Ensigns Grace Farm

Ensigns Grace Farm Ensigns Grace Farm breeds international quality Morgan Sport horses, continuing the Statesman line. All had big, kind eyes, sweet faces and were SO kind.
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A Tribute To Statesman Farm I had the honor of meeting Lynne Shpak and seeing Statesman horses in 1983. I had just moved to MD and a friend had one of Lynne's horses - Statesmans Mandolyn (Mandy, named after her sire, The Statesman, whose barn name was Mandy.) When I saw my friend's horse, my jaw dropped and I whispered "I didn't know there were still Morgans like this left!" My friend replied "I

know where there is a whole farm full of them!" About a month later, she took me to meet Lynne and the horses of Statesman Farm. The first thing that impressed me was EVERY horse on the farm had similar conformation - lovely, laid back shoulders, equilateral triangles in their rear ends; angled hocks and stifles, to enable collection and engagement, necks that filled the shoulder properly (no upside down or bull necks on these horses!). I remember Lynne always used to say the mares were in with Mandy (The Statesman), not to keep him calm but to keep the MARES calm!! When she introduced me to Mandy, I thought I was looking at a piece of living history! THIS is what Justin Morgan looked like! And when she rode him, the two became one being. He floated across the arena, happy in his work, three beautiful gaits. Most Morgans have a decent trot, but the Statesman lines are known for their true, three beat jumping canter, and this is why they have been so successful in the dressage world. I remember Mandy lovingly rubbing on Lynne after their ride...and her chastising him with her "dat dat!!" :) Mandy was amazing - we used to say he was a human masquerading as a horse. Mandy won numerous accolades with Lynne in the saddle, or on the box seat - hunter shows, dressage shows, endurance rides/drives, combined driving events - he did it all. Then he came home, babysat the mares, and gave riding lessons to kids and physically challenged adults and children. He was truly a once in a lifetime horse. I remember well when Lynne had to put him down - she cried for two years...she had lost her soulmate. By then Mandy had given her Chief of State, who stepped into his father's shoes as senior sire on the farm. And like his father, Chevy too had so many achievements - just one of which was winning National Pair Championship with his half brother Atavista Statesman (Express) in 1990 under the guidance of Bill Lower. Express later went on to win the single horse driving CDE championship, being the only horse to have ever won both titles. I could go on and on about the various Statesman horses I've known over the years and how special each one of them was. But they all had the same conformation, way of going, sweet disposition, and the reason for that was Lynne Shpak. Lynne had so much talent; she was one of the greatest horseman I've ever known; she had a huge, kind heart, and took in horses, dogs and humans who needed a home. She was an amazing artist, and many of us in the equine world wear the jewelry she made for us, crafted from her beloved Morgans. She was also a beautiful painter, and I'm lucky to have a portrait of Statesmans Eclipse, my statesman stallion, she did for me in 1990. Lynne was quick to laugh, always up for a visit to other Morgan farms, and would help anyone who asked her. She used to call me Katels... :) Ensigns Grace Farm is proud to carry on the traditions inspired by Lynne and Statesman Farm. We try to breed our horses in the manner she taught - maintain balanced, airy, correct movement first and foremost, which is achieved through proper conformation. Lynne used to say her foals moved in proper self carriage, balanced and moving back to front from the day they hit the ground. I am so proud to say, our foals do the same! But Lynne is the reason for our success - her genetics, her training, her wisdom on breeding these lines. I owe it all to her. Through Statesmans Eclipse, my Chief of State daughter (Statesmans Lady Grace), my Atavista Statesman daughter (Ensigns Elegance), and Statesmans Skyhawk son (Majestic Ensign), Ensigns Grace has most of the living Statesman lines here on the farm. I am now ready to start crossing the ten grandchildren of these lines back onto each other, concentrating that Statesman blood in the next generation. This is what Lynne taught me to do. She approved the outcrosses of Jubilee King, Funquest, working western and Ulendon that are found in my purchased broodmares. But more important than pure foundation bloodlines, was the balanced movement. When crossed on Statesman lines, the movement is capable of upper level dressage competition. Eclipse proved he could be successful at FEI levels against all other breeds -- THAT is what these Statesman lines offer. Lynne, I miss you. I miss your beautiful smile, your laugh, your warm hugs. And I miss your wisdom about these horses. I am trying to carry out the breeding program you taught me, to watch for the conformation faults you told me to avoid, to not to compromise on the movement no matter what. I hope, dear friend, you are looking down from heaven and smiling. Love, Katels

Blessed Christmas to our Friends.May we treasure each other in 2024.
12/21/2023

Blessed Christmas to our Friends.
May we treasure each other in 2024.

KENNEBEC COMMANDER, the last stud from the great Kennebec Morgan Farm.ENSIGNS ELEGANCE bred to Commander for a 2024 foal...
09/17/2023

KENNEBEC COMMANDER, the last stud from the great Kennebec Morgan Farm.

ENSIGNS ELEGANCE bred to Commander for a 2024 foal, available for purchase in utero for 2024.

** IN UTERO PURCHASE AVAILABLE FOR 2024**ENSIGNS ELEGANCE (below, top) sired by ATAVISTA STATESMAN (below left, and belo...
09/17/2023

** IN UTERO PURCHASE AVAILABLE FOR 2024**
ENSIGNS ELEGANCE (below, top) sired by ATAVISTA STATESMAN (below left, and below right, winning National Combined Driving Pairs Championship 1990 with CHIEF OF STATE, Bill Lower driving).

https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/ensigns+elegance

ELEGANCE is bred to KENNEBEC COMMANDER for 2024. Both sire & dam are 15.2. In utero contract offered, private treaty. Please inquire.

ELEGANCE dam of ENSIGNS SILVER LINING.

ENSIGNS SELECT & his junior Owner/Rider winning Sport Horse In hand 5 and Over; Suitability Rail Class; and second in Dr...
09/15/2023

ENSIGNS SELECT & his junior Owner/Rider winning Sport Horse In hand 5 and Over; Suitability Rail Class; and second in Dressage Seat Equitation at the NY Morgan Show, Syracuse, NY. They train with Erin Scelba Johnson, Maryland.

Congratulations!! ✨💪

https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/ensigns+select

Information upcoming….
07/15/2023

Information upcoming….

Hi Kate,How are you? I’m guessing there are some babies are on the way any time now. I had to put my 29 year old Morgan ...
06/21/2023

Hi Kate,

How are you? I’m guessing there are some babies are on the way any time now.

I had to put my 29 year old Morgan down recently. That was so hard. We let him go on a beautiful sunny day after spending the morning out in his favorite pasture he was never allowed to graze in since his cushings. He was my first Morgan that made me fall in love with the breed. It was an honor to have him in my life for so long.

We recently got a saddle fitting for Oliver. He is so much happier. He was beginning to get a little behind the leg and was throwing in a crow hop here and there. His new saddle is fully adjustable by the fitter so hopefully it gets him through all the growth spurts. Still taking it slow but he is doing so well!

I’m looking forward to foal updates!

(Photos attached are ride in new saddle with giant rider riding large pony 😂)

💖Jill

From the owner of ENSIGNS IRON BRIGADE:“I admire the Ensign's Grace intelligent breeding program that Kate has modeled a...
05/27/2023

From the owner of ENSIGNS IRON BRIGADE:

“I admire the Ensign's Grace intelligent breeding program that Kate has modeled after her friend and mentor Lynne Shpak, founder of Statesman Farm. I was bereft from the loss of my favorite gelding sired by Chief of State and was looking for the lineage when I was fortunate to find Kate's breeding program. We purchased Ensign's Iron Brigade, a c**t from the excellent crop of 2022 foals, who has all the looks, personality and talent characteristic of the Statesman line. He moves so gracefully that he is destined for the dressage ring when the time comes. In the meantime, Brigade is a good-natured, playful and affectionate member of our equine family. Special thanks to Kate and everyone who makes Ensign's Grace Farm an important place for preservation of the best Morgan Horse bloodlines.”

Lizzie & ENSIGNS SELECT showed Intro A for a 68%, yay!! They were so great. We got lots of rain yesterday so lots of pud...
05/21/2023

Lizzie & ENSIGNS SELECT showed Intro A for a 68%, yay!! They were so great. We got lots of rain yesterday so lots of puddles but Select was a champ💐✨.

“Hi Kate it’s Lizzie! Here’s some more pictures of Select from the show today that we took after he got his ribbon, he was so proud of himself and parading it around!! He is the best boy ❤️.”

This is full brother to our ENSIGNS TIRZAHS MINCAH; MINCAH is available from Ensigns Grace Farm. https://www.allbreedped...
05/20/2023

This is full brother to our ENSIGNS TIRZAHS MINCAH; MINCAH is available from Ensigns Grace Farm.

https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/ensigns+tirzahs+mincah

ENSIGNS MEDALLION ”Ollie” is owned by an AA dressage rider located in the PNW. Isn’t he gorgeous!! ✨🫶 Ollie is coming 4 and has been in saddle training.

The amazing STATESMANS ECLIPSE. ✨❤️‍🔥
05/02/2023

The amazing STATESMANS ECLIPSE. ✨❤️‍🔥

Like all horse owners, every professional trainer has a dream horse. He’s rarely our most fancy horse or even the one who brings us the most awards. Instead, he’s the horse that shows us our dreams really could be reality.

Ensigns Symphonia Hallelujah “Fie” and her canter…that jump✨
02/23/2023

Ensigns Symphonia Hallelujah “Fie” and her canter…that jump✨

Our young broodmares to be…At the left is Ensigns Inspiration (Statesmans Eclipse x DBarJ Tirzah)https://www.allbreedped...
02/23/2023

Our young broodmares to be…

At the left is Ensigns Inspiration (Statesmans Eclipse x DBarJ Tirzah)

https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/ensigns+inspiration

In center front yearling is “Fie” or Symphonia Hallelujah

https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/ensigns+symphonia+hallelujah

The bay filly behind Fie is 2 yr old Ensigns Hope For Future

https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/ensigns+hope+for+future

And on right is the yearling filly Ensigns Exultation (Rolling Acres Legend x Universal Prairie Lady)

https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/ensigns+exultation

✨Available, our last 2022 C**t✨ENSIGNS TIRZAHS MINCAH (Tirzah’s Gift, in Hebrew) Bay C**t foaled 2022.✨Dam 16h Sire 15.1...
01/28/2023

✨Available, our last 2022 C**t✨
ENSIGNS TIRZAHS MINCAH (Tirzah’s Gift, in Hebrew) Bay C**t foaled 2022.

✨Dam 16h Sire 15.1 ~ will be 15.1+

✨Stallion quality and bred for Sport

✨Please inquire for more information & to arrange a visit✨Dam & Sire on premises✨

Ensigns Tirzahs Mincah, 2022 bay c**t (Statesman/Kennebec/Ulendon) ✨FOR SALE✨

So great to see our Friend & Owner of ENSIGNS BRAVEHEART (“Harry Potter”) under saddle together! 2017 Bay Morgan gelding...
11/11/2022

So great to see our Friend & Owner of ENSIGNS BRAVEHEART (“Harry Potter”) under saddle together! 2017 Bay Morgan gelding.

Keeping up with our 2022 offspring sales! Our newest updated website for Ensigns Grace Farm. Thanks so much to our follo...
10/26/2022

Keeping up with our 2022 offspring sales! Our newest updated website for Ensigns Grace Farm. Thanks so much to our followers and owners - we appreciate you!

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✨✨SOLD✨✨ENSIGNS MEDAL OF HONOR, one of 2 double-Statesman c**ts for 2022, sold to a Gold, Silver and Bronze USDF Medalli...
10/25/2022

✨✨SOLD✨✨ENSIGNS MEDAL OF HONOR, one of 2 double-Statesman c**ts for 2022, sold to a Gold, Silver and Bronze USDF Medallist and professional dressage trainer.

We are thrilled to find this stallion-quality weanling c**t his perfect competition home.

Congratulations to All!

ENSIGNS SELECT has chosen his Forever Mum. ✨✨SOLD✨✨ to a lovely dressage working student.Congratulations to you both!
10/25/2022

ENSIGNS SELECT has chosen his Forever Mum. ✨✨SOLD✨✨ to a lovely dressage working student.

Congratulations to you both!

10/24/2022

✨Ensigns Tirzahs Mincah (means “Tirzah’s gift” in Hebrew.) Weanling c**t ✨available ✨, one of our very last left for 2022!

✨Statesman/Ulendon cross

✨Dam 16h, sire 15.1 and always throws bigger than himself.

✨Please inquire for more information!

In honor of Lynne’s passing 8 years ago this month, we wanted to re-post this article.
10/24/2022

In honor of Lynne’s passing 8 years ago this month, we wanted to re-post this article.

By Katherine O. Rizzo with photos supplied by Lynne’s many friends (first published in the January 2020 Equiery) In today’s era of breeding sport horses, the word “Statesman” has become widely synonymous with the word “Morgan.” Breeder Justin Morgan’s stallion Figure (later renamed Jus...

✨✨Both of these lovely Morgan Sport Horses are SOLD✨✨And the beautiful chestnut filly with the star and strip is SOLD, ...
10/24/2022

✨✨Both of these lovely Morgan Sport Horses are SOLD✨✨And the beautiful chestnut filly with the star and strip is SOLD, as well✨✨

Two double-Statesman c**ts at play. Ensigns Iron Brigade (right); Ensigns Medal Of Honor (left)✨

Genetic gold mine.

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ENSIGNS SELECT & his junior Owner/Rider winning Sport Horse In hand 5 and Over; Suitability Rail Class; and second in Dressage Seat Equitation at the NY Morgan Show, Syracuse, NY. They train with Erin Scelba Johnson, Maryland. Congratulations!! ✨💪 https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/ensigns+select

✨✨✨✨✨SOLD✨✨✨✨✨ Our last available FILLY from 2022…Statesman/Kennebec/Whippoorwill Black, Feminine & Big💐 Please inquire for more details… https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/ensigns+duchess

✨Ensigns Tirzahs Mincah (means “Tirzah’s gift” in Hebrew.) Weanling colt ✨available ✨, one of our very last left for 2022! ✨Statesman/Ulendon cross ✨Dam 16h, sire 15.1 and always throws bigger than himself. ✨Please inquire for more information!

✨✨SOLD✨✨ ✨Do You want to stand out at any Sport Horse competition? https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/ensigns+medal+of+honor Available & double-Statesman bred. Honor is one of two of this breeding which exist.✨

ENSIGNS DUCHESS 2022 big Black Filly weanling SOLD (Statesman✨Kennebec✨Whippoorwill✨) https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/ensigns+duchess Inquire for more information💐

UPDATE 10/24/22 ENSIGNS MEDAL OF HONOR **SOLD** **Ensigns Grace Farm available 2022 Weanlings** Enjoy the views, and thanks to Jenna Shipley for video footage which enabled us to make this video presentation.

ENSIGNS AMAZING LEGEND 4yo gelding, privately owned. Beginning his driving training. We are thrilled! Thanks to Gary Napier for letting Ensigns Grace Farm lease Rolling Acres Legend to create this Morgan Sport Horse. https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/index.php?query_type=horse&h=ENSIGNS+AMAZING+LEGEND&g=5&cellpadding=0&small_font=1&l=

Grapevine Moonshadow, 15.1 hand Morgan stallion. Owned by Ensigns Grace Farm.

Fie (chestnut filly); and Ensigns Exultation, the bay filly - Whippoorwill and Quietude.

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