THE HORSE GAZETTE
Arabian news & more from around the state by Ginny Nokes of Seguin, TX.
make The Rose Palace a favorite Diamond Equestrian Center played
among exhibitors. host to Brownie and Junior Girl
Saturday night was spe- Scout Troop 995. The Brownie’s
cial with several events that ap- learned how to safely be around
peal to the spectators. ` Rachael horses, basic horse information,
Youngblood riding DD DANCE care, grooming, tacking and riding.
Where Quality Service, and Customer Satisfaction are Always First
A LOT presented the colors. This They worked hard to earn badges in
lovely mare and her young rider grooming and riding. Patty Liarakos
galloping into the arena carrying reported “We sincerely enjoyed
the US Flag setting the stage for teaching these girls their introduc-
things to come. tion to the Arabian horse and all that
Lisa Eberhardt and fam- goes along with horse care. At the
ily gathered in center ring to honor end of the program, we gathered
VINTAGE ECHLYPSE, who earned them together for a group photo in
Horse lovers are busy born and raised a city boy. He grew
his Legion of Honor award. We front of Double Diamond and it was
JAMES LAWRENCE - OWNER
these days enjoying the summer up in Miami and ended up in San
have all watched this horse win obvious by the big smile on their
weather. . Some are hitting the Antonio. In 2002, he bought 200
ribbon after ribbon for his owners. faces they all had a great time.”
He has been shown in Sport Horse We are sorry to have to
All Types of Trailers for your Hauling Needs
trails. Not only for the pleasure of acres and put 18 Black Angus cows
riding in the great outdoors but the with calf on the property. When he
(dressage) and under saddle. He report this sad news. Sandra Haley
fellowship we find with others on retired from practicing medicine,
has competed in the regular shows wrote “I wanted to let all of you
horseback. The STAR Club mem- he moved to the country and never
in hunter and western winning know that Tamar Kodachrome+//
Horse Trailers, and All-Purpose Utility Trailers
bers near Beeville recently traveled looked back … He loves the coun-
championships…this horse is a lost his two year battle with lami-
to Bandera for an overnight camp try and the people. Once a week,
true versatile Arabian. We don’t nitis and was euthanized this morn-
Goosenecks or Flat Beds
out and trail ride. he goes to the Kenedy Maximum
see too many of those any more. ing.” (6/5/2009). Shown by
I was recently invited to Prison where he has a bible class for
Congratulations. Ashley, he won about everything he
Tony and Linda Toledo’s Double the inmates that has grown to 150
Eight horses were en- was entered in. He and Ashley were
Portable Buildings
TT Ranch near Panna Maria. Linda members. He gets up at 4:00 AM
tered in the Adult Lead Line class. so together. They won National
has three of her young horses with and heads to the café in Karnes City
The kids had a great time leading Honors in Hunter Pleasure. They
Ben Quinters being broke to ride. for coffee with the other ranchers
the horse while the adults rode. The switched to dressage and continued
Ph. 830-997-9969 • Fax 830-997-6918
Ben doesn’t call himself a Horse that meet each morning. Tony told
judge asked them to do tests and to win as they moved up the levels.
drew applause for their efforts. The Under Saddle they were seldom
Fredericksburg, Texas
Whisperer but without a doubt he me “I have never been so happy in
communicates with horses. Not my whole life.”
class was popular with the kids and beat. A wonderful horse and a big
the spectators. loss. Some horses you can never
5 Miles East of Fredericksburg on Hwy 290
always with the spoken word but ac- Linda still works at the
tions that horses relate to and calmly VA Hospital but promises she will
The Arabian Liberty replace.
react to his requests. Whether it is be retiring at the end of June. She
class is always a crowd pleaser. The
to stand quietly while being tacked has her horses at the ranch and loves
horses put on a grand show and the
louder the applause, the more they
Bunkhouse Leather
up or when being ridden down the spending weekends there but hasn’t
trail. completely given up the city life.
showed off for the crowd. 1207 Cedar Street - Bandera, TX 78003
It was a beautiful Sun- The welcome mat is open to friends
Good news and sad
news. Elizabeth Trodlier sold her
Phone: 830-796-3690 - Toll Free: 888-861-3690
day day on the ranch. Linda has who might like to come and ride
two young mares sired by National the ranch trails with her. After an
dear dressage friend Fin Akiva after Bunkhouse Leather Saddles
Champion Arabian stallion Rain hour and a half ride over the ranch
the Fiesta show. The good news is
and Tack... Supurb Quality and
Dance. She purchased the mares we relaxed and enjoyed the peace
that he went to Kathleen Reynolds
Craftsmanship!
from Double Diamond Ranch near of the country. A large porch goes
who is his proud new owner. He
Boerne and has kept them on the the length of the house. We looked
will be stabled at Russell Equestrian
ranch “just being horses.” She sent down over lush meadows with
Center and will be in training with
Revitalize your
them to Ben’s training facility near cows and their calves. The large
Lisa Russell.
LaVernia for schooling to become lake down the hill from the house
The sad news... it was
saddles and tack for
nice quiet saddle horses. The Sun- is stocked with fish and some visi-
extremely hard for Elizabeth to
Spring. It’s time to
day ride was the test to determine tors try their hand at fishing. Linda
part with this special horse. He has
won all kinds of honors. They were
clean, oil and polish!
how they would react on their first served steak and food to die for.
“We search out better values
trail ride. Tony and I chose to ride on Ben had interesting stories to tell
consistent winners in their dressage
tests and Sport Horse Show Hack.
for our customers.”
the “mule” and lead the way. Both about his work with horses and ex-
At the 2009 Fiesta Show, they won
Great prices on
mares were willing and ready to go periences with well-known horse-
until we came to a rather deep gorge men Ray Hunt and Tom Dorrance.
their training level test with a 68
Twisted X Boots!
that made a sudden decent. Ben’s There are hundreds of trainers but
and first level with a 67. They were
mare stopped and looked down few true horsemen. Ben is among
Champions in first level and Reserve
saying “I don’t think so.” Patience the few. (Our Walter Chapman was
High Score in Training Level.
and calm insistence paid off and he a true horseman.)
Jessica Springer riding • High Quality Saddles and Tack
convinced her all was well and not What a great day. It
By Golly Miss Molly won Cham-
pion for High Score in her dressage
• Repair & Custom Work • Custom Chaps
to fear. The Cibolo River runs along doesn’t get much better than this.
one side of the ranch. Huge old trees THE ALAMO ARA-
test and was Champion Over All
• Western and English Saddle Fitting
line the area. Tables, chairs and a fire BIAN SPRING FIESTA SHOW
shown by Mark Hensen In Hand.
and Repair
pit, make for a perfect picnic area. was held in May. We heard lots
Elizabeth won both of
One feels totally isolated from the of favorable comments about the
her Hunter Pleasure Championships
Stop in and smell the leather!
busy rush and pressures of every show. The weather was pleasant
on Paradise Rach trained by Silvio Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 9am - 6pm
We also carry used saddles &
day life in town. and as usual the rings were in great
Moraes Stables of Boerne, TX. Sat.: 10am - 5pm
tack...great for home decorating!
Dr. Tony Toledo was shape thanks to the staff that helps
Ride N Style and Double
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Located approx. 5 minutes from Loop 410 at 13901 Hwy 90 West - just
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Call 210-677-0502
World Champion with Jim Young in Amateur Aged Stallions
Ryan Henderson, Reserve World Champion, Open Aged Stallions
JMK Mega Fella, Owned by Jim Young & Cindy Garrett of Cuero, Tx
Terry or Ryan Henderson • P. O. Box 115 • Stockdale, Texas 78160
830-996-3185 (Ranch) • 210-387-7115 (Cell)
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