Early in my pony career, I subscribed to many pony magazines, and that is where I first saw "ARENOSA" ponies. Then in the mid 60's I was exhibiting Welsh Ponies in San Antonio, Texas and met Audrey Barrett and her wonderful Show Shetlands. In the late 60's I visited Arenosa Pony Farm, Victoria Texas, and over 30 years later, I still feel the greatest respect and admiration for my mentor and dear friend - Audrey Barrett (deceased 1997).

In 1969 I attended the final dispersal sale at world famous Stovall Shetland Farm in Era, Texas. Toward the end of the sale, up to the ring came an old, broken down Shetland stallion. Although there was no gleam on his black and white coat and he was way too thin, there was something still magnificent about him. I will never forget his effect on me. This was KEWPIE DOLL'S ORACLE, World Champion show pony, who later ended up at Arenosa, and who is the grand sire and great grand sire of our BRISTOL MINIATURE SHETLANDS.

Kewpie Doll's Oracle was only at Arenosa a few short years, but sired some outstanding show ponies and breeding stock.

Also coming out of the Stovall herd was KEWPIE DOLL'S DIABLO (son of Oracle, but not bred by Arenosa), the pillar of our entire breeding operation. Diablo was a phenomenal driving pony, beating all comers, even much larger ponies.

Arenosa ponies have been top winners in: the American Shetland Pony Club, American Miniature Horse Association and the American Paint Horse Association- Pony Division.

Arenosa ponies were exported to many parts of the world, including Canada, Germany, Israel, Mexico, Guatemala and other Latin American countries. Also proudly owning Arenosa ponies were the mayor of Monterrey, Mexico and the President of Honduras.

It has been my great pleasure to have known the Barrett family for many years, and I have enjoyed their generosity and kind hospitality. It was my privilege to officiate many times for Shetland shows in the area, filled with beautiful Arenosa ponies. I will never forget all the midnight pony talks with Audrey, the hours spent digging in her horse library, or the wonderful afternoons spent in the pastures with the ponies. Audrey wanted me to carry on for her and take her 55 year old breeding program into the next generations. It is my delight to do so, and to provide lovers of small equines with some of the very BEST in the world.