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Newsletter - April 2006 |
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Fresno State Quarter Horse Unit Newsletter
Volume 1, Number 1, April 2006
Brief History:
Fresno State Quarter Horse Unit (QHU) has been in existence for more than 50 years. At the present location since the 1950’s, the QHU maintains a herd of 100 Quarter Horses and Hackney Horses for educational experience for our students, for applied research projects and for community service events like judging contests, field days, educational seminars and open houses. Presently six equine courses and several animal science courses utilize the QHU for labs and internships, covering such areas as Horse Production, Advanced Horse Management, Stable Management, Equine Nutrition and Colt Training. The classes cover breeding and selection, nutritional investigations, health and disease control, general horse handling techniques, breaking horses to halter and saddle and internship work experience. As a learning facility, the Fresno State Quarter Horse Unit is unparalleled. Many students graduate to full-time employment in the horse industry.
The QHU operates as a functional breeding and training enterprise. We currently stand four stallions which breed to Fresno State’s mares and outside mares. The young horses we raise are for sale. Well bred Quarter Horse and Hackney Horse yearlings, 2 year-olds, 3 year-olds and brood mares are for sale at all times. We welcome the public at anytime by appointment, to come view our facilities and horses and learn more about our programs.
Upcoming
Events:
May 6th: (Saturday) Open House.
See our facilities, pet our cute foals!
Stallions available for breeding - Quarter
Horses and Hackneys
Horses for sale: young horses started
under saddle, yearlings, 3 in 1 packages.
May 17th: Last day of Finals
May 19th-20th: Graduation
Ceremonies. Congratulations
Melinda and Julia!
TBA: Educational Seminar Series.
Call for information
For more information please call the QHU at: (559) 278-4017 or visit us on the web at:
A Big Thanks to the following people who have helped our equine program grow and succeed
John and Lori Ward of the Ward Ranch: Donated breedings to their outstanding stallions.
Dar Hansen of the Ward Ranch: Donated his breeding expertise, time and embryo transfer services.
Gene, Nancy and Henry Koopman: Hackney Horse Program Sponsor, donated our wonderful Hackney Stallion Koopman’s Frans Haven as well as substantial financial support for the Hackney Horse Program.
Irene and Larry Harris: Donate their time and knowledge to help us prepare our prospects for the show ring.
Karen Twisselman: Donated a breeding to her stallion Heart of a Fox.
Bennie Martinez: Donated a breeding to his stallion Hickory’s Indian Pep
Sandy Haskins: Doated a breeding to her stallion Tangy’s Classy Peppy
Sandy Merlo: Donated Lilly’s Lucky Choice
Betsy Watsinger: Donated the mare Cats Alley
Dave and Myrna Belson: Donated breedings to their stallions Doc N’ Jose, Gangster Chick and Mr. Rattle N Hum
Elisabeth Goth: Hackney Horse Program Sponsor, dontated 8 well bred Hackney Horses as well as substantial financial support for the Hackney Horse Program.
Robert Klems: Donation of the mare Miss Dual Angel
Alicia Reynolds: Donation of the mare Miss Natalie Cash.
Barbara Rodiek and COMCAST: Video production and promotion
Future Goals and Projects…
Goals:
In the next few months we would like to accomplish a few goals such as have a possible consignment auction in July, and host Summer Adult Educational Classes on horse selection, care and nutrition. We would like to continue our training with Irene Harris who has generously donated her time to work with us and our future champions. We look forward to attending local shows in both Western and English Disciplines. We would most of all love to see more community members become more involved in our facility.
Projects:
? Continue with our quarterly newsletter
? Establishing a sponsorship program
? Improve the aesthetics of our facility.
? Continue to raise high quality horses and great equine science graduates!
Stallions available for breeding in 2006:
Moira Gin
1982 Bay Quarter Horse Stallion
Sire: Tanquerry Gin
Dam: Moira Girl by Mora Leo
· 3/4 brother to Shorty Lena, #11 Top Sire (lifetime, all ages, all divisions)
· NCHA Winnings
Moira, an elegant and refined stallion, has produced several good
performance horses. Come see some of his offspring today!
Fee: $950
Fresnos Poco Badger
1998 Bay Quarter Horse Stallion
Sire: Badger Starlight
Dam: Fresnos O Miss
? NRCHA 2004 Championship Qualifier
? NRCHA Money Earner
Badgers foals inherit his great conformation and quiet willing attitude. You’ve GOT TO SEE these foals! You’ll become a Badger fan too!
Fee: $750
Hickory’s Hot Cocoa
2000 Bay Quarter Horse Stallion
Sire: Doc’s Hickory
Dam: Peppys Goer by Handle Bar Doc
? By Doc’s Hickory- #4 Top Sire (lifetime, all ages, all divisions)
? Dam by Handle Bar Doc- #52 Top Sire (lifetime, all ages, all divisions)
This stallion is athletic, refined and good minded.
Fee: $650
Koopman’s Frans Haven
Pure Bred Hackney Stallion
Sire: Flint King Haven
Dam: Koopman's Christy Haven
Well bred, athletic and kind,
consider Frans for your next dressage, driving or sport horse prospect.
Fee: $750
Lots of really nice, well started horses for sale:
For more information please call the QHU at: (559) 278-4017 or visit us on the web at:
http://fresnostatehorses.com
(559) 278-4017 or (559) 278-5623