I have often wondered why we don’t see more Johnson offspring here in NA, as I have heard they are usually quite leggy and modern in type (although can be a bit narrow as someone mentioned), and they seem to be born with an “auction trot” - LOTS of hindleg activity and wonderful articulation in the shoulder, knee, stifle, hock, and super “takt”, and they also have the ability to hold themselves in balance quite nicely when they get that big trot going (except sometimes during their growth spurts when they are high behind). Have also heard the trot is usually the highlight, so I would think the mare should bring the walk and canter.
I believe his first foals are just 6 y/o’s this year, and they are really starting to get noticed, esp. for the y/h classes. I am curious to see how they do as they go up the levels and how easy it is to collect all that activity.
I would think Keswick would bring in Johnson frozen, if there is proven demand for it. Certainly wouldn’t hurt to contact them and ask. If you can’t find Johnson frozen in NA, you may want to consider his son, Bretton Woods (from a De Niro / Romancier mare). I believe Judy Yancey has a new batch of BW in stock.
