Darlin' Clementine joined the Rare Gem herd in 2020. My eye is always on the look-out for girls that check all the boxes-- and Darlin' Clementine is definitely a "box-checker" and a rare find! In just two years, she has produced two beautiful classic appaloosas when bred to harlequin appaloosa, Apache Gentleman. The first appaloosa, Rare Gem Savage Love, was a handsome fellow with generous spotting through out blanket. He was purchased by Faye Farley of Majestic Meadows and Alison Mnich of Roaring Acres Alpacas. The pairing that produced Savage Love was repeated an in November 2022, Clementine blessed us with a lovely appaloosa female. While not as spotted as Savage Love, Raya Sunshine, has medium fawn spots sprinkled throughout her blanket and extremities. She is a healthy, robust female that we look forward to watching her develop. Prior to joining the Rare Gem herd, Clementine birthed two female offspring. The first was lovely female born in 2016-- Summer Shandy. Shandy is a multi blue ribbon winner with a two year histogram of 12.8 AFD and Comfort Factor of 99.2%. In 2021, we were fortunate enough to purchase Summer Shandy and rejoin her with her dam, Clementine. Shandy has been bred to harlequin appaloosa, Apache Gentleman, and is due in January 2023. Also, prior to arriving at Rare Gem Alpacas, Clementine has a lovely white female in July 2019-- Clementine's Cutie. Cutie is sired by Hobby Horse Farm's Judge's Choice Winner and 8X champion-- Dancing on the Ceiling. Cutie grew into a robust 190 lb. female. She was bred to Apache and sold to Nichole Baumgartner of Cactus Hill Alpacas in Arizona. Cutie threw a lovely harlequin male, Leo, from the Apache breeding. At Cutie's her first show, the AOA National Fleece Show, she took two 1st place ribbons. Her 2021 histogram results were AFD 18.4, SD 3.7, CV 20.2%, %>30=0.4, CF 99.6%, MSL 101. Clementine is a devout mother with great maternal instincts. She gets pregnant easily and throws large, healthy cria and has a great milk supply.

Epic X Celestial Cygnus is a true game changer in the appaloosa and harlequin world! His blanket is next-level — high frequency, high amplitude spots with exceptional definition and consistency. His third fleece continues to place in Grade 1 for both colors, proving his quality isn’t just a flash in the pan. With a strong, boxy frame, perfect leg set, and solid bone, Cygnus is as impressive in the show ring as he is in the breeding barn, already earning two championships where numbers were met. His sire, Enchanted Hill Lutau (pictured), comes from a bloodline I’ve been eager to add to our herd for nearly a decade. Out of Vintage Cashmere Utopia (pictured) and Enchanted Hill Appalucy (pictured), this combination of Aussie Rockford (pictured) and imported harlequin Maria’s Angel (pictured) has produced some of the most consistent, high-quality spotting in the industry. Cygnus inherits these standout genetics, making him a proven source of exceptional patterns. On his dam’s side, the influence of elite animals is undeniable. Snowmass Elite Celestial Legend is not only an appaloosa producer but also boasts fleece that scored in the Top 1% of EPDs across six categories in her teens. She’s sired by the highly decorated Snowmass Elite Legend (pictured), adding further strength and consistency to Cygnus’ lineage. Cygnus is a one-of-a-kind male with championship fleece, top-tier conformation, and genetics built to transform any spotted breeding program. Limited breedings are available — contact us today to reserve yours. Proudly co-owned with 5S Alpacas.