Grannusberg - Anyone have anything by him, please?

[Maesfen]

As title says!

Am looking at using him on Bea (full TB) but would like to see or hear about anything that is by him if anyone can help. Many thanks in advance!!

 

[siennamiller]

oooh! I like him!

have seen your post in pic gallery but at work and they block all the pictures here

I will have a look when I get home

Annemarie xx

 

[S_N]

I'm sure that whoever it is who has a horse by him on here thinks that their horse looks like him....... Wish to goodness I could remember who it was!!

 

[Maesfen]

That's good!

The pic's aren't great but it does show her all relaxed with her friends. She seems to have palled up with the old pony, Misty although Joey keeps trying to pull her rug off!

 

[siennamiller]

can't wait to see them later!
Good she has a friend

 

[Tufty]

Dolly Blue is out of him and she is for sale at the moment 4* eventer on horse select in cheshire

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

My lad is from the same line, both have same Grand Sire Grannus however my lads Sire was Grannex.

http://www.whorridge.co.uk/stallions/grannex.html

 

[Rambo]

There is a mare on our yard by Grannex too. She is very mare'ish and a pain to be around a lot of the time, but does have a decent jump and is quite careful

 

[Maesfen]

She's one of the reasons I'm interested! There are pic's of her on the stud website - Westpoint Stud - can't do links, too technical!!

 

[Tufty]

Have you considered any of the stanhopes stalllions they have great temprament and lovely paces., I thought I read that you didnt want to go down the warmblood route so never suggested them before

 

[Maesfen]

I love your avatar!!

Temperment is almost my number one priority so will be looked at very carefully I promise! I can't do with grouches, there's no need for it IMO so why breed it in?

 

[siennamiller]

I can't find her

can you post a link?

 

[Tufty]

www.horseselect.co.uk/eventing/prenov.htm - 43k - Cached - Simi

 

[Maesfen]

Must admit, having dealings with a filly by Diddicoy, probably unfairly, I wouldn't touch any of his with a bargepole! She was out of a lovely natured mare but all this filly wanted to do was kill you - and she had been well handled by her experienced owner from birth, not untouched or anything, she just had a screw loose at the time - she is now jumping and loving it but still an old battleaxe you have to watch your step around else she'll pick you up like a terrier with a rat!

Sort of coloured my view a bit! He's also quite diddy when you get upto him, not a lot about him for me I'm afraid.
I know I'm not a fan of warmbloods but being so close to Westpoint have seen a few Fultons around and met him; he is a delight and that is very important to me but equally, he is throwing some really nice animals that are useful too.

It's so confusing, there's too much choice!

 

[legend]

Totally agree with Rambo, have known 2 totally unrelated Grannex horses, both had awful ridden temperaments, both reared (properly) and the mare was very hormonal- regumate essential! I'd take LOTS of convincing personally, but i accept that 2 aren't nec representative of what that line will pass down.

 

[siennamiller]

I found the site, couldn't work out which one she was - prob being stooopid

 

[Maesfen]

Scroll down that page, she's quite a way, I thought I'd missed her! There are also pic's of her on the Westpoint Stud site under Grannusberg, the jumping one is probably better than the sale site one.

 

[Maesfen]

That's how I feel about Diddicoy!

 

[siennamiller]

she is awesome. Have you sen her results on be.com, proper little superstar!
oooh, its so exciting, can't wait till you choose

 

[Iestyn]

A friend of ours has a 4 yr old by him - will PM you later as still at work. Nice sort - very strong minded though. Oh, lzt's Fal was by him...now she's got one or two colourful stories!!!

 

[Maesfen]

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. Oh, lzt's Fal was by him...now she's got one or two colourful stories!!!

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Now you're worrying me!

Yes, I remember him!

Perhaps (and no disrespect to LZT at all!) they seem to be professionals' horses as in need lots of work and discipline to get the best out of them? Still it does take two to tango so would be interested to know what type of mare he was out of - if you're there, lzt!

 

[Tufty]

OK asked around and got you some info if you want to go delving.
Hannah Bate in Nantwich has got Dolly Blue and she had 12 faults on her SJ last time out at Purston.

Also there is a filly for sale by this stallion in wigan its on horsequest 01942 811004 half brother is the farriers apprentice

so give them a ring and they will fill you in on temprament etc, I would before I bred

GOOD LUCK !

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

My Grannex gelding has a fantastic temperament, he loves people & is incredibly gentle. He loves his schooling Has established paces & a jump to die for. I've never met a Grannex horse with a bad attitude.

 

[Iestyn]

Our friends horse is out of a a nice but "run of the mill" Irish mare, by Greannusberg. He will be a fab jumper and moves well. Grannusberg, i believe, is doing well in his own right and I think lzt's Fal was a handful because of his age and some physical problems he'd had. I always admired both the horses, but there are a few by Grannusberg eventing at the moment too. You thinking of using him next year?

 

[Maesfen]

Thanks for all your help, I'll do that, hope they don't mind a timewaster!!
Mind you, Edward at the stud is very straightforward and will always give an honest answer which is an enormous help!

 

[Maesfen]

Thanks TZ, that's good to know although I am also of the opinion, rightly or wrongly, that although genetics have their part, it is also a lot to do with how they are handled from the start; I've known too many out of 'nice' stock that have ended up being a handful or grouchy due to their stupid owners and vice versa!

 

[Maesfen]

In a word - YES!! I've seen a few about and they've all looked useful sorts so might be worth a shot - and Bea is beautifully put together so it could be a good match!