Plague

"Tony"
16 y/o Thoroughbred Stallion
Born on June 24th, 1992
Standing at 17.1hh, registered Cremello
Cursed! x Solo
Hunter: Regular Working, Conformation
English Pleasure

American bred, Tony is a lethal hunter. He may be quiet, the type that keeps to himself, but truthfully Tony is more than just an innocent, pretty Thoroughbred ... he's a regular ticking bomb. As a yearling, this intensity had him instantly marked for the track. His color may have raised a few eyebrows, but now and forever Tony is a competitor first, and their were no more jokes about the 'white elephant' racer after he stole first place in his maiden race - leaving the other two year olds minutes behind him. But don't get me wrong, because Tony is anything but a vicious horse - the complete opposite, in fact. He's sensitive and sweet, the kind of horse that adores attention. Even during his racing career there was never any fear for young children playing under his hooves.

Retired from his successful career at five, Tony was sold to a rehoming facility. There he was retrained as a hunter, and eventually wormed his way into ORC. He has excellent conformation, with an exquisite head and neck combined with lots of personality. It's his personality I've found to be his greatest asset, since Tony is gentle enough to be pastured with several geldings and even colts. There's no grudge on his powerful shoulders, nor hate or anger... Tony is just a happy guy that has proven to be extremely friendly with everyone, and is an angel in the ring. He's just so relaxed and mellow, a trait often passed to his babies. There is just so much good to this superb stallion, it's hard to get everything said!

To sum him up: he'll always pass on the dilute gene, is gentle and meek - to the point where he is used as a lesson horse for our experienced students, and is built like a damn truck. The possibility of him being an all-around competitor has always been kicked around, but never taken up as he's just so pretty to watch when he moves... and it helps to keep him focused, less he lose some of that flashy motion. Tony is unique in that he is fully clicker trained using positive reinforcement, and was broken using many of the same methods by his breeder. It's an interesting way to show a horse, and makes experiences with Tony all the more unique.
Mel. Created. Snowdance Kid.

Equipment
[ 1 ] Nylon Halter
[ 1 ] Nylon Leadline
[ 1 ] Baker Turnout Blanket
[ 1 ] Summer Sheet
[ 1 ] Kensington Fleece Cooler
[ 1 ] Open Ear Fly Mask
Perishables: None

Reproduction
2001: Luesis Grey Anglo-Arabian Stallion [ Sovren ]
Fee: $0.00 LFG/Stands and Nurses

Registration
[ x ] ED: #02287
Participant: None

Show Record available upon request.