HOW IT BEGAN
"The
Catskill Morgan began at the Aubrey and Evelyn James' farm on Platner
Brook in Delhi, NY. Starting with the Easter Twilight son, Bald
Mountain Gay Holiday, the James's bred horses through the 60's and 70's.
With a wonderful disposition, Gay Holiday was a joy to be around.
Eventually, daughters of Gay Holiday became their band of broodmares, so
they began looking for another stallion to use. At that time, they
purchased Stillwater Senator. The beautiful foals this golden cross produced
were now in demand in this area and elsewhere. They were noted for
their beautiful heads, conformation, and dispositions. When you saw a
Catskill Morgan in a show ring you could pick it out every time. . . ."
". . . I was truly blessed to have this mare [Catskill Sentola] for 28 years. What a joy she was and always my favorite. What a wonderful legacy the Catskill Morgans have left this area. Aubrey and Evelyn James will certainly be remembered for their contribution to the Morgan breed.". . .
". . . Catskill Morgans have wonderful dispositions, are spirited, willing to perform, and a delight to watch. They are most intelligent and have lovely, expressive eyes, which are almost human."
*From excerpts written by past owners for the
Catskill Morgan Tribute at the 2000 Delaware County Fair, to celebrate this
very special bloodline.
Read by Glenna James of Del-View Morgans,
Delhi, N.Y.
Del-View Morgans. The next generation
of humans and horses, Glenna and Lloyd James (niece and nephew) continued
the legacy with the Stillwater Senator son, Catskill Allan and the
daughters: Catskill Cha Cha Lee, Catskill Gay Connie, and Catskill Sentola.
From these and others, came numerous offspring (over 80) and include the
stallions: Del-View Ebony Fox, Del-View Nekomi King and most recently
Del-View Catskill Valiant. Valiant is 5 generations of careful breeding.
Black Willow Morgans - That's us.
