Callaia turns 1!

On March 18th Callaia celebrated her first birthday! Thanks to everyone who continues to show her so much love. She is a lucky girl!

Conquering the big hill at Saddle Creek Road!

Hannah was the first rider ever to brave the BIG hill at the Saddle Creek cul-de-sac! To top it off she was on Festivity who she had never ridden before.

Following her closely but not quite making it were Ashley & *Iberia and Brooke & Gala.

Those girls that paved the way were Julia & Angel and Tallulah & Tiko.

I hear there will be another trip up there soon!

Nice work, Hannah!

Who will be the FIRST ride to ride down the hill?!

Brooke & Spiderman

Brooke is so lucky to have had her amazing stunt riding caught on film! We owe Lilian for these great shots and Brooke you have shown us what a great rider and sport you really are! The pictures are posted in order - can you believe Brooke stayed on after her foot touched the ground? Incredible!

St. Patrick's Day Gymkhana @ Hidden Hills!

A sincere "Thank you" to the Bliss Wendelburg & the Hidden Hills Horsemen on a wonderful event & great day! All of the girls had a great time riding and Poetka certainly earned extra treats tonight!

A huge congratulations to our girls who enjoyed their new experiences with their horses at this very show:

Kristin Kulik who enjoyed her first show ever & competed in the keyhole leadline class with Julia (Embrulia)!
Geffen Goldstein who stepped up to the Pole Bending & Keyhole and earned ribbons in both classes!
Hope Garrett debuted today and took home a red, white, and blue ribbon in her classes!
Alexa Kramer graduated from the walk-trot division and did a fantastic job showing Poe in Pole Bending, Keyhole & Drop the Bucket!

Congratulations to our "veteran" gymkhana show girls who also had a very successful day:
Helena Jacobson & Poe were back after winning the Year-End High Point last year. Watch for Helena & Festivity in the summer.
Honour Fottrell braved the green barrels and had a fun day (& was also finally given her gift for winning her Year End High Point in 2007!)
Mandy Morris showed a tremendous improvement from the last show and earned two St. Patrick's Day garlands & trophies!
Tallulah Tepper showed courage and faced her fear with Tiko & the chalk line. Her bravery paid off and she too won a garland & trophy!

Brooke Cohen dazzled the crowd racing around on Lola & won two of her classes. She also was the trainer-of-the day and schooled our newest pony Spiderman. She may of had a little slip off but she also won a trophy & garland with him in the process. Thanks for taking one for the team!

Also Congratulations to our Daily High Point Winners:
Hannah Kulik & Jade earned the High Point trophy & rose garland in Division C!

Jordan Parr & Gracie earned the High Point trophy & rose garland in Division D!
The next Hidden Hills Gymkhana will be held in August - the 3rd Annual Back-to-School Gymkhana!

Callaia's First Day Out (11 & 3/4 months!) w/Sera

Today was the first time ever that Callaia could be turned out to run and play like a normal baby! Surprisingly, Sera was even more excited and ran and bucked around like a young horse! It was great to witness as the road to this point in her journey has been long and filled with many challenges. Thank you to all of the wonderful people who made this moment possible.

Tallulah gets a horse of her own! Welcome Triana!

Tallulah is so lucky - on March 10th she got her very own horse! A pure Spanish mare named Triana who came from her friends at the Stanley Ranch (http://www.stanleyranch.com/) in Reno Nevada. They are famous breeders of Spanish Arabians and have owned many National Champions. Triana loves the trails and especially loves jumping. We are thrilled to welcome Triana to the Sapphire Arabians team!

Welcome Home to Bella!

Bella has arrived safely to the Plum Tree like a beacon of hope and light. She is incredibly sweet, beautiful and feminine. Geffen is in love with her and Brooke can't wait to get started on her training. We are so lucky to have her! She is stunning!