agree! My beautiful stallion, A Better Soldier, is progressing with great reviews and admiration from his trainer, David Macmillan in Utah. Soldier and David will debut in the spring as his dressage career continues to thrive.

Also part of my immediate family are Friends of the Paw, Deer Park Faith (left) and P. Katie Russell (right, and above, with blanket on horse).

June 2009: This photo was taken the week of "Stevie's" (Ribbon in the Sky) first birthday. She is recovering from a very traumatic accident.  For now, we are just happy to have Stevie with her bright eyes and her incredible athletic physical self and we know that she is going to get through this. She still has her lower jaw wired and her baby teeth appear to have kept that anchored. New xrays and new decisions for next steps will be made by the end of June if all goes well.  We're all hopeful that her recovery will lead to us being able to move Stevie to Laramie and start her lessons with Mallory - when, of course, she is ready. We wanted to thank everyone who have sent the kindest notes - and who have kept Stevie in their prayers. Keep up the energy and positive thoughts ... it all matters. Very special thanks go to Dr. Robert Parker and Charity Cook, his vet technician, who have done such a great job putting this filly back together and continuing her recovery steps.

March 2009: News from David Macmillan, trainer of our stallion, A Better Soldier-"Soldier is doing great and responding well to training.  He loves his new home and I find him chatting often to his new friend next door - a very sweet gelding.  He  is still using his inside voice more willingly which is great.  He is  offering a little more under saddle now which is good too.  His   condition is magnificent - muscular yet sleek." "Horse Illustrated and their readers have nominated me and Winston as    people's choice dressage horse of the year which is fun.  They are    going to run an article about me and him which is fun.  He also won all the national and regional awards at Int 2 level.  He is going into   GP this season.  So fun!!" - David Photo of David and Soldier taken May 2009

Update on a mare bred by Snowview, Clear Intentions - I've just received notice that her young rider has outgrown her and if someone was looking for a "most beautiful" and "most excellent" Morgan mare to take care of a jr ex rider - both huntseat and western - "Claire" is for sale. I have info and she is located in New Brunswick - a loving wonderful home of course is a must for this sweet gal. Email me for more info. Pictures of "Claire" can be seen on the archives page.

February 2009: News Flash from Wyoming- Mallory Mignot, head trainer at Mears Morgans and owner of SMITHSONIAN is just thrilled with Ian's saddle training and writes to me with "glowing reports". It is clear that they belong together and we are so happy he has landed in the hands of such an fine horseman and trainer in Mallory. He's been growing again (as we know the Graphic Design offspring take a little longer than others) and she just smiles when she tells me "how long his neck is and how beautiful his head has grown and changed". We are excited to see them compete when the time comes and wish Mallory the best with Ian and the wonderful group of horses she is training at Anne's this winter. (photo from May 2009)

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