performance abilities and mental attributes, with an eye towards blending those characteristics with the six stal- lions currently standing at the farm. Barbara considers the most satisfying aspects of the farm as being present for the birth of every foal, being able to watch the progress, and recognize the distinct personalities of the foals and young horses. Parade of Champions
The foundation of the Wild Turkey stallions is unequivocal- ly LioCalyon. Lio is quite the character, with a sweet tooth for peppermints and is certainly the unabashed showoff in front of the mares, as he does the forelock flip when they saunter by. Barbara’s daughter, Megan, rode this stallion as her FEI North American Young Rider’s horse, compet- ing successfully throughout the West Coast and at Spruce Meadows in Canada. LioCalyon’s off-
spring have started to come of age now, and are amassing im- pressive records. He was ranked 41st in the USEF’s ranking of leading jumper sires in 2009, and 15th in 2010. Two of his top foals are Dunstan Delphi and Peterbilt, both of which com- peted in the World Equestrian Games in
Lexington, Kentucky. Dunstan Delphi, recently sold to a Saudi Arabian syndicate for a reported multi-million dol- lar price, was previously owned and ridden by New Zea- lander Katie McVean, and piloted to success all over the world, including equaling New Zealand records in the World Cup finals and the World Equestrian Games. Fellow New Zealander Guy Thomas, based out of California, has won numerous Grand Prix and World Cup competitions on Peterbilt, including the Cargill Cup at Spruce Meadows in Canada, and the $150,000 Northern California Triple Crown of Show Jumping. Hooray for Hollywood According to Barbara, having children was a life chang- ing event for her and one that she credits with making her considerably more tolerant, flexible, and able to conduct herself successfully through the other various challenges of life. Her children, David and Megan, both rode when they were young, David until he was 13, and Megan though the Young Riders competitions; however both eventually moved on to other interests, namely acrobatic flying and mountain climbing, respectfully. She indentifies her chil- dren as the most important part of her life. Both David and Megan, who share a passion for mov-
ies, independently started their own production compa- nies. David’s company recently produced True Grit, the
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