It should come as no surprise that I am keeping Moondance.
Who, me?
Yes you, ya li'l cutey!
The second decision- is to sell Drifter. Since Moondance is slated to be my Beamer replacement, and I am not set up to have 3 stallions here, I have offered him up for sale. Preference will be given to a home where he will be kept as a stallion and promoted.
We already have interested parties, even from as far away as North Carolina.
A big part of the reason for selling him is that I am not athletic enough any more to match his athletic ability, nor do I have enough income to promote him in the way he needs.
I think Moondance will be the kind of horse that will suit my abilities in both areas, plus he is a good representative of my own breeding program.
Speaking of breeding program....
We come to the surprise part of this post.....
As promised.....
I saw an ad on NorthernHorse.com a while ago, and fell in love with a mare....
I know, I know.
Well somehow, with the help of friends, I made it happen and yesterday I made a trip to Alberta and returned home with one of the nicest and well bred mares I have ever had the privilege of owning. Her registered name is Zanits Miss Diamond and she is a light sorrel with a flaxen mane and tail. Her pedigree reads like a Who's Who of performance horses and she herself was a rope horse until she got a kick to the knee, then became a broodmare. Her sire's performance record:
ZAN IT 250 AQHA points. Qualified for the World's AQHA Show in Jr Reining, Sr Calf Roping, Sr Heading & Heeling, ROM.
ZAN IT 250 AQHA points. Qualified for the World's AQHA Show in Jr Reining, Sr Calf Roping, Sr Heading & Heeling, ROM.
I think my smile says it all!
She trailered really well on the long journey home and settled in quite well.
Lots of horse body language here: Belle had just pinned her ears and swished her tail, and the mare looked away, signalling submission.
She has excellent bone- she is around 14.2 hh, will measure her later.
She has a beautiful head....
and a large soft eye. And so far has the good nature to match her looks.
I didn't like the barn name she came with so I changed it.
Everybody, this is Jayne, who will be joining Beamer's broodmare band.
14 comments:
i knew it! 🥰 congratulations! will you be riding her?
she's incredibly pretty! 🥰
No riding, she has a bad knee.
awwwwww
She is a beauty Shirley! She and Beamer should make some pretty foals:) Sorry to see Drifter go but it is probably best! Sure hope he finds a good owner! I was hoping the surprise was a puppy!
Oh, Jayne has such a pretty face! I've enjoyed watching Drifter grow up, so I'll be sad to see him go, but this all sounds like an exciting direction to head in!
its to bad about her old injury. she is perfect height to ride.
I love reading about your horses and seeing your photos Wonderful animals!
He will be a beautiful replacement for Beamer, but I hate to say it, It will be hard to replace his beauty!
Moondance is a handsome guy and will no doubt make his daddy (and you) proud!! You gave Drifter a fantastic beginning, for a bright future. Your new mare is pretty, well built & bred! The Shining Sparks lineage has recently caught Brads eye, as he plans to eventually breed Cierra.
Lots of changes. It will be very exciting to see which home he goes to. Love Jayne. She is beautiful and has a kind eye.
Love the name Jayne. She is just beautiful, love her soft eye. Good luck with her!
Really hope Gussie gives you a filly so you can keep Drifter's line in the herd. He's specially special.
Drifter is lovely, but keeping a home bred Beamer colt makes so much sense!
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