BarnBiz n’ Bits

Proudly Owned by Bill and Nan Bensyl

FCP congratulates Bill and Nan Bensyl on their new farm and custom FCP barn! Having just been completed, the barn is home to a full stable of Arabian mares and their foals.

Blue Star Farm is located on five acres in the beautiful equestrian community of La Cresta in Murrieta, California. Blue Star Farm is named to honor Bill’s dad and his five brothers, all of whom served in the military during World War II. During this time, his Grandmother had six blue stars in her living room window as recognition of her sacrifice as a mother and wife to the war effort. What is especially wonderful is the fact that all six went to war and all six returned safely home.

Having recently retired, Bill and Nan are fulfilling their dream of owning and riding the beautiful Arabians that grace their farm.

With a Tuscan influence, Blue Star Farm boasts a magnificent setting. The enchanting stable with custom tile roof and heavy wood beam arbors provides an inviting ambience to its old world charm. The European architecture continues inside with nine elegant stalls. A lavish tack room complete with laundry, bathroom, and office space is located between the foaling stalls with peek windows for watching the foals as they miraculously come into the world. Utility areas and an apartment compliment the myriad of details found in this spectacular barn.

Bill’s relationship with FCP is evident in his review: “FCP was very helpful on the design, and extremely effective in adjusting to changes as they came up. They maintained a high sense of quality from start to finish and remained true to the overall vision of our project. With the mares settled in their new home, we are delighted that everything works so well. The addition of three new foals confirmed our new barn’s potential.”

FCP is proud and honored to have been a partner in the development of Blue Star Farm. Our staff wishes Bill and Nan continued success and happiness with their Arabian horse farm!

To create the barn of your dreams, contact the professionals at FCP to design your facility, from concept to completion.

Chef Louie’s Hors(e)d’Oeuvres

Sweet Feed Yummies

Ingredients:

• 5 Cups Sweet Feed
• 3 Cups Molasses
• ½ Cup Flour
• 2 Grated Apple
• 2 Grated Carrots
• ¼ Cup Brown Sugar
• Confectionery Sugar

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl, except confectioner’s sugar.
Form into 1-1/2 inch balls and press flat onto a greased cookie sheet.
Bake 15 – 30 minutes. Let cool and sprinkle with sugar.
Serve immediately!

Bon Appetite’
Chef Louie’s feature recipe is proudly brought to you courtesy of June Evers ~ Author of “The Original Book of Horse Treats” – Horse Hollow Press

When your day
Seems out of balance
And so many things go wrong…
When people fight around you
And the clock drags on so long…
When most folks act like children,
And fill you with remorse,
Go out into your pasture…
Wrap your arms around your horse.
His gentle breath enfolds you,
As he watches with those eyes
He may not have a PhD,
But he is oh, so wise!
His head rests on your shoulder…
You embrace him good and tight;
He puts your world in balance,
And makes it seem all right.
Your tears will soon stop flowing,
The tension will be eased.
The nonsense has been lifted,
You are quiet and at peace.
So when you need some balance
From the stresses in your day…
The best therapy you can seek…
Is out there eating hay!

Author Unknown

“A pony is a childhood dream. A horse is an adulthood treasure.”

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“He knows when you’re happy.
He knows when you’re comfortable.
He knows when you’re confident.
And he always knows when you have carrots.”

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“No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle.”

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“The way to heaven is on horseback.”

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“When your horse follows you without being asked,
when he rubs his head on yours,
and when you look at him and feel a tingle down your spine…
you know you are loved.”

For all the innovations the 21st Century has produced, the world of photography has seen unprecedented advancements for those of us deemed as “technically challenged.”

Gone are the days of flash bulbs, film canisters, and the drive-thru “PhotoMat.” Once a great disappointment, bad lighting and dreaded red-eye is now quickly removed by your ten year old who can master a mouse with precision hand!

Capturing those priceless moments have become automated and flawless. With today’s digital cameras and editing software we amateur “MOMtographers” are turning out some incredible photos of our most precious subjects… our kids!

BarnBiz”N”Bits is looking to showcase your talents with our latest column to the newsletter called “Kid Corral.” Each issue will highlight selected photos with all entries eligible for our year end Kid Corral photo contest.

Contest Rules:
Eligible photo must contain kids and animals!
With each photo submission, please include:

• Your Name
• Your Address, Phone Number & Email
• Child’s Name, Pet’s Name, Breed Info
• Brief Photo Caption or Description

Email all entries to the address below with “Kid Corral” in the subject line. Please make sure your attachment is in JPG format. You may submit a different photo each month, so keep your cameras clicking! Selected photos may be used in FCP advertisements that promote our photo contest. Submission of any photo is viewed as authorization to use as such. Deadline for final entries will be accepted no later than September 30, 2008.

Kmortensen @fcpbuildings.com / Subject Line: Kid Corral