Dutch’s Reflection (SSMA# 2873, HOA# 2303)
- Parentage and Lineage:
- Sire (Father): Dutch-R (SSMA# 1503), a legendary stallion.
- Dam (Mother): Nueva Esperanza (SSMA# 2872), a stunning grulla mare.
- Dutch’s Reflection traces back to old Gilbert Jones stock, including the renowned Gotch Eared Dun, which connects to the Llano Esticado horses of the late 1800s.
- His lineage also includes the 1892 Comanche stallion Old Harry and the Chickasaw mare Old Nell, pillars of Spanish Mustang history.
- Legacy of Dutch-R:
- Dutch-R was a famous stallion with extraordinary endurance and intelligence. His legend includes stories of his owner, Paul Raspberry, riding him to three endurance races in just 2.5 weeks, covering over 250 miles.
- Dutch-R wasn’t always the fastest in races but consistently won on condition, a testament to his stamina and resilience.
- Bryant Rickman recounted witnessing Dutch-R canter for 50 miles, something he claimed was unmatched in his extensive experience with endurance horses.
- Dutch-R also displayed remarkable intelligence during a roundup at Blackjack Mountain. Without a rider, he rounded up a wild herd of mares and drove them into a horse trailer set up along a fence line with panels creating a wing/corral.
- Traits and Personality:
- Dutch’s Reflection inherited his sire’s intelligence, stamina, and athleticism.
- He has an uncanny ability to understand what’s happening around him, always responding appropriately to what is asked of him.
- Saddle trained as an 8-year-old stallion by Colby and Macade Jensen, Dutch quickly proved himself as a reliable and powerful ride.
- Riding Experience:
- Riding Dutch’s Reflection feels like a perfect blend of power and agility—”the power of a Humvee with the agility of a Porsche.”
- His movement is incredibly smooth, making him one of the most comfortable horses to ride.
- Despite being a small 13.2-hand stallion, he can scale steep, obstacle-laden hills effortlessly, as if riding an escalator.
- Pedigree Notes:
- Dutch’s Reflection carries the legacy of the Llano Esticado horses, embodying the spirit and resilience of Spanish Mustangs that once roamed the Great Plains.