Oliver is a purebred Irish Draught , ManuForti's Touch Down RID, from ManuForti Farms, in Kansas. He is bred from the best of the Irish Draught, being a son of the legendary stallion Touch of the Blues RID, and out of a Select Hornby Premium daughter of the outstanding sire of broodmares, Gort Boy RID. Touch of the Blues now has eight Approved RID sons standing all over the world, as well as many other Champion get in several disciplines.

We brought him home as a five-month weanling in 2004. At his inspection at the age of three in September 2007, he was measured at 16:1-1/2 hands, 1600 pounds, 78" girth, a ten inch cannon and a size five shoe. At four years old, he's nearing 17 hands. We have shown Ollie every year of his life, he's been a wonderful horse to take to shows and promote our breed with. He loves meeting and greeting new people and is particularly fond of children. He was backed briefly at three, and will begin his career under saddle this summer on the flat.

Oliver is of very traditional Irish Draught type, with a kind and loving disposition, tremendous bone, terrific feet, correct structure and movement, and a lovely refined head. He is truly a joy to live with!