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Parallax and Danielle : Parallax moved over to a new facility today with Danielle. They will be working together to improve his riding abilities. Danielle will be prepping Parallax for sale. This is an incredible project that Danielle has taken on. She will be working at this facility to pay for Parallax's board and riding lessons for herself. I wish them both much success. It was not difficult to leave Parallax in Danielle's care. I know that she will do what is right and safe at all times for Parallax. And he likes her!

Parallax and Danielle

Parallax moved over to a new facility today with Danielle. They will ...

Updated: Jul 21, 2008 11:06pm PST

Champion Windrift St. Andrews Blues : Picture gallery of my loyal companion, Mr. Andy! He especially liked our visit to Chris Blom's where he was able to visit with his first love, Bonnie. What an extraordinary dog Andy is. I love him!

Champion Windrift St. Andrews Blues

Picture gallery of my loyal companion, Mr. Andy! He especially liked ...

Updated: Apr 21, 2008 10:53am PST

WSF Terra Joy : WSF Terra Joy 02/10/1983 - 03/27/2008. Last weekend, while taking a run through her paddock, Terra Joy missed a step, fell down, and broke her fetlock joint. It was apparent, given her age, that putting her through the trauma of surgery to set the joint would be risky at best. With the advice of her vet it was decided it would be in Terra Joy's best interest to have her humanely put to sleep. This gallery is dedicated to her last days with us. She was able to spend her last few days with her two best friends at her side, Sammy and Char-ami. Sammy has been a bit depressed this week, as was to be expected, Terra Joy was his favorite mare to hang out in the pasture with. Char-ami has had a new friend, Deva, to keep her busy. When I took Terra Joy from her stall to the trailer. I was quite surprised with the reaction to ALL of the horses at the ranch - including Amy's three. Normally the horses call out to the horse being loaded onto the trailer (to go on a trail ride) much calling back and forth. On Thursday, a complete silence fell across the ranch. Not one horse called out and Terra Joy did not call out to anyone. It made me cry. It was as though they all knew she was going for good. All of the horses were turned to look at her go down the short walk and into the trailer. They stood absolutely still where ever they had been standing facing her and followed her with their eyes. The vet and her staff were quite amazing. They are always so kind and gentle with the horses. One can not help but feel deeply for them all. It can not be easy to have to put a horse down even though they know it is the best for the horse. I first met WSF Terre Joy on a visit to Everglade Arabians, owned by Suzanne Stuart, in Micanopy, FL. I fell in love with TJ. Upon inquiry about her I asked if Marilee Wolfe, TJ's owner, would be interested in selling her. Marilee, raised TJ from six days old, agreed to sell TJ. I asked Suzanne if she would be interested in putting TJ in foal to her wonderful stallioin EA Collaborator. If any of you are familiar with EA Novette (Free Style Dressage Champion Mare - of all times) EA Collaborator is her sire. I felt the nick would be a good one. It was and over the years that we had TJ's foal, Skyfire, Dam and foal never let us down. It is heartbreaking that both are now gone. However, they will both live forever in our hearts. At the end of the gallery are pictures that Marilee Wolfe so generously sent to share with everyone. They are of TJ when she was six days old to six months old. Thank you, Marilee, these are very sweet pictures. So, we bid you farewell my dear sweet friend. You lived your life, with us, on your own terms. I know you are at Rainbow Bridge with your dear sweet girl Skyfire. God Bless you both always! Love, D'Arcy

WSF Terra Joy

WSF Terra Joy 02/10/1983 - 03/27/2008. Last weekend, while taking a r ...

Updated: Apr 17, 2008 7:15pm PST

KD Arabian Horses : A sampling of our wonderful and dear old horses.

KD Arabian Horses

A sampling of our wonderful and dear old horses.

Updated: Apr 13, 2008 6:37pm PST

Sorta Magic aka Sabrina : This is our dear Sorta Magic aka Sabrina (Samburu KA x Czapral) AHRA #0598355 4/18/2000 Chestnut Mare. Sabrina was a little disturbed tonight when we pulled her out of the comfort of her stall to get these pictures. Sabrina was a pretty good sport for Raquel in spite of her desire to return to the comfort of her stall and her Mom Czapral next door to her. :)

Sorta Magic aka Sabrina

This is our dear Sorta Magic aka Sabrina (Samburu KA x Czapral) AHRA # ...

Updated: Mar 30, 2008 8:43pm PST

Samburu KA : Sammy was bred by Klee's Arabians in Santa Inez, CA. Once one of the most sought after Arabian facilities for well bred Pure Polish Arabian performance horses. Sammy has lived up to his heritage. He has continued to sire get with excellent conformations, superior dispositions, with lots of heart and stamina.

Samburu KA

Sammy was bred by Klee's Arabians in Santa Inez, CA. Once one of the ...

Updated: Mar 24, 2008 7:17pm PST

Fond Farewell to Jade Mirage and Estrella : Under the haze of the setting sun, over Pleasant Grove, CA, I bid Jade Mirage and Estrella a fond farewell as they start on a new adventure in their lives. Jade and Estrella were donated to a handicapped riding school program run by Connie Loveless of Blind Acres, in Pleasant Grove, CA. This was a particularly difficult decision and an even more difficult task to under take. I have raised Estrella since she was three months old. With the intent that her bloodlines would figure prominently in our race stock program. That dream never materialized after 20 years of trying to make it happen. I bought Jade in 1990 at the age of 9 years old. In January she turned 27 years old. You would never know that she was 27 when she finished a 10 mile ride recently. Farewell my dear sweet girls. I will miss you terribly. I know you will bring a lot of joy and happiness to your students.

Fond Farewell to Jade Mirage and Estrella

Under the haze of the setting sun, over Pleasant Grove, CA, I bid Jade ...

Updated: Mar 21, 2008 9:16pm PST

Ocala Lilly aka Millie (Rumor Has It x Angellicca) : Ocala Lilly comes by her name as a fluke. I was in Florida at the time. The registry had rejected the choices I had choose. The last name I came up with, because I was in Ocala, FL, and had been admiring the Day Lillies in the area, was, of course, Ocala Lilly. The ranch name we had chosen was after one of the prior submitted names, Rumor Mill. Therefore, her nick name is Millie. Believe me she lives up to her name. Fiesty, smart, athletic, and doesn't let anyone forget who she is and what she is all about. One of the things that I admire the most about Millie is her willingness to work hard at whatever task is asked of her. I look for her to be a great endurance horse. These pictures span over the last two and half years. Millie spent a while at Payne's Racing Stable at Los Alamitos, CA. After the fear that the track would be quarantined for an influenza outbreak, Millie came home to await her next stage in life. Millie is now in the beginning stages of endurance training. We will keep you posted. Due to an automobile accident I will not be able to keep Millie aka Lillie. She is being offered as a free lease with option to purchase provided she is in training for endurance with the intention to enter at least two to three endurance rides for the 2009 ride season. Congratulations to Dr. James Yee of Orangevale, CA on the purchase of Ocala Lily.

Ocala Lilly aka Millie (Rumor Has It x Angellicca)

Ocala Lilly comes by her name as a fluke. I was in Florida at the tim ...

Updated: Feb 14, 2008 6:20pm PST

Danielle and Melody : This gallery is dedicated to Danielle for all of the work that she so graciously accomplishes on a daily basis. Danielle's dedication and committment to the horses is ever so evident in the manner in which the horses respond to her. Danielle's Mom, Melody, has been able to come out and ride recently. Melody is the sun shine ambassador at the ranch.

Danielle and Melody

This gallery is dedicated to Danielle for all of the work that she so ...

Updated: Feb 08, 2008 9:00pm PST

Rumor Has It : I'd like to introduce you to Rumor Has It (Kaiyoum +++ x Shikos Rosalinda) my superman! Rumor has had quite a life so far. As a yearling colt his first and only show was Scottsdale and Star World. Rumor took Top Ten in both as a 1986 yearling colt under Steve Heathcot. Rumor's next career step was Arabian Racing with Jean Pacheco. Rumor did well and unfortunately, due to an injury, was never able to break his maiden. He did, however, finish iin the money. Not very much money but he did earn money! Rumor then came home for a number of years. At the age of 19, we were in a position to send him to Everglade Equestrian Center, Micanopy, FL. Where Rumor, under the instruction and training of Michelle Just-Willaims, USDF Gold Medalist began his dressage career. Michelle took Rumor to a 2nd in Training Level One and a lst in Training Level Two. This after Rumor contracted WNV just a few months after he arrived in FL. Rumor made a significant recovery from WNV and went on to work hard with Michelle to regain his ability to be the competitor that he is. We brought Rumor home to CA so that I might be able to begin dressage instruction with Rumor and compete with him. So, far that has not happened, and it will just as soon as I get back to work. Stayed tuned as we progress together through this incredible life together.

Rumor Has It

I'd like to introduce you to Rumor Has It (Kaiyoum +++ x Shikos Rosali ...

Updated: Feb 01, 2008 10:08pm PST

Chilkat Baby :

Chilkat Baby

Updated: Jan 31, 2008 8:53pm PST

Parallax 2008 : Parallax (Cejlon x Comets Star) AHR*572167 21 Feb 1998 Chestnut Stallion is a beautiful, well conformed gelding of great substance. This gallery begins with pictures from two years ago up to two months ago. There are also pictures of his fabulous sire on here as well!

Parallax 2008

Parallax (Cejlon x Comets Star) AHR*572167 21 Feb 1998 Chestnut Sta ...

Updated: Jan 30, 2008 6:45pm PST

GCER Work Day : GCER Members got together on Saturday, July 7th to do trail maintenance for the upcoming GCER Ride! It was an incredible amount of work. Two teams worked both sides of the mountain and met at the top. It was hard work but well worth the effort. A really great group of people. Raquel had a fun time, in spite of the hard work, and she commented on how really nice everyone was to her. She is looking forward to working the ride next week and having even more fun. Thank you, everyone, for making this such a great day for Raquel.

GCER Work Day

GCER Members got together on Saturday, July 7th to do trail maintenanc ...

Updated: Jul 07, 2007 7:41pm PST

Michaela's Day : This gallery is dedicated to Michaela the greatest riding student any teacher could hope to instruct! Here's to you Michaela, may you forever pass on your shining smile, quick wit, and calming personality.

Michaela's Day

This gallery is dedicated to Michaela the greatest riding student any ...

Updated: Aug 15, 2006 3:32pm PST

Unanimous Vote aka Chilkat Baby : These are pictures of my most recent visit with Vote in Delaware. Vote is in race training with Lynn Ashby of Marlynn Meadows Farms. After Vote's racing season at Delaware he was sent to Liberty Leburon in Texas. At the end of the race heat Liberty was able to secure a lease with option to buy on Vote with a family in Texas. As of May 18, 2008 Vote will officially become part of their permanent team. I am pleased to announce that they have decided to exercise their option to purchase Vote. We are so very pleased that Vote will have a wonderful home and enjoy all of the benefits of a show career with them. At the present Vote is being shown in Dressage and will continue in this direction. You will be sorely missed Vote. However, I couldn't have hand picked a better life for you. Thank you, Liberty Leburon, for the love and dedication you have towards insuring the race horses under your care have a second career beyond the race track.

Unanimous Vote aka Chilkat Baby

These are pictures of my most recent visit with Vote in Delaware. Vot ...

Updated: Aug 13, 2006 2:25am PST

IZA FIRE : Saying goodbye to Iza Fire was one of the hardest things I have had to do in a long time. She is going to a wonderful, loving, and caring home.

IZA FIRE

Saying goodbye to Iza Fire was one of the hardest things I have had to ...

Updated: Jul 10, 2006 11:00pm PST

Indy and Charlie : My Brother, Charlie Thompson on his beloved horse Tessara's Magic aka Indy. What a pair!

Indy and Charlie

My Brother, Charlie Thompson on his beloved horse Tessara's Magic aka ...

Updated: Jan 08, 2006 8:18pm PST

Zeus Chapman : The Great Zeus. Diane Chapman's wonderful Fresian. We had a great time visiting Zeus when we went to San Diego recently.

Zeus Chapman

The Great Zeus. Diane Chapman's wonderful Fresian. We had a great ti ...

Updated: Oct 11, 2005 11:45am PST

Coxswain Keeshonden : Andy and I ventured down to Prunedale after our event today. It was our good fortune to see two puppies from Chris' and Jeannine's litter to go to their forever homes. All good time was had by all. Except when Andy hid behind a deck when everyone was leaving with the puppies. I think he was sad and/or he thought he was next!

Coxswain Keeshonden

Andy and I ventured down to Prunedale after our event today. It was o ...

Updated: Sep 04, 2005 8:42am PST

Dog Show Dixon, CA : Raquel and I went to the Richmond Dog Fanciers Show, in Dixon, CA. The weather was unbearably hot. The dogs and the handlers did an outstanding job trying to stay cool in spite of the heat. Group was outside and the judges minimized the time in the sun by allowing the handlers and dogs to stay under the shade of the tent while having one dog at a time come out. The time in the sun was minimal. In spite of the unbearable heat we had a great time. It was nice to see Joanne Reed and Cash. Cash didn't even seem to mind the heat and showed magnificently. Great job Cash!!

Dog Show Dixon, CA

Raquel and I went to the Richmond Dog Fanciers Show, in Dixon, CA. Th ...

Updated: Aug 07, 2005 11:49pm PST

Anika and La Moncha : Anika's visit to Sweet Cabernet, Home of KD Arabian Race & Endurance horses.

Anika and La Moncha

Anika's visit to Sweet Cabernet, Home of KD Arabian Race & Endurance h ...

Updated: Jun 13, 2005 7:32pm PST