March 16, 2023:

It was a cold snowy morning when Ruthie [BuckskinJackieJo] decided it was time to deliver her baby into our world. He arrived around 10:00 a.m. surprising everyone with his color and 2 blue eyes. Getting all those 1st completed didn't take too long. After mom expels placenta she's ready to love on her new little guy. While he lacks those desired spots for APHA regular registry, he's packaged with all the other things one looks for in that new baby.  Selecting a fitting name is always needed. Since this is the 1st colt from this stud mare combo, Rubin is fitting as it means "behold a son".  Color coat and genetic testing will need to be completed before we can officially have his name, color and registration papers. Lots of opinions abound on his color. He cannot be a buckskin as his tail is not black. He cannot be a palomino as his tail is not white. There are other possibilities like "Perlino" or "Champagne". Stay tuned here for those test results confirming what many are considering to be his color. It's indeed a learning curve about what it all means. Posted below is a chart for all the possibilities and link to Veterinary Genetics Lab in Davis, CA.