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by "Diamond Lad", the
well-known producer of Showjumpers including Diamond Heather and Heather Blaze.
"Diamond Lad" has a genetic breeding value of 128.34.
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The dam of 'Caltra Sky Diamond' is "Caltra Sky
Lady". She is by "Sky
Boy", sire of many International Showjumpers including The Army's "Cluain
Mór", Paul Darragh's "Heide V" and
Iris Kellett's "Sky Light".
"Sky Boy" has a genetic breeding value of 121.45.
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His grand dam is by "Ben
Purple" tracing back to the very best bloodlines.
Performance
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he started his Showjumping career as a 4 yr. old and
qualified as a finalist for the National Discovery in Millstreet.
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as a 5 yr. old he was ridden by a Young Rider and
competed at a small number of shows. He
was then purchased by his present owner.
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as a 6 yr. old he received an award as the leading
horse in the Connaught Region after winning many E and D/E competitions against
the clock.
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as a 7 yr. old he qualified for the B/C at the R.D.S.
where he jumped clear both days.
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He qualified in Ballivor for the 6/7 Championship at
Cavan where he finished 7th in the finals.
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He was winner of the Teenage Classic at Galway County
Show.
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He placed 2nd in the Grade C at Millstreet.
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He had numerous placings in 1.30M competitions
including Cellbridge, Cavan and Pilltown.
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He represented Ireland at the Junior European
Championships 2002
He has covered a small number of
mares together with his Showjumping duties and his offspring to date are very
impressive.
He has exceptional temperament
and this combined with his Showjumping ability should help to continue the very
best bloodlines of his ancestors.