Abbington of Shady Lawn

Complete Pedigree
 The foundation broodmare for Kate and Darwin Morse

Photo, circa 1960, by Al Drowne

Sired by Plains King out of Gadabbott,
1949 National Champion Mare

Abbington of Shady Lawn was purchased as a riding mount for Darwin Morse so he could join Kate who was riding their first Morgan, Windcrest Cover Girl. However, before the purchase could be concluded, "Abby" produced a nice young stud colt and both arrived at the farm in the summer of 1954. That foal was Windcrest Ben Davis by Upwey Ben Don. And thus began the breeding program of Green Meads Farm. "Davey" was soon followed by his full siblings, Green Meads Marauder and Green Meads Princess.
All Kate and Darwin's grandchildren began their riding careers on "Abby".