The OG’s of Paradox Farm, missed often but NEVER forgotten.
Up In Flames “Phoenix”
4/23/2000 – 11/13/14
Phoenix was Mallory’s first “real” event horse. He came to us with upper level dressage training and previous eventing experience as a baby, but he had to be retaught the name of the game. After a year of him throwing Mallory, breaking bridles, and causing general mayhem, they found their groove and he went on to have an extremely successful career, winning Reserve Championship at the American Eventing Championships with Carrie Meehan, winning Area IV Novice Championships with Mallory, placing top 10 in the Junior Novice division at the American Eventing Championships, and many top 3 placings along the way. Sadly, Phoenix developed a degenerative joint disease and had to be retired. A burst cyst in his navicular bone ultimately led to his very untimely death, and we miss his cuddly redheaded antics every day.
Millennium Star “Millennium”
1/1/1997 – 3/28/14
Millennium was Mallory’s jumper-turned-pony clubber-turned-eventer and he was the world’s greatest horse. He could and would clear 4′ with ease, he hated touching rails, and he had the heart of an angel. Millennium was the horse that could do no wrong if he tried. He was always trying to please, always stayed in line, and took genuine care of every person that ever sat on his back. Sadly, Millennium was diagnosed with esophagus cancer in 2011, and though he was given a 6 month expectancy, he lived another 3 years in blissful retirement raising our three year olds, and was later buried in his retirement pasture.
Disneyland “Disney”
Disney was Lauren and Mallory’s first pony. She was truly the best first pony and had every characteristic you could want – just enough naughty to even out how adorably cute she was. From cross rails, to hunters, to jumpers, to mounted games, dressage, St. Patrick’s day parades, pony club rallies, and even cross country – Disney was the ultimate all-arounder and did it all. In her older years, she taught many pony club girls and never lost her naughty streak of dropping the shoulder to dump unsuspecting kids. She passed away on our property on July 3rd, 2016 and is buried in our back pasture, where she spent the majority of her life happily grazing.
“Mccall”
McCall was Lauren’s 3’6″/3’9″ Ch/Adult jumper. He was hot and spirited but had an incredible jump and could win just about any jumper class. They were successful for many years in the early 2000’s and brought home many Year-End Champions. Lauren tried to convert McCall to eventing in 2008, but unfortunately he sustained an injury before his first event. McCall was able to rehab but when he was cleared for under-saddle work, he developed blindness in both eyes and was subsequently retired on the farm until his passing. McCall is buried on property.
“Jewel”
Jewel was purchased in the early 1990’s as a yearling at a charity auction by Ginger. She was a young hot Arabian that went on to win many halter national championships, driving classes, and arabian breed shows, and have babies. When Lauren was old enough to start jumping in the later 90’s/eary ’00’s, Jewel was just the girl for the job. Her quick knees, scopey power, and hot temperament made her the horse to beat, and she dominated the jumper circuit for many years, before sustaining a soft tissue injury that ultimately retired her. Jewel lived out the rest of her years happily retired on Paradox Farm, bossing every single horse around until she passed of old age.
“Taffeta”
Taffeta was Jewel’s baby and lived her entire life in cushy happiness on our farm. She was the horse that we grew up on throwing our friends on her, teaching her to jump, and just being kids. She was scopey, quick, and fun which made her a blast to jump. She got to attend many St. Patrick’s Day parades, jump cross country, and trail ride all around the town. She taught us a lot about how to ride a hot Arabian mare, and she taught us how to have a soft hand because she was very sensitive. Taffeta passed shortly after Jewel and is missed to this day.
