With much sadness I’m passing on the news that Red Rico has made the transition to the other side. Red Rico, owned by our dear friend, Rick Signor, was the most perfect example of all that is horse. Rico was brought to my farm as a yearling, a BIG yearling I might add! He was only 3 years old at the time of his passing. In that short time I was able to learn so much from Rico and to experience lots of tears and laughs because of him. I would like to share some of Rick’s own words about our beloved equine friend…
“I’ve never been any prouder of any horse than I was of Rico, he did all that was ever asked with gusto, and verve and always much mischief. He was conceived to be a RACE HORSE!
He had the heart, mind, spirit and intelligence to be one. Unfortunately nature conspired against him with the impaired airway, yet he gave always his whole self to this task, and even in defeat still beat horses to the wire when only on 3 good legs.
A bad hand of cards had been dealt, success of racing missed, yet he filled me each day upon seeing him with joy and possibilities. He was a joy (challenge too!),to raise, train and race.”

Somewhere in time’s own space
There must be some sweet pastured place
Where creeks sing on and tall trees grow
Some paradise where horses go,
For by the love that guides my pen
I know great horses live again.
~Stanley Harrison