What is in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet...but never has there been a more aptly named horse.

The name "Knight" immediately sprung to mind as I looked down at the perfect, enormous cremello colt on that September morning in 2004. The only marking on him was a wide blaze shaped like a royal scepter. It was as if he had been born knighted.

This highly anticipated colt was the product of one of our best mares, I'm Liquid Gold (a stunning palomino; sadly, now deceased), and a son of the most popular cremello stallion in the walking horse industry: Royal Ivory. His sire's name and his creamy off-white coloring suggested yet another part to his name: "Ivory."

The colt's lineage traced back to the "Bud England" line of palominos from both sides. This line of palomino horses is generally considered to be one of the finest in the breed. Horses from this line have been successful in all walks of life - from the rail to the trail. And so, "England's Ivory Knight" was named.

He has the laid-back attitude that Royal Ivory offspring are known for, with a dash of his dam's personality. One moment he looks aloof and commanding - surveying his domain as if he were king rather than a knight. The next he is whinnying and trying desperately to get your attention with his silly colt antics in the paddock.

With his commanding presence, it isn't hard for Ivory Knight to get the attention he seeks. His natural presence is only enhanced by his physical appearance. His size, both height and girth, is massive, giving him an air of power and strength. His neck comes straight out of his shoulder and his keen ears and large eyes give him a confident, alert look. His incredibly long, thick mane, tail, and forelock make him look like he stepped right out of a fairy tale.