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How the Ranch Got it's Name

This is how the Ranch name came about. Several friends got together at an all breed dog show, it was one of those two day events; I believe there were eight of us sitting around and we were between classes in 1986. I used to raise and show German Shepherds and professionally handle many working breeds. I told them I needed a ranch name, so everyone wanted to pitch in and help as that is after all what friends are for.

So they decided that since I had German Shepherd Dogs, Barbado Sheep that were used to train the dogs on herding and general mowing. Horses because I love to ride and it beat walking when the dogs were tracking or for moving cattle. Chickens to assist in the manure spreading process and egg collection for breakfast. Emus (long story -on the stock page), Cattle as I needed to work the dogs and horses, plus used to show Angus. Goats to help keep the weeds from growing in the fence line, found out that they did not herd too well, pretty much scattered and kept tearing up the fence lines (live and learn) and sold them all. Wild rabbits - generally bunnies brought in by clients of the Vet clinic or mom's chihuahua who liked to adopt them - unfortunately she was spayed and they could not nurse, raised and released. Show Rabbits (added later) for my niece in 4H. Stray cats that show up periodically to keep the snakes from the chicken eggs and rabbit babies, we do try to trap all the strays and spay/neuter and release. Rescue fauns -deer that are turned in to the Vet Clinic (that I play in on occasion) and bottle feed and released; the neighbors are not allowed to shoot them. Rescue Bats - that roost in the big barn; I rescued a group that were on the ground in a logging area due to their tree being felled and brought them home back in the 90's and now have quite a few that show up every year. So Kim had a lot of animals, thus Kimalot was born.

Now I would like to welcome you to my ranch.

As of May 2010 we only have a very small herd Barbado Sheep and that is for the cute factor, Californian Rabbits and Quarter Horses. Sold the cattle and do get in some calves when needed for equine training. Emus were old and passed away, bats are still roosting in the barn, 1-adopted and spayed cat from Vet Clinic in the yard with Rottweiler and she rules her kingdom well. Several Rat snakes in the barn for natural mice/rodent removal - prefer them to poisons. Deer and wild rabbits a plenty and still bottle feed and release as needed.

The Kimalot Ranch Brand

Here is a photo of the brand that resides on the left hip of all my horses. This photo is from my bay roan stallion Raider. The brand is K C with a cross in the C, I am a Christian and place my faith in Christ. I want the world to know and hope that everyone sees Christ when the look at the brand on my horses.

Stallions

The ranch stands two AQHA/NFQHA stallions that compliment our mares. Our senior stallion "Peppy" has been exceptional and passes on his gentle disposition and wonderful athletic ability.

The younger stallion "Raider", a bay roan who will bring in the Hancock pedigree for the much sought after Blue Valentine bloodline and cross it on our King bred mares (Mr. San Peppy, Peponita, Leo San & Poco Bueno) bloodlines. It thus far is a wonderful cross with his first 2007 colt.

Goals

Our goal defined: Based on honesty and integrity; to produce the highest caliber horses that we can. Provide for us and to you a horse that will be the very best he can be due to diligent breeding, adhering to AQHA standards without compromising ourselves or more importantly our horses.

We do not sacrifice quality for quantity or adhere to a few faults as acceptable. The horses are as conformationally correct as we can get them, sound -both mentally and physically, healthy, exceptional temperments with good minds, have great bone density that results in plenty of size for performance and athletic ability. The plus on our horses is they are attractive to look at from the saddle or ground.

Here I would like to add that a show pedigree is nice to have but does not define the whole horse or his potential. Most of our sold horses are working for a living, this is a higher testament to us than having one or two in the show ring. Any working cowboy will tell you that a good working horse does not have a pristine coat and will carry the scars and markings of his job as a working partner. A few horses are being shown by their owners and winning in their divisions.

We want to add you to our family and we want you to come back in the future for additional equine purchases.

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