In October 2006, we became a host farm for Rare Breeds Canada with the arrival of Oshki Madjitawin (Ojibwa for "New Beginning), a 14 month old Lac La Croix Indian Pony filly. Three years later, in the fall of 2009 we were fortunate to be able to purchase Oshki and make her a permanent part of our equine herd. "Oshki" is a stunning grulla (grew-ya) colour exhibiting the frosted mane and tail, dorsal stripe, and tiger striping on her legs typical of black duns.

Oshki will begin her breeding career in the spring of 2010 to assist in the the preservation of this beautiful pony breed. With just over100 ponies now in existence, Rare Breeds Canada and the Lac La Croix Indian Pony Society are doing all they can to ensure this pony, which is designated as "critical", is saved from extinction.

The Lac La Croix Indian Pony  is a rare Canadian (Ontario) breed. It is believed that the Lac La Croix Indian Pony evolved in the 19th century from "a considerable intermixture of blood of the smallest type Canadian horse, with the bronco or Spanish mustang of the south-western plains" (Henry William Herbert, Canadian Historical Review 1947).

Much like the Canadian Horse, the Lac La Croix Indian Pony is a hardy, versatile breed with strong cannon bones and small "iron-hard" hooves . The breed description has mares reaching a height of 12-13 h and stallions 13-14.2 h . The average height is generally 12.2 h to 13.2 h. No patterned colours such as appaloosa or pinto are permitted.

We have found Oshki to be extremely smart, curious, sensible, people oriented and moves with a beautiful trot. More information on the Lac La Croix Indian Pony can be found at Equilore Farm .

Ishkwane (I survive)-sire of Oshki Host farm-McLeod Creek, Alberta

Oshki - as a yearling

Niimi -dam of Oshki

More Lac La Croix Indian Pony Photos

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