Our Hosses
As of now we got 9 horses on the place. Here’s a little bout em.
“Bandit” - “Stetsons Lil Diamond” APHA Black/White Tovero gelding- My re-entry into the horse world after a pretty darn long layoff. Bought him as a weanling from in-laws. He’s now a 2 yo started under saddle. Everyone thought he’d be a bronc. I took him to an open show after his 3rd ride and took 4th in a western pleasure class. Guess they were wrong.
“Ginger” - “Dixies Lil Girl” PtHA Black/White Overo mare- My wife’s entry into the horse world. She’d never really been around horses much. Also bought as a weanling. She had a good disposition for wife to work with. She’s 2 now and I’ve got her started in the saddle. She’s more spooky when ridden than Bandit. We tried a show and she got unnerved in the practice area and showed me she could buck a little. Has the most beautiful trot you’d ever want to sit. She is tall and elegant, shows very good athletics and moves.
“Dixie” - “Generation Gap” PtHA Chestnut Tobiano mare. Dam to Ginger and Crystal. Given to us in foal with Crystal by in-laws. Definitely a Paint but papers lost somewhere couple owners back. Also a beautiful trot. Seems she passes it on. Was diagnosed as navicular which we are working through. Wife and kids ride her since she’s pretty well broke. Few times I’ve rode her she has very good potential. Next spring I hope to work with her more.
“Brandy” - “Sweet Donna Twist” AQHA Chestnut mare- Dam to Jack. Bought her as a Christmas present for wife last year. Got great deal since she was a cow bred horse at a halter/pleasure type barn. She was bred when we got her. I started her as a 3yo since she hadn’t previously been handled. She was a challenge but learns very quickly and definitely has the desire and ability. Next year she might be the one that’ll make it look like I know what I’m doing.
“Crystal” - “Dixies Lil Gem” PtHA Chestnut Tobiano mare- Daugter of Dixie. She’s a yearling now but was a late foal so not sure when I’m gonna start her. I’ve heard some say that good reiners are kinda short with laid back dispositions. If that’s true Crystal ought to be a world beater. I don’t think she’s gonna be too tall unless she has a spurt. And she is very mild mannered. I’ve done some groundwork with her but I’m probably the worst in the world in figurin a horse until I’m actually on their back. Of course have high hopes for her.
“Jack” - “Smokin Jack Daniels” AQHA Chestnut Stallion - Son of Brandy. He’s my boy. He’s got a long ways to go and a lot to prove but he might just stay a stud. So far I really like what I see. I know his mom is good and I was impressed with his dad. He’s a very quick learner like his mom. I’m gonna give him every chance to prove himself.
“Arco” - “Arco de Santa Fe” PFHA Chestnut mare - Paso Fino mare given to us by inlaws (see a pattern here?). Didn’t work out for mother in law’s uses. She’s 17 yo. About 14.1 but definitely a herd leader. I know very little about Paso Finos but she was a top level show horse in her day. My daughter seems to get along real well with her so hopefully she’ll be able to work with her.
“Jake” Bay Grade Quarter Horse gelding - Jake was “repossesssed” from borders for non- payment. He’s a good riding horse with good foundation of training. He’s a “big circle” horse…can go all day and ask for more. He’s what I’ll usually tack up when I gotta do something or go down the road. Hopefully can put some work in on em but if not we get along well as is.
“Parker” Sorrel Grade TWH/Quarter Horse gelding - Also Repo’d from same people. Parker was broke by a young “trainer” that rode him in a halter. Fairly well broke but definitely needs some ride time. I’ve started getting him in a snaffle and he’s taken to it ok but I think it’s going to be harder than usual because of how he was started. Very easy keeper…if he sees a feed bag he gains weight.