Friday, June 22, 2012

Baby Oberon Pics, and a little help with history

Oberon's previous owner sent me some pics of him, and since everyone loves baby horsey pics, I figured I'd share!


Mom and baby Oberon. I think her brand is 73, then 3, and either 1 or a down arrow. Can anyone else tell? I tried blowing it up in Photoshop, but the picture quality is pretty crummy.
 As a weanling bought at auction. 

 As a four-year-old, ridden by the trainer. (So next time he tells me he can't possibly go on the bit and carry himself, I'll know that he's LYING.)

Now for the help with history part. I believe Oberon is a PMU baby. Mom was supposedly a Standardbred mare (although dang, she is a BIG STB!), name unknown, and Dad was supposedly a black Percheron named Commander. Other than that, I know absolutely nothing. I've done a little Google searching on Commander and haven't found anything. There are a couple of Perch stallions with "Commander" in the name, but their ages aren't listed. Oberon is supposedly 10, so the stallion would probably have to be 1999 or earlier.

Does anyone know anything about ID'ing brands, or tracking down PMU babies? Google searches weren't very helpful, but I'm pretty sure I'm not the only person in the world who is interested in doing this.

Any help would be much appreciated!

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  1. That mare looks like she could be related to my big STB, who is 17hh and could pass for a Perch cross himself, haha!

    If Mom IS a STB, that brand is unfortunately not a registration number. Some breeders do use hip brands keep track of their own stock: http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/425726_3050301250918_262730470_n.jpg

    ...but breed paperwork does not always reflect farm-specific brands so it can be hard to track.

    I have access to the USTA database so if you find anything else on momma -- name, farm name, owner, state -- let me know and I'll see if I can dig up info!

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    1. I don't really know much about STBs, but I'm glad to hear she looks like one! Bummer that the brand isn't a registration brand.

      The previous owner isn't being terribly forthcoming with much information, but she did give me the name of his trainer, who bought him as a weanling. I'll try to get in touch with her and see if she has any more info. THANK YOU so much for offering to look up the mare! I'll let you know if I can get any more info.

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  2. I love hearing history about people's horses <3

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    1. Isn't it cool? I love knowing what the history is too!

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  3. Squeeeee!!!!
    Mom could definitely pass as a STB, I reckon. Or at least a part-bred.
    So exciting to hear his life story!

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    1. I think he ended up looking a LOT like Mom, whatever she is. Certainly she is a pretty -BIG- girl!

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  4. I think it's fantastic that you have some pictures of baby Oberon!! He sure was cute!

    I wish I could help you with the PMU stuff...

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  5. Die for baby pictures!! That trotting photo is DROOL worthy, holy movement!

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    1. Lol, he does have nice gaits, but I'm a bit biased. His medium trot especially is SUPER! I can't wait to steal him from my hubby and bust out with a first level test. :)

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  6. We have a few PMU's on our farm and I think it is really hard to track down their parentage. But he is adorable as a baby and I'm glad you have the photos.

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    1. Margaret, bummer that it's hard to track them down. But I don't suppose it really matters in the long run - he's a cute boy and we really like him, so it's all good!

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