In the spring of 2009, Braxton went to Indiana, bought by trainer Dan
Durnell, who specializes in color breed shows. We hope Braxton becomes
a winner.
Four on-line videos available See list below
Name:
Polished Top Brass
Sex: gelding
Birth date: March 28, 2007
Price: $1600
Color: dun
Markings: rear stockings, star Sire:
Zip to the
Topnotch Dam:
Docs Glorious Genie
AQHA registration: 4980249
Photo at right: 18 months old
Height: 15'0" Weight: 921 lbs
as of February 2008, 23 mo.
Braxton has the right
combination of assets to have a a real shot at making a splash in the
show pen. His strong points are a really slow
lope and an extremely easy-going nature. Nearly all our Zip to the
Topnotch sons and daughters are good-minded, but this gelding might get
the unflappable award.
On December 31, 2008,
at 21
months, Braxton had his first ride. We got it all on video. As
expected, he was absolutely calm. Nobody even
worried when the cat ran out in front of him. He tried his hardest to
do what was asked, and transferred his groundwork training to a
rider's cues without a hitch. Rider Clara Vaughn had him turning,
trotting, stopping and backing on that first ride, without anything
being an issue. He seemed fine with it all and was focused on
trying to feel safe and balanced with the weight on his back.
seven months (11-07)
seven
months (11-07)
Braxton was born
cream-colored, but shed off his baby hair to reveal
a rich brassy gold coat underneath. Each winter, the bright color is
hidden under a fuzzy tan coat with dark points, but every spring
shedding has revealed a brilliant sheen that lives up to his brassy
name.