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Offered for sale to the discerning show home, "Beholden HM" Banderas (Balou du Rouet/Grannus) x Oro (Rapport/Franat). "Finley" is a 3/4 sibling to the immensely popular "Amorous" (by Amazing, older chestnut pictured) and "Blue Ivy HM" (by Bliss MF, bay pictured), both sold prior to weaning. Bred to not only excel in the hunter ring, but also have a successful career on the line. Already displaying an impeccable flat-kneed trot and canter, with one of the best faces you'll see on a foal! She also has her dam's signature powerful hind end that promises the power needed for success in any discipline you choose!
Sire, Banderas, was the first approved son of Balou du Rouet to stand in North America. He is a very typey athletic stallion, with a lovely expression, three very good athletic gaits, and shows a huge amount of jumping potential. Finished 4th Overall at his 70 day test, Banderas received excellent marks including Character "10",Temperament "9" Willingness to work "9.50" constitution "9" ridability "8.5", Free Jumping "9", and Stadium Jumping "9". Not only is his sire line extremely well-known, but his dam is by the legendary stallion Grannus known as one of the greatest sires in Germany.
Dam, Oro, boasts some of the top foundation Holsteiner lines in her pedigree. Her sire Rapport is an Approved Holsteiner stallion who consistently produced top competition horses, most especially in the dressage arena. Dam line is the who's who of holsteiner lines, including Franat and Farnese (stamm 1866). Oro herself competed in dressage at a young age before beginning her career as a broodmare. Oro consistently passes on an excellent amateur friendly brain and great movement, and currently has offspring competing in everything from eventing to the hunters!
Just recently, 2013 filly "Amorous" (Amazing x Oro) placed 3rd at the Young Horse Show Finals, scoring all 8's and a 9 for scope in the jump chute, as well as High Score RPSI at both YHS Finals and Sallie B Wheeler Hunter Breeding Championships!! 2015 Filly, Blue Ivy HM by Bliss MF was Top 10 in NA for the BWP tour and 3rd in the Foal Futurity, also most recently winning her class at the Young Horse Show with an 8.34! The risk of buying a foal is minimized, as Finley already has 2 very close related siblings winning in the show ring!
Born April 9, 2016, priced at $9,500, which includes registration, lifetime USEF number, microchip, as well as routine care and board through weaning. Young horse boarding and training available post weaning. Affordable payment plans available. Located in Southeastern VA.
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Banderas
Oro
Belgian Warmblood (BWP)USEF
[1=Bombproof, 10=Hot]
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Owner/Trainer:
Hickory Manor
Bloodlines
Banderas
Balou du Rouet
Grannus
Oro
Rapport
Franat