Big Brother
Gus (registered name "Da's Gus" - or as we like to call him "Gusasaurus") is a twelve year old registered Percheron gelding. He stands a wee 17.2 hands tall, weighs in close to a ton, wears a size 7 horse shoe, uses 6 inch bit and yes, his tack has to be custom made. He drives, rides, leads, loads, you name it. We acquired Gus in 1999 at the age of 4, out of Ault, Colorado. Julie, along with some help from a friend of hers, broke him to ride at that time.
Since then, Gus has appeared and performed in Parades, Rodeos, Drill Teams, Charity Trail Rides (where he always brought in the most pledges), Grand Entries at Frontier Days in Cheyenne, English Pleasure and Equitation Shows, various newspapers, featured in the Percheron News magazine the summer of 2001 and most recently had a full page photo appear in the September 2007 volume of Today's Horse Trader for the article 'Creating Lightness'.
Gus has many accomplishments under his belt (or should I say cinch?) and excels at just about anything we try. One of their most memorable moments was his first place win in the Great Falls All Breeds Show last summer, beating out 12 other riders in the Maiden Walk-Trot English/Western Equitation class.
Gus is a very willing and accommodating boy - the sturdiest mount you could ever ask for and a true companion. His favorite thing is . . . well, anything edible of course, scratches on the neck and any kind of water he can splash and play in. We couldn't ask for a better horse who will do anything you ask of him. We love him with all their hearts - and so do most people who meet him!
Gus and mom after a day of competing at a local show in May 2007
Gus and Julie navigating an advanced trail class They ended up with second place
what a face, such a kind eye
Julie and Gus in their English attire back in August of 2001
They were dreaming of all the shows yet to come
Gus and Julie Participating in the Frontier Days Parade on behalf of the old fashioned melodrama in July of 2001
Another parade, this one in Montana in July of 2005 dressed in medieval garb
Gus won second place in the Encampment parade before performing drill at the Wood Choppers Jamboree in August of 2001
Another beautiful portrait taken in September of 2002
Gus with some adoring fans in August of 2006
Gus and Julie getting some instruction from Manuel Trigo during a private lesson in June of 2007
Most recent parade in Colorado in July of 2007 wearing our medieval costume with some enhancements.
July of 2007 Julie and Gus had their first jumping lesson. Look at him fly. They consequently took first place in hunter hack at a show that same month.
August of 2007 Julie and Gus perform their freestyle routine at the Region 8 Continental Divide Horse Show and boy can that boy move!
More to Come
All photos on this website are the property of either Defiance Friesians, LLC or Christina Turissini of Alphabet Ranch Studio. Any duplication, sale and/or use of any photos without written permission is strictly prohibited.
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Since then, Gus has appeared and performed in Parades, Rodeos, Drill Teams, Charity Trail Rides (where he always brought in the most pledges), Grand Entries at Frontier Days in Cheyenne, English Pleasure and Equitation Shows, various newspapers, featured in the Percheron News magazine the summer of 2001 and most recently had a full page photo appear in the September 2007 volume of Today's Horse Trader for the article 'Creating Lightness'.
Gus has many accomplishments under his belt (or should I say cinch?) and excels at just about anything we try. One of their most memorable moments was his first place win in the Great Falls All Breeds Show last summer, beating out 12 other riders in the Maiden Walk-Trot English/Western Equitation class.
Gus is a very willing and accommodating boy - the sturdiest mount you could ever ask for and a true companion. His favorite thing is . . . well, anything edible of course, scratches on the neck and any kind of water he can splash and play in. We couldn't ask for a better horse who will do anything you ask of him. We love him with all their hearts - and so do most people who meet him!
Gus and mom after a day of competing at a local show in May 2007
Gus and Julie navigating an advanced trail class They ended up with second place
what a face, such a kind eye
Julie and Gus in their English attire back in August of 2001
They were dreaming of all the shows yet to come
Gus and Julie Participating in the Frontier Days Parade on behalf of the old fashioned melodrama in July of 2001
Another parade, this one in Montana in July of 2005 dressed in medieval garb
Gus won second place in the Encampment parade before performing drill at the Wood Choppers Jamboree in August of 2001
Another beautiful portrait taken in September of 2002
Gus with some adoring fans in August of 2006
Gus and Julie getting some instruction from Manuel Trigo during a private lesson in June of 2007
Most recent parade in Colorado in July of 2007 wearing our medieval costume with some enhancements.
July of 2007 Julie and Gus had their first jumping lesson. Look at him fly. They consequently took first place in hunter hack at a show that same month.
August of 2007 Julie and Gus perform their freestyle routine at the Region 8 Continental Divide Horse Show and boy can that boy move!
More to Come
All photos on this website are the property of either Defiance Friesians, LLC or Christina Turissini of Alphabet Ranch Studio. Any duplication, sale and/or use of any photos without written permission is strictly prohibited.
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