SFS Aristio

2006, ARKO X VOLTAIRE, 16.1hh, Bay.

Prolific International 5*Grand Prix Stallion. Achieved 5 double clears in 5* Nations Cups with Anthony Condon, Excellent Rideability with exceptional jumping technique. An unbelievable model with a beautiful temperament to match.

Fresh semen available at Premier A.I. Services and chilled semen shipped throughout the U.K.

£1,000 LFG

AES ELITE Stallion Aristio is a prolific 1.50/1.60m jumper, who has achieved an unbelievable five double clears in 5* Nations Cup for Ireland with Anthony Condon – an impressive accolade few other horses can claim! A consistent perfomer at 1.50/1.60 he would be regulary placed in the top 5, showcasing his exceptional scope, technique and heart! In 2019 he was placed in the Top 5 at Vilamoura, Vejer de la Frontera, St Tropez and Hickstead, including a win at the CSI4* 1.50 in St. Tropez. His impressive round at Hickstead in 2018 secured the trophy for the Irish Team.

Aristio has excellent rideability with an exceptional jumping technique. He is a striking model with a beautiful temperament to match. His kind eye, expressive nature and friendly personality mean that he is a firm yard favourite. A proven breeding stallion he was retired to stud in 2021. Aristio is a stallion that has shown to always improve his offspring. He adds quality and trainability and would suit a mare that needs blood and strength. All of his youngstock inherit his unbelievable temperament and he currently has 5 & 6yo’s competing successfully on the circuit. His exceptional stock are reaching high sales prices through the Elite Sales.

Aristio’s sire, the famous Arko III, was the Number 1 horse in Europe for 3 years and winner of over £1 million. He represented Great Britain with Nick Skelton in the 2004 Athens Olympics. Aristio’s dam, Leidy, bred the Grand Prix stallion, Picasso Z. Her sire, Voltaire, has over 30 approved sires in Europe amongst them Concorde & Kannan.

Notable Results

  • 2020 - 2nd Nations Cup Praha, Velka Chuchle

  • 2020 – 7th CSI3* Spain

  • 2020 – 5th CSI3* Grand Prix Spain

  • 2020 – 3rd CSI3* Spain

  • 2019 – 2nd CSIO5* Hickstead Nations Cup, 1.60m

  • 2019 - 1st CSI4*St Tropez, 1.50m

  • 2019 - 2nd CSI4* Vejer de la Frontera, 1.55m

  • 2018 - 3rd Nations Cup Final, CSIO5*, Barcelona 1.60

  • 2018 - Part of the Irish Nations Cup team who wonat CSIO5* Hickstead, 1.60m

  • 2018 - Winner CSI2* Grand Prix, Chantilly, 1.45m

  • 2018 - 3rd CSIO* Nations Cup, Lisbon 1.50m & 2nd GP

  • 2016 - FEI Nations Cups Irish Team – Double clearsin Furusiyya, Al Ain, Falsterbo & Hickstead

SFS Aristio

London International Horse Show - 1.6m Grand Prix - 2018 - Anthony Condon