Majuba Man (HOA# 2302, SMR# 4354)
- Parentage and Lineage:
- Sire (Father): Black Jack Diamond (SMR# 4188).
- Dam (Mother): Bluebird (SMR# 2953).
- Majuba Man’s lineage includes:
- 53% Book Cliffs.
- 12% Sulfur.
- 9% Brislawn Foundation.
- 9% Cheyenne.
- 9% Choctaw.
- 6% Crow.
- Bloodline Notes:
- Black Jack Diamond is full brothers with Brego (SMR# 3449), a stallion in the UK who competed in hunter jumper events.
- Black Jack’s athleticism and determination are legendary, as demonstrated by his ability to jump fences to reach Bluebird.
- Origin Story:
- Majuba Man’s story begins with an incredible series of events. Years ago, I had wanted to purchase Black Jack Diamond, but Josie advised against it. She explained later that he wasn’t the right horse for me due to his tendency to escape fences.
- One day, Josie called me to help catch a stallion that had jumped into her 4000-acre pasture and claimed Bluebird as his mare.
- We set up a simple trap using the terrain, a fence, and two panels attached to a trailer.
- Black Jack and Bluebird, seemingly looking for safety from other stallions, walked right into the trailer without any fuss.
- Black Jack’s sheer determination and athleticism brought him to Bluebird, and this union resulted in Majuba Man.
- Donation and Early Life:
- Majuba Man was donated to Paha Ponies by Cindy Torres of Brule, Nebraska, a mustanger specializing in the medicine hat pattern for decades.
- Cindy raised Majuba Man in a corral with older mares, instilling in him both good manners and a cooperative nature.
- Traits and Personality:
- As a colt, I initially thought he was a bit of a drama queen—something I now attribute to the natural weaning process.
- He has since grown into a respectful and well-mannered stallion, thanks to Cindy’s expert horsemanship and early training.
- Majuba Man is respectful to both humans and mares, embodying the perfect balance of cooperation and strength.
- Legacy of Black Jack Diamond:
- Black Jack’s incredible athleticism and charm made him unforgettable, but his tendency to escape fences made him unsuitable for most.
- However, his offspring, like Majuba Man, carry his athleticism and endurance in a more manageable package.
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