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Ellen Degeneros continues to be a hero, and I applaud her once again for her support and establishment of the Trevor Project. 

Please join me in supporting this project, important and timely, we must stop the hate and bullying of our LGBT youth.

"Some say I have an addiction, others say that I am fortunate...  I feel both are correct"...

Our small ranch is a home grown enterprise, formed out of a genuine love and affection of the horse. We are small in stature, but large on ideal and commitment to starting young horses for their eventual placement in fantastic homes.  Having worked with Arabs, Quarter horses, paints and Quarabs, we have resolved to focus on the Friesian horse.   Having said this, my childhood memories include this magnificent animal, but even then.... they were a simple loving breed.  I am often asked if I am involved in Dressage, to which I reply that no, I simply enjoy the horse in the simplest of forms... riding trail, city and rural.  What a treat to showcase this breed in an environment most natural to them.

Ok, now at a ripe age that exceeds 50, and then some, I am beginning my Dressage career in earnest the spring of 2011.

On our recent holiday and horse farm visit, we visited the town of Cochem, Germany on our way to France.   The small town of Cochem sits on the Mosel river, which by itself was amazing, but the town and people were simply extraordinary.   

We enjoyed grand accommodations and a wonderful time in this picturesque town.  The town is noted for their castle, fine dining and wonderful atmosphere set on the Mosel River, which is certainly worth the visit.

pictured above, Marius with Dennis.... yes we are a gay couple, who has the loving support of two grown sons, thirteen siblings of both, parents, extended family and friends.    That said, we ask to be judged by character and deed, not orientation.

While traveling to The Netherlands on our scheduled equine trip, we made several side trips to Germany and France.  Check out our horse farm visit, a visit with our breeding and training farm. 

A few photos from family in Holland

LINKS OF INTEREST

Folsom Lake Riding Trails

Cool Horse Trails - a great site providing information on local and regional riding trails

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