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The following interview with Dr. Clarence D. Parks, DVM was conducted in the fall of 2006 with his daughter Sylvia Shaffer at his side. I've also received some help from Linda Baldwin of Baldwin Farms, a good friend of Dr. Parks that with his blessing has become the caretaker of the Dyberry prefix. Undertaking a profile like this is daunting, as it is impossible to list all of Dr. Park's contributions and accomplishments. I'll do the best I can to reflect the passion he has for the Morgan breed, and let him tell his story in his own words. Throughout the profile I'll include portions of a story written by Dr. Parks and his wife Martha, as well as quotes from his publication "The History Standard Of Perfection & Judging Outline For The Morgan Horse" published in July of 1952. It was in that booklet that he wrote "No other type is so well adapted to the need of the pleasure horse owner as the Morgan. His beauty, strength, endurance, durability and mental adaptability are not equaled by any other breed..." Please join me in thanking Dr. Parks for his commitment to the Morgan breed for what is now 70 years...
Valerie Low |
| And now click here to view Dr. C.D.Parks scrapbook.... * Please read this important note. This month we've improved the delivery of content, moving to streaming video via quicktime. This will provide a better image and download quickly. If you don't have a quicktime player on your computer (they are on most) you can follow this link to download a player: Please respect that many of the photos used are not public property, and any reproduction should be only after receiving permission to download the files. Should you have any questions, please email me at vlow@rochester.rr.com and I'll be happy to assist. Profile © Valerie Low, NYSMHS Club Historian |
