Royal Viking's Spirit - In Loving Memory 2007-2023

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Bay Roan Sabino Stallion

Sire: Royal Spun Gold

Dam: Royal Misty's Style Setter

Sire of:

• multiple ASPC and AMHR National Champions in halter and driving
• Foundation Driving Pony of the Year and 4 time Foundation Performance Super Gelding and Gold HOF in halter and driving - Royal Rockstar
• 2022 Congress Res. Grand Champion foundation mare - Spotlight's Royal Reflection
• 2023 & 2024 Reserve Sweepstakes foals
• 2016 Open Halter Miniature Gelding Pinto of the Year

We can't say enough about this stallion, he is truly a special pony.  This small Shetland(measures 36.5" as a mini, 38" at the withers) has the "Royal" small tippy ears and small head with great confirmation, balance, athleticism and movement along with a wonderful expressive personality which he stamps on many of his foals.  Pictures just don't do this stallion justice, we are honored and excited that Spirit calls Spotlight home.   Spirit was one of the main herd sires at Royal Pony Farm when our dear friends Donna asked if we'd like to purchase Spirit before she passed away in 2018.  At that time Royal Pony Farm was the oldest pony farm in the country!  Spirit consistently produces beautiful foals, see a few of his offspring below.  *Highest bid in the 2023 ASPC Stallion Sweepstakes!  We only nominated Spirit in ASPC stallion sweepstakes for two years and each year his foals were reserve champions!!!

Spirit was truly one of our heart ponies and one of a kind!  We unexpectedly and suddenly lost Spirit in 2023 due to an aneurism.   We are deeply saddened and will miss him dearly but his legacy will live on in his foals.  We have retained 7 of his wonderful fillies to keep the genetics going for years to come!  

"While time will fade, these hoofprints, the ones left on your heart, will never disappear." - unknown author