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Miss Conclusiv Titan

1995-2008

The story of Pumpkin:

    The mare was bred by Edward J Holm in Houston, TX, where presumably she received her brand of the Rocking I Ranch. That is still a mystery to us. She changed hands twice before coming into the care of John and Laurie Tudor of Celina, TX.  As a yearling she was dubbed Tina Louise because she was all legs and elbows and reminded Laurie of the character on Gilligans Island of the same name. She soon grew into herself and altogether she earned 210 halter points under their direction and also became a proven dam, producing a Reserve World Champion. Laurie eventually had sole ownership of the couple's mares and sold them. Tina Louise was her last to sell, her favorite mare.

    It was our good fortune to be looking to add a broodmare at the time the Paint Horse Journal came out with Tina Louise listed in the classifieds. We bought the mare  from a single picture, virtually sight-unseen, and also from her impressive show and produce record. It was then arranged for the transporter to haul her North to her last home. 

    At 15'3 and 1200 pounds, she was larger than life and absolutely breath-taking. Her picture didn't begin to do her justice. We were thrilled with our newest addition. She was the kindest, sweetest, most patient horse we had ever owned. It became evident a new name would be necessary to suit this wonderful horse. So Tina Louise became Pumpkin. She foaled three colored colts for us, dieing tragically of a ruptured diaphragm this year after the third. We always said Pumpkin was a permanent fixture here because we loved her so, and this was indeed her last home.  We were just thinking we would get to keep her a little while longer. What a blessing to have the time we did.