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A Farm of My Own:  Contest: Name my Ranch!  |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 22 2008 : 11:15:07 AM
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I am really focusing on my dream right now. My dream is to have a horse breeding ranch that will produce world class Straight Egyptian Arabians. Please help me come up with an original name that sounds respectable, not snooty, and will be easy for people to remember.
The winning entry will get a special secret surprise from me. Feel free to enter as many ideas as you can!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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DaisyFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
1646 Posts
Diane
Victoria
BC
Canada
1646 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2008 : 11:44:03 AM
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S-traight E-gyptian A-rabian
S-E-A Horse Ranch :)
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rain4nights
Farmgirl in Training
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Bess
Cleveland
OH
USA
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Posted - Feb 22 2008 : 12:21:03 PM
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SEA Horse Ranch? Wow, Di, I don't think I could come up with better! It's appropriate to the subject, short, memorable and evokes a poetic image! neat idea!
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Feb 22 2008 : 1:56:02 PM
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Diane - hard to follow that one!
My thought was, and it is not as unique as the Sea Horse Ranch -
A for Alee (who is a great lady), plus
A for Arabian, plus
a ranch name that reflects the old ranch days.....
equals
The Lady Double A Ranch
Farmgirl Sister # 31
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Edited by - jpbluesky on Feb 23 2008 11:31:24 AM |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2008 : 6:05:54 PM
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Sea Horse Ranch is already taken- that's another issue to contend with- names that are already taken.
The ranch will be located in either Wyoming or Montana if that helps any.
I grew up in the Big Horn Mountains with the crowning jewel being Cloud Peak. I was thinking of trying to incorporate something about that into the name? Still not sure.
I love all the ideas! I can't wait to see what else you all will come up with!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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22shortie
True Blue Farmgirl
329 Posts
rebekah
sulphur
la
USA
329 Posts |
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Farmtopia
True Blue Farmgirl
1465 Posts
Zan
New York
New York
USA
1465 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2008 : 7:51:29 PM
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Ha Alee, I was thinking to post something in the forums about a farm/animal sanctuary just the other day, but I'll wait--your dream is closer than my dream at the moment 
Ha! I know about the name issue..are you trying to set up a website? Alot of names are taken already, I know! Actually, there are many farms and, I can probably assume the names are duplicated, but are fine, if they are separated by different states, but it's hard online if there is a duplication.
Ok, I'll throw my hat in: *WARNING-some of these names have no explanation, other than they sound good to me*
ROLLING THUNDER RANCH
Mountain Cloud Ranch (you're talking about a mountain plus Cloud Peak)
Silk Road Ranch (Since these are Arabians, you are denoting their "Eastern" heritage)
Desert Dancer Ranch
Hmm..another thing Alee, I umm, happen to KNOW Egyptian, so have you thought about adding some of these words to the repertoire (although, it might make the name sound a bit out there).
Baraka = Lucky
Emir = Prince
Q'amar = Moon
Shems = Sun
Well, those are the more attractive words, I think.
Hmmm...I'll think some more about it...
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QueenofQuiteAlot
True Blue Farmgirl
865 Posts
Dalyn
Milk 'n Honey Ranch
Central, WA
USA
865 Posts |
Posted - Feb 23 2008 : 08:21:28 AM
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Very fun! I am surrounded by horse ranches...live on a small horse ranch myself. I also have straight Egyptian. I'd give him to ya if I coould, but he's my husband's baby *U*
The Arabian ranch next door is Irwin's Arabians after their last name. I think most of the ranches here are named after a last name. Mine is DOuble D Ranch- because my husband and I are both D names. Doug and Dalyn.
Maybe name it after your husband and yourself. There are some fun names around here-
"Rattlesnake Gulch" all the way west at the foothills for obvious reasons *U*
Tumbleweed Farm, and then the horse ranch names are named some fancy names.
I think you should name it after you see it- sometimes you get a hill, or some other unique thing. We are on a hill, and have tons of quails, so a good name would have been Quail Hill or somthing...you see? I named my farm 10 times before we actually bought this ranch though. Then I called it Daily Walkin' Farm but all the ranchers told me it's not a farm. Unless you are growing food. Since I had horses and goats only at first, I changed the name. I'm still better at animals than garderning!
Dalyn
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Feb 23 2008 : 11:32:35 AM
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How about something after your daughter?
Norabian Ranch
or even better.....
The Noralee Ranch
Farmgirl Sister # 31
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
Edited by - jpbluesky on Feb 23 2008 12:22:25 PM |
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Farmtopia
True Blue Farmgirl
1465 Posts
Zan
New York
New York
USA
1465 Posts |
Posted - Feb 23 2008 : 5:43:24 PM
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Hmmm...I think Dalyn might have a point...sometimes just seeing the place might get you inspired and it "might name itself" so to speak. 
In the meantime, more names:
Since your on a mountain: King of the Mountain Ranch (we are assuming these horses are "royalty" right  )
More Mountain Names: Majestic Mountain Ranch
Mystic Mountain Ranch
Sultan's Favorite Ranch (Arabian background)
Desert Dancer Ranch
Elegant Egyptians
Maybe based on horse behavior?
Whinnny Ranch
WonderWhinnyRanch
Canteranch
I like the ones that combine the names of the owners. There is a farm I know about run by a husband/wife named Alan and Emily...so their farm is called Emandal (EM and AL) which makes it sound sort of exotic. It took me awhile to realize it was just a combination of their names!
We already have Noralee (aint taking the credit there for sure
but what about Aleenora or some combo of you, Nora, and hubby's name?
Ok, I'm all tapped out, I think Alee. I know you will find the perfect name!
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Farmtopia
True Blue Farmgirl
1465 Posts
Zan
New York
New York
USA
1465 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2008 : 7:31:28 PM
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ok, you gals are so creative with all these great names...
The only thing I could come up with is :The Saddle Sore Ranch" lolololol! 
Ok, no more Martini's for me! hee hee!
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Mar 03 2008 : 11:30:54 AM
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| Alee, I think you've got it already. I can't think of anything nicer than Cloud Peak Arabians, or Cloud Peak Ranch. It's both poetic and realistic (places you geographically, I mean). If nobody is already using one of those, of course... |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2008 : 09:46:57 AM
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It seems my dream is put on hold for yet another year. But I am going to keep dreaming and focusing on working towards making it a reality. I like your suggestions. Please keep them coming. Right now I am kind of leaning towards something like "Cloud Peak Arabians" or "High Desert Arabians" or even maybe "Big Sky Arabians" I like the idea of something earthy in the name, but who knows? Maybe I'll end up drawing a name out of a hat!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2008 : 12:00:44 PM
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Thanks for your words of encouragement, Annika! I am just so anxious to get there, ya know? I need to keep reminding myself to sit back and enjoy the journey!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2008 : 9:48:10 PM
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Hi Stephanie!
Right now we are planning on permanently moving to either Eastern Montana or Centralish Wyoming. :D
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
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Edited by - Alee on Apr 06 2008 9:48:25 PM |
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N Marie
True Blue Farmgirl
102 Posts
Marie
Seattle
Washington
USA
102 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2008 : 12:13:42 PM
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Wait, what happened that it's on hold?! Oh no!
[You'll soon see that, as I'm a 23-year old student with very little savings about to downsize from a 2BR unit in a house to a 1BR apt, I will be farm-living vicariously through all the fine ladies in the forums.]
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2008 : 12:10:28 PM
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http://www.sudairy.com/arabic/fem.html
Alee, this sight as Arab names - you may find something there that speaks to you....Cant wait to hear what you come up with..
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl
" Plant goodness, harvest the fruit of loyalty, plow the new ground of knowledge. Hosea 10:12 |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2008 : 12:34:05 PM
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Hi Marie!
Finances took a turn for the worse in March as I got laid off of my day job after a drunk driver crashed into my car (luckily it was early morning hours and my family and I were inside asleep!). Had things continued my husband and I were going to pay off our debts and be able to purchase my first Straight Egyptian Arabian filly. She is beautiful and sweet. The first off spring from a up and coming Stallion that is going to become a household name for Straight Egyptian Arabian breeders. His name is HS Infinite and the filly's name is Tala www.rockinheart.com-
Infinite
 
And Tala:
Someday though! I really want Tala! She has always been so sweet -even at weaning. She is a 'in your pocket' but respectful filly.
Rene= thanks so much for the link! I will bookmark it!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
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Edited by - Alee on Apr 21 2008 12:35:09 PM |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2008 : 8:30:16 PM
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What beautiful animals - thanks for sharing the photos. I will bet; in the right moment the perfect name will present itself...maybe TALA ACRES- I googled TALA and found one of the definitions is MUSIC or Rythem - while I know little about this beautiful breed.. I am a cowgirl and know that there is a natural rythem with horses that is truly hard to define.....
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl
" Plant goodness, harvest the fruit of loyalty, plow the new ground of knowledge. Hosea 10:12 |
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homesteaderbelle
True Blue Farmgirl
391 Posts
Belle
USA
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Posted - Apr 21 2008 : 11:30:29 PM
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I think you should give it a name that is personal, give it a title that has your name in it or a family member's name.
Alee's Arabians (did somebody already say that?)
Did you say that you lived in Wyoming or Montana? How about Wyoming's Egypt or Montana's Egypt? Something like that.
Egypt in Montana?
Egypt in Wyoming?
Arabian's Wyoming?
Arabian's Montana?
Alee's Ranch and Farm?
Alee's Ranch?
Alee's Horses?
Big Horn's Arabians?
You grew up near a mountain.......The Horses Mountain!
Big Horn Mountain Ranch
I am running out of ideas for now.
Belle
http://www.homesteaderbelle.blogspot.com/
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shepherdgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1008 Posts
Tracy
California
USA
1008 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2008 : 8:20:16 PM
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| I was thinking the same thing as Rene', that it would be neat to name the ranch after one of your foundation breeding stock. That way, when you are breeding the 5th, 6th and 7th generation of award winning Arabian's, you will never lose the "roots" of your foundation line. The name of the horse that started it all will always follow each animal born in each generation. Wouldn't that be neat? Just a thought on my part. Don't worry, when the name finally comes you'll be saying to yourself "DUH!!! Why didn't I think of that SOONER!!? --- Tracy |
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