Available now: Original “Walter Farley – Black Stallion Club” Pin
Posted on February 19th, 2010
This is a new edition of the original, available at the shop now:
Original “Walter Farley – Black Stallion Club” Pin
Also visit the main zazzle page to see several new items and 2 new sections of items, more coming all the time. Hope you enjoy!
Wanna cry?
Posted on February 15th, 2010
Good stories are rare and true stories even more so. Here’s a real Christmas one from my friend Paula (even though it’s not Christmas) … hope you like it…
A brother and sister had made their usual hurried, obligatory pre-Christmas visit to the little farm where dwelt their elderly parents with their small herd of horses. The farm was where they had grown up and had been named Lone Pine Farm because of the huge pine, which topped the hill behind the farm. Through the years the tree had become a talisman to the old man and his wife, and a landmark in the countryside. The young siblings had fond memories of their childhood here, but the city hustle and bustle added more excitement to their lives, and called them away to a different life.
The old folks no longer showed their horses, for the years had taken their toll, and getting out to the barn on those frosty mornings was getting harder, but it gave them a reason to get up in the mornings and a reason to live. They sold a few foals each year, and the horses were their reason for joy in the morning and contentment at day’s end.
Angry, as they prepared to leave, the young couple confronted the old folks “Why do you not at least dispose of The Old One.” She is no longer of use to you. It’s been years since you’ve had foals from her. You should cut corners and save so you can have more for yourselves. How can this old worn out horse bring you anything but expense and work? Why do you keep her anyway?”
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New “glog”
Posted on February 2nd, 2010
happy days!!
tim
Black Stallion Movie Soundtrack 3 CD set!
Posted on January 20th, 2010
I don’t know if you’ve heard this yet but it’s nice they put it together …
We have some sound clips on the site, too.
World premiere of complete Carmine Coppola’s 1979 scores (both of them!) for widely-praised Francis Ford Coppola big-screen presentation of popular Walter Farley novel, directed by Carroll Ballard, starring Kelly Reno, Mickey Rooney. Exhaustive search produces not only complete score as heard in picture but also powerful, big orchestral score by Coppola never used. Some incredible cues! Original versions of island ride sequence, snake & rescue scenes are dynamic never-before-heard highlights! 3-CD set also includes cues by Shirley Walker as well as re-mastered presentation of original 1979 United Artists album. Original album artwork is featured PLUS color reproductions of fabulous (also unused) original production paintings by legendary Bob Peak. Striking! Everything presented in crisp stereo from complete multi-track session masters, including all ad-lib percussion overlays. Massive, popular score finally gets spectacular release it deserves. Carmine Coppola, Dan Carlin conduct. Special Collection release limited to 1500 box sets!
Happy 2010!
Posted on January 11th, 2010
It’s been a busy and cold holiday season for the Black Stallion, Little Black a Pony, Big Red and everyone at Hopeful Farm.
We were in Kentucky at the wonderful Horse Park where they are set to host 10,000 students for the Black Stallion Literacy Foundation shows!
They are just awesome up there, just the best team you can imagine!
With the upcoming World Equestrian Games and all the events at the Horse Park in 2010 it all looks really spectacular!
Wait to you hear about the new Arabian Wing at the Museum … it’s going to be fabulous!!
Check it out when you get a minute.
Thanks for reading … and don’t forget to visit the forum and drop us a line!
More soon,
tim
http://www.theblackstallion.com/cgi/simpleforum_pro.cgi
Tim Farley about BSLF on KAXE Northern Community Radio’s “All Things Equine”
Posted on December 9th, 2009
All Things Equine 12-8-09: Bobbie from KAXE Northern Community Radio talked with Tim Farley of the Black Stallion Literacy Project. This project is about getting young kids excited about reading through books about horses and bringing real horses to the schools.
Listen to the show (mp3 direct link, opens in a new window. Duration: 18 min.)
Black Stallion 2010 Calendar Now Available!
Posted on December 8th, 2009
The Black Stallion 2010 Calendar is out! Featuring BW art by Keith Ward and Menasco, get it now! Great gift for horse lovers!
This is a Classic Black Stallion Calendar for 2010. You can customize the wire colors and it is offered in three sizes. The medium size is $23.90. Also available in small and huge.
The Calendar is featuring wonderful pen and ink, black and white art, from the original books by Keith Ward for the months of january to November. Month of december is art by Menasco.
Click here to check it out!
Jacksonville Show
Posted on November 24th, 2009
http://picasaweb.google.com/mimi4321/BlackStallionLiteracyFoundationEvent111909?feat=email#
More pictures just in!!!
http://www.onetruemedia.com/otm_site/view_shared?p=9e83c66226c03e5ff0a0e8&skin_id=601
Thought you’d like to see some pictures from the BSLF show in Jacksonville. Here is an article about it, too;
‘Black Stallion’ Inspires Children To Read
Actors and horses from Arabian Nights in Orlando perform excerpts from “The Black Stallion.”
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It’s a book come to life right before their eyes.
Two thousand fourth-graders from around the area experienced Walter Farley’s book “The Black Stallion” like never before as actors and horses from Arabian Nights in Orlando performed excerpts from the childhood favorite and dazzled the audience with daredevil stunts this week.
The Black Stallion Literacy Foundation travels the country, and their mission is to inspire children to read and to spark a life-long love of literature.
The series, which began more than 65 years ago, includes 21 books and has been translated into more than 20 languages.
Tim Farley, the co-founder of the program and the author’s son, said his favorite part is the impact the program has on children and the new doors it opens for them.
“Some of these kids have never seen a horse before, but some of these kids have never owned a book before, and never owning a book, that’s something that impacts all of us,” Farley said.
Fourth-grade literacy levels affect people more than you might think.
Not only are the children the future of the country, but Farley said the government decides how many cells are built in prisons based on those literacy levels.
It’s easy to see on the children’s faces that they are hooked on “The Black Stallion,” and hopefully reading for years to come.
“I thought it was really cool to see that, because if you read the book and then watch that, you can actually understand it more than when you read it in the book,” said Rene Chinault, a student at Christ the King Catholic School.
http://www.news4jax.com/news/21667184/detail.html
ABUSED THOROUGHBRED YEARLINGS ADOPTED FOR RACING
Posted on November 12th, 2009
Walter Farley’s good buddy, Paula Turner;
September 21, 2009 New York, New York. AS RENNKLUB, LLC, a New York City horse racing
and Thoroughbred breeding partnership has adopted three Thoroughbred yearlings from
Center Brook Farm in upstate New York. Center Brook Farm was raided by the Columbia‐
Greene Humane Society/SPCA and the New York State Police this past April. Authorities
were shocked to find one hundred and seventy seven horses on the brink of starvation. The
Columbia‐Greene Humane Society/SPCA facilitated the adoptions of nearly eighty of the
horses to various farms; the final three being adopted by AS RENNKLUB, LLC. Currently,
Center Brook Farm is being inspected by the Humane Society on a regular basis. The
yearlings will be gentled and trained by legendary trainer Paula Turner in North Carolina.
Paula, well‐known in horse racing circles, once strengthened and prepared a young and
clumsy Thoroughbred with a misshapen leg ‐ named Seattle Slew. She turned him into a fit
machine for his eventual race track training.
The partnership started by Angelika Hala and Sean Kerr is forming a non‐profit trust named
THE 5R RACEHORSE TRUST to care for the three yearlings and manage their careers as
racehorses. The mission of this trust is to draw public attention to race horse rescue,
adoption and retirement efforts. Tax deductible donations will be sought and all racing
profits raised by the Trust will be donated to these causes. The Trust has the backing of
numerous equestrians as well as some established old name racing families.
The Trust plans to nurse the youngsters to full health and lay a foundation for their athletic
career under the supervision of an experienced race horse trainer. “This has become more
exciting because a few trainers have already expressed interest in this project. Some have
offered advice and encouragement” said Angelika. Other sport horse options such as
dressage training will be explored for any individual that is not suited to racing. If sport
performance is not suitable, then the youngster will be trained to be a riding horse.
The adoptees will neither be sold to other owners for profit nor be entered in claiming races;
AS RENNKLUB, LLC and the Trust intend to retain control of their care and well‐being for life.
For more information or to make a tax‐deductible donation to THE 5R RACEHORSE TRUST,
please contact AS RENNKLUB, LLC or their website www.racehorsetrust.org.
CONTACTS:
AS RENNKLUB, LLC
Angelika Hala
Telephone: 646‐775‐0020
Sean Kerr
Telephone: 917‐523‐3267
Contacts are reachable at any time between 7:00am EST to 11:00pm EST
Email: asrennklub@gmail.com
Website (under construction): www.racehorsetrust.org
BSLF coming to Jacksonville, FL
Posted on October 22nd, 2009
Don’t Miss the Black Stallion Literacy Show
Horse lovers will want to attend the Black Stallion Literacy Foundation Show on Nov 19 at 7:00 PM, Jacksonville Equestrian Center, at a cost of, $10/person. Processes go to support the hundreds of school aged kids in the Black Stallion Literacy Show that will be held earlier that day. The evening show will present a live equine performance featuring professional riders and horses from the world famous Arabian Night Dinner Attraction in Kissimmee, Florida. For one night only, you can experience the majesty and wonder of these beautiful horses and professional riders including costumes, trick riding, and music with a special appearance by Walter Farley’s Black Stallion. For more information about this wonderful literacy program go to http://www.bslf-online.org/.