Bloodlines: Daughter Thunder x O’Sullivan
Height: 16.0 hh (1.63 m)
Color genetics: Black Tobiano (EE/aa/TT)
Character:
Pride is a sweet, social mare with a compact, strong build and sturdy legs. She is confident and forward-going under saddle, yet calm and reliable. Her combination of power, substance, and a willing, steady character ensures foals with strong conformation, lively movement, and a steady temperament — ideal for both sport and recreational riders.
Conformation:
Pride carries herself with strength and presence. Her compact frame is balanced with a big chest, powerful shoulders, and well-built legs. She moves with grounded, energetic strides in both walk and trot, showing a natural rhythm and balance that promises athletic potential.
Macklemore
Bloodlines: Murphy x Sir Camelot
Height: 1.68 m
Color genetics: Black (EE/aa)
Performance:
Macklemore is praised for his powerful, elastic movement — regularly scoring 8s and 9s from judges.
Character:
Gentle, kind-hearted, and incredibly cooperative. Macklemore is a true gentleman under saddle, always eager to please and willing to work.
Conformation:
Elegant build with a long neck, strong hindquarters, and impressive presence. He combines traditional Gypsy looks with modern sportiness.
Why The Match With Macklemore?
Height
Macklemore and Pride are a perfect physical match, both boasting impressive heights — 1.68 m (16.2 hh) for Macklemore and 1.63 m (16.0 hh) for Pride. This strong stature significantly increases the likelihood of producing foals with substantial height and commanding presence. Their offspring are poised to stand out in any arena, trail, or pasture with impressive size and balance.
Build and Movement
Pride contributes a compact, strong, and athletic build with grounded, energetic movement. She offers power and substance, ideal for riders looking for a horse with a solid foundation. Macklemore, on the other hand, brings refinement, elegance, and elasticity with his long-lined, supple frame and powerful, ground-covering gaits. Together, they blend strength with finesse, creating foals that combine robustness with smooth, expressive movement—perfect for sport, leisure, or showing.
Temperament and Performance Potential
Both Macklemore and Pride share calm, steady, and willing temperaments. Macklemore’s gentle, golden-hearted nature and Pride’s confident, reliable character promise offspring that are human-oriented, eager to learn, and mentally balanced. Macklemore’s impressive inspection scores and current performance at dressage level, combined with Pride’s strong build and forward attitude, ensure foals with great potential across various disciplines—from dressage and jumping to trail riding and show.
Expected Foal Type Pride x Macklemore:
Build and Use
Sporty and elegant with a strong, compact body. Ideal for riders seeking a versatile horse suitable for leisure, sport, showing, and long trail rides with a slightly more sportive edge. They would have a correct and spacious topline, with a slightly slimmer and more supple build. Movement is softer and more elastic, offering fine balance and great rideability.
Character and Temperament
They would have a lively and eager nature combined with a gentle, kind-hearted temperament. They would be human-oriented and quick to learn, making training enjoyable. They tend to be energetic and forward-going, reflecting Pride’s natural drive, while maintaining calmness and steadiness. It balances vitality with patience and responds well without becoming easily stressed. Overall, this foal makes a spirited yet reliable partner, ideal for sport, leisure, and breeding.
Expected colors
- 100% Black tobiano: EE/aa/nT