Happy horses at Sonnenhof
Happy horses at Sonnenhof
Stallions, mares and foals in a natural environment
Stallions, mares and foals in a natural environment
Sonnenhof Stud Farm
Rhineland breeding in Eastbelgium
The new foals are growing, thriving and enjoying their first few weeks and months on the stud farm. Lush meadows and well-kept pastures provide perfect rearing conditions. Our breeding mares, young horses and sporthorses have a wonderful life here at Sonnenhof.
SONNENHOF | THE STUD
A GOOD CONCEPT
Up until now, our breeding programme is based on our solid mares’ pedigree with the combination of modern young sires which has proven to be a successful method at the stud.
Our aim is too breed first class dressage horses to meet the high demands of our customers, keeping us on the success ladder of Rhineland breeding.
BREEDING
SINCE 1989In 1989 the family farm of Rudolf and Regina Faymonville was transformed into a breeding stud followed by the takeover of their son Joseph. In 1991, the first mares arrived at the farm and the foundation stone for successful breeding was laid.
BREEDING
We currently breed with 4 to 7 mares with artificial insemination taking place on our stud. Some stallions from our own breeding programme and current top stallions whose performance has been tested are now regularly used for insemination.
The choice of sires is made according to specific criteria that meet the requirements of the sport and the performance to be provided.
CUSTOMISED BREEDING
The high fertility index (+-90%) at the farm is due to the professional breeding, feeding and care of the animals. Our young horses are bred and kept for the first three years in big fields until the day before they are starting their training. They are therefore well reared to help further their quality and development.
VALUATION AND SALE
Let us help you to valuate and sell your horse through Sonnenhof
You own a horse and wish to sell it? Here at Sonnenhof we can promote and develop your horse, from the breaking- in stage all the way to Grand Prix.SONNENHOF | TEAM
We are committed to ensure the welfare of all our Rhineland horses.
Joseph Faymonville
Owner
The owner of Sonnenhof Stud farm can look back on 20 years of successful breeding in sport (among others Lord Loxley, Louis Le Bon). He has developed his company into a renowned Rhineland horse breeding stud and has built up a qualified and motivated team.
Chloe Morris-Talbot
Stud director
Our 1st rider and stud director comes from Spain, where she was trained by the Olympic rider Beatriz Ferrer-Salat in Barcelona. After numerous successes up to Grand Prix level (including Spanish Champion, 5th at the World Cup in Frankfurt), she decided to gain international experience. She started working at Hoff Kasselmann, then at Wolfram Wittig and finally for 4 years as a rider for the multiple Olympic dressage champion Isabell Werth. She has been with us since 2011 and manages Sonnenhof.
Khalid Bencheikh Azauyat
Stable manager
Part of our team since 2016, Khalid is a central element for the smooth running of the life at the stables: from the maintenance of infrastructure, to the feeding through the monitoring and education of our foals, nothing escapes him!
HORSES | FOR SALE
Otto K
(Sandreo x Balmoral x Cinovo)
Gelding, born in 2019
Height: 1,74 m
Level: M
Olec Galactic
(Gran Galaxy Win x Contango x Vivaldi)
Gelding, born in 2019
Height: 1,75 m
Level: M
Valerio
(Valdiviani x Delamanga)
Gelding, born in 2020
Height: 1,73 m
Level: L
Riante
(Kjento x Flemmingh)
Mare, born in 2021
Height: 1,67 m
Level: A
Lord Felix
(Lord Loxley x Feedback)
Gelding, born in 2021
Height: 1,67 m
Level: A
River
(For Ferrero x Governor x First Final)
Gelding, born in 2021
Height: 1,70 m
Level: A
SONNENHOF
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