Sales List     Printed: 10/11/2008

TRISTAN EC

Fifteen two hands tall. Tristan, born in 1996, is an exceptionally nice young stallion. His sire is Bravizo, who was sired by the double National Champion stallion, Teodoro. Although he is a stunning rose gray with blackish points, both his sire and grandsire are dark bay. His dam is Cassandra, daughter of well-known dressage champion, Regalado II. With these bloodlines, it is no wonder that Tristan’s movement is correct and bold, making him an exciting prospect for dressage. So far, he has produced a daughter and a son who both move with lightness and grace. He was revised in the Cria Caballar (Spanish registry) as an approved breeding stallion in 2002. He is not huge in height and has strong, but not extra large bone. He probably stands fifteen-two and has a more refined body style. Anyone who sees him considers him a “standout” and one of the prettiest Andalusians they have seen. He has a very sweet temperament and can also be seen in the movie, Bedazzled. Tristan has been started under saddle and shows much promise as a performance horse.  Sold June 1, 2006

BOLERO 65

Born in 2000, Bolero also was imported from Holland, although his ancestors go back to Spain. He is a pure-Spanish, copper bay colt with exciting movement and a lovely look. We are excited to see him grow and develop and he will be standing at Checkerboard Farms in 2004. He is for sale to an approved home. Sold June 1, 2006

ASTUTO

Fifteen three hands tall. Born in 1990, Astuto was discovered in a cow pasture in Holland! He is the newest addition to Checkerboard Farms’ breeding program. He is silver white, pure Spanish, approved by the Spanish studbook and a fairy-tale magical horse. He is from Terry lines and has the sweetest of temperaments. His movement is very correct and beautiful and he has “the look.” Astuto produced two lovely purebred Andalusian fillies and a half Andalusian colt (Arab) in 2003. He produced a lovely Arab/Andalusian colt and a beautiful Andalusian filly in 2004.

ASTUTO WILL BE STANDING AT CHECKERBOARD FARMS DURING BREEDING SEASONS TO PURE AND PART-BRED MARES. PLEASE NOTE THAT HALF-ANDALUSIANS DO HAVE A PLACE IN OUR REGISTRY AS WELL AS COMPETITIVE CLASSES AT SANCTIONED ANDALUSIAN SHOWS.

ANIMOSO

Animoso was the star of our barn from 1988 through 1993, when he died in an unfortunate barn accident at the stable of our former trainer. He was silver white, fully high-school trained and one of the most dramatic Andalusian stallions I have had the privilege of knowing. He consistently placed first or second in Dressage Suitability and Hunt Seat, even in Western, on occasion. He loved to perform and was extremely athletic. He did have a “hot” temperament, which, I am sure, contributed to the accident that killed him. He was sired by Bizarro X, a National Champion Halter and Performance horse, and producer of many national champions. His dam was Capitana, sired by Capitan XIII, one of the most famous and respected foundation sires in this country. Because most of the time we had Animoso, we were not in a position to use him as a breeding stallion, either for ourselves or standing him to others, there are very few offspring to carry on his name. However, we are most fortunate to have Inmortal, his son, who was born in 1994.

CONQUISTADOR III

“Quister,” as he is affectionately known, is a mature Andalusian stallion of both Spanish and Lusitano heritage. He is a proven performance horse, both English and Western, and has won numerous classes in the Andalusian show circuit in both Hunt Seat classes and Dressage Suitability. He has proven himself as a sire of both pure and part-bred offspring. He passes on presence, his bold, correct movement and, usually, lots of mane and tail. He is owned by Tammy Delight, who trains for Checkerboard Farms (our Friesians and Andalusians) and a number of other satisfied equine enthusiasts in the Riverside County area. Quister has been retired to Northern California pasture, but his offspring are carrying on his qualities in their presence and accomplishments.

INMORTAL

Inmortal, born 1994, is the son of our very special stallion, Animoso. Inmortal was born after his sire’s death. He is silver grey turning white, has a great deal of presence and takes after his sire in both good and troublesome ways -- he climbs the walls of his stall and has the perpetual energy of his dad as well as his talent and movement. Inmortal’s dam is Garbosa X, a Garrison bred mare with traditional Spanish bloodlines. She was revised by the Spanish judges several years ago, who called her a “noble old soul” and they didn’t even ask her to trot! Of course, she was about seventeen at the time. Inmortal is in training with Tammy Delight and is being prepared in the dressage disciplines. He was recently used in a barn scene for the movie, “Bedazzled,” starring Brendan Fraser, which was released in October, 2000. So far, Inmortal has produced a number of offspring, all beautiful movers, with excellent conformation and with their mothers’ temperaments, which means they will get into less trouble than their father and grandfather and will be a joy to be around. He is of pure Spanish bloodlines. His latest part-bred foal, Knox CK, (thoroughbred dam) is exceptionally nice. Inmortal was gelded in 2002 and no longer available for breeding. He has been sold to one of my trainer’s students and is enjoying work in dressage and trail.

AERIAL

Born 1986, Aerial was bred by the Garrison Ranch and has been with Checkerboard Farms since she was three years old. Her sire is the National Champion, Castiblanco III. Her dam is a Spanish/Portuguese mare, herself sired by the Spanish foundation stallion, Legionario III, thus also demonstrating the best that both countries have to offer. She is also a winner in the Andalusian classes, both Hunt Seat and Dressage Suitability and has placed above many a flashy stallion. She has produced nine offspring, five by Conquistador III, two by Inmortal , one by Animoso, and the ninth foal by Tristan EC. She is in foal to our new stallion, Astuto for 2003. All her offspring are lovely moving, spirited, good-natured horses. Her first daughter, Salarosa, sired by Animoso and owned by Dottie Robertson, produced the Reserve Futurity Filly at the West Coast Regional Andalusian Horse Show several years ago. This filly, Mi Lolita (renamed Solataire), as a two year old, also won Reserve National Champion Junior Filly in Texas. Salarosa’s second daughter, Sarafina, was Reserve National Champion the following year. Salarosa’s third daughter produced the West Coast Regional Champion Filly in 2001. In 2002, Sarafina became National Champion Senior Mare in Texas. Aerial’s first colt, Gitano Internacional, is the 1998 Reserve National Champion in Dressage Suitability and performed a high-school exhibition at the Nationals in Texas in 1998. Gitano was sold to Belinda and Steve Haney in Norco in Dec, 1998, was in training with Tammy Delight for the next two years and has performed in several local exhibitions with our Friesian gelding, Mirage. Aerial’s other sons, Bolero, Galante and Commandante (all carrying the second name, “Internacional”), have exceptional dressage talent and have moved on to other homes. You will hear more about Aerial’s daughters as we continue. Aerial left us in February, 2005 due to complications from a stomach ulcer. We miss her greatly, but will enjoy seeing her live on in her offspring

SALSA INTERNACIONAL

Salsa, born 1994, is a daughter of Conquistador and Aerial. She has big, correct movement, a very sweet and playful disposition and lovely conformation. She enjoys the challenge of opening all gates on our property! No matter what sex or kind of horse prospective buyers may be searching for, they always stop at Salsa’s stall and comment on her beauty and “look.” She is an exceptionally lovely mare. So far, she has produced two offspring, both sired by Inmortal, son of Animoso. Both the 1999 filly and her 2000 colt have lots of beauty, presence and personality and would be an addition to any Andalusian lover’s barn, especially those with an interest in dressage. Salsa and her babies are of both the Spanish and Portuguese bloodlines, which seem to produce an excellent performance or sport horse. Salsa was sold in February, 2002, but her new owner has decided to sell her. As she says, “Nothing wrong with the horse, I just decided that I didn’t really enjoy riding around my home area and this lovely mare really needs and deserves daily attention.” Salsa was sold in 2001 and lives locally here in Norco.

CLASICA

Clasica, born 1995, is a pure Spanish daughter of Bizarro X out of Azucena (by Zafiro). Both sires are no longer living, so she is the last of two very special, successful bloodlines. Remember that Bizarro X, also the sire of Animoso, was a National Champion and sired many National Champion offspring in both halter and performance. Clasica has big movement, lots of athleticism and tons of sprit. She has a very sweet nature, lots of hair (mane and tail) and a beautiful eye. Her first colt, Halconero (falconer) was born in April, 2000, sired by Tristan EC. In August, 2001, Clasica was approved by the Cria Caballar for inclusion in the Spanish studbook, as was her dam, Azucena. Clasica is currently in foal to Astuto for 2006.

Gitana CK

Born April, 2003. Her sire is our new pure Spanish stallion, Astuto, and her dam is our top foundation mare, Aerial. Gitana is a spirited, sweet filly. She is a fancy mover and has a playful nature. Currently, on the tape you can see that she is already shedding out a lighter gray. Sold April, 2005

Briosa CK

Born 2004, Briosa is an excellent choice for a reasonably priced future dressage, pleasure and show prospect. She is sired by Astuto out of Supresa Amorosa (Inmortal out of Aerial). Her dam, “Ami,” is a beautiful, playful mare, well trained for pleasure and dressage. Ami is owned by Terri Knaup, our trainer’s assistant and our good friend. Whenever we want to give a newcomer the “Andalusian” experience, we let them ride Ami (who isn’t for sale) and they instantly fall in love with everything about Andalusians!! Briosa is a secure, bold filly with excellent movement and a take charge personality. She is easy to handle and has had all the proper ground training that will direct her for her future as a performance and pleasure horse. She is of Spanish and Portuguese bloodlines and registered with the IALHA.

Sold, December 2004

TRISTAN EC

Fifteen two hands tall. Tristan, born in 1996, is an exceptionally nice young stallion. His sire is Bravizo, who was sired by the double National Champion stallion, Teodoro. Although he is a stunning rose gray with blackish points, both his sire and grandsire are dark bay. His dam is Cassandra, daughter of well-known dressage champion, Regalado II. With these bloodlines, it is no wonder that Tristan’s movement is correct and bold, making him an exciting prospect for dressage. So far, he has produced a daughter and a son who both move with lightness and grace. He was revised in the Cria Caballar (Spanish registry) as an approved breeding stallion in 2002. He is not huge in height and has strong, but not extra large bone. He probably stands fifteen-two and has a more refined body style. Anyone who sees him considers him a “standout” and one of the prettiest Andalusians they have seen. He has a very sweet temperament and can also be seen in the movie, Bedazzled. Tristan has been started under saddle and shows much promise as a performance horse.  Sold June 1, 2006

MAAYAN

Sixteen hands tall. Also born in 1999, Maayan (named after my girlfriend’s daughter) is a good-sized, very sweet mare. She, too, is sired by Inmortal and is out of our foundation mare, Aerial. She is a darker color, so should gray slowly and, more than likely, dapple. She also has a thick mane and tail and very correct movement. My trainer has commented that she especially excels at the canter, which is a very promising sign for a young horse. She is has an exceptional temperament and is accepting of all the new life experiences that are thrown at our youngsters. Although you cannot see her dam on the tape, we think Maayan will grow up to be a lot like her mom, Aerial. She has the long legs and floating movement and incredibly smooth gaits. We feel she would make an excellent horse for an amateur or professional rider. We see her forte in hunt seat and dressage and she should make an excellent producer as well.

Sold June, 2004

TRINITY

Fifteen three hands tall, Trinity, born in 1999, is sired by Inmortal out of Salsa Internacional. She is a light color and should turn white within a few years. She has a beautiful refined head and excellent conformation. Her mane and tail are long and thick and represent the “look” characteristic of the Andalusian. She represents the best of the Spanish and the Portuguese bloodlines and has excellent, correct movement, with a very strong trot. As all our young horses are, she has been handled since birth and is very “people oriented.” She has been started under saddle and currently manages laterals, turns on the haunches and the forehand. My trainer reports that her gaits are characteristically smooth, one of the hallmarks of the Andalusian. Sold April, 2005

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HALCONERO CK

Halconero (Spanish for “falconer”) was born tax due day, April 15, 2000. He is out of Clasica by Tristan EC. He represents the pure Spanish bloodlines, is eligible for Revision, is a bright, friendly and happy colt and a beautiful mover. He may carry the bay gene, although he will grey out, like his father. He is very socialized and enjoys being handled, accepts feet trimming and even his baby shots with grace. PRICE: $15,000 without Spanish paper, $16,000 with Spanish papers if they can be obtained. Currently registered with the IALHA. SOLD October 2005

BOLERO 65

Born in 2000, Bolero also was imported from Holland, although his ancestors go back to Spain. He is a pure-Spanish, copper bay colt with exciting movement and a lovely look. We are excited to see him grow and develop and he will be standing at Checkerboard Farms in 2004. He is for sale to an approved home. Sold June 1, 2006

ALEXA CK

CHIANTI

Chianti, born in February, 2000, is a very special young colt, sired by Inmortal, out of Salsa Internacional. He is big and strong boned, excellent conformation and beautiful, floating movement. He has grown into himself more each month and should be a tall, classic looking Andalusian with a thick long mane and tail and a very sweet temperament. He is bright and bold, very comfortable with people and learns quickly. He is of both Spanish and Portuguese bloodlines and would make an excellent performance horse and exhibition stallion. Sold June 2002.

Contessa CK

REVOLUCION EC

Sixteen hands tall. Revi, born in 1997, is a very dramatic young horse, sired by the Jdon Farm champion stallion, Ravel. His dam, like Tristan’s is Cassandra, by Regalado II. So, even though Revi is a very different horse than his half-brother, he also shares a bold and correct movement, which should excel in the dressage arena. Revi has matured larger than his brother, well over sixteen hands. He is also silver gray and we anticipate him turning silver white at a young age. He has a flowing mane and tail and very proud carriage. Revi has been started under saddle and shows an exceptional work ethic. He is excited to please and learn new things. We think he has National Champion potential in performance and will excel in the dressage disciplines. We made the decision to geld him in December, 2002, as we believe that without testosterone, he will even have more energy to devote to his capabilities. Due to some Soundness issues that should not restrict him for pleasure riding, we have reduced his price drastically. Please call Checkerboard Farms for further information on his situation. Sold April 30, 2006

Ravel

1997 Star gelding (Frans x Djurre), out of the dam of approved stallion, Wander 352. Ravel is the quintessential baroque Friesian dream horse. Although he is not the tallest (160), he has “the look” of the horse in Ladyhawke. He is well trained, easily training and first level now and ready to do second and third level work in dressage. He is trained to carry a flag, has performed in two public exhibition quadrilles around lots of chaos, has appeared in both the Hollywood Christmas Parade and the Rose Parade. Currently, he has a forelock past his nose and a mane that goes to the ground. Our trainer has prepared a story about Ravel. Feel free to read more about him. SOLD: July 2005

ZOFIA

Zofia is now sold, but please contact us about other wonderful mares that might be available.

Zofia is a 2nd premie, Star FHANA registered Friesian mare. Her walk was judged "exemplary". Her trot is exceptional - incredible suspension and rhythm.

Zofia is under professional French classical dressage training and just beginning her canter work. She learns fast. She is extremely forward and full of heart. You will melt when you see how hard she tries to please. Zofia is a horse that will be there for you long after others have checked out.

Zofia was ground trained by a highly regarded, exceptionally talented natural horsemanship specialist. Zofia likes people, she always comes to the fence when you go out. She's always at her stall door to greet you.

Zofia's height is 15.3h+. Zofia's inbreeding coefficient is 2.3438%. Her mother's sire is Jildert. Zofia's father is Wander 352, multi-time grand champion approved in North America on offspring, and recently with a son in the European stallion finals. Wander is clearly able to stamp his offspring with those terrific gaits of his. Zofia's got 'em for sure.

Tjitske RV

Full papered third premie stud book mare. TJ is a perfect amateur horse with huge movement, and a sweet and forgiving personality. Working walk, trot, canter in the arena and started on trail, Tj is light in the hand and exceptionally smooth (for a Friesian!). She continues to grow in her training and is even being used for amateur lessons. Her sales price includes a breeding to Wander 352. SOLD: March 2006

ABRACADABRA

Bendert x Lukas, out of a star mare. Abby has excellent movement and is very sweet. She has had little formal training but is ready to begin her “grown up” education. Due to her owner’s need to sell, she is priced quite reasonably. Sold November, 2003.