“Go for the moon. If you don't get it,
you'll still be heading for a star.”
~ Willis Reed, retired NBA Basketball Player.
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Denise, who is very petite, is proud that she can run heavy equipment.
In winter 2008, Derek fell off the roof, shattering his heel and ankle,
which required extensive surgery and downtime.
The Krauses had just ordered a 4520 John Deere tractor with a 400CX
loader from Faivre Implement. Denise was afraid she would not be able
to learn to run it. John Shulfer, Faivre’s service specialist, worked with
Denise until she felt quite comfortable and confident with the tractor.
Now, she absolutely loves her tractor and uses it to move huge hay
bales and feeders, plow snow, clean pens and unload pallets of feed
and bedding. She easily changes attachments from the front blade
to bale spear, pallet forks and bucket and thinks it is one of the best
inventions ever.
Denise is the Breed Coordinator for the Great Lakes Gypsy
Vanner Presentation at 2011 Midwest Horse Fair, Alliant
Energy Center, Madison, WI. All nine Gypsy Vanners were
born at Feathered Gold Stables.
Video clip: http://www.featheredgold.com/Midwest%202011%20Trailer.htm
Feathered Gold’s mares are expecting 11 foals from their
spectacular stallions: Mickey Finn, Feathered Gold Moe
and young prospect, Feathered Gold Romantic Legend.
For more information on Feathered Gold Stables, contact
them at [email protected] or (715) 445-5345.
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Top: Denise displays her multi-talented tractor skills. Middle: Nuala and her
foal out for a midday romp. Bottom: Derek and Mickey Finn present at a show.
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