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New Filly...

(Above 08.05.09 Jason with MISS HILTON (pending) aka PARIS)

Paris is by LYNX LITTLE COMMANDO (pic left) a true allrounder. Her Dam is NOTUS TIPSY ASH 169423- check back for more details!

Great News!

Evie wins 3D Barrel Race at her first outing!

(Evie at 12 months old)

We purchased Evie from Ellron Quarter Horse Stud in South Australia. She was stranded down south due to the EI crisis so we utilised the time & had her transported to Victoria. She was broken in by Bruce O'Dell & spent 8 months with Ian Stringer.

(Above picture Ian Stringer)

 

(28.09.08 Jason & Evie working out at home)

Evie's Sire is Time to Concent (dec). He was a World Qualifier & also Supreme Exhibit at the Sydney Royal Show aswell as Grand Champion Stallion of Australia. A stunning black QH Stallion who's career was sadly cut short. He received AQHA Register of Merit Award for Halter in 2001 & was awarded Superior Halter Horse in 2002.

(Above TIME TO CONCENT)

Time to Concent's Sire is MY ONLY CONCENTION (imp). In 1998 he was awarded a AQHA Register of Merit, Superior Halter Horse & also received a Bronze Century for Halter.

Evie's Dam is ELLRON A TOUCH CLASS. She has AQHA points registered for Hunter Under Saddle, Halter & Western Pleasure. In 1993 she received a Register of Merit for Halter & in 1994 she was awarded a AQHA Halter Achievement.

Ellron a Touch Class's Sire is MEDORA TRADEWINDS (imp/dec). He was an outstanding "true allrounder". He has AQHA points registered for Cutting, General Performance, Halter, Hunter Under Saddle, Reining, Western Pleasure, Western Riding & working Cowhorse. He received many AQHA Awards from 1979 - 1993... these include Achievements, Register of Merit, QH Champion & Superior Horse for Halter, Performance, Bridle Path Hack & Western Pleasure.

(MD Solar Tex & Skys Magnolia Lass... 15.03.08)

 

Sunny's family tree almost guarantees a successful allround horse. Her Sire is CD RED CLAW who is by the imported cutting stallion HICKORY CD who is one of many successful progeny by CD OLENA.

(Left- CD Olena)

Her Dam is KOLORA SOLAR FLARE who has registered AQHA points for Hunter under saddle, Western horsmanship & Hacking.

(Pictures of Sunny 26 months old)

Please see the FOR SALE page to view Sunny's DOCS BONUS foal born 03.10.08.

DOCS BONUS is a proven performer and currently has 91 AQHA life points. He has Register of Merit points for Performance, Campdrafting & Cutting. His Sire is the Legendary DOCS SPINIFEX & his Dam is the mighty mare BON OLENA who has progeny earnings nearing 25 million dollars. When DOCS BONUS was offered for sale he topped the Rockhampton Quarter Horse Sale. He is standing along side Freckles Toyboy at Emerald Qld & is owned by John Howe & Wendy Buckley.

(Above Pictures of DOCS BONUS)

(Pictures above)

DOCS SPINIFEX Docs Bonus's SIRE

DOCS BON JOVI Docs Bonus's FULL BROTHER

We purchased Chanell from Veronica Bechly (Wakoda Stud) of Kilcoy Qld. Chanell is a Reserve National Champion Producer. She has just blessed us with our first foal by CJ... a stunning colt! (Please refer to Progeny Page to view pictures).

(Chanell at 14 years old)

Chanell's Sire is the very talented stallion HI IN THE SKY (dec). He received numerous AQHA Awards from 1985-1996. These being Register of merits, Superior Horse, Bronze Centuries & Achievements for Halter, Performance & Western Pleasure. He is by MILLBROOK VAPOUR TRAIL who has points/ awards for Hater & Western Pleasure & is Sired by JET ALONG (imp). HI IN THE SKY is also a decendant of LION DECK (Morn Deck's Sire).

Her Dam is GO LASSIE GO. She is by the imported stallion TOP BARMAN & her blood goes back to FLAPPERS BREEZE (imp).

(Above Chanell 16 yrs)

(Above- Chanell's 2007 foal. Wakoda Justa Candy Man recently placed 2nd out 17 at the All Breeds Open Futurity Show, he was also announced the Champion Paint Bred Colt & Supreme Paint exhibit. He has just won Reserve National Champion Paintbred Weanling for 2008!) 

WELL DONE!

Jason wins Supreme Rider of Winton Show on Lilly! (please see picture gallery for photos)

 

  (Lilly 25 months)

 

GREAT NEWS!

Lilly wins Reserve Champion QH at her 2nd Show!

We have purchased this Filly from Ian & Jenni Ievers (Marathon Horse Stud) at Richmond Qld.  We are very impressed with her sensible, willing nature & excited about her breeding!

Her Sire is MARATHONS LITTLE DESTINY-  (QH & ASH) he is a proven performer in Campdrafting & Stockman's challenges. In 2004 he won the 2nd round of the wet work at the Cloncurry Challenge & ended up 4th overall. In 2005 & 06 at the Rockhampton QH Sale, his half sisters sold for $25 000 & $20 000. His sire is ACRES DESTINY a great stallion who has produced countless versatile progeny & has AQHA Awards for Cutting & Performance.

(Above- Marathons Little Destiny)

 (Left- Acres Destiny)

Her Dam is LETHAL LITTLE CHICK- She too, has also proved herself in Challenges & in the Campdraft Arena. Her sire is LETHAL LENA a true Cow Horse legend.

(Above- Lethal Little Chick)

 (Left- Lethal Lena)

We have broken Lilly in to saddle (July 08). She is a keen, quick learner & is going well. A good sign of things to come!

(Above- Lilly's 7th ride out, we are more than happy with her!)

 

(Above- 18.10.08 Lilly's first time in a cut out pen)