| RothCala Quarter Horses |
| Meshaba's Ebony Smoke with her 02 filly by Kola |
| Our Matriarch Vandy's Half Moon Vandy is a 1981 dunn mare. Vandy died of a stomach rupture following acute onset of colic on Dec 7, 2002. She is deeply missed by us all She was my best friend for 21 years. She will always have the best of my heart. It is said that Buckskins are the "spirit" horses, that with them they carry special gifts and an ability to conect to their riders in a way other horses cannot. There is no doubt about that in my mind. Vandy was used for a variety of activities from pleasure to roping and always rose to the occassion. She had an outstanding sound temperament and the was the dam of our stud: Vandy's Kola Bueno |
| Vandy's Kola Bueno affectionately known as Kola which is a lakota word meaning friend, followed closely behind his mother Vandy, who was indeed his best friend, passing on Tuesday, Dec 11, 2002. Kola had been bitten the previous week by a venomous snake, presumably a rattlesnake, and had fought a gallent battle to stay alive. He was actully doing exceptionally well, but unfortunately the massive edema in his neck from the bite caused a rupture in one of his major vessels and he began bleeding out internally, His passing is a tragedy, and taken very hard, as he was a wonderful stud horse with a gentle disposition and kind eye. I was ever so fortunate to be gifted with being present at this wonderful horses's birth, and equally gifted to hold his head once again in my lap as he passed from this world We love you Kola. |
| Roses do not last forever. Rosie was Abby's older sister, we purchased them as a pair. She was one of those unique "pink" donkeys. Abby was only a weanling and Rosie was a yearling. Her thin weight was attributed to worms, however, after multiple wormings and bloodwork it was discovered that Rosie had a significant heart valve defect, and it was recognized she would not be able to grow and survive. She was a gentle sould and we loved her dearly. She passed from this world Jan 20, 2002. She is deeply missed by all of us. |
| Pine Chocks Gold with "Pokey". |
| Our Flock Guardian Jenny: Abby Abby is a 2yr old small standard. She is an excellent flock guardian, she resides with the broodmares and foals, and has already proven her weight in gold, defending this years colt from a small pack (4-6) of coyotes! Abby has a dear personality and has also learned to do tricks. |
| The passing of dear friends and companions |
| Our hope for the future Kola's Skan Wi "pokey" 2002 Sorrel Stud Colt Pokey is the only colt sired by Vandy's Kola Bueno He is a well bred and built colt, and we have great hopes for him for the future. Check back for updates. |
