Arabian Sporthorse Stallion Hals Riverdance

Here comes Halynov's legacy, his son, Hals Riverdance. All the Athletic Ability of

his Sire TLA Halynov and the Ability to pass it on! Watch his video and look at his

5-8 inch over-stride, great extension and powerful hind end! He has already

proven himself with his extraordinary offspring. It is a tribute to Halynov that his

size and athletic ability passes on through his offspring. His foal crops have

demonstrated that Riverdance throws size along with excellent conformation and

extraordinary athletic ability. Beauty was an incredible bonus. Not only does

Riverdance have type and correct conformation, the boy can really move and

loves to jump (even with no jumps)!

Why did we name him Riverdance? He foaled out a month early and his dam had

not as yet been moved to the foaling stall. She had him out in pasture and the

other mares were crowding her -- each wanting the handsome guy as their own.

We had just been called by a boarder, saying a foal was born and went down to

investigate; no foal was in sight yet all the horses were looking towards a clump of

bushes. In very thick brush, there was an opening in the fence (which had gone

unnoticed by us) and Paschon managed to push her only-hours-old colt through it

and into the seasonal creek which, due to high recent rains, resembled more of a

white river. She went down after him and, forging against high currents, managed

to push him onto an island in the center of the stream. It was there we found the

two, exhausted, several minutes later. Mark picked up the foal (thank goodness

my husband is 6'5") and carried him in thigh high strong currents up the bank and

to safety (I removed the fence) and our friend followed, leading Paschon. Mark

then pointed out the obvious -- that the colt would have to be named Riverdance.

After being sent Dancer's video for evaluation as a two year old, Donna Snyder-

Smith said Riverdance has ALL the exceptional athletic ability as his sire, and

even inquired as to whether I would consider selling him to her client. It was really

tempting, as there is no one better qualified to take Riverdance to his top potential than Donna; however, I could not let this

exceptional sport horse stallion go, knowing he is my last Halynov son. Not only does he have all the movement of his sire, he

also has the same wonderful willing disposition, exquisite beauty, and sharp as a tack brain. He has been in training with

Dressage Instructor Irene Murphy of Scottsdale for Sport Horse and Dressage with some limited distance riding on weekends.

The boy is busy!

Sire’s Offspring click on picture to view

Sire’s Show Record click on picture to view Riverdance’s Sire

Arabian Sport Horse Stallion Hal's Riverdance AHA Breeders Sweepstakes Nominated

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curtailed our breeding starting in

2008 as there are so many fine

abandoned horses who need homes

due to the depressed economy).

16.2h TLA Halynov click here to continue and read about Riverdance’s Get click on image to see pedigrees and on text for videos