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While I have had a lifelong passion for horses, my love of the Quarter Horse breed was reignited in 2020 when friends invited me to join them for team penning. In searching for a suitable horse, I purchased my first Quarter Horse mare, and around the same time we moved onto a 76-acre property. What began as finding the right horse quickly evolved into a passion for the breed and the science of breeding. I immersed myself in researching bloodlines, understanding genetic diseases, and carefully selecting breeding combinations that would complement my mares and align with my long-term goals.
The reason I chose to breed Quarter Horses at Geodell is their incredible versatility. From cattle work and ranch versatility to trail riding, dressage, reining, western disciplines, and pleasure riding, the Quarter Horse is a breed that can be enjoyed across a wide range of pursuits. My vision has always been to breed horses that everyday riders and families can enjoy. While some bloodlines possess exceptional athleticism and competitive ability, they can also carry the intensity and drive that may not suit novice or recreational riders. For that reason, I place a strong emphasis on temperament, trainability, versatility, and a willing nature, producing horses that are enjoyable, reliable partners as well as capable performance horses. I also prefer to retain my foals until they reach riding age, allowing me to start their education, establish a solid foundation, and gain a clear understanding of their strengths and personalities. This gives me the opportunity to match each horse with the right family, rider, and discipline, setting both horse and owner up for success. There is great satisfaction in seeing horses I have bred become valued family members and successful partners, whether that is competing at events, working cattle, or simply being enjoyed on weekends by riders who share a love of the Quarter Horse breed.
One of my greatest joys has been sharing this journey with my son, Hunter. There is something incredibly special about spending time together doing something we both love, and sharing the same passion for Quarter Horses has made the experience even more rewarding. Watching his confidence, horsemanship, and skills develop has been far more satisfying than any personal achievement of my own. Hunter has enjoyed success across a number of events, including being named the Australian National Champion Youth Non-Sanctioned Western Dressage Rider in
Nicole George
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