Recent content by dannydunne

I'd go with the sites jcwh suggested. I've seen several Balou offspring who have been small and a couple who are tiny. I would have a look at Ken's site and check out Cicero van Paemel, although he is slightly over budget at 1100 euros i would definately pick him if i wanted to add size and...

I live in Holland at the mo and only about half an hour away from Winterswijk. What exactly did you want? Im not here for much longer as im going to spain next week for 6 weeks and we're really busy but if i could help you out then i'll do my best.

Have you considered Utrillo van de Heffinck? Almost identical to Cornet but alot cheaper, produces some nice types and good jumpers. Or another Clinton x Heartbreaker is Ensor van de Heffinck. He is only 6 but maybe one for the future. He looks a bit longer lined and rangier than Cornet and...

if your going to push the boat to contendro then why not use Cornet? Here is a video of my Cornet x Calido x Indoctro. She may lack a bit of blood but the jump makes up for that!!!! See what you think.... http://www.youtube.com/user/dunnesporthorses?feature=mhum...

Tyson Unaniem Tygo is univeau available? Im thinking of using Numero Uno himself on my Berlin mare, i dont think the price is too bad considering how commercial he is and the quality of his stock. He produces some lovely types and considering his age 11th is a very good position on the...

What about Baltic VDL? watched him jumped in Hengelo and he really impresssed me and he won the class. He then went on to win the stallion class in Roosendaal. Really nice blood type (55% xx) by the Quidam x Lord son Quaprice who jumped for france before an early death...

Got any pics of her? or videos jumping? and her breeding? I was actually going to say Tangelo or a son of his, maybe Vigaro.

On Wednesday Ratina Z one of the greatest showjumpers was put to sleep at the age of 28 after talks between Ludger Beerbaum and Mr Melchior her breeder. She was twice olympic champion, world champion, twice european champion, won the world cup and Grand Prix of Aachen along with many other...

Have to say i'm not the biggest fan of Zirocco Blue. Seen him jump a couple of times and i really dont like the way he uses himself over the jump, i know his foals were quite popular this year but after seeing him in Hengelo a couple of weeks ago i'd wait another year or two to see what the...

£1500 doesnt seem to bad however i believe there are some restrictions on using him. In 2010 only mares from belgium and holland could be inseminted and it had to be done at a certain clinic, wont be sent out. Oh and only 15-20 of the most interesting mares were selected! As for Mr Blue its a...

After jumping the GP in Oslo Calvados Z the 9 year old stallion by Chellano died in his stable. In 2006 he won the 5 year old championship at Lanaken with Roelof Bril and was then sold to Zangersheide. In June this year Calvados Z was bought for Christial Ahlmann to ride by Marion Jause.

Cells have been taken from Okidoki by the French company Cryozootech to create a clone of the deceased showjumper. That could mean his genes could be available for breeding. I know its a touchy subject but would be intrigued to know what people think of this.

Anyone else heard this? Apparently Ludger could be the next rider... Also, has anyone used him this year or know anything about the quality of his semen?

For me some of the great mares are: Heureka- needs no introduction! Bravo-Reichgraf x Rasputin x Tin Rocco mother of Contendro I and II, Caretano and Cassito and BB Caretana who jumped up to 1.50m Waage- Calypso II x Royal Wash xx x Colibri mother of Clinton I and II, Clintus 1.60m...

very intersting breeding, how many people noticed she is from the same motherline as Mr Blue?! As for stallions, i'd be focusing on the commercial value of stallions and their offspring. Numero Uno throws some stunning offspring and combines a world class pedigree and has children competing...