 Minam, Wallowa & the "Great Round-About." This is NE Oregon's Grande Ronde country. The Cabin Creek breaks. Rough Fork trail, Smith Mountain, Camp Five, Frye Meadow, Freezeout Saddle and the deepest gorge in North America - Hell's Canyon. This is a place called Palmer Valley and is home to SNOWBOUND MORGANS. Snowbound Morgans combine hardiness and class. They take this country and its elements in stride. They enjoy the company of their owners and are most content in a good partnership. They respond to the guidance of the well placed hand. They are honest to the core, possess a remarkable work ethic and are serious about their inherited responsibility to honor their patriarch and the breed's founding sire, Justin Morgan himself. They just look at their lives and the world around them a little differently than many other horses. They live the legend of the breed. They are SNOWBOUND MORGANS. We are among those most fortunate of souls whose hearts were captured by "Justin's Kids." We didn't choose them. They chose us. The first time we saw Champ, there was a special quality about the heart and mind of this chestnut gelding that could not be ignored or forgotten. But first we had three other horses to look at over several hundred miles that week. Turns out he waited for us. He knew we were a perfect fit. You can buy him anytime - for $8.65 million. The unique qualities of a Morgan are addictive. Seven other Morgans have followed, each having placed their own unique hoofprint signature on their own life, and on the bond they have with us. But we don't want to hog all the good ones, so a few of them are waiting to put their mark on YOUR heart. If you're not serious about both the privilege and the responsibility of allowing them to do so and are not looking for the equine partner of a lifetime, you need read no further. We are Mike and Barbara Weinkauf. We are not life-long horse professionals. But we sought them out. We know them. We listen to them. We learn from them. If you are looking for someone who can talk bloodlines, cross tendencies and champions from the '92 nationals until you're both too old to ride, I can guarantee you'll be disappointed with us. If you want us to show you how to rope a calf or ride an upper level dressage test, you'll still be wanting when you leave here. But we're pretty good at being able to spot the real deal. So, among others, we work with Shirley Champion of Bit-By-Bit Farms and After Dark Morgans. If she doesn't know it, you don't need to learn it. She would be the first one to insist to you that that's not so. She would want you to know that she learns something new every time she's with any horse - yours or hers; and she relishes the opportunity to interact with and learn from other trainers as well. As do we. She is THE example of the most important lesson in horsemanship: Horses and riding are sports; the whole package should be a satifying pastime and a rewarding partnership....and it's supposed to be fun. That, folks, is why I say she's the real deal. If that makes sense to you, you would like it here. If not, you won't. Need more? We also work with Erin Silver of Silver Mesa Morgans. Our "R-Royale Galaxy Quest (aka "Lefty") is currently in training with Erin. She is honest to the core, dedicated, talented, diligent and realistic; a consistent and successful competitor at the Morgan Grand National and World Championship Horse Show. You'd be hard pressed to do better. So come look at the horses and let's go ride the arena or The Cabin Creek Breaks. No matter what horse you end up with, for whatever riding discipline you pursue, you will always have the experience of SNOWBOUND MORGAN country with a SNOWBOUND MORGAN. Their heart is waiting for yours, their heart is willing - and they've got lots of it. |
 That's "Yukon" (After Dark Yukon Jazz). A stunning Morgan example of color, Yukon has the rock-solid build, heart and mind of his sire, ML Meadowlark Jazzspur. Haven't thought much about selling him because we haven't thought for a second about being without him. |
