Fans and judges all agree, with well over a hundred blue ribbons and championships it's simply obvious that what he does is what he was bred for, and not gimmicked or nailed on.
Papa's pedigree is one of the best in the business and his conformation is solid and four-cornered. He has a beautifully refined head with an elegantly arched neckline. He has wonderful stride length with well-formed haunches; really reaches under himself and rolls out of his well-developed shoulders impressively. He is extremely athletic, balanced and versatile.
To improve any breed you must start with unaltered natural talent in your breeding stock. Also of priority is willing attitude, keen intelligence and calm demeanor; characteristics that enhance a great pleasure horse. This is the reason Papa has won the Suitability of Breeding Stock Championship in 2002 and again in 2006, and was the highest ranking stallion in 2003 in taking the Reserve. Each time awarded by a panel of judges, one of which personally rides each horse to comparatively gauge natural talent.
Papa's "no worries" attitude, people-loving personality and intelligence are getting passed on to all of his foals right along with that loose, walky stride. Experienced breeders will tell you that temperament must be bred in just like talent and color. Even as a breeding stallion, Papa routinely demonstrates and competes side-by-side with mares, geldings as well as other stallions.
He has the pedigree to impress anyone! Great TWH stallions like Ebony Masterpiece, Pride's Royal Master, Pride of Midnight HF, Pride's Generator, The Pusher CG and Delight of Pride. He has (count 'em) FIVE direct Suns Delight D. mares in his bloodlines. Sun's Delight was reputed to produce the most talented and truest breeding mares in TWH history. We can trace back to World Grand Champion of 1945 and 1946, "Midnight Sun" no less than 11 times on his pedigree and at least 19 times to foundation sire, Allen F-1.
So ask yourself if you're seriously breeding for natural gaiting talent. Then come see him in action, he won't disappoint you.
Papa will only compete at clean, sound shows. We refuse to support those shows or organizations that are not dedicated to rejecting mechanically or chemically altered horses from competition, or from rewarding incorrect and gimmicky gaits in horses that have been fixed instead of trained.
North American Grand Championships
"It's a three-pete!"....English Pleasure Grand Champion 2002, 2003 and now once again in 2006!
Suitability of Breeding Stock Championship (where the top contenders are ridden by one of the judges) Winner 2002 and 2006 with a 2003 Reserve - highest stallion all three years!
also winning at the North American Championships.....
Give us a call or drop us an email if you have an exceptional mare your looking to cover by a stallion with "all the right moves" , refinement, intelligence and sweet temperament
Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) is out there...There has been recent outbreaks of Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) resulting in an estimated loss of 40% of on-farm pregnancies, as well as infection of stallions. EVA is primarily a respiratory disease, but has serious reproductive implications, which can cause abortion in mares, and remain in the stallion's reproductive tract, being shed into semen at the time of ejaculation. This infected semen, if then introduced into non-protected mares, is likely to result in infection of that mare, with the potential for transmission to other horses, and the possibility of an "abortion storm" as in recent outbreaks. The best form of control is preventative - with the vaccination of susceptible animals. Papa has been tested and verified "negative" for EVA (equine viral arteritis), then vaccinated so he can never contract this virus and spread it to your mares. For even more information about this highly communicable virus and how to protect your breeding investment link to this pdf article from the University of Kentucky.
We've Moved!!!
Howe They Walk Farm has relocated to the east side of Kansas City ... new place, same great horses!
Papa will only compete at clean, sound shows. We refuse to support those shows or organizations that are not dedicated to rejecting mechanically or chemically altered horses from competition, or from rewarding incorrect and gimmicky gaits in horses that have been fixed instead of trained.
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