The Mares at Sommer Ranch

It’s a true testament to our 30 plus year breeding program where we are constantly looking to upgrade and improve on the already exceptional foundation. 

Patina De Bravio Oro

2011 Buckskin Pearl (Oriundo VG “Oreo” x Perla de Bravio)


This 2011 mare represents the ultimate success in blending the foundation Bravio bloodlines with the imported Smokey Black stallion, Oriundo VG ("Oreo"). We thought this would be an outstanding blend of pearl from Bravio & cream from Oreo....and we were right! She got color, confirmation and the temperament we find instrumental to our success. She is such a character. No lack of personality in this gal. And to the best of our knowledge, she is the very first United States bred and born PRE Buckskin Pearl filly!! Her dam is the bay Bravio daughter "Perla de Bravio" (see below). See additional photos under Photo Gallery. Patina has given us several outstanding foals including our double pearl 2018 filly, Navi de la Paz (by Pearl of Peace), and Mazikeen de la Paz, another Pearl of Peace filly that arrived in 2020. In 2021 we welcomed a Patina filly, the first Apollo Del Solis daughter, Tazz del Solis…an absolutely amazing double pearl gal.

Pele De Perla

Rioso x Luna de Bravio (2009 Grey Pearl Bravio Granddaughter)


Pele de Perla is a line-bred Bravio Granddaughter with tons of character and personality! From the very beginning, she stole our hearts. In 2013 she gave us the bay pearl Oreo daughter, Adagia de Oro (see photo below). Pele is mother to some of our very best horses, she also produced our 2016 double pearl stallion, Apollo del Solis, and the 2017 Buckskin Pearl filly, Isabeau "Izzie". Pele has truly earned the title of Sommer Ranch Foundation mare

Ebonista

2011 Oreo x Ametza (Smokey Black/Grey Mare)


A classic beauty, this 2011 PRE filly is from Oreo's first foal crop and out of Ametza (an Axis daughter). Axis is a black, Legion of Merit stallion imported from Spain with two lines back to Agente and Maluso! "Ebby" as we lovingly call her, carries a chestnut gene she inherited from her mother and the cream gene she was gifted from her sire. So she is a smokey black with one copy of the grey gene and she is capable of producing Palominos and Cremellos. Her first foal, (born March of 2015) was a Smokey Black colt and is an excellent example of old-world Andalusian style and carriage.


He's round, stout, and has a natural ability for airs above the ground; all while maintaining an even temperament. Her second foal was a stunning Chestnut Pearl colt. Her 2018 filly is our Smokey Cream (double cream on a black base) filly, Lunazul, who also inherited a chestnut gene from either her mother or sire, Rey PM. And Ebby's 2019 foal is a big, sweet buckskin filly. Ebby has consistently outproduced herself and we look forward to many years of outstanding foals from her. In 2021 she gave us our incredibly athletic Palomino filly, Tempi del Solis, by Feliz du Carel. And she is expecting an Apollo foal in Spring 2022, with hopefully many more to follow. 

Chantilly

2015 Buckskin Pearl (AG Palomo x Perla de Bravio)

With an eye on the future, this Buckskin Pearl (carries chestnut) holds great promise. She's got that 'look at me attitude that makes a great show horse; the genes to produce foundation quality foals and the moves to go almost any direction in Equine sports. Chantilly has the BEST personality of any horse we’ve ever met.


We swear this horse has a great sense of humor. She is truly a member of our family; one of a kind! She gave us a handsome Perlino colt in 2020 by the stunning Palomino stallion, Morante RM. And Chantilly gave us a rare double pearl colt (Ambrose del Solis) by Apollo in the spring of 2021 and she is expecting another in 2022. So much potential in this well-matched cross!

Lilliana TNF

2010 Chestnut Rabicano - Apollo III (By Bravio XVI) x Navidad D

(with several crosses to Leviton)


We have loved this mare from afar since she was a yearling. We were fortunate enough to welcome her to the Sommer Ranch family in November of 2021…and it was worth the wait. This mare is almost one of a kind in the PRE Andalusian breed…a Chestnut Rabicano. Rabicano is a pseudo form of Roan. She has white ticking throughout her body with the classic abundance in her tail. She also has a flaxen Mane. She is 16.1 hands tall with movement that will take your breath away. Already a proven broodmare, we can’t wait for the arrival of her first Sommer Ranch foal in spring of 2023. We know it will be worth the wait…just like she was for us!

Adagia De Bravio Oro

2013 Bay Pearl (Oriundo VG “Oreo” x Pele de Perla

2013 Bay pearl sired by Oreo and out of Pele de Perla (a Bravio granddaughter). This young up-and-coming superstar is turning out to be quite the sport horse prospect...with fancy moves and a winning show ring attitude.


We feel she has the potential to be as versatile as her famous great-grandsire, Bravio. Adagia is a shining light for the future of PRE Andalusian breeding. She produced a stunning 2018 buckskin filly by Carmelo PM II and she gave us a handsome buckskin colt by Rey PM in 2020. Adagia is a half-sister to Apollo del Solis (same mother).

Isabeau Del Solis

2017 Buckskin Pearl (Carmelo PM II x Pele de Perla)

Once again our beautiful grey pearl mare, Pele, outdid herself with this 2017 Buckskin Pearl (one cream gene/one pearl gene on bay base color - no grey gene) mare sired by Carmelo PM II.  Isabeau (aka “Izzy”) is ½ sister to our double pearl stallion, Apollo del Solis.


This 16h intelligent mare has a big free-floating trot. Her first foal is our 2021 stud colt, Don Diego del Solis, a Perlino sired by the 17h Palomino stallion, Furtivo . He carries chestnut and no black genes. She is currently in foal to an imported double pearl stallion for spring 2022. This foal should knock it out of the park!!

Lunazul Del Solis

2018 Smokey Cream (Rey PM x Ebonista)

Lunazul is our 2018 Smokey Cream (double cream on black base Ee aa CrCR Gg) sired by Rey PM and out of our fancy mover, Ebonista (see above). Tall, very well conformed, and super friendly and playful.


 She’s a complete package for breeding or an under saddle career. She is expecting a double cream foal in early 2022 by Feliz du Carel. Call for details. 

Navi De La Paz

2018 Black Base Double Pearl (Pearl of Peace x Patina de Bravio Oro)

Stop the press! This 2018 filly is big news. First Pearl of Peace (see Breeding Stallion page) foal born in the United States and she is a winner in every respect. She is a BIG gal with show-stopping movement. And the sweetest of personalities. Her metallic golden glow is just the icing on the cake. Navi is currently in foal to Apollo del Solis for a GUARENTEED double pearl foal in 2022. Feel free to contact us for more information on this special opportunity.  Those babies will be worth their weight!

Perla De Bravio

2001 Bay Pearl (Bravio XVI x Amante V)


This big 16h+ bay pearl PRE mare has been very generous with her unique color gene; producing Patina de Bravio Oro (see above), Rocoso Dorado and Chantilly (see above)…all Buckskin Pearls…just to name a few.  This Bravio daughter is throwing the very best attributes that Bravio offered our long-term breeding program, including lofty movement and a commanding presence. 

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