~ SILVESTER ~
BEF Champion Showjumping Sire in successive years and Reserve Champion Eventing Sire.
Silvester is a top class showjumping and eventing stallion with exceptional temperament. He was the overall winner (dressage, eventing and showjumping) at his SEIB Young Horse Evaluation, scoring 9 plus for jumping, dressage and temperament. His forbears have competed at two Olympics and have won numerous Nations Cups. Silvester has exceptionally high fertility, 93%, even with less easy mares. He is an intelligent stallion with an enthusiastic but relaxed temperament which he passes on to progeny.
Consistent Breeding Success
His genetic generosity has led to outstanding consistent breeding success, to date his progeny have been awarded;
– 11 Elites, (one dressage, 2 eventing and 8 showjumping) – 4 Golds Awarded– 35 Higher First Premiums.
– 24 First Premiums at the Futurity Evaluations.
This gives him the unique distinction of Elite progeny in all three disciplines.
Silvester’s progeny are now out competing successfully in showjumping and eventing with his first offspring now Advanced.
All annual tests and WFFS tested clear.
Progeny
His genetic generosity has led to outstanding consistent breeding success, to date his progeny have been awarded;
- 10 Elites, (one dressage, 2 eventing and 7 showjumping).
- 35 Higher First Premiums.
- 24 First Premiums at the BEF Futurity Evaluations.
Silvester now has the unique distinction of having Elite progeny in all three disciplines, proof of his quality and versatility. His progeny are proving highly trainable and are exceptional competition prospects. Top class competition youngstock available.
Testimonials
“Over the past nine stud seasons Silvester had demonstrated consistently high fertility with excellent conception rates”
Simon Richards BVSc, OVS, MRCVS
“Total Belief (April), my lovely big homebred mare by Silvester has been the
star of the season. She is careful but bold jumping and showing great
trainability. She started the season in novice classes and ended up in the top ten at the seven – year-old Championships CIC2* at Osberton, so I am really thrilled with her progress this year. She is very smart and incredibly balanced for her age and size. Very proud of our first homebred and she feels class in all three phases. Bring on next year!””
Coral Keen
“I was very fortunate to gain the ride on a mare called In Vogue II who is by Silvester. In the time I rode ‘Myrtle’, we went from BE100 together to completing our first Advanced. She was so brave cross country which gave me the confidence to tackle our first Advanced track, and very trainable for dressage, consistently scoring over 70%. Now, having ridden many horses I appreciate how special it is to have a horse that would take you to Advanced BE level. That’s why I had no hesitations when looking for the next superstar to join my team, in purchasing a 3yo mare by Silvester. This mare is already proving bold, forward thinking and clever. She is light on her feet and has the most effortless gallop. She is proving to be a perfect stamp for an event horse. Both horses have excellent temperaments and are a pleasure to have in the yard.”
Melissa Joannides