Gorgeous bright bay hunter/jumper prospect colt with three stockings. He is by the 16.3 hh Premium Holsteiner stallion, Ariadus (Accord II/Latus II (Landgraf)/Laertus (Ladykiller)). Ariadus foals are known for their fantastic temperaments, great jumping ability, balance, and being amateur-friendly prospects for the hunter or jumper rings. He is out of the imported 16.3+ hh Dutch Warmblood mare, Piacenza (Hamlet/Pele). She is by the International Grand Prix Jumper, Hamlet. Hamlet is well-known for siring the great Hickstead, who won countless Grand Prix events worldwide, represented Canada in 10 Nations Cup classes. Hickstead's many international wins include the 2008 Olympic individual gold and team silver medalist, the 2007 $1 million CN International at Spruce Meadows and team silver and individual bronze at the 2007 Pan American Games. Based on his performance record, Hickstead was ranked the number one show jumping horse in the world by the World Breeding Federation of Sport Horses (WBFSH) in 2008. He was also named 'Stallion of the Year' for 2008 by the KWPN. Piacenza’s dam, Brigette, competed through the 1.35 m jumpers and is by Pele, an excellent producer of both dressage and jumping horses in the Netherlands. Piacenza herself started in the jumper ring in Holland successfully completing up to the 1.30 m jumpers, and was then imported to the US. She competed successfully at the A level for several years in both hunters and jumpers with her young riders, including HITS Ocala.
This colt is very pretty, athletic, and extremely outgoing. Well put together, balanced, and a very nice type. Three good gaits and sure to have talent over fences. He is easy to handle, happy, and playful.
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