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Post by Michelle Clarke on Mar 3, 2011 12:34:32 GMT -5
Just got news this morning that our home bred mare, Diva, was excepted to compete in this years Versatile Horse and Rider competition at the Ohio Equine Affaire! I am super excited, as obviously her owner Joan is too! www.equineaffaire.com/ohio/participate/versatile-horse-rider-competition/I appreciate Joan so much for putting the time and years of training to make Diva the horse she is today. Diva is Lusitano/Kiger (Hipogrifo x Madonna), older sister to Reina and half sister to our young stallion Hawk. Here is a link to the trainers Youtube channel...I belive there are four of Diva. This gal has been in the top four the last four years and tied for first once - she's done a great job with Diva! www.youtube.com/user/daepep |
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Post by angelsdream on Mar 3, 2011 14:22:31 GMT -5
WOW! What an amazing mare. You must be so proud to see some of your babies grown up and doing so well and to see your breeding program paying off.. ! Very well trained mare for sure - you can see the time and training put into her. She sure looks beautiful and very responsive to Joan and listening...very athletic also!! love it!
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Post by fantasykiger on Mar 3, 2011 14:59:40 GMT -5
A Madonna filly all grown up  Boy Diva' is nice and looks great. I can imagine you are very proud of them Michelle. Joan has done a beautiful job with Diva' that was a great video, thanks so much for sharing with us. |
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Post by citykid on Mar 3, 2011 19:32:17 GMT -5
#1 really glad Diva has that nice brand on her; anyone with knowledge will be able inquire on that if they want to go shopping.
#2 Yep the girl is doing a nice job but I am going to tell everyone (cause Michelle you are too polite to blow your own horn !!!) Michelle's horses' can usually do 1/2 to 3/4 of that stuff before you buy em.
#3 What is really impressive with the Clarke school of cognitive training, is to see project horse(s) going from kicking out plate glass windows, breaking a coffin bone, trying to trample people on purpose - to becoming a beloved jumping / cross country beginner horse for a young lady who is a novice rider and from what I now understand is the favorite to ride in competition at Notre Dame U.
God's speed Eric and Michelle - I am forever in your debt.
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Post by DianneC on Mar 3, 2011 20:41:26 GMT -5
How very cool! Who wouldn't want a beautiful horse like that.
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Post by stormyranch on Mar 3, 2011 21:42:58 GMT -5
What a beautiful mare~!!! Both girls looked GREAT!!!!!!
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Post by mystickiger on Mar 4, 2011 23:07:26 GMT -5
Will be there on Friday. Looking forward to meeting McKenna and Dawn with Sombra and now
Reed and Ellie exhibiting for the BLM. Hoping Diva has a prelimanary run on Friday as I would love to watch her too. It's her trainer riding not her owner, correct? Looking forward to meeting Joan. It's looking like we could soon have a group of horses prepared and exposed enough to represent Kiger Mustangs as a breed at a future Equine Affaire in OH. While there is a waiting list for breeds, I feel sure that Deb Putman's promise made at Lousiville when we exhibited in 05 will hold. We get a prepared group, she'll get us in at Ohio. Looking forward to that. Kigers in various demos is a great start!!
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Post by lindad on Mar 20, 2011 10:22:21 GMT -5
I don't know how I missed this post, but Wow! What a beautifully balanced mare! What a joy to watch. I wish them well! Michelle you must be bustin yer buttons! I'd say your breeding program is really paying off. Congratulations to breeder, owner , trainer!
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Post by mystickiger on Apr 9, 2011 21:47:06 GMT -5
Unfortunately Diva's qualifer was on Thurs instead of Friday so I didn't get to see her or meet Joan. I would have to believe that Diva and her rider would have made the finals based on the qualifiers I watched Friday. Not sure what her time was and yes, there were a few bobbles, but this video displays horsemanship much more correct than any I saw on Friday. Beautiful horse, beautiful rider! Hoping they made it to Sunday's finals! www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zzWkXZ0eyoKaren |
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Post by Michelle Clarke on Apr 9, 2011 21:56:50 GMT -5
YES...Diva was ranked #1 today in the qualifiers!!!
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Post by fantasykiger on Apr 9, 2011 21:58:14 GMT -5
very nice great job! wonderful video...I really think they did well. Love the bow and dismount awesome side passes. |
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Post by mystickiger on Apr 9, 2011 22:11:59 GMT -5
Awesome, Michelle! They deserve it! What a pleasure it was to find this video after watching most of the qualifiers on Friday. To be honest, I left Columbus totally disillusioned with the quality of horsemanship I saw throughout the event. This video was a pleasure to watch. Diva would be welcome in my barn any day!
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Post by nightangel on Apr 9, 2011 22:17:05 GMT -5
Diva has matured so nicely! Very impressive ride.
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Post by stlkigers on Apr 10, 2011 9:02:12 GMT -5
Yep, Diva and her rider were awesome.....Loved seeing her ride....Hope to see the next one too since she did so amazing on this qualifier!
Congrats to breeding such a lovely horse, and of course the fact that she's a Madonna daughter just makes her so so special.....Madonna was such a nice nice mare.....
Angela
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Post by barbhorses on Apr 10, 2011 11:33:32 GMT -5
Wow! Very cool horse! She looks like an amazing ride!
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Boy Diva' is nice and looks great. I can imagine you are very proud of them Michelle. Joan has done a beautiful job with Diva' that was a great video, thanks so much for sharing with us.
