International Grade A showjumping stallion Arturo 8 competed by olympic showjumper Geoff Billington, Arturo 8 was a successful showjumping stallion imported by High Offley Stud from Germany where he became one of the leading UK breeding stallions
Arturo 8 was an outstanding horse, here he is jumping the Hickstead Water Jump. Arturo 8 is a fantastic breeding stallion for any equestrian sphere showjumping, dressage and eventing
Arturo 9 is an approved son of Arturo 8, an exciting horse for the future he has been placed in major young horse championships as well as already producing some exciting foals and young horses.
Sire: Athlet Z is one of the most successful breeding stallions of all time and has sired countless international showjumper's including Arturo 8
SIRE: Arturo 8's sire Athlet Z (Almé Z x Gotthard) was bred at Zangersheide, Athlet Z developed into a producer of many international showjumping horses, such as Adelfos (Markus Fuchs), Almox Athletico (Ludger Beerbaum), Valeska (Michael Rüping), Sprehe Avion (Ludger Beerbaum) etc. Athlet Z was the first Hanoverian to be used in Holstein
breeding for many years – although while he wore the Hanoverian
brand, his bloodlines were a heady continental cocktail. His sire Almé was one of the treasures of French breeding,
spirited away by Belgian breeder, Leon Melchior to stand at his Zangersheide stud, before returning triumphantly to France to end
his days on Bernard le Courtois’ Brullemail Stud in Normandy.
However on his dam’s side, Athlet Z descends from that pillar of
Hanoverian breeding, Gotthard, and on
the dam line, to an even earlier pillar – Feiner Kerl.
DAM: Wodka (Lord x Ramiro Z) was a prolific brood mare with no less than three international stallions Arturo 8, Sandstone Conway who is universally recognized in Europe and the U.S. as one of the most promising young jumper prospects. Showing in the preliminary division in 1996, he had 49 out of 51 rounds clear. Sandstone Conway is an extraordinary horse that demonstrated carefulness and a winning spirit from the beginning. In 1997 he was the high point qualifier for the P.C.H.A. Jimmy William’s Futures Finals. He also won the $10,000 GMAC Mortgage Jumping Derby at Pebble Beach. Sandstone Conway is the winner of two Grand Prix. He is also an outstanding athlete as well as a top-breeding stallion. The third son of Wodka is Clearway by Capitol I who is an up and coming stallion in the Holstein breeding society and has already achieved wide acclaim as both a jumper and a breeding stallion in Europe. In 2003 one of his offspring was entered into the Zangersheide auction at the World Breeding Championships.
Wodka`s Sire Lord was a prolific breeder of showjumping horses his first crop produced the international showjumper, Livius who won the 1980 German Showjumping Derby under Peter Luther, and then team medals at the 1981 European Championships, the World Championships of 1982 and the 1984 Olympic Games. Other successful competitors by Lord include Luguna (K. Huck}, Lafeyette (H. Schmidt}, Actrice (C. O. Nagel}, Lusius (E. Gundel} and Pedro who competed at the World Championships in Dublin with Thomas Frühmann, Loyal 9 (P. Nagel-Tornau} and many more. Successful sire sons include Lantaan in Holstein, and the sadly short-lived, Lord Liberty in Oldenburg.
In all, Lord sired more than 60 stallion sons, and his progeny won more than Euro 3,000.000.
Wodka's grand sire was the legendary Ramiro Z who is one of the most successful breeding stallions of all time, Ramiro Z has sired many successful showjumper's & dressage horse but is probably best known for the mare of the century Ratina Z who won olympic medal at two olympic games with different riders as well as winning the world cup final with Ludger Beerbaum.
Great Grand Sire Ramiro Z: one of the most successful breeding stallions of all time, Ramiro Z has sired many successful showjumper's & dressage horse but is probably best known for the mare of the century Ratina Z who won olympic medal at two olympic games with different riders as well as winning the world cup final with Ludger Beerbaum.
Grand sire Lord is one of the most successful breeding stallions of all time, Lord sired more than 60 stallion sons, and his progeny won more than Euro 3,000.000.
1/2 Brother to Arturo 8, Clearway is a leading international breeding stallion, Clearway absolved his stallion performance test in Medingen in 1996 and then went into sport. He won show jumping events with Lars Bak Andersen up to and including advanced class, with a number of international placements
1/2 Brother Sandstone Conway is a multi-faceted stallion, son of Caretino that was purchased from the Holsteiner Verband as a 6-year old. He has scope, speed, ride-ability and a very competitive spirit.
Grand Sire: Alme Served France 1971-74; Zangersheide 1975-85, France 1986-1991 The Selle Français stallion, Almé influenced showjumping bloodlines all over Europe. Almé was by the great French stallion, Ibrahim out of Girondine.
PERFORMANCE
Arturo 8 was a successful show jumper internationally competing throughout europe as well as north america with international riders Candice King, Geoff Glazzard & Geoff Billington. Arturo 8 was a competitive show jumper gaining places and wins at many national and international classes including the 1st Swansea AIT, 2nd CSI-B Quinta da Marinha, Portugal, Commercial Bank Table C, 4th Wellington, Florida, Wef Challenge VI (Wef Challenge VI), 3rd Bath & West, GWP Publishing Open, 5th Bath & West AIT, 5th Bath & West Daewoo Grand Prix, 2nd A& B at the Royal Cornwall Show, 7th Daewoo Grand Prix Great Yorkshire and many others
Arturo 8 competing in the A&B Grand Prix with Geoff Glazzard at the Southview Equestrian Center
Arturo 8 was an impressive showjumping stallion competing at the highest level, here he is competing on the Spanish Sunshine Tour with Geoff Glazzard
An exciting sport horse Arturo 8 had outstanding showjumping ability, combined with excellent bloodlines making him an ideal showjumping stallion
Here Arturo 8 is Jumping on the national county showjumping circuit with Geoff Glazzard where they were regularly in the ribbons.
Sire: Arturo 8 was one the leading showjumping and breeding stallions in the UK, Arturo 8 competed internationally and has produced many successful competition horses
Progeny As a breeding stallion Arturo 8 has already proven his credentials, he has offspring successfully competing throughout europe in dressage, show jumping & eventing as well as being the sire of approved stallions including advanced eventer Arcus & our own young stallion Arturo
Home bred stallion Arturo 8 5th place in the 5 year old championships at the scope festival of showjumping, competed by Paul Simms.
Arturo 9 - Bred at High Offley Stud Arturo 9 is a graded stallion and was one of the most exciting young show jumpers in the country being placed in the 5 year old championship at the BSJA festival of show jumping. Arturo 9 has a tremendously flashy scopey jump, fantastic looks and a kind caring character Arturo 9 is an excellent stallion for breeding.
Arcus is an graded holsteiner stallion who is successfully competing in Europe in Eventing. Arcus completed his 100-day-performance-test 1996 in Marbach. He has competed successfully in show jumping competitions, and dressage at an advanced level Arcus - Bred by Otto-Boje Schoof, Hedwigenkoog Arcus is an graded holsteiner stallion who is successfully competing in Europe in Eventing. Arcus completed his 100-day-performance-test 1996 in Marbach. He has competed successfully in show jumping competitions, and dressage at an advanced level
Red Arturos Song bred by leading horse breeder Valerie redbart was successful in the show ring and loose jumping championships. Red Arturo Song - Red Arturos Song bred by leading sport horse breeder Valerie Redbart was successful in the show ring and loose jumping championships, including the loose jumping championships at East Of England Loose Jumping Championship. Red Arturo's Song is a modern sport horse who was bred by Valerie Redbart a successfully UK breeder who amongst others is the breeder of Magic Max who Keith Shore competed at international level including Nations Cup competitions.
Arturo`s Way by Arturo 8 out of international showjumper Fleetway. Arturos way is a true modern sport horse and excels in all equestrian spheres and has competed successfully in both showjumping and dressage. Arturo`s Way - Exciting sport horse bred at High Offley Stud, Arturo`s Way by Arturo 8 out of international showjumping mare Fleetway. Arturos way is a true modern sport horse and excels in all equestrian spheres and has competed successfully in both showjumping and dressage.
Arturo`s Renaissance - An outstanding young showjumping horse Arturo`s Renaissance is our own international holsteiner stallion Arturo 8, her dam Mosaik competed successfully in the show jumping ring and has been an outstanding broodmare, her progeny include Miss Arko her had a successful showjumping career with Emma Shaw
A promising showjumper Arturos is full sister to approved showjumping stallion Arturo 9. Arturos has since been sold to a young rider and is competing successfully in showjumping
Arturos - Exciting sport horse bred at High Offley Stud, Arturos by Arturo 8 out of international showjumping mare La Boheme. Arturos is a true modern sport horse and excels in all equestrian spheres. A promising showjumper Arturos is full sister to approved showjumping stallion Arturo 9. Arturos has been sold to a young rider and is competing successfully in showjumping, she is an exciting horse for the future.
Eighteen - Exciting sport horse Eighteen, has competed in both showjumping and dressage. Eighteen has everything to excel in any equestrian sphere and would make an excellent eventer. Arturo 8 x Legaar excellent sport horse bloodlines Eighteen is an extremely talented sport horse and has the aptitude to become a very successful in show jumping, dressage & eventing. She is a quick learner in her first show doing affiliated dressage she came back with the red ribbon, since then she has has won at other dressage shows and often scores over 70%. Eighteen has also started going to show jumping shows and is jumping double clear's at British Novice. Eighteen has bags of potential for the future in both show jumping and dressage.
A daughter of Arturo 8, Arturo`s Mist is an exciting young sport horse suitable for any equestrian discipline: Showjumping Dressage or Eventing. Arturo`s Mist - A daughter of Arturo 8, Arturo`s Mist is an exciting young sport horse suitable for any equestrian discipline: Showjumping Dressage or Eventing.
April combines some of the finest bloodline available at High Offley Stud with names such as Arturo 8, Athlet Z, Gotthard, Lord, Ramiro, Libero H, Landgraf I and voltaire she is a very exciting young horse for the future.
April - A very exciting young horse for the future April is by Arturo 8 out of Jadorijk who was an international grade A mare, Jadorijk is by the stallion Libeo H a past winner of the showjumping world cup
Arturo`s Hope - Full brother to graded stallion Arturo 9, Arturo`s Hope is an exciting young show jumping horse that will excel in the competition ring. Arturo`s Hope has a fantastic temperament and a real character on the stable
Combining the bloodlines of two international showjumper's Arturo 8 & Catchas Catch Can
Arturo`s Catch - Combining the bloodlines of two international showjumper's Arturo 8 & Catchas Catch Can, Arturo`s Catch has a fantastic jumping technique and the charachter to go all the way to the top.
Bred at High Offley Stud Arturo 9 is exciting young stallion by Arturo 8, his fantastic athletic build makes him a tremendous showjumper and an exciting breeding stallion. Graded with the Anglo European Studbook Arturo 9 has already started producing some lovely young horses for the future.
An exciting young sport horse Arturo`s Hope is full brother to graded stallion Arturo 9 and Arturos. Arturo`s Hope has a lovely kind personality and would excel in any equestrian sport
Arturo 8 is a successful breeding stallion and has been used by some of Britain's leading horse breeders. Red Arturo's Song was bred by Valerie Redbart who also bred the fantastic showjumper Magic Max
AES Graded stallion Arturo 9 competed by Robert Bevis at Addington
Bred at High Offley Stud Arturo`s Renaissance is an exciting modern sport horse who would excel in any equestrian sport: Showjumping, Dressage or Eventing
April combines some of the finest bloodline available at High Offley Stud with names such as Arturo 8, Athlet Z, Gotthard, Lord, Ramiro, Libero H, Landgraf I and voltaire she is a very exciting young horse for the future.
Arturo 8 x Sultan - Graded son Arturo 9 competed successfully as a young horse with international showjumping rider Robert Bevis. Arturo 9 is a fantastic horse with tremendous showjumping talent.
Arturo 8 x Laramee, Tia is a home bred sport horse with all the breeding to excel as a showjumper for the future.
Arturos full sister to graded stallion Arturo 9, Arturos was bred at High Offley Stud, she was sold to a young rider and is now successfully competing in showjumping.
Arturo 8 x Sunnora Son - Bred to jump Ernie is a lovely type and is a promising young horse for the future.
Eighteen: Arturo 8 x Legaat - An extremely talented sport horse Eighteen would excel in any equestrian sphere showjumping, dressage or eventing Combining some of the best showjumping bloodlines Arturo 8 x Sandro`s Whisker , Arturo`s Whisker is an exciting young sport horse.
Arturo 8 is used by serious horse breeders, this is foal bred by Old Lodge stud using embryo transfer techniques out of international showjumping mare Mavis Davis
Arturo`s Song bred by successful horse breeder Valerie Redbart, Arturos Song was a successful show horse and looks to be an exciting competition horse in any equestrian sport.
Arturo 9 as a 5 year old competed by international showjumping rider Robert Bevis.
Arturo`s Renaissance, exciting sport horse from proven showjumping bloodlines.
An exciting young showjumping stallion Arturo 9 competed by international showjumper Robert Bevis
Arturo 9 an exciting young stallion, placed 5 at the BSJA Scope festival of showjumping jumping treble clear.
With an international bloodlines, Brindley pedigree contains two international showjumper's, Sire Arturo 8 and Dam Fleetway. Brindley is now all grown up and is successful competing in eventing.
Sire: Athlet Z is one of the most successful breeding stallions of all time and has sired countless international showjumper's including Arturo 8 From proven competition bloodlines Arturo`s Hope is full brother to approved showjumping stallion Arturo 9. Arturo`s Hope is an exciting showjumping prospect for the future.
April: Arturo 8 x Libero H (2008) - With exceptional bloodlines April is an exciting young horse for the future.
Combining some of the best bloodlines from the Holstein, KWPN, Zangersheide and Hanoverian studbooks April is an exciting young horse for the future
Full sister to the exciting young stallion Arturo 9, Arturos is an exciting showjumping talent, she is now successfully being jumped by a young rider.
Arturo 8 x Mosaik - Arturo's Renaissance fantastic bred sport horse, exciting prospect for the future
Combining some of the finest showjumping bloodlines April is a very exciting prospect for the future - Arturo 8 x Libero H x Voltaire . Full brother to approved stallion Arturo 8 and an exciting young sport horse himself
Containing bloodlines from two proven showjumping horses Arturo 8 and Fleetway, Arturo`s Hop is an exciting prospect for the showjumping ring
Arturo`s Whisker full of fun as foal, combining bloodlines including Arturo 8, Sandro`s Whisker, Sandro Z, Athlet Z, Sunnora's Son and many others
Combining all the finest showjumping bloodlines April is an exciting prospect for the future. Arturo 8 x Libero H x Voltaire
Molly -Arturo 8 x Claire x Sunnora Son (2004)
Arturo 8 Retired To Stud
After a successful career, International showjumper Arturo 8 has been retired to stud. Arturo 8 damaged a tendon while competing in January 2003, although now fully recovered the owners High Offley Stud have decided the risk of further injury while competing at top level is too great. Arturo 8 (Arthur as he is affectionately known) is a favorite at the yard and will stand at the Stud in Staffordshire.
For the previous 12 months prior to his injury Arturo 8 was competed in the U.K. by Geoff Glazzard and Geoff Billington, winning and being placed in many International trials and Grand Prix’s. Arturo 8 began his career in Germany where he finished 4th in the Hamburg jumping Derby before being sold to America. In America he was competed by Candice King, winning and being placed in many large classes including the Tommy Bahama Challenge and The World Equestrian Federation Challenge.
Arturo 8 is a Holstein Stallion with excellent breeding lines. He inherited his jumping ability from both his father Athlet Z and mother Wodka who is by Lord, who have both bred other International horses.
His progeny are proving to be outstanding in all spheres. He has offsprings competing Internationally in showjumping and eventing and his first season foals in the U.K have won several showing classes on the county circuit.
Arturo 8 is one of the finest breeding stallions in the U.K and we look forward to his new career at stud.
Arturo 8 Deceased
The fantastic breeding stallion Arturo 8 passed away last week after suffering a heart attack. He will be sadly missed by High Offley Stud as well as British sports horse breeders
Arturo 8 has left his mark at High Offley Stud and we have many exciting young horses by him, we also have an approved son of Arturo 8 who will hopefully follow in his farthers footsteps.
High Offley Stud also have a limited amount of Arturo 8 frozen seman available to quality brood mares
Carthago Z - Stallion
Crocodile Dundy Z
Sired by Carthago Z (Capitol I) out of a Ramiro Z mare.
British Breeding Stallion
Sired by Its The Business out of Irish showjumping mare Sunnora, competed by Geoff Glazzard
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