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First, let me start that you will not find a horse like this anywhere. Took me three yrs. to find him and I have him since he's weaned off his mamma. A registered Friesian Appendix cross Sport Horse will mature between 16.2 and 17h. Turning 3 this Sept. '09. Tri Color Pinto Friesian x with Appendix (Hard to find one like this with color, breeding, bone & Brain. Yes, he has good looks, a Brain and a Foundation at such a young age to be only envied by everyone wishing they had a horse started like this one. He's only getting better with our changing work. Bay Breeze will start showing Dressage this October. 
 This horse is named after my place because he will totally represent what I set out to accomplish. He's a unique find. The warmblood with color, the body for athleticism, the looks that will knock you and the movement that's breathtaking. He is magnificent, hands down. He already has more of a foundation and experiences than horses 2x's his age. . . .He's not pounded by all means, he's just well socialized and everything was done with fun and confidence. He's bold and will not refuse your cues. 
 Bay Breeze is a natural jumper. He jumped over a 4' fence as a yearling wanting to follow me riding his buddy and that's enough said. When he trots, the extension is magnificent. His tail is up, his head and neck arch to perfection. He's a Bay tobiano with markings that are so pretty and in all the right places. The four white socks will be a flash to see at a show. This boy will be a show stopper. He already is a looker and his hind end is now at 16.2 + and the wither is almost caught up give or take an inch.  
 Bay Breeze lunges nicely and also double lunges for driving. He hasn't driven, but will be a easy one to pull a cart. I am doing in hand ground work with him (classical dressage movements).  
 Bay Breeze and I are doing walk, trot, canter & leg yielding. His knees are closed and now we can really start the work. He's not a good mover, he's a MAGNIFICENT mover. He tracks up amazing.  
 I take him off the property in the trailer and we go by ourselves in the woods and ride and he does anything I ask. He's a non spooky horse and understands everything I'm thinking or saying. He's been my back yard pet and watched horses come and go and he knows the deal and now it's his turn.  
 This is the foundation for greatness . .  
 Bay Breeze Ties, blankets, clips, vacuums, loads, follows you without any lead, is a well put together stocky dude. He has solid legs (warmblood legs). He has PERFECTO feet and does not need shoes. 
 Bay Breeze is a quiet, competitive spectacular horse. He will clean up in dressage just on his movement (thanks to the Friesian Sire “Abe Von Reh”). He will be able to event, fox hunt, show and be your best friend. He's my best friend and I love him. Bay Breeze loves kids, dogs and will stand next to the horses getting groomed and let you know he wants to be groomed. He also loves the hose and will let you know when he wants a bath. He's very very smart. He will lift up chains on fences to try to open them himself. He will lift up the water spickets and flood my place, so I have to lock them. He watches everything I do and I know he's learned so much from just watching. 
 Bay Breeze is now turning 3. So, why is he coming so far at such a young age. Quite frankly, I've been working with him since he's a baby. While riding other horses, I couldn't keep him in the fence as he kept jumping out to be with us, literally galloping up to ride alongside us while I exercised and trained another horse. I just let him stay with me (free, no lines) and as I worked, he was basically on top of us following along. Then, I got a better fence and kept him in! I have been patiently waiting for this horse to grow in mind/age/body so I can get on him and do my thing with him. I knew he would be a piece of cake, and he was. This is trust. By the time he hits his 3rd birthday, he will be as smart and advanced in the mind as a 5 yr old trained horse. He will be gently ridden and trained with positive love and reinforcement as he's always been used to. This will be the best horse I've ever trained. Bay Breeze will available for sale at age 3. If you are interested in him and his progress and want to be the one I call first when he's worth you coming to sit on him and ride him, call me or send me an email. You will not find a horse like this one. I've done my research before buying this horse. His looks will match his training.
 
 Gina

We celebrated Madison's 6th birthday on Sunday and entered her in her first 3'9-4' jumper class which she WON! :-D
So far she has also won 3 out of 4 Training Level events so I am thinking of moving her up to Preliminary this fall. So as you can see - she is still doing outstanding! :)

Liene Powell

Hi Caroline!

Dear Caroline,
Damascus arrived yesterday, and we couldn't be happier.  As you know, I bought him
'sight unseen' or at least, only seen in the photos and video on your website, and
even they did not fully do him justice.  As an attorney I knew the risk of buying a
horse this way, but was willing to take a chance based on instinct about him which
was reassured by your professionalism throughout our transaction.  He is everything
you said, and more -- in fact, you may underestimate how good you are at not only
picking the right breeding but in raising your horses to be curious, confident and
playful, yet have proper respect for human handling.  

The shippers said they barely even knew they had a horse for the 900 miles.  It was
his first trailer ride, yet he was happy to just eat, drink and look out the window
the whole way, almost 24 hours of driving.  He came off the trailer like a
gentleman.  He was comfortable enough to roll in the arena about ten feet from us,
within half an hour of arriving.  He quickly made friends with the other Friesian on
the property.  He has beautiful conformation, gaits and presence.  He was mannerly
in the paddock as well as in his stall.  In short, he is everything we hoped for and
more.  My daughter has already bonded with him, and found "the spots" where he loves
to get scritches. 

I really appreciate the way you handled this matter, you kept your word and were
honest in every respect, and I like the way you care for your horses.  Our shipper
said your farm is very nice, well organized and clean, too.  In short, I'd recommend
you in a heartbeat to anyone looking for a Friesian cross (actually I already have--
you may be getting a call!)  If I am ever in the market again, I won't hesitate to
buy another horse from you.  Of course I will keep you posted on his progress with
us, and send pictures... and if you are ever in New York, know that you are more
than welcome to visit. 
Thanks again,
Andrea 

10-11-09 Update

Hi Caroline,

Just wanted to let you know that shortly after I got him home, Damascus became a
barn favorite, and he is doing wonderfully.  He is such a love.  I bought gates for
the stalls for my horses so they could stick their heads out and be social, and
Damascus has everyone entranced.  One of the other boarders who has three horses of
her own is in love with him and feels as I do that he is an old soul in a young
horse body.  He is so confident, often lying down in his stall, that it got us
nervous at first until we realized it is just how calm and happy he is.  

He is growing, growing, growing -- when I brought him home in May, he was about 14.2
hh all around.  Just a few months later already his croup is about 15.3 and his
withers 15.1+ and he seems to get bigger every day.  Based upon his cannon bones I
am thinking he will finish off about 16.2 hh.  No matter his size, though, we will
love him. 

We are long-lining him at present, and for him wearing a light saddle is a
non-event.  He has good knowledge of voice commands and lunges w/t/c without 
issues.  He is loving our new barn (we moved) in terms of the turnout; he is on
grass all day until his stall and he canters around, partly level and partly uphill,
which is great for his development.  He is an absolutely gorgeous, well-mannered,
loving, intelligent and awesome all-around horse.  We are going to go slow breaking
him, but next year I will send you videos showing him starting under saddle very
lightly (mostly to feel weight on his back and deal with that, but not for any
length of time.) 

The only trouble we are having with him at all is that he and my appy mare (also 2
and a half) are so bonded at the hip that we have to work more on separating them. 
They adore each other. 

Thank you again for an incredibly nice horse.  I'll send photos as soon as I can. 

Andrea