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In 1968, William “Billy” S. Morris III of Augusta, Georgia, acquired Creek
Plantation, comprising of 2526 acres of timberlands and open field used for
agriculture. The acquisition offered Morris the opportunity to pursue a lifelong
interest in quarter horses and to launch a first-rate breeding program. Over the
years, the operation expanded to nearly 14,000 acres and encompasses three
commercial enterprises: horses, cattle, and timber.
In the mid-1970s, Morris became interested in the sport of cutting and not
only was instrumental in founding the Augusta Futurity but expanded his
breeding program that went on to produce numerous NCHA winners,
including Splash of Gin, Wheeling Peppy, Miss Smooth Splash, Judge
Tanquery, Shes Pretty Smooth, and Gincoe among others.
Morris’ agricultural interests are not limited to horses, he also has built a
commercial cattle operation, consisting of approximately 2200 commercial
cows, as well as a herd of registered Texas Longhorns.

As the chairman of Morris communications, Morris is intimately familiar
with the western lifestyle as the company is the publisher of multiple magazines
including Western Horseman, Barrel Horse News, and Equine Journal, as well as
produces Road to the Horse and manages the Hippodrome in South Carolina.
Passionate about the industry, he has contributed much to the equine industry
and across many disciplines.

Thank you for your interest in the Creek Plantation

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