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aspradling — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:20:47 GMT

I am a big fan of Pulpit. He has a few offspring that I enjoy keeping track of. Do you have any offspring that you tend to specifically follow of his?

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Mel — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:08:03 GMT

I hope to visit Lane's End in the near future. I had the pleasure of visiting Claibourne on my last visit and was awed by Pulpit. I ran a hand down his neck and shoulder - he's a solid, muscled masterpiece - and has the "look." People who work with these fellas

are justifiably proud and generously share their insights. Always visit a farm when the opportunity is offered. Lots to learn and see, history in the making.

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Margaret — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:42:35 GMT

I had the pleasure of visiting Lane's End during the January stallion open house and Rock Hard Ten is that big and beautiful. After Market was very interested in all the goings on and came to his stall door to talk.

I'm not a breeder and told the stallion manager that and said that they didn't need to bring any horses out for me - is that appropriate? What shouldn't one ask at the open houses?

Luckily there was a breeder and a photographer there and they brought out several of the stallions, including Smart Strike. Everyone was extremely nice at all the farms and a couple brought out their new stallions even though I said they didn't have to. But I was the only one there at the time.

I appreciate your inside look at horse racing.

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Erv — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:39:06 GMT

Seen rock hard ten last year, nice to see he is still big and beautiful. Lanes ends is super great with visitors. Hope to go down again this fall.

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aspradling — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:38:25 GMT

Laura, I didn't see After Market out and about, but I think I remember seeing him in the same barn as Aragorn. Actually, we talked to his groom about that tongue of his. After Market and Aragorn like playing with their tongues, many After Market race pictures have his tongue hanging out, but it must not phase him, since he has several graded stakes under his belt.

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Laura — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:50:52 GMT

Glad you enjoyed your visit to Lane's End & learned some things along the way--such a beautiful farm! Did you get to see After Market? If so, what did you think? I'm looking forward to seeing him (and Aragorn) later this year!

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aspradling — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:19:55 GMT

Rock Hard Ten was very well behaved, very professional and his handler did not have to do much, except walk him out. I was impressed.

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Jequine — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:28:03 GMT

WOW! Is that just a really big horse, or is that person really small?

Rock Hard Ten must be really well behaved to stand like that and let people pose with him.