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Saint Sandro goes to Sport Horse Nationals with Outstanding Results!!

National Reserve Grand Champ 2x in Hand, National Top 10 Green Working Hunter- 2nd Nationally in the hack under both Judges, National Top 10 ATR Jumpers at 3'3, National Top 10 Jr/ Sporthorse- placing 1st under the Dressage Judge Nationally! Show Results Here

Saint Sandro +++/ has earned the following levels of AHA "Horse Achievement Awards" in 2011 (52 in-hand, and 69 performance for a total of 121 Points):

LEGION OF HONOR "+"  (Half-Arabians/Anglo-Arabians - 60 points)

LEGION OF SUPREME HONOR "+/"  (Half-Arabians/Anglo - Arabians-120 points)

LEGION OF MERIT "++"  (Half-Arabians/Anglo-Arabians - 60 points, with a minimum of 25 in breeding/in-hand and 25 in performance)

LEGION OF SUPREME MERIT "+++"  (Half-Arabians/Anglo-Arabians - 120 points, with a minimum of 50 breeding/in-hand and 50 in performance)

See info here: http://www.arabianhorses.org/activities/aa/haa.asp

Saint Sandro goes to his first two "A" Rated shows and Region 15 Championships with Outstanding Results: Show Results Here

Saint Sandro has been DNA tested and is Homozygous Black (EE), and carries no agouti (a/a) or brown (no At). He can only produce genetically BLACK based foals, meaning Saint will only throw his Black genes and therefore foals will be black or bay (bay -agouti or brown- would possibly come from the mare if not tested - and the chance for bay would depend on her agouti status.). Saint cannot sire a red foal ever.

Saint Sandro
07' Black Oldenburg Stallion 15.3 3/4" hands
Registered:  Oldenburg NA (Premium foal), and 1/2 AHA.

LIFETIME APPROVED for breeding with:  Oldenburg N.A. (score 217.5), RPSI  - Book 1

70 day Test Scores: Dressage 94.88, Jumping 93.39, Overall 92.63

  Correct Conformation
   Exceptional rideability, trainability, and temperament

   Compact dressage movement Suspension and rhythm

   "8" Jump scores across the board - 80% jumping index

   "Refining stallion" - w/ compact power and athleticism.
   Top WB breeding lines by Stedinger / Sandro Hit, with Arab blood for modern refining.

Showing and Training:  As a 4 year old in 2011, Saint Sandro is currently showing in the 3' hunter ring, Open Jumpers, Training/First Level Dressage, and will compete in novice/trailing level eventing.  His impressive early show record so far under saddle is a glimpse of his potential in almost every ring. We are very excited to see Saint Sandro doing so well in the Hunter ring and have received nothing but positive comments  and recommendations toward his potential for "A" Hunter showing. Saint has proven to be versatile enough to go from a the Dressage ring, to Hunter in hand, to 2'9" hunter ring and win at everything all in the same weekend. Please visit his Results page for more info and photos.

As a 3 year old Saint Sandro started his under saddle training Spring 2010 under the tutelage of an FEI dressage trainer. He then was further accepted into Dr. Cesar Parra's personal training program "Piaffe-Performance" where they assisted in preparing Saint Sandro for his Inspections. In light of his exceptional trainability, it was advised by the inspectors and trainers for Saint Sandro to complete the 70 day test as a 3 yr old. Typically this is not advised as most stallions are not mature enough or have the trainability as a 3 yr old to handle such a rigorous test. All agreed Saint was mature both physically and more importantly mentally and advised to proceed as a 3 yr old. As expected Saint Sandro completed and passed the 70DT with wonderful scores. His training continues at home where we will focus on multi-disciplines of Dressage, Hunters, Eventing, and Jumping for his future, with a main focus and final goal for FEI dressage.

Approval Status: Saint Sandro is LIFETIME Approved for breeding with OLDn.a. and RPSI - Book 1. Saint Sandro attended and passed the 2010 North American Stallion 70 Day Test where he met requirements for performance for  lifetime licensing Approval with OLDna, as well as Book 1 status with RPSI.

Size information:

Saint Sandro is a reasonably sized 15.3 3/4" hand option for mare owners looking for a smaller sized Sandro Hit lined stallion for their mare. Most ALL Sandro Hit lined stallions are 17+ hands. Currently Saint Sandro is 15.3 3/4" hands as a coming 4 yr old and we expect him to mature fully into a reasonable 16 hands. Saint Sandro's first foal crop were all normal med/larger sized foals in which we have found he refines down a thick mare, and adds bone to a light mare. All foals are reasonably sized with medium bone. Saint Sandro is one of a select few "small" WB stallion options currently on the market available. We welcome inquiries on his size, and how it may cross with your mare. He is one of a handful of stallions proven to have been safely bred down to a 12h pony mare (resulting offspring estimated to mature 13.2-14h) on up to 17h mare (resulting offspring estimated to mature to 17.2-3).

F1 Arab Refining Info:

OLDna inspector 'EB' commented on Saint Sandro stating that "his Arab blood would be of great interest and benefit to breeders for refinement". In addition, he informed us that "just earlier today a mare owner was asking for suggestions on a 'refining dressage stallion' and Saint Sandro would be a perfect option". There is no other Licensed Warmblood F1 refining stallion offering an option for 25% Arab blood offspring. This ability to produce 25% arab blood is the perfect option for mare owners looking to lighten a mare without the risk of over refining. 

Color status:

Saint Sandro has been DNA tested and is Homozygous Black (EE), and carries no agouti (a/a) or brown (no At). He can only produce genetically BLACK based foals, meaning Saint will only throw his Black genes and therefore foals will be black or bay (bay -agouti or brown- would possibly come from the mare if not tested - and the chance for bay would depend on her agouti status.). Saint cannot sire a red foal ever.

Saint's jumping talent and natural ability were solidified by his impressive scores for Jumping at the 70DT as follows: Free Jump 8.5     Jump u/s 7.5     Cross County 8.5

In addition, Saint Sandro received all 8's on Jumping at his OLDna inspection receiving the 2nd highest jumping index.

   Free Jumping 4'6"- easily clearing with great form and scope:                                               As a 3 yr old at the 70DT with only 3 weeks of Jumping training:

Saint Sandro Schooling at home over 3'9"

Schooling at home as a 3 yr old.

Saint Sandro as a 2 yr old:

Breeding opportunities are available to all mares. We are specifically interested in breeding to Elite/Premium WB and Arab mares and offer significant discounts to quality mares. Other breeds, as well as grade mares, welcomed to inquire about breeding. All mares will be equally evaluated and accepted on an individual basis. Discounts are extended to proven performance mares.

2012' fee: 1,200

Breeding Incentive Specials  Available for:

*Premium* MMB approved mares: $600

 and MMB Approved mares: $800

1st collection included*. Also Includes non-refundable $150 booking & $250 Initial handling fee.

*does not apply to any specials or discount breedings.

Contracts to print and send in:

Breeding Contract

Shipped Semen Contract

All contracts and unpaid balances must be settled at least 48 hours to any request for semen. All checks will extend this period for 7 business days, or until funds clear. All requests for semen must be made at least 48 hours prior to date of shipment.