Hunter
 Hunter at the korung in Germany  Hunter competing in the jumper ring |
Hunter (Heraldik xx x Alcatraz x Lord) is a 1999 imported black 17.1+h Holsteiner stallion. Hunter is approved for breeding by both the German Holsteiner Verband and the American Holsteiner Horse Association (AHHA). His pedigree is 71% Thoroughbred tracing back to Cottage Son, Anblick and Ladykiller, all known for producing top sport offspring. Hunter is from the well known performance mare line, stamm 3317. Hunter’s grand-dam, Atlanta X, is a full sister to the outstanding stallion, Lord Liberty, who only stood at stud for four years, but whose offspring have amassed winnings exceeding $2.3 million.
Approved in 2001 by the German Holsteiner Verband, Hunter completed his 30-day performance test with the following excellent scores in 2002: Character 8, Temperament 8, Willingness to Work 8, Jumping Form 8, Jumping Potential 8.5, Walk 8, Trot 7, Canter 9. At his 70-Day Test, he finished in 7th place from a field of 32 stallions with an overall index of 115. Hunter showed equal aptitude for dressage and jumping. You may view Hunter's pedigree by clicking HERE. |
Happenstance, one of Hunter's many successful offspring
Hunter's sire is the world famous German Holsteiner Verband approved thoroughbred stallion, Heraldik xx. Heraldik is the grandsire of WEG Eventing Gold Medalist La Biosthetique Sam. Heraldik is also the sire of two horses from the 2008 German Gold Medal Eventing Hong Kong Olympic team, Abraxas and Butts Leon. Four star eventer Happy Times is also sired by this amazing stallion. And showing his versatility, Heraldik is also the sire of the Grand Prix dressage stallion, H-Ekwador. In 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Heraldik was the #1 sire of Event Horses worldwide according to the WBFSH.
Hunter shows his outstanding character, incredible jumping aptitude, and correct conformation in his offspring. He has been successfully campaigned by his amateur owner and is a delight both in the saddle and on the ground. Hunter was ranked #26 on the 2011 USEF list of Eventing Sires and in 2012 he finished the year ranked #19. During the first half of 2013 Hunter was ranked 2nd or 3rd on the USEF ranking of Eventing Sires completing the year ranked #5. At the end of the 2014 competition season Hunter ranked 4th on the list of USEF Eventing Sires however the first 3 stallions in the ranking all bred only in Europe so Hunter remained the top eventing sire domiciled in the USA. Quite an accomplishment given that he had only four offspring competing.
In 2015 Hunter was ranked # 84 on the WBFSH worldwide list of Eventing Sires. He is the only US based warmblood to be ranked on the list. In the USEF Eventing Sire Rankings for 2015 Hunter is the #2 US-based sire (overall ranking #3) with only 4 offspring competing.
INTERESTED IN HUNTER FOR BREEDING SEASON 2017 ?
Hunter will be available on a limited basis for fresh shipped semen for the 2017 season with a fee of $2,000.
Below is video of Hunter from March, 2014 - please click on the highlighted video to open a link in a new window. Please note that Hunter's activity has been limited for several years due to a non-inheritable pulmonary ailment.
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Hunter shows his outstanding character, incredible jumping aptitude, and correct conformation in his offspring. He has been successfully campaigned by his amateur owner and is a delight both in the saddle and on the ground. Hunter was ranked #26 on the 2011 USEF list of Eventing Sires and in 2012 he finished the year ranked #19. During the first half of 2013 Hunter was ranked 2nd or 3rd on the USEF ranking of Eventing Sires completing the year ranked #5. At the end of the 2014 competition season Hunter ranked 4th on the list of USEF Eventing Sires however the first 3 stallions in the ranking all bred only in Europe so Hunter remained the top eventing sire domiciled in the USA. Quite an accomplishment given that he had only four offspring competing.
In 2015 Hunter was ranked # 84 on the WBFSH worldwide list of Eventing Sires. He is the only US based warmblood to be ranked on the list. In the USEF Eventing Sire Rankings for 2015 Hunter is the #2 US-based sire (overall ranking #3) with only 4 offspring competing.
INTERESTED IN HUNTER FOR BREEDING SEASON 2017 ?
Hunter will be available on a limited basis for fresh shipped semen for the 2017 season with a fee of $2,000.
Below is video of Hunter from March, 2014 - please click on the highlighted video to open a link in a new window. Please note that Hunter's activity has been limited for several years due to a non-inheritable pulmonary ailment.
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Runaway
Runaway in competition
Runaway (Rasputin x Moltke I x Colonel), now deceased, was a 1978 16.3+h imported black Holsteiner stallion approved for breeding by the AHHA. Runway was imported to the US in 1982 and licensed in 1983. He had a long and successful career as an international show jumper and was a star at tournament sites in North America and Canada. Even at 18, he was successful and performed several times against his well known stallion son, Rafael. In all, 24 offspring were registered by the American Holsteiner Horse Association. One of them, Rosenprinz, from the Holsteiner mare Contessa Unna (v. Cantares-Aldato), won at the International Jumper Futurity in 1996.
Runaway is available as frozen semen for a limited time only: $200 per 5 mL straw. Click HERE to view his pedigree.
HERE is a video of a 2012 Premium Holsteiner colt sired by Runaway. More info can be found on our "News" page as well.
Runaway is available as frozen semen for a limited time only: $200 per 5 mL straw. Click HERE to view his pedigree.
HERE is a video of a 2012 Premium Holsteiner colt sired by Runaway. More info can be found on our "News" page as well.
