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| StarQuarry Farm fine Hanoverian horses 15500 SW 15th Avenue Newberry, Florida 32669 352.472.2991 |
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Spring, 2008
Well, is he GORGEOUS or what?! AND he is BLACK, just like his momma, EM Ramina!
AND, with a daddy named HOTLINE, I decided the only reasonable thing to do was to name him after the hot, hot,
hot, habanero pepper. Thus his name: Habanero SQF (aka: Habs).
Hotline was the absolute star at the Hanoverian Stallion Approvals 2005, and was applauded with standing ovations as
the brilliant Champion Stallion. Hotline has 3 extraordinary gaits with good conformation and an even temperament,
which makes him particularly valuable as a sire. Here is a link to Hotline's site:
http://www.bluehors.net/cms/index.php?idcat=20&changelang=2
Habanero's mother, Ramina, is my personal riding horse. She was required to have one foal to officially become an
elite mare. But now that Habanero is here, she won't have another foal until she is 138 years old. I LOVE to ride this
mare! Huge stride, great mind, simply can't think how she could possibly be more fun. She and I are in heavy training,
and are on track to participate in the Olympics in 2040.
Habanero has 'IT' in SPADES; the beauty and the power of both daddy and momma. An affectionate personality,
lovely gaits, UPHILL, well, just everything one could hope for.
Habanero had health troubles just after birth. He is doing super now, and seems to have no long term effects. But for
this reason, he is offered, for now, at a BARGAIN BASEMENT price.
Well, is he GORGEOUS or what?! AND he is BLACK, just like his momma, EM Ramina!
AND, with a daddy named HOTLINE, I decided the only reasonable thing to do was to name him after the hot, hot,
hot, habanero pepper. Thus his name: Habanero SQF (aka: Habs).
Hotline was the absolute star at the Hanoverian Stallion Approvals 2005, and was applauded with standing ovations as
the brilliant Champion Stallion. Hotline has 3 extraordinary gaits with good conformation and an even temperament,
which makes him particularly valuable as a sire. Here is a link to Hotline's site:
http://www.bluehors.net/cms/index.php?idcat=20&changelang=2
Habanero's mother, Ramina, is my personal riding horse. She was required to have one foal to officially become an
elite mare. But now that Habanero is here, she won't have another foal until she is 138 years old. I LOVE to ride this
mare! Huge stride, great mind, simply can't think how she could possibly be more fun. She and I are in heavy training,
and are on track to participate in the Olympics in 2040.
Habanero has 'IT' in SPADES; the beauty and the power of both daddy and momma. An affectionate personality,
lovely gaits, UPHILL, well, just everything one could hope for.
Habanero had health troubles just after birth. He is doing super now, and seems to have no long term effects. But for
this reason, he is offered, for now, at a BARGAIN BASEMENT price.
So here is Habanero's story:
March - April, 2008:
Born March 31st, 2008, Habanero was inquisitive and beautiful from the start. He was up and nursing in
nothing flat, not to mention investigating the stall, the hay, the water bucket, etc. At day 1, we noticed he
sometimes had milk in his nose. At day 2, he was puffing and running a big fever. We loaded him and
momma up and took them to the University of Florida School of Veterinary medicine.
The rest of 2008:
We brought our sweet little baby boy home after a few days in the hospital. We loved him and medicated
him and prayed for him. We held our collective breaths, waiting for pneumonia to return. Miraculously,
Habanero learned how to swallow without getting milk in his lungs. NO PNEUMONIA! NONE! He started
to thrive and grow. HE WAS BEAUTIFUL!!!! He ran around the pasture with the mares and other babies.
He dozed in the Florida sun. He appeared to be completely normal ~ growing like a weed, mentally healthy,
sweet and cooperative. His movement was fancy. In the fall he turned into a furry yak with a huge belly for
the winter. We were completely elated with our little black stallion.
(continued below)
March - April, 2008:
Born March 31st, 2008, Habanero was inquisitive and beautiful from the start. He was up and nursing in
nothing flat, not to mention investigating the stall, the hay, the water bucket, etc. At day 1, we noticed he
sometimes had milk in his nose. At day 2, he was puffing and running a big fever. We loaded him and
momma up and took them to the University of Florida School of Veterinary medicine.
- Their diagnosis: Habanero has a congenital malformation of his pharynx that had allowed milk to get
into his lungs when he swallowed. This had caused him to contract pneumonia. He was put on IV
antibiotics immediately.
- Their prognosis: The antibiotics would probably cure this bout of pneumonia. If Habanero did not
learn how to swallow properly and the pneumonia returned, his outlook was very, very bleak.
The rest of 2008:
We brought our sweet little baby boy home after a few days in the hospital. We loved him and medicated
him and prayed for him. We held our collective breaths, waiting for pneumonia to return. Miraculously,
Habanero learned how to swallow without getting milk in his lungs. NO PNEUMONIA! NONE! He started
to thrive and grow. HE WAS BEAUTIFUL!!!! He ran around the pasture with the mares and other babies.
He dozed in the Florida sun. He appeared to be completely normal ~ growing like a weed, mentally healthy,
sweet and cooperative. His movement was fancy. In the fall he turned into a furry yak with a huge belly for
the winter. We were completely elated with our little black stallion.
- Our farm vet's opinion: celebrate that he was doing so well. Long term problems were still possible,
but enjoy him, let his throat grow and re-check him in the beginning of 2009.
(continued below)
January 2009:
As directed, we called our farm vet out to re-scope Habs. We were SO hopeful that he had outgrown his
troubles. No such luck.
February 27, 2009
An e-mail horsie friend had become quite serious about Habanero, but her vet was concerned that Habs'
future was not as good as we thought. Friday, February 27th, 2009 we took him back to the University of
Florida College of Veterinary Medicine to get the best advice available. One member of our horsie group is
faculty at the U.F. Vet school, so we got the red carpet treatment (THANKS, Amanda!). She had seven (7!) of
the faculty and residents rounded up pronto, surrounding Habanero and focused on his problems. I am so very
grateful for their wonderful attention and having all those I.Q. points directed at Mr. Habs and his troubles.
As directed, we called our farm vet out to re-scope Habs. We were SO hopeful that he had outgrown his
troubles. No such luck.
- Her opinion, no surgery: Habs would probably make a good lower level dressage horse.
- Her opinion, with surgery: he might be able to go much further; 50/50 chance.
February 27, 2009
An e-mail horsie friend had become quite serious about Habanero, but her vet was concerned that Habs'
future was not as good as we thought. Friday, February 27th, 2009 we took him back to the University of
Florida College of Veterinary Medicine to get the best advice available. One member of our horsie group is
faculty at the U.F. Vet school, so we got the red carpet treatment (THANKS, Amanda!). She had seven (7!) of
the faculty and residents rounded up pronto, surrounding Habanero and focused on his problems. I am so very
grateful for their wonderful attention and having all those I.Q. points directed at Mr. Habs and his troubles.
- The U.F. vet school's collective opinion, the good news: It is wonderful news that Habs is growing,
happy and healthy. When they scoped his esophagus, larynx, pharynx and trachea they found that air,
grain, grass, hay and water are all going the proper direction. He has a great chance of remaining
healthy and happy throughout his life.
- The U.F. Vet school's collective opinion, the bad news: the pharynx defect is still there and has not
changed much since he was 3 days old. Habs will be able to be ridden, make a great trail horse and
will probably be able to walk, trot and canter under saddle for maybe 20 minutes at a time. He will
not be a serious competition horse. Hard work will inflame the pharynx and make things more
difficult for him.
March 1st, 2009, Habanero today:
Last night, a cold front went through, so it was rainy and windy this morning. Habs spent the
morning alternating between turning his tail to the wind, and playing his favorite pasture game with
the other colts: mighty stallion. Do you know "mighty stallion"? It involves ripping around the
pasture and then coming to an abrupt stop, standing on his hind legs and wildly pawing at the sky and
at the other colts (who are also playing mighty stallion). Very funny.
If you are interested in Habanero, please re-read above "The U.F. Vet school's collective opinion, the
bad news" ten times. Then call or e-mail me if he, with all his strengths and weaknesses, might be
right for you. If Habs goes to a new home, I will want rights of first refusal to buy him back should
things not work out.
SOOOOOOO, now you know the whole story.
Last night, a cold front went through, so it was rainy and windy this morning. Habs spent the
morning alternating between turning his tail to the wind, and playing his favorite pasture game with
the other colts: mighty stallion. Do you know "mighty stallion"? It involves ripping around the
pasture and then coming to an abrupt stop, standing on his hind legs and wildly pawing at the sky and
at the other colts (who are also playing mighty stallion). Very funny.
If you are interested in Habanero, please re-read above "The U.F. Vet school's collective opinion, the
bad news" ten times. Then call or e-mail me if he, with all his strengths and weaknesses, might be
right for you. If Habs goes to a new home, I will want rights of first refusal to buy him back should
things not work out.
SOOOOOOO, now you know the whole story.
March 15, 2009
Habanero SQF left yesterday for his new home with Chris and Diane Sweeney, owners
of "Take a Chance" Ranch . I am SO EXCITED that he will be with highly
experienced horse people and am sure he is all set for a wonderful little growing horsie
life! He was such a good boy. He loaded easily in the comfy trailer Chris had prepared
for him (luckily Rachel was here to help). He did kick the back door one time: HUGE
BANG! I'll bet it hurt. He seemed to realize that kicking a wall was NOT a very good
idea, and went back to eating his food. Diane e-mailed me last night to tell me that he
arrived safely at his new home.
I had so very many inquiries about Habs, but many were from people who (although great
horse people) were still hoping he would be able to be a performance horse. Chris and
Diane wanted him exactly as he is, so he cannot possibly disappoint them, nor will they
ask him to do things that he simply cannot do.
Since Take a Chance Ranch is a breeding farm, Habs will probably get to breed for a year
before being gelded and retiring to his permanent job: hanging around and trail riding with
Chris. PERFECT!!!!
Because of Habs' troubles, he forever has a special place in my heart.
Habanero SQF left yesterday for his new home with Chris and Diane Sweeney, owners
of "Take a Chance" Ranch . I am SO EXCITED that he will be with highly
experienced horse people and am sure he is all set for a wonderful little growing horsie
life! He was such a good boy. He loaded easily in the comfy trailer Chris had prepared
for him (luckily Rachel was here to help). He did kick the back door one time: HUGE
BANG! I'll bet it hurt. He seemed to realize that kicking a wall was NOT a very good
idea, and went back to eating his food. Diane e-mailed me last night to tell me that he
arrived safely at his new home.
I had so very many inquiries about Habs, but many were from people who (although great
horse people) were still hoping he would be able to be a performance horse. Chris and
Diane wanted him exactly as he is, so he cannot possibly disappoint them, nor will they
ask him to do things that he simply cannot do.
Since Take a Chance Ranch is a breeding farm, Habs will probably get to breed for a year
before being gelded and retiring to his permanent job: hanging around and trail riding with
Chris. PERFECT!!!!
Because of Habs' troubles, he forever has a special place in my heart.