*BILLY BOY
(aka THE CHRISTIE HORSE)
Sire: The Lob
*We are sorry to announce that Billy Boy has passed on. He was a great stallion, and in his senior days lived with dignity and grace. We are blessed that he was able to cover five mares during the 2011 summer breeding season so we will be able to carry on his line. More details of his life and passing will be posted soon. He was much loved here and will be sorely missed.
We are proud to announce the arrival of the one and only Billy Boy to North Fork Gypsy Cobs. Not to be confused with any other “Billy Boys” out there, he is the original Christie Horse, sired by The Lob.
Billy Boy is one of the most important foundation stallions in gypsy horse history ever, and adds to our line-up of legends here at North Fork. He is in the back breeding of a large percentage of the best producing breeding stock today, and is the sire, grand-sire etc of horses such as Paleface, Coates Oliver, Coates Reggae Rock Steady, Mouldens Horse that Twisted his Gut, Diamond Cutter, Bionics Horse, Gypsy Boy and many more current greats. He is as important as stallions such as Lion King and Lottery Horse whom we’ve lost in recent years.
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Clononeen Tumbleweed
The "Sire of Sires"
Dam: Clononeen Queen Bee
Known simply as the Sire of Sires, Tumbleweed was known in England as one of the best producers there with the highest priced progeny at the March Fair in 2007. He is the sire of Clononeen Playboy (now proudly owned by Harlequin Farms). Playboy was inspected by a CHAPS certified judge for the GCHDA and scored the highest accolade of a first premium.
Tumbleweed stamps his stock with sweet heads, small ears and tiny muzzles. His striking traditional skewbald colouring and beautifully balanced confirmation is a credit to his breed. Tumbleweed's hair is also exceptional, with a full straight and silky mane, tail and abundant feathering. Tumbleweed stands at 13.3 h, although he tends to throw larger foals.
Gypsy Cobs are known for their sweet disposition, and Tumbleweed is no exception. He is intelligent, willing, alert and gentle with the mares. Always willing to have a visitor, he is indeed a gentle giant of strength and endurance.
Colour DNA testing on Tumbleweed has confirmed that he is homozygous for Tobiano so will only ever produce coloured foals, no matter what mare he is bred to. We look forward to breeding more the quality offspring he is so celebrated for.
Tumbleweed will be available to a limited number of outside mares by private treaty. *Contact us for more details.
2011 Stud Fee: $3500 CAD*
Check out the video for Tumbleweed and Tully exploring their new digs!
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Clononeen Tullamore Dew (Tully)
Clononeen Tullamore Dew, (Tully for short), is an outstanding young Stallion! His Dam Ballywilliam Lady is one of Ireland’s finest producing mares (who is by Paddy Horse) and is sired by John Roaches Stallion out of a mare called Banks. He is full of the fire of the Irish Whisky he was named after but is a perfect gentleman with our Mares and at 15hh will play a very important role in our breeding program. Tully is also broke to drive, and would prove a flashy boy in the show ring. His dashing blue eyes and beautiful stride will quickly win your heart!
Tully will be available to a limited number of outside mares by private treaty. *Contact us for more details.
2011 Stud Fee: $1900 CAD*
Check out the video for Tumbleweed and Tully exploring their new digs!
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Aslan
After an exhaustive search in North America and Europe, we have purchased Aslan from the Coates family in England, a beautiful 2009 palomino stallion prospect, for our breeding program. Aslan's *sire is the famous Shambo (aka Steve Joyce's Stallion), and his striking well known half brother is Villa Vanners' Romeo (Clonnoneen Mull of Kintyre). Aslan's dam is Liberty's Ballinsloe, who is around 15hh, so Aslan is expected to make a full 14.2-14.3h.
With Aleena (a palomino) being a full sister and Freya (a buckskin) being his half sister, we are very excited to see what Aslan will bring to our lines. At not even two years old, his traditional body type and outstanding feather promise not only great colour lines but all the fabulous conformation and quality we work so hard for in our breeding program.
*DNA verified
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North Fork Cash
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Cash is a strong young stallion with rare tricolour black, white and brown markings. His father is the famous Sire of Sires, Clononeen Tumbleweed, who just joined us at North Fork. Coming from such proven bloodlines, he shows all the characteristics that have made his sire so famous. Cash loves people and tends to show his approval with a contented lower lip.He is extremely quick to learn new things, broken to ride and drive (light use) and is very calm in potentially high stress situations.
Cash is in training with Jackie Johnson to continue his general training and also take part in her trick training clinics as a training horse. Some of his new skills have been demonstrated in this year's shows at Mane Event, Calgary Stampede, and in September, also at Spruce Meadows. For more information on Jackie and her trick training team, www.stunthorse.com
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