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Quirifino is on a roll in La Baule!
Unbeliveably Quirifino Quainton has done it again, not only is he beating his peers, but he is challenging the worlds best horses and beating them in La Baule.
Finishing fourth in the Prix PMU (1.40-1.45m) class, Quirifino beat over 50 combinations of world class horses and riders. In the CSIO***** Super League competition, Quirifino excelled himself and kept up his current outstanding form to complete two beautiful clear rounds and finish just seconds off the winner. This young horse's current form is amazing and demonstrating not only his exceptional breeding and training, but also the quality of stallion that he is and how well he is progressing in his show jumping career!
Please click here to download a full list of the results.
Quirifino on form in La Baule
Quirifino Quainton was on form yesterday in La Baule, France. Competing in the CSIO***** competition, Quirifino showed his true quality by finishing 6th behind Europe's leading horses including Nick Skelton's Arko. The 1.50m class saw 59 combinations battle and Quirifino, ridden by Ben Maher looked impressive and completed a fast clear round to be highly placed.
Please click here to download a full list of the results.
Quirifino third in the Hamburg Rising Star
Quirifino Quainton was placed an impressive third in the Bioranch Youngster Cup in Hamburg, Germany. Ridden by Ben Maher, Quirifino beat many of Europe's leading young horses. This first qualifier for the Up and Coming Horses (1.35m) was hotly contested and Quirifino kept his head to show maturity and skill above his years.
Quirifino and Chateau De Brion win at Addington
Quirifino Quainton was first in 1.30m Open at Addington Manor this week. Quirifino Quainton was entered into in show as preparation for his trip to the Hamburg Derby show and the Super League show which follows in La Baulle. Quirifino leaves today but will be back in time for stud duties mid May.
Chateau de Brion Quainton was equal first in the 5/6 year old handicap., Chateau de Brion has remained in the UK throughout this season to fulfill his very busy stud duties. Frozen semen is available from both of these exceptional stallions.
Emma presents Breeders award at BSJA ball to John Whitaker
Emma Phillips, owner of Quainton Stud presented the Breeders Award to John Whitaker, who collected the prize on behalf the recipient Charlie Edwards at the British Show Jumping Awards Ball, which was held at the Hilton Metropole, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham on 2nd April 2008.
Quainton Stud at British Show Jumping Open
The Quainton Stud Team are at this years British Open Show Jumping Competition. If you would like to talk to any of the team then please pop along to their stand in the retail village. The Quainton Stud Team would be delighted to speak to you about any of their horses and answer any breeding questions you may have. The British Open runs from Thursday 3rd - Sunday 6th April at Birmingham’s NEC.
Lancelot Quainton wins
Lancelot Quainton won a show jumping class A last weekend. With a very impressive 7.8 points, Lancelot Quainton won the Spring Competition in Dresden. Lancelot has been competitions in the Competition in Gompitz near Dresden, Germany and showing impressive form.
Lancelot Quainton is currently standing at the German State Stud and is available for stud, to find out more about Lancelot Quainton please look at his page by clicking here.
Quainton Stud selected as an official Olympic Training Camp
Quainton Stud has been included within London 2012’s Pre-Games Training Camp Guide. Quainton Stud are honoured and privileged to be selected as a possible Pre-Games Training Camp and looks forward to hosting an Olympic team and supporting London 2012.
Quirifino Quainton is selected for World Class Equine Pathways programme
Quainton Stud’s Quirifino Quainton has also been selected to join the World Class Equine Pathways programme. Quirifino joins stable mate Chateau de Brion on the scheme that is designed to support and showcase the country's potential medal winners. The World Class Equine Pathways programme aims to support the identification and development of elite young horses which show the potential to medal for Great Britain at future Championships and Olympic Level.
Quainton Stud host the first Equine Pathways viewing shows on 14-16th April 2008
Quainton Stud will host the first viewing days for the World Class Equine Pathways on the 14th-16th April. This is unique opportunity for owners of horses already on the scheme or those hoping to show the selectors their hopefuls.
During the three day show at Quainton Stud (14th-16th April) the Equine Pathways team will view your horses jumping round a course of fences. The team vet will also be in attendance to discuss any issues you have.
At this exciting stage you apply to present your horses that have not already been selected for Equine Pathways to be viewed by the selection team.
For more information on how to attend the viewing days then please click here.
There are stables available for hire from £25 a night – please click here for more information. (Link to overnight stabling page).
Quainton Stud’s Licensed Holsteiner stallion, Chateau de Brion is selected for World Class Equine Pathways programme
Quainton Stud’s Licensed Holsteiner stallion, Chateau de Brion Quainton has been selected to join the World Class Equine Pathways programme. The programme has been developed in conjunction with British Dressage, British Eventing and British Show Jumping. It aims to support the identification and development of elite young horses which show the potential to medal for Great Britain at future Championships and Olympic Level.
The Pathway aims to provide assistance to owners, riders and their home teams to help them optimise their horses’ competitive career through the network of World Class support.
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Qualifiers for the World Breeding Championships to be held at Quainton Stud
Quainton Stud has identified a missing link between the way young horses are produced in Great Britain and the rest of Europe. In Germany, Italy, France, Holland, Belgium, young horses qualify for the World Breeding Championships through their National Young Horse Shows. Previously the only way horse/rider combinations could qualify from Britain was through the chef d’equipe. Quainton Stud’s May show, is now an officially recognised qualifier to the FEI World Breeding Championships, held in Lanaken each September.
Quainton Stud in Buckinghamshire has recently formulated a relationship with the Zangersheide Stud Farm and Stud Book in Lanaken, Belgium. In addition to Britain’s chef d’equipe’s normal quota of four horses from each age category, the winner in each class (5, 6, & 7 year olds) will automatically qualify for the World Breeding Championships.
The Quainton European Breeding Championships are being judged using a European format and three officials from Germany will score horses on their technique as well as jumping scores, the show is to be held on the 19-22nd May 2008.
Further advantages of Quainton Stud’s association with Zangersheide will be enjoyed throughout the coming years. Quainton will host the Z Foal Festival, which will include foal brandings and registrations. Also planned for the future are stallion approvals and presentations.
Quainton Stud is happy to extend its fixed fee veterinary packages and in foal fees to mare owners who are using Zangersheide stallions. This will ensure the mares and young stock receive the highest quality care and the most competitive prices available.
For information about show dates click here and fixed fee fertility packages click here or email: emma@quaintonstud.co.uk
How do we compare?
Quainton Stud has recently researched how our semen freezing prices compare with other popular equine semen freezing centres in the UK. The findings demonstrated how favourable Quainton’s prices compare, with substantial savings for clients in all of the three different sections. Quainton Stud offer a unique fixed Vet Fee Package. (To find out more about the fixed Vet Fee Package please click here).
Please see below how Quainton Stud not only provide the best European bloodlines to UK breeders, but they also manage to offer the most favourable prices for the 2008 season!
How do Quainton Stud’s semen freezing prices compare to other popular equine semen freezing centres in the UK?
Most centres charge based on the number of frozen breeding doses produced:
FACT! - The average number of breeding doses produced from a collection is 8 (this can vary from 4 - 15+ doses per collection) based on the number of sperm produced, the initial quality of the semen and how well the stallion's sperm withstand the freezing process.
FACT! - Some freezing centres charge £8.50 - £12.50 per dose, this can work out quite expensive. Quainton Stud feel that this can prove to be quite expensive for the breeder, we offer fixed fee packages as it is a farer pricing strategy and the breeder knows exactly what the costs will be and saves the breeder money.
| Quainton Stud's Collection Price |
Other UK Freezing Centre's Advertised Price |
Other UK Freezing Centre's Advertised Price |
Other UK Freezing Centre's Advertised Price |
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| Price per freeze, stallion gives 5 doses | £170 | £152.50 | £140 | from £211 |
| Price per freeze, stallion gives 8 doses | £170 | £190 | £165 | from £259 |
| Price per freeze, stallion gives 12 doses | £170 | £240 | £242 | from £323 |
Other freezing centre's advertised prices are based on obtaining the average of 8 breeding doses from a stallion for each collection
| Other UK Freezing Centre's Estimated Price | Quainton Stud's Estimated Price including initial cleanout collections | |
| Price guide for 30 doses for UK use (collection, freezing and livery) | £966.50 | £1,200 |
| Price guide for 50 doses for UK use | £1,621.50 | £2,000 |
| Price guide for 100 doses for UK use | £2,391.50 | £3,750 |
Quainton Stud's estimated price is based on obtaining the average of 8 breeding doses from a stallion for each collection
| Quainton Stud's Price | Other UK Freezing Centre's Price |
Other UK Freezing Centre's Price |
Other UK Freezing Centre's Price |
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| Price for 1 week livery and 3 collections with processing, freezing and post-thaw analysis | £655 | £780 | £692.50 | from £973 |
Other freezing centre's prices are based on obtaining the average of 8 breeding doses from a stallion for each collection.
Please ask about our Fixed Vet Fee Packages.
Quirifino Quainton’s recent success at Addington Manor is reported in this weeks Horse & Hound. A picture of Ben and Quirifino Quainton winning their class is also featured.