Fred99 appears to be based at Pelion, for example, and is doing nothing for that stud's credibility by this approach
Yes Jamesmead you are quite right I run the yard at Pelion Stud. Grafenstolz does stand here and so do 10 other stallions. I am not quite sure what you mean by 'this...
.......... - thank you Kibob for your lovely comments about Valesco - I will pass them on to him! He does have a little bit of a belly but he loves his food and I reckon he's earned the right to be a bit 'podgy'! I would love to see any pictures of his off spring if anyone has any?
Definitely look at our stallion Valesco
http://pelionstud.co.uk/stallions/valesco
He has 87 off spring in the UK working in all disciplines. He has a fantastic laid back temperament. He is 23 and we still take him to stallion shows!
I can confirm that Grafenstolz has good feet and no twist in his leg. Please, anybody who is interested come and see him for yourself, meet him personally and make up your own mind. We will give you a tour of the stud, you can see the foals and the other stallions here too. Everyone on the...
I am riding him at the moment, and wouldn't class him as a pro's ride in terms of being hot or difficult! :) He is a talented & intelligent horse... nothing bad to say about him!
If you are interested in a coloured stallion that is not too light look at Puzzles Starstruck.
http://pelionstud.co.uk/stallions/puzzles-starstruck
Another good jumping stallion is Valesco who has a decent amount of bone and passes on his temperament and ability to his progeny who compete...
For temperament, confirmation, movement, scope and performance record I would suggest Grafenstolz. I have been riding him while he is at stud and I will certainly be using him on my event mare this season