SF Sorprender
(Jalisco X  x  Tequini** (Oldenburg)) 2005 Bay Iberian Warmblood gelding (reg. Half Andalusian)

photo taken at two years old
 

Sorprender is sired by the Andalusian stallion Jalisco X, a multiple champion in Spain and an open dressage competitor after his importation to the U.S. His mother, Tequini**, (Frohwind/Tin Rocco) was a Premium foal, Premium mare, and was Champion of her mare inspection. She is an extravagant mover. Her sire, Frohwind, won his 100 day stallion test with 137.54 points. The blend of Iberian blood with Furioso II gives Sorprender talent for both dressage and jumping.

Sorprender is a very typey, fancy, and correct colt with a quiet, friendly personality.  He has balanced conformation, plenty of bone, and wonderful movement, plus a pocket-pony temperament.  His movement is forward and powerful, with good suspension and engagement. Standing at 15.2 hands as a coming three-year-old, Sorprender should mature to 16 hands or a bit more. He will be a lovely and competitive dressage mount, hunter, jumper, eventer, or super trail mount. He is ideally suited to an amateur or youth.

Sorprender has just begun his training under saddle and is proving to be as easy to work with as I had expected. He is calm and confident and very, very generous. He likes his work and has a lovely canter already.

Congratlations, Alexandra Duarte, on your purchase of Sorprender!