AQHA Being in the right place at the right time

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 wonderful young lady in Canada. She has been involved with breeding Warmbloods as well as showing them for many many years and her knowledge has not gone unnoticed. When speaking with others about taking pictures of our horses for example, one person will tell me to have them stand this way, another person tells me something else. But when I tell them "but Lisa told me to do _____" they instantly say "listen to Lisa! She is the expert!"

And yet all the while "Lisa" will not claim herself to be an "expert". She simply knows what She herself is looking for in a horse, whether it is for Jumping or Dressage, she knows what SHE wants. And she will be very quick to tell you that "you should ask at least 4-5 other people who are Professionals because each one of them will tell you something different.

Needless to say, I drink in everything that "Lisa" tells me! Every part of it; I would be foolish not too! And it does not matter that she is involved in a different part of the horse industry than we are. Her insight I have found to be priceless.

Okay okay. So who is this Lisa?? Well she is none other than Lisa Paulson of Synergy Sporthorses of Canada! She has two amazing stallions both Verban approved: Holstein Cotopaxi and Hanoverian Raffaello. You can find out more on her website: www.synergysporthorses.com

Lisa has an amazing eye and talent for picking out a horses ability and we were so very excited when she agreed to give us an endorsement for Simon! How did all of this take place you might ask? Well, with a simple email and a question. "Would you take a look at our one colt and give me your honest opinion of him?" Lisa graciously said yes. Then several weeks later after many different photo sessions, Simon standing for braiding, doing videos, (borrowed a Flipcam from a friend) and I think a thousand much appreciated emails.... we have it!

You can find out what Lisa said about Simon on his page on our site: www.stasserequine.com/indianartbeatcoltsimon2009

Have you been looking for a AQHA Colt with size and a great mind for Hunter Under Saddle? Maybe you have found him.... just listen to that tiny little voice in the back of your mind saying "what if.... " and send that email.

Sometimes "the right place at the right time" has to be created. You just have to reach outside your "comfort zone" and ask questions, then be open and ready for the answers. It may just amaze you what can happen, the friendships that can develop and the things you can learn.

We end today with a special "Thank you" to friend and mentor Lisa Paulson. We appreciate your insight and encouragement more than you could know.

Blessings to all
Bonnie

AQHA Quarter Horses For Sale...

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 horses we have for sale. Maybe because my husbands chest pain this morning has motivated me to start up again and promote all we have for sale. His health needs must come first after all.

So without further ado;

First we have updated pictures of Big League Tx Return - pictured on the bottom. She is a 2008 Filly by The Big Chex and out of a direct daughter of Leaguers Sandman. Smooge has a wonderful loving personality and could go any direction you would like, definitely a Youth and/or 4-H prospect. I don't know if she will be a AQHA World Show Competitor; that would be up to the new owner to decide for themselves.

She is great with her feet, up to date on all vaccinations and worming, started in the round pen and doing wonderful.

Next we have Red Legs Dancing - pictured on the top. "Stretch" is a 2008 Filly by Double Up Investment and out of Twist Easy Cat. She is a natural Jumper and could go any direction as well. Her sire is by Artfull Investment who has taken numerous world championships in HUS and Double Up himself has excelled in that area. Double Up Investment is also a "crop out" paint which means that Stretch is now double registered with the AQHA as well as the APHA. We also added the NSBA to her list giving her a multitude of areas to make money for her new owner.

Stretch has also been started in the round pen and just looks like a natural! She moves with grace while keeping a careful eye on her handler, always ready to respond to the request. Super fast learner!!

Both of these fillies are Incentive Fund Enrolled and are ready to start their career with the right home.

We are very open to offers as well as bartering as we realize everyone needs to play it safe with the money these days. So if you have an idea, let us know. Advertising in exchange for a horse may just work....

Hope you have a great day and stay tuned as I will be listing the rest of our horses for sale as well. Thank you and God Bless!

Benefits from Stasser Equine

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 post or by going to Stasser Equine.com and looking for the page titled "The Benefits fo Buying from Stasser Equine". There is a list of what we feel are three very important items that will help you as a horse owner as well as helping us.

In addition, the foals are doing great! Each coming along in their early training which includes, leading, tying, feet handling, fly spray, clippers, etc.... They grow so very fast!! And it is sooo important to start all of these things when they are little and don't know that it is NOT a normal part of life.

It also makes me get out of the house and away from the computer for some quality time - with horses. How much better can it get?

Until next time, many blessings!

Bonnie

PS: The foal pictured above is "Simon" - a son of Indian Artbeat and future HUS, Jumper, & Dressage Prospect.....

Still waiting......

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 careful when we check Kitty. If you look under her belly to see if she has started to wax over, she will literally "suck it up" and wait another 12-16 hours before she will allow her milk to drop again. Of course putting off the birth of the foal.

And she is bred to a big stud this year - Indian Artbeat who stands 17.2 hands. So I'd rather not cause any further delays in the situation.

As for Freckles, like I've said before, this is her first foal so I have no idea what she will do or when.

I will post pictures as soon as I can.

Stay tuned...

Bonnie