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Pluto III Ambrosia II (

PLUTO III AMBROSIA II / "MERLIN"
(Pluto III Belvedera -x- Ambrosia/Neapolitano Oda)
1998 14.3h Approved Lipizzan Stallion
LANA #4545
Bred by White Horse Vale Lipizzans - June & Leonard Boardman, Goldendale, WA
Owned by Flor Lozano-Byrne
Pedigree and Evaluation Scores

2007 Stud Fee: $1400.00

Approved Mares Only
AI only - Shipped Semen Available
Frozen Semen Also available - Contact for info.
Email for more info.

"Merlin" is an exciting, outstanding young stallion. In 2001, Flor Lozano-Byrne purchased this young stallion to be her future dressage horse and brought him to us to start under saddle. Since that day he has continued to impress and amaze us with his intelligence, willingness, trainability, incredible athleticism, and beautiful movement.

In 2004 "Merlin" began his Dressage show career with rider and trainer, Shana Ritter. Throughout the season he competed at Training and First Level, and by the end of the season, he had very successfully debuted at Second Level. In 2005, "Merlin" made his debut at 3rd level in Spring and by Summer was scoring in the upper 60's and low 70's at 4th Level. He is expected to make his debut at Prix St. George in 2007.

Show successes:
2005 - USDF All-Breeds Award - 2nd Level, 1st Place
2005 - USDF All Breeds Award - 3rd Level, 2nd Place
2004 - Many high-point awards, many scores in 70%'s
2004 - ODS Champion, Training Level
2004 - USDF Region 6, Reserve Champion, First Level 2004 - USDF All-Breeds Awards at Training Level, 2nd place
2004 - USDF All-Breeds Awards at First Level, 3rd place

Merlin's first year of foals hit the ground in 2005 and they are nothing short of spectacular. Excellent conformation, straight legs, and movement that makes your jaw drop. They are extremely intelligent, willing to please, and extraordinarily trainable. Average Foal Evaluation score: 86%!!!!!

PLUTO III AMBROSIA II/"MERLIN" is the sire of:

  • PLUTO III SORRIA/"ZEUS" - 2005 colt out of Sorria (Maestoso II Catrina -x- Sophia Dahlia) - Eval Score: 86%
  • PRIMROSA - 2005 filly out of Primablanca (Siglavy Dalea -x- Primabona) - Eval Score: 86%


    • PICTURES: (click on thumbnail to enlarge)
    All pictures are with Shana Ritter
    Photography by Sara Stafford(except where otherwise indicated)

    Click here for the Main Page for "Merlin" and 2006 Riding and Longrein Photos
    Click here for 2006 Liberty Photos of "Merlin"
    Click here for 2005 Conformation Photos of "Merlin"
    Click here for 2005 Show Photos of "Merlin"
    Click here for 2004 Show Photos of "Merlin"

    Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006
    Ridden by Caitlin Grey; August 2006
    Ridden by Caitlin Grey; August 2006
    Ridden by Caitlin Grey; August 2006
    Ridden by Caitlin Grey; August 2006
    Ridden by Caitlin Grey; August 2006
    Ridden by Caitlin Grey; August 2006
    Ridden by Caitlin Grey; August 2006
    Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006
    Ridden by Thomas Ritter; August 2006
    Ridden by Thomas Ritter; August 2006
    Ridden by Thomas Ritter; August 2006
    Ridden by Thomas Ritter; August 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; April 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; September 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; September 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; September 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; September 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; September 2006
    Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; September 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; September 2006
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter; September 2006



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