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Our Breeding Philosophy
 Having been breeding horses for nearly 30 years, we have developed some pretty strong opinions as to what works and what does not.
Everybody wants to breed beautiful, athletic, trainable babies, but it's not as easy as it seems. Time provides a perspective that sheds new light on old truisms. We have all bred to stallions because of their breathtaking movement, their competition record or the success of their offspring. This has sometimes worked and sometimes not.
 The number one thing we seek to produce is a trainable, tractable temperament - in other words, disposition. We also believe a majority of the genetic influence comes from the dam and so we are exacting in our selection of broodmares as we feel they contribute heavily to a foal's temperament. We feel ever so strongly that a sport horse can go farther in almost any discipline with a decent amount of talent and an extraordinary amount of trainability than with extraordinary talent but a difficult temperament. Of course, no one wants to produce an average horse and the commercial market demands looks and movement (often over temperament). European warmbloods exhibit such extravagant movement that buyers sometimes seem unable to stop themselves from buying a horse they will never be able to ride and/or train just because it looks fantastic. Our goal became to breed horses with the movement that would allow them to compete against the best, but with temperaments that would set them apart.
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 Blanco D'Oro *
A stunning, palomino paint Georgian Grande Colt, this guy was doing canter pirouettes at 3 hours old! He is I/2 saddlebred and out of a draftcross mare. Please read what Dr. Deb Bennett has to say about the Saddlebred's suitability for dressage below. He is built very uphill, with a highset neck, very correct foundation and a lovely head. He's going to be fabulous for any sport but he will absolutely excel in dressage. He is handled daily, he leads, picks up his feet and stands tied. A one of a kind special guy. If you absolutely have to have something out of the ordinary, don't miss him. $6500
Dr. Deb Bennett, PhD., analyzed the American Saddlebred in her Applied Conformation series (in Equus 225): "For more than 100 years, American Saddlebreds have been produced for the purpose of carrying a riders weight comfortably and efficiently. I have never seen any Saddlebred horse - even a part bred - who did not readily perform the passage. Most have incredibly comfortable and coordinated canters as well, I think they are the most neglected of all breeds suitable for dressage."
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 The Third King *
Coming 2 yo Hannoverian x TB x Clyde dun gelding. Perfect mix for eventing! This lovely youngster is just brimming with possibilities! Out of a TB mare and a crossbred sire (1/2 Hannoverian, 1/4 TB, I/4 Clyde) he has enough TB blood for eventing with a little warmblood for movement and a bit of draft for temperament. He is a lovely refined type with a super cute head and is a fabulous, flat-kneed floaty mover. He is very correct, short coupled with a long high-set neck and a huge hind-end, he should mature around 16 to 16.1H. Just put together so nicely. Plus, he has an in your pocket personality that will win your heart. If you've ever wanted to bring one on yourself, you will not find a more suitable prospect. He will be suitable for hunters, eventing or dressage. We plan on showing him in-hand this spring at which time his price will increase. $6500
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 Sisiley *
Coming 2 yo Hannoverian x TB x Clyde buckskin filly. Super lovely young horse that will be a standout in any arena. From her unusual buckskin coloring, to her beautiful conformation, to her awesome quiet temperament, she is a superstar in the making. She has a lovely neck and shoulder with a huge hind end. She has a pretty head with a huge, kind eye. She should mature around 16.1 to 16.2H. She is a big, ground covering mover with with a lot of uphill lift in her stride. Her temperament is extraordinary - personable, kind and extremely gentle she will be the most amazing partner. She will be shown in in-hand classes this spring. Price subject to increase at that time. $6500
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We are pleased to list this lovely young prospect for Flying Chesterfield Farm: |
 Delwen Dara *
coming 3 yo Rare Palomino Warmblood Sport Horse Prospect. Delwen Dara is an exquisite palomino filly with loads of chrome, lovely feminine head and neck and spectacular movement. Turns heads everywhere she goes! Double-registered Weser-Ems German Riding Pony (division of the German Oldenburg Verband) and half-Welsh. Lifetime registered, USDF, USEF registration is current. Handled consistently, pleasant temperament, has been lightly shown in-hand. Current on all veterinary and farrier care. Should mature 15.1H+ $7000.
Contact Flying Chesterfield Farm, Middleburg, MD info@flyingchesterfieldfarm.com 410-775-1770 (office).
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