RIO GRANDE - Approved
Registry:	Hanoverian 100 Day Test - USA
CWHBA #:	OT-APPR526-86 S
Date of Birth:	1986
Colour:	Bay
Height:	17.1 Hands
Owner:	Augustin G. Walch
Standing:	W. Charlot Farm
Contact:	Christine Walch
Address:	W. Charlot Farm, RR 3, Stratford, ON N5A 6S4
Telephone:	519-271-5322; Fax: 519-271-4021
E-Mail:	wcharlotfarm@cyg.net
Web Site:	www.charlotfarm.com

Comments:

Rio Grande - a performance stallion extraordinaire and arguably the most successful H/J sire in Canadian history. Rio Grande was the winner of his stallion performance test and an international show jumper, representing Team Canada on several occasions. In 2005, Rio Grande was the leading living sire of hunters as per USEF ranking. Rio Grande's own versatility, athleticism and outstanding temperament are mirrored in his offspring's multifaceted success. Rio has produced numerous premium mares, approved breeding stallions, successful eventing and dressage horses. Rio Grande is the sire of many of the top Hunters currently competing in the US, such as Rio Renoir, Rave, Due North, Rio's Splash, Eye Remember Rio, Rio Bravo, and 2002 AHSA Horse of the Year - Rio Bronco. Several of Rio's older offspring are now competing successfully at the Open level of Show Jumping. The Hanoverian mare Rio's Rhapsody has won major Grand Prix competitions in Florida and Canada. Catwalk was the winner of two World Cup Qualifiers in 2007. To quote the editorial of the February 2005 issue of Horse Sport: 'The success of his offspring have put Rio Grande at the forefront of Sport Horse Stallions in North America'. Rio Grande passed away in 2007. Excellent quality frozen semen is available and stored in both the US and Canada. An upgrade is available to a cooled semen LFG contract of one of our other stallions.

Breeding Fee: $1,000 frozen

Booking Fee: $none (Booking Fee Included)

Available by: Frozen Semen

LFG: Yes

Limitations: Please review contract for details.