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Blameitonbrio
07-05-2007, 06:42 PM
We have had our four-year-old filly, Marisa de Gracia, in training since February at Flat Rock Farm with Juan Carlos Quesada. Flat Rock is owned by Paul and Ali Casey. Just recently, Grayson started riding Marisa and taking lessons on her. I thought I would post some pictures of Marisa from day one (at breeder Lynn Gallup's farm) until now. Enjoy!

Marisa growing up at Lynn's:
http://www.geocities.com/lynngallup/gracewoodfarm/images/marisa/marisafront1wkweb.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/lynngallup/gracewoodfarm/images/marisa/marisaconf1wkweb.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/lynngallup/gracewoodfarm/images/marisa/marisaCorto10_04.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/lynngallup/gracewoodfarm/images/marisa/marisaSide7_30_05web.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/Danceswlabs/Marisaeating.jpg


At her new home with us:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/Danceswlabs/duns7.jpg

At the beginning of her training:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/Danceswlabs/risa2.jpg

After a couple of months training:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/Danceswlabs/IMG_0517.jpg

Grayson riding Marisa last week -- two girls in training:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/Danceswlabs/IMG_1066.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/Danceswlabs/IMG_1055.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/Danceswlabs/IMG_1056.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/Danceswlabs/IMG_1054.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/Danceswlabs/IMG_1067.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/Danceswlabs/IMG_1065.jpg

And I have to post this one of Juan Carlos leading Marisa with Bailey on board:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/Danceswlabs/IMG_1108.jpg


Marisa's pedigree:
http://pasoregistry.com/db/Tree.asp?ID=120025

Brigitte
07-05-2007, 06:49 PM
It is very nice to be able to follow a horse's growth and progress like that, she looks like she will be a terrific horse. Love the pics !

paintedhorizon
07-05-2007, 06:51 PM
What a great timeline! How exciting! Is Marissa gonna show or do trails?

ErinC
07-05-2007, 06:53 PM
:crazy bannana :crazy bannana

Blameitonbrio
07-05-2007, 06:53 PM
What a great timeline! How exciting! Is Marissa gonna show or do trails?

We hope both! Juan Carlos said she is great on trails -- very levelheaded and smooth. He does a lot of trail riding in training. And we are hoping for Grayson to show her also.

Pasogirlz
07-05-2007, 07:20 PM
Thanks for the update. Grayson is growing right up as well. 8-) Both girls looking great.

Barbwire
07-05-2007, 08:31 PM
FANTASTIC!!!!!! Thank you so very much for updating us on her. I've always thought she was such a little cutey! LOVE the avatar BTW, please post a bigger version of it. 8-)

Blameitonbrio
07-05-2007, 08:41 PM
Thanks; here it is. Not funny like your avatar though! I love the catapult almost as much as the penguin one!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/Danceswlabs/marisaavatar-1.jpg :lol:

LynnG
07-05-2007, 09:42 PM
Marisa looks great! You better hide her from CarolU or if she turns up missing...better check Carol's digs out!!!

Jeany, I think you have lost Marisa to Grayson for good. That is what I love to see a young lady(ies) enjoying time with and riding their horse, a Paso Fino of course and know you too are a proud MOM (of all 3 of them)!!!!

Mom Maja is proud of all her kids, your two Marisa and Brio, and my black boy Merlin! Me too!!!

Thanks for taking such good care of Marisa and Brio and giving them a good loving family home....and for sharing the PICS!!!

Rusel
07-05-2007, 11:01 PM
what great photos..!!! It's nice to see how they grow up...!

Kerry W
07-12-2007, 07:51 PM
Hey! Great photos...thanks for sharing! The girls are getting so grown up! Marisa looks so elegant and mature...Juan Carlos has done a nice job with her. I've always enjoyed watching him at work. Congrats! :D

Serendipity
07-13-2007, 03:14 PM
Very Nice