I heard a rumor..is Strapless for sale?

[Jodes, Aefvue Farms Bartender]

I heard that a certain pony rider soon to start the juniors has tried Strapless...and liked her.
Is this true?

I also heard Red Panda was tried as well..

I cannot imagine (and don't want to) the price tag on those guys!

[Jodes, Aefvue Farms Bartender]

I heard that a certain pony rider soon to start the juniors has tried Strapless...and liked her.
Is this true?

I also heard Red Panda was tried as well..

I cannot imagine (and don't want to) the price tag on those guys!

[Magnolia]

Wait! Let me go get my checkbook.
Strapless is one of my favorites and I love her name. I hope whoever ends up with her has lots of success and gets lots of pics in the COTH!

It's funny - these horses are like celebrities!

[BAC]

Strapless is one of my favorites too (including her name) - even if I sell my townhouse I don't think I would have enough money to buy her though. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/no.gif Whoever gets her is so lucky.

[Jodes, Aefvue Farms Bartender]

It would take the next 5 lives of homes to maybe be able to come up w/ half her price. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif
Amazing purchase, if it's true. She's an amazing mare...

[Lisa Cook]

Definitely a lucky junior who lands either Strapless or Red Panda. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

But...imagine the pressure of taking over the ride on one of those horses. The expectations will be so high (and so much money invested)...a lot of pressure for the average 14 year old.

[Jodes, Aefvue Farms Bartender]

LC-I totally agree..I cannot imagine.

[Ethan & Ella's Mom]

What are the intials of the pony rider? Is she an East Coaster?

[Jodes, Aefvue Farms Bartender]

Yes she's an east coaster..check your PT's for the rest http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Timex]

while i envy the kid the ride, i don't envy the pressure put upon the kid. makes me glad that i had greeneis and horses with 'issues'. if we got around a course with the minimal amounts of lookie-loos, chips, spooks, etc, i looked good! LOL

[mdponygroom]

red panda was sold to the west coast a while ago for and obscene amount of money, at least thats what i had heard. it would be great to see him around here again!

I have heard that strapless is not easy to ride... so whoever this jr kid is doesnt just have to be loaded- they are going to have to be pretty slick as well!!

[*Devon*]

Just imagine the pressure to perform if you were the one to take on Strapless. With a jump like that, I can't imagine she'd be the easiest ride in the world.

[*Devon*]

And on that note, I'd love to see Addie Phillips on her

[Tin]

pressure? phtt. With the training resources this kid is able to have, they're going to excell.

[Darkstar]

Who wants to guess the asking price ??????? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

BTW - how much was Red Panda sold for and to whom ?

[How Bout No (Karrie)]

I really need to know my horses better...but...is there a picture of Strapless online?? I dont know how that is http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/uhoh.gif

[Sing Mia Song]

God, I adore that mare. I saw her years ago in the First Year's at WIHS and couldn't take my eyes off her!

Is she the one who's also a bit of a pistol on the ground? Didn't she strike out at her handler during the jog at Devon last year?

[Capt.Jack'sGirl]

I wouldn't mind that ride, even if she is a tough one. The pressure would be killer, though. I hadn't even heard she was up for sale.

[Lost In Space]

Are the rider's initial's JS?

[LulaBell]

Whoever asked what she looked like, here's a link or two to pictures of her:

http://community.webshots.com/photo/197558695BdkNes

http://community.webshots.com/photo/69765224izXRAk

the second picture of her is absolutely amazing...she's an absolute freak of nature!

[Diva98]

That second photo is amazing!!! I can't even imagine trying to stay with that jump. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

I am going to second the guess of JS for the riders initials.

[TakeNote]

Im an east coster!!!! Who knows who the girl is??? please PT me..

[How Bout No (Karrie)]

wow! That is a BIG jump...wonder how the rider stayed with the horse. Awesome horse (found several other pictures that look just like those, so im guessing theya re Strapless, lol)

[ESG]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by LulaBell:
Whoever asked what she looked like, here's a link or two to pictures of her:

http://community.webshots.com/photo/197558695BdkNes

http://community.webshots.com/photo/69765224izXRAk

the second picture of her is absolutely amazing...she's an absolute freak of nature! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

A freak, but a freak with a twisted front end in that photo. Not a great representation of a great horse, IMO.

[Party Rose]

That was my guess Lost In Space. The ONLY one that came to mind.

[Hucklebug]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ESG:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by LulaBell:
Whoever asked what she looked like, here's a link or two to pictures of her:

http://community.webshots.com/photo/197558695BdkNes

http://community.webshots.com/photo/69765224izXRAk

the second picture of her is absolutely amazing...she's an absolute freak of nature! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

A freak, but a freak with a twisted front end in that photo. Not a great representation of a great horse, IMO. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Oh give me a break, ESG, that's the teeniest bit of twist and would still win in most rings...I'd take that twist anyday!

[apachepony]

I don't know her either. Why is everyone making such a big deal about her? Yes, she's a nice jumper, but there are tons of other nice jumpers out there....?

[pahunterrider]

Strapless is one of the nicest hunters out there right now. My all time fav is still Rox Dene though!

[Hucklebug]

Um, cause she's a nice jumper and a nice mover and she's won all over the place. Lots of horses haven't won all over indoors etc. Plus, she's gorgeous. Gorgeous I tell you. I remember watching her at Washington one year in one of the pro divisions and thinking I'd give 10 years off my life to have a horse like her (and the money to compete it).

[FrenchFrytheEqHorse]

I personally dont care who is interested in buying her, I'm just glad she may be making a return to the juniors. Good luck to the purchaser! (although appearently this is all still hearsay!)

[reppy]

Do you think she'll ever get bred? Can you imagine her babies! *drool*

[Smigget]

Breyer made a model of her, I believe

[Silk]

My guess is that the jrs initials are J.S. They sold the clever star pony and Newsworthy's lease is up.

That mare is amazing...her power is awsome and she is little...but goes like she is big.

I hope the kid has strong legs, because I think she'd be pretty hard to sit to the way she explodes over the jumps!

I bet they'll do great (if its her).

My guess at a price? 1 million at least

[BLBGP]

How old is Strapless now?

[Party Rose]

Time for a COTH Magazine search (or "Google" it for that matter) apachepony to get an education of a horse that will always be remembered and is already a legend. Enjoy your reading http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif . You WILL be impressed and understand why this junior is a very lucky person!

[hocus]

wow that will be one lucky junior

[alottatrot]

Wow - talk about a GORGEOUS animal.

If I remember correctly, Emily Williams recently purchased her from Clara Lindner...and then went on to defend the same Championship at the AHJF Hunter Classic Spectacular....that Clara won before on her. I think there's an article about it in the Chronicle...

[CBoylen]

Alottatrot, Emily never owned the mare, she just rode her up until last winter. The Lindners purchased her from Kim Benzel at the end of her first year and have owned her until now.

BLBGP, I believe she's now 12.

[alottatrot]

http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Yep - I just re-read an old article and realized my memory did not serve me correctly. Sorry.

[ESG]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by SunnyBunny:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ESG:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by LulaBell:
Whoever asked what she looked like, here's a link or two to pictures of her:

http://community.webshots.com/photo/197558695BdkNes

http://community.webshots.com/photo/69765224izXRAk

the second picture of her is absolutely amazing...she's an absolute freak of nature! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

A freak, but a freak with a twisted front end in that photo. Not a great representation of a great horse, IMO. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Oh give me a break, ESG, that's the teeniest bit of twist and would still win in most rings...I'd take that twist anyday! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

<span class="ev_code_PURPLE">Um, that's more than a teeny bit of twist, since her right knee is about a foot below her left, and I'd bet you next month's feed bill that she didn't score her "usual" on that round because of it. I've seen it more than once. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif


JME....................................http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif</span>

[apachepony]

Party Rose, I recently posted asking if anyone was willing to donate a few issues of COTH to me. Perfect example of why it would be good for my education.

[*andi*]

mm maybe a few of us could pool our souls and sell 'em and be halfway to being able to afford strapless?

[AngelEventer]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ESG:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by SunnyBunny:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ESG:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by LulaBell:
Whoever asked what she looked like, here's a link or two to pictures of her:

http://community.webshots.com/photo/197558695BdkNes

http://community.webshots.com/photo/69765224izXRAk

the second picture of her is absolutely amazing...she's an absolute freak of nature! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

A freak, but a freak with a twisted front end in that photo. Not a great representation of a great horse, IMO. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Oh give me a break, ESG, that's the teeniest bit of twist and would still win in most rings...I'd take that twist anyday! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

<span class="ev_code_PURPLE">Um, that's more than a teeny bit of twist, since her right knee is about a foot below her left, and I'd bet you next month's feed bill that she didn't score her "usual" on that round because of it. I've seen it more than once. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif


JME....................................http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif</span> <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

You should re-examine the picture, at first I saw what you said - but actually if you look closely, the picture is taken in such a way that you can't see her knee because her head is in the way - what you are calling her knee is her ankle. Also - the rider's ducking helps to make her look twisted.

[ESG]

You're right - after looking again, I saw what you described. Thanks. And apologies to SunnyBunny - you were right, too. Now you have 20 minutes to be smug and then you have to get over it. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif

[IfWishesWereHorses]

Ok..so I have no idea who Strapless is..though I may call my new horse after her as I love that name...!!!

But, I am curious enough to ask her history prior to being a legend. Was she purpose bred or was she someone's *find*?? I love to know the "before we were famous" stories, and would love to hear about this horse - even though Ive only just heard of her!!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[WWCountry]

Kiwi--Strapless was imported from Europe and stepped off the airplane "famous". She was always special and not really a "find" as we would think of one due to her price tag.

[WWCountry]

As for the speculation on who the purchaser could be, there are many people out there with the $$ to purchase either horse. Hard to believe, but true. Wish it were me!

[Party Rose]

apachepony - I applaud you for your efforts. Many of us "old timers" really respect those of the younger generation that are taking it upon themselves to educate themselves.

Sorry I hadn't seen your post and am sorry that I don't have any older ones for you.

"Todays news is tomorrows history"

[*Brooke]

Party Rose, how do I find info out about apachepony, I would love to know more.thanks

[Mav226]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> Didn't she strike out at her handler during the jog at Devon last year? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

striking, I don't remember--maybe. But trying to bite his arm off...yes. I guess it doesn't matter when the horse moves the way she does though.

*ETA: not the most recent Devon, but the one before that.

[CBoylen]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mav226:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> Didn't she strike out at her handler during the jog at Devon last year? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
striking, I don't remember--maybe. But trying to bite his arm off...yes. I guess it doesn't matter when the horse moves the way she does though. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
It wouldn't matter even if she moved like a truck. The jog has nothing to do with movement, or behaviour, for that matter.

[Hunter88]

I am a regular admirer of Strapless but have never seen pics of Red Panda, anyone got any?

[Daventry]

Here is a much better photo of Strapless.

Strapless (http://groups.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=MyPhotos_GetPubPhoto&PhotoID=nJgDFC70Kja15xKgu1PmZLhu0kCjvlS4746QKV6aVS 2HnL09VS2302x7pyZ7cHWvek5NH9cBnils)

[beaulilly]

What is her breeding?

[Party Rose]

*Brooke* - I'm not sure what you mean. apachepony is a poster on the boards. If you mean about her personally, you can private message her by putting your curser on her name on one of her posts (1st one on this page) and go from there. Otherwise, I'm clueless, so you'll have to fill me in.

[*Brooke]

oh okay whew I got confused... lol. I thought you meant she was the one buying strapless! LOL, whew I can sure be dumb sometimes! Sorry PR! lol! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[apachepony]

Party Rose, thanks for the compliment. I try to educate myself about everything horse (and many other things not). I have a decent "library" and always looking to add to it when I can afford to. Heck, I educate myself about the stuff I don't even like, just to understand why I don't like it. I detest some of these halter QH's but I bought the QH journal and read it cover to cover last night. This issue was an 1-1.5 inches thick too...then I picked up my fiction book. Can't keep a darn book out of my hands.

[Daventry]

This has already been posted in another topic but, Strapless is an imported Danish Warmblood mare by the Holsteiner stallion Leandro.

[apachepony]

Brooke: I WISH!!!!

[buschkn]

HOLY SH** that is an AMAZING jump! I EVEN know who Strapless is, and I was an eventer until about a year ago. But I never saw many pix of her, and certainly none as impressive as the ones on here. DAMN SAM, NICE MARE! Of course, as a jumper person, all I can think is "What a waste". http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif She should be winning the GP's with a jump like that. Really fabulous. Still wouldn't pay a million+ bucks though.

[Party Rose]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> I can sure be dumb sometimes! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> We're all standing in the same line!

I'm just wondering about the dreams apachepony's going to have tonight.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> I educate myself about the stuff I don't even like <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Very cool attitude http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif .

[Illyria]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Hunter88:
I am a regular admirer of Strapless but have never seen pics of Red Panda, anyone got any? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

The top two pics are of him here: http://www.legacycup.com/gallery2.shtml

He was also on one of those Capital Challenge posters, but I can't find it.

[Jodes, Aefvue Farms Bartender]

To whom ever asked what Panda went for when he was sold to the west coast..I've been told it was around 650k... http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

[Diva98]

Who bought Panda? I hadn't heard. Are the rider's initials N.H.?

[Jodes, Aefvue Farms Bartender]

I am not sure who purchased him..however, I would be thrilled to see him back on the east coast.. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Hucklebug]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ESG:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by SunnyBunny:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ESG:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by LulaBell:
Whoever asked what she looked like, here's a link or two to pictures of her:

http://community.webshots.com/photo/197558695BdkNes

http://community.webshots.com/photo/69765224izXRAk

the second picture of her is absolutely amazing...she's an absolute freak of nature! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

A freak, but a freak with a twisted front end in that photo. Not a great representation of a great horse, IMO. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Oh give me a break, ESG, that's the teeniest bit of twist and would still win in most rings...I'd take that twist anyday! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

<span class="ev_code_PURPLE">Um, that's more than a teeny bit of twist, since her right knee is about a foot below her left, and I'd bet you next month's feed bill that she didn't score her "usual" on that round because of it. I've seen it more than once. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif


JME....................................http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif</span> <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

So, where do i send the bill for next month's feed?

(Just kidding)

[Nikki^]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Wward:
To whom ever asked what Panda went for when he was sold to the west coast..I've been told it was around 650k... http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

I think Strapless is very cute indeed and I hope her new owner has tons of fun with her. She's such a cutie!

[Denzel]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Wward:
To whom ever asked what Panda went for when he was sold to the west coast..I've been told it was around 650k... http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

HOLY ASSCAKES! That is a LOT of money...wow...I think I would have to wait until I had a job, and then give up 10-20 years sallary to be able to afford that!

Andi

[Jodes, Aefvue Farms Bartender]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Denzel:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Wward:
To whom ever asked what Panda went for when he was sold to the west coast..I've been told it was around 650k... http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

HOLY ASSCAKES! That is a LOT of money...wow...I think I would have to wait until I had a job, and then give up 10-20 years sallary to be able to afford that!

Andi <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


LOL http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif

[BAC]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Diva98:
That second photo is amazing!!! I can't even imagine trying to stay with that jump. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

I am going to second the guess of JS for the riders initials. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

JS was my first guess also. Is there some reason we are all discussing initials and not names? Why the secrecy?

I saw Strapless for the first time only last year and as beautiful as her photos are they don't compare to watching her "live." She is awesome.

[Tackpud]

AS this is still a rumour, names should not be mentioned, nor should initials. If someone can verify the mare has been sold, then you can post a name, but let's not further a rumour again!

[Tin]

That's the first time I've seen Panda.... amazing horse!

[Kirsten]

Tin, you should see that horse in person. Those pics really don't do him justice. He's one of my faves. Drool... got a spare 3/4 mil you could lend me? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Diva98]

I have never had the pleasure of seeing Red Panda go, but I am sure he is beautiful.

I have, however, gotten to watch Strapless - and wow! What amazed me about her is that she is so dimunitive on the ground, but over fences - what a powerhouse! Very cool horse - and who ever owns her is very lucky.

[*Tae-Bo*]

I'd like to see Strapless jump in person too. I mean she looks great in those pictures but i'm sure she's just amazing to watch.

[Illyria]

Red Panda is amazing - very light on his feet and so slow in the air.

[Lives2Jump]

BigEq used to have a video of Strapless, what an amazing horse!

[gf]

Does anyone know who the dapple grey is on this site?
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>
The top two pics are of him here: http://www.legacycup.com/gallery2.shtml
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[Pirateer]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by gf:
Does anyone know who the dapple grey is on this site?
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>
The top two pics are of him here: http://www.legacycup.com/gallery2.shtml
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Only Blue, I believe.

[gf]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Only Blue, I believe. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

thanks pirateer, do you know what his/her breeding is?

[wanderlust]

Red Panda is owned by LRW Farms and shown by Maryann Weisberg-Perry in the AOs on the west coast. I had the privilege of seeing him go at Menlo several years in a row, and he is nothing short of PERFECT. Interestingly enough, he is frequently bested by Ms. W-P's two or three other AO mounts. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

There are some pictures of him here from Menlo 2003. I believe Jenny Karazissis is up in the first three photos, but could be wrong.

http://www.jumpshotusa.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?num=502&code=2003mp1&Submit=Find+Photos+for+this+Horse

[cookie-monster]

ohmygosh, HOLY ASSCAKES cracked me up-I've never heard that before!!

Yes, even I know who Strapless is, and I'm a lowly QH girl http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif. That last picture someone posted is amazing!

I'm a rank beginner over fences, but I know enough to know she'd launch me so far, I'd be in orbit for days! I've even seen her jump in person once. I didn't see her eat anyone that day. But I learned how one looks when it cracks its back.

Nice horse http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif!! Now if only I could find that million......

[Tin]

wow. I am completly and utter obsessed with that horse now! What's his breeding?

Kirsten&gt; I wish I could have seen him in person with you, he looks absolutly awsome in photos I can only imagine him live

[Diva98]

That's right! I had heard Red Panda was doing the A/os - not the juniors. Those photos are great - thanks for sharing. What a beauty!

[Illyria]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Tin:
wow. I am completly and utter obsessed with that horse now! What's his breeding? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

From Google:
RED PANDA (Belgian Warmblood: Opium
de Laubry - Jessie, by Melchoir AA)

And Opium de Laubry is by Voltaire, I believe.

[Kirsten]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> Opium de Laubry is by Voltaire, I believe. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Whose sire, Furioso II, was the full brother to Mexico. Mexico is the great-grandsire of our own Big Mare. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif Anyone else up for a little "7 degrees of Kevin Bacon"? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Tin]

oh, I can play too! Furioso II is my fillys great great grandsire http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

Hmmm, don't think that counts http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[ESG]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Hucklebug:
[So, where do i send the bill for next month's feed?

(Just kidding) <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

<span class="ev_code_BLUE">Hey, I already said I was wrong. And besides, the shipping charges on the feed to you would be worse than the feed bill itself. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif</span>

[Lord Helpus]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Kirsten:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> Opium de Laubry is by Voltaire, I believe. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Whose sire, Furioso II, was the full brother to Mexico. Mexico is the great-grandsire of our own Big Mare. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif Anyone else up for a little "7 degrees of Kevin Bacon"? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Voltaire is also the sire of Popeye K, who is the sire of the marvelous Petey Puppy. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[ser42]

I think we could easily do the six degrees of Voltaire for hunters, jumpers, AND dressage!

[BAC]

Who is Petey Puppy?

[MsRidiculous]

Opium de Laubry is a Belgian Warmblood stallion by Voltaire out of a Grande mare. You can see him at this website (if you don't know french or dutch/german you might have to wander around a bit to find him). http://www.harasdelaubry.be/

Red Pandas damsire is an Anglo Arab.

[Sing Mia Song]

Pam, I thought his name was Petey POOPY now? http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif

[ClaraLuisa]

Oookay...I have an idiot question. I can only agree that the jump in the Strapless picture is phenomenal. I can understand rewarding the huge, explosive jump in the jumpers...after all, it will get the horse over a bigger obstacle.
Why do we reward the "practically-unsittable" jump in hunters? It's fun to watch, but is that the point? It's not necessarily "flowing" or "smooth".
This is, unbelievably enough, an honest question http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif It is true, however, that I've been involved with hunters for...maybe 5 minutes. It just didn't seem intuitively obvious http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[radio talk Aefvue Farms RCA]

Strapless is phenominal to watch. Saw her at WEF last year, not only does she have a great jump, the whole picture makes you smile. Ground covering canter lofty jump, just wonderful to watch.

Think Red Panda was sold to a Jr. Not sure Mary Anne Weissberg Perry still has him.

[~LF]

Wow, if that rumor is true, that junior is certainly going to be the boss of the hunter ring...

http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[Illyria]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ClaraLuisa:
Oookay...I have an idiot question. I can only agree that the jump in the Strapless picture is phenomenal. I can understand rewarding the huge, explosive jump in the jumpers...after all, it will get the horse over a bigger obstacle.
Why do we reward the "practically-unsittable" jump in hunters? It's fun to watch, but is that the point? It's not necessarily "flowing" or "smooth".
This is, unbelievably enough, an honest question http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif It is true, however, that I've been involved with hunters for...maybe 5 minutes. It just didn't seem intuitively obvious http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
IMO, they (the good ones) still jump in such a way that it is smooth and flowing, even though they're really high over it and showing so much effort.

If you get the chance to, watch Red Panda - he is very smooth and jumps beautifully. I like Strapless too, and perhaps she goes better outside where I've never seen her, but she gets a bit jumper-like once in awhile from what I've seen, which, you're right, isn't what one would want in a hunter.

[AHorseSomeDay]

I heard that Strapless was for sale a few months ago from my friend who shows on the A circuit. From what she told me, the asking price is $1.5 million. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

[zedcadjna]

I heard she was for sale bk in Nov or Dec, and heard the price was around 1 million or so as well...

We will have to sit bk and watch to see who shows up in the saddle this yr I guess...From watching her go when Emily rode her she is a great horse and beautiful to watch...

[Candle]

May I do a quick hijack now since there are two perfect examples of what my question is on this thread? Then we can return to drooling over these two fabulous horses http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Okay. When Strapless jumps, her fetlocks are tight up against her body. Her knees are up, but her legs look really really tight under them.

When Red Panda jumps, his knees are just as even and up, but his legs have what I'd consider the 'classic hunter look' underneath. His cannons hang down a little, then his fetlocks tuck up.

Does this make any difference? When GM talks about tightness of the front end, is this what he's referring to? Could someone educate me, please? I've wondered about this for awhile, but can't figure out how to link to pics to show what I'm talking about. Thanks!

[Chldrnshntr07]

hey guys,
i ride with tom at all seasons and although i don't know about her being for sale or all that (which i could find out), i wouldn't go saying all of this stuff without knowing if its 100% true. i know the lindners wouldn't appreciate all this talk about her and the price of her if she even is for sale, and the fact that she is "mean on the ground." now i wasn't at the devon where she supposedly struck out at her handler, but i can say that she is one of the sweetest mares on the ground. shes very cuddly and i have NEVER seen her try and bite anyone. i will try and get ahold of tom sometime in the near future although he will be quite busy down in florida and i'll post what he tells me. but please - don't go saying stuff that you don't know if it's even true. it could be true, but i sort of doubt it because for the most part they keep their good horses and don't sell them. but i may be wrong and you may be right, so i'll try and clarify that as soon as i can!

[CBoylen]

Yes Candle, Red Panda is the more correct jumper.
Strapless's front end has improved since she was a first year horse, but there are still many who don't consider her style to be correct for the hunter ring.
Generally, you want the horse to have the squarer front end. However, once you take into account the rest of the round, usually judging doesn't come down to that kind of question, which is more noticeable in pictures than in person anyway.

[Candle]

Thanks C.Boylen! Hijack over http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[wanderlust]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by radio talk:
Think Red Panda was sold to a Jr. Not sure Mary Anne Weissberg Perry still has him. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Entirely possible, I didn't see him in 2004, and she doesn't have any points since Indio in March 2004.

[Iluvgoldies]

How long ago was Strapless imported? Was she already showing in Europe or did she come over as an untrained 2 yr old?

[HandItOver114]

OMG if all this is true I would give the world to tuch strapless. I know that sounds really stupid but it is true I LOVE that horse. I have all difrent pic.'s of her all over my room. I have the breyer model too. I have seen priceless in person doing a u/s class and I have been told that strapless moves even better then that, so that say's enough of that. But I really wish I could see her go in real life. If anyone know's of there up coming shows I would love to go jut to see her go.

http://community.webshots.com/user/handitover114

[cherham]

Question to C. Boylen (if I may).....

A little off topic but since you seem to know so many people in "hunter land" in the USA I have just heard that ASHER a very popular Canadian Sport Horse Stallion here in Ontario is heading down to the USA to be shown by Danny Serio this summer. ASHER is a double cup winner at the Royal Winter Fair a few years ago and by the Trakehner stallion HEINZELMAN (AKA Storyteller).

This is sooo exciting news if it is true.....any comments?

[findeight]

Strapless has been around for awhile...5 years maybe.

If you think she's explosive on the way up, you should see her over the top http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif.
She's got kind of a jumper kick to her back end, almosts overjumps the front. Quite spectacular.

What you can't tell from the pics is that she does make it look smooth. When she's got her stuff there are few better.

I guess this just shows that Hunters are not as cookie cutter as some may think, there is room for some variation and individual style if you can pull it off like this little mare has done over the last few years.

[Chldrnshntr07]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by HandItOver114:
I have seen priceless in person doing a u/s class and I have been told that strapless moves even better then that, so that say's enough of that. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
priceless moves better than she does. she moves good, but not as good as priceless http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[CBoylen]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by cherham:
Question to C. Boylen (if I may).....

A little off topic but since you seem to know so many people in "hunter land" in the USA I have just heard that ASHER a very popular Canadian Sport Horse Stallion here in Ontario is heading down to the USA to be shown by Danny Serio this summer. ASHER is a double cup winner at the Royal Winter Fair a few years ago and by the Trakehner stallion HEINZELMAN (AKA Storyteller). This is sooo exciting news if it is true.....any comments? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I assume you mean Tommy Serio. There was some communication about sending the horse this fall, but as far as I know nothing concrete came about with it. I haven't enquired recently about the horse, but last I heard Tommy had not planned to take it, and I haven't heard him mention it since then. It's possible plans may have changed, so I will ask about it tomorrow.

[findeight]

Oh come on, mares are mares and we girls dislike others getting into "our" space.
I've got a cheap by Strapless standards mare that would make 6 of her in the nippy department while still being a good hearted and nice mare.
Hardly cyber fodder to trash the reputation of a great one.

Who cares if a dead fit athlete acts like what they are-a horse-while being forced to jog into the ring yet again after giving EVERYTHING over fences????

All about the jump and she's got it.

[libgrrl]

Does anyone know Priceless' breeding?

I know Strapless is Leandro (Landgraf) but I don't know anything about the dam's side and I'm not sure if anyone else does.

Just curious! Since it's so dang frozen in these parts, the closest I get to riding it seems is playing horse genealogist. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[libgrrl]

Chanda,

You have a P.T. re:horse genealogy

[CBoylen]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by C.Boylen:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by cherham:
Question to C. Boylen (if I may).....

A little off topic but since you seem to know so many people in "hunter land" in the USA I have just heard that ASHER a very popular Canadian Sport Horse Stallion here in Ontario is heading down to the USA to be shown by Danny Serio this summer. ASHER is a double cup winner at the Royal Winter Fair a few years ago and by the Trakehner stallion HEINZELMAN (AKA Storyteller). This is sooo exciting news if it is true.....any comments? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I assume you mean Tommy Serio. There was some communication about sending the horse this fall, but as far as I know nothing concrete came about with it. I haven't enquired recently about the horse, but last I heard Tommy had not planned to take it, and I haven't heard him mention it since then. It's possible plans may have changed, so I will ask about it tomorrow. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I asked today, and there is a possibility that Tommy will get the horse when we return home from FL.

[cherham]

Thanks C. Boylen http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif MUCH appreciated! Sorry about that Tommy vs Danny name mixup. Close though.......ooops

[HandItOver114]

i have a pic of priceless on my webshots.

http://community.webshots.com/user/handitover114

[Paris]

just courious. Is Strapless showing at WEF?

[slp]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Paris:
just courious. Is Strapless showing at WEF? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Didn't see her listed in any results so I'm guessing the answer is no, at least for last weekend. I don't think she would be at a show and not at least place in a couple of the classes that she was in! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
I did see Priceless on one of their trips in the Grand Hunter Ring and it was NOT pretty. Clonked quite a few rails and had a very low score. Goes to show that even the best have a bad day now and again.

[diKecnadnuS]

If she IS FOR SALE whoever buys her is going to be a very lucky kid... I would love to see her in the juniors again!!

It would be so ideal for a great horse to be sold to a good pony rider because that would leave many more years to perfect the ride.

It would be hard I'm sure for any junior to take on that ride with the pressure to win on such a famous hunter. Everyone expects perfection and there are few (if any) junior riders that can be perfect 100% of the time on a horse (without the added pressure of everyone already knowing the horse).

[slp]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by diKecnadnuS:
It would be hard I'm sure for any junior to take on that ride with the pressure to win on such a famous hunter. Everyone expects perfection and there are few (if any) junior riders that can be perfect 100% of the time on a horse (without the added pressure of everyone already knowing the horse). <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I agree with you 100%, everytime any well-known horse steps into the ring with their new owner/rider I think people expect the same results that were achieved with the former, usually more experienced rider. Sometimes that happens but too often it doesn't. That's when you realize that many of these horses are NOT easy to ride, and it's the skill of the rider that makes it look so easy. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

[clearound]

Just read this on Towerheads. Hopefully it will put this issue to bed:

"Regardless of what you read on a popular equestrian bulletin board, Strapless is NOT FOR SALE! The posts over there are amazing……..everyone seems to know exactly what’s happening at All Seasons Farm……well, apparently the truth is that no one knows out there in internet landd……………. I can tell you that I’ve gone directly to the source and Tom and Emilie both assure me that this wonderful mare is not for sale and WILL NEVER BE FOR SALE. She is part of the Lindner family. She hasn’t been tried by anyone and there wasn’t a price tag of 1.5 million quoted to anyone……….So, you can take that to the bank. Folks, before you post, why not get

the facts? Fresh concept, huh?"

[findeight]

Good to hear and worth noting for those that like to grind the rumor mill.

[sprack]

thank goodness! now can this thread end http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif

[Sannois]

Well I have been long out of the hunter world, but I have snuck on here, and have heard follks mention Strapless! Never saw her, until someone posted those pics on the first page! The second pic is amazing! Shes got her knees buryed in her chin! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif I cant imagine selling a mare like that! Its amazing how rumors get started. I would assume that eventually they will breed her as did the owners of Rox Dene.
Anyone know Strapless's breeding? How tall she is age etc? Just curious!

[LEP Enterprises, LLC]

While public speculation of prices is rather tacky, I hardly think its something people would be "furious" about. Makes me laugh! The people who own Strapless are probably flattered that she has such a fanclub!

And WOW C. Boylen your pictures of Rox Dene in your sig are just Awesome! her jump really is fantastic. And she looks like such a happy and classy mare in the pictures where she is playing with her foals in the pasture.

[zedcadjna]

Glad to hear it was a rumor, just think it went all the way bk to nov or dec is when i heard it... Well Im glad we know the truth now... Good for the linders knowing that they have a great horse on their hands and she has a life long home..

[Other]

Wow, I just made it through 7 pages of speculation for that??? I mean, talk about a serious "gotcha" moment.

Maybe some little munchkin is thinking about leasing her?

(Kidding, of course. I just hate to see a good gossip thread die..)

Good for Strapless, knowing she goes to sleep at night knowing she has a stall for life. If only they were all so lucky.

In response to the Priceless v Strapless question, Priceless is certainly the superior mover.

[dcm]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Sannois:
Well I have been long out of the hunter world, but I have snuck on here, and have heard follks mention Strapless! Never saw her, until someone posted those pics on the first page! The second pic is amazing! Shes got her knees buryed in her chin! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif I cant imagine selling a mare like that! Its amazing how rumors get started. I would assume that eventually they will breed her as did the owners of Rox Dene.
Anyone know Strapless's breeding? How tall she is age etc? Just curious! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hey Sannois, long time no talk....

Strapless is a Danish Wb of Holsteiner lines (like Arthur), but I am not sure what Holsteiner lines. I'd like to say those lovely jumping ones in the L's.

I am glad to know she will not be sold. But does anyone know what she is doing these days? Is she showing? Enjoying a well deserved vacation? Breeding?

Oh, and Sannois, jsyk, the owner of Rox Dene posts here - C. Boylen, aka Chanda - a very friendly horsewoman who is kind enough to tolerate our adulation of her mare. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif

[Gravie]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by HandItOver114:
i have a pic of priceless on my webshots.

http://community.webshots.com/user/handitover114 <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Just had to take a gander at your other photos; Strapless might not be for sale, but I wonder if Ragtime is! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif I'd take that guy in a heartbeat... but somehow I think he might be a bit out of my pricerange. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Does Strapless show on the west coast, like at Indio or anything? I'd never heard of her before this, but ZOWEE, what a jumper.

[Sannois]

Hey dcm, yes too long! Hope you and the family are well.
Thanks for the info. How very cool that Rox Denes mom posts here! I must go take a look at her Photos. That mare is stunning! Thanks again, Hugs to the kid! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Jodes, Aefvue Farms Bartender]

Good to know it's false....and this rumour can go away..although it's fun for those of us who could only dream of knowing/owning a horse such as Strapless to imagine her for sale..it's a little like being a little kid and imagining you're a princess....I hope the Linders take no offense to questioning the future of their spectacular mare, and hats off to them for keeping her.. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Hucklebug]

While I've generally avoided this thread (with the quantity I post, I can't be sure though), I have to say, this isn't the kind of gossip that I thought was mean-spirited or in poor taste. If this were some random horse and people were asking "is it true" and "i heard $x was the price" I'd think it's incredibly gauche (please no flames all you left handers), however, those few rare horses and their owners that get the privilege of being true superstars in the industry have to expect the talk, much like Brad Pitt and Jennifer Anniston can't expect to have a private break up and the tabloids talked about rumors for months before they broke up...so, as this thread dies, i'd like to take a brief moment to say for those of you with the curiosity and interest to keep this thread alive as long as it went before the rumor was dispelled, I don't blame you, and if I owned a horse as special as Strapless (and in case my horses are reading this board, yes, you're all just as special TO ME) I'd understand that people want to know what's going on with my horse because they worship her and dream of having a horse like her, and that's not such a bad thing, even if it means some incorrect information gets out there.

[Jodes, Aefvue Farms Bartender]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Hucklebug:
While I've generally avoided this thread (with the quantity I post, I can't be sure though), I have to say, this isn't the kind of gossip that I thought was mean-spirited or in poor taste. If this were some random horse and people were asking "is it true" and "i heard $x was the price" I'd think it's incredibly gauche (please no flames all you left handers), however, those few rare horses and their owners that get the privilege of being true superstars in the industry have to expect the talk, much like Brad Pitt and Jennifer Anniston can't expect to have a private break up and the tabloids talked about rumors for months before they broke up...so, as this thread dies, i'd like to take a brief moment to say for those of you with the curiosity and interest to keep this thread alive as long as it went before the rumor was dispelled, I don't blame you, and if I owned a horse as special as Strapless (and in case my horses are reading this board, yes, you're all just as special TO ME) I'd understand that people want to know what's going on with my horse because they worship her and dream of having a horse like her, and that's not such a bad thing, even if it means some incorrect information gets out there. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

well said, my friend

[cowboylogic]

Here is part of an interview "Buddy" did with Strapless last year.


Dear Strapless,
I saw a photo of you in the March issue of the magazine, and I thought you were lovely!! I am very fond of bay mares. I wanted to ask you a few questions if you wouldn’t mind. I am no longer a busy show horse; I now have my own magazine column. You will be my first interview, and I am very excited! If you would kindly answer some questions for me, I will be able to write about you in the April issue.
Well, Strapless very kindly responded to my questions!
I have to say I was a bit nervous at first. I have heard so much about this legendary horse and was not sure what to expect. You know how stars can be, some are sweet and down to earth, but others are such snobs. It was very refreshing to meet such a down to earth mare. Ok, so on to the interview.
First things first, I asked her what her friends called her at home. “Marilyn” …how perfect is that! She does look like a Marilyn – with her movie star qualities. She told me she was originally from Denmark. Her father is an elite Holsteiner Stallion named Leandro, and her mother is Russian.
In hopes that there might be a time I would be in her neighborhood, I asked what she would like a date to bring her. She said, “I like it when my dates bring me flowers. They’re so pretty! And peppermints…they are my favorite treat.” I bet the gentleman callers line up around the block to go out with this lovely lady!!
I asked her what type of music she liked (just in case I managed to take her to a concert sometime) and she said she liked Pop/Rock music. Imagine, being out on a grass field, grazing together during a concert! That sounds like heaven to me.
“I always wanted to be a show horse; I love to perform.” Marilyn said. Her favorite place to perform is under the lights on the Grand Prix field in Palm Beach. This might explain why she has won the AHJF Hunter Spectacular four times in a row!! Wow, that is amazing. No wonder Breyer chose this lovely lady as one of their model horses. “I am very proud and honored that they made a Breyer horse in my likeness,” Strapless said.
When asked what she would like to do if she were to try another career, she responded, “It would have to be acting in Hollywood. I would love to star opposite Brad Pitt.”
I decided to get a bit more personal and find out a little more about her day to day activities.
She said she loves being braided and gussied up. Her bit of choice is a twisted snaffle. She says to get ready for a performance, her owner Clara, takes her out for a 20 minute hack in the morning. “I am virtually the same at home as I am at a show. I like my time to relax, but I also like to perform. Between shows I like to sleep and eat grass.” When asked how she would describe her personality, Strapless said, “I would describe myself as a diva who likes attention and is very social.”
I asked her about the special people in her life: “My very best friends are a pony named Dreamboat – who has gone away to have babies, and I miss her very much (I am always looking for her), my owner Clara, who rides me so well, my caretaker Emilie, who rubs and polishes me until I shine like a new coin and finally my special friend Priceless, who goes with me everywhere.”

[Anticipation]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by mdponygroom:
red panda was sold to the west coast a while ago for and obscene amount of money, at least thats what i had heard. it would be great to see him around here again!

I have heard that strapless is not easy to ride... so whoever this jr kid is doesnt just have to be loaded- they are going to have to be pretty slick as well!! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

yes he was....he was sold to an amateur. She bought him and nancy amling's country grammar in the same year.

[Anticipation]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ser42:
I think we could easily do the six degrees of Voltaire for hunters, jumpers, AND dressage! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

my stud colt is by voltaire! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Anticipation]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by wanderlust:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by radio talk:
Think Red Panda was sold to a Jr. Not sure Mary Anne Weissberg Perry still has him. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Entirely possible, I didn't see him in 2004, and she doesn't have any points since Indio in March 2004. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I know he was laid up for a while.....but thats all I know....

(sorry for all the posts in a row...I am reading and responding as I go along! haha)

[Black Market Radio]

Ericka, I thought your colt was by Numero Uno, and Voltaire is his maternal grandsire... http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[zedcadjna]

(QUOTE)
She said she loves being braided and gussied up. Her bit of choice is a twisted snaffle. She says to get ready for a performance, her owner Clara, takes her out for a 20 minute hack in the morning. “I am virtually the same at home as I am at a show. I like my time to relax, but I also like to perform. Between shows I like to sleep and eat grass.” When asked how she would describe her personality, Strapless said, “I would describe myself as a diva who likes attention and is very social.”
I asked her about the special people in her life: “My very best friends are a pony named Dreamboat – who has gone away to have babies, and I miss her very much (I am always looking for her), my owner Clara, who rides me so well, my caretaker Emilie, who rubs and polishes me until I shine like a new coin and finally my special friend Priceless, who goes with me everywhere.”[/QUOTE]


That is so cute!!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif