Karen Brenner's Horse Paintings Blog

Cierra La Creme
Posted March 11, 2010

Cierra La Creme is a Quarter Horse/Arabian cross nicknamed Barbie. The reason for her nickname is very clear when you meet her! She's a beautiful blond just like the famous doll.

Jennifer's mom, Julie, nominated Barbie for the Beautiful Horses of Pennsylvania project. Here's her story:

"What first attracted our daughter Jennifer to Cierra La Creme (also known as Barbie) was Barbie's striking beauty. Jennifer was looking for a slender, english--looking horse to use for 4H. Having very recently lost her beloved Arabian mare, Ruby, it was an emotional and difficult search for a new horse. When Jennifer saw Barbie it seemed to be love at first sight. Barbie is a 4 year old palomino quarter horse/Arab cross, with a deep golden body and beautiful flowing blond mane and tail. Her mane is nearly 18 inches long! She looks like a 'Barbie-doll horse,' which is how she got her name.

"It didn't take Jenn long to decide that this was the horse for her. Barbie was green-broke when we got her, but she had a calm temperament and was the friendliest horse we have ever met! Working with a young horse proved to be a challenge (Ruby was 28 when we lost her), and some days it seemed that things were never going to click between Jenn and Barbie. I believe that it was bittersweet for Jenn; she wanted so badly to have another Ruby but was quickly realizing that was not going to happen.

"But through Jenn's persistence and determination, she and Barbie have become a wonderful team, and I think they are destined for a great future together."

Here's a link to more paintings in the Pennsylvania series: Beautiful Horses of Pennsylvania.

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Sullys Hollywood and Holly Berry
Posted March 9, 2010

Who could pass up an opportunity to photograph and Appaloosa named Dottie, whose owner claims has "the most beautiful tri-colored face with the sweetest disposition..." Add to that the promise of a foal at her side. Dottie and her filly, Holly Berry, were classic Appaloosas. Oh, so lovely!

Here's a link to more paintings in the Pennsylvania series: Beautiful Horses of Pennsylvania.

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Bo's Shadowfax
Posted March 3, 2010

Bo's Shadowfax has lots of nicknames. His super-creative owner, Gay, listed them: "Bo, Bo-Bo, Bo-ster, Bodle-ee-odo, and Bo-job." I can really relate, because my horses all have lots of nicknames too! And my new puppy never will learn her real name, because I'm always calling Pup-ski, Pipie, Pumpkin, or some other crazy name. (Piper is her real name.)

Speaking of creative, did I mention Gay and her husband Edgar have a huge Swine Chef statue in their yard? See photos below. (I think the message, "No Pork Served Here," is in honor of their pot bellied pig.) I wish I would have also got photos of the giant life-sized dinosaur sculpture in front of the house. Gay -- was it you with the two toilet planters marking the entrance of your drive? [Note: Special landmarks such as these should always be included in the directions to your home... and hopefully are recorded on the "Street View" drive by clip on Google Maps.] Here's that pig:

Anyways... a normal painting of Bo just didn't seem right for his creative family! So this painting is just a bit on the wild side.

Gay's description of Bo is so sweet, I have to share most of it with you:

"Bo prefers the company of people to his pasture mates or his pot-bellied pig friends. When my husband repairs fence, Bo is 'helping,' his head over Edgar's shoulder, one huge eyeball on the portable drill. He also helps me, his human mom, undress in the barn, grabbing my winter scarf and lifting my hood off my coat. . . . On the trail by himself with only his mom on his back, he's only a bit scared. When he sees a big turkey, his ears perk, his eyeballs widen until the creature shrieks and disappears into the woods. When Bo has company, such as when Edgar rides the bicycle on rth golf cart or walks beside him, he's much braver under saddle and can even keep his cool with rumbling garbage trucks passing by. Of course, in the ring he's a perfect gentleman, his mane and tail flying in degree turns. He especially likes when Tony the cat admires him from the top fence rail."

Gay writes that Bo is also the poster boy for Straight Arrow's whitening shampoos. His white parts were glowing when I visited!

Gay adds, "just like the pop hit, Bo surely thinks, 'I'm too handsome for my hide.'"

Here's a link to more paintings in the Pennsylvania series: Beautiful Horses of Pennsylvania.

posted by Karen Brenner

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Snowy
Posted March 2, 2010

Snowy's owner Amanda was assisting with the photo shoot where I was taking pictures of Boomer, RF Scarlet Rohara, Ravenhill Tsornin and Dottie. She mentioned how pretty her Quarter Horse was, and since I had some extra time in my schedule (unheard of!!!) Amanda turned Snowy out in the arena and I started snapping pictures! Snowy was quite photogenic! And loved running around!

So please welcome the newest addition to the Beautiful Horses of Pennsylvania--Snowy!

Here's a link to more paintings in the Pennsylvania series: Beautiful Horses of Pennsylvania.

posted by Karen Brenner

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