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August 2017
The Paisley
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What is Paisley Up to Now? Paisley Ambassador Madeline Radosevic interviewed Paisley’s current owner Katie Francella to see what Paisley is doing now How did you come to know Paisley? I used to work at Rolling Acres and Laura Pickett brought Paisley in to be tried by a little girl that had just started riding. They leased her as a short stirrup pony. She was perfect for the kid. She was one of those ponies that once you had her in the barn you didn’t want her to leave so we were always looking for the next kid for her.
What do you love most about Paisley? That she might look like a misfit but she’s a winner and she’s a teacher too.
How long have you had Paisley? My father and I bought her in the fall of 2010. I’ve known her since 2003.
What were some of the bigger shows Paisley went to? She was champion at WEF a couple of times and champion at WIHS local day. I think she went to Capital Challenge but I can’t remember if she was a star. Hits Ocala, every major horseshow at the east coast.
What is Paisley’s current role there? She’s retired and has been for a few years. She had a bit of a soft tissue injury and although I tried to bring her back, she didn’t quite come back. Holly Geelhaar’s is where she is now. I would trust her with my own kid, that’s why she has Paisley.
How old is Paisley? Paisley was born in 1994, so 23. When was her last year in the medium regulars? 2005 or 2006 but she shined as Children’s pony. Who was her favorite person? Will Kennedy, I’d like to say it was me, but it was Will. Who is Will Kennedy? Will leased her and went from Short Stirrup to Childrens on her. Laura Pickett trained him. Will had her for 2-3 years.
What was your favorite memory? My favorite memory is probably watching Will show her.