Heard a rumor.....

[fantacsix]

I just heard that Johnstons Gold Boy just died. Is this true?

 

[iloveappys]

This was taken from their website

We are very sorry to say that we lost Gold Boy on April 29, 2008. It is the end of an era in miniature horse history. He was the last son of Gold Melody Boy.

 

[fantacsix]

I own a 3 year old son of his. he will truely be missed.

 

[Michelle@wescofarms]

That is to bad - he had to be 26-30? At least his genetics are still around!

I have a mare that is double bred on her dams side to him.

 

[REO]

I'm very sorry to hear that he is gone

I just emailed Christy and told her so.

What a grand old gent he was!

 

[Becky]

Oh, how sad! At least his legacy will live on! I have a mare bred to a son of his that is due anytime.

 

[Candice]

How sad the the two last sons are gone. I only just recently learned that Gold Bar had passed on. Now Gold Boy too. Hugs to Christy!!!

 

[StarRidgeAcres]

How sad for Christy. She had mentioned he was slowing down with fewer mares in foal to him. It's truly the end of an amazing era.

I can't believe Gold Bar, Mickey Mouse and Gold Boy all went so closely together. It's pretty sad.

But this should also be a celebration of what wonderful horses all three of those boys produced (as well as Roan Ranger - certainly can't forget him - imagine what he would have contributed if he hadn't died so young?).

I have my Gold Boy daughter, Sweet Pea, that I will never part with. She's not very friendly, but boy does she know how to make a baby!

And I just sold my other Gold Boy daughter to Carlie Fears in TX and she loves her! So, the good news is he lives on through his legacy.

 

[PaintNminis]

Thats so Heartbreaking

So how old was Roan Ranger when he died?

 

[StarRidgeAcres]

So how old was Roan Ranger when he died?

As I typed that I was thinking he was 11, but the more I think about it I guess he was about 20. So that's not necessarily young, but compared to his brothers I guess it is.

 

[PaintNminis]

Thanks Nice to know

 

[LisaF.]

OH..how sad...I really hate to hear that.

 

[jjnov]

How sad for Christy. She had mentioned he was slowing down with fewer mares in foal to him. It's truly the end of an amazing era.

I can't believe Gold Bar, Mickey Mouse and Gold Boy all went so closely together. It's pretty sad.

But this should also be a celebration of what wonderful horses all three of those boys produced (as well as Roan Ranger - certainly can't forget him - imagine what he would have contributed if he hadn't died so young?).

I have my Gold Boy daughter, Sweet Pea, that I will never part with. She's not very friendly, but boy does she know how to make a baby!

And I just sold my other Gold Boy daughter to Carlie Fears in TX and she loves her! So, the good news is he lives on through his legacy.

I have a nice refined red roan granddaughter by roan ranger, I swear she has his butt!

 

[JKMiniatures]

Hello..

I know this post is old.. But.... Does anyone know why Roan Ranger passed before his time? As I read he left us earlier than some of his brothers, and interested to know more about his story. Happy for anyone to email me, [email protected].. Thanks

 

[disneyhorse]

It doesn't sound like he "passed before his time" if he was 20 and slowing down. Now, if he was 8 that might be a different story...