Mares in Japan 2012

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Stellar Jayne — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 01:56:30 GMT

Kate,

I saw these pictures last year and thought how beautiful and well the mares and foals look. My most favorite of the group is the cold by Gozzip Girl and Deep Impact. He is just so beautiful and intelligent with an all knowing look. He is just stunning.

I'm posting on this blog, because I have been trying to find current information (2013) about him such as - how does he look now (pictures), name, or if he has been sold. I have searched the Japanese sites, but have come up with zero. That face of his is a heart stopper.

I would really appreciate some info on him.

Thanks,

Nancy

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Old Old Cat — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 20:57:57 GMT

The Japanese are doing it right. I'll have another will be a great classic stallion on all continents with the mares that should be available to him. JPR will get the last laugh, and have another, and another...

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Dooquila — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:42:31 GMT

what lovely photos! The top photo is simply gorgeous. I thought the grey mare looked very well and as an owner of greys, they never look shiny or as defined and Ive often wondered why too Chief Picawanna. They certainly show when they have rolled in their own poop though!! Perhaps Kate will shine some light on why it seems this way. The grey mare has a brittle hoof by the look of it but if you look at her other feet and that of her foal there is nothing dubious going on. I thought light hooves were more prone to this sort of thing anyway.

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Kate Hunter — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:06:27 GMT

Dubawi Heights hasn't gotten her momma chub yet either. If I have a chance to see her again next year, I'll be sure to show a follow up photo of her.

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Kyri — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:40:48 GMT

Dubawi Heights always looked a bit coarse when she was running here in SoCal. To me, those pictures look typical of her and she seems OK to me.

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Karen in Indiana — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 02:12:28 GMT

Gozzip Girl's colt has such a beautiful face. He looks a lot like Roberto.

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CHIEF PICAWINNA — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:44:58 GMT

Lmaris dont understand what you mean the the brown horses muscle tone is clearly seen while the grays is not,Its not nuclear science.

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Lmaris — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 05:08:23 GMT

Chief, not sure what you mean. All these mares have different levels of nuclear tone. Maybe the patterns of dapples make it difficult for you to see the muscling. Concerning the feet: gives a bit of concern that the mare manager at the barn would present a horse to the press in less than pristine condition, especially with the fate of Ferdinand and others considered.

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greengirl — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 14:07:10 GMT

Azeri Azeri Azeri!

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Past The Grandstand — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:53:41 GMT

A great "Through the Lens" post! I always love these posts and I very much enjoyed catching up with some mares I adored watching race.

I hope you will enjoy reading about Won Ton Win, a mare with quite the story and a feisty colt at her side! She is featuring on my blog here: pastthegrandstand.blogspot.com/.../a-colts-journey-won-ton-win-and-her-colt.html

Again, a great "Through the Lens" post! Keep them coming! I know I'm not the only one who loves them.

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mz — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 19:31:26 GMT

Just wondering if the Euro's felt the same way as I do when I hear about all the great mares being exported (also, the stallions).

On the other hand, look what La Troienne and Lady Angela and Nasrullah and Ambiorix and Ribot -- and Forli, re: non-Euro -- did for NAm.

Maybe, all in all, not so bad.

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CHIEF PICAWINNA — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:19:17 GMT

An observation that is obvious

the grey animals dont exibit the same muscle tone to the naked eye as the other ones black,brown etc.Is there a scientific explanation as (just a guess their coat is thicker when they are grey or off-white),or is it something simple, photographers such as the reflection of light off of their coats?

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Ellie — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 04:11:57 GMT

Dubawi Heights doesn't look right. All the other mares have good body score, but she looks like there's something wrong. Really nice to see them all again:)

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Susan from VA — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 02:06:09 GMT

I too noticed Laragh's front hooves and thought, "Another thoroughbred with bad feet, shelly feet."

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newsline2 — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 01:28:10 GMT

Laragh's front feet look rough in the picture. Is it about trimming or something else going on?

Gabby and her foal are beautiful. Deep Impact has a fine group of mares to showcase his siring ability.

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skyfire — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 01:07:42 GMT

Your first picture, of Gabby and her foal, is the best picture I have ever seen!! I can't stop looking at it... The expressions on their faces are so poignant!! Thank you so much for capturing this moment!

Japan is clearly going to be a major presence as a breeder.

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Jockeygirl — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:49:03 GMT

So glad to see these ladys doing well!:)

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smarie — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:30:24 GMT

Thank you, Kate, for sharing these wonderful photos! The mares and their offspring look healthy and happy.

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Turnbackthealarm — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:53:46 GMT

Deep Impact is one lucky stallion!