Derby Hill was bred by yours truly. He was born in 2000 on Derby Day. When he came out of his dam, who was an Irish Thoroughbred, one look at his long legs, I knew we were not looking at a pony. But I stayed in denial and some what hopeful that I could be wrong.
Derby has always had the personality of a pet puppy who would much rather come live in your house than be an equine.
Highlights of his younger years are rather varied. He spent a few weeks with Scott Stewart in New Jersey. Scott fell in love with him and reluctantly passed on buying him because it became ever so clear, a pony he was NOT!!!!
So Derbster came west with Triple Hill and the group moving west. I played with Derby when time was allowed. A newborn had me some what occupied. Each time I rode him, I melted on his back. I felt like I was riding the horse version of Triple Hill. Packed full of talent and personality, I felt it was a shame to have him living in the middle of NO WHERE and wasting his talent. I reluctantly put him up for sale, not knowing where it would lead me.
Christina Dowling of Malibu, saw a picture of him and immediately persued him. Sight unseen, besides the photo and a very make shift video of me riding him out in a crop field, he was vetted and then shipped to Southern CA.
And yes, he is a horse. He has shown among the big big warmbloods and other larger breeds and has consistently shown them that great things come in small packages.
I will test my technology skills and see if I can find the clips and even post one of this stunning horse who is now for sale. I miss him dearly. Out of all the ponies/horses I bred, Derby, in my opinion was THE ONE with all the makings, even if 15.3hh.
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