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GRINDSTONE 2012
Our new Grindstone flyer is done! We will post it here for you to print within a couple days. If you would like one in the mail in the meantime, please email me at cookie@oakhurstequine.com or give us a call at 503-544-0227.
Grindstone is proving us with all kinds of excitement as we head toward our 2012 breeding season this year! Grindstone's son FRUMIOUS has laid claim to being 'the fastest horse in the west' as he crushed his foes in the Grade-2 Palos Verde Stakes on January 21st at Santa Anita.
In addition Grindstone is proving his value as a broodmare sire with grandson RUSSIAN GREEK's win in the $100,000 California Derby on January 14th. Trainer Jerry Hollendorfer said this horse will run in the El Camino Real Derby!
Grindstone is the most accomplished sire in the Northwest. He leads all NW stallions in the categories that matter most. He leads all other NW sires by Average Earnings per Starter, by Average Earning Index (AEI) and in number of Black-type and Graded-Stakes Winners, and in percentage of offspring that have earned over $100,000. (More details in our 2012 Grindstone Brochure).
DARE TO DREAM with us! Breed your mare to GRINDSTONE and you might just get the next big horse that Grindstone has proven he can sire! |
FORTY SOMETHING BY SLEW'S SAGA
Forty Something by Slew's Saga out of Forty Romances by Forty Niner won the Janet Wineberg on Oregon Day at Portland Meadows. It was a lot of fun for breeders, owners, and trainers throughout the day. Congratulations to Portland Meadows for doing a fabulous job with good food and more! Everyone had a real nice time. Congratuations to all the winners and we look forward to some more good times with Forty Something!
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GRINDSTONE IN YOUR BREEDING PROGRAM 2012
Here are some pictures courtesy of Tom and Molly St. Hilaire of Grindstone enjoying the cooler weather this Fall! Thanks Tom and Molly for the photos! Grindstone by Unbridled out of Buzz My Bell, by Drone.
Grindstone won the Kentucky Derby in 1996 and is sire of Birdstone, winner of the Belmont, Travers and Champagne. Birdstone is sire of Kentucky Derby Winner Mine That Bird and Belmont Stakes Winner Summer Bird! Book your mare to Grindstone for 2012. Call us today!
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OCTOBER NEWS
Jack and I recently returned from a wonderful time on the East Coast! We had a chance to visit our son Adam, his wife Amy and daughter Mackenzie in North Carolina. Adams recovery from his moto-cross accident May 15, 2010 grows more remarkable each day! Adam is living home with his family and goes to out-therapy during the week. We shared some wonderful memories during our time together, visiting their friends, church, a local fair, one of Adams favorite restaurants Peak City Grill (see note on Bleu Cheese Chips below) in Apex, and a poultry farm to check out some new chicken breeds! Amy says Adam should be able to travel to see us for the holidays this year. We cant wait, what a treat to have them all here for Christmas!
Jack in the Cotton Fields of Virginia!
We also attended the Northeast Equine Practitioners Meeting in Norfolk, Virginia focusing on the lameness and diagnostic ultrasound wet labs and lectures. We were really impressed with the quality of speakers and organization of the group. Ultrasound is used for the evaluation of soft tissue structures of the horse and a very effective tool to help with diagnosing structures that cannot be examined via radiographs. Available through our practice and affordable. Call to visit more about this. Jack always loves his continuing education programs and the opportunity to bring more back to his practice and to you!
Outside our hotel room at the Norfolk Vet Meeting!
Also this month, Portland Meadows Racing Season begins Monday October 17th. First group of horses head to post at 12:00 pm! Visit www.portlandmeadows.com for more information, events, and race dates.
Now a note about one of Peak City Grills specialties! Bleu Cheese Chips! Once you have them you never forget them! I dont have their exact recipe but the chef does share ingredients! First of all they make their own homemade potato chips. Then across the top pour a warm gorgonzola sauce, drizzle on warm red sweet pepper jelly, finish with sprinkles of blue cheese crumbles and green onion. This is fabulous! If you dont want to make your own chips there are some very good varieties of chips (Kettle, etc) at the store you can pick up. You can look up a gorgonzola sauce on the internet, and the rest is pretty simple. Though I have not duplicated Peak City Grills concoction exactly, I have come close and everyone here raves about them. This is really good!
Inspector Shamus at Portland!
Cookie
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TRILOGY FESTIVAL AT OAKHURST
Saturday September 10, 2011
This Event is put on by the Newberg Chamber of Commerce at Oakhurst, and has created quite a stir throughout the Northwest as the Wine, Food & Art aficionados make their plans to attend. The event features over 60 vendors representing:
Fresh, Local Cuisine
World-Class Local Wines
Artisan Beers
Captivating Artists
Education Classes featuring cooking demonstrations and wine specific topics have proven to be a very popular component of this day long event. We invite you to come spend the day with us at this World-Class Wine, Culinary, and Art Event.
Immerse yourself in fresh cuisine, captivating wine and intriguing art brought to you by regional vendors. You may purchase your tickets today by calling the Chamber Office at (503) 538-2014 or on-line at www.trilogynewberg.com!
FOOD:
The Dark Chocolatier
"An Obsession with Chocolate Pefection"
Fanucchi Oils
Inspired by family traditions, Fanucchi Oils carefully selects fine Extra Virgin Olive Oils and artisan foods frfom small producers in Italy, Greece and the Mediterranean for sampling and purchase.
Luckee Dutch
Classic, Gourmet, & Artisan Cookies
Pacific Hazelnut Farms & Candy Factory
Perfect Picnics
Custom picnics & event catering
Subterra, A Wine Cellar Restaurant
Offering affordable white tablecloth dining in Oregon's Willamette Valley Wine Country.
Sugarhouse Cake
WINE:
Arcane Cellars
Artisanal Wine Cellars
Couer de Terre
Dobbes Family Estate/Wine by Joe
Duck Pond Cellars
Fire Mountain Brewery
Fox Farm Vineyards
Ghost Hill Cellars
Gresser Vineyards
Johan Vineyards
Methven Family Vineyards
Rizzo Winery
Seufert Winery
Sejourne Estate
VX Vercingetorix Pinot Wines
White Rose Estate
ART:
Aunt Adeleine's Vintage
Emily Haven Photography
Rachel O'Neil Photography
Wine Country Woodworks
Visual Thinker
VIP EVENT
Join us Saturday, September 10th starting with our VIP Event
Admission Includes:
VIP Parking
Early Entry (VIP Event starts at 11:00am)
Entry into the VIP Special Event
Etched Wine Glass & Charm
15% Discount on all Vendor Sales
VIP Gift Bag
Entry into a VIP Prize Drawing
VIP: 11:00am
Champagne Brunch, Bubbly Class by Argyle Winery, Olive Oil Tasting with Fanucchi Oils, Raffle Prizes, and More!
GENERAL ADMISSION BEGINS AT 12:00
CLASSES AND DEMONSTRATIONS
Jesus Guillen, Winemaker for White Rose
Time: 12:00pm
Wine Questions Answered
Why only make pinot noir? Why they utilize whole cluster fermentation and what does that do to the wine?
Visit their website: White Rose Wines
Chris Czarnecki of The Joel Palmer House
Time: 1:00pm
Gourmet Cooking Demonstration
Renowned for the use of wild mushrooms, Chris will demonstrate how to make his savory Beef Stroganoff in this gourmet culinary demonstration.
Visit their website: The Joel Palmer House
Ken Wright of Ken Wright Cellars
Time: 2:00pm
Ken will be presenting on the geology of our area and how it influences the aromatic and flavor proflies of Pinot Noir. This concept extends into a discussion of the six new American Viticultural Areas in our region & how geology played a pivotal role in their creation.
Visit their website: Ken Wright Cellars
Gina Fanucchi of Fanucchi Oils
Time: 3:00pm
Demonstration of olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Mark Thompson of Fair Wage Coffee
Time: 4:00pm
What are some non-traditional ways of brewing your coffee? How could you do a little home roasting of your own?
Charles Hesson of Dobbes Family Estate
Time: 5:00pm
Oak Barrels & Pinot Noir
Why French? What does 50% new oak mean? Havent we created a better vessel since 450BC? Come smell a $1,110 new French Oak Barrel!!!!
Visit their website: Dobbes Family Estate
VIP: $35 - Advance purchase online or through the Chamber office by August 25th.
General: $20 - Advance purchase online or through the Chamber office by August 25th.
Gate Cost (Day of Event): $25 - Cash Only. ATM available
Gates open at 11:00 for VIP Event. General Admission starts at 12:00 - 6:00pm
Oakhurst Farms
18715 NE Hwy 240
Newberg, OR 97132
*Trilogy is a 21 & over event only. IDs will be checked at the Gate. Admission includes classes, live demonstrations, & wine glass & charm.
Food & some Wine Tasting Fees are extra and not included
in the ticket price.
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