Mirakel's First: Leopard Appaloosa!

Rare Gem Mirakel's Halo

Alpaca, Huacaya, Cria Female | White, Medium Fawn, True Black

Sire: Mirakel (Appaloosa)

Grade 0 "Most Uniform in Grade" PNAA '23

Mirakel (Appaloosa)

HuacayaHerdsire (Male)Beige, Medium Fawn, Dark Fawn

AOA# 36059225DOB: 9/5/20223 yrs

Mirakel is now a proven herdsire, and his first three crias have exceeded every expectation. All three are patterned—two Reverse Appaloosas and one Leopard Appaloosa—each displaying strong frames, typey head styles, straight legs, and exceptional newborn fleece. His debut results place him as a highly promising male in our rare-color and Appaloosa program. Mirakel carries elite fleece qualities, correct structure, balance, and a pleasing head style. His show career includes multiple top placements, highlighted by his outstanding win as: 2023 PNAA “Most Uniform in Grade – Grade 0” An impressive achievement for an Appaloosa competing against solid-colored animals at the finest grade level. We have followed MIrakel's dam for years as she is the closest appaloosa descendant to LF Del a Burl, the handsome appaloosa male that was exported to Germany. With his departure, these genetics were limited to just two females in the United States-- one of which is MaRs Dixie-- MIrakel's dam. Dixie is the only appaloosa descendant of daughter from LF del A Burl. In Germany, Burl went on to produce 50+ cria, the majority of which are appaloosa and/or patterned. Mirakel's grand-dam, Sugar Shoo, was a full Peruvian and a granddaughter of Auzengate, a Peruvian male, noted for throwing appaloosa cria. Mirakel's maternal side carries the Victor line and is stacked with champions, including Eastwind's Snowstorm. What He Is Producing ** Mirakel’s first crias include: Rare Gem Dappled Daphne – Reverse Appaloosa (Dam: H2R Myrtle) Warm fawn base with soft white spotting, feminine presence, and a correct frame. **Rare Gem Mirakel’s Halo – Leopard Appaloosa (Dam: Raya Sunshine) Bright, expressive color, beautifully organized fleece, and crisp dark spotting. **Rare Gem Enchanted Manly Man – Reverse Appaloosa (Dam: Girly Girl) Sharply defined white spotting on a medium/light brown base, excellent density, and confident, balanced style. Consistency & Strengths ** Rare Gem Morning Bloom - White with pale spotting throughout blanket (Dam: Iris) Exceptional brightness, soft nearly-pink spotting, and beautifully organized fleece. Across all three crias, Mirakel is stamping: • typey heads and short muzzles • straight legs and balanced proportions • bright, well-bundled fleece • confidence and sweet temperament • expressive color—even from non-Appaloosa dams Program Contribution Mirakel is proving to be a sire who adds style, presence, quality, and rare color. With three outstanding patterned crias from three different females, he is off to a powerful start. We look forward to continuing his role in advancing our Appaloosa and rare-color breeding program.

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 AOA# 36059225 Beige, Medium Fawn, Dark Fawn

Dam: ~Rare Gem Raya Sunshine (Appaloosa)

Proven Appaloosa Producer

~Rare Gem Raya Sunshine (Appaloosa)

HuacayaOpen (Female)White, Medium Fawn

AOA# 36221707DOB: 11/12/20223 yrs

Raya's sire is the wildly expressed harlequin appaloosa-- Apache Gentleman. Apache has over 30 registered offspring of which the majority are either appaloosa or harlequin. Apache has a number of champion offspring including 3X champion Apache Gentlemen's Alchesay. Sire, Apache, also has two Get of Sire awards with his appy and harlequin offspring -- a 1st place and 2nd place. (Photos included on Apache's page). Apache's pedigree is packed on both sides with wonderfully expressed appaloosas and harlequins.

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 AOA# 36221707 White, Medium Fawn

Description

Born in the soft light of early morning, Rare Gem Mirakel’s Halo made an entrance we won’t soon forget. This beautiful Leopard Appaloosa female is the first cria for her dam, Rare Gem Apache’s Raya Sunshine and the very first offspring for her sire, Mirakel. Tiny but mighty, bright-eyed and steady from the start, Halo stepped into the world with presence and poise. Her arrival was not without challenge. Halo presented with one leg back and her umbilical cord wrapped around her neck—complications that required quick correction and careful attention. Once safely delivered, a single sunbeam broke across her tiny, still-damp frame. That moment—where effort, relief, and light all converged—is what inspired her name: Mirakel’s Halo. Heritage & Strengths From Her Dam — Raya Sunshine Raya is a modestly expressed Appaloosa, carrying the genetics without bold patterning. She has a strong, balanced frame and a calm, steady temperament. Her sire, Apache, is well known for expressive offspring, and Halo clearly taps into that side of her pedigree. Raya’s line is recognized for good structure, consistency of color, and a natural pasture presence that stands out. From Her Sire — Mirakel Halo is Mirakel’s first-born cria, and she showcases the promise we hoped he would bring to our patterned program. Mirakel contributes refined type with a bright, fine, uniform fleece. We look forward to watching Halo grow as an early reflection of what Mirakel will offer as a future herdsire. Pattern & Fleece Notes Halo presents one of the most exciting newborn fleeces we have seen in our Appaloosa program to date. Her fleece shows tightly bundled staples from birth, with brightness and early organization that catch the eye. The coloring is a beautifully expressed Leopard Appaloosa pattern with depth, dimension, and—much to our delight—true jet-black spots sprinkled throughout. Her markings are clear, attractive, and highly promising for future development. Combined with her correct frame and elegant stance, Halo offers both beauty and substance. What She Brings to the Rare Gem Lineup Each cria adds something meaningful to our ongoing story, and Halo brings a combination of rare color expression, correctness, and early fleece promise. As Mirakel’s first offspring and an exquisitely expressive Leopard Appaloosa, she strengthens our spotted program in an exciting direction. Her birth story, her sunlit arrival, and her exceptional newborn fleece make her a standout youngster with the potential to become a future foundation female.

Updated 12/3/2025