PRE Andalusian Stallion

ORIUNDO VG "OREO"

This unique PRE stallion is affectionately known to us as "OREO" because of his dark chocolate outside and his hidden 'creamy' center.   He was the first Smokey Black PRE stallion imported from Spain into the United States. He is DNA confirmed black, carries cream and can produce Buckskin when crossed with mares carrying the bay or chestnut gene.  Oreo is DNA tested by UC Davis as EE-aa-CrN.  

This up and coming star has balanced, straight movement suitable for the dressage ring, but he is also extremely athletic and powerful - perfect for many other disciplines of equine sports.  He has lift and reach to compliment his natural extension.  OREO is currently in training with Rigo Cardonas where he is working on his piaffe, canter pirouette and flying changes - to name a few.  

We also feel that every horse (including all our stallions) should be able to safely participate in parades, exhibitions and trail riding.   Versatility is still a key word for all our Sommer Ranch horses.  And OREO is no exception to that rule.  

OREO currently stands a solid 15.3h tall and has a long, luxurious mane and tail.  There is plenty of 'flash' to go with his natural talent.  

He is available for breeding via live cover or shipped fresh cooled semen.  Contact us for breeding fees and currently available special offers, including early booking and multi-mare discounts.

See our link under BREEDING STALLIONS for photo & video links to some Oreo foals. 

Additional photos in our Photo Gallery

Oreo Video Link: 

TESTIMONIALS

My first experience with Suzan at Sommer Ranch was in 1999 as a “newbie” to the Andalusian breed, and breeding my first mare ever.  We had a successful breeding on the first heat cycle with shipped semen.  And to this day, the resulting mare, Salsa, is my favorite horse of all time.  Salsa is now 13 years old, and going strong, but I know she may start slowing down before I am ready to give up riding.  I decided to breed my next wonderful mount and knew that Suzan was standing a lovely stallion by the name of Oriundo VG.  I watched his foal crop for a few years and felt he had what I wanted in my next personal mount.  In 2012, I tried to breed Salsa’s dam again (now 16 years old, who had been open for 4 years).  Suzan provided 4 collections that year for me – all of which were excellent quality semen and delivered immediately upon request.  She is so professional and never once made me feel bad for asking for all the collections.  Unfortunately, although we got Catalina pregnant, she slipped her foal.  I made the difficult decision to not try again in 2013, based on her advancing age and the difficulty we had in 2012.  Suzan was very gracious about letting me use my breeding on a different mare.  As in 2012, the first collection and shipment for 2013 came immediately upon request and the semen quality was excellent. We are waiting now to check the mare in foal. I know that next year will be the year that my new forever partner will arrive, and I will have another wonderful foal to raise and love, just like Salsa.  Thank you Suzan for making it possible.  ~

Carla Shown

www.MoonstruckMeadows.com

I had acquired a beautiful black PRE mare from a rescue situation.  Since she was black and more on the average size, I had looked for almost a year for the perfect black stallion to breed to her.  My standards for the perfect husband were very high.  I have been breeding quality Andalusians for over 25 years, so I knew what I was looking for....a classic, animated stallion with a great temperament.  I was lamenting to Suzan one day about how I couldn't find the right mate for my mare.  She told me she had just acquired a new black stallion,Oreo, and to check him out.  Turned out Oreo was just what I was looking for.  He has the classic, Andalusian look about him, beautiful animated movement and conformation and temperament.  One look at him and there is no doubt that he is an Andalusian and he would be the perfect match for Lucy!

Now the hard part.  I had to convince Suzan to let me breed my mare to him that year.  Since he was still young, she wanted to put more training into him before standing him at stud....but friendship won out and the breeding arrangements were made.

Lucy cooperated by coming into heat right away, but on the vet check, she looked like she would ovulate the next day.  Thanks to Suzan and Scott's prompt response, they collected Oreo that morning and shipped out the semen immediately.  I got it the next morning, the vet came out to inseminate, but alas, Lucy had already ovulated.  Since the vet and the semen were already there, I told the vet to go ahead and inseminate since we had nothing to lose.

11 months later, Lucy presented us with a magnificent black colt.  He was built like a tank, lots of substance, animated movement and a pussy-cat temperament.  At his birth, my vet said that if I was going to breed Lucy again, then I should definitely use the same stallion since the result of their crossing was excellent!

Over the past few years I have seen several of Oreo's babies and the things that always just pop out at you is their substance, conformation, incredible agility and animation and their wonderful temperaments.

Oreo is definitely a breeding stallion of the highest quality!

Anita Alfaro
Spanish Eyes Ranch,
Home of Galileo

Andalusian Stallion

BALITOR

The legend of Bravio continues in this 2002 PEARL carrier and 'clone like' son who we refer to as the happiest horse on earth.   His joyous nature is contagious and you can't help but smile when you meet him.   His truly impressive size (16.3h) is only over shadowed by his gentle nature. 

Even though Balitor was purchased by his Saddle Seat trainer in late 2009, we have retained some breeding rights to this exceptional horse.   Very limited outside breedings will be offered to the public.  No live cover.  Shipped semen and on site insemination at equine clinic in Somis, CA.  Contact us for more details.   Balitor is a purebred Andalusian of both Spanish & Portuguese bloodlines.  

See photo gallery under stallions & movie work for additional photos.

TRIBUTE TO

“Pretty is as pretty does” was more than just a cliche around Sommer Ranch.  The magnificent PRE Andalusian stallion, BRAVIO appeared to change like a chameleon, adapting to meet the challenges presented to him....fiery for parades and exhibitions; low key and level headed for trail and western pleasure; yet naturally extended for Dressage while ‘rising’ to the occasion for Saddle Seat and halter competition.  Despite all this ability and flashy appearance, he was so kind and docile, newcomers found it hard to believe he was actually a stallion!   Bravio’s list of accomplishments appear endless, and far too numerous to list here; but a few of them established his position in the Andalusian history books.  He was the first U.S. Andalusian to ever be awarded the prestigious “Best Movement” trophy.  And he was also the first Andalusian to ever win a Cross Country Trail Trial competition (against a field of 48 horses of all breeds!) 

His national championship titles included hunt seat (amateur & open); Western Pleasure (open); Country Pleasure Saddleseat (Amateur & Open) and Dressage with a score of 71 - his first time out!  Concurrent to performing in these various disciplines, Bravio also earned the honor of being high point halter stallion in 1993 (under the training and handling of his amateur owner, Scott Sommer). 

Bravio has thrilled audiences at numerous exhibitions and events, including the world famous Rose Parade and the Volvo World Cup competition.  He was one of the first U.S. Andalusians to be approved by the Cria Caballar from Spain as a top quality breeding stallion.  And he has produced both pure and partbred offspring that are earning amazing titles and accomplishments in their own right. 

It was two of these very special Bravio offspring that appeared double dilute  and brought light to the existence of some previously unknown ‘mutation’....which later lead genetic researchers to the discovery of the PEARL gene at UC Davis.  Color genetics took a major turn, thanks to this once in a lifetime horse.  

Bravio did everything we ever asked of him and then some.  He was my soulmate and I miss him everyday of my life.  The meer mention of his name still brings tears to my eyes...but I rejoice in his sons, daughters and granddaughters.  Several very special ones live with us and will carry on his legacy including his Granddaughter, Patina de Bravio Oro....the very first U.S. bred and born PRE Buckskin Pearl.   I can sense her Grandsire's big heart and endearing sense of humor in her.   She is a reflection of my Bravio and a daughter of our newest stallion, Oreo.   A perfect blending of very special bloodlines.  (See Patina on our Mares & Foal page and our humorous photos under Photo Gallery.)

We Miss you Big Guy!

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