Romeo's Barn

Welcome to... Romeo's Barn Rodeo Romeo was a 16HH APHA registered Tobiano gelding.
This website is a tribute to his life.
He resided in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, - Canada He did everything. Dressage, Hunters, Jumpers, Eventing, Ponying race horses at the local track, Trail riding, Combined Driving. We even tried team penning just for fun! He enjoyed a well deserved retirement from Combined Driving,
the sport he is most famous for. Unfortunately, a training injury forced us to end his competitive career.
He spent his golden years at a luxury retirement home for horses.

Romeo was invited to compete in the Telus Battle of the Breeds
at Spruce Meadows in September '98.
We went back for '99, as well.
See the '98 pictures here!.
And the '99 pictures here! (Thumbnails only, still working on page)

We've also been in the Saskatoon Exhibition Parade!

Photos from the 1998 High Country CDE!

Photo: Ken Meisner, Calgary AB	The first two photos are from the water hazard in Section 'E' of the 1997 High Country Combined Driving Event in Calgary, Alberta.
The High Country CDE is an annual event with international participation and some of the best hazards and cones courses you're likely to come across. (Click on the images to see them full size)		Photo: Ken Meisner, Calgary AB
Photo: Ken Meisner, Calgary AB	This is a photo of Romeo standing (uncharacteristically) still following Dressage at the High Country CDE. The groom standing in front of him is his "Mom", and owner of Ebon Stables, Elaine Partington.
Much of the praise for Romeo's accomplishments belongs with Terry Partington, who originally taught Romeo to drive and got me into the sport.
Somehow, we managed to get selected for publication in the October '97 issue of Prairie Horse magazine.	Photo: Richard Hedges	This somewhat grainy photo shows Romeo negotiating a steep decline in another hazard at the '97 High Country CDE. (Click to enlarge images)
Photo: Dennis Byl	Here we are braving another cold Saskatchewan winter, and Romeo making his '98 gift requests.	Photo: Gloria Wisminity
I also tried driving pairs once in '97. These two are named Wonder and Ruby, both Thoroughbreds with heart to spare. The photo was taken at the ACDA East/West Chapter CDE in Lloydminster. I didn't do so well in this competition, but hey, you gotta start somewhere.		Photo: Terry Partington

Some of you have expressed a desire to actually see what I look like. Here, for what it's worth, is what you've been looking for.

Now, if you're lucky, you can see us on TV! Watch the Discovery Channel for a program called World of Horses with John Scott - The Driving Horse. They shot their footage during the '98 High Country CDE, and Romeo gets quite a bit of exposure. You can even see me just about leave the cart while negotiating the water hazard!

As well, while down taking some round pen lessons with Chris Irwin, I happened to meet up with another Paint with coloring similar to Romeo. The horse's name was Robin, and his owner is Lexy. Here's a group photo we took.

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