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"Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of Solitaire.

It is a grand passion."

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

About Us

ABOUT ItsHerWayFarm

"Horse sense is what a horse has that keeps him from betting on people."

-W.C. Fields 1880-1946

We are a small farm located in the northwest Georgia Mountains about an hour north of Atlanta. I have always loved horses and am fortunate enough to be able to enjoy them everyday. Horses are such magnificent creatures, with forgiving hearts and a strong desire to please their human friends.
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Around the Farm

Harrison and Slipper 4.2009
Robyn and Listo September 2009
Sprite and Chip
Dolly Cat
Bailee and Rowdy
Harrison and Treasure
Kimberlee and Feather
Bailee and Mimosa June 2010
Harrison and Slipper 4.2009
Harrison and Boo May 2009
Fishin' With Madalyn
Gee Gee and her kid!
Slipper and Boo
Starting Out Young!
Tony Tractoring

Harrison and Slipper 4.2009
Robyn and Listo September 2009
Sprite and Chip
Dolly Cat
Bailee and Rowdy
Harrison and Treasure
Kimberlee and Feather
Bailee and Mimosa June 2010
Harrison and Slipper 4.2009
Harrison and Boo May 2009
Fishin' With Madalyn
Gee Gee and her kid!
Slipper and Boo
Starting Out Young!
Tony Tractoring

"God forbid that I should go to any heaven in which there are no horses."

- R.B. Cunningham Graham

The Mares

Ariat
Boo
Darlin
Echo
Jessie
Promise

Mares

Ariat

"People love to give all the credit to the stallions... But you show me any successful horse breeding program that has endured over the years, and I'll show you a program that is built around broodmares."

-Hank Wiescamp

Her Dusty Ariats SK in foal by Little To Fancy

Boo

"Good horses like good men, have good mothers."

-Unknown

Darlin

"To me breeding quality is like a wonderful recipe, it just takes a very small bit of something to ruin it."

- G. Ed Hood

Annies Ditto Darlin in foal by Nitros Steel Dust

Echo

"A good horse rider can hear their horse speak; a great horse rider can hear their horse whisper."

- Monty Roberts

HollywoodNZans Echo in foal by Nitros Steel Dust

Jessie

"There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man."

- Winston Churchill

Promise

"There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man."

- Winston Churchill

Miss Skip Bailey in foal by WH Blue Fandago

2012 Foals

Annies Ditto Darlin Grunge Simple

Annies Ditto Darlin X Little To Fancy

Due Date: April 26, 2012Color: Bay Dun or Grulla(o)
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Her Dusty Ariats SK Grunge Simple

Her Dusty Ariats SK X Little To Fancy

Due Date: April 12, 2012Color: Buckskin, Bay, Smoky Black or Black
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HollywoodNZans Echo Balloon

HollywoodNZans Echo X Nitros Steel Dust

Due Date: May 7, 2012Color: Grulla(o) or Smoky Grulla(o)
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Miss Skip Bailey Balloon

Miss Skip Bailey X WH Blue Fandango

Due Date: April 11, 2012Color: Blue Roan, Black, Bay Roan, Bay, Chestnut Roan or Chestnut
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2012 Foals

Annies Ditto Darlin
Her Dusty Ariats SK
HollywoodNZans Echo
Miss Skip Bailey

2011 Foals

Black Eyed Pea
Fancy Little Ditto

Fancy Little Ditto

Black Eyed Pearl

Black Eyed Pea

Fancy Little Ditto

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Yearlings

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Yearlings

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Attitude Girl

"FireFly"

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Not a Dun Blond

"Mimosa"

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Starlights Trident

"Trident"

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Past Foals

"“Good horses like good men, have good mothers."-Unknown
Listo

Listo

1997 AztecaI've had Listo since he was two. He is very talented, very smart and quite the character! He has taught me everything! He is quick, he does awesome flying lead changes, and his movement is very animated and collected. He is much more Andalusian in his movement and form than quarter horse. He would be great at dressage. He loves to chase cows. I have used him team penning, ridden him English and Western and he has even done drill team. He has all the energy and go you want, but will slow down and has been used as a lesson horse for friends and family. He loves attention and likes to be the center of it too! He does it all, roll-aways, 360'’s etc... He is bossy in the pasture; it may be because he is the only gelding surrounded by mares. As for his softer side, his nick name is Uncle Listo, he seems to think it ’s his responsibility to guard the weanlings. He likes to be used and he is definitely a horse that wants to have a job and work. It ’s more of an opportunity for him to show off than actually work. (Please see likes to be the center of attention.) LOL!! Listo has an incredible pedigree. I don't know too much about the Andalusian bloodlines, but Teodoro, Listo's Grandsire was the stallion. Listo is 15.3hh, he has correct conformation and is a beautiful silver gray when he is clean. And he has a long flowing mane when he hasn't cropped it off reaching over fences. Listo is my special boy and this was my opportunity to brag about him. Thanks for listening!

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A Father's Explanation of Why He Had Horses for His Children - Author unknown My daughter turned sixteen years old today; which is a milestone for most people. Besides looking at baby photos and childhood trinkets with her, I took time to reflect on the young woman my daughter had become and the choices she would face in the future. As I looked at her I could see the athlete she was, and determined woman she would soon be. I started thinking about some of the girls we knew in ourtown who were already pregnant, pierced in several places, hair every color under the sun, drop outs, drug addicts and on the fast track to no-where,seeking surface identities because they had no inner self esteem. The parents of these same girls have asked me why I "waste" the money on horsesso my daughter can ride. I'm told she will grow out of it, lose interest, discover boys and all kinds of things that try to pin the current generation's “slacker" label on my child. I don't think it will happen, I think she will love and have horses all her life. Because my daughter grew up with horses she has compassion. She knows that we must take special care of the very young and the very old. We must make sure those without voices to speak of their pain are still cared for. Because my daughter grew up with horses she learned responsibility for others than herself. She learned that regardless of the weather you muststill care for those you have the stewardship of. There are no "days off" just because you don't feel like being a horse owner that day. She learnedthat for every hour of fun you have there are days of hard slogging work you must do first. Because my daughter grew up with horses she learned not to be afraid of getting dirty and that appearances don't matter to most of the breathingthings in the world we live in. Horses do not care about designer clothes, jewelry, pretty hairdos or anything else we put on our bodies to try toimpress others. What a horse cares about are your abilities to work within his natural world, he doesn't care if you're wearing $80.00 jeans while youdo it. - Because my daughter grew up with horses she learned about sex and how it can both enrich and complicate lives. She learned that it only takes one time to produce a baby, and the only way to ensure babies aren't produced is not to breed. She learned how babies are planned, made, born and, sadly, sometimes die before reaching their potential. She learned how sleepless nights and trying to out-smart a crafty old broodmare could result in getting to see,as non-horse owning people rarely do, the birth of a true miracle. Because my daughter grew up with horses she understands the value of money. Every dollar can be translated into bales of hay, bags of feed or farriervisits. Purchasing non-necessities during lean times can mean the difference between feed and good care, or neglect and starvation. She has learned tojudge the level of her care against the care she sees provided by others and to make sure her standards never lower, and only increase as her knowledgegrows. Because my daughter grew up with horses she has learned to learn on her own. She has had teachers that cannot speak, nor write, nor communicate beyond body language and reactions. She has had to learn to "read" her surroundings for both safe and unsafe objects, to look for hazards where others might only see a pretty meadow. She has learned to judge people as she judges horses. She looks beyond appearances and trappings to see what is within. Because my daughter grew up with horses she has learned sportsmanship to a high degree. Everyone that competes fairly is a winner. Trophies and ribbons may prove someone a winner, but they do not prove someone is a horseman. She has also learned that some people will do anything to win, regard-less of who it hurts. She knows that those who will cheat in the show ring will also cheat in every other aspect of their life and are not to be trusted. Because my daughter grew up with horses she has self-esteem and an engaging personality. She can talk to anyone she meets with confidence, because she has to express herself to her horse with more than words. She knows the satisfaction of controlling and teaching a 1000 pound animal that will yieldwillingly to her gentle touch and ignore the more forceful and inept handling of those stronger than she is. She holds herself with poise and professionalism in the company of those far older than herself. Because my daughter grew up with horses she has learned to plan ahead. She knows that choices made today can effect what happens five years down theroad. She knows that you cannot care for and protect your investments without savings to fall back on. She knows the value of land and buildings. And that caring for your vehicle can mean the difference between easy travel or being stranded on the side of the road with a four horse trailer on a hot day. When I look at what she has learned and what it will help her become, I can honestly say that I haven't "wasted" a penny on providing her with horses. I only wish that all children had the same opportunities to learn these lessons from horses before setting out on the road to adulthood.

Past Sales

Past Sales

“"Show me your horse and I will tell you who you are."- Old English Saying
Reference Sires

Reference Sires

Nothing Is Forever

Nothing is Forever"I'll lend you for a little whileMy grandest foal, He saidFor you to love while he ’s aliveAnd mourn for when he ’s deadIt may be one or twenty yearsOr day or months, you seeBut will you, till I take him backTake care of him for me?He'll bring his charms to gladden you,And should his stay be briefYou'll have treasured memoriesAs solace for your grief,I cannot promise he will stay,Since all from Earth return.But there are lessons taught on earth,I want this foal to learn.I've looked the wide world over,In my search for teachers true,And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,With trust, I have selected you.Now will you give him your total love?Nor think the labor vain?Nor hate me when I comeTo take him back again?I know you'll give him tendernessAnd love will bloom each day.And for the happiness you'll knowForever grateful stay.But should I come and call for himMuch sooner than you'd plannedYou'll brave the bitter grief that comesAnd someday you'll understand.-Unknown author

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Just A Horse

Just A HorseFrom time to time, people tell me, "Lighten up, it's just a horse." Or, " that's a lot of money for just a horse."They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a horse." Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a horse." Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a horse," but I did not once feel slighted. Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a horse," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a horse" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.If you too, think it'’s "just a horse," then you will probably understand phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise.""Just a horse" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. "Just a horse" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person.Because of "just a horse" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me, it ’s not "just a horse" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the Moment."Just a horse" brings out what ’s good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.I hope that someday they can understand that it ’s not "just a horse" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a woman" or "just a man."So the next time you hear the phrase "just a horse" just smile, because they "just" don't understand.Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat an animal...~unknown author

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