RU The Good Witch (a.k.a. Glinda)
Technically Class of 2009 but went through a second year here! |  |  | Saying hello to Lesley Sun
| With Kathy Landis and Maggie, who prefers Glinda's company to her mom's! | | September 11, 2010 |
| - By Cadillac Coyjack (QH) x Scar (QH/Belgian)
- Bred by Hiatt Ranch, ND
- ¾ QH ¼ Belgian
September 11, 2010:
We visited the farm (Dr. Ralston with Lesley Sun and Nadja Fischlechner). The horses (and mule!) were great! | RU Shivna
Technically Class of 2009 but went through a second year here! | 
Fall 2011
 | - By Cadillac Coyjack (QH) x #18 (QH/Belgian)
- Bred by Hiatt Ranch, ND
- ¾ QH ¼ Belgian
November 2011:
Shivna
has recovered beautifully from her fetlock injury back
in February. I've gotten on her a few times, and she hasn't minded
at all, but we're taking it very slow still. She's not too much of
a fan of the bridle, at this point, but we're working on that and
she picks up on things quickly. (Photo attached of the day we had
a friend give a "pony ride"-- you would have thought Shivna had
done it a million times. Not a care at all that I was up there.)
May 2010:
Shivna napping with her big brother, RU Sargeant Pepper ('08) even
though she is already taller than he is (he is in the foreground)! She
is settling in nicely - jumped the fence between them on arrival just to
be with Sarge! | RU Pardner (now called Gulliver)
Technically Class of 2009 but went through a second year here! |
December, 2011
Photo by Gena Naffin
| - By McCue Tux (Registered APHA) x Belgian #319
- Bred by Early Dawn Sport Horse, Virden, Manitoba, Canada
- ½ Paint, ½ Belgian
May 2010:
Gulliver is adjusting to his new surroundings well. He constantly amazes
me, so far I have been able to spray his entire body with a spray bottle, hold
clippers up against his neck and face (I'm slowly progressing down his body),
worn a saddle, a bridle, a blanket, front and back boots, and a surcingle. Oh
and if you're curious as to the sizes, Gulliver is a 56" girth, 84" blanket, and
large boots. Don't worry, I'm not breaking him until next summer, I would like
to have a happy and healthy horse 20 years from now. I put Gully out with my
other horse, Mulligan, which is working out very well. | | RU Woodstock |  | - By Moon Hippie (Appedix QH) x Butch (QH/Percheron)
- Bred by Hiatt Ranch, ND
- ¾ QH ¼ Percheron
May 2010:
Just a note to let you know Woody was fine in the trailer and
is happily ensconced with some soon to be good friends at High Honors Farm in
Somerset. Thank you for all your attention and please thank the future
equine professionals who did such an outstanding job with him. | | RU Honky Tonk (now called Hank) | 
December, 2011
 | | November 2010 |
| - By Prodigal Snifty Hank (Registered APHA) x Ranger (TB/Percheron)
- Bred by Hiatt Farms, ND
- ½ Paint, ¼ TB, ¼ Percheron
February 2011:
Hank
is now 15.3 hands. His butt will not stop growing up from
the front!!! BUT he acts like a puppy, following me
around. He is excellent with his barn, field manners, and still
remembers all his ground work. | | RU Marley |  |  |  |  | | February 2011 | |  |  | Marley: "Turk, she's taking our picture!"
Turk: "Yeah, she does that a lot." | Marley: "Let's run away!"
Turk: "Oh, if you insist..." |  |  | Marley: "Quick, dodge this way!"
Turk: "He's got to be kidding..." | Turk by a nose! |  | Turk: "Relax, kid. It's too hot to be running around like that!"
Marley: "Yeah, you're right." | June 2010
Photos by Elizabeth Shafer-Nagy |
| BLM Mustang
Captured from North Stillwater region, Winnemucca, NV
January 2012: Marley is quietly accepting a rider, has no problems with other horses
working in the ring around him, and is learning to direct rein and neck
rein. We are ponying him on the trails to help get him stronger before
we move on to harder riding, and he happily walks through the river and
is unfazed by most "scary" things on the trail. The other day, Josh and
Marley trotted for the first time, and I watched Marley's eyes and he
has the softest, calmest look the entire time. He is really enjoying
having a purpose, and attracting tons of attention. Marley is living
happily in a five acre field with our other quarter horses (Josh and I
manage a gorgeous estate in North Jersey.) I will try to get pictures and video
links to you soon. I just thought that you would be pleased to hear
that a very well known dressage trainer was so attracted to Marley's
movement that she has been making special trips to our barn just to work
with him and Josh. I can't wait to watch their progress over the next
few months.
February 2011: Marley wears
a saddle and bridle without a problem. He was not a fan of the
mounting block in the beginning so we are teaching him that the
mounting block is a safe place where he gets to stand and relax.
If he tries to leave he has to continue to work. He figured it
out very quickly and now sidesteps to get as close to the block as
possible and then practically falls asleep. That's why he looks
so happy to stand quietly in the pictures. He has been leaned on
but not ridden - he still needs some muscle first. Also, the trainer that
was holding him is 5'3" and his withers are the same height as her!
June 2010:
Marley and his new best friend, RU Turkleton (a.k.a. Turk of '08)! They certainly know how to have fun, even in the
heat. Marley is still as expressive as ever! | | RU Canella and her baby Maggie! |  | RU Canella and Maggie
Looking to a bright new future!
June 12, 2010 |  | Nadja with Maggie - Canella is in the background!
September 11, 2010 |
| BLM Mustang
Born April 2008 in the Reno, NV holding facility
September 11, 2010:
We visited the farm (Dr. Ralston with Lesley Sun and Nadja Fischlechner). The horses (and mule!) were great!
June 13, 2010:
Canella FINALLY had her baby at 4:30 on June 12th and it's a girl - LANDIS
END FARMS NEVADA MAGIC - OR MAGGIE FOR SHORT - look at the pictures: she is the
cutest baby in the world (we are a "little" predjudiced). Mom and baby are
resting comfortably and are doing very nicely and we are very relieved that they
are both healthy. Thanks for everyone's support - we will keep you posted on her
progress.
| | RU Casanova | 
April 2010 | BLM Mustang
Captured from North Stillwater region, Winnemucca, NV
December 4, 2010: Dawn really enjoys working with Cass, and he's fitting in very nicely at
the barn with two very solid turnout buddies.
November 27, 2010: Cass is doing great and I have never had such pleasure working with
a horse like him before. He has a wonderful mind and is more than I
expected - I could not be happier!
| | RU Ramblin' Rose |  |  |  |  | January 2011
Photos by Stacie Somers |
| BLM Mustang
Captured from Bald Mountain HMA near Bald Mountain, NV
January 7, 2011:
Rosie is doing wonderfully. She is working on groundwork and had a
session with Robin Rivello in the fall and made a lot of progress.
We will be backing her next year!
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