Cool Poco "Mercy"

Mercy's Dun factor is part of the Buckskin breeding, it is not merely a color. Everything about their coat is different, even the type of hair is different.  In winter, Mercy's coat is almost like velour. A Dun's color is an indication of the superior genetic heritage they possess. They are thought to originate from the Spanish, Norwegian and Scandinavian breeds so old that its actual origin is lost in antiquity. The Dun/Buckskin breed is long known in its superiority for endurance, stamina, harder feet, better bone, versatility, disposition, determination, beautiful color and generally hardier. Mercy has proven this to be true time and again with her non-stop attitude while trail riding in the mountains, desert or the hills around our home.  Mercy's Grulla (pronounced grew-ya) color is the rarest of coat colors and always draws attention from visitors to our ranch or while trail riding. Grulla is probably best described as mouse colored ranging from brown tones to dark slate...depending how much time she spends in the barn as opposed to sunning herself. 

Click on Mercy's picture to see her pedigree

Mercy has the classic black dun markings (dorsal stripe, leg barring, ear frames, shoulder stripes, face masking and cobwebbing).

"Mercy" is a wonderful working horse.  She's a 1997 Gruella Dun Quarter Horse Mare that we acquired at 7 months old.  She's had 6 months of cutting training and we are looking forward to trying her at penning and sorting.  Presently she loves going out on the trails and working...she does not tire easily.  We have taken her to the Santa Margarita River, Cuyamaca State Park and the Anza Borrego Desert and numerous local trails.

Mercy and Ed in the Beaver Pond at Santa Margarita River...this was her first time in water.  How do you think she did?

Mercy and Sharon at Cuyamaca State Park.

Mercy at "Cutting" training.