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| Kathy1 |
Posted - 07 Nov 2009 : 2:35:28 PM
We just thought that we would share some pictures of Spearmint (Classic Courthouse Stallion) taken on his way in from the field on Thursday 5th November 2009. The sun was out and we had the camera there so whipped his rugs of and snapped away and here he is:
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| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Smiler |
Posted - 16 Nov 2009 : 6:29:02 PM
He looks so well 
I too can remember seeing this man many moons ago  |
| MinHe |
Posted - 16 Nov 2009 : 2:53:31 PM
Originally posted by alistair leslie
Lovely horse!One of my favourites
The Courthouse lines are super and breed on well .
I owned Somrah,his half sister, and bred Somara from her who is very fine .
Chris's point is a good one .
Both Courthouse and Ruxton appear to have cherry picked Crabbet and helped the better lines evolve .
Currently we own Padma who is by the little Courthouse stallion Shabako and she looks the image of Sainfoin .
Good luck to Spearmint and his connexions
Makes a mockery of those who say these Old English lines are rare 'for a reason' and not worth breeding on!
It's also worth remembering that Courthouse had the advantage of adding asil desert-bred stallions to the Blunt female lines which no doubt helped account for the quality and 'do-ability' of Courthouse horses.
It's such a shame Musgrave Clark bred SO little - what couldn't be done with half a dozen young stallions of Spearmint's calibre today???
Keren |
| nikki |
Posted - 16 Nov 2009 : 11:21:02 AM
WOW you'd never know his age looking at those pics, fantastic, and stunning too! |
| fidodido |
Posted - 15 Nov 2009 : 9:06:29 PM
He is a credit to all who care for him and a very handsome boy  . |
| Aztec Arabians |
Posted - 15 Nov 2009 : 8:43:58 PM
He looks fantastic and is testament to the love and care from all at the Al Waha Stud. Hiya Guys. |
| Deboniks |
Posted - 15 Nov 2009 : 6:12:36 PM
He looks fabulous.He's a credit to you all and very lucky to live at AL Waha. |
| Berryscroft |
Posted - 15 Nov 2009 : 6:08:22 PM
What a beauty ! ! In fact Michelle and I think he looks better now than when we saw him for Makky, if that's possible !!
What an absolute credit to you all at Al Waha, long may he reign as King !!! I love him ...........................
Terri  |
| Zoe Tyzack |
Posted - 15 Nov 2009 : 1:53:12 PM
Hi
Wow how great to see piccis of this special boy.
Cant believe hes 27,where does the years go.
Always was a favorite of mine as a child.
He looks fab |
| Ghost |
Posted - 10 Nov 2009 : 1:16:43 PM
Wow he looks so well for his age - what a handsome chap |
| alistair leslie |
Posted - 10 Nov 2009 : 12:05:41 PM
Lovely horse!One of my favourites
The Courthouse lines are super and breed on well .
I owned Somrah,his half sister, and bred Somara from her who is very fine .
Chris's point is a good one .
Both Courthouse and Ruxton appear to have cherry picked Crabbet and helped the better lines evolve .
Currently we own Padma who is by the little Courthouse stallion Shabako and she looks the image of Sainfoin .
Good luck to Spearmint and his connexions |
| Jingo |
Posted - 10 Nov 2009 : 08:02:14 AM
Spearmint is such a wonderful old boy and I think it is testament to the care and attention he and all the other horses get at Al Waha, whatever you're doing Bar, Kathy and crew - keep up the good work.
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| karitaz |
Posted - 09 Nov 2009 : 10:34:06 AM
Hi all,
Great pictures of this fantastic boy 
And not only great looking but a fantastic gentle personality too - we used to ride him bareback up to his field  
It's true what everyone days about the breeding and his children too - yesterday my mum was bombing around Blackdown on his son Royal Spear who, now rising 21, was 'refreshed' by his new clip!!! |
| joanna_piana |
Posted - 09 Nov 2009 : 10:06:18 AM
He looks amazing you'd never guess he was 27 such a lovely boy |
| dawn |
Posted - 08 Nov 2009 : 10:57:46 PM
Dear old bill he still looks fab and mrs oppe will be smiling down on him with pride. so glad he is with you. minty his daughter is 22 now and still looks great and has the same precence about her as well. you cant beat great breeding. would be lovely to see him at malvern next year ! Dawn |
| heatherr |
Posted - 08 Nov 2009 : 9:58:30 PM
What super pictures Kathy, thank you for sharing. Spearmint looks absolutely wonderful, positively regal in fact! |
| Offira |
Posted - 08 Nov 2009 : 8:46:14 PM
He looks fantastic. I remember seeing him as a young horse, he looks just as stunning now.  |
| Montikka |
Posted - 08 Nov 2009 : 8:40:11 PM
Wow - he's certainly still 'got it' - what a sexy boy  |
| kirst |
Posted - 08 Nov 2009 : 8:16:53 PM
Great to see these lovely pics and it is good that he is still with us AND looking so well! |
| moonlight |
Posted - 08 Nov 2009 : 1:46:22 PM
How exciting to see him, he's my new mare's father, I remember seeing him and loving him as a young stallion at the AHS show years ago and didn't know he was still around. It would be truly wonderful to see him there again, I'm planning to take my mare there next year so could be a family gathering! He is looking fantastic! Would love to come and visit him!! |
| Vygoda |
Posted - 08 Nov 2009 : 1:31:28 PM
Thank you everyone for your kind comments, and my thanks to Barbara and Kathy for taking such good care of Spearmint and all the other horses  . |
| Tzarina |
Posted - 08 Nov 2009 : 1:28:06 PM
Such a handsome boy, he's looking superb |
| karen d |
Posted - 08 Nov 2009 : 12:55:08 PM
Fabulous boy, a real credit to you |
| honey |
Posted - 08 Nov 2009 : 12:14:04 PM
hes gorgeous and looking really well. |
| leiat8 |
Posted - 08 Nov 2009 : 11:45:56 AM
i love to see the oldies looking just as good as the youngsters, hes obviously very ,very well cared for. |
| misterei |
Posted - 08 Nov 2009 : 09:27:10 AM
I saw him last year and he looked fabulous, and it is a testament to you all at Al Waha that he is still a stunning boy.
Thanks for sharing the pics, some of Polly next?, please |
