This message is from: "Knutsen Fjord Farm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hi all, We would like to congratulate Janice Lee of Nebraska on her purchase of our sweet Suki [WS Sukkertoy], who carries an Erlend-sired grey foal. [see below] We are delighted that she is going to Janice, who is a very knowledgeable horsewoman and judge, and is already providing a good home to grey Pjoska, from Bluebird Farm. Here is a copy of information on color I received from Arne Presthus. "GENOTYPES OF GREY 1] aa BB CC ZZ Individuals of this genotype bred to Brown and Red Duns, can give Brown Dun and Grey. Bred to Greys, it can give only Grey. Bred to Uls and Yellow Duns, it can give Brown Dun, Grey and Uls Dun. 2] aa Bb CC ZZ Individuals of this genotype bred to Brown and Red Duns gives Brown Dun, Red Dun, and Grey. Brey to Greys, it can give Red Dun, Grey and Yellow Dun. Bred to Uls and Yellow Duns, it can give Brown Dun, Red Dun, Uls and Yellow Dun. 3] aa BB Cc(cr) ZZ Individuals of this genotype bred to Brown and Red Duns, can give Brown Dun, Grey and Uls Dun. Bred to Greys, it can give Grey and ALBINO. Bred to Uls and Yellow Duns, it can give Brown Dun, Grey, Uls Dun, Yellow Dun and ALBINO. 4] aa Bb Cc(cr) ZZ Individuals of this genotype bred to Brown and Red Duns, can give Brown Dun, Red Dun, Grey, Uls, and Yellow Dun. Bred to Greys, it can give Red Dun, Grey, Yellow Dun and ALBINO. Bred to Uls and Yellow Duns, it can give Brown Dun, Red Dun, Grey, Uls Dun, Yellow Dun and ALBINO." On the basis of his performance so far [bred only to Brown and Grey mares], we think Erlend must be "BB", and probably doesn't carry the Cremelo gene, even though he is the lighter, more silvery, Grey color. Of course, we would have more data if some very nice White or Red mares out there would seek his favors.... Thanks for the suggestions on the bit warmers. I'll have to say, though, that the weather here is not getting a bit warmer.... ho, ho, ho. Also thanks for the responses on haulers, the info was helpful. On that note, I'll sign off - Peg Peg Knutsen - Ellensburg, WA http://www.eburg.com/~kffjord/
