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
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!
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.
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, small belly spot, blaze
Sire: Trofarth Cymro
Dam: West Fen Foxy
Training: Drives Single & Double, Rides, Halter
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!
Introducing our delightful black shire gelding, Deighton Panther (Jaguar). Imported from England as a two year old, this showy boy is by legendary English Shire stallion, Trofarth Cymro out of West Fen Foxy. Tall and athletic, Jag is one of the best moving shires I have ever laid eyes on. He moves with fabulous natural animation, forward motion and collection. His great amount of hair and feather coupled with his showy attitude give him a beautiful fantasy look.
Jag has a sweet, comical personality and enjoys entertaining guests with his playful demeanor. He and his teammate Captain made 2012 PA Farm Show history when they won 2nd place in Mated Team Halter as this was just the second year that shires competed! See our News page for details. We will enjoy showing and promoting Jaguar as a wonderful shire horse he is!
JAGUAR'S SHOW RECORD
2012
2ND PLACE: Clydesdale/Shire Gelding Mated Team (halter), PA Farm Show, Harrisburg, 1/6/12 (5 entries)
5TH PLACE: Clydesdale/Shire Gelding Halter, PA Farm Show, Harrisburg, 1/6/12 (13 entries)
5TH PLACE: Youth English Riding, PA Farm Show, Harrisburg, 1/6/12 (10 entries)
4TH PLACE: Clydesdale/Shire Men's Cart, PA Farm Show, Harrisburg, 1/7/12 (10 entries)
7TH PLACE: Clydesdale/Shire Ladies Cart, PA Farm Show, Harrisburg, 1/7/12 (9 entries)
The Exhibitionist of Chestnut Oak
Breed: DRUM HORSE
Gender: Gelding
Registration: International (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: Rides, Ground Drives, Halter
Chestnut Oak Farm proudly presents our homebred Drum Horse gelding and farm mascot,"THE EXHIBITIONIST!" who is 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 boy is absolute perfection. He is a crowd favorite, turning heads and attracting attention wherever he goes! Nicknamed “Moon” as he has a white moon shaped patch on his forehead and several others on his body.
Very flashy and uniquely colored 80% black, 20% white tobiano, “Moon” has outstanding conformation, an elegant modern build, superb movement with both extension and suspension, long legs, and should mature close to 17hh! He also has one of the most beautiful heads we've seen on any horse!
Moon is the friendliest, kindest horse we have ever met. He will leave his buddies and food behind just to be with his human companions. He has amazing patience and will stand for hours to be brushed and spend time with us. We love him dearly.
Trained to ride, ground drive, and at showmanship, he has attended many shows, local fairs, and horse camps. We will continue with his training in the disciplines of dressage and jumping, and of course, he will continue to enlighten the hearts of others.
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
4TH PLACE: Halter Color Breeds, 8/13/11, Moondust Meadows Horse Shows, McClure, PA
2ND PLACE: Halter Open, 8/13/11, Moondust Meadows Horse Show, McClure, PA
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