Touchstone Acres - 261 Maestoso Samira XXI

261 Maestoso Samira XXI [download pedigree]

Maestoso Samira XXI, foaled in Slovenia in 2000 and imported in 2005, is a grandson of the 1984 Olympic dressage competitor Maestoso Monteaura, who also won the Grand Prix Special in Rome, 1983. Maestoso Samira XXI is sired by an Elite Stallion at the Lipica Stud, Maestoso Bonadea XIV. His dam Samira XXI is an Elite Mare, Champion of the Slovenian Lipizzaner Breeders Association and Third Place Winner at the International Lipizzaner Show in Topolcianky, 1997.

In addition to Maestoso Samira XXI’s superior bloodlines, he has a wonderful temperament and exhibits extraordinary rideability. This stallion is a true partner, working with the rider and trying to please. At his breeding evaluation in Slovenia, Maestoso Samira XXI received a score of “9” for overall richness and efficiency of movement. The regularity and rhythm of his gaits should enhance your mare’s and help produce a superior dressage prospect! Mihko has 9" cannon bone and can add substance to your mare.

Lipizzaners have been bred for dressage for 425 years! Although noted for dressage ability, Lipizzaners have shown talent for other sport horse disciplines including driving, jumping, Pony Club, endurance trail, and even working cattle. This is your opportunity to own a rare, historical treasure once reserved for royalty. Part-bred Lipizzaners may be registered and are eligible for awards.

"Mihko" has his first offspring on the ground! Tempel Farms Lipizzans announced that Almira had a filly by Mihko in 3/22/07. They describe her as sweet and spunky.

Here she is in Tempel Lipizzans Foal Parade, September 8,2007, on the right

His second and third foals are shown on our Foals of 2007 page, here.

Mihko is pictured on the page banner, above left, in canter

Foaled 03/28/2000, “Mihko” measures 15h. He possesses the very best European bloodlines, and provides the serious breeder a perfect opportunity to expand and improve the US gene pool. He has good dressage ability and work ethic, with elastic movement , and is kind enough for the amateur rider. Mihko was imported in July 2005.

Pictures from a clinic 11/11/07:

Video Clips in Chronological order, oldest first:

[At Liberty] 8/05 -- This will take about 90 seconds to connect with broadband

From Schooling Show, Training Level, 4/06

["8" medium Walk] Abouit 60 seconds to connect

["9" Trot] About 45 seconds to connect

["7" canter] About 45 secondfs to connect

[Warmup] at schooling show, 12/06, about 2 min.15 sec. to load

NEWEST videos from 10/07 dressage clinic:

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Mihko averaged over 60% in Intro and Training level schooling shows in 2006, his first shows. We didn't show in 2007 summer season due to trainer's illness and schedule. Winter schooling shows 2007-8 are planned.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Imported Lipizzaner Stallion of World Class Dressage Bloodlines

o By L 103 Maestoso Bonadea XIV, Elite Stallion at Stud Lipica, a Classical type having good movement with suspension and a long gliding phase

o Grandson of L 580 Maestoso Monteaura, born 1973 at Stud Lipica, winner of Grand Prix Special in Rome, 1983, competitor in the Olympic Games1984

o Out of L 056Samira XXI, Elite Mare born at Stud Lipica

 Mare champion in Slovenian Lipizzaner Breeding Association , 1997

 2nd Place at International Lipizzaner Show in Aachen, and 3rd place International Championship, 2002 in Topolcianky.

o Foaled 2000 at Marc Lipizzaner Breeding Centre

• The best stallion presented to Slovenian breeding commission at Stud Lipica; and Best Foal of 22 presented in 2000

• 15h Barefoot

• Extremely Kind and Generous Disposition

• First foal crop on the ground 2007, 3 fillies

BREEDING iNFORMATION

• 2008 Fees -- we just received a price increase of $21 from the collection station -see below

o LFG, AI

$1500 purebred Lipizzaner mares
$800 non-Lipizzaner mares
Above fees Include $300 booking fee
Collection fees are $36 Office fee + $90 Collection=$126, as of 2/08, subject to change by collection facility. (We pay an annual fee to provide Mare Owners a discount from the standard fee of $36+ $140=$176)
Shipping fee = actual cost
Deposit required for Equitainer or disposables are available
24 hours notice to REACH or extra $100 fee applies