A Feast of Stallions at Addington!

[no_no_nanette]

I've just seen the early list of stallions put up on FB that will be attending the Stallion Showcase at Addington on the 4th and 5th February, and its stunning! Talk about spoilt for choice. There's an amazing range of proven and young SJ, eventing and dressage stallions, I don't think that I'll get any food at all whilst I'm there, too worried about missing one of the stallions that I want to see! There's some that we have not seen before in the UK I think, amongst them the TB stallion Albaran, approved by almost every continental studbook ..... Ramiro B who I last saw in Ireland ..... then many very well-known names in the UK and internationally - Utah Van Erpekom, Future Illusion, Unbelievable Darco, Caretino Glory, whose youngsters are hitting the big time at the moment, Stallone Quainton, the wonderful RID stallion Avanti Amorous Archie; Wolkenderry, Franklyn Sugar .... and some fabulous SJ youngsters from Brendon and the Routledges, who are just at the start of their competition careers.... AND Watermill Swatch is coming over from Ireland!!!

 

[sallyf]

Some very intersting names.
I had been looking at Albaran on a foreign site recently as thought he looked interesting.
Do you know if he will be standing in UK this year and where.
Sadly wont be able to get to the showcase.

 

[Thistle]

The showcase looks very promising. I am hoping to go but will have to be on the Saturday as B is competing on Sunday.

 

[no_no_nanette]

Some very intersting names.
I had been looking at Albaran on a foreign site recently as thought he looked interesting.
Do you know if he will be standing in UK this year and where.
Sadly wont be able to get to the showcase.

So sorry that you won't be able to get to the Showcase, but we'll all be taking lots of photos! I don't know where Albaran is standing in the UK, but I guess that once the full list of stallion entries is up on the SSGB site then those details should be included

 

[TheMule]

There seems to be a good selection going to Hartpury as well- a great resource for those of us based in the South West

 

[Spiderman]

We'll be there too on the Sat.

 

[amy_b]

There seems to be a good selection going to Hartpury as well- a great resource for those of us based in the South West

That would be me!! Looking forward to seeing Treliver Decanter (again ) as he is in pole position for husband 2012/13 at the mo. Unfortunately for me Wish Upon a Star is also going who TD is just pipping to the post...I think I'l close my eyes when he comes in so that I dont change my mind agaaaiiinnn!!!!

 

[htobago]

Addington is indeed looking very exciting! I've just been looking at the photos of them all on the SSGB FB page - can't wait to see all these super boys!

 

[cruiseline]

I am really looking forward to Addington, the list of stallions looks like a super weekend will be had by all.

I am so pleased H Tobago will be on parade, he is one I have wanted to see for a couple of years now.

The loose jumping competition will be very interesting to watch, plus Jennie Loriston-Clarke will not only be doing a master class, but she will also be in the saddle, so excited.

 

[ritajennings]

I was lucky enough to see H Tobago last year Lynn and he is a lovely boy looking forward to seeing everyone again

 

[XxhorzezxX]

Some very intersting names.
I had been looking at Albaran on a foreign site recently as thought he looked interesting.
Do you know if he will be standing in UK this year and where.
Sadly wont be able to get to the showcase.

Albaran is standing at Kylemore stud in Ireland and i believe they can ship to uk

 

[htobago]

I am really looking forward to Addington, the list of stallions looks like a super weekend will be had by all.

I am so pleased H Tobago will be on parade, he is one I have wanted to see for a couple of years now.

The loose jumping competition will be very interesting to watch, plus Jennie Loriston-Clarke will not only be doing a master class, but she will also be in the saddle, so excited.

I've been longing to meet Legrande for ages too - he looks amazing in photos and video, but I've heard he's even more wonderful in real life!

 

[sallyf]

Albaran is standing at Kylemore stud in Ireland and i believe they can ship to uk

Yes saw that on FB

 

[htobago]

I was lucky enough to see H Tobago last year Lynn and he is a lovely boy looking forward to seeing everyone again

Thank you! i fell in love with Archie at the Chiltern showcase last year. Everyone you have to watch Archie - huge and powerful but such quality!

 

[stoneybroke]

That would be me!! Looking forward to seeing Treliver Decanter (again ) as he is in pole position for husband 2012/13 at the mo. Unfortunately for me Wish Upon a Star is also going who TD is just pipping to the post...I think I'l close my eyes when he comes in so that I dont change my mind agaaaiiinnn!!!!

Wish Upon A Star is at Hartpury rather than Addington

 

[henryhorn]

I've decided to go to Addington, last year was so interesting and this year the line up is even better.
I'm looking forward to JL-C's demo too, having learnt some very useful tips from the last one I attended a long time ago (!).
The arena stands were really interesting too, and Addington is brilliant after the displays have finished , with a host of like minded people enjoying meals together and the bar.

 

[no_no_nanette]

I've decided to go to Addington, last year was so interesting and this year the line up is even better.
I'm looking forward to JL-C's demo too, having learnt some very useful tips from the last one I attended a long time ago (!).
The arena stands were really interesting too, and Addington is brilliant after the displays have finished , with a host of like minded people enjoying meals together and the bar.

And don't forget the loose-jumping competition this year HH!

Kylemore are bringing Watermill Swatch as well as Albaran, another great name to add to the list

 

[amy_b]

Wish Upon A Star is at Hartpury rather than Addington

I was talking about Hartpury
Somebody had mentioned it being easier to get to for those of us in the SW

 

[stoneybroke]

I was talking about Hartpury
Somebody had mentioned it being easier to get to for those of us in the SW

OOPS...Make sure you come to his box to say hello

 

[Navalgem]

I'm really looking forward to it too, really looking forward to seeing the boys in the flesh. Bit nervous/excited as I'm taking a 3yo for the loose jumping. Can't wait as the line up looks fab, and JLC too, fabulous!

 

[Rebel Raiser]

We'll be taking Balinmore Irish Rebel to Addington this year as well...on the Sunday, although we're going to get there on Saturday evening all being well.

Sadly we can't get to Hartpury this year

Looking forward to catching up again Rita - see you on the Saturday evening!!


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[eventrider23]

I can't wait to meet Rebel this year as he has long been one I have admired! Overall though I am loving the wide variety of stallions coming to Addington - something for everyone with the spotty's, the Arab, the ID's and in general horses of all shapes and ages. Definitely looking forward to it!

 

[no_no_nanette]

Like you I really like the range of stallions that will be attending the SSGB, many of them names that you often read about in H&H (Typhoon S for instance) but rarely see in the flesh, as they are either busy out competing, or their owners may not have the time or resources to run open days or to take their boys to every stallion parade. I'm also looking forward to seeing some of the young up-and-coming stallions, and there are some crackers! (I do have a bit of a vested interest as one of my mares is in foal to the Routledge's young stallion Denver, Berlin x Indoctro, but also very keen to see some of Brendon Stud's new boys, in particular Inspecteur vd Donkhoeve, Corland x Cassini I)

I'm determined that the socialising on Saturday night won't stop me from getting up in time to see the loose jumping on Sunday morning, as its another opportunity to view the youngsters in action, but I may have to bring my hangover with me!!

 

[htobago]

I'm really looking forward to it too, really looking forward to seeing the boys in the flesh. Bit nervous/excited as I'm taking a 3yo for the loose jumping. Can't wait as the line up looks fab, and JLC too, fabulous!

I'm nervous too! But shirley has been v nice and helpful. Good luck with the loose jumping!

 

[Navalgem]

I'm nervous too! But shirley has been v nice and helpful. Good luck with the loose jumping!

Thank you! Are you there on the sunday? Will come and say Hi, can't wait to meet Tobago too.

 

[eventrider23]

Navalgem - r u up both days?? Just wondering as the JLC demo is Saturday if u r only up for Sunday. Oli Townend is doing Sunday's demo.

Def looking forward to the weekend as there are a lot of incredibly nice up and coming stallions going to it as well as more proven boys. Plus the loose jumping should b very interesting and gd experience for those being graded this year. Def need more loose jumping comps like it in this country!

 

[mellissa]

What day is the loose jumping?

I am going to the jumping stallions day- can't remember which my friend sorted the tickets

 

[cruiseline]

Loose jumping is on Sunday morning, which is also the jumping stallion day, so get there early as I think it kicks off around 9:00

 

[mellissa]

Oh jolly good thank you! See u all there x

 

[htobago]

Thank you! Are you there on the sunday? Will come and say Hi, can't wait to meet Tobago too.

We're only there on the Saturday I'm afraid - will you be there on Saturday as well as Sunday? Really hope so!