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WishingStar is the home page for WishingStar Arabian Horses and Golden Retrievers as well as artist Victoria Peterson Laird. You can view more of her art at her studio home page of www.PetersonLaird.com.

NEWS FLASH!!! CONGRATULATIONS to WishingStar Moonlight Sonata (Lincoln) and WishingStar Brightly Shining Moon (Lacie) are now both certified with Therapy Dog International (TDI) and AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) after passing the tests at 12 months of age! We are proud of our beautiful puppies that were born October 14th 2008 on a full moon! Four boys and two girls all with Moon Song names. WishingStar Moonlight Sonata or "Lincoln" has already made his debut in the show ring in 11 different shows including 9 first placings and a Reserve Winners Dog from the 6-9 month puppy class! We receive many comments on his beautiful movement! He also entered his first Rally class August 30, which he won and got his first leg at 10 months of age! The following weekend he was entered in his second rally class and got his second leg, again winning his class. His next chance for a Rally leg will come in February. Lincoln also started Agility in July and that is his favorite! When he is old enough he will defintely be competing and Nicholas will as well.. WishingStar Moonlight in Vermont or "Nicholas" may also be shown in conformation, and both boys are in obedience training.

Tanglewood Olympic Gold or "Sophie" is a wonderful example of English Golden Retrievers and is the puppies mother. The sire is multiple BISS Am. and Can. CH. JETOCA'S WINDWARD PASSAGE or "Gino", a TOP TEN Golden Retriever. See him at: Everything Golden Gino. Both dogs have all OFA certifications and CERF clearances. Meanwhile Sophie is still our cuddler, and is in training to be a therapy dog. We are also considering obedience and conformation competition for her. WishingStar Arabians and Golden Retrievers is located in Iowa.

Our AKC Goldens are total family members, and incredible companions! Wilson excels at retrieving and has a strong hunting background. He is easy to train and has a large repertoire of tricks he is happy to exhibit any time he's asked.

Our Arabians have an emphasis on versatile performance with a willing attitude and beautiful look. Nigas Lone Wolf (Jet) has been shown successfully in many disciplines the last 7 years including Western Pleasure, Native Costume, English Pleasure, Halter, and is in training in Barrel Racing and Dressage. What could be more versatile?! We had our first foal with great sport horse potential in 2006 out of the breathtaking Gainey and McCoy bred mare Monachers Charm, by the great National Driving Morgan, Century on Command. WS Iman (Faith) has her own link below. Faith is now started under saddle as she just turned three years old.

Victoria's art features portrait art as well as studio art. Her portrait art is in detailed watercolors, pastels, charcoal and pencil. Pet portraits are a specialty. Capture your favorite loved one (human or animal!) in a timeless portrait or memorialize one who has passed on. Victoria works from photographs, so distance is not an issue. You can send several photos to work up one composite portrait including different elements from each photo. Prices range from $75 for an 10"x 12" in graphite of one subject to $500 for a large watercolor or pastel portrait with multiple subjects. Email for complete details.

Member of The Golden Retriever Club of America, the Arabian Horse Association, the Iowa Arabian Horse Association and the Equine Artists Guild.

Please see our photo galleries below.