Like reading old newspapers or going through old photos, it’s fun! See what was happening in October 2009!
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David, my sister Katie’s husband, passed away in May, losing his battle with cancer. He did get to stay at home, and it was such a comfort to be at home.
David loved so many things, but one of them was photography. One of the reasons we have such an extensive library of horse photos and family photos is because he was always taking pictures! Below is an album of some of his photography work and some pictures of him and our family. I tried to pick horse photos that were recognizable and some that people have never seen. Just click on the photo to see it full size.
The memorial service for him was beautiful, with poems, readings, singing and prepared remembrances. What was surprising and touching though, were the unprepared remarks from the congregation. The service lasted almost two hours with people telling stories, sharing pranks and recalling kindnesses. They said that David continued to show them how to live, even up to the very end. Just the Friday before he died, he made it to the weekly coffee get-together in Collinsville. Living life to the fullest; always an adventure.
The part that got to me though was when my sister read. LOVE by Ray Croft. I don’t know how she could do it. I just bawled. “I love you not for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you.” For the whole reading, follow this link. It is beautiful. http://rinabeana.com/poemoftheday/index.php/category/roy-croft/
We will love you forever, David! Thank you.
Born a few days ahead of schedule, Hemingway is a special little Marchador foal! Hemi is a great strong boy from Azenha de Maripa and La Paz Jivago! He also represents our first success using a frozen embryo transfer to surrogate mare.
We are so happy that Valarie Giacalone took the chance! What a reward!
Valarie and son Chris visited us in Colorado last year and we were all impressed by their connection with horses and soft, kind hearts. Just made to own a Marchador! Get to know this new Marchador pioneer, just keep reading! More photos at the bottom too.
Valarie’s story
I was one of those horse crazy girls who lived at the stable, mucking, carrying water, saddling, brushing, anything to be around the horses. I was raised around thoroughbreds and 5 gaited saddlebreds, very high strung show horses. I bought my first horse at 44 years old as I started my PhD work as a single mom. I bought a beautiful quarter horse and discovered trail riding in the rocky mountains. That lasted about 6 or 7 years until a friend came over with Tennessee Walking Horses one Thanksgiving Day. Within a year we had 4 Tennessee Walkers, and then went up to 6 of them. We love the Walkers, but hate what is happening to the breed with all of the abuse and a National Association that will not halt it.
Horses are a huge part of our life. I raised my son as a single mom and horses have helped keep the family together and eliminated a lot of the typical teenage drama because he always had the horses and chores and “real” things to do. It lead into my job where I run a horse program at a Residential Treatment Center for teenage girls. Each of our girls has their own horse, not to ride, but to “own”, love, respect and build a relationship with. The horses help greatly in the self-confidence, identity development, and empathy.
About 14 months ago I was reading on the Parelli website about Pat and Linda traveling to Brazil to see these horses called Mangalarga Marchadors. Everyone on the site was raving about these incredible horses, so I got online and researched them. I contacted Lynn Kelley and she was more than gracious about answering my questions (millions of them) and pointing me to more resources. My son Chris and I knew very quickly this was the next breed of horses for us.
The only option we had financially was to try a frozen embryo transplant. Lynn had one embryo to try, and we loved the Azhena/Jivago combination. Everyone we knew tried to discourage us from trying this. Our vet, Dr. Chris Kolste, said he had studied frozen embryo transplants, and had done hundreds on cows, but never had tried a horse. We all decided to give it a try and Lynn arranged it for us.
We went ahead with the frozen embryo transplant before we had ever seen a Marchador in real life. A few months later we went to Colorado to visit Lynn and John and instantly fell in love with the horses. I think my first words upon seeing Azhena were “She is so beautiful!” and I started crying. We spent two days riding all of John and Lynns horses and learning all we could about the breed.
The transplant was June 6, 2012, and we have counted down every day since then. Hemingway do Summerwind was born May 3, 2013, and we are beyond excited, thrilled and looking forward to the future!
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We made the migration back to Pagosa Springs in early May! We love coming here for the great weather, the chance for the horses to be in a natural herd and all the unspoiled beauty that is Pagosa!
Almost immediately, we left for New England, but we returned by the end of May to catch up and start putting things in order for the summer.
This summer, we planned clinics and a few photo shoots. Stay tuned for dates!
Please join us! Meet a Marchador horse or try a Sensation saddle!
Other SW news!
Congratulations to Major Jeff Bosley who retired from the Air Force in May. We are happy because now Jeff will have even more time to devote to his passion as a SW MM breeder! Jeff and Michelle Bosley operate SW Future Foal Lumbbridge In NC. Find them on FB!
Congratulations to Cathy, new owner off Destiny do Summerwind. Destiny was conformed pregnant to Talisma Kafe using his frozen imported semen!
Congratulations to new marchador owner, Karen, who purchased Jorge Ben de Lazy T, a MM gelding with our help and the wondeful cooperation of the owner to complete the details while Karen was abroad.
Our combined efforts with Flying Oaks and Nickers Saddlery at the Mane Event and on other fronts are paying off too. Flying Oaks Wizard and Flying Oaks Stardust have been sold! Another new MM in AZ and a MM in Alberta Canada. We are thrilled for the new owners and Rick and Dana!
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