Saturday, June 21, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008
Phar Lap's Death Confirmed Accidental
Forensic scientists in Melbourne, Australia say champion Australian gelding Phar Lap died of arsenic poisoning, solving the 75-year-old mystery. Notebooks kept by Phar Lap's handler Tommy Woodcock, obtained by Museum Victoria, show the horse was administered tonics and ointments containing both arsenic and strychnine. Now proven to be an accidental overdose, speculations of a conspired death may rest.
HOT! HOT! HOT!
The rails of the fences are too hot to touch.
Cool water is the name of this game.
At her new home, Holly continues to attract everyone to her stall, all hours of the day. People love to watch her no matter what she's doing.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
THE MOVE
Holly and Jewel have moved to another location! Nearer the beaches, a stall under the shade of an oak tree is perfect for the coming Summer heat (104 at the stable today). The morning of the move will start the pictures, as Holly scampers around her old pasture "one last time". Upon arrival at her new place, some yummy food is waiting for them. A nap in the shade finishes their early afternoon.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Day Six
Holly seems playful and is curious away from mom. She was poking her head through the green fence where a small zip-tie came loose today.
She has a sweet temperament, and is very interested in learning. While exercising Jewel, Holly tries to keep in step, and looks to be having a lot of fun.
Holly turns to the internet for entertainment. Please contact Holly using the mail link on the right but don't encourage her to get on MySpace.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Neigh!
Holly made her first sound! A small(ish) whinny late this afternoon to call her mom closer. She is learning how to use those long legs, but may not realize the distance from her mom they can quickly take her. Sleeping is also on her top priority list.
Day Four/ Five
Back to work and school - extremely busy.
Horses are calm. To avoid slipping and injury, Holly's bedding of straw is to be replaced with large shavings. Jewel broke out in what looked like mosquito bites because her immune system crashed post birth. A dose of antihistamines worked like a charm (although I've never heard of an actual charm working, it's just an expression).
Holly continues to be the first thing on our minds 24/7.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Holly's Family
1969 USA Champion Grass Horse, Hawaii(SAF)
Multiple Graded Stakes Winner, Honey Ryder
(Holly's from the same female family)
World Leading Sire, Danehill
(Grandsire)
Triple Crown Winner, Seattle Slew
(Great Grandsire)
Day Three
Racing research and contact collection is well underway here at home.
At the stable, Holly is turning into a nice shade of Bay. Her legs are now expected to darken to black with white socks, her mane and tail are black, her body's also darkening. She will likely be closes in color to Danehill (above)
It should also be mentioned that Holly's mother's name is Jewel
(Axe Me Twice - registered)
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Attention!
Holly's vet came to the stable today (day two) with a film crew!
HD Video, plus possible Television show appearance coming soon. Stand by for information.
Day Two
"Holly's being a little bitchy," early reports say. Although not confirmed as a constant state, her morning "attitude" faded with light handling.
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