January, 2012 Update
I am sorry to take so long to update the website, but after losing my beloved Diana C on September 11 to a torsion of the intestines, it took me until now to finally write an update.
2011 was a very challenging year. I lost Inky, my little Shi Tzu of 19 years, Terri, my favorite black and white springer of 13 years, Ansell, my handsome young king in March to colic. My step mom, Marylou, succumbed to COPD, the insidious disease stole away her beautiful spirit in April. You have to go on, be brave, keep your heart open to whatever may come.
Kharbon, my mini, continues on in the paddock with Opal (Diane Calderon's filly) and this week I will start back long lining him. I was blessed with an opportunity to purchase a full papered filly out of the great Nanning. Her registered name is "Hermoine" but her barn name is Brena. Born May 26, 2010, she is so loving and wants to learn. Each time I go to see her it fills up the hole in my heart that Diana C had. As the months go on, I will add pictures of her on her own web page.
She nickers as I come down the barn aisle, then she holds her head down for me to come hold it and caress her cheek, it is so endearing. I also added a new little dog to my group at home. His name is Gus, he is a Cavachon (cross between a Bichon Friese and a Cavalier King Charles). He looks like he is a Schnauzer with a body like a dachshund. He is adorable and he is a little devil. He keeps me hopping, that is for sure! You should see him and Snicker's run (that is his brother) who looks like a King Charles Spaniel! Diane went to get them when they were 6 weeks old and they are both so adorable and at the same time, you want to scold them for eating a shoe, or emptying out your purse you are laughing! As usual, I still have the springers Rev and Brandy Rose, whom I might add is sitting on my lap now. She is still a challenge every day, one minute she is sweet and the next she is a "Cujo", but I have never been bitten....Thank God!
So the sun shines today, and I will take each day as it comes. Keeping my heart open to whatever new endeavors may come.
As Always,
Rosemary, Kharbon, Brena, little Gus, Rev, and Brandy Rose
The Story Begins....
Mrs. Daly, my 3rd grade teacher was becoming extremely exasperated with me. For you see, she had given me a book to read called "Black Beauty". When it came time to give the book up, I wouldn't let it go. Right then at that very moment, the love affair began. Oh, I got in trouble but the punishment was worth it. I had the book and no one would take it away from me, not ever.
Many years have gone by when that little girl stood her ground and would not give up the dream- the dream of having a black horse. I had seen and done many things in my life when I finally decided to make that dream come true. I called my dearest friend, Kim, in Carson City, NV. I exclaimed to her, "I have done it... I have my dream... I purchased my black horse". She didn't say anything to be but, "You should have your dream, you have had that one since you were a little girl." I knew she would understand since I have known Kim since we were little. My search for the perfect horse took me to Michigan. I had Kim's brother, Butch, go to see 3 horses for me. After he went to see them, we decided to forgo them, and I would begin my search on the west coast.
While I was searching the internet, I came across Melissa Fischbach's site that has horses from all over the United States and Holland. My original search was for a gelding, but when I came across the mares she had listed, I almost died. She had some horses in Arizona, right here, in the desert. I called her and she introduced me to the owner, Gina. Gina invited me out to her place to see them that very afternoon! I squealed like I was in 3rd grade again! OH MY GOD! They are in Litchfield Park which is only 20 minutes from my house! I got in the car and went right out there. When I arrived, I was greeted by her resident dogs (no problem, I have dogs myself) and what did I find but 4 of the most magnificent creatures on this earth with the kindest and most intelligent eyes. My heart was lost. I purchased her mare, Diana C, without a moments hesitation in November. She is registered and her breeding is impeccable. Through the miracle of the internet, I was able to touch base with her original owner when Diana C was in the Renaissance fairs. I want to thank Elainna for contributing some of the pictures of Diana C used on this site.
I am also involved in raising English Springers. I have been raising spaniels for almost 30 years. I do not breed them, but am involved with English Springer Rescue America.
I used to be the coordinator for the AZ/NV region from 2004-2006. It is hard work and the rewards are many, but there are so many dogs. When I come home, I am greeted by my wild bunch: Rev (Remington's Revolution Beach), Terri (Windsor's Solitaire), and my rescue dog, Brandy Rose. Oh, and little Inky, my Shih- Tzu. If you can foster for us in Arizona or Nevada, either contact me or the AZ coordinator thru ESRA.
Well, now you know about me, I am proud of the fact that I now have a website to show the world my endeavors. I would like to thank my friends (who are all pictured in the slideshow below) up in Oregon, Sunni, Carole, Sue and Elainna; in Washington, Jan and Sandi; in Carson City, Nevada, Kim and Harry, their boys Jevan and Caedron ; and also to Kim's brother, Butch.
I want to say to my step- mom, Marylou, thank you for your support and love and for giving me the nick-name "Rosebud", for it now will be revered forever in the name "Black Rosebud Friesians". Welcome everyone! Come see my dreams come true... FINALLY!
Best,
Rosemary Elden
Black Rosebud Friesians
Phoenix, Arizona
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams" - Eleanor Roosevelt
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