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My Horse Profile
About Me
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I am from Piermont, NH and I've been a Club Horse member for 1 year and 5 days
Nicknames: Cruisers, handsom, my big boy, my monster, beautiful, My MIRRICLE!!!
Age: 14 years old
Gender: Gelding
Breed:
Height: 16.2 hh
Color: Chesnut With four white stockings and a blaze
Type of Riding: Eventing, but we will got to a Jumping or Dressage show too not just Eventing rallies. We like to trail ride as a break from ring work and some fun!
My Horse's Achievements: He's competed successfully on the HITS circut, at the Vermont Summer Festival, other big jumper shows. He overcame some fears and issues and learned to trust and love again (me especially).
My Horse's Favorite Treat: He likes most anything edible, but LOVES, Nickerdoodles and Nicker Makers!
My Horse's Favorite Things To Do: His favorite things to do when we're riding are jump, trail ride and Cross Country. He also LOVES to play in water, specificaly the river at GMHA. He really likes to snuggle and get kisses(he also gives them).
Pet Peeves: He hates having his mane pulled(I use a solo comb). He also doesn't like whips(he's terrified)and niether do I. Men make him nervous and he doesn't like the the vet.
My Horse's motto: "Every horse derserves once in his life to be loved by a little girl."
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How We Met
I met Cruise when my mentor who ran the UVEC switched jobs and went to work at an Eventing facility. She was always teasing me and telling my parents that they should buy Cruise for me. When I went to visit her she gave me the tour and I saw Cruise. He was gorgeous! Then eventually I got to ride him and I fell totally in love with him. But it was only a fantasy, there was no way I could afford Cruise. I've always dreamed of owning him but knew it would never come true. That is until now... I went to visit my mentor and have dinner there with my family and the farm owner (who also owns/owned Cuise). When we got there Cruise's owner showed me his passport. One of the first pages was the details of ownership, I saw my name and was totally confused! Then I asked: "Why is my name in here?" everyone started smiling and Cruise's owner said "Because Cruise is your horse!" I couldn't believe it!!! Cruise was mine! So that's how I got him, my dream horse!!!.
My Horse Stats
I've had 1336 friends visit me.
I'm the 38,203rd member on HorseChannel.com.
136 friends have voted for me since I joined Club Horse!
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My Horse Blog
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Check out my new horse page, Lucy and Linus! It will make your day!
Maren and the gangCome visit me, Cruise Control, Taco, Farewell Aramis & Lucy and *Linus*.
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05/21/2013 02:39.35 PM
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Hi...a favor please?
If everyone would just stop bye Aramis' page and read his story and my recent blog posts, maybe scroll through his photos in remeberence too...I would greatly appriciate it!
Thanks,
Maren and the boysCome visit me, Cruise Control, Taco, Farewell Aramis & Lucy and *Linus*.
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05/21/2013 01:51.42 PM
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we would love your support, please
GOOD MORNING ALL, LEFT YOU A VOTE. Today's story is my personal favorite, here it is. Lessons were going well, we were becoming quite comfortable with one another, she loved her trot poles and her friend Doolie. She was learning to flex and bend but our canter was pretty rough. Sterl would anticipate my asking and she would throw herself into it off her front, not pretty. Our instructor said if we start her on some small jumps it will help her learn to use her hind end. Sterl was already a bit of a "wonder horse" around the barn. Lots of the other riders would chuckle "you can't ride a Standardbred" We practiced our two point, our release on the flat then, when we were ready we planned to jump next lesson. Word spread thru the barn like wildfire "she is going to jump that horse, Standardbred's can't jump" So, here we are next lesson, Val has a couple of TINY xrails set up, Sonya and Doolie were there, I was as nervous as can be. We do our warm up, get sort of relaxed, just then I notice that quite a crowd has gathered at the rail. They are all there to see a Standardbred jump. I trot around the arena, line up, get in two point, get ready for my release,PANIC..I turn my head to the right and CLOSE MY EYES... when I opened them we were on the other side of the jump, STERLY DID IT, Standardbred's can jump. LOVE THAT GIRL, talk tomorrow, thanks for the votes, LOVE DONNA LEE & STERLY GIRLYCome visit me, Sterl May````June HOTM PLEASE````, Angel Sassy Mac```VOTE STERL MAY HOTM``` & Royal Mes``VOTE STERL MAY HOTM```.
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05/13/2013 04:00.07 AM
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Thank you for your support with Oberon and getting 600 votes! Also plz vote for Jazz May 16th so he can be HOTD May 17th! Thanks! Left a vote! Come visit me, Mohawk and Dazzle, Just Jazz, Thumbelina, Oberon & Metro.
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05/12/2013 10:20.42 PM
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Nice to meet you, please drop by
Hi, I saw you on my friend Lena's page, your horse is lovely, I'm sure you are getting excited about the show season, good luck to you. I would love it if you had time to drop over and vote for my mare Sterl May, she is going for HOTM, thanks, talk soon, Donna Lee, left you a vote.Come visit me, Sterl May````June HOTM PLEASE````, Angel Sassy Mac```VOTE STERL MAY HOTM``` & Royal Mes``VOTE STERL MAY HOTM```.
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05/12/2013 12:55.20 PM
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Hey all!
I have been so swamped lately! School, barn chores, riding/training, and attempting to squeeze in time to pretend I am normal and have a human life...but I don't really care so that is pretty minimal :) haha! Also babysitting so I can get Cruise a massage! Oh the things we do for our horses...and that we like it! Hope everyone else is having a fantastic spring!
-Maren and the boysCome visit me, Cruise Control, Taco, Farewell Aramis & Lucy and *Linus*.
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05/12/2013 07:59.18 AM
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Hey! Long time no blog! How are you and riding? So, Oberon and I are running for HOTD on May 6th and we would love if you stopped by with a vote on May 5th! Thanks! Come visit me, Mohawk and Dazzle, Just Jazz, Thumbelina, Oberon & Metro.
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05/03/2013 03:01.22 AM
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March 14th Newsletter
***HOTD Giraffe 244699 Nominated by Whiskey & herd
Hi I am a 7yr old Arabian gelding named Giraffe. I do hunt seat, dressage and western and I love apples. Please stop by and leave a vote.
Congratulations Mystery our HOTD!!
***HOTM Angel HT 40041 Sugar 215272
***DOTM Terra 34284
***COTM Trixie 172636
***BOTM Zip, Charlie, & Wilberforce 213890
Todays inspiration: "You are what you are and where you are because of what has gone into your mind. You can change what you are and where you are by changing what goes into your mind." Zig Ziglar
Happy trails... Team HOTDCome visit me, ~Sierra~ thank u Whiskey & Deacon for vote 1,400!!, ♦Misty♦, Dakota, <>Cherokee<> & ~Scout~RIP~.
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03/14/2013 05:53.09 AM
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Hey,
How are you doing?
Sorry I haven’t been on as much as planned. I have been super busy with school and training Mac. This spring we will be competing in 1st level dressage which is new to both of us and have been working super hard.
Anyways here is a quick vote and hope to be on more often!!!
Lara & Mahogany MacCome visit me, • Mahogany Mac •.
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03/11/2013 07:50.01 PM
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sorry for the long blog but it's worth the read
hello :)
i had a very busy weekend lol! i had to go to work as soon as i got out of school on friday at 4 to 10:30 pm and it was SLAMMED all night. then saturday i had my last SAT prep class from 8:30 am - 12:30. then i went home for like 15 minutes and then rachael (fynn's owner) came and picked me up and we went up to the catawba equestrian center where he is stabled and got him ready to leave for the House Mountain Show at the virginia horse center in lexington. then we left there at about 3 pm and headed to lexington. once we got there we got him settled in and unpacked, then rachael tacked him up and took him over to the main arena to school him some and get him used to the jumps and then we brought him back to his temporary stall and put him to bed for the night. (i uploaded a bunch of new photos of him and rachael riding him at the horse center and some from him at catawba before we left.) then we came home at about 9 saturday night and she went back up there again sunday to show him. but yesterday i went over to hollins college for their riding open house and man let me tell you....those horses are HUGE!!!! the smallest horse was maybe 16.2 hh. they're all ex-show horses that have been donated to the college. they all make ziggy look like a mini pony haha! i rode this massive white 17.2 hand horse that was like an extremely grown up version of fynn lol! his name was oyster pond but they called him oyster for short. his stride was massive as well haha but im pretty sure he was the slowest horse there! even with all the clucking, kissing, sqeezing, and smacks with the crop, nothing phased this horse. he just plodded along like he was doing his own thing. and then once i FINALLY got him cantering, he only cantered for like 3 strides and then stopped hahah so we called it a day after that but it was alot of fun in the end....even though my legs were burning like no other after all the sqeezing and kicking!
next week ziggy and some of the other horses at my trainers place are moving to another barn that's about the same distance from my house as they are now. so please keep them in your prayers....as you all know how tricky and stressful moving horses can be! haha sorry for the long blog but i hope you had a wonderful weekend :)
love,
sierra and the herd
*** don't forget to check out fynn's new photos :) ***Come visit me, Ziggy, My Smokes Poka San, Sure Thing & Bo.
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03/11/2013 09:40.37 AM
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Hi Cruisers, here's a vote for ya. So the stories of H.T. continue! Let's move onto 1997, he was a 5 year old and still has his rearing problem. I knew a trainer about 2 hours from me that has cured horses of rearing and many other things. He's kind and gently, but gets the point across. I sent H.T. to him in March and he said I'll see ya in two weeks, you won't be riding till then. You can come and visit him and watch, but I'll be doing all the riding. I couldn't believe in a weeks time even the difference in his way of going and didn't see any signs of abuse! So whatever Bobby did and was doing it was working!
Went down today to ride Paige, she was a little up today, yesterday was her day off and she's usually a little marey on the first day back to work. But she was good for me, better than for Karen! She says, I like my mommy! LOL!
Got home and got the other two to the indoor, it was 55 degrees out and sunny. But the temps will be going back down over the next couple of days. UGH! Please vote for Angel H.T. for his HOTM run!Come visit me, Nuttin But Good. Thanks for 3100 Whiskey & Deacon, R.I.P. Hi Tech Image, CONGRATS OUR APRIL HOTM! & MWS Zippn By Indy, Thanks Bella Boo for 14900 Vote.
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03/10/2013 05:02.12 PM
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vote 2 day Shadow Dancer HOTD 251923 4 tomorrow
♥ Whinny’s from my herd and a click on your horseshoe! We have the farrier coming out this afternoon for their trimming and new shoes!! Have a beautiful day….
Sherry ★ Whiskey, Deacon & RocketCome visit me, ♥ Whiskey ♥ turnout #3 & ♥ Deacon ♥turnout #2 w Cliff.
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03/05/2013 12:22.24 PM
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♥ I had a really nice weekend filled with my horses! It was too cold Saturday and windy to ride. We ran a few errands and stopped by the tack store. I got a hackamore to try on Deacon & Whiskey and a few other odd and ends. We did what we could Saturday afternoon until it was too uncomfortable and went on inside. Sunday was the big day for riding. I rode with some friends I haven’t seen in so long. We had the best time! We rode 5-6 hours. Half way we stopped and built a fire and roasted smoke sausage for lunch. It was so nice! It is interesting how everyone has different thoughts on hackamores, bits & feed! I have always found listening to folks and then putting what I feel comfortable seems to work best for me. About ¾ ways through the ride I changed Whiskey into his regular bridle. The hackamore was to lose and I didn’t have my hole punch with me. Plus Whiskey rides best with a full bridle that has brow band and all. He rubs on the trees when we stop and tie up and that full bridle is the only way I can walk away from him like that! I will try the hackamore again when I get another headstall!! Have a wonderful week and can’t wait to hear about your weekend!!
Sherry ★ Whiskey, Deacon & RocketCome visit me, ♥ Whiskey ♥ turnout #3 & ♥ Deacon ♥turnout #2 w Cliff.
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03/04/2013 10:56.17 AM
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Here's your Saturday vote from Fancy & Trigger ♥
Fancy is in the stall, while Trigger wanders around peacefully. It was warm this morning but it cooled down quickly with a few drops of rain. Knowing Spring is certain to be here in a few days, I have felt excitement for upcoming horsey events. I hope Fancy’s booboo heals up soon. I know she is ready to get out of that stall and kick her heels up! I am ready to see her kick her heels up too!
FANCY'S PERCEPTIONS, I’m feelin Spring!:
Q: Why did the honeybee have sticky hair? A: She used a honeycomb.
LITTLE COWBOY CLASS/ Word of the day: Jumping - The characteristic movement that an equine makes when given a vaccine or has his hooves trimmed.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MARCH HOTM TWILIGHT!!!
Congratulations 'SUGAR' our HOTD!!
Please vote
***HOTD Blaze 252957
***HOTM Hi Tech Image 40041
***COTM Trixe 172636
***BOTM Zip, Charlie, & Wilberforce 213890
***DOTM Terra 34284
Have a BLESSED weekend ✞Come visit me, FANCY Walk N That Way Pray 4 O.K. City Families, COWBOY & TRIGGER vote HOTM: Rose & Sterl May, BUTTERCUP & GOLDIE vote HOTM Casey & Gizmo & Fancy's 2012 HC Members Veterans Day Trail Ride!.
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03/02/2013 01:06.17 PM
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THANKS!!!
***HOTD Chubs 248076 Nominated by Fancy
Hi I am an 8yr old QH gelding named Chubs. I have acheived a lot over the years and am my owners favorite horse to ride. I love apples and playing with my little pal Isbella. Please stop by and leave a vote.
Congratulations Isbella our HOTD!!
***HOTM Jada & Twilight 242851 Doobie 211407
***COTM Josie May 193862
***BOTM Snowball 150496
***DOTM Secret candidate Blossom 43157
Hi guys! Here is a vote during the first time I have really sat still in days. I am so proud of my son. He shared some private videos and images from his job. His job is very important in protecting our military members during incoming attacks and those attacks happen much more often than we would ever imagine.
I was hoping to get some pics of him and Cowboy with the horses, but our ground was too saturated and the weather was cold. Now it is very windy and the ground is still saturated.
We shared many family activities! But during this visit, I could actually stay on my feet during the skating! Cowboy received more gifts than during all his Christmases put together. And Cowboy was the top of his game when his big brother came to eat school lunch with him!
Thanks for still visiting our pages this week, & thanks for watching our video. I plan to load our next ground driving video next week, and it will be a bit more interesting! I have still voted contest each day and watch your videos too! You know I can't stay away from HC totally! I just did not have the time for all of my usual activities.
I almost forgot, my son saw our Veterans Day page, He loves it! He enjoyed all of your photos showing support for the military. Thanks guys! I hope you feel free to share that page with your military family member too!
Now I have to clean up this house before my work schedule resumes! Have a Blessed Night, Love from Frances and family!!!Come visit me, FANCY Walk N That Way Pray 4 O.K. City Families, COWBOY & TRIGGER vote HOTM: Rose & Sterl May, BUTTERCUP & GOLDIE vote HOTM Casey & Gizmo & Fancy's 2012 HC Members Veterans Day Trail Ride!.
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02/28/2013 06:03.32 PM
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Hey Cruise!!
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02/28/2013 10:58.33 AM
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♥ From our hooves to your horseshoe we give a vote of love!!!
Sherry ★ Whiskey, Deacon & RocketCome visit me, ♥ Whiskey ♥ turnout #3 & ♥ Deacon ♥turnout #2 w Cliff.
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02/28/2013 07:19.31 AM
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hey :)
im doing swell and so is the herd! Im sure you remember sandy and Ziggy, but Bo is sandy's new pasture mate who arrived in september. after 20 years of being the only horse in the pasture, we were surprised to see how well they got along hahah i guess sandy didn't even think he was a horse himself because he hasn't seen one in about 20 years lol but they're inseperable! and Fynn (Sure Thing) is my friends pony that she lets me ride sometimes and hopefully show some this summer :) and i deleted my photography page because it just took up too much time to upload ALL the photos hahah but here's a vote and i hope you're doing well! <3
love,
sierra and the herdCome visit me, Ziggy, My Smokes Poka San, Sure Thing & Bo.
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02/28/2013 05:46.53 AM
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Hi Cruiser, here's a vote for ya. WOW, It'll be a year in May to for me having Paige, (Nuttin But Good) We both have anniversary's that month. I'm running Hi Tech Image in March for HOTM would you be so kind as to vote for him daily, he returns all votes and has some interesting stories to tell also. Come visit me, Nuttin But Good. Thanks for 3100 Whiskey & Deacon, R.I.P. Hi Tech Image, CONGRATS OUR APRIL HOTM! & MWS Zippn By Indy, Thanks Bella Boo for 14900 Vote.
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02/27/2013 05:00.04 PM
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Thank you all for recognizing my HOTD!!!
I can't thank you all enough! Now all my special boys have been seen the way I see them every second!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I didn't even help with his campain cuase I didn't know he was nominated and he still won, that means a lot!!! I will visit people who stopped by on Cruise's special day tomorrow since it is late today!
Love,
Cruise and the gangCome visit me, Cruise Control, Taco, Farewell Aramis & Lucy and *Linus*.
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02/26/2013 05:12.42 PM
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Congratulations!!!
Woooohooo so happy to see your handsome face in the spotlight!! Enjoy your day...Come visit me, Ginger Thanks PF & Gal Pals for vote 9000!!! & Angel Betsy Plz vote Sterl May and Rose June HOTM.
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02/26/2013 05:12.16 PM
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Wow you and your gorgeous horse definitely deserve HOTD. Wow what a great shot of him and great photos below. Especially love the 9th one, 3rd row, last pic. Looking good on a loose rein. I wish my horse had a "cruise control". LOL.
Andrea ♡ Sweet Pea and Acorn and FlickaCome visit me, Sweet Pea & Flicka & Acorn (me riding Flicka!!).
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02/26/2013 05:10.40 PM
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looks like a really nice horse! congrats, left u a vote :) Come visit me, Kody's Splash.
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02/26/2013 05:06.38 PM
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Congrats on HOTD. Come visit me, Apache, Sandy, Prime Sensation & Riley.
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02/26/2013 03:45.56 PM
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cruise
cruise looks like a sweet horse!Come visit me, BF Sunny Megablue & Kidd- trying for HOTD!.
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02/26/2013 03:38.50 PM
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Congrats! Hapless, Calgary, AB.
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02/26/2013 03:15.02 PM
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voted
Gorgeous horse and I love his nameCome visit me, Avolon-Please vote for Safari !, Hy-Fydelity, Lad Pomerosa Bar, Safari, Banjo, Chesterfields Royal Monarch & Mikko.
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02/26/2013 02:38.32 PM
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Hi left ya a vote he's a pretty boy. :) Come visit me, joker.
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02/26/2013 02:33.40 PM
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Congrats!
Congrats on getting HOTD!! You have a beautiful horse.
Well our winter weather came last night and all we got was rain. That is good...I'm not complaining. :) Today I started up my Omnibus (history,theology,and literature all in one) class. I hadn't been doing it cuz of moving and before that Joy being in the hospital. I'd like to thank ya'll for voting for Elva today so she can get HOTD tomorrow. Leaving a vote. Hope all is well. Hugs and nickers. Kelsey and herdCome visit me, ~Ransom~, ~Elva~, ~R.I.P. Michael~, ~Angela~ & ~Sugar~.
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02/26/2013 02:31.20 PM
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Congrats on HOTD! Here's a vote :) Come visit me, Sundance & Paco.
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02/26/2013 12:47.57 PM
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WOW! what beautiful boy! i love your photos :) congrats on HOTD and here's a vote. welcome to club Horse
love,
sierra and the herdCome visit me, Ziggy, My Smokes Poka San, Sure Thing & Bo.
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02/26/2013 11:30.29 AM
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Congrats on HOTD!!!
I love the name! Left a vote :)
Thalia and GraceCome visit me, Thalia.
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02/26/2013 10:38.30 AM
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Hey Cruise!!
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02/26/2013 10:27.31 AM
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Vote 93 for CRUISE CONTROL HOTD
Would like to see more photos of you, you seem to be one great guy; Congrats *H*O*T*M*Come visit me, DARLING♥plan to be with him December!, ANKA♥THANKS SO MUCH 4 HOTD 5/18/13 & Angel Petite Fleur&gals,VOTE Sterl May HOTM!.
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02/26/2013 10:07.15 AM
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HI!
Congrats on your HOTD win!!1 Here's a vote for your beautiful boy!! I LOVE Thoroughbreds!!! He is super gorgeous, too! Love how he became your horse! Hugs and treats for all!
Bell and her Herd <3Come visit me, Cheyenne, Freckles, Copper, Lacey & Chip.
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02/26/2013 10:03.36 AM
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Congrats on winning HOTD. Left a vote for you:) Come visit me, Charlie, Mystery & Stubbins.
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02/26/2013 09:50.37 AM
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congrats Come visit me, Hollys Peppy Twostep & Jasper.
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02/26/2013 08:12.52 AM
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Congrats on HOTD!!!!! Come visit me, ~LAKE ELLEN CAMP~ & ~~~~ FREEDOM'S SKYE ~~~~.
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02/26/2013 08:05.40 AM
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hello!!
I like reading the "how we met" on ppl's blog. Congrats on your dream horse and on HOTD!! We left you a vote too.Come visit me, Ella Bee & My Thirty Six.
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02/26/2013 07:33.11 AM
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Congratulations on HOTD!
Hope you enjoy Horse of the Day! Cruise looks like a fabulous horse and good jumper too.Come visit me, Rocky (the blue-eyed wonder horse), Comet (the jumping bean) & Cowboy (the New Boy in Town).
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02/26/2013 06:14.31 AM
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