A trip was made to Anderson to the Indiana Stallion Station where Dream ( On the Point) was introduced to Lentenor while Hope, her filly, waited in the van during the introduction. All went well and Dream (On the Point)…
A trip was made to Anderson to the Indiana Stallion Station where Dream ( On the Point) was introduced to Lentenor while Hope, her filly, waited in the van during the introduction. All went well and Dream (On the Point)…
On The Point was 16 days past due, but finally delivered her filly at 1:15am on March 27th which also happens to be one of her grandpa’s birthdays, Point Given. We joked that the size of my mare must have…
From his very first steps, it became evident that Rudy was special. Perhaps it was because he was my mare’s first foal, but more likely than not, it was because he was simply Rudy. Within hours of his foaling he…
Happy Birthday Rudy! My, how quickly a year passes. You are so big and weighing in at about 800lbs now. I still remember your first few hours as you so confidently left your mom’s side to greet us! You were a big,…
Rudy was transported to Fairland Indiana today where he will stay and begin learning manners and practicing trailer loading and unloading. He will learn to be tied so he can be groomed and have his feet done! He needs to learn that this…
Dropped by today to see if Rudy had changed any in the 6 weeks since I had last visited. Mr. Independent and the other 3 colts in his paddock were kicking up their heels and feeling pretty good in the crisp fall air.…
Below are photos taken for Rudy’s Jockey Club Registration. His official papers came in the mail last week which contain his birth certificate and racing record and lists his name as “Given Take”. He remains quite the character these days with definite alpha male tendencies shining through. I’ve…
I learned that Rudy is now officially weened from his mama. Actually, Mr. Independent as he is called around the barn, handled it quite well but his paddock foal mates had a tough time with the new arrangement. Evidently, after…
I visited On The Point and Rudy yesterday and the temps were near 90 but there was a gentle breeze that calmed the mares and their foals. They were all sleepy and sloth-like as the sauntered over to the fence.…
After weeks of trying to choose a name for On The Point’s foal, my daughter Rachel came up with a name for Rudy that was accepted last Friday by the Jockey Club. Rudy’s official racing name will be GIVEN TAKE…