High Offley Stud

✨ HIGH OFFLEY LE CROC ✨
Crocodile Dundy Z × Sultan

A pedigree packed with performance, scope and proven jumping blood. 🧬🔥

High Offley Le Croc is an exciting combination of Crocodile Dundy Z and Sultan, bred with the modern sport horse in mind — bringing together athleticism, power, carefulness and quality.

The influence of Crocodile Dundy Z adds exciting jumping genetics, while the Sultan line contributes further performance blood, creating a pedigree designed to produce a competitive, athletic horse with the ability and attitude for the sport.

🐴 High Offley Bugs Bunny — as a 4-year-old

A look back at High Offley Bugs Bunny at just four years old, already showing the athleticism and jumping ability behind an exciting pedigree.

Frou Frou D’Anchin × High Offley Miss Arko (Arko)

Bred by High Offley Stud, Bugs Bunny was foaled in 2009 and combines the blood of Frou Frou D’Anchin with Arko through his dam, High Offley Miss Arko.

A lovely throwback to the early days. ❤️

❤️💙💜 One very proud mother! ❤️💙💜

Beautiful filly, born last year, she is sired by High Offley Fernando — the talented coloured showjumping stallion by the legendary Kannan, out of Jorinde by Samber. Fernando brings together some wonderful jumping bloodlines, alongside the striking colour for which his family is so well known. 🐴✨

Her dam is our lovely High Offley April, by Arturo 8 and out of Jadorijke Ster (Libero H) who competed in grand prix level.

Very proud mother! 🥰🐴

Looking back at a very proud chapter in High Offley Stud’s breeding history. ✨

Arturos Toast, bred here at High Offley Stud, was sired by Arturo 9 and out of our mare Mosaik. It was wonderful to see this homebred horse go on to enjoy such success in the show ring with Emily Myerscough. ❤️

Together, Emily Myerscough & Arturos Toast qualified for the Intermediate Working Hunter at the prestigious Royal International Horse Show. 🏆🇬🇧

Their success continued when they also qualified for the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) as Intermediate Working Hunters — another fantastic achievement and a very special moment for us as breeders. ⭐🏆

Looking back, results like these mean so much. Seeing a horse bred at High Offley Stud progress from his beginnings here to competing at two of the country's most prestigious shows is something we remain incredibly proud of. 🐴💕

A lovely piece of High Offley Stud history and a wonderful reminder of the legacy of Arturo 9 and Mosaik. ✨

Crocodile Dundy Z – Carthago Z × Ramiro Z Showjumping Stallion 🐴

Crocodile Dundy Z is a striking showjumping stallion with a pedigree packed with some of the most influential names in European sport-horse breeding. ⭐ Combining the legendary blood of Carthago Z, Ramiro Z and Saros xx, he represents generations of proven jumping genetics.

Born on 13 March 2001, Crocodile Dundy Z is recorded by the Anglo European Studbook (AES) as being by Carthago Z out of Leatrix-R, a daughter of Ramiro Z.

His pedigree can be summarised as:

🏆 A Direct Son of Carthago Z

One of the most exciting aspects of Crocodile Dundy Z is that he is a direct son of the legendary Carthago Z.

Carthago Z was an exceptional international showjumper ridden by Jos Lansink. 🌍 He competed at the very highest level of the sport, including two Olympic Games, alongside major Grand Prix, Nations Cup, World Cup and championship appearances.

Carthago Z later became an enormously influential breeding stallion, producing international showjumpers and establishing a bloodline that remains highly desirable today.

Having Carthago Z as his sire gives Crocodile Dundy Z a direct connection to this exceptional jumping heritage. 🏅

🧬 Ramiro Z on the Dam Line

The maternal side of Crocodile Dundy Z's pedigree is equally interesting.

His dam, Leatrix-R, is by the hugely influential Ramiro Z, another legendary name in sport-horse breeding.

Ramiro Z's descendants include some exceptional international horses, and his influence can still be found throughout modern European jumping pedigrees.

Behind Leatrix-R comes Geatrix, by the Thoroughbred stallion Saros xx, adding valuable Thoroughbred blood to an already impressive pedigree.

🏇 Competition Career

Crocodile Dundy Z also proved himself in the competition arena.

Historical sources associate him with riders Andrew Davies and Robert Bevis, Crocodile Dundy Z performaned well up to 1.30m. 🚀

This competition experience is an important addition to his impressive pedigree, demonstrating that his jumping credentials were not based on breeding alone.

🐴 Crocodile Dundy Z as a Sire

Crocodile Dundy Z went on to produce offspring for both sport and breeding.

Among his descendants are horses including High Offley La Croc, Crocodile Diamond and High Offley Boomerang. 🌟

🌟 A Pedigree Built for Showjumping
With Carthago Z as his sire and Ramiro Z as his maternal grandsire, Crocodile Dundy Z brings together two outstanding influences in international showjumping breeding.

🐴 High Offley Fernando: Kannan x Samber🌟

In the world of equestrian sport, few combinations capture attention quite like exceptional talent wrapped in a striking package. High Offley Fernando, the coloured showjumping stallion from High Offley Stud in Staffordshire, embodies exactly that rare combination. And honestly? He's turned heads wherever he goes! 👀✨

🧬 A Pedigree of Champions
Fernando's bloodlines read like a who's who of showjumping excellence – and trust me, it's seriously impressive stuff! 📜

Sired by the legendary Kannan, a stallion who has consistently ranked among the world's top sires, Fernando carries genetics that have produced Olympic gold medallists. We're talking about a sire whose offspring include Nino Des Buissonets, who won Olympic gold at London 2012 with Steve Guerdat, alongside numerous other international stars. 🥇🇨🇭

On the dam's side, Fernando descends from the great Samber through his mare Jorinde. Samber holds the distinction of being the first coloured stallion ever approved by the KWPN studbook – and he's proven himself as perhaps the most influential coloured breeding stallion in the world, with his bloodlines appearing across showjumping, dressage, and eventing pedigrees. Now THAT'S a legacy! 🌈🐎

🏆 Proven Performance in the Arena
Now, let's talk about what really matters – can he actually jump? The answer is a resounding YES! 💪

He has demonstrated his ability in competition, jumping 1.40m classes with a careful technique and impressive scope that leaves spectators in awe. His performance against the clock has proven him competitive at higher levels, establishing him as a stallion with both the bloodlines AND the competitive record to back up his breeding credentials. ⏱️🔥

👨‍👧‍👦 Passing on the Winning Formula
Perhaps the most exciting development is what Fernando is producing. His offspring are beginning to compete and are showing they've inherited his fantastic temperament and willingness to please – because let's face it, nobody wants a talented horse with a bad attitude! 😍

His impressive progeny include:

🐎 High Offley Kannonball (out of Niagra B)

🐎 High Offley Endeavour (out of Animo)

🐎 High Offley Milo (out of Arab Van Het Molenhof) – a four-year-old showing great promise

🐎 High Offley Colour of Money (out of Arab Van Het Molenhof) – now a proven stallion in his own right

High Offley Colour of Money has made a particular name for himself, placing 2nd at the prestigious Bolesworth Championships as a four-year-old and delivering double-clear performances at WBFSH Valkenswaard. Standing at 16.3hh, he's living proof that Fernando passes on the goods! 🏅✨

🎨 A Commitment to Colour and Quality
High Offley Stud has strategically used Fernando to inject colour into our breeding programme – and the results are spectacular! When bred to plain mares, Fernando produces a remarkably high ratio of coloured foals, offering breeders the chance to combine performance potential with eye-catching markings that simply can't be ignored. 🎨🌈

It's the perfect package – talent meets show-stopping looks! 💫

🌟 The Legacy Continues
With offspring now competing internationally – High Offley Milo has recently been seen in competitions across Europe, competing at 1.30m to 1.40m levels – Fernando's influence continues to grow and spread like wildfire! 🔥

The stud regularly offers foals and young horses sired by Fernando out of proven competition mares, ensuring the next generation carries forward his exceptional combination of talent, temperament, and presence. The future is looking incredibly bright for this bloodline! ☀️🐎

For breeders looking to add proven performance genetics, outstanding temperament, and a splash of colour to their programmes, High Offley Fernando represents an opportunity to invest in a stallion whose influence is only just beginning to be felt across the sport.

Have you seen Fernando or his offspring in competition? Drop a comment below – we'd love to hear your stories! 💬👇

🐴✨ Catch As Catch Can — From International Showjumper to Outstanding Broodmare ✨🐴

Catch As Catch Can was a mare of proven ability who proudly represented Great Britain internationally, including appearances in two Nations Cups. 🇬🇧🏆

Produced by Sharon Wilde (Quigley), Catch As Catch Can enjoyed an impressive competition career, winning numerous classes on both the national and international circuits. Among her achievements were victories in two Daewoo Grands Prix on the county circuit. 🏇💨

Her success continued with Derek Morton, competing on the Spanish Sunshine Tour ☀️🇪🇸 and across the national showjumping circuit before she retired from competition to become an important broodmare at High Offley Stud.

🧬 A Legacy Through Breeding

Catch As Catch Can went on to truly excel as a breeding mare, producing a number of excellent horses. One of the most notable was the international showjumper High Offley Arturo’s Catch, bred here at High Offley Stud. 🌟

Born in 2003, Arturo’s Catch was a bay AES gelding by Arturo 8 out of Catch As Catch Can. He developed into an international showjumper, competing at approximately 1.50m level. 🌍🐎

Ridden internationally by Jonathon (Jay) Buxton, Arturo’s Catch enjoyed success on the British and international circuits. In 2015, the combination won a HOYS Wild Card Series qualification, adding another achievement to this talented family's record. 🏆

🌍 International Recognition

Arturo’s Catch wasn't restricted to domestic competition. FEI/WBFSH records show him appearing within the international jumping rankings, and in the May 2014 FEI/WBFSH World Ranking List for jumping horses, High Offley Arturo’s Catch was recorded with 20 ranking points.

The FEI's 2016 Olympic athlete-horse ranking documentation also lists Jonathon Buxton and High Offley Arturo’s Catch, further demonstrating the combination's presence on the international stage.

From representing Great Britain herself to producing an international showjumper, Catch As Catch Can created a legacy that continued into the next generation. ❤️🐴

A wonderful example of why a proven performance mare can become such a valuable foundation for a successful breeding programme. 🧬✨