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Ask anyone who they think the
leading sire of performance horses in the Miniature horse breed
and no doubt Rhotens Little Dandy's name will come up. Dandy was
a dominate force in the 1980's in both Halter and Performance
classes. Spectators who watched him in the show, described his
movement as unique and beautifully animated; he touched the
ground softly, as if he were walking on eggshells. His gaits
were completely natural, and his movements were never enhanced.
The records of his foals will attest to the fact that he
consistently passed his way of going on to his offspring.
The story of Rhotens Little Dandy
weaves a complicated web across many miles of AMHA history.
Dandy's certificate boasts eight different owners, many of whom
were very prominent Miniature breeders of their day. Each owner,
caretaker or trainer who came in contact with Dandy, remembers a
highly intelligent, kind stallion that was independent but very
willing. |
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extraordinary personality who virtually never put his
ears back; he was always interested, and always curious.
Even more than that, the horse touched the hearts of
virtually every person he came in contact with. Several
of his owners had such love for this great stallion,
that even now, seven years after his death, they are
very emotional and still unable to talk about him. Dancy
meant so much to each person and touched each one
deeply. In August of
2000, the Miniature Horse World ran a tribute ad
to this great stallion written by some of the people who
loved him the most. Here are some excerpts from that
advertisement and some additional facts about this great
champion.
Always a Champion in the
Heart of Charley Teague- Dandy's second owner. "Little
Dandy came to us as a yearling in 1983. He accepted,
desired and loved the constant attention he received and
became the center of activity on our ranch. He was my
Three I's (Intelligent, Inquisitive, and Independent).
Everyday was a new event for him. He was my constant
companion and I could see him maturing and developing
confidence in himself. He loved playing with the other
yearlings, but would become jealous if he thought they
are receiving his share of the petting and attention. We
could see his ability to be a great show horse and
started training him for his career in the ring. He was
so easy to train because of his willing attitude and
desire to please. It was a great thrill when he won his
first blue ribbon and championship. When Dandy left our
ranch, it was a very sad and lonesome day for me. He had
become a very dear part of my life. He was my shoulder
to cry on and therapy for my bad hair days. Dandy was
truly a great champion, both inside and outside the
ring. |
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