Chestnut Oak Farm Geldings
Ruskington Charlie
Breed: SHIRE HORSE (Imported from England)
Gender: Gelding
Registration: Shire Horse Society
Date of Birth: March 01, 2000
Height: 17.2hh
Color: Black, four white stockings, belly spashes, blaze
Sire: Landcliffe Aristocrat
Dam: Foxoaks Legacy
Training: Drives Single & Double, Rides, Halter
One of the sweetest horses on the farm, Captain commands attention with his majestic old style charm and stunning good looks. Imported from England as a two year old, he is by Landcliffe Aristocrat and out of Foxoaks Legacy. A beautiful neck and shoulder, great top line, heavy bone, and super thick feather are some of his best qualities. He moves with much knee and hock action and is a great example of a hitch horse.
A wonderful ambassador for the Shire breed, Captain has a special love for children and enjoys being surrounded by kids, making his favorite job babysitting! Captain made 2012 PA Farm Show history when he and his teammate Jag placed 2nd in Mated Team Halter as this was just the second year that shires competed! See our News page for more details.
Chestnut Oak Farm proudly announces the addition of a gorgeous team of English Imported Black Shire Geldings, Ruskington Charlie (Captain) & Deighton Panther (Jaguar). These two large majestic boys will make quite a statement here at the farm and we have "big" plans for them. Giving sleigh rides and wagon rides are top on the priority list, but that may just be the beginning! Keep checking back to see the excitement unfold and watch these two beauties as they make their debut!
CAPTAIN'S SHOW RECORD
2012
2ND PLACE: Clydesdale/Shire Gelding Mated Team (halter), PA Farm Show, Harrisburg, 1/6/12 (5 entries)
7TH PLACE: Clydesdale/Shire Gelding Halter, PA Farm Show, Harrisburg, 1/6/12 (13 entries)
Deighton Panther
Breed: SHIRE HORSE (Imported from England)
Gender: Gelding
Registration: Shire Horse Society
Date of Birth: April 19, 2000
Height: 18hh
Color: Black, four white stockings, belly splashes, blaze
Sire: Trofarth Cymro
Dam: West Fen Foxy
Training: Drives Single & Double, Rides
Chestnut Oak Farm proudly announces the newest addition to the farm, a gorgeous team of English Imported Black Shire Geldings, Ruskington Charlie (Captain) & Deighton Panther (Jaguar). These two large majestic boys will make quite a statement here at the farm and we have "big" plans for them. Giving sleigh rides and wagon rides are top on the priority list, but that may just be the beginning! Keeping checking back to see the excitement unfold and watch these two beauties as they make their debut!
The Exhibitionist of Chestnut Oak
Breed: DRUM HORSE
Gender: Gelding
Registration: American Drum Horse Association
Date of Birth: April 16, 2009
Height: Should reach 17hh
Color: Black & White Tobiano
Sire: GSF Keebler, Gyspy Horse
Dam: Steege's Beth, Shire Horse
Training: Halter
Chestnut Oak Farm proudly presents one of our finest Drum Horse colts, “THE EXHIBITIONIST”. Sired by none other than the amazing Gypsy Horse stallion, GSF Keebler, by legendary Gypsy Horse, The Bishop, who resides in Germany, and out of our Champion Shire mare, Steege’s Beth, who’s grandsire is legendary Champion Shire Stallion, Rhyd-Y-Groes Premier King! What a pedigree!
Rightfully named “THE EXHIBITIONIST”, this flashy colt is absolute perfection and is sure to turn heads and attract attention wherever he goes! Nicknamed “Moon” as he has a white moon shaped patch on his forehead and several throughout his body.
Very flashy and uniquely colored 80% black, 20% white tobiano, these mostly blacks are hard to find! “Moon” has outstanding conformation, an elegant modern build, short back with long legs, and should mature close to 17hh! Has a beautiful refined head and loads of mane and feather!
Super quiet and so sweet, sweet, sweet, this absolutely adorable colt has a puppy dog personality and just begs for hugs and kisses! Extremely laid back and easy to work with! Having a beautiful extended trot, natural collection and super smooth movement this boy will be especially suited for Dressage, Jumping, Eventing, English/Western Pleasure, Driving, Trick Training, Parades, and of course, Exhibitions! This high quality gelding is sure to be one of the “Greats” of the Drum Horse breed.
THE EXHIBITIONIST'S SHOW RECORD
2010
1ST PLACE: Open Halter Weanling/Yearling, 9/11/10, McClure Bean Soup Festival & Fair Horse Show, McClure, PA
1ST PLACE: Color Breeds Halter, 9/11/10, McClure Bean Soup Festival & Fair Horse Show, McClure, PA.
2011
1ST PLACE: Drum Stallions/Geldings 2 yrs old & under, 6/4/11, Feathered Horse Classic, Greensburg, PA
GRAND CHAMPION DRUM HORSE, 6/4/11, Feathered Horse Classic, Greensburg, PA
2ND PLACE: Drum Horse Color Patterned, 6/4/11, Feathered Horse Classic, Greensburg, PA
2ND PLACE: Drum Horse Dressage Suitability In-Hand, 6/4/11, Feathered Horse Classic, Greensburg, PA
3RD PLACE: At Liberty (2 minutes), 6/4/11, Feathered Horse Classic, Greensburg, PA
6TH PLACE: Open Grooming & Conditioning, 6/4/11, Feathered Horse Classic, Greensburg, PA
RESERVE HIGH POINT DRUM HORSE, 6/4/11, Feathered Horse Classic, Greensburg, PA
RESERVE CHAMPION PERFORMANCE DRUM, 6/4/11, Feathered Horse Classic, Greensburg, PA