Meet Treasure my Golden Dun Horse

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Update 2005: Treasure is now proudly owned by Christina Coppernath, a junior rider who has leased him for a couple of years and I felt she would give him a loving home. He currently shows and wins in Children's Jumpers. He was a part of my life for nearly 18 years...you might enjoy reading his story below and the pages to follow.

First Summer!

Treasure the month after I bought him. The mare next to him, Splendor, I used to pony him every where. She stands a solid 16.2. As you can see, Treasure was a big youngster.

I have owned Treasure since 1988! Time passes so fast. It seems like yesterday that I went to pick him up. He stands 16.2 1/2 hands and is a golden dun Thoroughbred cross. I always call him a buckskin but when I color registered him, I learned that a buckskin does not have the dun factor (leg bar stripes, lined back, tipped ears) all of which he has.

Photo as a stud colt.

Early Spring at Chico, California. Yes he really gets that winter coat! "woolly mammoth". 21/2 Years

I started Treasure western in a bosal. We began training in the winter in Del Mar, short rides in a round pen and later the arena for about 2 weeks. However, prior to being backed, Treasure had many sessions in the long reins. He became confident in turning both directions, stopping and backing.

That following Spring I attended California State University, Chico. I was lucky enough to bring my horses with me.

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I actually owned half of him with my dad. But in 1992, I traded a sport horse colt out for owning Treasure 100%. He is such a special horse, the thoughts of selling him didn't appeal to me. He can do it all.

Another favorite picture. Love the look in his eye, however, as I remember he gave me a wild ride through the olive grove! Look at his pursed lips and wind tossed mane!

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