Bird The Marsh Tacky Stallion

14/08/2023

07/08/2023

The official class list for the CMTA Gymkhana and Fun Show has been released! Make sure to make your calendars and join us for this all breeds event. There have been several new classes added this year, we hope y’all are as excited as we are!

*class descriptions will be released soon

24/06/2023

Updated today

25/05/2023

Bird has been tested and is negative. Please take advantage of this free testing

We have recently been made aware by owners and breeders about Marsh Tackies testing positive or showing symptoms of a genetic disease known as PSSM1. PSSM1 affects how horses process starches and sugars in their diet, which in turn affects how their muscles function. This can cause episodes of muscle stiffness and pain after exercise, also known as “tying up.” Affected horses may be reluctant to move and may display sweating, lameness and muscle tremors. Affected horses may have less severe symptoms, while other affected horses may be asymptomatic and never have any issues. While this is a serious disease, it is treatable.

The first step in treatment is early diagnosis through genetic testing. The single PSSM1 test is $40. The Carolina Marsh Tacky Association has allocated $2,000 to help CMTA members pay for the single test if provided with the required hair sample from the horse. The Association will send the sample in for testing and will be privy to the results of those tests. The results, however, will ONLY be shared with the horse owner. Priority will be given to CMTA members’ breeding stock and horses that have produced offspring.

We will be sending all CMTA members more information about the disease and why it is important to maintain the health of the Marsh Tacky breed. Please check out the links below for more information about PSSM1.

1) https://ceh.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/health-topics/polysaccharide-storage-myopathy-pssm

2) https://vgl.ucdavis.edu/sample-collection/horse

3) https://ker.com/equinews/diet-adjustments-provide-relief-pssm-horses/

4) https://thehorse.com/110116/feeding-type-1-pssm-horses/

14/05/2023

Earlier this year, the CMTA board introduced a proposal for a revised CMTA Logo. All active adult members were sent voting cards which were due by April 20. We received exactly 80 cards back accounting for a 50% participation rate. We greatly appreciate everyone who took the time to cast their vote.

The results were 48 for the new proposed logo and 32 for the original logo. These results were announced at the 2023 CMTA Annual Meeting held at Broxton Bridge on May 6.

04/05/2023

We got this picture this morning of another Bird baby born this morning. Barrier Island Daylight (Bird) x CMTO Southern Bell. Congrats Eric King on the arrival of your new filly!

23/04/2023

23/04/2023

Bird had Dixie’s Sweet Tea come to visit! This is going to be a well built baby.

29/03/2023

Barrier Island Biff is here to visit to try and make a Bird baby next Spring. This horse is built incredibly nice. We are excited to see what they put on the ground next year.

29/03/2023

Good morning world! New foal this morning. Sire is Bird and Dam is Louise.

09/03/2023

**UPDATED PICS**
We were asked for some pictures of Bird’s babies. This is all of his babies except Star and Cole and I can’t track down photos of them. They are posted in age order. 1st is Soto, 2nd is Gracie, 3rd is Tater, 4th is Hawk, 5th is Birdie, 6th is Pirate, 7th is Sparkleberry, 8th is Sweet Annie, 9th is Rooster, 10th is Angel and 11th is Luna

06/03/2023

Rory spending some time after school with our Marsh Tacky Stallion Bird!

04/03/2023

Breedings to Bird are booked solid for the Spring and Summer. He has a few Fall breedings available if anyone is interested.
E/e,a/a,D/nd2,N/Rn
Equine Disease 5 Panel plus is Negative.

02/02/2023

The Marsh Tacky world welcomes a new beautiful stud c**t. This bay roan stud c**t is a Bird (Barrier Island Daylight) X Sweetheart cross. Please help us welcome Rooster to the world!

22/01/2023

DP, David Grant's Marsh Tacky stallion...now famous all over Manhattan! AND he will be in Camden for the Li'l Herc Kids Fest on February 20th! Make plans to be there...click BOOK NOW...

21/05/2022

LL Sweetie had a Bird baby today!! It’s a filly!

16/05/2022

Jessie Duffee had a ride she will never forget!

06/05/2022

Bird!

20/04/2022

Confirmed! Sweetheart is confirmed bred by Bird. Foal expected Jan 2023.