Samba is a pure Paso Fino mare specially bred for Yvonne by Jorge de Moya. She was born on 23 October 2004:

 

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We picked her up on 13 February 2005:

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Some years later she went to Chris Bahlo, and then to other owners. On 24 February 2023 she returned.

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And what about confusion with Samba (software)? Both Jeremy Allison and Tridge approved the name.