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Was a teacher for 18 years. Real Estate Agent.
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Buck Almighty, The Lady Rocks (Raquel), M'Lady Bounce, Mighty Mouse (all the ones we've bred ) LOL Of course Lady Skybuck
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Jet and The Mannequin

It is funny how horses get so set in what they are doing that they forget how to be a horse. We recently retired a mare we had bred years ago. My sister has been showing her for the past 10 years. Jet (New York's Best M&N) started showing at the age of three in 3 year old fine harness. She also showed in 4 year old fine harness and my sister began showing her at the age of 5. Jet turned 13 last year and we decided she had done enough and would take over for her mother, who passed away years… Continue

Posted on May 15, 2009 at 7:50am — 2 Comments

Nina Kraus

What a Journey it Has Been!

As I read back through my many posts about JC (Buck Almighty), I began to think about our entire journey together and what a journey it has been. JC came to Winsome farms in August of 2006 when he was a yearling. I had only seen him a few times at his previous home. We have been breeding a long time and, from the day he arrived at Winsome, I knew I had to have him. He was the one baby that just touched my heart. He was big and lanky with this wonderfully chiseled face and a flaxen mane and tail… Continue

Posted on April 3, 2009 at 8:30pm —

Nina Kraus

4 Weeks and Counting

I remember a year ago, we were wondering if JC would make it into the show ring as a 3 year old. He did and he did us proud. Six months ago we were debating whether or not I would learn to ride him well enough to be able to show him as a 4 year old. It was questionable as my leg was broken at the time. Well, here we are 4 weeks from our first show and he is an angel. He tries to please every second from the moment you go to get on him. I am vertically challenged so it takes me time to get on. I… Continue

Posted on April 3, 2009 at 8:25pm —

Nina Kraus

Raquel-the Filly

It is so much fun to watch the new babies come in each year. This year Raquel, our now 2 year old, came in. What a different personality she is from her brother. Raquel definitely has attitude. She is a mare and doesn't let anyone forget it. She tries hard, but gets confused, and then gets upset. It really is not fair to her that we keep comparing her to her brother. We have to remember that we have been breeding for over 25 years and she is still one of the best ones we have bred.

It is hard t… Continue

Posted on February 22, 2009 at 9:31pm —

Nina Kraus

We're Getting There!

Wow, it's been 4 years since he was born, but I am finally riding JC. He has exceeding some of my expectations and didn't rise up to others. He is beautiful, but is not gaited. I can forgive him that. He is a gentle giant of a boy. Everything he is in his stall; he is when you ride him. He doesn't get angry or confused. He doesn't hold it against me that it takes time for me to get on him and end up hitting him with the step stool. He doesn't get upset that I hang on his mouth every now and then… Continue

Posted on February 10, 2009 at 9:57pm — 2 Comments

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At 7:04pm on July 4, 2009, Lynne Levy said…
I'll try my hardest to get there on that Wed. I have lessons till either 5:30 or 6:30 (depends on if the 4:30 wants to work 1 of her horses or both) I have a feeling that Fri. is going to be out as Sat. will start WAY before early :>)
At 7:59pm on July 2, 2009, Lynne Levy said…
I'm judging in Rubicon that Saturday and then have students showing in Oshkosh that Sunday. Will try to make it either Thursday or Friday. Is it still at State Fair Park?
At 4:09pm on July 1, 2009, Lynne Levy said…
When and where is the ASAW show? With Gary's dad and my mother both dying in June I'm kinda out of touch with (what some of us consider) the normal stuff.
At 5:57pm on May 26, 2009, Gretta said…
Hi Nina,
Guess I was moretired than I realized yesterday. I posted my comment to my own page. geeeez! I'll be sure to take a moment to look up your horse's pics. He sounds like a good-un! Don't know what it's like out your way, but the humidity is terrible here. It's almost 9:00, I've still not had dinner and am not sure I want any..ugh.
At 7:35pm on May 24, 2009, Gretta said…
Your trainer sounds like a smart lady. Forgive me, but as I'm new to the site I don't remember looking up much. What's your horse's registered name? I think you said you bred him yourself? I love hearing such stories! It's so nice to hear about people who genuinely care about their horses. I suppose I should'nt express myself that way, as we train horses for a living too and they're often not viewed as pets, but I have a hard time letting them go and/or selling them at all if I don't feel good about it. We feed a lot of seniors who have no place to go. Besides, I'd be terrified that the home I thought they were getting wasn't what it was professed to be. Don't know if you looked at our web site, but we have a lot of different kinds of horses in addition to our saddlebreds. Ok..I'm ranting and it's late. Have a good night.
G
At 6:18pm on May 24, 2009, Gretta said…
Yeah, there's something to be said for a "Clean slate". I'm much more confident with the babies we've started than those who've come in with problems. How sad that it's so easy to mess up a horse. Rich always says "Some people get up early every day and get paid to mess up horses."
Funny,but sad.
G
At 6:04am on May 24, 2009, Gretta said…
I guess it's different for everyone. My horses stopped being so fun when the business became overwhelming and some of the people downright awful.Don't get me wrong, I love what we do, but my mother is always telling me i need time for myself. But when I think about it, "time for myself" would be just having more time for "my" horses and not customers' horses etc. Guess I'm a hopeless addict. And time for my own horses isn't always getting ready for shows. I like spending time grooming or riding just for fun and not worrying so much about perfection for a class. When I was in my 20's I did a lot of stupid things with them but still had a lot more fun. Life wasn't so serious I suppose.
At 6:04pm on May 23, 2009, Gretta said…
Sounds very "Refreshing" since much of the saddlebred world is a bit too serious for my taste at times. Glad I found this site!
G
At 2:36pm on May 23, 2009, Gretta said…
Hey thanks! I have a lot of fun with our web site and advertising. Somehow I stumbled upon this site and added myself. Looks like a lot of fun! It's great to find new saddlebred people.
G
At 12:40pm on February 21, 2009, Heather Purdy said…
just letting you know Nina........I have added a badge to my links page, no probs....
 
 

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