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2007 Lipizzan Filly, . $5,000.00 |
Two year-old Lipizzan Mare, . Sired by SRS-imported stallion, Conversano Mima, and out of Sorria, sired by Maestoso II Catrina. is For Sale. $5,000.00 |
: The yearling Lipizzan filly, (Pluto III Ambrosia II x Sorria). July 2009. Photo by Shana Ritter. |
: The yearling Lipizzan fillies, and show off their beautiful movement. July 2009. Photo by Shana Ritter. |
2003 Palomino Lusitano/Arabian Mare, . 1st-2nd Level. $10,000.00 |
2005 Black Friesian/Thoroughbred Mare, . Training Level. $12,000.00 |
The Lipizzan Mares, India and Troja on a January morning. Photo by Shana Ritter; 2009. |
The two-year-old Lipizzan colt, a.k.a. "Dante" in the Trot. July 2009. Photo by Shana Ritter. |
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2009 Sales List* - Liquidation Sale
* Prices Subject to Change
Our first child is on the way, and we are making some dramatic changes to our lives. Ritter Dressage is shutting down its breeding operation and lesson-horse program, and we are liquidating nearly our entire stock of horses. Most of these horses are offered at "Fire Sale" prices, and many of these prices are negotiable, so do not hesitate to make us an offer! Any and all offers will be considered. Terms considered on some of the horses, as well. Time is critical - we need to have our herd downsized dramatically before the baby arrives. This is a great opportunity to pick up some excellent riding horses, dressage prospects, and breeding stock at below market value prices.
Please feel free to email thomasritt@gmail.com or call (360) 631-1101 to talk about any horse that may interest you and/or to request a video and/or more photos. All of the horses are located in the Eugene, Oregon area and are available for viewing. Just call or email. If flying in from out-of-town, you can fly into Portland International Airport or Eugene Airport. Both airports offer rental cars, and there are many hotels in the area.
LIPIZZANS AND DRESSAGE HORSES FOR SALE:
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Maestoso II Catrina: 1989 15h Lipizzan Breeding Stallion. Maestoso II Primavera x Catrina (Siglavy Superba x Canissa). Classical, baroque-type Lipizzan Stallion. Perfect for a start-up or small Lipizzan breeder who wishes to preserve the wide-body classical type of Lipizzan. "Tony" is an excellent sire. He consistently produces classical, baroque-type foals with outstanding movement and temperaments - and excellent evaluation scores, as well! Our highest scoring foal ever (88.9%) was a 2008 colt by "Tony". "Tony" has extensive exhibition experience in-hand (Levade is his specialty), at the long-rein, as well as under saddle. He was on the cover of the February 2009 issue of Dressage Today magazine performing a Levade in Hand. He has a kind, noble, and aristocratic personality. He is quite affectionate and fond of people, and he especially enjoys spending time with his people - especially those who dote after him and tell him how wonderful he is (he LOVES to hear that!). He especially loves a scratch above his tail and will hunt you down to get it! "Tony" deserves a good home, with someone who enjoys a charismatic stallion with loads of personality. If his new owner has some mares for him to breed, all the better! We would really like to see "Tony" go to a breeding home. Price is very negotiable for the right home.
Oct. 2008 Video - Piaffe and Levade in Hand
Nov. 2008 Video - Piaffe and Levade in Hand
LOOKING FOR PLACEMENT IN A BREEDING HOME.
PRICE IS NEGOTIABLE.
Conversano Sorria ("Zephyr"): NEW PHOTO! 2006 14.3h Confirmed Bay Lipizzan Stallion. Conversano Mima x Sorria. Robust, classical type with bold movement. Gorgeous and Bay! He has just turned three years old this year and we have lightly begun his training. He longes nicely, wears tack, and is proving to be a bright, intelligent young pupil with an excellent work ethic. Super-fast learner... show him something once and he "knows" it. Each day he begins right where he left off the time before. He has been DNA-tested and he will not Grey!
YouTube Video: Zephyr video November 2008
PRICE: $15,000.00
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Bella Bloom: NEW VIDEO! 2005 Black Friesian-Thoroughbred Mare. Sire: Alex (Laes x Lukkie). Dam: Wild Salsa (Wild Too x Sonora Sun). Beautiful, sweet, elegant mare with outstanding Dressage potential. Very tractable, intelligent, and excellent temperament.
Video of Bella (May 2009)
PRICE: $12,000.00
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Impala: NEW CONFORMATION PHOTOS! 2002 15.2h Grey Lipizzan Mare. Tulipan Melodia x Imperea. VERY Spanish-looking - rides and looks much more like an Andalusian than a Lipizzan. Taller than the average Lipizzan and very fancy. Phenomenal movement and limitless talent. By nature, fairly hot and sensitive, but not explosive or dangerous. Wonderful for a rider who likes and appreciates a hotter, more sensitive riding partner. Likes a rider who can offer guidance and support so that she can relax. Currently in Professional Classical Dressage training and is beginning lateral work in the trot (already does beautiful leg-yields and is now begining to school the shoulder-in). Shows impressive talent for Medium and Extended trot with wonderful natural cadence and lift. Also is very talented for Piaffe and Passage, although we have not schooled these yet with her. Canter is naturally very uphill and active. Long/Thick mane and tail. Tall and very uphill build. Dapple-grey coloring - absolutely exquisite! 83.5% Evaluation Score. Sale can include breeding to either of our stallions for 2009.
Video of Impala ridden by Shana Ritter (Nov. 2008)
PRICE: $14,000.00
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Farrah: NEW CONFORMATION PHOTOS! 2003 14.3h Palomino Lusitano/Arabian Mare. Saphiro x Strike Me Fanci. GORGEOUS! Wonderful choice for someone who wants to make an impact! WOW! She is only half Lusitano, but she looks full Lusitano. Farrah is fairly hot and sensitive, but not stupid. She has been ridden on the beach and trails and seems to enjoy the adventure! She is schooling 1st level dressage, and has some light longrein experience. She would make a really lovely long-rein exhibition horse with her petite size, baroque movement, and gorgeous good looks. Farrah's photos were featured in the February 2009 issue of Dressage Today in Dr. Thomas Ritter's article on balance. Farrah has so many talents, she could also make an exquisite Western Horse, and has the energy and intelligence to hold more than one career hat.
Video of Farrah (November 2008)
PRICE: $10,000.00
Tribecca: NEW PHOTOS! 1993 14.2h Grey Lipizzan Mare. Pluto II Balmora IV x Triesta. Has just begun her second career as a riding horse. She is currently in training. She has been a broodmare for most of her years. She is an easy breeder, excellent producer. Produces whatever type the Stallion is. When bred to a tall, sporthorse-type stallion, she produces tall, sporthorse-type offspring. When bred to a baroque, classical type stallion, she produces baroque, classical-type offspring. She is the perfect mare for producing carbon copies of the stallion. She has no known reproductive issues. The only reason we didn't breed her this year and put her into training instead was to sell her. Perfect mare for someone who wants to ride and/or breed. Has just been bred to Maestoso II Shama II for a May 2010 Foal.
Video of Tribecca - November 2008
PRICE: $5,000.00
Tribella: NEW PHOTOS!!! 2003 14.3h Dark Grey Lipizzan Mare. Maestoso Canada x Tribecca. Green-broke to ride! Gorgeous mare with three excellent gaits. Great temperament. Excellent shoulder/neck. 80.5% Evaluation Score. Proven broodmare - has produced one foal (easy breeder, great mother). Very sensible young mare. Super trainability. Great mind and outstanding temperament. She is THE easiest horse we have ever started under saddle. Very very sensible. Not spooky, very bold and self-confident in a quiet way. She is just green-broke, having been started just this last month, but because of her top-notch temperament, she would be suitable for just about any kind of rider. Open for 2009. Ride, breed, or both! 80.5% Evaluation Score. Sale can include breeding to either of our stallions for 2009.
YouTube Video: Tribella video December 2008
PRICE: $7,500.00
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Sorria: 2001 Grey Lipizzan Mare. Maestoso II Catrina x Sophia Dahlia. This was our first-born Lipizzan and we are very sad to have to sell her. She is the first offspring of Maestoso II Catrina, our senior stallion, and has proven her weight in gold as a phenomenal broodmare, having produced four top-quality foals in as many years. This mare is a fabulous choice for a top-quality breeding program. Bred to Maestoso II Shama II for a 2009 foal. Heterozygous Grey - has produced one Bay offspring. 80.5% Evaluation Score. She is sound and longes well in full tack, but is not started under saddle. Easy breeder!
PRICE: $5,500.00
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Primablanca and Pamina: 1994 14.3h Grey Lipizzan Mare (with filly at side). Siglavy Dalea x Primabona. Produces foals with exceptional movement. Every one of her foals is an improvement on her, as well as their sire. Pamina - 2009 filly by Pluto III Ambrosia II out of Primablanca born June 07, 2009. Big, beautiful, strong filly. Grey with star and white hind socks. This filly is a full sister to the 2005 filly, Primrosa, who is just an amazing and outstanding young mare with super movement, temperament, and trainability. This one is likely to be the same! Mare and Foal sell together as a Package Deal. Will be bred to Maestoso II Catrina for a 2010 foal.
PRICE: $7,000.00 3-in-1 deal (Mare in foal with foal at side)
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Imperea: 1992 15.1h Grey Lipizzan Broodmare. Pluto IV Martina x Imperia. Imperea is a classy mare with wonderful disposition. She is a big-boned, big-bodied classical type. She is approved for breeding with an 82.5% Evaluation Score. She has been an awesome broodmare for us - every one of her foals is absolutely top quality. Her last colt was the highest scoring Lipizzan we've ever bred (88.9%). She is bred to Maestoso II Shama II for a Fall 2009 foal. Super deal for a super 2-in-1 package. This foal will be the full sibling to the amazing young mare, India. Photos can be emailed upon request.
PRICE: $5,000.00 negotiable
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Broodmare Package: Buy the four broodmares Tribecca (brd to Maestoso II Shama II for 2010 foal), Primablanca (with filly by Pluto III Ambrosia II at side, bred to Maestoso II Catrina for 2010 foal), Imperea (in foal to Maestoso II Shama II, due Octoer 2009), and Sorria (in foal to Maestoso II Shama II, due October 2009) for a package deal.
PRICE: $12,000.00. This is an offer that cannot be beat.
Contact us to take advantage of this amazing package offer.
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Troja 3: NEW PHOTOS!!! 2006 14.3h Grey Lipizzan Mare. Conversano Mima x Tribecca. Baroque filly with great bone, substance, and temperament. This young mare has great movement with huge expression and impulsion. Excellent choice for someone who likes big-moving Lipizzans! 83% Evaluation Score. Troja turned three in February and entered the training barn in May to be begin training in preparation to be started under saddle. We have started longeing her lightly she will be ready to start under saddle this year. She is a big-bodied 14.3h now and she isn't done growing yet - she will likely grow a few more inches. Sale can include breeding to either of our breeding stallions for 2009.
YouTube Video: Troja Video (Jan. 2009)
PRICE: $6,000.00
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India: 2006 14.3h Grey Lipizzan Mare. Maestoso II Shama II x Imperea. SUPER GORGEOUS!!! Everyone always wants to know WHO this young mare is! She definitely received the "GORGEOUS" stamp from her incredible sire, Maestoso II Shama II. India has outstanding presence, confidence, and movement with lots of suspension and super natural cadence. 82% Evaluation Score. Turning 3 this summer. In May we brought her into the training barn to begin light longeing. She will be ready to start under saddle this year. She is very laid back, incredibly intelligent and willing. She is 14.3h now and she is not done - she will likely grow a few more inches.
PRICE: $10,000.00
Sofia: 2007 Grey Lipizzan filly. Conversano Mima x Sorria. Long-legged, exgtraordinarily sporty Lipizzan filly with big, big, big movement. Tons of energy and presence - this girl can really show off. Great engine behind and great lift in front. She is an excellent choice for a future dressage show horse. Bold personality. 85.5% Evaluation Score.
YouTube Video: Sofia video 11/20/2008
PRICE: $5,000.00
Ophelia: NEW LIBERTY AND CONFORMATION PHOTOS!!! 2007 Grey Lipizzan filly. Favory Ilka I x Oneonta. This super filly is a carbon-copy of her dam, Oneonta, in kindness and gentleness.
Big-bodied, big-boned filly with super movement. She is sensible, intelligent, kind, and friendly. Very careful but not spooky. She will make an exceptional prospect for an adult amateur looking for a kind, quiet Lipizzan filly. She is so similar to her dam, Oneonta, we cannot help but think she will turn out just like her in terms of rideability as well. Her dam, Oneonta, is a super-sane, super-safe, kind and generous riding horse. This filly is a one-in-a million!
PRICE: $5,000.00
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Zamora: NEW PHOTOS!!! 2008 Grey Lipizzan filly. Pluto III Ambrosia II ("Merlin") x Sorria. This exceptional filly is the full sister to our Pluto Sorria ("Zeus"). She received the same foal evcaluation score as "Zeus" as well - 86% Evaluation Score. Three outstanding gaits - superb canter, but also a marvellous trot! She is a petite girl and will likely mature 14.3h - perfect for a small adult looking for a sweet horse with unlimited upper level dressage potential.
Video of Tiara and Zamora - November 2008
PRICE: $6,000.00
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Tiara: NEW PHOTOS!!! 2008 Grey Lipizzan filly. Maestoso II Catrina ("Tony") x Tribecca. Super-feminine and pretty, with gorgeous, round, classical conformation. Her movement knocks your socks off! Evaluation Score: 85%. I've knicknamed this one "ladybug" because everything about her is round and she is just as cute as a bug! Very sweet, friendly filly - she would be an excellent choice for a first-time Lipizzan owner looking for a very special filly.
Video of Tiara and Zamora - November 2008
PRICE: $6,000.00
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Conversano Tribella (Topaz): 2008 Grey Lipizzan colt. Conversano Mima x Tribella. This colt has phenomenal movement!!! In his Lipizzan Evaluations, he scored 86.6% with gait scores of 9 for walk, a perfect 10 for the trot, and a 9 for the canter. When you see this guy move, you will understand why he got such exceptional scores. "Topaz" is a friendly colt with a very "pretty" head & face.
Topaz video December 2008
PRICE: $5,000.00
Maestoso Imperea II (Scorpio): 2008 Grey Lipizzan colt. Maestoso II Catrina x Imperea. Tall, big-bodied, baroque colt with awesome presence, like his sire. You cannot help but take notice of this colt - he is exceptional in every way. 88.9% Evaluation Score (the highest score any of our horses has ever received!!!) He would be an excellent choice for a future breeding program and/or performance/show prospect. This colt can do it all!
Scorpio video December 2008
PRICE: $6,000.00
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Pellegrina: 2008 Grey Lipizzan filly. Maestoso II Catrina ("Tony") x Primablanca. Evaluation score: 82.2%. Baroque-type Lipizzan filly with super disposition. "Pelli" is a VERY personable and intelligent filly. She has an amazing generosity and willingness to please.
Pellegrina video May 2009
2nd Video of Pellegrina (May 2009)
PRICE: $4,000.00 negotiable
SOLD AND SALE PENDING:
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Satori: 2001 Shagya/Arabian mare. Bold Bravo AFF (Shagya) x Strike Me Fanci (Arabian). 14.3h Grey, registered Half-Shagya. CCUTE!!! CUTE!!! CUTE!!! Sport Pony Extroidinaire. Very sweet, sensible, big-bodied with very pretty movement. Adorable and friendly! Schooling 2nd-3rd level including simple and flying changes in the canter, and all lateral work in the trot, including trot halfpasses. Satori would appreciate someone special to call her own. She is half-Arab, but besides having a very cute head, she does not look or ride much like an Arabian. She is not tall (only 14.3h) but has a very wide-barrel and big, stocky body and excellent bone. Three excellent gaits... including a very pure 4-beat relaxed walk. She has a beautiful cadenced trot with natural suspension and an easy canter to ride. Great on the trails!!! GREAT longe-lesson horse. Very tolerant of the rider. Easy-going and versatile - We've used her for ponying younger horses.
Video Under saddle - November 2008
Video Conformation and In-Hand - November 2008
SALE PENDING
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Pluto Ambosia III: 1999 14.3h Lipizzan Stallion. Pluto III Belvedera x Ambrosia (Neapolitano Oda x Amorosa). Extraordinarily fancy and super talented Lipizzan stallion with amazing future and potential. Gorgeous in every way, with a curious, friendly, and cuddly temperament. His movement is extravagant with incredible suspension and natural engagement. Has competition and exhibition experience. Advanced Long-rein training - exhibiting impressive talent for Capriole. He is currently schooling FEI work including Piaffe and Tempo Changes. He has light show experience and Beautiful lateral work, easy to sit, FUN TO RIDE! Energetic, light, and responsive to the aids. Would make an excellent exhibition horse, competition horse, breeding stallion - the sky is the limit. Approved for Breeding with a 2008 Evaluation Score of 81.5%! Clean X-rays.
SALE PENDING
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Andre: 1997 16.1h Dapple-Grey Oldenburg/Thoroughbred Gelding. Silver Lining -x- Poppy. Shown successfully through 2nd level, schooling 3rd level work plus Piaffe in Hand and Under Saddle. Friendly, fun horse, with a very funny sense of humor. Playful, energetic, and spunky. "NOT" a plug! Has been started over jumps and he LOVES it! With his dressage training, he is an excellent prospect for an eventer. Probably not suitable for a beginner or timid rider. Please contact us for details about Andre.
YouTube Video: Andre video 11/21/2008
SOLD - Congratulations to Andrea Romans!
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Maestoso II Odetta III: 2007 Grey Lipizzan Colt. Maestoso II Ambrosia x Odetta. Sporthorse-type Lipizzan with the conformation and movement to be successful in the modern showring. "Dante" is just an OUTSTANDING colt! He has a super disposition - kind, intelligent, and calm. Three excellent gaits. Excellent prospect for dressage or driving. Stands 14.2h as a yearling and should mature 15.2-15.3h. 81.5% Evaluation Score. Dante video 1/26/09
SOLD!
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Oneonta: 1998 15.3h Grey Lipizzan Mare. Maestoso II Ambrosia x Omegga. This wonderful mare has been an excellent lesson horse, exhibition horse, and broodmare for us. Her kindness and gentleness are extraordinary and make her especially well-suited as a lesson horse and/or horse for an amateur owner. Her gaits are very smooth and easy to sit. Trail experience, also. This mare is a gem! She has has one foal and could easily double as riding horse and broodmare if her new owner so desired. 79% Evaluation Score.
Video of Oneonta - March 2009
SOLD! Congratulations to Ann Doyle!
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Millennia: 2000 16h Grey Lipizzan Mare. Maestoso II Favoressa III x Tribecca. Tall, sporthorse-type Lipizzan mare with three excellent gaits. Big, smooth movement. Easy to sit, very nice riding horse. Schooling 2nd-3rd level trot work and 1st/2nd level canter work. Excellent quadrille horse - really enjoys working in a group and has Exhibition experience. Super prospect for the competitive ring because she has the size and presence the judges want to see. Has been started in work-in-hand and shows aptitude for the Piaffe and Levade. Has been ridden on the beach and she loved it - very bold, and she loves the trails, too!!! 80% Evaluation Score.
SOLD - Congratulations to Diane Eff!!!
- Primrosa - 2005 Lipizzan Mare. Pluto III Ambrosia II x Primablanca. Spectacular filly with superb movement and temperament. Highly intelligent and tractable. Very easy-going with excellent temperament. 86% Evaluation Score.
SOLD - Congratulations to Sylvia Boon!!!
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Conversano Millennia: 2006 Grey Lipizzan Colt. Conversano Mima x Millennia. Tall, sporthorse-style Lipizzan colt with kind character and bold movement. Tall with excellent bone and substance. Should mature to 15.3h - 16h.Superbly kind and generous temperament.
SOLD - Congratulations to Liz Sher!!!
About Ritter Dressage: Ritter Dressage has been breeding Lipizzans and other breeds since 2000. We breed specifically for Dressage, targetting lines that produce outstanding movement and trainability. Because we believe temperament is paramount, not only for Amateurs, but also for Professionals looking for their next Dressage partner, we place a very high emphasis on breeding for kindness, generosity, high willingness to please, sensibility, trainability, and rideability. Basically, we bred for the qualities we wanted in our own future riding horses.
We have some excellent quality horses for sale, and they would make excellent foundation stock for a breeding program. In Eight years, we built up a very high-quality Lipizzan Breeding Program. Dr. Oulehla was extremely complimentary of the quality of the foals we have bred and they all received exceptional scores in their evaluations.
Our foals are handled regularly yet are also allowed to grow up out at pasture, so that their bodies can develop into their full potential. Even when we train for Dressage Competition, our training is strictly classical and we follow the Spanish Riding School and Reitinstitut Egon von Neindorff philosophies in our training. Most of the riding horses were started by us. We start our horses under saddle classically and carefully, and never before three years of age and most typically at 3-1/2 to 4 years of age. In some cases, some horses are started even later to allow them more time to mature. It depends on the Individual and we assess each situation individually.
Some of the horses offered have been used in our exhibitions. Many have been used in our Lesson Program and are, therefore, effective and discerning teachers for any student of Classical Dressage.
Our horses have been our family, and we think of each one as a family member. It is very hard to part with our family! Therefore. it is of paramount importance that they go to homes where they are well-loved, well-respected, and well-cared for. This consideration is placed above any other, and we will go out of our way to make it work for the right home. Terms and prices are negotiable on most of the horses (consignments excluded).
Email thomasritt@gmail.com for more info.
See also:
Lipizzan Information
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