Saltador ORO

2001 Absolute Champion AndalusianSTUD FEE: $2,500 ($1.2k: Crosses)

 

Saltador is a son of Indiano XVIII, the Lion of Spain. Grandson of Centella V, National Champion of Spain and sire of ~100 champions.

Saltador has amassed an amazing 80 Championship, Reserve Championship & Movement Awards from 2004 – 2011. He is an 10 time National Champion in 4 Divisions, and he has been awarded Best Movement of Show 18 times. Additionally, Saltador has over 2 dozen first place wins in open dressage shows.

Watch this video featuring Magico VIII and Saltador ORO on YouTube

Saltador had a great year in 2010-2011. Here are some highlights:

  • Voted IALHA Horse of the Year, 2011
  • Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award, 2011. "El Premio de Oro." This award hasn't been given since 2004
  • Under the ANCCE Certified Judge from Spain: Gold Medal Movement Stallion, Champion Stallion, Functionality Champion, & Best Movement Adult Horse
  • National Champion Dressage Sport Horse in Hand, IALHA, 2011 (highest score of 48 competing)
  • US Dressage Federation Grand Champion Sport Horse, Southern Series Breeders Show, 2011
  • High Point Versatility Horse, IALHA, 2010, 2011
  • National Champion Best Movement, IALHA, 2010 (14 in class)
  • National Champion Dressage Sport Horse in Hand, IALHA, 2010 (highest score of 34 competiting)

Check out this amazing colt sired by Saltador. It is important to also note that this colt's dam was sired by Magico VII.


Testimonials

Who could ask for better feedback on their horse?"A Fine Horse..."

 

"This is the best horse at the National Show" ... judge from Spain after his first National show

"This is the best Indiano 18 offspring I've ever seen" ... well known breeder

"You are to be congratulated on exhibiting such a fine horse" ... one of the largest breeders in Mexico

"Even though I gave you 2nd place because of one mistake, there's not a horse in the country that can touch this one in dressage" ... regional show judge

"I have never seen a horse move like that"...competitor on our riders right..."Ditto to that!"...competitor on our riders left.

"Saltador is the best stallion at the National Show this year"... prominent dressage trainer and halter exhibitor

"Now there's a Spanish horse!"...Cria Caballar colonel on seeing Saltador from 500 yards away

PRE & S/P Offspring

Saltador foals are ChampionsLook At Them Move!

 

1/2 Andalusian Offspring

Crosses to the American Quarter Horse.Great horses all!

 

When the Andalusian is crossed to the American Quarter Horse, the product is not only a 1/2 Andalusian but also an Azteca, the national horse of Mexico.