




Posted by Victoria Vallance, 11 May, 2009
Performance Stallions, Services
Stallions at Stud
Our foundation sire DISTELFINK is a legend in New Zealand having been the leading showjumper sire for
over 12 years before his death in 2004. The stud has an unparalleled collection of his bloodlines represented
the current offering of stallions at stud.
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Foundation Sires
DISTELFINK (1978 - 2004) our foundation sire proved to be a legend of his time. With over 150 winners
including 15 National or HOY Champions, and 30 horses with more than 10 1st placings, this is a record that
will be hard to beat in the years that come.
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Standing for 2008 Season
We are proud to stand at stud a selection of top young colts selected each year from our annual crop to
include superb jumping ability and overall type. These stallions are undoubtedly best value for stud fees
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International Sires
This season, we are proud to have acquired a partnership with Pacific International Genetics based in
California for the promotion of a number of top sires including WODAN who is closely bred to one of NZ's top
dressage sires WITZBOLD.
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Contact: Victoria Vallance
Website: www.longspring.co.nz
Address: PO Box 496, Masterton
Phone: 64+ 6 378 8983
Longspring is one of New Zealand's most established sport horse breeding centres although in the early days, the breeding of race horses and hunters dominated. The modern stud was established in 1982 with the importation of DISTELFINK from Germany. The stud was established in 1982 and has grown to over 35 mares producing up to 20 foals a year. We have the best collection... More Info