THIS IS NOT AN ADVERTISEMENT. THIS HORSE IS NOT FOR SALE. I AM PROVIDING BACKGROUND INFORMATION ONLY.
I am not sure why my first post attempt was flagged as spam…
Hello everyone,
I would like to introduce myself as the owner of Cartel’s dam. I came across this thread by chance and I was truly shocked to discover what has unfolded for all of you. Firstly, I would like to offer my condolences to those who have been caught in the middle of the mix up. Although I am sure that some of you will end up with very lovely riding horses, I know this is not what you wanted and not what you paid for.
I would like to offer some background information on the Arabian mare, Azale Zoolal, and answer any questions you may have about her. I hope what I bring to share softens the blow of this unfortunate situation and offers a bit of reconciliation to those who have been affected. I am going to refer to the mare as Zoey, because this is the name that she has gone by in the time that I have owned her.
The first time I met Zoey was when she was two/three years old (2003 maybe?). My mom came close to buying her as a young horse to train and eventually give to me but the timing wasn’t right for us. My mom moved on but always regretted not purchasing Zoey while she had the chance. In 2007, a friend called to let us know that Zoey was for sale once again. I was 11/12 years old and was looking to move up off my first pony so we made the purchase from her previous owner. The previous owner had Zoey on a breeding lease with Corrine for two years. The first year, Corrine bred Zoey to a European jumper pony. The second year, Corrine bred Zoey to Capone. Cartel had just been weaned at the time we bought Zoey.
For the past 13 years, Zoey has been the most incredible partner and the best friend I could ever ask for. I evented her through most of my teenage years. Because she is only 14.3 hands and I am 5’8”, I did end up purchasing a larger warmblood a few years later, but Zoey never let her height slow her down. She schooled preliminary cross-country fences, up to 1.15 over fences quite regularly, and still is an absolute star on the flat. Dressage judges loved her, along with everyone else who met her along the way. Most people were quite surprised when they found out that she was full Arabian due to her docile personality and sport horse/pony build. I took a break from competitive riding to focus on a young horse, along with my education and career, so my mom rides Zoey now as a dressage pleasure mount. She must be missing competitive riding because she jumped out of her paddock the other week :lol:.
Zoey is the kind of horse you can go months without riding and pick up right where you left off. She’s the kind of horse you can jump on in the field without any tack and ask for lead changes. She’s gentle enough for a 5 year old child to handle and ride, yet sensitive and bold enough to be a blast for experienced riders. She’s never had any lameness issues - always barefoot and sound. On top of it all, when one of my previous mares passed while giving birth, Zoey adopted the foal as her own.
If anyone would like more information on Zoey, please send me a private message. I also have countless photos of Zoey that I am happy to share. I would love to hear all about your Cartel babies and what you have planned for their future.
Photos:
Zoey and Cartel (credit unknown)
Zoey cross country (Gurr Photography)
Zoey on the flat (Alex Groothof)
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