I don't know how to post a picture of him, but my gelding is so wonderful, I wanted to write about him.
He is DArmond American Gigolo. My friend Vivi Dupont bought him from Christy after I had to back out as my stallions sale fell through, and I didn't have room for a 3rd stallion.
Vivi bought him and gelded him(Acck!) She showed him and he did VERY WELL!
Vivi told me she was going to sell him she didn't need any more geldings and knew I still loved him, testicles or not!
I ended up buying him, as I missed him once before and didn't want to lose him again.
Gigilo has many show accomplishments, but his most important are the smiles he has created on some really sick, disabled kids and grown ups.
We visit schools and nursing homes, handicap kids schools, with some kids with such health problems, they made me want to cry.
Wherever Gigolo goes, he makes everyone smile and laugh.
Gigolo nuzzled a sleeping nursing home patient that hadn't spoke in over 2 years. She woke up and started whispering to Gigolo and told us of when she was a little girl, that she had a pony named Ranger. I will NEVER forget.
If Gigolo needs to make manure on these outings, he somehow taught me that he will tap his front foot. I take him right outside and he goes!
Nothing bothers Gigolo.He is fine with walkers, canes, wheelchairs, motorized wheel chairs, elevators, escalators, he is ok with everything! ( which makes him a great trail/obstacle horse) Thanks Vivi! Vivi is in heaven now but I know she is smiling at Gig and me!
There isn't a day that goes by that don't wish he was a stallion or mare so that he could make babies like himself. Too bad cloning is soooo expensive!
I ended up buying his full sister from Christy because I love Gig so much, but the little mare, identical to Gig, died at New Bolton.
Gigolo has taught 2 little 8 year old girls all about jumping and showmanship and halter. He taught them all about trail/obstacle class.He stands like a rock for grooming and hoof care for the kids.
He is a favorite among gorl scouts and 4 H groups.
I am very proud of him and am crazy in love with him. It doesn't hurt that he is a perfect 28" black pinto with 2 blue eyes! My favorite!
Sorry this was so long, but Gigolo deserves some recognition!
Robin