HORSE AND RIDER
TEXT: GEORGIA HARLEY PHOTOGRAPHY: SASHA REY PHOTOGRAPHY AND SHERRI LEVEY PHOTOGRAPHY
Stallion of the month SEEIS ALANTICOURE
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eeis Alanticoure, fondly known as Lanti, is owned at ridden by Megan Zofka of Zofka Saddlery and Saltash Stud.
THE BACK STORY Megan first laid eyes on Lanti when he was only two days old at Seeis Stud in Namibia. He was a small foal, but something about him caught her eye. A few weeks later, Megan returned to Seeis Stud, and Lanti walked out of the herd and straight up to her. She knew at that moment that she had to have him! From the very beginning, Lanti has been the gentlest of stallions. His temperament is his best asset, and he stamps all of his offspring with his kind and loving nature. He is easy to handle, travels well with other horses and stands among mares at shows – he really is the perfect
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gentleman! With the constant improvements in performance through breeding, the importance of having a temperament to match cannot be overstated.
RIDEABILITY Alanticoure, although very sensitive, is straightforward and very willing to work. He has a scopey jump, great technique and is extremely brave. Despite being very careful, he will jump anything! Once Lanti arrives in the competition ring, he knows his job and does it very well. After a few years off due to Megan having a little girl of her own, both Megan and Alanticoure started their competition preparation in full swing at the end of last year and are ready to take on 2022. Stokkiesdraai will be their first show of the year, and the goal is that Lanti is HQ|158A
