Wilga Park Morgans

07/07/2021

The Journey Continues

RanchBoss Cortez fans will be pleased to know that the Golden Stallion, RanchBoss Cortez, has not finished making his mark on Australian horse lovers.

We are so excited to announce that Cortez will be continuing his journey in educating and drawing more people to the wonders of the Morgan Horse with his old Amigo, Linda Shore, back on the Darling Downs.

As Kath and I slow down in our retirement years we thought it only right that Cortez should spend the rest of his life with someone who loves and respects him as much as we do.

For those who may not know, Linda was one of those I turned to in those early days in trying to find the perfect Stallion for Wilga Park’s breeding program. We would sit around the TV and watch videos of Cortez in all sorts of situations from when he was a foal to the five year old he was when we decided to import him to Australia.

It is something we will never forget, the first time we saw him in the flesh! We were filled with both excitement and trepidation. Excited that he was finally here, after almost a year of planning and negotiation, but on the other hand, full of trepidation of how we would go handling a stallion, not ever having handled or been around one before.

How could we have known he was such a gentleman; so confident in his own space no matter where that was, with his magnificent temperament and willingness to please the people handling him.

Kath and I would like to thank all the people in Australia, America and Canada who have supported us and Cortez over the years. Owning and breeding such wonderful horses has been the most enjoyable and exciting, life-changing experience we both have shared. A life style that created many, many wonderful friendships.

I hope you will all join us in congratulating Linda and Cortez as they continue their journey together. We know it will be full of stories, friendships and joy.

Greg Lyons

25/09/2020

**STALLIONS SHOWCASE 2020 -RanchBoss Cortez (Imp USA)**

15.2hh Buckskin. (EEAaCrCrn). Cortez is a Multi-Supreme Champion in Open and Breed Competition.

For more information grab a copy of the September issue or click here: https://bit.ly/3kGL1J6

19/10/2019

This beautifully bred 100% foundation mare, RG Denmark's Indrika (RG Denmark's Justa Farmer x Caduceus Indrika) , bred and owned by Harris and Joanie Grundon in USA is expecting a RanchBoss Cortez baby in June 2020. We can't wait to see the beauty that they will produce.

24/07/2019

This lovely 2 yr old daughter of RanchBoss Cortez in Vermont USA was bred by Bruce Brink and Paddy Sullivan. She is being driving by Bruce in this video. Greenbank Hollow Elegance certainly takes after her name :)
https://youtu.be/37kYiG3DO6Y

www.greenbankhollowfarm.com

20/04/2019

Wilga Park River Gum (Ragtime Oro Blanco x Haymeron Park Ruby Jane) First ever English Dressage test! River is a 4 year old stallion owned by Ruth McGill of Cockatoo Park Morgans

14/04/2019

An awesome deal for someone in Australia!! This homozygous dun mare, Marana Macey, from Marana Farms in Canada is confirmed in foal and due in October. She is available for sale for $6,500 USD (negotiable to overseas homes because of importation costs).

https://www.maranafarms.com/mares

Marana Farms photos. Homozygous DUN, Lavender, Marana Purple Sage

29/03/2019

We were thrilled to meet Cortez's son, Cockatoo Park Saffron (x Red Bluff Paprika) and grandson, Cockatoo Park SonicSilver (Wilga Park Silver Sabre x Fernleigh Creek Scarlett) last weekend. The boys are 4 months old.

16/02/2019

Wilga Park River Gum (Ragtime Oro Blanco x Haymeron Park Ruby Jane) owned by Ruth McGill of Cockatoo Park Morgans has started his career under saddle. River is just over 4 years of age. Ruth and River are an awesome team!!

09/02/2019

It gives us enormous pleasure when those who have purchased our babies share their journey with us.

These two smokey black, 3 year old paddock mates, Wilga Park Gypsy Lass (RanchBoss Cortez (imp) x Red Bluff Paprika) and Wilga Park Eclipse (Cortez x Red Bluff Evette) have begun their under saddle career this summer.

Megan (in Qld) and Nila (in NSW) are thrilled with the progress of the Wilga Park Kids and have sent us these lovely photos.

02/10/2018

19/09/2018

These two stunning fillies are bred by Tom Nobles of Noble-T Morgans in British Columbia, Canada. His mares, who are bred from good old working bloodlines (that are impressive to say the least) combine extremely well with Cortez.

We love the updates on the overseas babies!!

05/09/2018

Nobel-T Ranchhand (RanchBoss Cortez x Noble-T Lena Lui) born in Canada, has joined his half sister Greenbank Hollow Poppy (RanchBoss Cortez x Danville Dea) in Vermont USA.

Handy, as he is known, is a yearling and already towering over his older half-sister.
They have become best buddies.

We love the connection Cortez has made between our friends overseas.

Here is some footage of Handy in Patty Sullivan and Bruce Brink's arena in Vermont.
https://youtu.be/PBJAnh-swbA

03/09/2018

Wilga Park Sassafras found her perfect human in Sue Morgan. Sass is rising 4. She has already claimed her Supreme Champion Pure Bred Sashes at her very first show - the QLD State Morgan Show 2017 - and is now an awesome riding partner for Sue.

Sue tells me they fit together like they were meant to be .... we think they were!

28/08/2018

Thanks Horse Deals :)

DOB 18.10.13. Rare Smokey Black stallion, approx. 15.2hh. Dual Reg: Morgan & Dilutes. Morgan Horses For Sale Sired by RanchBoss Cortez (imp). Full descriptions and photos on website

20/08/2018

Wilga Park Morgans has these 3 superb young horses for sale!!
More details on our website!

02/08/2018

We are so proud to announce that Cortez will sire another foal in the USA.

This one is for Harris and Joanie Grundon of Denmark Morgan Ranch.

Joanie says'We have wrapped up our breeding season and took the last of the mares to the vet yesterday for their ultrasounds. We have great news...our mare is confirmed in foal to Cortez! Of all the foals we're expecting next year, we're most excited for this one. We'll try and wait patiently.

Thank you so much for your help and patience with us. I'm sorry it took us so long to decide which mare to use. We don't often bring outside blood into our program and when we do, we tend to put a lot of thought & research into making the best cross and most beneficial decision for our breeding program'

RG Cowgirl Sweet Surprise is a 100% foundaton mare who is a proven young mare for Harris and Joanie. We are very excited!

09/07/2018

Through the ingenuity of some and the generosity of our good friend, Ross Smith (the artist), for allowing us to make prints of the beautiful pastel he did of RanchBoss Cortez, you too can have a Print of this on your wall.

It is a Fund Raiser for the Australian National Morgan Horse Show. Only 5 prints have been made and some are already taken. It is A2 size and will cost $40.00 plus $10.00 postage in Australia.

08/07/2018

Come see the beautiful Morgans at the Total Equine Queensland State Morgan Horse Show - October 21st!