What's New _________________________________________________ HALLOWEEN...WHEN HORSEPEOPLE SHOW THEIR TRUE SELVES! Trick or Treat, Smell my feet, Give my horse something good to eat! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ TRAIL RIDE ANYONE...AND EVERYONE! What an adventure! 18 horse and rider combinations ventured out on a group hack on a beautiful October day. The ride was short for some, but all had a good time and everyone returned home safely. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PARTY, PARTY, PARTY @ FOUR LEAF FARMS! We had our annual barn celebration on September 20, 2008, held in our arena. Everyone had a great time chatting, eating, dancing and drinking. Thanks to the hot local band "Starfire" who provided live entertainment for the evening. Thanks to Jenna's dad for lending us his awesome BBQ (a vintage firetruck restored as a BBQ on wheels). Most of all, thanks to all our boarders who make Four Leaf Farms what it is today - you guys are awesome! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ UPDATE ON THE 2008 BABES... Joey and Rory are both doing fabulous as you can see (Rory has gotten considerably darker). They are the best of friends and are growing stong and steady. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SUMMER 2008 NEWS Four Leaf Farms is proud to present the latest additions from our broodmares Mollymawk and Gameela. In June our TB (Selle Francais approved) broodmare Mollymawk gave us a big bay colt by the Selle Francais stallion Ilian de Taute. This little man did not have an easy beginning to his life. At three days old, mom and baby were shipped to Ste-Hyacinthe Veterinary Hospital. Joey was suffering from a bladder infection and had to have surgery. Despite this rough start, both are doing fantastically well. Joey is super friendly with people and is already on his way to becoming a big strong fella. Joey holds a special place in our hearts. Thank you to all who helped Joey survive! XOXO In July our Canadian Warmblood (CSH approved) maiden broodmare Gameela foaled a chestnut colt by the Hanoverian stallion Rotspon. This little boy is bright and active and pretty flashy with his wide blaze and two stockings. Gameela has turned out to be a wonderful mom. This is Four Leaf Farms first second generation homebred foal and we couldn't be happier with the result. Gameela is in foal to the Hanoverian stallion Abke for a 2009 foal. ERIN MACKINTOSH IS THE PROUD OWNER OF RED KING. Congratulations Erin! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Four Leaf Farms' Hanoverian broodmare Licorne made her debut in the dressage ring on July 12th at Starlit Farms Silver Dressage Show. Her very first test yielded a 60% for a second place ribbon in the Training Test One AA Class. Despite a few wobbles she earned a score of 58% and fifth place in the Training Test Two AA Class. Watch out for this beautiful lady when she gets her act together! Licorne is in foal to the Hanoverian stallion Abke for a 2009 foal. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ FOUR LEAF FARMS "RADICAL JUMPERS" 2008 We will be hosting Radical Jumpers on these two dates: Saturday, July 19th, 2008 & Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 This is a great schooling opportunity for Eventers and Jumpers in a fun and relaxing environment. The courses will consist of a mixture of exciting cross-country and stadium jumps (all on grass footing) and some technical challenges. Classes offered: 1. 2'3" (maximum height) - Optimum Time 2. 2'6" (maximum height) - Optimum Time 3. 2'9" (maximum height) - Optimum Time 4. 3'0" (maximum height) - Optimum Time 5. 3'3" (maximum height) - Optimum Time First Class starts at 10am. Cost for First Round in each Class: $25.00 Repeat Rounds: $15.00 each ENTRIES CAN BE MADE ON THE DAY. Valid Coggins and current OEF membership required. COME ON OUT FOR SOME GREAT FUN! Please feel free to e-mail me at info@fourleaffarms.com ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++