To say that the current moment is not favourable to the horse business is an understatement. The sports world is at a standstill, just like the transport sector, not to mention the sanitary rules which are at best vague and at worst strict in the extreme.
It is this "complicated" context that prompted two heavyweight teams to combine their talents and their address books to build The Collection. Milestone Farm – Carlos Pinto and his wife, Willemijn Poels – associated with ST Stables – Steve Tinti – have almost 20 years of expertise on one side and fifteen on the other in the field of horse business.
Their idea was to bring together the best horses present in their stables to constitute an unusual catalogue composed of sixteen horses – fourteen show jumpers and two hunters – which will be auctioned online for 2 days from May 22nd to 24th.
"We had to do something. We couldn't just sit there and wait for the covid-19 crisis to pass. We had to find a way to offer our best horses to clients who are currently unable to come and meet us," said Steve Tinti.
“The hunters are a very big industry in the United States and Canada. With travel being difficult during these times, we would like to offer a top selection of quality hunters from the comfort of your own home," specifies Willemijn Poels, specialist in hunters.
"We wanted to offer some of the best pedigrees on the market for show jumpers as well, which we have managed to do," added Carlos Pinto.
But, The Collection is not just a simple online auction as we have seen before. "The idea was, in addition to the horses offered in the catalogue, to offer outstanding service and guarantees in order to adapt to the current situation," said Carlos Pinto.
The Collection therefore offers to organise the transport of the horse purchased for you. If the border of your country is currently closed, The Collection offers to take care of the horse at the organizers own cost until the border reopens.
For the concept of The Collection to be truly global, it was essential to add a charitable component. “It was one of our first wishes when we thought about this auction. We wanted in one way or another to help children and especially those who are directly or indirectly affected by this pandemic," explains Steve Tinti. This is why the organizers of The Collection have turned to UNICEF and will pay the international organisation ten euros per bid placed during the online auction.
To join The Collection, as a buyer is simple, it just requires prior registration on the website. On the website you can also find all the guidelines and help, to ensure the best possible experience of the first edition of The Collection Auction.
The Collection May 22nd to 24th 2020
Contact:
Carlos Pinto +31 6 18 20 66 11
Willemijn Poels +31 6 232 27 595
Steve Tinti +32 0 483 71 60 27
info@thecollection-auction.com
Aconzina PS: Already a winner at international level
Mare, bay, born: 2014, size: L
Action Breaker x Conthargos x Aldatus Z x Grannus
Aconzina PS stands out for her fantastic way of jumping and striking reflexes – both characteristics of her famous sire Action Breaker. Ridden by Spain’s Sergio Alvarez Moya, Action Breaker was one of world’s leading showjumpers and finished third in the prestigious Grand Prix of Aachen. Aconzina PS’ grandsire Conthargos is without a doubt one of the upcoming stallions of the moment – his offspring catch the eye with their jumping technique, rideability and endless scope. As the name suggests, Aconzina PS was bred by Paul Schockemöhle’s Gestüt Lewitz and is closely related to many successful Grand Prix-showjumpers. Dam Conzina is for example the half-sister to no less than five international showjumpers, including Colandus and Paldatus.
Although Aconzina PS is only six years of age, she was already victorious on multiple occasions at international FEI-level. In Valencia, Aconzina PS became the winner of the CSI Young Horse Final for 6-year-olds and also finished second in the following 6-year-old final. In Oliva, Aconzina PS also delivered clear round after clear round with numerous placings.
With her excellent pedigree, outstanding performances and incredible jumping talent, Aconzina PS definitely is an exciting prospect for the future.
Amethyste du Valdecie: A reliable partner to be consistent and competitive
Mare, bay, born: 2010, size: M
Quality Touch Z x Kannan x Brett Saint Clair x Tu Viens Dorval
The 10-year-old Amethyste du Valdecie is the most experienced horse in the first edition of The Collection. This daughter of Quick Star-son Quality Touch Z has already competed up to international 1.40m-level and has proven on both national and international level to be reliable and competitive. With her comfortable rideability and energetic temperament, Amethyste du Valdecie can be suited for many different riders and could be a great partner to take that next step in your riding career.
In addition, Amethyste du Valdecie has an interesting pedigree, combining the successful sire Quality Touch Z with one of the best stallions of all time: Kannan. Being the sire to Olympic champion Nino des Buissonnets and top showjumpers such as Quabri de l’Isle, Molly Malone V and Quorida de Treho, Kannan is one of the legends in showjumping breeding. Amethyste du Valdecie’s damline produced numerous successful sport horses as well, such as Abdel Saïd’s Jumpy de Hermitage, Lorenzo de Luca’s Hermes and Yuri Mansur’s Quartz de la Lande.
With her experience, wonderful mentality and jumping quality, Amethyste du Valdecie could be the perfect horse for your showjumping career.
Baloubelle: All the ingredients to become a Grand Prix-showjumper
Mare, chestnut, born: 2013, size: L
Baloubet du Rouet x Cassini II x Coriander x Lord
Baloubelle; she definitely deserves your special attention. This striking chestnut mare combines scope with light-footedness, reflexes and carefulness. Baloubelle jumps effortless, knows her job and her ability seems to be endless. The 7-year-old mare already competed at international level and delivered many great rounds in her age classes up to 1.35m-level.
Baloubelle’s sire Baloubet du Rouet is a showjumping legend; ridden by Rodrigo Pessoa, Baloubet du Rouet became the 2004 Olympic champion as well as a three-time World Cup Final winner. In breeding, Baloubet du Rouet lived up to the high expectations, producing countless Grand Prix-showjumpers, such as Chaman, Palloubet d’Halong, Sydney Une Prince, Bonne Chance CW and many more. Baloubelle’s damline produced numerous famous showjumpers and approved stallions; for example, Baloubelle is closely related to the famous Thunder van de Zuuthoeve – sire of HH Azur, Domino and Gunder. Additionally, Baloubelle’s granddam Levant IV is the sister to the Grand Prix-showjumpers Charlie and Move On and produced herself the 1.50m-showjumpers Corvanto and Lassiter.
Baloubelle is a great example of a modern showjumper: light, blood, scope and reflexes. This 7-year-old mare seems to have all the ingredients to become a Grand Prix-showjumper in the future.
Icare Chavannais: Talented youngster with excellent FEI-record
Gelding, grey, born: 2014, size: M
Cicero Z van Paemel x Indoctro x Emilion x Marco Polo
The 6-year-old Icare Chavannais is a highly talented showjumper and has proven himself already at international level. The son of Grand Prix stallion Cicero Z van Paemel jumped successfully in the CSI Young Horse classes of Kronenberg and Vejer de la Frontera and delivered clear round after clear round in the early 2020 season. Icare Chavannais combines reflexes and technique with athleticism, light-footedness and a fantastic mentality. In addition, Icare Chavannais could become a highly competitive showjumper in the near future as well, with his rideability, energy and natural instincts.
The 6-year-old Icare Chavannais is sired by the great Cicero Z van Paemel – a son of the famous Carthago. In breeding, Cicero Z van Paemel produced many talented sport horses, such as Fenia van Klapscheut, Julyssi van Orti, Jewel de Kwakennbeek, Izzy by Picobello, Gautcho da Quinta and Cicero II. Icare Chavannais’ dam Pabina competed herself up to 1.30m level and was bred out of the successful broodmare Kenia. This daughter of Emilion produced no less than six international and national showjumpers and stood at the basis of several Grand Prix showjumpers as well. Tiffany Foster’s Grand Prix mount Cadalora P was also bred out of the same family as Icare Chavannais.
Icare Chavannais started off his international record with many clear rounds and seems to have all the ingredients to continue this excellent streak throughout his career. The team behind The Collection has high hopes for Icare Chavannais and considers him a serious prospect for the international sport.
UCS Casino Royal: An eyecatcher for his looks and his talent
Gelding, piebald, born: 2014, size: M
Troubadour d’Aurel x Ed King Hill x Utrecht x Le Val Blanc xx
UCS Casino Royal is striking in every way; with his lovely piebald color, UCS Casino Royal immediately catches the eye. And when you see him jumping, UCS Casino Royal still draws your attention with his great technique, reflexes and powerful push from the floor. In addition, UCS Casino Royal has a lovely temperament and a rideability that makes him suited for many different riders. UCS Casino Royal’s sire Troubadour d’Aurel and his grandsire Ed King Hill bring in the wonderful piebald color. In addition, Troubadour d’Aurel is a son of Aiglon Rouge – a stallion by the influential Narcos II out of the same dam as the legend Quidam de Revel. UCS Casino Royal’s dam Bokarla competed herself successfully at national level and already produced the approved stallion Eldorado IH.
This famous Karla-damline has been one of The Netherlands’ leading damlines for many decades; this damline produced many approved stallions and Grand Prix showjumpers, such as the world-famous Mr. Blue. As the sire of Simon, Plot Blue and Zirocco Blue VDL, Mr. Blue has been one of the best sires of his generation. The Olympic showjumper Zucarlos of Canada’s Jay Hayes and successful Grand Prix showjumpers such as Balboa HS, The Boss and Nottingham are also related to UCS Casino Royal.
Future looks bright for the 6-year-old UCS Casino Royal; with his eye-catching looks, wonderful rideability and great showjumping talent, the end of his ability is not near yet for UCS Casino Royal.
Djordan Varnel: Outstanding record as a jumper; lots of talent as a hunter
Gelding, bay, born: 2013, size: S
Tsunami de Hus x Kannan x Tenor de la Cour x Imam d’Or
With Djordan Varnel, The Collection includes an interesting prospect as both a hunter and a showjumper. The 7-year-old Djordan Varnel was produced as a showjumper and has already got an outstanding record on both national and international level. In 2019, Djordan Varnel made his FEI debut and delivered many clear rounds in both the CSI Young Horse classes as well as at 1.30m level.
Djordan Varnel’s sire Tsunami de Hus is a son of the famous L’Arc de Triomphe, while Djordan Varnel’s dam Paname de Varnel brings in the valuable genes of Kannan. Paname de Varnel competed herself at international level, just like Djordan Varnel’s granddam Deesse des Cresles. The damline of Djordan Varnel also produced the world-famous stallion Diamant de Semilly as well as Grand Prix showjumper Vino d’Espinet of Roger Yves Bost.
With his lovely attitude, nice expression and superb way of jumping, Djordan Varnel is also very suited as a hunter and that is why The Collection presents this 7-year-old gelding in this way. Djordan Varnel stands out for his light-footedness, consistent jumping technique, balanced canter with automatic lead changes and lovely temperament.
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