Hever Golf Ranger

[no_no_nanette]

Following on from the posts about TB sires, just wanted to give this guy a plug, 'cos not many people know about him, but he's a super stallion, and one of those few who is genuinely an "improving" sire, having seen pics of some of his offspring from very ordinary mares .....

He has had a very chequered ownership history, hence his low profile - I believe that the syndicate who owned him went bust and he ended up standing in a stable for 4 years. In spite of this experience, he has one of best temperaments that I have come across in a stallion, a beautiful head, and is really well put together. His current owner, who loves the stallion to bits, is a very, very experienced horseman who used to be very well known as a physio in eventing circles, and has the sort of instinctive feel for a horse that you don't often come across any more.

Unfortunately Ranger is only available with natural cover, but he is really worth a look if you are in the south-east - he is based near Sevenoaks. His offspring are beginning to do well in the showring, with a very limited book of mares so far.... This is him :

http://www.sporthorse-data.com/d?d=Hever...&birthland=

We are going up to the stud in a couple of weeks' time, so will post some pics of Ranger and of some of his offspring after we've visited

 

[magic104]

He looks to be an ideal size for crossing with natives to breed a nice sports pony. I have seen him mentioned before on here. Another TB with a fab temperment & has crossed well on native mares is by Nickel King, called Special Addition. If they are not commercial they just dont seem to get a look in when stallions are being listed. This is one reason why I like this forum, because it brings up the forgotten.

 

[fionam]

My mare has just been covered by Ranger, he is stunning and his pic's do not do him justice, his temprement is without question one of the best I have seen in a stallion, he has good conformation and movement I am thrilled to have found him and would recomend him highly.

 

[rachelelizabeth]

I have a 5 year old by Ranger out of a 14.3hh PBW x appaloosa mare who was quite ordinary but straight moving with a good temperament.
I am so pleased as the 5yr old has a perfect temp he is straight,has Ranger's movement and very powerful backend. He also stands at 15.1hh and is covered in spots !
A very trainable horse who is proving to be bold an athletic I hope to event him next season.
I am delighted with Ranger and would highly recommend him as a sire .