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Zeke
Birth Year: 2007
Breed: Noriker/Percheron/Suffolk* Color: Bay Gender: Gelding Height: 16.1 hands Markings: Sock with ermine spots on left hind leg, Star STR Arrival Date: March 27,2023 |
When Ezekiel (Zeke) first arrived at the Ranch, he was skeptical and shy. While we do not fully know his background, we knew God had a clear purpose for him when He brought him into our lives. Zeke’s name means "Strength of God" or "God will Strengthen," and he came to us as a powerful reminder of God’s continual provision.As Zeke has settled into his new home, we have watched him grow in confidence and improve his ability to communicate with both humans and other horses. This transformation has been a blessing to us all—a daily reminder that God is always with us and holds a perfect plan for our lives.
Breed Information:
Noriker - The Noriker is a draft horse breed indigenous to the central Alpine region of Europe. These horses played an important role in transporting salt, gold, and Celtic iron through the Alps from Salzburg to Italy.
Percheron - The Percheron horse breed originated in France. In the 17th century, Arabian stallions were crossed with draft stock horses like Belgians and Shires. In 1823, a stallion named Jean le Blanc laid the genetic foundation for the modern Percheron.
Suffolk - These powerful "gentle giants" were first bred during the early 16th century in East Anglia. Their lineage traces back to a founding sire known as "Crisp's Horse of Ufford." Unlike other draft horses, this breed lacks "feathering" (long hair) on its lower legs, which helped them work efficiently in the heavy, clay-rich soil of their coastal homeland.
*DNA Breed Report from Texas A&M University
Breed Information:
Noriker - The Noriker is a draft horse breed indigenous to the central Alpine region of Europe. These horses played an important role in transporting salt, gold, and Celtic iron through the Alps from Salzburg to Italy.
Percheron - The Percheron horse breed originated in France. In the 17th century, Arabian stallions were crossed with draft stock horses like Belgians and Shires. In 1823, a stallion named Jean le Blanc laid the genetic foundation for the modern Percheron.
Suffolk - These powerful "gentle giants" were first bred during the early 16th century in East Anglia. Their lineage traces back to a founding sire known as "Crisp's Horse of Ufford." Unlike other draft horses, this breed lacks "feathering" (long hair) on its lower legs, which helped them work efficiently in the heavy, clay-rich soil of their coastal homeland.
*DNA Breed Report from Texas A&M University
