Valentine Knight

(Tough Knight x Fine Essence) Thoroughbred mare, 16.2hh
ISR/Oldenburg MMB approved

Co-owned by Suzanne Reed and Serpentine Farm

Valentine raced for four years with some wins, moderate earnings, and retired sound. She is a descendant of Bold Ruler, Nasrullah, and Ribot.  She is a classically elegant and athletic mare with a beautiful head and neck, balanced movement and a loving disposition. A near-black bay with a star, she brings refinement to our Warmblood breeding program. Valentine's lovely and tall 2006 bay colt by Pablo (Pilot/Matrox), Pasquale SR, earned a score of 7.9 at his ISR/Oldenburg inspection.

Valentine produced an exquisite 2007 Iberian Warmblood colt by Jalisco X, a PRE Andalusian.  A tall and elegant bay colt, SF Cabochon has expressive gaits and an outstanding temperament. He is curious, confident, and very cuddly. At less than one week of age he showed his propensity for jumping: turned out with his mother in a paddock that contains the jumping chute, Cabo set about exploring the series of jumps, set at 18" for a young horse the previous day. At dinner time Mamma called him to her. He was at the far end of the chute and, rather than going around the outside, he cantered up and jumped the line of jumps with perfect form and confidence. Below is a picture of Cabo's pretty Iberian head.

SF Cabochon is not offered for sale, as his owner will retain him to be her personal riding horse. His 2008 full sibling will be offered for sale, as Valentine is bred back to Jalisco X.

Click on the picture below to see Valentine's 2006 Pablo colt.