2007 Keuring – Morristown TN [Updated with Oeke Video Link]

*** UPDATE 28-Sept: Here is Oeke’s Keur Video!***

We had a great day today. Wikke, the 3 month old baby, was named a 2nd premie. He was adorable and moved very well – just needs more lengthening in his walk. If they had had baby awards for “most beautiful”, “sweetest”, and “most personality”, I think he would have won all those! Sara, his owner, was really proud of him and so was I. Click here for a video of little Wikke’s keur.

The big news of the day was that Carole’s filly Oeke was 2nd premie star and champion mare!! She was absolutely wonderful. There was only one star mare there (Oeke) and one star gelding and that was it for the adults. It was a tough day for the adults, so that made Oeke’s achievement even more special. We were so happy that Walter and Gryt Bruinsma flew in from Friesland to see Oeke, a product of the wonderful breeding program the Bruinsmas have. We missed Ock, who so sadly died two weeks ago, and it was sweet to see Oeke joyfully carry the crown after the sadness of Ock’s passing. Good job Oeke!

Wiebe, Oeke’s trainer, and Richard, who Wiebe has as a runner and employee this summer, also came to see Oeke go. They were immensely helpful in getting her ready and taking her through her paces. We are very grateful to Dragstra Stables. They are tops – as trainers and as people.

I need to process Oeke’s video. Also, I’ll try to get a photo gallery up as soon as we get the pictures back from the photographer. I’ll update this entry as soon as I can.