Who is ur Favorite Hunter stallion?

[HandItOver114]

who is ur favorite hunter stallion?

[HandItOver114]

who is ur favorite hunter stallion?

[TheOrangeOne]

Duh... Popeye K

[CuriosoJorge]

Absolut.

[Madame Butterfly]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by CuriosoJorge:
Absolut. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Who was Absolut?

[Jumpers21]

Alla' Czar has always been a favoritie of mine.

[HopelessHunter]

I like Popeye K, Alla' Czar, Just The Best, Mercury, etc..

I also love fellow poster cyriz's mom's TB stally, Sea Accounts.

[CuriosoJorge]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Madame Butterfly:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by CuriosoJorge:
Absolut. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Who was Absolut? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Um, is. His registered name is Lancaster Avenue. He stands in North Carolina, is attractive, and has a terrific mind. He has sired more winning show horses than I can remember.

[Duffy]

Re Absolut, I remember one Middleburg Classic, quite a few years ago - when the IHF was pretty new, there were a few of Absolut's get in the classes. They weren't the prettiest movers, but man, they were great jumpers, quiet and brave. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Rio Blanco]

Joe's Lin......... of course, that's because I currently have one of his sons. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif

[JumpTheMoon]

Voltaire, Jupiter, St. Nick, Popeye K...

[Hexel]

Here is a pic of Absolut'.

[Jodes, Aefvue Farms Bartender]

All the Gold..or Alla Czar

[LEP Enterprises, LLC]

Horses I have booked to, or seriously considered buying their offspring:

Sir Caletto www.silverhorne.com (http://www.silverhorne.com)
Ironman (no website)

Horses that I like and might consider sometime in the future:

Just the Best
Alla Czar
Popeye K

[Giddy-up]

Alla' Czar
Jupiter
All the Gold

[Nauset]

Shine! And Popeye K.

[Nikki^]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by LEP Enterprises, LLC:


Sir Caletto http://www.silverhorne.com
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I love that horse!!! He's super nice and has a wonderful jump.

[MissintheSouth]

Popeye K, obvious reasons there...WOW!
Asolut
But I am bias cause he stood at the farm I rode at as a teenager, and he was the coolest, sweetest, and quietest stallion I have ever handled. His babies are so quiet and great form over fences.
We just bred one of our mares to Just The Best, so we will see, I can't wait till she foals in March!

[cabby]

Everest! He is a wonderful stallion with a matching personality. Recently, some of his babies have won some big things, including Sox Fifth Avenue winning at Upperville. He isn't advertised much because he always has a full breeding schedule along with his show schedule. My trainer is showing him this year in the pregreens.

[Pirateer]

Sir Caletto (drool)
Viscount
Evergreen

[OverOxers]

All the Gold
Popeye K
Simbalu (speaking of Simbalu, does anyone have a picture, i've been trying to find one to show a friend of mine, and can't)

[10mover]

I loved a few Absolut babies I've seen, Ragtime looks like an interesting up-and-comer and Shine looks interesting to. I love to watch Sir Caletto but unfortunately his first foal crop shows basically no prepotency with all foals taking after their dam in looks and movement. I wouldn't breed to him until I see him consistently improve the mare instead of vice versa. And I'm interested to see if he passes along that jump.

[savvy9]

My vote is for Shine!

[Zlotych]

10, agree with your pics, and also on the SC comment. He is a beauty, jumps fabulously and has an awesome pedigree.. but the proof is in the progeny.

I'm really liking the Zarr babies!!

[SpartanVirtue]

Ironman - http://www.americanwarmblood.com/Ironman.htm

and Zarr - http://www.wariotofarminc.com/zarr.html

both great but different types depending on the mare.

[10mover]

Zlotych - http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif A friend of mine adores Sir Caletto but now just admires him from a far and hopes maybe in the future she'll see a reason, but said "why should I pay $2500 for a copy of my mare?" LOL He truly is a lovely horse though and obviously tremendously talented!

So anyway, I had been thinking of Zarr for a while for a Trakehner mare that I have - are his foals generally quiet? I loved his movement in the bare-bones video they sent me but it didn't tell me a whole lot. My Trak mare doesn't need any help in the "hot" department. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[eclipse]

Originally posted by Pirateer:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Sir Caletto (drool)
Viscount
Evergreen <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Pirateer I have an Evergreen offspring (complete with Evergreen attitude too!! LOL). Glad to see someone else like him.

[Zlotych]

Dont have a Zarr, and really can't comment first hand on his babies, but I too like his overall look, and what I saw- (Probably the same tape stripped down video you did!) However his kids are doing well in the ring, and that says alot!

I've heard that Argosy has been looked to by some of the HB breeders. I've always liked him, and considered him but when time ran out on his liscencure I had second thoughts. Got a tape recently of the young Escudo I son Escapade and he looks like he may be a nice up and comer for the hunters. Plus he's black and flashy!! That doesn't hurt.. Look at what chrome has done for some of the present stallions out there!
I also like Don Alfredo and Paparazzo.

[Andrew]

Fleetwood Mac
Starman

[10mover]

Zlotych - YES! I forgot about Don Alfredo and Papparazzo especially. They both seem to have wonderful temperaments and their very kind owner told me she thought Don Alfredo was SICK after import at first because he was SO quiet! She said they are both incredible disposition-wise and from the videos they both have very hunter movement and impeccable jumps. I have seen many Don Alfredo offspring that have been lovely. Papparazzo's first foals look adorable, can't wait to see how they do once of showing age.

[RugBug]

Okay, I'm going to say it, even though it won't be popular and will probably get me flamed.

While Popeye K is GORGEOUS, all the pictures I've seen show him jumping with very loose legs...Knees to up to his chin, but loose below. Is this true? I have never seen him in person so I don't know if it is just an impression from his pictures....

[Quinn]

RugBug, thanks for having the equipment to say that. I have always felt the same way about the above named. Not to say he isn't gorgeous because he is but he does not have the hunter D legs.

I'm sure I won't surprise anyone when I say my first pick as a hunter stallion is "A Fine Romance." But also of note, "Rio Grande" was voted the 2004 USEF Hunter Stallion of the year. This apparently is decided upon by his get and their points. The second closest stallion to Rio was 2000 points below him. Just a comment.

http://community.webshots.com/user/ballyduff

[suecoo]

Is Shine by Jupiter? Can someone link me to Shine's website. I think he is a really lovely mover.

[Zlotych]

Shine is actually named Alesi- and is A line Hanoverian I believe. Here's a link

www.shinestallion.com (http://www.shinestallion.com)

[leelee]

cabby- I am going to have to second you on Everest! SUCH a good mover and jumper! and now, finally, i can say COMFORTABLE!!!!!! a BIG plus for me these days http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif can't wait til he moves into the greens http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[savvy9]

Shine is gorgeous, a lovely mover, a super jumper and has a personality to die for - puppy-dog quiet. (It is too bad that the video on his website does not seem to be working right now - it was awesome!) I bred my mare to him and am expecting a foal in May 2005. I went to several shows he was at, met him and watched him in and out of the show ring before booking to him. The one thing I am not 100% sure is what he is going to throw - I have heard his babies are very easy going, but I really do not know much more about them or how prepotent he is - I loved him so much as an individual that I took a chance on this aspect! My mare is nice enough that I don't care if I get a copy of her or if he improves on her.......We shall see how it works out. His owners are definitely not focusing on the breeding, but rather the showing right now - he qualified for all of the indoor shows and ended up 6th in the Nation in the Older A/O Division in 2004. I don't think he had many other breedings last year.

[10mover]

savvy - I had noticed that Shine was not advertised in the Chronicle this past stallion issue. I guess this suggests you are right about them wanting to show him more than breed. I love him too and had highly considered him for my Trak mare. His temperament seems top notch and he moves wonderfully. Too bad he's not really being advertised!

[savvy9]

10mover - I will let you know how the Shine baby comes out if you like! I haven't seen any stallion ads for him at all this year in any publications (and I get them all!) oh well.....

[HopelessHunter]

I like Shine as well...

Has anyone mentioned AFR?

[FLF]

As a pony person - I have to pipe in with my totally biased opinion and say Liseter Star Jasper!

[phxrayneigh]

Is there a website for Everest?

[CBoylen]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by RugBug:
Okay, I'm going to say it, even though it won't be popular and will probably get me flamed.
While Popeye K is GORGEOUS, all the pictures I've seen show him jumping with very loose legs...Knees to up to his chin, but loose below. Is this true? I have never seen him in person so I don't know if it is just an impression from his pictures.... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I won't disagree with you, but it's only noticeable in his pictures. I certainly don't see it in person, and obviously neither do the judges. I think the pictures are deceiving partly due to the fact that hunter classes are nowhere near the end of Popeye's scope level, and partly due to the fact that he jumps a bit higher than the rest and is probably hard to photograph.
He won the model, hack, and one over fences today in the 4' over In Disguise, btw. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[SED]

Can anyone post a picture of All the Gold? I see a hunter with 'Gold' in the name regularly in my daughter's division (Gold Exchange), and I assume it must be by him.

Also, I almost bought a hunter with Absolut in his name a few years ago. The sellers made a big deal of his breeding, but I was too ignorant to know what they were talking about.

[eab]

I will also vote for Don Alfredo - GREAT temperment of all his babies I have worked with. The only All the Gold baby I have seen was an EVIL chestnut mare http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_mad.gif No thank you!

[RugBug]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by C.Boylen:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by RugBug:
Okay, I'm going to say it, even though it won't be popular and will probably get me flamed.
While Popeye K is GORGEOUS, all the pictures I've seen show him jumping with very loose legs...Knees to up to his chin, but loose below. Is this true? I have never seen him in person so I don't know if it is just an impression from his pictures.... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I won't disagree with you, but it's only noticeable in his pictures. I certainly don't see it in person, and obviously neither do the judges. I think the pictures are deceiving partly due to the fact that hunter classes are nowhere near the end of Popeye's scope level, and partly due to the fact that he jumps a bit higher than the rest and is probably hard to photograph.
He won the model, hack, and one over fences today in the 4' over In Disguise, btw. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

C. Boylen,

Thanks for such a thoughtful, even-tempered reply. I know that the stallion is extremely popular, and that my comment could easily be taken negatively. I suppose from jumping pictures alone, I would look further if I had a mare. Of course that isn't taking into account many other factors, such as temperament, movement, conformation, etc. which Popeye seems to have in spades. He does seems to be one of those jump-higher-instead-of-folding-tight type horses...but even with that taken into account, he does get those knees up to his chin, is beyond gorgeous and is fancy as the day is long. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Hope your Popeye K x Rox Dene gets the best from them both. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

[cabby]

Phxrayneigh:

I sent you a PT..

[VirginiaBred]

C Boylen,


I LOVED looking at your baby pictures with my favorite of all hunters!!!

Rox Dene is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats!

[Chef Jade]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by RugBug:
Okay, I'm going to say it, even though it won't be popular and will probably get me flamed.

While Popeye K is GORGEOUS, all the pictures I've seen show him jumping with very loose legs...Knees to up to his chin, but loose below. Is this true? I have never seen him in person so I don't know if it is just an impression from his pictures.... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

RugBug - I agree with you completely. However, I am 99% sure we are choosing him for my mare, Jade (by Jupiter BTW). The reason? He has EVERYTHING else we want. I only saw his video, and I can see he is a bit dangly at the ankle over some jumps - but the way he lopes to the jumps and the effort he puts in over them, makes him my a superstar in my book.

Besides, my mare has the jumping style (literally I have never seen her take a bad jumping photo) but lacks the effortlessness accross the ground that Popeye has.

[CBoylen]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Chef:
RugBug - I agree with you completely. However, I am 99% sure we are choosing him for my mare, Jade (by Jupiter BTW). The reason? He has EVERYTHING else we want. I only saw his video, and I can see he is a bit dangly at the ankle over some jumps - but the way he lopes to the jumps and the effort he puts in over them, makes him my a superstar in my book.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Chef, I wish you could see him in person. Rachel will shoot me for this (so SHHHH!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif ) but I don't agree with some of her choices of rounds for the video. Only a couple of them show him at his best IMO, and he's jumped way more of those kind of rounds than the video would lead you to believe. I've seen him go just about every time he's stepped in the ring for the last year and a half, but I guess you'll just have to take my word for it until you get to see him yourself http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif.

[SED]

C. Boylen -- this thread reminds us that we are all waiting for that baby later this year. A Rox Dene baby by Popeye K is going to be the ultimate BB obsession. I hope you are ready! That poor surrogate mare isn't going to know what hit her!

[CBoylen]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by SED:
C. Boylen -- this thread reminds us that we are all waiting for that baby later this year. A Rox Dene baby by Popeye K is going to be the ultimate BB obsession. I hope you are ready! That poor surrogate mare isn't going to know what hit her! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Thanks for all the interest, we're very excited too http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif. It just makes me a teeny bit nervous, as I don't want to jinx anything!!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[HandItOver114]

Yea sence I did not say who my favorite stallion was when I started this I would have to say it is Popeye K, and if this answers any of ya'lls questions about his jumping pictures I think it is because he is only jumping like what 3'6". I would love to see a pic. of him at the 4'. But the reason why I put this post up is because I am looking for a hunter stallion and I just could not decide on who to pick. The mare is a Swedish Warmblood and I did not know what all good hunter stallions took in that breed.

These are some more of my favorits.
Popeye K
All the Gold
Sir Caletto
Alla' Czar
Ragtime
Zico
Just the best
Espri - who my horse is by

and many others!!!

http://community.webshots.com/user/handitover114

[wilkins2]

I'm riding 2 Absolut offspring right now and they are both the easiest horses I have ever had to train. We haven't seen him advertised, is he still available?
One of my clients is thinking of leasing a broodmare that had a great gelding by him and I would love for them to consider repeating that combination. PS... Both are a top hack prize too. One I am assuming, since he has yet to show, but the older one has done quite well.

Sheryl

[Anne]

All the students that are interested in equine repro here at NC State are waiting on pins and needles for the Popeye K x Rox Dene baby, too! (We are trying to convince Dr. Pinto, who did the ET, to let us have a party when the foal is born!)

Wilkins2, last year Absolut was still standing to a very limited number of outside mares. If you are interested, I would call right away; I don't know what their plans are for this year.

[monami]

I have to say that I like a lot of Popeye K's foals, which of course aren't of showing age yet that I know of. He does seem to be prepotent in the sense that they all look more like him than the mare. But I haven't seen clips of them so I don't know much more than that.

Paparazzo is really lovely, but then again if you like him and Pablito, then just breed to Pablo, as you know he's going to throw something outstanding - he's got a ton of approved sons. Proof is in the pudding, not in the pudding's pudding. But, they may themselves prove over time to be just as good, which would be awesome.

[beaulilly]

I like the TB stallion Musing.

[Royal Blue]

Sir Caletto - I saw his stallion video when I was trying out Gunnar (his 1/2 sis is by him & another in 2006). He just floats over the fences.

[imapepper]

I have seen pictures of Sir Caletto and he is extremely drool-worthy. But the stallion that has piqued my interest in Argosy. Does anyone have an Argosy offspring? If so, what do you think? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[daytimedrama]

Sir Caletto
Shine- I have had the pleasure of being at the same barn as Shine, when he was in CA and he is so lovely. I would literally tear up everytime I saw him, he is just that stunning. He is so sweet and a wonderful mover and jumper. I'm glad he is doing so well, does Kim still own him?

[savvy9]

daytimedrama - Shine is now owned by Sue Overholt and lives in Middleburg, VA. Sue's daughter Kim Hopkins rides him in the older A/O division at the A shows. I know what you mean about him - he makes me well up when I watch him too.....I have felt like a stalker going to the shows just to watch him go!

[AHC]

Popeye K, Jupiter, Shine Alla C'zar are all high on the list.

Of course it always makes me smile when anyone mentions It's Fleetwood Mac (thanks Andrew) cause he's my mare's daddy.

[Bumpkin]

STARMAN
http://www.uset.com/trophyroom/tr_1988alt4.htm

Even though he is now retired as a stallion http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sadsmile.gif

[Denzel]

I personally like
Popeye K
Musing
Capyrus

Andi

[Ski Bum]

My personal fave is Roc USA. His babies are gorgeous! My trainer bred one of the mares at her farm to him and the baby is a super mover and is adorable. Plus Nancy is amazing to work with. Here is his website. Roc USA (http://rocusa.net)

I also love Alla'czar.

Kristin

[Hucklebug]

I"m really fond of Just the Best, but I don't know if I can narrow it down to just one stallion! I love Meisterwind as well...he's not marketed as a hunter stallion, but he should be.

[Riven]

I have to say that I am a huge Alla'Czar fan and I love my two babies by him. I also love my two Schonfelds, and my two Schonfelders. If I were still breeding these would be my choices;
Alla'Czar
Just Spectacular (GOV TB stallion in Germany)the sire of my incredibly talented hunterhttp://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
A Fine Romance
Ragtime
Beach Boy
Pablo

[Zona]

I don't think anyone has mentions Landwerder yet. A friend of mine has a mare by him that she shows in the A/A's. The mare is the whole package. www.landwerder.net (http://www.landwerder.net)

[LulaBell]

I just LOVE:
-Jones Hall
-All the Best
-Zico

[LulaBell]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by SED:
Can anyone post a picture of All the Gold? I see a hunter with 'Gold' in the name regularly in my daughter's division (Gold Exchange), and I assume it must be by him.

Also, I almost bought a hunter with Absolut in his name a few years ago. The sellers made a big deal of his breeding, but I was too ignorant to know what they were talking about. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

SED, Gold Exchange is sired by All the Gold...USEF has that Goldie is an Oldenburg, no mare is listed. I babysat for Caroline & Carson Gibson a few times with a friend of mine...Caroline's the one that shows him in the Ch Hunters. What's your daughter's horse's name? I bet I've seen it go before.

If I can find access to a scanner, I'll scan in the stallion ad for All the Gold from COTH's Stallion Issue. Stunning horse; jumps incredible.

ETA: If you go to this website, http://www.inthf.org/ and scroll down, there's a jumping picture of All the Gold on the right side a little more than halfway down.

[showjumpers66]

Zona, I sent you a Private Message.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Zona:
I don't think anyone has mentions Landwerder yet. A friend of mine has a mare by him that she shows in the A/A's. The mare is the whole package. http://www.landwerder.net <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[Zena]

What are the opinions on "Louvre" babies? Big grey stallion that belongs to Kelly Klien...

[octoberhill]

While Shine is indeed owned now by Sue Overholt, the breeding rights were retained by Kim Bronson. I, too, am glad that this stallion is back to showing. When I "discovered" him in Cologne, I knew he was going to be a top hunter stallion someday. Kind of wish I'd held onto him, but I cried all the way to the bank...just two months after he got out of quarantine! I just had to have a Shine baby of my own, and we have shown her in hand in hunter classes around Texas. She is adorable. I do hope that Sue will let this stallion breed as much as possible, but I'm not sure of the arrangement with Kim. They are both great people. Shine is lucky to have them!

[Twinkletozzz]

For me, it's Don Alfredo and I'll be interested to see how Paparazzo babies go once they are old enough to get out under saddle. My first foal was a Don Alfredo colt and he was a wonderful baby and I'll rebreed to him for myself this spring if the mare is not sold first in foal to him.

[JumpTheMoon]

I dunno, this is a pretty darn good picture of Popeye K if you ask me: http://www.towerheads.com/

[daytimedrama]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by octoberhill:
While Shine is indeed owned now by Sue Overholt, the breeding rights were retained by Kim Bronson. I, too, am glad that this stallion is back to showing. When I "discovered" him in Cologne, I knew he was going to be a top hunter stallion someday. Kind of wish I'd held onto him, but I cried all the way to the bank...just two months after he got out of quarantine! I just had to have a Shine baby of my own, and we have shown her in hand in hunter classes around Texas. She is adorable. I do hope that Sue will let this stallion breed as much as possible, but I'm not sure of the arrangement with Kim. They are both great people. Shine is lucky to have them! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Aww I miss him so much reading this, I can't imagine how you felt selling him! Good Luck with your baby! The day he left Shine's groom, my trianer and I were all in tears.

[Soiree]

Royal Blue,

I think your horse's half sister, you referenced in this post by Sir Caletto, is my filly! Is EM Wunder his mom?

[Royal Blue]

Soiree - Your filly would be Gunnars sister http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif. I just have to say that she is just adorable, I tried to get my friend to buy her & she was on the verge of calling Jill about her. If she is anything like her big brother you are going to have a blast http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[way2trvld2]

Ragtime all the way!!! He used to be at my old barn and is the sweetest stallion ever! One of my old friends even got to show him once. He had his knees around his chin even when she missed hard...BEST STALLION EVER!!

[snaffles]

Popeye K, Alla C'zar, and Shine, I have one of each!!

[treasmare]

Snaffles you must have some fancy looking horses. I am a Popeye K fan and have two colts by him. No one has mentioned Oxford...I have a filly by him and she has all the goods to be a very fancy hunter and jumping is second nature to her...whatever is in front of her she goes over....free jumps herself on a regular babsis.

[cloverlone]

I'm looking at the pics I have to use of Popeye K for the Roanoke Horse Show ads and yeah,.. he's pretty cool!!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif All the Gold's success in hunter futurity has set new standards.

I like my own stallions though too,..BROADWAY is going to make a splash (of color unlike any other!) as foals hit the ground. I showed his sire Spotlight in the amateurs 15 years ago now and we won prizes easier than if I had been on a bay! He's my favorite of all time. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif He slept at the in gate, walked around the show ground like a gelding and grazed loose in my front yard. That's NOT your typical stallion.

BROADWAY's full brother was reserve champion at Keswick among others.

www.cloverlone.com (http://www.cloverlone.com)

[treasmare]

Cloverlone I sent you a PT

[BAC]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DMA:
What are the opinions on "Louvre" babies? Big grey stallion that belongs to Kelly Klien... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

You might want to do a search, I believe there was a recent thread about his offspring.

[Zona]

I know Musings already been mentioned a few times, but I thought I'd mention that just recently one of his offspring was named National Horse of the Year up here in Canada.

[TatteredDaydreamer]

I'm no where close to being a breeder, but from what I've seen I like Alla' Czar, Popeye K, Zarr, Viscount, Shine, and Jupiter.

[Soiree]

Royal Blue, then your boy was featured on my filly's sale video, he is lovely! I might show her in some hunter breeding classes year.

I would also second the recommendations on Popeye K. I have a 3yr old filly by him... She looks a lot like her dad, moves beautifully, and is the sweetest, easiest filly in the world. I recently backed her and she took it like an old pro. She is like that about everything.

[Royal Blue]

Soiree - A Sir Caletto & a Popeye K, I am offically jealous http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif.

I'm sure Gunnars little sis will clean up in the hunter breeding classes. I hear shes a lovely mover just like the rest of the family. You will have to keep us updated.

[Court@HJ-OH]

I am in complete shock that no one has said Rio Grande especially with some of his babies cleaning up at WEF this year and certainly in years passed. He consistantly produces amazing hunters and some jumpers too.

[actcasual]

Have to put in a very belated two cents worth.

I saw Popeye K at the Lexington Spring Premiere... two years ago? I think he was doing the second years still. Being the ignorant hunter princess, I had no idea who he was at the time. I was watching the horses come in for the jog and was just absolutely struck.
Usually, I'm horribly shy, but I had to walk up to the handler and say, "That is the most fabulous horse I've ever seen."
I could tell from the way she was polite, but totally disinterested, that she knew. And heard it all the time.
I know very little about his record as a stallion, but as an individual... that horse is stunning.
Having come to the horse world at the tailend of the classic thoroughbred hunter era, that round-bodied, solid warmblood look with the high whites is absolutely my idea of the ideal hunter.
If I had a quality mare, I don't think I could resist trying to get a booking to him--just on the off-chance I'd get something approaching his presence!

[Claudius]

Where does Musing stand? Anyone know his websight? And how about Shine...anyone have a contact number? He is a fabulous mover...I saw a tape of him a couple of years ago.

[happytoes]

Musing stands in Langley, BC at Camenae Farms.

http://www.camenaefarms.com/

[Soiree]

Royal Blue, she looks to be a super mover so far (she reminds me of a little ballerina). I have heard Gunnar is quite the hack winner too. I am hoping she will move like her mom and jump like her dad. I will let you know how she does if we do hunter breeding. Upperville is the goal. Let me know how Gunnar is doing too. Good Luck.

[GiGi]

Any stallion at JG Appaloosas in PA. Those horses are tops in the open show ring. They are born hunters. They take to it like a fish in water. Awesome looking over fences.

[OHF]

I have a Sir Caletto colt that I love. I disagree with some of the earlier posts on Sir Caletto. My colt definitely moves like dad and has his hind end among other things...hopefully we'll jump like dad too http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif, of course mom jumps pretty well herself. My colt is very very laid back and he didn't get that from mom.
I also have an Alla'Czar on the way. Just the Best and Roc USA are on my future breeding list http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I just bought a Cor Noir filly last summer that I think is going to make a fancy hunter.

[showjumpers66]

Thanks for posting! She really is all that ... Dreamworks was #2 in the BCHJA standings for 2004 in both Pre-Green and A/A. Kudos to your friend!!! Landwerder is also the sire of Walk in the Park, a very successful Amateur Owner hunter with Tara Cornelius.

Very poor records have been kept of Landwerder (aka Silver Lining and aka Liszt) offspring, but we hope to change that. We would love to hear more about his successful progeny!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Zona:
I don't think anyone has mentions Landwerder yet. A friend of mine has a mare by him that she shows in the A/A's. The mare is the whole package. www.landwerder.net (http://www.landwerder.net) </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[can't re-]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Court@HJ-OH:
I am in complete shock that no one has said Rio Grande especially with some of his babies cleaning up at WEF this year and certainly in years passed. He consistantly produces amazing hunters and some jumpers too. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'll say it!

<span class="ev_code_RED">Rio Grande</span> <span class="ev_code_GREEN">Rio Grande</span> <span class="ev_code_PINK">Rio Grande</span> <span class="ev_code_PURPLE">Rio Grande</span>

I have 4 of his babies and my Jupiter mare is in foal to him for early next year. I LOVE Rio Grande! He has been at or near the top of the hunter sire list.

[Kinsella]

Absolut'. He is such a wonderful stallion and I would love to have one of his offspring. I do believe he is only breeding on farm these days now though. I think there is so much going on with the show side of the farm that it's just easier for them to keep it simple, and given that the grand old man is getting on up there, probably better for him too.

Another one is See Me Com'en. By the same stallion as Absolut' and just as nice but with chrome.

[lphoeb]

Thanks for all the nice mentionings of my horse Jupiter. He really is an amazing horse. We showed this weekend in the younger A/O's in Ocala and won a class o/f and 2nd on the flat and got a few other ribbons in our first show since Nov. (vacation time, then I had mono and couldnt ride until now) He is super sweet and laid back and can the jump the moon as he reminded me today http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I have seen a few of his babies showing down here and they all look just like him and all have a great jump. He bred to the Lindener's pony Dreamboat last year, I cant wait to see what that one turns out like!
Thanks again for all you kind words!

Lindsey

[Giddy-up]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by lphoeb:
He bred to the Lindener's pony Dreamboat last year, I cant wait to see what that one turns out like! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif Oh wow! That will be 1 top notch small junior. I pity the other horses that will have to show against him/her. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Barb Gualco]

OHF thank you for the accurate comment on Sir Caletto...we see a real consistency in his offspring in that he is bred to 60+ mares a year in the USA and so you get to see what he is passing on..the canter that you noted for sure, excellent movers, and his conformation but I have to add he has been bred to really really good mares. I will also add that just today I spoke to Paul Schockemohle's facility manager, Joseph Klaphakken, aka Kloppee...we spoke about Sandro and his son's, of which Sir Caletto is one...he said "for sure the Sandro's like Sandro Hit and Sir Caletto do not dissappoint..you can count on consistent quality". He also spoke about other lines they have in breeding and show stallions and he said this ability to produce consistently good types is not always a guarantee. And I think people forget that you have to see alot of offspring of a particular stallion before you can select one that lowers your risk as a breeder that in fact you get a good foal that makes it to competition. I read 10 mover's comment and I was wondering how many Sir Caletto's she/he has seen to make such a blatant comment...here is what I do know...the jump from the Sir Caletto's 2 year old foal crop is incredible in the freejumping trials...out of 21 we saw freejump every single one has tremendous jump and athleticism...as for his ability to "stamp" his foals that is a matter of personal taste...alot of mare owners want to see traits from both dam and sire..but to answer your question we have a farm full of "stamped" yearlings and two year olds...I would like to invite you to visit Silverhorne and see first hand...however in defense of your comment I imagine you have seen very few if more than one of Sir Caletto's offspring. Am I right?

[scotchie]

Barb-my retired mare is bred to your boy and due next month (4/12) Can't wait to see "it"! I will add photos to my webshots when the cutie arrrives-but you can see momma on my webshots page...

[Kenike]

Court, I'll say it (second one!) I love Rio Grande! I have a friend who's breeding her mare to him shortly, and I can't wait to see what comes out!

Second would have to be All The Gold, but I really like Shine, too

[Barb Gualco]

Scotchie..it's the Hallstrom's mare right..are you a Hallstrom too? I remember every owner and mare name as if, well I was a crazy woman with one of those nutty memories...wow I had never seen these great pictures of her...she looks just super...and she is the one being bred back to Caletto right? send those pics if you would to me at barbara@silverhorne.com and yes post the baby pics...I think her due date is April 12th..great to see your post!

[Addison]

I really like ROLLS ROYCE I have a Rolls baby and she is so easy, kind and comfortable to ride. Really nice personality around the barn and she just loves attention. Rolls Royce also has some nice dressage offspring - most notably ROCHER (USDF Horse of the Year 2003 or 4)

I think if I was going to have my mare bred I would use POPEYE K or NAIROBI.

[Addison]

Not that Rolls Royce ever did hunter divisions- I'm referring to his hunter type offspring.

[can't re-]

Has anyone seen Nairobi hack? I am wondering what kind of mover he is. Any other info appreciated...like temperament etc...

[Hopefloats]

I watched Nairobi, Shine, Ragtime, St Nick and a few others go at Harrisburg this last yr.
I'd breed to any of these 4. Nairobi has a great trot, was in the top ribbons in the hack if I remember correctly. I love his canter, it looks big, plenty of step and is soft. He jumps great as well. He seemed very pleasant back in the barn. I went to look at him again, he was crossed tied out in the aisle looking very content.

[Jellybean83]

I like Nairobi and St Nick. I first saw St Nick in John Grey's barn in Belgium as he used to belong to Princess Marta and she rode w/him at the time. I liked him then and i like him now!

The one i dont like that much is Shine. I've seen him go quite a bit and i think he lacks scope. He's a gorgeous horse, great mover and has nice knees but i still would like my hunters to have some scope for when you get into trouble.

Whereas St. Nick used to be a grand prix horse, so you know he's got scope.

Anyways, i'm breeding my mare to Westporte this year. A young stallion, he's only a pre-green horse but he was mid circuit pre-green champion at Indio. Westporte (http://www.countrylanewarmbloods.com)

[HHG-N]

Did no one mention aristos b? is he a thing of the past? a friend has a 2 yr large pony out of an aristos b mare and we are excited to see what she turns out like.

[can't re-]

Hopefloats, thanks for the first hand info.

[Underdog]

Well....do you think I will get a nicer jumper from him? My mare is very scopey and so is he. He is one of a few stallions to ever earn a *10* for jumping under his test rider in Germany.
I think the hunters will be a an option.
His name is Corlando and he stands here in Pa. Ramiro in his lines on bottom and the Corde in his lines on top. Hasn't thrown chestnut yet, and may even have the sabino gene. My mare definitely has the sabino gene....so I'll get red bay/black points with chrome. Can't wait....should be here in a week or so... http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

Corlando1 (http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3db32b3127cce9cf410ebfaa900000016108EbMWbly2aW)
Corlando2 (http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dd32b3127cce90f1e512666400000016108EbMWbly2aW)

[Kovy]

Underdog, I have two Corlando fillies. One hunter, and one jumper. I ADORE them both. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Good luck with yours, let us know what you get!

[Underdog]

Thanks Kovy!
I am VERY excited....I'll take pictures

[Underdog]

C.Boylen

I wanted to offer a suggestion for a name for your upcoming baby. Thats is, if your seeking one.
Sounds like it'll be a *Special K*
http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Underdog]

bump...no one heard of *Corlando*?

I suggest you look into him.

[CBoylen]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Underdog:
C.Boylen

I wanted to offer a suggestion for a name for your upcoming baby. Thats is, if your seeking one.
Sounds like it'll be a *Special K*
http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Well, thank you. I hope it will be special. However, I don't think it would be a good omen to name it after a traquilizer http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif.

[grayfox]

I'm breeding to Corlando in hopes of a hunter. I also like Just the Best, Popeye K, Coriano, Don Alfredo, Paparazzo, Rio Grande, and Viva Voltaire. I also like Sir Caletto.

Gray Fox Farm (http://www.grayfoxfarms.com)

[Underdog]

OK...someone's going to have to enlighten me here. I'm outta the loop. What kind of tranq is a Special K? Obviously I never needed one.
I'm sorry C. Boylen, I obviously had no idea and hope I did not insult. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Maybe a baby naming contest is in order?

grayfox, I think your chances are very good for that hunter with Corlando.
I'm surprised no one mentioned Esop's Fable....or if they did, I missed it.
ANother stallion in Germany that blows me away is a stallion named *Ritual*. Another Ramiro son that can jump a house, but a bit sensative from what I understand.

[HHG-N]

I believe they sell Special K on the streets for people as well.

[monalisa]

I am breeding to Rio Grande this year. Can't wait to see what I get!

[lyrical lu]

I believe Special K is Ketamine.

[treasmare]

Special K is the "date rape" drug. Your are right Chanda....not a good name for you special baby. My Popeye babies are 24K and Paparazzi K so can't have those http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif I am sure you must have some stunning names joted down somewhere just for this occassion.

[Twinkletozzz]

Don Alfredo, proven in producing winners in hand and under saddle!

[Chef Jade]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by treasmare:
Special K is the "date rape" drug. Your are right Chanda....not a good name for you special baby. My Popeye babies are 24K and Paparazzi K so can't have those http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif I am sure you must have some stunning names joted down somewhere just for this occassion. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

LOL! I thought of naming my (keeping fingers crossed) 2006 Popeye K baby Special K. But also didn't think it ver appropriate (though I did get a few giggles out of it!)

I think we have decided that if it is a filly, we will name her Popular Girl, and if its a colt, Popular J (so I can incorporate my mare's lineage into the name (Jade & Jupiter))

[Underdog]

I guess I'm showing my age.....never heard of the stuff. Think I'll go hideunder a table now,,, http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_redface.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/uhoh.gif

[Jodes, Aefvue Farms Bartender]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by stan the man:
I believe Special K is Ketamine. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

it is..and nasty. stay away http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/dead.gif

[Jodes, Aefvue Farms Bartender]

I have a friend w/ 3 babies due next month..2 Popeye K's and an All the Gold... I can't wait to see how these guys turn out!

I'll second the Rio Grande comment...his babies are doing well at Wellington this year.

Has anyone bred to Ragtime??? I just watched the marketing video on him..he's pretty cool http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif

[vxf111]

On the list of humorous Popeye K baby names. . .

I cannot resist from adding "Positive K." Positive K was my favorite mid 80's rap sensation and author of the classic 1 hit wonder "I Gotta Man." And it continues the "P" from Popeye K.

[Rubs Not Pats]

Vxf111,
All I can think of is" Are you the chef 'cause you keep feedin' me soup?"! I wonder how many people would actually know what Positive-K actually is?

[Jodes, Aefvue Farms Bartender]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by vxf111:
On the list of humorous Popeye K baby names. . .

I cannot resist from adding "Positive K." Positive K was my favorite mid 80's rap sensation and author of the classic 1 hit wonder "I Gotta Man." And it continues the "P" from Popeye K. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I remember that song!! It was awesome http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif

[2Dogs]

I am waiting for my Sir Caletto baby due very early in June - can't wait as I have seen him in person and well, unbelievable!!
Thanks whoever mentioned Roc USA - he looks like a very cool stallion - nice breeding - anyone have any of his babies?? Did he ever show in hte hunter ring?

[vxf111]

I am not the only one http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

"All'z I remembuh is excuse me miss...
Ya can't get a girl like me, with a line like this!"


And for those who DON'T remember Positive K, the name still works because it uses the P from Popeye and I'd think "Positive" is a show name with good connotations http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gifhttp://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Thorne]

Thorne is our sweet Absolut baby (now almost six) and I have to say the temprement is amazing.Last I heard Absolut was succuming to some difficulties of old age and was bot available for breeding. My greatest piece of advice is to breed GREAT mares. I'm so happy that Chef has chosen to breed Jade. She is truly brilliant and that is where our next generation of great show horses will evolve from.

[Underdog]

Thorne....glad you brought up the mare factor. Huge. After all, I am my mothers daughter. I look back at the dam line more than the stallion. BUTT, when choosing a stallion, I want a boy thats prepotent for certain characteristics. Movement, Temperment, Athletic, short back, yada yada, even color.
Glad you brought that up. I weigh more on the mare than the stallion in the end.

[can't re-]

I agree the mare is so important. I bred my Jupiter mare to Rio for January 2006. And I am very excited that I just bred my super TB mare to Jupiter! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif She's had 2 Rio's that are wonderful.

[Catwoman]

I'd quadruple the mare part too. When I bred my TB mare to Jupiter, part of the reason I picked him, is that he was such a great match for her.

I think if my Jupiter mare wasn't a gelding that Rio Grande would be at the top of my list.

I have a really nice OTTB mare now that I would really like to breed to Jupiter. However, I am already an 'old lady propped up on an (almost) packer'. I'd be absolutely ancient by the time the next foal grew up!

[florida foxhunter]

Claim to Fame!! He is a young stallion who was Best Colt at Devon 2000 and now is winning model in AA Conformation Divisions. He's also got numerous wins in hunter performance divisions at HITS/Ocala, Culpeper, etc. His first foals were in the top five of their class every time, including Devon, Upperville, 'Warrenton, Jacksonville, Lexington, and the East Coast International Hunter Futurity. Best is he forgives his "older" adult amateur when she misses spots in the amateur divisions!!!! (me, haha)