Equines!
My other loves

Two decades ago, I stopped raising horses, but I never lost my love for them—sight, sound, smell, and feel. Now that I have retired to acreage, I am rekindling that love of horses, both large and small. My daughter lives a few minutes away. She has lots of acreage, and she still has Arabian bloodlines that we raised, as well as athletic lines she has acquired and bred under the farm name Stardust Arabians.

Angie—When I saw the first videotape, I knew I must meet Angie (Anglo-Arabian mare). She is well-trained and a "confidence builder" horse for an out-of-shape rider, and I feel fortunate to have found her. She now lives at my place, and even my granddaughter enjoys riding her.

Farah—A black purebred Arabian mare that *gaits* (running walk), Farah is sweet, but very green, so I'm taking it slowly with her. She has been bred this year to the SE/AK stallion, Habib Rafiq.

Breezie—An 11.2h Shetland pony that has carted many a kid around, Breezie is also small
enough so that Lisa can groom and play with her, and this year, Lisa will have her own trail mount.

*Flash* Lisa is now riding a slimmed-down Breezie English!

Gem - A 13.3h grey pintaloosa (grade POA), Gem (named because she was truly a gem in the rough when we got her) spent many years in a broodmare band after a show career. We are *refreshing* her training for trail riding this fall. She is very quiet and responsive.

Orphan Colt - Stardust Dreamcatcher
In 2008 I experienced handling my first foal in over 20 years! My daughter's oldest Arabian mare had foaling difficulties, and was eventually lost (Feb. 2008). The 5-day-old colt came to live at my place, and I raised an orphan equine, including frequent feedings 24/7, ensuring protection from the cold, and providing guidance so that he didn't become a real spoiled brat, as the orphans are apt to do! Fortunately, I also had a small pygmy goat doe that proved to be an excellent companion for the colt, including sharing his mini-stall in the trailer.

Stardust Dreamcatcher is now a gorgeous and *tall* 2YO gelding. He has retained his
correctness, expressive head and small tipped-in ears, athleticism, and sweet disposition.

   
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