68/ MARCH/APRIL 2010 THE RIDER

FOR SALE: Classic Young Stallion Can Be Yours! Arabian Straight Egyptian - Renowned Potent Sire Line, Superb Dam Line Kahar Al Jabal 2007

(Etaya Shai Zahab (Simeon Shai) X Idwal So Sereene (rare Bint Azza Babolna line). Beautiful quality, pedigree available on request.

Call Kendal Hills Stud Farm 905-797-2124

REAL ESTATE: A Peaceful Lifestyle

One year ago today I woke up at 7 am anticipating my youngest daughters excite- ment at the breakfast table when she saw the birthday gifts we had waiting for her . Brie was turning fifteen that day, sun was shining, life was good.

Suddenly things went terribly wrong. There was a message on my pager to call my sister Sandy...a family emergency it read. Sandy and her husband David were vacation- ing in Mexico with David’s siblings and their spouses. The six of them had flown out of Toronto two days earlier all looking forward to a lovely catch-up time and a sharing of their busy separate lives.

It was shocking news...my big, strong, athletic brother in law had suffered a massive heart attack and died. He was only 52 and had always taken such good care of himself. A year has passed, a very painful year for my sister and Davids two sons. The man who loved them was a kind gentle influence in their lives and we all miss him terribly. There is always a lesson learned from every tragedy though and we as a family, have all taken the time since Davids passing to reflect upon our own lives as compared to the life David lived.

He was a simple man, a good man who helped others and gave of himself in so many ways we didn’t honestly appreciate until he was gone. He walked with God and I mean this genuinely. Our youngest nephew once asked “ Mom, does Uncle David ever get mad?”

I think country living and country people are the simple people in life. They appreciate nature , god’s artwork and see Him in the growing of their crops, the birth of their live- stock, the renewing of the ground, the grass- es, the flowers, the trees and their buds in the spring and in the glory of the big sky that sur- rounds you when you are out in the country away from the city lights and tall buildings which hide the bluest of skies and the lovely cloud formations and sunsets.

Losing David and my father in the past three years has really made me keenly aware

Nestled back on a quiet gravel road away from stress and turmoil .

2.7 acres of open space, large building with loft easily converted for horses. Big sidesplit home with all new windows offering picturesque views of the Grand River across the corn fields. New ok kitchen, four bedrooms, two baths. Two fireplaces. Main floor family room. All for $469,900. Just east of Brantford.

Just listed. Handyman? Put some sweat equity into this 33.5 acre farm and build up the value. Great location between Ancaster and Brantford. Original Ontario Homestead with big spacious rooms, pine floors, lots of updates, like newer kitchen with skylights, two upgraded baths, main floor family room with woodstove. Needs finishing and decorating. Big timber frame barn houses horses with box stalls...needs re-sided. fruit trees, mature landscape, pool. Fenced pastures. $449,900.

Call Teri for more details. 519-647-3330.

Ingersol Equestrian facility. Pristine property with older farm- house extensively re-modeled and with an addition of family room with brick faced fireplace, bath, laundry and mudroom. Side deck overlooks cobblestone patio and Japanese garden. Big eat-in kitchen with centre island. New round topped windows throughout main floor bringing bright sunshine into spacious original living/dining rooms. Four bedrooms. two baths. Garage. 70 x112 Five year old indoor arena. Five year old 10 stall horse barn with water and hydro. Original timber frame barn completely cleaned out, in great shape... ready for many uses. Geotherm heating. 20 minutes to London Air- port ...just 3 minutes off #401. $799,900. Call Teri to view

Splendid Gentleman's Estate and Equine Barns

with Indoor Arena on 46 acres at the edge of Paris Ontario. Sprawling all brick rancher 2,800 sq ft on main level plus finished basement and double attached garage awaits you at the very end of a long tree-lined drive... past board fenced paddocks and state of the art barn with stable cleaners, tack room, stallion stalls and loft. You'll see the out- door jumping arena as you drive up and the steel implement shed to the right. Inside the house you'll enjoy dinners in the family room in front of a fieldstone fireplace, cooked in your big country kitchen with it's cherry cabinets and patio doors offering views of the interlock patio and wrought iron fencing around the inground pool. Separate formal dining rooms and living rooms. Master bedroom with ensuite. Office on main level. two other bedrooms. A wonderful property. Could never be replaced at this price!

$999,999. Call soon to view!

See picture of these properties at www.venturehomes.ca under Teri's Listings.

Call Teri Davidson,

Broker/Owner,

Brokerage

Associate Realty Brantford Inc.

519-647-3330

RE/MAX Grey Bruce Realty Inc., Brokerage

Independently Owned and Operated P.O. Box 1029, Owen Sound, ON N4K 8K6 1-877-206-3608, (519) 375-5344

Equestrian Training Centre

50 Acre Property offers 1/2 mile stone dust track built around 4 spring ponds, 8 fenced paddocks. Barn has 37 stalls, 13 singles, wash stall & 60’ x 120’ arena / tack room, lab room, 2 x 2 pc baths & heated viewing area. Well kept 3 bedroom Home offers built in appliances, oak cabinetry & walk out from dining room to wrap around deck over- looking paddocks. To view this incredible property go to

www.myhomes.360photo.ca/3760

List Price is $539,900

Contact Jim Goodfellow, Sales Representative for information.

Markdale Area Farms

Quality 86 acre horse & beef farm, corner paved road location. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, brick home has many updates including maple floors throughout mail level, large eat in kitch/ generous maple cabinetry, formal dining room / pocket doors & walk out to covered verandah overlooking manicured lawns & beautiful perennial gardens. Well maintained coloured steel buildings include 2 equipment sheds, large bank barn / loafing area & 12’ x 14’ box stalls & fenced cement yard complimented by pristine maple bush, fenced pasture & fertile crop land. Contact Jim Goodfellow, Sales Representative for information.

of what we should be doing with our lives. Spending time with our families, friends,not letting the stresses of work load us down so much that we have no joy in our lives. My partner and I finally bought out our third partner in our business this past year. It has taken us so long to decide to just end the pain and stress of having such a negative per- son in our lives. I feel so much better and find myself laughing again.

I’ve done some reflecting upon my life and what would I be remembered for if I was gone suddenly.

I’ve decided to start appreciating what a great life I have, my wonderful children, my loving husband who is always available no matter what I need.

A home in the country , living with and experiencing mother nature every day really adds to your solace and peace of being.

Teri Davidson is Broker/Owner of Associate Realty Brantford Inc. Teri has been selling real estate for over thirty-three years. She, along with her family, own and operate “White House Farm “ located in Ancaster, Ontario where they raise and breed regis- tered AQHA quarter horses and APHA paints as well as a new venture..registered AKC Old Fashioned King Sized German Shepherds. Teri can be contacted at teridavidson@rogers.com

View photos online at www.myhomes.360photo.ca/3783.

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