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06/01/2011 12:56.12 PM
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Hi Firefly is a pretty girl. She sounds like a nice horse, you must have alot of fun with her. Heres a vote. Come visit me, Gazelle, Fox, Cheyenne, Wind, Forest, Celtic & Sparrow.
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06/17/2009 07:50.36 PM
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10/29/2008 10:20.43 AM
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hello, Here is a vote From SOLID BRASS
we have both Geldings and a couple of studs, you would never know Sol is a gelding, we hope he losses that trait! LOL Usually they are much more calm. But I love his attitudeCome visit me, Empress, Spider Dancer & Friends, Solid Brass, Amira & Mr Vaquero Cadillac.
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02/22/2008 06:51.39 AM
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hErE iS a VoTe FrOm SoLiD bRaSs...
Hi, Kahlie here, here is a vote for your Horse! Come see my Solid brass Page, I posted 4 new pics! he is trying for 400 today!**** "His neck is high and erect, his head repletes with intelligence, his belly short, his back full, and his proud chest swells with hard muscle... it is a most absolute and excellent horse" ~Vergil.****Come visit me, Empress, Spider Dancer & Friends, Solid Brass, Amira & Mr Vaquero Cadillac.
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02/20/2008 10:45.13 PM
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hErE iS a VoTe FrOm SoLiD bRaSs...
Hi, Kahlie here, here is a vote for your Horse! Come see my Solid brass Page, I posted 4 new pics! he is trying for 400 today!**** "His neck is high and erect, his head repletes with intelligence, his belly short, his back full, and his proud chest swells with hard muscle... it is a most absolute and excellent horse" ~Vergil.****Come visit me, Empress, Spider Dancer & Friends, Solid Brass, Amira & Mr Vaquero Cadillac.
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02/20/2008 10:45.11 PM
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What a beautiful arab!!!! I am a arab lover myself-own just 1 right now, and I know what you mean by the arab temperment lol. Gator my mare will all of a sudden stop during a trail ride and decide to just turn around and go home! Its so frustrating! But Ive learnt to deal with it, and be prepared at all times. Arabs definately think for themselves all right! But I wouldnt have it any other way, come visit us-left a vote for ya!Come visit me, Sundance kid, Darq Cerenade & Stormy.
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10/16/2007 10:13.24 AM
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Response
Thanks for responding. I'm sorry to hear about your fall off of Firefly on the seventh. It's good that you seem to be able to deal with that Arabian temper. It makes me so... argghh! Ginger is not even halter trained right now. She is eight years old and we've had her since she was a yearling. We sent her to a trainer once, but he really messed her up. He never dealt with her horrible head-shy-ness. He just shoved a bit in her mouth and went. But - YAY! - I recently was able to slip a halter over her head. I can now approach her (most of the time) and touch her shoulder without her thinking a thing of it. We're getting a breakaway halter that fits her properly, so we can leave it on her in the field. Now, I just have to get her used to leading. What an adventure that'll be! Yep, she's got the Arabian temper. Casper, on the other hand, not so much. He's pretty laid back. However, he does have a pretty bad problem with barn sour-ness. Eee gads! He whirls around in the field when he doesn't want to go anywhere. Well, thanks for responding. Oh, and by the way, I checked out Toadstool Farm. Tuck is adorable. If you're still thinking about breeding her, I say go for it. FireTuck is the most adorable name ever! Has she been bred to Tuck before? Anyway, sorry so long, and thanks for replying back! --leaving a vote!Come visit me, Casper, Ginger & Lorelai Valentine.
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07/10/2007 06:10.10 PM
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Wanted to say. . .
I love Firefly! She is so cute. I have a Quarab - Ginger - and I totally know what you mean by hot blooded Arabian. Ginger is so that way. I love Arabians, and would get another in a heartbeat (I already did, actually), but Ginger makes me so frustrated sometimes. Anyway, come visit her page! Good luck with Firefly.Come visit me, Casper, Ginger & Lorelai Valentine.
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06/19/2007 12:28.08 PM
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What do you think?
I am considering breeding Firefly this year to a Fell Stallion named Tuck. His photos and profile can be viewed at www.toadstoolfarm.com.
I think they would make a very pretty baby. For now the baby in question, even before conception, has a name, FireTuck. I find it funny because it sounds like Friar Tuck, or Firetruck spoken nasally. I think the foal would come out a rosegray. Honestly, it could come out purple for all it matters.
I feel I should breed her because she mellows out while pregnant and she loves to be a broodmare. I wouldn't stop her training for riding, I think it would go better. She is very particular and I think she feels she needs something in exchange for her services. I make her happy, she'll comply and make me happy by letting me ride her.
My other choice would be to breed her to Finnvarra. I think that would make a very interesting horse. However, Finn is very athletic and I'm not sure if I want an over athletic foal. I already have two, Firefly and Noir. Also, I think I would like to have a pony. But I'm not sure if I would keep the foal for myself or sell it.
Do you think someone would buy a Fell Pony crossed with an Arabian?Come visit me, FireTuck, Firefly, Papillon Noir & Elizabeth.
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04/25/2007 01:50.12 PM
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Starting from scratch...
Well, we need to start over. After being thrown three times on Saturday we need to get back to working on standing still next to the mounting block. Once we get past that then maybe riding again with be next. Wish us luck. A zesty Arab is a handful, and can be very painful. Hopefully by the time I get back in the saddle I will be pain free.Come visit me, FireTuck, Firefly, Papillon Noir & Elizabeth.
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04/11/2007 02:36.52 PM
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Things can only get better..
I just want to share that Firefly and I had our first riding lesson ever on Saturday. And to make sure Saturday wasn't a dream, we rode again on Monday. We only walked on Saturday, learning to bend and just enjoying the time in the saddle. Monday made it real because we walked, we trotted, we had a great time together. We have started on our way to having a great riding relationship. She's even getting better about her back hooves, I can finally hold them up for a sceond, just long enough to see they don't need to be cleaned. Soon it will be longer and one day I'll get a hoofpick in there.Come visit me, FireTuck, Firefly, Papillon Noir & Elizabeth.
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04/04/2007 12:04.43 PM
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03/23/2007 04:05.46 PM
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Questions
Anyone have experience with a horse that refuses to settle? Firefly is very dancey to say the least. She also gets very bored very quickly. I have always loved Arabians, but she is my first. I know she is hot blooded, and she comes from a very energetic family, but still. I need to learn ways to keep her calm and busy when I'm trying to groom her or need to step away for a moment. She loves some grooming, but at times she gets restless. I hate the pawing and I've tried many things to make her stop. She can be a very petulant child at times. Is that a normal Arabian behaviour? I'm okay if it is, I just want to know what I'm in for. Thanks for any advice I can get.Come visit me, FireTuck, Firefly, Papillon Noir & Elizabeth.
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03/22/2007 11:30.14 PM
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I said Tonka likes anything, and he pretty much does. Whenever he eats apples he drools all over the place! I think he still likes them though! Bonnie, Jupiter, FL.
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03/16/2007 07:16.59 AM
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I got new shoes today...
I have new shoes. My hooves feel great. I love my new farrier. I can stretch out and step out with ease. What a difference new shoes and a great trim make. ~Firefly~Come visit me, FireTuck, Firefly, Papillon Noir & Elizabeth.
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03/15/2007 10:05.53 PM
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WoW!
Thanks for all the votes and all the love. It feels so nice to be adored and appreciated. I'll come visit you all. Thanks again. ~Firefly~Come visit me, FireTuck, Firefly, Papillon Noir & Elizabeth.
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03/15/2007 10:03.31 PM
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Wow, she's gorgeous, as is her colt! Congrats on horse of the day! Come visit me, Babe & Abracadabra.
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03/15/2007 05:49.39 PM
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Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS ON WINNING HORSE OF THE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Come visit me, Barbaro & Trixie.
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03/15/2007 04:49.23 PM
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OMG your horses is GORGEOUS and i just love arabians!!! You are lucky to have her!!!! She looks very sweet!!! Well dont forget to come stop to see my horses!! Oh yeah you have my vote!!! nicole, Friendswood, TX.
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03/15/2007 12:37.04 PM
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Wow
She is gorgeous. I love Arabs. She has the perfect Arab look. come visit me.Come visit me, Apache, Sandy, Prime Sensation & Riley.
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03/15/2007 10:54.51 AM
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wow she is beautiful. I love arabians too!! Come visit me, Cresccendo.
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03/15/2007 10:41.43 AM
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congrats on horse of the day! she's so beautiful! hows her baby? and good luck on training her, i'm working with a horse too, and it's going great only he's very barn sour.Come visit me, Trigger, Question Mark R.I.P. & RIP Festus.
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03/15/2007 08:52.59 AM
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Congratulations
Congratulations on winning horse of the day. Firefly is absolutely beautiful. I hope she does well with her training.Come visit me, Prince (Rest in peace sweet Tiny girl.), Pippin (Tiny is forever in our hearts) & Eddie (Our BIG boy!).
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03/15/2007 08:44.32 AM
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Congratulations
Congratulations on horse of the day. We will definatly check out the mane bags. Having Arab in my horse means lots of pampering to the mane and tail, more than my own hair even. They are such a woderful breed.Come visit me, Muskatina & Shadow.
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03/15/2007 06:18.56 AM
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Congratulations
Congratulations on horse of the day!!! You deserved it! Firefly's BEAUTIFUL!!! I LOVE Arabs!! Come visit my pony, Tonka Toy, and vote! You have my vote!!Bonnie, Jupiter, FL.
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03/15/2007 05:16.02 AM
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I Love Arabians. I love Chestnuts. Your horse is Beautiful! Come visit me, Nicanor, Pheonix, Starry Night, Fancy, Flag, Playboy & Sadie.
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03/15/2007 04:07.06 AM
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That's a cute little lady, congrats on being horse of the day! Come visit me, Raylind.
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03/15/2007 02:56.43 AM
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Mane Bags!
Want to keep your mane long, healthy and gorgeous? Then you need to get yourself some mane bags. I have seven great bags. I look so cute, very "PollyAnna" like. If you want to keep your mane great like mine, visit www.toadstoolfarm.com and they will tell you all about it.
FireflyCome visit me, FireTuck, Firefly, Papillon Noir & Elizabeth.
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03/14/2007 08:27.10 PM
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Hi!
I would like to say hello to everyone. Hope to meet you soon.
FireflyCome visit me, FireTuck, Firefly, Papillon Noir & Elizabeth.
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03/14/2007 08:24.59 PM
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