Copperbeech Casper
Copperbeech Casper was foaled 2 May 2006 at Copperbeech Fells in Cornwall, England. His name, Casper, is of Persian origin meaning "Master of the Treasure." His barn name is Copper for his prefix and coloring.
He has lovely movement and a pleasing temperament, just like his sire and dam. At last measurement, he was still just shy of 13h and filling out nicely. We are very pleased with how he is maturing.
Copper was selected not just on color, type and temperament but also a carefully researched pedigree. In England we were able to visit his sire, Rundales Garry, and dam, Brackenbank Elizabeth, in person before purchasing.
Copper has had lots of baby handling in England. On import, he missed his first flight, due to weather, and had to stay with the shipper for a few extra months, getting lots of handling, stall time, and moving from place to place via train, truck and finally plane, to Calgary, Canada. He arrived to us fit and healthy, despite the shipping delays. We shared ownership with StirlingRidge Farm for a couple of years, and he resided in Bend. While there, he was handled with Natural Horsemanship methods, especially Parelli, and responded positively to all of it. He has always been friendly, gentle, and easy-going. He enjoys playing and working and demonstrates great intelligence. On purchasing all of him, we moved him to Medford, where he has been pastured with mares and geldings of various kinds. He is social and enjoys pasture-mates. This fall, more formal training for riding and driving should take place. He is mentally ready for his next steps.
Four of our mares have possibly been covered by him for 2012. He is gentle with the mares and foals in the pasture, learning his role well and taking correction from the mares as needed. He is available as a stud for live cover only on individual approved cases. He currently resides in Medford, Oregon. Please contact us if interested.
Copper has been FIS tested and he is clear.
Pictures below are from spring 2010, playtime in the field with a once paint stallion, now gelding. They are great pasture mates and playmates.
