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...and He shall ride a white horse

Shadow Mountain Stables, Inc. is happy to announce that the first white thoroughbred born in California at our Murrieta facility out of our mare CR Fancy Dancer has been purchased for racing in California. He is the first white Thoroughbred to race in California. The double registered (JC & APHA) stallion is now named All Glory to God.

UPDATE: March 2007 "Glory" was purchased and moved to Florida where he reportedly will stand at stud and enjoy the good life (see recent photo right.)

Lexington Herald-Leader interviews Shadow Mountain Stallions

Photo from Lexington Herald-Leader story on Arctic White from a feature article called "Rare Standing -- White Horse Makes Home in Bluegrass" appearing October 3, 2005 on the front page of the City/Region Section. The newspaper quoted owner Jan Robbins as saying Arctic White is the "first and oldest of 15 white thoroughbreds bred from the sire Airdrie Apache," and went on to point out that Arctic White's sire was once owned by former Kentucky Gov. Brereton C. Jones' and wife Libby Jones' Airdrie Stud in Woodford County Kentucky.

WKYT Television visits Shadow Mountain Stallions

Reporter Mario Anderson and videographer Barton Bill (pictured right and left respectively with Jan Robbins and Adam Reeves) arrived at Shadow Mountain Stallions on October 2, 2005 to film a story for the "Six O'clock News." In addition to featuring the rare white thoroughbred stallion Arctic White, the story included Jan talking about coming to Kentucky for the clean air and green grass and her use of Natural Horsemanship techniques to create gentle manageable stallions. Film at 11!

White Horse Award to be Presented at Breeder's Cup

The Race Track Chaplaincy of America will be presenting the White Horse Award at Belmont Park as part of the festivities surrounding the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships. Arctic White, the White Thoroughbred Stallion, is the living symbol of the award and is featured rearing on all event invitations and posters. The award is presented to the one racing farm or backstretch worker judged to have performed the most heroic act on behalf of human or horse. Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day and other celebrities will be celebrating the contribution made by the racing industry workforce and heroes on October 27, 2005. Questions concerning the RTCA and the announcement can be directed to RTCA Development Director, Rev. Ed Donnally at 310-419-1640 or edonnally@racetrackchaplaincy.org. RTCA background information is available on their website www.racetrackchaplaincy.org.

White Colt Selected by Monty Roberts for Live Demo at Equine Affaire

Louisville, Ky. -- At the premier of the Equine Affaire in Kentucky on September 16, 2005, the top trainers were brought in to demonstrate their training techniques. Headlining the presentations was Monty Roberts, the original "Horse Whisperer" and famous trainer for royalty. On this Friday night he was to demonstrate how a horse can take its first rider under saddle using "Join-up"®. He had 25 minutes.

Shadow Mountain Stallion's white thoroughbred colt, "Bellair", was chosen from a group of about 8 horses that were brought to the Kentucky Fair and Expo Center for consideration. Horses are selected for intelligence and ground manners. Monty told the audience that he "was honored" to have an opportunity to work with such a rare and unusual thoroughbred.

Jan Robbins, Shadow Mountain Stallions owner/trainer, was asked to take the microphone and confirm for the audience that Monty or his staff had never trained the horse nor seen it before the event. This two year-old colt had never had a saddle on, much less a rider.

After a few minutes of "Join-Up" Monty placed a saddle on Bellair's back. After a few minutes of bucking, Monty had the colt calmly trotting like the saddle wasn't even there. Then it was time for the rider. Slowly putting weight on the colt's back for the first time, the rider straddled the saddle then swung a leg over and sat. The crowd was quiet as Monty let loose the bridle.

A moment passed. Then a forward command and Bellair walked calmly around the round pen like he'd been doing it all his life. The crowd cheered as the white thoroughbred, now officially "broke" under natural horsemanship techniques, was lead out of the arena by Mrs. Robbins. It took exactly 25 minutes.

For more information on Natural Horsemanship training, see our Premier Training Experience page.

Arctic White makes first personal appearance in Kentucky at Fasig-Tipton and stands with his family, the Bluegrass Farms Chaplaincy for a festival that celebrates our dedication to the spiritual well being of the of the farm workers of Central Kentucky. See Thoroughbred Times, July 30, 2005 page 10 for details.

It was a festival at the world famous Fasig-Tipton, Kentucky sales facility. The pristine grounds were a perfect background for Arctic White's first personal appearance in Kentucky and for the farm workers to have a day to remember!.

Appearing on behalf of the non-profit Bluegrass Farms Chaplaincy (BGFC), Arctic White was a big hit as he performed for the crowd. As usual, Arctic White was a perfect gentleman, interacting with "kids of all ages", often in the paddock with him. Chaplain Rivera, our wonderful minister and friend, stands ready to show Arctic to the farm workers who visited.

The BGFC ministers to those who work tirelessly, and usually without recognition, at the horse farms and race tracks in Central Kentucky. This annual festival was an opportunity for the BGFC to say "thanks" to those who keep the horse industry going. There was live music, a soccer tournament, plenty of great food, pony rides, games, and hundreds of happy people in attendance. Click on the pictures below for a larger view.

Check out the photographs of the Lexington farm on the Stable Photos page.

Other Media Coverage of Shadow Mountain Stables, Inc.

Shadow Mountain Stables is proud to have our famous white, black, and exotic Thoroughbreds featured in the following publications and programs:

Blood Horse Stallion Register December, 2005 complete listing for Arctic White, the White Thoroughbred Stallion.
Lexington Herald-Leader newspaper, October 3, 2005 feature article with full color pictures on front page of City/Region Section.
WKYT-TV Channel 27, October 2, 2005 story on Arctic White and the move to Kentucky on the "Six O'clock News" and again October 3 at 6:30 AM.
The Blood Horse, September 30, 2005 story on Arctic White moving to Kentucky. See story on-line at http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=30257
Thoroughbred Times, September 30, 2005 story on Arctic White moving to Kentucky entitled: Arctic White, rare white stallion, to stand in Lexington.
Thoroughbred Times, July 26, 2005 story on Arctic White being the center of attention at the BGFC annual festival
Kentucky Horse Council, 2005 annual directory back cover
Story on San Diego's TV Channel 10 News on "All Glory to God" racing for RTCA, April 22, 2005
California Horse Trader Magazine, March 18, 2004 Color Breeds issue
Paint Journal, official publication of the APHA, March 2004 issue "By a Hair" page 144 an article about rare white horses and Overo Lethal White Syndrome (not known to occur in sabino whites such as Arctic White)
Riding Magazine January 2004 California Equine Affair Issue
Horseman's News January 2004
California Horse Trader Magazine January 15, 2004
California Thoroughbred Breeder's Association exclusive 2004 Thoroughbred Stallion Guide
Horseman's News, Stallion Showcase issue, December 2003
Riding Magazine December 2003 California Stallion Issue
Stable News front page article, December 2003 issue
Daily Bulletin newspaper feature article November 11, 2003 with pictures of Arctic White and White Shadow
KTLA Morning News LIVE broadcast from Shadow Mountain Stables and taped story on the ten o'clock news November 10, 2003
Thoroughbred Times November 2, 2003
Daily Bulletin newspaper front page article October 11, 2003 with full color pictures of White Shadow
Pasadena Star News newspaper October 11, 2003
SGV Daily Tribune and Whittier Daily News newspapers, article October 12, 2003
California Thoroughbred official publication of the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association, article entitled "The White Horses of Norco" in the July 2003 issue
California Stable News July 2003 premier issue
Riding Magazine article May 2003
California Horse Trader Magazine March 20, 2003

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