Ranchboss Cortez - April 1999 (Primavera Valdez X Telura's BlackGold), 15'2hh, is Australia's very first coloured pure Morgan. He is a stunning buckskin (EE Aa Crn); his coat shot with spun gold, with the temperament of a gelding but with the presence of a magnificent stallion. Cortez will never produce a chestnut foal.

We now have sole ownership of Frozen semen that was collected prior to Cortez leaving California, USA. It was collected in 2005, prior to CEM outbreak, so it is safe . It is stored in California and available for use in USA and Canada. We look forward to enquiries from interested parties.

See video footage of Cortez under saddle

Cortez is also classified as a Foundation Morgan.

For us, temperament is on the top of the list of 'must haves', and this stallion has sweetness, kindness and willingness in abundance.

Bred and raised in California USA, by Nina Bates of Bossert Ranch, Cortez was started at the age of five and given three months training as a Western Reining horse, before being leased for stud duties to Wendy Le Gate of Old Growth Oak Morgan stud. Wendy particularly wanted Cortez's bloodlines as he comes from a rare western working line - as pure as old Californian "ranchhorse" bloodlines come. His foals born in USA & Australia have been sold by the age of 15 months. His first Aussie baby was sold at 5 days of age.

Cortez has produced foals from live cover, frozen and chilled semen. His fertility is unquestionable.

Cortez is currently competing in the Dressage arena and shows huge potential. He is very athletic with a super gentle temperament.

Click here for Cortez's Pedigree

Australia

Cortez is available for AI - fresh or chilled semen ... AND now FROZEN for those more remote parts of Australia & Tasmania

Australian STUD FEES 2010: $1,650 AUD (inc GST) payable as follows-

Handling Fee: $300 Non-refundable, payable at time of booking

Service Fee: $1,350 - payable at time of ordering semen. The results of a pregnancy test, conducted no later than 17 days post insemination, is to be provided by mare owner.

The Service Fee is refundable should the pregnancy test be negative.

With the first test being positive, a further pregnancy test is required at around 45 days. This positive result will protect the mare owner for a possible Free Return the following season.

One Free Return (free service fee), the following season, is offered should the mare not produce a foal.

Handling fee is payable on a Free Return.

Prices are inclusive of GST and mare owner is responsible for all Vet costs.

Vet costs for Collection, Evaluation and Extension of Semen for Chilled Transport in Australia are approximately $250.00 with Equivet Australia in 2009.

Enquiries are most welcome.

USA & Canada - AI Frozen semen

Cortez is now available domestically in USA & Canada via CEM free, frozen semen stored at Pioneer Equine Hospital in California. We have sole ownership of the semen collected and stored prior to Cortez being exported to Australia in 2005. Booking Fee $50.00 USD and Service Fee $625 USD.

Enquiries are most welcome

Ragtime Oro Blanco - 2001 - (Robbie Sue's Mr Alert X CAS Twilight Amber), 15hh, is a magnificent perlino stallion (Ee Aa Cr Cr) and he has progeny in USA, Switzerland and Canada. Known as Casper, this stallion has the quality of temperament that we insist on. He is a kind, well mannered & willing horse who enjoys the company of people.

We have formed a syndicate with two other discerning breeders to import frozen semen from this eye-catching, typey stallion to guarantee us 100% colour with every foal.

We consider ourselves lucky to be part of this partnership and fortunate to be able to breed coloured foals with excellent temperament, type and sound conformation using this stallion with our fabulous mares.

View Casper as a young 4 year old stallion ...

The Frozen semen from Ragtime Oro Blanco (Casper) will be available for the 2010 breeding seaon.

Two full, viable doses of frozen semen will be provided to strengthen the chances of a pregnancy occurring. The mare owner will be responsible for any handling/courier costs and all Veterinary costs for the mare.

Fee 2010 - inclusive of GST: Total $1,760.00 AUD payable as follows:-

Semen Fee (2 doses) - $880

Service Fee - $880.00

Both fees payable prior to semen being shipped - however, should the insemination not result in a positive pregnancy, the Service Fee will be refunded in full.

Enquiries are most welcome.