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Hi All,
Here is a brief biography about Linda and information about the upcoming horse show we have planned. If you would like to contribute prizes please send email to [email protected].
Biography
Linda Best’s love of horses began with her interest in Appaloosas at the age of 13. At 19, she became a farrier. Through the years, she has both trained and shown horses in many disciplines. While at Rolling Ridge farm, Linda began working with miniature horses. Little did she know what an impact they would have on her life. While busy working as a full time farrier and raising a family, she brought home a scrawny little dark miniature horse colt she called Fred (Rolling Ridge Rum Runner). She thought Fred would be a cute little addition to her family. He rapidly became the family’s pride and joy. Fred would later go on to win four National Grand Champion titles in Country Pleasure Driving. In no time, Linda’s barn was filled with miniature horses including:
Rolling Ridge Rum Runner (Fred) – AMHR National Grand Champion Country Pleasure Driving 2000, 2003, 2004 & 2006; Halter and Performance Hall of Fame.
Rolling Ridge Ravishing Rebekah (Becky) – AMHR National Grand Champion Country Pleasure Driving 2001, 2003 & 2004; National Champion Youth Halter Mare; Halter and Performance Hall of Fame.
ERMF Special FX (Shadow) – AMHR National Champion Amateur; Roadster 2003 & 2004; Halter and Performance Hall of Fame.
Today, Linda lives on Blessing Farm in Stratham, NH with her husband Paul, also a farrier, and their younger children Kim (18), Matt (15) and Courtney (12). The children are home schooled by their parents. They are a great help with all aspects of their farm. They help with the chores, foaling, training, showing, selling and promoting their miniatures horses. This close knit family truly enjoys this way of life.
Linda and her family just recently received some devastating news. Linda has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She and her husband, like most farriers, are self-employed with no health insurance. Her job is physically demanding. Due to her failing health, she is in extreme pain, tires easily and can only work a few hours at a time. This has resulted in a financial hardship for her family.
Linda is a great wife, mother and dear friend to many. We want Linda to focus on her health so she can win this battle and not have to worry about financial burdens.
A miniature horse show will be held on Saturday, September 13th, 2008 starting at 9:00 AM at River Gait Farm in Haverhill, MA. River Gait includes a beautiful indoor arena easily accessible from all major highways and plenty of parking. There will be many classes offered such as halter, obstacle, hunter, jumper, liberty, driving and several "fun classes". A limited number of stalls are available for those that need them. This is an unrated show. All are welcome!
All gifts from the show will be given to Linda and her family for their health and welfare during this difficult time.
If you are interested in attending this show you can obtain a class list, entry form and directions at the links below.
http://maineseacoastminiatures.com/images/...lasslist_1_.doc
http://maineseacoastminiatures.com/images/...try_Form_1_.doc
http://www.rivergaitfarm.com/contact.html
We hope you can make it!
Makayla
P.S. We have to call everything "Gifts" for tax purposes
Here is a brief biography about Linda and information about the upcoming horse show we have planned. If you would like to contribute prizes please send email to [email protected].
Biography
Linda Best’s love of horses began with her interest in Appaloosas at the age of 13. At 19, she became a farrier. Through the years, she has both trained and shown horses in many disciplines. While at Rolling Ridge farm, Linda began working with miniature horses. Little did she know what an impact they would have on her life. While busy working as a full time farrier and raising a family, she brought home a scrawny little dark miniature horse colt she called Fred (Rolling Ridge Rum Runner). She thought Fred would be a cute little addition to her family. He rapidly became the family’s pride and joy. Fred would later go on to win four National Grand Champion titles in Country Pleasure Driving. In no time, Linda’s barn was filled with miniature horses including:
Rolling Ridge Rum Runner (Fred) – AMHR National Grand Champion Country Pleasure Driving 2000, 2003, 2004 & 2006; Halter and Performance Hall of Fame.
Rolling Ridge Ravishing Rebekah (Becky) – AMHR National Grand Champion Country Pleasure Driving 2001, 2003 & 2004; National Champion Youth Halter Mare; Halter and Performance Hall of Fame.
ERMF Special FX (Shadow) – AMHR National Champion Amateur; Roadster 2003 & 2004; Halter and Performance Hall of Fame.
Today, Linda lives on Blessing Farm in Stratham, NH with her husband Paul, also a farrier, and their younger children Kim (18), Matt (15) and Courtney (12). The children are home schooled by their parents. They are a great help with all aspects of their farm. They help with the chores, foaling, training, showing, selling and promoting their miniatures horses. This close knit family truly enjoys this way of life.
Linda and her family just recently received some devastating news. Linda has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She and her husband, like most farriers, are self-employed with no health insurance. Her job is physically demanding. Due to her failing health, she is in extreme pain, tires easily and can only work a few hours at a time. This has resulted in a financial hardship for her family.
Linda is a great wife, mother and dear friend to many. We want Linda to focus on her health so she can win this battle and not have to worry about financial burdens.
A miniature horse show will be held on Saturday, September 13th, 2008 starting at 9:00 AM at River Gait Farm in Haverhill, MA. River Gait includes a beautiful indoor arena easily accessible from all major highways and plenty of parking. There will be many classes offered such as halter, obstacle, hunter, jumper, liberty, driving and several "fun classes". A limited number of stalls are available for those that need them. This is an unrated show. All are welcome!
All gifts from the show will be given to Linda and her family for their health and welfare during this difficult time.
If you are interested in attending this show you can obtain a class list, entry form and directions at the links below.
http://maineseacoastminiatures.com/images/...lasslist_1_.doc
http://maineseacoastminiatures.com/images/...try_Form_1_.doc
http://www.rivergaitfarm.com/contact.html
We hope you can make it!
Makayla
P.S. We have to call everything "Gifts" for tax purposes
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