My great old stallion Valleyvue Faron came to the
end of his trail this morning. I had owned Faron since he was a yearling.
Although his name had "Valleyvue" as a prefix he was bred by Ed Tweed's Brusally
Arabian Ranch. His sire was *Faraon and his dam was Skorsa (Skorage x Afasa). I
purchased him as a yearling from Claude Shortman. A greater heart, stamina,
spirit and horsenality I've never known. His half brother Faraonson was a great
endurance horse and although our endurance competition was limited I did ride
him on some very fast-paced early rides in Kansas in the 1970's. It's very hard
to let go of someone who has been a part of your life from your college days to
retirement. --Liz Syverson--Topeka, Kansas
