Emigrants from Wales were often seeking a better quality of life; this may have meant material prosperity, or greater freedom to choose life-style and religious practices. This article briefly presents the Isaac brothers who emigrated for religious purposes but also prospered materially as a result of their move to Utah. Reference is made to David Jenkins' study of the rural economy of south Wales and his use of the term 'lle par o geffyle' to denote a property where the tenants have a much greater advantage and prospects through ownership of two horses. This is one of the aspects of their Utah life which the Isaac brothers highlight in letters written home to their elderly parents - who would have clearly understood the significance of this apparently trivial piece of information.