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Heading the Strawberry Banks breeding operation is Michele Valone. Michele has been with Strawberry Banks since 1985. She graduated from Cazenovia College’s equine management course and Colorado State University’s artificial insemination – cooled semen course. Michele manages all the stallions; A Temptation and Hey Hallelujah, as well as the younger studs. She explains, "I work closely with our veterinarian, who does all palpations and inseminations. Our customers know that we will do anything and everything we can possibly do to get their mares in foal. I take all calls myself, and do the lab work as well, with some great assistants at my elbow." Michele is also responsible for
caring for all the pregnant mares, watching their pregnancies develop,
foaling them out, then caring for mother and child. Michele says,
"The mare/foal relationship and getting the babies off on the right foot are the favorite part of my time at the farm".
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attn: Michele Valone |
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