Description

Unique in colour GFS Fire and Ice is the first and to date, the only Graded double dilute perlino leopard spot warmblood stallion in existence! He is still a young horse with a lot of maturing to do and a lot yet to prove, but he has showed potential in abundance under saddle with a natural flair and aptitude for dressage and a hugely athletic jump.  He is highly trainable and always exceptionally receptive to what his rider asks.

Bred to event, his bloodlines are proven to produce equine athletes with ability, tenacity and the raw athletic talent to excel in all three of the Olympic disciplines. We very much hope to see him follow in the steps of his Grandsire, the late, great Rock King and excel as an eventer! However, to date two unfortunate accidents have meant that his talent and potential have yet to have had opportunity for public outing!

‘Ice’ demonstrates huge, elastic movement with natural elevation and extension. He is beautifully balanced, with a bold, scopey jump and text book bascule. Above all else, he has a desire to please and, a huge heart and kind generous spirit!

Fire and Ice is a perlino leopard spotted knabstrupper/kinsky warmblood x thoroughbred 2012 colt. He was bred here at Gassons Farm and is by Colourthyme Kajika out of our very special NTR mare Folly’s Rock. This unique stallion has been blessed with not only his trademark striking colour and markings, incredible presence but he also has a nature more golden than his coat! This wonderful character has no malice nor negative trait. He thoroughly enjoys the company and attention of people and is a joy to be around in every situation. He is a sensible, intelligent young horse with a genuine desire to work. Trying his best to please in every way, this lovely horse is now proving to be as much a delight under saddle as he is to handle in every other way.

Performance Record

Unfortunately early in 2019 Ice suffered a ruptured tendon sheath after putting his foot down a rabbit hole whilst out hacking which has put his training back but he is sound and hacking out once again with all members of the family, strengthening his legs and commencing fittening work before resuming training this summer.

Progeny Information

His 2016 and 2017 foals have been nothing short of superb, with two being snapped up immediately by both a professional dressage and showjumping home . His progeny all have conformation that is harmonious to the eye, correct and of superb visual and physical balance. They are powerfully built, being compact with lovely straight legs, good necks with well set heads of great beauty. Their movement is athletic, rhythmic and they each demonstrate balance and agility. Their temperaments have ALL been absolutely incredible! These foals are bold, confident and incredibly relaxed. Real ‘people’ characters they are absolutely charming.