This midwest Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Horse Association was formed September 1998 as a Wisconsin Not-for-Profit Corporation by several breeding farm owners who were interested in sharing knowledge and providing support to our national association. The original objective of forming a local chapter was to provide new breeding farms with local support as breeding stock started to be exported out of Kentucky. There is much for anyone new to this breed to learn about breed husbandry (these horses are TRUE easy keepers and should not be overfed) and how to follow RMHA Bi-Laws regarding breeding, DNA testing, registration, and the certification of Rocky Mountain Horse offspring to the best interest of maintaining this specific breed. Each local chapter would include several breeders as they gained momentum for increasing the number of registerable Rockies.
Today we have one breeding farm membership within the chapter with about 50 head of horses on their property. Within our membership, we represent about 125 head of registered Rocky Mountain Horses. As the proud owners of a most pleasurable riding horse, our members stay true to the RMHA's mission and we are very interested in promoting the continuance of old bloodline Rockies and the farms that breed these still rare horses. Rockies are absolute people pleasers with a gentle temperament and each horse comes with the warning that it is almost impossible to own just one. As a bonus, The Rocky has a smooth riding gait which turns into the envy of all our trotting horse friends. We live in Quarterhorse Country and their envy is especially noticeable at the end of a long days ride when their backsides are sore and their horses are tired. On the other hand, we are ready for more bounceless, painfree riding and our horses remain calm and fresh. With a horse like that it's no wonder we all want to see this breed increase in numbers and continue on for generations to come.
Most meetings and events are held at Liberty Farm, which members fondly call "The Club House". The location is in the beautiful hills of Mt Vernon, Wisconsin about 25 minutes West of Madison.Old bloodline Rockies have been bred at Liberty Farm for 18 years by owner's, founding chapter member's, and director's: Bill and Cindi Haack. Having spent many years with Rockies and investing fully into this one breed, Cindi and Bill have expertise regarding "everything Rocky" including equine husbandry and handling Rockies in the best manner. They provide a warm welcome to all who come to visit and are certainly a treasure to those lucky enough to know them well.
If you have never been up close and personal with the rare, wonderful Rocky Mountain Horse, then we recommend Bill and Cindi as first on your list of contacts. You are most welcome to come to any chapter event and where you will have an opportunity to meet our members firsthand.
RSVP with Cindi 608-832-6616 to visit Liberty Farm or join a chapter event. Liberty Farm website is www.LibertyFarmRockies.com
