Re: relay race
This message is from: "truman matz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jean, The auction I had attended was not a private auction, but put on by probably the biggest auction outfit around. And, if I could remember the name of it, I'm sure everybody would recognize them. (Give me a multiple choice and I'll pick it out!!) There are a lot of fabulously beautiful Arabs out there, and just as many, if not more, that are down-right homely or have faults as you mentioned. It's a shame that you didn't get to see at least a few of the really great ones. They are just as spectacular as all the glitter. We have been to a farm promotion where everything was set up just as you said for showing their horses. But before the showing, we had dinner. The arena floor was totally covered with something, (and I forget what,... it's been a "few" years ago). The had a sit-down dinner (in the arena), which was preceded by all-you-can eat hors d'oeuvre. The center piece on this buffet table of hors d'oeuvre was a splendid ice sculpture of a rearing horse, and the remainder of the table decorated as fine as any one would see in a swanky hotel. Each table sat 8 or 10, and each one had champagne bottles on the table. There was also an open bar. After all of this came the main meal. Superb. All of this was FREE, just to get you there to see their horses, which WERE spectacular. I think one could classify them as serious breeders. Their barn, which was adjacent and attached to the arena had Spanish tile floors in the aisle-way, imported solid cherry wood, I think from Germany, for stall fronts, and, of course, chandeliers for lighting in the aisle-ways. This farm was in NJ, and I was impressed to see anything that grand on the East coast. I count that as another one of my favorite experiences. Judy P.S. Maybe I will be able to make it to Libby or one of the others someday, and count THAT as yet another favorite experience! -*** ** >This message is from: "Jean Gayle" > >Judy, I was invited to an Arab auction here about ten years ago held by the >gal (Knight) that speaks for the thousand year old warrior Can not >think of her name, Shirley McClain and Evans actresses to name a few who are >or were her followers were using Arabs as a tax deduction. When the ability >to deduct them stopped Arabs were cheap. > > > > > > >
Re: relay race
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Judy, I was invited to an Arab auction here about ten years ago held by the gal (Knight) that speaks for the thousand year old warrior Can not think of her name, Shirley McClain and Evans actresses to name a few who are or were her followers were using Arabs as a tax deduction. When the ability to deduct them stopped Arabs were cheap. The auction was held in their at least two hundred by two hundred fifty arena that was entirely finished inside with a lovely grained wood, including the ceiling. They had built a ramp about 100 feet long and about six feet high covered with flowers. Between sales a group of Hollywood actors put on plays i.e. Hansel and Gretel. The horses were brought up the ramp and were covered with glitter spray and the leads appeared to be gold and or silver with matching halters. Very spectacular. However, looking beneath the glitter there were knock knees, parrot mouths. sway backs, etc. Obviously over priced critters for tax purposes only. Bids were very low and some non existent in all this splendor. The highest bid was for a stallion and the buyer had had an audience with Knight whose warrior had told him to buy this one!! Felt sorry for the horses. Jean Jean Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://www.techline.com/~jgayle Barnes & Noble Book Stores
Re: relay race
This message is from: "truman matz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >This reminds me of a video representing an arab stable. One mare after >another were let into a small paddock and there were huge flower >arrangements in the middle - but every one of the horses just trotted >around looking calm and noble so the audience could admire them. >>Sini in Finland. ** I once attended an Arbian horse auction. Now most of you have been to a horse auction at one time or another,... you know, blue jeans, western hat and boots. NOT SO with the Arabian auction. Men in tuxedos, ladies in gowns, minks and diamonds. The auction was held inside one of the big casinos in Atlantic City, NJ. (Actually on the island of Brigantine, just outside of Atlantic City.) The actual auction was held in one of the theaters in the casino, and the stage was lined with flowers, and so forth. The horses came onto the stage to the sound of blasting triumphant music, with nostrils flaring and tails held high. I know it sounds far out to Fjord people, but it was incredibly awesome and beautiful. To the best of my knowledge that was the only auction of that type held on the East coast, as the horses were going for approximately half of what they could have gotten for them on the West coast. Judy
Re: relay race
This message is from: sini seppala <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > We need a new kind of relay race. First you put a little pile of hay at one > end that > must be consumed before you go to the next, and then a little pile of hay at > the other end. This reminds me of a video representing an arab stable. One mare after another were let into a small paddock and there were huge flower arrangements in the middle - but every one of the horses just trotted around looking calm and noble so the audience could admire them. What do you think they would have done if they had happened to be Fjords? :) Sini in Finland. home page at http://www.saunalahti.fi/~partoy/Juhola6.html
Re: relay race
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 2/16/01 4:57:46 PM Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Im quite sure the Fjords were not Bill Longs " speed "Lisa * who > never wants to play with those big boys. I am convinced fjords can be race horses and beat all other breeds. We need a new kind of relay race. First you put a little pile of hay at one end that must be consumed before you go to the next, and then a little pile of hay at the other end. As they learn that there's hay at both ends, I think you will see great speed. Gail Dorine Las Cruces, NM
