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Triple D Paints
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Diane Palm
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2025 March
Welcome to our CURRENT NEWS page. Hope what you find here will answer your questions. Or call me for more information. [308-946-4374]
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Some may wonder why we are called "Triple D Paints". Back in the 1990's we lived in Grand Island & offered riding lessons & training which was given by Denny, Diane & Danyal. We were drawn to APHA purchasing our 1st one here in Nebraska. So, it seemed fitting to be Triple D Paints. So that's SIMPLY IT... While Denny left us for eternity in July 2020, we are still TRIPLEDPAINTS.
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Hello 2025! The New Year is here ready or not. Lots of things happening in the horse world as these beautiful animals grow and mature into their jobs for their purpose in our lives. Whether that be riding, reproducing, pasture pets, training and a host of other things. Breeding season is here.
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We have added some pedigree photos for our two stallions. Do check them out on each stud's respective page, SIMPLY IT & WATCHRUBENHUSTLE{pedigree-page coming soon}. I'm sure you'll like what you see. We have also added a picture collage of each stallion's get on their respective page. Check those new pictures out as well.
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Check out our new VIDEO Page for full listing of fun viewing
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We are not expecting any babies this year, 2025. Everyone needed a rest.
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Be sure and scroll through the news and pictures posted below for current happenings here at the ranch. Life ticks on and waits for no one. It's fun to share the progress of each project with the horses. Thanks for checking in here.
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See FOALS 2023 here.
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"And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and He that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He does judge and make war".
Revelation 19:11
And He said unto them, Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature." Mark 16:15
March 2025
We're excited to report both these mares have been standing for SimplyIt this month. That gives us a Febuary 2026 foaling month.
Excited to see what the possiblilites will be!
Check the Gestation Calculator.
Check Color Coat Calculator.
CandyEyedHoney spent 60 days with Jim and Jacki Wilkens for some basic training this past winter. She broke out easily and was a standout in their QH world. A Perlino with 2 blues eyes standing nearly 16 hh is a totally different look for all the ranch horses.
February
The New Year is moving right along with breeding season here. We're excited to see our boys getting prepped.
In 2025 we will be standing WatchRubenHustle
as a 2 year old. He is developing into an amazing young stallion. Being a genetic tested "Cremello" he will always produce a palomino or buckskin no matter the mare color. Deep hocked with that short back, flat in the knee moving out of his shoulder with his neck coming out high allowing that head to drop leveling out his top line telling he'll excel in WP. We are excited about his off-spring for 2026. Call if interested as we are only going to breed a few mares.
January 2025
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January
Two white looking ponies in your yard is a real stand out. Candy-3 is a perlino while Ruben-2 is a cremelo. They are both developing into beautiful equine for TripleDPaints.
2024
Blessings to all!
October/November 2024
To the left a few pix of ShezHuslersHeir, Rona, as a yearling. Great promises for the future as her looks say lots.
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Dawn & Jerry to the right were busy hauling out the manure cleaning up the big pile and in the yards. Checking off the fall to-do list is always a great thing as they leave lots of deposits!
OCTOBER 2024
The fall weather has arrived. However looking back at the beautiful summer we had with plenty of rain, seeing the herd grazing is a beautiful site. The sky/clouds were always adding to the peaceful look.
Things are dry and brown, soon we'll see the white covering of snow. Enjoy your view wherever that might be.
We are blessed beyond measure.
Two white horses:
1 filly & 1 colt.
While they are genetically tested different than "white", they sure look white with all pink skin & blue eyes.
August
ShezaGrandFanale @ 90 days. Weaning coming soon.
July 2024
Happy July 4th to everyone!
Let us be ever so thankful for all the many blessings we have and enjoy in America! We cannot be a perfect country, but we have freedoms that most of the world only can dream about. Our founders used the Bible as their handbook when drafting our great Constitution. If you have not read it lately or if you have never read it, now is the time!
We ask God to bless America and returning to His values and Word will certainly cause Him to move for all!
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May 10, 2024
On a sunny afternoon in the pasture, Ruthie delivered this filly. What a huge surprise & healthy palomino regular registry new baby to join our little herd. Her barn name is Mabelline with 1 blue eye/liner. Pending APHA is ShezaGrandFinale. Those little ones are full of excitement with lots to learn. Keeping them safe & watching them grow is a real treat for all!
May 2024
From a beautiful rainbow arcing the barn at 6 a.m. to the lush pasture grazing for the ponies, it truly is the "good life" in Nebraska.
APRIL
Three APHA 2yo fillies gathered for a photo shoot at TripleDPaints. What a memory making day ending with a grilled hot dog feast.
Two could not make it on that day, however a later date for their photos is scheduled.
What a variety of Paint fillies right here in Central Nebraska.
March:
CandyEyedHoney [2022]
APHA-Perlino filly
Starting LungeLine training. Standing 15.2
Hello March!
Beautiful Sunrises & yearling spring training is a testimony to the work of the Lord and our seasonal jos.
Enjoy each day expecting beauty & challenges.
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ShezHustlersHeir
"Rona"
February 2024
To the right is a link to a thought provoking read about free insurance that's available to everyone.
In the stats of website, it's the most visited page here.
For future:
This colt, Ruben, will be replacing HustlersGoldTemon, his sire. His color genetic test prove he is a "Cremello" telling that his get will be either a buckskin or palomino no matter what color of mare he mates with. Watch here for picture updates.
January 21, 2024
It's with heavy heart that I must announce that HustlersGoldTemon passed away. He had dropped to roll in the deep snow, something he loved to do. He was unable to get up as the struggle was evident in the snow, and thus he died getting cast in that deep snow.
He leaves behind nearly 20 years of memories and a great legacy of get. The colors and great dispositions he stamped them with is second to none. If you have a Rafe baby, you are blessed. He crossed well with most bloodlines.
Going forward, we will be keeping his "Cremello" colt, Ruben, for replacement.
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December 2023
Winter fun for Dawn and Cash.
November 2023
Rona pictured to the left has the most unusual face markings making her a stand out. What fun she has been in her weanling training. Great days are a head for her.
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Macie & Candy napping together on a beautiful fall afternoon.
September 2023
Ruben
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Photo collages here testify to the growth of the three babies that joined our herd in 2023.
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June 13
It was an exciting morning after the long 11 month wait for this little girl to pop out. She came ready to get up and get moving. Rona means: mighty power/warrior. That this little filly is, as she popped up ready to get moving and eat right after arrival. What fun days ahead. Will need genetic testing.
Stay tuned for results.
May 11, 2023
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Shall we play a game?
Look at this beautiful filly that arrived in Don/Judy Shuda's barn! What a testimony to the cross of this mare with HustlersGoldTemon.
What color will she be?
At this point pulling tail hairs will stop speculation giving way to her actual genetic color.
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Check 2023 Foal barn for more pictures.
May 2023
Pasture grazing is always something the ponies anxiously await for and that open gate. And, they are off to those greener pastures.
APRIL 2023
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Spring riding has begun. It's time to get those ponies out and about. Fun times for everyone. Training isn't just round pen work, it's taking them everywhere you can exposing them to lots of different situations. Misty is now that yearling while Rowdy is three.
APRIL 2023
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His registration papers arrived this week. He is officially a Cremello colored baby. And, he is in the "regular" registry as he has more than 2" of pink skin in the qualifying areas...like his whole body is "pink" skin. What a fun little guy he is. The tests listed at the bottom tell a more detailed story about his genetics. He is growing and loves being in the pasture. All the other mares keep a close eye on him to be sure he's ok. His blue eyes are always on alert.
March 27, 2023
While the calendar says spring and time has sprung forward, we still have a touch of winter here in central NE. The snow covered trees and all things outside, sure have that winter look. Those warmer temps must be coming and the moisture is welcome.
Click on envelope to the right to learn more about the "Champagne"
color of horses from the Veterinary Genetics Laboratory, Davis, CA.
Day 2
Dawn & Jerry came by to meet and greet the new little guy. The hands on is always a good thing. They are Harley riders, but jump right in with the ponies. Fun times for all!
Click on buttons below for parents pedigree.
March 16,2023
At about 10 a.m. Ruthie was ready to deliver her 2nd Rafe baby. While it was cold and snowy, I got her in the barn and helped pull this little guy out into the world. What an exciting time it was! Several friends came by to witness it all. From the 1st standing and steps to that 1st suck it was so much fun to be part of it. We all got lots of pictures taken for our memories. Last year this combo produced a beautiful black filly while this year we have this light coffee colored blue eyed colt. What a contrast! Stay tuned for color coat testing results as many opinions of what he will be, abound. Whatever his color title will be, his name is Ruben-behold my son. His APHA name WATCHRUBENHUSTLE.
March
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CandyEyedHoney certainly hasn't had her spring bubble bath yet. Her "perlino" color/blue eyes will clearly need summer shade. As she gets a little "tie time" in the stall, that look says it all. Looking at this yearling filly, it's clear she has all the good confirmation traits you want in your mares. Her short back, round rump, long legs, nice neck and pretty head gives a peek into her future build. While all that is desired, if what's between her ears is dull, it's a difficult task to bring her in-line. However, this filly is a quick learner while she is not a dead head. A little YLL training is on the calendar when weather conditions permit. Fun times as we all learn together.
February 26, 2023
After spending a week at ISU, they were able to isolate and diagnose the breathing issue Maggie had been struggling with for over 2 years. Pictured with Mags and me is
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The issue she had was an unknown bacteria in her "guttural pouchs". What is that you might ask. Or maybe you didn't know of horses having any such thing, as I sure didn't. We've all been in school through all of this. Prescribed treatment from ISU has yielded great results.
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Pictured to the left is a brief description of the "guttural pouch". Researching this can give great insight to yet another function within our horses.
February
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Pictured to the left is Maggie [ShezaGoldStar] with Brandon Burruss and Diane at Iowa State University in Ames, IA.
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After 2+ years of finding no help for the breathing issues Maggie has been dealing with, I called ISU making an appointment with them to examine her. Brandon will graduate with his doctorate in veterinary medicine this spring. He met us there that day showing us the place to go. It was so good to see him and have his help. Mags made the trip well and was certainly needing help. I'm excited to know that she's getting help and that this young man will very soon be a vet!
2023 prompted a new design for our business cards. Today if you can think it, you can create it.
"And He who was seated on the throne said, 'Behold, I am making all things new.' also He said, 'Write this down, for these words are trust worthy.'" Rev. 21:5
January 25, 2023
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Introducing CandyEyedHoney here. She made the trip home to TripleDPaints last week joining our little band of mares. She's a carbon copy of her daddy and is as sweet as her name! She follows me around wanting to be close. What fun!
We thank Jim/Sheila Ruse of Gallatin, Mo.
Her future could hold some light showing, but long range is being a mama. Her genetic testing paints an exciting future of producing colorful babies. Her blood lines are proven winners.
Stay tuned for updates throughout the year! Click on Pedigree button below.
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Winter Time
After 8-10 inches of snow, it feels like winter. The moisture is welcome. The days are lengthening and the temps usually fall. The horses enjoy the play in the snow. The cold temps do not slow them down and a roll in the snow always cleans their coat.
Babies will be arriving soon and the stallions will be happy to honeymoon with your mare.
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"For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven..."
January 12, 2023
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WatchMistyHustle moved to her new owner's barn yard. While jumping right into the trailer didn't happen, she eventually decided that she had no other options. What great and exciting times for both her and Keir as they travel the road of horsemanship with a young horse and a determined owner. Expect great things coming for both of them!
Congratulations!
"Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
For God is the King of all the earth: sing you praises with understanding.
God reigns over the heathen: God sits upon the Throne of His Holiness."
Psalms 47: 6-8
After cruising around on the Internet checking out numerous stallion web pages, it was disappointing to see that most do NOT up-date their information. While the posted video below is a few years old, the boys here are looking the same as in video. Call for any questions.
Stallion's Video
While plans are forming about 2023 breeding, here's a peek at the boys here.
December 2022
A preview of coming attractions for the spring of the new year!
December 2022
AND...
Click button to read
Christmas2022 letter!
How fun to see this filly, Cinnamon, growing into such a beautiful and stylish 7 month old.
Congratulations to Don & Judy Shuda. She seems to be showing some roan on her hip. It'll be exciting to see what color she sheds out as in the spring.
Spring will put another baby on the ground with this combo. Check here for those new baby pictures.
November 2022
How quickly this year has ticked away. As you plan for your 2023 horse season and are considering breeding your mare, Rafe is more than able to service her. He is a 2005 model who looks and preforms much younger than his age. We have kept several of his get through the years as well as selling them to outside buyers. As in all breedings, it's about the cross. Do check out the STALLION BARN for additional information.
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"Whosoever therefore shall confess Me [Jesus] before men, him will I confess also before My Father which is in heaven."
Matthew 10: 32
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October
The beautiful fall weather provides opportunity to do a little 6 month old training with Misty. While some may wonder the purpose of umbrella training, getting your horse introduced to this unusual item certainly could be a huge benefit if someone pops open an umbrella at a horse show, trail ride or even riding in a parade. Little Misty proved she's not moved by this distraction. First time for her to be tied, then with tarp and umbrella training it was a win win for everyone. Dawn always reminds me, she's not a horsey rider, but Harley rider. She stepped up with confidence to accomplish the task! Expect great things out of this filly!
August
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It was a hot day and these 2 are great stall buds. WatchMistyHustle has adjusted to life without mom. They still do talk across the fences, but this little girl figured out where her feed now comes from, and it's not mom any more. It usually takes about a week before those babies realize mom is not returning.
Maggie makes a great step mom. She's always nice to her little sister. Some day she'll make a great mom when she has her own babe.
WEANING DAY
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The day of separation is always on the calendar when those babes reach that age of maturity. While they are never excited about not having mom, it's a process for growth. WatchMistyHustle has been no different than past babies as she did lots of calling for mom. Made it through first night and the next couple of days will bring her into understanding that her life is now without mom. Her two sisters are stepping up to babysit her and getting back to pasture with the herd will be a couple of weeks away. This little filly is registered black, but lots of time in the sunshine has bleached out her hair coat color. She's going to be that smoky black color and next spring will give a certain preview of her color. Her future is not clear, but whatever she does, it will be with lots of style.
August 2022
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How quickly the hot summer has ticked by. While the rain has been sparse, and the hay supply will be short and expensive, we have confidence that our God will indeed walk us through those difficult times as we remain in Him. Fear will cause us to act in haste while faith conquers all our worries as we must rest in Him. Remember:
"Without "faith" it's impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He exists and that He is a rewarder of those that diligently see Him." Hebrews 11:6
"See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is." Ephesians 5: 15-17
AUGUST
When the temperatures soar, the stall with a fan is desired by all. And getting along is not an option if you want the shade. So, they all share the fan, hay and water putting down plenty of deposits.
July 30, 2022
Congratulations to Keir and Rowdy on their great showing at the County Fair this year. What a handsome duo they are.
As Res. Halter Gelding, Rowdy certainly was a stand out. His color and markings makes him a carbon copy of his sire, HustlersGoldTemon. We are all thrilled with this colt and his owner. Fun future days are indeed coming!
June 2022
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Keir & Rowdy [HezaGoldenHeir] are now building that riding relationship. How exciting for both. Rowdy is riding like a champ as Keir learns his personality in the saddle. As a two-year old, this colt takes things in stride as he loves the personal attention from his owner. One cannot deny that he clearly is a stamp of perfection looking like his daddy [HustlersGoldTemon]. We all know it's in the cross and the bloodlines that do show themselves in each horse. A TB runs, a plow horse plows, a cow horse chases cows and a WP horse shows himself strong in his natural movement as a pleasure riding mount. Understanding those bloodlines and riding to that discipline, helps everyone excel to the winners circle.
Best wishes to all for this show season and beyond!
May/June
Miss Sierra Red Buck, [AKA Sugar] visited Teddy in Marquette at Dan Petersen's little ranch. Dan has a bit more room and shelter for the two extra horses. It was love at 1st sight! We are praying there is a baby on board for 2023 delivery! How exciting to see these 2 side by side clearly giving a peek at what this cross will produce. We thank Ken Boryca for the opportunity to expand the legacy of SimplyIt and his bloodline!
June 2022
Making plans for a 2023 baby with Breeze was scheduled this month with Judy Shuda's mare. It was an easy thing to plan when you have such a 2022 power house filly on the ground. We were excited to put Rafe [HustlersGoldTemon] together with this beautiful mare. Not only does she have eye appeal and a great disposition, her babies are real champions. How fun! We wish the very best to Judy and the future of this pairing!
Confirmed: In foal for 2023
May 12, 2022
With great excitement and thanksgiving, we welcome another filly by HustlersGoldTemon.
Don & Judy S. were thrilled to find this little girl in the barn with mama, LuckyMidnightBreeze. Her color is yet to be final, but a champagn dun certainly could be in the future. She has those tall white stocking qualifying her for APHA regular registry. CONGRATULATIONS to the Shuda's!
May 2022
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Those walks to the Platte River are enjoyed by everyone. Cash gets a river bath/swim and loves playing fetch with whatever you might throw for him to retrieve. The water is clear and even warm. If he's not swimming, he's exploring with Clipper making fun memories.
The beauty and peacefulness found there is a great place to connect with the Lord and His beautiful creation. We all need those quiet moments with out the busyness of life pressing in on our thoughts.
May your coming months have you pull away from the demands of life and spend some quiet time with the Lord and his creation!
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May 2022
As little Misty hits those growth spirts, she is becoming a confident little girl in the pasture. She loves the fresh grass, but more so playing with the other horses. She's always ready for a good rub down enjoying hands on. When you get a baby with a sweet disposition, it's a blessing for everyone. Watching this filly move across the pasture shows the ease of movement by which she can lope and jog while at a moment's notice can kick it into high gear. Natural movement is fun to watch in those little ones.
Whatever her future holds, she's going to be noticed wherever she goes and whatever she does.
May 2022
Spring brings saddle time again when riding outdoors. What a fun time for Macie & me as we loaded up and headed over to the neighbors after an invite to join them in their round riding arena. A little ponying for Macie and Keir set the tone for a great ride that we all enjoyed. Trailer loading is still not Macie's fav...but she did finally agree we were going to stay with it until she jumped in. Bently is a great horse to pony with as he simply goes forward no matter the job.
Thanks to Dawn/Jerry for helping load Macie and Keir and Bently for the ride time. Greater days yet to come.
April
With lots of hours and the repurposing of all sorts of items, an inviting firepits area has been constructed to enjoy outside time. This year's windy conditions has not provided many ideal conditions to sit in the area. Surely there will be time to enjoy. A big thanks to daughter Dawn and husband Jerry for all their hard work and ideas to bring this creation for enjoyment.
Do stop by anytime for a visit and refreshments and maybe even a little warming at the fire and the story of how this unfolded and is still being built.
March 20, 2022
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With the help of Jerry & Dawn, we were able to display our new logo sign. Creative minds coming together can certainly result in a new and updated look.
After having the TRIPLEDPAINTS logo sign made, we needed a way and place to display it. Restoring an old horse yoke was so fitting to use as the hanger for this logo sign.
The design was birthed many years ago and it is so fun to see the theme being carried through in so many ways here. A big thanks to Jerry and Dawn with all their help!
BABY ANNOUNCMENT!
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On a snowy Wednesday late morning, this little girl popped into our world after 339 days. How exciting to greet her with our daughter & husband here to help. While Ruthie delivered out in the yard, with the neighbors extra help, we all got her into the stall with dry bedding. Mama is a pasture mare and the stall assignment seemed a bit confining at first. But for now she has settled in while this little leggy girl bounces around in the dry bedding. Names are starting to be thought of. So many options, Barn name: Misty! Looks like our color options are buckskin, bay, or smoky black with black mane & tail. Exciting!
March 2022
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Spring time brings the new babies and new projects. We are building that fellowship area with a custom fire pit designed and built by Dawn and her husband, Jerry. How exciting to see this whole project unfold. As always with what is to be a simple little build, things always get more complicated taking more time than originally planned. But these two certainly have the know how in getting it done. Stop by anytime to see and enjoy. Seeing those new babies needs to be in that visit too!
America the Beautiful
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America! America! God shed His grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shinning sea.
O beautiful for patriot dream that sees beyond the years, Thine alabaster cities gleam-undimmed by human tears.
America! America! May God thy gold refine, till all success be nobleness, and every gain devine.
February 2022
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WatchMacieShine is riding like a champ. We are thrilled to get those photos from Julie as she moves forward with each step of Macie's training.
Thank you so much Julie Kunde and all you are teaching/training Macie giving her a solid foundation for all her riding years!
January:
Last month our dog, Lacy, passed away. To keep Clipper from being so lonely, we brought Cash home. He's a Mini Aussie, DOB 10/16/21, and he came to live with us on 12/8/21. Quickly everyone bonded and watching them bounce around in play puts a big smile on everyone! As he has learned a healthy respect for the horses, he's always happy to walk to the river, take treats, and chase & roll with Clipper. She's his teacher about life here at TripleDPaints. They are great buddies for sure!
Hello 2022!
Wishing everyone
blessings for
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January 2022
After first visit with Macie with her training, we are happy to report all things are going very well. She has grown up lots and of course is riding. We thank Julie for all her hard work and patience with this filly as she is always trying to out think you.
Check our video page for that ride.
Christmas Time-2021
When your neighbor surprises you with his winning photo of your mare's eye, you find the place to hang it so as to see it every day. He certainly captured the winning look of Reba's blue eye! What a great gift that makes me smile big! Thank you Keir for this great gift, the county fair win and giving the the beautiful framed picture to me for Christmas! Gotta love those blue eyed ponies. and yes, they see as good as a brown eye...just like people.
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Fencing in December
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December 2021
WatchMacieShine was ready for the next phase of training. Going off to boarding school may not have been in her thinking, but she will certainly rise to the occasion. We are thrilled that Julie K. had time to bring her on board with her WP training and expertise for young horses. Plus, Julie is an Iowa born gal, so all things good! When you enter this facility you certainly have a peace about the care of your horses. Holly Schultz owns a premier barn in Nebraska. We watched it being built years ago and knew it was something special. The success of her program speaks for itself.
So looking forward to seeing those 1st rides as she plans to send videos.
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When you get a phone call in the evening with an offer to come the next day and help you replace some fence posts, you clear your schedule for the project. What a great day Scott and I had in up-dating the fence posts. I am beyond grateful and thankful for Scott's help.
December 2021
Now that the calendar has turned, life goes full throttle toward the 25th. Getting caught up in the hustle can be a distraction from the purpose of it all. Pushing away from the madness and taking time to reflect on the many blessings the Lord God of heaven has given us will enrich our season. While things seem to be grabbing at us, do take that much needed quiet time remembering "the reason for the season". The New Year will hold it's share of challenges and changes. But, till then, if we slow down and give thanks, we'll get through with amazingly clarity.
November 2021
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Working with a pitch fork is always the job when heading to the barn. Who needs to visit the gym when those stalls demand attention? The daily workout is always a must to keep a head of the pile up. Filling the loft with the small square bales of hay is another barn job.
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October 2021
As a long 2 year old, WatchMacieShine, aka-Macie is maturing to the point of introducing her to more serious training is now the order. The fun in working with her is that she quickly grasp what you want her to do. Tying her head to the left and right to make sure she understands following her nose was an easy task as she quickly understood the concept. Thus she told me that she is a lefty. When you get them to come around to the left or right that can be a life saver in an unexpected situation for there is always a STOP in the pull around. That keeps you in the saddle and stops bad behavior or developing any bad habits.
The "driving lines" are the next phase before putting your foot in the stirrup.
In her lunging movement, she is saying clearly that she is going to be a serious Western Pleasure ride. Excited as she is the last baby her mama had before she died. A legacy to her great production.
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August 2021
A BIG thank you shout-out to Dan & Bonnie [friends from Marquette, NE] who stepped in to help reset a new post for the gate. It was a detailed job, but in the end, the leveled gate was testimony of the diligent work and job we were able to accomplish.
So many do not know how to build fences or set gates, but these folks knew how it needed to be done! The gate swings better than ever. Now there are other posts replacements needed.
We had a great day to work outside with clouds and a nice breeze.
Thanks to them and the Lord in all He does.
Photo to the right was an easy capture at sunrise in August. Here at TripleDPaints we do enjoy the beauty that surrounds us thanking the Lord each day!
OCTOBER 2021
How exciting to see our LOGO on the rear window of the Duramax Chevy! What a great place to advertise when out and about! Many thanks to Caron, our neighbor, who was able to create the window decal from the LOGO created years ago. It's been used on our business cards, this website and other places. So, to see it on the pick-up window, was certainly a stand-out!
THANK YOU CARON ALBERT!!!
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October 2021
Clearing and cleaning up the old hay that builds around the feeders is always a job that interreges the ponies. We've had them pawing in the smoldering embers singeing their tail and fetlocks. Silly horses. And, ShezaGoldStar was no exception to checking out the smoke. She was chased out to pasture before she got too deep into this.
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August 2021
August 2021
HEZSIMPLYASTAR-aka-Ritchie, now resides with his new owner, Kelsey in Pennsylvania. He moved into her barn on August 8, 2021. It was an exciting time for everyone. We all thank Caron & Keir Albert for their excellent care and delivery of Ritchie to his new home! He's made an easy adjustment to his new playmates and owner. Kelsey has made long range plans for him to become her herd stallion. Fun times for everyone. We are all confident that the stamp he will put on his babies will certainly make them potentially world champions.
Congratulations to everyone! Here at TripleDPaints placing our babies with folks who will love and care for them is important in every sale. In that we are happy that this is a perfect match for everyone.
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WatchMacieShine-aka-Macie is a strong stylish two year old filly who is still growing into that potential of being a solid western pleasure prospect. Gone are the days of working those young horses to be a performance horse that doesn't miss a step when they have not matured physically or mentally. And in that, we want her to be a solid riding performance horse for years to come. Then, one day she'll be a great producer.
We lost her mom earlier this year, so she has the responsibility to carry on that bloodline of being a successful producer. Without a doubt she will rise to the occasion. Watch for WatchMacieShine!
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July 2021
Congratulations to Don/Judy Shuda. They brought Breeze to honeymoon with [HustlersGoldTemon] Rafe. While the breeding date is at the end of the season, they connected and Breeze is in foal for 2022 delivery.
Everyone is super excited about all the possibilities that this cross will produce. Besides Breeze being a beautiful mare, her disposition is top notch. When you handle another mare for the stallion, you will quickly find out their personality.
If you check the "color coat calculator" listed here under the "mare barn" tab, you can see what this cross could produce.
Be reminded that the 2022 breeding season will arrive sooner than you think. So, if you have plans to breed your mare with one of our great boys, call.
When this new arrival hits the ground, you can know we will be sharing those pictures.
July 2021
Say "Hello" to this guy, Ritchie. However, after a short time of being advertised on Dream Horse, he has been sold. So, we will be saying "Good-bye" while his new owner is beyond excited! He will join Kelsey in PA in August. She has great plans for him and his future. The quality of his coloring, blue eyes, build, movement and disposition will make a great addition to her horse operation as his future job will be a sire to her mares.
We are excited for Kelsey and Ritchie. The next change in his life will be weaning before he makes the journey east to PA.
As the Lord orders the steps of a righteous man, He has arranged the timing that our great neighbors will be traveling east to OH for a Longhorn cattle run. In that, they will be carrying little Happy Days to his new owner.
Will be posting those up dated photos here as a testimony to the new life of this little guy. His mama has given us some really great babies in the past and she is in foal for 2022. Stay tuned to things that are unfolding here at TripleDPaints.
June 2021
BuckskinJackieJo [AKA-Ruthie} joined our small band of mares early in 2021 after ShezSimplyMiFancy passed away. It was hard to say good-by to Rosie, but her replacement is able to easily rise to her spot. We call her Ruthie and she quickly became part of the small band of mares. It has been fun to watch the interactions between the horses as she made her presence known. HustlersGoldTemon was immediately in love with her. When she got to join the mare yard, Macie thought she might be able to find some milk. Ruthie was intent on claiming Ritchie much to mom's dismay. They all got it figured out. This mare came to us from TwoBarDQuarterHorses. What a blessing she has been. She is in foal for Feb. 2022 delivery with a Rafe baby. We are excited at the expected delivery of this baby. That has been her life's work and Don Dush testifies to the fact she's a great mom. It certainly will be an expectant APHA baby. She has produced many great AQHA babies for Don. Now what will that APHA baby look like? Exciting times for sure.
June 26, 2021
March 2021
Early Friday morning at 5 a.m. Reba delivered her colorful baby.
How exciting to see this healthy baby boy! Richie is his barn name with
HezHustlersStar or HezaFancy Husler - pending.
See more info in the 2021 Foal Barn.
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February 2021:
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Getting drone footage of one's place is exciting!
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February 2021
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Expecting a new baby soon. When we have that little one on the ground, we'll be posting announcement pictures here for all to see. Praying the cold will warm up some for that arrival day.
Enjoy the short video posted below to see some of our winter.
SimplyHuslersHeir
ShezaGoldStar
AKA-Maggie is now 10 years old. To celebrate her life from that first day and her first year, we are posting this short video.
She's been a fun filly/mare to own and enjoy her talent, color and willingness to be that hard working girl. Someday she certainly will give us that long awaited for baby. Since everything produces after it's own kind, we expect she'll give us eye candy for all to enjoy.
Happy Birthday Maggie...
June 2020
This year we celebrated our Golden Wedding Anniversary,6/6/1970. We had friends over for a cookout and a special gal came to get some snap shots to mark our 50 years together. Figuring that we needed to create a memory, here are a few of those pictures.
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February 2020
Triple D Paints announce the arrival of our one and only 2020 foal. Numbers are not so important when the quality arrives in such a nice package! This little guy seems to be a carbon copy of his daddy, HustlersGoldTemon-aka-Rafe. Mama and baby are doing terrific. So many things to learn, so much fun to watch grow. Check out 2020 Foal Barn for a short picture slide show of his first hours and days.
This is how we PAINT at TripleDPaints!
Watch short video on
TripleDPaints Stallions.
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January 2020
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This little filly, Macie, is growing in leaps and bounds becoming a stylish yearling. So many firsts to experience and learn, but she seems to take it all in stride. She will give push back, but gets on board once she figures it out. Fun year a head for all! And she sure can pose for the pictures!
HorsePlay: "Nebraska Through the Lens" on
Face Book netted 10,000+ views.
Enjoy!
October 2019
Catching WatchMacieShine in that perfect pose for her fall picture was easy as she watched Mr. Farmer gather up irrigation pipe. She loves getting out in the big yard to kick up her heels. What fun to watch her shine!
July 2019
This little gal is now one month old. She has grown lots and continues to express herself in lots of ways. Macie certainly is engaging with us. When she gets out to run there seems to be many speeds in her lope from slow pleasure to race horse going 90 mph stretching those long legs. It's always fun to get your hands on them at a young age. We keep up-to-date pictures on Face Book. When her registered name is approved, will post here. Check 2019 Foal Barn for those 1st baby pictures. Click on Pedigree button below for her registration papers.
February 2019
News
HezaNewTradition is having some play time with this tub on 7/4/18. This video has been submitted to AFV recently [2/2019], and we will see if they find it entertaining.
August 2018
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Before Rocky heads to Texas as Danyal's new horse project, we wanted to get a few photos of him. After a YLL workout, bubble bath and grooming we were able to capture this yearling's good looks on our camera. He was a good boy doing all we asked. We will miss this guy when he heads south, but spring will bring new babies to pamper.
May 2017: Mama Rosie with her family of Maggie [6], Matte [4], Mabels [1], & Rocky [30 days]. All four are HustlersGoldTemon babies. What a great family!
October 3, 2016
On a warm fall afternoon we scrubbed up SimplyIt, cleaned ourselves up, and had some camera shots snapped of our 13 year old stallion known as Teddy. He loved all the attention and we enjoyed handling him. Check Facebook for more photos.
July 30,2016
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SHEZAGOLDSTAR-aka-Maggie & Kinzie pulled top honors at the Merrick County Fair. Maggie won her 3-5 year old mare class and then was Grand over all all mares. Kinzie added another trophy to her collection of 4 this fair show season. Congrats!
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April 2016
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In that special moment of three palomino siters claiming to be on the top of the hill, I was able to snap their picture. The youngest pushes right in to be with the older two. What fun to watch her personality develop within the herd. SHEZAGOLDSTAR & SHEZFANCYGOLD, Maggie & Matte have really enjoyed playing around with their new little sister, Mabelline-aka-SHEZFOOLSGOLD. The similarities are easily identified while they each express their own personalities. Fun times here at Triple D Paints 2016.
L-R: Matte-3, Maggie-5, Mabelline-3 weeks
August 2015
SHEZ FANCY GOLD -AKA-Matte is growing into a fine filly at three. She's not the youngest in the herd anymore, but she will stand her ground with the mares. Funny to watch her try to push to front of the line and be first. Sometimes it works and sometimes it won't. She loves her little sister. We have been slowly getting her worked under saddle. She enjoys all the attention it gives her. When she becomes that seasoned riding mare, she will be fearless as she demonstrates those character qualities even now. We expect great things from her future.
January 2015
Simply Huslers Heir-AKA-Reba on a cold frosty morning. This mare can nearly jog in place being slow legged and deep hocked. She is a big mare who has given us two really nice babies. She lost her foal this season, but we will make plans for 2016. Check Face Book as well to see current details.
September 2014
This fall we washed and shined up a number of our herd and then got the camera for some lasting memories of each one. They all seemed to actually enjoy their photos taken. Of course I stepped into several as well showing just how much they like being handled. Those warm winter coats are in the process of thickening each day so all too soon the winter wooly look will be their style. Capturing them before that happened worked out real well. Sheza Gold Star-AKA-Maggie is my special ride. This mare has grown into such a stylish palomino, my dream horse. I thank the Lord for this blessing for me to enjoy. Hope you have clicked through some of our pages to meet our herd. Thanks for stopping by.
January 2014
A great way to kick off the New Year was to have a foal come early. Sheza Royal Babe-aka-Rockin Robin has been a fun filly. She seems to defy gravity as she bounces around in the stall, corral, and even the yard. She stretches out those legs and whether it's running or bouncing, she has the moves. Be sure and check out the 2014 FOAL BARN for lots of updated photos. She is SOLD. Check sale barn for details.
Hustlers Gold Temon X Simply Huslers Heir
July 2013
This past July at the Nebraska State 4-H Show in Grand Island, Sheza Gold Star-AKA-Maggie took Brandon Burruss to the head of the pack in 2-Year Old Lunge Line. This was their second win as in 2012 they pulled in first place as well in YLL. This mare loves the class and knows when she is on stage wanting to please. She is riding now and step by step she is gaining understanding in what is required to be a winning Western Pleasure ride.
Hustlers Gold Temon X Shez Simply Mi Fancy
June 2013
On the 11th of June we were greeted with a new babe in the stall standing right beside mom all bright and on the move. This little gal was just what we were hoping for; palomino, lots of color, blue eyes, and a filly. She came with lots of class and sass. In 2014 she will make a YLL winner. Shez Fancy Gold loves to please and is growing into the shoes her big sister was able to do. Show season will come quickly and we'll be ready.
Hustlers Gold Temon X Shez Simply Mi Fancy
April 2013
SOLDAfter a long and sometimes difficult gestation, Foxy Invester delivered a bouncing baby boy on a warm sunny after noon. Foxz Gold Rush-AKA-Alvin found his first meal and never missed a beat. He was always a calm and easy to handle little guy. He is a solid bred palomino APHA colt who has a bright future. We him to a family in Kansas and they dearly love him. Those palominos seem to be easy to love.
Hustlers Gold Temon X Foxy Invester
April 2013
Its Simple Shez Awsum-AKA-Candy came to us in late July. Her sire is Simply It and we had put together a deal with some friends to which we got this filly at weaning. She is pictured here at eight months. This filly has legs, body and beauty. What her future holds will be exciting for all.
"Candy" is SOLD to Amber Johnson. Congratulations to them both!
Simply It X Awesome Opposition
September 2012
HEZA RED HOT HUSTLE-aka-Rudy on the run for mom. This guy from day one was wanting to be noticed. His loud color matches with his personality. He could take a run around the yard and then find mom for that quick suck. His looks, personality, moves, and confirmation will certainly win the day in the show pen. He is Sold.
Hustlers Gold Temon X Simply Huslers Heir