We began our life with minis in 2000 when our son, Nicky, then a two-year old, showed that he had inherited his mother's passion for horses. With limited space we opted for a "B" size mini. Sharon West was there to offer us Matty "Honeys Clematis" a beautiful soft eyed red roan with silver mane and tail. She was everything a mini should be and more. Knowing nothing about minis blood lines we were "lucky" as Matty carries Little King Huckleberry, son of King Supreme blood. Laura Tennill tells me she saw him show once years before and he was a very nice put together mini. Matty is a loving and sweet-tempered little lady. She thinks Nicky is "hers" and follows him around the yard. She has given us two beautiful foals (check the foals page for pictures)in the last two years. We've expanded to 14 minis and have quickly ourgrown out small acreage. With the new farm and additional acreage we've excited about adding pygmy goats, show rabbits, and more to our lives. We thank God for the opportunities he has given us to grown daily. John, Katie and Nicky

In expanding our herd we've always kept in mind the goal of small, correct, and flashy miniatures. We attend all births (as much as humanly possible). The vet is friendly and familiar with our farm. All animals are up to date with wormings, farrier care and vaccinations. We feed quality hay, feed, provide clean water and stalls to our minis. Each foal is imprinted at birth and handled daily. We hand mix feed daily for each horse and his/her needs. I do believe in homeopathic remedies as well as good quality vet care. We are still learning to clip, groom, and train our minis. We hired a trainer last summer to help learn how to train in halter and look forward to continuing into driving as well.

We also recognize not every mini is meant for showing and teach each mini to be good loving companions. Nicky is very good with the minis and they have learned to trust us through his guidance. We are hoping to retain Warrior fillies to cross with our Buck Echo blooded stallion, Dillon. We desire both the colors of dilutes and the small compact conformation of the Buck Echo line. Katie has found a love for duns and the last filly she bought is a primitive marked dun with Buckeroo lines. Can't wait to see what she produces for us.

I have let some time pass before even trying to compose this memorial note for Warrior and still I feel the great emptiness his loss has made in my breeding program, farm life, and my heart. On September 12, 2007, my 49th birthday, I went about my normal chores of feeding the farm animals including guineas, geese, goats, chickens, dogs, and minis. My usual morning greeting to the "head of barn" Warrior was met with big solemn eyes and a moan. It quickly became evident this was a serious problem and within 4 hours my feisty friend had been put to sleep.

I have tried to find solace in that he didn't suffer long but I still miss him. We had a 4 year relationship which took time to develop. I was so thrilled when I first discovered he had bonded with me. When Warrior gave his trust it was given freely and generously. We fussed at each other about daily things and he could give me a smile just by being his gorgeous self- running the fields giving the dogs their daily exercise trying to keep up with him. Recently I visited a friend's farm to see the foals Warrior gave her mares and was struck again at the loss of this magnificent stallion. This coming spring will be the last of Warrior's foals for all of us but hopefully there will be 11 more Warrior babies to admire and love. I also have my first second generation Warrior foal due from his daughter, Angel.

Though my breeding program will now change with the addition of Samis White Out, a double Top Banana grandson and perlino, I will never truly replace Warrior as I plan on keeping both his daughters I still own: Hello Hannah and Angel Kisses. God Bless and goodbye Warrior until we meet again.