Lowther’s Lucero
“Louie” is our stallion and the cornerstone of our program. As his name implies, he has a star-bright place, standing at stud for DMTS. In 2014, he was hand picked by us from a crop of babies sired by Hershey on Mr. DP Lowther’s farm in Ridgeland, SC. He has grown to become the father of the first Marsh Tacky foals born on Daufuskie in over 4-5 decades, with 8 healthy offspring on the ground in 2024. He, along with the entire breeding stock at DMTS, has tested negative for MYHM and PSSM1. Louie possesses the sought after conformation and characteristics in the breed – smaller size, strong short back, dorsal and zebra striping, thick double mane plus a striking bay dun roan color and the coolest personality. He loves his ladies, has good manners out and about as well as during live cover, and has a quiet, laid back, optimistic temperament. He is available for a negotiable stud fee, please contact us directly with inquiries.
Reina
Reina is a 2013 buckskin mare who was cherry picked from a herd of over 20 yearlings from Mr. DP Lowther’s farm in Ridgeland, SC. She is Daufuskie’s Homecoming “Queen” who, along with Lucero, take the title as the very first Marsh Tackies to be brought back to her historical roots as the foundation for the DMTS herd. Sired by Hershey, she is textbook in conformation and character, no white markings, prominent dorsal and zebra stripes, neat black socks and fine head. She is the mother of the first Marsh Tacky foal to be born on Daufuskie in decades in 2018. She is currently on lease living and thriving in Kentucky.
Carolina Moon
Carolina Moon earned the nickname “Marshside Mama” when she joined the DMTS herd along with Flaca from Jeanette Beranger’s farm in May 2016. She is quite opinionated, with a keen woods sense and motherly instincts. Born in 2007 she has earned her been-there-done-that attitude and has been a tremendous asset to our program. From beach rides to deer hunting to lessons and pony rides, this athletic, forward girl has done it all. She is the mother of the second Marsh Tacky foal to be born on Daufuskie in decades Mateo and the fifth, a filly named Mira, and she is expecting again in the spring of 2025, sired by Lowther’s Lucero. Caroilna Moon is by breeder Lee McKenzie, off of his stallion Cowboy and out of his mare Bee Bop. No offense to the other horses but this is hands down my favorite mare!
Flaca
Flaca is a 2013 model, boasting the finest pedigree, which is what you would expect coming from Jeanette Beranger’s efforts. Jeanette has made many contributions to the breed while on staff with the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. She conducted vast amounts of field work pulling DNA samples to create the Marsh Tacky stud book and registry, which the ALC maintains. Registered name “Soleil”, this textbook beauty is out of Carolina Moon (Cowboy and Beebop) and off of David Grant’s stud DP, who is arguably the most famous, accomplished and prolific Marsh Tacky stud alive. She possesses the sought after physical breed characteristics including her grulla color, thick mane and tail, bulletproof resistance to bugs, very little white, wither bars, dorsal stripe and zebra stripes. She is the proud mother of the third Marsh Tacky foal to be born on Daufuskie in decades filly Clover, as well as the fourth, colt Fuego, and is expecting again spring 2025. She’s also settled in nicely with the trail ride and lesson program!
Barrier Island Carolina Girl
Born in 2005 and bred by Ed and Jenifer Ravenel out of Star x Tacky Blue, welcome to Daufuskie, Barrier Island Carolina Girl. Her grand sire is Hacksaw, which is the last known Marsh Tacky stallion to be removed from Daufuskie in the 80’s due to resort development so its very special to have her on the island with us. Under saddle she is about as easy going, bomb proof and steady as they go. She measures in on the larger side for the breed standard, about 15.1 and thick, boasts the tri-colored mane, nice leg bars, no white markings and complete tolerance to our hot, muggy, buggy, swampy, summer climate. She’s been a great asset to our trail ride program, and she just contributed for the first time to our breeding program by blessing us with filly Rosa, the 6th Marsh Tacky foal to be born on Daufuskie in decades, and she is expecting again in the spring of ’25.
Southern Roxie Belle
“Roxie” is adored by alllll the kids. She was bred by David Grant, sired by DP and out of Ms. Roan in 2013. She came to join us on Daufuskie in 2018, at the time she was barely green broke. She’s on the petite side of the scale range for the breed, standing about 14hh but what she lacks in height she makes up for in personality and hair. You can’t deny she is cute as a button. We are excited to see what we get when we breed her for the first time, she is expecting as a maiden mare around October-November 2024. In the meantime until her maternity leave she’ll stay busy doing pony rides, lessons and trail rides for youth and petite adults where she has proven to be somewhat stubborn, but always committed to keeping up with the group.
Southern by the Grace of God
Welcome to the herd, Grace! She’s acclimated very well since she relocated from Conway, SC to join us in September of 2023 as an 8 going on 9 year old with decent ground handling and manners but almost no miles under saddle, at no fault of her own. We are in love with her. As the 3rd DP baby to join our herd, Flaca and Roxie being the other two DP babies, we are seeing a trend in our stock preferences. She’s smart, sensitive, athletic and the easiest of keepers. Her only fault so far is that she likes to play in and destroy water troughs, but we are working on that. She also has tested negative for PSSM1 and MYHM. We look forward to continuing her education as Erica’s personal guide mount and breeding her in the near future as a maiden mare.
DMTS Estelita
Estelita Scurry is the first Marsh Tacky foal to be born on Daufuskie in over 4 decades. This filly is a chip off the old block, possessing the same kind eye, buckskin color with a prominent dorsal stripe as well as black socks like her mama, plus a hint of a star like her daddy Lucero. Born November 11, 2017, she has had hands all over her and experiences abound growing up with us. She has been featured in several publications including gracing the front page of the Island Packet when she was a few days old. We are proud to have sold this sweet girl to her forever home near Clemson, SC as a three year old and look forward to following her future adventures.
DMTS Mateo
Mateo’s arrival as the second Marsh Tacky foal to be born on Daufuskie in decades was just six days after his half sister Estelita in 2017. His date of birth proves that he was conceived during Hurricane Matthew, which caused major damages and setbacks to our family, our property and our community. Despite that, we were beyond blessed with this guy, a silver lining to the storm. He has a big heart, loves scratches, is playful, goofy and athletic. He sports a beautiful blood bay color with the dun gene and faint roaning throughout, which his father has passed down to him. We decided to hang onto him until the timing was right, the plan for him has always been to go to our Goddaughter who has bonded with him since he hit the ground. We are so excited to follow these two in Charleston on their journeys together!
DMTS Clover
Born on St. Patricks Day 2020, Clover is the third Marsh Tacky foal to be born on Daufuskie in 4-5 decades. Her dam, Flaca was a maiden mare for this occasion and began foaling around 5pm. We were present for the entire birth! She has grown into a spitting image of her daddy, Lucero. Congratulations to the Hawkins who acquired Clover as a prospect to do ranch and cow work, be loved on by their two girls and eventually play a role in their breeding program near St. George, SC. We can’t wait to see what y’all are up to next!
DMTS Lucero’s Fuego
Luecro’s Fuego is the fourth Marsh Tacky foal born into our program on Daufuskie Island on August 23, 2023. Check out the little white flame on his nose, he is fire! This is the full sibling to Clover, but a colt, he has the dun factor, and what a red head. Brought to you by Lowther’s Lucero x Flaca, he possesses perhaps the chillest temperament from a baby that we have ever had, even after getting to know the fillies that came shortly after him. He’s already been busy as an ambassador to the breed, teaching the kiddos about the circle of life and the historical significance of Marsh Tackies. We have planned for him to be gelded and offered for sale as a long yearling, if you have interest in purchasing him with or without being gelded, please contact us today.
DMTS Moon’s Mira
Mira is the 5th foal to be born in our breeding program on Daufuskie, and we simply think that she is put together so well! She’s roaned out, just like 5 out of 6 offspring that we have had to date. Estelita aka Stella, our first foal, is the only one we’ve had that didn’t turn out roan so far. This filly is smart and bold, she isn’t afraid of trying something new. Congratulations to the new owners, who purchased both Mira and Rosa together, we are so happy for their gorgeous new accommodations and bright future!
DMTS Carolina’s Rosa
Carolina’s Rosa, save the best for the last, the 2023 breeding season ended up perfectly with this filly born on 12/4. She’s the sassiest baby we’ve had the pleasure of working with so far, which is pretty funny since her mom has such a laid back, bullet proof, anything goes temperament. We trust that she will come into her own with the love and guidance that her new family is giving her, and with half sister Mira by her side to check her. She’s a skeptic at first, but an in-your-pocket-type after she trusts you. She’s shaping up to look like a combo kid. Between mom and dad, she has her mom’s head and legs, and her dad’s stamp with the roan, socks and star!
Brownie
Brownie is not a part of the Daufuskie Marsh Tacky herd, but our mission is to save and protect Marsh Tackies on Daufuskie so we are willing and thanks to donations, able to help take care of him. He belongs to a native islander who takes pride in owning him but has consistently lacked the resources or knowledge to give him the essentials like hay, feed, farrier, worming and dentist that he deserves. Brownie lives on Benjies Point Rd between Bryan Rd and School Rd. We created a fundraiser called Brownie’s Besties where you can contribute to ensuring his needs are met. Any costs for Brownie’s care that exceed his donations comes out of our personal pockets. Contact us directly with any questions, concerns or suggestions. Thanks to everyone who is Brownie’s Bestie.