The search for “the perfect horse” for Bernice began in 2002. We searched for a young gelding that had a pleasure horse start, but with athletic ability, a good attitude and an even disposition. It was to be a new performance horse she could show in Amateur Classes.

After several months of searching, Rod Safty and Roger Deromedi, (who have trained Rocking WC horses for over a decade) came up with the “perfect horse” for Bernice and his name was appropriate, “Will To Do.”

“Will’s” training concentrated on Western Pleasure. With minimal showing, he was Top Five in the 3-year-old Western Pleasure Challenge during the 2002 Paint World Show.

Since arriving in California he had been under the guidance of Rod and Roger. Late in 2002 Bernice became the proud owner of “The Will To Do.” There was one hitch in the plan, though, he was a stallion.

“Will” was bred and raised by Lawrence Quarter Horses in Minnesota. Karen Lawrence has been a wonderful resource on “Will’s” early history. They have followed “Will’s” successes and kindly congratulated “Will” in many of their ads. “Will’s” sire, Zippo Can Do QH was AQHA World Champion Junior Western Pleasure and QH Congress Reserve Champion Junior Western Pleasure.

“Will’s” dam, Wee Wilma was a 2-year-old Western Pleasure AQHA World Champion. She was the talk of the show circuit as one of the greatest Western Pleasure horses of all time.

Wee Wilma died when “Will” was only 16 days old. Karen tells of how he survived from drinking his milk from a bucket; there were no bottle feedings for this orphaned foal.

“The Will To Do” is Zippo Can Do's first born and his first APHA World Champion.

"Will" is standing at Deromedi and Safty Performance Horses for the 2007 breeding season. For breeding inquiries contact Rod at (916) 687-8365.

In addition to APHA Breeders Trust, AQHA Incentive Fund, NSBA and OPHB Triple Crown Futurities, “Will” is being nominated to many other futurities. We are also offering special consideration to proven performance mares and other discount programs.