* * * * * * * WHO is that COVERBOY? * * * * * * * *

YES, IT IS IRONMAN!!!!

I can still remember the day I read a post in a Warmblood discussion forum announcing "Ironman was now approved Canadian Sport Horse". Since I am a "jumper" girl at heart, I contacted his owner Nancy Maloney to know more about this stallion. I found Nancy to be very nice! I waited with much anticipation for Ironman's video to arrive and when it did, everything was put aside so I could view it. I was not disappointed for a moment.....

I was mesmorized by the the footage of Ironman and his rider Attila jumping their FIRST Grand Prix. What POWER! I later learned that there was a bad thunderstorm that day and the duo were called into the ring ahead of schedule, a good performance was demanded of them SOAKEN WET! I have watched the footage over and over with that in mind.....I am still amazed.

I was SOLD on this stallion and knew one day, I just had to have my very own "Ironman" foal in our barn.

Three years later, Serge and I went down to Wisconsin for a clinic. Since it was only one hour away from Nancy Maloney's farm, I took advantage this great opportunity to go visit her and Ironman. It was going to be the first time meeting Nancy and her stallion in person, I was so EXCITED!

I arrived a little earlier than expected.....

I got out of my car and made my way to the entrance of the barn and NEVER expected what awaited me next. From the entrance, there was no one in sight except for all the way to the far end of the alley way......stood an Angel dressed in white standing on cross chains. It definately seemed that I had all of his attention as I calmly walked towards him, I had no doubt that this had to be Ironman. I stood still before him as he lifted his head up high examining me by looking me up and down. What a character! I could see intelligence and gentleness in his eyes, when I felt that I had his approval, I lifted my hand and his head came down, I figured it was permission to pet him.

Not long after, Nancy arrived and apologized for not being there to greet me. I assured her that my introduction to Ironman could not have been more perfect. It was just that, PERFECT! I have visited a few more times since that memorable day, meeting Ironman's son Ironrule and many other Ironman offspring, confirming my belief that IRONMAN is what we can truly call a "proven" breeding sire.

I enjoyed sharing my story with you and hope one day that you will also give this fabulous stallion a chance to prove to you just how awesome he is!

Ironman has earned a "Coverboy" title MANY times over! He is a star in his own right and for MANY reasons. Contact us to find out why!

Cheers!

Patricia