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NEWS FLASH: WishingStar is now offering the stunning WS Iman Half-Arabian/Morab 4 year old mare for sale! This is an opportunity for a smart, versatile and very friendly young lady to become a part of your family. See her link and photos under the Arabians tab.

CONGRATULATIONS to WishingStar Moonlight Sonata RA TDI CGC (Lincoln) for going WINNERS DOG and BEST OF WINNERS at the Hawkeye Kennel Club at 19 months of age and is now AKC pointed!!! Lincoln also achieved his Rally Advanced title on May 2, 2010 at 18 months of age, and in June achieved two legs of his Rally Excellent title in 2 attempts! He is starting Agility trials as well.

Lincoln and his sister Lacie (WishingStar Brightly Shining Moon RA TDI CGC owned by Vicki & Andy Koger) both achieved their Rally Novice RN titles on February 12, 2010 at 15 months of age and were both certified with Therapy Dog International (TDI) and AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) after passing the tests at 12 months of age! Lacie also has her first Rally Excellent leg! Both Lincoln & Lacie make weekly visits to the local hospital visiting patients. They will both enter more Rally competitions in September, as well as Obedience, Agility and Conformation.

We are very proud of our beautiful puppies that were born October 14th 2008 on a full moon. Four boys and two girls all with Moon Song names. WishingStar Moonlight Sonata RA TDI CGC or "Lincoln" has already made his debut in the show ring last year and went Reserve Winners Dog from the 6-9 month puppy class! We receive many comments on his beautiful movement! He also entered his first Rally class August 30, which he won and got his first leg at 10 months of age! The following weekend he was entered in his second rally class and got his second leg, again winning his class. He didn't get another chance for a Rally leg until February where he finished. Lincoln started Agility training in July 2009 and that is his favorite! WishingStar Moonlight in Vermont or "Nicholas" will also be shown in Agility and Rally this fall, and both boys are in obedience training.

Tanglewood Olympic Gold or "Sophie" is a wonderful example of English Golden Retrievers and is the puppies mother. The sire is multiple BISS Am. and Can. CH. JETOCA'S WINDWARD PASSAGE SDHF or "Gino", a TOP TEN Golden Retriever. See him at: Everything Golden Gino. Sophie is still our cuddler, is in training to be a therapy dog and is beginning competition in Rally & eventually obedience.

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 7 years including Western Pleasure, Native Costume, English Pleasure and Halter. 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. Faith is now four years old and is being offered FOR SALE to a special, loving home only!

WishingStar is also the home page artist Victoria Peterson Laird. You can view more of her art at her studio home page of PetersonLaird.com.

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 $75 for an 10"x 12" in graphite of one subject to $500 for a large watercolor or pastel 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. WishingStar Arabians and Golden Retrievers is located in Iowa.

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