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Where Are They NowRead comments from owners of Tintagel bred horses and see what their horses are doing now. If you own a Tintagel bred horse or have a foal sired by one of our stallions, please feel free to send us pictures and updates about what your horses are up to!! PaminaKathy and I have known each other for over a decade and used to do the exhibition circuit together. She is a massage therapist who is loving, gentle and very intuitive with the horses. Kathy is the one I entrusted my beautiful Caprichosa to when she had to retire from breeding. When Kathy contacted me looking for a smaller sized Regaliz offspring who would be very gentle with her, I just knew who the right horse was. Pamina was never intended to be sold but I knew she was THE right horse to be with Kathy. Poor Kathy has had more bad luck with car accidents and other events in her life that have left her body a bit ravished. I knew Pamina would be gentle, loving, provide support and encouragement. There was really no decision to made, I knew this was right. So off went Pamina to live in sunny Arizona. I shed a few tears as her leaving but never doubted my decision, and I was right. The bond Pamina made with Kathy was immediate. 1/4/07 1:29AM She has so much personality, the fella who took care of the horses on the truck loved her, thought she was the best. I brought the Pamina and Tintagel DVD to my Doc's office he stopped seeing pts to look at pamina and your other horses, I pulled up Sarastro and there were lots of AHHHH!!!!! He is my rheumatologist, he is not a horse person at all but was very impressed with the sheer beauty and movement of your horses. SO there was the Doc, staff, and other patients all around my laptop, his staff loved Pamina, and one person complimented you on your musical choices for each horse, they thought it was really neat, one of his staff is very horsey, she had horses in Brazil, she wants a copy of your DVD just so she can watch it and cry. I'm so overwhelmed, she is so wonderful, it's like she jumped into my arms when she came off the truck, click right away. I don't mean she really jumped, emotionally it felt that way. Cap is dying to speak with her but being a kid she's checking out her surroundings, I can tell Cap knows, Rosie was like Oh another kid on the block, Cap REALLY wanted to smell her all over, the memory is there, she knows, she really does I've been telling her everyday that Pamina was coming and I'd find her looking off to the east, just waiting. She looked and acted like Pamina was one of her own returning, Cappy is very maternal, but you know that. So your baby is here safe and sound, there are no words Sarah, I just fell in love, hard.... Love, P.S. I don't know if I can sleep. ....I put Pamina out herself first today then Cap, Cap I'm not sure if
Cap smells anything familiar, she did put her in her place in the pecking
order, very gently though as is her way. I had to let out Rose as she
was taking the barn apart, then Pamina was really pushed to the bottom,
even though it's the three girls, she takes all this in stride though,
she moved away to check out her 20 acre pasture and The fellow on the van was saying how she trotted everywhere, like when they did onloads etc, when I put her out she never walked she trots from place to place, so light and free. This little girl enjoys her life, she maybe a little confused as to where everybody else might be, her friends back at Tintagel, but she's taking it all in stride.Of course when I walked out to the barn this am and counted only 2 heads my heart skipped a few beats, she was taking a nap, hopped up like hey!!! HI!! Food please, very well mannered this little girl. We then played remove the Hubbard sticker from her butt, I thought it was on one side went there and couldn't find it while she is turning the other way to give me the sticker side. She is so wonderfully calm, so easy to love, you just can help yourself and she offers herself freely for hugs, kisses, good scritches and so on. All three are out now, finding their places together. They will.... Love, 1/5/07 I have fallen for her completely, she is so innocent but curious about everything, she checked out her big pasture, imitated her aunt some, if Cap choose a certain grass Pamina found her patch too. Though where I live is very quiet the airforce chose today to do fly overs, they fly very low, the mountains and open country let them try out their skills for real combat, Pamina could have cared less when an A-1 assault fighter flew very close to the deck. Her curiosity out weights any fear she seems to have, she may stop and look but keeps on doing her thing. She is so easy to love, she's my little hummingbird. Strange too the hummers have been gone for the winter but the first arrived back this morning. As I said before she trots everywhere, I can see Encina in her, her build will be the same when she finishes growing..... I'm dying to just be able to go out to the barn and sit with Pamina, as soon as I see her, my body just relaxes and it's been a very stressful fall- winter. She's like spring, all things fresh and sweet. Love,
Those deep brown eyes bring such comfort as does that soft muzzle, she is like my dog, he's a handi dog, he knows when I'm not 100%, Pamina knows too and tries so hard to make things easier for me, what a blessing she is, and as bad as some days are she gets me out to the barn each and every day. She is unconditional love, rehab, she has the 6th sense the makes a super horse. Hugs,  Senta & Giselda
First visit to the farm all the horses were pouring
over her but what was really interesting that while we were hanging out
in the pasture (with Shelley in her nice work clothes which she could
have cared less about the horses slobbering on...won big points with me)
anyway, Maude of all horses walks over and puts her head ever so gently
over Shelley's shoulder and pressed it into Shelley's chest. "Who
is this lovely gentle giant" she asked. Well I don't know if I ever
told Shelley this, but Maude is really rather shy and people wary, especially
with strangers. The only person she has ever approached in that manner
was me the first day I met her. Right then I knew Shelley had indeed been
given approval as a loving and caring home who would take great care of
the trusting and innocent Senta. Maude had given her blessing. Shelley
has the quality family horse she wanted and Senta has the family she wanted,
including apparently: Jesse the Labrador, Rocket the barn cat, and after
a little introducing, Billy and Billy the sheep. May 19th, 2006 Senta made the trip home with no issues whatsoever. She was a little nervous when she got out of the trailer but only for a few moments. She moved right into her stall like she was always there. There were half a dozen folks here waiting to meet her and by 6:30 PM she had an adoring crowd including 9 kids all over her and their parents and tonight and over the weekend she will have the rest of the neighborhood. She just accepted all of it graciously and kindly like the princess she is. Ann, our intern (as we refer to her although she is really our teacher) had Senta’s mane and tail braided and her coat polished (again) and just couldn’t bear to leave her. I told her DO NOT even think of touching her mane and tail. Not even a bridle path. Ann is into dressage big time and is already making plans for Senta. Lol – we are all in love with her, especially Kit who could barely tear himself away to go and do dorm duty and he came back with students to visit her again. So…. I think Senta has just the home you wanted for her. Will take some photos over the weekend for you. Shelley May 26th, 2006 Thank you – we are all in love with her! Especially Kit. He just wants to climb on board. All in good time I tell him. No rushing her. Senta is doing wonderfully. She talks a lot. Seems very happy and… she is so trusting. It is so different from dealing with the two rescues that we have. (They are out in the big pasture up the hill). And.. what an easy keeper she is. I could have four of her and still do less work than I am with the two rescues. She is out in the pasture for about 45 minutes a day right now and seems to be having no problems. We started her with 15 minutes and then 20 and so on. We will just ease her onto it. Loves her sliced apple and carrots everyday. Has been doing her smiles for all of the kids and our little 3 year old neighbor, Will, is besotted with her. Josh (my son) plans to teach her to play soccer this weekend and she has a jolly ball that she is trying to figure out “what’s that all about”. ..... Shelley July 3rd, 2006 Hi Sarah, ....We LOVE Senta. She is kind, beautiful and gentle and I can put her with any horse and she is happy or even by herself. She has made friends with Billy and Billy although for the most part they are off in their own pasture. ....Ann has started riding her very gently in the paddock a couple of times. We are no hurry – she should enjoy being three. (In England, where I grew up it was illegal to even back a horse before they were four. Some arcane law but intended to protect them). Anyway Senta and Zara (the thoroughbred) are off to our other pasture in the morning for the summer. I just spent all day mowing and fencing..... Shelley And did I forget to mention? This is going to be Giselda's new home too! Zelda has the SAME temperament as Senta. It's not often you find such extremely people friendly crawl in your lap cuddly bears as these two. Shelley had loved Zelda from the first moment she met her. Watching Zelda grow up into the same exact sweetie pie type as Senta, I knew I wanted Zelda to go live with the family Hadfield too! I didn't have to talk Shelley into it too hard.... September 23rd, 2006 Hi Sarah, Just a quick update for you.. Zelda settled right in. She loves to talk (just like Senta) and wants to be with people all the time. She calls out to every car, every jogger, the kids going to the school bus. She has the whole neighborhood laughing.The kids are all over them and they both just love it. Zelda is still trying to figure out the dog (who is totally submissive), I think she thinks it is a small horse. She and Senta are together in the big paddock for this week and seem to be taking it in turns rolling around. They both look like they just had a mud bath. Senta was clearly a little jealous at first but has come around and now Zelda rests with her head on Senta’s back. Thanks for gently persuading me that Zelda belonged here. I think that is a given. Shelley October 6th, 2006 Senta is looking VERY pregnant and waddling already and seems to be perfectly happy with it..... I feel like I did when I was first pregnant with my eldest – every little thing gets me nervous. The vet assured me yesterday when she was here giving everyone their fall shots that Senta is in wonderful health and looks great. She is very happy in her pasture and doesn’t really want to go anywhere but we walk her everyday (sometimes with Josh on her back) to make sure she is getting some exercise. Going to be hard to get a girth around her anyway if she keeps growing at this rate (lol). She is a little more timid than Zelda and ends up following rather than leading. Yesterday we were at the farm and they were introduced to those big marshmallows (silage bales). Zelda went right up to them. Senta took a little while and then when she smelled them she started pawing at them. They are such fun to be around and so beautiful to look at. Can’t wait for the baby. Anyway will take a picture of them together and send it along. Shelley
Operista In the ever enlarging family from Louise Spear, Operista, aka Rita, went to Louise's niece Stephanie. Louise's daughter and son in law bought Rita's 2003 daughter Marguerite, (Louise has full sibling from 2002 Musetta).Well Steph had been trying to buy Rita from me for ages. Rita would be for sale, then not. It was a hard decision. One day Steph managed to call me on a day I was thinking sell and she said "I'm sending you a check right now before you change your mind!" And in that instant Rita became Stephanie's. Off Rita went to be Stephanie's first broodmare and teach her about raising babies. Rita is an old pro! In April, 2006, Rita had a bay filly by Diego, a full sibling to Masetto. All went well and Stephanie is thrilled with the results and having a blast with the foal named Torina. Steph reports that her vet and blacksmith just cannot believe a foal could possibly be that well behaved and just what did Steph do to her?? Welcome to the world of Andalusians..... In May of 2006 I got this very touching and moving email from Stephanie. No adverting is needed when these sorts of true stories happen. I think it's obvious Stephanie and her guests were moved by the character and inner dignity of the Andalusian. May 27, 2006 - Subject: Visit Today Hi Sarah, I wanted to share with you my first look at the REAL Andalusian temperament today. I had a very prestigious visitor who had a handicapped (ms) daughter he adopted from Russia in a wheel chair who is having a trainer work with a 5 year old black Andalusian who was originally a stallion and was gelded at 4.5 years of age. They are teaching the horse how to ride with just voice commands as her legs are getting weaker and weaker as the disease progresses..... ..... we wheeled the daughter into Rita's stall with Torina and I could not have coached these horses any better if I tried. Torina was a lap puppy, all over the girl, but with such manner and grace on a 7 week old. There was me, the father, the mother, the other daughter, the girl in the wheel chair, Rita and Torina in this 24' x 12' stall. We had all the room in the world. Rita was so pleasant, letting everyone pat her and tip toeing around all of us. Torina was the show stopper............. The Father could not believe what a well behaved, lovely young horse she was. He said "they (Andalusians) cannot all be like this, I have been around to many foals to believe this". Torina handled herself like she was 17 years old. She bowed her
head down to the girl, let Sarah, I could not be a prouder Mother, Rita and Torina were just so good, that after the visitors left, they were treated to allot of scratching and a nice warm bubble bath which today was so humid they both loved as always. Take care, Steph Torina is for sale... for now. I'd suggest snapping her up before Steph changes her mind! Manrico Manrico went off to his new home with his new owner Bob who plans on competing him in reining, all around cow horse disciplines and anything else he cares to try! I am so excited that Manrico found the perfect home this way. As good as he was for dressage those same skills and agility made him perfect for cow work as well. Manrico will thrill in the excitement and hard work. We will certainly keep the site up to date as Manrico progresses so we can all go watch him compete in future! News from Bob and Jan 2/17/06.Manrico is in work and getting backed already. Jan reports Manrico is “level headed and taking everything in stride.” For Manrico there is no such thing as too much hard work. I know he must be thrilled to have his own person and goals to work towards. This is a wonderful pairing and I know Bob will be able to cultivate Manrico’s talents.
Manrico's new mom Jan was kind enough to take lots of video of Bob breaking in Manrico. They sent along a great compilation disc and several pictures. It's obvious how much they love Manrico and how much he loves them. This is just such a great pairing, I couldn't be happier. I shortened the 20 minute clip down to six minutes with audio. I added in my own comments in gold text during the video in case you can't hear the comments. These are home videos in mostly a indoor arena so the lighting is not the best. This clip is hilarious and worth the watch. There is nothing more wonderful than an owner taking delight in their animal as much as the animal enjoys the person. I wanted a special person for Manrico and I think its obvious I waited for the right one. Thanks to Jan and Bob for sharing with all of us! Masetto
This was a perfect match up home and we can’t wait to see Eddie competing in a few years. We were so pleased to meet Leeandra as she raises her foals very similar to the Tintagel way. Check her website out and follow Eddie’s future exploits at www.legacystable.com. News the next morning from Leeandra: January 15, 2006 “He has arrived!!! 8 1/2 hours in the trailer, and he's HOME!!!! His barn name, BTW is "Eddie" and let me tell you, he's a "Steady Eddie". I was AMAZED at how QUIET he was on the way home. We stopped every hour or so to check on him and he was FINE. Never heard a PEEP out of him! No crying, no calling, no panics, no pawing, no NOTHING......just stood quiet on the trailer and ate his hay like a good boy. Took him a while to jump out of the lighted trailer into the dark of night in the 40 MPH gusty winds, but I can't blame him one bit. The trailer was rocking in the wind, trees were howling. And he finally got brave and jumped off.....just to find himself face to face with a puddle and spooked a little (backed up, put his head down and snorted at it). He EARNED the name Steady Eddie tonight. He went right into his stall, in the howling wind storm, and just ate hay, quiet as could be. Didn't call to any of the horses.....not a peep. He will definitely be a well behaved boy! Sarah raised him well--he is very socialized, will get turned out with the geldings and get to be "one of the boys".....” Leeandra March 3, 2006Update from Leeandra: Eddie is schooling in hand and look at that free jumping form! What a guy. Apparently Eddie takes a jump then stops to eat on the other side of it. Hope he doesn't do that on a cross country course....
April 8, 2006 - News from Leeanrda about Eddie's
first show! Leeandra
August 6th 2006 more news on Eddie from Leeandra! Good 'ol Steady Eddie! I have to admit I hadn't worked with him for a bit and was concerned as he started to develop a 'tude. I worked with him yesterday and after the first half hour where I told him I loved him, but I wasn't going to put up with his childish ****, he calmed and Steady Eddie I know and love was back (he was being an ass about standing in the cross ties and getting clipped, esp his ears.) We had some words about personal space and what was expected of him for leading and NOT nipping or playing with the lead rope and he was very complacent. Still tries to park like a saddlebred when I stand him up....LOL.
I took him to a show today to just hang out and do a dress rehearsal for the show on Tuesday. He hasn't been anywhere since that first pouring down rain show several months ago. Like a trooper, he hopped right in the trailer, then had to STAY on the trailer for about 2 hours while Trixie did her dressage, stadium and cross county. Then we took him and Festina off and tied him to the trailer on the other side, away from his new friends and he handled it. Stood quiet (no screaming!!! YEAH!!!) and ate his hay and drank his water. I bridled him up and started walking the grounds with him and he was as relaxed as could be. He even walked up and touched noses with a big scary flag that was the size of him at eye level, flapping in the wind. Even walked into a garage and sniffed the entry tables, with tablecloths flapping. Good kid! He was "showing" from 7am to about 5pm and was totally unphased by it. He really was a dream. He tied ALONE at the trailer, no problems. He walked alone around the grounds with an occasional "where is everybody?" call (which he promptly got swapped with the end of the lead rope for....trying to nip the screamer in the bud...). He really couldn't have been lower maintenance or quieter. And isn't he handsome in that bridle? Just his color! And he just SHINES in the sun--that coat is so shiny it almost blinds you with its redness. I tried to do a few trots out. BTW, I included a "butt" shot so you could see how he measures up to a full grown 5 y.o. appy mare and a TB mare he went to the show with. Little fella doesn't have a CLUE he's a stallion and I LOVE it. Take care! I'll send more pics when I've got 'em and let you know how he does...... Leeandra Fall 2006
Did really well at his last open show pulling in a few seconds and thirds in the large open classes. Eddie also made his first Andalusian appearance at the ERAHC show in VA. Leeandra knew a yearling wasn't really gong to pin well against big fat two year olds but he looked good none the less. Leeandra is one of the few people who have been allowed to see Diego's yearling pictures....ewww..... but these ducklings turn into quite the swans though!!! Can't wait to see him next spring when he continues
to blossom even more! Arturo The Tintagel bred horse Arturo did very well for his new owner Erin this past season in USDF Sporthorse competition on the California circut. Arturo was shown by his owner, an amateur who had never shown in hand before! Arturo posted some very respectable scores and ended up in First place for the USDF All breeds for Yearling Colt/Geldings and was High Score Andalusian for Sporthorses. Erin also tells us her daughter was also able to show him in the Amateur to handle classes. Arturo also placed in the CDA sporthorse Year End Awards. Well done everyone!
Some emails from Erin: February 10, 2005 Hi Sarah, Hi Sarah, Erin June 3, 2005Hi Sarah, Hi Sarah, I saw Costosa's new foal on your web cam. He is so cute. I look forward
to seeing more pics. of him on your web site. I know I said I would be
interested in a Diego baby, but my Regaliz baby is so awesome! Hi Sarah, Hi Sarah, Mryydin Emrys Mryydin Emrys (Reese) is being enjoyed by his new mom down in Pennsylvania. Everyone who meets him is so impressed with his quiet demeanor and sensible attitude. This includes her veterinarian and blacksmith who appreciate his good manners! This was Bev’s New Year’s Update: “I hope you are having a great new year! Reese is doing great. He enjoys running around the arena and showing off for anyone who will watch. A lot of his moves look like Regaliz when he does his back to front rocking and head tossing. He also plays very well with balls. I think he could be a soccer player! He is very curious and decided that he didn't like the music on the radio, so tried to change the station! He is growing well and never misses a morsel (just like Zoe).”
March 2006 update: Bev tells us they had to put an extra line of electric fence up since apparently Reese really does love jumping. Including jumping out of his paddock...whoops.... I know you wanted a dressage horse Bev but sounds like you might have an event horse there! For Reese's first birthday Bev sent us this update: "He is 750 lbs and 14.2 hands. He loves to be groomed, especially his mane (thank goodness since he has so much of it). Everyone just loves him, but I know he was meant to be with me. He is always happy and never shows any anger. There is not a mean bone is his body. When I do have to correct him, he listens and does just what I ask..... Thanks again for all the baby work you did with him. It makes him such a pleasure."
Bev is loving each minute with Reese and I am not surprised. This was really a predestined match, Reese is teaching Bev just as much as she teaches him. July 2006 update from Bev:
So, overall, I was extremely pleased! I was not about to try to braid all that hair, and I think the other more experienced owners were a little shocked to see all that hair flowing in the wind. Oh, well. That's one of the reasons I got him. We had a lot of fun and some other people from the barn went and couldn't believe how good he was. I can't believe I actually hooked up, drove the trailer, and showed him! We will probably go again in two weeks. I will email some pictures from this past show, I just have not loaded them on the computer yet. Hope all is well there. Bev December 9, 2006 Hi Sarah,
He has finally realized how all four legs work and goes tearing around the paddock and bothers the big boys like a little kid. He wants to play so much more now. My barn manager calls him "Dennis the Menace." He has ruined a few water tubs by dragging them around the paddock. Any suggestions for big, safe toys? I love his furry hair. It's like black velour, and reminds me of a big bear rug. I have had a saddle on him! He did not care one bit. We walked and trotted around the arena with stirrups flopping all around and no reaction at all from him. He seemed to like it, like he was hot stuff with a fancy saddle on his back! Then I would take him to stand at the mounting block and stand on the top step and put my arms over his back. He just stood there as I moved the saddle around on his back a little and hit the saddle. I did have the bit in his mouth too, but would just leave it in for a few minutes. That was OK, but I need more practice on getting it on him without everything getting in his mouth. He is amazingly fast at getting all those straps in his mouth! What do you think about that mane and forelock?! Do I need to trim the ends? How can I keep it from turning reddish/brown? His tail stays black. Just wanted to share these pictures with you. I'm not thrilled with them and might try to get better ones.(I'm still working on getting him to stand STILL.) Have a happy holiday season! Hi to all the kids too! Bev and Reese I asked Bev just how tall Reese WAS at this point, she said about 15 hands. You sure there Bev?? I hope Santa is bringing you a four step mounting block for Christmas.....
Ramiro Well what can we say but Cindy managed to snap up another extraordinary
colt from Tintagel. Sammy went to Colorado to join last year’s colt
Marcello. I think Cindy and I were twins in a previous life. We understand
horses at the same level and I could not imagine a more appropriate home
for both boys. Check out some of Cindy’s emails from when she first
picked up Marcello in early 2005 to currently. The deep bond Cindy has
with her horses is what we all aspire to. Some emails from Cindy: February 5, 2005Sarah, Marcello and I made it home from KY!! He is SUCH a wonderful boy! I love those big, trusting eyes. We got home about an hour ago and he is settled in his stall and munching hay. He immediately made friends with the old gelding in the stall next to him who will be his main companion at first. He traveled well and was very patient with such a long drive. He just did what ever I asked, even though he must have been tired and wondering what was going on in his life. Thank you!! …. Cindy February 6, 2005Hi Sarah! Okay, what I basically have here is a 6 month old golden retriever puppy in a Spanish horse suit! He spent the day racing around his pasture and I'd swear he wiggles just like a puppy when I visit him. He is such a funny boy - he's very glad to be out and able to run around after such a long trip. Anyway, I love him already. My old gelding already thinks he's pretty special so in a few days I'll turn them out together. I just checked on him and he is sprawled out in his stall sleeping. Such a sweet baby Sarah - thanks again! Cindy February 15, 2005Hi Sarah, Just thought you'd like an update - and I also wanted to thank you for the obvious time you have put into Marcello. I am delighted that he knows so many of the little, but important things! He is now out with my old gelding and a 2 year old colt. They play body bash, bitey face, and try to see who can run the fastest around the field and back to the barn. My old gelding interferes when they get too rowdy and Marcello tells me when he is ready to return to his own private stall and run for a break from Bravado. He is just the sweetest, most intelligent boy! He and I already understand each other and he is very responsive to my requests and doesn't hesitate to tell me when he wants something. His is a beautiful soul and you have done an excellent job of raising him. Everyone in the family is in love with him too. Even Oso thinks he's worth having around <grin> They are stalled next to each other. Anyway, I just wanted to thank you for breeding and raising such a fine young gentleman and goodness, he's going to be huge! I will either have to take up pole vaulting or find a taller mounting block <grin>. Cindy Hi Sarah, Just thought I'd drop you a line to tell you - I could have sold Marcello today. Had visitors who wanted to see Andalusians. He fawned all over them, gave hugs, and everyone loved him. The gal and her husband really wanted him, bad, and I said NO WAY. I chose him to keep and I didn't have anything else right now to sell. My vet was also out today for another horse and he said Holy cow! He's just a yearling?! He liked him very much though and is now convinced ALL Andalusians have special temperaments, not just my foals. <grin> Anyway, he's a daily delight to me and such a loving, gentle soul too. I was running the tractor today, grooming the arena and had the gate open from the field to the arena. Marcello came in and followed me around and around the arena as I ran the groomer. He was fascinated with the tractor and was so funny. Not scared at all. I finally had to kick him out so I could get some work done and not worry about where he was. A couple of days ago I ponied him on a short trail ride. I took him and Oso. He is very humble toward Oso and Oso likes him. He walked along side and took his cues from Oso and was a wonderful boy the whole way. We only did about 6 miles on easy trail, but he had a wonderful time and Oso and I did too. He's just so much FUN Sarah, thanks again! Cindy March 10, 2005 - This next post was on a public forum in response to how people raise babies differently. Honestly this was not a paid for endorsement <grin>.I rarely post here anymore, but I am moved by Sarah’s post and have a few things to say. First, I recently bought a yearling colt from her. Prior to this purchase, I did not know her personally, but did, of course, know OF her. I have been totally delighted with my new colt for many reasons, but the most important one is that I don't have to FIX anything with him. He hasn't been messed up by inept handling, and he is the type of honest, sensitive colt which easily could have been. His trust in humans is total, he is very respectful, and though I've had him a short while - we have already established a deep bond and understanding between us. He is so attentive I would swear he can read my mind, and he is so open and trusting, I can read his. I have never before bought a young or older horse that didn't have SOME issue I could trace back to an "incident", and it was pretty obvious what had happened. The hard part is repairing the damage. Sarah's colt (now my dear Marcello) has been brought along beautifully which I think is worth its weight in gold. She obviously tailors her approach to each individual personality, which is an art, and doesn't lend itself well to explanation or a "method". It comes from innately knowing horses, being able to listen to them, and knowing how to respond correctly. Perhaps this post sounds like a "Rah rah Sarah!!" post, but that is not my intention. I just wanted to publicly thank Sarah for selling me such a beautiful, well brought up colt who brings me joy every moment I spend with him. Cindy Hi Sarah! I just have to tell you how awesome Marcello is - he has the most beautiful mind and loving nature, I can't stand it. He's just a large lap dog in a horse suit. <grin> He fetches! I throw the horse ball and he brings it back - very proud of himself too when he does this. He's actually very intelligent, bordering on genius as horses go. He is coming together so beautifully now he's breath taking too. He has a mischievous side which cracks me up, and very bold and sensible too. He is everything, and more, that I wanted. You should see his levade when he wants to get my attention - absolutely stunning and so perfect - totally effortless for him. Thanks so much!!!.... Cindy November 15, 2005Hi Sarah! I just had to write and tell you what an AWESOME baby Ramiro is!!! This
is the sweetest, kindest, most generous soul I've ever met! He has me
wrapped around his hoof and one look from those big, dark eyes and I just
melt. He is so precious to me that I don't want anyone else to mess with
him or even clean his stall. He's just so trusting and honest - if someone
hurt his feelings or scared him they'd be fired. He's just too special
- like a gifted child who needs to be carefully guided and Marcello is just as awesome in his own way - funny, goofy, brilliant, and a big lap dog. I've had 2 people see him and want to buy him - I told them to go to your site and get their own - mine are NOT for sale, ever, so get over it. Marcello is the comedian and he just cracks me up with all the funny things he does and how he "helps" out around the barn every chance he gets. He gets more beautiful and correct every day too - to look at him is to fall in love with him - he reminds me of Brad Pit <grin>. Sarah, you have an awesome breeding program - I have to stay away from your website because I'd probably buy another one and I already have my hands full. Thank you, AGAIN, for these two boys. Each one exceeds my expectations in every way. January 2, 2006 - This was in reply to an email I sent Cindy about Ramiro and his ever growing fame in the dressage world. For a young colt that only did one show it seems the word is out and everyone knows who he is. (Like Cindy needed reminding how special he is….)Sarah, I cannot tell you how deeply you've touched me with your email. Sammy is going to the RMIHC Regionals here in 2006, and so is Marcello. I know Sammy is a potential world class dressage horse and that I'm not worthy of him, really. But I do intend to get him seen and train him in dressage, and if I can stand to have him gone, send him to a top trainer to train and show for me, when he's older, of course…. He is perfection in mind and body Sarah. He's amazing! His is a joyful spirit full of love and giving his all. He'll run up to me and wrap himself around me and want hugs and loves - there isn't a thing about his personality that doesn't bring me great joy every day. He has entered his gangly stage now, but is still beautiful and graceful. His canter! You should see him float over the ground with his back level and that proud head and neck arched to perfection! Of course his trot is always stunning and a heart stopper. He has tons and tons of hair too! Just the other day I saw him playing with Marcello and he WALKED on his hind feet, then did a few steps of trot, all while rearing. My jaw dropped, as I've never seen a horse walk that far and NEVER, ever, seen them trot while rearing. He is a special, one of a kind horse, and would be a rarity in any breed. I often think he deserves better than me - a high level rider who could do him justice, but I love him Sarah. With all my heart. Around Christmas he got his first boo-boo here. A small scratch on his left hind leg. He made sure to show it to me and I made a big deal over it, fussing and cleaning and doctoring it while he stood quietly, no halter, and watched. When I was finished he hugged me and took off at a canter to go play again. That's just how he is.
Cindy
May Dawn Bandit & Rosina Maddalena Rodolfo, Musetta, Moda K & La Mirada Louise Spear of Maine was smart enough to snap up both Rodolfo and Musetta in 2002. She then expanded her herd in 2005 with the smart purchase of both Moda K and La Mirada who are both bred to Diego for 2006 foals. Here is one of her lovely letters from May 11, 2004:Hi Sarah, ….Rudy is becoming most impressive….with massive legs and bone structure and in motion gives the overall impression of speed, strength and incredible beauty. (And he’s a constant practical joker.) The little sequence of playing ball with Millie was funny. When she got him to hold it by the handle she started shaking her head up and down. Rudy watched her intently and perfectly mimicked her by shaking the ball up and down. He has discovered he’s a stallion and goofs off at times but behaves once reprimanded. Musetta is so dear- a child could easily handle her. She, even more than Rudy, loves to be loved and I give her lots of time and attention. ….In motion she is just remarkable. Her agility and grace are breathtaking as she floats across the ground changing direction in a blink. I’ve never had a second thought about the choices I made from your gorgeous foals two years ago. I love these two and the adventure of watching them grow and change. …. Love,
Louise wrote me in May of 2006: "By the way, I measured Rudy's cannon bone about in the middle and came up with nine and a half inches three times..... I never measured any other horse before but my dressage friends are impressed."
Whoa, no wonder!! This young stallion is just a powerhouse and I mean POWERHOUSE! How exciting, the potential of this young horse is obvious. Rodolfo stands to mares by live cover in Maine and is being bred to Moda K and La Mirada for 2007 foals. |
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her scratch her all over and nuzzled
her whenever she could. Torina never left this girls side, almost
like she knew. Rita went to all the adults and said "hey what
about me".
Hope all is well up there and
not too cold! Today was a rather nice day, so I thought I'd
try to get a good Christmas picture with the "little"
boy. He seems to have grown tremendously since the summer.
People think he will be three in the spring and are shocked
when I tell them he will only be two. He has started some
"terrible twos" antics.
