Prairie Wind Palominos


We're thrilled to announce that in 2011, we bred one of our chestnut mares to this fabulous cremello Lusitano stallion, Saphiro of JC Andalusians. This beautiful gentleman has been in our sights for several years, and if luck smiles on us, we'll have a palomino Saphiro foal in 2012!


            


           

Desert Skippa (b.1996)

 

 
         

 
Our primary sire is Desert Skippa, a double-linebred Skipper W stallion who has sired 31 foals.  He is 15.1 hands and about 1100 pounds, with a gorgeous deep gold shimmery color. He is gentle, well-broke, and easy to handle.  He's been used extensively in trail rides and to work cattle.    

Desert Skippa's Lineage

Desert Skippa's sire was AQHA Champion Premium Skip (b. 1977), a son of the great sire Skippa Lark (1967-1986).  Hank Wiescamp said of Skippa Lark, "He had a super neck, a nice long hip, and great inside muscle in his hind legs.  He also had a real nice front end."  Frank Holmes, The Hank Wiescamp Story 193 (1996).  Desert Skippa inherited those qualities, plus he has a nice typey head.

          
Skippa Lark (1967-86)           Premium Skip   (1977-     )
 

 
 
Some of Desert Skippa's Offspring

 
 
                 

 
 
           

 
  
 
                  

                      




Even stallions need some pampering . . .     



          


After a muddy summer and fall, a nice November day pops up, and the mighty Skippa gets a much-needed bath.
 
 

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