May 2008
What an eventful month! We made the "big move" and moved the 5 mares out to our Brenham place. (Danae, the yearling, remains at Mission Bay Farm with her 2 yearling friends that she is growing up with.) It is amazing how much *stuff* has to accompany 5 horses when you move! I had to make several trips with the horses and each time the trailer dressing room and the truck were filled to the brim. My husband volunteered to make the trips with me but there was no room for him in the truck! The mares have settled in and we finally figured out a turnout arrangement that makes everyone happy. We love being able to finally enjoy our beautiful barn and pastures and our outdoor ring is serving us well so far.
Dyani came home from training towards the end of May. It was great for her to go live somewhere else for 6 weeks and get introduced to work. We quickly determined that she is a late bloomer and needs some more time to mature physically before doing too much under saddle. However, we are continuing her ground work at home and she is a model student - very quiet and respectful and as always just loves the attention. She has definitely gone through a growth spurt but is still very gangly looking. Even in this bit of an awkward stage, her lovely gaits are evident. She is very sweet and we are enjoying having her back home. For someone willing to wait until next spring to start her back under saddle, she is quite the steal at her current price!
April 2008
Julie and Dubonnet made their show ring debut with a 61.2% on Third Level Test 1. It was the first time for Julie to show Third Level. We are looking forward to the rest of the show season.
February 2008
Our new dressage mare Dubonnet arrived from Oak Hill Ranch on February 1. We are looking forward to getting to know Dubonnet better and hopefully showing later this year. Dubonnet is a dark bay mare by the Danish warmblood stallion Rambo. So far she is a barn favorite with her sweet temperament.
January 2008
Congratulations to Iron Horse Farm and their client on the purchase of our AHS broodmare Savanah. We are excited about her new home and want to see foal pictures next year!
April 2007
Congratulations to Lucy Faulkner and Whimsical (bred by Triple J Ranch) on their successful first hunter show. Lucy and Whimsical competed in the Green as Grass division (2'3" fences) at the show held at Pine Hill on April 28. Whimsical is just 4 years old and had never even jumped an entire course before. Lucy and Whimsy got two 2nd place ribbons and a 5th place ribbon over fences. Great start to their show career! See pictures from the show below.
