I have to brag on Dahlia’s grandma
This past winter while in the Netherlands I was able to meet the grandmother of my mare Dahlia. Grandma’s name is Wilmaa B and she is 16 years old now and has had 8 foals. Wilmaa B’s mother recently died. Her name was Hillie B. and she was a daughter of the famous stallion Hearke. Hille B. had a rating of Model + Preferent. Less than 2% of all mares will make the Model rating. Perhaps one half of those could also achieve Preferent. Wilmaa B. is also rated “Model”. The damline is unbroken (ster, Model, and/or Preferent) back to 1948. Most breeders in Friesland know of Hillie B, and Wilmaa B. For mares, they are pretty famous.
Tara (Dahlia’s filly) at 4 months old
I really like this video because it is such a nice depiction of the work dad does with the foals each day. Meanwhile, Tara is really a sweetheart – very easy to work with and willing to try most anything you ask of her. I am interested to see how her body changes over time and am still looking/hoping for more height and a little longer neck. But I sure cannot fault her on movement. She absolutely floats. I like her very much.
