Holland is a Shackleford gelding. Shackleford banks are at the lower end of North Carolina and there is a herd of horses.
I had heard so much about Holland. How athletic, strong, fast and just well rounded for a horse he was. Of course I had learned that with our Banker horses, extraordinary, is something we just have to expect.
I got the feeling from the many postings that boasted over this magnificent horse, that Holland was evidentally a horse that had really grabbed Steve's heart.
I got to spend some time with Holland at the Corolla Wild Horse Days. He was bigger in build than most of our Banker stallions, but not taller. He was calm too. For the tons of people flocked around the pen and the activities going on, he cheerfully munched grass or rubbed his head on Steve while trying to take Steve's hat, and he was still so calm. I haven't had the pleasure of riding Holland yet, but I hear that he is quite something.
Here is a picture of Holland's eye. He looks a little sad with his eye. Maybe because I wouldn't let him have any of my chips no matter how hard he stretched his neck or lips to grab the bag! :)
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