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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"“Meredith Tiger #20714\u201d
\nby Judy Mosman
\nfrom LCN Vol XII No3, May\/June 1985 pp. 20-23
\n(continued from last week)<\/p>\n
When Meredith Tiger returned to the home farm, he was not used for breeding. There were 3 other studs there and Tiger didn\u2019t get any mares nor was he ridden. However, before going into training at the age of two, Tiger sired a stud colt from Sarah Ashmore. This son would play an important part in Lippitt history and become the foundation sire for a very active breeding program.<\/p>\n
The colt was named Meredith Knight, and he was purchased as a weanling by Dave and Barby Carr of Middleton Springs, VT. Anyone who had attended the Lippitt Country Show since its conception saw Knight win Grand Champion Stallion in the first show and several reserve champions in later ones. His get usually are in the ribbons. In the weanling colt class at the 1983 Lippitt Country Show, the first two places went to Knight sons! In 1984, his daughter, Covenant Knightngale took the blue in Mares 3&4, his 2 year old son wore the blue in his class, his yearling son took a second. Covenant Nightngale went on to wear the blue in the Junior Horse Driving class.<\/p>\n
When Pete Drury visited the Ashbrook Farm in 1978, he saw Tiger in a very dejected state. Gone was the sparkle and the zip; this 10 year old stallion had hit bottom. His hooves were long, probably due to his learned fear of farriers, and he had lost weight. Pete always had a fondness for Knight, and thought Tiger should be given another chance to sire foals. Upon seeing his condition, Pete decided he wanted to bring Tiger to his farm, even though he had two studs of his own. Pete leased Tiger and when Mrs. Rice passed away, he was able to purchase Tiger and ensure his well-being forever.<\/p>\n
Little did Pete realize until he had Tiger home what a sensitive horse he was. Very well trained witha soft, responsive mouth, Pete attributes Tiger\u2019s training in firming up his own equestrian skills.<\/p>\n
Since arriving at Tradition Farm, Tiger has been an active entrant in the Lippitt Country Show. He particularly enjoys barrel racing under English tack! Granted, this is not one of your larger classes, but whenever Pete and Tiger win, there\u2019s plenty of support from the crowd. Lately, Tiger and his son, Knight, are involved in an unusual situation at the show. Each stallion heads up their own impressive group of get in the Lippitt Sire and Get class. In order to fill Tiger\u2019s line-up, Knight will step over into his line-up to be judged as one of Tiger\u2019s get. Knight then returns to his own group.<\/p>\n
After talking to Pete about Tiger, I stand and look closer at my own Tiger filly (who inspired this article in the first place). I try to be objective as any owner and pick out the traits which Tiger has passed on to this daughter. On a scale of 10, Gretchen (my filly) has 8 of his same or similar traits. If Tiger is scolded for any reason, he is \u201ccrushed\u201d and only wants praise and love from his human counterparts. Tiger\u2019s disposition is bubbly and enthusiastic as he prances about.<\/p>\n
All Tiger\u2019s get are extremely uniform in their type. Owners speak of their kind, willing dispositions. Resolute, who stands at 15 hands, intimidates people by his size and muscular build, but in face is a \u201cpussycat\u201d to handle.<\/p>\n
The foals Tiger has sired while at Tradition Farm are:
\n1980: Tradition Resolute from champion mare Tradition Hollybrook.
\nTradition Georgiana from Ryegate Georgette.
\nSuzanne Royalty from Nekomia Royalty.
\n1981: Tradition Cody from Ryegate Georgette.
\nTradition Cameo from Royalton Deidre D (pretty as her name!).
\n1982: Mira Vista Montana from Tradition Jenny Ash.
\nMira Vista Georgiana from Ryegate Georgette.
\n1984: Gretchen Moro from Kimberly Apryl.
\nFawn Ledge Norman from Meredith Jennifer.
\n1985: a Tradition foal expected.<\/p>\n
Without the help of those who know Tiger and his get, this article would just be wishful thinking. With so many young stallions coming along, let\u2019s not forget our \u201csenior sires.\u201d As Nancy Plimpton puts it so well, \u201cTo know them is to love them.\u201d<\/p>\n
(Note from Heather Jackson, Facebook page administrator: here are the additional progeny that Tiger had from 1985 on: 1985: Tradition Christie D from Royalton Deidre D; and Mic Mac Autumn Mist from Integrity Katanah; 1986: Mic Mac Independence from Integrity Katanah.)<\/p>\n
Photo of Meredith Tiger (with Pete Drury) and Meredith Knight (with Dave Carr during their retirement ceremony at the 1994 Lippitt Country Show.
\n\u2014 with John Weatherhogg and David Carr.<\/p>\n
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