Liggett Enterprises: Training News

MEET 'GUNFLASH'!!

2011-04-17T13:53:00.002-07:00

Shelly's good mare, Talk About Flash, had a beautiful filly by Colonels Lil Gun, on 4/13/11. We are really pleased with her, and looking forward to training and showing this pretty girl when the time comes! Gunflash is an NRHA Sire and Dam foal, and will be nominated to the NRHA Futurity/Derby program, and the NRBC. Talk About Flash is being bred back to SPOOKS GOTTA WHIZ, 2010 NRHA Futurity CH, this year - another Sire/Dam baby!! This foal will be buckskin or bay, due to the color genetics of sire and dam - hoping for a lot of flash on that one!!
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MEET 'GUNFLASH!!

2011-04-17T13:53:00.001-07:00

TUESDAY TUNEUPS!!

2011-04-17T13:48:00.000-07:00

Get in on the fun! Bruce has started TUESDAY TUNEUP - from 7 to 9 pm, every Tuesday! Limit is 10 riders, $50 each rider. This invite is for anyone wanting to get a little help to prep for upcoming shows, get some help with an issue with your horse, or yourself, or anyone wanting to get a youngster out for a new experience. Open to Non Pros, Amateurs, and Professionals - all are welcome! Please call 940-682-5657 to reserve a spot!
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SUGS STORMIN OKIE - SOLD!!

2011-03-17T11:54:00.000-07:00

SOLD!! This nice gray gelding is well balanced, good boned, good feet, and sound. He has a unique color - born a palomino, he has turned grey this year, with nice dappling throughout. He is very correct in his conformation, has a good wither and back, and a nice balanced neck, with a clean throatlatch - his neck sets into his shoulder nicely as well. He has had a year of training with Bruce Liggett, an NRHA World CH. Stormy is not going to make an NRHA Futurity horse, but has enough training and talent to go on in about any discipline you choose. He has been ridden out around cattle, trail-ridden thru rocks, boulders, and steep areas, as well as thru brush, etc. He has been ridden in a bridle, has great ground manners, stands well for the farrier, loads/unloads easily in a trailer, etc. He has no blemishes, except for an old scar on the outside of his left front cannon bone - does not bother him. SOLD!! THANK YOU, GINGER P. - Stormy will be going to Alabama!!
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Justakodalena is Sold!

2011-03-17T11:50:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Justin Porter for your purchase of Justakodalena - Good Luck with her in the future!
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DAUGHTER OF ROOSTER FOR SALE - SOLD!

2010-12-21T15:48:00.000-08:00

2006 daughter of Gallo Del Cielo - 14.1 hands, 900 lbs. Sable has had about 4 months under saddle with Bruce, came into training green broke, so still in a snaffle. She will be a very nice mare - will be able to turn around well, and is working on a nice stop! Ready to go on in any direction - we are selling her to make room for the yearlings. She will also make an excellent broodmare prospect - the Rooster mares are much sought after - we have Sable priced for $8500...call or email for more info, or to come try her! She is sound, no blemishes, no vices, up to date on shoeing, vaccinations, and deworming.
Sable is SOLD!! Thank you to all who have inquired about her - Congratulations to Jody D. on purchasing Sable!!
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A Little Fun On The Track!!

2010-11-08T16:08:00.001-08:00

Had to post a few pix of Michelle Leonard lessoning on the track - riding her new reining saddle for the first time! This saddle was custom fit for her mare, and for Michelle - she loves it, and looks like it's going to suit them both just great! Michelle felt the mare was more free in her movements, and acted like she was more comfortable. Can't wait to see her show in it!! This doesn't look too bad for a gal that had knee surgery a few months ago, and has not schooled or lessoned in that long! Pretty nice for these two 'rusty' gals!!
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CUSTOM SURE SHOT - 'GINGER' - FOR SALE!

2010-10-22T18:53:00.000-07:00

Custom Sure Shot (Ginger) - For Sale: $14,500.00
2008 bay filly by Custom Pistol ($2584,858) - dam is Poco Tivio bred (AQHA ROM in Reining). Ginger is a maternal 1/2 sister to Dusty Dun Tivio - NRHA earnings of appx $3000 (all weekend), winner of 3 year end Championships in SWRHA, as well as 3 year end Championships in TRHA. Ginger is NRHA Futurity/Derby enrolled, NRBC nominated, AQHA Incentive Fund, and eligible for the ARBC,IRHBA, and the German SSP

GINGER - 2 YR OLD FILLY BY CUSTOM PISTOL

2010-06-05T10:29:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pix of Ginger, Pam Schroeck's two year old filly by Custom Pistol...!
Look for a video in future postings...she is for sale, please inquire if interested...!
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NOT JUSTA DUNIT

2010-03-12T07:13:00.000-08:00

REMINIC N DUNIT X JUSTALENAS DOLL (Dam of NRHA ME/Producer, Justa Spring Freckle)

Very nice 3 yr old gelding - behind in training, but should be a really nice NP horse - he will stay in training until sold.
THANK YOU - SOLD!!
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JUSTAKODALENA

2010-03-12T07:08:00.000-08:00

KODO X JUSTALENAS DOLL (Dam of NRHA ME/Producer - Justa Spring Freckle)

This is a nice mare that fell thru the cracks - she will continue in training, but we are planning to breed her to Tom and Mandy McCutcheon's good horse, Starbuck.

WHERE'S MY CHOCOLATE

2010-03-12T07:02:00.000-08:00

CHOCOLATE CHIC OLENA X DUN LOST MY FRECKLES (Hollywood Dunit X Justa Spring Freckle)

This 2 yr old bay filly is a beautiful reining prospect - pretty mover, good natured, correct, no vices - she is a great investment! Here she is, just getting started under saddle - we will post new video as she progresses in training.
THANK YOU - SOLD!!

NEW VIDEO OF PASS OUT THE CHEX!

2010-03-12T06:45:00.000-08:00

Here is a new video of Pass Out The Chex - just getting started under saddle now, this nice gelding looks like he will be all he promises to be!
. THANK YOU - SOLD!!

2010-02-23T11:53:00.000-08:00

Eileen Crane has her paint mare, Frosty, in training, and for sale - she is sired by Starlights Wrangler, and progressing nicely...call for information and pricing.
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2010-02-23T11:50:00.000-08:00

Welcome back to Michelle Leonard and Lil Bit - they are getting tuned up for the shows that Michelle is wanting to go to this season -
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2010-02-23T11:47:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Carey Cockerell and his colt, Sugs Stormin Okie!

Carey just purchased the SWRHA Stallion Program breeding to Colonel's Lil Gun, for the dam of this nice colt - we look forward to having Carey in the barn, and helping him in his first experiences in the reining world!
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January 23, 2010

2010-01-23T16:29:00.000-08:00

Congrats to Pam Schroeck on her first outing with her good Hollywood Dunit gelding, Dusty Dun Tivio! Pam and Dusty showed in the Amatuer Reining in Stephenville yesterday evening - placing 3rd and 5th out of 15 entries! Look for this new team at the WTRHA shows this year!!
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TALK ABOUT FLASH!

2009-11-19T19:14:00.000-08:00

A glamour shot of Talk About Flash - IN FOAL TO COLONEL'S LIL GUN FOR 2011 - NRHA SIRE & DAM BREEDING!...SHE WILL BE REBRED IN 2011 TO 2010 NRHA FUTURITY CHAMPION, SPOOKS GOTTA WHIZ (NRHA SIRE & DAM BREEDING!) - AND SHE HAS A BREEDING IN 2012 TO GUNNER'S SPECIAL NITE!

November 12, 2009

2009-11-12T08:21:00.000-08:00

A few pix of the renovations going on at the ranch....Doris has been painting every day for weeks! Her hard work is starting to pay off! Mats are here for the stalls, the tack room is blocked in, bathroom is now useable, and it is all coming along well!

October 25, 2009

2009-10-25T07:22:00.000-07:00

Work on the barn and indoor is almost complete - things have been slowed down quite a bit due to all the rain we've had, but we can see the end of the construction soon! The new wash bays are plumbed and ready, the bathroom is completed - plumbed and ready for the water to be connected - stalls fronts are complete, waiting for doors to be hung, so this next week should be productive! The arena should be screened soon, and our viewing areas are in production, and progress is being made on the wood fencing in the indoor...just takes some time to get all of it done! All materials are purchased for the new hay barn - we expect that to go up after the completion of the barn/indoor...
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October 25, 2009

2009-10-25T07:01:00.000-07:00

WTRHA Final Year End Results - Congratulations to all of our riders this year!

WTRHA $500 Rider Class - 1st Place Buckle winner - Pat Fletcher and Curfew Time

Intermediate Open - 1st Place Buckle winner - Bruce Liggett and Dusty Dun Tivio - Congratulations to Pam Schroeck - this is Dusty's 3rd year to win! Look for Pam and Dusty to show in 2010! (3rd in the Open)

Non Pro - 1st Place Buckle winner - Kary Key and Sprezzatura (3rd in LNP)

Rounding out our Top Ten list - Eileen Crane and Sheza Fancy Rooster - 3rd in NHNP, 6th in LNP, 7th in NP, and 9th in the Rookie

Michelle Liggett and Talk About Flash - 4th in LNP, 6th in NP, and 9th in NHNP

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October 25, 2009

2009-10-25T06:56:00.000-07:00

SWRHA Futurity - Congrats to Kary Key, riding her beautiful black mare, Black Magic Starlet, on making the finals in the Ltd NP and NP Level 1 Futurity! Kary and Bella were money earners in their first show, finishing 11th in the Ltd, and 9th in the Level 1! Good Luck in OKC!!
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July 3, 2009

2009-07-20T06:36:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Michelle Leonard - finalist her first time to show at the APHA World Show! Michelle had her very own cheering section up in the stands, with family and friends in full force to show their support! This was only the third time Michelle has shown her mare, Impressive Bit of Smoke, (Lil Bit) - she really put in the time and effort to get ready for this show, and all could see big improvements, confidence, and progress! You Go, Girl!!

July 13, 2009

2009-07-13T06:29:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to our winners at the WTRHA Show in Andrews, TX, this past weekend!!

Bruce showed Dusty Dun Tivio for Pam Schroeck, in the Open/Int. Open/AQHA classes, to tie 1st in the Int. Open, 2nd in the AQHA, and tied 3/4 in the Open, earning a QH point, and a check!
Kary Key showed her mom's nice ride, Curfew Time, and placed 5th in the Limited Open for a check! Unfortunately, Pat wasn't able to attend this weekend, but look for her showing Curfew in San Angelo!
In the Novice Horse NP class, Eileen Crane showed her good mare, Sheza Fancy Rooster, to a 2nd place finish. Kary placed 4th on Sprezzatura, and Shelly placed 5th on Talk About Flash.
In the Non Pro class - Eileen had another good run on Fancy, tied for Co-Champion, and won the flip for the plaque! Kary was 3rd on Ice, and Shelly was 4th on Carly.
In the Int. NP class - Eileen was tied as well, as Co-Champ - Kary was 4th, and Shelly was 5th.
In the Ltd. NP class - Eileen tied for 2nd, with Kary in 5th, and Shelly 7th.

A great facility - A/C in the arena, and the horses stayed comfortable with Big Ass Fans overhead and the misters in the barn really helped with all the heat! Last Thursday was 115 degrees in Andrews, but not quite that high over the weekend...this is a very nice facility, and we look forward to showing there again!
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June 24, 2009

2009-06-24T15:20:00.000-07:00

De-construction and construction have begun on the improvements here - the dirt work in the indoor is almost done, and they are almost ready to start setting up forms for the concrete work - the electrician has also been busy. Light fixtures are being ordered, etc...and more dirtwork in the meantime!
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June 14, 2009

2009-06-14T18:05:00.000-07:00

WTRHA Lubbock Show Results: Congratulations to Bruce and Dusty Dun Tivio - Int. Open Champions, winning a plaque for owner, Pam Schroeck! Also placed 4th in the Open, earning paychecks in both classes!

Congrats to Eileen Crane, showing Sheza Flashy Rooster, and Shelly Liggett, showing Talk About Flash - Tied 2nd in the Novice Horse Non Pro!

We missed having Kary Key and her mom, Pat Fletcher, at this show! Kary and Pat were planning to drive over to Lubbock early on Saturday morning - Kary was hit with a Tornado in the big storm that came in Friday evening, and had major damage to her place! Luckily, no one was hurt, and all the animals were fine, as well as trucks and trailers, etc. Lots of twisted trees - Kary and Pat ended up staying home to assess damage and do what they could to clean up...we look forward to having them with us at the WTRHA show in Andrews!

Our heartfelt thanks go to Eric and Michelle Leonard - we had storm damage as well, and, because we were in Lubbock when it all hit, they came to the barn to help do what they could to take pix, assess damage, and help clear the debris and batten down what they could!!

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June 9, 2009

2009-06-09T15:57:00.000-07:00

We will soon be giving the facility a 'face-lift', so to speak! The contractor will be starting in about a week, with new ground in the indoor - when finished, the indoor will have new ground, wood fencing, screens, and a new viewing area. They will add a new footer to the round pen, and new lighting.
While at that project, the barn will be renovated, adding more stalls, indoor wash bays (with hot water), a half bath, vet stocks, a new tack room for Bruce, and a shop for Gramps, as well as new lighting, etc.
A new hay barn is also slated, but will be added after the main projects...and, possibly, a new carport...Bruce will also have a new H20 Pro to keep the dirt in top condition!
Check in to the News in the coming weeks - we'll be posting pix as the work progresses!
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May 4th, 2009

2009-06-09T15:40:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to our riders at the WTRHA Graham Show - Pat Fletcher was 1st Place on her good gelding, Curfew Time, in the WTRHA $500 Novice!

Kary Key showed her good gelding, Sprezzatura, placing 2nd in the Intermediate NP, 4th in the Ltd NP, and 4th in the Novice Horse NP.

Dusty Dun Tivio was shown by Bruce for his owner, Pam Schroeck, and earned a check in the Open (tied 4th), a check in the Intermediate Open (tied 3rd), and earned his AQHA ROM with a 3rd in that class as well.

Shelly earned a check in the Intermediate NP on Talk About Flash as well (tied 4th).

Eileen Crane showed her new mare, Sheza Fancy Rooster, for the first time, scoring and placing in her classes - we see good things for these two in their future!

Michelle Leonard showed her mare, Impressive Bit of Smoke, for her first time to show reining horses - showing in the Green as Grass class, she stayed on pattern, earned a score, and got past her markers! Good job, Michelle! We know you are going to have lots of fun with your new mare! Looking forward to seeing you show her again at the APHA World Show in the Novice Amateur Reining!!
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April 16, 2009

2009-04-16T15:28:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Michell Kimball - she purchased Chocolate Chiquix on the 7th, and the mare has foaled a filly by Big Chex To Cash, only one day after her due date! We look forward to seeing Chicy's babies in the show pen in a few years!! Thanks, and best wishes, Michell!
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April 16, 2009

2009-04-16T15:10:00.001-07:00

Michelle Leonard has her Who Whiz It fillies for sale - the 2 yr old is shown here, and her yearling full sister looks like a carbon copy - they will soon be shown in the Sale Barn - priced at $6500.00 ea...

April 15, 2009

2009-04-16T15:01:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Eileen Crane - she will be showing her new mare, Shesa Fancy Rooster, in the NP classes in 2009!

April 10th, 2009

2009-04-11T20:15:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Michelle Leonard - looking forward to seeing you soon on your new mare, showing in the Green As Grass and Rookie classes!!
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March 22, 2009

2009-03-22T17:02:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to our riders at the Stampede II Reining in Glenrose, TX!! Kary Key started off with a big win in both the Limited Non Pro and the Intermediate Non Pro classes - winning a Pewter in the LNP, and a Plaque in the the INP! She was also entered in the Non Pro class, and ended up 2nd place there as well! Next day, in the Novice Non Pro, she placed 2nd - all on her great horse, 'Iceman'!! (Sprezzatura)

Not to be 'outdone', Kary's mom, Pat Fletcher, showed her good partner, 'Curfew', (Curfew Time) in the $500 Novice Rider class on Sunday, with a big win for the Buckle and the check!

An 'honorable mention' to Shelly on 'Carly' (Talk About Flash), placing in the money in the Limited Non Pro. (Note to self....ride more, Shelly!)
A good way to start off our year in the WTRHA - good job to all our non pros and their horses - extra cookies for all!!
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March 11, 2009

2009-03-10T09:43:00.000-07:00

Welcome back to Michelle and Eric Leonard! Michelle has her two year old filly by Who Whiz It in training - Thank you for your trust and friendship!

Welcome back to Lon Williams!
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January 13, 2009

2009-01-13T20:35:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Sheri Shaw on her purchase of 'Mark Me'! Mark Me is Kary Key's nice gelding by Mark This Spot, and will be continueing his training career with Sheri's trainer. Sheri plans to show in APHA Amateur Reining - we look forward to hearing good things about this new team in the future!
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December 21, 2008

2008-12-21T05:42:00.000-08:00

2009 is already upon us, and we are already thinking about the shows that are coming up on the roster...plans are to attend WTRHA shows this year, as well as making the smaller Derbies, and the NRHA Derby in OKC in June. Bruce's non pros are all looking forward to qualifying again for the Regionals, and showing in the aged events!
New Futurity horses are in training for next fall's shows, Eileen Crane has her Wimpy's Little Step and her Starlight's Wrangler in training, Kary Key is planning to show in the NP Derbies on her good filly by Who Whiz It. Shelly has a pretty filly in training for the NP Futurities as well, by Jacs Electric Spark - thanks to Robert and Cheryl Chown for raising this nice filly!
Welcome to Luc and Jo Poard, of Poard Farms, France - if all goes well, Luc will have his new colt by Nu Chex To Cash in training soon for the 2010 Futurities!
Quix T Cat has been sold, and ML Jazzabelle will be going to California in January. Thank you to our buyers!
Good luck to everyone in 2009!
Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!!
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December 6, 2008

2008-12-07T19:02:00.000-08:00

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR RESULTS FROM THE NRHA FUTURITY! EILEEN CRANE, PLACED TIE 5TH FOR THE FINALS IN THE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR COMPETITION, SHOWING 'HANG IT TO EM'!!
Eileen and 'Louie' gave it their best, and we are very proud of their achievement! Sadly, Louie will not be a part of the team for next season, as he will be showing next year with his owner in Colorado, Joelyn Knoll-Brown - look for Louie showing in Denver in the Invitational Freestyle, shown by Guy Vernon, as well!
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October 14, 2008

2008-11-14T15:07:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to our SWRHA Year End Award Winners! Pam Schroeck's good gelding, Dusty Dun Tivio - trained and shown by Bruce Liggett, won the Open and the Intermediate Open Division for 2008 - a repeat of last year!

Frances Peloquin's good boy, Glory's Last Squall, ended the year in 3rd place in the Novice Open, also trained and shown by Bruce...this nice horse is for sale, and has been super consistent in his first year of seasoning. He has been a consistent 71 type of horse, has no vices, no unsoundness issues, and hauls great. He is never a problem at the shows, always good tempered. Check out his last video from SWRHA, scored 71.5, (10/08), on http://www.youtube.com/, search for his name...he is now priced at a reasonable $15,000.00.

Next stop is the NRHA Futurity - Bruce will be assisting Eileen Crane with her good horse, Louie (Hang It To Em), in the Rookie of the Year competition. Eileen and Louie won the Regionals in Tulsa with a 220 to qualify - we'll all be rooting for this good team!

Bruce will also be attending a few of the NRHA Sales with some of our overseas guests from France - hopefully they will be able to find and purchase the prospects they are interested in while they are here.

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October 8, 2008

2008-10-09T07:21:00.000-07:00

Latest News for our barn - Congratulations to all WTRHA Year End Award Winners!

Dusty Dun Tivio, ridden by Bruce, owned by Pam Schroeck - win two Championship Mortenson Buckles for the Open and Intermediate Open!

Sprezzatura, ridden and owned by Kary Key - win three Championship Mortenson Buckles for the Non Pro, Intermediate Non Pro, and Limited Non Pro!

Hang It To Em, ridden by Eileen Crane - win Res. Champion Mortenson Buckle for the Rookie!

Congrats to all our gals that attended the Regional Finals - everyone that qualified and attended also earned a jacket this year from WTRHA!

WTRHA has been a great affiliate to show in! Look for our group in attendance for 2009!
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September 22, 2008

2008-09-25T12:47:00.000-07:00

WTRHA - San Angelo Results: Congratulations to Pam Schroeck - Her good horse by Dunit, 'Dusty Dun Tivio', was 3rd in the Open and tied 1st in the Intermediate Open! Unofficially, Dusty will be the Year-end winner in both of these divisions!

'I'm Not Talkin' Trash', Pam's good little Rookie partner these past years, got a 'retirement' party - with carrot cake and lots of attention! He goes out in style, giving Pam two good runs, great pix, a win in Primetime Rookie, and splitting 3rd place in Limited Non Pro!

'Talk About Flash' and Shelly Liggett had a good weekend - placing 4th in the Limited Non Pro, and 2nd in the Novice Horse Non Pro - and a check -'Carlie' now has a start on an NRHA record!

'Glory's Last Squall' had a good run in the Novice Open with Bruce, placing 2nd! Congrats to the Peloquins, his owners - they have been busy dodging the last two hurricanes, and are looking forward to the end of 'hurricane season'!!

'Sprezzatura', or 'Ice' as he's known, and Kary Key were on their game this past weekend as well! They were 2nd in the Non Pro, and tied to win the Intermediate Non Pro and Limited Non Pro! Unofficially, it looks like Kary and 'Ice' will be the WTRHA Year End Champions in all three divisions!

Kary also showed her good filly, 'Star', sired by Who Whizit, in the Limited NP Futurity on Saturday - this was her first time to show, and everyone was very proud of them both - Kary showed one handed thru the whole run, and upped the level of difficulty there - and 'Star' was a good girl, only giving the judges and scribes a brief look, but got thru the run nicely, and looking every bit like a she will be a consistent show mare for Kary next year in the aged events and beyond!

Eileen Crane had a nice run on 'Hang It To Em' in the Rookie, and was 2nd in the Primetime Rookie - look for 'Louie' and Eileen at the NRHA Futurity, showing in the Rookie of the Year competition!

One more show left for 2008, before the Futurity - SWRHA is coming up in October - Ardmore, OK! Good luck to all that plan to show in Ardmore!!

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September 8th, 2008

2008-09-07T19:57:00.001-07:00

We will be traveling to San Angelo, TX, on the 17th, for the last show of the season for WTRHA - 4R Performance Horses September Slide - good luck to all our riders and their horses!
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August 31, 2008

2008-09-07T19:22:00.000-07:00

REGIONAL FINALS RESULTS - TULSA, OK: A big congratulations to Eileen Crane! Eileen showed her good gelding, Hang It To Em, in the Affiliate Rookie Finals, and did just that - 'hung it to em' for the win in both the Rookie Affiliate Finals and the Prime Time!
Eileen had a very emotional ride - as 'Louie' started and finished almost every maneuver in the plus column, she knew this was their best performance together so far! After completing her run, Eileen got to hear those words we all would like to hear when we know we've put a good run together....'THE SCORE......220!! We wish Eileen and 'Louie' good luck this December, as they will be traveling to OKC for their final run of the season - Rookie of the Year! (photo credit: Primo Morales)

We would also like to congratulate Pam Schroeck and 'Im Not Talkin Trash' - her good partner in the Rookie division - Pam and 'Taddy' ended up 6th in the Prime Time Rookie Affiliate - good job!

Bruce showed Pam's good stallion, 'Dusty Dun Tivio', to an 11th place finish in the Intermediate Finals - adding another check to his earnings. Pam is looking forward to having Dusty step in for Taddy next year as her Rookie/NP partner - Bruce will probably get to show him a few more times, tho!

And, last, but certainly not least, we need to give Kary Key a big 'honorable mention' here - Kary and her good boy, 'Sprezzatura', better known as 'Ice', would be getting a big congrats here for 2nd place in the Ltd NP Affiliate class, if not for that 'extra' turn-around at the end of the run! Kary and Ice are nothing if not exciting to watch, always giving it their best efforts - we have learned to expect nothing less!!

Congratulations to everyone that attended the show - we are very proud of you all!! We will post pix when we get them!
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August 3, 2008

2008-08-06T07:36:00.000-07:00

Congrats to Pam Schroeck - Dusty Dun Tivio and Bruce tied 4th in the Open at Ardmore, Ok - adding another check to his earnings this year...!

Next stop will be NRHA Regionals in Tulsa, OK - Good Luck to all of our riders and their horses!!
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July 5th, 2008

2008-07-06T17:30:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Kary Key on her 3rd place finish in the Freestyle Competition at the APHA World Show! Kary and her good gelding, 'Ice', had a good showing and earned a nice paycheck for their efforts - we're proud of you!
Kary and 'Ice' also made the finals in the Amateur competition, and placed in the Top Ten. We'll post a few pix soon!
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July 1, 2008

2008-07-01T21:05:00.000-07:00

APHA WORLD SHOW RESULTS: Congratulations to Pam Schroeck! Her good Rookie gelding, I'm Not Talking Trash, (APHA: 'Frank's Presence), earned the Reserve World Championship in the APHA Breeding Stock Reining Class, with Bruce on board! 'Tadpole', as he is affectionately known at the barn, was rewarded for his efforts with his favorite treat - a Snickers bar! Thanks to all of our friends that came out to show their support! Pix will be posted soon!

'Tadpole' gets a few days of well deserved rest, and will finish out this show season in his usual role - as Pam's good Rookie partner!! Pam and 'Tadpole' are qualified for the Affiliate Show in Tulsa in the WTRHA - we wish them much success in August at that show!
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June 15, 2008

2008-06-18T06:29:00.001-07:00

WTRHA Results - Lubbock, TX: Congratulations to Pam Schroeck- Dusty Dun Tivio won the NRHA Open and Int. Open classes, shown by Bruce Liggett! Dusty brought home the Pewter and a Plaque for Pam's display case, and added to his earnings for the second time this month!

Kary Key placed her good horse, Iceman, 2nd in the Ltd. Open - unfortunately, an extra turnaround kept her out of it in the NP...she'll be back!!

Smart Palolena placed 3rd in the Intermediate Open, 4th in the Open - this nice horse is owned by Robin Fowler.

In the Rookie class: Eileen Crane placed 2nd on her good horse, Hang It To Em (Louie)! Also placing in the class was Pam and her good boy, I'm Not Talking Trash (Tadpole) - Good Job, girls!!

Talk About Flash and Shelly finished 4th in the Nov Non-Pro, 5th in the LTD NP, and 4th in the AQHA Amateur.

Glorys Last Squall placed 3rd in the Novice Horse Open, shown by Bruce - not bad, considering that the curb strap broke in the middle of the run! Nothing seems to bother this guy - still leading the SWRHA standings in Novice Open...

Congrats to all for a nice weekend - Look for Bruce showing I'm Not Talking Trash at the APHA World Show in a few weeks - Pam has Tadpole and Bruce entered in Breeding Stock Reining!

As of this post, all of Bruce's non pros are qualified to go to the Affiliate Show in Tulsa with WTRHA! Bruce will be taking his Open horses as well - all three should qualify with SWRHA...Congrats to all!!
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June 12, 2008

2008-06-12T19:26:00.000-07:00

We are pleased to welcome Katja Vanhatalo, of Finland - Katja is here visiting us for the next few weeks, riding with Bruce and getting some new ideas that she might use in her training program back home! Katja is a true delight to have around, very funny, and we will be sad to see her leave for home when the time comes! She is a good hand with the horses, and we would love to have her stay longer!
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June 1, 2008

2008-06-02T11:37:00.000-07:00

Texas Classic Show Results: A big congratulations to Pam Schroeck and Robin Fowler! Pam's 'Dusty Dun Tivio' was Reserve Champion in the NRHA Open and the Intermediate Open, respectively!
Robin's 'Smart Palolena' was 5th in the Intermediate Open - good job boys!
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May 25, 2008

2008-05-25T13:27:00.000-07:00

We will be offering the weanling colt by Night Deposit Chex, out of Chocolate Chiquix, for sale - $12000.00...here are a few pix at 30 days! He is typey, stylish, and correct - a very nice prospect! AQHA Incentive Fund, ABI nominated, NRBC and NRHA Futurity nominated...

May 22, 2008

2008-05-22T10:23:00.000-07:00

SOLD! THANK YOU FOR THE ENORMOUS RESPONSE TO THE OFFERING OF THIS NICE MARE! NOW OWNED BY STEVE & CARRIE HEINE! We have this pretty daughter of Nu Chex To Cash for sale now - $15,000.00. She is out of an own daughter of Mr. Gun Smoke. Nugget is UTD on all deworming/vaccinations, shoeing, etc. She has no vices that we know of. She is sound, correct, and good minded, very athletic, and a quick learner. This nice mare should be an excellent investment as a show/broodmare - has had two regular registry APHA fillies, (last one foaled in 2005). Started under saddle, she was never finished, due to owner's circumstances. She has been in training for approximately a month, to market for sale. With this mare's stellar pedigree, she will be priced much higher once she is ready to show. She will be an excellent investment now that the Nu Chex To Cash progeny seem to be following the same track as the Hollywood Jac dynasty!

May 3, 2008

2008-05-04T16:39:00.000-07:00

WTRHA News - Graham, TX: Congratulations to Pam Schroeck - her good palomino horse, Dusty Dun Tivio, tied to win the Open/Intermediate Open classes - a small hickup in a lead change placed them Reserve after the run-off...

Congratulations also to Eileen Crane, riding her good gelding, Hang It To Em - Reserve Champions in the Rookie Class!

Also placing tied 6th in the Rookie class - Pam Schroeck and her steady partner, I'm Not Talking Trash!

And, a big congratulations as well to Kary Key, riding her good gelding, Iceman! (Sprezzatura) Kary wanted to show on Saturday, and, since no non pro classes were going, decided to get in the Limited Open - Kary and Ice 'Iced' the competition, and brought home the Pewter trophy!

Kary showed Ice on Sunday in the Limited Non Pro, Intermediate Non Pro, and Non Pro (combined) - marking a 72 for the wins in the Intermediate and Limited classes, and placing Reserve in the Non Pro - taking home two Pewters and a Plaque - a great finish to a super weekend!

Also showing this weekend was Pat Fletcher, on Curfew Time - had two nice runs, in Rookie and the 500 Novice Rider - we look for Pat and Curfew to make a good team!

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April 25, 2008

2008-04-25T12:48:00.001-07:00

Chocolate Chiquix foaled a pretty bay colt this morning! Right on schedule, Chicy's due date was 4/25, even tho it looked like we'd have to wait another week. This colt is by Night Deposit Chex, and she will be bred back to Big Chex To Cash for 2009.

Night Deposit Chex.....

March 7, 2008

2008-03-08T16:42:00.000-08:00

Cowboy Capital Reining - Stephenville, TX - Congratulations to Kary Key, riding her good gelding, Curfew Time - Reserve Champions of the Limited Non Pro Class!
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Feb 29, 2008

2008-02-29T06:20:00.000-08:00

Stampede 1 Show - Bruce and Smart Palolena earn money in the Int. Open, placing 4th in a big class - second time for this nice horse to be shown one handed in a bridle! Owned by Robin Fowler!

Bruce also placed 4th in the Novice Horse on Glorys Last Squall, a nice little Rum Squall stallion, owned by Frances and Jerry Peloquin, of Lake Charles, LA. This run also earned a check!

Congrats as well to Pam Schroeck, riding I'm Not Talkin Trash, in the Prime Time Rookie - 4th place money - Good Job, Pam!
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Feb 29, 2008

2008-02-29T06:02:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to the new owners of Brown Sugar Shorty - Golden West Quarter Horses, and Ima Freckled Josie - Stephanie Wilson, both mares sold the past few weeks!
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Feb 2, 2008

2008-02-02T12:38:00.000-08:00

Congrats to Pam Schroeck and Kary Key - both point earners last weekend at the AQHA show in Stephenville!
Pam showed her good gelding, I'm Not Talking Trash, to win under both judges in the AQHA Amateur Select Reining, for 2 points!
Kary showed her nice gelding, Curfew Time, to 5th place under both judges, in a schooling run - earned 2 points as well...Good Job, girls!
Bruce showed Pam's nice stallion by Hollywood Dunit, Dusty Dun Tivio, in a schooling run and placed 5th under one judge, for 2 points...
Next stop, Ardmore!
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December 4, 2007

2007-12-04T08:29:00.000-08:00

Homozygous test results came in today for Shelly's filly, Ima Freckled Josie - she is homozygous for the tobiano gene, so will be able to produce a spotted foal every time!

November 26, 2007

2007-11-26T15:04:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Pam Schroeck! Her good palomino stallion, Dusty Dun Tivio (Hollywood Dunit X Tivio's Penny Post), earned the Open Reining Championship in the SWRHA for 2007! Dusty is trained and shown by Bruce - look for them in the 2008 season! Pam has also started riding Dusty, and we may see her teamed up with her golden horse sometime next year as well!
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November 21, 2007

2007-11-21T07:29:00.000-08:00

Here is a new pic of Brown Sugar Shorty.... price has been reduced - now $6000.
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November 13, 2007

2007-11-13T13:36:00.000-08:00

Another pic of Sam - Robin Fowler's pretty son of Smart Little Lena!

November 13, 2007

2007-11-13T13:23:00.000-08:00

A few nice pix of Robin Fowler's good stallion, Sam. (Smart Little LenaXMinnie Commander) Look for Sam and Bruce in 2008 in AQHA and NRHA competition!

November 12, 2007

2007-11-12T15:14:00.001-08:00

Pictured here is a new prospect we will be posting soon in the Sale Barn - Ima Freckled Josie is a coming 2 yr old filly that is as good natured as she can be - very pretty, correct, and elegant! Shown in her winter clothes - we are sure she will mature into a beautiful mare. This filly is a daughter of Smokin Jose Cuervo - APHA Champion, ROM's in Halter, Reining, and Western Riding, as well as an NRHA money earner. Out of a good daughter of Cutter Freckles, by Colonel Freckles, with Gunsmoke on the bottom side of her dam. Cutter Freckles is also an NRHA money earner. Will be tested to see if she is homozygous...$5000.

October 12, 2007

2007-10-13T11:13:00.000-07:00

Many thanks to Los Saltos Ranch, of Tioga, TX, on the purchase of MC Stars CD - Star will be traveling to Venezuela. We wish you lots of success with your new mare!
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2007-10-07T17:43:00.001-07:00

Here are a few pix and a short video clip of Kary Key and Bruce out on the track today!

September 25, 2007

2007-09-25T16:11:00.000-07:00

Congratulations and many thanks to Deb and Harry McCandless, for their purchase of Dunit In Double Time! We wish you much success in the show pen in the future with this nice prospect! Our thanks to Pam Schroeck for her continuing trust in Bruce's program for her show horses and young prospects. Deb's veterinarian had many compliments for Bruce and this colt - Buckwheat was as quiet as a mouse and was not a bit of trouble for any part of the pre-purchase exam - even for xrays that make most young horses fidget some, he was as good as gold. We will all look forward to seeing this young horse in the showpen next year and beyond!

We'd also like to thank Alexis Tomanelli, of Spanaway, WA, for her purchase of Super Chex To Cash - we wish you lots of success with Chexy, and we think you will love him as much as we all do! Chexy is so easy to have around, and a sweetheart of a gelding! We hope you keep us posted on his progress, and hopefully we will get to come watch him show next year at the APHA World Show in the Reining Challenge - Chexy also gets lots of compliments on his looks and disposition, so we look forward to seeing him do well in the coming years!

Congratulations to you both on your new prospects!!
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September 22, 2007

2007-09-22T11:49:00.000-07:00

Here is a short clip of Brown Sugar Shorty, turning around yesterday in a training session - she is not quite 90 days into Bruce's program, and is starting to step up and show us that she may make a show horse yet! We'll post more clips as she comes along....
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September 19, 2007

2007-09-19T17:06:00.001-07:00

Here are a few new pix of Pam Schroeck's 2 yr old gelding, Dunit In Double Time - this is a nice horse, not pushed, started right, and ready to go on. This nice gelding is a 1/2 maternal brother to Pam's NRHA money earner by Hollywood Dunit. He's Incentive Fund, nominated to NRBC, and eligible for those added incentives that are available for He's Dun His Time - priced right, please inquire if interested!
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August 28, 2007

2007-08-28T16:10:00.000-07:00

Congratulations and Thank You to Lonnie Wright, NM, for purchasing Justanother Skyline! Good luck - 'Monte' is a nice gelding, and should be able to handle any job you decide to do with him!
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August 22, 2007

2007-08-22T17:57:00.000-07:00

Just got a call from Kim Armstrong, owner of Head Full of Freckles - Kim reports that she and Freckles had a great showing at the APHA Zone 1 Show, in Albany, OR! This show is billed as the 4th largest APHA Show in the nation! Kim and Freckles won 1st under two judges, and 2nd under 4 judges in the Novice Amateur Reining, and 2nd under all 6 judges in the Amateur Reining! They also ended up as Res. Hi Pt. Amatuer Reining for the Zone! Congratulations to you Kim!! Be sure to give Freckles an extra pat and treat for us here!

Kim also showed at the Paint Idaho Supreme - 8/3 - 8/5, winning 1st under all four judges in Jr. Reining (only amateur in a class full of trainers), and 2nd under all four judges in the Amateur Reining! Looks to us like Kim and Freckles are making themselves known!!
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August 15, 2007

2007-08-15T20:36:00.000-07:00

Most of our customers have gotten to know Max, our student from France, here for the past 8 weeks to study under Bruce. Max is attending an agricultural college in France, so, unfortunately for us, had only a few months during his Summer break to come to the States. We are going to miss him, and have extending an invitation for Max and his father to visit us again next year - we look forward to having him here again, and would enjoy meeting his extended family!
We'll be sure to keep Max updated on the progress of a few of the 2 yr olds he started for us under Bruce's tutelage - I think he did an excellent job with my filly, Jazzy! What fun that will be when he comes back next year - when she is ready to show in the 3 yr old reining events! I'm sure he will be thrilled to ride her again then!
So, even though we are sad to say good-bye to Max today, we enjoyed having him with us, and look forward to staying in touch!
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August 15, 2007

2007-08-15T20:24:00.001-07:00

Some little known facts that our readers may find interesting -

*A healthy foal nurses an average of 7 times every hour
*The new foal's mealtime lasts an average of 60 - 90 seconds
*The average mare produces about 3 gallons of milk daily
*The average mare produces 1 3/4 Tons of milk over a five-month lactation period

Pretty amazing!
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August 6, 2007

2007-08-06T10:02:00.001-07:00

Another 'glamour shot', done this past weekend, of Robin Fowler's good 2 year old stallion, Miss N Commander', by Miss N Cash, out of Minnie Commander, 1999 AQHA JR Heeling World Champion. Hank has been started right with Bruce, and has now moved to Shawn Hays' barn for the cowhorse events - he is available at private treaty, and will be listed in the Sale Barn. Check with Bruce or Shawn - there aren't many palomino sons of Miss N Cash available, especially as pretty and shapey as this one! This nice prospect is SOLD!! 'Miss N Commander' is going to Brazil!!

August 6, 2007

2007-08-06T09:56:00.001-07:00

Here is a 'glamour shot' of Eileen Crane's good yearling stallion by Wimpy's Little Step. He is available to a show home - private treaty. If interested, please contact us for details. Mouse is a super-minded colt, very quick to learn, level headed, kind attitude, and looks like he will be a real athlete - a very pretty mover...out of a Doc's Prescription bred dam. Listing in our Sale Barn soon...

August 6, 2007

2007-08-06T09:34:00.001-07:00

Check out this pretty 2 yr old gelding - listing soon on our Sale Barn pages - He is by JR COLORED HAIDA BOON (Superman), out of a Nu Chex To Cash bred dam. Sire has NCHA earnings of $73,814.00, 2003 APHA World CH Senior Cutting Horse, APHA Superior in Cutting - 58 Open Cutting pts. NCHA Open Super Stakes, Split 4th; Bonanza 4-year-old Open, Split 3rd; Finalist in PCCHA Open Derby, Polo Ranch Open Derby, Abilene Spectacular Open Classic. This gelding is a legitimate prospect for the '08 Futurities, a pretty mover, lots of feel, and very athletic - should be a good one for the Reining, Cutting, or Cowhorse Futurities!
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August 6, 2007

2007-08-06T09:28:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Kary Key, Weatherford, TX - Kary has brought her buckskin mare for training with Bruce, for next year's NP Futurity - Star is a really pretty daughter of Clint Haverty's good stallion, Who Whiz It.

We'd also like to welcome Kary's mom, Pat Fletcher - she has her nice paint 2 yr old gelding in training - he's by the good paint stallion, Superman, and out of a Nu Chex To Cash bred dam.

Welcome also to Robin Fowler's good 4 yr old stallion by Smart Little Lena - Smart Palolena - 'Sam' will be in training with Bruce for the NRHA Reining events in 2008 - look for Bruce and Sam showing in aged events and Open/Int. Open classes!
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July 29, 2007

2007-07-29T13:29:00.001-07:00

And, finally, 'Mouse' gets his first bath after the round pen work - a very good boy!

July 29, 2007

2007-07-29T13:26:00.001-07:00

Another pic of day 1 of 'Yearling Education 101' - Here we are learning to give to lateral pressure, but he acts like he's been there, done that! Doesn't seem to take him long to figure out what's being asked of him!

July 29, 2007

2007-07-29T13:19:00.000-07:00

Eileen Crane's colt by Wimpy's Little Step is truly amazing with his accepting temperament and wonderful disposition!

Here he is on his first day of 'Yearling Education 101' - and he's 'A'cing all of his exams! This is a very special colt!
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July 19, 2007

2007-07-19T11:06:00.000-07:00

Congratulations and our best wishes to Michelle Stallings, Aubrey, TX, for her purchase of LC Trinity Lily. Lily will continue to be shown by Michelle under the guidance of Roger Brazeau. Our thanks to Eileen Crane, for her continued trust in Bruce's program for her horses!
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June 28, 2007

2007-07-06T15:38:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Powder River Playgirl and Tracy Boyer - 2007 APHA Reserve World Champions in Novice Amateur Reining!! Playgirl continues to be a steady performer, under the direction of Jerry Lunde...we are always happy and proud of our horses that continue to do well after they leave Bruce's training program! We wish them continued success in the future!
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April 28, 2007

2007-06-14T08:44:00.000-07:00

Dusty Dun Tivio (pictured right), Pam Schroeck's good stallion by Hollywood Dun It, had a good showing in Amarillo, at the WTRHA Show. Dusty and Bruce won the NRHA Open, Intermediate Open, and the AQHA Reining - 14 shown. Pam was very happy with her horse's second time to be shown - plans are to haul to Ardmore for a SWRHA show in May...congrats to Pam and Bruce!

Right now Bruce is tied in the SWRHA in the Open, and leading the Intermediate Open on this nice horse.

April 1, 2007

2007-06-14T08:42:00.000-07:00

Chocolate Chiquix (pictured left) is safe in foal to Hutton Farms' good black stallion, Night Deposit Chex - he is by their senior sire, Nu Chex To Cash, and has earnings of $75,000.00+, 11 Lawson Bronzes, AQHA World Champ in Amateur Cowhorse, NRCHA NP Bridle Champ, etc. At 10 years old, he shows to have a great mind and disposition, as well as longevity. We are very excited about this cross!

February 24, 2007

2007-05-23T18:17:00.000-07:00

APHA Show - Waco, TX: Bruce showed Eileen Crane's mare, Lily, in the Sr. Reining in Waco today, placing first under three and second under the fourth judge - Lily earned 3 pts....Eileen was very happy! 4 judges - 3 firsts, 1 second, for 3 pts.
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February 2, 2007

2007-05-23T17:51:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Kim Armstrong, of Lebanon, OR, for her purchase of Head Full of Freckles!
We wish Kim much success with Freckles in the show pen, and look forward to seeing pix of a colored foal in 2008 by Mark This Spot (hopefully!)
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