ABOUT BROOKRIDGE MORGANS

Brookridge Morgans began as a childhood dream of mine. Like many young girls, I collected model horses; one of my first was the Breyer black Morgan, which my grandmother gave me. Involvement in the model horse hobby eventually led to the real thing- first with a friend's Morgans, and later with the purchase of my Morgan mare Reminiscing in 1984.

The Brookridge ideal is the Morgan of classic "old type". This curvy, full-bodied, pretty headed, unmistakably Morgan horse is reflected in my artwork and equine sculpture. We appreciate the older Morgan bloodlines of all families. Our training philosophy uses positive reinforcement, which results in horses with incredibly willing and cheerful attitudes. The Brookridge Morgans live outside, as nature intended,  barefoot and in the company of friends. 

I am deeply involved with colorful Morgans and enjoy researching and writing about bloodlines related to the various colors present in our breed. My articles have appeared in The Morgan Horse magazine, Simply Morgan, Classic Morgan Admirers, the Rainbow Morgan Horse Association Newsletter, Just About Horses, and many other equine publications over the years. One of my current interests is the ongoing Silver Dapple Morgans Project. I've enjoyed editing the Rainbow Morgan Horse Association newsletter since 1996, and have also served as editor of the Georgia Morgan Horse Club newsletter. My other love is combining my artistic talents with graphics to create eye-catching advertising and  website design.

My husband Jim built much of our farm himself, including our lovely barn. Our extended family includes the new owners of horses we've owned and/or bred, as well as our canine companions Jackson and Stormy.

Sit back and relax as you explore our website. I love to take pictures, so there is a lot to look through. Even better, come see our horses in person. We welcome your visit, and so will the horses. Give us a call or email today! -Laura Behning

BROOKRIDGE NEWS

Our 2008 bay filly, Bright Side (raf), and her dam Amberfield's Dun Lovin' have a new home with Amanda Hewitt of Radiance Morgans in VA. Amanda is one of Lovey's long-time admirers. This is a dream home for both mares and I am thrilled, while at the same time feeling very sad to see them go. They will leave for VA in early July. I had thought I'd be enjoying a foal for the summer, so every moment with Lilly has been savored. She is my last foal for at least a couple of years.

Thank you, Amanda, for being so patient with me, putting up with my emotional angst over parting with my dear girls, but most of all, for just being you. I know they will have a fabulous home.

I hope to lease one or both mares back in the future, probably to breed to Unconventional (silver bay colt bred by us, now owned by Coulee Bend Morgans). This sale is interesting because I used to own Radiance Eliza Babe, who was bred by Amanda's mother Barbara, and now a horse I have bred is going to their farm. Amanda, I hope Lilly gives you as much joy as Liza did for me many years ago :-).

There are some new videos of Lilly (and Lovey) at age two weeks on Lilly's web page!


Kennebec Topaz is presently on lease in Indiana at Edgefield Morgans, where she foaled a bay colt on the evening of July 7 (stay tuned for pictures!). After she weans this foal in November she will be available for another lease (or possible sale). We have retained breedings to her son Gone Gold and grandson Unconventional that we cannot use on her, and since we cannot afford to breed her to an outside stallion for a few years, we hope to see her continue to produce for other breeders before she is too old. If you would like to add substance, size, excellent bone, feet, and legs, old 100% Foundation bloodlines and an excellent temperament- with the added potential of color-  to your program, email me.

BROOKRIDGE MORGANS
Jim and Laura Behning
75 Glass Spring Rd.
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 385-1240
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Updated:  July  9, 2008

 

Learn more about the very rare silver dapple gene at the Silver Dapple Morgans Project.

 
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