Rancho del Lago — 156 Martin Ranch Rd, McDade, TX 78650
Walter 979-292-5784 · Judy 979-299-4785 · walterhenslee@gmail.com · ranchodellago.net/horses/vaquero-de-maria
About Vaquero de Maria
This gelding is now being started under saddle.
He has a truly special pedigree and his conformation and movement reflect it. His sire is a top dressage horse and his paternal grandsire, Dardanos RDL, is a 4X national champion with over 70 show titles. The sire of Dardanos is the legendary Lion of Spain, Indiano 18, twice champion of Mexico.
The maternal side has multiple crosses to a national Champion of Spain, Utebo II. His dam's sire is a Gran Prix Champion Gamarro FONT, sired by a Qualified stallion Habenero LXXXVI and his sire is the first Elite stallion and to be named by ANCCE, Emitano III, also with the Breed Improvement stamp. There are many more famous horses in this pedigree. Vaquero has a floating suspension that you just can't teach.
He was bred and is owned by a Counsel General of Spain who now lives near Houston. Photos of the gelding and some of his famous ancestors are shown below.
Disciplines & uses
- Dressage
- English Pleasure
- Halter
- Performance
- Showmanship
- Sporthorse
See Vaquero de Maria move
How buying works
Buying Vaquero de Maria, step by step
01
Ask about the horse
Request more photos, video, the full pedigree and registration details. Walter and Judy will give you an honest read on temperament and training.
02
See them move
Visit the ranch in McDade — or, for horses stabled elsewhere, we'll arrange a viewing or send fresh video.
03
Pre-purchase exam
Have the vet of your choice examine the horse before you commit. It's the smart way to buy any horse.
04
Bring them home
Settle the sale, book transport and welcome your new horse. Many of our buyers come back for their next one.
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Inquire
Interested in Vaquero de Maria?
Ask for more videos, vet records or a time to visit. You can also call Walter on 979-292-5784 or Judy on 979-299-4785.
