The baby above is a 2006 colt by Ljbbes Valaur X Plaudits Juilette Peppermint Patty
and the colt below is the one I posted a few days ago who I can find nothing about. Below is a link to the above colt as a yearling. Legend
I gotta tell you, as much a I love an Arabian, I am starting to get about half queer for these Fresian/Appaloosa crosses. Man are they they pretty.
The filly above is a full sister, Auke X Blue Demin Mist named Kristull Tiedyed Denim to last years colt by Auke X Blue Demin Mist named Kristull Stonewashed Denim who I posted a couple of months ago. Those few spot leopards, bred right, will sure produce/throw color won't they Jeannie.
Below is a yearling picture of the above colt, and a link with additional yearling pictures. I have always been of the opinion that there are three point's in a horses life that he is the most beautiful. The day he is born, when he is two years old, and the day he is ridden for the first time. My uncle used to tell me, "after he is a week old don't look at him close again until he is two. Otherwise he will scare you, and you will think you made a terrible mistake. LOL I liked this colt better as a baby, and the dark doesn't extend as far back on his right side as it does on the left. I will hold my breath and wait to see what he look's like as a two year old. 
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
For Dianne and Jeannie--Fresian X Appaloosa
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Wade G. Burck
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Found out about the Friesian colt. It's an old picture he is about three now but can't find a recent picture. He has a gary gene so they say he will lose all markings. Too bad would like to know if that's how he turned out.
Wade, those young ones are so striking visually. I cannot comment on conformation and what they might grow up to be but am amazed at how fascinating they are.
In all of the photos, these little guys and/or girls seem to know that they are unique and special at the risk of being anthromorphic.
How common is this cross breeding in the equestrian world given the emphasis of bloodlines and such of the classic equestrian schooling?
I'm asking from a base of complete ignorance as to equine breding even though my Great Grandfather produced a harness horse, Peter Billiken, who held a world record for a mile.
Warren
Warren,
Understanding animal behavior stops you from being "anthropomorphic" factually, and it is only a cliche. All foal's think quite highly of themselves, as do all babies until they have earned their place/niche in their world.
When you say "equestrian world" I assume you are talking about the private equestrian world. Crossbreeding is common in that world, but not in the traditional equestrian world, of the historic school's like the SRS, the Portuguese school etc. There are dozen's of registries devoted to crossbreeding/color breeding in the private equestrian world where bloodlines are just as important as in the pure breeds.
Wade
Sorry I mispelled anthroPOmorphic. In my old age,dyslexia has set in and my fingers do not move at the same rate as my mind.
Thank you for clarifying the differences in breeding programs and thinking as clearly as you did. It makes sense to me now.
Now, I have to sit down and try to recall all the theory I spent seven years in college (got my MSc in molecular genetics in 1972) and try to work out all the information you have posted that produces these stunning animals. These animals are fascinating and beautiful in some way that I don't quite understand or know how to explain. Thank you for bringing them to my (our) attention.
Warren
Warren,
No apology necessary. I tend to leave of the last letter, because my mind tends to go faster then my fingers also. With your approval, I would like to use dyslexic, it sound's bette then spastic, which is how my boy's refer to my shortcomings. LOL
In 72 I entered collage with plans of becoming a Veterinarian/Geneticist. At the first school break I went to work at a zoo, saw GGW and the Greatest Show on Earth and never looked back. Seems like we both set out to waltz at the castle, and ended up at the dance hall doing a polka. LOL
If you think color breeding in fascinating, wait until we get to Asil(pure) Arabians, of which some horses today carry that blood. The Bedouins have kept records on Asil Arabians dating back thousands of years, and are currently editing "Kitab Al Khail" written by Abu Obeida Al Teemi in 831 AD. As Winston Churchill said, "The further one looks back, the further one can see forward.”
Wade
Well, dyslexia is not quite correctfor our condition as it really relates to transposing characters but it does sound better than "spastic"!.
And, I guess,I do live in the beer hall - teaching forward rolls to 5 year olds and double back sommersaults to teenagers. I lucked out and had great mentors such as Faye Alexander, Gene Mendez, Victor Gaona, and Tommy and Struppi Hanneford throughout my career but never really was able to enter the world of animals in spite of my fascination with them. It was way too late when I had the experience of working with Charly Bauman, Gunther, John Heriott, and so many others. I remember the one date I worked with Pat Anthony and his delight in stopping the big globe just inside that big lion that sat over the door so that I would have to come in and get it. I'll never forget the time I was able to see that tiger come out of the chute and double in size, the hours spent just sitting with animals, or Jeffery Steele yelling at me in Japan to pick yo the reluctant sea lion (probably500 pounds) who would not get in the box and me telling him to pick up the thing himself because he has teeth.
At least I know I shoveled the shit for the best.
Thank you for being so dedicated to educating us all to the history, the reality, and the truth about the amazing interaction of man and beast.
Warren
Warren,
And thank you. If you have been eating the greatest chocolate in the world, would it not behoove you to let others have a taste also? That is the world of animals, my friend.
Wade
So,... I am going backwards, LOL. I saw your post about mystic Warrior first, and started reading older posts.
The top colt is a cutie oie, ain't he? His breeder is a really nice person who breeds some quality crosses!
I do have to say though, I have a half Friesian cross, and she's just fuuuuugly!! Her dame is Stonewall Blanche, (see Blanche here, www.blackroot.org/farm) and she's all legs and head, and has that ratty appy tail! She was born jet black with tons of hair; curly ringlets over her body, long mane and tail almost like a yearling,...) I do expect her to get prettier, on day,... i tell folks she's my ugly duckling!
Her cousin, Stella's filly Gwyn, is much prettier. She was also born solid black with snowflakes on her rump, and she's shed out to a copper color with black spots and snowflakes (it's an Lp mutation thang,...)
Anyway, I am enjoying reeding your blog!
Cheri,
Welcome, and we are glad to have you here, and value your insight. If you would like to chat further, my email is wburck3@aol.com I may be able to explain/help with how the "circusnospin" works.
Regards,
Wade Burck
Addendum to Cheri,
If you want to see a beautiful Friesian, type Fire Magic, Chewy, or Madame Col. Olds Rossi in the search box. A stunning Red Friesian, who "dance's" as wonderful as he looks.
Wade
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