Star Flowers Penny

Star Flowers Penny (HOA# 2287, SMR# Pending)

• Origin and Background:
  • Penny came to us from Kitty and Neil UiBreslain’s Star Flower Ranch.
  • Neil UiBreslain, a son of Bob Brislawn, has been around Spanish Mustangs his entire life.
  • Neil takes a scholarly approach to raising Spanish Mustangs, continually expanding our understanding of these horses.
    • He is the author of two important books:
      • Out of the Ages – Me and the Star Flower Spanish Mustangs.
      • The Way of the Irish Horseman.
• Parentage:
  • Sire (Father): Winter Sunlight (SMR# 3541), a grullo stallion.
    • Winter Sunlight comes from Sharon Schkofsky’s preservation work, focusing on Iberian traits and foundation lines.
    • His lineage is often Cochise-strong and deeply rooted in foundation bloodlines.
  • Dam (Mother): Gwenhwyfar (SMR# 3221), a smart and athletic mare.
    • Gwenhwyfar’s lines include the Baca Chica line, which was started by Ramon Griego and Joty Baca near Albuquerque, New Mexico.
• Bloodline Composition:
  • 34% Brislawn Foundation.
  • 22% Book Cliffs.
  • 22% Choctaw.
  • 9% Cheyenne.
  • 6% Baca Chica.
  • 6% Huasteca.
• Traits and Personality:
  • Penny is incredibly smart and more athletic than most mares.
  • Like her dam, Gwenhwyfar, she rose to become herd boss, and I expect the same strong leadership and traits to carry into her foals.
  • She has a strong Spanish type—classic in every sense.
  • Penny’s conformation is excellent, and she fits together beautifully, embodying the true essence of a Mustang.