The White Stallion
Patrick, my white (techinically grey), Dutch Warmblood stallion is a beautiful, talented, versitile, and kindhearted gentleman. He touches the hearts of every person who encounters him with his sweet character. His dazzeling white coat has a silver shine that is almost blinding and his soft, friendly eyes beckon you to come over and pet his soft nose.
His personality and good looks are only part of the perfect package that is Patrick. His pedigree is excellent and he has demonstrated talent in the jumping and dressage rings. As a breeding stallion he has produced many premium foals and passes on his excellent character, beautiful gaits, and perfect conformation, as well as his grey color.
Here you will learn where Patrick came from, his start in the breeding and showing world, his accomplistments, and many interesting and informative stories about owning a warmblood breeding stallion.
From the Horse's Mouth
Patrick's Blog
Patrick's view of his world told by his owner based on observations of his behavior, body language, and reactions to events, people, and other horses.
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Shopping, vetting, shipping, and quarantine in 2001.
I decided to shop for my young horse prospect in Holland because my trainer at the time had connections there and I liked the Dutch Warmblood Horse. I had not expected to find a stallion that was in my price range, but we did and I was hooked. The picture is of Patrick in Holland when he was 4 years old. The whole process of finding Patrick, getting the pre-purchase exam, shipping him to the U.S., the stallion quarantine requirement, and finally transporting him to Michigan is detailed in my lens Importing a Warmblood Stallion.The costs I quote are from 2001, so it is higher than that now as the euro was not around then and the dollar was still stronger than the European currency. I decided to include them so that someone who was considering purchasing a warmblood stallion from Europe might be able to have a general idea of the type and range of costs over and above the purchase price that are involved in importing a warmblood stallion.
Patrick has produced some very nice colts. When I am ready to bring along another stallion it will probably be one of his sons or maybe one of his grandsons.
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Patrick Is Approved For Breeding
When I purchased Patrick he had completed the first two phases of the stallion testing for approval with the KWPN (Royal Dutch Registery) but was not able to go into the final phase a a 3 year old as he was not yet 16.0 hands - a requirement for the final approval. His owner felt that he could be approved after he had grown and so had not gelded him. Knowledgable breeders I consulted advised me not to start with the Dutch Registry for stallion approval in the U.S. as it was the most difficult and expensive. They suggested getting him approved with the ISR/Oldenburg N.A. Registry and then breeding him to see what he produced. If we liked the offspring we could go for the other approvals.So in September 2002 we went to Paxton Farm in Batavia Ohio for the Federation Stallion Testing. In an upcoming lens I will describe the process of this stallion testing, so if you are interested in knowing more check back soon and I will have a link.
After receiving his Lifetime Breeding License we began our breeding program in the spring of 2003. But first Patrick went to Hilltop Farm.Hilltop Farm in Colora, Maryland where Select Breeders Services has a semen collection and freezing service so that Patrick could continue his show career without too many interuptions for breeding.
Patrick at Work
Jumping, cross country, in hand, or dressage, Patrick looks good at everything he does!
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Patrick's Guestbook
What do you think of Patrick? Would you want to breed your mare to him? Would you want to own one of his offspring?
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d-artist
OMG what a beautiful stallion! wonderful conformation...I cry seeing these pictures, I lost my horse of 29 years a few months ago and seeing this has made me miss him so much. 5*s Posted September 02, 2008 |
