Foundation Kiger Stallions
Bendicion Del Vaquero & Tesoro Del Corazon

Tesoro Del Corazon
(Treasure of the Heart)
Foundation Kiger Stallion from Kiger Range

Registries:
Kiger Horse Association & Registry (KHAR)
Kiger Mesteno Association (KMA)

Birthdate: 1996    Adopted: 2003

Color: Grulla

Tesoro is a beautiful grulla Kiger stallion captured from the Kiger Range on September 11, 2003 as a seven year old. He was selected for our breeding program from numerous Kiger stallions available for adoption because of his kind eye and calm nature. From the first day Tesoro arrived he displayed a very docile attitude with no desire for dominance. He easily adapted to his domesticated life and continued to display this gentle and calm nature with an extreme willingness to please. His intelligence is impressive Tesoro stands 15.1 hands, has extremely high knee action, and is smooth and majestic in his movements. He has a nice well rounded hip, long legs, great Kiger conformation, beautiful head, and strong Kiger dun factor. He has proven to be a very strong grulla foal producer with the unique Kiger primitive markings. He passes these qualities on to his foals making his foals exceptional in mind and body. This Kiger stallion is a real eye catcher!Tesoro was destined to have a career as a working ranch horse with his natural cow sense. His ranch accomplishments include gathering, penning, sorting, roping, and branding. Last year he showed his awesome attributes as a true mountain horse while rounding up cattle at fall round up on rugged Soda Mountain . He is now one of the top mounts at Three Creeks Ranch always carrying his rider with care and smoothness.

In addition to proving that he is worthy as a ranch horse, Tesoro can easily change gears and proudly represent the Kiger horse in other competitions and events. Tesoro has been ridden in parades and exhibitions, carrying the flag very proudly. It was an honor when he was chosen to be the lone horse to open ceremonies at Equifair in Grants Pass in 2007 by presenting the flag and colors, taking all the excitement in stride. In September 2007 Tesoro attended the annual Oregon Mounted Sheriff Posse competition and placed 3rd in an open stock horse class out of 15 horses. He also competed in the annual drill team competition and took 2nd in the 4-man drill quad. Tesoro entered into a series of Trail Trial competitions in 2007 and at one event he took 1st place competing against 17 competitors in his division. Tesoro placed 3rd highest overall score in his division for the series with a total of 29 competitors. Changing gears once again, Tesoro was entered into a Gymkhana competition March 2007 and out of 15 competitors he placed 5th. In addition to all of these competitive sports, Tesoro is used as a lesson horse for junior riders. He carries these young riders as though precious cargo were aboard.

Many comment on his quiet manner especially while he is around other stallions or mares. He spends his spare time in the pasture with the geldings. He is intelligent, willing, and well mannered.

Tesoro del Corazon, truly one versatile Kiger!

Stud fee $750 for 2008 LFG , breeding to a limited number of outside mares.

Bendicion Del Vaquero
(The Cowboys Blessing)
A Proven Winner and All-Around Horse
Foundation Kiger Stallion from Riddle Mountain

Registries:
Kiger Horse Association & Registry (KHAR)
Kiger Mesteno Association (KMA)

Birthdate: 1995    Adopted: 1999

Color: Dun

Bendicion, a beautiful dun Kiger stallion, was adopted in 1999 as a four year old, originating from the Riddle Mountain HMA. This Kiger stallion showed a gentle, pleasing disposition from the day he was adopted. He was started under saddle shortly thereafter and truly is a “cowboys blessing.” He took naturally to cattle while being used on round ups, penning and sorting at the ranch. Bendicion has earned two Kiger Horse Shoe Service Awards. One for his exceptional ranch work as a Kiger, and one for his significant contribution in promoting the Kiger Mustang at various exhibitions. His show career includes numerous Blue Ribbons in Kiger Halter and Open Halter, Western Pleasure, English Pleasure, and Trail. He was the proud winner of Best Kiger All Around Green horse in 2002. This Kiger Mustang is intelligent, willing and well mannered and just beginning to show his full potential. This Kiger stallion is impressive in public and large crowds with his well mannered attitude. Bendicion is a top quality Kiger Mustang stallion and is sought after for stud service in other breeds to put “good sturdy feet and legs under them.” Bendicion passes this same sturdy build and pleasant disposition on to all of his foals. You can see some of his foals on the Kiger photo album page.

$500 Stud Fee for 2007 LFG