HIGH DESERT EQUINE CENTER American Bashkir Curly Geldings...Meet the "Boys"! |
BLUE MOON, "Moon" ABC 3858, foaled 2008 Est. mature hgt. 14.3 hands. Moon came to us with 3 other rescue horses in January (09) looking like a total ball of fuzz. With his laid back disposition it didn't take long to get him halter trained and coming up to see us for attention. Now he borders on being a pest! As his nutrition improved and he shedded out that crazy winter coat, underneath was an absolutely darling palomino pinto with one blue eye! He is now doing almost all of his in-hand duties and we are happily waiting to see what he grows into. Having won the heart of High Desert's owner, I don't think he will be going anywhere, anytime soon! Out of Tassel, ABC S709 by Cameo's Trinity, ABC 2864. photo courtesy Deb Lumbert |
| BA'S BOLD ADVENTURE, "Barney" ABC 2714, foaled 1999 Palomino, Sabino Gelding. This guy is no stranger to the demo, parade and show arena. On the circuit since he was just a yearling, he has been there,done it. He is the poster horse for the Curly slogan "...Tough enough for a man, gentle enough for a child..." having taken both adults and young children to not only ribbons but the Championships as well!! He holds multiple ABC National titles in both Performance and Versatility as well as High Point Championships at both Curly and open show venues. Shown in both Western and English and even willing to jump, he will do it all for his rider. Super gentle and affectionate, he is always looking for a rub...or a treat. Out of Snuffy's Rockette, ABC 1803, by Sea Stinger, ABC 1907, he is foundation bred. photo courtesy of Tracy Conroy |
PLC BUDDY'S SURPRISE, "Surprise" ABC 3183, foaled 2001 Black Buckskin, Sabino Gelding. 15 hands. Well known to many, Surprise has been on the show, demo and parade circuit for many years, holding several National ABC titles in Performance and Versatility as well as multiple High Point Championships at both Curly and open show venues. Shown in both English and Western, he is currently starting a new career in Dressage and hopefully will make his debut this Spring. With his stunning good looks he brings oohs and ahhs every where he goes. He has a gorgeous shoulder length mane and thick ground length tail, as well as chrome to match. His heavy well proportioned build exhibits the epitome of the Curly conformation. Out of Okie "J" Sasha Houdini ABC 464, by Okie "J" Red's Buddy, ABC 2438. photo courtesy Janelle Irving |
OKIE "J" FIESTY FELLA II, "Fiesty" ABC 2158, foaled 1996 Palomino Appaloosa Gelding. 14.1 hands. What can we say about Fiesty?? He's little, but he's mighty. Essentially he is the heart and soul of everything a Curly should be! What he lacks in physical appearance with his small stature and his short little corkscrew mane and paint brush tail he makes up for in everything he has brought to the table over the years we have had him. He literally has seen and done it all...everything we have asked him to do. He has been shown both English and Western, parades, demos, trails, done lessons, even helped round up cows. His riders have ranged in age from 6-65. Sometimes too smart for his own good, he occasionally will put riders to the test, making them show him what they know! He not only holds multiple ABC National titles in both Performance and Versatility as well as High Point Champion titles at Curly and open show venues, but he also holds the coveted honor of being in the ABC HALL OF FAME for PERFORMANCE HORSES! Foundation bred out of Okie Squaw Enis, ABC 1058 by Colonel's Fiesty Fella, ABC 203. photo courtesy Janelle Irving |
CHARMING TAKOTA, "Taco" ABC 2797, foaled 2000 Red Roan Sabino gelding. 15.1 hands. Here we go folks... Foxtrotter deluxe! With a strong FoxTrotter background, this boy can certainly move ahead of the crowd. Not only does he have the Fox Trot but the smooth as silk canter as well. Already taking the show arena by storm, he certainly is one to keep an eye on. He is currently the private horse of High Desert's owner and it doesn't look like he will be going anywhere soon...except to shows, demos, parades!! He has the winning Curly personality along with being incredibly brave...this boy just doesn't spook. A real confidence builder but needs a gently firm hand. His stunning color really gives away his Prince T breeding! Out of Miss Curley Lassie ABC 1124 by Prince Charming T, ABC 93 he is foundation bred. photo courtesy Forrest Bliss |
BS CHOCOLATE CURLS, "CC" ABC 2651, foaled 1999 Liver Chestnut gelding. 15 hands. Pretty is as pretty does... and he is both. With his beautiful head, sleek build and incredible shoulder length mane he is certainly pretty, turning heads everywhere he goes...but so is his beautiful Fox Trotting gait! This boy can get up and head it down the road, keeping his rider comfortable and gliding. With experience in the show, demo and parade arenas he is no beginner...yet he is gentle enough to be ridden by one. He holds Championship titles in Curly show venues and will continue his career in the years to come in the open gaited horse show arena as well. Out C.R. Charming Tamar ABC 488 by C.R. Curly Prancer ABC 490, he has the foundation Curly Fox Trotter breeding. photo courtesy of Forrest Bliss |
CDCH JUST ACE, "Ace" ABC 3655, foaled 2004 Bay Gelding. 15 hands. Super sweet, pretty bay gelding, this boy is a lover. In training now for 2 years, he is suitable for a beginner or novice rider. Moderate curly coat, full mane and tail that does not shed. Excellent ground manners, good for vet and farrier. Good conformation, good all around horse. Has done trails and cow/ranch work, he is well suited for Western disciplines, but would probably go Hunter as well. Quiet and easy to handle. He will go into our lesson program. Full brother to our mare, CDCH Sweet Pickles, he is out of Scarlet Woman, ABC 2556 by Rock Robin's Alli-Oop ABC 1121. |
