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Reference Stallions
P.R.E. ~ Pura Raza Española ~ Pure Spanish Horse ~ Andalusian
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Indiano XVIII - Champion of Spain, Mexico & USA
Sire of our stallion, Conquistador XII. Undefeated, Multiple Champion in morphology, functionality and best movement in Spain. Imported to Mexico, competed under Spanish judges, awarded Champion of Champions. Owned by the Indiano Syndicate, deceased in 2012. Legendary for his superb movement, conformation, and as a prolific breeding sire. He has champion offspring in Spain, Mexico and US. Conquistador is one of only two black stallions at stud. See Video
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Genil - Champion of Champions in Spain & Mexico
Bred by Miguel Angel Cardenas, Spain’s top winning breeder, Genil is grandson of Nevado III and the Cardenas foundation stallion, Bilbaino III (bred by Isabel Merello Terry). He is Champion of Spain and was later imported to Mexico by Frederico Jimenez Sainz where he won the Mexico National Championship. He is grandsire of our stallion Conquistador XII and features prominently in our breeding program.
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Utrerano VII ~ ELITE PRE Stallion
One of 4 stallions to ever receive the Elite rating in the Spanish Studbook, only 3 now in existence. Owned by Miguel Angel Cardenas, bred by Miguel Bohorquez. Sire of the Alegria and great grandsire of Byzantina's first filly, Celestina. He passes on phenomenal movement, as seen in his son, Fuego de Cardenas, from the Spanish Olympic dressage team. See Video
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IMPACIENTE II, ELITE Status, Multi Champion of Spain
A multiple Champion of Spain, international Grand Prix stallion. Impaciente has many successful offspring, including ULES VDOS and RamnusV2, funcionality champion as well as G-Nidium of the Spanish Olympic team. Impaciente was himself selected for the Spanish Olympic B team. Impaciente was the second PRE named as ELITE status; only 4 PREs have been awarded this designation. This is out of apprx 200,000 PREs in the stud book. Bred by HERMANOS CAMACHO BENITEZ Owned by Jauquicoa Martinena. He has been able to convey his elevation, his strength, his muscle together with avery solid bone structure.
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Indiano XXVI ~ Guadiana del Nobleza, Spain
Sired by the Terry stallion CAMPANERO XIII 1978 (pure Bocado), this is another sire of impeccable quality in the Indiano bloodlines bred by Joaquin Conesa of Guadiana del Nobleza. He is grandsire of Emotiva and related to our a number of herd members through Cazador XI.
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Indiano VI ~ Guadiana del Nobleza, Spain
Sired by the Terry stallion CAMPANERO XIII 1978 (pure Bocado), half brother to the stallion above, this is the grandsire of Terra ADM our bay mare and related to our herd sire, Dante and a dozen or more of the herd through Cazador XI.
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Comanche II
Comanche is the first Pure LOVERA stallion to ever reach the shores of the USA. He is one of the few PRE horses in the US to achieve the Qualified status with the Spanish studbook. He was imported in 2008 and is owned by Rancho El Afortunado Andalusians, Alfredo Gonzales in Castro Valley CA. We had an outstanding colt by Comanche in 2009 and a filly in 2010.
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Vasallo II - Champion of Spain, Miguel Angel Cardenas
Vasallo II is the number one rated PRE in the world (Limpre ratings) and Champion of Spain. He is revered for his classic beauty and the legacy of his offspring. Bred by the top winning stud in Spain, Miguel Angel Cardenas, Vasallo is great-grandsire to Jasmin ECV appearing twice in her pedigree. He is also twice in the pedigree of Electra M, and our anticipated 2009 foal from Jasmin.
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Valido Champion of Spain bred by Miguel Angel Cardenas
Born in 1967, this grey Champion of Spain was bred by Miguel Angel Cardenas, and son of Vasallo II, #1 PRE in Spain (Limpre system). Valido was the sire of champions including Gasatador VIII and Jugueton V above. Jasmin, Electra, Aphrodite M and Heidra are his descendants.
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Jugueton V - Champion of Spain, Miguel Angel Cardenas
Bred by Miguel Angel Cardenas in 1978, Jugueton V (Valido x Electra II by Vasallo II) is grandson of Vasallo II, #1 PRE in Spain (Limpre). Jugueton V was imported to the US by José Luis Bonilla. He is Jasmin’s grandsire on the bottom & great grandsire on the top and twice an ancestor of Electra M. He is also the grandsire of Aphrodite M, our 2002 bay filly out of Nabila.
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Vandalo
Bred by Miguel Angel Cardenas, this iconic stallion was selected and imported to the USA by Diandra Douglas. He is the sire of Heidra SAC, bred by M.A. Cardenas and imported to the USA as a foal by Cielito Lindo Ranch, Houston TX.
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Clasico MAC ~ Qualified / Calificado PRE Stallion
Bred by Miguel Angel Cardenas, this incredible stallion is a Champion of Spain and is also rated as a Qualified/Calificado recommended breeding stallion. He was ridden and trained by Olympian trainer Juan Manuel Munoz Diaz.
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​Temerario X - Imported from Nobleza del Guadiana
This talented bay 16.2H PRE stallion was bred by Joaquin Conesa, Nobleza del Guadiana, breeder of the Indiano line. He was imported to the US as a youngster. Temerario is a grandson of Indiano XVIII and also carries Lovera and Military bloodlines. He was awarded Champion Stallion at ERAHC in 2005. Temerario is a tremendous athlete and is sire of Terra our bay mare.
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Llamativo ~ Imported from Tomas Batalla
This lovely stallion imported from Costa Rica is almost pure Bocado and was sired by the Spanish stallion Noticero IV, a pure Bocado stallion bred by Juan Manuel Urquijo of Spain. He is the sire of Emotiva and also has bullfighting athletes in his lineage.
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Tabaquero ~ 1998 Imported PRE Stallion
Imported from Maipe in Spain by Linda Ristow, Tabaquero was an elegant PRE stallion, mostly Cartujano lines with lofty movements. Sired by Financiero II (Terry), who produced many noted offspring with exceptional movement, including the qualified Uranio and Uco GC. He is primarily from Terry (Cartujano) and Boloix. Sire of Lucinda MdC
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Regaton II ~ Imported from Spain
Imported from the Olivera stud of Spain, Regaton was 2nd in Conformation and 2nd in movement at SICAB, only one-half point behind the champion. This regal stallion is known for his brilliant presence, powerful movement and the outstanding quality he puts on his foals. Sire of our mares Alteza and of Byzantina. Photo Tony DeCosta
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​Imaginario - US National Champion, Sire of Querida K
Sired by the Spanish National Champion, Senorito XXVI (below), this incredible stallion has bloodlines rare to North America. Imaginario is the sire of our broodmare Querida K from the prestigious Rancho Escondido. He offers the renown Romero Benitez and Lovera bloodlines and does not stand at public stud. We have three of his grand-get, two of which inherited his hidden bay gene.
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General ~ US National Champion Under Spanish Judge
The General: 2 time 1994 national champion in Halter & Hunt Seat, and Best in Show by Sr. Juan Llamas. Incredible movement, beauty & presence. Leviton grandson. Sire of filly, Nirvana M and nephew of our mare, Gitana. High Plains Andalusians, Veronica Ramos owner.
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​​Poseido V ~ Sire of Lebrijana bred by Isabelle Morello Terry
This bay pure Bocado stallion was bred by the famous Terry stud in Spain and was part of the breeding program of Fernando Lazo, one of the most successful breeders of bays. Poseido was 1989 Resv. Champion of Spain and is sire of our imported bay mare, Lebrijana XI. He sired two stallions who became US national champions, Cordobes XX & Principe XIII. Poseido V is one of very few bays from the Terry stud.
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​Faralay II - Imported Qualified PRE Stallion
Faralay II was imported by Ketcham Ranch as a 2 yr old and successfully competed in dressage through grand prix. He is primarily from Guardiola bloodlines and has sired numerious gold medal movement ward winners and breed champions. Faralay has sired four offspring from our mares, all of which are in fantastic homes.
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Cuatrero IV ~ 2000 Bay Stallion bred by Yeguada Marin Garcia
A stunning bay stallion imported by Hampton Green Farm and 3/4 brother to Grandioso III of the Spanish Olympic Dressage team. Cuatrero was the 2007 Champion Six-Year Old for Dressage Suitability at the Devon Breed Show. Global Dressage Festival (GDF) competition, winner at Prix St George and the FEI Intermediare I classes, performed a Freestyle. Sire of Cantabria ADM out of Terra M.
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Panadero VIII - sire of Olympic silver medalist Invasor II & Gaucho III, Olympic Training Team
Panadero VIII was bred by Muira, renown for their splendid sherry, athletic horses and fighting bulls. Panadero is the sire of both Olympic Silver Medal winner Invasor II and Gaucho III, internationally recognized member of the Spanish Olympic Training Team with Juan Matute prior to being imported into the USA in 1998. He is maternal grandsire to Mesonera XX the dam of our Cortesana.
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Prestigio ~ Multiple US National Champion under Spanish judges
Six time U.S. National Champion title holder in performance & halter, this16.3H stallion has been praised by both Spanish & American judges for hisexemplary breed type. Sired by the national champion and top producing US sire, Castilblanco III, his dam is a daughter of Jugueton V, Champion of Spain bred by Miguel Angel Cárdenas. Prestigio is the sire of Jasmin ECV and grand sire of Electra M.
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Relampago ~ Imported from Spain, Multi-US Nat'l Champion
Relampago, breathtaking PRE stallion with stunning movement & solid gold temperament. Imported from Spain, Relampago is a multi-national USChampion in halter and performance, under both Spanish & American judges at the Cria Caballar approved shows held by The Foundation & IALHA shows. Relampago was bred by Eladio Vegas Alonso, & has Cardenas
blood. He sired our 2008 colt Boleo M.
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Legionario III - Champion of Spain & USA
Bred in Spain by Isabel Terry and later imported to the USA by Greg Garrison after attaining the honor of Champion of Spain. We have two of his grand daughters and two great granddaughters. This is one of the most important foundation sires of the USA, having left a legacy through his many exquisite descendants.
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Nevado III- Champion of Spain
A legendary breeding stallion of stunning beauty bred by Isabel Merello Terry in 1956, whose stud is now an official National Monument of Spain operated by the government, the only such breeding farm in all of Spain to achieve this
honor. Nevado was a prominent sire of many outstanding PREs and can be found in the pedigree of many champions. He is the grandsire of Lebrijana our matriarch imported mare, as well as Genil (Cardenas), Dante’s grandsire
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Poseido IV - Champion of Spain
Grandsire of the mare Hiedra MAC and Magno IV, Poseido IV is also the full brother to Poseido V, sire of our grand matriarch broodmare, Lebrijana. They are both sons of Nevado III (Terry stud—see above) who appears throughout our herd, weaving a common thread through the tapestry of our broodmares.
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Ranchero III - Champion of Spain, Miguel Angel Cardenas
Ranchero III is Champion of Spain and grand sire of Hiedra MAC, sire of Magno VI, making him the grandsire of Cortesana. His bloodline is not often found here in the USA, with only one direct son, Zodiaco, imported to Mexico, who won the National Champion senior stallion title at his first show in the USA. Ranchero is son ofLeviton, another result of the Leviton cross with the Cardenas line, which produced many national champions in Spain.
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​Magno VI Champion of UK, Miguel Angel Cardenas
Magno VI is a lovely correct grey stallion bred by Miguel Angel Cardenas, and he clearly exhibits the stamp of Cardenas. Magno is son of Ranchero III, Champion of Spain also bred by Cardenas. Magno was exported to the UK where he won Young Stock Champion at 3 years old and then went on to win Best Stallion at age 4. He is owned by Maryss PRE Stud in UK. Magno is the sire of Cortesana, his only offspring in the USA.
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Senorito XXVI, Champion of Spain, Romero Benitez
A stallion of incredible quality who achieved the Championship title in Spain and has produced many champion offspring. Grandsire of our mare Querida K. The Romero Benitez stud was one of the foremost breeders of the Bocado line, producing correct, athletic horses. The primary line used by Joaquin Conesa to develop the Indiano horses.
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Leviton - Champion of Spain bred by Yeguada Militar
Leviton, the #2 rated P.R.E. stallion in the Limpre system, bred by Yeguada Militar (now deceased). Sire and grandsire of many champions of Spain, Leviton has two or three descendants on the Spanish Olympic dressage team. We’ve produced 4 fillies by Leviton descendants.
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