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We grew up in Lanark, IL got married in 1969, have three
grown children and five grandchildren. Both of us grew up riding
horses. I loved it and Bill hated it, as he had some difficult
horses to handle. When I was in my forties, I was riding two
Arabians and finding that I just didn't heal up as quickly after
getting dumped. I thought it was time to look for a mount with
a cooler disposition. I read about the Rocky Mountain and Kentucky
Mountain Saddle Horses and decided to start a search. I purchased
my first mountain horse in December of 1993. I fell in love
with the breed and the rest is history.
In
our breeding program, we make every effort to stay strictly
with the old time disposition and trail gait. We have avoided
show type horses and have been selective in purchasing stock
that have the laid back, calm behavior patterns. Disposition
is said to be one of the most inheritable traits, and we have
certainly found this to be true.
When we
sell foals or trail broke stock, we make every effort to suit
the horse to the buyer. We have had great success with folks
who keep in contact year after year, letting us know about the
pleasure of riding a horse that is "perfect" for them. Even
foals are usually pretty predictable, as we know both parents
and their dispositions. Our stock is born gaiting and we do
not use any artificial means to put the gait on them. We don't
use shoes unless the horse has had enough rocky miles that they
are getting tender. We usually have several experienced trail
horses for sale, and try to have a least one that is reliable
for the very inexperienced rider. If you want to get a great
gaited horse and are willing to wait a couple years, we can
offer you a wonderful value on a foal. If you are looking for
a great gaited trail horse, we'd love the chance to show you
what we have for sale. Also if we do not have what you are looking
for, we will be happy to guide you to other breeders in the
area. Thanks for the stopping by our website!
Bill & Deb Dietz
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