October 5, 2010
Happy Memorial Day weekend to all! We had a fabulous ride out at Cuyamaca Lake. And the horses experienced something new with the fire helicopters flying over to gather water to help prevent the Shelter Valley fire from spreading. Those buckets look so small…. until they are over your head! It was a fabulous, long, long ride:)
October 10, 2009
We are very excited about the foals our mares are producing. I have been quite surprised with the variety of colors as well.
I thought it might be fun for visitors to watch them grow.
WE’VE GOT TWO NOW!!!!
May 10, 2012
(FF Cherokee x FF Divina)
May 10th: He was born very early this morning. Yes, he’s a perlino! He’s a big boy already.
One more photo for day one, I promise:) You can see how challenging it will be to keep this baby boy clean! He’s lighter than my last perlino colt at this age, but his tail is much darker. Photo taken at about 5 hours old.
Day 2: He’s a little cleaner today! Not sure what to name him yet, but oh what a sweet, big boy he is. I’m truly enjoying all my “bonding” time with him.
Day 3: We did more bonding today. I have several ideas for names, but I won’t say a thing until I am certain and I check with someone who is fluent in Spanish. He is going to be a beautiful boy!
One week, 3 days: He’s growing…and I think I’ve figured out a name. I want to call him Luz Brillante, which means brilliant light. He gets himself so dirty so quick, it’s hard to get nice photos of him right now.
2 weeks: I got Brillante out for his first run in the arena today. Yes, a quick rinse both before and after! He has beautiful movement.
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April 5, 2012
(FF Dinamico x FF Cefira)
Our first foal of the year arrived this morning around 11:15AM. He’s a colt (FF Dinamico x FF Cefira). Back to “imprinting”.
I couldn’t resist the “kiss from mother” shot. Hmm… what to name him? Photo at 1.5 hours old.
Last picture for his first day…. I promise! I wanted to make sure he bonded with my daughter Alex, too. He’s a sweetheart, and Mommy was very cooperative.
Day 2: All is well. I went out to play with him this evening and he was jumping and bucking around the corral. He has no problem coming up to humans to visit. What color is he??? Hmmm?
Day 6: Well, we made it through our first storm. He came through with very little mud to show for it:) We’ll see how he does over the next few days…. more rain and much lower snow levels! Did someone forget to tell Mother Nature that SPRING is in the air?
Day 10: Bendito and Mommy moved to a drier corral this afternoon. He has very little mud to show for all the rain we received this week. No, that’s not his tongue… just his precious little lip! He’s “sporting” his new wardrobe (halter and lead) as well. I figured I might as well get him used to that while I was at it.
2 weeks 3 days: I put Bendito and Mommy in the arena today. I wanted to see this young colt gait…… And boy does he have beautiful action!!
3 weeks: There he is, VdS Bendito, just as cute as can be…. wondering when his turn to get out and play was coming. He has those fabulous, tipped-in ears that are soooo Antares*. What I’d do to have had the chance to see that stallion in person. Bendito is a real beauty!
1 Month: Bendito was a little “speed racer” today in the arena. He absolutely loves to get out and exercise with his mom. I had so much fun watching him run around. He’s really growing.
July 26, 2009
Pasado is enjoying his new life in the Los Angeles area. I hear from Jean from time to time, and she still thanks me for "hooking" her up with Pasado. He was truly one of my best.
Altimo now calls Utah home. I'm sure Ryan is enjoying him.. along with all his other beautiful, gaited trail horses.
VdS Mi Regalo Dorado (out of FF Divina) has turned out to be the perfect match for his new owner, Lori. He will begin training this year. I look forward to seeing him in the show ring!
FF Arizona was extremely difficult to let go of for many reasons. She now calls Louisiana home.
VdS Fernando (out of FF Alicia) is living in the Hemet, California area. Arlene's teenage daughter is able to ride him as a stallion on the trails!
Mi Illiada was sold to another trail enthusiast in Ramona. I've seen her in the "San Vicente Rider's" Equine flyer a couple of times. She was another great trail horse that loved the trails.
VdS Azulina (out of FF Arizona) was my little angel. This beautiful cremello now calls Colfax, Louisiana home.
Lucinda Linda (out of FF Divina) is now living the life of a true "trail blazer" in Sebastopol, California. Her new owner has already had her in a town parade and local shows.
Taz (AKA FF Sanadu) now lives in Northern California. I'm sure his new owner is enjoying him.
Sedona now belongs to Three Forks Peruvians in Northern California. I look forward to seeing her foals!
Joey now lives in Escondido, California. He's not very far from my ranch, and Elizabeth and I plan on doing a little trail riding together. I can't wait!
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