Colorfx Quarter Horses

16/06/2024

What a difference a good/great trainer makes to a "crap" one. The "crap" previous trainer always had excuses, it was the judge, it was the cow etct etc, but truthfully it was them - this mare came back to me in poor condition for a horse that was supposedly worked daily. Poor muscle definition, coat colour poor and scared of things - e.g. whip or anything that looked like one.

You can see in this video how good she now looks, the coat shine and rump definition and at her latest comp, she placed equal 6th out of some 40 hours in the open with both Nathan and Sandi scoring 72 points. Winner scored 76. and thank you both SO MUCH

I am so thrilled with what they have done with her and more to go with more Emmett therapy to help with the healing of past mistreatment. Anyone looking for a trainer or who not to train in the Ipsiwch/Walloon area pm me

07/12/2023

This is what a horse in training should look like, well muscled, great coat shine and not pulling at the bit, and proof of the great work Nathan is doing. It is all, exactly the opposite of the poor trainer (T.B.) she was with for over 18 months.

If I can give ANY person some recommendation - really check out the trainer you want to use, look at horses they have in training, condition, way they work and also look at results, don't believe them, do as much searching as possible, as their own self-promotion needs to be validated. Also don't be afraid to ask to go and see (I couldn't as overseas) them in training but also insist on videos etc. to see for yourself, and the biggest thing - if they keep making excuses, blaming judges, cows etc. - get them out of there and look for another trainer - I wish I had done that.

As a novice to Campdrafting and cutting I trusted people (T.B and D.A.)- what a HUGE mistake and it cost me BIG $'s, in fact ripped off BIG TIME (at least $120 per week) is an understatement - but I WILL resolve that in the coming week/month and teach people to be honest, and not do to others, but think I'm a little too late for some people, who also would have been burned.

I could not be happier with Nathan and Sandi and actually looking forward to 2024, and working with honest, professional people.

Also wish I had met David and Stan earlier as they also would have helped guide me in the right direction.

07/11/2023

Well after the heart wrenching actions of the past few months for me, selling of all horses, except two including (ColorFx Smart Highbrow - Smarty), now the selling of the property, and the real negatives of some people in the horse world (TB & DC), I finally have a positive for ColorFX.

After 18 - 20+ months of Smarty being with a supposed trainer (TB), at inflated costs, she was given to Nathan and his partner Sandi to train in cutting, which she was bred for. With her past trainer and in 5 campdrafting competitions, she never placed above the bottom 25% - we could say it was the horse, but she wasn't the only horse in the same situation - yes I'm annoyed.

She has only been with Nathan and Sandi for about 4 weeks, and all the negatives of the past, poor muscle condition, attitude and coat condition are GONE. She is in peak condition, muscles from actually being worked, great shine on the coat and all the things she was nervous about, including always wanting to break into a canter if spurs are applied are gone. The results!

On Sunday (5/11) she competed in her FIRST cutting competition at Kilcoy Cow Horse Club and achieved 4th out of 17 (just missing out on a placing) in the Encouragement and 10th out of 20 (top 50%) in the Open- brilliant result in her first outing in the cutting world.

I am so proud, excited and optimistic for 2024 for Smarty with Nathan and Sandi, and while sad I sold all the others, especially Shorty and Cinnamon, this will at least give me something to follow, and from one of our first foals.

Nathan and Sandi, and people like David Kelynack( owner of Aristo Tuff & Ima Smooth Blue Cat) and Stan McLeish are people I wish I met before TB, DA and BH, who really soured my view of the horse world.

Please see video in comments of one of her runs in Encouragement and also an image of her now.

11/10/2023

This is what a real trainer can achieve. I’m so thankful for Nathan and reinstills my faith after the poor results and condition Smarty came back after the trainer she was with for some 18 months.

All the bad work is now being undone Nathan sincerest thanks

17/07/2023

Copied this from another page but it is very sage advice, and I wish I had really known this 18 months ago.

Select your trainers carefully. Observe how the horses interact with them.

Watch how the most decorated horse in the barn is treated. Watch how the least quality horse in the barn is treated.

How do they treat their team members? Does their staff like them? Are the other clients happy? What dreams is your trainer chasing?

Choose a trainer that lives the values that matter to you. Choose wisely, and trust the process.

Not every horse will be a grand champion. Not every horse will be a walk in the park. Not every rider will win the roses. Not every ride will be easy. Not every prospect will work out. The challenges ahead are inevitable.

Spend your time and money to be with a team that you believe in, a team that has your best interest at heart and is honest with you as they help you and/or your horse stride towards greatness- whatever it is you define as such.

Select your trainers carefully- and give it your best shot. Greatness isn’t common; but it certainly doesn’t occur unless the trainers, clients and horses are all giving it their best shot.

*Copied from Matt Gaines*

I think this time, July 2023 I have picked the right one and more info to come. Also huge thanks to Bel from - Belz Horsemanship https://www.facebook.com/belzhorsemanshipandtraining for re-instilling faith that there are good trainers and Stallion owners - like David Kelynack - owner of Ima Smooth Blue Cat & Ariston Tuff . owners of Borambil Park https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083329777744.

Other could take a leaf out of the books of Bel and David to show what professional horse people are like.

Bel offers horsemanship lessons, improving confidence, horse starting, correcting issues, clinics.

16/05/2023

So proud of my son Brent and our first bred foal Dude (ColorFX Smart Little Dude) as they competed in their first Ranch Cow Horse event . To think they placed 7th (just out of the ribbons) but from approx 57 entrants in the beginner class. I also want to thank Bel from Belz Horsemanship and Training who has given Brent some great insights and the clinic set him and others up brilliantly. Trainers like this make it pleasant and I still a desire to keep going. Great job Brent and Dude

01/05/2023

Thrilled with Smarty’s progress. Great condition, shine in her coat and now developing muscle. Lungeing at least 3 times per week

12/04/2023

Miss Smarty looking after a young rider - Brydie They are great together

09/04/2023

08/04/2023

Happy Easter all from ColorFX. We just had our brilliant farrier Matty (https://www.facebook.com/matthewhayneshoofcare?mibextid=LQQJ4d) here to trim our horses. Lady who was originally an issue was brilliant as was Shorty. Smarty has her shoes removed and trimmed to get her off her heels AND Cinnamon (ColorFX Palos Kitty) had her first trim and was pretty good for her first run.

She was brilliant as we removed her dressing (paddock injury) and applied Rawleigh’s salve to hopefully leave no scarring

03/04/2023

Smarty (ColorFX Smart Highbrow) really starting to look a picture of health. Green grass, one healthy vitamin packed hard feed a day, regime of gut health for a week, equine therapist and “looking great”

29/03/2023

Absolutely thrilled. Had a fantastic Equine Therapist out to Smarty today. She had 2 vertebrae out in the front, 3 near rump and her offside hip was impacted, affecting her near front shoulder. Work was done and she was brilliant after and you could visually see the tightness relax

Watching over the past hour, she was running, bucking and pig rooting and so much better. Great job

27/03/2023

Smarty (ColorFX Smart Highbrow) showing the signs of Rabicano.

Time to send hairs to Dr Kao, potentially UC Davis to confirm. I’m happy as helps the ColorFX - “confirmation with colour” goal.

25/03/2023

Dude (ColorFX Smarty Little Dude) our riding 5yo Dunskin. This gelding has an exceptional nature and now at 15.1 he is our first foal.

Dude your special and the most phenomenal nature. By from Smart Little Lena. So trainable

23/03/2023

Smarty (ColorFX Smart Highbrow) really starting to put condition on and a shine back in her coat.

14/03/2023

Cinnamon (ColorFX Palos Kitty) continues her training. 5-minute tying up session. she comes to me in the paddock now, catch relatively easy, lunging each week and feet picking up going well. She is a quick learner and retains what she is learning. This filly is stunning and just received her colour testing and we know pally but with W20 explaining the belly splash and some other white speckling.

10/03/2023

Cinnamon (ColorFX Palo’s Kitty) really developing and a chunky monkey. Branded a week ago (great job Michael) and halter training going really well - thanks .

She comes to you in the paddock and taking everything in her stride - quick learner

6 1/2 months so weaning very soon

Not best photo as just rolled

10/03/2023

Smarty starting to put some weight and condition on. In the paddock with Lady with grass and hard feed. Later next week will start lunging

03/03/2023

Smarty (ColorFX Smart Highbrow) home and loving her morning and night feeds. Tomorrow out into the big paddock with lady and green grass

Next week will start lunging her every couple of days and see how she progresses. Love this mare

03/03/2023

Cinnamon (ColorFX Palo’s Kitty) was handed this morning. Handled it like a champion and the handling over the past 4 weeks really helped. Many thanks Bel at . She is going so well

28/12/2022

Since I posted the below post I have had 3 enquiries if Cinnamon is seeking a new home? I was going to retain and may still do so, but EOI over fifteen,OOO will be considered to the right home.

This filly's is born to cut/campdraft and her bloodlines (attached) are testament to that. Due to an injury Palo did not compete much, but so far his PE are $275,000 and Cinnamon's grand sire High Brow Cat has PE of $90,000,000 yep that much.

Cinnamon has High Brow Cat and Smart Little Lena on sire and dam side and Peptoboonsmal on the dam side.

Payment plan until weaning would be an option. Please pm me

27/12/2022

ColorFX Palos Kitty (Cinnamon), AQHA registered Q-99609 by Palo Duro Cat (twin brother of Sophisticated Catt) and direct sons and only palomino son of High Brow Cat from Shorty Cat. Palo Duro Cat not offered in Oz anymore.

Cinnamon is one of 12 registered progeny in Oz, and she is royally bred for cutting or campdrafting, pretty enough to show in halter and would do well in ranch horse.

Cinnamon finally going through her foal cot shed and a really dark pally so far, with 4 white socks.

27/12/2022

ColorFX High on Peptos registered with AQHA Q-99601. Keeping this guy to see how he develops

27/12/2022

Thrilled with a 50 day preg test for Shorty Cat to Aristo Tuff, due approx. 12 October 2023. Not so lucky with Lena at present

26/12/2022

Lil Man (ColorFX High on Peptos - pending) still moth eaten but getting there. Stunning lil man and can he move

10/12/2022

Foal coats - well we have Lil Man (ColorFX High on Peptos - pending) starting to shed his foal coat and the colour around the nose is brilliant but he does look moth eaten around ears and now the neck. First photo

Cinnamon (ColorFX Palos Kitty) on the other hand, and she is 2 months older than Lil Man and she doesn't want to let the foal coat go, even with these 38-degree days. 2nd photo

Come on Cinnamon give it up so we can see your true Pally colour and is it like Dad's (picture included), like a chocolate palomino??

25/11/2022

PADDOCK BLADE - Make it easier on yourself.

https://aqha.icompete.net/Studbook/Animals/Details/66358

23/11/2022

Shorty Cat (Shorty) confirmed 14-day scan for a 2023 foal to Aristo Tuff. Looking forward to this foal

22/11/2022

ColorFX High on Peptos (PENDING) or Lil Man at 25 days. Really happy with his development and will be keeping to see how he develops and then make decisions down the track.

16/11/2022

I was thrilled to receive a message and video (as attached) re a 2019 c**t (now gelding) we sold that was from Heaven Okie. Titan or ColorFX Heaven N Hell is owned and being trained by Diamond R Performance Horses (QLD) of his progress in Reining and Working Cowhorse - VERY VERY impressed and great to see one of our horses progress. Amber many thanks and look forward to updates.