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Almost without exception, Lippitt Ashmore passed on his beautiful classic head to his colts | |
Lippitt Ashmore, the 7th offspring of Lippitt Sally Moro, and the 15th of his sire Lippitt Ethan Ash, was foaled May 5, 1952. His dam was a beautiful mare, and was considered one of the highest quality mares by her owner and breeder, Robert Lippitt Knight. The cross of Sally Moro and Ethan Ash had been a successful one previously, producing Lippitt Royalton Ashbee, Lippitt Royalton Phoebe, and Lippitt Ethan Ann. |
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Lippitt Ashmore at the age of 6 |
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Lippitt Ashmore was sold to Mrs. Robert R. Stoner, Jr., of Camp Hill, PA, when only 46 days of age. Here, he suffered a severe viral attack that affected his kidneys, but he eventually recovered. In 1956, Lippitt Ashmore (or Tommy, as he was known) was purchased by Mrs. Frances Bryant. For many years, Mrs. Bryant and Tommy enjoyed the countryside around South Woodstock, VT, under saddle and in harness. She said he was her most trustworthy horse. He produced a total of 55 registered offspring, and almost without exception, they all had his beautiful head, classic type, and wonderful disposition. Then, at the age of 16, Tommy was retired and stood his last season at stud. The illness he had suffered in his younger years caught up to him and caused his joints to enlarge and become quite painful. He passed away in July of 1974, following a severe attack of emphysema. Notable among his get (all having the "Ashmore" suffix) were Prudence and Patience (from Paragraph) and Libby, Dolly, and Damon (from Spring Darling). |
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Mrs. Bryant and "Tommy" were out on the roads of South Woodstock in summer and winter |
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