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Alissando

Alissando was our Thorobred Stallion - 17 h. - foaled 5-26-81.  He passed away October 13, 2007.  He will always be missed. 
He competed FEI level dressage - through Intermediare 1, He was a show jumper with Will Simpson and evented through Training level. 
 
His temperment was incredibly calm and intellingent - traits he passed on to his offspring. 

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Sando's conformation was correct and pleasing to the eye.  He was approved by the Selle Francais as a facteur breeding stallion.  His 10 inch cannon bones, large well made feet and solid balanced structure are atypical of the TB breed.  This is because of his old european bloodlines.  His offspring have inherited this exceptional structure and will carry his legacy forward. 

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I was honored to have Sando in my life for 10 years - it wasn't enough.  He was a stallion of great grace and incredible presence.  His son, Aliluija, has large horse shoes to fill. 

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Sando had incredible natural movement - and we liked to play sometimes!

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Natural beauty at its finest