Voltaire II - Dutch Warmblood

Imported from the Netherlands, Voltaire II is a beautiful, elegant and extremely well bred Dutch Warmblood stallion. His sire is the famous Voltaire, and his dam-sire the equally famous Nimmerdor - both stallions world acclaimed and highly sought after for their terrific impact in performance and breeding, especially in the jumping disciplines.
Voltaire II has a very attractive refined head, leggy, athletic, very correct conformation and a wonderful kind, settled temperament. His movement is effortless and elevated and he displays sharp and powerful jumping ability - just like his famous relatives!
Voltaire II's progeny hold many National titles in all disciplines of showjumping, showhunter, eventing and dressage, alongside Supreme Champions in the show ring. His progeny performances have seen him upgrade to "Principal" status in the NZWHA studbook. This stallion produces beautiful looking horses with quality movement, jumping ability, conformation and intelligence, with versatility for any discipline.

Stud Fee: $2250 including GST, Booking Fee, First Semen Collection, First Semen Freight & LFG.
Contact: Sue & Diana Fowler, Astek Stud, Christchurch, NZ.
Phone: 03 347 6613
Email: live@ihug.co.nz
Website: www.Astek.co.nz

Larkspur Connoisseur - NZ Warmblood

Larkspur Connoisseur carries the International and New Zealand bloodlines of Voltaire (WB), Kingsway Diamond (Irish) and Cry Baby II (TB) creating a horse with some of the best European and New Zealand performance blood available.

"Connor" has the perfect topline for performance and athletic ability, an enormous jumping technique and powerful movement, leaving foals capable of any discipline. He is crossing extremely well with Thoroughbred mares to produce the perfect eventing type for the future. Foals from Warmblood/Thoroughbred mares are of superb movement and jumping ability.

If you are wanting to breed a foal with Olympic quality then this is the stallion for you.
Click here to view Connoisseur's pedigree and enlarged photo.

Stud Fee: $1000 + GST (plus $200+GST booking fee). AI only.
Contact: Larkspur Lodge, 421 Chapman Road, RD1, Pukekawa, South Auckland
Phone: 09 2334545
Fax: 09 2334545
Email: LarkspurLodge@xtra.co.nz

Lone Pine Nevada - TB/Pinto X

Standing 15.3hh (born March 2002)
Sire: Waiapu Native 16hh (Reg Pinto)
Dam: Bella 17.1hh (TB/Percheron X)
Nevada has excellent conformation, a fabulous temperament and an athletic body with showy movement. He passes on his excellent temperament, stunning movement and beauty to his progeny. With his first crop of foals he has thrown stunning coloured foals to TB mares as well as some beautifully marked plain coloured foals. All of his progeny have his inquisitive personality and confidence. Like their sire, they are a pleasure to handle. Double winner of Supreme Champion Ridden and Led 2004 Clevedon and Franklin A&P shows. Nevada has successfully competed in Dressage winning a 4th placing in the 2004 Manukau Dressage Competition (Preliminary). Nevada is standing at stud in Tuakau and we welcome enquiries from mare owners. For more information on Nevada or youngstock for sale please visit our website.
Click here to view enlarged photo of Nevada

Stud Fee: $850 + GST. LFG applies.
Contact: Paula & Bruce Hardgrave, Karaka Sport Horses Limited, 111 Stan Wright Road, Karaka.
Phone: 09 292 7490
Email: paulawatts@xtra.co.nz

Ramirez - Holsteiner

Superbly bred Holsteiner stallion by the world famous "Sire of the Century" Ramiro Z out of an Advanced showjumping mare.
Ramirez has incredible presence, a magnificent body, beautiful head, a very kind, sensitive, intelligent temperament and three big uphill gaits. Undersaddle he scored 9s and 10s for his paces in Germany with Dr Ense and also showed exciting jumping ability with huge scope, before injury forced early retirement.
From limited mares served during his semi-private first years at stud, his oldest progeny are now starting to really shine in competition including NZ National 5yo Showhunter Champion, 3rd Overall NZ National Prelim Dressage, 3rd= Overall National 5yo Showjumping Series, Multi-Supreme Champions in the showring, and more!
A case of quality bred with quality to acheive a stallion of outstanding potential and attributes.
Transported Chilled Semen available nationwide. Video/DVD available.
Click here to view Ramirez's pedigree and enlarged photo.

Stud Fee: $2000 including GST, Booking Fee, First Semen Collection, First Semen Freight & LFG.
Contact: Sue & Diana Fowler, Astek Stud, Christchurch, NZ.
Phone: 03 347 6613
Email: live@ihug.co.nz
Website: www.Astek.co.nz

Red Cat - New Zealand Thoroughbred
By Abbas Lad out of Thistledown Briar (by Mace)

Red Cat is a true gentleman with exceptional bloodlines, grand sire "Aberlou", a temperament you could not improve on, graceful balanced paces, scopey jumping technique with correct conformation, an athletic body and good looks. He is a pleasure to handle and work with.
Red Cat has successfully competed in Dressage to Elementary level 135 and to Intermediate Horse Trials Eventing with limited outings.

The progeny of Red Cat are making their own mark from In-Hand showing, dressage, eventing, show hunter, show jumping and polo. With such a diverse ability of the progeny, the owners and breeders are delighted with the results. The trademark qualities stand out as he stamps his progeny with his calm sensible temperament, good looks and trainability. Red Cat's versatility can enhance any breed.
AI only. Fresh Chilled semen available. Frozen (100% Fertility Tested 2003) also available for Export in 2005.
Red Cat's service fee will increase next year so be in quick!
Click here to view Red Cat's pedigree and enlarged photo.

Stud Fee: $750 + GST
Contact: Meadowbrook Stud, 594 Wardville Road, RD Waharoa, Matatama
Phone/Fax: 07 888 9123
Email: Marguerite@Meadowbrook.co.nz

Maestro - Swedish Warmblood
The Swedish Sensation - Purebred Reg Swedish Warmblood & NZWB Classified Stud Book Sire.
NZWB Sire of Most Points for 2002,03 & 04 (earned by progeny successes)
Sire: Callaghan (State Premium A Licensed Stallion) Dam: Maniara (Highest scored Diploma SWB Mare), Foundation Sires Utrillo & Urbino. Maestro stamps his progeny with intelligence, impeccable temperament, trainability, stunning bold athletic forward movement, presence and excellent conformation. Maestro daughters classified are scoring 78% to 81% with 8's and 9's for type and movement. A sire not to be overlooked, Maestro produces horses with X Factor - results speak for themselves. Notable progeny include:
Caithness Concerto - Supreme Warmblood at NZ Canterbury Breeders 2004, NZ Grand National Led Hack and Hunter 2004, Runner up NZ Grand National Warmblood 2004, Oxford A&P Supreme Led Hack & Hunter 2004.
Caithness Cinderella - Champion Adult Warmblood at NZ Canterbury Breeders 2002/4
Lyndgael Northern Rose - NZWB Premier Mare Award 2003.
All this can be seen on video by contacting Caithness Stud.
Click here to view Maestro's pedigree and enlarged photo.

Stud Fee: $1500 + GST.
Contact: Craig and Annabelle Read, Caithness Stud, Ashburton, NZ.
Phone: 03 302 6870
Email: caithness@ihug.co.nz
Website: www.CaithnessStud.co.nz