Rico's HOF news......and it's time to let out another secret

[Russ]

Hi everyone! I have some good news to share. This past Sunday, Rico...got his last needed Grand to complete his HOF in halter. Showtime Training Team here in Iowa are his trainers.

THANK YOU Robby and Marcia Barth and Andrea Severson for all your hard work! Thank You to Rico's breeder, Tami Zimmerman of Oak Park Miniatures and starting his show career with Toy's and selling him to me. Thanks also to the Severson's Family for their training of Rico earlier in his career. We all share in this amazing accomplishment with this beautiful horse's HOF.

Rico returned to Showtime on May 6th and this was only his 2nd show of the season.

Looking forward to many more great things as the summer goes on.

Hoping to get some show pics this summer to share of Rico.

Now, I want to share the secret. This past winter Rico was trained to drive by Robby Barth of Showtime Training Center. I'm very proud of Rico! I think he and Robby will make a great driving team at shows this summer.

Below are pics Robby sent me of he and Rico training to drive this winter. Gives me goose bumps just seeing that trot.

Thanks for reading my good news....that I wanted to share with everyone.

 

[Tami]

Yay Russ. Couldn't be happier for you. This is a good year for you. Rico is doing well at halter, you have your first "Rico-ling" Stewie on the ground and Rico will make his driving debut too.

 

[crponies]

Congratulations! I'll look forward to hearing how he does at the shows driving.

 

[shelly]

Congratulations all the way around!!!!!

 

[minih]

Congrats Russ!!!

 

[Matt73]

That's Awesome, Russ!!!! Congratulations to you and Rico

 

[ontherisefarm]

Congratulations !!! His sis is very proud of him....and so am I..LOL

 

[kaykay]

Congrats Russ! Cant wait to see how they do driving

 

[Jill]

Wow!!!! Russ, way to go big time!!! Congratulations on the HOF and the driving!!!

 

[Leeana]

Congratulations on the HOF and i just cannot wait to see how he does this year for you in harness

 

[Filipowicz Farm]

Russ, Congratulations on HOF what a handsome horse. Wishing you much success with him driving. Way to go

 

[Connie P]

That is WONDERFUL Russ! Congratulations!

 

[Kira98]

Thats so awesome Russ - doing the happy dance with ya ! yipeee !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Irish Hills Farm]

HUGE Congrats Russ!!! That is sooooooo awesome.

 

[REO]

YAHOOO!!! Way to go POPPA RICO!!

That is awesome Russ!!! I know you're so very proud of him!! He's looking GOOD in harness!

I hope Stewie follows in his dad's hoofprints!

CONGRATS!

 

[hairicane]

Cdngrats on Ricos hall of fame.

 

[River Wood]

Congrats!!! How exciting. Looks very stunning!! Good reason to be VERY proud!!!!

 

[Russ]

Thanks for the nice words on Rico.....I really appreciate it.

 

[vvf]

Hi Russ,

A Big Congratulations on the HOF and the driving, Rico is gorgous.

 

[TripleDstables]

Congrats! He looks great.