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MOVEMENT LIBERTY & HARNESS
Updated 03.07.07
The Establishment of Cranage Miniature Horses
I came across the name for my Miniature Horse Stud when I discovered a copy of my family tree in 1996. Cranage is the name of a little village in England where my family tree was planted. The name had a certain "old world" feel about it that appealed to me.
I would have loved to live in a world of horses and carriages. But I think I could do without the washing boards, dirt roads, and lack of modern conveniences!
I dream about visiting my roots in Cranage some day. Perhaps there are Miniature Horses there too!
Miniature Horses are so tiny.....what can you do with them?
To answer this question I have to say there are essentials necessary to have a happy horse and owner enjoying their future together.
With these three essential points below combined with knowledge and the love of the horse anything is possible for you and your miniature.
1. Temperament A good harness, jumping, trail, halter or liberty horse must want to work with the owner and be happy and bold enough to accept the challenge, always eager to learn and possess a forgiving nature.
2.Conformation Without correct conformation eg. good angulated shoulder, a well set on neck and head, good length of rein, well sprung ribs, strong short back and most of all a muscular round rump and four sound correctly conformed legs, then the life of a miniature horse in any athletic field will be miserable.
3.Movement Given that the miniature horse has correct conformation, then good movement will almost automatically follow. The trot gait will demonstrate best the movement of the horse and soundness as it is a two beat diagonal gait with a moment of suspension when all four hooves are off the ground. If the horse has good conformation, strength, balance and impulsion then the horses troting action will seem to "float" above the ground as it moves in the trot. This is best displayed in the extended trot, which uses energy from the front to the back of the horse through engagement of the hind legs forward under the body, this impulsion can only be seen in the canter and the trot. The trot is mostly used in harness as it is a "economical" gait where it covers the ground using most of the muscles involved with movement but does not tire the horse as a canter would do. The trot is most desired in Liberty as it not only shows the movement and the moment of suspension but it shows the beauty of the horse in motion.
LIBERTY
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Our new boy on the block! Y.O.T.S Ace
We know he is great in harness, we now know he is terrific in Liberty.
He won MHAA NSW STATE MINIATURE LIBERTY .
He was up against the best in the country with a not to shabby 4th Place in halter.
2007 MHAA NATIONAL SHOW
NATIONAL MINIATURE HALTER CLASSES.
NATIONAL CHAMPION MINIATURE 4 YEARS OLD & OVER STALLION OVER 32"-34" - 4th Place. |
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CRANAGE HONEYMINT SENSATION
Coming second to Y.O.T.S Ace in LIBERTY at the NSW STATE SHOW |
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To date the "Daddy" of my impressive movers has to "BELLEQUINE PEPPERMINT" competing in Liberty at the recent 2007 MHAA National Show.
Sire of my Liberty horses "Cranage Firecracker" "Cranage Flight 'O Fancy "and "Cranage Honeymint Sensation"
Unfortunately he was eliminated on time due to the fact that he was "having a great time" and he needed longer than 90 seconds to strut his stuff !
There is always next year! |
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CRANAGE FIRECRACKER
MHAA NATIONAL SHOW 2005.
*NATIONAL CHAMPION LIBERTY EXHIBIT
Standing at 32" this little horse displays movement rarely seen in such a small package.
See Show Page. |
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Cranage Firecracker displays beautiful ground covering extended trot |
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Cranage Hooley Dooley displays the moment of suspension and fantastic extension of the legs.
This action is when the horse seems to "float" accross the ground.
Sold to a harness enthusiast. |
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CRANAGE FLIGHT O' FANCY
This filly has beautiful expressive flowing movement with that special Arabian flair.
See Show Page |
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Cranage Flight'O Fancy displaying her beauty through her extended trot. |
HARNESS
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WILDFLOWER MIZ SHOBIZ & FAIRYLAND BABY BLUE JEANS
D.O.B. 29.10.94 Appaloosa -Grey. Height 30"
After many champions in the showring in halter with Kay Burke from Wildflower Miniature Horse Stud, I purchased at the same time as "Blue Jeans" this sweet little mare, known as "Cobweb".
Both are grey,similar height & almost identical.
Together these two little mares will be shown in double hitch harness driven in a Viceroy. |
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Their achievements together NSW STATE CHAMPION MULTIPLE HITCH.
NATIONAL CHAMPION TOUCH OF CLASS (TURNOUT) MULTIPLE HITCH. |
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In 1999 this is the time when I was smitten with driving .
Driving in a Vintage Viceroy "Show Special" designed by Vince Corvi & built by Thomas Rosewood QLD.
"K.D. Black Magic"
This viceroy is offered for sale on my sale page.
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Y.O.T.S ACE
D.O.B. 14.11.96. Height 33"
Colour:- Double Silver dappled taffy
Registered :- MHAA AMPS
See Stallion page |
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Y.O.T.S Ace displaying his style,temperament and ability in harness. |
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FAIRYLAND BABY BLUE JEANS
D.O.B. 20.05.95. Grey mare. Height 31.875"
Pictured here with her previous owner
Eve Robinson sadly deceased.
I don't intend to fill your shoes Eve just carry on with the harness tradition and try keep up with the pace you set.
Loving & caring for your much loved "Baby Blue Jeans"....will be my pleasure. |
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Fairyland Baby Blue Jeans happy and content in her harness |
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Displaying the working trot in harness. |
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FAIRYLAND BABY BLUE JEANS
Pictured here winning the NSW STATE GRAND CHAMPION MINIATURE SENIOR MARE at the NSW STATE SHOW.
She is still winning at 12 years of age. |
If you are searching for a unique handmade miniature show vehicle or a jogger
Please contact Bev (02)48410380
My aim is to breed in miniature the horses of my lifetime.
When I see a Miniature Horse I must see a miniaturized Thoroughbred or Arabian.
I am instilling the qualities of all the breeds I have known & loved..... qualities of type,temperament,grace, beauty and movement.
I also hope that you will come to know & love them too.
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