tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83755553028070912892011-11-27T16:23:16.647-08:00Today we reach forward to growth and a positive future for man and horse.Stasser Equinenoreply@blogger.comBlogger281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8375555302807091289.post-86789811087128621702009-12-31T14:22:00.000-08:002009-12-31T14:41:08.278-08:00

Just wanted to post a bit on this last day of 2009. So many things have happened and changed for so many in the course of a year. And while everyone is feeling a bit of a crunch, maybe some more than others, I wanted to look at the bright side of 2009.Think of all that you have learned in the past year, and then ask yourself, how will you use that in 2010 to be better. A better planner, a better

Stasser Equinenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8375555302807091289.post-38868422018204901322009-12-12T13:58:00.000-08:002009-12-12T20:22:45.426-08:00

Artifactually (Indian Artbeat)Today I feel that I must clarify some things that have occurred recently involving the sale of one our AQHA Foals. And while there has been a great deal of discussion about this topic on other forums, some of it not so nice, I choose to stick to the facts.The hot subject right now is why we chose to not sell our weanling "Artifactually" to a certain person. There has

Stasser Equinenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8375555302807091289.post-57929313486468255512009-11-02T11:38:00.000-08:002009-12-12T19:58:54.016-08:00

Well we have finally recovered from the snow storm that went through. It dumped about 5-8" inches on us depending on where you were. A nice heavy wet snow that is going to benefit the fields and the crops for sure!And today the sun is shining and almost ALL of the snow is melted. (Only a little in the ditches remain.) I think that the beauty of living in Kansas - snow one day, maybe two, then

Stasser Equinenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8375555302807091289.post-68280415093822668622009-10-20T18:03:00.000-07:002009-10-20T18:22:40.343-07:00

Yesterday was wonderful! Sunshine all day, nice and clear without a cloud in the sky, warm.... what more could you ask for? So we decided that we should take advantage of it while it was here!We had gone to town two days in a row which is unusual for us, but we had to get some things done. You know that paperwork that comes up every once in a while; like life insurance every ten years.. yep

Stasser Equinenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8375555302807091289.post-36778216615839245192009-10-15T07:44:00.000-07:002009-12-12T20:02:19.470-08:00

I have to ask; has anyone built an ark yet?? We are very thankful for the rain, it will make a big difference for the organic wheat crop next year. However, along with the blessing of rain is the challenge to keep the horses dry. What to do...And as with most others across the country the weather has simply been, well, weird. We had 21* the other morning when I woke up! Brrrr. So this coming

Stasser Equinenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8375555302807091289.post-36230708060136308702009-09-19T09:12:00.000-07:002009-09-19T09:36:20.034-07:00

Are you ready for winter? I know I'm not, at least not mentally. I really don't like the thought of struggling through snow and cold to make sure everyone is fed. However, that is a part of life.And because we would like to make sure that as many horses as possible are cared for properly this coming winter... as well as after, we are venturing into taking in boarding clients. Currently we have

Stasser Equinenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8375555302807091289.post-19908766760645954992009-09-04T16:16:00.000-07:002009-09-07T08:14:02.068-07:00

Have you ever heard the saying "It's all in who you know"? More and more we are finding out that this holds true in the horse industry as well as any other. There are times that you just have to be in the right place at the right time. And of course - always listening to that still small voice that is directing you.In the course of several different events, we have struck up a friendship with a

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I've been working on several different things the past couple of weeks. Besides the normal things that need to get done like the garden and harvest starting to increase... I have also been taking all kinds of pictures and videos of our Quarter Horse foals.Of particular interest in the past week or so has been Simon. He is our colt by Indian Artbeat and can be registered with the AWR as well as

Stasser Equinenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8375555302807091289.post-83162055539847298152009-08-09T13:12:00.000-07:002009-08-09T13:43:31.917-07:00

Taking a few minutes today to try and catch up. Yesterday we delivered Frosty's Ruler to her new home in Elizabeth CO to a wonderful young family who will enjoy her very much. Thank you Annette and Jason!! Let us know how you do and if you have any questions... we'll be looking for pictures from those trail rides soon.Today I wanted to take a little time to list a few of the other wonderful

Stasser Equinenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8375555302807091289.post-41451431990699112992009-07-31T18:19:00.000-07:002009-08-02T22:04:06.079-07:00

It has been some time once again since I posted, this one won't be too long either.We are finally getting things cleaned up from a storm that went through 11 days ago; the Insurance Adjuster is scheduled to be out on Monday. Even though this was a rather significant storm, many people receiving a great deal of hail damage, it could have been much worse.[The photo on the left above is a view of

Stasser Equinenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8375555302807091289.post-62328950513487894402009-07-09T12:49:00.000-07:002009-07-09T13:14:20.568-07:00

Well, today I get to take "a break" of sorts. I know it has been a while since I last posted, farm life.... We have been heavy into wheat harvest this year and it should be needless to say - we are busy! :-) That's a good thing!It has been about 4 years since we have had a crop TO harvest so praise God; our bins are full of Organic Wheat! Yea!! There are many more stories concerning farming and

Stasser Equinenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8375555302807091289.post-39510947181784958432009-06-14T09:57:00.000-07:002009-06-14T10:09:18.605-07:00

Wanted to share an updated picture of Hot Shot with you. He is such a doll! He is super quiet and willing to learn new things. Growing like crazy. In the above picture you can see his true character; curious and willing. Scratch his his neck and he will follow you anywhere.Needless to say, we are very impressed with this Zippo line of Quarter Horse breeding. We may easily consider breeding to

Stasser Equinenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8375555302807091289.post-71134398407428550652009-06-07T13:59:00.000-07:002009-06-07T14:16:03.429-07:00

This is to introduce you to our last foal in action: barn name - Pistol Pete! His dam is LFM Fanci Freckles and sire is Bay By Snicker. Pistol is a character all his own, he loves attention, but he also loves to run! I tried keeping up with him to snap a couple of shots as he flew by.... You can go to our website www.stasserequine.com/aqha_foals_2009 to see additional pictures of Pistol. You can

Stasser Equinenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8375555302807091289.post-21422211189753664792009-06-06T15:03:00.000-07:002009-06-06T15:21:34.991-07:00

It has been a few days since I have last posted; we have been hard at work. However, it is now time to reveal one of the items we have been working on! I am so excited about this new page and our idea's for helping others. I don't know why it has taken me so long to put "two and two together", but better late than never right? You can see what I am talking about by clicking on the title of this

Stasser Equinenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8375555302807091289.post-31503825435511222242009-05-30T08:59:00.000-07:002009-05-30T09:14:53.767-07:00

Well he is finally here. LFM Fanci Freckles aka Pillsbury had her foal last night. Of course without any kind of problems. And it is another colt - bay. He has some very interesting white markings on his face, a star and maybe what you would call a "broken" blaze.He is a cutey of course, they all are. As for his heritage: His dam goes back to Colonel Freckles, Doc's Juniper, Doc Bar, and Rey Del

Stasser Equinenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8375555302807091289.post-7290532242746811682009-05-25T07:47:00.000-07:002009-05-25T08:02:10.952-07:00

Just a quick update. We celebrated our oldest sons College Graduation this past weekend. Daniel has worked hard the past several years and has earned two Associate of Applied Science Degrees. One is in the Computer Technology field and the other in the Communication Technology area. We are very proud of what he has accomplished and been able to do. He has always been gifted in these area's; even

Stasser Equinenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8375555302807091289.post-79691407935593545542009-05-18T14:54:00.000-07:002009-05-18T15:06:32.268-07:00

He's finally here! Our "beached whale" had her foal on Sunday, May 17th. Both the foal and "Mom" are doing great. I am sure this guy is going to be 17 hands - his measurement from hoof to wither was 42" the day he was born! And his joints are simply huge. His sire is AQHA Indian Artbeat and stands 17.2 hands as well. He has been proving himself in the Hunter/Jumper Ring as well as Dressage. And

Stasser Equinenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8375555302807091289.post-6438858549798607192009-05-08T18:26:00.000-07:002009-05-08T18:42:22.677-07:00

We want to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers, calls, emails and good wishes. We treasure the friendships we have made through the years. And we always will. Each and everyone one of you will remain in our prayers and our friendship will still remain a great gift. We are each stronger today. We are doing all we can to push forward and plan with hope and faith. Things will work out just as

Stasser Equinenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8375555302807091289.post-8558101708981272602009-04-29T06:57:00.000-07:002009-04-29T07:03:42.057-07:00

He's finally here! Born last night after dark with some not so nice weather moving in; he and his new Mama were moved into the barn.His sire is AQHA Stallion Face It Im Good who is by Zippos Mr. Goodbar and a Western Pleasure Champion. His dam is O'Lenas Fancy Freckle.This little guy is strong, talkative, and SWEET! (no I'm not proud... :-))Will post additional pictures soon.

Stasser Equinenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8375555302807091289.post-8990865578156349862009-04-25T15:38:00.000-07:002009-04-25T15:52:38.406-07:00

Just a quick Quarter Horse foal update: we're still waiting.....Freckles was due last Saturday, nothing yet except for waxing. And Kitty is due today. Zip, zilch, noda. Which I guess is okay seeing as the temperature has dropped and it has turned windy. At the same time, I hope they don't wait too much longer as I don't want either of them to have problems when they foal. And we have to be

Stasser Equinenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8375555302807091289.post-35037522526751919142009-04-24T10:29:00.000-07:002009-04-24T10:46:51.009-07:00

Well, today is Friday and while most people are getting ready for a relaxing weekend, we just may be up to something different. At least a bit different from the "main stream" of most folks out there. Our mare, O'Lena's Fancy Freckle is starting to wax over! Yea! She was due to have her foal last weekend, however this is her first one so we really have no idea how she will do, besides being a

Stasser Equinenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8375555302807091289.post-54249763603068573642009-04-20T05:50:00.000-07:002009-04-20T06:12:17.934-07:00

It has been a few days since I have written anything. There are simply too many things to get done in 24 hours. :-) Can you relate?In the last week the Good Lord has blessed us with almost 3" of rain! Praise God, now we may have pasture and the wheat crop has gotten a much needed boost for the coming season. And while all of this is so very much appreciated; it also requires more work around the

Stasser Equinenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8375555302807091289.post-26420691649473846422009-04-10T05:21:00.000-07:002009-04-10T05:44:22.203-07:00

Today is Good Friday April 10Th of 2009.Last night I spent time on the Internet watching and waiting for news updates on the fires in OK as well as TX. Normally I do not watch the news, however, I was made aware of the situation because of an email. This email came from a Lady I have never met nor spoken too. However, I have followed her talent and admired her for quite some time. She creates the

Stasser Equinenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8375555302807091289.post-17968810880055380792009-04-06T15:21:00.000-07:002009-04-06T15:35:38.170-07:00

Today is a beautiful day, the sun shining, the snow melting, and it smells like spring. We have almost recovered from the blizzard that went through Saturday night. We ended up going without power for over 10 hours. Boy the house got cold. And even though I'm not wild about my old antique oven, on days like that, I am so very thankful I have it!We are getting close to foaling time. O'Lena's Fancy

Stasser Equinenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8375555302807091289.post-52802658393424505642009-03-31T15:07:00.000-07:002009-03-31T15:42:11.537-07:00

Why have we chosen to focus on the American Quarter Horse?Well, a few reasons actually. Number one being the versatility of the breed. As a youngster I grew up with grade horses, one of which was half Quarter Horse. She was my partner for close to twenty years.Through those years I watched many different breeds of horse in all activities. And many of them had so much talent. They were able to

Stasser Equinenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8375555302807091289.post-14175752516795599812009-03-13T13:19:00.000-07:002009-03-13T13:32:08.658-07:00

Although today may be Friday the 13th, not all is bad. It was just this past weekend that we turned our clocks ahead one hour, and yes we are still adjusting. But that is one of the first clues that the weather is starting to warm up.And today, we received the chicks we ordered last week as well! Nothing says "spring" like these wonderful tiny little balls of fluff. They are always so happy and

Stasser Equinenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8375555302807091289.post-60645395975016016172009-03-04T09:49:00.000-08:002009-03-04T10:02:54.615-08:00

This morning has been a number of things. It has started off as interesting, invigerating and exciting. Almost all at the same time!My husband and I have been working hard at putting together numbers for a really good cattle business that we believe will work. He is working on getting the hard numbers down for things such as current cost of feed, amount used, etc... Then I take those numbers and

Stasser Equinenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8375555302807091289.post-26206683661535131882009-02-28T18:59:00.000-08:002009-02-28T19:12:48.618-08:00

Here we are at the start of the Stasser Equine Blog. We will see how this goes and how much we can get done. You are welcome to join us and ask questions, give pointers, and take part in this journey. After all, we all learn from each other and together. We are always open to learning and growing and hope we will be able to do the same for someone else. We will be adding information from one of

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