Welcome to Melderman Stables! The name of our stable came about because of a thoroughbred show jumper I owned and showed for many years named Melderman. He was just one of those horses that comes along in your lifetime that fits you like a glove, is a member of the family and is greatly missed when they pass. I bought Mel at age 9, a very sour ex dressage horse and turned him into an award winning jumper that often ran the course on auto pilot. He passed away at age 21, both a beloved member of our growing family of 5 children and a teacher to them.
My favorite breeds are the thoroughbred and quarter horses and I thought to strive to breed horses just like Mel, beautiful, athletic, intelligent, willing and unforgettable by combining both breeds. A best of both worlds proposition. The core of my breeding program is a little thoroughbred stallion named 'Stamp de Gold', a very gentle, laid back fellow crossed with the best foundation bred quarter horse mares I could find. Hence, Melderman Stables was born! Our horses both registered and un registered are garnering some well deserved attention in barrel racing, roping and showing as well as much loved family pleasure horses and we strive to keep it going! Our kids ages 12 to 19 and working students aged 13 to 21 play a big part in our horses here. Our mares are rode by all the kids and if she doesn't pass the kids friendly test she is found a new home. This is our way a being sure we pass on great minded, people friendly horses to our foal buyers. This year alone our foals sold to great homes in 4 provinces, BC, AB, SK, MB & Oklahoma USA . Thank you to all those who drove incredible distances to purchase your next prospect and a special thank you to all those who continue to buy horses from us year after year, your patronage is truly appreciated! |