Met Tami & Dennis of OAK PARK MINIS, WI

[DunPainted]

What joy to meet Tami (Bokamp) & Dennis Zimmerman !

I had a wonderful opportunity to make the acquaintance of Tami & Dennis Zimmerman of Oak Park Miniatures (Marshall, WI) ..... as we met at their farm to await our transporter, Phyllis Alexander!

WOW, talk about a well-organized, clean operation AND beautiful, happy horses. What really touched my heart is Tami maintains a wonderful pasture of retired broodmares....gotta love a person with a heart like that! Think I'll chase her down and make her both mini mentor and friend!

Because our trailer had a major mechanical problem, Ghost and I had an opportunity to keep each other company in the front cabin of the truck. If you'll remember, Ghost is the bald-face palomino who was abused, thus never trusting people. Well, on the 2-1/2 journey, this wonderful horse kept KISSING MY SHOULDER, as we enjoyed country tunes. When Ghost was loaded on the big transport and placed in her stall, I cried like a baby! This beautiful horse hid her love for me....never knew she trusted this old hag.

Tami snapped these photos when we arrived:

Thanks for allowing me to share these bittersweet memories.

Cindy

 

[Ms THE]

I haven't met Tami in person, but I am eagerly awaiting my filly that Phyllis is bringing from Tami's. Phyllis just called and she will be here this morning with her. I cannot wait, Tami has been so nice to deal with.

 

[Marty]

I love the pictures!

That is one very happy little boy there. Ghost is a lucky lucky boy.

 

[Lisa-Ruff N Tuff Minis]

Tami is just wonderful been a great friend and a mentor and she lets me take "claim" on some of her horses what more could a girl ask for in a friend

 

[attwoode]

I met Tami this fall when I was in Madison on a business trip. She is fantastic and has very beautiful and healthy minis.

I've never seen a mini ride in the cab of a truck before. Before I got a trailer I used my minivan. It was always funny to see people's expression when I would be going through a town or a toll booth and they'd hear the horse whinny from inside the minivan.

 

[vvf]

HI Cindy

Great pictures!!

We have never used the back seat of a pick up to haul Mini's, but I remember when we bought Jet Stream and his sister almost 24 years ago,

We had a Ford Bronco and hauled them both in the back of it. They both rode beautifully and we definatley had a few people looking

Cindy

 

[Leeana]

LOL thats cute!

I've always wondered ..how do you guys get them up and out of the car? LOL, i dont think Coco could jump that high,

.

Leeana

 

[Tami]

Aww

, thanks Cindy and everyone. It was a great pleasure to meet you and we will have to get together more often!!! I had so much fun.

Tarah, let me know when Sassy gets there. It just isn't right to walk in the barn and not have her looking at me as I enter. I sure do miss her.

Lisa, wish you didn't live so far away, but maybe someday we will get to meet!!

Hi Vic!!!

 

[Ms THE]

Tami,

 


Sassy is here!!!! I love her, she is awesome. I turned her out in the round pen and she is tearing it up. She is everything I wanted, I can't wait until show season.

 


thank you!

 

[MeadowRidge Farm]

Tami and Dennis are some of the nicest people you would ever want to meet in the mini world

. She has beautiful, very well taken care of horses,

I can see a few more of her horses making there way to my barn!

Cindy I am so glad you finally did meet Tami , and see for yourself, everything I had been trying to tell you. Corinne

 

[CyndiD]

I have never met Tami in person, but thru the internet and I purchased a stallion from her awhile back...and I would LOVE to meet her in person!!!

She is the sweetest person and very sincere and honest in her dealings with people...I have a deep respect and admiration for her....

 

[MyBarakah]

Hi!! WOW!! I really feel warm and fuzzy reading this all about Tami!!! How awsome! I "just" recently purchased a mare from her "Mia". She's still at Tami's til' the 16th of January. Then she'll be headed to Nebraska to her new home!! I REALLY wanted to make the trip myself! I would have (and hopefully someday) get the chance to meet Tami!! Just by talking to her on the phone and e-mails.... she sounds like the greatest person! Makes it all worth while!!! I'm SOOO excited!!

 

[GREENWOODMINIS]

I 100% agree...Tami is the best!!

We bought a colt from her Oak Park Barcardi Please...very nice colt and very nice people!!!

I would highly recommend her to everyone...very nice horses!!! She is honest and kind...you can tell she loves them all!!!

lis

p.s great pictures!!

 

[Becky]

I've had the pleasure of training and showing for Tami for several years. I can honestly say she's a wonderful, honest person to deal with and has a great eye for a horse!

 

[qtrrae]

Cindy,

Those pictures of Ghost are adorable!! How cool that she rode in the truck with you! I Love the head shot of Ghost with the American flag on the window of your truck.

Ghost is so lucky that she found you and has learned to trust again. I know you will miss her but she sounds as if she is going to a wonderful home.