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Wishing Star is the home page for Wishing Star Arabian Horses and Golden Retrievers as well as artist Victoria Peterson Laird. You can view more of her art at her studio home page of PetersonLaird.com.

Wishing Star Arabians and Golden Retrievers is located in Iowa. Tanglewood Olympic Gold or "Sophie" is a wonderful example of English Cream Golden Retrievers. Her beautiful very light gold coat makes her a stand out! She is a cuddler, and is in training to be a therapy dog. We have plans to breed her later this summer to BISS Am. Can. CH. JETOCA'S WINDWARD PASSAGE or "Gino", a TOP TWENTY Golden Retriever. See him at: Everything Golden Gino. Both dogs have all OFA certifications and CERF clearances. Inquire for puppy reservations.

Our AKC Goldens are total family members, and incredible companions! Wilson excels at retrieving and has a strong hunting background. He is easy to train and has a large repertoire of tricks he is happy to exhibit any time he's asked.

Our Arabians have an emphasis on versatile performance with a willing attitude and beautiful look. Nigas Lone Wolf (Jet) has been shown successfully in many disciplines the last 5 years including Western Pleasure, Native Costume, English Pleasure, Halter, and will compete this year in Barrel Racing and Dressage. What could be more versatile?! We had our first foal with great sport horse potential in 2006 out of the breathtaking Gainey and McCoy bred mare Monachers Charm, by the great National Driving Morgan, Century on Command. WS Iman (Faith) has her own link below that is updated often to show how beautifully she is progressing. Faith has started ground work, but will not be started under saddle until she is three years old.

Victoria's art features portrait art as well as studio art. Her portrait art is in detailed watercolors, pastels, charcoal and pencil. Pet portraits are a specialty. Capture your favorite loved one (human or animal!) in a timeless portrait or memorialize one who has passed on. Victoria works from photographs, so distance is not an issue. You can send several photos to work up one composite portrait including different elements from each photo. Prices range from $60 for an 8"x10" in pencil of one subject to $500 for a large watercolor portrait with multiple subjects. Email for complete details.

Member of The Golden Retriever Club of America, the Arabian Horse Association, the Iowa Arabian Horse Association and the Equine Artists Guild.

Please see our photo galleries below.