The first real, live horse joined the family on 15 September 2001. Arizona is Holly's beautiful, 15 hands (or about 5 feet high at the whithers {shoulders}) Quarterhorse mare who just had her last baby on 16 March 2002.
Horse #2 is Susan's; a young 3/4 Arabian gelding who stands at just 13.3 hands and is named DLA Basks Blue Smoke (Blue).
Horse #3 is also Holly's; Mac Prince (Banjo), a strapping 6 year-old, 15 hands high Tobiano Paint gelding that she picked up on 27 October 2001. He's really impressive!
Horse #4 is Susan's second; Red Max (Max) is a 14-year old Quarterhorse
with a bit of thoroughbred, stands 15.2 hands. This guy's incredible!
Horse #5 is Holly's by Arizona; Cherokee Sunrise (Cherokee) joined our family on Saturday, 16 March 2002 at 2:15AM.
Horse #6 is Susan's rescue; Old Blackie (Blackie) is a 30+ year old Walking Horse that's been just about starved out of existence. He's so thin it's hard to tell just how old he is but his teeth are those of a 30 year old.
Just click on any/either name below to take a little look-see
Susan's Dream - Come True!
THREE TIMES!
DLA Basks Blue Smoke
We call him "Blue", he's a 3/4-Arabian that's just barely beginning to learn what he can really do!
He runs like the wind - the personification of freedom!
Red Max
"Max" is Susan's second addition to our equestrian family, he joined us on 18 February 2002.
This guy's 100% horse and is really representative of his name - he neck reins and moves in any direction with just the barest hint of guidance,
gentle as a baby -- a total pleasure for riding.
Old Blackie
Blackie joined us on 27 May 2002. This guy's just what his name implies - he's old, he's worn out, he's half-starved (literally) and he's Susan's rescue from starvation and those that we call "The Killers" - the pet food factory. Somewhat wary of strange situations, he still has a deeply instilled trust and is steady as a rock.
Blackie's gone now - left us, peacefully on 20 March 2003. His pages have changed to reflect some of what he meant to all of us - it's a real treat to visit him, I hope y'all like it.
Holly's Dreams
Arizona
If ever there was love in the world, this is the horse that shows love! These two girls (Holly & Arizona) were really meant for each other - a joy to watch.
Cherokee Sunrise
Son of Arizona, this little guy is God's gift to the entire family. He's a Tobiano Paint/Quarterhorse mix and is absolutely beautiful.
Mac Prince
"Banjo" is the name this beautiful Tobiano Paint answers to. With baby-blue eyes and a face that could melt ice, this is one beautiful boy!
Dale's Darling
Dakota
Dakota's gone from us now. A cast-off of the "team-penning" world, this young lady has a lot of work in front of her. She'll probably never be big enough to "work", we just gave her a good, loving home where she could live & try to be happy. Our efforts with this young mare simply didn't work out - the more we worked with her and cared for her, the meaner she became. Finally, we found a place where she could have another chance for peace and happiness - a young lady not far away who fell in love with her at first sight. Already quite ridable, Dakota was a willing worker and a bond formed instantly between the two of them. We still check in on her from time to time and it's definitely working out quite nicely.
I think she'll be OK now.
Pic was taken July 16 2002.
Hey y'all, be sure to check out Blackie's Award for websites/webmasters who have rescued and/or care for older & unwanted horses. Just click these lines.
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