Zacharosa Breast Cancer Benefit Show

Our friend, Karen Zacha, a breast cancer survivor held the first annual Susan G. Komen Foundation Benefit Horse Show at their beautiful farm in the Malibu Hills.

Zacharosa Ranch is one of our favorite places to visit and the kids and horses especially love the West Hills Hounds Cross Country Course.

Snapper especially loves the natural obstacles and free trail courses. We love any excuse to wear PINK!

Brooke rode our mare, Ginger Snap and our amazing jumping pony, Dru, Padron's Lil Penny.

Kate and Chloe had an incredible show and won the flat and the jumping classes. She received buckets of really cool prizes.

We also ran into Sereyabi's gorgeous son, Penny. Sereyabi is also the sire of our namesake filly, Sapphire!

It was a great day and we are thankful for any chance to visit the beautiful Zacharosa Farm.

Hidden Hills Fiesta Parade

This year the theme of the parade was “Hollywood Glamour”. The kids very much enjoyed the unique opportunity to dress-up and wear dresses while riding through the neighborhood.

All of the kids were dressed to impress with horses wearing flower garlands and the girls wearing lipstick and sunglasses.

We also added our golf cart to the parade which took our entry to a whole new level. It was a great time to be representing in the community with 15 horses, 3 minis’, a golf cart and of course, the dog!

We threw candy to the children on the streets as we drove by and all survived and had a great time!

SWSL - Interscholastic Equestrian League Show

Wow, our Youth have been busy representing Arabians in a variety of venues. Fall started off with the first SWSL show where the kids were able to show and compete in Saddleseat & Western divisions against other local schools.

The kids earn points both individually and as a team and the girls really shined in the ring. Ashley Lane rode Siricius in the Novice Saddleseat Divison along with Hannah Kulik who rode Classy and Brooke Cohen on Lily.

Hannah and Ashley also rode in the Novice Western Division.

Cooper Koch rode his beautiful horse, Royal in the Freshman Western Division. His brother, Payton rode Fire and presented him in the Freshman Saddleseat Division. This was a huge show for both boys that have been only riding a few months. We are all so proud of them.

It was a great day and having Jim Lowe (and Junior) there for support made everything go smoothly and we were all so proud of the incredible job the kids did presenting their horses.

What a wonderful opportunity to practice for the Amateur show since it is also held at LAEC in Burbank.

October Rider of the Month - Hannah Kulik!

Jim calls Hannah his "Secret Weapon". Hannah is the sweet, steady girl that puts her time in with the horses. Hannah has done incredible things with Sonata, almost training her exclusively. Sonata now jumps, goes on the trails, knows her leads and is ready for the showring this year!

Hannah has also been the most flexible - having Jade off, Hannah has had to show and ride other horses and she is always willing to share her favorite horse and ride who ever is left!

She takes super care of Classy at Jim's barn and they always look beautiful and polished in the show ring! She is our resident junior Parelli trainer and has instructed everyone in the barn, including Stella's new owner Brianna.

I will also never forget the Match Race in Ahmanson. Hannah rode that race as well as any jockey and though her and Crimson started last, they certainly finished first and it was in part to Hannah's smart riding. Did I mention she was bareback?

It is such fun having Hannah in the barn and I look forward to afterschool time when she stops by to say hi and see what the riding plans are.

Hannah, I love you, girl, Congratulations!

October Mare of the Month - DL Mustang Sally+ "Princess"

I first met Princess in 2005 when we went to Kasey Acres to pick up Gracie. It was love at first sight and I asked the owner if she was available. Though told she would never be for sale, I always remembered her.

Fast forward to 2009 and one of the kids found her ad on Dreamhorse. The ad said she was injured and may not be sound but still enjoyed attention and was a happy, well cared for and loved horse. Though we did not have the room, we immediately contacted her owner and made arrangements to come visit her. Her owner, Joann was wonderful, concerned, and we all felt it was meant to be.

One week later, DL Mustang Sally came to live with us and quickly earned the name, Princess. In her previous careers, Princess earned Championships in English Pleasure, Park, Hunter Pleasure, and Dressage. She was a National Top Ten in Halter and is one of the best movers in the barn. She is just 4 points away from her Legion of Merit.

Princess is by the *Bask++ son, Safire++, pictured above. A serendipitous name for us and also easy to see where her beautiful presence and motion come from. DL Mustang Sally has found a home for life!