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TwinGates
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This is Herzmond (Tzigane x Hennie *M*/E.H. Muenchhausen) after 2 wks with his new trainer.
Manny loves his new "job", and though he sometimes shows more enthusiasm than technique, he's learning fast, and should be ready to show in February.
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln5kWQrAYPE[/url]
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SteveSamples
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I love this guys parents and have been anxiously anticipating his debut. He looks great. I'm surprised at his color, however, is he clipped?
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TwinGates
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Yes, he was body-clipped a few days ago - resulting color surprised me, too - doesn't look a thing like his true color (see photo attached).
I've never clipped mine; does it always lighten up their coat color this much?
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Haven't even watched the video, but yes, body clipping changes their color pretty dramtically usually! I hate to body clip horses - both for the amount of hair that ends up OFF the horse and ON the one doing the clipping LOL, and the resulting color change of the horse.
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TwinGates
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It certainly changed him; also showed some black "spots" on his body (maybe he tried to be Taz's color in utero, but the chestnuts overtook him?!) 
The great news is - like many of you've experienced - he was in the arena one day and several people came over to watch. Inevitably, someone asked about breeding, then commented, "I've always heard TK's were crazy; some trainers won't have them in their barn". So we sprung the news that he wasn't even 4 yet (it's fun to watch their jaws drop). After a while they looked @ me and said, "Trakehners are doing something different with their breeding these days." I just smiled and said, yes, we are . . . you should try one!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jo1QvdffDE
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Maren
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Manny is clearly made to do the job. Wonderful videos, Kim!!!
The chestnuts often turn to "pig color" after clipping; I've also seen blacks turn into a mousy shade of grey that is just aweful and the owners have tears in their eyes because the great black horse is gone (for a while  ). Manny does carry his new color with grace though! Can't tell how much I wish you good luck and success at the upcoming shows!!
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Stacey Ellis
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Manny looks wonderful Kim! He will tear it up and make us all proud this year!
Please let me know what shows he will be at, I feel some margaritas brewing!
Stacey
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TwinGates
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Ah, the margaritas are calling! Manny will be in Glen Rose 1/23 - 1/27 and 1/30 - 2/03) - maybe one of those weekends we can have a little salt & lime??
After the first of February, he's in Gulfport, MS @ the Gulf Coast Winter series (AA-rated) for 3 wks: 2/13 - 3/02/2008. Will be my first trip to MS!
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StarryNight
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So I've been off the boards for awhile here during my cross country move. I did find a moment here to catch up and what do I see but a lovely gelding learning how to jump!!
wooohooo Kim he looks fantastic
Looks like he's doing great - can't wait to hear about his first show
go Manny!!!!
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