British Breeder Magazine May 2020

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This 17.2hh big boned stallion was a correct
stamp with a lovely temperament and is aimed
at making his international Grand Prix debut
in 2020.
Another stallion to catch the eye with more
advanced work was Caunton Manor Stud’s
Branduardi (Breitling W x Weltmeyer).
Already successful up to Inter 1, he is modern
in his frame with some thoroughbred blood
Oxfordshire based Don Dante (Dancier x
Salvano) has a good track record to Inter 1.
He demonstrated he is working towards
Grand Prix starting the piaffe and passage
work and showing nice clean two time
tempi changes. Catherston Stud brought four
stallions forward, with the truly dual purpose
Timolin (Totilas x Sion). After showing his
jumping ability in the eventing section,
Timolin came back out to showcase his
dressage talent. Already competing at
Inter 1, he showed his development towards
Grand Prix.
Ashwey Laurenzo
Woodlander Stud always bring a good
selection of stallions to this event and
Woodlander Double Bubble (Don Frederic
x Rousseau) and Wavavoom (Weltregent x
Longchamp) did not disappoint. Both are
now in training with Luis Principe who rode
them here. Double Bubble is only 6 this year
but is really catching the eye. A big powerful
horse, he is already showing talent for the
start of piaffe work demonstrating half steps.
Wavavoom is a really neat compact little
horse and with sons and grandsons licensing
in Germany he is proving to be a real flagship
for British breeding.
Luke Baber-Davies did an excellent job
professionally showcasing his team of three
young stallions both under saddle and in the
stable area. The 4 year old Versace (Vivaldi x
Davignon II) is stamped by his popular sire,
Vivaldi, and it is interesting to see a quality
son standing in the UK.
Philanderer
Warwickshire based FHS Diamond In The
Rough (Solitaire x Strong Gale xx) is an
interesting stallion who has moved from
eventing to dressage. His damsire was a
significant National Hunt sire and his sire is a
son of the legendary Voltaire. He won his
Area Festival at AM and is now competing at
PSG.
Throughout the day there was a good
selection of blood lines, ability and
performance records for British breeders to
choose from.
The whole day was a very useful
exercise for British breeders offering plenty of
food for thought with mixture of established
talent and some exciting young stallions to
watch out for. We look forward to another
great event in 2021.
Jamhoori
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