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A little bit about our Haflingers
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Good-Bye Peeky!
Monday, September 3, 2007
Early Morning Ride
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Horse Show in Sand Lake
Holly Riding Peek-a-Boo
Avalanche Ranch
we've been in with these horses. Now, they've done just about everything! As you can see, they are nearly identical, which is why they've won best matched pair many years in a row at various events. Recently, we were at the Newaygo County Fair where they won best matched pair as well. Sunny won Grand Champion Supreme Pony of all in the Draft Horse Show. We both got a first and second place in single driving and in riding. Jim took first place in the line driving obstacle course with Atta Boy
This year, the fair board created a new event for the Draft Horse show, called the "Wagon Eight". In this event, two teams started on opposite sides of a figure eight, going different directions. In the middle of the "O"s of the eight, they parked and had to load up the wagon. The loader was called a "swamper", and had to bag a camp chair, load a frying pan, load of wood, roll a sleeping mat, and throw it all on the wagon. Once this was done, the team could drive out of the "O" and being to race around the figure eight. The tricky part was if both teams got the middle at the same time! Thankfully, all 16 teams had good drives, and there was plenty of room for 2 teams to cross over if all stayed on their own side! The entry fee for this event was $75, quite a bit higher than anything else here. But, the payout was grand! First place got $2500!! So, we entered, hoping for first place! Ha, ha, ha! We ended up doing quite well. Jim drove the team, and our son-in-law, Tim, was the swamper. The swamper's job was quite important, as every second counted. Many swampers got caught up in putting that darn camp chair in the bag! Have you ever done this as fast as you can?? We drove this event a total of 4 times, ending up in fourth place. We were pleased with that, and we had so much fun! Another surprise of this event, is that they charged $1 for entry into the stands, and the stands were packed full! It turned out to be a great family event!
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Melroe: All the Details
Sire & Dam are both Dutch Imports.
He is rich copper chestnut in color w/ abundant white mane & tail & stands 60” tall.
Mel was the 2003 AHR National Grand Champion Draft Stallion!
He has a winning Disposition, Confirmation and Movement.
Mel also drives and trail rides down the road, through the woods, crossing creeks and walking down river. (he walk/trot/canters)
He stands very well for trimming, shoeing, washing, spraying, clipping and loading.
Mel has thrown many beautiful foals. He is an easy/quick breeder.
Mel is a very pleasant and easy Stallion to handle!
This is Your Chance to Add this Champions Touch to Your Breeding Program !!!
Thursday, July 5, 2007
For Sale: Melroe, registered Haflinger Stallion
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Saturday, June 30, 2007
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- Hi! We are Jim and Billie Jean of Rocking Horse Farm. We raise and train Haflinger Horses to ride English and Western as well as pleasure drive. Contact us at jnewsted@ncats.net