BellaDonna News
4 Oct 2008 - Congratulations to Donna Butler...Belladonna Donna's Bella was delivered to her new home on Saturday. She is a true blessing and proof that a higher power exists. It was a long spring and summer...we could not have done it without Al and Donna's assistance...I guess there is nothing folks won't do for their horses!
27 Sep 2008 - Congratulations to Suzanne Leupold on her new Filly Belladonna Cha-Ching. After a long cross country trip she arrived at her new home in the NorthWest.
21 Sep 2008 - Congratulations to Karen Brown as she took delivery of her new Filly Belladonna Lilly...Lilly joins Belladonna Harlequin Romance (Harley) as a fine addition to Karen's breeding program.
10 May 2008 - Congratulations to Karen Brown on her new Filly Belladonna Lilly.
10 May 2008 - Congragulations to Donna and Al of Fayetteville, NC on their new Filly Belladonna Donna's Bella.
5 February 2008 - Congratulations to Deborah Bruggemeier of Pendleton, IN on her new Gelding Ace of Hearts (Sweetie). He was delivered to Deborah on 8 April on our way to the Equine affaire in Columbus, OH.
8 November 2007 - Congratulations to Jen at Desert Jewell on her new colt, Belladonna Skybolt.
14 October 2007 - Congratulations to Colleen and Cash for their showing at the Georgia Feathered Classic in Perry, GA. Colleen placed 3rd for mares 3 and over, 3rd in Pleasure Driving, and 2nd in Driving Freestyle. Cash placed 4th for Stallions under 2. Flame also attended this show to gain exposure to crowds and other horses.
15 September 2007 - We have been invited to represent the Gypsy Breed at the Parade of Breeds Horse Show at the Lee County, NC Fairgrounds.
1 - 3 September 2007 - We took the weekend off and traveled with Colleen to Love Valley, NC...billed as the Cowboy Capital of North Carolina. The hardball road winds into the foot hills of the Appalachian mountains and dead ends at the old west town of Love Valley (no vehicles allowed in town). On this labor day weekend there were over a thousand horses riding the trails. Colleen drew quite a crowd with a lot of folks stating she was the first Gypsy they had ever seen. Most were amazed at her temperament when they learned she was just a 3 year old. It was a very pleasant weekend and one we will be doing again in the very near future.
20 - 22 July 2007 - Colleen and Catriona with Flame at side attended the Equine Extravaganza in Raleigh NC. We were very pleased to see all the Gypsies at this show as they were the largest breed represented and drew large crowds at all the showings. We were extremely pleased to see BellaDonna Harley now owned by Karen Brown. He has developed nicely and we're very pleased by both his temperament and his confirmation as he matures. He is a fine stallion prospect.
26 May 2007 - Lisnagh foaled our last 2007 foal a beautiful colt out of Desert Jewel Ace. He is sold and will travel to his new home upon weaning.
20 May 2007 - Foaling season is in full swing here at BellaDonna. Catriona has foaled a lovely filly, Flame, borne 7 May 2007, Sire: Desert Jewel ACE. Coragh foaled a very large Colt, Ace of Hearts, on 16 May 2007, Sire: Desert Jewel ACE. Lisnagh is due 5 June 2007. Colleen has been bred to Rory of Desert Jewel Gypsy Horses...we are awaiting the confirmation scan. Coragh will be left open this year for training and farm promotion, we plan to breed Catriona to Clononeen Romeo (Mull of Kintyre) of Desert Jewel Gypsy Horses, and we plan to breed Lisnagh to Bear of Desert Jewel Gyspy Horses.
4 - 6 May 2007 - Harley, Son of Belladonna Coragh, received a Second place in the Halter Class for 2 and under, at the Kentucky Gypsy and Drum Horse Classic...Congratulations Karen.
16 April 2007 - Belladonna is planning to attend the following events: Brier Fest at the Kentucky Horse Park in July... Gypsy Inspection, by James Taylor in September; Equine Affaire - Mass, in November.
16 April 2007 - Colleen and EvenStar spent the last few days at the Ohio Equine Affaire. Colleen participated in 4 demos. In 2 of the Demos Colleen was ridden by Hannah Hensley of Seven Lakes, NC. a 12 year old 4-H student. Colleen had 2 weeks of formal training under saddle prior to this event. Under Hannah's direction she had wonderful showings. EvenStar participated in 3 events, in-hand. She did very well for an 11 month old. It was a very good event. A lot of old friends were there and we met a lot of new ones. We look forward to seeing all of our horse loving friends at the next equine event.
30 December 2006 - "There should only be one breed of horse allowed in America. The Gyspy Horse. If they had been the only horse during my early training days I wouldn't be so broken up." Alphonzo Hargrove commenting, on the Breeds disposition, after the completion of training our 4th Gypsy.
18 November 2006 - Congratulations to Colleen and her adopted 4H student Hannah. Colleen handled by Hannah placed 2nd in Halter Class.
17 October 2006 - Congratulations to US!!! (Claudette and Colleen) of BellaDonna Gypsy Farm. Not to toot my own horn but please let me toot Colleens...She is a genius. After only 60 days of training we took her to the NC State Fair to compete in pleasure driving. She took 1-5th and 3-6th place ribbons. Look for more to follow as she gains experience.
7 OCT 2006 - Congratulations to Julie Mark and Margo Knight of Bluffdale, UT. the proud new owners of Brian's Legacy (AKA Troy).
19 AUG 2006 - Karen and Harley participated in the 2006 WNC
Open Horse Show Circuit, WNC AG Center, Asheville, NC. Harley, in his very first showing, won second place in the halter
class. Congratulations to Karen for Harley's fine showing!
27 June 2006...Congratulations Karen! Harley has found a new home with Karen Brown in the mountains of NC. Karen plans to have him in the show ring very soon. We wish her the best of luck!
Harley, his new owner, and his new home!
