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Bruce came to us in April of 2024. We were looking for another riding horse and stumbled across his listing online. When we went to meet him, we fell in love immediately. Sadly, the pre-purchase exam revealed a bone spur, and the veterinarian strongly advised us not to buy him. After sending the X-rays to two additional veterinarians, both of whom said it was a gamble, we decided to take the risk and bring him home. From the very beginning, Bruce was a gem. He was the kind of

Eclipse came to me in 2012. My trainer at the time needed money and had too many horses. I had been leasing him and training for endurance. When she said, “I want you to own him. You two are a good team,” I didn’t really need  another horse. I already had one I was happy with. That said, how could I possibly resist such a gentleman and black Arabian beauty? I was already smitten. It took six months until we truly became a bonded pair. Though he had always been kind and polite

Gucci, an Andalusian gelding, a noble breed known for its prowess as a war horse,  joined our herd exactly one year ago… and what a year it has been! He came to us as a 7-year-old with “dancing experience,” advertised as a horse who could go anywhere, especially in dressage. When we first met him, he appeared calm, well-mannered, and quiet. He fidgeted a little at the mounting block, but nothing that raised a red flag. After he passed his vet check, though noticeably nervous

Vivian is our 3-year-old Moriesian filly, a beautiful blend of Friesian and Morgan. She came to us when she was just 8 months old. Having been bred and raised by a trainer, she already knew quite a bit for her age: how to quietly stand in cross ties, walk into a trailer, tolerate hoof care, and lead politely. From the beginning, she showed a sweet, curious, and willing disposition. Of course, like any youngster, she had her moments during the “terrible twos,” when she’d sudde

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