The decision to focus on developing a breeding program centered on Wout Spiering’s Creator Family was relatively easy. When you compare the records and consistent success Mr. Spierings had over multiple generations with his family of birds, one would be hard pressed to find other present day lofts with similar, equal accomplishments.
In studying the key individuals within the family we kept returning to one cock in particular. Over time, it became readily apparent that the descendents of a cock bird Wout had named “Bleus Le Mans” would be good candidates for the foundation of an intense line breeding program. Bleus Le Mans represents five successive generations of racers of national prominence, each winning multiple top prizes against the toughest competition in the world.
When the opportunity arose to acquire a niece of “Bleus Le Mans” in Spiering’s final auction in December of 2008, we realized that this outstanding young hen was what we needed to solidify our breeding plan and gave us the additional incentive to forge ahead. Subsequently, a direct son of “Bleus Le Mans” out of “Memories”, “Creator’s” mother’s nest sister, along with a direct daughter of “Bleus Le Mans” out of “Ultra Violet”, Creator’s full sister, were secured from Ganus Family Loft.
Our thanks go to Ron Deisher of PDQ Racing Lofts for mentoring us in the process and providing us with the balance of the necessary quality individuals to help make the plan a reality, and to Mike Ganus of Ganus Family Loft for discovering the Creator Family and bringing it to America for all of us to benefit from. And a special thank you to Dick Fassio, Jay Don Blake and Randy Campbell for providing a proving ground for the youngsters off these magnificent birds. We are confident that we have launched this breeding program in a manner well suited for success in producing future generations of Champions.
Yours in the Sport,
Steve Royer, S&T Lofts
Jeremiah 29:11
