The East Coast Reserve Champion Colt Diamond Road Aureous has been sold. He will make his home with Samantha Forster of Quakers Hill, NSW who writes:

Thank you both for the wonderful opportunity of owning a horse like Aureous. I was of course a little nervous about buying a horse sight unseen, but from the moment he stepped off the truck I knew I had been given the most wonderful gift. He really is the perfect package - he has the height of a thoroughbred, the elegance of an arab and a colour to die for.

His personality, although cheeky is encouraging for such a young horse, he shows boldness and approaches new environments and obstacles in his stride. He now wears his rugs as part of everyday attire (although I have caught him trying to pull them off), he has be- friended a short stumpy play mate who makes him look even taller than he is, and I have had positive comments from both my farrier and his trainer on how quickly he learns and wants to please. I can hardly wait until he is ready to ride.

Right from the first email you were extremely approachable and made me feel comfortable in asking questions about your horses (this is NOT always the case when it comes to arab studs, some are very intimidating. It was obvious from the beginning you both love your horses and want others to enjoy them as well - it is also obvious in the breeding of the horses you have, you take the time to make that 'perfect' horse. Just like Aureous is exactly what I have always wanted.