Located in western Washington, we have been involved
with horses our entire lives. As children we showed as well
as play-dayed. After breeding Appaloosas for pleasure and
show for over 40 years our grandfather, Martin Fruhling,
decided to try something new with this breed he had
devoted his life too...and that new thing was racing!
Racing Appaloosas was new and exciting for all of us. I
can remember galloping the horses in the hay fields to get
them back in shape after their winter lay off. This was so
much fun! Feeling the wind in my face, their powerful body
wanting to go faster and the strength it took to hold them
back, was both addicting and a little scary.
My oldest brother, Tom trained for the family and
outside owners as well. I can remember going to the
various small tracks to watch the horses run. It was so
exciting! I used to wish I could stay all summer long. Now
some 30 years later Tom and I have our own herd of race
bred stock. We have expanded into Quarter Horses and
Thoroughbreds as well.
Our Miniatures
When I first saw a miniature horse, "I thought how
darling and hmm...... I wonder what challenges are involved
with raise these little guys."
Until the summer of 2005 they were a passing
attraction that I never actually pursued. Sure I surfed
various websites, dreaming of someday owning my own
Appaloosa mini and occasionally emailed breeders inquiring
about those darling foals. This all changed when I decided
the time had come to followed through on my dream.
Before I knew it I had purchased 2 mini's from Jessica
Matheson of Spirit Thunder. I absolutely fell in love with
these adorable little horses.
It was pure luck that I had even emailed Jessica one
April day. Just by chance she mentioned her good friend
Judie Knight of Knight Star was dispersing part of her herd
as they were moving to Arizona. I immediately emailed
Judie and within the day had acquired five Knight Star minis.
We hope you enjoy your visit to our website.
