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The Original Three

Posted on July 29, 2025 by chocolatehorsefarmgypsyhorses

He left us on a warm morning in July. Unexpected, as he had been doing reasonably well; but the days had become much warmer. I had noticed curled leaves on the Redbud trees…an indicator of herbicide over spray in the … Continue reading →

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Time Passes

Posted on December 4, 2024 by chocolatehorsefarmgypsyhorses

Where to start? It is almost 2025 and we have been experiencing a political free fall the likes i have never seen. In the meantime, life on Chocolate Horse Farm continues much the same as ever with one “big” exception…..the … Continue reading →

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CHF Babies

Posted on April 9, 2024 by chocolatehorsefarmgypsyhorses

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Thoughts

Posted on April 9, 2024 by chocolatehorsefarmgypsyhorses

It all began with a need. The Traveller’s of Great Britain needed a small heavy horse to pull the house wagon known as a vardo. Prior to a movable house, the need was different. To make a long story short, … Continue reading →

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CHF Traveler

Posted on September 11, 2014 by chocolatehorsefarmgypsyhorses

First drive of the year…Traveler has been brought on slowly and carefully. He, like all horses, need time and miles, but in his seventh year, he is settled and going well. He has been off and on the market as … Continue reading →

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Five In Five/All Fillies!

Posted on May 20, 2014 by chocolatehorsefarmgypsyhorses

Number Four….already training for that “look at me” position!

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CHF OTIS ..A Little About Training

Posted on February 13, 2014 by chocolatehorsefarmgypsyhorses

As many of you may know, Otis is named for a gentleman no longer with us but remembered every day. It seemed only fitting we should name this colt Otis. Like his name sake, he is calm, laid back, and … Continue reading →