When Passions Meet, by Artist Bj. deCastro

Simply Morgan Magazine THE JOURNAL OF THE TRADITIONAL MORGAN HORSE   When Passions Meet The inspiration behind Oak & Morgan Stance by Bj. de Castro       My mother always told me that I was riding horses, before I could walk.  I stood convinced of her exaggeration, until she sent me proof.  The truth […]

Morgan Horse Promoted Through Art

2WF’s The Sidekick Magazine Meredith Sears, Editor Morgan horse promoted through Art How the recognition of a painting…garnered PR for the Morgan horse.  by Bj. de Castro     I finished ‘Capriole, Vienna’, original watercolor in 1995, however…it wouldn’t be until  June of 2003 that the Limited Edition print of ‘Capriole’ would introduce me to […]

OGO Shawalla El Cortez – 2007 Colt

OGO Shawalla El Cortez is by Vining Lamar out of Golden WinterMist.  He is likely the most concentrated Shawalla blood there is available anywhere.  * 2007 – 2010  See Tributes   OGO Shawalla El Cortez OGO foals include:  *young colt  OGO Shawalla El Cortez Vining Lamar El Spartez El Cortez Romanesque Red Oak Mariah K Viola Linsley Linsley Donbelle Princess Spar Sparbeau Linsley […]

OGO Shawalla El Cortez – 2007 to 2010

OGO Shawalla El Cortez is by Vining Lamar out of Golden WinterMist.  He is likely the most concentrated Shawalla blood there is available anywhere. * 2007 – 2010  Read article about how we lost this special treasure to the Morgan breed.  OGO Foundation Morgan Horses Stolen and Slaughtered View Pedigree page for OGO Shawalla El Cortez – 2007 Colt […]

The History of the Morgan Horse in California, by Laura Stillwell Algranti

  THE HISTORY OF THE MORGAN HORSE IN CALIFORNIA by Laura Stillwell Algranti California, the golden state of opportunity where fads and trends often begin. A state of ocean, rich agricultural land, mountains, deserts – and Morgan horses. California has more Morgans and Morgan owners than any other state. How did the Morgan come to […]

The Sentola Influence, by Ina M Ish

Author’s Note:  My original intention was to write this article on Sentola, but sadly due to a lack of available information or pictures of the mare I have had to expand the subject matter.  It is hoped this article will be useful and informative to the reader. SENTOLA 04555  Chestnut; flaxen mane and tail; foaled […]

Caduceus Denver – 1983 to 2007

Denver, with his strong Brunk and Western Working Family pedigree, is a source of height, excellent movement, good looks and good minds. Behind him are the three branches of Brunk greatness—Jubilee King, Flyhawk and Senator Graham. Jubilee King comes through such good ones as Agazziz, Mickey Finn, Ken Carmen, and more. Plus there are crosses […]

Steve Costa, The Invisible Man

Old Growth Oak Morgans thanks Steve Costa for all his ‘behind the scenes’ support. Many who have come to visit me have heard me talk about Steve Costa and how it would not be possible for me to have the size of breeding program I do without him.  But for those who don’t know, let […]

A Chance Encounter Of A Lifetime

The Story of a little Morgan stallion and a big-hearted girl. A CHANCE ENCOUNTER OF A LIFETIME, by Wendy LeGate To say I was horse crazy, from the time I could point and say “horsey-horsey”, is an understatement. From my very earliest memories, I was completely bewitched by the equine animal. It didn’t matter to […]

OGO Primavera Tough Stuff – 2006

WoodRose Katrina had her foal by RanchBoss Cortez!  She had a tenacious buckskin colt. Read the story of we lost Katrina and Tough Stuff below. 2006 Buckskin Colt   RanchBoss Cortez x WoodRose Katrina   OGO Primavera Tough Stuff RanchBoss Cortez Primavera Valdez Primavera Vaquero Vaquero Mac Ro Mac Oh-Cees Gift Panzanita Ro Ro Mac […]