Reserve Open Versatility Horse
Owned by Brad, Melanie and Allen
Morse, Shown by Bradley Boyd.
2004 Stallion by Elans Playboy
our of a Smart Little Lena/Mr
Gunsmoke mare
History of
Elans Smokin Gun
The Morse’s bought “Elan”
directly off the Babcock Ranch
as yearling with the intention
of making him an all around
horse. The Davis Brothers,
Jackie and Sonny, started him as
a two year old and then the
horse was sent to Bradley Boyd
to further his training.
Bradley was able to train him
through the winter at Barry and
Linda Howton’s facility and in
January of 2007 the horse began
his show career.
Thoughts
on winning this award:
Brad and Melanie and Allen are
quick to say this was an honor
for them, and they were excited
for Bradley and the horse on
their accomplishments. They are
very proud of their horse’s
achievements at such a young age
and can’t say enough good things
about Bradley Boyd’s talent and
work.
Events competed in:
Conformation, Tie-Down Roping,
Heading, Heeling, Working Ranch
Horse, Working Cow Horse, Jr.
Reining, Reining Sweepstakes.
Special
Memories from the World Show:
“We just want all the ARHA World
Show Staff and to know how much
we appreciate their efforts at
the show. We also want to thank
Bradley for his hard work.
The Morse’s say it was a
definite honor to win the award,
but their most special memory
is, “all the new people we got
to meet and the good times we
had with them.”
Future
Plans:
“To go back to the ARHA World
Show”, Melanie is quick to
reply. More immediately,
Elan is currently ranked in the
top ten in tie down roping with
AQHA and qualified for the AQHA
World Show. They plan to
continue showing him in roping
events in 2007.
