DeBruce Ranch

" WE MAKE CHAMPIONS!"

Show Halter and Performance Miniatures!

"YOUR FUTURE WILL DEPEND very largely on the thoughts you think today.
So think thoughts of HOPE and CONFIDENCE and LOVE and SUCCESS."
-Dale Carnegie

DeBruce Ranch Miniature-Shetland Bred Horses

 est. 1987'

  We've always taken pride in our equine breed of choice The Miniature Horse. Purchasing our first one in 1987' our goal became quite simply to breed the best show miniature we could. Today we're crossing Shetland/ Hackney breeding, bred down under 38"  with our Miniatures, Working our way under 34" is our ultimate goal.  We've purchased better stock through the years, we've bred to better stallions and sold though the years making room to improve what is now in 2009' our winningest stock ever. (see page #6) As always we're constantly striving to improve our stock to compete in the ever changing Miniature show world.

   Living and working here on our ranch, Located in the heart of Norco, "Horse Town U.S.A." in beautiful sunny Southern California. No sidewalks just horse paths to ride or buggy down. We're a small ranch under 3 acres. (California ranches go by price per acre not number of acres. :-)

   After purchasing a miniature as a mascot for our Race Horse ranch in the mid 80's we quickly discovered how much fun they were and the pleasure they brought us watching the foals play in pasture, giving em carrots out in the mini pastures or back yard.

    Driving them in cart down the Norco pathes is more fun than u can imagine.  What pleasure we get being able to interact with these little horses,  the kids enjoying and caring for them became a fun family pastime. 

 We quickly realized how much less of a tole these little guys had on our  "slightly" aging bodies, I know as a lover of equines i want to stay active in one way or another with horses as long as i can. Minis  add (mini) years

to that reality! :-)

  One of our very first foals won Supreme Champion at the Pomona Fair, L.A., Pomona, California in the mid 80's. A  nice yearling, he sold just as soon as we made it known he was available...wow i couldn't believe it, a real profit! It didn't take to long to learn how profitable miniatures could be there was nothing miniature about that check!

 Of course gentlemen the problem then becomes convincing your spouse to part with that little bundle of joy she's bonded too, "HONEY WE AGREED.. WE CAN'T KEEP THEM ALL!...REMEMBER???"

* I read a survey some years ago that said the average miniature owner back then had 6 miniatures I wonder what that equates to today?

      After many years in the  business our ranch services today include: breeding, conditioning, training, swimming, showing, handling, foaling and selling ours as well as others livestock big and small. 

 We'd love sharing horse stories, many years of trial and error ... 30 years where'd the time go?)  also how we've adapted our big horse training tecniques to the miniatures over the years. (of course when i say, "we" about training.... I mean Jeanne!.. however I am the chief cook, bottle washer and ranch keeper upperer and occasional story teller, website builder, advertiser, selling agent etc., etc.!

(u get the picture)

   Jeanne professionally trains several diciplines: Halter, Showmanship, Liberty, Jumping, Hunter, Driving, etc. with miniatures as well as large horses including Drafts & Mules. 

For 15 years her speciality was working with problem race horses. Problems created mostly by other trainers or lack of training.

    Well thanks for stopping by our site, please browse, if you have any questions, comments or suggestions about anything on our site please call us or email. Our numbers are at the top of the page or use the handy form at the bottom of the "Contact Us" page located on the tool bar above.  Also please except our invitation for a free training demonstration by Jeanne here at the ranch by appointment in the near future!

Happy Trails and God Bless You!

Danny & Jeanne DeBruce

5/30/2009

Friends of Norco Hills,

 Ranch Tour 2009'

DeBruce Ranch was honored to be chosen as one of 6 Norco ranches to be on their tour this year. An estimated 250 Adults plus kids came through the ranch in approx. 5 hours to view, pet, watch demos., rode in carts and learned about our beautiful miniatures. Here's a few photos of the day.

A Special Thanks to: 

"Hobby Horse Clothing Co.!" 

 Julie Farmer, Norco, Ca. modeling a beautiful Hobby Horse outfit with her own Champion miniature horse. His stable name is "Luke",  "DeBruces Kolormekool", purchased from DeBruce Ranch. 

     Wearing this gorgeous jacket in the show ring may not get your horse a blue ribbon, but you'll certainly look like a winner. It's a perfect design for any of the miniature horse halter classes! Dress for Success in the Show Ring with Hobby Horse!

A big Thank You to Suzanne Drnec owner/ founder of Hobby Horse Clothing Co. Inc. the premier California clothing company for western show attire!(www.hobbyhorseinc.com)

 For using DeBruce Ranch Miniatures in their 2008' Catolog! Pictured here is Kristin Titoz another one of their beautiful top models with our colt named "Topper", reg. name, "DeBruces Top This Illusion" on her left and on the right, "Mikey", reg. name, "DeBruces Buck to A T".

owned by: Wendy K. Anderson, Norco, Ca

Here's a great snapshot of "Kristin and Topper" ...is Kristin on her knees or is Topper on his tip toes??? :-)