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Botinero III |
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Barquillero XIII |
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Barquillera XIII |
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Devoto II |
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Amoroso V |
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Devota |
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Naranjera VIII |
Comico VI |
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Remache |
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Aceiton |
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Keberes |
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Humorista II |
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Toledano VI |
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Argentina VII |
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Utrera II |
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Comico is Terry and Carthusian blood with just a touch of the Military line. There is very little of this blood in the US and he is a great combination with much of the existing blood in the country.
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Registrations:
• International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association #10417(S)
• Cria Caballar, Spain
• British Association for the Purebred Spanish Horse
Offspring are futurity eligible with The International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association
Statistics:
Nickname: Mickey
Foaled 1/05/96
Height: 16 hands barefoot
Color: bay sabino/rabicano, DNA tested EeAa |
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Comico came to us such an obedient, loyal soldier. It was quite boring. This horse just had buttons you pushed and he went. No connection, no magic, no flow, no flair. Comico was very reserved, very proper, very polite. I decided he really needed to loosen up and learn to have fun and excitement in his life. Well Comico thought we were all nuts. The first time I put a western saddle on him and said “yee haw let’s go for gallop cross country!” His expression was one of severe confusion. He did not understand these weird Americans who didn’t like to go to school and work everyday. “What do you mean just let loose? And then what? Why?” Comico was used to schooling his dressage in the manege and was quite secure doing it. He was hard to reach mentally from the saddle. He just went into school mode and his reactions were so dull there was no expression in him. All of this knees bent skipping about playing was totally foreign. And he wasn’t sure he really wanted to do it. He was secure in his little box of existence and I wondered if stretching his comfort zone was even possible.
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Now when loose? A totally different horse, movement like you couldn’t believe with a gleam in his eye. So I started training Mickey in liberty work and a new horse was found under all that obedience. One with flair, expression, excitement and life. Now we are starting to take that flair he has working at liberty, back into his saddle work. It took a year but now there’s a totally different horse here. One with personality, one that interacts, one with something to say, and one that appreciates the journey. It’s far from over but Mickey has learned to play and have fun. Oh, and he still knows how to work hard, but is learning to work out of joy not just because it’s expected. |
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Mickey is very quiet around other horses and often no one knows he’s a stallion unless we tell them. Mickey is also the most food motivated horse I have had since Uther. Show Mickey a cookie and I think he’d attempt a back flip. His personality keeps growing and we are happy to report it is a sensible yet fun one. Now when you say “yee haw let’s go for a gallop!” Mickey is already going full steam, ears up and may just thrown in a little leap for the exuberance of it all.
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Comico is a beautiful medium framed animal with even proportions and overall balance. Good withers and high neck set give him his front end action while a short broad back with flexible loin and substantial pelvic structure give him a powerful motor. His legs are heavily boned and have large flat clean joints.
He has excellent proprioception and loves to just throw himself in the air when loose. Those natural airs above the ground show his prowess and agility, especially when he lands so lightly and promptly changes direction at full speed.
And shall we talk about movement? Extraordinary snap and air time. Big, round rolling gaits with elevation, height and then extension. He controls his limbs well not flicking them aimlessly but each step is powerful, controlled and deliberate. The way he can naturally adjust his frame within the gait is breathtaking. Talk about step on the gas! |
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Comico has a few offspring in Europe and his first US foals are due spring of 2008. We can’t wait…. |
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Comico is DNA tested to be EeAa, meaning he is a bay with one recessive agouti and one chestnut gene. He is capable of throwing bay, chestnut or black depending what colors the mare carries. His extensive roaning and white patterning make him especially rare. He carries sabino and rabicano and is as close to the spotted Iberian horse of old as they now come. |
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USA:
2007
Year End National and Regional Placings:
• Champion USEF Horse of the Year
Region Six A/L Halter Horse
• Champion USEF Horse of the Year
Region Six A/L Performance Horse
June 2007
ERAHC Region Six Andalusian Show,
USEF “A” rated, South Hadley, MA
Grand Champion Horse of Show
Champion Stallion
High Point Andalusian
• 1st place Senior Stallions
• 1st place Amateur to Handle Stallions
• 1st place Best Movement
July 2007
Kasson Ridge Sporthorse Show
Bethlehem, CT. USDF/USEF rated
• 2nd place Stallions 4 and over
England:
• 1st place 4-6 yrs old In Hand
• 1st place Conformation & Functionality test 2002
Reserve Champion Male PRE
• 3rd place Windsor Ridden Stallion 2002
• 2nd place Ridden Stallion, Lusitano Show
• Ridden Champion 2004
• 3rd place Ridden Stallion Breed Show 2005
• 1st place Stallions in hand Plumpton |
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Comico does not currently stand at public stud. Some of his foals will be available for sale.
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