Tons of work done, tons more to do...

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 the International Hunters Association. Well, because I know very little about these associations, I started asking around, contacting horsey friends on Facebook and such. One thing led to another and I am now talking with a person in Canada about the quality as well as ability of this Quarter Horse foal.

I don't want to release any names as of yet, I have to ask her first, but she has so very helpful not only with analysing Simon, but giving me insight on a successful horse program as well. She is in a totally different market than we are; she raises Hanoverians and Holstieners for Dressage and Jumping, and we do the "Quarter Horse" thing. Oh but the insight!

I'm getting ahead of myself.... we will have an updated report on her thoughts of Simon and his potential in the field of Hunter/Jumper and let everyone know at that time who she is. Now keep in mind as well; I am still looking for other opinions too. There are many other top notch horse people to be found and to ask questions of. Even World Class ones who are willing to share! And I have yet to contact my previous Dressage/Hunt Seat Instructor in Michigan to ask his opinion as well.

And I can't forget Pistol Pete. Our little "peanut" that loves attention and is feisty. We were able to get some video and pictures of him today too. (Borrowed a flipcam from a friend to get actual videos... we have to buy a camcorder!)

The only way to get either of the colts to play or show any kind of movement was to take their dams outside the pen. Neither one of them really cared that they were in a new place.... and besides, it was a good intro to weaning time which is coming shortly.

While I am in the process of adding pictures and video to our website, you can see most everything right now by clicking on our Facebook link at the top of this page. Check out all the videos and pictures we have listed and don't forget to read the captions as well. And if you think the videos are pretty decent (for giant newbies!) feel free to share!

Until next time, enjoy those horses!
PS: Simon is pictured on the left and Pistol Pete is on the right.

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.....

Indian Artbeat Foal

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 even though we were hoping for a black foal, we are certainly happy with this beautiful bright bay boy. He is a doll!

He'll fill in, I promise.

Thank God for an easy birth and a healthy foal!