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is an imported 16.3hh 100 day tested an
approved Hanoverian stallion.
His
pedigree (Raphael - Foxhunter-
Don Juan) demonstrates proven production of dual purpose athletes.
Following in the footsteps of his carefully developed
Hanoverian lineage, Raffaello is a proven winner showing talent and
versatility in showjumping, dressage and hunter competition.
In
2000 Henk Bouwman commented on his personal picks for jumper talent for all of the Hanoverian, Holsteiner, Trakehner, Oldenberg
and Westfalian keurings for 1999, Raffaello is amoung those listed as one of his
personal favourites.
"And just the odd jumping star was fit
for the show of champions. To mention a few (my personal) favourites...No.69
(Raffaello ) by Raphael, dam's sire Foxhunter- Don Juan..."
Henk Bouwman, Z
Magazine
In
his 100 day test,
Raffaello scored 9's
for his temperament, willingness to work, ability to
work, character and jumping, placing him 4th out of 37 stallions in the jumping
component of his test. The judges at his 100 day test in Germany stated "He is
very careful and has tremendous
scope over fences. He is also a nice type and very good
mover".
In 2005, his first season in competition
Raffaello competed successfully and won his first jumping Championship cooler,
as well he was in the ribbons scoring over 74% at the Pacific Regional Dressage Championship
show.
 Raffaello
further was selected by committee as one of the stallions for the
Hanoverian
Jumper Breeding Program in North America. He is fully approved for the
Hanoverian Verband, American Hanoverian Society, American Warmblood Registry,
ISR Oldenburg, Rheinland Pfalz Saar International, Canadian Warmblood and Canadian Sporthorse.
He is displaying extremely careful
consistant
technique, scope and willingness to please. Whilst we are preparing him
for competition at the top levels in show jumping he stood concurrently to a
full book of mares breeding thoughout the showing season on demand. His
first foal crops have exceeded all expectation and we invite you to peruse his
offspring page
to see for yourself. Typically offspring are stamped with Raffaello's tall
correct leggy elegance, beautiful head and neck blended into a stong topline,
strong hindquarter with quicker hind leg, more athleticism in gaits
and freejump and presence!
Raffaello embodies a simple goodness and
kindness, a gentle curiosity and respect. He has our hearts.
If it was his beauty and athleticism that brought mareowners to breed to him, it
will be his offsprings kind natures that will endear his foals to them.
Raffaello ...
for Hunters
Photos: Onsite Digital
Raffaello ...
for Dressage
Photos: Totem Photography
Raffaello ...
for Jumpers
Photos: Onsite Digital
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