Wyatt, Wyatt, bo byatt, Banana fana fo fyatt - new poll

[Equine Reproduction]

Okay, so we've eliminated some and I've added a few of our favorites from the list of suggestions. I put the name of the person who made the suggestion first next to the suggested name, so we can see who wins should one of those names be chosen :D. This has been a really fun thread to follow.

So, here we go again <smile>. Pick your favorite from this group and hopefully, we'll have a name and a winner!

Kathy St.Martin
Equine Reproduction Short Courses
http://www.equine-reproduction.com

[Silly Mommy]

The poll isn't up yet, but I noticed you live in Wynnewood (not sure if anyone mentioned this in the other thread)?

Many famous horses (Albany comes to mind) have been named after where they came from.

[Equine Reproduction]

The poll isn't up yet, but I noticed you live in Wynnewood (not sure if anyone mentioned this in the other thread)?

Well...that name was on the previous thread <lol>...It was the least popular of the names we had chosen. So, it was eliminated...

Many famous horses (Albany comes to mind) have been named after where they came from.

But, one of your choices is up on the list, SM :D
The town we live in is pronounced "whinneywood"...maybe that was the deterrent <lol>.

So, that one is off the list.

Kathy St.Martin
Equine Reproduction Short Courses
http://www.equine-reproduction.com

[Fairview Horse Center]

I really like Wow, but what I like even better is just Wyatt, without the Earp. ;)

[misita]

People, You can't vote for Wyatt Earp because nobody will win the free breeding....and Jos doesn't like it.

I still like Walk The Plank (my choice) best, OR Wardancer, but I'll go for Windtalker. :D:winkgrin::D

[aspenlucas]

I like Why Not and then call him Whyatt for short! :)

[Equine Reproduction]

People, You can't vote for Wyatt Earp because nobody will win the free breeding....and Jos doesn't like it.

I still like Walk The Plank (my choice) best, but I'll go for Windtalker. :D:winkgrin::D

OKay...just to prevent a conspiracy...here's what I'll do. If Wyatt Earp is the popular choice, I'll go ahead and give whoever has the runner up name the free breeding. Does that work, Chris? <smile>...Just shooting for the name that will be memorable and likable and all that stuff!

Kathy St.Martin
Equine Reproduction Short Courses
http://www.equine-reproduction.com

[ShowjumpersUSA]

I was looking for this thread earlier to see if you'd made a decision. I have one more to add to the mix... "Walks On Water" (i.e., Dances With Wolves) or "Walk On Water"

It takes me forever to name my babies!! We had four this year and we're still working on names for two of them.

Of the names you have posted, I like Wyatt the best... I have a grandson named Wyatt Winford Smith .. so, of course, I like the name. :-)

[bornfreenowexpensive]

I voted for Walk the Line....but should warn you...there is a bull on the PBR right now with that name too;)

I also like Windtalker.....barn name Speak.

[buschkn]

hmmm. was about to vote for walk the line, but I think I like plain old Wyatt the best, actually, sans Earp. Earp is not a pretty sounding word. *Urp*, excuse me. :):winkgrin:

[RiddleMeThis]

Walkabout is my choice. I really like the Lost connotations even though they really arent there lmao

[Hocus Focus]

Wichita... I will vote for you because I like short and simple...but Walk the Line... I hope wins.

just to keep confusing the issue... ha ha ha

....even though I am certain that Walton's Jon Boy was by far the bestest imaginable choice. That was everyone's favorite show for years, He was a very popular wholesome charachter and obviously very forgettable... Now gonna go sulk and take pictures all day. See ya.

Good Night Ms. Kate

[camohn]

Tasker already has a stallion named Wyatt....so you would want the Earp on there....

[not again]

I have a filly named Wichita Rose, so I voted for Walk the Line (love that Johnny Cash song!);)

[MagicRoseFarm]

i like Why Not, and if his nick name is Why.... then he is Why or Why Not :)

[Oakstable]

Naming a stallion is different than naming a gelding, or even a mare for that matter. There is a marketing component to consider.

For this guy, I like the word Walk incorporated somehow.

Walk the Talk
Walking Tall

Walk The Line has name recognition because of the song.

Who is the dam again?

[misita]

Ok Kathy, I won't start a conspiracy against Wyatt Earp. But....if you don't like Walk the Plank how about Wardaner? Or, I also like Oakstable's Walking Tall, But I voted for Windtalker, which seems very romantic to me.

[Oakstable]

You can also play off the word Top. I believe the sire's barn name was Topper.

Top Hat

Or just name the son Topper.

(The longer I have done this, the harder naming becomes.)

[ShowjumpersUSA]

Oakstable..... I thought a colt might have to be named with the first letter of his sire's name as we do in Holsteiner breeding.....not so?

Anyway, it is true a stallion should have a very good name. Here's another suggestion... White Tie (simply because a white tie event is more special than a black tie event)

[shea'smom]

What is Walk on Top's breeding? I know there is more than one stallion with that name.

[Equibrit]

None of them are special or individual enough! They all have recent associations to something other than a desirable stallion.

[Oakstable]

Walk on Top was born in Germany, sire was Walldorf. He presents the lines of Watzmann and Woermann

He finished 3rd in the US stallion testing, with 129.22 points. If I recall correctly, he had an age penalty so he would have been second.

The Hanoverian naming convention is to use the first letter of the sire.

This young stallion might be registered Oldenburg NA.

Damsire was Frohwind? He won the stallion testing the year he went through.

[ancientoaks]

WINDWALKER
WINDRIFT
WRANGLER (good ole Okie cowboy name)

Deb
of the offered options, I vote for Wichita....nice ring to it

[YankeeLawyer]

I like Wow because it reminds me of the Jane Smiley book in which the racehorse, per his animal communicator, wanted his name changed to "Wowie," because he needed a strong name in order to win his races. According to the horse, other horses made fun of his real name, and he felt self-conscious about it.

I also liked Walk on Wind because it is a nod to both of the horse's parents, and like the image it evokes -- of a horse that is so light on his feet that he floats across the ground. But that one didn't make the poll ; )

[Mel0309]

My vote is for Walk the Line - just like it! Voted for Wyatt Earp the first time and that would be my next choice.

Wow! is cute but also the name of a filly that is doing pretty well in the hunter breeding right now (by Popeye K). Not that it matters but I hate naming mine something someone else already has. Hard to do sometimes though.

[carolprudm]

Wradar o'Wriley

[kmp2707]

Not to add another one to the mix, but I like Windjammer

[scpezold]

Just found this thread (saw the first one). Thought I would add to the confusion......or not:D

With Approved Credit
Wide Open
War Bond
Wound Up
Withholding
Why Wonder
Wait A Minute
Whats With Wyatt
Why Work
Wrest Awhile
Watch Me Work, Win, Wroll, Wrock, Now, Move, Go, Do This, Strut, First
Watch Me Work It
While Abroad
Why Women Weep-(he is a good lookin guy)
While We Wait
Why Not Now
Working While _______
Wtax Write Off
Waitawhile
Written In Stone
Watchawaitinfor
Wright of Passage
Wright We Are
Well Worth the Wait
Wright of Way
Wright On the Money
Wright To Strut
Wright To Know
Whats Wright or Wrong
Wright Answer
Wright Now
Which Ones Wright
Why So Serius-call him Serius
Wreasons Why
Within Wreason
Wright To _________
Wright Stuff
What Feels Wright
Wred October-is his color close to red? Can't remember?
Wred Your Mind
Wreddy Or Not
Wreddy To Go
What Women Want
Wone For the Money


Sorry if any were already mentioned. Good Luck!

[Oakstable]

Scpezold, You are a name machine.

[carolprudm]

Wrockin Wrobin

[CJ82Sky]

I like Wyatt Earp - by far my fave!!! Not sure on the background of this thread but love Wynnewood too, though still like Wyatt Earp best :)

[poltroon]

I still like Wrocketman from the earlier thread. Windtalker is nice, and that's what I voted for.

Since, as has been pointed out, the biggest issue with a stallion name is marketing, I suggest you try mocking up an ad with some of the names you're considering.

Another thing is, IMHO, more important than the allusion to the sire, is that the name be memorable and that it be distinct to this stallion. 'Walk the Line', though lovely, is almost certainly already taken and likely to be taken again... and again.

Sometimes less sensical phrases are better. From another post, I thought Walk Incorporated was a suggestion at first, and I kind of liked it. :D

[Hocus Focus]

Wannabe

[shea'smom]

WEll, since he is that Walk On Top, and if he is really special, which it seems he is, how about go back to Walldorf and use that somehow?
I agree that these names, while pretty cool, don't have the stallion zing to them.

[Tamara in TN]

[QUOTE=Equine Reproduction;3270760]Okay, so we've eliminated some and I've added a few of our favorites from the list of suggestions. I put the name of the person who made the suggestion first next to the suggested name, so we can see who wins should one of those names be chosen :D. This has been a really fun thread to follow.
QUOTE]

here I thought you were talking about my son, Wyatt :lol: I wondered if he had managed to post here :lol::lol:

[Equine Reproduction]

Another thing is, IMHO, more important than the allusion to the sire, is that the name be memorable and that it be distinct to this stallion. 'Walk the Line', though lovely, is almost certainly already taken and likely to be taken again... and again.

I've found, through the years, it's unusual to have a name that hasn't be used, regardless. So, I don't let that influence my choices unless there is another stallion of the same "breed" (any warmblood in this instance) with the same name. It creates some real confusion when people ask "which (Insert name)". While there are other Walk the Line's, I haven't found any warmblood stallions by that name.

I've also found that what "I" may consider a phenomenal name, someone else may scratch their head over and think "YUCK". That's probably part of the issue why this guy is 4 years old and still doesn't have a "name" <lol>. The names that Jos likes, I'm not overly fond of and the one's "I" like, Jos doesn't particularly like. I will say that it's not all about the name, either. If the horse is memorable, the name isn't going to have a lasting impression, either. However, when we see a truly spectacular horse, the name, regardless of how good or bad, stands a much better chance of being remembered. I was in the advertising business for many, many moons, so have a pretty good grasp of what does and doesn't work. Sometimes the most memorable names are the ones that tend to be a bit...well...just plain weird. While names like Widowmaker tend to have an impact, the connotation can be negative, so those are out. I find that there are a lot of names that incorporate "wind" in them and sometimes...well...depending on where it is in the name, I just think flatulence - but then, I "do" spend a huge amount of time at the back end of mares ;) - so there aren't a lot of names that have wind in them that I personally don't like.

I have been amazed at the number of suggestions and the imagination that has gone into them! It truly has been one of the more fun threads I've been privy to <smile>. I tend to, this time of year, just not have the time to look at threads that don't involve equine reproduction. So, this has been a really, really pleasant change of pace for me. I truly am curious to see which name gets the final nod. So far, the two that I "have" liked the best seem to be at the top of the list. I'm hoping that this guy will be fun for fellow COTH'ers to follow his progress through the approval process. He is currently going under saddle and so far has been an easy ride. But, being in the middle of Quarter Horse country, it's tough finding an arena to be able to take him to to learn to free jump. Hopefully, we'll find a place within a reasonable drive in the next few weeks.

Kathy St.Martin
Equine Reproduction Short Courses
http://www.equine-reproduction.com

[buggs95]

I like Wow the best out of the ones listed and here are some new ones:

Word Class
With Class
Windsor
Womanizer
Wonderland
Westerly Winds
Worthington
Wishingwell
Waterford
Westwood
Wethington
Worth the Wait


adding to the confusion!! I do think that is a WOW that is showing on the line right now. I'm not sure if it's a he/she.

[Equine Reproduction]

[QUOTE]

here I thought you were talking about my son, Wyatt :lol: I wondered if he had managed to post here :lol::lol:

<smile>..I WAS!! He and I have been corresponding via Yahoo IM. He said his fav was Wyatt too!

Kathy St.Martin
Equine Reproduction Short Courses
http://www.equine-reproduction.com

[Fairview Horse Center]

If nothing really just grabs you, you can always go with the W. _________ <what ever letter name you want)

:o I did that, actually several times. :winkgrin:

[YankeeLawyer]

If nothing really just grabs you, you can always go with the W. _________ <what ever letter name you want)

:o I did that, actually several times. :winkgrin:

I was considerng doing that next year for one of mine, as I have a particular name in mind that doesn't coincide with the sire's first initial.

[Baroque-n-Dreams]

I tell ya, if he was my boy and I'd had this much trouble naming him, he would have already been dubbed "Whatever!". :lol:

With that said, I'm off to review the options and cast a vote!

[Hocus Focus]

This is becoming a habit.... ha ha... a few more nonsensical suggestions to fit nothing in particular... and not competing, I do not need another horse. Just having fun.

Wotan
Wrynk
Wtonkwe
Wonkitut
Walkatoo
Wetraz
Winx
Wings
Wrett
Whittler
Winco
Wandro
Welko
Wrektic

It is late. I better turn in before I am ignored further.

[Proud To Be Spotted]

I voted for walk the line, but sticky with the song them how about Walk on By (bye) or
Why ask Why?

[Hocus Focus]

WWW.COM

[Sassenach]

I tell ya, if he was my boy and I'd had this much trouble naming him, he would have already been dubbed "Whatever!". :lol:

With that said, I'm off to review the options and cast a vote!

:lol::lol: That's actually the name of my friend's eventer (OTTB) except it's spelled Whateverr - barn name Trevor.

Announcer: And now it's K riding... Whateverr? :lol:

[llsc]

I'd go with Walk the Line. It's great for naming the foals other Johnny Cash songs.

[okggo]

I like windtalker, suits him to a tee! Those long legs really put that head in the clouds :)

[TKR]

Years ago (eons!) a friend of mine had a new horse and he didn't have a name, so when I asked her if he had been named -- she said "Not Yet". So she didn't name him that, but she fell on hard times and another friend bought him and I evented him some and we used Not Yet as his show name. I love Walk The Line (even though I suggested it). He's certainly a lovely guy!
PennyG

[Elfe]

Tthis is so much fun... I know I am supposed to vote and I did, but.....
how about:
Westerly (like prevailing wind )
Wesley
West By Northwest
Winkler ( the German rider who won the 1956 and 1960 Olympics with the mare Halla)
When In Doubt

[Fairview Horse Center]

Wrevelation

[rideagoldenpony]

So what's the scoop? Have you picked one yet????

I think it is time to pull the "I'm the WIFE, I get to decide" card if Jos can't make up his mind, or continues to be DIFFICULT. :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Equine Reproduction]

So what's the scoop? Have you picked one yet????

<smile>...Not yet. Jos is on the road currently freezing and doesn't have regular internet access.

I think it is time to pull the "I'm the WIFE, I get to decide" card if Jos can't make up his mind, or continues to be DIFFICULT. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Well, I "do" have to live with him. Wyatt Earp was "my" choice, but I try to be somewhat diplomatic - some days more than others <grin>. Ultimately, he does let me choose, but I'd like it to be one that we both like and if it ends up being a total flop, I'd like to have someone besides myself to blame it on :lol: So if it ends up being Walk the Line and this boy doesn't pass his inspection(s) or the 100 Day Test, all of you that voted for that name will have H#$l to pay, especially you, Penny <grin>.

Kathy St.Martin
Equine Reproduction Short Courses
http://www.equine-reproduction.com

[Sonesta]

Ok, I like Walk the Line. And if that is the name you go with, you are just gonna HAVE to call him "Johnny."

[TKR]

OHHHH S**T!!! I seem to stay in trouble in one way or another <VBG>, so I'll take my chances. I'll bet that handsome lad will pass with flying colors even if you named him "mud", LOL!
PennyG

[Jos]

I think it is time to pull the "I'm the WIFE, I get to decide" card if Jos can't make up his mind, or continues to be DIFFICULT. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Jos made up his mind a LONG time ago.... that's not the problem!!! :) And as far as being difficult... well, MY main choice isn't even in the final cut... :lol: :lol: :lol: :eek:

[Equine Reproduction]

MY main choice isn't even in the final cut... :lol: :lol: :lol: :eek:

<eye brow arched>...So Jos, why don't you tell everyone what YOUR choice was??? <wicked grin>. Let the people here decide if it's worthy of being added to the poll.

Your wife (hugs and kisses honey).

[lcw579]

The town we live in is pronounced "whinneywood"...maybe that was the deterrent <lol>.

So, that one is off the list.

Kathy St.Martin
Equine Reproduction Short Courses
http://www.equine-reproduction.com

Here in PA that town would be pronounced "winwood" and is a suburb on Philadelphia's Mainline. I think it makes a great name for a stallion.

[Jos]

<eye brow arched>...So Jos, why don't you tell everyone what YOUR choice was??? <wicked grin>. Let the people here decide if it's worthy of being added to the poll.

Lest anyone be left thinking that there be anything salacious about my suggestion (ref: the arched eyebrows and wicked grins)... Owing to the prolonged search for the name, and to the need for something (that I thought) "catchy", my favoured (and discarded :sadsmile:) name was the theme tune for the CSI series:


"Who are you?"

It even originally came with a pedigree: by "The Who", out of "England"... :)


Your wife (hugs and kisses honey).And hugs and kisses to you from Georgia, honey...

(Hmmm... that sounds wrong... the hugs and kisses aren't from Georgia... well, they are, but... Oh - never mind...! :D)

[Fairview Horse Center]

OK, where's the popcorn? :lol: :lol: :lol:

Stay tuned to see who has the winning hand in this across the country fight. :cool:

[sixpoundfarm]

Awww how sweet. :)

I like Who are you, actually... Who who who whoooo.

[misita]

I vote for W. Just plain old W. Nobody will ever forget that. I'm breeding to W. Just think of all those papers you have to fill out. name: W

Let me know if I win the prize.

[Fairview Horse Center]

I vote for W. Just plain old W. Nobody will ever forget that. I'm breeding to W. Just think of all those papers you have to fill out. name: W

Let me know if I win the prize.

And they could call him Dubya for short. ;)

[rideagoldenpony]

Lest anyone be left thinking that there be anything salacious about my suggestion (ref: the arched eyebrows and wicked grins)... Owing to the prolonged search for the name, and to the need for something (that I thought) "catchy", my favoured (and discarded :sadsmile:) name was the theme tune for the CSI series:


"Who are you?"

Your extremely intelligent, incredibly witty and super hot wife (am I scoring any points yet Kathy??? :D ) was simply trying to SPARE YOU!!!!

How do I say this..... well, I think I summed it up well when Kathy TOLD me the name on the phone..... "that's HORRRRRRRIBLE!!!!!!"

You can't name him THAT!!!

Come ON man, you just HAVE to come up with a better name! LISTEN TO YOUR WIFE! She's a smart cookie!!! :D

[amdfarm]

Along the lines of the "Whatever" comment, I was thinking, "What's Your Name" or "What's His Name".... you know, 'ol, "What's his name?"

I like "Who? Me!" from the other thread. I also like Jos' suggestion. CSI is a great show! :)

But I voted for Windtalker. I have a mare by a stallion called Windwalker.

Wayward Son ;)

[Elfe]

MY main choice isn't even in the final cut... :lol: :lol: :lol: :eek:

Would:

WHO DUNNIT

be more acceptable ?

[DownYonder]

I can't vote in this one. I still like Wyatt Earp because my own boy is named Doc Holliday but I am a big Johnny Cash fan, so I also like Walk the Line a lot.

And Jos - even though I love CSI and liked The Who quite a bit, "Who Are You?" for a horse just doesn't cut it.

I think "W - The President" has a nice ring to it. But a lot of folks can't stand Bush, so that is probably not a good option. Inspectors and judges might let their political bias sway their opinion of the horse.

[lcw579]

Wayward Son ;)

I like this one!

I think "W - The President" has a nice ring to it. But a lot of folks can't stand Bush, so that is probably not a good option. Inspectors and judges might let their political bias sway their opinion of the horse.

Oh please NO! He's almost out of office please don't name poor horse after him! Trust me, it will turn off more than just inspectors and judges. :yes:

[Equine Reproduction]

Your extremely intelligent, incredibly witty and super hot wife (am I scoring any points yet Kathy??? :D ) was simply trying to SPARE YOU!!!!

<smile>...yeah, you scored LOTS of points, Gretchen <lol>.

And Tracy and amdfarm, DON'T encourage him <lol>. Remember if the name you pick is a flop, I "will" blame you for it <grin>.

Chris, Wyatt Earp is still "my" personal fav, but Jos hates it and while it's up there close to the top of the list in the poll, it probably isn't going to win. And not to worry lcw579, "W" or "Dubya" absolutely will NOT be one of the choices. I was always taught to NOT discuss politics in polite company and it's one of those things that produces a visceral response from people either for or against - there's just no in between on that one.

The boy will go to his Belgian Warmblood Inspection this summer if all goes well. There isn't an ISR/Oldenburg N.A stallion inspection close to us this year, so we'll probably have to wait on that one until next year.

In any event, I know Jos liked Walk the Line - at least better than Wyatt Earp <smile>. So, hopefully a compromise will be made and it's a name we can both agree on... I'll keep you posted on what the final name will be!

Kathy St.Martin
Equine Reproduction Short Courses
http://www.equine-reproduction.com

[YankeeLawyer]

Does this kid have a name yet? Inquiring minds want to know! :)

[llsc]

You have to go with Walk the Line, so someone can legitimately name thier colt, A Boy Named Sue. :)

[Hocus Focus]

You have to go with Walk the Line, so someone can legitimately name thier colt, A Boy Named Sue. :)

:lol::lol::lol:

I had a name come into my brain as I was sitting cooking by the ring today in humidity of at least 150%... everything stuck to me...YECH...

Anyway, I thought

WX Wiseguy

had a nice sound to it and "a play on letters" that in itself has a certain wit, and he is a clever boy so it would fit.


Walk the Line is of course an outstanding name as well.

Just ideas to toss around.

[Long Shadow Farm]

I know I am coming into this thread really really late, but since I got to ride Mister No Name twice now, I think Walk The Line is awesome for him! He is soooo much fun. But he sooo needs a name.

Thanks Kathy for letting me come out and play with the big guy.

Bobbi

[Hocus Focus]

Hey how is Kathy doing? I know she has her hands full with Jos out on the road.