Just saw this ad for Aloha on WBs for Sale - touting new owner

[RobinL]

http://www.warmblood-sales.com/HorseDetail.asp?HorseID=37980&UserID=12030

I know there was some talk earlier about who the owner was…

“Pikturesque farm is proud to be the new owners of Aloha and look forward to working with all the wonderful North American breeders in 2014 and on. With just one look at Aloha’s progeny, the quality will undoubtedly impress any of today’s performance horse breeders. Classic European bloodlines with refinement characteristics, strong athletic jumping technique and correct gaits, make him a sure bet for today’s modern breeder.”

[Jmarcan]

…and he was shown in the Canadian Sporthorse Stallion class at the Royal Winter Fair last Saturday… nice boy but the only entry in the class.

[Megaladon]

He’s a very pretty boy. I’m not too familiar with his bloodlines (apart from Absatz). Wonder how he’d look doing some dressage…flashy!

[Rissa515]

I know Redwine went to a farm up in Canada. Not sure where her other stallions went to? I know they said one was hurt really bad but not sure if they had to put him down?

[cherham]

Are you sure this is an advertisement to sell the stallion not an advertisement for stud as a breeding stallion? I live in Ontario and have not heard anything about Aloha being for sale.

[Laurierace]

I think she was confirming that he was sold and who he was sold to. Something most of us already know but still good information to get out there I guess.

[FalseImpression]

Many are of the opinion he should be gelded… not a very friendly stallion from what I heard.

[Lynnwood]

[QUOTE=FalseImpression;7258442]
Many are of the opinion he should be gelded… not a very friendly stallion from what I heard.[/QUOTE]

I’ve heard that as well. However who knows how much of it was influence of the lifestyle he was leading/living in.

A lot of stallions get a bad rap and its just bad stallion management. He’s not my cup of tea and I’m in the geld him boat but I’m sure there are those who like him.

[Megaladon]

[QUOTE=FalseImpression;7258442]
Many are of the opinion he should be gelded… not a very friendly stallion from what I heard.[/QUOTE]

Interesting, they have him as a 3 (close to bombproof) on the little temperament rating if I remembered correctly.

[Royal_Monaco]

Saw him in may 2013 and at the Royal last week.
He looked a lot better physically at the Royal.
I would not say he was bad behaved when I saw him back in May but he was acting like a stud that needs to be handled by a pro. Though he was in full breeding season and there were a lot of mares waiting to be bred at the farm…

[horsi_2003]

[QUOTE=FalseImpression;7258442]
Many are of the opinion he should be gelded… not a very friendly stallion from what I heard.[/QUOTE]

After reading this thread I felt the need to comment on some of the ignorant things being said about Aloha. I am from Calgary and on a recent visit to Ontario (During breeding season) I had the pleasure of meeting Aloha. I’ve handled numerous stallions (Morgans, TB’s, QH’S and Warmbloods) and I was truly impressed by how quiet this stallion was. His owner was grooming him in the crossties. He was standing quietly, even though there was another stallion in the stall nearby. I got a chance to handle him for a collection and he was extremely well behaved. I was so pleased to meet his new owner and I’m sure Aloha’s quiet temperament and disposition are not just a part of who this horse is (as we can see from his foals temperaments as well) but also due to the wonderful care and attention he receives from his new home. After meeting Aloha I made the decision to breed my mare to him. She has already produced an exceptional foal and I can’t wait to see what this fantastic stallion will produce for us.

[Laurierace]

Tell that to Romantic Star.

[Toadie_s_mom]

House guests already?:lol:

[rosebudranch]

I wish we knew were Romantic Star was

[Laurierace]

He is in MHS custody awaiting the outcome of the court case.

[horsi_2003]

[QUOTE=rosebudranch;7261161]
I wish we knew were Romantic Star was :-([/QUOTE]

I agree that what happened to Romantic star was unfortunate. If the living conditions were unsafe and inhumane as court documents have detailed then it was inevitable for something of that nature to occur.

As for the question posed as to the wherabouts of Romantic Star - I just read and article from June 2013 where Judge Roy Chernus ordered the Marin Humane Society to return the four horses to Jill Burnell — Romantic Star, Pookie, Blackie and Nutsie — AND cover the costs of seizing and caring for the horses.

http://www.marinij.com/marinnews/ci_23488585/judge-orders-marin-humane-society-return-disputed-horses

[Laurierace]

None of that ever happened. The case is ongoing.

[lauriep]

Re: RS and Aloha. The horses had blankets on and got so tangled up, they could not get away from each other. Most of RS’s injuries were from being tangled with Aloha. Unclear if it would have been different if they could have gotten away from each other.

For what it’s worth, Jill always told me that RS was the worst to handle for breeding, and she was afraid of him. The other three were easy.

[Lynnwood]

[QUOTE=lauriep;7261536]
Re: RS and Aloha. The horses had blankets on and got so tangled up, they could not get away from each other. Most of RS’s injuries were from being tangled with Aloha. Unclear if it would have been different if they could have gotten away from each other.

For what it’s worth, Jill always told me that RS was the worst to handle for breeding, and she was afraid of him. The other three were easy.[/QUOTE]

Crazy circumstances about the blankets. Seeing what our 30 year old pony does to a turn out blanket you’d have thought the blankets would have just torn between two big stallions.

[Snowfox]

So what are Aloha’s babies general like. I know one who is cute(although big head and ears, considering his Mom is very elegant), is going to be big I think, but seems to have a pretty short stride, especially at the canter, and high natural head carriage for a hunter.