Dam: FWF Crusader's Four Star Lady IGGHR#107
Dam's sire FWF Crusader-Black and white
tobiano-Saddlebred
Dam's dam: Bloomfield Heather-Clydesdale-bay
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Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2010
Subject: Riding with Steffen and Shannon Peters --- we've not
yet touched ground!
Hello Fredericka!I haven't updated you
in some time on Nemo.(aka Flying W Farms Baron Von Star
Kingdom) We've been busy! This summer, I submitted an
application, along with many others, to be one of
the demonstration teams at the New England Dressage
Association symposium with Steffen and Shannon Peters the
last weekend of October... and Nemo and I were chosen! What
a thrill and an honor. Steffen was all smiles after his two
bronze medals at the World Equestrian Games just a few weeks
ago. He and Shannon are truly an unbeatable team, and the
energy and respect between them was simply incredible.
I am so PROUD of my Nemo, who took the hundreds of
people, the flashes, the applause, and the PA system all in
stride as if he'd done it hundreds of times. And in awe of
Shannon's direct, kind and insightful instruction, which
gave me and Nemo much to work on. What an experience!
I'd like to share a few photos that capture some of the
magic of the day, thanks to my sister's videography!
Happy trails ~
Janet
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The Peters,
opening the symposium, with Nemo and me in the background. Also,
Shannon Peters, discussing "stirrup weight" yes, this got TECHNICAL
and Ms. Peters was superb!
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Nemo warming up at the trot and
Shannon discussing position and movement with the audience. |
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Nemo at the canter, and trotting
past the arena door.
... such a beautiful day! |
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The conclusion of our ride.
Shannon Peters waved us
over
and stroked Nemo,
commenting on what
a nice horse Nemo is
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Sent: August, 2010
Subject: BARON VON STAR KINGDOM
I just adore my boy. He calls to me when I
arrive at the boarding facility, and runs to the gate to meet
me. He is such a willing partner. If he was a man, I'd marry
him!Best wishes, Janet
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Jane Savoie Clinic
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Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Subject: FLYING W FARMS
BARON VON STAR KINGDOM
Hello there Fredericka,
Well, BARON VON STAR
KINGDOM AKA "Nemo" and I
have been working hard at our partnership, and this weekend, we rode
in a clinic with Jane Savoie! We learned alot and I'm thrilled to
have had the experience.
Thought you would like to
see how he is progressing. I just love this boy!
Cheers,
Janet & Nemo (Star
Kingdom)
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Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008
Subject: Baron Von Star Kingdom
Hello~
Just over a year ago, I bought Von Star from his
original owner in Vermont. I lost my 24 year old in February of 2007
and couldn't get myself beyond the grief to find another horse. A
close friend had seen him advertised and insisted that I make the 3
hour drive to go see him. When I first met him, he was huge -
really 16.2 - To be sure, his owner loved him very much and he
certainly was never abused. I tried him on a trail ride - as a 5
year old, he was virtually untrained and very gawky and
uncoordinated. Still, I was taken by his kindness and willingness
to try for me. So in one of the most spontaneous moves I've ! ev!
er made in my life, I drove back up with a borrowed trailer a few
days later, had him vetted, and brought him home that same day.
In this last year, my boy - affectionately known
as Nemo - has filled out, muscled up, and gained confidence.
He's becoming the dressage partner of my dreams.
I just love this horse. Now that he's showing what I thought I saw
glimmers of a year ago, he is a sight to see! Starting lateral
work, cantering with ever more balance, and trying so hard that he
will occasionally do piaffe or passage steps while he's trying to
figure out what I'm asking. He is simply stunning.
Lately, I laughingly say I need a lock on his stall, so many people
want him. Just yesterday yet another person asked me where I got
him, and I told them about your farm.
He particularly likes children, and every child
in the neighborhood who visits the barn where he's boarded wants to
visit Nemo. He's the favorite. In fact, recently one boarder
brought her autistic nephew to the barn to see the horses. He was
unreactive until he met Nemo. The child was enchanted with him, as
he followed the boy up and down the fence and lowered his head so
that the boy could touch and pet him. And, the little boy started
talking! Asking questions about Nemo, and saying how much he liked
him. The family was in heaven. Nemo has that presence about him.
Although I did not purchase him from you, I
wanted to write and thank you for my boy. He is a treasure and I
hope that we will have many happy, healthy years together. I've
attached a couple of recent pictures for you.
Again, thank you for creating my incredible boy.
Janet L.
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