Announcement of the Death of Ekstein

[TomReed]

Our joy in the fantastic showing in Hong Kong by Hickstead (Hamlet x Ekstein) and Don Porfirio (Indoctro x Ekstein) is greatly diminished by the death of Ekstein. Ekstein died while being walked from his stable to the exercise paddock, apparently of a heart attack or stroke. He was 22 years old.

Ekstein was a world-class KWPN sire that produced an Olympic horse (Joel), dozens of international showjumpers, and a half-dozen approved sons including our own Ulysses M2S. More recently we have seen grand-children of Ekstein reaching the highest levels in sport.

We are saddened by the death of Ekstein but his influence on Morningside Stud's breeding program will endure through his son Ulysses M2S (Ekstein x Voltaire); our stallion prospects Boy Toy M2S (Ekstein x Limmerick x Nimmerdor), Ballistic M2S (Ekstein x Condios x Cor de la Byere), and Chien-Ming Wang M2S (Wang Chung M2S x Ekstein x Cruising); eighteen daughters and grand-daughters; and Ekstein's half-sister Ushiniki.

 

[volatis]

Very sad to hear this Tom, but glad you have his offspring to carry on his legacy

 

[eventrider23]

So sorry to hear that Tom but at least he leaves a legacy that will carry on forever....

 

[Elle123]

poor boy. At least it wasn't prolonged. Must have been such a shock. The result of the showjumping must then be a fitting tribute to his life. RIP Ekstien
Luv Elle
x

 

[TURBOBERT]

You could always use a good traditional sire of true Irish stock in future...

 

[KenRehill]

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[Anastasia]

Very sorry to hear about the loss of your lad. Am sure all his sons and daughters will do him and you proud.

 

[woodtiger]

Hi Tom,
I just wanted to say how sad I was to hear about Ekstein. He was the grandsire of the best horse I have ever owned / ridden, and who is now jumping grand prix with Michel Robert (he was way too talented for an amateur!).

 

[TomReed]

Thanks to all of you -- well, most of you -- for the kind words.