Solstar’s Sire

15.3h Champion Stallion Explodent!

Solstar has gone International! Solstar is the new foundation stallion of Sri Lanka! In 2007, the former Minister of Agriculture, Palitha Samarakoon, in conjunction with the University Equine Department requested frozen semen to use on their native mares/native crosses in an effort to repopulate their country with horses after many of the native horses were lost during the devastating Tsunami a few years ago. Palitha Samarakoon researched the Arabian Stallions in the United States and requested Solstar's video. He was so impressed with Solstar's beauty, movement and correct conformation that he asked us to send them Solstar's frozen semen. They wanted it as soon as possible and Alamo Pintado cooperated in the rush collection -- and so did Solstar -- what a trooper! We only asked for costs of collection and shipment as we want to do our part in helping this wonderful country rebuild its equine program. Here are some pics of the horses Sri Lanka is putting into this program; most are 40%-thoroughbred/60%-native pony crosses. Palitha and his family visited us at Whispering Oaks Arabians in July, 2008, and we had a delightful time with them. Mr. and Mrs. Samarakoon were here to attend their son's graduation ceremony at University of California and they spent part of their time visiting the CA sights. It was an honor that they took time out from their short trip to visit us and spend time with our horses as well. They were able to see a preview of what their 2009 Solstar foal will resemble. Below are some pictures of their ranch which they run in Sri Lanka, as well as some of the mares they will be using Solstar's semen on. You will notice Palitha in one of the pictures. We have been invited to visit this tropical paradise island in the future and are looking forward to a relaxing visit. UPDATE May 14 2020. After a few attempts to inseminate mares with the frozen semen, lack of the optimal equipment resulted in failure -- UNTIL NOW! One of Palitha’s mares is now in foal!! We are eagerly awaiting the birth! More to come!!! Solstar has demonstrated the ability to pass on Country English movement for those, like my husband, who enjoy the thrill of competing saddleseat. His sire Explodent was known for producing English Pleasure winners, yet that discipline has become so extreme that we far prefer the Country English and Show Hack classes where the horses look more relaxed. After all, it is called English Pleasure isn't it? On the next pages are a few of the foal crops from this wonderful stallion with a big trot and even bigger heart. His Sire Explodent was my best friend and helped me through some very tough times. Please visit Explodent's Tribute Page. He was not only beautiful and a true athlete (prior to his fever causing his subsequent chronic laminitis), he had great intelligence and heart. Solstar inherited all of his Daddy's special traits! Click below to see his babies.

Explodent Tribute click on picture to view tribute

Solstar son for sale! Halyva Star (see sales page)

Arabian Stallion IIWP Solstar:

Product of Champion Bloodlines Solstar has all the athletic ability of his 3 time Scottsdale and Futurity Top10 Sire Explodent and the ability to pass it on! Solstar has demonstrated the ability to pass on Country English movement for those, like my husband, who enjoy the thrill of competing saddle-seat. His sire Explodent was known for producing English Pleasure winners, yet that discipline has become so extreme that we far prefer the Country English and Show Hack classes where the horses look more relaxed. After all, it is called English Pleasure isn't it? Below are a few of the foal crops from this wonderful stallion with a big trot and even bigger heart. His Sire Explodent was my best friend and helped me through some very tough times. Please visit Explodent's Tribute Page . He was not only beautiful and a true athlete (prior to his fever causing his subsequent chronic laminitis), he had great intelligence and heart. Solstar inherited all of his Daddy's special traits! Just look at his babies below. Alas, along with several other of our equine friends, Solstar was stolen by Rachelle Martin who violated our partnership contract. For details, please read out News pages. If you know of his whereabouts, please inform us. We miss this senior member of our family, and worried that she may have sold him to killers.