Dam: Nêspera (JPP)
Apocalipse’s dam, a beautiful black mare Nêspera (JPP), was imported from
the Coudelaria José Palha in Portugal. Nêspera (JPP), was sired by the
Veiga stallion Gingão (MV) and by a Palha black mare, Estada (JPP), who in
turn was sired by a black stallion, Gafanhoto (OC), from the Coudelaria
Ortigão Costa, which is dedicated to breeding black Lusitanos. Nêspera (JPP)
left an Interagro progeny of six, five blacks and one buckskin, all very
beautiful and athletic. As detailed befone, (see text for
Agamemnon Interagro), Interagro’s breeding plan
included the injection of the Firme (SA)/Novilheiro(MV) line in the
development of the Interagro Horse, and the black stallion Nordeste (SS)
was one of the agents of this process. In particular, Nordeste also
brought in the Quina (CI) blood which has proven to be a recommended
crossing for the Firme/Novilheiro strain. Apocalipse’s pedigree and
functional qualities described below demonstrate good breeding credentials
for this young stallion.
Interagro Dam’s progeny: Trovoada Interagro by Nicola (MAC) on 26/Oct/1999
Urtigão Interagro by Girofle (APP) on 14/Jan/2001
Vitamina Interagro by Girofle (APP) on 3/Feb/2002
Xitau Interagro by Pilatos Interagro on 15/Jan/2003 - Exported
Zenaide Interagro by Nicola (MAC) on 10/Jan/2004
Bismarck RJS by Nordeste (SS) on 18/Dec/2005
Cameron RJS by Xicabom Comando SN on 22/Feb/2007
Esmeralda do Drosa by Tufão Interagro on 20/Oct/2008
Trainer’s opinion: This powerful, black stallion already shows a clear ability to collect
and extend his gaits. Apocalipse Interagro may not be large, but he gives
his rider a big feel, and he’s fun to ride. A sweet horse with a good work
ethic and a great attitude, Apocalipse Interagro has natural balance and a
steady, confident cadence in his gaits. He is full of positive, forward
energy and shows super trainability. In the arena, he is wellbehaved and
responds quickly to his rider’s aids and efforts to teach him something
new. Apocalipse Interagro may show off on the hack, but his nature is
kind. As a result of his Lusitano heritage that makes collection a dream,
this proud horse is showing a great talent for extension. His ability to
extend the trot is improving each day, and we expect his extended trot
will become one of his highlights in the dressage competition ring as he
gets stronger. Apocalipse Interagro’s dressage ability is no accident. His
father, Nordeste (SS), won several prestigious prizes at the Prix St.
George level in Portugal before he was exported to Interagro’s stallion
program because of his dressage talent and beautiful black color. One of
Nordeste’s (SS) sons, Van Gogh, is successfully showing in the FEI® in
Brazil. Apocalipse Interagro is another example of great promise for the
dressage competition ring. He is a good prospect for the serious dressage
rider who is looking for a future star! Apocalipse Interagro will be a
good horse for an experienced amateur and, also, for the professional in
the open division.
Sire: Nordeste (SS)
