For 10 years I have actively worked Suffolk horses in selective-cut logging operations and agriculture, being involved
in many meets and associations, teaching horse logging, and working to preserve Draft breeds and knowledge. I've
seen a lot of horses all over America. Without doubt, Grant is one of the best Draft horses I have yet seen. He
is very close to the description of the prototypical Suffolk. As soon as biologically practical, he became our resident
stallion.
Grant is 5 years old, weighs 1700 lbs, and stands 16.1 hands high -and he's still growing. He is extremely gentle
and intelligent. His feet are solid black, hard and defect-free. In fact, they wear perfectly, and he has never
had to be trimmed, nor has he ever had a hoof crack. This is a trait that his dam passes on, and it is a major reason
why we chose him to be our stallion. "No feet, no horse" is an old and true adage. He hasn't been ill a day in
his life. No vet bills besides routine worming and vaccinations. I will be working him this winter before we breed
him. I think it is vital to let stallions know that they are work horses first, and studs second.
This is one of the major advantages to using a stallion from a working farm when breeding Draft horses or Draft crosses.
Many lines of Draft Horses have not been worked in several generations and have become, essentially, show horses. They
are very attractive, but do not necessarily possess the temperament and biomechanics that are such essential traits in a good
working horse, or a competitive Hunter/Jumper. Selecting a stallion from a proven working line ensures that the
horse will possess more than just size and good looks.
Temperament, sound feet, good joints, strength, and balance -without these, no Draft can prove himself as a worker.
These are the traits one wants to pass on to a foal. We are proud to offer this stallion.
$500 due at breeding. Live foal guarantee.
