Miniature Horse World Magazine | Page 79

To say Polly and Ann are proud of him does not quite sum up their feelings for Parade. And the two are quick to give Mike Rosauer accolades for Parade’s accomplishments, for without his guidance this dynamic duo could not have taken the AMHA World by storm. But this winning team is not through yet! In 2015 they are set to appear in Halter, Country Pleasure Driving, Roadster and Versatility. Who knows, maybe another Best All Around Horse title is in their future? Polly and Ann are not quite through breeding champions either. In 2012, the repeated breeding of LM Hawks Annie Oakley and First Knights Billy Idol was repeated and in 2013, Parade’s full sister was born. Los Arboles Idols Rose Parade, also a palomino pinto, is a bit smaller than Parade, but just as classy and talented. The cross will most likely continue because as Polly and Ann are known to say, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” All of Parades accomplishments have been under the guidance of his incredible trainer, Mike Rosauer. Rarely do you see a bond such as these two have. The communication between them is almost telepathic, Mike thinks it and Parade does it. Mike says that Hit Parade is truly one of the most special horses, of any breed, that he has ever worked with. He cannot wait to continue to teach him new things and to further strengthen the very special bond that the two obviously share. O ctober / N o v ember 2015 Miniature Horse World 77