Dahli's (Davidoff Hit x Ginger Ale)show career is off to a wonderful start as she received a premium award at her GOV foal inspection this weekend. The judges comments were outstanding noting her lovely conformation, disposition and gaits. On a personal level, this was a very challenging show and I want to extend a special thanks to all my friends and colleagues who lent a hand to get us there. It really took a village this time around. Needless to say none of this would have been possible without Ginger Ale!

Who could resist adding this photo. At 5 days old, Dahli has yet to meet a stranger and can clearly charm the pants off anything or anybody!

Apparently we were on the Easter Bunny's basket distribution list after all! Dahli (Davidoff Hit / Donnerhall / Genever) greeted us early this morning just in time for the holiday festivities. She sure took her sweet time after baking for 356 days, but well worth the wait (much to Ginger Ale's relief). This long-legged beauty has the most engaging personality we've yet to see in a foal and bears a striking resemblance to Primadonna's 2006 filly Pik Nik. Perhaps a pas de deux partner? In any event, Dahli will be skipping the sales page and join the SBF mare club.

He's not quite the Easter Bunny, but in our estimation...even cuter. Meet Monroe, the latest addition to Sunny Brook Farm, a three month old bone-a-fide St. Bassemation (Saint Bernard/Basset Hound/Dalmation cross). There are still three more just like him at the Rockbridge Couny SPCA (540.463.5123). Hurry while supplies last..you won't be disappointed!

Primadonna made her A-Rated hunter show debut this weekend at the Virginia Intermont Classic and pinned in every 2'6" and 2'9" jumping class. The judges loved her and she is ready to move up the levels. A special thanks goes to her rider/trainer Billie Rae Croll for such an outstanding effort.

Frazier and Billie Rae brought home the Blue at their first Hunter show this weekend. Not only was this Frazier's first show under saddle, but also his first jump course in an indoor arena. Way to go guys!

Wazzup gave us a belated Mother's Day gift in the form of a fabulous new colt this morning. Corazon (Contester x Heartbreaker x Landgraf)literaly exploded into our lives at 11:11 a.m. and stole our hearts in the process. He is elegant and refined with legs that go on forever. We couldn't be more thrilled with this cross!

Miller burst on the scene at 6:10 am on May 6. He is out of our Gypsy mare Lisa by the Gypsy stallion the Blue Prince. Undoubtedly a future stallion prospect, Miller is quite the ladies man and was up and running the barn within an hour.

Congratulations to Lisa, Scott, Jessa and Lilly on their new spotted addition to the family. Buca will surely live the life of Riley in North Carolina where he will be enjoyed by the entire family and also continue to be shown in dressage by Lisa who is an accomplished Adult Amateur at the FEI level. We wish them all the best of luck!

Undoubtedly a match made in heaven, this pair was always meant to be. Rodon is on his way to Bogota, Colombia where he will continue to be raised and shown by Eva as a stallion prospect. We couldn't have hoped for a better home and wish them both nothing less than the best of luck!

Pik Nik had a smashing debut at her Oldenburg foal inspection on September 23 at Virginia Tech. She earned an overall score of 8.1 placing her as one of the top premium foals of 2006. Pik Nik is by the Oldenburg Stallion Pointmaker and out of our Premium Mare Primadonna...the P's have it this time around!

Ryka added Elite Mare Canditate to her list of accomplishments at the American Hanoverian Society's annual mare inspection at Hilton Farm on July 31. She was the overall Site Champion and Reserve Champion of the Mare Performance Test with scores of 9 for her walk and 8s for trot, canter and rideability. She will now have until 2009 to produce a foal and fulfill her requirements of an Elite Mare or the equivilent of a States Premium Mare in Germany. Photo by Jordan Koepke.

Pik Nik made her debut into the world this morning at 1:00 am and started the holiday weekend off with a bang. Her delivery was blissfully uneventful and she was up nursing within a half hour. Pictured here at 10 hours old, Niki is all legs with two white hind socks and a crescent star. She is by Pointmaker (Pik Bube) out of Primadonna (Donnerluck).

At Dressage in the Sandhills, Ryka qualified for USDF Region 1 BLM Regional Championships. Placing in the ribbons three times with consistent scores in the mid to high 60s, this was her first show amongst a highly competitive field so needless to say we couldn't be more thrilled. You go girl!

We are thrilled that the latest additions to SBF have arrived from Ireland. Nuala, Lisa and Ruby have joined the family and are settling in beautifully. To see photos and more information please visit our new "Horse of a Different Color" page.