Icarus

12/11 chestnut dutch warmblood stallion, 16.2hh
bred by Stal de Drie Berken; owned by Rosenthal Stud
ridden and handled by Ryan O'Neil

A real head turner, Icarus is undoubtedly a flashy boy. We think that, given his lineage, he thinks himself a divine creature and thrives on attention, whether it's from an adoring crowd or the riders at our barn. Wherever he goes, he's always on alert, ears flickering in all directions. As a competitor, Icarus knows how to handle himself in and out of the ring. When it comes time to work, he gets down to business and always puts on a show.

At home, though, Icarus is completely lazy. You have to drag him out of his stall and chase him out of his paddock. Of course, being the piggy that he is, it's very easy to lure him out of things by shaking a bucket of grain or coaxing him with treats, but he loves to be naughty and often outwits our younger riders by stealing the treats and bolting back into his paddock. When you catch him though, he's quite obedient and will do anything you tell him. He's a very easy going guy.

He came to Rosenthal as an experienced performer, but since working with Ryan, Icarus has shown his true colors. We couldn't be more proud of him and we expect great things from his future offspring.

Showing Career

Accumulated earnings: $315,000
Currently competing in Show Jumping
Registered #00185 with the Equus-Sims Hunter/Jumper Club
Schooling at Grand Prix Level (1.5m+)
View complete record here.

Pedigree

Progeny

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Monday, August 20, 2012 @ 6:33 PM