The story of Gay Bars Silver . . . my Appaloosa Champion.  page 4

This little horse is the result of a bet. The fact that he exists at all is a miracle. He had only a 50% chance of even getting to conception. He wasn’t given very good odds of making it to full term and when he was born (too early) he was very weak, with nothing to eat. Both of his parents were elderly. Talk about a fighter. We think Silver is the youngest living Appaloosa grandson of Gay Bar King. Gay Bars Jess went sterile not long after Silver was born; Silver was his very last foal. Silver is going on five, and is gentle enough for my friend’s 5 year old son to ride around on. But, when that saddle goes on, the job gets done!

This little horse will take your breath away when you watch him cut a calf! Here’s the best part, Mike feels like Silver hasn’t even reached his full potential yet, he says with every ride, Silver keeps getting  better and better. I simply cannot put into words how extremely proud I am of this horse. Look at the legacy that makes Silver so great: Gay Bar King, Three Bars (2X), King (3X), Gay Widow, Captain Jess, Leo, The Ole Man, Chicado V, Man O’ War, Silver Strikes Equal, Comanche's Equal and Buttons B. All of whom made such an impact in the performance horse industry they have been written about in books. I attribute Silver’s abilities to them. Silver hasn’t got a clue how special he is; he just likes to sleep on the rail when he is not cutting. He’s no muss, no fuss, just a good horse. I am so lucky to have him, I have thanked God repeatedly!!!!!

In closing, I guess, one could say, I knew more and was stronger than I was willing to give myself credit for. I am so proud that I listened to myself and not others when there was the chance to purchase Roxie. She produced a 4X World Champion! At the 2000 Appaloosa Nationals, I purchased Lucky Six Stars ... another gut instinct purchase. She went on to become the 2002 National Champion in Sr. Reining. I also realized I can survive without a husband or a partner; there was actually a time in my life when I thought I would be lost without someone to guide me.

I was wrong, I am doing just fine on my own. I know more today than I did yesterday. And I am still learning  ....  Liz 

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