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Horses
Available For Your Consideration
We are very proud of our breeding
programs here at Hopes Creek Ranch. We have a
small herd of exceptional broodmares that we
breed to high quality stallions. The result is a
foal anyone would be thrilled to own. We are
always happy to discuss these youngsters and how
they might fit into your showing and breeding
program.
Click below on
horses name to see photos and more information
where available.
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All 4 mares owned and/or bred by Hopes Creek Ranch made
the Top Ten at the 2005 World Appaloosa Show in Hunter In Hand Mares 4 & Over!!!
Pictured from left to right: Aggie with Lynn Magnussen, Jewel with Kathy Walton,
Maggie with Nancy Magnussen, and Emma with Lauri Hall |
2009 Babies are arriving!!
- Handpainted Scarlet -- New Photos 16 June!!
"Scarlet"
February 2009
Chestnut filly
Sire: All Hands On Zip [multiple World Champion;
Bronze Medallion World/National Champion Sire]
Dam: Zip Me EZ [by multiple World Champion Zips EZ Question, by Zippo Jack Bar (AQHA)]
Darling filly with a princess personality and elegance to spare! This sweet girl is going to be a top all-around prospect and is bred to perform. Gorgeous face, short back and always ready to dance around the pasture. YouTube Video
- Handpainted Superstar -- New Photos 10 June!!
"Superman"
13 March 2009
Sorrel colt
Sire: All Hands On Zip [multiple World Champion;
Bronze Medallion World/National Champion Sire]
Dam: Super Swankie (AQHA)
This colt is STUNNING! Huntseat tall -- should mature to 17 hands. Elegant features, gorgeous dishy face, perfect conformation for a big-time huntseat prospect. YouTube Video.
- Handpainted Graffiti -- New Photos 24 May!!
"Graffiti"
25 March 2009
Sorrel & white colt
Sire: All Hands On Zip [multiple World Champion;
Bronze Medallion World/National Champion Sire]
Dam: Ease To The Edge (JC)
Graffiti is a replication of his daddy at this age! Tall, pretty, talented. Softest lope ever! He will excel at all Hunter Under Saddle, In Hand and Over Fence events. YouTube Video Link.
- Handpainted Cameo -- New Photos 11 May 2009
"Cameo"
8 April 2009
Chestnut filly
Sire: All Hands On Zip [multiple World Champion;
Bronze Medallion World/National Champion Sire]
Dam: Right In Time(JC)
Cameo is gorgeous! TALL, elegant, excellent conformation -- destined to be a great show horse in all Hunter Over Saddle, Over Fences and In Hand events. Dishy little face with great expression. Will mature at 17+ hands. YouTube video link
- Handpainted Art -- New Photos 24 May!!
"Artsy"
15 April 2009
Chestnut filly
Sire: All Hands On Zip [multiple World Champion;
Bronze Medallion World/National Champion Sire]
Dam: Artful Pleasure [by AQHAWorld Champion Artful Move and out of ApHC World Champion Wares Pleasure]
What a beauty! This filly was everything we expected -- and she has the bloodlines to win, win, win! Artsy should excel as an all-arounder, with her focus on Hunter Under Saddle events. Should mature at 16+ hands. YouTube Video Link
- Handpainted Carousel
"Carrie"
2 May 2009
Sorrel & white Filly
Sire: All Hands On Zip [multiple World Champion;
Bronze Medallion World/National Champion Sire]
Dam: Mistress Of Wind
Lovely filly that has it all -- tall, elegant, talent and color! Carrie's full brother has already made a splash in the show ring with multiple Top Tens at World and Nationals as a yearling
in Longeline and Hunter In Hand. This filly will be tall -- should mature at 16+ hands.
2007 & 2008 Babies
Our babies are
collectively the best group of babies in the country. They
represent the leading sires, and are out of mares who are proven
producers or show mares in their own right. These babies will
likely take you into the show ring and win. In today's economy, it
only makes sense to buy a prospect that has a high potential for
success. Contact us to find out about terms. Remember,
repeat buyers always receive special consideration!
- Handwritten Joebilee -- Updated YouTube Video!!
"Jubilee"
14 April 2007
Sorrel Filly -- REGULAR PAPERS!
Sire: Hot Diggity Joe (AQHA)
[AQHA World Show
Top Ten & Congress Finalist Hunter Under Saddle by Congress and World Champion Blazing
Hot]
Dam: Zippa Clipse (point earning daughter of All Hands On Zip)
[Res. National Champion Producer]
Exceptionally nice filly that has the bloodlines and conformation to be
one of the top competitors in the industry. Looking for a futurity
prospect? This could be the one! YouTube Video Link
- A Handwritten Fancy -- New Photos 9 June!!
"Fancy"
20 May 2007
Sorrel Filly -- Performance Permit
Sire: All Hands On Zip
Dam: Super Swankie (AQHA)
This filly is perfect! Gorgeous and talented. She is
eligible for the 2009 Just For Pleasure Stallion Service Auction money
in the Color Hunter Under Saddle Class and she will be a top contender. YouTube Video
- A Winning Hand -- Updated YouTube Link! -- New Photos 19 June!!
"Winnie"
1 April 2008
Sorrel & white Filly
Sire: All Hands On Zip [multiple World Champion;
Bronze Medallion World/National Champion Sire]
Dam: Mistress Of Wind
Cute, cute. cute! This sweet faced filly has the look to be
noticed in the show ring. Gorgeous conformation, feminine
appearance -- no doubt this beauty is a girly girl! Excellent
topline promises strength to go with the looks. Tremendous
hangtime at the trot makes this girl a super all-around prospect that will excell at HUS!
(l to r: Dusty, Copy and
Fancy)
High Quality Horses Offered By Others
- Midnight Invitation
"Macy"
2005 Dark Mare
Sire: Invitation From Misty (by Invitation Only)
Dam: Zippos Scottish Maid (by Zippo Scotch Bar)
Beautiful mare that has tons of potential in the show ring. Her full brother, Black Tie Invite, is both a World & National Champion! This mare should do well at all levels in Western Pleasure.
- Handmade In Time
"Oxford"
2006 Chestnut and white gelding
Sire: All Hands On Zip
Dam: Right In Time (JC)
Oxie has outgrown his owner!!! Ann selected Oxie for his talent and disposition, but didn't bargain for such a BIG boy! This lightly started 3 year old is ready to get to work and get ready for the show ring. He will be extremely competitive in Hunter Under Saddle and Hunter Over Fences. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a World caliber 3 year old that has not been worked into the ground!
YouTube Video.
Congratulations
to the following on the purchases of horses from
Hopes Creek Ranch in 2009.
Please keep us updated with news and pictures which
we will post on your perennial personal webpage!!
- Handpainted Asset
Congratulations to Kelley and Audrey Karnes on the
purchase of this handsome, talented colt! Kelley intends to
start working with Asset in hand and longeline, and looks forward
to his 2 year old year. It will be very exciting to watch this
colt grow up and succeed!!!
- Handpaint By Numbers
Congratulations to Anthony Leier, Las Vegas,
Nevada, on the purchase of this extremely talented colt. I
know that he and Anthony are destined for great things! Watch for these two in the show ring in the
near future in Yearling
Hunter In Hand and Hunter Yearling Longeline (I'm sure Cammy will get her hands on this one!).
- Handpainted Marquee
Congratulations to
Connie Nadratowski on the purchase of this elegant colt --
she have big plans for Marky and I know that he is destined to be a
great one! Watch for Connie and Marky in the Hunter In Hand classes next year -- and Hunter Longeline as well!
- Handpainted Valentine
Congratulations to Sheila Beltramo on the purchase of this outstanding colt. We are doubly excited since Sheila is a noted AQHA breeder and has shown AQHA for years. Watch for this team in all major futurities! And you'll also catch them at World next year in Yearling HUnter In hand and Lungeline!
- Handwritten Copy
Congratulations to Shelly (Sigler) Milobowski, new owner of Copy! This is a gelding that we had planned to keep for ourselves but couldn't pass up this great new home. I know that Copy will go out there and compete in just about everything -- maybe even those interesting cow events! Good luck in all that you do and we will be cheering you on in all your endeavors!
- "Ace"
Our cute little punkin' is off to his new home with his new mom, Deb Sigler. I know this will be an outstanding home for him (excluding the crazy snow!) and he will thoroughly enjoy life with his bratty 'little' sister "Rouletta", aka, Panda. Deb has big plans for Ace to follow in the footsteps of their Worlds Best Appaloosa, Ima Touch DZ, And with their skill and knowledge, they just might get it done! Good luck and keep us posted on all the fun!!
Congratulations
to the following on the purchases of horses from
Hopes Creek Ranch in 2008.
Please keep us updated with news and pictures which
we will post on your perennial personal webpage!!
- Handwritten
N Dust
Congratulations to new owner Debbie Rasch! Debbie is very excited about getting this excellent gelding in the show ring this year -- I look for great things to happen for them!! Watch for Dusty in Hunter In Hand early in the year and then under saddle when he is ready!
- "Avery" & "Dealer"
Congratulations to Chris & Lorina of Las Vegas on the purchase of these two outstanding babies! Watch for Avery and Dealer in Hunter In Hand next year at the big shows and then in the Hunter Under Saddle classes as two year olds -- we can't wait!!!
- "Vegas"
Amber Niess is the new owner of my sweet Vegas. This filly will have an incredible future ahead of her as the latest of the California Girls out on the West Coast. We are delighted with this new home and know that she will be shown to her full potential in Hunter Under Saddle and Hunter In Hand!
- "Rouletta"
Congratulations to Deb Sigler on the purchase of this extraordinary filly! Deb wanted a big-time huntseater and this big girl will definitely fulfill that wish! Watch for Roletta and Deb in Lounge Line and Hunter In Hand next year at the big shows -- they will be the ones that you can't take your eyes off!!
- Hands Of
Chiffon
Congratulations to
Shelly Sigler on acquiring this fabulous filly -- Shelly is very accomplished in the show ring and I know that she and Chiffon are destined to many great successes!
- "Betty"
Congratulations to Jennifer Wiese of
California on the purchase of this gorgeous filly! Jennifer loved the full brother so much that she had to have the sister, so Betty is gonna be a 'California Girl'! We can't
wait to see Jennifer and Betty out there in the show ring -- it
should definitely be another winning team!!
- Ripple N Zip
Congratulations to Kristi on the
purchase of this wonderful gelding! Kristi has not done much riding the past cou0ple of years but is ready to get back in the game with this talented youngster. I can't wait to se them out there loping slowly around the pen -- you'll know them when you see them -- Kristi will be the one with the big smile on her face! Good luck girlfriend -- we'll be cheering for you!!!
- All About Me
Congratulations to Cheyenne on the
purchase of this big talented gelding! Cheyenne was looking
for a great horse to go forward in her Youth classes at the
National level and we think that 'Encore' will get that done for
her! Watch for Cheyenne and Encore in the Youth events, and
Dawna Harwell and Encore in the Open level competition!
- "Dibs"
Congratulations to Ann Livingston of
Dripping Springs, Texas, on the purchase of this elegant colt!
We expect great things out of this pair in the Hunter Jumper
world, and hopefully we can steal him away occasionally to show
him off at the Appaloosa shows!
- "Dream"
Congratulations to Andrea Horning of New
York on the purchase of this beauty! Andrea has been
watching this filly closely and finally decided she had to have
her. We are thrilled to have another fabulous AHOZ baby out
on the East Coast and we look for great things from this pair in
Hunter In Hand and Lounge Line next year!
Congratulations
to the following on the purchases of horses from
Hopes Creek Ranch in 2007.
Please keep us updated with news and pictures which
we will post on your perennial personal webpage!!
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Lads
Velvet Hands
Congratulations to Mary Lynn France on the
purchase of this beautiful and talented filly! Velvet caught
Mary Lynn's eye as a Lounge Line prospect for this year.
Velvet certainly has the soft, pretty movement required to excel at
this event, so we are hoping for great things at the big shows!
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Play Your Best Hand
Congratulations to Ann Livingston of Dripping Springs, TX on the
purchase of our beautiful baby. We are so excited that this
special horse will be living just down the road and has the best
home EVER!
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Handwritten N Choc
Congratulations to Jennifer Wiese of
California on the purchase of this fabulous colt! We can't
wait to see Jennifer and Choc out there in the show ring -- it
should definitely be a winning team!!
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Handwritten
Verse
Congratulations to Susan and Steven
Thibodeaux of Florida on the purchase of this lovely filly!
The Thibodeaux have big plans for this filly -- watch for them in
the Just For Pleasure futurity program as a 2 Year old, and until
then, with Steven as a Longeliner!
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Hands
Off My Hottie
Congratulations to
Jennifer Wiese on the purchase of this fabulous filly! We are very
excited to get this filly into a wonderful show home where we are certain
she will be treated well and trained to her potential! Watch for
Jennifer and Hottie in the show ring next year in Lounge Line and Hunter
In Hand!
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Handwritten N Spring
Congratulations to Lori & Tony Pieprzyca on
the purchase of this gorgeous filly! They have plans to show
this beauty in HUS and HIH classes, as well as over fences. We
can't wait to cheer them on when they hit the shows right here in
Texas!!!
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Handwritten Poetry
Congratulations to Cathy & Alan Wood of
Wood Show Horses on the purchase of this excellent colt You
can be sure to see this fancy colt next year in the yearling classes
at the major shows, and then on to the hunter under saddle classes
as a two year old! We are very excited about this match-up!!
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Handwritten Cash
Congratulations to Daphne Wood of
Monticello, Florida, on the purchase of this classy colt!
Daphne will be preparing this talented youngster for a career Over
Fences. We can't wait to hear of their successes!
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Hand Made In Time
Congratulations to Ann Livingston of Dripping Springs, TX on the
purchase of this fabulous BIG yearling. Oxie is the sweetest
boy ever and this is the perfect home for him! We can't wait to see Ox
and Ann out on the Hunter/Jumper circuit and we hope to see them some at
the Appaloosa shows too!!!
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Hands Of
Chiffon
Congratulations to
Katrina Nadratowski on acquiring this fabulous filly -- Katrina has big plans for
CJ and I know that she is destined to be a
great one!
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Edward Zipper Hands
Congratulations to Jennifer Wiese of
California on the purchase of this outstanding and beautiful
gelding! We can't
wait to see Jennifer and Eddie out there in the World and National
show ring for Jennifer's last year of Novice Non-Pro!!! We'll be
out there cheering for you!
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Hand Made Chambray
Congratulations to Frontier Appaloosas on the purchase of
Sally. She will be joining her full brother Zip N Tango and sister
Honeysuckle Hands in Bascara, Spain, and I'm sure will be enjoying life
tremendously!
Congratulations
to the following on the purchases of horses from
Hopes Creek Ranch in 2006.
Please keep us updated with news and pictures which
we will post on your perennial personal webpage!!
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Hands Up For
Sangria
Congratulations to Terry Thompson on the
purchase of this gorgeous and talented filly! Terry intends to
start working with Sangria in hand and longeline, and is looking
towards her competing in these classes at the big shows. It will be very exciting to watch this
filly compete here in Texas!!!
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"Chenille"
Congratulations to Kathy Walton, Colorado Springs, Colorado, on the
purchase of this excellent filly! We will be watching with
great anticipation to see Kathy and Chenille in the Hunter In Hand
classes and then under saddle!!
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Ideal
Congratulations to Ann
Livingston of Austin, Texas, on the purchase of this big, handsome
gelding! Ann will
be training and promoting Hank as an over fences horse. I am
so happy to see these two together and know that Hank is well loved!
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"Ramie"
Congratulations to Amber Niess of San
Diego, California on the purchase of this excellent colt!
Amber had always admired the older brother, Charleston, and
absolutely loves the look of this youngster. I know they will
do superbly well and I am excited to watch Ramie grow up under such
a practiced and loving hand. Best wishes to you both!!
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Lads Straw
Chianti
Congratulations to Betty Linton on the
purchase of our sweet Chianti! I know she will have a great
home and I look forward to hearing about how well she has trained
you to do her bidding! She is lovely filly and I hope you love
her as much as we did.
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Cabernet
Congratulations to the new owners
of this gorgeous, well-bred filly. I hope that you will enjoy
watching her play in the pasture as much as we did.
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Handmade Perfection (Satin)
Congratulations to Paul and
Ruthie Stewart on the purchase of this perfect colt! Paul and
Ruthie own Cupid, Satin's big brother, and are very excited to see if
this youngster will be as talented as big brother!
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Handmade Gabardine
Congratulations
to Rachel Lucht on the purchase on this
fine little filly! We are very excited to watch
Rachel and Gabby prepare for the 4-H futurity classes from
yearling through 3 year old. We hope to see them both in the show ring at
the regional Appaloosa Shows as well. We'll be cheering
for you and our little Gabby!!!
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Cashmere Hands
Congratulations to
Katrina and Connie Nadratowski on the purchase of this elegant filly --
they have big plans for Cashie and I know that she is destined to be a
great one!
Congratulations
to the following on the purchases of horses from
Hopes Creek Ranch in 2005.
Please keep us updated with news and pictures which
we will post on your perennial personal webpage!!
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Hands Off My Rosé
Congratulations to Cammy Leier, Las Vegas,
Nevada, on the purchase of this extremely talented filly. I
know that she is destined for great things, as is her young trainer,
Anthony Leier! Watch for these two in the show ring in the
near future (and maybe Cammy will get a turn too!) in Yearling
Hunter In Hand. We can't wait to see you out there in the big
shows!
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Hands Off Emma
Congratulations to Kelly Barnhill,
Jarrettsville, Maryland, on the purchase of this wonderful, sweet
mare. I wish you many happy moments spent with Emma -- in the
show ring and in the barn. We are thrilled to have our
beautiful Emma going to such a loving and fun home! We can't
wait to see you next year at the big shows!
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Gotta Swanky Cadence
Cadence was always a farm favorite and I think he will continue to
be at his new home with Kathy Walton in Colorado Springs,
Colorado. I know that he will continue to be the barn clown
and the center of attention in this excellent new home! Watch
for Cadence in limited shows next year as he prepares for a
promising career in Western Pleasure.
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Merlot
Congratulations to Kristi Albin on the
purchase of this handsome, talented colt! Kristi intends to
start working with Merlot in hand and longeline, and looks forward
to his 2 year old year. It will be very exciting to watch this
colt grow up here in Texas!!!
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Step Up The Tempo
Congratulations to Connie Kirkman on the purchase of this big,
gorgeous colt! Connie intends to start working with Tempo in
hand and get him started slowly under saddle next year. This
should be a super match and we can't wait to see them in the show
ring!!
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Hand Me A Straw Berry
Congratulations to Marilyn Allen on the purchase of this big, pretty
filly. Marilyn intends to start showing StrawBerry in Hunter
Under Saddle and I think they will do very well indeed!
StrawBerry is in training with Terry Thompson Inc and will hopefully
be ready for the 2 Year Old classes this fall.
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Lily N Paradise
Congratulations to Elodie Maupas of France
on the purchase of this elegant filly! Watch for Lily in the show
ring in Europe in all-around events under the guidance of Linda
Long!
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All About Charleston
Charleston was purchased by a horse trader
who never voiced her intent to buy my sweet horse for re-sale.
I hope that this person someday understands how under-handed her
behavior is and somewhere, somehow she gets paid back in full.
I am sooooo sorry Charleston -- this was not what I ever
intended for you.
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Congratulations
to the following on the purchases of horses from
Hopes Creek Ranch in 2004.
Please keep us updated with news and pictures which
we will post on your perennial personal webpage!!
Jazzy Hands
Congratulations to the Weaver family of
Brownsville, Texas on the addition of this fine gelding to their
family. Jazz will be seen on the 4-H and open horse show
circuit ... and on the trails around his new home!
"Buttercup"
Congratulations to Ellen Lucas on the
purchase of this sweet gelding! Ellen is looking forward
to getting BC going as an all-arounder and showing on the open
circuit. And we're hoping that he spots out so both of
them can join us at the ApHC Shows!
Harmony N Paradise
Congratulations to Rosemary Royce, of Scottsdale, Arizona, on the
purchase of beautiful, sweet Harmony. He's an absolute
doll and I know you will enjoy him immensely! I can't wait
to meet you in person at the big shows -- and we'll be cheering
you on when you bring this of boy out into the ring!
All About Me
Congratulations to Ann
Livingston, of Austin, Texas, on the purchase of this awesome
baby! Ann plans to compete with Encore in the Open
Hunter/Jumper Circuit in Texas, and will also join us at the
Appaloosa Horse Shows in Hunter In Hand and Under Saddle
classes. It will be tons of fun watching this one grow up
in Texas!
Hand Me Cupid's Dart
Congratulations
to Shaye Boone and her wonderful family on
the purchase of this outstanding youngster! I
look forward to meeting up with them at the
big shows and cheering him on! Shaye hopes to
have Cupid at 2004 World in Longe Line and
Yearling Hunter In Hand -- watch for them
there!
Congratulations
to the following on the purchases of horses from
Hopes Creek Ranch in 2003.
Please keep us updated with news and pictures which
we will post on your perennial personal webpage!!
Cootie's Calypso
Congratulations
to Kayla Walkoviak on the purchase of this
nice little mare! Kayla plans to work with
Caly in the 4-H program in her area and
compete in local and regional shows. Best of
luck and always have fun!!
Hardtime N Zippo
Congratulations
to Cyndi Reed on the purchase on this
wonderfully talented and handsome gelding! He
has been a favorite on the farm for a long
time and we are very glad that he went to a
loving show home. Can't wait to see you at
Nationals!!!
"Ivy"
Congratulations
to Bruce Army on the purchase of this
outstanding colt. I am very pleased to see my
beautiful Ivy go to such a good show home!
Devine Paradise (Periwinkle)
Watch for
Dawn Hill and this classy guy in the show
ring in a year or two. This one can do it all
and what a 'looker'! Can't wait to see you
out there showing him off!
Miss Sugar Chick
Congratulations to Angela and
Dale Moore on the purchase of this nice mare
who is now in charge of teaching the kids all
about horses -- bring carrots, scratch tummy,
swat flies, etc!
All Hands Unzipped
Sweet
Copper has found a new home in Washington
state with his new owner Karri Owens. Karri
will be showing Copper in 2004 in a variety
of Non-Pro events.
All Hands For My Zip
I
am so excited to see what lies ahead for
Topaz and his new family, in Scottsdale, Arizona!!! Watch
here next year as we get those updates from
the show ring!
Zip N Tango
Congratulations
to Jason Flinn on the purchase of Tango.
Tango has gone to Bascara, Spain to serve as
the junior stallion at Frontier Appaloosas.
What a lucky guy!!
"Samba"
&
"Fandango"
Congratulations
to Paul and Cheryl Turney (and Samantha and
Cullen!) on the purchase of this handsome
colt and flashy filly. Best wishes for a
successful career in the Appaloosa industry!
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