Our small farm in northern Wisconsin claimed our hearts years ago when it was only wooded land. We had a vision and through the years it has become a labor of love creating what we consider heaven on earth. We have built this farm ourselves with the help of family and friends, and through research and time have filled it with beautiful Morgans for the breeding program we have today. We've dedicated this page to share with you some of the things we enjoy doing with our Morgans. We like to trail ride, drive and we have performed reinactments 1800's style doing train robberies for fun along with a bit of mounted shooting. We also love to go camping with our Morgans locally and out in the western states. Most of all we love raising foals and promoting the morgan breed. Our goal is to produce morgans that have all the qualities we enjoy and share them with others. Thank you for stopping by!
Farm Photos
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How are Farm Name came to be
Where did the name, Rafter Bar D, come from? Years ago, before we had Morgans, Derrick was planning an elk hunting trip out west. At that time, we were informed that several hunters had their horses and mules stolen, so any stock he took out for hunting should be branded. Derrick registered for and designed a brand, and it was Rafter Bar D. D is for Derrick, and the rafter bar symbolizing our farm. He had a freeze brand made and branded his gelding, and two mules that he would be taking for the hunting trip. When it was made, it was not intended to be our farm name. I kid my husband that it should have been D hanging S, for Sue.
I'm proud to have it be our farm name, because my husband is a wonderful man, and has helped me to believe in following my passion for horses and a dream of raising morgans. I am blessed to have him be my partner through this adventurous life. His support, patience and love has kept me moving forward when I wasn't sure. He is my inspiration to persevere and believe in my vision. Special thanks to him for encouraging me to dream as if we will live forever, and live as if this is the last day . . .
Years later, after purchasing several Morgans, and deciding to begin a breeding program, we needed a farm name. To find a name that was unique with meaning, and not already used, was difficult. The name was right here hanging on a hook in our home, it just needed to be discovered, and it was. Rafter Bar D was born and RBD would be the prefix for our foals born here at our farm. It wasn't too long before the headgate to our farm was graced with a Rafter Bar D brand too. Today, we do not brand our Morgans with , the brand is just a conversation peice, the symbol for our farm and to me, in honor of the man behind living the dream. |
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Trail Riding Out West
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Driving
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Train robbery reinactments. We sure have fun doing this!
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Mounted Shooting.
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Working in the arena.
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We just love the babies!!!
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