Kelly Newton and Patch

Proud mother Gwynne Newton shared some great news with us this week. Daughter Kelly and pony Patch were Champion in the Short Stirrup Division last weekend at Coventry Farm. It was their first time jumping gates instead of cross rails! Patch handled it all very well and took great care of Kelly again. The Newtons got this wonderful pony from Lori Aylor who owned his dam and who bred her to Medicine Man and got Patch!!! Congratulations to all and thanks to Gwynne for sharing the news. (August 5, 2007)

Congratulations to Equus Springs Farm and the Antonacci Family on the arrival of this lovely new colt out of Zans Bitta Heaven and by Medicine Man. He was born May 3rd at 1:15 am. He has inherited his sire's overo gene in a big way and has the rare "medicine hat" coloration. He is beautiful and we are very proud of him. (May 7, 2007)

Welcome Daisy Duke! We want to thank the Roberson Family of Montpelier, Virginia for letting their lovely large pony mare Daisy Duke come be with us here at Breezeway Farm as the newest member of our little broodmare band. Daisy was State Champion Pleasure Pony in 2005 and has been a star during her show career with rider Laura Roberson. We are hopeful that she will be just as successful in her new career! (March 4, 2007)

We have wonderful news to share from Kelly and Gynne Newton. They own a Medicine Man gelding named "Patch" whom they are enjoying a great deal as you can read below. Thanks for the news! (October 23, 2006)

Hi Mimi,

I just had to share this picture of Kelly and Patch with you. They were Champion for the year in Pre-Short Stirrup this year. Patch continues to amaze us with his athletic ability and incredibly sensible disposition. He is not only an awesome show partner, but a great friend to Kelly. We'll continue to keep you posted on their progress!

Gwynne Newton

Apache Blue aka Patches of Blue owned by Kristen LaLuna

We just got the following message from Kristen today!! (July 24, 2006)

Hi Mimi,

I know that you love to hear about how your ponies have been doing. I showed Apache Blue, also called Patches of Blue-- at the Keswick Show this past weekend and I wanted to let you know that he was Champion in the Local Hunter Pony division. It's the first "A" show I've done with him and he was so good.

Thank you, Kristen, for sharing your news with us. "Patches" is by Medicine Man and is out of Blue Meaney (TB). He was bred by the Gartons of Honey Do Farm in Scottsville and was foaled in 1996. He will be moving on to New York soon and I know Kristen will miss this talented pony.

Best wishes to the new owners of Apache Blue. We hope his career in New York will be as gratifying as it has to Kristen LaLuna who has owned this son of Medicine Man for several years. Best wishes to Kristen as she begins college this fall.

Morgan Malone is all smiles as she rakes in many blue ribbons on her new pony Blue Manitou. A full brother to Apache Blue, "Mani" is by Medicine Man and out of Blue Meaney (TB). Both these nice geldings were bred by Fred and Ginny Garton at Honey Do Farm in Scottsville, Virginia.

Off to Kansas to Rockhaven Farm, Spoonful of Sugar, a 2004 colt by Medicine Man and out of Little Cross Rex, and previously owned by Carrie and Richard Roush of Pennsylvania, might be going farther away than any of our other Medicine Man foals! But even though he is far away, we hope we get an occasional update on how he is doing. Best wishes

This week has been filled with news of Medicine Man foals moving on to new owners. Congratulations to both the sellers and to the new owners. We hope everyone will send us occasional updates on how the ponies are doing.

Breezeway Magnolia and new owner Taylor Graves at Pardners' Farm on June 1, 2006

I must admit that I let myself get a bit too attached to young Magnolia. So it was with a huge lump in my throat that I sent her off on trial all the way to Maryland! I felt like she was off to New Zealand! But I am so happy to report that Maggie has been sold and is now at the perfect new home. Our gratitude to Lisa Graves and her son Taylor of Pardners' Farm www.pardnersfarm.com This nice hunter training facility will be a great place for Maggie to realize her full potential while helping young Taylor to have fun in the process. Thank you again, Lisa and Taylor.