PC SAMANTHA TAYLOR
SAM AND BRETT WITH JOI EL JIULIUSZ
Sabble Farm
MARES ARE TH E FOUN DAT ION OF EVERY T H IN G THAT IS TO COME
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hen it comes to the Arabian horse show scene in Australia, Sabble Farm may be viewed somewhat as a ‘new kid on the block’…and I say, ‘thank goodness for that!’ Refreshingly unbridled by pre-conceived notions or ideas regarding their horses or how things are done, in their short two years of being involved in showing Arabians, owners Sam and Brett Thomas have demonstrated bucketloads of enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, coupled with a keen eye of what is required to own and produce a show team such as they now have…their dedication and positive spirit have been rewarded tenfold, with a slew of wins at the highest level. Teamed up with the Future Farm family of Kate, Doyle, Kody and Jessica Dertell, the Sabble (pronounced ‘Sable’) Farm horses
have enjoyed an incredible year this past show season…one that even the most successful of studs would find exhilarating. With a collection of horses, sourced from both Australia and around the globe, Sabble Farm have proven they are a force to be reckoned with. And that their Arabian horses can indeed, do it all. Although Sam Thomas herself appears quite gregarious and social, she is notably uncomfortable when asked to talk about herself. ‘I am happy to talk about my horses, I love them with all my heart, and they deserve to be celebrated for their wins, because they are just so fabulous. We have chosen each and every single one of them because of something special, and I am so thrilled that they are being given their opportunity to shine.’
The calibre of mares that have been purchased to be the foundation of this stud is unusually high. It would be difficult to recall another program, most certainly in recent years, that had gone to such lengths to purchase so many outstanding mares and fillies in such a short time. The possibilities for this fledgling stud are endless. Two years ago, after 25 years without horses in her life, Sam Thomas dipped her hat back into the ring by purchasing the well performed buckskin Part Arabian mare Gleniph Tiramisu, after falling in love with her while having a riding lesson by Kate Dertell at Future Farms. Sired by Crave FF (Mash x Bremervale Charmed) and Gleniph Bombe Alaska (Edenvale Arctic Snow x Brandy Crème Pussa), Tiramisu is the eldest of three full siblings, all buckskins, and had been an Australian National Champion, as well as East Coast Supreme Saddle Horse while owned by her breeders, Richard and Kerry Chapman. Originally purchased as a riding horse for Sam, their first ventures into the show ring were fraught with nerves…for Sam, not Tiramisu! ‘I wondered what I was doing. Getting back into riding seemed at times to be a silly fantasy rather than the wonderful, life-changing experience that it was. I was given some words of wisdom from Kody
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