Ruisseau de L'Ours

Etoule has now found her forever home, thank you for the inquiries!
For consideration. Imported Ardennes mare. 15.1 hands, 1800 lbs proven broodmare, rides and drives, kid safe family horse was previously a Belgian show Champion. A one in 1 million rare horse to own, but due to a change in family situation, the difficult decision has been made. She is registered with the Belgian draft horse corporation of America as well as the European Brabant registry of America. We also have semen available out of Clover Oaks Augustyn a 100% import bloodline stallion that that would make a great breeding package! Call preferred for more information and discussion. 706.669.0596 as we occasionally miss DM’s.

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Ludwig is making his way from We are super excited to have our new boy! It has been a real pleasure watching his adventures as he travels to our new home.

Exciting news! Meet Ludwig, Our new stud C**t. He will arrive soon! He is in route travelling more than 2,700 miles! This will be our next step in preserving the extremely rare Ardennes draft horse. Prayers for safe travels Ludwig and look forward to meeting soon!

First 100% Ardennes born on US soil in 2 years. We are very excited to finally let the world know Kadyn was born April 26th! We held this big secret for some time to ensure she was strong and healthy. Well…she’s doing great!!!

Partners in crime. 🤓
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Iris and Isla enjoying the beautiful sunny weather!☀️
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Family portrait📸🐴

Augustyn and the mares have returned from UGA. Hopefully with the next generation of pure Ardennes in place. 🐴
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Iris. 🥰
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It’s Spring baby! To book a breeding to Augustyn contact us today! “Gus” is a 100% Ardennes stallion registered with the BDHCA. 15.2h 1,800 lbs Extremely docile temperament and excellent health.
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The Ardennes may be the most lovable animal on the planet.❤️🌎

Pictured: Iris du Ruisseau de l'Ours 10 month old 100% European Ardennes filly.

So what is an Ardennes?

The Ardennes is the smaller cousin of the European Brabant. (For reference: Iris's Sire is 15.2 hands, 1800 lbs : Her Dam is 15.1 hands 1700 lbs) with strong bone, square body structure ,heavy muscling, and moderate to heavy leg feathering. Contrary to some of the misinformation being distributed widely regarding the European drafts, the Ardenns has excellent leg health in the horses that we own, despite their heavy feathering. Stallions are typically the most effected by CPL. At 11 years young, Augustyn maintains excellent leg health with little impact from CPL. To be completely transparent, Augustyn has an EBRA leg health report performed by the staff veterinarians of the University of Georgia (also accompanying x-rays for 100% objectivity) to back our claim.
The Ardennes is very intelligent, soft hearted but a very willing hard worker. It has been our experience with the 5 horses on our farm they are the easiest to train of any breed we have owned. The breed is versatile as they have the strength, structure, and muscle to be heavy drafts but the height of a riding horse allowing for easy mounting/dismounting/ harnessing. Given their moderate size the Ardennes is very feed efficient compared to the much larger drafts. We feel Ardennes make the perfect small farm work horse and family companion!

Iris's sire Augustyn will be available for consideration to outside mares for the 2022 breeding season. He makes the perfect compliment to your European Brabant, American Brabant, or American Belgian mare when wishing to add bone and muscle yet reduce height- all with his true calm and affectionate temperament and excellent health. Contact us for more information!