17 October 2007

Quirifino wins at Addington Manor

Quirifino at Addington Manor

Quirifino Quainton, Quainton Stud’s talented young Zangersheide stallion won the 1.30 Classic Qualifier at Addington Manor on Tuesday 16th October. The BSJA Senior Advanced show attracted a wide spectrum of show jumpers and Quirifino jumped brilliantly to win the big class. Ben Maher who rode Quirifino at Addington and also trains and competes him has recently stepped up Quirifino’s competition level and the impressive stallion is responding with flare.

17 October 2007

Quainton Stud Sponsor 5 Year Old Championships at Towerlands

Quainton Stud are proud to be sponsoring the 5 Year Old Championship at Unex Towerlands in November. The Unex Masters will be held at Unex Towerlands in Braintree, Essex from Thursday 15th to Sunday 18th November. The 5 year old Championship class which Quainton stud are supporting will be the first class held on Sunday 18th November. Competitiors that have qualified for the Championship will have to jump obstacles reaching 1.25 metre and spreads of 1.40 metres. It should be a very exciting class with young horses showing their potential for the future in the exciting setting of the Unex Masters. Quainton Stud will have their trade stand at the show for the duration of the show inviting questions and helping to answer enquiries about the stud, their work and services they offer.

15 October 2007

Quainton Stud delighted by success at BSJA Stallion and Mare show

On Friday 12th October Quainton Stud enjoyed phenomenal success at the BSJA Stallion and Mare Show that was held at Unex Towerlands.

Chateau De Brion produced a wonderful double clear in the 5 year old class, finishing in fourth position and then another double clear in the Grade C class finishing in third place. Avanti Quainton had a double clear in the 1.30m class and was second, he was also awarded a BSJA rug for finishing as the highest placed stallion in the class. Kampfner Quainton produced a clear round in the 1.30m and was the fastest four faulter in jump off finishing in seventh place.

Then Quirifino Quainton had a fluent and beautiful double clear in the 1.40m and collected the blue rosette in second place, only just beaten by Qpportunity B who turned like a cat! Quirifno was also awarded a lovely BSJA rug for being the highest placed stallion in his class.

The show was a resounding success for Quainton Stud and their stallions who were all expertly ridden by Ben Maher.

08 October 2007

Quainton Stud at HOYS 2007

The Quainton Stud trade stand travelled to Birmingham’s NEC and pitched up for the world famous Horse Of the Year Show at the beginning of October. With a prime location and regular visits from the worlds greatest show jumpers, Quainton Stud enjoyed the attention of thousands of visitors.

Ben Maher who rides many of the Quainton stallions, competed Quirifino Quainton in the Seven Year Old Championship class and spent time on the Quainton Stud stand meeting people and signing stud cards for eager fans.

It was a great show for Quainton Stud as the stand attracted a lot of attention and helped to introduce the studs impressive string of stallions to budding show jumping stars. It was also a brilliant opportunity to explain and expand on the many services the stud offer and introduce the studs excellent staff and team.

05 October 2007

Ben’s Pony DiaryLancelot Quainton completes his 70 day grading

Lancelot Quainton has just finished his 70 day graded test in Germany. The young stallion, who is currently the most popular stallion standing at the German State Stud, passed his 70 day grading with amazing results and a very positive test sheet. This young stallion has enjoyed a fantastic couple of months, with an excellent grading and success with his offspring who have reached amazing prices at German auctions across the country.

Click here to view the Grading papers.