Breed: Quarterhorse
Colour: Amber Cream Champagne Dun
Height: 150 cm
Born: 2014
| First Kizz | Bucolena Chex | Nu Chex To Cash |
| CR Guns Fancy | ||
| Cougarkizzy | Cougarand | |
| Kizzys Bobalu | ||
| Hickory Smoken Lass | JRS Dun Diablo | High Brow Hickory |
| Peppsy MS Diablo | ||
| DBD Queen | Glass Eyed Doc | |
| Sankas Queen |
v. First Kizz – JRS Dun Diablo – Glass Eyed Doc
Pedigree: https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/hickorys+royal+kizz
- Registered Quarter Horse USA, Paint Horse USA, Germany
- Registered: Painthorse Association AUS and AUS Quarterhorse Association
- AES registered and graded
- Homozygous for Champagne, heterozygous for Dun
- Ch/Ch, D/nd, A/a, Cr/N
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GENTESTS
- GBED N/N
- HERDA N/N
- HYPP N/N
- MH N/N
- PSSM N/N
- MYHM/IMM N/N
- LWO N/N
Studfee:
Australia: 1 dose 1100 AUD, from the 2nd dose onwards 550 AUD
Newzealand: 1 dose 1250 NZD, from the 2nd dose onwards 625 NZD
Breeders in Europe please contact Corinna Meffert, https://www.hengste-steinsberg.de/hickorys-royal-kizz/ , mobile and whatsapp +49 1 78 - 696 33 88, info@hengste-steinsberg.de
Hickorys Royal Kizz is a remarkable Quarterhorse stallion born in 2014, standing at 150 cm with a rare and striking Amber Cream Champagne Dun coat color. He is proudly registered with the Quarter Horse USA, Paint Horse USA, and German breed associations, and holds AES approval and grading, making him a valuable stallion for breeding programs across Europe and beyond.
His distinguished pedigree blends some of the most influential American Quarter Horse bloodlines. Sired by First Kizz, who is a son of the legendary JRS Dun Diablo (himself a product of High Brow Hickory), Hickorys Royal Kizz inherits a strong foundation of proven Western performance and outstanding versatility. The dam line includes Bucolena Chex and Glass Eyed Doc, adding durability, soundness, and excellent conformation to his genetic makeup. These bloodlines are renowned for producing horses capable of excelling in a variety of Western disciplines including reining, ranch riding, and pleasure riding.
Genetically, he is homozygous for the Champagne gene, guaranteeing that all his offspring will carry this stunning and uncommon color. He is also heterozygous for Dun, contributing to the diversity and attractiveness of his progeny’s coloration. His genetic health testing confirms he is free from major inherited diseases such as GBED, HERDA, HYPP, MH, PSSM, MYHM/IMM, and LWO, ensuring healthy and robust descendants.
Beyond his impressive genetics and color, Hickorys Royal Kizz is known for his excellent rideability and exceptional temperament. He possesses smooth gaits, willingness to work, and a calm, friendly disposition that makes him suitable for riders of varying levels of experience. His gentle character combined with strong physical abilities makes him a great partner for both competitive riders and those seeking a reliable, pleasant horse for leisure or ranch work.
In summary, Hickorys Royal Kizz offers a superb combination of unique coat genetics, solid pedigree, and outstanding riding qualities paired with a gentle nature, making him an ideal choice for breeders aiming to produce versatile, beautiful, and well-tempered Western horses.
What does it mean when a stallion is homozygous for champagne and how is this trait inherited?
The champagne gene is a dominant coat color dilution gene found in horses. When a stallion is homozygous (or reinerbig) for the champagne gene, it means he has two copies of this dominant gene. As a result, he will always pass on the champagne gene to all of his offspring, guaranteeing that they will exhibit the champagne coat color characteristics.
Horses with the champagne gene show diluted coat colors, where black pigment is lightened to chocolate brown and red pigment is lightened to gold. The specific shade depends on the horse's base coat color, producing variations such as classic, gold, or amber champagne. Additionally, champagne horses have unique features like pinkish, freckled skin and amber or hazel eyes.
Horses that are heterozygous for the champagne gene (one copy of the gene) have about a 50% chance of passing the champagne coloration to their offspring. In contrast, homozygous horses will pass it on 100% of the time. This makes homozygous champagne stallions particularly valuable for breeding programs aiming to consistently produce champagne-colored foals. Importantly, the champagne gene does not affect the health of the horse.
In summary, a homozygous champagne stallion reliably transmits the rare and attractive champagne color—including its characteristic diluted coat, pink skin, and amber eyes—to all his offspring.
Can I breed a Western horse like a Quarter Horse with another breed?
Absolutely! Breeding a Western horse like a Quarter Horse with another breed can be a fantastic idea. Crossbreeding often brings what’s called "hybrid vigor," meaning the offspring can inherit the best qualities of both parents. This can lead to stronger, healthier, and more versatile horses with improved physical traits and temperament.
Quarter Horses are known for their incredible agility, calm disposition, and versatility across many disciplines, and crossing them with another breed can enhance specific traits you are aiming for, such as size, endurance, or speed. Many breeders successfully use crossbreeding to develop horses that excel in diverse Western riding activities while maintaining excellent rideability and a friendly nature.
With careful selection of breeding partners based on pedigree, conformation, and temperament, crossbreeding can open a world of new possibilities and produce outstanding horses that combine the strengths of multiple breeds in an exciting and positive way. It’s a wonderful way to innovate and improve your breeding program!
Offspring
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