DRUM HORSE IN CEREMONY
We so excited with our decision to introduce the amazing breed of the Drum Horse to our farm. We are the first in Canada to import Drum Horses and they are proving to to be exceptional horses in beauty, temperament, grace and performance. We love the versatility of this breed as both a driving and riding horse yet quiet and easy to train.
The "Drums of Horse" of the 3rd King's Own Hussars (1896)
The 3rd Hussars possess the unique distinction in her Majesty's Army of
being allowed an extra kettle drummer and drum-horse, a mark of special
honour conferred on the gallant regiment on Christmas Day 1778 by King
George the Third. The kettle drummer receives a special rate of pay and
wears the uniform of a sergeant of Hussars, with a silver collar
engraved with military devices, a gift presented to the regiment in the
year 1772 by the wife of the then Colonel of the 3rd Dragoons, the Hon.
Charles Fitzroy (afterwards Lord Southampton). The silver kettle drums
of the regiment have also a unique interest. They were captured at the
sword's point, under the eyes of King George the Second, by the
ancestors of the 3rd King's Own Hussars, the old 3rd Dragoons
aforesaid, on the battlefield of Dettingen in 1743.
STALLION
We purchased our first Drum Horse SNG BAXTALO ROMEO in 2007 as a yearling from Gena Nietzel of Silvercreek, Washington. Romeo is by the famous stallion BSG Taliesin.
Romeo is now 6 years old and we have been concentrating on training Romeo for both saddle and harness. It proved not to be a difficult challenge as he was a "Hitch and Go" and "Saddle and Go" horse. We spent the summer under harness driving the fields around our farm and trail riding and have used Romeo for riding lessons with beginner riders because he is so quiet. He is easy to handle and is not at all your typical stallion attitude. Children can go into his pasture and he is very happy to drop his head for an ear scratch and follow them around like a puppy dog. Below are some photos of Romeo, taken by Sharper Image Photography for the Alberta Archives Museum. Equine Heritage Exhibit.
Contact us about the opportunity to breed your mare of any breed to Romeo. With his beauty, temperament and performance ability; he will be a great stallion for cross breeding for your next foal.
Many farms are considering Romeo for cross breeding to other breeds to add height, bone and quiet mannerisms to their future foals.
REFER TO OUR BLOG ABOUT GREAT INFO ON EQUINE REPRODUCTION
We will be offering Chilled Semen, AI or Hand Breeding to select mares for 2011. Contact us about booking your mare. 100.00 non refundable deposit required
$ 800.00 CDN for Drum or Gypsy Mares LFG
$650.00 CDN for all other Mares LFG
$ 5/ day for mare care
Extra fees for AI and shipping Chilled
BSG Taliesin, Romeo's Sire
BSG Skye, Romeo's dam
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IN UTERO FOAL OPTION
Contact us about purchasing your in-utero foal from Dreamcatcher Farms. You have the option of using one of our Drum broodmares for your future foal.
By simply giving us a 500.00 deposit at the time of breeding you the have the option to pay on your foal from birth until time of weaning!!!
We sign a contract at the time of breeding. This is a great way to obtain your future Drum foal. We also offer future boarding, training, promotion, lessons and showing with your Drum Horse. Contact us about this affordable option.
We have done our research and looked far and wide for mares of superior lines, confirmation and great temperment. From our mares below you can choose one of these lovely ladies to meet you needs for your future foal. Give us a call and let me know what you are looking for and I can match you with the mare that will suit you. Better yet, come on out and meet the gang and Mr. Romeo!!
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OUR DRUM MARES
FEATHERWOOD LILY PUTT
Lily, GCDHA reg'd is from Featherwood Farms of Coatsville Indiana. Lily is 16.1 HH and such a great broodmare. Lily's 2012 foal is spoken for.
Lily and her 2011 colt by Romeo
SWISS SHIRE MAGGIE
Maggie is an 9 year old 17.2 HH well bred Shire Mare of the Fox Valley lines. I started her under saddle in the spring and she has nice movement, her babies should be very nice English or driving prospects
Maggies 2011 is spoken for but not too early to reserve her 2012 breeding.
FLOSSY OF BARE HILL
Flossy is as cute as she looks, everyone loves her calm, sweet demeanor. She is 7 years old and 16.2 HH. Nice correct mare. Flossy is confirmed in foal for 2012, FLOSSY'S FOAL is still available for in-utero sales
MYSTICAL SPELLCASTER
Misty is a lovely addition to our farm. Her sire is the famous Gypsy stallion Spellcaster. She is homozygous so we are guaranteed to get a tobiano from a Romeo breeding. She is 16.1 HH and we are currently training this 6 year old for saddle and harness. Misty is confirmed in foal for a 2012 foal. Her foal is spoken for
SWISS SHIRE FLICKA
Ruby is a full sister to Maggie and is a well bred Shire Mare. She is started in harness and will be training her saddle. A lovely 6 year old 17.2 HH Mare with lots of movement and flash. She is sold to Texas
DCF AMARILLO ROSE - FOR SALE 3500.00
Molly is an 11 year old, 16.2 HH Clyde mare with a super sweet temperment who is bred for 2012. This is a nice correct "style" mare big deep chest, nice shoulder and big hip. She has superb ground manners, easy keeper.
THREE YEAR OLDS
Jen is an up and coming filly that we are really excited to start under saddle and harness in 2011. This girl has it all she has lovely animation, height, wonderful temperment and she is well bred. Her grand sire is the famous Gypsy stallion, Slainte. Contact us if you are interested in purchasing this lovely girl
Juliette is the 2008 filly out of Lily. We look forward to training Juliette in 2010 for harness and saddle. We would consider selling Juliette to someone who was willing to show and promote this amazing filly. We can train her to fit your needs.JULIETTE IS SOLD TO REBECCA SMITH OF SALT SPRING ISLANDS, BC. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
