We purchased Marli from Tracy and Adam in July, where Tracy was good enough to deliver her for us. Marli strolled from the float with a no fuss attitude as if she had been here before.
I can't comment highly enough on the work and handling that Marli has had done with her before we purchased her. She leads an absolute dream and is so light to the touch and is very responsive, and is highly intelligent, and does whatever is asked of her.
We decided to purchase Marli, as we were after a "Prince" baby for a long time, as his temperament, looks and presence are just beautiful, and being as we have 2 of his 1/2 brothers with identical "easy beautiful temperaments", it was an easy choice to make.
This breed of Arabian make life so easy and to have around.
A massive thanks to Tracy and Adam, and look forward to our future with "Miss Marli"
Libby and Chris Webb
Nook
owners of Acaciavej Shamarli
September 2016
When it came to the decision of who to put my warmblood mare in foal to in many ways it came down to fate, and in others just good common sense.
I wanted a stallion that was smart, sound, beautiful (of course!) and above all with a fantastic temperament that was proven in what ever discipline he was competing in. I wanted a stallion from a work background not just an ornament.
Driving down the road one day I saw what I later learnt was Prince out on a training ride - looking happy in his work, willing, alert , calm and of course handsome.
I said to my farrier the following day "I saw this gorgeous arab stallion the other day ...."
To which he said ' that'll be Prince - I do his feet - you couldn't ask for a nicer stallion".
The rest of the story is now 2 months old standing in the paddock with her mother and already displaying the fantastic smart and curious temperament of her father and is a straight, strong compact and beautifully put together filly.
The other factor though which must be mentioned is how grateful I am to both Tracy and Adam for the fantastic care they took of my mare whilst she was with them.
It was a great comfort to me to know she was in capable, caring and knowledgeable hands, and that her welfare was always their priority.
Jackie Merchant
Easterbrook Farm
January 2013
It was love at first sight , from the first moment I saw Cass I knew I had to have her. She moves like a dream, she has a sweet loving nature. To my delight after settling in she has been able to do everything I have asked of her. I can’t wait to ride this young girl. This filly is such a joy to train as she seems to know what is asked of her, she is super responsive and takes almost everything in her stride. She had been entered in two futurity classes so it was an easy decision to decide to show her. I can’t wait.
Two months ago I did not know Tracy and her family, now I am happy to say they are good friends.
Thankyou for such a promising young horse.
Emma Robinson
owner of Acaciavej Shadowy Cass
January 2013
When I first met Zaheer as a 10 month old colt, I was impressed and thought that he was special. Now, a bit over two years later, I think that he is more special than ever. He has developed and matured into a beautiful gelding and has always had the most delightful, easy going temperament that I could ever have wished for. He gave his saddle trainer absolutely no problems and was home to me to continue his riding education in 6 weeks. On his first ride out on our local trails, with the wind blowing lazily in the pines, he strode along as if he had been doing it all of his life, leading his older, more experienced riding buddy for most of the way. He is now progressing with his riding with his usual calm manner and I am so looking forward to enjoying many more days with 'Cruise'. Named to suit the personality! Many thanks to Adam and Tracy for making him available to me.
Kim Vucetic
owner of Acaciavej Zaheer
February 2013
I was keen to visit their small band of Arabians as I had met Tracy during my last visit to Tasmania but never actually made it to her farm. A passionate endurance rider, Tracy's goal is to breed high-percentage Crabbet Arabians that are beautiful and functional riding Arabians with people-loving temperaments - Arabians suitable as endurance mounts, show and pleasure horses. As they say, proof is in the pudding, and Tracy exhibits her homebred horses in the show-ring as well as proving their worth in the field of endurance riding as they grow older.
Our first horse to photograph was Tracy's Arabian stallion Acaciavej Shadowy Prince(Arundel House Bey Rashan x Capleach Shadowy Lustre). I knew his great grandsire on his dam's side, Shadowy Night(Mildom x Nightshade), exceptionally well, so I was really looking forward to seeing Shadowy Prince. I grabbed my trusty camera and we walked up the big hill to his paddock. Upon reaching the crest, I was quite taken aback when Shadowy Prince came galloping up to Tracy with a small band of mares hot on his heels. Tracy promptly caught him, gave him a brush over and then threw a saddle on his back, and we began the photo shoot. His manners were impeccable!
The Arabian Magazine
Americas Edition - March 2014
Sharon Meyers Freelance photographer and writer based in Queensland E: [email protected]
January 2014
I can't comment highly enough on the work and handling that Marli has had done with her before we purchased her. She leads an absolute dream and is so light to the touch and is very responsive, and is highly intelligent, and does whatever is asked of her.
We decided to purchase Marli, as we were after a "Prince" baby for a long time, as his temperament, looks and presence are just beautiful, and being as we have 2 of his 1/2 brothers with identical "easy beautiful temperaments", it was an easy choice to make.
This breed of Arabian make life so easy and to have around.
A massive thanks to Tracy and Adam, and look forward to our future with "Miss Marli"
Libby and Chris Webb
Nook
owners of Acaciavej Shamarli
September 2016
When it came to the decision of who to put my warmblood mare in foal to in many ways it came down to fate, and in others just good common sense.
I wanted a stallion that was smart, sound, beautiful (of course!) and above all with a fantastic temperament that was proven in what ever discipline he was competing in. I wanted a stallion from a work background not just an ornament.
Driving down the road one day I saw what I later learnt was Prince out on a training ride - looking happy in his work, willing, alert , calm and of course handsome.
I said to my farrier the following day "I saw this gorgeous arab stallion the other day ...."
To which he said ' that'll be Prince - I do his feet - you couldn't ask for a nicer stallion".
The rest of the story is now 2 months old standing in the paddock with her mother and already displaying the fantastic smart and curious temperament of her father and is a straight, strong compact and beautifully put together filly.
The other factor though which must be mentioned is how grateful I am to both Tracy and Adam for the fantastic care they took of my mare whilst she was with them.
It was a great comfort to me to know she was in capable, caring and knowledgeable hands, and that her welfare was always their priority.
Jackie Merchant
Easterbrook Farm
January 2013
It was love at first sight , from the first moment I saw Cass I knew I had to have her. She moves like a dream, she has a sweet loving nature. To my delight after settling in she has been able to do everything I have asked of her. I can’t wait to ride this young girl. This filly is such a joy to train as she seems to know what is asked of her, she is super responsive and takes almost everything in her stride. She had been entered in two futurity classes so it was an easy decision to decide to show her. I can’t wait.
Two months ago I did not know Tracy and her family, now I am happy to say they are good friends.
Thankyou for such a promising young horse.
Emma Robinson
owner of Acaciavej Shadowy Cass
January 2013
When I first met Zaheer as a 10 month old colt, I was impressed and thought that he was special. Now, a bit over two years later, I think that he is more special than ever. He has developed and matured into a beautiful gelding and has always had the most delightful, easy going temperament that I could ever have wished for. He gave his saddle trainer absolutely no problems and was home to me to continue his riding education in 6 weeks. On his first ride out on our local trails, with the wind blowing lazily in the pines, he strode along as if he had been doing it all of his life, leading his older, more experienced riding buddy for most of the way. He is now progressing with his riding with his usual calm manner and I am so looking forward to enjoying many more days with 'Cruise'. Named to suit the personality! Many thanks to Adam and Tracy for making him available to me.
Kim Vucetic
owner of Acaciavej Zaheer
February 2013
I was keen to visit their small band of Arabians as I had met Tracy during my last visit to Tasmania but never actually made it to her farm. A passionate endurance rider, Tracy's goal is to breed high-percentage Crabbet Arabians that are beautiful and functional riding Arabians with people-loving temperaments - Arabians suitable as endurance mounts, show and pleasure horses. As they say, proof is in the pudding, and Tracy exhibits her homebred horses in the show-ring as well as proving their worth in the field of endurance riding as they grow older.
Our first horse to photograph was Tracy's Arabian stallion Acaciavej Shadowy Prince(Arundel House Bey Rashan x Capleach Shadowy Lustre). I knew his great grandsire on his dam's side, Shadowy Night(Mildom x Nightshade), exceptionally well, so I was really looking forward to seeing Shadowy Prince. I grabbed my trusty camera and we walked up the big hill to his paddock. Upon reaching the crest, I was quite taken aback when Shadowy Prince came galloping up to Tracy with a small band of mares hot on his heels. Tracy promptly caught him, gave him a brush over and then threw a saddle on his back, and we began the photo shoot. His manners were impeccable!
The Arabian Magazine
Americas Edition - March 2014
Sharon Meyers Freelance photographer and writer based in Queensland E: [email protected]
January 2014