2006 was a very active year at Merriewold!  We had our share of ups and downs, but all in all it was terrific.

We moved from Atascadero to Arroyo Grande to a wonderful ranch called Rancho Arroyo Grande and in May we purchased our new property in an area called ‘Ranchitas’.  We are still in the process of developing the land for our horses putting in a new barn, round pen, pastures and arena.

Diplomat, Flaire Lady, Ellie and Cody found new homes with very happy owners.  The purchase of Caduceus Marika was a great addition to the broodmare band. And our first California born foal was Merriewold Ima Lucky Star, or ‘Lucky’.  Merriewold Hero arrived from Kentucky (Hanah arrived in ’05) and he is fabulous.  We are keeping him a stallion for now as he has a wonderful disposition and beautiful conformation.

On the more challenging side, our senior mare UVM Rarity lost her foal and almost died.  She is now happily retired in Kentucky at Saralin.  Promise lost her foal in the tenth month of pregnancy.  We were all so disappointed.  She is now rebred to Gulfwind Sir William and all is going well.  Our lovely Gaysha had a tragic accident this summer.  It is a long story that I will share in detail in a few weeks, of multiple fractures, founder, and seven months recuperation.  She is coming home next week!  And the prognosis is very good.

Jackie and Rocket went to the Santa Barbara Regional Morgan show and won a first and a second in their two classes.  We are starting to get back to showing and taking some dressage lessons.

Lastly, we have an incredible 6 foals due in 2007!

Oh, I almost forgot…we now have this website!  We have worked all year on it and are now starting to see some of the results and benefits.

Thanks to all of you who participated in our great 2006!