Meet Ledoux

Going through pics and found some we took this summer of Don's boy Ledoux. He is quite a flashy young man and will start his saddle training this summer. He has some of the most flashy leg barring and very unique markings. Probably one the prettiest horses we have. And a great mind, learns quickly, willing and giving. Can't wait to see what this boy can do:) Ledoux is a beautiful example of a Spanish Mustang. He really turns heads when people come to see him. We were very lucky to obtain this young man and he will be used as Don's parade and show horse. A Spanish Mustang of this caliber should definately be in the public where people can see and admire him.
We sure have some nice young horses up and coming this year. There is Ronan, Big Sky, Sure Shooter, Nashville Nights, Harley, Doctor Doolittle, Hickock and Rawhide just to name a few. There is not enough good broke geldings in the SM world and we are striving to change that and have nice well mannered, well rounded horses out there in the public showing people what our horses are truly about.
Keep watching and I will feature the horses as their training starts and progresses. Especially Hickock, he is showing that is truly a wonderful example of the kind and generous nature of these horses.
We also can't wait for Sammy and Pacino and Jazzmine and Doolittle to make their debut this year. Doll is coming out of retirement to be E.J.'s mount for the summer. And we have a new Young Dakota Rider, Sammy Jo will be joining our group, learning how to ride and working for her own horse. She is so excited about being a part of this and we are honored to have her join us. This is going to be a great year for us and we have so many good things planned for the horses and the kids.
Hopefully we can make it to MN to deliver Pretty Lady and pick up our two new geldings. Let us hope the weather stays good and the roads stay clear;)
It was a lazy day here at our place, got the chores out of the way early. Don spent the afternoon trying to get Kim's water pipes unfroze under her trailer. He ended up having to dig almost 5 feet underground to the main valve. What a mess, and cold and nasty under there. But it looks like tomorrow when the hardware store opens he can get the right parts and get her water working.
It looks like Sandy is coming home, Mousse is getting huge and definately ready to be weaned. She sure fits her name that is for sure, and a mirror image of her mom. But Sandy is ready to start under saddle, and her baby is more than ready to be on her own. So when we head out to the pasture this week we will pick her up.
Emmie is looking good, finally filling out. I can't wait until she is ready to go. What a wonderful mare and she will be a great ambassador for the breed. We also can't wait to get Shasta started under saddle after her foal this year is weaned. What a great personality that horse has, a true love bug and will be another great ambassador to put in the public.
Ladybug has become quite a favorite around here also. She is the first to meet you at the gate, follows us around like a puppy. She is doing well with her training.
Babe is also coming along quite nicely, definately exceeded our expectations in her training. Now if the weather will stay clear we should be able to get quite a bit of riding in the next couple of weeks.
Ginger is home and getting a bit of a tuneup before Kim comes to see her. The weather was not cooperative this weekend for riding for her so she is going to come back around the 25th.
Somedays I feel there isn't enough time in one day, we seem to meet ourselves coming and going.
Ghost has to get ready to leave, and Gambler is finishing his saddle training this spring. Also time to get an idea of whom we are breeding to whom this spring.
As it stands Ribbon and Cenisa are going in with Sinatra and Chili and Piper are going in with Gambler.
Sandy is going out of state to be bred, and that is going to be a fantastic cross.
Better call it an evening, time to get the fire going and get settled in for the night. Finished up points and awards yesterday and will get them off in the next few weeks.
The weekend has come and gone and time to get back to the grindstone of work. Spring will be here before I know it and the Buffalo will be opening up. I am looking forward to working there again this year.
So much to do, and tomorrow is another day. The future is bright here and I am truly looking forward to it.