The mighty "Kingston" has joined our group!

"Kingston" is a super cute (maybe not the best description as he is more dignified than "cute" would infer :) black & white (with roaning) percheron/paint cross gelding.

Currently standing about 15hh @ 4 years old. He is a very laid back boy and has an "old soul". So far he has been very unexcitable - noises, new sights, other horses, etc. He is really very laid back with everything we have presented him. He seems to have already been there done that and he hasn't even started!

Kingston will begin his training this month and we anticipate that he will be ready for his new home in April - June '09.

I have attached some pics of him taken today in the trailer while we are traveling from Cincinnati to Ogilvie, MN.

I will be sure to post new info and pics about him as soon as we have it.

Check out his additional info on our website @ http://www.hickorylakeranch.com/.

And "Apollo" is his name!

He IS a once in a lifetime horse - no doubt! "Apollo" is our 4 year old black and white Spotted Draft gelding that we have just brought into our program.
Incredible is really not a strong enough word to describe him. He literally took my breath away when I laid my eyes on him for the first time.
He has such an incredibly kind eye, curious nature and looks that no one can deny.

I am blessed to work with many gorgeous, smart and wonderful equines, but I do believe that Apollo has out done them all and I have only just met him!

I don't have any great pics of him yet, as I was so taken by him that I had not thought to take any pics for the website (maybe that is my subconscience keeping me from letting someone buy him from us!). I did take a few pics of him in the trailer just an hour ago at our last stop, though.

Of course, you can't get a real look at the incredible color, build and stance of this guy, but I think you can get an idea.

He has a beautiful face and I just couldn't wait to show him off.

IF I go through with selling this guy after he finishes his under saddle training (he already drives single & double) someone will be getting an incredible equine partner. He is a "once in a lifetime" horse and it is yet to be seen if I am willing to let this one reside in someone else's barn ;)

Check him out at http://www.hickorylakeranch.com/.