the buck stops here...
Announcement:
My good old dun stallion, *Seekers
Warrior is for lease, free w/ shared breeding rights, or for sale
for $2500. I do not yet have a proper facility or pasture available to
run a stallion and band of mares at this time.  I
am breeding my mares to him for the last season, and he can go to someone
else who appreciates what he is. This stallion is perhaps the last of
the old Western "Warrior" ranch and Northwest Native American
bloodline... A good Texan friend of mine, "Steeldust," said
about Teddy and I: "I really respect what you are doing with keeping
a neat bloodline like that alive: something that upholds the history and
the background, and the purpose of the horse all at the same time; I still
believe that those purposes and uses are things that will come back after
a few of the fads of style have a chance to go by the way." This
stallion Teddy has old foundation ranch horse bloodlines, correct typey
conformation, beautiful muscling, pretty head, tremendous bone, long shoulder
producing long rangy smooth-riding movement, high intelligence with a
head full of common sense, and usually out-produces himself, reliably
producing gorgeous babies (improves on mares' conformation, babies usually
take on dam's size). He produces foals that are hypoallergenic for riders
and ranchers who are allergic to horses. I have had 3 horse deals in a
row fall through for this fellow, and I am now forced to consider euthanizing
him. This fellow is a 1991 model, with some old arthritis in an old injury
to a hind fetlock, which hasn't worsened for long time, but eventually
it will have to, and if it's time for him to go now, I can do that. But
if he ends up with another few years helping someone else infuse higher
quality, so much the better, this breed sure can use a lot of that. Let
me know if you are interested or know of anything that might work for
him. I would even rent/lease a corral situation for him if I knew of something
that would work. No bullshit; Win:Win situations only need apply, that
means for you as well as me (and Teddy) otherwise don't waste my time
& money or cause my horses more suffering. Dream>idea>plan>reality...
Thanks! Donna Grace
photo by Sorrel.de
September
2008; working with friends on the high desert
Hey! Well just remember beauty is as beauty Does Dear!
ABOUT US:
Bucking
V Outfit is owned by Donna & Daughters. I work part
time from my home doing webdesign and brokering freight: See
CowgirlDispatch I dispatch nationwide & have access to 1000's
of FBs, SDs, RGNs & Hotshots. If you have any farm or ranch
machinery or equipment that needs shipping, call or email,
I will find you a truck at a great rate! Also, I work as a vet tech
at Lockwood Veterinary Clinic in Billings for a very good friend
of mine, Jody Anderson DVM.
My cowgirls are grown now; Sterrin is a brand
inspector with the Montana Department of Livestock - in fact she
is officially the second female market head in Montana state history;
she is now market head of Montana Livestock Auction, Ramsay MT (Butte).
Valene works in Billings, she is also a Notary Public.
We went from over 100 ranch horses (in 1998,
with 6500 acres of working cattle & guest ranching) down to
just a select handful today on a modest few rented acres. Most of
our horses are registered Quarter Horses of Hancock, Doc Lynx, &
Two Eyed Jack foundation bloodlines. Over the years, with AQHA judging
team competition background, and large scale ranching experience,
we have been fortunate to be able to develop what we believe is
a pretty nice quality little horse program.
Both my daughters are good hands with stock;
and know good horses. Against many odds, we continue to work together
to produce a FEW high quality working ranch horses with discriminatingly
high standards. When i go, i know I am leaving behind 2 more a lot
like me out there.
Crow
Country Curly Horses. Our secondary breed is the North American
Curly Horse, specifically (not surprisingly) the Western cowhorse
/ stockhorse type which we are selecting & breeding for improved
size, conformation & cow sense. Donna & Daughters became
captivated by the rare Curly Horse in 1996 when acquiring their
first Curly bands. The Curly Horse is hypoallergenic, and is known
for their great durable easy-keeping characteristics such as substantial
bone, hard healthy feet, AND, a very kind & steady temperament,
with keen intelligence. The last few head of our best Crow Country
Curly Horses continue to lead the breed standard for quality in
the ranch horse type (Curly Horses come in all equine types). If
you love Quarter Horses but are allergic to them, check out a beautiful
alternative. Not all Curly Horses inherit the curly coat, and interestingly,
some of these "smooth-coats" (SCs) are also hypoallergenic. Our
SCs look like registered Quarter Horses.
Our stallion is the famous *Seekers Warrior.
We will continue breeding 1 - 2 curly babies per year, and will
be selecting for sizey (roan AQHA Hancock X) stockhorse type Curly
Horses suitable for allergic people needing horses for ranch work,
roping horses, ranch horse competition and trail riding.
North
American Curly Horse Registry (NACHR). By 1999 I realized
that entrenched tunnel vision & politics in the Curly Horse
industry were threatening to ignore the genetic health & diversity
of the breed, and formed the International Curly Horse Organization
(ICHO) with the very dedicated & talented help of several more
"dissidents." ICHO is a non-profit international organization. Its
branch registry is NACHR; but it is so much more - it is the leading
resource for unbiased information about the Curly Horse, combining
current research from leading world-renowned equine scientists with
a comprehensive educational approach; an organization with a studbook
and inspection program for breed development & improvement and
public awareness & education about this rare hypoallergenic
horse. I no longer do the website for ICHO, but chair the Genesis
Committee, where we formed ICAMS, the premier international Curly
Horse Inspection Program, and the Western Curly Stockhorse Association.
Old
West Curly Horses. Fred & Tracy Dalke adopted Tracy's
nephew  Dominic
as their own years ago. Dominic loves horses, but is allergic to
them. Dominic has CP, and hippotherapy is tailor made for him. So
Tracy found me & my hypoallergenic Curly Horses. Now, we have
formed a combined goal to reach out to kids w/ special needs, to
pool our resources - not only to preserve the dwindling last best
stockhorse type Western bloodlines of Curly Horses - but hopefully
one day to form a non-profit Therapy Horse project. Curly Horses
make incredible therapy horses - with their high intelligence, keen
connection w/ "their humans" & their steady unflappable nature,
they are naturals around kids & folks w/ special needs. Our
first goal is to firmly establish a core breeding program of the
last, best, rare bloodlines of old foundation stockhorse style Curly
Horses. Next, we hope to establish a hippotherapy program, God Willing!
:o)
Rez-Dogs. Just
a dream now, but in the future when I get a place of my own, I would
love to work with Rez-Dogs - helping reduce unwanted dogs
on the  Native American Reservations.
This will involve networking with neutering, rehab & adoption
programs. I have been doing this all along as I am able to on an
individual basis, but one day I want to become organized. Rez-Dogs
are just different - they sure don't have pedigrees but they typically
have unusual looks, unique temperament (extreme love & loyalty),
super intelligence & boy, are they survivors (tough!) that inspires
admiration. Many choose their own owners. They are very special
& incredibly rewarding to own! If you are interested, let me
know!
Curly
Horse Web. Amy Stein and I started up this general portal
website for the Curly Horse industry. It includes Curly
Horse Classifieds, a breeder & stallion directory, articles,
links, and reference pages for links about equine colors, horse
trainers, and as complete as possible directory to horse haulers
& transport services on the web. We have been doing webdesign
for several years, after seeing a special need in the Curly Horse
business, but we do all kinds of websites. Amy is capable of doing
really top professional work, and I usually stick to the simple
website designs. We also provide free Do-It-Yourself links &
equine photography tips. We keep the directory listings free, and
pay for our time & expenses with advertisements & webdesign.
We welcome submissions.
 Hancock
Horse Breeders Group. I started HancockHorses.com with Michelle
Thompson out of Alberta, when we saw the need for it in the Quarter
Horse industry. We keep the directory listings free, and pay for
our time & expenses with advertising & webdesign. See the
article written by John L. Moore (Miles City MT author) about HancockHorses.com
in the April 2008 issue of America's Horse (AQHA membership magazine).
Homozygous-Horses.com.
I started this website in response to requests on Hancock Horses.com
to list homozygous roan stallions outside of the Hancock bloodline.
This site is just in its beginning stages, but is already a
good equine color reference site for breeding horses with homozygous
dominant trait genes: roan, tobiano, curl, as well as heterozygous
dilutes and rare colors & unusual markings. Lots of networking
& cooperation w/ equine experts, geneticists & breeders
of the world. Already used by many as a quoted internet resource.
This site will also remain a free listing directory, with photo
advertisements & webdesign to help offset the cost of maintaining
it. Submissions are welcome; this site is ready to take off this
year.
Montana
Rope Halters. Darn slow getting off the ground. I have tied
rope halters off and on since my college graduate days in Bozeman,
originally tying for Pete Melmeker who started Double Diamond Halters.
I have a buddy who is experimenting with a clamping machine, and
when he gets the kinks worked out, we will be able to use copper
clamps on the ends, and start official production. Hey! Got that
done, AND the actual Halter Jig - Now in final stage, saving $ to
purchase first rope order... Hoping the girls will help me tie when
we are ready to start taking orders. I will move the Trading Post
items, local Crow artisans' beadwork etc, over to this site.
Montana-Ranch-Horses.com.
I started this website in response to requests to photograph &
consign nice quality horses for sale on the internet, owned by local
friends & acquaintances. I have barely begun on this site -
lots of work left to do. We don't expect great quantities here,
but as for quality - we won't be listing anything on it except sure-enough
nice horses. We will also take requests if you are looking for something
in particular. (This site may die from neglect, I have been too
busy to work on it or promote it this past year; but - we'll see.)
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"Dear Donna, This is a great website! It
is very informative. The information listed
is very helpful in the process of horse purchases. I wish I had had this
when I purchased my first two curlies. I now have three. While I'm very happy
with my horses there are many things I would have changed had I had your
information up front. I certainly will put this website in my list of favorites.
Have a great day and stay safe. Sincerely, Johnette Yeager"
"Dear Donna, Came across your webpage today while searching for Native American
Horsemanship info. Though I am not in the market for a curly horse, I found
the information fascinating. I have a handful of Icelandic horses that sound
like they have the same temperament. Native techniques and philosophy seem
to work best for both me and the horses. The articles
you provided will help me deal with some issues of respect and "personal
space" that we are having. Thanks for taking the time to provide this! Best
wishes and thanks again," Sue
"I found your web site today. It is rare that I spend an hour on any one
web site, but couldn't quit. I must say I could probably spend all day just
at your web site. It has some very valuable information, especially the natural
horsemanship area. I printed off all your information on horsemanship and
will reread the info on manners, that is very helpful for me. I've ridden
well broke horses since I was maybe 5 yr old. I'm now 55 and it is a whole
new world breaking and training your own. I can't wait to learn more of your
way of training. Thanks again for your web site." Linda in Kansas
Before Purchase: "...Mostly I appreciate
[their] gentle disposition. When I spoke to Jody Anderson DVM yesterday,
she confirmed this when she said without prompting that she thought all of
your horses were easy-going and great to work with. That is about the biggest
compliment you can get in my book and I wanted to once again thank you for
raising nice horses." Elissa Duggan, DVM, CO
After Purchase: "The filly is turning
out to be quite a smart little thing. She has so far exceeded all my expectations
on her behaviour and personality. She's very friendly and has picked up what
little things I've asked of her very quickly. There is a window to the aisle
in her stall where a tarp had been covering hay within reach. No other horse
kept there had bothered with the tarp in the past. Within a day, Callie had
the tarp pushed back and the buffet was open. Donna has been experimenting
with putting what might be scary things on the tarp and so far, Callie is
fearless. I've lead her through a relatively narrow gauntlet with potentially
scary things and ice, across a drainage ditch, over and down very tall steep
mound of fill dirt and she has been very willing. "...I did want to let you
know that my friend Donna said to me the other day that: 'you know, Donna
really knew what she was doing with her breeding program'. When we first
turned her out right after her first trim she was all frisky and had this
beautiful collected trot so springy she looked like she had balls under her
feet. The trimmer was 'wow, look at her move!', and Donna was 'wow, she must
have some Arab in her' (that’s a big compliment from an Arab person,
by the way). We had no idea she could move so well. ...she's a thing of beauty.
I had her in the next door arena yesterday when a boarder showed up. She's
never seen a Curly before and was fascinated. This lady has a lovely Arab
and the first thing she said when she watched Callie move was, 'wow, does
she have Arab in her?,' lol! Donna said she knows a gal that bought a dressage
Hanoverian and it did not move as nicely as our girl. I wanted to pass this
along to you because you should be proud of your breeding program and know
that others are admiring your work." Elissa Duggan, DVM, CO
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