R.I.P. Otteridge Foxtrot

[vapnys]

Just wanted to say how very sorry to VaBred his breeder and to owner Scott Canard to hear that Foxy has gone over the rainbow bridge. I'm off to go hug and kiss all three of my Foxy children right now ;( Truly a sad loss to the pony breeding world! My heart goes out to you.

[blton9th]

Randee my heart broke for you this morning when you called. I am so sorry, and I know how near and dear Foxy is to your heart.

Scott please know you are in our thoughts. Foxy knew how dearly you loved him.:sadsmile:

[Molly Malone]

oh no

I am so so sorry for your loss

[arizonard]

Oh no! What a shame! He was such a lovely pony. Condolences.

[HSGF]

I'm am so sorry to hear this horrible news........he was such a beautiful boy. :(

Sending my condolences to everyone involved with this special boy.

[BelladonnaLily]

I am so so sorry. When I read the title, I was hoping I'd read it wrong...:no:

[genevieveg17]

I am so sorry. He was such a beautiful boy.

[shawneeAcres]

OMG!!! I am shocked! SO SO sorry, I know your heart must be broken. What happened? I hate that I never got my Foxtrot baby!

[Dressage-ryder]

Oh No!!! I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

[risingstarfarm]

So sorry to hear this very sad news :(

[EqTrainer]

Oh my goodness.. how awful. My heart goes out to everyone who was close to him.. he was just lovely.

[Home Again Farm]

I am so very sorry. What a wonderful boy he was.

[sid]

:cry::cry::cry:

[LockeMeadows]

I am truly heartbroken to hear this. Last year, I sold one of his babies to a lady in CA. She called just yesterday to let me know the colt finished Champion of Zone 10 in his division for Pony Hunter Breeding with only seven shows! Then I arrive home to read this. My thoughts and prayers go out to Scott, Randee, and everyone else who Foxtrot touched their hearts and lives.

[SilverBalls]

What a tremendous loss. Scott I am so sorry, you made him sparkle! Randee I don't know what to say, I have been taken back by this as soon as I heard. Condolences to you and you mother.

[quicksilverponies]

I am so very sorry for the loss... What a lovely pony to go way too young over the bridge. Does anyone know what happened? Did Scott have semen frozen? My heartfelt condolences to all who knew and loved him..

[2hsmommy]

I am so heartbroken for both Randee and Scott :(

RIP Foxy

[unbridledoaks]

Oh I am so sorry for your loss!

[lauriep]

Randee is absolutely devastated, and was at the VHSA convention when she found out this morning. She had to then put on a smile, while running out to cry periodically, and act happy for Spanky's win (she WAS happy, but so overcome with grief) and just be Randee. No one loved this pony more than she did, and not only is the pony himself gone, but all that that particular breeding meant to her. She dreamed of bringing Elfin and Lustre bloodlines together, and now it is gone, and no semen was ever frozen. It is really tragic.

Additionally, as you may remember, her mom lost the only Foxtrot foal that they had this year. And none bred for next year.

[rideagoldenpony]

OMG. What horrible and shocking news. I am so, so sorry.

[Windswept Stable]

I am so sorry to hear this. Scott and Randee -prayers and thoughts for you both.

[Summerwood]

I am so sorry Randee and Scott. Randee, I could tell from your posts how much you believed in that pony and it must be devastating to lose him so early in his life. You are in my thoughts.

[Waterwitch]

Always admired this pony. Godspeed Foxy and condolences to all of his connections.

[TKR]

My sincerest sympathy to Randee and her family in the loss of OF - may he rest in peace.
PennyG

[Sugarbrook]

I join all the others to express my heartfelt condolences to Randee and Scott. This is a great loss to the pony breeding business. I know that Jean Mounger has a young Foxtrot son she will stand at stud. Any others around?

Makes me think about my boys. I have nothing frozen either.

[Tasker]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[quicksilverponies]

I have heard that Jean's colt is very nice from Sandy and others. I am sure she will be so sad to hear of this news as well. We have lost too many nice pony stallions this year:(.

[Penthilisea]

:( My condolences to all who loved him...

[Windswept Stable]

I have heard that Jean's colt is very nice from Sandy and others. I am sure she will be so sad to hear of this news as well. We have lost too many nice pony stallions this year:(.

Too many lost this year indeed. I have ponies by all 3 of the most recent pony stallions lost -DJ, Paris and Foxy... it's getting erie.

[spacely]

Oh no. What a tragic loss. My condolences to all his connections. :cry:

[Whitehedge Farm]

Randee my heart goes out to you! I am so sorry that I never got my Foxy baby yet either..... A terrible loss for the pony breeding world.

[vapnys]

Sandy, I have a purebred Foxtrot son. He's a 3yo and will stand at stud next year. Randee and Scott both say he looks just like his daddy. He's a dapple grey and an outrageous mover like Foxy.

I think Jean's Foxtrot son "Trotting for Gold" is amazing too. He is going to be a young stallion to watch! I'm a little biased because her stallion is half brother to my stallion "Tantallon All American" and I own their dam. The great Findeln Siren.

[Kinsella]

Oh no! My condolences to Randee and Scott and all those whose lives were touched by this wonderful pony... What a loss for the horse world... :cry:

[Halfhalting]

Oh no! I am so, SO, sorry. :( (((hug)))

[camohn]

So sorry to hear that. He was a neat pony from the pics I saw posted here.

[Lesley Feakins]

So sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences.

[Fairview Horse Center]

I am so sorry to hear this sad news! He was a lovely boy.

[Lord Helpus]

Randee, Love and condolences to you. I wish they could repair the hole in your heart.

It is a measure of Foxy's prepotence how many of his sons will be standing at stud. Even in his short career, he has passed on his brilliance and his genes will be carried on.

[Hunter_Rider]

Randee.... I am so sorry, I did not learn of this until I arrived home from the VHSA convention. He was an absolutely gorgeous pony and will be truly missed by all who loved him. I just can't imagine what you are going through.

[desilu]

Deepest condolences. I am so sorry for your loss:cry:

[Dressage_Diva333]

I'm so sorry, sending condolences to all of his connections :(

[YankeeLawyer]

Randee, I am so shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. He was a super pony and will be greatly missed. :cry:

[Faircourt]

I was so sad to hear of this sudden and tragic loss. He was such a wealth of wonderful bloodlines. I am lucky enough to have two Foxy sons, including one purebred welsh who I bred as a stallion prospect.

My sincerest condolences to the Beckmans and to Scott for this great loss.

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http://faircourthunterponies.homestead.com/

[Edgewood]

My condolences. He was a lovey pony.:sadsmile:

[Zydeco Sport Horses]

Condolences to all who loved him and worked with him.

[VirginiaBred]

Thank you Margaret for creating this thread and for all of you posting messages.

My heart is so broken over the loss of this exquisite pony.

A little back story:

As the daughter of a long time pony breeder I've learned a little along the way and decided to try for a nice welsh. Mom has never been the pedigree afficionado that I am, nor has she ever bred full welsh ponies, so I gave it a whirl.

I was fortunate enough to happen along Hidden Creeks Elfin http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/hidden+creeks+elfin

whose pedigree was so special I knew I should be very selective when selecting a stallion. After two fabulous breedings to Smallwood Paris, I spent months and months agonizing over just the right cross and narrowed the list of five down to one - Farnley Prelude.

She didn't catch that first attempt (she was at Farnley for four months) so an entire year was lost. However the following year brought success and the resulting Foxtrot, in 2003.

Both Farnley Prelude and Elfin died in 2004, but it seemed the stars had indeed line up when Foxtrot was born.

I've had the best horsemen in this country tell me they had never seen such a mover. Unless you got to see it in person, you can only assume you know what I'm saying, but it was outrageous (in a great way).

Foxy has proven himself already in his short life and he did put some fancy, fancy sons out there, several of which have been mentioned here.

I grieve for the loss of such greatness, but more importantly the loss of this pedigree which affects much more than just me or Scott.

[Movin Artfully]

What a sad loss! My condolences!

[imajacres]

so sorry to hear. :-(

[Quinn]

Randee, although his brilliance will live on in others, my heart breaks for you in the loss of your dear Foxtrot. I am so terribly sorry.

http://community.webshots.com/user/ballyduff

[buschkn]

So sorry to hear this devastating news. He was an absolutely gorgeous pony. My condolences to all who knew and loved him.

[Ainsley]

Oh dear, I am so very sorry to read this. Foxtrot was such a special pony and my heart goes out to everyone involved with him. His legacy will indeed live on, as will the wonderful memories.
He will be missed by so many. God speed Foxy.

[Equinoxfox]

Randee & Scott my heart goes out to you . Please be strong and know he will live on thru the " get" he has produced.

[Phoebe]

I am so very sorry to hear this news - I was just starting to think about breeding next year and he was on the top of my list! I'll be giving my lovely Foxy filly an extra hug tonight. Equinoxfox has it right - he will live on in his get

[farmgirl88]

So very sorry for your loss. it really never gets easy does it? I question life daily and i always come up with the fact that life just isnt fair...especially when it comes to those losses in our lives...both human and animal. He was a great pony with great bloodlines. I guess we can all be thankful he at least contributed to our welsh breed. His adorable face will be missed by all. How sad to loose them so young :(

[EquusMagnificus]

Sincerest condolences VABred... RIP Foxtrot.

[Cinnybren]

My sincerest condolences to all of Foxy's connections. Goodspeed handsome pony.

[nsm]

I am so very very sorry, what a sad loss, such a fabulous pony. My deepest condolences to all who knew and loved him,

Nancy

[elsbet]

Many hugs and gentle thoughts to all who loved this fiery pony!

Godspeed, Foxy!

[foxhavenfarm]

So very sorry for your loss.

[DownYonder]

My deepest condolences. I don't follow the hunter ponies, but he sounds like a simply amazing guy. He will live on in his children.

[KnKShowmom]

These magnificant animals fill our hearts with such joy and pride while we have them and break those same hearts when we have to let them go. May your grand memories and the prayers and thoughts of your friends and fellow horsemen give you strength and peace.

RIP Otteridge Foxtrot

[CathyKb]

I am so sorry. {{HUGS}}

[Signature]

I am so sorry to hear this sad news, and send deepest condolences for your huge loss. :(

[Fastjofast]

Foxy was a pony that I always had my eye on. RIP.

[tuckawayfarm]

Condolences to all who loved him :cry:

[llsc]

I am so sorry to hear this news. He was a truly lovely pony! RIP Foxtrot.

[Daventry]

My heart goes out to Randee and Scott. :(

[EquineLVR]

what a terrible loss for all.. Godspeed OFT...

[FliteQH]

I'm so sorry to hear about this great loss. I have a mare bred to Foxy due in May, and was looking forward to breeding back. Most definitely a great loss to the pony breeding world. My sincerest sympathies to this pony's "family".

[Artie]

I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Foxy, what a beautiful stallion.

[Jessi P]

So sorry to hear this tragic news.

Condolences, Randee and Scott. Godspeed, Foxy.

[pintopiaffe]

Thoughts and prayers...

words just don't do it for such a devastating loss.

[kookicat]

I'm so sorry.

[alliekat]

So sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful boy. You are in our thoughts.

[misita]

I too am so sorry for your loss.

Godspeede little pony,

Chris

[Small Spark]

Very sorry for you Randee and Scott. All our best wishes.

[VirginiaBred]

Thank you everyone for all the phone calls and emails and notes on Facebook.

Foxtrot was a unique, amazing one of a kind pony and I was fortunate to have bred him.

[TWF]

Condolences to you and Scott.
I am sorry for your loss...
Randee, your dream and story of breeding him is an inspiration. Breeders hope for to be a blessed once in their lifetime.

[can't re-]

I am very sorry....:(

[Tabwrdd_ridge]

Truley sad news. He was a LOVELY stallion. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys. He was taken much from you much to soon.

Michelle Drum
Drumfields Farm

[Limerick]

I don't know what to say Randee except what an absolute tragedy and I'm so sorry.

2010 has to be a better year.

Good bye Foxy. :(

[Ladybug Hill]

I was terribly shocked to see this thread. Foxy has been on the top of my list. I did try to breed my Gold Apollo (TB) daughter to him but she unfortunately was at the end of her own breeding career. What a fantastic cross that would have been! I have not yet seen a full Welsh that can really replace him in quality and movement.

[DuffyAgain]

Randee - {{{{HUGS}}}}

RIP Foxy :( :( :(

[chunky munky]

Such a sorry loss of an amazing pedigree. All of what you and your mom did just becomes more important. Lets keep that pedigree ongoing. Sorry for your loss Scott and Randee and Mrs. Beckman. Those lines will stay true.

[MoonWitch]

Randee - I am SO sorry for your loss! You were such a help to me weaning Hope (which went great BTW) thanks to you! I hope you find comfort knowing that all of us are praying for you and hoping you find peace.

[VirginiaBred]

Thank you everyone. I really appreciate the overwhelming amount of calls, etc.

Foxy was the result of a long, thought out process when I was trying to resurrect the fabulous old lines that are unfortunately leaving us. My mother (who has never bred a full welsh) was intrigued with the time and research I put into "just the right stallion" to go with my mare's pedigree.

I am fortunate to having an opportunity to *maybe* do it again with my 2010 foal out of my Farnley Prelude mare (old style welsh) and by the superstar of pony hunter stallions, Farnley Belshazzar.

Double Lustre big time and needless to say, I am hoping for a colt. :)


Edited to add: For the many who have asked, there are at least 6 or 7 uncut Foxtrot colts currently (four or five are full welsh) and hopefully more colts coming in 2010.

[crystalacresponies]

Late to see this news. I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful pony.

[pwynnnorman]

Same here. My condolences. The great ones are inspiring. To lose them is devastating.

[SSFLandon]

:(I have not been on the sight much and just saw this. I'm so sorry for your loss he was a terrific guy

so many losses this year, 2010 must and will be a better year for all

[Fred]

dear Randee, I haven't been on COTH in ages, so apologise for the lateness of this post.
I am sending you my most sincere and heartfelt sympathy and condolences on the tragic loss of this beautiful, exceptional pony. Way too young, far too soon.

I am certain his legacy will live on in his outstanding offspring.

{{giant hugs}}, VB

[Clarion]

So very sorry for your loss. What a terrible loss to pony breeding. He was so special.:cry:

[JackieBlue]

I too haven't been on COTH in a while and then to find this within moments of logging in...Randee, I'm speechless. Lots of love and hugs coming your way. I don't know what else to say and I'm blinded by the tears anyway. :(