12/4/11
11/18/11
2011 STALLION SEASON AUCTION
Tranquility Farm wishes to thank all of the donors of 2012 stallion seasons for helping to make our 2011 Benefit Stallion Season Auction a success. We deeply appreciate your generosity!
There are still some seasons remaining for those who missed our auction event. To see which stallions may still be available from the list below, call or e mail:
Auction Chairman Barbara Corey:
909-887-9067 or friendshipfarm2@verizon.net
ALYMAGIC
ATHLETE
ATTICUS
BEDFORD FALLS
BEHRENS
BEST MINISTER
BIGBADLEROYBROWN
BOLD CHIEFTAN
BRAVE CAT
CHATTAHOOCHEE WAR
COUNCIL MEMBER
CYCLOTRON
DECARCHY
DESERT CODE
DRUM MAJOR
E Z WARRIOR
FLAME THROWER
FOREST COMMAND
FULLBRIDLED
GAME PLAN
GIACOMO
GLOBALIZE
GOOD JOURNEY
GOTHAM CITY
HELD OVER AGAIN
LUCKY J.H.
LUCKY PULPIT
MANY RIVERS
MARINO MARINI
MASON THUNDER
MC CANN'S MOJAVE
MONSAJEM
MUD ROUTE
PAPA CLEM
PEPPERED CAT
PIOUS
RENDEVOUS
ROCKY BAR
ROYAL MEMORY
RUN BROTHER RON
SEA OF SECRETS
SIERRA SUNSET
SILIC
SINGELTARY
SLEW'S SAGA
SOUGHT AFTER
SOUTHERN IMAGE
SPENSIVE
STORMIN FEVER
STORMY JACK
STREET THEATER
SURF CAT
SWISS YODELER
TALE OF THE HILLS
TANNERSMYMAN
TEN MOST WANTED
THE PAMPLEMOUSSE
THISNEARLYWASMINE
TIZBUD
TOUGH GAME
UNCLE DENNY
UNDER CAUTION
VRONSKY
ARIZONA:
BELLINGHAM
MAGNIFIC
INDIANA:
RAZOR
CAT DREAMS
NEW MEXICO:
BACHELOR BLUES
IRISH ROAD
PHONE OR FAX BARBARA COREY AT 909-887-9067
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
There are still some seasons remaining for those who missed our auction event. To see which stallions may still be available from the list below, call or e mail:
Auction Chairman Barbara Corey:
909-887-9067 or friendshipfarm2@verizon.net
ALYMAGIC
ATHLETE
ATTICUS
BEDFORD FALLS
BEHRENS
BEST MINISTER
BIGBADLEROYBROWN
BOLD CHIEFTAN
BRAVE CAT
CHATTAHOOCHEE WAR
COUNCIL MEMBER
CYCLOTRON
DECARCHY
DESERT CODE
DRUM MAJOR
E Z WARRIOR
FLAME THROWER
FOREST COMMAND
FULLBRIDLED
GAME PLAN
GIACOMO
GLOBALIZE
GOOD JOURNEY
GOTHAM CITY
HELD OVER AGAIN
LUCKY J.H.
LUCKY PULPIT
MANY RIVERS
MARINO MARINI
MASON THUNDER
MC CANN'S MOJAVE
MONSAJEM
MUD ROUTE
PAPA CLEM
PEPPERED CAT
PIOUS
RENDEVOUS
ROCKY BAR
ROYAL MEMORY
RUN BROTHER RON
SEA OF SECRETS
SIERRA SUNSET
SILIC
SINGELTARY
SLEW'S SAGA
SOUGHT AFTER
SOUTHERN IMAGE
SPENSIVE
STORMIN FEVER
STORMY JACK
STREET THEATER
SURF CAT
SWISS YODELER
TALE OF THE HILLS
TANNERSMYMAN
TEN MOST WANTED
THE PAMPLEMOUSSE
THISNEARLYWASMINE
TIZBUD
TOUGH GAME
UNCLE DENNY
UNDER CAUTION
VRONSKY
ARIZONA:
BELLINGHAM
MAGNIFIC
INDIANA:
RAZOR
CAT DREAMS
NEW MEXICO:
BACHELOR BLUES
IRISH ROAD
PHONE OR FAX BARBARA COREY AT 909-887-9067
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
9/2/11
LATEST ADOPTION NEWS!
NOVEMBER ADOPTION UPDATES
Below are photos and bios of adoptable horses currently with trainer Lindsay Mumm of Ojai, CA. Lindsay has done wonderful work in the past with Thoroughbreds rehabbed by Tranquility Farm, and we are delighted to have her assistance with adoptions. Please contact Tranquility Farm for updates regarding the training progress of any adoptable horses that may interest you, or if you wish to set up an appointment to see the horses.
SEATTLE MOONSHINE, 2007 16 hand bay filly. Moonshine is unraced, and she was born here at Tranquility Farm out of a rescued broodmare. She is a long catty mover who is a natural for hunters and trail riding, and she could easily develop into an eventing prospect as her training progresses. This is a very self-confident and intelligent filly, and she will be started under saddle in mid-november.
MINNAHUNI, 2007 15.3 hand solid seal brown mare who has a wonderfully sweet temperament. "Minne" was born at Tranquility Farm and in her first month of work under saddle she is already taking to the trail like an old pro. She will make a wonderful pleasure horse and has lovely gaits that could develop into many talents with future training.
BION, 2007 16 hand grey gelding. Bion had a case of the slows at the racetrack, but he is now relaxed and happy going out on trails. He is a very bright, friendly horse who will enjoy mental challenges and fun.
BUCKYSUE, 2007 16.2 hand solid bay mare who is a kind and gentle soul. Bucky did a wonderful job with 30 days of trail and arena work. She went out in company and alone on the trail and was quiet and forward. Buckysue's final vet check revealed a previously unknown former injury from the racetrack, and she is approved for trail and pleasure work, but not for jumping or strenuous dressage. She is now back at Tranquility Farm awaiting adoption.
CAPRICHO, 2007 17 hand bay gelding. Capricho is unraced, and he was born and raised at Tranquility Farm from a rescued mare. He has been started under saddle and knows basic arena skills and some trail riding. Capricho has huge gaits, a strong floating uphill trot and rockinghorse canter that together with his size and presence make him a truly outstanding prospect for dressage. ADOPTED!
DEIFICATION, 2006 15.3 hand gelding with a puppydog personality. Here is a kind, sensible horse who wants to be your best friend, pet and trail buddy. ADOPTED!
TWOTURNTWO, 2007 16.1 hand gelding with a quiet personality and huge gaits for future dressage. He is a naturally uphill mover with tons of potential for a rider who can develop his talents. ADOPTED!
Below are photos and bios of adoptable horses currently with trainer Lindsay Mumm of Ojai, CA. Lindsay has done wonderful work in the past with Thoroughbreds rehabbed by Tranquility Farm, and we are delighted to have her assistance with adoptions. Please contact Tranquility Farm for updates regarding the training progress of any adoptable horses that may interest you, or if you wish to set up an appointment to see the horses.
SEATTLE MOONSHINE, 2007 16 hand bay filly. Moonshine is unraced, and she was born here at Tranquility Farm out of a rescued broodmare. She is a long catty mover who is a natural for hunters and trail riding, and she could easily develop into an eventing prospect as her training progresses. This is a very self-confident and intelligent filly, and she will be started under saddle in mid-november.
MINNAHUNI, 2007 15.3 hand solid seal brown mare who has a wonderfully sweet temperament. "Minne" was born at Tranquility Farm and in her first month of work under saddle she is already taking to the trail like an old pro. She will make a wonderful pleasure horse and has lovely gaits that could develop into many talents with future training.
BION, 2007 16 hand grey gelding. Bion had a case of the slows at the racetrack, but he is now relaxed and happy going out on trails. He is a very bright, friendly horse who will enjoy mental challenges and fun.
BUCKYSUE, 2007 16.2 hand solid bay mare who is a kind and gentle soul. Bucky did a wonderful job with 30 days of trail and arena work. She went out in company and alone on the trail and was quiet and forward. Buckysue's final vet check revealed a previously unknown former injury from the racetrack, and she is approved for trail and pleasure work, but not for jumping or strenuous dressage. She is now back at Tranquility Farm awaiting adoption.
CAPRICHO, 2007 17 hand bay gelding. Capricho is unraced, and he was born and raised at Tranquility Farm from a rescued mare. He has been started under saddle and knows basic arena skills and some trail riding. Capricho has huge gaits, a strong floating uphill trot and rockinghorse canter that together with his size and presence make him a truly outstanding prospect for dressage. ADOPTED!
DEIFICATION, 2006 15.3 hand gelding with a puppydog personality. Here is a kind, sensible horse who wants to be your best friend, pet and trail buddy. ADOPTED!
TWOTURNTWO, 2007 16.1 hand gelding with a quiet personality and huge gaits for future dressage. He is a naturally uphill mover with tons of potential for a rider who can develop his talents. ADOPTED!
7/15/11
Zenyatta Tribute Benefits Tranquility Farm
Equine artist Nick Martinez has recently released a new glicee print entitled "A Tribute to Zenyatta" which captures a beautiful image of the racing legend at Santa Anita with Mike Smith up. This delightful print is available signed or unsigned, and it sells with 50% of the profits dedicated to helping the horses of Tranquility Farm. To purchase this print as a special gift for the Zenyatta fan in your life, or to treat yourself to a wonderful memory of the champion,PLEASE ENTER OUR E BAY GIFTSHOP!
5/14/11
Honoring Fly to the Wire
Tomorrow is the Gr.3 Laz S Barrera Memorial Stakes at Hollywood Park, a seven furlong race that Fly to the Wire finished a close second to Blazonery in 2003. Fly to the Wire was bred in Florida by Adena Springs, and he raced a total of twenty- eight times, with an astounding record of 11-9-2. This was a serious racehorse, and he finished off his amazing career with a series of 5 consecutive wins in the 2006. Ironically, one of the horses he narrowly defeated in that winning streak was his now pasture mate, Full Moon Madness. Small world.
Fly to the Wire was donated to Tranquility Farm in 2006 by his trainer Robert Hess, after bowing a tendon trying for six in a row at Del Mar. Since that time he has been living very happily with our retired geldings, and he can always be counted upon to go out of his way to impress our visitors. It seems that some horses just never get enough of showing off for their fans!
Fly to the Wire was donated to Tranquility Farm in 2006 by his trainer Robert Hess, after bowing a tendon trying for six in a row at Del Mar. Since that time he has been living very happily with our retired geldings, and he can always be counted upon to go out of his way to impress our visitors. It seems that some horses just never get enough of showing off for their fans!
5/5/11
In memory of the Turlock horses.
If you followed the story of the Turlock horses and tried to intercede on their behalf, the end of the story will be hard to take. They are gone, and without a doubt at this moment they are in tansit to a Mexican slaughterhouse or have already left this cruel world. The news report and subsequent flurry of phone calls to law enforcement yielded nothing but mental anguish for everyone involved. It is not a crime to load up a bunch of horses and drive them across the state line, a very courteous detective sadly explained. Not having the manpower to chase a trailer to the border to document the sale of these unfortunate horses for slaughter, there was really nothing that they could do.
It happens every day. The only consolation in this case is that the killer buyer has felonly animal cruelty charges pending against him in another county. Small comfort. Until we close our national borders these monsters will continue to operate in plain sight. There is in fact no enforceable protection for our horses. So please keep following this issue. When actions are pending in Congress please respond and bring an ever-wider group of outraged citizens to demand an end to the export of American horses for slaughter. That is all we can do. Having to helplessly watch the fate of these horses unfold was extremely painful to everyone, but it can only serve to strengthen our resolve. Only when our borders are closed to horse traffickers will we finally see justice for the Turlock horses and the thousands of others that meet the same terrible end every year.
It happens every day. The only consolation in this case is that the killer buyer has felonly animal cruelty charges pending against him in another county. Small comfort. Until we close our national borders these monsters will continue to operate in plain sight. There is in fact no enforceable protection for our horses. So please keep following this issue. When actions are pending in Congress please respond and bring an ever-wider group of outraged citizens to demand an end to the export of American horses for slaughter. That is all we can do. Having to helplessly watch the fate of these horses unfold was extremely painful to everyone, but it can only serve to strengthen our resolve. Only when our borders are closed to horse traffickers will we finally see justice for the Turlock horses and the thousands of others that meet the same terrible end every year.
4/29/11
URGENT: 40 horses in Turlock CA at risk of slaughter.
This EYEWITNESS REPORT was published April 28 in Turlock, California, which is located in Stanislaus County.
Urgent action is needed to make sure that these horses do not ship to Mexico to slaughter as is reportedly the intention of their owner. Possession or shipment of horses for slaughter is a felony offence in the state of California according to California Penal Code Section 598 C. This law was approved by 55 percent of the voters in Stanislaus County!
To voice your opinion or to inquire as to any actions being taken to protect these horses please contact the office of Stanislaus County Sherriff at 209-525-7047, and the Stanislaus County District Attorney Ms. Birgit Fladager at 209-525-5550. THE HORSES THANK YOU!
Urgent action is needed to make sure that these horses do not ship to Mexico to slaughter as is reportedly the intention of their owner. Possession or shipment of horses for slaughter is a felony offence in the state of California according to California Penal Code Section 598 C. This law was approved by 55 percent of the voters in Stanislaus County!
To voice your opinion or to inquire as to any actions being taken to protect these horses please contact the office of Stanislaus County Sherriff at 209-525-7047, and the Stanislaus County District Attorney Ms. Birgit Fladager at 209-525-5550. THE HORSES THANK YOU!
4/27/11
Spring Adoption Preview
Spring is arriving slowly to Tehachapi this season, and it is taking a while for many of our new adoptable horses to shed their winter hair for their "glamor shots". Here is a preview of one of our new adoptables for 2011, Twoturntwo, as he enjoyed his turnout time. Twoturntwo is 4 year old 16 hand gelding by Old Topper out of Echoes of Love. He raced one time in January of 2010 and has since that time been rehabbing at Tranquility Farm. He has passed his final exray check and is now approved to train for dressage and pleasure riding. Twoturntwo is a very friendly and enthusiastic young horse that will be a pleasure to work with!
4/16/11
A Special Message To Adopters
Dear Adopters and Potential Adopters,
If you have just been to the feed store and came home to have a little cry, don't feel alone. This is a scary year for horse owners and horse lovers, and it is more important than ever for those of us who rescue and rehome horses to have the support of the horse community. No one, no matter how hard they try, can keep abreast of the rising cost of caring for multiple horses. For Tranquility Farm, timely adoptions are critical to our ability to help the horses, and we are caring for far too many wonderful adoption candidates who need your help to find homes!
And so, to give everyone some much needed cheer and inspiration, we would like to share a video of first-time horse owner Doug Johnson of Washington, and his rescued mare, Warren's Sassy Cat. Here is Doug's reward for compassion, faith, and the abiding knowledge that a Thoroughbred deserves so much better than to be treated as a running machine. ENJOY! If you are accessing this blog through the Tranquility Farm website you will have to enter "Sassy Leo Sayer Remix" when the YouTube search box comes up. Please visit Tranquility Farm soon for your new dancing partner!
If you have just been to the feed store and came home to have a little cry, don't feel alone. This is a scary year for horse owners and horse lovers, and it is more important than ever for those of us who rescue and rehome horses to have the support of the horse community. No one, no matter how hard they try, can keep abreast of the rising cost of caring for multiple horses. For Tranquility Farm, timely adoptions are critical to our ability to help the horses, and we are caring for far too many wonderful adoption candidates who need your help to find homes!
And so, to give everyone some much needed cheer and inspiration, we would like to share a video of first-time horse owner Doug Johnson of Washington, and his rescued mare, Warren's Sassy Cat. Here is Doug's reward for compassion, faith, and the abiding knowledge that a Thoroughbred deserves so much better than to be treated as a running machine. ENJOY! If you are accessing this blog through the Tranquility Farm website you will have to enter "Sassy Leo Sayer Remix" when the YouTube search box comes up. Please visit Tranquility Farm soon for your new dancing partner!
4/8/11
Honoring I Love Silver
Tomorrow is the Grade I Santa Anita Derby and a good time to honor our retiree, I Love Silver, whose outstanding efforts in graded stakes company earned him great respect and affection from California race fans in the early years of the last decade. Silver ran head to head with Kona Gold, Point Given, Mizzen Mast and many of the stars of his day, and could always be counted on to give his best effort.
I Love Silver is the kind of horse that always seems to need an exclamation point at the end of his name. I LOVE SILVER! Doesn't that look better?
A foal of 1998 by Silver Ghost out of Lost Love, by Codex, I Love Silver raced 20 times in his accomplished career. His record is 20 Starts: 4 - 5 - 4, with earnings of $437,142. Trained by Dean Greenman, I Love Silver at at 3: Won Skywalker H. (SA)$75,000; 2nd San Felipe S. (G2); 3rd Santa Anita Derby (G1); Ancient Titel Breeders' Cup H. (G1); Malibu S. (G1), and at 4 ran 2nd Morvich H. (G3); 3rd Pat O'Brien H. (G2). Congratulations Silver Boy, at Tranquility Farm you are still a star.
I Love Silver is the kind of horse that always seems to need an exclamation point at the end of his name. I LOVE SILVER! Doesn't that look better?
A foal of 1998 by Silver Ghost out of Lost Love, by Codex, I Love Silver raced 20 times in his accomplished career. His record is 20 Starts: 4 - 5 - 4, with earnings of $437,142. Trained by Dean Greenman, I Love Silver at at 3: Won Skywalker H. (SA)$75,000; 2nd San Felipe S. (G2); 3rd Santa Anita Derby (G1); Ancient Titel Breeders' Cup H. (G1); Malibu S. (G1), and at 4 ran 2nd Morvich H. (G3); 3rd Pat O'Brien H. (G2). Congratulations Silver Boy, at Tranquility Farm you are still a star.
4/3/11
In Memory of Marvin's Faith
Marvin's Faith (Ire)was euthanized yesterday at Tranquility Farm because of his declining health due to cancer. He was 20 years old. Marvin was a fabulous runner in his day, and raced 29 times with six wins including the Gr.2 Elkhorn Stakes at Keeneland where he established a new record for a mile and an eighth on the turf; the Gr.3 La Jolla Handicap at Del Mar; and the Gr. 3 Bay Meadows Derby.
Marvin was the kindest horse and he spent twelve years in happy retirement here at Tranquility Farm. Farewell old friend, you will be missed.
Marvin was the kindest horse and he spent twelve years in happy retirement here at Tranquility Farm. Farewell old friend, you will be missed.
3/8/11
Tranquility Farm Giftshop Now on E Bay!
"Ladies First" by Nick Martinez. We are happy to announce the opening of Tranquility Farm's E Bay Giftshop which we hope our friends will support to help us fundraise for the horses. Our initial offering is a selection of beautiful prints of your racing favorites and past champions from Saratoga artist Nick Martinez. If you are shopping for a gift or something special for your home, please considering supporting our horses with a purchase of one of these beautiful items!
ENTER TRANQUILITY FARM'S E BAY GIFTSHOP AND WATCH FOR MORE ITEMS SOON!
2/17/11
Thank you Hollywood Park !
Tranquility Farm wishes to thank Hollywood Park Racing Charities for their contribution to our horses. Among the former stars of Hollywood Park that now make Tranquility Farm their home are:
Invited Guest, winner of the 1987 Gr.2 Dahlia Handicap.
Southern Wish, winner of the 1994 Gr.1 Citation Handicap
Mananan Mclir, who ran 2nd in the 2002 Gr.1 Hollywood Derby.
Areyoutalkintome, who ran 2nd in the 2005 and 2006 Gr. 3 Los Angeles Handicap.
Publication, 2nd. in the 2002 Gr.1 Triple Bend Handicap.
Geronimo, 2nd, 2003 and 2004 Gr.3 Hollywood Turf Express Handicap.
Many thanks to Hollywood Park for remembering and appreciating these great competitors!
Invited Guest, winner of the 1987 Gr.2 Dahlia Handicap. 
Southern Wish, winner of the 1994 Gr.1 Citation Handicap
Mananan Mclir, who ran 2nd in the 2002 Gr.1 Hollywood Derby.
Areyoutalkintome, who ran 2nd in the 2005 and 2006 Gr. 3 Los Angeles Handicap. 
Publication, 2nd. in the 2002 Gr.1 Triple Bend Handicap.
Geronimo, 2nd, 2003 and 2004 Gr.3 Hollywood Turf Express Handicap.
Many thanks to Hollywood Park for remembering and appreciating these great competitors!
1/27/11
More about Pious
On November 9, 2010, in a blog entry entitled Saving Pious, you saw the first chapter in the story of the rescue of Pious. Here is a photo of Pious when he arrived at Tranquility Farm one day after being found at a livestock auction by Caroline Betts of Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue. Pious was depressed, severely dehydrated, and facing god knows what fate that night. We just couldn’t leave him there.
If you have any doubts that horses have knowledge of their fate, take a good look at Pious. Little by little we pieced together his past. A $250,000 Keeneland yearling in 2006, by the popular sire Forestry, and out of a stakes producing mare, Pious had legitimate star potential. But something happened to him as a two year old and he never made his mark on the track. He dropped from sight for two years and until that November night when he suddenly reappeared at a killer sale.
We know from his condition that he was well cared for in the interim. His hooves were good, his coat was still brilliant, and he seemed to bear human beings no ill will for the terrible betrayal he had suffered. Pious was a total sweetheart. How anyone could simply abandon a horse like this is the cruel mystery that horse rescue people face every time they summon the courage to walk in to another auction to save Thoroughbred horses. No matter how many times you do this, it is impossible to comprehend why.
Here is Pious after two months of love and care at Tranquility Farm. He will soon be leaving us for a home where his wonderful qualities as a stallion will be appreciated forever. His stay here was inspiring, and to Taylor Made Sales and everyone who contributed toward his rehabilitation, we thank you so much. Look what we did.
If you have any doubts that horses have knowledge of their fate, take a good look at Pious. Little by little we pieced together his past. A $250,000 Keeneland yearling in 2006, by the popular sire Forestry, and out of a stakes producing mare, Pious had legitimate star potential. But something happened to him as a two year old and he never made his mark on the track. He dropped from sight for two years and until that November night when he suddenly reappeared at a killer sale.
We know from his condition that he was well cared for in the interim. His hooves were good, his coat was still brilliant, and he seemed to bear human beings no ill will for the terrible betrayal he had suffered. Pious was a total sweetheart. How anyone could simply abandon a horse like this is the cruel mystery that horse rescue people face every time they summon the courage to walk in to another auction to save Thoroughbred horses. No matter how many times you do this, it is impossible to comprehend why.
Here is Pious after two months of love and care at Tranquility Farm. He will soon be leaving us for a home where his wonderful qualities as a stallion will be appreciated forever. His stay here was inspiring, and to Taylor Made Sales and everyone who contributed toward his rehabilitation, we thank you so much. Look what we did.
1/25/11
2011 SPRING ADOPTION PREVIEW
Tranquility Farm's website is being freshened and updated, and while that work is going on we have had a lot of inquiries regarding horses that will be offered for adoption this spring. Here are a few of the adoptable horses we will be featuring on our updated website! Please give us a call or e mail if you are horse shopping as we have many more lovely young horses that will soon be photographed and posted.
BuckySue, 2007 16 hand mare by Touch Gold out of Way Up. BuckySue is a most kind and naturally quiet young mare who simply was not cut out to be a racehorse. She will make a wonderful all around pleasure horse for someone who wants a true pet as well as riding horse, and she has no physical problems that would prevent her from any challenge.
Callthewindmariah, 2007 16 hand filly by Kasparov out of Ventilation. Mariah has beautiful sleek lines and a catty way of going that make her a natural for the hunter ring. She is a friendly, extroverted filly who is already a "pocket pony". Born and raised at Tranquility Farm she will make a fabulous prospect.
Margaret's Image, 2007 16.2 hand dark bay filly by Skimming out of Margaret's Native. This gorgeous young mare has been raised with lots of love right here at Tranquility Farm and she is now ready to go into training for dressage or eventing. Margaret is a kind and classy filly with a wonderful kind dispositon, one of a kind!
Tanta Pasion, 2002 15.3 hand Chestnut Mare. This Chilean bred beauty is very lightly raced, and she has taken time out to have one foal prior to her donation to Tranquility Farm. Tanta is a very friendly,athletic, and agile mare who would undoubtedly take to hunter work or all around pleasure riding.
Switch It Up, 2006 16.2 hand, dark bay mare by Lido Palace out of Call an Audible. This mare is a big impressive mover and would make a great prospect for dressage. She is kind, calm and very well mannered, and she is relaxed and friendly with other horses. All in all an extremely pleasant horse!
Deification, 2006 15.2 hand gelding by Empire Maker out of Adoration. This little man is one of the most playful, affectionate and congenial horses you could ever imagine. If you are looking for a horse to be a family member, trail partner and all around pleasure horse please come to meet Deification, he is waiting so patiently to be your best friend.
BuckySue, 2007 16 hand mare by Touch Gold out of Way Up. BuckySue is a most kind and naturally quiet young mare who simply was not cut out to be a racehorse. She will make a wonderful all around pleasure horse for someone who wants a true pet as well as riding horse, and she has no physical problems that would prevent her from any challenge. 
Callthewindmariah, 2007 16 hand filly by Kasparov out of Ventilation. Mariah has beautiful sleek lines and a catty way of going that make her a natural for the hunter ring. She is a friendly, extroverted filly who is already a "pocket pony". Born and raised at Tranquility Farm she will make a fabulous prospect. 
Margaret's Image, 2007 16.2 hand dark bay filly by Skimming out of Margaret's Native. This gorgeous young mare has been raised with lots of love right here at Tranquility Farm and she is now ready to go into training for dressage or eventing. Margaret is a kind and classy filly with a wonderful kind dispositon, one of a kind!
Tanta Pasion, 2002 15.3 hand Chestnut Mare. This Chilean bred beauty is very lightly raced, and she has taken time out to have one foal prior to her donation to Tranquility Farm. Tanta is a very friendly,athletic, and agile mare who would undoubtedly take to hunter work or all around pleasure riding. 
Switch It Up, 2006 16.2 hand, dark bay mare by Lido Palace out of Call an Audible. This mare is a big impressive mover and would make a great prospect for dressage. She is kind, calm and very well mannered, and she is relaxed and friendly with other horses. All in all an extremely pleasant horse!
Deification, 2006 15.2 hand gelding by Empire Maker out of Adoration. This little man is one of the most playful, affectionate and congenial horses you could ever imagine. If you are looking for a horse to be a family member, trail partner and all around pleasure horse please come to meet Deification, he is waiting so patiently to be your best friend.
1/18/11
HOMAGE TO ZENYATTA
No one could have been more suprised or honored than to have a quote from Tranquility Farm's In The Presence of Champions calendar read as a part of Jerry Moss and Team Zenyatta's Horse of the Year acceptance speech.
For all of Zenyatta's many fans who have called and wished to order calendars today to have the whole text of our piece honoring Zenyatta, we deeply regret that 2011 In the Presence of Champions has sold out. Below you will find the complete piece, which was written on the evening of the Breeder's Cup.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Calm has returned to Tranquility Farm this evening. It is a crisp, clear night and I can still hear some of the retired gelding trotting happily away in the darkness, savoring the mountain air. Walking through the barns and paddocks there is everywhere the familiar comfort of horses munching their evening hay. The phone has finally stopped ringing. The tears have dried. Zenyatta has lost, or so they think.
If you love Thoroughbred horses you go through life hoping that you can see just one more in whose presence the clouds fall away to reveal the mountaintop. It can take a generation or infinitely longer for such a horse to arrive, a horse that is capable of carrying the human heart. For the last one hundred years we know them all by name, but Zenyatta brought to us a beauty that was a tonic for the soul. She allowed us to believe in the impossible, and it was the light of her being as much as the thrill of her races that got us dancing. Zenyatta was transformative.
And what do we take away from this? In the year ahead there will be thousands of young horses who will come away from racing and they will not be legends. Many will be injured, most will be unwanted, and unless we who love the Thoroughbred act in concert for their protection, there will be no storybook ending.
To join together to insure that retiring Thoroughbreds everywhere can have a future could be the final and perhaps the greatest legacy of America’s love affair with Zenyatta. She showed the world without question that Thoroughbreds have great depth of feeling and a true affection for humankind. She proved beyond measure that horses are worthy of our respect. It is impossible not to believe that because of her there are young people all across this country waiting with open arms to bring one of these marvelous creatures into their lives. It is our duty to make that connection.
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If we can rise up, and we can rally, and we can be fearless in overcoming the tremendous obstacles to achieving this goal, then we can perhaps be worthy of the marvelous gift that Zenyatta was to all who saw and loved her. We owe it to her, but of course she is a horse, and it was all for free.
For all of Zenyatta's many fans who have called and wished to order calendars today to have the whole text of our piece honoring Zenyatta, we deeply regret that 2011 In the Presence of Champions has sold out. Below you will find the complete piece, which was written on the evening of the Breeder's Cup.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Calm has returned to Tranquility Farm this evening. It is a crisp, clear night and I can still hear some of the retired gelding trotting happily away in the darkness, savoring the mountain air. Walking through the barns and paddocks there is everywhere the familiar comfort of horses munching their evening hay. The phone has finally stopped ringing. The tears have dried. Zenyatta has lost, or so they think.
If you love Thoroughbred horses you go through life hoping that you can see just one more in whose presence the clouds fall away to reveal the mountaintop. It can take a generation or infinitely longer for such a horse to arrive, a horse that is capable of carrying the human heart. For the last one hundred years we know them all by name, but Zenyatta brought to us a beauty that was a tonic for the soul. She allowed us to believe in the impossible, and it was the light of her being as much as the thrill of her races that got us dancing. Zenyatta was transformative.
And what do we take away from this? In the year ahead there will be thousands of young horses who will come away from racing and they will not be legends. Many will be injured, most will be unwanted, and unless we who love the Thoroughbred act in concert for their protection, there will be no storybook ending.
To join together to insure that retiring Thoroughbreds everywhere can have a future could be the final and perhaps the greatest legacy of America’s love affair with Zenyatta. She showed the world without question that Thoroughbreds have great depth of feeling and a true affection for humankind. She proved beyond measure that horses are worthy of our respect. It is impossible not to believe that because of her there are young people all across this country waiting with open arms to bring one of these marvelous creatures into their lives. It is our duty to make that connection.
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If we can rise up, and we can rally, and we can be fearless in overcoming the tremendous obstacles to achieving this goal, then we can perhaps be worthy of the marvelous gift that Zenyatta was to all who saw and loved her. We owe it to her, but of course she is a horse, and it was all for free.
1/5/11
CALENDARS ARE SOLD OUT!
Thanks so much to everyone who supported our 2011 In The Presence of Champions calendar fundraiser for their support! We had a great response to our 2011 calendars and will not be able to accept further orders at this time. If you have already submitted your order you will receive your calendar. Thanks again to everyone who sent in donations or purchased our calendars for making the holiday season bright for the horses of Tranquility Farm!
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