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Warning For Those That Have Dogs and Horses!


Don't let those innocent blue eyes fool you!
Keep an eye on your dog. It seems our dog went on a killing spree under the cloak of night. I'm not sure if we interrupted him before he had completed his task, or if he had grown bored after the horse didn't fight back.

He may have had an accomplice, known as Miss Reba, but she has never been known to be this blatant in an attack of this kind. She is a petite little red head that runs with Blue on occasion.

They are both dogs of interest and have not been charged with any crime. They are wanted for questioning.

To show the devastation of the attack I am including photos taken from the crime scene and an amateur photo by an eyewitness.

As told by the Smiths,
"We woke up to an incredible shock this morning and we know it was him. Our newest horse added to the group was found down with a torn leg and one ear literally chewed off. After looking closer we realized the tail had been chewed as well. We know it was Blue. We found him with the evidence and DNA around his mouth. We knew he could get after the squirrels and rabbits, but we never thought he would tear into a horse. I guess we have learned."

I have included a picture of the horse at the bottom of the page. It is graphic. If it can prevent even one accident from happening, it will be worth it. Please do not let small children view these graphic images. We are including them only to show you the brutality that occurred.


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Please feel free to share these photos and contact us if you know of Blue. Apparently, there are others of his bloodlines that have shown these violent behaviors, as well. These savage fighters have taken on tigers and bears.

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Smitty Has Arrived

‘Twas the day before Sunday, when all through the house

Not a creature was stirring…just me and my mouse.

“You’ve got pictures.” my computer said on Dec the 5th.
I went right to new mail and went clickety click.

What to my wondering eyes should appear,

But Smitty in his limo in all of his gear!

Juli S. Thorson had taken her colt "Smitty", Dakota Smith, by An Awesome Secret, to the Appaloosa Museum for the Christmas Open House. He was a hit with the visitors! I think we enjoy watching people have fun with their "kids" as much as owning them (the horses). What great ambassadors for the breed. We would have loved to have been there, but isn’t email great!

Julie has more photos and details on her site.

Thanks for sharing!

I Found A New Favorite Place To Shop!

I had the chance to visit the Appaloosa Museum in March of 2009. What a wonder place of memories and heritage. I asked myself if I had anything that could be donated. I wish I hadn’t thrown out my polyester, only worn once, western suit from the 70’s. I wonder if it would have been displayed as a past trend. I truly enjoyed the Heritage Center and the gift shop. If my suitcase had been bigger I would have tucked a few more things away. There was everything from art to children’s books and toys to books and clothing! If I would have had more time, I would have been going through the books in their library. You have to take the time to visit this wonderful place so many folks have spent a lifetime creating for us members if the breed.
It takes a little cash to keep the “drive alive”. Mark and I probably don’t have the historic memorabilia that would be of interest to donate, but we did donate a breeding of our 2003 stallion, An Awesome Secret. We offer a very limited number of breedings to him, but the Heritage Center is a place we would like to see grow and remain open. It was sad to see the Roy Rogers Museum closing. I hope our club does not have to ever face that decision. If you are looking for a great Appaloosa gift for anyone in your circle of Appaloosa friends or family, browse through the gift shop. If you don’t see what you are looking for, pick up the phone. They can’t get it all on the web site. The profits go to a great cause and there really is something for everyone.

While you are shopping online, buy a raffle ticket or two. It is tax deductible and the back of the ticket makes a great gift tag. If you need a mare to use your in your breeding program, I think I could help you with that, too! If we don’t have one, I would be happy to refer you to someone who might.
Think about the discovered photo we treasure when we find it or see a picture of a horse in the pedigree of our favorite horse that has long since passed…or the remembered folks that started the registration of this wonderful breed. We all have our mentors that got us hooked. Before you toss that photo, send it to the museum with a note of the person or horse. I bet they would love to have it.