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Submitted By: Jill Derickson
World Champion Star's Black
Pearl died Sat. night August 23,
2008. She was 27 years old and
was the beloved show mare of
Erica and Maria Derickson. Many
remember this big black mare
carrying the twins to dozens of
blue ribbons during their 11 and
under show career.
She
gave our family so much love and
enjoyment and memories of blue
ribbon rides in Aged Mare,
Ladies, and Juvenile
competition. Pearl was a two
time World Champion, who carried
Erica to her first World
Championship. She won blues at
every major horseshow including
the Fun Show, Columbia Spring
Jubilee, the International and
the Kentucky Celebration. One
year Pearl carried the twins to
twelve blue ribbons, as they
took turns showing her each
weekend.
As if
Pearl knew to wait on "her
girls", Erica and Maria rushed
to the farm last night and were
able to be with her as she
quietly took her last breath.
She
was a great show mare and the
twins' "best friend". She loved
drinking Coca Cola's, eating ice
cream, and was part of our
family for more than 20 years.
“Pearl and her girls” were a
special combination and she will
live forever with loving
memories.
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