Gemystery
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Hi, I am looking for some more info and opinions on my "shortlist" of stallions for one of my mares.
The mare is a 16.1/2hh thoroughbred (breeding here: http://www.sporthorse-data.com/d?d=maybe+vain&x=0&y=0), she has had two foals for us and a few others before we got her. She has excellent movement, especially walk and trot, good canter but could be better (more reach) and has a decent pop although we haven't free jumped her properly. Unfortunately she has blown tendons in front which we assume are from a race accident so she has never competed. The two foals she has had for us are bred to event/show jump. Both are going to be big horses, especially the filly who is nearly as tall as her brother and a year younger (her sire is also not known for throwing big)! They both move very nicely, have excellent temperaments, are well built horses and both look like they will jump.
So, from the two we have we know she throws big and much heavier then herself (more to the sires frame). To be safe, we do not want a big/heavy stallion or one that is known to throw size. Looking to produce something for upper level eventing or dressage (which sounds weird but the mare moves very well so would go down that track with breeding). Happy to go Irish/thoroughbred/warmblood, but needs to be proven either competition wise or produced horses out competing (preferably at least 2*/1.30/advanced).
My first choice was Ramiro B but there isn't currently semen in Australia and is expensive to bring over for one mare so going to get a few people interested and do that next year.
The next option is Billy Congo (semen available) but not sure if he will throw too heavy? Next is Embassy III, duel purpose and lovely type. Embassy I has produced eventers and the other two have produced some good looking jumping/dressage horses, but haven't heard any first hand opinions on him. Next is Kambarbay, have been very interested in the ATs for use in sport, but his eldest are not yet under saddle and while I really like him I am not sure he is the best pick for an event sire (and am not keen on the idea of a pally and he isn't proven performance or breeding). Next is Sir Oldenburg but am waiting on an email to find out if there is semen in the country. Have also considered Wish Upon A Star and Chilli Morning (already have one being put to him) but concerned that at 17hh the foal will be a giant. Does anyone have experience with what Chilli throws? There is also a tb over here that Shane Rose stands and he has a few 3* ones by him, so am going to try and have a look at him.
Am looking for some opinions on these stallions and any other suggestions (can post pictures of the mare and progeny). Please note, I am in Australia so the stallions need to be available over here! And sorry for the essay!!!
The mare is a 16.1/2hh thoroughbred (breeding here: http://www.sporthorse-data.com/d?d=maybe+vain&x=0&y=0), she has had two foals for us and a few others before we got her. She has excellent movement, especially walk and trot, good canter but could be better (more reach) and has a decent pop although we haven't free jumped her properly. Unfortunately she has blown tendons in front which we assume are from a race accident so she has never competed. The two foals she has had for us are bred to event/show jump. Both are going to be big horses, especially the filly who is nearly as tall as her brother and a year younger (her sire is also not known for throwing big)! They both move very nicely, have excellent temperaments, are well built horses and both look like they will jump.
So, from the two we have we know she throws big and much heavier then herself (more to the sires frame). To be safe, we do not want a big/heavy stallion or one that is known to throw size. Looking to produce something for upper level eventing or dressage (which sounds weird but the mare moves very well so would go down that track with breeding). Happy to go Irish/thoroughbred/warmblood, but needs to be proven either competition wise or produced horses out competing (preferably at least 2*/1.30/advanced).
My first choice was Ramiro B but there isn't currently semen in Australia and is expensive to bring over for one mare so going to get a few people interested and do that next year.
The next option is Billy Congo (semen available) but not sure if he will throw too heavy? Next is Embassy III, duel purpose and lovely type. Embassy I has produced eventers and the other two have produced some good looking jumping/dressage horses, but haven't heard any first hand opinions on him. Next is Kambarbay, have been very interested in the ATs for use in sport, but his eldest are not yet under saddle and while I really like him I am not sure he is the best pick for an event sire (and am not keen on the idea of a pally and he isn't proven performance or breeding). Next is Sir Oldenburg but am waiting on an email to find out if there is semen in the country. Have also considered Wish Upon A Star and Chilli Morning (already have one being put to him) but concerned that at 17hh the foal will be a giant. Does anyone have experience with what Chilli throws? There is also a tb over here that Shane Rose stands and he has a few 3* ones by him, so am going to try and have a look at him.
Am looking for some opinions on these stallions and any other suggestions (can post pictures of the mare and progeny). Please note, I am in Australia so the stallions need to be available over here! And sorry for the essay!!!