Stonewall Luna

The least we can say is that the ranch is very quiet since Luna's getaway 🧐
The boys sure miss some youth & feminine energy around here...
Or maybe do they enjoy a little pause? 🤣💨💗🌪️

A breeder's vision that we closely relate to, for our (small, intimate, humble) breeding program producing quality Stonewall Sporthorses, inside and out. 💗
We had those values in mind when selecting Luna as a filly, becoming our foundation mare and we absolutely not regret it. 🌸

As breeders, we all make mistakes along the way, but minimizing those errors is crucial for the well-being of the horse. We carry a significant responsibility as stewards of our herds, and with that comes the need to make difficult, objective decisions. Prioritizing the welfare, soundness, and future of our horses should always guide our choices.

Some common mistakes equine breeders and studs make are:

🟢 Breeding purely for pedigree or colour while ignoring temperament, soundness, and rideability.

🟢 Using fashionable stallions without considering whether they truly complement the mare.

🟢 Breeding mares with poor conformation or hereditary issues.

🟢 Breeding without clear objectives, producing horses without a target market or discipline in mind.

🟢 Overbreeding mares.

🟢 Poor foal handling and early socialisation, which can create difficult young horses later on.

🟢 Cutting corners on nutrition, veterinary care, or reproductive management.

🟢 Breeding for quantity instead of quality.

🟢 Ignoring genetic compatibility and inbreeding risks.

🟢 Failing to evaluate progeny honestly, repeating crosses that consistently underperform.

🟢 Producing athletic horses without considering trainability or amateur suitability.

🟢 Letting emotion override objective breeding decisions.

One of the biggest differences between successful long-term studs and struggling ones is usually consistency, consistently breeding with a clear vision, rather than chasing trends from year to year.

Happy Mother's Day!

Especially to our Moms
and to the mother to all of us, Mother Nature, who generously gives us so much joy to watch and live
having the great privilege to share our lives with horses.

Young Luna safely playing under her dam Stonewall Calypso's eye 💚

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We found a pretty, spotted bunny bouncing in the field today 💕🐇
Happy Easter!
(and happy Spring though spring is absolutely not here, yet!) ⛄️

En plus de beaucoup de carottes, Luna même eu un gâteau d'anniversaire de sa marraine Camille 😁🥳🎂
(Les humains nous nous sommes sacrifiés pour le manger pour s'assurer de son bon goût 🫢)

Happy 3rd birthday to the most exquisite young spotted lady!
Cheers to many more! 🥂💎

Wishing you a year full of nickers, whinnies and deep down snorts💞
Happy New Year!

📸: Erick Labbé

Picture taken at Rush Ranch, Vacaville, California.
The beautiful land where Luna and her Stonewall sporthorse family comes from.
The words truly reflect the spirit of this place, one of freedom and courage.

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