Bayberry Rhum
Our foundation broodmare, Bayberry Rhum, is a 1987 16.1H dapple bay Thoroughbred known
for producing correct, athletic, level-headed horses. She produced the first Fannin’s
Folly Farm foal, Bring The Rhum, on May 10, 2007. Bring The Rhum is a gorgeous bay filly
by Bridon Glenmore with perfect confirmation and an even-tempered curiosity that will
take her far in the eventing world. Bayberry Rhum gave us a second filly on April 18, 2009.
Dew Run Rhum is currently bay, going grey, and is sired by Dandelion Diamond Rebel, who
passed on his bold, fearless attitude and excellent confirmation to her. For more information
on these fillies, please visit our
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Brandy Light
In 2007, we purchased another broodmare, Brandy Light. She is a 2000 16H chestnut Thoroughbred
with Native Dancer, Bold Ruler, and Majestic Prince in her lineage. She was bred to Dandelion
Diamond Rebel last year and produced a gorgeous filly on May 3, 2009. Whiskey Rebellion, or
Gidget, is chestnut right now, but is already going grey. She has long, long legs and a ton of
spunk. We are looking forward to getting to know her as she matures. For more information on
Gidget, please visit our
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Bring The Rhum
"Morgan" is the princess of the farm. Being the first filly, she has been lavished with
love and attention since the day she was born. Over the last two years, we have marveled at her
fearlessness and her independence. She truly enjoys human companionship and has an intense desire
to please. She loves to jump natural obstacles in the field just for the fun of it, and has an
impressive, tight-kneed jump that will win lots of ribbons in the hunter ring. Well-suited for any
discipline, you can find more information on this lovely filly on our
sales page.
Dew Run Rhum
Affectionately known as "Fiona", this filly has a regal presence about her. She is handled
daily and is very cooperative – stands quietly to have her feet cleaned, accepts a halter and fly
mask, and loves to be brushed. Born Bay, but she will surely gray out to be the image of her stunning
Sire, Dandelion Diamond Rebel by Rebel Yell, RID. Her Dam, Bayberry Rhum was bred in the past to
Rebel Yell, and produced Bailey’s Rebel Rhum, IDSH. Since the Rebel Yell/Bayberry Rhum combination
was so successful in the past, we wanted Rhum’s last foal to carry on the tradition of conformational
excellence and a sensible attitude. Fiona does not disappoint us in either area. She is eligible
for registration with the IDHSNA. Her paperwork will be submitted prior to December 31, 2009.
Additional information is available on our
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Whiskey Rebellion
This little filly's nickname could only be "Gidget". She has spunk to spare tempered by a
willingness to please her handlers. She stands like a statue for fly spray and is learning to
accept the halter and fly mask. Gidget has a very independent and confident nature. Handled daily
and very cooperative. Born Chestnut, but there's no question she will gray out to match her Sire.
Gidget displays beautiful gaits and is light on her feet. She runs for the sheer joy of galloping
around the pasture. She is eligible for registration with the IDHSNA. Her paperwork will be
submitted prior to December 31, 2009. Please visit our
sales page for
additional information.
Southern Comfort
Southern Comfort (Shiloh) is a 3 year old 16.1H dapple grey American Warmblood gelding. He was
purchased as a weanling and has been the prince of the farm ever since. He lives for peppermints
(or anything wrapped in plastic) and loves a good long grooming session. This guy is going well
under saddle, currently in professional training, and promises to be an impressive athlete when
he grows up. For more information, please visit our
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Dolly
Dolly is an 8 year old 16.2H grey Percheron mare. She was purchased as a husband horse, and she
knows her job well! She'll cart anyone down the trail without a fuss and is simply a lovely addition
to the barn. We are considering using her as a surrogate mother for Rhum’s babies in the future
because she looks longingly over the fence every day at the mamas and babies on the farm.
Ariel
Ariel is our one and only boarder. She is an 8 year old chestnut Arabian mare who stands at a
spritely 14.2H. Trained as an endurance horse, she is no stranger to the trails, but she secretly
wants to be a dressage pony, so we are working toward that goal. She is currently rehabbing from
splint bone surgery, expected to make a full recovery.
Riley's Believe It Or Not
Riley's Believe It Or Not (Riley) is a 16.1H 1998 chestnut Thoroughbred gelding. Purchased at
auction to be used as a lesson horse, it was soon discovered that Riley's talents were best
appreciated by a single rider. After lots of cross country schooling, and a few events and
combined tests, he was sold in 2007 (congratulations, Michele!) and is currently very successful
in the local hunter pleasure and jumper rings.
Nevada Comet
Nevada Comet (Dice) was a 15.3H bright bay Anglo-Arab. He was one of the original FFF horses.
He loved to trail ride and was a beautiful mover in the dressage ring. He passed away in September
of 2007 and he is sadly missed. We are sincerely grateful for everything he gave to us during the
time we got to spend with him.
Attache
Finally, the patriarch of our pasture, Dewey was a 16.2H bay Swedish Warmblood. He started his life
as a talented dressage horse, and was competing at the Prix St. Georges level when a broken jaw earned
him retirement at the age of 10. Upon recovery, he went on to be a school horse at Ferrum College,
then moved into the lesson program at Virginia Tech. He was purchased from Virginia Tech in 2005 as a
retiree. A horse in a million, Dewey knew the ropes and happily taught them to every single person who
ever had the pleasure of riding him. We are so lucky to have gotten to spend his final years with him,
and we will be blessed if we ever encounter another horse with his knowledge, mind and incredible
temperament. He passed away at the ripe old age of 29 in March of 2009. His presence can still be felt
on the farm, and he is truly and deeply missed.
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