NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2012
 

In Memory of old Friends
Sad news from Darnella DeLisse the loss of TA Freedom her PB Arabian gelding passed away in December, she said he went peacefully and found him in the morning out in the pasture, he was in his early twenties. Freedom was the favorite mount of Rachel DeLisse, she and Freedom participated in all our Star events, trailrides, beach rides and shows. Showing at open and rated shows he and Rachel were part of the "Beeville" group of girls who showed together all during high school. I know he will be sorely missed, but leaves behind so many wonderful memories. Then after this loss came the news that Fin Akiva formerly owned by the DeLisse family had to be euthanized due to a brain tumor, this exceptional Arabian gelding ridden by Renee DeLisse won Youth National awards in dressage and numerous regional awards . (Photo above Rachel and Darnella with Freedom & Akiva at Star Fall Show in Robstown)

I received an email this week from Ginny Nokes in Seguin saying that Zorro Ole her Arabian gelding passed away last weekend due to complications from colic. He was 23 years old and according to Ginny and never had any health issues. Ole was a character, a flashy chestnut with flaxen mane and tail and and lots of chrome. This gelding was given to Ginny and became a great show horse and lesson mount, teaching many young girls to ride and show. Rachel & Renee DeLisse and Christine Cherry all showed him at different shows during high school he was a favorite of anyone who rode him. Ginny would always say he was such a kid and sulked if he didn't get to go to the shows. Lots of memories, as we all know as horse owners, these wonderful animals touch our hearts, and its hard to see them pass.

 Christine Cherry and Ole in 1998 at Star Show in Beeville

2012 Calendar of Events

February 12, Riding Meeting Bee County Expo. gate open 2:00 p.m.

March - 2012 Black Stallion Literacy Project
Commissioners approved donation of Bee County Expo. for second touch. We have approximately 146 first graders enrolled. We will need volunteers, please let me know if you wish to help 358-2320. Beeville Rotary has donated $200 and R. A. Hall $100 Star will make up the difference, they have approx. 80 students.

March 11, Second Annual "Poker Ride" at La Fruta Park in Mathis, TX. Star members found this park and have been riding there weekly. It has picnic area and restrooms and well maintained trails. More info. TBA. It will be a potluck lunch as before. Current coggins required.

March 31 & April 1, Spring Celebration Open Horse Show, Sinton,
We are working on the class list and will post to the website soon. Diane Mack from the Austin area will be our judge for both shows, she has a background in the Arabian show world, and is now pursuing judging in the Dallas area and north, at open and Arabian shows.

 
We have been asked to include open classes on Saturday so that Andalusians can also show, and they have requested driving classes, this will add something new to our show, and some wonderful horses.

Congratulations to STAR youth member Haley Woolridge, granddaughter of Johnny Brandon, on winning Highpoint Youth performance rider at the recent Nueces County Stock Show held in Robstown. Haley won a trophy show saddle. Good luck to Star members Alton Hensch and Kayla Rutkowski participating in Bee County Stock Show taking place this weekend at Bee County Expo.

FYI info on disease in horses becoming apparent in local horses Pigeon fever see attached  article