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Leslie:
I was introduced to Spanish Mustangs in 1993 through a friend of a
friend who knew this"guy". Although at the time I wasn't looking for an
additional horse, over the next year or so I thought about them often. In
1994 I decided to purchase a second horse. I looked at dozens and could
find nothing that suited my needs. I needed a horse that was hardy, had
stamina, would be able to keep it's weight up with miles of riding, and
wouldn't be laid up with physical problems. My search brought me far
from home trying to find that farm that I had been to more then a year
before. I left a note on the door with my phone number explaining that I
had been there before and was really interested in a Spanish Mustang.
I was referred to Kim Kingsley and purchased my first SMR horse in
January 1995. With assistance from Kim, my first mare Little Dove "Sugar"
was green broke in 3 days and sent home with me. I wouldn't recommend
this, nor would I do it again, but the bond that I have built with this horse
through our learning process is second to none. She has set the standard
that I judge all my riding horses by and that bar is pretty high.
In the last several years I began purchasing other mares and trying my
hand at some breeding, keeping only the best all around horses. My plan
is simple, it is to preserve and promote these wonderful horses. I
currently live on 17 acres outside of Paynesville with my husband Pat,
and daughter Rachel.
Laurie:
I purchased my first SMR horses in 2002 after seeing the success Leslie
and other friends had with theirs. After having gone through several
breeds that had their own unique difficulties (sore backs, sore feet, too
slow, too high strung) I decided to try an SMR horse, and never looked
back. After falling in love with a tiny buckskin filly, Cypress, I have been
adding steadily looking for the best mares for breeding and riding and
can't wait to cross them on our new stud colt!
I am currently working on finishing my doctor of pharmacy degree from
the University of Minnesota in the twin cities. I will be graduating in the
spring of 2009.
We recently purchased a stallion from Caballos de Destino and we are
excited to see what he is capable of. Along with crossing nicely with all of
our mares, we hope to train and ride him in endurance and possibly show
him in hunter classes as well!
Most of our other horses are bred from Kim Kingsley's stock at the
Horse Head Ranch and represent several different foundation bloodlines
including: Doby, San Domingo, Yellow Fox, Chickasaw, Andaluz, and
many others.
Give us a call if you're ever in the area, we always love to hear from
other 'mustangers' and if you're looking to buy, we will do our best to
match you with the right horse. These guys are partners for life, and once
you find one, you'll never understand how you lived without them!
I was introduced to Spanish Mustangs in 1993 through a friend of a
friend who knew this"guy". Although at the time I wasn't looking for an
additional horse, over the next year or so I thought about them often. In
1994 I decided to purchase a second horse. I looked at dozens and could
find nothing that suited my needs. I needed a horse that was hardy, had
stamina, would be able to keep it's weight up with miles of riding, and
wouldn't be laid up with physical problems. My search brought me far
from home trying to find that farm that I had been to more then a year
before. I left a note on the door with my phone number explaining that I
had been there before and was really interested in a Spanish Mustang.
I was referred to Kim Kingsley and purchased my first SMR horse in
January 1995. With assistance from Kim, my first mare Little Dove "Sugar"
was green broke in 3 days and sent home with me. I wouldn't recommend
this, nor would I do it again, but the bond that I have built with this horse
through our learning process is second to none. She has set the standard
that I judge all my riding horses by and that bar is pretty high.
In the last several years I began purchasing other mares and trying my
hand at some breeding, keeping only the best all around horses. My plan
is simple, it is to preserve and promote these wonderful horses. I
currently live on 17 acres outside of Paynesville with my husband Pat,
and daughter Rachel.
Laurie:
I purchased my first SMR horses in 2002 after seeing the success Leslie
and other friends had with theirs. After having gone through several
breeds that had their own unique difficulties (sore backs, sore feet, too
slow, too high strung) I decided to try an SMR horse, and never looked
back. After falling in love with a tiny buckskin filly, Cypress, I have been
adding steadily looking for the best mares for breeding and riding and
can't wait to cross them on our new stud colt!
I am currently working on finishing my doctor of pharmacy degree from
the University of Minnesota in the twin cities. I will be graduating in the
spring of 2009.
We recently purchased a stallion from Caballos de Destino and we are
excited to see what he is capable of. Along with crossing nicely with all of
our mares, we hope to train and ride him in endurance and possibly show
him in hunter classes as well!
Most of our other horses are bred from Kim Kingsley's stock at the
Horse Head Ranch and represent several different foundation bloodlines
including: Doby, San Domingo, Yellow Fox, Chickasaw, Andaluz, and
many others.
Give us a call if you're ever in the area, we always love to hear from
other 'mustangers' and if you're looking to buy, we will do our best to
match you with the right horse. These guys are partners for life, and once
you find one, you'll never understand how you lived without them!
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Twin Hollows Spanish Mustangs
Renegade Shadow
Twin Hollows is made up of two individual herds. Cypress Hollow SM
owned and operated by Laurie Barten and Sleepy Hollow SM owned and
operated by Leslie Schwagel.
Our individual stories are as follows...
owned and operated by Laurie Barten and Sleepy Hollow SM owned and
operated by Leslie Schwagel.
Our individual stories are as follows...
