PRE Andalusian Stallions

Apollo De Solis

  • 2016 Double Pearl PRE Stallion
  • Fresh Cooled Shipped Semen and Frozen Available


  • Breyer Limited Edition Model (2021)
  • Dressage and Western Champion (2021)
  • World Cup 2 & Under Halter Champion/Best Movement (2018)

About Apollo...

Carrying on the traditions of his legendary Great Grandsire, Bravio XVI, Apollo is proving that he can be just as beautiful, just as smart and just as versatile. You can't help but to be drawn to his charming personality. And his movement will catch your eye and hold your attention. All traits he is passing on to his offspring, both with purebred Andalusian mares as well as other breeds.

 

His unusual metallic Golden Pearl coloring is just the icing on the cake…as he is the complete package of Conformation, Movement and Temperament!  But perhaps most important to us, Apollo is a true member of our family. He seeks out human companionship and seems to melt when he has the opportunity to interact with young people.

His movement lends itself to Dressage, but we hope to compete with Apollo in other avenues of Equine Sports, such as Working Equitation. Although quite young, Apollo has already earned a Halter Championship title at the Andalusian World Cup in Las Vegas (with Best Movement Honors) and in his first under saddle competition he won both a Dressage and Western Championship. But the true feather in his cap is that Breyer selected him to be a Limited Edition model in 2021. We can’t begin to express what an honor that is for us. 

 

We invite you to contact Sommer Ranch for more details about our breeding program. We offer both fresh and frozen semen shipped to the USA and Canada. And we hope to have frozen semen available for international shipping sometime in 2023. Our breeding fees are reasonable and our shipping schedule is quite flexible. 

 

2023 Fees will be $2,000 for PRE Mares; $1,800 for IALHA Mares (No ANCCE breeding certificate required) and $1,200 for any other breed of mare. We offer discount programs so be sure to contact us for any currently available discounts such as early booking and multi-mare. 

Altivo Vinyet

Just arrived from Spain to the United States in January 2023! And to the best of our knowledge he is the first (and only as of January 2023) approved ‘true’ Cremello PRE Breeding stallion on U.S. soil (color DNA ee AaCrCrgg). Born in 2018, he stands over 16.2h and has breathtaking movement. He has been lightly started under saddle and is showing aptitude for various disciples such as dressage and working equitation. Incredibly sweet personality; harmonious conformation and is a proven breeder in Spain with excellent semen and a group of lovely foals on the ground. Altivo will be standing in Scottsdale, AZ. Early booking discounts available for mares bred in February and March.

Pearl of Peace

2012 Double Pearl PRE Stallion (Frozen Semen Only)

Sadly, we lost this spectacular stallion in 2020. There is limited frozen semen still available in the United States. Pearl of Peace was an approved 2012 PRE Andalusian stallion in training in Spain for upper level dressage competition. This young stallion is NOT of Paco Marti breeding... making him the perfect choice for the many PM cream and pearl horses located in the United States. "Oro" as he was known to his friends, demonstrated the potential for high levels of dressage and had exceptional conformation. This stunning horse of pure spun gold currently stood approx. 16.3h tall. He is great grandsired by the famous Grand Prix Dressage horse, Gaucho III and out of a Lastur daughter, Vega X. 


Oro is a double pearl. Which means every offspring will receive a copy of the pearl gene from this sire. Pearl is generally considered to be one of the most rare of color traits. The gene is recessive. It is activated to it's full expression by cream or a double dose of the pearl. A cream/pearl combination results in a horse that appears much like a Perlino or Cremello. A double dose of pearl results in a fantastic metallic hue (ranging from bronze to platinum or brilliant gold), usually accompanied by an extreme shine. This is truly one of the most unique and sought after colors in the Iberian breeds. To combine this rare color with his overall quality and potential for dressage is a rare treasure.

Pictured above with Naomie Harris, Ms. Moneypenny, in the new Bond film. Oro was featured in Town & Country magazine...Oro is quickly becoming a worldwide shining star.  Sommer Ranch is also pleased to announce the arrival of the first Pearl of Peace foal in the United States in March of 2018! Followed by another in June of 2020. Both HUGE, beautiful, unusual colored fillies.   Navi de la Paz is a double pearl PRE mare on a black base. See bottom of Foundation Mares page for photos. And Mazikeen de la Paz, our latest arrival, is a cream pearl. Sadly these two fillies will belong to a very small group of Pearl of Peace offspring as he passed in the summer of 2020. It is with a very heavy heart we make that announcement. 

Feliz Du Carel

Feliz is a rare Perlino PRE (double cream) with a chestnut gene. (Ee Aa CrCr gg).  All of his offspring are guaranteed to carry a cream gene. He will produce Palomino, Buckskin and Smokey Black when crossed with solid colored mares.


He was imported from France and stands 16.1h. He is showing Open Dressage with great scores. He is a proven stallion of quality offspring in France, Canada and the United States. He offers fresh and frozen semen from Pahrump, NV. 

MN Mediterraneo

If you are looking to add size, bone and beauty to your breeding program look no further than Mediterraneo. Standing 17.3h with a deep chestnut hue. Big and bold movement; striking color. Athletic and proven in the dressage ring. Shipping out of the state of GA.

Oriundo VG "Oreo"

Reference Stallion Only


  • 2006 Smokey Black Approved PRE Stallion

This unique PRE stallion is affectionately known to us as "OREO" because of his dark chocolate outside and his hidden 'creamy' center. He was the first Smokey Black PRE stallion imported from Spain into the United States. He is DNA confirmed black, carries cream and can produce Buckskin when crossed with mares carrying the bay or chestnut gene. Oreo is DNA tested by UC Davis as EE-aa-CrN.


This athlete has balanced, straight movement suitable for the dressage ring, but he is also extremely athletic and powerful - perfect for many other disciplines of equine sports. He has lift and reach to compliment his natural extension.


OREO stands 15.3h tall and has a long, luxurious mane and tail. There is plenty of 'flash' to go with his natural talent.  He is no longer available for breedings through Sommer Ranch but he has sired several of our top notch mares including Patina, Ebonista and Adagia.   

A Tribute To Bravio XVI

(1987 - 2003)

“Pretty is as pretty does” was more than just a cliche around Sommer Ranch. The magnificent PRE Andalusian stallion, BRAVIO appeared to change like a chameleon, adapting to meet the challenges presented to him....fiery for parades and exhibitions; low key and level headed for trail and western pleasure; yet naturally extended for Dressage while ‘rising’ to the occasion for Saddle Seat and halter competition. Despite all this ability and flashy appearance, he was so kind and docile, newcomers found it hard to believe he was actually a stallion! Bravio’s list of accomplishments appear endless, and far too numerous to list here; but a few of them established his position in the Andalusian history books. He was the first U.S. Andalusian to ever be awarded the prestigious “Best Movement” trophy. And he was also the first Andalusian to ever win a Cross Country Trail Trial competition (against a field of 48 horses of all breeds!)


His national championship titles included hunt seat (amateur & open); Western Pleasure (open); Country Pleasure Saddleseat (Amateur & Open) and Dressage with a score of 71 - his first time out! Concurrent to performing in these various disciplines, Bravio also earned the honor of being high point halter stallion in 1993 (under the training and handling of his amateur owner, Scott Sommer). 


Bravio has thrilled audiences at numerous exhibitions and events, including the world famous Rose Parade and the Volvo World Cup competition. He was one of the first U.S. Andalusians to be approved by the Cria Caballar from Spain as a top quality breeding stallion. And he has produced both pure and part bred offspring that are earning amazing titles and accomplishments in their own right. 


It was two of these very special Bravio offspring that appeared double dilute and brought light to the existence of some previously unknown ‘mutation’....which later lead genetic researchers to the discovery of the PEARL gene at UC Davis. Color genetics took a major turn, thanks to this once in a lifetime horse.


Bravio did everything we ever asked of him and then some. He was my soulmate and I miss him everyday of my life. The mere mention of his name still brings tears to my eyes...but I rejoice in his sons, daughters and granddaughters.

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