Hope House Manhattan

Stable Name: Bear

Born: 11th April 2023

Breeding: British Warmblood (AES)

Dam’s Sire: Argento

Bear’s breeding is pure power and olympic level jumping (Big Star/Galoubet A) combined with the versatility and consistency of Argento for scope, Metall for movement and a deep routed Dutch line of 1.40m+ performers. He is an exciting blend of raw power and refinement. Bear was awarded Gold Premium at the 2023 British Breeding foal gradings in which the judges and vet noted his correct and strong conformation. He was the highest scoring entry of the entire day.

Bear descends from bloodlines that have continually produced world class performance horses. He is sired by two time Olympic Gold Medalist Big Star. Big Star has so far produced 14 licensed sons and his offspring are selling for record breaking prices in both the UK and Europe. Bear’s grandsire Quick Star was known for his incredible reflexes and power and introduces foundational Selle Francais blood into the pedigree, known for athleticism. Bear’s grand dam, Jolanda, brings the blood of Nimmerdor, the “stallion of the century” in the KWPN studbook, essential for structural correctness and jumping technique.

His dam Milton Mojito is sired by the famous Argento, who was ranked #1 in the WBFSH World Breeding Rankings and one of the most consistent winners on the global circuit. Argento was famous for his longevity and consistency at 1.60m level. As a sire Argento provides raw physical power, physical substance and a huge but adjustable stride. Bear’s Great Grandsire, Arko III, is a multiple 5* Grand Prix winner and the former top ride of Nick Skelton. He descends from one of the most influential dam lines in Europe. His full sister, Amati P.M.S. is a top broodmare for Haras De Hus and has produced the licensed stallions Tsunami De Hus (1.60m winner) and Anibale De Hus (1.60m). Arko III is also the sire of the 2018 Hickstead 5* winner SFS Aristio.

Bear comes from the dutch motherline 436 which is renowned for not just jumping ability but also athletic versatility and has long history of consistently produced top showjumpers and licenced stallions. His damline is anchored by the cross of Amethist x Amor, this foundation provided the physical frame and movement. Bear’s grand dam, Uralinde J.J, is by the legendary Metall who competed successfully up to Prix St. George and has produced several Grand Prix horses and licensed sons. Most notably, Carl Hester’s Uthopia. Metall provides the powerful hindleg and movement required for top level sport.

Click here to view Bear’s breeding - Horsetelex:

https://www.horsetelex.com/horses/pedigree/2471060/hope-house-manhattan

Click here to view Bear’s breeding - Hippomundo:

https://www.hippomundo.com/en/pedigree/performance/1509184-hope-house-manhattan_