Recently the Old Friends at Cabin Creek community lost one of its beloved residents, Handy Stan. The 14-year-old gelding had been living at the farm since the fall of 2022, and captured the hearts of everyone who knew him with his sweet demeanor. To say he will be missed is an understatement. In this post, I will share some of my favorite photos I took during the time he lived at the farm, as well as a video I made. As always, if you purchase a print of any of these photos, I will donate my profit to the farm to help take care of Handy Stan’s friends.
Handy Stan, aka Stanley, gets a treat from his owner Lee.
Stanley looking picture perfect in fall. Click here to order a print of this photo.
Farm owner JoAnn Pepper bonds with Stanley shortly after his arrival at the farm.
Up close and personal. Click here to order a print of this photo.
Lee’s husband Jeff gives Stanley a treat.
Stanley only had eight starts, but he hit the board every time, including three wins. Click here to order a print of this photo.
This is one of my favorite photos of him. Click here to order a print of this photo.
Stanley in black and white. Click here to order a print of this photo.
I took this on a beautiful, snowy winter evening where it was just the boys and I. Click here to order a print of this photo.
Stanley stands in the snow. Click here to order a print of this photo.
I snapped this one on my phone during feeding time as I replenished Stanley’s water.
Stanley helps me test out a new pocket camera.
Quality time for Stanley and Lee.
Stanley performs his famous hat trick!
There’s no denying this horse was incredibly photogenic. This is another favorite photo I took of him. Click here to order a print of this photo.
Lee looks lovingly at her boy.
Stanley enjoys a roll in his paddock.
Barn cat Rudy explore’s Stanley’s paddock.
Gotta love that forelock.
Stanley in his paddock last fall. Click here to order a print of this photo.
Snow flurries fall around Stanley in his paddock this past winter. Click here to order a print of this photo.
I have made illustrations featuring stats about all the boys. Here is the one I made for Stanley. Click here to order a print of the photo.
I also made a video comprised of stills and video footage I took of Stanley. Email subscribers, click here to watch the video.
Stanley, you will be forever missed. All who knew you were so lucky.
Lovely tribute.