For photos of the new barn, click HERE.
For photos from the 2009 Midwest Horse Fair, click
HERE.
Kita (far left) is a 7 year old Macaw owned by Jill, who can often be seen surveying her territory (that would be everything!).  She was recently joined by a new friend, Buddha Bird, who is a 15 year old female.  Pictured below with Quebec.
Jill McCrae and her dog Rosebud, a  female Australian Shepherd.
Elsi and Mia are two new additions to the barn cats that roam happy and free (and will occasionally mass around the cars - mind those speed limits!)
Quebec Dos Pinhais is a 9 year old Lusitano stallion owned by Jill McCrae. (Rider in photos: Jill McCrae)
Jill recently performed the Garrocha with Quebec at the Professional Bullriders Championship.
For more on the performance, go
HERE!
Sweetie, who sadly passed September 22 2008 at the age of 26, was a well-loved schoolmaster of Jill's.  She is sorely missed.
Vanilla is a 4 year old Lusitano mare, owned by Jen Alter.
With her is Coragem, who was born 12/29/06.  Coragem (pronounced "Korazhee") is Portuguese for "courage".
Navaronne Do Top is a 13 year old Lusitano stallion owned by Georgette Rubenstone.
Rider in photo: Georgette Rubenstone.
Trofeu is a 6 year old Lusitano stallion owned by Laura Alter.
(Rider in photo: Laura Alter)
Siao Vao is a 7 year old Lusitano gelding owned by Laura Alter.
(Rider in photo: Dominique Barbier)
Sansao, a 13 year old gelding owned by Lauren Schultz.
Jill in Portugal in 2000.
Urano, a.k.a. Ronnie, a 7 year old stallion owned by Nancy Holman (pictured at left).
Tobold Interagro, owned by Jean Dempsey, is a 7 year old Lusitano stallion.
Above: with Jill McCrae; Right: with Jean Dempsey
The fabulous Dante (Andante).  Dante passed away December 30, 2008 at age 30 after a brief illness.  Dante was a fantastic horse, and we all miss him.