[drivingpairs] Breeding Driving Horses



Hi Jerry,

A couple years ago I offered the Belgium/Hafflinger (Belflingers) 
crosses that Jay talked of for sale on this list as well as the draft 
horse list.  My niece ended up buying the herd that composed of the 
mares (full sisters) and their offspring sired by a Hackney Horse.  I 
might say a few things about crosses.  The mares are pony size but very 
drafty.  Their 4 offspring are horse size and very drafty with the 
exception of one mare who is lighter of body.  All have pretty good 
movement but when experimenting with crossing, you never know what you 
are going to get both physically and mentally.  Fortunately my niece 
stepped up to the plate and saved them from horse auction (after my 
friend passed away) and they all run together as a herd on lots of 
land.  Unfortunately, they are not being used for anything so one's 
persons experiment is another persons rescue.  I personally think it is 
better to go out and purchase an existing animal to suit your purpose 
than to try and design your own. 

Ok......since it is a sale weekend till the end of the month and it can 
be remotely driving related.....I have a filly (from the same 
experimenting lady) who crossed a proven champion spotted American 
Saddlebred mare with the Dutch Harness Horse Harmonie (who stands in 
Kentucky at Vesty Show Horses).  This filly is spotted and has 
SPECTACULAR movement.  She is 3 years old and been worked on the ground 
for manners, longlined, and been saddled and led around with me on her 
back.  She is ready to be trained for harness and would make a very 
fancy single driving horse.  She has her mother's great disposition and 
sense and has been evaluated by a professional as to her driving 
prospect.  I am not willing to carry her to fruition since I am near 
retiring from driving in competition.  Would someone be interested in 
this unusual cross for a driving horse?  She is bred to trot and her 
mother was shown to her championship in fine harness.  I am not offering 
her free.  There has been too much money put in to her and her future.  
I would be happy to answer any questions and send photos to anyone 
really interested.  We are both located in Northern California....Grass 
Valley to be exact. 

Nancy Taylor Rojo


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