Mares | River Lane Ranch

Meet the Ladies...

Our mares are one of the most important things to us here at River Lane Ranch. All our horses are special, but these ladies are on the highest pedestal we can give them.

They are handled daily and given the care and attention they deserve because they are the cornerstone of all that we do at River Lane Ranch. We feel that the trust and bond between human and horse is a vital part of the relationship. It happens daily. Our motto here is “Every horse, every day.”

We breed first and foremost for temperament, type, conformation and traditional breed standard. Our girls have beautiful manes and abundant feather that not only makes them fine producers of competitive show horses or family soulmates…but they are also exquisite examples of the breed used in our equine therapy program.

RLR Hold My Halo

Sire: SD Daddy Cool

Dam: Shine

D.O.B: March 10th, 2024

From the moment she arrived we knew. This stunning filly is exactly what we are striving for in our Gypsy Cobs. She carries the kind of presence you don’t come across often… the kind that stops you in your tracks and makes you look twice. She is elegance, softness, power, and purity all wrapped into one extraordinary mare.

Her sire famous sire SD Daddy Cool, stamped her with that unmistakable bone, hair, and traditional type. Halo truly shines.

She is the definition of a once-in-a-lifetime mare.

Her temperament is pure gold…kind, thoughtful, aware, and deeply connected to the people around her. She reads energy with a sensitivity well beyond her years and carries herself with a quiet confidence that is both grounding and inspiring.

She is, without question…one of the best we have ever bred and will remain in our own program here at RLR.

RLR Melissa’s Maddison

Sire: SD Empire

Dam: SD Madam

D.O.B –

Some horses arrive with beauty.

Some arrive with presence.

And some arrive carrying something far greater.

RLR Melissa’s Maddison is exactly that.

This striking bay filly was born during one of the most emotional chapters of our lives… the very same time Melissa began her chemotherapy journey. Her arrival wasn’t just a birth… it was a blessing. A moment of hope. A reminder that life continues to give, even in the hardest seasons.

Sired by the legendary SD Empire, Maddison carries his unmistakable strength, bone, and breathtaking traditional type. From her dam SD Madam, she inherited elegance, softness, and a feminine grace that makes her unforgettable the moment she steps into view.

But her story and her soul are what make her truly extraordinary.

Maddison has been Melissa’s constant reminder that light always follows dark. She is intuitive, gentle, and deeply bonded to her person in a way that can only be described as divinely timed. This filly isn’t just another horse on the ranch… she is part of Melissa’s healing, her heart, and her future.

A forever horse.

A forever blessing.

And a forever part of River Lane Ranch.

There will only ever be one Maddison and she will always belong to Melissa Baird.

RLR Gloria’s Love Storie

Sire: SD Daddy Cool

Dam: SD Gloria

D.O.B –

Every once in a while, a filly arrives who feels like a gift…

A surprise you never expected but immediately know was meant to be.

RLR Gloria’s Love Storie is exactly that.

Her dam, SD Gloria, produced only one filly in her entire lifetime of breeding… until she blessed us with this stunning girl. A filly we never thought we’d get. A filly who stands out the moment you lay eyes on her.And what a filly she is!

Storie carries the unmistakable stamp of her sire SD Daddy Cool… the heavy bone, the correct build, and the kind of feather most breeders spend a lifetime searching for. In fact, her feather may be the best we’ve ever seen on a youngster… thick, silky, and absolutely iconic.

From her dam Gloria, she inherited elegance, presence, and that deep, soulful eye that makes you feel like she’s looking straight into you… not past you.

This filly isn’t simply beautiful.

She is unforgettable.

Everything about her scream’s future royalty:

her type, her charisma, her movement, her mind… she checks every box with ease.

Love Storie will grow into one of those mares that people talk about, follow, and remember. She’s the kind who takes the world by storm. and we fully expect her to.

RLR Gloria’s Love Storie is destined for greatness.

RLR Carmel Jo

Sire: SD Empire

Dam: Christy

D.O.B: July 5th, 2025

From the moment she was born, we knew she wasn’t going anywhere. This stunning bay filly came to us during a season where we had questioned everything and everyone…and her arrival felt like a gift, a reminder, and a sign all wrapped into one perfect little package.

Sired by the incomparable SD Empire, she carries his bone, presence, and class, with a strength and elegance that makes her stand out effortlessly. From her dam Christy, she inherited refinement, femininity, and a softness that lights up her entire expression.

But Carmel Jo didn’t just meet the bar set by her dam and those before her…

she stepped over it.

Boldly. Beautifully. Completely.

Her conformation is picture-perfect, her temperament is a dream, and her movement makes you stop and stare. She is everything we hoped for and so much more.

Named in honor of her tiny namesake, Baby Carmel & our Great Grandma who was called Jo, this filly is a forever horse. She will remain at River Lane Ranch, cherished, loved, and helping build the future of our breeding program.

Tyler of River Lane Ranch

Sire: Hermits Alfie of Brackenhill

Dam: Ginger (Foundation mare)

Owned by Keghan Barid this mare is one he fell in love with from the moment he met her.

At one of our evaluations, a TGCA judge said about her:

“She is the kind of mare who would be tied up at Appleby Fair and admired by the Romany Gypsies themselves.”

Tyler has that rare, unmistakable quality…the kind that speaks of tradition, heritage, and the true Gypsy Cob standard. Her presence is commanding, her structure is textbook, and her perfect little dear head with any breeder who knows the breed’s true traditional roots.

We trust this mare completely.

She knocks it out of the park every single time.

And she continues to bring quality that honours the breed’s past while building its future here at River Lane Ranch.

There will always be exceptional mares…But there will never be another Tyler.

RLR Memphis Blue

Sire: SD Daddy Cool

Dam: SD Gloria

DOB: May 26th, 2025

RLR Memphis Blue is the second filly Gloria has gifted us, and when she arrived, we could hardly believe our eyes. Another filly. Another masterpiece. Another stunning daughter with every ounce of quality, type, and presence her full sister, RLR Gloria’s Love Storie, carries.

Memphis is true traditional Gypsy Cob excellence from the ground up.

With her deep, soulful blue eyes, thick feather, powerful structure, and feminine expression, she is the kind of filly you dream of breeding… the kind people hope for once in a lifetime. She moves with effortless balance, carries herself with natural elegance, and has that unmistakable “look at me” presence that makes her unforgettable.

Her sire, SD Daddy Cool, stamped her with bone, shape, and hair, while her dam, Gloria, passed down her rare quality, kind temperament, and unmistakable nobility

She is the kind of filly that elevates a breeding program.

A filly destined to follow in her dam’s footsteps and leave her mark here at River Lane Ranch.

RLR Memphis Blue… true quality, true tradition, and truly one of Gloria’s greatest gifts.

RLR Harper Valley

Sire: SD Empire

Dam: SD League of Her Own

D.O.B: May 7, 2024

Born May 7th, this breathtaking blagdon filly stepped into the world with presence, softness, and a confidence far beyond her age. It took us all of two minutes to know she wasn’t going anywhere…Harper is staying right here, destined to shape the future of our program at River Lane Ranch.

Sired by the legendary SD Empire, she carries his unmistakable bone, type, and expressive presence. From her dam, SD League of Her Own, she inherited grace, absolute correctness, and that “look at me” elegance that makes a true Gypsy Cob unforgettable.

Harper is absolute perfection… beautifully balanced, dripping in traditional quality, with a head and expression that melt you right where you stand. She moves with natural rhythm and fluidity, the kind of filly that will grow into a mare people recognize instantly

She will play a key role in the future of River Lane Ranch, carrying forward the strength of Empire, the refinement of her dam, and the unmistakable heart of our breeding program.

RLR Harper Valley….a filly born to leave her mark. 🖤

SD Treasure

Sire: SD Streetfighter

Dam: SD Hair Bear

DOB:

Her Story: This stunning mare is a true treasure and lives up to her name in every way. Treasure was hand raised because her dam passed away just a few months after she was born. She has a very special bond with people and is that type of horse that will leave her food to come and spend time with you. Her rich bay tobiano markings are in all the right places and she has the most perfect head, heavy bone and on point confirmation. Treasure ticked every box to be a part of our program, but then won our hearts and is now a forever mare here at River Lane Ranch. We are excited to share her foals with those who love this breed as much as we do.

SD Alfy's Ruby

Sire: SD Knomeo
Dam: SD Dancing Queen

DOB:

Her Story: Alfy’s Ruby is a beautiful red sabino girl who is now a family favourite. So easy to train and willing to give her whole heart this stunning girl has it all. Beautiful movement, confirmation, feather ..she ticks off every box for us. We can’t wait to see what her and SD Empire are cooking up for us in 2022!

SD Diva's Dolly

Sire: SD 007 (SD Josephine x SD Blue Horse)

Dam: SD Diva (SD Pink Dolly x SD Casino)

DOB: August 8, 2013

Her Story: This mare is a true gift in every sense of the word. Bred and raised by Gavin and Janey from SD Farms, she was offered for sale to our family as the perfect match for our Healing with Horses program and breeding program.

For many years in England, this mare has proven time and time again that she throws outstanding foals! It’s not just what the stallion can do, but also what the mare has proven she can do overtime that makes the perfect Gypsy Cob!

We now have the opportunity to see what she will do in Alberta Canada for River Lane Ranch!

We can’t wait to see her foals with SD Empire and SD Lionheart!

SD Gloria

Sire: SD Jim

Dam: SD Izzy

DOB:

To have this iconic mare at RLR is such an honour and a true blessing. Not only is Gloria a daughter to SD Izzy who is our all-time favourite mare in England, but she is also the dam of SD The Don. One of the most famous stallions in the world of Gypsies.

Gloria is what we would consider a top producing mare who brings all the goodness and blessings to our breeding program. It’s very easy to see who she is and what she can produce…but on top of those things she is a favourite amongst our family. Her sweet and kind temperament brings her right to us in the pastures, as she loves all our attention and gives that back 10 fold.

Watch for her foals coming to RLR in 2022, as she’s paired with none other than SD Empire.

SD Honeycomb

Dam: SD Zara

Sire: SD Flash Harry

DOB: May 14, 2018

Color Testing: E/E A/a

Registrations: GVHS & TGCA

We are beyond excited to welcome Honeycomb to the River Lane Ranch mare lineup. This stunning mare is yet another breathtaking example of the excellence that comes from Dixie Down Meadow horses in the UK. We have long admired the quality, strength, and beauty of their breeding program, and Honey is no exception.

Honey is the treasured daughter of SD Flash Harry. She carries herself with grace, gentleness, and a quiet strength, making her a true embodiment of the Gypsy Cob breed. We feel incredibly blessed that she has now made her way home to us here at River Lane Ranch, and we are honored to have her as part of our program.

We’re counting down the days to welcome her first Empire foal, arriving in 2026—an extraordinary pairing we know will produce something truly magical.

SD Twenty-Four Karat

Sire: SD Stevie

Dam: SD Lady

There are mares… and then there are legends in the making.

SD Twenty Four Carat is the kind of mare whose name tells you everything you need to know—she’s pure gold. Bred by the iconic Dixie Down Meadows in the UK, her lineage reads like a who’s who of the Gypsy Cob world. She’s the daughter of SD Stevie and SD Lady, and her bloodlines go back to none other than the incomparable SD Woolly Mammoth—a name that changed the breed forever.

Twenty Four Carat has already made her mark here at River Lane Ranch with two exceptional foals:

🌟 RLR I Dream of Genie – a filly as magical as her name

🌟 RLR The Old Soul – a colt with wisdom and presence far beyond his years

Everything about this mare speaks to strength, structure, and soul. With her powerful build, flowing feather, and kind eye, she captures the true spirit of the traditional Gypsy Cob—and passes that on to her foals with unmistakable consistency.

We feel honored to have her as part of our program, and grateful for the foals she’s gifted us already. This is a mare who doesn’t just carry the past—she builds the future.

Twenty Four Carat isn’t just her name. It’s who she is.

Annastasia

Sire: The Warden

Dam: Ringo

D.O.B: July 13^th, 2012

It’s no secret by now that we love SD bred horses and always go searching for those lines in all the horses that come to our ranch. Well Anastasia was no exception to that rule! When she came to live at RLR we had open arms knowing that she is going to make some absolutely knock it out of the park foals that will draw back into those incredible SD lines and show you just what she’s made of. Tons of feather, heavy bone, a beautiful deer like head, along with an LP gene that’s sure to throw the splash just where we want it!

North Fork Magenta

Sire: North Fork’s Rorschach

Dam :Clononeen Layla

D.O.B: July 17^th, 2018

Magenta is a beautiful mare who stole our hearts when she first came to River Lane Ranch as just a yearling. We fell in love with this girl, but reluctantly parted ways. Though sometimes things work out in such a way that not only brought Magenta back to be ours, but also allowed her previous owner to remain in her life with visits and so much love.

Magenta has proven that she makes incredible foals that are heavy in feather, big flat bone, beautiful heads, and the perfect conformation. She has the sweetest temperament and is always looking for love. Magenta has her forever home here at RLR. A true soulmate who blesses us with champion foals.