These ponies really touched our hearts as well as many others. We felt it necessary to honor these ponies by keeping their memories and a few photos on this page for all to see.
In memory of my great stallion AClassic Touch Riverdance, I say goodbye and thanks for the memories of a job well done. He was a once in a lifetime pony that I shall never forget. A heart bigger than Texas and such a love of the show ring. He was a pony that had it to win in both HOF Halter and Driving. His legacy will continue with the past foals he and his favorite mares produced through the years. Those to come this spring will prance, shake their manes and look at the world with those lovely big eyes.
Goodbye River and thank you for giving me more than I ever expected.
He produced beautiful foals with his stunning head and neck but even more important with his willing disposition and incredible work ethic. River received his Foundation Country Pleasure Driving Hall of Fame in 2008 and completed his Foundation Halter Hall of Fame in 2010. River has been in the ASPC Top Ten All Stars in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, & 2012
At the 2009 Midwest Classic Shetland Breeders' Association Spotlight Show in Waterloo, Iowa, River had the honor of winning one of the three trophies we Sponsored in memory of our dear friend Dorothy Broadhead. It meant a lot to us to sponsor an award in her honor and it meant even more for a pony she bred to win one of the trophies!
Congratulations to River on winning the Dorothy Broadhead Memorial Trophy in the Foundation Model Stallion class at the 2009 Spotlight Show!
| Registration Number: | ASPC 149425A / AMHR 217396B Foundation 718 |
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| Foaled: | 06/02/2001 | |
| Gender: | Stallion | |
| Color: | Black Pinto | |
| Height: | 41.50" | |
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128818A KEWPIE'S TOPPER OF ARENOSA | |
| 140905A KEWPIE'S RANGO OF ARENOSA | ||
| 136520A KEWPIE'S SANJUANA OF ARENOSA | ||
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137593A FLABY'S CAPTAIN TOPPER | |
| 140423A SUNDANCE LB PRECARIA | ||
| 136956A GALE'S KAPRECIOUS KATE SR | ||
Princess (Prini), a registered Shetland Pony, is the foundation mare of Stone Pony Farm. She came to our family in 1990 at the age of 20 yrs old abused & neglected. She left us at the ripe old age of 44 (that's 134 in people years) A devoted mom, she produced 10 foals (mainly fillies) through the years, her last at 35 (her idea, not ours...). She saw herself as the Grande Dam of the farm she took her roll of Nana quite seriously; often stepping in to "assist" the younger moms. Each season 1 foal (usually the first born) became "hers". We stalled the mom and foal right next to her so she could keep a close eye on the baby. When the herd was let out each day Prini is always a short distance away ready to step in to "foal-sit".
"Attitude" is the best word to describe our Princess. We marvelled at her energy and determination - she still rules the roost with a nip or kick if she feels someone has overstepped a boundary. She had a great (yet frustrating) ability to open gates and often let herself in the garden to "test" the best of the fresh produce. Cantaloupe seemed to be a favorite.
She was treated as royalty and "the staff" (i.e. Donna) mixed up special meals each morning and night. On her menu were alfalfa salads (leaves only please) with fresh fruits like apples and watermelon, senior supplements and carrot shavings soaked in water. Some would question why would we go to such effort? The answer was simple - She was "the heart" of Stone Pony Farm.
Her memory is forever a part of Stone Pony Farm!
