BASIC INFO:
AGE: 2018
BREED: cruzado
HEIGHT: 165cm
GENDER: Stallion
COAT: Smoky Grullo
DOCS TYPE: passport
LEVEL: advanced
PRICE RANGE:
25’000 – 40’000 eur
Montañes is just stunning to look at! With great temperament this 5YO is trustworthy and comes with a desirable amateur friendly rideability. Presenting three correct paces, he impresses by his constant rhythm and easy balance. He is a true pleasure under saddle, soft, comfortable and easy in the snaffle. He keeps a nice frame during his routine specially for his level of education and time under saddle.
Montañes is very advanced for his age – he is performing shoulder-in, haunches-in, leg-yelding, contracanter, transition walk-canter-walk and has started with flying changes. All of it with a big willingness to cooperate. He is showing the same intelligence on groundwork, being suitable for a person that desires to do shows, he can perform reverence, knee-down and posada all of it in freedom.
He was fully trained at Troyan Stables, since saddlebroken further.
Montañes holds a status as a registered CDE reproductor in the ANCADES studbook. This recognition means that he is authorized to provide CDE. As one of the stud stallions at Yeguada Lotus, Montañes is available for breeding purposes. His presence as a breeding stallion offers breeders the opportunity to access his exceptional characteristics and qualities, contributing to the continued excellence and diversity within the breeding program.
Montaǹes is Cruzado, a captivating blend of Spanish horse and Lusitano lineage, merges the distinct qualities of both esteemed breeds.
From the Spanish horse side, there may be an infusion of traits such as strength, agility, and a proud bearing, while the Lusitano influence likely contributes elegance, intelligence, and a natural aptitude for various equestrian disciplines. This crossbreeding often results in a horse that embodies versatility and a well-rounded skill set.
In summary, Montañes presents a multifaceted opportunity, offering the potential to shine in dressage, small jumps, or the intricate skills demanded by Working Equitation. His adaptability and promising attributes make him a valuable and versatile partner for riders with diverse equestrian interests.