> So, is it fair to say that those are your criteria: level headedness, brains, > bravery, and gaits? Do I assume correctly? All equally important to you?
Yes, brains and temperament come first. And yes, even though the thinkers are a challenge to train...they bring a lot to the table. Level headedness is a must. >Since you own his mom, how much of her do you see in him? (In other words, do you think this apple fell close to the tree?) What's she like? She has brains and temperament. She's a big girl and I thought she might be a good mount for Kevin some day. She has a fairly long back which is not the greatest, but Solon's back must be like his Dad's because's it's fairly short. Which is a good thing. He's got a lot of filling out to do yet though, but I imagine he'll need a treeless saddle. After Solon got out of his gangly stage, and came into his own - I began to see that he moves quite differently from Elska. Where she can look pacey at times, he has a cleaner trot, but can also do a lovely gait at the walk (running walk perhaps). I should actually get someone to video tape us and analyze what it is that he's doing. I've never met his father (Kalman)...but I'm told that Kalman's temperament is outstanding (solid citizen type). Where Elska is the top banana here (and can be bossy)...Solon is willing to give you ground without an argument. He'd follow me anywhere without a fuss. Does anyone remember him trailer training himself? That's just the kind of guy he is. There is nothing scary in his world. > Can I ask any more questions...? Hope I'm not being too nosy. Sure....it's time to begin thinking about stallions. I imagine everyone is thinking about what they want in their offspring... Wanda
