From the moment "Legs" came into the world, he has proven over and over again how much charisma a horse truly can have, and how big a personality can be. He is larger than life, and believes that he is King of the World! He was named after his beloved mother, whose "joie de vivre" in life was unmatched by any man or beast I ever met. Simply looking into Rhianna Rose's eyes was enough to make me smile and love her forever. She would come out of her stall every morning with her tail over her back, a look of mischievious joy on her beautiful dished face, and a sparkle in her beautiful eyes that said "What are we doing today? Whatever it is, it's going to be GREAT!" And Legs is just like her! I named her son in her honor. He is impossible not to love, and life with him around is never dull. He also inherited his mother's beautiful face and constant "peacock" personality, always wanting to show off and have fun! Having utmost confidence and absolutely no fear, and an inquisitive and people loving disposition, "Legs" is a constant source of interesting activity...he loves playing with his ball, chasing the plastic bag when it is attached to the end of the whip, playing and interacting with people, and being scratched. He also will call his whinnied hello to those that he loves best whenever he hears their voices anywhere on the property. Also, in an almost unbelievable display of his love for "his people", he recognizes our car...and when he sees it coming down the street, he runs up to the road in an awesome display of power and beauty, calling to us at the top of his lungs and welcoming us home. Above, Left, and Below: Legacy of Roses, July & August, 2008. (Just turned three years old in June of 2008.) As he has grown and matured, his bloodlines are predictably showing in his huge liquid eyes, extreme type, fantastic showy attitude, and impish personality. Even in these non-professional photos, without the extreme show clip seen today in so many photos - and with his tooth bumps apparent - anyone can see his incredibly exotic facial structure, fine skin like black silk, and exquisite beauty. He is extreme in his tail carriage, gorgeous head, and almost overwhelming charisma. Extreme quality, type and refinement are his trademarks, but we must never forget the rest of his heritage. He carries himself with a regal bearing, with powerful forward movement and superb balance. He is, like his mother, a solidly built, powerful, naturally gifted athlete of excellent substance and good movement. A son of the superlative Imperial Imdal son, Sterling Vision, he is a beautiful blend of his Imperial Imdal, Nabiel, Richter, and Minstril blood...he comes honestly by the qualities of some of the most important...and arguably most compelling and beautiful...Egyptian sires (and mares!) in the history of Arabian breeding. Reading like a "who's who" of Egyptian sires...not only those already mentioned, but also El Halimaar, Farazdac, Ruminaja Ali, El Moongi, Ramses Fayek, Ansata Ibn Halima, Sakr, Khofo, and Ansata Ibn Sudan. His direct sire, Sterling Vision, has an impressive show record including:
Above, Left, and Below: Legacy of Roses, July & August, 2008. (Just turned three years old in June of 2008.)
As he has grown and matured, his bloodlines are predictably showing in his huge liquid eyes, extreme type, fantastic showy attitude, and impish personality. Even in these non-professional photos, without the extreme show clip seen today in so many photos - and with his tooth bumps apparent - anyone can see his incredibly exotic facial structure, fine skin like black silk, and exquisite beauty. He is extreme in his tail carriage, gorgeous head, and almost overwhelming charisma. Extreme quality, type and refinement are his trademarks, but we must never forget the rest of his heritage. He carries himself with a regal bearing, with powerful forward movement and superb balance. He is, like his mother, a solidly built, powerful, naturally gifted athlete of excellent substance and good movement. A son of the superlative Imperial Imdal son, Sterling Vision, he is a beautiful blend of his Imperial Imdal, Nabiel, Richter, and Minstril blood...he comes honestly by the qualities of some of the most important...and arguably most compelling and beautiful...Egyptian sires (and mares!) in the history of Arabian breeding. Reading like a "who's who" of Egyptian sires...not only those already mentioned, but also El Halimaar, Farazdac, Ruminaja Ali, El Moongi, Ramses Fayek, Ansata Ibn Halima, Sakr, Khofo, and Ansata Ibn Sudan. His direct sire, Sterling Vision, has an impressive show record including:
Sterling Vision has been purchased by the visionary breeders at Ponnath Arabians in Germany. Please click the following link to go and see Sterling Vision photos, video, and more beautiful Arabians at this stud: Ponnath Arabians For a full pedigree writeup on 'Legs', please click the following link: Pedigree Writeup
His pedigree is also thick with superlative mares, great mares of matchless quality and timeless beauty... mares like Nagda, Bint Magidaa, Dalia, Farasha, Sybella, Nibrias, RDM Maar Hala, Belbowrie Fayeka and Ansata Delilah. For reference photos of these great mares, click here. We place even more emphasis on the females in a pedigree than we do in the males, and his is full of great mares. Legs goes tail female to the esteemed tail female line of Rodania, "arguably the most successful mare of all time, in that she has more British, Canadian and U.S. halter champions than any other mare in Arabdom." (Gari Dill-Marlow) From sleeping with me through storms, or cuddling with my daughters (scroll down for these adorable pictures!)when he was a newborn to welcoming visitors today with infectious enthusiasm for life, Legs is extremely friendly and people oriented. He has suffered some injuries which have put his show career on hold, but we look forward with enthusiasm to sharing his charisma and beauty in the halter arena in time. As a sire we expect great things from our 'Legacy of Roses'!
Legacy of Roses will be standing to outside mares in 2010.
Left: My very favorite photo of Legs as a foal.(Actually...my favorite photo of all!)