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Topic: Herzmond Update - Manny Arrived in Idaho (Read 1997 times)
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TwinGates
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Like all our foals, Manny was started last year as a 3yo & did his first several months in dressge, then a few months w/a hunter trainer. He definitely preferred jumping, but needed time to mature mentally, so I brought him home for a year.
Two weeks ago, we moved him to Stuart Black's barn http://www.horsesdaily.com/news/eventing/2006/04-15-forks_black.html and his progress is unbelievable!
Stuart loves him - esp. his tremendous power over fences and xc obstacles. A YR was in this weekend to try him, so he may be debuting in the CA area this spring. Stay tuned. Meanwhile, some photos.
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and some xc gymnastics
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Joy
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Looking good!
Those gymnastics look a little daunting. (Can you tell I don't do that stuff?)
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It took me a while to figure out what the HECK he was doing in the last few photos... I kept thinking "is he jumping the hand rail?" "What IS that?" etc... not used to seeing the steps inside an arena! LOL
He looks happy with his job! Good Luck Kim.
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Kim, he looks great. So glad you explained what was going on. I guess that girl really knows how to ride if she can get a horse to "walk" down the stairs. 
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Alicia
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Looks like he enjoy's the cross country! I'm gutless when it comes to that stuff, but I enjoy watching it.
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He looks fabulous!!!!! 
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He does look great!
Those are wicked photos! I thought I was seeing things. I have NEVER seen a horse going up stairs! lol!
He seems so brave!
Patricia
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What awesome pictures - Manny is rocking! 
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Thanks, everyone. I'm so proud of him - think the first one you've bred always holds a special place in your heart.
Hey Stace, remember how much we struggeled w/decision to geld these boys? It's likely Fairwind wouldn't already be knocking off clincians socks or Manny be focusing this much on his work if they still had to worry about girls, too! 
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What a great update Kim!! I can't wait to hear what he'll do in competition! He is looking great!
Heather
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Well, it's confirmed. Manny has been leased to Sara Mittleider http://www.saramittleider.com/SARA/. He leaves for Kuna, ID tomorrow and will do his first event mid-April @ Twin Rivers in California.
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Kim, that is great news that someone of her caliber wants to ride and show Manny. I bet though It was with a tear in your eye that you signed the contract to let someone else be responsible for your "baby."
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Congrats Kim! What a super opportunity for all of you. Manny will be a shining star!
It is funny to think how we struggle to geld them and then they go on to be rock stars and have wonderful lives - no looking back there.
Hugs,
Stacey
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Manny made it to Sara's Friday evening. After a day's rest, she hacked him lightly today. They'll start training in earnest tomorrow. First show is planned for mid-April in California. More as that date nears.
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