tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87060595297610732722024-03-13T19:50:30.592-07:00From The TM "Rat-Pack"Thornridge Manor News Reports, With a Rodent-Twist!!!!Phoebe Devoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11677007769848647041noreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706059529761073272.post-42934530897747087432013-04-15T16:48:00.001-07:002013-04-15T16:48:20.385-07:00April 6-7, 2013: VADA/Nova Spring Show at Morven Park Kicks off our 2013 Show Season!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Claudia, Charlotte & I worked fast and furious to get the trailer packed up for our first show of the season!! We could not find the Thornridge drapes & banner -- somehow they had made their way to the house at the end of last season!! But, they made their trip to Morven ONLY for Chuck to give us a hard-time because we FORGOT THE RATS!!! So, this is what we have to say to Chuck!!! No fear, though, Andrew, Bambi & Newest Friend have become stow-aways in the trailer again and will be out, in full force, this 2013 season!!!!!</div>
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Photos and results of our first show have been updated on Face Book and the Current News section of this website! But, I really wanted to include this photograph, here! Here is, coming 4yo, Dressed To Kill, aka "Calvin" at his first show EVER. I was so excited to watch his great behavior in his first warm-up experience that I did not know, until later, that the black mare in the background is Wrosette!! Wrosette is Calvin's Mom's Full Sibling! The last time that Calvin and Wrosette were together was in 2009. That year, they competed together (Calvin was at Romy's side) at Dressage at Devon, for the Get of Sire Class representing the late Wallstreet Kid!!! HOW COOL is this photo, especially as it is Wrosette's first time to compete in performance classes for years and it marks Calvin's first ever performance show. Geeze -- all the stars certainly aligned at this moment in time!!!!</div>
Phoebe Devoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11677007769848647041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706059529761073272.post-71919446047023297252013-03-10T16:45:00.005-07:002013-03-10T16:45:44.260-07:00March 8/9, 2013: More In House Clinic Pictures....thank you, Becky!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong><em>Claudia & Prince</em></strong> are gearing up and looking GREAT for 2nd Lvl in 2013!!!</div>
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<strong><em>Phoebe & Riblet</em></strong> are ready for their FEI 6YO & 3rd Lvl debut in April 2013!!!!</div>
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What a "<strong><em>GOOD BOY</em></strong>," Claud's Prince is <u>ALL THE TIME!!!!! </u></div>
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Riblet just keeps getting <strong><em>MORE & MORE</em></strong> exciting every stride. <u>Becky's</u> horse is the most thrilling that I have ridden for <strong><em>YEARS.</em></strong> Even with several crushed/impacted back ribs from my mid-February fall down the stairs, this horse is just a pleasure in every way!!! <strong><em>Riblet INSPIRES!!!!</em></strong></div>
Phoebe Devoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11677007769848647041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706059529761073272.post-78591620310266683812013-03-09T13:40:00.001-08:002013-03-09T13:46:17.760-08:00March 8 & 9: WONDERFUL Clinic with Robin Silke at Thornridge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Calvin Day 1:</u></strong></span> The winds were whipping and Calvin was up & light and worked very well for his-coming 4yo-self. We entered the ring and Robin said "WOW, that's one good looking horse!" Of course my standard reply was, "He's just my happy and spoiled pet, so let's have some fun!" Robin agreed he understands FORWARD and connect, so let's slow him down and gain more POWER in his gaits. Always willing to please, Calvin met the challenge with style!!!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Calvin Day 2:</u></strong></span> His trot, too, today was more challenging then yesterday, but we had some great moments, age-related. His gait adjustability and sitting power is coming along nicely. </div>
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In addition to his well dressed self (Dressed To Kill, aka: "Calvin" is sporting his 2013 Valentine's Hennig Bridle), <strong>other rider/horses that participated in the clinic include: Prince/Claudia, Whimsy/Claudia, Riblet/Phoebe, Keely/Jackie, Beverly/Prophecy and Brisk/Suzanne.</strong> Look back for a few more photos to get posted. Several Thornridge students had conflicts this clinic date, so we are <em>anxious</em> to have Robin Silke come back again for ALL of us to <strong>ENJOY and LEARN</strong> from. <strong><em><u>Thank you, Robin!!!!</u></em></strong></div>
Phoebe Devoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11677007769848647041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706059529761073272.post-4707771628051600702013-02-27T14:18:00.000-08:002013-02-27T14:18:10.483-08:00Lusting After Londonderry Lad, aka: "LARRY!!"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thornridge is thrilled to report that <strong><em>"Larry"</em></strong> is officially undersaddle. Here are a few pictures of him on his 8th ride undersaddle. He has been easy-peasy in every way to ride. What a happy fellow!!! Add this talented horse in our 2013 Show Line-Up!!!! Thank you to Mardi Herman for giving him a great start!!!</span></div>
Phoebe Devoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11677007769848647041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706059529761073272.post-9960778650610677102013-02-27T13:49:00.000-08:002013-02-27T13:52:21.511-08:002012 AHS & AHHA Awards Arrived Yesterday!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong><em><u>WHISPER EFSH's</u></em></strong> Third Place Ribbon arrived yesterday: The American Hanoverian Society's third place winner in Sport Horse Breeding, Fillies 2YO & 3YO Combined!!!!!</div>
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Congrats to Ali Riggle on the Fall 2012 purchase of this true "Beauty Queen!!"</div>
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<strong><em><u>WINDSONG FV's</u></em></strong> Third Place Ribbon for USDF ALL BREEDS: American Holsteiner Horse Association third place winner for First Level Open Division!!!!!</div>
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<strong><em><u>NOTE FROM THE RATS: </u></em></strong> "We are so excited for the National Year End Awards received by Whisper, Windy, Veronica, and Keely! But, we are even more thrilled that the schedule has been set for 2013 -- we are confident that this year is sure to please, as well!!!"</div>
Phoebe Devoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11677007769848647041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706059529761073272.post-67438313263841832013-01-20T16:10:00.000-08:002013-01-20T16:10:24.049-08:00An Exciting 2013 is in the Making!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, the BIG NEWS is that I have finished all necessary 2012 (&2011) paperwork.......pictured here is the foot-high stack of this past season's photography discs!!! And, that means that I have reached my 2013 New Year GOAL....yup, miracles do happen, I am officially on Face Book. Which basically that means that I somehow exist theses days, but have NO CLUE as to what I am doing....LOL!!! Maybe one of theses days, I'll figure out how to tag, like sites, etc............verdict is still out?!?</div>
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And, speaking of 2013 -- Calvin has just returned from his second undersaddle adventure off of the farm!! Great clinic today with Eugene. Today marks Clavin's first time to trailer in shipping boots AND in a normal "big horse" stall. He has traveled 3 times, to date, and that means he has been in a box-stall. Pinch me now, my pet is growing up. Go TEAM CALVIN: Claudia & Phoebe.</div>
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Go TEAM RIBLET: Becky & Phoebe. This is another exceptional young horse that will be ready to shine in the 2013 show season. After 2 months together, Riblet is ready to shine in the 6 yo classes & Third Level. I sure am bitter that the 6 yo classes do not require canter half pass as he floats across the arena ;(</div>
Phoebe Devoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11677007769848647041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706059529761073272.post-30542316329984970282012-11-18T17:02:00.000-08:002012-11-18T17:02:15.270-08:00Our Exceptional Pet Shines at His First Show.....Is it possible to love a horse more then we love DRESSED TO KILL aka "CALVIN?"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Dressed to Kill,</strong></span> our 3 yo, only a few months undersaddle, is sooooo much fun!!!! He has been our pet extraordinaire since before he was born in 2009 but, now, once undersaddle, he continues to step up to the plate. <u>Claudia and "Calvin"</u> have been tooting away most of the summer while I have been, otherwise busy. I knew they looked great together, and after my November Symposium/Clinic experience at the YHTS2012, I knew Calvin was in a great spot as a 3 yo. Together, we had a learning experience, today, as we showed Intro A&B with scores up to 76%. I do not care about the scores or win but love the fact that Calvin, after only 8 rides with me, found his confidence and stride. Our game plan with Calvin this winter is to get him off the property for some mileage and exposure to different facilities -- that way, he will be ready to shine in whatever capacity he is emotionally and physically mature enough to deal with in 2013. No rush will be made with our perfect baby as we own him.</div>
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It is thrilling to me to post pictures of our baby undersaddle and I welcome all of my blog enthusiast to keep up with the Current News Section of Thornridge Manor Website. I continue to work furiously to make the updates and I can happily report that I am up to Aug 2012 -- WOW, 2012 has been a busy year and I have not had much extra time for paperwork. All I can share is that we have has a great season and championships -- and, we have a new rat added to the pack!!!!!!! All good and exciting times for me and Claudia and my beloved Thornidge, though. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em><u>GOOOOOOOOO CALVIN!!!!!!!!!</u></em></strong></span></div>
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Congrats to Jackie & Her own Keely for taking</div>
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Lizzy Loundas and her own Dreamy for taking</div>
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(And for making their First Level debut at 1st-2 with another deserved WIN!)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Congrats to the "Thornridge Rat-Pack"</strong></span> for another successive year of clean sweeping the MDA Championships at their Finals Show!!! </div>
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Additionally, <strong><em><u>Lizzy & Dreamy were HIGH SCORE YOUNG RIDER </u></em></strong>with their 69+% Training Level ride and <strong><em><u>Phoebe & Prince were HIGH SCORE SENIOR RIDER </u></em></strong>with their 72+% Second Level ride, the only score out of two rings that was in the 70% range.</div>
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Please check out our Current news tab of the website (that I am working on getting current, hah) to see how well the following matches, representing Thornridge, performed. What a fine Rat-Pack this is:</div>
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<strong><em><u>1) Suzanne & Country</u></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><u>4) Loretta & Wally</u></em></strong></div>
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Since Prince and I are heading off to BLM to compete Second Level 2, I decided to take him to the <strong>MDA Finals Schooling Show</strong> last weekend to get another feel of how he is in the ring. This would mark only our third ride together at a show and well, only a total of 17 rides together in training. I was tired and did not have enough caffeine to wake myself up that early am -- only to have the <strong>rains come, and attack,</strong> for my 9 am ride....but, Prince and I made the best of of it, together. Oh, did I mention that <strong>Custom Saddlery</strong> provided me a new saddle for Prince -- and, yes, this show marked only the 5th ride in this saddle!! So, the odds were against us, but we rallied to covet the highest score of the day, the only score given that day, out of a two ring show, only score in the 70's.....a <strong><u>72+%.</u></strong> But trust me, I am certainly not a diva, as I was just there to prepare for BLM -- actually, as I was going by the Thornridge Gang.....all dozen plus that were getting shelter in the ringside gazebo to watch Prince and me. I made funny faces to them. I thought for sure someone in that gazebo would break out in hysteria once they saw my face -- nope, I never saw a reaction!!! So, when I finished ride and all dozen friends from Thornridge had something nice to say to me, I was of course obsessed by whether they had seen my purposeful funny faces --- <em>NO, NOT-A-ONE PERSON SAW ME make those faces!!!! </em> So, it has been a source of great fun all week to hoot and holler about how I made the faces every time I approached the gazebo. And let everyone know that I was going to post those <em>"priceless"</em> pictures, so that everyone could, hopefully make fun of me!!! Most people know what <strong><u><em>FIND WALDO</em></u></strong> means, so I challenge you to <strong><u><em>FIND FUNNY FACES</em></u></strong> -- there are two of them here. If there is a time in my life when people think that I am taking myself too seriously....please TELL ME as I NEVER WANT TO BE KNOWN AS A DRESSAGE DIVA!!!!!</div>
Phoebe Devoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11677007769848647041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706059529761073272.post-73631679490952589732012-10-05T07:38:00.001-07:002012-10-05T07:38:56.639-07:00Chuck & Phoebe invite You to share in the THRILL of OUR 2012 Dressage at Devon SUCCESS 2012.......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Where to begin? Devon 2012 was an incredible experience for Thornridge Manor. Our friends came out in large numbers to support us and our horses earned high scores and many ribbons. We invite you to view the next 6 Blog postings of our DAD Experience. In addition to many results and pictures that we have on this Blog, please view more photos on our ThornridgeManor Face Book Page and our updated Website Sales page for both Whisper EFSH and Veronica.</div>
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Within a day of Heirloom's GRAND CHAMPION East Coast for Foals, Eurodressage had his information in print. Not long after their news posting, most breed organizations and national dressage sites followed suit. But, most notable is the Vinca News Release on ISR-OLD/NA site that has all of Heirloom's wins and several photos posted. This breed organization is also working on an article that will go into print for their next newsletter. </div>
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Thank you to all of our supporter. Fondly, Chuck & Phoebe</div>
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Whisper under the nitetime lights in the Dixon Oval -- She <strong><u>qualified for the East Coast Finals for Fillies</u></strong> at her first breed show in Aug, with not just an 81% but also with a Reserve Champion Mare Placing.</div>
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Whisper's quality of walk undersaddle is equally as good as when she is free -- <strong>scoring as high as an 8.5</strong> this season.</div>
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Whisper's trot keeps getting better and better -- only a few months undersaddle with Wanja, her suspension and reach are truly improving with strength. Another eye catching gait for Whisper!!</div>
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I was so impressed by her complete focus and uphill balance in the <strong><u>DAD 3 YO Materiale Mare Class</u></strong> that I knew she would do well in her score. So, it was truly surprising to me that she only ribboned 10th with a 73.2%. I went and checked out her score card at the secretary booth and was appalled that the judge killed her average score by only giving the canter a 6.8. OMG -- look at this canter, it is amazing for only a few months undersaddle!!! Although she has 3 super gaits, her canter in this class was absolutely her BEST gait!!! <strong><em> I cannot express enough how fantastic this 3 yo mare is -- She has such a bright future in the dressage ring.</em></strong></div>
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Scoring an <strong><em>8.3 on conformation</em></strong> in her age group, the judge wrote <strong><u><em>"good future for dressage."</em></u></strong></div>
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In the past several years, Chuck and I have shown only <strong>Windsong FV, Wallstreet Prince and Dressed To Kill at Devon Breed Show</strong> -- all three of these quality horses has qualified and shown in the East Coast Breeder's Finals at DAD. This year, we had both <strong>Whisper EFSH and Heirloom</strong> that we competed and AGAIN, both horses qualified for the East Coast Championships. <strong><u><em>What an incredible record for Thornridge to boast about -- all of our horses have qualified and competed in the Championships!!!</em></u></strong></div>
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Now who does this look like? Like sister, Veronica, this Tomato gets some <strong>beauty rest</strong> between his classes.</div>
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I was happy to have made it into the East Coast Finals with a qualifying score of 80% at Tomato's first show.....imagine my excitement that he went in and creamed the class, winning <strong><u>GRAND CHAMPION EAST COAST FINALS FOR FOALS.</u></strong> He is destined to follow in the footsteps of his sister, Veronica -- both are showing superstars.....</div>
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On Thursday, Chuck and I were the <strong>ring handling team</strong> for the Oldenburg NA Individual Breed Class -- and, I'd say we did a fine job together as a team. We had fun no matter what just spending time together with our Tomato.</div>
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Yeah for the Tomato -- he again <strong><u>WON the IBC ISR-OLD/NA Class</u></strong>. In this class he had to compete against all ages from his same registry. Tomato scored a 78%. What is interesting about this score is that particular judge only gave out one score higher then the 78% range for the entire day -- so, in keeping with her methodology, Tomato was one of the highest scoring horses presented to that judge that day --How awesome!!!!</div>
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Chuck and I are looking forward to weaning Tomato soon and bring him home to Thornridge. Thanks again to Flower Farm for his great care and love that has been given so far. And way to go Vinca x Technique -- great babies are strutting their stuff from this match!!!!</div>
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Although Veronica was overwhelmed by the electric-environmnet of her Thurs DAD 4 YO class, she is allowed to be -- afterall, she is still just a 4YO that has not even been undersaddle for a calendar year!!!</div>
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Our Thurs late afternoon ride was exhilarating to me -- my favorite to date!!! Between her "scared-y-cat" moments, she was absolutely <strong>brilliant!!!</strong> Scott and I chatted about her ride and we were both in agreement that if you do not have the "AH-HA" moments now, as a baby, then you will not have it later in life. Veronica showed me that she <strong>has what it takes to shine in the GP arena</strong> on Thurs -- I do not care about her final score!! After our ride, I came out of the ring <strong><u>BEAMING</u></strong> and I said to Chuck that "we need to go to the bank today and buy this awesome mare!" He, thankfully, did not remind me that we could not afford her <strong><u>GREATNESS!!!!!</u></strong></div>
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..................and, on Friday am, we went into the same ring again. Notice the floppy ears?? My ever so dependable Veronica was back and absolutely 100% submissive. I guess that is good as she needed to make a recovery from her unexpected-baby-ness the nite before???</div>
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Even though she brought her <strong><u><em>Amateur-Rideability</em></u></strong> back to the plate on Friday, I still covet our Thurs nite ride. This mare is so exciting to me -- that is why I bought her full sibling, 2012 Heirloom!!!!!!</div>
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<u><strong>On the Mon after DAD, I received a really nifty email from friend, past scribe and clinic attendee, Aneesa Romans:</strong></u> " I just wanted to offer you my congratulations!! Baby Heirloom is very handsome and I know Ms. Veronica is going all the way to the Grand Prix!! Oh, and can you share your boot polishing secret with me, pretty please :) You definitely won 1st place for Best Dressed in the classes I watched!!"</div>
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<strong><u>Phoebe's reply:</u></strong> Aweee, Thank you Aneesa!! I bought Heirloom specifically because I believe in Veronica!! She is the The BEST in more ways then one. And, those boots, are patent leather, but if looking for good shine, check out URAD polish, it is the best that I have found. Your email certainly put a smile on my face and I will kiss both Veronica and Heirloom, on your behalf, to let them know how special they are!!!!! </div>
Phoebe Devoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11677007769848647041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706059529761073272.post-67045668797796127512012-10-04T17:31:00.003-07:002012-10-04T17:31:52.549-07:00Flower Farm's FIORELLO: Another Vinca x Technique SHINES at Devon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Don handled Fiorello into a <strong><em>3rd place 2 yo age group ribbon with a score of 78.6</em></strong>, qualifying him for the East Coast Championships for Cots/Geldings.</div>
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Foirello & Ginger Parker/Flower Farm (and Jake & Don) took home another huge score: <strong><u><em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fiorello was RESERVE CHAMPION East Coast Finals for Colts/Geldings!!!! </span></em></u></strong> "Jack," as he is affectionately known is so easy to work with and keep his trot tempo with extreme expertise for his entire tour. This is one reliable youngster...........</div>
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Fiorello is another perfect <strong><em>Vinca x Technique</em></strong> that is offered for sale by Flower Farm. This 2 YO gelding is registered KWPN.</div>
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Here is Technique and Chuck. This KWPN dam is bred to the nines and is an awesome producer matched with Vinca. There are multiple full siblings, including <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><em><u>Veronica (for sale)</u></em></strong></span> and Heirloom (sorry folks, he's all mine)!!!!!!!!!!!!</div>
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It has been a year and a half since I have seen her -- way too long. I must make more time in my life to get up to NY and visit with both her and my good friend, Chris.</div>
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Here is Rialto HHF -- 2012 by Rascalino -- another beautiful foal for Romy!!!!</div>
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Without even trying, Romy is uphill and suspended -- "My Girl" can MOVE!!!!</div>
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Rialto HHF scored a 75.4% in his weanling age group and helped carry Christine Kropf into a 4th place finish in The Breeder's Group with a final score of 74.85%.</div>
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Both Chuck and I enjoyed getting to know Sarah, Chris's friend and fellow handler, better and having a great wed evening dinner together!!!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>MY PERFECT WALLSTREET ROMANCE IS BRED TO VINCA FOR A 2012 FOAL -- BIG SHOCKER THERE, EH??? I anxiously await!!!!</strong></span></div>
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Thank you to Don, from Flower Farm, that handled Heirloom on Tuesday for his 2nd place, 80%, age group and for his GRAND CHAMPION East Coast Series for Foals!!! Chuck and I met with Don several times, the week prior of DAD to practice and we were thrilled with his feel and calming mannerism.</div>
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L-R: Jake, Ginger, Phoebe, Julianna, Kim. Thank you to Jake for making "Tomato so special!" It must be a read-head bond?? Ginger, well, thank you for offering me the ability to purchase The Great "Mater, among many other things, not to mention a 40th B-Day bash-galore! Julianna and Kim -- I feel like the luckiest gal alive -- you both came all the way from FL to help me with my horses and to support Chuck, and I, and Vinca, and Thornridge Manor. Wow -- what a cheering section we had!!!</div>
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My best friend and confidant -- always Claudia -- There would never be any fun to be had a Devon, if you were not there to share it with me. My only sadness is that your Miss Atty and Suzanne's dear Kat were not able to come strut their foal-power, too. Much Love, XOXO</div>
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My husband Chuck, well, you rank right up there with Claud! For a non-horseman when you met me, I'd say, you have proven yourself to be an excellent handler. And, I am happy to report that you look like you are having fun, too...LOL!!! You are the best..........</div>
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Juliana and Kim were happy to head home to FL saying that they got to help run horses in the ring at DAD. Juliana has competed here before -- that is how we first met each other in 2008, but this was Kim's first DAD experience. You both brought Thornridge GREAT LUCK THIS YEAR....Thank you!! Now next time, bring that FL Sunshine for every day!!!</div>
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Thank you to Chris for taking such great care of my dear broodmare, Wallstreet Romance. There is no one that I would entrust her care with than you. And, WOW, what another beautiful foal she has produced!!!</div>
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On Tuesday, we had lots of people, come and visit and support us. Thornridge Manor would not be the same without: Lizzy, Charlotte, Martha & Taylor, Mary & Ali, and last but certainly not least, Whisper's Breeder and good friend, Diane. On Thurs and Fri, Loretta braved the heavy rain (well, at least during my ride) and came to watch Veronica ride. Flower Farm cheer also came our way from: Ginger & Andy & Jake, Don & Michelle, Laurie, Erica, and Bonnie. I say, "The more the merrier!!!" and I will always stick to my motto that a Farm is only as nice as the people that make it -- both Thornridge Manor & Flower Farm are lucky to have such grand support!!! Oh my, I hope that I have not forgotten anyone........</div>
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Veronica's Breeder/Owner is actually from Chicago, so she and her family treated Chuck and I to a day in the city. We first met at The Original Pancake House. Yum Yum is all I have to say!!! This restaurant was the inspiration for all I-Hops, Diners, etc..................</div>
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Next, we did the tourist special, by going up to the top, of what was once, the tallest building ever in the world -- The John Hancock Building. The top floor had aerial views of beautiful Chicago -- I like this picture the best as it has both a city and a beach -- this alone is unique for any city and would be a reason for Chuck and I to come back for a weekend getaway!!!! </div>
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I particularly loved the original water tower building of the city -- the only building standing after the Great Chicago City Fire in the 1800's. How amazing it was to see a building that survived such a devastation. Shortly after, we headed into Macy's to purchase famous Frango Chocolates to bring home to Family.</div>
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Also while in Chicago, I was able to meet up with my cousin Katie. I had not seen her in 18 years and having the opportunity to see her and meet her husband and 4 children was incredible to me. My Uncle Don (my Dad's brother) and Aunt Cathy drove 8 hours from Minnesota to meet us at Katie's!!! I am speechless to be able to have had a wonderful evening with family. Chuck and I have been together for 12 years and he had never met anyone on my Dad's side of the family -- so the evening was incredibly special!!! Not unexpected, Gopher was the hit of the evening with the kids!!! Chuck and I left very motivated to get together again soon -- so off to their Lake House we hope to catch up with my other 3 cousins in 2013!!! I felt like I had never missed a beat with my family..................</div>
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Here is L-R: Jake and Tom, Ginger's Boys!!! They are the best -- witty and helpful in every way. I thank you both for coming to IL and helping Veronica and I shine. </div>
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And, of course, here is Ginger, Veronica's breeder and owner, Vinca's breeder and owner, and Tomato's breeder. It was truly special to me to have her come to a show and watch Veronica and I ride -- Markel marked the first time that Ginger has ever seen me ride IN PERSON -- wow, how exciting that was for me. I wish that I had a picture with Andy, her husband, in a picture as well -- but, our husbands are the quiet ones and usually behind a camera themselves. Ginger & Andy, I extend you a huge hug and heartfelt THANK YOU for everything to date -- 2012 has been an amazing journey together and I believe it will only get better, with friends like the two of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</div>
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Miss V and I took a moment to pose for pictures after the jog. Lamplight showgrounds is absolutely beautiful and colorful with many flowers. Notice Miss V always has one ear on me................</div>
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My <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sleepy Sweetheart, Veronica</span> and I are departing tomorrow at 2 am for Dressage at Lamplight. <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> She is READY!!!</span> I rode this mare in November 2011 for her 5th day undersaddle because I just could not wait any longer, and that day I knew she was destined for greatness. By mid-Jan 2012 we were off to FL together -- and she sure did not disappoint me -- together we grew as a team and were ready to start the selection trials very early on in the season. Veronica is the most wonderful horse I have ever had under my saddle and I know that she will always give to me her very best -- she has more heart then any horse I have ever ridden. So, with 3 great gaits and an unsurpassed love affair between the two of us....WE MADE IT. It has been a journey and certainly would not have happened without the <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">LOVE and SUPPORT from GINGER PARKER & FLOWER FARM -- </span>great friend, breeder and owner of Veronica and of Vinca. </div>
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<strong>TO ALL OF MY FRIENDS & SUPPORTERS, THANK YOU!!!</strong> EVERYONE is invited and encouraged to watch us via <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">LIVE FEED at THORNRIDGE!!!</span> Claudia will be hosting all who come to watch us ride: The warm up class is on Thursday start time of 9:30 am, and the Finals Championship Class is on Sat start time of 1:30 pm. Claudia has already posted this info on the TM FaceBook page and I will be keeping her updated with the draw times. If you cannot make it to <strong>CHEER ME ON at TM</strong>, then go to <strong>USEF Network,</strong> watch and send me good vibes!!!</div>
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The selection trials were a stressful event as there are so many more variables involved then just riding a great horse greatly......but now, I feel no stress and I am just happy to go show off the most wonderful mare that has <em>ever</em> existed!!!! Many hugs and kisses to my sweetheart, Baby V!!!!</div>
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Since we are celebrating Flower Farm breeding -- here is Baby V's full younger sibling: Heirloom. He was super at his Old NA inspection yesterday and I had such a wonderful time getting to spend extra time with him!!! GO "TOMATO"</div>
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Here is Ginger and Me at the inspection -- we are both so thrilled with the quality of Tomato and for Veronica's continued adventure and for our great friendship.</div>
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I could not get this picture to upload correctly, but here it is folks -- <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">MY PILE OF WEBSITE UPDATES THAT STILL NEED TO BE ADDRESSED!!!</span> Yup, I'm sorry for myself when I see that stack of paperwork that I still need to get accomplished. BUT, the good news is that I completely sent off all of 2011 CURRENT NEWS info to the website and I am pecking away at 2012!!! This last <em>full </em>year has been amazing and I have posted a few things from our constant state of "busy-ness" here on the blog, but, I will try desperately to attack this pile after returning from IL.</div>
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Since my last Blog, we have attended an OLD GOV Inspection, Blue Goose III, Vada/Nova Breed Show I&II, and an Old NA inspection....all with great success, I might boast!!!! So please look out for all of these additions to the website. </div>
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We Thank Kendell & Justin for inviting us to Los Cabos, Mexico, where they have a fantastic time-share. The four of us had a blast vacationing together!! Please enjoy the photography of Cabos from my next post.......the area was absolutely beautiful.</div>
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I have NEVER gone on a summer vacation in my entire life....growing up, there was always horse shows to head off to, and well, the same still still applies. Usually Chuck and I get away in November after all the shows are over....so, this July trip was quite out of my box. I was extremely excited to come home and see my horses again, not to mention our 3 Jack's. True to my expectation, both Veronica and Windy were over the top to see me, again. I have never met a horse as sweet and vocal as Veronica -- her lungs must have hurt for nickering to me all week upon my return. What I did not expect was to be greeted with a flourishing garden!!! This is the first year that Chuck and I have planted a garden and it is thriving.....yum!!!!</div>Phoebe Devoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11677007769848647041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706059529761073272.post-6298982241097386722012-07-22T16:30:00.000-07:002012-07-22T16:30:13.157-07:00Los Cabos, Mexico: Phoebe & Chuck Took A Break From Reality and a Very Heavy Show Season........<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The view from our resort was absolutely amazing. We were not used to seeing cactus growing out of beaches. But, we did have a chance to eat a local favorite -- cactus salad!</div>
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All of the rock formations are riddled with active crabs and their much slower companions, the salt water snails. There were millions of them....and, that is not an exaggeration. Chuck and I would head down to the beach and just hang out watching the crabs....very amusing.</div>
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Here we are on a charter fishing boat heading out to sea at 6 am. Chuck loves to fish and Justin, Kendell and I were up for a new experience. However, I have to admit that 20ft waves and a much smaller boat then I anticipated was a bit of a shocker!!! Next time, I'll need a guarantee of calmer seas.....oh my!!!</div>
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All of us were anxious to take the fish to a local restaurant and eat it. Here is a picture of the freshest sushi that we have ever eaten....yum yum!!! The rest of the fish were frozen for us and we brought them back to Maryland for all of us to share. </div>
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While fishing, we passed by this local land mark -- The Natural Bridge at the very tip of the Baja Peninsula. The formations in Cabos are breathtaking.</div>Phoebe Devoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11677007769848647041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706059529761073272.post-24233130237341070842012-07-22T14:26:00.000-07:002012-07-22T14:26:03.925-07:00Continued 2012 Show Season SUCCESS For Thornridge!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dressage At Heavenly Waters Ribbon Gallery. Congrats to Claudia, Loretta, Lizzy, Suzanne, Jackie & Ali. Suzanne and Brisk won Reserve Champion Second Level. Phoebe & Windsong rode as non-competing team both days. </div>
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Virginia Summer Dressage in Culpepper, Va was another very successful show for all of our riders!! We took7 horses and 2 foals to this show, so it was a busy weekend for sure!! This show marked the first recognized competition for 3yo Do I Dazzle You and for our two resident foals. <br />
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Suzanne Veltri's foal, Simply Aristocratic, was Grand Champion Foal. Claudia's foal, Suitable Attire, was Reserve Champion Foal. There was less then a point difference between the filly's scores AND, they both had (by a landslide) the highest scores given all day for the in hand classes!!! Both fillies qualified for East Coast Championships not just by winning champ and reserve but on their high scores alone. Congrats!!<br />
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Phoebe & Veronica made their First Level debut together -- winning the class. They had a flawless test together in the 4 YO Markel Q, more then likely securing a place to compete at the Finals in Chicago area this coming August. Stay posted!!</div>
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Dressage at Blue Goose II was a light show for us as we only took 2 horses!! Wow, that was really a break for us. Jackie had her best test at 3rd Level so far this season, scoring a 66+%. Ali rode the same mare to place 2nd with a 62% at 2nd 2 and qualify for BLM -- this was the pairs first time to compete 2nd level....yeah!!! Phoebe competed Wallstreet Prince for the first time ever and won 2nd 2 with a 66%. Claudia also competed Prince at 2nd level and had her smoothest test at Second Level, to date. </div>
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PHOEBE & WALLSTREET PRINCE compete together for the first time!! There are video postings of our rides on you tube....enjoy!!</div>
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I, personally, knew I needed some more vegetables, so I decided to take some Phoebe-Time and go visit Heirloom, aka: Tomato on Monday June 4th. Monday is (supposed to be) my day off....no wonder I still needed my horse fix!!!! A horse in the shape of a 46 day old/6.5 week old foal is even just that more FINE!!!!!</div>
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So, yes, FINALLY, I have seen him trot. Ginger keeps reassuring me he actually has 3 gaits (LOL)....but, today, I actually saw him TROT for the first time. There were not that many steps of trot to be captured -- but LOOK AT THIS!!! HE WAS BORN TO DO DRESSAGE. FOLKS, This is one huge foal for his age....he is all muscle and all hind end power....unbelievable!!!</div>
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As incredible looking and moving as Tomato is, truly the best thing that I love about him at the moment is that he so mimics his full sister, Veronica. They are just the most " SILLY-ITCHY...COME ON GIVE ME SOME LOVE," horses I have ever encountered. Here is Chuck getting some itchy back from The 'Mater.</div>
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Technique & Vinca certainly stamp their offspring.....not only do I see Veronica in Tomato's eyes and expression, but, WOW, their shape/outline is so similar. There are several offspring from this breeding, but someone up there has given me the most similar to Veronica to date -- crazy but totally true. Ginger & I both agree that The 'Mater is going to be bigger. Lucky me...we will see?!? With only a little hair loss around the muzzle and eyes, Ginger and I wonder if the Tomato may surprise us as a liver chestnut -- verdict is out, keep posted!!!!!</div>
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When I first met Tomato, I thought "WOW, this little guy has a ton of personality!" Now, I think, "WOW, he is the sweetest vegetable EVER!" He followed Chuck and I around the outside of the fence -- shucks, he was so pleased to be with people that we had a hard time telling which bay mare was his moma. The silliest thing T did while we visited him for a few hours was try to pull-play on Q's halter. He'd much rather hang out with people and give kisses or get itched. </div>
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I cannot extend a larger THANK YOU to Jake, Ginger and ALL of Flower Farm for taking such good care of Tomato. When I was in the field with him, he saw Jake walking down the lane and totally perked up, happy to see his best friend's arrival. This meant the world to me, Jake!!! Tomato is incredibly sweet and well handled, because of the entire Farm's influence, I still need to pinch myself that he is 1) mine, and 2) Veronica's full sibling. A huge XOXO to all of Flower Farm!!!!!!</div>
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</div>Phoebe Devoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11677007769848647041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706059529761073272.post-30694653319377851332012-06-06T17:14:00.003-07:002012-06-06T17:14:36.935-07:00June 1&3, 2012: The Farm Rallies After An Unexpected Storm......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On June 3rd, Thornridge shows their local spirit by summarily running the MDA Olney Schooling Show. L-R: Lizzy (secretary), Katheryn (misc jobs), Claudia (Organizer and all of the above), Amanda (Gate Keeper), Suzanne ( Scorer), and Phoebe (Well, I only drove the bus = horse trailer). Katheryn, Amanda, and Suzanne also ride in the show!!! By the end of the day , after taking the ring down, we were all giddy -- all MDA garb was loaded into Claud's BF's truck and he carted off a very tired crew back to the bus/trailer. My ever stubborn self was worried about overloading the tail-gate, so I started walking back to trailer on foot. But, once I saw everyone was having so much fun, I decided to hop on the side running board and hitch a ride, too. OMG, Thank goodness the tail-gate and running board held us all!!!!! <br />
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Suzanne & Country Bumpkin made their 2012 debut much stronger then last year....even the official photographer of the show commented to me how amazing they looked compared to last year. And, thank you Suzanne for making, well, I suspect 40+ slider sandwiches for the Thornridge Crew for the day. I ate 5 of them myself........Yummmm!!!!!!</div>
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Katheryn & Donnermagic made their 2012 showing debut, with a move up to 2nd level. It did not surprise us at all that the pair was high score with a 73+%....did I mention that this pair showed the highest level for the entire show. Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</div>
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FOLKS, THIS IS CLAUD'S BF!!!! MEET BRIAN!!!! I arrived home from a 18Hr trip from FL to meet him myself in March. I am sure he was much more pleasant then me that night....LOL!!! He has been very disappointed to miss most weekend shows with us so far this year, but, he got a taste of our life at Dressage at Heavenly Waters last weekend, AND still came back for more on the following Sunday for the MDA Schooling Show. Brian got roped into setting up the arena for the show and then he was the official "RUNNER" for the day. Poor guy, he and Chuck need to find some guy-time to commiserate about the horse women in their life. I suspect that his "running" enthusiasm may wane into a slow walk at our next show -- but, I know he is a keeper and will still be there, whatever pace he chooses.</div>
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Somehow my pics did not load in the order I had hoped, but, here is a photo of the massive mud-water-rapids that our farm endured on the Friday prior to the schooling show. I have been here for 13 years, through hurricanes and tropical storms....never has the stream expanded 500 feet on either side, much less wipe out massive expanses of fence lines. Not to mention that the entire side shed of the house flooded with 6 inches of water. Chuck & Brian had the fence line fixed in less then 24 hrs, Phoebe never saw the need for flood insurance when you live on a hill, so will deal with that loss later..... :( In the meantime, there were shows to get off to...............</div>
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Amanda & Duke continue to ROCK!!! This wonderful AHS 3yo strutted his stuff with scores up to near 70% at MDA Show -- all intro levels shown. The exposure at these shows for our young stock is invaluable. Next show will be the first in a series of Recognized Material 3yo Classes. Wow, what a bright future this Hanoverian has!!!!!!!!!!</div>
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