What a great job CJ is doing with Pride of Rio Star as a 2 year old!
What a great job CJ is doing with Pride of Rio Star as a 2 year old!
Cathy Shore Hoysa (Foxtail Farm) is doing a tremendous job developing Diesel RSF!
Another great showing from Karin Brown and her favorite redhead (Sky Dance RSF)!! Great job Karin!
We couldn’t be happier with this partnership! Thank you for loving this redhead so much (Sky Dance RSF)!!
Second Foal for 2022
May 17th, 2022
This gorgeous filly by Sir Donnerhall is the sweetest and cutest filly of the year. and is for sale. If you are interested in her, please email us at [email protected] for more information.
First Foal for 2022
May 8th, 2022
Melissa got a special mother’s day gift this morning! We’ve been trying for years to get a Secret foal and for one reason or another it just never worked out. We’ve named this handsome boy Stone (Secret x Sir Gregory x Roemer). Shown here at 3 hours waiting on mom to get cleaned up. We’ll be posting more pictures and video soon. Stone is for sale and if you are interested him, please let us know.
We’ve Moved!!
November 1st, 2021
We have moved from North Texas to our 34 acres of paradise in rural Hill County. Located 4 miles West of Hubbard Texas, we’ve got tons of room to grow with 20 acres of pasture land on the bottom section waiting to be cleared of mesquite trees. The upper 14 acres will be used for paddocks, the barn and house. The sunsets are to die for!
Rule RSF (Spörcken x Roemer)
October 21st, 2021
We are proud to announce the final foal of the year! Rule is out of our Roemer mare O’ Baby, aka Penny. This is Penny’s final foal and she is officially retired at age 25. Penny has been a premium producer and we couldn’t be happier with Rule. He is forward with a strong rear end and gorgeous gaits! Contact us now if you are interested in this beautiful boy. Registered KWPN.
Sold ~ Magnum RSF (Maracana x Freestyle x Cicero)
September 17th, 2021
Congratulations to Blaine and Brad on their purchase of this amazing colt. This is their fourth purchase from us and we’re extremely pleased that Magnum will be joining their family. We couldn’t ask for a better home. Magnum is very personable and people loving. His movement is top notch and we expect great things from this partnership in the future. Thank you Blaine and Brad!!
Sold ~ Ruger RSF (Gaudi SSF x Qredit x Furstenreich)
July 20th, 2021
Congratulations to Sandy on her purchase of this gorgeous colt. Ruger is our second Gaudi foal of the year and has extravagant movement that will make him an excellent dressage prospect. As a bonus, he has four white socks and a star! Ruger is going to an excellent home and we hope that he brings you much joy and happiness Sandy! Thank you!
Sold ~ Revolver RSF (Gaudi SSF x Wolkentanz II x Freestyle)
June 30th, 2021
Congratulations to Blaine and Brad on their purchase of this amazing colt. This is their third purchase from us and we’re extremely pleased that Revolver will be joining them. We couldn’t ask for a better home. Revolver, like all of our Gaudi foals, is very personable and people loving. His movement is top notch and we expect great things from this partnership in the future. Thank you Blaine and Brad!!
Busy, busy, busy!! We’ve had 5 more foal arrivals with one left (Sporcken x Roemer) to come in the fall. From left to right, Ruger, Emery, Rune, Magnum and Roxanne.
Sold ~ Diesel RSF (Diamond Stud x Freestyle x Cicero)
June 7th, 2021
Congratulations to Micah Leigh Blatt on her purchase of Diesel. Diesel is a phenomenal boy who just turned 4. He has the personality of a Golden Retriever with the body of a giant (17.2 hh). We’ve been amazed that he has grown to this size because he started out as a tiny little guy. Micah, we wish you both the best! Thank you for giving Diesel the home that he deserves.
Third Arrival of 2021
May 21, 2021
We welcomed our third foal of the year today. Revolver (Gaudi x Wolkentanz II x Freestyle) was delivered successfully by Jeselle RSF. This is Jeselle’s third foal and she is proving to be an excellent mare. Revolver is the sweetest! So far…. And, he’s sold!
Sold ~ Pride of Rio Star (Gaudi SSF x Sir James)
May 4th, 2021
Congratulations Carrie on your purchase of Pride. You’ve got big plans for him this year that include a trip to the breed show in Lexington. Pride has been a welcome addition to our family with his playful and loving attitude! We’re very happy for this partnership.
Second Arrival of 2021
March 4th, 2021
We welcomed our second foal of the year today. Raine (Kjento x Sir Gregory x Roemer) was delivered successfully by Sophie RSF. This is Sophie’s first foal and she is proving to be an excellent mare. Raine is curious and very strong!
First Arrival of 2021
February 27th, 2021
We welcomed our first foal of the year today. Ellery (Romanov x Sagnol) was delivered successfully by Eleanor RSF. This is Eleanor’s first foal and she is proving to be an excellent mare. Ellie bears a striking resemblence to her sire!
Winter has arrived in Texas!
February 18th, 2021
Ah that Texas weather. One week it’s 80 degrees and the next there is an artic blast with sub-zero temperatures. But, Joie Adeline (Morricone x Freestyle x Cicero) couldn’t care less.
New foals will be arriving shortly so stay tuned for updates. First up will be Eleanor RSF with her Romanov foal followed by Sophie RSF’s foal by the up and coming KWPN stallion Kjento. Both should be phenomenal and we are excited to see if they are colts or fillies. These two are no longer offered in utero but we do have a great line-up for 2021.
Contact us now to reserve your next future star! [email protected]
Sold ~ Sky Dance RSF (Sir Gregory x Roemer)
August 21st, 2020
Congratulations to Karin Brown on her purchase of Sky Dance RSF! This is truly a match made in heaven, and we couldn’t be happier. From the first moment that Karin rode Sky Dance, she was in love. We expect great dressage rides in their future!! Here’s a link to Sky’s page. https://riostarfarm/skydance
Sold ~ Phoenix RSF (Gaudi x Wolkentanz II x Freestyle)
June 3rd, 2020
Congratulations to Julie Hesse on her purchase of Phoenix. Born April 20th, Phoenix was our first colt of the year. He is truly a phenomenal colt with very eye catching exterior markings and movement. This lovely tall colt has a naturally uphill build with gaits, natural cadence and balance for upper level dressage. We know that Julie and Phoenix will have the partnership of a lifetime!
Here’s a link to Phoenix’s page. https://riostarfarm.com/phoenix
All of the 2020 foals have arrived safely. What a wonderful crop of babies, three stud colts and three fillies. We still have two stud colts available and one filly. Call or email with any questions about their availibility.
First Foal of 2020 ~ Phoenix RSF (Gaudi x Wolkentanz II x Freestyle)
April 20th, 2020
Born April 20th, Phoenix is our first colt of the year. He is truly a phenomenal colt with very eye catching exterior markings and movement. This lovely tall colt has a naturally uphill build with gaits, natural cadence and balance for upper level dressage.
Here’s a link to Phoenix’s page. https://riostarfarm.com/phoenix
Second Foal of 2019 ~ Julianna RSF (Vitalis x Freestyle)
May 8th, 2019
Julianna is the sweetest foal we’ve had yet. When I went out to check on Grace, she was already standing and spotted me. Instantly she headed over to greet me! To this day, she still loves to meet and greet everyone!
Julianna’s sire, Vitalis, is regarded as one of the best progenitors of dressage horses in the world. Vitalis was Reserve Champion at his licensing in Westphalia, in 2009, thus becoming the first licensed son of Vivaldi. As a foal in Holland, Vitalis won the Dutch Foal Championships.
Vitalis is already ranked No. 16 on the German dressage index with an index of 157, based on only 2 foal crops!
First Foal of 2019 ~ Orion RSF (Gaudi x Roemer)
April 17th, 2019
Orion was born just before midnight during a Texas sized thunderstorm. Both Orion and Penny are doing well! Orion’s sire is Scot Tolman’s KWPN stallion Gaudi.
GAUDI is the first and only Totilas offspring standing in the USA. Imported in January 2018 by Shooting Star Farm, his dam is the elite preferent prestation mare Annabel, by De Niro. Bred by the Jansen family at Stable Joppe in The Netherlands, Gaudi has an exceptional pedigree. His dam also produced the KWPN licensed stallions Bretton Woods and Chagall D&R, and from these same dam line comes the licensed stallion Four Legends KS. Annabel leads the KWPN index for dressage mares. She has produced top sport and keuring horses.
Garland of Roses (Gold Luck) sold to Sierra Sinor-Goodman
September 18th, 2018
Congratulations to Sierra on her purchase of Rose (Gold Luck). Rose is an excellent broodmare and is shown here with her filly Georgia RSF. Sierra plans on using Rose as a riding horse and broodmare. A perfect home for her!
2018 German Oldenburg Verband Inspection Tour
September 3rd, 2018
Once again, Rio Star Farm hosted approvals for the 2018 year. We presented 6 foals, 2 of which were presented with premium status. Thanks to Sebastian from the GOV and the volunteers that assisted with this years inspection.
Quest Joie(Qredit x Freestyle) sold to Maria Cantu
May 27th, 2018
It is with great pleasure that we announce the sale of Joie Grace’s foal Quest Joie (Qredit x Freestyle x Cicero) by Qredit to Maria. Quest will remain a stud colt for the foreseeable future and is truly a remarkable foal with great potential. Congratulations Maria!!
Bontrager RSF (Bon Balou x Cicero) sold to
Brad Booth and Blaine Kohl
May 27th, 2018
Congratulations to Brad and Blaine on their purchase of Bontrager RSF (Bon Balou x Cicero). This is their second purchase of one of our foals, the first being Steel RSF (Sir Gregory x Fürstenreich). Both of these geldings are from our 2015 crop and were best buddies! May their friendship and rivalry continue!!
Saratoga Ronnie sold to 224 Thoroughbreds LLC
March 23rd, 2018
Saratoga Ronnie was sold to Mark Davenport of 224 Thoroughbreds LLC in March 2018. Mark was excited to get the highly sought after bloodlines of her sire, Lawyer Ron, for his Thoroughbred stallion Revolver. Ronnie has produced two GOV approved foals, one of which was produced by Rio Star Farm. Saharah RSF can be seen here!
Update on Daxton RSF (Diamond Stud x Cicero)
February 15th, 2018
2017 German Oldenburg Verband Inspection Tour
September 5th, 2017
We are excited to offer these foals in utero for 2018. Please contact us for prices or questions.
Saratoga Ronnie is bred to Dreamscape Farm’s Sagnol for 2018. (No longer available)
Jeselle RSF is bred to Hesselhoj Donkey Boy for 2018. (Due 3/29/2018)
Evesdrop is bred to Hilltop Farm’s Everdale for 2018. (Sold)
Carielle is bred to Dreamscape Farm’s Sir Gregory for 2018. (Due 4/28/2018)
Claire is bred to High Point Hanoverian’s Sinatra Song for 2018. (Due 5/23/2018)
Grace is bred to Hilltop Farm’s Qredit for 2018. (Due 5/18/2018)
Rose is being bred to Dreamscape Farm’s Sagnol for 2018. (Due 6/3/2018)
Extra Fancy is being bred to Hilltop Farm’s Rubinero for 2018. (Due 8/1/2018)
Announcement from Hilltop Farm on Calleigh’s arrival!
Calleigh RSF is out of our third generation mare Claire RSF (Diamond Stud x Furstenreich) and by Hilltop Farms stallion Qredit. We are very excited to have Calleigh as a part of our future broodmares.