HFS VALENTINO.
2005, 165cm (16.1 hands).
Purchased as a foal from his breeder in Ireland
Sire Heartbreaker who is by the world famous Nimmerdor (the KWPN stallion of the 20th century).Heartbreaker’s International successes included the best stallion title in Zwolle, the Champion of Dortmund. In 2000 he won the leading Show jumper of the year at HOYS (Wembley). He finished 4th in the prestigious Grand Prix of Aachen and competed in the Nations cup final. In Belgium and Holland, Heartbreaker was the leading stallion in the BWP and KWPN breeding rankings for jumping for 3 years. Offspring competing at top level include Orlando (Dirk Demeersman),Toulon (Hubert Bourdy), Sky Breaker and Romanov.
The Dam’s Sire was the famous Concorde, a prolific sire of international sport horses, many having proved themselves at the very top Grand prix level (1.60M).Concorde was by Voltaire who in 1996 was the No2 in the World Breeding Rankings for Show jumping sires. His dam was not competed as she was injured as a 4yr old, the G.dam – Chinatown jumped internationally.
In 2008, as a 3yr old, Valentino was licensed by the AES. The Highest possible grade for his age. He is a super modern type with excellent movement and ride ability.
In 2009 he was successful in the 4year old section of the British Young Horse Championship at Addington. In 2010 he competed at CSI Vilamoura for 4 weeks without faulting, winning the Final. He has completed his 4 double clears in Newcomers First Rounds. He was Runner up in the Scope 5yr old championship. 2011: 1st National 6 year old Championship, 1st Arena UK 6 year old Championship, 3rd HOYS 6 year old Championship.
He combines good looks and conformation along with the ability to succeed both in sport and breeding. His first offspring are now on the ground and are displaying all his qualities.
HIS POTENTIAL IS NOW BECOMING A REALITY.
Frozen Semen is available by A.I. through Paragon Vets, Penrith and Twemlows, Whitchurch, Shropshire. Fee £500.00 + VAT.
*New for Spring 2012:
Depending on his competition schedule, Valentino will be standing at Millfield Stud for a limited period where fresh/chilled semen will be available.
