Thursday, November 10, 2011

Padre in Person!

Some of you know that Padre, the mustang that won big at Dressage At Devon a few years ago, will be at the Equine Affaire in Massachusetts this weekend.

Patti called me a few months ago to say she would be travelling through PA on their way there -- could we meet? I've been like a kid waiting for Christmas ever since. While I'd only corresponded with Patti via email, she's one of those people that you feel you know before you meet her, and my feeling was right. She's fun, low-key, and totally committed to her special horse.

So I met Padre and had dinner with Patti Brutus and Sandy, the third part of the Padre triumvarate.  Sandy is the barn owner and supporter/backup on all of Padre's excursions.

Padre is as lovely in person as in pictures, and Patti has some exciting news for Padre fans -- see the video!!!




21 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    the video says it is private.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Oops, when I click on the video, it says, "This video is private" and won't play!

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  3. BizNovember 10, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    It says the video is private.

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  4. AllisonNovember 10, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    The video is private! :(

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  5. Stacey Kimmel-SmithNovember 10, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Fixed!%

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  6. MikeyNovember 10, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    He's beautiful!

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  7. LizNovember 10, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Nope, still showing as "private" for me. :(

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  8. NetNovember 10, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Not fixed.... And I've been anxiously waiting for this news since you hinted at it on facebook!

    Neat photos... he's so cool!

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  9. Stacey Kimmel-SmithNovember 10, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Try reloading the page -- it is working for me whether I'm logged in or not...

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  10. DressagerNovember 10, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    He is lovely!!! So glad she kept him a stallion! Not only does he represent Mustangs fabulously, he also shows how well-behaved stallions can be haha! I can't wait for the book to come out, it would make a lovely gift to the lesson kiddos at the barn. Too bad I'm selling all of my Breyers, because then I would get his model too!

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  11. Marnie KNovember 10, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    He is wonderful! I knew a mustang mare back in the 1990s who was built similar to him. She was a little shorter and perhaps a tiny bit stockier but definitely more of the Spanish style mustang. Does he have any babies on the ground?

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  12. RiderWriterNovember 10, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Oh, such exciting news!! He was such a logical candidate for a statue but you just never know. Thanks for the great look at the handsome guy. What a gentleman!

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  13. Now Thats A Trot!November 10, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Yay Padre! I absolutely love him, Mustangs are my second-favorite breed and he is SUCH a good representative for what they can be! How lovely that you got to meet up with all of them... And I love the fact that he's sponsored by the Peeps peeps!

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  14. JeanNovember 10, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Wow, what a nice interview! Lucky you to meet Padra and what a gentleman he is.

    Great news about the book and Breyer. That is way cool!

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  15. MaryNovember 11, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    Oh, he is so beautiful! I love the dorsal, and his face...too much!

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  16. UnknownNovember 11, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    I am in LOVE with those ears! He is so gorgeous. I also love that as soon as she started mentioning treats he started nudging around in her pocket - what a smartie pants!

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  17. BellaNovember 11, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I love his expression! :) He's adorable. How cool you got to meet both of them!

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  18. BannerNovember 12, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    I am so jealous! As a mustang owner, I definitely look up to Patty and Padre. He has been such a great ambassador for the breed. And Patty is just insanely talented.

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  19. LizNovember 12, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    I got to meet Padre at Equine Affaire today! What a handsome fella he is. His owner/rider is such an amazing person, too. She had nothing but good things to say about you, Stacy. :)

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  20. Kitty BoNovember 13, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    I am so in love. He is so beautiful! I enjoy following him on FB, too.

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  21. ValNovember 15, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    What an absolutely gorgeous gentleman. Thank you for sharing this special interview!

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