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PRELUDE MAGNOLIA    "Magnum"

 

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Magnum was Tonia's first horse, he was a registered Quarter Horse, 15.2 hands.  She bought him right after he turned 4 in April 1983, from Wes Echols and family out of McDonough, GA. Tonia & Magnum spent 34 wonderful years together.  Years of accomplishments, lots of love, secret sharing, some tears, some rowdiness, companionship, lots of skittles, apples, carrots, moving to college together, and living outside her front door.
Magnum & Tonia were very successful in Hunters, Jumpers, Dressage, and Equitation.  Eventing was always a little off because he wanted to play in the water obstacles rather than continue through them.  Magnum was just the best there ever was and will always be remembered in so many stories in his 38 years.
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Magnum passed away at Tonia's house on the morning of August 19, 2017 due to old age and most likely a cancerous tumor in his jaw.

EASY HIGH STRIDE      "Copper"

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Copper was a registered Quarter Horse, 15.2 hands, a Making Strides Equestrian equine for 13 years.  He did a little bit of everything in his life, from teaching lessons to horse shows to novice fox hunts, trail riding, standing around at a festival as a display horse, being the first pick for bareback because of his unbelievably smooth trot, to even letting Winnie practice vaulting on him.  He was spunky yet super kind hearted and truly loved.
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Copper passed away at the age of 22 at the UGA vet school on January 2, 2016 after a day long fight with colic.  

GOLDEN IMAGE     "Immy"

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  Immy was a welsh/ Quarter Horse, 14.1 hands, whom had been in our family for the past 15 years.  We   gained her from a friend, Debbie, who had been using her for her 4 year old daughter.  We needed          Immy for the lesson and showing program, she was outstanding at teaching beginners from 1 year       old until they reached 90 lbs.  She taught walk/ trot/ canter with ease and competed in horse shows.      Before focusing on beginners, Immy was a successful 3' pony and even competed at the National Pony Finals.  Immy would have celebrated her 32nd birthday on May 5th, 2019.  She was laid to rest due to complications of old age on March 28, 2019.  She had been enjoying retirement at our lovely farm for the last few years.  She was a joy in so many ways and we are filled with great memories.

November

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November showed up at the farm in November of 2010.  He was a fabulous hunter and enjoyed getting love from everyone.  He also enjoyed babysitting the horses as they grazed, as well as watching the lessons.  November had beautiful eyes and a strong purr.

November passed away on May 28, 2016. .

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LUCKY  
Lucky was the Epps' family dog which meant he had to double as a barn dog.  Tonia & Winnie adopted him from Animal Control in February 2013.  He was a mix of some sort, 12 years old.  He was a wonderful addition to our family!


Lucky traveled to Heaven on February 7th, 2015 at the age of 14.  We really loved him and our 2 years that we spent together.  He was a wonderful friend.

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