Our APHA stallion, Van Bar Emphasis

photos and some information about our APHA stallion, Van Bar Emphasis. More information at www.SmokeSignalsFarm.com music credits 'Me Neither' by Brad Paisely

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• Paint horse
• APHA
• Stallion
• Van Bar Emphasis
• SmokeSignals
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• Paint

[AmanaArabians]

This is an old video. Chief is not even standing at stud because of the market & we changed our breeding(&showing) program to miniatures. We have never bred Chief to outside mares, but would only consider it to the right mare & to somebody who has more then just resale plans for the foal. His foals have always been very nice, correct & athletic. I don't know how many have been given the chance to succeed in APHA shows, but I know I haven't seen one person not happy with their quality.

[AmanaArabians]

Also, he proves himself by producing foals that are capable of being a great all around horses, working cows, western pleasure (mostly Youth), etc. They stand out, have nice smooth gaits, and are great minded. We have never been interested in owning a stallion that wasn't capable of doing more then one thing (or in his case, producing a baby like that.) I really can't say that I'm sorry that he isn't up to your standards so go on & find one that is. (& @bcmom5.. thank you =)

[AmanaArabians]

Chief IS breeding quality & for far more then just color. He produces beautiful big hipped, nice legged foals that sell very high. He also has muscle damage from being attacked by another stallion as a yearling which is why he appears to have poorly developed hips. As far as post legged, I'm glad other people can see past his screwed up leg markings. High set neck? He's very alert in one picture.. is that your problem? Save your gelding comments for a stallion that can't prove himself.

[bcmom5]

@jawbreaker90210 Do you know what breeds made up the Quarter Horse? The Quarter horse isn't purebred. It was developed here in the U.S. for a specific job. There are at least 6 breeds that were used. It isn't whether I believe in the stallion that is in question but rather who are you or anyone else to tell these people that their horse doesn't fit the standard to be used for breeding. Why because he isn't bulging with muscles. Temperment, feet, bone, heartyness, they count for something too.

[jawbreaker90210]

@bcmom5 Well well what do you know? Do tell. If I'm blowing hot air- and if you (or anyone) believe in this stallion so much then please point out why he MUST be bred in order to further the breed or owners goals. What is he being bred for, what are the aims of his breeding program? You say Coy's Bonanza isn't purebred, so that points to performance attributes. Yet the owner can't prove he's athletic because of his muscle damage? How can THIS stallion prove himself?

[bcmom5]

@jawbreaker90210 Well well well what ya know a Paint/Quarter Horse that isn't muscle bound! It is hard for some people to see past the illusion of markings. It can be hard. Also please pay attention to the bloodlines mentioned. Coy's Bonanza. Not an overly big horse with Mustang in the back ground. I have two Bonanza line horses and neither are very big. He fits right in with the size. His rump is either at or slightly higher than his withers. that's good. Looks nice to me. :)

[jawbreaker90210]

Lovely face markings! You may want to add he has beautiful post legs, a saddlebred type flat butt, a luxuriously long back, and an incredibly high set neck for western riding. Sorry, but a pretty color doesn't mean he is breeding quality. He would make a nice gelding, and there's nothing wrong with that. Pretty horse :D His conformation just isn't that of a breeding stallion.

[satinejules]

he is gorgeous, so lucky to hav him.

[Horsefan900]

wow gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!!!

[DoomedToDeath]

Such a hansome horse, wonderful colorings.

Nice video. :)