Horses
have always been a passion of mine. I have owned horses
since the age of 15. My poor husband, Rick, didn't know a
thing about them until 1985 when we met and has been shaking
his head since. He always says he doesn't know a thing about
them but don't let him fool you He can spot a nice horse and
act like he doesn't have a idea what it is. Rick is also one
of the handiest people I know and can build or fix anything.
He keeps saying that once he gets everything built he is
going fishing and hunting. It still hasn't happened.
My children Shawn and Jessie, are growing up way too fast.
It
seems like yesterday Jessie trying to drag one of the foals
into the house because she wanted to shampoo their hair
in the bathroom, oh, that was yesterday. The day before
that it was dressing one up in my clothes- UUGGHH . I wouldn't
change her for the world. She has now ventured into the
world of showing and decided that jumping is the best thing
since Ice Cream. She still keeps a pocket of treats so watch
your horses or she will have them following her. Jessie
new thing for 2008 is driving. Poor Spooky. But they got a
Top Ten in jumping and costume last year so hopefully they
will be blessed again this year. And I was tickled pink to
get both kids in a picture together (below) and not
fighting.
Shawn is our super competer. He is the 2007 Junior Ambassor
for the AMHR Nationals. Besides showing horses, he
is super active in any sport he can be in. He was in
football, wrestling, track-running and pole vaulting and now
umpiring for baseball. In his spare time he is running a few
marathons. He tires me out thinking about it. Shawn's new
adventure for 2008 is to spend the summer with Larry Parnell
and learn as much as possible. I am sure we will have a hard
time getting him to come home after Nationals.
We
started raising miniatures in 1994 with a mare and a colt.
We have slowly added some quality horses with incredible
bloodlines and every year seems to bring us to new levels.
You will hear me say " this is the best crop of foals yet"
And it is. We are excited to see what the future holds and
hope we can help you to feel the excitement also.
We are located in Merrill, Wisconsin and if you're in the
neighborhood give us a call. We love visitors but Please
call or email in advance to make sure we can give you our
undivided time.
