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Development of my land for my horses and me is ongoing.  My current plans involve clearing more space for the horses.

I purchased 19 acres in NC Orange County in Summer 2005 near my dressage instructor's farm, Topline Farm.   My dressage instructor is my special friend and mentor -   Gayle:  You bring loving, caring energy my way!   Surrounding the area are polo farms and fields, dressage farms, grand prix jumping farms, saddlebred farms, hunter farms and personal horse farms.  All these properties are in the midst of horse and farm country and close to Interstate 85 and Interstate 40! 

November 17, 2008
February 5, 2008,  L'Azure Soleil (Blue), now a 2 yo Saddlebred colt, arrived from PA.  He will be my next dressage horse. His life at Cedar Breeze continues to evolve.  Baby Blue has added new beginnings for my horses and me.  Blue is growing like a weed!  Blue is royally bred, his sire is Deep Blue (4x Wing Commander) by Callaway's Blue Norther and out of Phun in the Sun by Phi Slama Jama.  Blue has over 22 BHF (Broodmare Hall of Fame) mares in his top and bottom line.  His half brother is a reserve world's champion.

With the addition of a 3rd young colt, I am clearing land to make more room for pasture rotation and hopefully a new playmate for Blue (and me).  Denmark and Dude don't feel like playing with an 2 yo kid!  I am designing areas for the young horses and the older horses.  The older guys need a break from the "kid" often!

I got my new cleared area sowed end of September, and it is looking very nice at the moment, very green!  Come spring, I will fence it in and the horses can graze there too.

I also had a lovely 24x12 run-in built by Country Estate Crafters, LLC located in Efland, NC in an area in which I call my track.  This is an area I can put D&D in to get relief from Blue the Kid, and have shelter.  Now everyone can have shelter from inclement weather or annoying B52s!  This shelter, which I call Dude's Tiki Bar, can also double as a good lay-up stall once I put gates on it.

Gayle and I have begun line driving baby Blue with a full cheek snaffle she uses on babies and he is learning very well, and we plan to start introducing small spurts of weight on his back this Spring.

Steps toward my vision are moving forward.

Cedar Breeze will fill you with peace and serenity and ultimately offer insights into the Essence of the Horse.

"Harmony, we should take lessons" - Gregory Blaine

"Wow. What a weekend. Cedar Breeze is such a lovely place- so peaceful. I am so glad to be a part of what
I believe will be a place of calmness in a way too intense world. I did not think about work or other
situations in my life that presently are causing me stress. It was a nice, dearly needed break.
I also learned about energy, and using it to communicate with your horse. I really feel I made some big
leaps forward in my knowledge and partnership with my horses based on the brief time I spent with Anne.
Thank you.  I think a lot of wonderful things will happen there, and Anne's vision for the place is right on target.
It speaks peaceful things to you, and soothes your soul. At least it did mine." - LB, Outer Banks, NC

"A visit to Cedar Breeze is like a breath of fresh air. With Anne's quiet hospitality and the beautiful scenery from the
front porch of the cabin, the world's troubles melt away. Anyone looking for a relaxing time will find it at
Cedar Breeze Farm." - EG, Virginia

      Milestones Completed:

• I had another equine shelter built, a 24x12 run-in

• I have created another new pasture for use this spring

• I have a young colt who will be my next dressage star  ;-)

• My Apex house sold July 2007 so now Cedar Breeze farm is my only property

• Shingles have been replaced on the log cabin October 2007

• Construction of a hay storage building with a laundry room was completed the end of July 2007!

• A beautiful shady area surrounded by large oak trees behind the log cabin is a nice home for my second round pen

• A gravel driveway has been put into place to easily get to the back end equine structure and tack room

• Construction of my tack/feed room is finished

• My first horse fencing in the back pasture has been installed with the help of wonderful friends August 2006. This pasture has been electrified with the help of a very special person!

• A water treatment system has been installed so horses and humans will have the best water!

• My first equine structure, a 30x36 run-in barn, is complete

• A utility shed has been erected to store tools, such as a ladder, chain saw, etc.

• Ceiling renovation (pine ceilings!) is complete

• Painting and new flooring in the log cabin is complete

• The perimeter fencing is complete October 2005.

Hawkins Road, Hurdle Mills, NC 

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Raleigh-Durham-Hillsborough, North Carolina

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