The outstanding stallions behind the Orchard Park bloodlines — exceptional conformation, temperament, and proven progeny. Contact us to discuss breeding opportunities.
Rapson
Our stunning Irish Draught Sport Horse was sired by Garryowen of Suma (aka Shaun) out of our Thoroughbred broodmare named Smudge. Rapson was inspected at the Irish Draught inspection in September of 2023 and received a #1 grading for athleticism.
He has an impressive progeny including our own, #opsMaggie #opsRapsody #opsSpeckles #opsLochin #opsHope #opsPiper. Grandsire to #opsCrimson #opsThor #opsShay #opsRowan.
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Glenn Erinn Echo (Echo)
Meet Glenn Erinn Echo "Echo", a 14 yr old registered 14.1hh Connemara Stallion, who came to us a couple of years ago, and has warmed our hearts with his incredible calm & gentle temperament. Oh, and he's not too hard on the eyes either. This flashy boy is one of the prettiest horses on the property. Truly a unicorn, his temperament is so calm and gentle he is our leading stallion in our breeding program for therapy horses. A remarkable mover and jumper, reach out for more information on his availability.
Gino Glitterati (Gino)
Gino was born in 2008. He came to us after encountering a career ending training injury and never reaching his true athletic potential as a thoroughbred racer. As a stallion however, Gino's offspring have all proven to have very high athleticism and excellent, above average temperament. His pedigree is equally impressive with his sire being "Smart Strike" and lineage going back to "Bold Ruler".
Sjoerd of Kennesary
Meet Sjoerd of Kennesary, at 16.3H, the registered Friesian was the top stallion in May of 2022 at the Superior Friesian auction going for Seventy-Thousand USD as posted by Sugar Bush Equine Marketing.
The Foundation Sires
The stallions who built the OPS legacy — their bloodlines live on in our current horses.
Garryowen of Suma (Shaun)
Garryowen of Suma (barn name "Shaun") is an Irish Draught Stallion bred by the renowned Suma Stud in County Meath, Ireland — son of Pride of Shaunlara. Shaun became the first RID stallion in Ontario, Canada, and one of only four in Canada in July 2003. After DNA verification and successful inspection, he was confirmed as the only son of Pride of Shaunlara in North America. His remarkable story is one of resilience and greatness — sire of our current stallion Rapson.
The Bureau County Kid (BamBam)
Born on August 1, 1989, at Orchard Park Stables, BamBam is the son of a mare, "Little Repo," who was bred by Roger Rogerson, sired by a Clydesdale stallion out of a French Coach mare. BamBam was the second foal out of Little Repo, sired by Sandy Blackall's stallion, Limited Finances ("Bert"), a grandson of Northern Dancer. BamBam had a stellar career including a second-place finish in the $25,000 Marshall & Sterling Jumper Classic in Ocala, Florida.
Life Goes On (Vinny)
Vinny was born in 2000 and has an impressive pedigree having "Seattle Slew" as his grandsire. He leaves a distinct mark on all of his offspring; they're always happy (ears forward), curious, brave and optimistic — and game for anything. Vinny was the spitting image of his father, "Vindication" shown here in the photo.