BEST EVER CONFORMATION OF ANY FJORD STALLION
EVALUATED IN NORTH AMERICA
Sonny was imported to Canada in the summer of 2001 at three years of age after receiving a K ribbon in May 2001 in Norway. With a K ribbon, Sonny is licensed to breed in Norway.
In September 2002, Sonny achieved a blue ribbon in conformation with a score of 87 points in the North American evaluation system. That makes him the highest scored stallion ever in the NFHR studbook. He also won a blue (80 points) in introductory driving, a red in advanced driving (78.25 points), a blue in introductory draft (84 points) and a blue in advanced draft (88 points). Sonny also received a gold medallion of quality.
In the 2002 show season, Sonny was overall halter grand champion in two shows, one in New York and one in Ontario, and reserve champion stallion in Vermont. He also won three pleasure-driving championships: in New York, in Ontario and in Quebec. Along with his championships, he won 20 first place ribbons.
In September 2003, Sonny achieved a blue ribbon (83.75 ) in introductory riding and a blue ribbon (86.88) in advanced riding.
With these scores, Sonny was awarded a blue sliver medallion and a blue gold medallion, making him him the first stallion to receive a blue gold medallion.
 In the 2003 show season, Sonny was overall halter Grand Champion in two shows, one in Woodstock and one in Ontario. He was also the high point Grand Champion performance in Ontario. He now holds five Grand Championships, 10 Championships and 35 first place ribbons. Sonny's offspring did very well this year, One stud colt was first place in Ontario and a Filly was second place in Woodstock.
As well as excelling in the show ring, Sonny is a really good stallion in his day-to-day life on the farm. He is a willing partner when we bring in firewood. He works quietly, and is obedient and attentive.
Sonny is very clean in his stall. All of his manure is in one corner and he doesn’t lie in it.
Sonny enjoys trail rides alone and in company. Other horses have to trot to keep pace with his strong walk. When on trail rides with my wife’s two mares, he always behaves like a gentleman, even when they are in season.
Another plus for this stallion is he trailer loads with no problem, plants himself in one spot for the duration of the journey, and rides quietly. I trailer him with mares without incident.
In 2002, Sonny bred 10 mares and got nine in foal. They were all breed in hand. We are pleased to offer AI services again in 2004.
Sonny is also a bit of a character. He gave me a little buck in his advanced driving class and we ended up with a red ribbon.
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