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TALLY’S FUTURE MIGHT LOOK A LOT LIKE THIS… 👀🐴Before Tally became the little superstar you all know and follow, there was...
13/09/2026

TALLY’S FUTURE MIGHT LOOK A LOT LIKE THIS… 👀🐴

Before Tally became the little superstar you all know and follow, there was his dad — Dusty.

This photo was taken in Aachen when Dusty was just 1 year and 4 months old, standing next to his best friend, Jan Lemmens.

And Ian is around 1.85 m tall… 😅

Just look at those legs.

Dusty was already a seriously big, strong and long-legged boy at that age, and he went on to finish Top Five in the Futurity.

Now, when we look at Tally, we can’t help wondering…

Will he follow in his dad’s footsteps?

Will that little foal we’ve all been watching grow turn into another big, powerful, long-legged boy?

Because if he does…

we might have a LOT of horse on our hands. 👀

What do you think — do you see Dusty in Tally?

03/09/2026

I’ve been asked quite a few times lately: “But who is Tally’s father?”

So… it’s about time you meet Forza Dust SH — Dusty.

Born in 2022, of course right in the middle of the night — just like so many of our foals. And he needed a little help making his grand entrance into the world. 😉

Dusty has always had a personality of his own. Especially when it comes to being caught in the field. He’s never exactly thought, “Oh great, Dad is coming — let me run straight over!” 😂

Usually, I have to corner him a little before he decides:
“Okay, fine… I suppose we can go now.”

But put him in front of the mares, and suddenly Mr. Dusty remembers that he is a big, handsome stallion. 😏

And those eyes…

He has always had the most beautiful, expressive eyes. The kind you can get completely lost in.

Dusty is the result of a combination I believed in from the very beginning.

His mother, Felicity, came to me as a three-year-old. At the time she was still growing, a little awkward, very dark grey and… let’s just say she had a slightly goofy look about her. 😂

But I could see something in her.

I believed that adding some Egyptian blood could bring more refinement while keeping the beautiful size, substance and structure she already had.

So we bred her to Magic Magnifique, who carries half Egyptian blood.

And I think the combination worked beautifully.

Dusty kept the size, body and structure from his mother, while gaining more refinement, expression and elegance from his sire.

And now, four years later, we’re seeing what an incredible producer he is becoming.

Tally is probably his best advertisement so far. 🤍

This winter we’ll continue his training and riding, building his body, his muscles and — hopefully — giving his brain something else to think about besides the mares. 😂

Maybe he’ll get his chance to enter the show ring next year.

But one thing is certain:

Dusty will continue to have an important place in our breeding program.

Now I’m curious…

What do you think?

Would Dusty make a beautiful riding horse?

Or should we just hide him away in the breeding barn and let him make more beautiful babies? 😂

Tell me what you think. 👇🏼

30/08/2026

Our beautiful 6-year-old mare Fiolah, by Ali Khan (Cavalli), from a strong damline carrying legends such as Padron Psyche, Ruminaja Ali, Thee Desperado, Al Lahab and Kubinec.

Fiolah is stretchy, feisty and beautifully red, with a sweet and calm nature — but when the energy rises and it’s time to show, her tail goes straight over her back and she is ready. 🔥

She represents so much of the American-style stretch we love, while retaining the type and presence we value from the Egyptian lines, combined with the size and scope we appreciate in the Russian bloodlines.

She was Bronze Champion as a yearling, and although we haven’t shown her since, we see a lot of potential for her in the breeding barn.

Our breeding program is evolving, too. Tally has given us even more belief in his sire, Forza Dust SH, and after seeing what this combination has produced — and the incredible response Tally has received — we are excited to give Forza Dust (Dusty) the opportunity to meet some new and more diverse bloodlines.

That also means making room for new mares in our program.

And from there, we are considering Fiolah for a new home — a home where her qualities and pedigree can be appreciated, and where she can contribute to an exciting breeding program.

For us, the most important part is that Fiolah goes somewhere she will be truly valued, used in a thoughtful breeding program and where we can continue to follow her journey.

Pedigree: https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/fiolah+sh

The right home matters more than a sale. ❤️

Send us a DM if you think there’s a match.

28/08/2026

A little while ago, we asked you if Tally was worth taking to a show… and the incredible support from all of you gave us the courage to say: YES — let’s do it! ❤️

So we packed up and headed to the show with our boy.

Tally was incredibly calm in the collecting ring. He waited patiently — and as the last horse to enter, he walked into that arena and simply became TALLY. 🥹

Tail up. Big trot. Full of presence. Just like you know him from his videos. ✨

The crowd was cheering, and honestly… watching him enjoy himself out there was everything we had hoped for.

The judges unfortunately didn’t select him for the Championship Top 3, so we didn’t bring home a Gold, Silver or Bronze medal this time.

But then something happened that meant just as much to us.

So many people from the audience came up to us afterwards, telling us that Tally was their absolute favourite — and that they couldn’t understand why he didn’t place.

And THAT gave us the biggest boost. ❤️

Because at the end of the day, we went there to give Tally the experience, to enjoy the moment and to show the world what we see in him every single day.

And we did exactly that.

We came home proud.
Tally came home happy.
And we came home even more determined.

This is only the beginning. 🐴✨

Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for believing in Tally, cheering for him and pushing us to take that step.

We can’t wait to share more from the journey…

And one thing is for sure:

Tally WILL be back in the show ring. ❤️🔥

18/08/2026

We are honestly overwhelmed by the incredible support you’ve given Tally! 🙏

We’re getting close to 18,000 followers, and Tally’s videos have now reached several million views combined. But what means the most are all your comments, messages and encouragement.

And you’ve made your opinion pretty clear:

Tally has to go to a show!

So that’s exactly what we’re doing. 🐎✨

This weekend, Tally is heading to his first show, and I really hope you’ll follow along and cheer him on. Send all those good karma vibes his way, so we can get them straight over to Tally! ❤️🙏

Here he is doing some final training, surrounded by some lovely girls doing their very best to boost his confidence. There’s shaking, petting, cuddling and plenty of cheering going on. 😄

After the show, I’ll share how he did, his score – and of course my own thoughts on the whole experience.

And now for a little competition… 👀

Tally is judged on a scale of 0–100 points:

🐎 Type – 20 points
🦒 Head & neck – 20 points
💪 Body – 20 points
🦵 Legs – 20 points
✨ Movement – 20 points

What do you think Tally will score? 😍

Drop your guess in the comments – let’s see who gets closest! 🎯

Tally, we’re cheering for you! ❤️🐎

01/08/2026

Progress isn’t always a straight line… but today felt like a big win. 🙌🏽

I finally got a proper greeting from Tally and was able to bring him in on the lead rope. Wow… that has taken a long time, and it honestly felt great. Let’s see if we can do it again tomorrow. 🤞🏽

Yesterday we had a long session together. Towards the end, I left him alone in the paddock while Tinka was inside eating. Before I let him go over to greet her, I quietly waited until he chose to acknowledge me first.

No pressure. Just patience, consistency, and trying to rebuild that connection.

These small moments may not look like much, but they mean everything. Trust isn’t built overnight—it’s earned one interaction at a time. ❤️✌🏽

For those of you who work with horses… have you ever had to rebuild your connection with one? What worked best for you? I’d genuinely love to hear your experiences in the comments. 👇🏽

26/07/2026

We’re on our way to Barcelona, and if we’re lucky, we’ll get the chance to visit a breeder I’ve known for many years. 🤞🐴

But before heading to the airport this morning (fresh haircut, shave, shower… all ready 😄), Tally decided it was the perfect moment to show off while I was cleaning the paddock.

Classic Tally… always making sure he’s the center of attention! 😂❤️

Come along and see what he got up to! 👇🐎✨

19/07/2026

First of all, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has followed along with our journey.

Over the past months, so many of you have become part of our little world — following our horses, our breeding program, and everyday life at our small stud farm.

Many of you probably found us because of Tally, and we completely understand why. This little guy has a special way of touching people’s hearts. His first video is now approaching 3.5 million views, and we are incredibly grateful for all the love, kindness, and support you have shown him.

But what we really hope to share with you is not just Tally’s story — it is the whole journey. The highs, the challenges, the lessons, and the beautiful moments that come with raising horses and building a breeding program.

And lately, things have been a little challenging…

The little c**t who used to walk straight over to me, put his head into the halter, and ask for attention suddenly became distant. He stopped approaching me the way he used to, and I could feel that something had changed.

Looking back, I think it started with a small moment where I tried to put sunscreen on him. He got a little scared, and a few days later, while trying to put the halter on, another situation happened where he startled, lost his balance, and ended up falling into the electric fence wire.

Thankfully, he was not hurt — but he got a huge fright.

And honestly… so did I.

From that moment, it felt like the trust we had spent so much time building had taken a step backwards. When I came near him, he would keep his distance, and sometimes even warn me with his teeth. My heart sank.

As a breeder, those are the moments where you start questioning yourself:

Did I do something wrong? Could I have handled it differently? How do I help him feel safe again?

Today, I decided to slow everything down.

Instead of forcing him, I worked with his mother and gave Tally time to process. We went back and forth between the paddock and the stable, and slowly things started to change.

Then Tally decided to put on a little show for me — running around, showing off, and reminding me exactly who he is. 😅

But the biggest victory today was not getting him into the stable.

Because I didn’t.

The biggest victory was that he became curious again.

He came closer. He sniffed the halter. He sniffed my hand. He allowed me to gently touch his shoulder. And most importantly… he chose not to run away.

That small moment meant everything.

Horses teach us so much about patience and trust. You cannot force a relationship. You cannot rush confidence. If trust is shaken, you simply have to earn it back — one small step at a time.

So today, I chose to finish on a positive note. The blanket could wait. The stable could wait.

Tomorrow is another day.

And we will keep building our friendship, one step at a time. ❤️🐴

Thank you for being part of this journey with us.

Have you ever experienced a moment like this with a foal or young horse? I would love to hear your stories, experiences, and advice.

12/07/2026

A special welcome to all my newest followers! It's great to have you here! 🙌🏽

I'm excited to share this journey with you. And to everyone featured here—thank you! I wish I could mention all of you, but this is just a small selection.

Looking forward to sharing the journey with you all! 🚀

Kurt Schmidt, Kate Drummond, Thomas L. Marquez, Eva Svejkovská, John Moore, Rosineia Padilha, Maureen Kahl, Patricia Gordon, Kathy Walters, Randy Hudson, Michelle Hampton, James Lawler, Debbie Solomon, Tabitha Tab, June Kiernan, Pam Kauffman, Džanko Jasmin, Kay Rogers, Sara Hamilton, Susan Parker, Linda Campbell, Steve Smith, Belva Erickson Cross, Eldon Hannah, Dorothy Crouse, Deborah Rose Yeager, Phyllis Mitchell, Susan Lund, Mari Terbrueggen, Ricordha Datu S, Mixmax Rfc, Tom Knoll, Nina Davis, Patrick W Corn SR, Dianne Morris, John Lalor, Kathy Withrow, Sharon Morganti, Deborah Schiessl Kuhman, Randy LaGrone, Ed Morris, Jeff Rollins, Jose Luiz Luiz, Betty Reynolds, Anneli Olsson, Tom Harnisch, Ole Johnny Sørsand, Lillian Thomas Dobson, Ronaldo Varela Corrêa, Sherie Sanford

05/07/2026

First of all… wow.

More than 3 million views, over 10,000 new followers, and so many kind comments from all over the world.

Thank you for joining us on Tally's journey. It honestly means more than you know. Watching so many people fall in love with this cheeky little c**t has been both inspiring and incredibly fun.

As you've probably noticed by now… Tally is a little rascal. 😅

He's mastered the art of using his mum (and even his grandma!) as bodyguards, loves teasing the other horses, and somehow always manages to find a way to be right in the middle of the action.

This morning, he had just woken up, walked out onto the big pasture with everyone else…

…and within seconds, he had the whole field moving.

Classic Tally. 😂

So here you go...

Tally in action!

These are the moments you can never plan. You're just out doing the everyday jobs around the farm, and suddenly this little guy reminds you why breeding horses is so special.

The journey with Tally is only just beginning...

And very soon you'll also get to meet his half-brother and his aunt, so stay tuned. We can't wait to introduce you to even more of the family. ❤️

Thanks for being part of this adventure. We're so happy you're here.

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