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Hi Bob, Fredericka & Robin, I can't believe it's been a year and a half already since we bought Expressionaire "aka" Cadence. Since it's his Birthday today I thought I'd write you and let you know how he's doing. He has been the most wonderful horse since the day he stepped off the trailer. When we got him home it took a couple of days for him to settle in and get to know me. After that, he will do anything I ask of him. It took him one day to learn to lunge,the first time I clipped him I showed him the clippers, turned them on and he let me do his muzzle, bridle path, legs and ears the first time without moving. He is boarded at a Dressage barn with almost all warmbloods who are very spooky, cadence is the only one who never spooks from anything, nothing bothers him. Now that he's two, you wouldn't believe how beautiful he is. He's 15.31/2 hands in the withers and 16 hands in the rump. When I come out to the barn in the morning, I call his name and he always whinnies back to me. I just love him so much. He's been going outside everysay with a couple of Thorobreds since he got here and he gets along so well with other horses he's very friendly with all of them. About two weeks ago I started getting him ready to get broke. The first time I put the saddle on him, he did nothing. He's been wonderful. My trainer will be getting on him sometime in August. But we will be taking him along slowly. I didn't want to have him broke until he was almost three but my trainer has decided to stop boarding horses so we had to start him a little early. We just bought our own farm by my trainers so we can continue taking lessons with her. She will be showing her horse Grand Prix (Dressage) this year, a horse that she bred, broke and trained herself. She is a wonderful trainer and she thinks that Cadence is a beautiful mover and should go all the way as a dressage horse. Everyone that comes out to the barn thinks he is so beautiful. I get compliments all the time. They all think he is a Hanovarian or some type of warmblood. I have some pictures to send you, Robin asked me to wait until he was two to send them, so I did. Thank-you so much for such a wonderful horse. Take care, - Lisa G. Just wanted to give you a quick update on our trials with Cherie. She has been a very easy horse to work with although at times too smart for her own good. Although we wanted to buy a horse that could jump, we didn't expect it to happen quite so soon. We still are trying to figure out how to keep her in a pasture. At this point she has cleared fences over 6 feet and is only 14 months old. She has to this point not gotten injured and all the fences are intact, so she must be clearing them. Luckily she just goes into her stall. Just can't imagine why she would prefer her stall to a grass pasture with friends. We never see her do it, and she will lull us into a sense of security after watching her for hours and then all of a sudden, she is there! I keep saying I'm calling the Olympic committee. Just hope she keeps wanting to jump when someone is finally on her! She has dealt with everything in a calm easy manner. Shows are nothing for her and she is willing to do anything. Many people comment on her easy disposition and great looks. Everybody loves working with her and she comes over for a pat as soon as anyone walks by. She is 14.1 hands now and growing every day. So, if anyone knows how to keep a jumper in, let us know! If we get a chance we'll send a picture. She is making quite a name for FWF around here! - BJ R I received 58 emails all praising and Wowing the last picture of Balthasar. The one from this man is real compliment as he is big to do with Percherons and knows his stuff. Just wanted to tell you AGAIN what beautiful horses FWF produces. - Carole As I have said before, I have been breeding horses since before most of you have been breathing. There isn't anybody who would not be proud to own this one. ~Mac Thank You Again - Rocky B. Lastly....the Jordan Report.....Jordan is 17H and will be 5 on July 3. I think he is still growing. He has been winning all over in dressage. He had a problem with going forward for a while, mainly because he had not yet grown into himself...not a problem any more! He has schooled cross country twice in preparation for his debut at beginner novice at Penny Oaks in July. He never stopped or even looked at a fence...just went right over everything from ditches to water. As a matter of fact, I schooled him up a bank and intended to ride him by the prelim log at the top of the bank...Jordan had other ideas and jumped it...clean and then jumped down the bank on the other side! I'll send you photos from Penny Oaks. Let me know about the Excaliber babies..... Love... - Bridget and Jordan |
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