EMAILS FROM LAMBERT OWNERS & FRIENDS
They say, 'a picture is worth a thousand words'.
But words from owners tell you worlds about the temperment of our Lambert Morgans that no
picture can reveal.
KATHYRN BIGALOW CA / HOLLYWOOD DIRECTOR OF K19, THE WIDOW MAKER
| Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I just wanted to thank you both for your sincere hospitality during our visit to Quietude last week. Visiting with you and your horses wis the highlight of my trip as well as for the rest of my family. Although I am the real horse lover of the family, your horses and interesting history behind them certainly captivated my family. We acted like a scattered flock of sheep running from one horse to another and listening to your delightful stories. Often times throughout the remainder of our trip we would tell each other a tidbit we had learned from you while visiting with you at various times. I somehow missed the barn restoration project story but Dad filled me in last night. Although I had read about the friendliness of your Lamberts I was not prepared to see it first hand! Wow what people horses and at such a young age. It is truly amazing to see a group of young foals greeting a group of strangers. I have never seen such a beautiful group of horses in my life!! The timeless beauty and natural look is unique to your Lambert Morgans. I hope to one day own one of them for my very own. Gary Napier WV |
| QUIETUDE WILLOUGHBY CHASE LINDA CRUICKSHANK NY What can I say? He's everything you said he would be. Calm, gentle, beautiful, etc., etc. - mere words cannot describe him adequately. Bob describes him to everyone as "the prettiest horse I think I've ever seen". He wasn't really hep on getting him at first, until he saw his picture. After that, he was helpless. Bob and I just got back from spending the night with Chase in the baby barn; I never realized how comfortable it is to sleep on hay bales. He arrived last night around 10:00 pm. After a little coaxing, he walked calmly out of the horse van and into his new field. They had a little trouble getting him into his new stall - I think he didn't like the sound of his hoof striking the wooden threshhold. But right after he set all four feet in the stall, he turned around once or twice and dug right into his hay. A minute later, he was drinking Big Indian spring water from his bucket. (He loves to play with that bucket!) I don't know if the other two horses know he's there - he hasn't said a word, yet. We plan to keep him inside for the whole day, but I'll be keeping him company quite a bit during the day - he's irresistible! He didn't want us to touch him at all last night, but this morning I bribed him with a little grain - after that he let me scratch him all over his face; I melted.What can I say - for me, he's a dream come true. |
| QUIETUDE PENYWHISTLE Andria Alsup VT Penny (Quietude Pennywhistle) is my heart's darling. Such a good girl and so smart! My youngest son is in love with her. He has been here to visit three times since she arrived but came but twice before in all of last year...SHE IS PERFECT. Andrea |
| EMAIL FROM JOHN MACISAAC ON THE ARRIVAL OF THE TWELVE-MONTH-OLD QUIETUDE GOLDEN LOCKET IN NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA I write this email in praise of our Lambert Morgans and one in particular QUIETUDE GOLDEN LOCKET (Quietude Jubilee Kingdom x Quietude Persia). When I decided to purchase another Lambert I knew, based on my experience's with Quietude Sara Lambert and Quietude Red Vermont and you and Shannon and the Quietude Stud, that I would be getting quality. I never dreamed that she would exceed my hopes and expectations to the level that she has. I purchased her based on her personality and a Morgan judge's assessment of her confirmation. But these qualities are a mere shadow of what she has shown me so far. Besides being so pleasing to the eye she has a brilliant mind. Every new experience to her is a learning experience, she analyzes everything. She was only in her stall a few minutes that first night whet she made the judgment that she could trust everyone. She gives her trust first and it is up to you to keep it rather than having to earn it. Her first full day with me I didn't put her out until the afternoon. She had to go through a large puddle to get into the field. She stopped at the puddle, I did not try to coax her or encourage her to go through but you could see her trying to convince herself to do it. Then just as calmly as could be she walked through it and has done so ever since. Nothing rattles her, everything is positive in her mind. She is a beautiful mover and very athletic. It excites me to think about all the potential she has. She is always thinking and always wants to work with you. She is truly Golden. I feel that I have been blessed to own Vermont (Quietude Red Vermont), Sara (Quietude Sara Lambert) and now Locket and to have had so many positive and happy experiences because of them and the whole Lambert Family. John Nova Scotia |
| DAWN WAGSTAFF'S FIRST TRAIL RIDE ON HER STALLION, QUIETUDE KINGDOM OF THE SUN I had a blast during the two days I was in West Virginia. Tuesday I rode him in the barn in the am, playing ride the cones down the aisleway. Then in the afternoon, we rode outside in the arena playing tag with WG and Quietude Solar Wind. We walked and trotted, past the mares in heat along the fence. Then Wednesday, we went on a trail ride. WG's term of "trail ride" is a little loose. First, after riding out through his back gate, you enter a 2000 acre (not a typo) field that stretches on forever, with incredible views. After you finally ride out of that, then youride along a ridge on a semi-paved road past several houses, then up another "hill" between cattle pastures (Kingdom had no problem with cows jumping up and trotting off), then the real fun starts. You enter the land of multiflora rose with just a mowed cut through the bushes. Chaps would have been helpful here. Then you start the mountain trail. ‘Trail’ is being generous. It is sort of a path made up mostly of rocks big and small. As you wind along the mountain descent, you are in the middle of the mountain, with huge rock outcroppings above and about a half mile of sheer steep mountain below you, walking on a rock path with nothing but trees to stop you should you or your horse fall. In fact, if you fell off and you weren't lucky enough to grab the first tree you hit when you go over the side of the mountain, you most likely wouldn't stop until the half mile of fall ended. Of course, you are too busy to think about this, as your horse is either negotiating loose rocks or you are jumping up onto flat boulders and then down onto the "trail again". This goes on for well over a mile. There was one spot where a huge tree had fallen and someone had chain sawed a four foot section of it out so that you could ride through it. Kingdom did just great with that, even though it was at the level of his head. When we finally reached the bottom and started toward the "creek", I thought the toughest part was over. Ha, ha! The "creek" turned out to be a river, complete with rapids and fly fisherman up to their chest in water, trying to fish. To cross the river the first time, you have to go over a cement bridge that is elevated about fifteen feet above the river. It has no sides and has approaches that are filled with what we call here in Michigan rampart, eight to ten inch rock fill to keep the ramps from washing out. Kingdom never batted an eye (he has been on this trail ride with WG quite a few times). Then on through a flooded road, past a cabin (would love to have that as a summer home) until we arrived at the sunken bridge, a cement road two feet below the river and on that day, the water was boiling and rolling over it. It was here that I said in my best belligerent four-year-old child voice, "I'm not doing that". WG didn't push us to cross the bridge, even though he has been over it several times with Kingdom. So we turned around and headed back the same direction, which of course took longer than had I been willing to complete the loop. We had a turkey fly out on the mountain right next to the trail, I screeched, Kingdom didn't even flick an ear. When we finally arrived at WG's back gate, Kingdom trumpeted loudly to let all the girls know he was back home. By the way Kingdom was of course barefoot on this ride and he was very sure footed, no slipping at all. Dawn Wagstaff MI |
| QUIETUDE MOUNT RAINIER, JOYCE & BILL THOMAS WA I keep forgetting to tell you what was reported about Rainier (Quietude Mount Rainier at the last Pacific North West show. The Morgan Connection reported:"Hard to believe but the usual herd of young western horses did not materialize. Only one three-year-old showed but he was a fancy entry, bright chestnut with a blindingly white mane and tail and high sox to boot. Quietude Mount Rainier was very settled for such a young horse but given he also competed and won in trail and reining, no doubt Rachel Koehler has put in the time to get him well schooled. In comparison the walk, jog, lope required to win three-year-old Western Pleasure must have seemed like the proverbial piece of cake. How about that!!! Pretty cool, huh!! He may have been the only three year old, but he had seven or eight horses in his very difficult trail class, and they were all much older and more seasoned at trail courses. He just had to compete against the older horses. Bill |
| QUIETUDE SANTA CATALINA OWNED BY SHARON AMICK WV This evening Lisa, Morgan, and I were in the top meadow grooming horses. Stu and baby Isaac walked up to the meadow and Isaac, who is a year and a half now, kept running towards Catalina. She would walk towards Isaac and Stu would have to pick him up. Finally he picked him up and placed him on Catalina's back. Lisa cringed, Isaac squealed with delight, grabbed hold of Catalina's mane, tried to kick her in the sides (which happened to be her neck) and hollered something like "diddy up." Catalina is two years old. She has never had ANYTHING on her back. While Stu held on to Isaac, Catalina walked all around the field with Isaac pulling on her mane, squealing with delight. When Stu would take Isaac off her back, he would cry and Catalina would nudge at Stu wanting Isaac back in place. Catalina has a mind unlike any horse I have ever known. |
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QUIETUDE TRADEWIND OWNED BY HEIDI GRIMDITCH CO I don't know where to start to share with you about Tradewind--he is incredible and the nicest, quietest horse I have ever ridden. He outwalks warmbloods, thoroughbreds and quarter horses on the trail. It is never a nervous walk but a go-forward attitude. He's always willing and cheery. He is solid as a rock and is not concerned about anything. The first time I rode him HE IS A WONDER! |
| QUIETUDE COMFORT HEIDI GRIMDITCH CO Quietude Comfort made the trip from West Virginia to Colorado in perfect shape. She was the last horse delivered and she walked off the truck like a pro. The truckers said she was so good and asked if all of your Morgans were like her and I said, YES! The truckers told me they had spent three hours attempting to load a Thoroughbred and finally had to get a vet to tranquilize him. Comfort is in her stall for the night and she calmly ate and drank water. I thought our Quietude Garland and Tradewind were still babies but they are huge compared to her! It is amazing to me that they were this small last year. She is a treasure indeed! Where do I start? She is so special. Garland is taking great care of her as are the older mares. Even Tradewind, young stallion that he is, is like abrother. She has adapted so well even though she is so young. The vet came Monday for the shots and said you must spend a lot of time training your babies as they are all so nice! She gets along with everyone but does stand up for herself. The others love her. Never mind that she is a beauty, her temperament is sooooooo lovely. I love Comfort and thank you for letting her come live with us. I love spending time with her. She is fabulous and came here and it was as if she had lived here all her life. She never missed a beat and I can't understand how she made the dramatic change so well as she is so very young, only five months old! Heidi |
| QUIETUDE ARIOSO & QUIETUDE KASHMIR HALLOWEEN TRICK Lucy Ray GA The weekend before Halloween my sister and I were supposed to be the headless horsemen on a haunted hay ride that my family puts on every year. We left the horses, Quietude Kashmir (Courage of Quietude x Quietude Juno) and Quietude Ariosa (Courage of Quietude x Criteria of Quietude), at my cousins house that night after the hay ride. His house is about a four mile ride from my house and we ride our horses overthere all the time. Well, Sunday morning we went to get the horses to ride them back home. The gate to the pasture was wide open and the horses were nowhere to be seen. We searched all over my cousin’s farm for five straight hours with no luck. We went home for something to eat and when we finished and got back in the truck to return to our search we noticed that our other horses were acting spooky. Sure enough thehorses we had ridden were looking over the fence into the pasture like nothing had happened. They had apparently decided that they were coming home no matter what. We went to a parade/cotton gin festival in Bostwick GA. We (my friends and I) rode the horses to theparade even though we didn't actually ride in it. I rode Kashmir and one of my friends rode Arioso. They were so good! It was Kashmir’s first really big trip anywhere and she never spooked or shied once.Even when something kinda scared her she just tensed up but never even jumped at the old tractors or motorcycles or the flags or crazy kids running everywhere. My sister took some really neat pictures of us doing some crazy things on our Lamberts. |
| QUIETUDE FRIENDSHIP CINDY HUNTLY NC How much I appreciate your sharing a piece of living American heritage with me.....Friendship is such a joy to me. She's always loving and so sensible. This afternoon Jimmy and I trailered Penny and Friendship down to Sarah's place to have a lesson. I climbed in the trailer both ways and up she hopped and then looked at me as if to say "Where are we going, Mom?" While Penny and I worked both with saddle and out she stood like a statue in the middle of the ring with Sarah. What a baby! She is "so smart" bragged Sarah. Then Cindy(me, the slow one) tried to figure out how to begin ponying Friendship using Penny as the leader. She soon had the hang of following right along behind Penny and I. When it came time to switch sides she was already walking right around Penny's head before I could even figure it out. The most amusing thing about these two horses of mine is that Friendship is the boss mare of the two . And Penny seldom contests the issue. I also to where my beloved Spice, Penny's two year old daughter, is stabled. My what a girl! She has grown and blossomed until she is just as big as Penny. I couldn't get over the difference. And I will be sending pictures of Friendship as soon as I can take some. Sarah has said that her legs have grown. I can't wait to share her with you. Would it be all right for Sarah and I to come to visit around the first of November and ride? We definitely would like to ride if possible. I can't wait to see some of your beautiful country. Thanks again for the gift of a lifetime in Friendship. How much this filly means to me can't be put into words. She was tied yesterday for the first time and acted as though she had been tied a hundred times. Just when I think I've seen her at her best she surpasses herself. She could act her age but doesn't. She has her moments but they are usually just that. Who knows what the days ahead will bring? Tonight Friendship wanted all of the attention so for at least 15 or 20 minutes, we scratched, rubbed, did her forelock in something like a baby sprout and had a roaring good time. If she could have she would have sat in my lap. I know better than to get too intimate with her but how wonderful it is to have horse who wants to be friendly and encourages, or rather demands, your attention. Every night just before dark the two girls and I have a session of mutual admiration and fun. What a joy! I just have to brag on our Friendship. This filly loves to be handled and talked with and praised. She is a people horse par excellence. Even after Penny walks on, Friendship will stay around and ask for company. I am so proud! Susan I am so pleased with Jubilee Kingdom's foal out of Penny. Sara, our trainer, was here today and what a lesson she and Sassy had! Sassy was only haltered twice before today in a round pen at Sara's house. Today Sara walked up to her and put on a halter in our open pasture. Immediately when Sara walked off, Sassy was trailing along behind, after first playing with a knot tied in the halter to size it down. She led the filly all over the pasture, up into a hill of sand which had just been delivered and began with picking up her feet. I even led her and then picked up her feet. This a KINGDOM baby all the way through. She has that calm way of approaching whatever you do with her. She's not spooky, is very friendly and curious whenever you're in the pasture with her. Even Jimmy, my horse allergic husband, has fallen in love with her. Our youngest son, David, has fallen head over heels in love with her. David claims Friendship as his own "girl". He tells her, "You're mine!" They are as happy as clams together. Of course, Friendship always thinks no one else should get any attention but her. Thanks for your contributions to my little herd and to all of us who can claim some of that GOOD LAMBERT BLOOD! |
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QUIETUDE CORDOVA & QUIETUDE SAHARA PAT NISSON MO, I may have told you that Cordova hauled a log about 4" in diameter and at least four feet long with stubs of branches sticking out of it,all the way across the pasture (7 acres) and into his stall. I wish I could have seen him get it into his stall through the door, he had to go sideways with it. After hauling it into his stall, he then proceeded to toss it over the wall into Dusty's stall. My farrier has told all his clients about Cordova. stating that he is extremely well put together and a very good boy. I am so proud of him! Also have three members who are breeding this spring and wanted to breed Lippitt (We have a Lippitt breeder in out club) but when they saw and heard about Cordova and read about his lines, they wanted to breed to him. I told them he is too young to breed this spring but will connect them up with my Lambert Friends so I will be sending Susan their e-mail address and them, hers! I am always glad to hear both the pros and cons of breeding. I am still thinking very seriously about it. I plan on retiring from this stressful job in 5 years. Need to build more barn and get some other things done before I really get into it. Our area is so ripe for Lamberts. My Morgan Club was awed by all the Lambert history and pictures I took along last Sunday for our annual fall ride. They are leaning towards breeding their mares next spring to a Lambert so I guess we will have to figure out who is the closest and which Stallion is the best for their mares. When I told them that Lamberts were bred for their dispositions and confirmation, and that I could vouch for Cordova's disposition and they could see Cordova's conformation and my farrier, who also does one of my Morgan friend's horses has raved Cordova up and down they all were very interested. A LAMBERT STALLION'S PATRIOTIC STORY Why Oh Why didn't someone introduce me to the Quietude Lambert Morgan years ago. I am so happy with Cordova. Thank you both for what you have contributed to the equine world, not just the Morgan world. He is magnificent and I will send pictures of all his accomplishments. I promise. I am proud to be a Quietude Lambert Morgan owner! You know I was introduced to the Lambert Morgan by accident, not that I hadn't heard of them, just that they were not promoted like the others. Now I know why. They don't have to be promoted. They promote themselves! Susan, you have become psychic! I was about to ask you if Cordova was anything like Angus as Linda said he was sensitive. Positive sensitive is a good explaination. Cordova is like Angus, they become attached to their owners, have a depth of trust for their people and are very kind and willing. And because they pay attention they are quick learners. |
| QUIETUDE ANGUS LINDA & NEAL KEACH NY I just had a lesson with Sue Hughes, a centered riding instructor from Michigan, one of the original people taught by Sally Swift 20 years ago. Karen convinced me I was ready for a lesson on Angus. after having ridden him just seven times total, and boy am I glad I did! When Sue arrived I was still lunging Angus and she did a conformation analysis. She said that she LOVES his back end. Something about the lumbar joint fulcrum and tail set being just right, which enables him to push off from behind so beautifully. She also commented on his back legs and how perfect they were for dressage, the angles being good. The only thing Angus needs is a little work on is extending the front end a little more, he is a little tight there, but that can easily be remedied with trotting over ground poles. She loved him! She also loved his temperament! He was perfect for me!! He was so patient with the repetitive circles as Sue got my position in order (which she said is quite good, yipee!), and she also thought we looked really good together. I told her all about Lambert Morgans as she had never heard of them, but she has always really liked Morgans. Angus is a champ! I love him. Lots of carrots for him! Just thought you would want to hear what a great Lambert he is! Angus had a fabulous training session with Karen this afternoon! His canter is 'to die for' and of course you know what his trot looks like! He is getting quite Grown Up these days, after all he IS 4 now! He is so sensible and learns quickly. When something does startle him (not too aften any more) he comes right back in seconds and goes back to work. You guys really can breed them! I can't tell you how proud I am of My Boy! He was SO 'look at me' today, so proud. I wish you could have seen him. Angus is going through a growth spurt right now! He has filled out and grown taller, and his top line is really muscling up. Sometimes dressage people say that the Morgan canter leaves much to be desired but his canter is BIG, ground covering and up in front, balanced and need I go on?! We find that they do a lot of growing during this year. Angus has a supple neck with good length and is able to flex easily. His natural carriage is long and low. This is perfect for what I want him to do! He has just the right amount of action up front; he's not flat at all. Neal and I dream of Quietude often and will certainly be down before you know it! |
| QUIETUDE CORIAN STALLION MARY & GLENN ALDEN AZ The pose he struck was PURE CRITERION. His stance, his attention, the way he holds his head and concentrates energy is so like what I have seen in the Criterion videos. It's remarkable and gives me a real thrill. I wish I could capture it on film, but at least I have captured it in my mind. I know the thrill of what a good Morgan horse looks like. |
| QUIETUDE SOLO PATTI KEELER IN Solo is so perfect for us! I can't tell you how glad I am that I inquired as to whether or not you might have something available for us when I did last summer! As we approach the Christmas Holiday and contemplate the gifts we have been given in our lives I can honestly say I believe Solo is a gift we have been given. He is truly a blessing! Thank-you so much! Patti |
| QUIETUDE WINTERSET LINDA KEACH NY Winterset did a wonderful job yesterday! I did a little round pen work with him first, perfect "join-up" at the end, took only about 10 minutes. Then we put my dressage saddle on him and he was a perfect gentleman, Neal rode him and I gave him "directions." Not to brag or anything, but after 7 years of standing in the ring with Neal's dressage instructor during the lessons (once a week), I feel I have developed an "eye" for correctness and I think I am a better instructor than rider at this point! Winterset offered bit contact and did stretch down, as I like to see, several times. He has a nice walk too, very important in the dressage world! WE will turn him into a dressage horse for sure! He will have many jobs but I think driving will be his favorite. He showed me his extended trot during the round penning, very nice! I didn't know he could move that well! Jeff will be able to develop it further as well. Winterset was quite proud of himself when he went back to his stall. It's so great to watch these guys "get it" as they begin to understand what is expected of them. Winterset has such a great attitude, not much bothers him at all and nothing spooks him! And this is after only three weeks with us, things will only get better with time. He is a sweet, sweet boy. Winterset continues to come cantering to me each night when I call him. Then he nuzzles me and lets out a little snort, I scratch his withers, and we walk into the barn together. It just melts me every time! I talked to our neighbors yesterday and they said he is SO friendly! He is definately the friendliest horse I have ever owned. Linda |
| QUIETUDE LYRIC BETH STAMPER OR. Lyric is just wonderful, getting woolly and growing like a weed. She is SO settled in here, it's a little funny actually. She's quite the charmer!! The other day I saw all four mares laying down in a lump for their mid am nap. Lyric was sandwiched in between the two older mares, Dandi and Sashie. Lyric and young Brandi have become real pals. They play, tussle, chase and snooze together. This is the best thing that could have ever happened for Brandi. She's needed a playmate all along and Lyric is teaching her how to do it!! <VBG> I saw Lyric jump over one of the stone walls again and she is awesome!! The other horses can go around them on either side...Lyric just sails over them. I've got to get a picture of that!! Beth |
| QUIETUDE WILLOUGHBY CHASE LINDA CRUICKSHANK NY I tried to spook Chase this morning with the big red and white umbrella that has been spooking my other horses, Ditto and Dream, for the past couple years. Ditto is still is wary of it and Dream won't go anywhere near it. But Chase just looked at it, came over and put his nose on it and went back to eating his hay. I don't have anything spookier than that umbrella, so I give up. He gets an A+++ on the chapter for Sacking Out. Susan, you and Shannon can certainly be proud of raising such fine horses. I look at Chase and think maybe he's a puppy dog in horse's clothing. He doesn't act llike the normal horse. I can jump up and down in front of him and he doesn't even bat an eye. I raised 3 seeing-eye dog puppies and was supposed to teach them when they were on duty and when they weren't. When I took them out the front door on a leash, they were on duty; when I took them into the back yard off leash for a romp, they were off duty. They eventually learned the difference. Well, Chase seems to know when he's 'on duty'. As soon as I put a lead on him, he pays total attention to me and follows me around like a puppy dog. It's a little difficult to teach him to lunge when he tries to follow so closely, but I did manage to get him several feet from me the other day. |
| QUIETUDE GALWAY BAY BONNY EDDIE IN I just had to brag a bit. My property abuts a railroad track and I've been dreading riding Galway Bay (while the trains go by. But I've been taking him out on the trails and my luck has been pretty good avoiding trains. As we were coming up a hill to my back pasture which is level with the tracks, a train came roaring bywith the whistle blowing. At this point, we're at the bottom of the hill and the train is above us. Galway was unfazed. Walked righton as if he had been doing it all his life. Last night as we approached the railroad tracks, which we cross to get to another farm we ride on, a loud rumbly pick-up came by, parked and dumped a load of garbage. Then came an electric company truck--the big ones with the buckets and extensions--came down the road right past us. My 20 year old gelding who was leading and was supposed to be leading and acting as the sensible role model was dancing around in circles. Galway stood and looked. Then he went on to graze a bit as the truck passed. Then my gelding balked at crossing the tracks. Galway marched on over and didn't give it a pause. At one point a tractor with disking and seeding equipment blocked the entry to one of the field openings. We had about four feet between the disks and the tree line to get through.Both horses were nervous about it. But Galway was the one to march on through with just the slightest encouragement. All in all a very successful ride. Galway needs to learn he can't nip and nudge the horse in front of him in order to pick up the pace. And that a ride is not the appropriate place to herd dogs. I guess he felt he needed to do something to amuse himself. When he could lead he was much more businesslike because he could set his own pace. Bonny |
| QUIETUDE JUBILEE KINGDOM 'THE STALLION, THE GUEST AND THE BRIDLE Written by Esther Fiddes CT The ride started off auspiciously enough...three friends riding together on a glorious, Appalachian spring day. Shannon saddled Kingdom for Susan, who rode him over to Highland Trace to meet us. We were on two of the mares, Saratoga, whose initial enthusiasm for being ridden three days in a row was limited, and Persia, who seemed resigned to the whole thing. Kingdom, who had not been ridden since early fall, was thrilled to be out and bouncy with enthusiasm. Away we went over hill and dale. Then we decided to switch horses. Seems like a simple thing, no? Kingdom was itchy with winter hair, and was happy for an excuse to rub his face on his leg. Jim and Susan switched mounts and we continued off down the trail, walking and trotting as the footing allowed. Kingdom, who was at the head of the parade, seemed a bit reluctant to go forward and we thought it was because he had just been trimmed, and the trail was quite rocky. At one point about 20 minutes after we had been going down the trail, I got close to him on Persia. He turned his head to calland make love noises at her, and what a sight greeted my eyes! My poor husband was riding a bridleless stallion, out in the open, with two mares. He had scratched the bridle completely off his head. The bit was hanging on his chest and the browband and the section that goes behind the ears were now tangled in and hanging from his forelock, covering much of his vision. No wonder he didn't want to trot, he couldn't see where he was going!! "Jim", I called, "tell him whoa..." Jim easily stopped him with just a word, and tried to reach for the bridle and fix it, but this was not possible. I approached with Persia, but this caused Kingdom to become romantically inclined. I threw Persia's reins to Susan, while Jim jumped off shaking his head at the messes I get him into! Kingdom stood quietly and pleasantly while I quickly stuffed his bridle back on his head! I then rode him the rest of the ride. NOW THAT IS A TRUE EXAMPLE OF A GOOD MINDED HORSE, A TRUE LAMBERT, WITH THAT GOLDEN, SUNSHINE DISPOSITION! |
| Email to Lambert Friends: Sharon Amick WV Boys and Lamberts seem to get along splendidly. Isaac went with me to check on the horses this evening. He is two years old and all the horses adore him. Brook (QUIETUDE SALLY BROOK), Catalina (QUIETUDE CATALINA) and Lida Rose (QUIETUDE LIDA ROSE) came to meet us and I took turns putting Isaac on their backs. None of them are broke to ride but all three walked around with Isaac on board. He is quite the lively child and was hollering giddy up at the top of his lungs while kicking them and bouncing up and down. A real cowboy! Each horse let him ride until he decided he wanted to ride another one. I had just come in from the meadows where I had spent an hour with our horses. We keep them divided into two small herds as they seem to get along better this way. Morgan and her dog Sashie were playing with Quietude Jupiter's herd so I moseyed to take a picture of the horses. I looked up and without hesitation I directed Morgan to come immediately underneath the fence and to the house. Jupiter had also seen what I had seen but did not flinch a muscle. He knew Morgan was right in the midst of the mares. A large black bear was crossing within a few feet of the horses. The horses winded the bear but not one of them moved. Morgan knew by the tone of my voice that she needed to obey immediately. The bear went through the fence and kept on moving. Morgan came to the house and the horses went back to eating. WHAT WONDERFULLY REMARKABLE HORSES THESE LAMBERTS ARE |
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QUIETUDE SALEM Aka 'Officer Salem' Quietude Salem is a member of the Pittsburgh Police Force. 9/11/2002 Word Trade Center Memorial: "Salem is in Shanksville today for the security duty surrounding the memorial site and service . He will also be there when President Bush arrives. There are about 200 members of mounted units from the area providing this security." Proud to be Salems' Mommy Joy PA |
| Email to Esther Fiddes from Edie Tschorn VT QUIETUDE MACKENZIE (Quietude Forest x Coretta of Quietude) Hi Esther! That trip to Quietude was WONDERFUL!! The people were great, the horses were wonderful and the area was gorgeous. Thank you for the opportunity to see it all! I really like your mare--there was no question that Mackenzie was smart, kind and honest, so you can't ask for much more. It sounds like you are well equipped to go forwards with her. I know that a lot of your endurance discipline involves a horse with a good trot- and I'm not sure when I've seen a better one. She looks like she could go forever. Even when she was loose in the ring, she seemed to find a very good rhythm and balance! One of the nice things is to be able to see some of her siblings and sire, and to see the consistency in the breeding program. The feet were all incredibly tough, basically correct bone structure, and great dispositions. I'll be interested to see what kind of a canter that she will have- I've always had a personal theory that horses that have an incredible trot, don't always have a great canter. It's been so long since I've been in the Morgan world, that I've lost track of some of the old bloodlines. It is such a pleasure to see Morgans that look like that 'good using horse' that I think we've lost in today's world. We both really liked a yearling named McKinley and another three-year-old stallion Kipling, but I really didn't see a bad horse on the place. Susan's gelding that you rode, was exquisite. Edie VT Email from Esther Fiddes to Susan Hanley |
| Dear Quietude- I was perusing through some Morgan horse links and found myself at the Quietude homepage. I was enthralled. Your horses are EXACTLY what a Morgan horse is supposed to be. I have ~13 years cumulative riding experience and have ridden registered “Morgans” many times. Some have been more older type, with the lovely crested neck and heavy mane and tail, but most were like riding skinny Thoroughbreds. When I came across the Quietude page I saw what I thought were some of the finest Morgans I have ever seen. The heads, the necks, the legs—WOW. You breed some beautiful animals. I am hoping, in about five years, to have the time and money to dedicate to a horse of my own. Out of curiosity, how much would a 3-5 year old, gentled to ride, gelding or filly cost? If I know now, I can save my pennies appropriately. Thank you for your time and again, what beautiful horses you breed. Take care good luck. Carla |
| Susan & Shannon, I saw the e-mail you posted at the top of your website and wanted to let the gal know that Lamberts are well-worth the wait! If you remember, I started corresponding with you about 3 years, or maybe more, before I was able to get Solo. (Quietude Solo is the only orphan we have had in 31 years of breeding. He was raised by us on goats milk and with the devoted help of the gentle gelding Quietude Maxwelton, 'Uncle Max') And I'm here to tell you he was definitely worth it! He is so beautiful and watching him in our field is so thrilling and yet soothing at the same time. His movement is gloriously balanced and so effortless. It really looks as if he's floating above the ground. And temperament - Solo's is absolutely to-die for. He is so patient and so calm. You know Dusty was my first effort in horse-training so I am still really a novice and don't always know how to "tell" Solo what I want from him. Yet, he calmly listens and tries and tries again until we get it right, together. We are going slow but I cannot wait until we can have our two boys out on the trails together! Maybe next spring, we'll have to wait and see. They will be turning heads, those two, Dusty with his deep dark gold color with cream mane and tail and Solo with his dark, rich, red sorrel with flaxen mane and tail! Both have a similar coloration near their hooves that almost looks like they're wearing glitter! Their lower legs almost shimmer in the late-day sun! Well I have to go but wanted to have you pass on to the gal who is going to start saving her pennies that in my experience she will not be disappointed if she is able to get a Lambert. They are as magnificent in person as they are on a computer screen, actually they are even more magnificent because a picture cannot do justice to the fabulous temperaments your horses have. I am so glad we were able to get one! I only wish I could have more! Perhaps you should also warn her of the addictive nature of the Lambert! ;-) Patti |