Plans for Gussie

 Well I made the decision on a stallion to breed Gussie to next spring, pending, of course her passing a vet check for breeding soundness, which I expect she will have no issues. But it's best to be sure when one has to pay a stud fee and other related costs. 

So, here he is:

I have had my eye on him since we lived in Creston, but at the time he was about 6 hours away over 2 mountain passes. Not feasible  for me at the time. He has since been sold to a lady an hour from here, so I am so excited to get a chance to get a foal from him!

He's gorgeous and built a lot like Beamer was. Good solid bone, short back and a big hip. I have read reviews on his foals and they all say what good minded horses they are, easy to get along with and train. 

Here is some info on his sire, who I think is a great example of what a Quarter Horse should look like. 

There are not many of those old bloodline horses left, so getting this chance to perpetuate the lines of the great Leo is dear to my heart. Leo was also one off Beamer's papers, through his son Leo San, the sire of Mr. San Peppy, Beamer's grandsire. 

I think this stallion will cross well on Gussie, hopefully balance out her weak points and with any luck, I may even get a palomino like him or a palomino roan, but I will be happy with whatever hits the ground healthy!

And it will probably have some of her sass too....

Here  is hoping all goes well!