"I really feel the future in the sport can be in this country and not so tied to Europe, but we need to be breeding here in America and have long range plans with goals to achieve them." ~ Rusty
to Europe to buy young horses so the Grey Fox breeding plan was developed. “We had several well bred mares so we sort of looked at
each other and said let’s do it,” expressed Kandi. “We try for four to ten foals a year and breed to DuGateau for most part. We have also been using Contefino, a stallion owned by Anke Magnussen.” “You know, it’s our way of putting something back into
the sport that has given us so much!” says Rusty with his famous smile and laugh. “We absolutely love it but I guess we are gluttons for punishment. We like to work 24-7 and don’t mind the bookwork and stuff we do after hours, which is actually a fun part of it. I really feel the future in the sport can be in this country and not so tied to Europe, but we need to be breed- ing here in America and have long range plans with goals to achieve them. We are really lucky to have Kevin Winkel and Andrew Jayne with us now. Kevin is be- yond great on the young ones but can still show a Grand Prix horse. He came to us last fall and it has allowed us to do so much more without worrying about the young ones.” The success of their endeavors can
certainly be illustrated with the Grey Fox horses in the show ring, starting with Bristol who has been on a winning streak in the Grand Prix ring with Rusty. Kandi has her own riding success on C-Skooter (PCHA Champion 5-6 year old), Whitney and Willow. ADVICE Sitting together, they are an entertaining couple who bring
start. Breed for the best, have a plan and don’t compromise. People can produce a great foal but if the process and the money to raise and train them to the show ring is not in place, it can be a wasted effort. Doing what’s right for each horse, all the way to the end, is the real test since it takes so long. Never doubt that we ultimately breed for the top, but do the very best with each of them, no matter what they are.” “A really great mare, a nice stallion with
broodlines that are compatible for the ultimate goal, a thoroughly though out care and feeding plan and VERY careful approach about how to train them are all important. The training program is a big decider in the type of horse you end up with in the end.” Kandi adds, “I am the realistic one
Kandi and future champion
about all of it. Breeding even the best to the best it’s still a “crap shoot” in gam- bling terms. We all want to breed the next Grand Prix Olympic horse but they can’t all be that. We try to let them be what they are and they will tell us what they want to be. Raising a super Amateur horse is just as rewarding, if you end up with a Grand Prix horse then God was on your side!” Together, their combined comments
carry a big impact. “You are never too old to ride so keep riding as long as you
combined years of success in the show ring to their breeding program. They work hard, they plan a lot, they go just about everywhere together and each one still makes the other laugh. They have developed a plan for young horses and they are wise in their advice. Rusty: “You have to start with really good mares or don’t
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can. Be in the sport because you love the horses and for no other reason. Keep your mind and body in good shape, after all we are athletes! Clean living is the biggest part of long term success, along with hard work and exercise.” “It’s a hard profession so if you are afraid of hard work
and long hours, this is NOT the place for you. But when you love horses, every minute is worth it, it doesn’t get any better than this!!”
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