The year began at Rancho Arroyo Grande while we completed the finishing touches at our new “Ranchita”.
In February Fabien went to Mark Luis to begin his career in western reining.
2007 was a banner year for foals…6 in all: JS, Jesse James, Josie, Jet Lee, Jolie, and Java.  Jet Lee was Jackie’s first Merriewold foal.

  Jackie and Merriewold Jet Lee

Clinics and lessons: Terry Wright, Eitan Beth-Halachmy’s, “Light Hands Horsemanship”, Carol Friend, and Don Sachey.
MLF Emotion found a new home with Linda Sterling.
Our BIG event…in June we moved into our new horse property with a new barn,  green pastures, and a 50 foot covered round pen.

  Diana with Gaysha and Marika

Also in June, Georgia and Galaxie started their ‘formal’ training.  Galaxie went to Sally Anderson in Montana to start her dressage and driving career.  While Georgia stayed at Rancho Arroyo Grande and is being started ‘western style’ by Cody Mora.
In August we went to the Morgan Medallion  Regional show.  Jackie and Rocket signed up for first and second level dressage.  Mark Luis showed Fabien at the Medallion and they did great!
Gaysha, Hero and Hanah  started  their pre-saddle work in the fall.  Gaysha has made an amazing recovery from her injury and is now ready to go on with her training.
Harmony, UVM Rarity’s last foal went to Luman Wadhams in November to start her show training.

   Merriewold Harmony

Last but not least we are expecting 6 foals for 2008.  Three from the cross…Caduceus Marika x RG Stuart’s Monarch.   Both Majesty and Promise were bred to Rosevale Leggo.  And we repeated the cross Ringbrook Renaissance x MEMC Tequila Cuervo.

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ALL OF US AT MERRIEWOLD!