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Greetings from
Team Grupe!!
2007 and 2008
have been challenging and productive years for all of us here at
Shady Oaks.
Starting with
Phyllis’ 2006 purchase of Cincinnati Shine, (a former pack
pony), in Allentown New Jersey. “Kind Shine” as the
grandchildren call him, has turned into a superstar winning 7
out of 8 Intermediate shows during the past 9 months (Phyllis
made a wrong turn in one), and proving that even pony dreams can
come true.
Fritz’s
competition has focused on bringing some young horses along.
Dropping to Intermediate has given him and the horses a much
needed break from the pressure of FEI competition. That along
with the development of Forest Glen (our Florida farm) have kept
him extremely busy and generally out of trouble.
Here at Shady
Oaks we are focusing on elevating the level of driving and
competition on the Pacific Coast. Starting with a Larry Poulin
clinic in May and a Nicke Palsson clinic in June both followed
by Driving Trials we will be hosting drivers who are challenging
themselves to become more accomplished at Combined Driving. We
are very excited about providing this opportunity to work with
some of the best drivers in the world today and hope many of our
driving friends will take advantage of these opportunities. For
more information contact Bonner Murphy at (209) 462-2209.
Meanwhile, if
you see Phyllis driving a lovely black pony, just look at her
happy face and you’ll know you’ve met “Kind Shine”.
Drive safe, the
trail is long.
Fritz and Phyllis Grupe
For
more information about Shady Oaks Events, please follow the
links below or contact
us.
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