Percheron Stallion

[disneyhorse]

I don't care for that particular stallion (and I LOVE LOVE LOVE Percherons... one of my favorite breeds) and I do NOT think he is particularly fine-boned for a Perch either.

Here is what I would consider a MODERN type Percheron, they are very upright and leggy with a trim barrel and a lot of action (your guy you like is a FARM type, heavy and meant for farm work not show hitches) this stallion is owned by the famed Pennwood Percheron Farm (I love their horses):

compare next to your prospect:

That said, I think a modern type stallion would cross WAY better on an Arab. Most draft horses have low stud fees of about $500 for even top show quality, and almost all draft will ship for AI.

My friend recently bought a percheron mare (to cross with her Andalusian stallion for a dressage/sport horse) from a farm here in CA. They have a modern type percheron he crosses with Thoroughbred mares.

The thing you have to remember is that the foal will take more after the dam's type, so a draft mare bred to a light horse stallion will produce a heavier boned baby than a light horse mare bred to a draft stallion.

Because your mare is an Arab and pretty refined, I would suggest searching for a more Modern percheron stallion, that is my only suggestion. I would have no hesitations in breeding a light horse mare to a draft horse stallion.

My opinion only!

Andrea

 

[MooseLMJAsh]

i personally don't like him. he's not "percheron" enough....as the post says above.... i mean, we all know perchies are my fav.....and he just looks so much smaller than moose i don't know why. drafts stud fees are cheaper!!!

you could adopt a pmu registered perchie from canada!!

and as always, i love velvet

 

[luvmycritters]

Well - obviously that mare of yours is just stunning! Henry looks like an ok boy too, not into the conformation of Percherons though. What ever you decide - good luck!! Lori

 

[Loren&Rocky]

You guys are funny!! I mean that in a good way.

I am glad you are all so fond of Velvet. She if far from the perfect example of a proper Arabian horse her self. I actually like that Henry is not a monster Perch. I think that is why other light breed mare owners like him too. There are a lot of pluses to the cross, IF I were to do it at all. Like I said before, I have met in a few times and he has THE PERFECT personality and manners. He is very athletic and has a small head, for a perch. He is only about 10 miles away and has a nice low stud fee. I want a Velvet baby for my own personal horse and that is that. I may find something better between now and when ever I decide to breed her again, but Henry fits MY personal bill.

I looked into the PMU foals and although most are good and some even registered, they have high adoption fees and want to do a farm check before they place a horse with a new owner. That is fine and all, but I doubt my place would pass. I have 3 1/2 sided in and out buildings and 2 strands of electric tape. From what I have been told, this is not enough for the places around here that adopt them out. I have asked 2 different places and they both want a "Real Barn" and better fencing.

My situation works well for my horses, but would not be good enough for these horses that need homes desperately.

Thanks guys. I will let you know what I do when ever that is.

Shellie

 

[Loren&Rocky]

Here is Velvet's ped, if anyong is interested.

 

[MooseLMJAsh]

check out pmufoaladoption.org (i think that's the site). they don't do a some inspection...you just fill out an application and answer some questions.....i didn't think the prices were too high.....everyone pays the same amount for shipping...then once everyone is shipped they do refund people money....depends on shipping destination and how many in load and how far, etc....at least that's how it was with moose...i think i got back close to 1/2 the shipping cost.

 

[Jenn]

Sorry you are having issues getting a foal. There used to be a great adoption program out there called Foal Quest (pmufoalquest.com), but they recently stopped operating because so many PMU farms are being closed. Foal Quest was one of only two NAERIC approved foal adoption programs.

Frankly, "PMU adoption" sites are a dime a dozen and many aren't in it for the right reasons.

Personally, I'm not a fan of stalling horses indoors - mine only have run-in shelters and I believe I am the most northern person on this forum (northern Alberta, Canada). My big horses, and the many miniatures in this area, do just fine outdoors.

 

[tagalong]

disneyhorse is indeed wise. That Henry - plain and simple - should not BE a stallion. A stallion should epitomize the best qualities of his breed and Henry is a second rate Percheron... who would be a gelding and not even considered for a hitch career if my friends who breed them had him. I agree with disney that he does not look "light"....

The Pennwood stallion that disney showed you is what a Percheron stud SHOULD look like....

My vote? No. You have no guarantee what disposition a foal will have.... why not go out and buy the "perfect horse" instead of trying to create one?? At least then you can have a choice of looks, size, temperament etc. ...

 

[rabbitsfizz]

You see Balalaika- a few stages back in her pedigree?? That has to be the most beautiful mare I have a ever seen- a head like a song!!

Your mare is well bred and beautiful- I'd put her to a really good Jack Donkey and get yourself a Mule people dream of!! It was something I always meant to do, and never did!!