Posted: 8th January 2015 | Back to news feed
LOOKING in top class condition, Harthill Stud stallion, Ramiro B drew a lot of attention at the British Stallion Event at Hartpury College in Gloucestershire.
As the only Event horse sire attending from the top 10 Event Horse Sire World Rankings, he was much admired at the stables and in the arena.
Ramiro B paraded with his seven-year-old son, Cooley SRS, winner of the 2* at Floors Castle, last season.
Ridden by Oliver Townend, Cooley SRS performed immaculately, and displayed clearly all the natural ability passed on to Ramiro B progeny. He showcased his excellent movement and jump while having the ultimate temperament – willing to do his job and being rideable at the same time.
Said Nina Barbour of Harthill Stud: “Oliver had brief discussions with the commentator – explaining that the demands of modern eventing mean that a 4 star horse needs to be an out and out jumper, complete with the thoroughbred blood necessary to give them the stamina to make the time over the big testing cross-country tracks that they face.
“In discussing the importance of breeding from correct bloodlines, Oliver recommended putting a quality show jumping stallion like Ramiro B over a mare with as much blood as possible to give the best shot at breeding horses needed for the top of the sport, and that making the most of proven sires rather than just performers is the most obvious helping hand to any breeder.”
The British Stallion Event, was the first stallion parade attended by Harthill Stud’s young show jumping stallion Arkol who made easy work of the up to height jumps William Whitaker displayed him over.
Added Nina: “Again, all that we say about him was displayed with his very good attitude, scope and quality. William is looking forward to producing Arkol on the International circuit further in 2015, and has no concerns that he will be restricted in anyway when his time comes to jump the biggest classes in the sport.”
A son of Argentinus – also the sire of Nick Skelton’s former top ride, Arko lll – Arkol is known for his trainable attitude and athletic ability, already making a name for himself on the showjumping circuit.
Harthill Stud is also the home of the Thoroughbred stallion, Power Blade, well known for producing event, show jumpers and show horses.
Power Blade is an Approved Irish Sport Horse Stallion and Approved by Sport Horse Breeding GB. Progeny include event horses Power Line and Power Drive, show jumpers Wexford and Shantonagh, and show horses Woodfield Indo and Hitman.
Harthill Stud offer a full range of services from foaling and AI packages, to semen collection and dummy training, and work alongside renowned industry stud vet Sarah Stoneham BVSc Cert ESM MRCVS of Cheshire Equine Clinic.
For further information contact Harthill Stud on (01829) 720775 or visit www.harthillstud.com
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