Deceased.
Deceased.
Donell Park Stud
Mob: 0414 334 194
Email: donellpark@bigpond.com
AQHA – Seligman Spin # Q-43083
ASHS – Donell Park Seligman Spin # C2-154554
Foaling Date: 15/11/1998
Colour: Palomino
Breeder: Delta Quarter Horse Stud
Current Owner: Debbie Gesler
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| Sire: DOC’S SPINIFEX (IMP) Q-5015 | DOC’S OAK (FS) USA-919614 | DOC BAR USA-76136 |
| SUSIES BAY USA-50162 | ||
| ROANIES LYNX (IMP) Q-14605 | DOC’S LYNX USA-707678 | |
| ROAN STAR CINDY USA-214720 | ||
| Dam: LADY IN RED Q-19674 | SMART LITTLE DIABLO (IMP) Q-18444 | SMART LITTLE LENA USA-1565822 |
| DOCS CHRISTA USA-1349566 | ||
| CLOVER CHERRY RIPE Q-953 | JACK HAMMER (IMP) Q-47 | |
| CLOVER CHERRY (IMP) Q-56 | ||

Seligman Spin was purchased at the Rockhampton Horse Sale in November 2000.
Peter Gesler went to the Rocky Horse Sale hoping to buy a Playboy Roy gelding and to help Frank Green, but instead of finding a Playboy Roy gelding he kept getting side tracked by a 20 month old Spinifex colt Frank had to sell on behalf of vendors, Vince and Sally Bonello.
Frank had broken the colt in 6 weeks previous and Peter was amazed at what Frank had the horse doing in that short time. He was so balanced, travelled well and carried himself beautifully and most importantly, was working like a 3 yo. Peter thought he just oozed class.
After doing some home work on the colt and talking to the Minister of finance at home Peter & Debbie purchased the Palomino Colt with the name that was hard to pronounce.
Seligman Spin returned home to Frank Green’s stable to be trained as a campdrafter, but after 6 more weeks Frank suggested that he was special and his future should be in the cutting pen. He was set for the 2002 NCHA Futurity.
That year at the 2002 NCHA, the Open Futurity had a 25 horse Semi Final. Seligman went into the Semi Final performing well but he missed the 10 horse final by just ½ point. He won a round of the DDCC Futurity with a 149 point score but again missed the final.

The following year 2003 he was changed to Todd Graham’s stable and his Derby year reaped the results that had always been expected. He was the NCHA Derby Champion and placed in all the major Age classes for the year. Similarly in his next two years in the Classic classes, he won and placed at all venues.
At Victoria he won the Classic and Open with Richard Webb aboard, which included having a runoff with the great One Hellofaspin.
Seligman Spin then became the ultimate family horse for the Geslers. Peter and Debbie’s son, Chris, won the Open Non Pro on him at the Sydney Royal when Chris was only 15 and Peter won both a $3,500 National Non Pro Title and a $10,000 National Non Pro Title.
In 2007 Seligman was competing at Tatura, in Victoria, when the EI broke out. By the time Peter got him back to Queensland and then the following period of no competition signalled the end of his competition career. He was 9 years old and had full time stud duties…so he never did get to the Campdraft arena. But he has gone on to produce some of the best Campdraft horses in Australia.

Seligman Spins Performance record was truly outstanding. In his time, he was one of the most consistent cutting horses ever to cross the time line in Australia. With lifetime earnings of $65,000+, Seligman Spin was the highest NCHA money earning son of the legendary Docs Spinifex.
In his six years in the cutting arena Seligman Spin was rarely out of a place at every event he went to, placing no lower than 6th in 11 of the 12 major aged event shows. Seligman was named Champion on 3 occasions & Reserve Champion another 4 times. In 2007 Seligman Spin was shown in Non Pro events where he showed the same winning consistency.
Seligman Spin then stepped up to prove himself as a Sire, producing progeny that have excelled in all disciplines, including wins in some of the most prestigious events in Australia.
For over 20 years Seligman Spin has proven PERFORMANCE COUNTS and the proof is in his progeny.
Seligman Spin was one of the most consistent cutting horses ever to cross the time line in Australia. With lifetime earnings of $65,000+ Seligman Spin in the highest NCHA money earning son of the legendary Docs Spinifex.
In his six years in the cutting arena Seligman Spin placed no lower than 6th in 11 of the 12 major aged event shows. Seligman was named Champion on 3 occasions & Reserve Champion another 4 times. In 2007 Seligman Spin was shown in Non Pro events ridden by owner Peter Gesler, where he showed the same winning consistency.
Results include:
In 2007 Seligman Spin carried Peter Gesler to win both the $3,500 & $10,000 National Titles. In a points year cut short to just 6 months by E.I. over $12,000 in prize money was won by Seligman Spin and Peter on their way to claiming these titles.
Seligman’s consistency in 2007 was amazing winning and or placing at every show they took him to. “I was just along for the ride, all the credit must go to my horse” was Peter’s comment when presented with his buckles at the 2007 National awards presentation.
It was heart breaking news from Shelley & Marcus Curr they had lost their super little mare Gitterbug. For those who know this great mare she was truly a super star. She leaves behind several progeny who like their mother are showing her ability and talent.
Gitterbug is the oldest foal from Seligmans very first foal crop. She was sold at the Rockhampton Quarter Horse Sale 2005 as a 2 yo to Marcus.
Gitterbug was completely blind in one eye due to an infection however
it did not affect her performance at all in fact Marcus says it made her work harder. She was the best 4 & 5 yo I have ever ridden Marcus commented at the time on his mare. Gitterbug had won 5 Opens by the time she was 5 yo. She won over a dozen opens and over 24 juveniles was Drafted by Marcus as well as Marcus and Shelleys children. Once again we are are so sorry for your loss.
Highlights include:
2021
2019
2018
2017
2014
2013
2024
2023, with Mark Buttsworth
2022
NCHA
ARBC
Nutrien Classic Horse Sale – Sold for $190,000
2021
2020
2014
2013
2012
2020
2018
2014
2013
2012
Ridden by Adam Wrobel.
“She is a beautiful mare with a big heart”
Lisa Wrobel
2021
2020
2022
2018
2014
2013
Seligman Spin progeny excelled at the 2018 Warwick Gold Cup, placing in every event. Results include:
2024
2019
Owned & ridden by Jane Ryan who says, “He’s only young but has won me in excess of $40K in the last four years in the breakaway roping at rodeos and big jackpots.
He has won APRA rodeos all over Australia from SA, Vic, NSW and Qld. He consistently helps me place and win money everywhere we go.
Highlights include:
2019
2017
Kalvale Yellow Miss Q-54296
Drafted as Seligmans Yellow Miss
2012
2011
2010
2008
2023
2021
2019
2014
2013
Ridden by Joe Payne.
2024
2023
2019
Owned/ridden by Jesse Rohan
2026
2025
2024
2023
2020
Indy (registered with Reining society as Microchip) was shown for 9 years by the Lowe family, ridden by Devin, Karen and Bayley.
His successes were immense:
Full details of his successes can be found in an article written by Tim Hoffman entitled:
“Once in a Lifetime…Tribute to a Champion” >>
2023
2022
2021
2020
2024
2021
2020
Owned by Wayne Bean. “The best horse I have ever owned.”
2025
2024
2021
2025
2021
Millungeras Twinkle
Gelignite
Seligmans Shanell
Seligman Squirt
Shaydack Mahalia
Smart Spin N Aces
Seligmans Comet
Redrawn Gucci
Ladybrook Regal Spin
Expected Lacemaker with Wayne Bean
A Bit Flash
Bungarby Elegant Spin
Seligmans Penpal
Redrawn Gelignite
Reldas Firespinner (Red)
2024
2023
Carrigans FTZE
2023
2021
2020
Design in Mind
2021
Paisley
2021
Rythme
2021
Lady Can Spin
2022
Tully Campdraft
Weetalaba
Clearance: 80% (8/10)
Total: $182,500
Yearling Average: $7,750
Ridden Average: $27,833
TOP SELLER:
Lot 37 – Somerset Chardonnay
11 y/o Broodmare
Sold: $45,000
Dam: McNamara Conme
Vendor: Kenmore Lodge P/L
Buyer: Nutrien Scone
Clearance: 100% (5/5)
Gross: $175,000
Average: $35,000
TOP SELLER:
Lot 130 – Expected Lace Maker
Sold: $65,000
Dam: Expected Black Rifle
Vendor: Beansville Livestock and Property
Buyer: P & E Cleaver
Nutrien Supreme Sale
Clearance 100% (6 of 6 Sold)
Gross: $276,000
Average: $46,000
Top seller:
Lot 455 – Petes Pet Squirrel (6yo mare)
Sold $150,000
Vendor: Koobah Performance Horses
Purchaser: Ringers Western
Nutrien Northern PH Sale
Lot 1 – MASTER PRO (5yo gelding)
Sold $16,000
Vendor: Moonya PH
Purchaser: Bar AD P/L
TOP SELLER
LOT 88 – KELLYPARK SPINOFF (10yo Gelding)
Price: $42,000
Vendor: MC Batterham
Buyer: Knudsen Family
LOT 31 – KMARIJAH SPINNING SHAPES (6yo Mare)
Price: $16,000
Vendor: Mrs C Scriha
Buyer: Peter Greenhalgh & Britt Ramage
LOT 23 – SILVER LINING II (6yo Gelding)
Price: $15,000
Vendor: PA & KL Chrisiansen
Buyer: Todd Cattle Co P/L
100% Clearance (10/10 Sold)
Gross: $192,000
Average: $19,200
Top seller: $37,000
LOT 315 – DONELL PARK MARLEE
Vendor: Mr WA Clarke
Buyer: Benalla Stud Grazing
Lot 345 – Captain Jack
Sold: $25,000
Vendor: K Radke & P Radke
Purchaser: BM & AW Hick
Lot 445 – Idowra Gem
Sold: 24,000
Vendor: Idowra Pastoral Co.
Purchaser: Donell Park
Lot 519 – Ready Set Spin
Sold: 29,000
Vendor: Beansville Livestock & Property P/L
Purchaser: G.N.L Collman
CLEARANCE: 100% (6/6)
GROSS: $166,000
AVERAGE: 27,667
LOT 14 – ROYALLE BLONDE BOMBSHELL
8yo Seligman Spin mare.
Sold: $42,000
Vendor: A McLennan-Dehnert & P Dehnert
Purchaser: B & K Baker
LOT 111 – SELIGMANS SURPRISE
Price: $28,000
Vendor: Miss J Berry
Buyer: Aaron & Stacey Erbacher
LOT 251 – GUNRIDGE DEVIATION
Price: $24,000
Vendor: Mr A Rains
Buyer: Mac Sheppard
LOT 277 – SELIGMANS COMET
Price: $41,000
Vendor: Miss L Clark
Buyer: MF Southern
Seligman Spin had 9 progeny in the 2021 Dalby ASH Sale.
MARES – 6
Gross $362,000 | Average $57,000
Top Seller
Lot 593 – Petes Pet Squirrel
Sold: $190,000
Vendor: Donell Park Stud
Purchaser: Koobah Performance Horses Pty Ltd
View Sale video >>
GELDINGS – 3
Gross: $77,000 | Average $25,667
Top Seller
Lot 136 – Rathcool Lancelot
Sold: $42,000
Vendor: Andrew & Jill Stallmann
Purchaser: Star Grazing Pty Ltd
View Sale video >>
Seligman Spin had 11 progeny in the 2021 Dalby ASH Sale.
Top seller was a 7yo mare:
Lot 270 – BELLVUE WRAP DANCE.
Sold – $50,000
Vendor: T & D Dwan
Purchaser: Ian & Kendra Schwartz
Mares – Average: $26,600
Lot 13 – HURLEYS SUSIE SPIN – $28,000
Lot 35 – JAY AND JAY SECELIA – $22,000
Lot 165 – LITTLE RED BELLE – $17,000
Lot 236 – KELLPARK SHI RAZ – $16,000
Lot 270 – BELLVUE WRAP DANCE – $50,000
Geldings – Average – $17,000
Lot 56 – SPINS MYSTIC – $32,000
Lot 176 – SELIGMANS COOL CADET – $8,000
Lot 243 – APPLEGUM NUTCRACKER – $12,000
Lot 255 – BUNDABAR FOREST – $15,000
Lot 280 – ALBERTDOWNS SUNNY – $9,000
Lot 283 – WANNALOOK SWEET DESIGN – $26,000
6/6 Sold
Gross $166,000
Average $21,000
Top Seller:
Lot 392 – Banshee Darling Acres, 4yo Mare
Sold: $37,000
Purchaser: Lestree Downs Co P/L
Vendor: Dan Steers
11 out of 12 horses sold.
Gross: $173,000
Average: $15,730
Top prices:
Doc’s Spinifex is renowned as being one of the most influential sires Australia has ever seen. His progeny performance record includes:
7 NCHA Futurities, 8 NCHA Derbies, 3 NCHA NP Futurities, 2 NCHA NP Derbies, 2 NCHA Classic Challenges, 1 NCHA NP Classic Challenge, Warwick Gold Cup & Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge winners.
He sired: 4 World Champions, 3 Reserve World Champions, Superior Performance, Halter point earners, Working Cowhorse Money Earners, USNCHA LTE: $8,878,227, and NRHA LTE: $130,347.
Doc Bar is considered the most influential foundation cutting sire of all time. His most famous offspring is NCHA FUTURITY CHAMPION, DOC O LENA, sire of highest money earning stallion #1 Lifetime NCHA Sire, SMART LITTLE LENA.
Lady in Red has produced other outstanding progeny, including Rey Lady Rey & Diablos Destino.
All awards are special, but none could be more special for Mal & Jane Kennedy than this.
In 2019 Jabell Shekera Spin (by Seligman Spin) not only won the prestigious AQHA Open Campdraft Horse 2019, the High Point Performance Horse NSW Cat 2, she also won the Inaugural Perpetual Peter Gesler Memorial Open Campdraft Award.
Huge congratulations.
The winner receives a Perpetual Trophy, $5,000 & a pair of spurs handcrafted by Glenvale Forge.
Debbie Gesler spoke of the award:
“Peters association with The Warwick Rodeo goes back 36 years to when he started competing at Warwick. Peter was a competitive Steer Wrestling and Calf Roper and had won several titles in his years of rodeoing.
Peter went on to become a very competitive Campdrafter himself and bred some of the top Campdrafting horses around today that have made their mark at the Warwick Rodeo in all events.
His passion was to breed or ride the winner of the Gold Cup where he believed the Warwick Gold Cup was were you saw the Best of the Best of both horse and rider rise to the top.
Peter was always willing to help out in anyway he could, be it through sponsorship, helping his fellow competitors or helping in the back yard and we are sure he would be pleased to know he is still helping out to make the Gold Cup extra special by supporting this event for many years to come.”

Redrawn Gelignite
Seligmans Shanell
Turnermarks Sharapova
Kaspers Heirloom
Hardwired
Ashkat Bacardi Spin
Kellypark Foot Loose
Haymac Zara
Reldas Swift Spin
Ladybrook Regal Spin
Gleneden Destinys Belle
Bungarby Elegant Spin
Bullseye Siena
Sweet Spin
Lady of Acres
Carrigans FTZE
Twenty X
Juliette’s Romeo
Seligance
Snip
Jabell Shekera Spin
Possum Sue
Branchvale Nips N Tucks
Tejano Spin
Bella Mia Blues
Petes Pet Squirrel
Cherry Oak
Spin N Duck
Selena Spin
Seligman Ellie
Talk About Design
Hazelwood Romantic Spin
Hazels Gift
Kellypark Footloose
Ashkat Bacardi Spin
2015
Landmark Classic Horse Sale
2013
Deadly & Jane Ryan
Rey Lady Rey (Dam: Lady in Red)
Diablos Destino & Jason Wanstall (Dam: Lady in Red)