Grainne Ni Mhaille (pronounced “Grawn-yuh na molly”) is a gorgeous black blagdon mare born in 2007 to Parnell’s Nuala. Grainne, whose name translates as “Grace O’Malley” in English, exemplifies the traditional heavy Cob body type with her heavy bone, short back and HUGE amounts of feather, mane and tail.  She will look grand in front of a vardo!  Although she was named for a famous Irish pirate captain and rebel who lived in the 16th century, our Grace is a gentle mare who LOVES entertaining the children at parades and Celtic festivals.  She is also the first blagdon filly sired by the incomparable Rock Ranch Nelson, a First Premium Classic Vanner stallion. Grace lives up to her namesake – bold, inquisitive and fearless – yet she has a loving and gentle nature. Grace is negative for tobiano (tt) and homozygous for black (EE), so she will never bear red-based foals, regardless of the color genes of the sire. Grace has participated in numerous parades and events, such the Long’s Peak Scottish/Irish Highlands Festival in Estes Park, CO, and the Fort Collins Irish Festival, where she is a huge hit with the crowds.  Grace has also participated in shows such as the Continental Divide Horse Show and Gypsy Breeds Classic. Grace was recently started in harness by Geir Kanstad, and has been driving with her dam, Parnell’s Nuala, as the wheelers in Parnell’s Gypsy Horse four-in-hand - check out her new PhotoShows for the details!”  We plan to start Grace under saddle in Spring, 2011.  Grace is registered with the Gypsy Cob and Drum Horse Association, and is eligible for registration with the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society and the Gypsy Horse Registry of America. If you are looking to breed the true, traditional Gypsy cob, whether for driving or riding, then Grace should be part of your breeding program. Parnell’s Grainne ni Mhaille is currently for sale for $13,500.

Grace’s PhotoShows: Grace’s First PhotoShow 2007  A Summer Day with Grace O’Malley  Long’s Peak Scotfest 2007   St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2008   Long’s Peak Scotfest 2008   St. Patrick's Day 2009   Long’s Peak Scotfest 2009   Ft. Collins St. Patrick's Day Parade 2010  Grace Learns to Ground Drive    Grace’s First Solo Drive    Pairs Driving with Grace and Nuala    Gypsy Horse Four-In-Hand Carriage Driving