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Horses: A wonder in our world
By BYRON BREWER
4/3/07
Horses.
They are what make Kentucky great. Even states that boast of having horse tracks and equine estates cannot compare to the sheer beauty of the Bluegrass hills and our horse havens.
It saddens me when I know that our state is losing its breeding business to other states and, for a long time, was doing nothing about it. But lately, the various factions of Kentucky's Horse World have banded together and are trying to keep our horse industry strong, making Frankfort politicians aware of its economic and social impact. I am glad to say I had a minute part to play in this movement as a staff member of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, because - although a city-born boy who has seldom ridden and probably could not answer a pop quiz on tack - I have always had a deep love of and respect for horses.
I guess it started with my Uncle Gilbert, my father's brother. He was always interested in horses and started me collecting model horses when I was young. I do not know what type of horses he was involved with most of his life, but Gilbert was always coming to Kentucky from his home in Atlanta, Ga., to purchase them and then transporting them back to the Peach State. In his last few years with the animal, he was working with Tennessee Walking Horses, showing them around the south. I think he still has one or two horses of non-descript breed on his land, old friends living out the last of their days.
I did not fully appreciate the beauty of horses until I began going to Keeneland with my buddy, Wendell Butler, when I was in college. There is nothing like going to Keeneland for the first time. The experience is amazing to the uninitiated, especially if you already love horses. "What? You mean I can enjoy all this beauty, see these horses close up and personal and possibly make some money too?" I asked him. "Yep, or possibly lose some money," said the track veteran. "Oh."
But I kept going, and have never stopped. Years and years later, it was my pleasure to introduce both George-town Graphic reporter Jim Rector and News-Graphic managing editor Me-lissa Nipper and her husband Brent to the beauties of Keeneland. They loved it too.
Jim, in turn, introduced me to Churchill Downs. We started going there on a regular basis in the late 1980s. While Keeneland is beautiful, the old Downs was kind of, well, dirty. It was a fun experience, don't get me wrong, and the Twin Spires were awesome, but it was a dirty track. I had good luck there, though.
And in 1988, Wendell took me to see fellow Scott countian Winning Colors as the filly broke records and won the Kentucky Derby. I was in a box seat with a cool fan blowing sweat off my suited-up self, the only way to see the Derby. The mint juleps they made were disgusting; my neighbor, veterinarian Robert Geyer makes better ones. But I won quite a bundle that day. That was because I had two people bet on the filly besides me because I went at the last minute. I had three claim tickets for the Derby winner!
I actually knew Winning Colors' mother, All Rainbows, quite well. I did a few stories on her and, when she died, I did a front page obituary on this great mother of a champion.
Another great horse in Scott County was April Love, a friendly Morgan horse housed at the Burr Oak Farm of my good friends, Fred and Bonnie Neuville on Cincinnati Pike. Fred and Bonnie are like family to me. They have been so supportive of me since I have had my illness. Bonnie was the last person I did a story on before I succumbed to these headaches in 2004.
April Love was born during the great tornado that destroyed Stamping Ground on April 3, 1974. She was very special to Bonnie, who rode her in a million 4-H contests and received a wall full of trophies and ribbons with her. Bonnie and April Love always led off the Festival of the Horse Parade and were the only constants at the event's annual horse show. Sadly, April died right before I left Scott County. I wrote a column for her, too.
Horses are things of wonder in our world. You don't have to put wings on their backs or horns on their heads to make them fantasies. They are fantastic just the way they are.
Byron Brewer, the former managing editor of the News-Graphic, is a Frankfort resident. He can be reached at b-rbrewer@hotmail.com.
Introducing the future Class of 2007
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colt born 1/29/07 Liberation Spirit Electra Century Fee Spirit x You Sexy Thing
filly born 2/21/07 Springmill One More Time Nostradamus x WHF Somewhere in Time
colt born 1/30/07 Brio Bell Aire HVK Bell Flaire x Brio Classic Kenzie
filly born 2/15/07 Diamonds and Rubies Noble Flaire x Blue Moon Coquetta
filly born 2/24/07 Arboria Bewitched Arboria Noble Victor x Eaton's Blithe Spirit
watch for 2008 foal! Ultras Miss Isabelle Serenity Masterpiece x OH Starlight
filly born 2/25/07 Clearview LaDonna Morgana's Marquis x Delight of Morganna
filly born 3/9/07 Ultras Independence Whitmorr Law & Order x Shadowlane Sienna
colt born 3/1/07 Hylee's Copenhagen Serenity Flight Time x Maytime TBM
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filly born 3/28/07 Ultras Law of Dharma Ultras Legal Advantage x Clearview LaDonna
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I am pleased to announce that PHPM Lord's Gift Of Gold
has boarded the transport to Alberta Canada. He will
be standing at Ammolite Acres for Susan Dixon. We have
been working on this deal for over a month and now
it's finally happening! I know that "Blue" will sire
many wonderful colorful foals for Susan.
Susan is in the process of developing a website that
will up by the first of April. I have added contact
information for Susan and Blue on my website.
Wanda Scharf
Morning Star Morgan Farm
The Rare Color Stallion Station
Amberfields Vanilla Ice (cremello)
PHPM Lord's Gift Of Gold (perlino)
SNR Steel Blue Magnolias (gray)
FPS Success Made In Dun (bay dun)
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http://www.mornings tarmorgans. com
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Oh, what a cutie pie and let me just say, the tiger I said was hiding in his tank, well its been RELEASED! Look out world! He thinks hes really somebody already.
And he is so full of himself!
Here he is out in the arena with his mommy for the first time. After bouncing around a time or two, he had some milk, then as mom walked away, he stood perfectly still and POSED like a little champ.
So here he is..what a "POSER!"
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(MEM HEART N SOUL x FLAIRE FOR LOVE (by Courageous Flaire out of 2x double Van Lu Love Story /UVM Promise)
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Hi
I know this it is already breeding season and many of you already have
your stallions chosen for this year. I am no longer breeding and have a
service to Treble's Tanguray that I cannot use. I spoke to Carol Fleck
and she said it was okay to sell the breeding. I purchased it on the
AMHA Stallion auction for $1600. If any one is interested please email
me privately at smikate@aol. com or call 480-361-3039.
Thanks
Kate Smith
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GlennEdyn's Talisman (raf) - 2006 Grey Colt
(SNR Steel Blue Magnolias x Nocturnal Melody [Waseeka's Tiz Tops])
Breeding and show quality with stunning good looks and excellent bloodlines. Kind, intelligent and expressive. This colt is a lovely athletic mover and would be well suited for any of the sport type events as well as western pleasure. Should mature 15+ hands easily as he is a big colt. Imprinted and handled since birth.
$7000
Fire Within - 2002 Bay Stallion
(Fiddler's Blackriver x Ask Away Lady [Saddleback Sealect])
One of the last breeding sons of the late Fiddler's Blackriver. Beautiful and intelligent with excellent confirmation. Measures 15.1 barefoot. Shown lightly at local shows. Pinned Grand Champion Stallion for past three years at our county fair. Trail ridden. Great prospect for Western pleasure. Was with natural horsemanship trainer, Pat King, in fall 2006. First foal due this year.
$5000
We are scaling back our already small breeding farm and are looking to find excellent homes for these two boys.
WILL CONSIDER OFFERS ON:
GlennEdyn's Lady Sealect (raf) - 2006 Brown Filly
(Immortal Command x Ask Away Lady [Saddleback Sealect])
Sweetheart of the barn and everyone's favorite. Elegant mover with LONG straight legs. Refined and feminine are the best words to describe this little girl. We are reluctant to part with her but will consider it only if she can be placed with the right family.
Nocturnal Melody - 1993 Chestnut Mare
(Waseeka's Tiz Tops x FCF Lady Victoria [Waseeka's Skylark])
Drop-dead gorgeous mare. Easy breeder and wonderful mother. Has had two beautiful foals. Gifted with naturally high action. A bit hot and not for a beginner rider. Would excel in English Pleasure or Park with some finishing training. Was shown all three seats by previous owner. She is good on the trails and does not spook. We're planning to breed her to our bay stallion, Fire Within, next month. We are also hesitant to put her on the market. Perfect home a must. She will only be placed in a home that will give her daily, personal attention.
Susannah Hart
Glenn Edyn Farm
Latrobe, PA
GlennEdynMorgans@Adelphia.net
Oh, what a cutie pie and let me just say, the tiger I said was hiding in his tank, well its been RELEASED! Look out world! He thinks hes really somebody already.
And he is so full of himself!
Here he is out in the arena with his mommy for the first time. After bouncing around a time or two, he had some milk, then as mom walked away, he stood perfectly still and POSED like a little champ.
So here he is..what a "POSER!"
LOL
ENJOY!
(MEM HEART N SOUL x FLAIRE FOR LOVE (by Courageous Flaire out of 2x double Van Lu Love Story /UVM Promise)
Patty Clark
Promised Land Farm
Spencer, Ohio
www.plfmorgans. com
Standing the cremello stallion
SFG INFINITY AND BEYOND
"Coloring Your World,
One Morgan At A Time."
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with theYahoo! Search movie showtime shortcut.
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