The girls' arrival 4/17/09

Hello All,
Curly Horse friends, Dr। Mitch Wilkinson and wife, Cheryl and I left Denton, Texas early Friday morn to bring our new Curly Mustangs home from the BLM holding facility in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. It was a rainy and windy drive but we arrived safe and sound. Little Blackfish, a young Curly stud colt and Copper D's Golden Red, an approximate five year old red dun mare and a beautiful and sweet filly, Golden Red's Nevada Blossom were wonderful travel companions; even with the lighting, thunder and most scary.... crazy fast drivers who don't understand how hard it is to stop a rig and trailer carrying almost 3000 lbs of horses.
We arrived at Golden Curls Ranch determined to get through the rain and mud to the girls new corral। Once we made it to the corral we made a shoot with panels and the girls trotted right in without delay। Handsome little Blackfish immediately missed his family of mares but had the next best thing, his new family and best friend Mitch.

We at Golden Curls Ranch are enjoying a bit of quiet time with the girls and just getting to know each other slowly. But, we promise to update with photos and news often.

Best wishes to all - hugs, Angie and the girls

Copper D's Golden Red and Golden Red's Nevada Blossum are HOME!

Hello All,

Our new girls arrived at their new home; Golden Curls Ranch, yesterday between Texas April Showers - OK they were more like Heavy Thunderstorms! We had a safe yet windy and rainy trip from Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. Our very good friends Dr. Mitch and Cheryl Wilkinson and I made our way up to the BLM holding center in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma early Friday morn. First to load was our sweet and handsome new friend, Little Blackfish. Then the girls. Golden Red has proven to be a strong and smart lady! Golden Red's Nevada Blossum is not only beautiful she is extermely intelligent and very aware of her surroundings. Oh, and did I say how beautiful their Curls are? Little Blackfish has the cutest curly hair in his ears! Golden Red has a gorgoeous split mare which shows off all her red curls. Her tail is long and full and is a beautiful darker brownish red. She is a beautiful healthy Curly Red Dun Mustang!

Our young filly, Golden Red's Nevada Blossum is so attached to Golden Red we are sure they are mother and daughter. A blood test will soon tell for sure. We do know Golden Red is a direct descendant of the famous stallion Copper D from DNA blood test. We are hopeful to keep his wonderful conformation and personality alive and well with his granddaughter Golden Red future foals.

We are thankful to have Golden Red and Nevada Blossum join our herd and will keep you updated on their progress.

Check out the video of the trip - We (Ok, grandmama Angie) is learning how to upload videos and it's fun - watch them when you can!

Hugs,

Angie

Two true gentlemen

Hello All,

I'm very lucky to have many special men in my life......no, this is not a Jerry Springer episode. My men have four legs and the most goregous manes and tails you have ever seen.

I love to spend quality time with Lakota; who is my little prankster and Chester who has a heart of gold and mane of golden curls. But, the fella who has my equine heart is Cinnamon River.

Cinnamon River is a real gentleman. He always looks out for the sweet girls (jennies) making sure they have their share of hay at feeding time. He is quick with a nuzzle when you walk up to him and will lay his sweet head on my shoulder. His eyes are soft and his actions are smooth. Riding Cinnamon River is a real treat with his smooth gait and his attentive personality.

The day the above photo was taken the real man in my life; my better half, confidant, lover, partner and friend, Hank, bundled up to brave the 60 mph Texas winds. Just like Cinnamon River he is a true gentleman. How lucky can a girl be?

Hugs,
Angie

WAHOO - Golden Curls Ranch welcomes two BLM Curly Mustangs

Hello All,

WAHOO and a Texas sized Yee Haw....we have just been contacted by the Bureau of Land Management in Washington, DC that our bids were accepted for two Mustang Curly Mares. The mares who we suspect are mother and daughter were rounded up near Palomino Valley, NV. We hope to pick them up in approximately two weeks. You can see pictures of them on the BLM online adoption https://www.blm.gov/adoptahorse/onlinegallery.php. Our sorrel filly is number 3969 and the red dun mother mare is 5824. We will keep the blog updated and post more photos as we can....

Baby Gracie

Hello All,

On a beautiful Sunday morning in February (9th) three of the most beautiful baby goats arrived at Golden Curls Ranch. A lovely, spunky girl, then a handsome hardy boy and finally a dainty, adorable sister. Mama Becca was a real trooper she kept her cool even when grandmama Angie seemed frazzled! As weeks went by the babies grew stronger and more playful. Grandmama Angie bragged that Mama Becca gave her three (not just two which is the norm) wonderful baby goats to everyone she met.

Well, life has a a way of putting you in your place. One morning while daddy Brady, uncle Brownie, aunt Christina and Mama Becca were eating breakfast the first little one named Gracie hopped out of the stall. Our dog, Lee Marvin's natural canine instincts kicked in and he attacked her. She lived 23 hours longer and gave Grandmama Angie time to say goodbye complete with tears and hugs. Gracie is buried in our Rainbow Bridge by a huge Cedar tree. Lessons were taught and hopefully learned in this brief encounter with Gracie. First, you cannot control or change an animal's natural instincts. Respect them for who they are and what they were born to be. Secondly, you dont have to be on earth for a long time to touch someone so deeply. Finally, we will also remember Gracie and because of this unfortunate event we will cherish Denny and Dee all the more.

We are lucky to have this special Stallion at Golden Curls Ranch

Hello All,

Chester and I are spending more time in the saddle together. He is a five year old Stallion which means he thinks he knows best! But, having had several men (three wonderful sons) in my life who felt the same I've learn to use patience and respect and he soon agrees I have his best interest in mind. He is a sweet, sincere, soul with a beautiful spirit. How lucky I am to have this special stallion at my ranch.

Angie

Chester is a wonderful and handsome Curly Stallion

Here is a photo of Chester's mane I snapped while sitting in the saddle...wish i had those curls!
Hugs,
Angie