Stallion Choice for my Mare? VIDEO CLIPS!

[Pcostx]

Ok, I’m thinking of breeding my mare this year. Here is my list of stallions so far:

Dancier
Fabriano
Don Hill
Wamberto

My mare is a maiden, 4 yrs. old. Reg. Hanoverian, Elite Mare eligible.

She is sired by Graf Top and out of an Elite Mare by Raphael.

My girl is small (15.3) and I want her foal to mature under 16hh. She is gentle and easy, easy, very willing, uncomplicated, in other words a true amateur’s mount. I want to keep this calm, quiet temperament.

My mare is a nice mover but not extravagant. She has beautiful Hunter type movement. I’d like to improve on her movement while keeping it easy to ride.

At her MPT me girl received 9.5 and 9 on her jumping, I’d like to keep the jumping talent. She is also brave.

Here are video clips of my girl at her MPT last year (she was 3 yrs old).

http://youtu.be/FVdJcRiUi0E
http://youtu.be/7fNfxWQdEiQ
http://youtu.be/10L8SvB32EE
http://youtu.be/l_sZX5xUO_g free jumping!
http://youtu.be/1PQgDvquHT0

Any other stallion suggestions would be appreciated!

Thanks!!

[TrinitySporthorses]

I wouldn’t use Wamberto on a maiden because he is relatively young and has few offspring on the ground. He could also pass on some height! Dancier might not pass on the jump you want (I presume you are looking for a hunter?) since his Jumping Value is 80. However, this is only based on 26 daughters who were likely all dressage bred on their dam’s side as well. Still, probably not a risk I would want to take…

Also, what are the heights of your mare’s ancestors? Graf Top is listed at 16.2 and especially if there is any height on the dam’s side, you might not get what you want (size wise) from the stallions you’ve selected. You might have to try to find stallions in the 15 hand range if you want a more likely chance of getting a foal that will top out at no more than 16 hands.

[Pcostx]

I want a stallion that is approved Hanoverian, none of them will be 15hh.

My mare’s dam is 16hh, she is ‘small’ for a Hanoverian ie, not big boned/heavy or tall.

I know the height is a crap shoot, but I want to try my hardest to have a foal that won’t mature into a huge horse (tall, heavy, bulky).

This is a foal I plan to keep as a riding horse for myself.

[Pcostx]

One more thing, I don’t want to produce a Hunter, more of a low level Dressage/Event horse that is also a trail horse, fun horse for myself.

I had posted earlier looking for suggestions for trainers for this mare, but I think I will use this time off to breed her (while I’m rehabbing from my ankle surgery).

She needs to produce a foal to complete her requirement for Elite Mare.

Thanks!

[Dan]

We are very big fans of Fabriano. Fabriano offspring are known for being amateur friendly. Fabriano mares have also done well at jumping in the mare performance test. Feel free to check out our two Fabriano mares.

Dan

[JazzIT]

Take a look at Dauphin!
Small, fancy, more than average movement and very good temperament. Owner stands in the US but stallion is in Germany. More than good frozen semen.

I have a 2012 foal by him on the way , my goals are the same as yours and dam is also small and light boned.

[Pcostx]

Dan,

Thank you for your post! I am leaning towards Fabriano, it’s good to hear from someone like yourself, with personal experience with Fabriano and his offspring.

I see your wife was able to meet Fabriano, what is he like in person?

[ShannonD]

Is For Play Hanoverian approved? He’s 16h and you definitely wouldn’t lose the jump.

[Walnut_Farm]

Also look at Benidetto
He is a elegant stallion by Belissimo and not huge!

Also he was the highest scoring dressage stallion at his 70 day test!! 8.75 cross country, 9/9 freejumping

[sanctuaryfarm]

[QUOTE=JazzIT;6066349]
Take a look at Dauphin!
Small, fancy, more than average movement and very good temperament. Owner stands in the US but stallion is in Germany. More than good frozen semen.

I have a 2012 foal by him on the way , my goals are the same as yours and dam is also small and light boned.[/QUOTE]

I agree with Dauphin. Wonderful temperment in the riding horses. Can crank them up for dressage then ride on the buckle around the field.

[Callaway]

My 2010 Wamberto gelding is tiny, FWIW. He is an awesome mover, and should also be a good jumper. He is out of a Corland - Jalisco B - Beajolais mare.

[Callaway]

My Wamberto gelding is tiny, FWIW. He is a good mover, and should be a good jumper. He is extremely athletic. He is out of a Corland - Jalisco B - Beaujolais mare.

Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4Uu5LKLXvs

Pics:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Callaway-Farm/207571105946873?sk=wall#!/media/set/?set=a.207580325945951.45434.207571105946873&type=1

[okggo]

I’d look at Good Times as he is pretty consistent with his offspring: good jump, nice movers, good minds, and he does not tend to add height.

Edited to add - yes, he is KWPN. Still worth a look tho

[Antero_Equestrian]

Check out Fuerst Piccolo. He is barely 16 hands and makes incredible foals!

[Donella]

I would look at Contendro. He definately seems to stamp his offspring, good jumping talent, good movers, smaller, pretty types always dark colored.

[fibbermaggee]

Dancier

I have a Dancier filly out of a Sandro Hit dam who is very petite. I don’t expect her to be over 16 hands. She also has a fabulous temperment, very pretty head and neck and a quick hind leg. You can pm me if you want me to send you a video clip.

[chsporthorses1]

We have a Fabriano mare. She is gorgeous and has outstanding movement and jumping ability. She is under 16hh but has good bone.
Only negative I have is her temperament, she has great ride-ability under saddle but not a fan of people in general. I don’t know if this has anything to do with her breeding or just bad handling in the past.

Fabriano throws great foals with amazing athletic ability.
Goodtimes is also outstanding!

[Pcostx]

Thanks for all of the great suggestions! I’m looking at all of them.

Good Times sounds amazing (I just read about him) but I must have a stallion that is approved for Hanoverian.

[Edgewood]

What about Escudo II, he is small and would preserve your mares jump. He is at rainbowequus.

I have a friend who has a coming 3 yo Wamberto and she is small too, may mature to 15.3, but isn’t that tall yet.

[okggo]

[QUOTE=Pcostx;6071318]
Good Times sounds amazing (I just read about him) but I must have a stallion that is approved for Hanoverian.[/QUOTE]

You should be able to fully register Hanoverian, would just have to pay the fee for using an outside stallion. Unless they are different then the other studbooks in that regard. I know I can use a Hanoverian approved stud on my KWPN mare and register KWPN (with the extra fee). Not trying to talk you into anything either way, just wasn’t sure if you knew that

Have fun stallion shopping!