Farm History

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Originally from Ohio, the Bowers' quest for Morgans began as a search for a horse for Rollie. Living in San Jose, California, the Bowers were captivated by the Morgan breed when they saw a stallion presentation at an all breed expo.

After purchasing a 3 in one package including a stud colt and a pregnant broodmare, the Bowers were in the breeding business. Later they started improving their herd by purchasing Waseeka Peter Piper. Pete gave the Mantic herd their destinctive look, pretty and balanced with a kind disposition. Pete's championships brought attention to Joan's training abilities.

In the late 1970's the Bowers needed a stallion to use on their Peter Piper daughters. Joan purchased HVK Port Au Prince as a two year old and showed him at the Grand National show where he was pinned reserve World Champion Stallion and Grand National Champion Park saddle 4 yr Stallion. After a few successful years as a sire and show horse the Bowers sold Prince and moved to Oregon, where they now reside.

Pete brought a new look to the Morgans of the West coast and sired Mantic Peter Frost who continued that tradition. Frosty won hearts with his disposition and striking color. He was shown by Joan and daughter Tami as a junior exhibitor. Frosty spent the last few years of his life being a trail and companion horse for a junior rider.

After these stallions Morgan Manor used many outside stallions to complement their fine broodmares. A few of the best mares over the years have been Hek's Moonmist, Westenfeld Cormandy, and Mantic Exquisite. In the year 2000 the Bowers purchased RJM Pardon My French and are now raising beautiful babies from him.

Below are just a handful of the Morgans we have been privileged to own and raise. All have been an integral part of our breeding program and have touched our lives.



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Morgan Manor - Joan and Rollie Bowers - Philomath, Oregon - Home of many World Champion Morgan Horses