Posemuckl Farm is located in the heart of the California gold country south of Placerville and a little over an hour drive from Sacramento (west) and Lake Tahoe (east). The word Posemuckl is a German slang for boondocks, which is what this area used to be until all the wineries came in and made it a popular tourist destination! The climate is mild and perfect for raising foals as well as grapes! Our foals are registered, branded and inspected Hanoverian (AHS) or Oldenburg (OldNA).
We are dedicated to breeding quality Sporthorses with the highest importance being placed on temperament and correct conformation. We believe that it is imperative to a sound breeding plan to have high quality mares. The mare gives 50+% to the foal, so breeding an average or below average mare to a great stallion, with lots of luck, might result in a nice foal. More likely though it will give you an average or below average foal. Breeding is a genetic gamble and we try to take as much of the gamble out of it as we can. All our mares are carefully selected and much thought has gone into choosing the right stallion for each mare.
Our foals are raised in a herd environment on large pastures of rolling hills to ensure the best development of body and mind. Babies are handled regularly and taught early on to tie, lead, stand for the farrier and respect humans!
Martina Bone is a graduate of UC Davis and worked as a genetic scientist until 2004. She is now applying her scientific knowledge and love for research to the horse breeding business. Being a perfectionist Martina strives to create the ultimate equine partner for you! A lifelong horsewoman and accomplished rider Martina grew up in Germany and has many years of traditional training to apply to the business!