Thanks Jeff, I knew one of them was a stallion, I just mixed them up.
When I got interested in Mason, it was because of his conformation (looks) and his movement. Then looking at his father, and mother I realized the serious potential that was there. I wanted a good all around horse. Something we could use for trail riding, saddle seat shows same as our saddlebred, and of course.... for the JOUST !
Check out his baby video at 4 months old. Notice the very start where he challenges the camera operator. Definitely has some spunk and personality for a cold blood.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBpwJceqKjA
Then I started researching his breeding, and how the Friesian world worked. His breeder, Signature Friesians, owns 1 of approximately 20 approved breeding stallions in the US (not his father) and regular stands other approved stallions at their facility; out of around 8,000 total active registered horses in the US. There are a lot of variables, and it is somewhat like buying a lottery ticket, but the breeder thought he had a good shot at getting Approved Stallion status and I had to sign a contract stating that I would take him to the testing process.
Notice that he has the same head and neck as his father, and the same very powerful rear movement of his father. Very rare and something you can not teach to a horse. You either have it, or they don't.
Yes, I have VERY severe new daddy pride.
So needless to say he will be staying a Stallion for the time being.
I have the armor. I have the horse (two years until he will be ready). I'm taking riding lessons. Then I'll just have to have Jeff and or Lloyd teach me how to joust.
