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Beyond the headlines, lies a decade-long battle between one man, his property, and the machinery of local government.

@brannuhorse has weathered the slings and arrows of public scrutiny and government overreach, persevering against the tide to become a more resolute conservationist, rancher, animal trainer, and steward of his community. What was once a fight for his own livelihood has grown into something far greater: a legal battle that could reverberate through the halls of American jurisprudence and redefine the boundaries of property rights in this country.

One man. His horses. More than a decade of resistance. And a ruling that could change the law for generations to come. #JusticeForBrannu #CaseLaw #TakingsClause #Constitution #Rights

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SEVEN HORSES. A BATTLE FOR JUSTICE. A FIGHT THAT REFUSES TO BE SILENCED.

When the powerful take, who dares to challenge them? When the law is tested, will justice hold the reins?

What began with the seizure of his horses has evolved into a far-reaching confrontation over constitutional protections and the fundamental question of whether justice can be denied when the government takes what belongs to you.

This saga of @brannuhorse is far from over. #Brannu #GovernmentOverreach #UrbanCowboy #Constitution #PropertyRights

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Some horses just have that something special. 🔥

What a weekend at Fiesta Ocala 2026!

This young talented Stallion, Zapatero RB (Zapo) took home BEST MOVEMENT STALLION OF THE SHOW! 🏆

Movement has always been one of the things that made Zapo so special to. The power, the suspension, the natural expression, and the sheer presence this horse brings every time he steps into the ring.

But beyond the ribbons and accolades, it’s the privilege of watching this young stallion continue to develop that makes it all so rewarding.

So incredibly proud of this horse and excited for everything still ahead of us.

ZAPATERO RB | YEGUADA ALEXANDER

🇪🇸🇺🇸 Fiesta Ocala 2026

#stallion #horse #horsesofinstagram #horses #ancce

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The momentum continues here at Fiesta Ocala! 🔥🏆

What an incredible week celebrating some truly exceptional horses, and the good news just keeps coming! Going from Zorro's accolades last week to Zapo's this week!

This time, it’s Zapatero RB stepping into the spotlight and adding a few more accolades to his growing resume.

🏆 Section 10 — Best Movement
🏆 Section 10 — First Place in Functionality

I’ve always believed that beauty should be backed by substance, and Zapo continues to demonstrate exactly that. His presence, athleticism, and versatility are what make this young stallion so exciting to develop.

From the breeding shed to the dressage arena and everywhere in between, the future is looking pretty exciting for this redhead.

And we’re just getting started. 🔥

#andalusian #stallion #dressage #horses #horses

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PRESENCE IS EVERYTHING.

You can develop strength. You can refine movement. You can build confidence.

But that unmistakable presence? A horse either has it or he doesn’t.

Zorro van de Herenbrink has it.

And yesterday, he made sure everyone knew it.

Ster Stallion. IBOP Reserve Champion. AA Sport Predicate.

Not a bad day’s work.

Congratulations to again to Rashaan Evans. And a special thanks to Brian Unger, Alex Evans and Tracy Wilson for helping capture the footage.

Proud to be riding in IRH Helmets. Thank you to the IRH team for keeping me outfitted in a helmet that delivers on both style and performance. And thanks to @n2saddlery for keeping us riding in style. Looking forward to representing both brands in the arena and beyond.

@IRHHelmets
ZORRO VAN DE HERENBRINK
Trained & Presented by Nicholas A. Phillips

#FriesianStallion #SterStallion #horses #Friesian #horse

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90 DAYS. ONE AWESOME HORSE. AN INCREDIBLE RESULT.

Today in Conyers, Georgia, Zorro earned his STER designation and Reserve Champion honors in the IBOP as well as his AA Sport Predicate at his Friesian keuring.

To say I’m proud of this horse would be an understatement.

When Zorro arrived in my care just 90 days ago, we had a tremendous amount of work ahead of us. Getting him to this point required a complete commitment to his conditioning, development, and preparation. There were long days, challenges, and plenty of moments that demanded patience and a little creativity.

But I believed in this horse and what he was capable of accomplishing.

Today, he delivered.

I’ve spent much of my life working with horses, and developing a Friesian stallion to earn his Ster designation has been a goal of mine since I first became involved with the breed 20 plus years ago. To accomplish that with Zorro, particularly given where we started just three months ago, makes this achievement especially rewarding.

I’m incredibly grateful to Rashaan Evans and his family for trusting me with Zorro and giving me the opportunity to develop and present him. Their confidence in me throughout this process has meant a great deal, and I’m thrilled we could share this result together.

A special thank you to my coach, Karen Lipp, for her guidance, encouragement, and continued investment in my development as a horseman. And to my good friend Alex Gibson, whose extensive knowledge of the Friesian breed and willingness to serve as a second set of eyes throughout this process were invaluable. Having people whose experience and judgment you respect makes all the difference.

As horsemen, we spend countless hours doing work that most people never see. The early mornings, the conditioning, the setbacks, the adjustments, and the constant pursuit of improvement. Occasionally, we get a day when all of that work comes together.

Today was one of those days.

Zorro, you made every minute worth it.

Ster Stallion | IBOP Reserve Champion 🏆

#Friesian #FriesianStallion #SterStallion #FriesianKeuring #IBOP HorseTraining

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The Old Hollywood Litter has arrived. 🎬✨

After a very long day, Gia and her beautiful babies are home, happy and settling in.

Four boys. Two girls. Six beautiful new little stars.

Mama is doing wonderfully, the babies are nursing like champs, and we are completely in love.

Welcome to the world, Old Hollywood.

The stars have arrived. 🎞️✨

Stay tuned to meet the cast… #weim #weimaraner #birddog #puppy #puppiesofinstagram

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I’ve never been very good at just liking something.

If I love something, I want to understand it. If I understand it, I want to get good at it. And eventually, inevitably, I want to make something out of it. And most importantly, I want to share it with people. Because, if I love it this much they may too.

For a long time, I thought that made for a pretty chaotic résumé.

Looking backward, I’m not so sure.

I think I’ve always wanted the same things: to make stuff, tell stories, compete, explore, meet people, learn from them, and—when I find something I love—become part of it.

Maybe there weren’t a dozen different versions of Adam after all.

Maybe I’ve just been the same weird kid this whole time.

Still making stuff.
Still finding things to love.
Still wanting to be part of it…

#TheArmyPainter #KindHuman #TheBestGeneral #paintingminiatures getinthevan

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Two debuts on his 4 month birthday. One unforgettable weekend.

Huck stepped into the conformation ring for the very first time and came home with back-to-back Best Puppy in Show wins.

Then today, in his NAVHDA Natural Ability debut, he earned a Prize III.

He is now MBPIS Lake View & Horsin’ Around’s I’m Your Huckleberry NA III and halfway to his Puppy of Achievement award, all within just a few days.

I’m so proud of this young dog for showing exactly what I hoped he would be handsome, versatile, willing, and just as comfortable switching from the show ring to the field.

And this weekend definitely wasn’t done alone.

A huge thank you to Pointer Traditions for Huck’s collar and leash, Pancho Outdoors for keeping me outfitted with the shirt and hat, and Small Cathedral Gun Dogs, Diamond Bird Dogs, and Silver Bay Gun Dogs for all of the advice, encouragement, and help getting us ready for the field.

And thank you to Brian Unger for getting behind the camera today. I spend so much of my time making everyone else’s photos and videos that trying to create my own can be impossible done alone.

A special thank you to the judges for their VOLUNTEERING their time, knowledge, and thoughtful evaluation, and to Chattahoochee NAVHDA for hosting such a great test and making Huck’s first Natural Ability experience such a positive one.

One hell of a debut weekend for the Huckleberry.

Bred by Karin Alexander Cecil, Nick Alexander Phillips & Donna Marie Gambill
Owned & presented by Nick Phillips

#Gsp #birddog #dog #showdog #navhda

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CBS News Atlanta reporter Brian Unger (@thebrianunger) shares one of his most impactful stories from Fayetteville: how a community stepped up in a desperate time of need.

These are the kind of stories we tell here at CBS News Atlanta. 💙

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The newest episode of Looking for a New Title is out! I interviewed Brian Unger (@thebrianunger) who you may know from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, but has done a lot more, including work for the Daily Show, CBS News Atlanta, and the History Channel. Give it a listen! Link to podcast is in my bio.

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A gorgeous tour of the evidence room. #Reno911

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