latest news at ssf

Big news for SSF! We have just purchased the KWPN-approved stallion, Floris BS (Negro x Elegant x Zichem). Happy birthday, Scot! The purpose of my recent trip to the Netherlands was to visit friends, see our horses, and to shop for a riding horse for myself. I had no...

We are excited to congratulate Lucy Courchaine of Sapphire Sporthorses in North Salem, NY on the purchase of Nadal SSF (Just Wimphof x Charmeur x Santano). It's been an absolute joy working with Lucy. We wish you years of success with this incredible colt. 

Nadal SSF (Just Wimphof x Charmeur) was selected by the KWPN stallion selection committee at the 'first ring' in Ermelo for the 2021 KWPN Stallion Show (Hengstkeuring). Nadal was one of the top movers in a strong group of Just Wimphof's first crop of young stallions...

Congratulations to Carolin Mallmann on the purchase of Godot SSF (UB-40 x Sir Sinclair x Jazz). We wish you and Sammy many years of a trusting partnership and the many successes that will manifest from that partnership. What a journey it's been! Thanks to Chris Von...

I almost made it two weeks into the new year without buying a new horse...Meet Penelope (Jaleet SSF x Colonist x Wouter), from the famous Fanita line of the family Van Wessel, known for producing top jumpers, dressage horses, and Harness horses out of their foundation...

Nadal SSF (Just Wimphof x Charmeur x Santano) presented by Klaas Buist and team. The lunging presentation is part of the Second Ring stallion selection process for the KWPN. Nadal SSF was one of the top movers of the Just Wimphof sons presented. He will join over 80...

Today Nadal SSF (Just Wimphof x Charmeur x Santano) was selected for the second ring of the KWPN stallion selection process and the KWPN Stallion Show in February. Huge thank you to Klaas Buist for preparing and presenting Nadal! Nadal is part of a competitive group...

It's time for our December Special! All breedings purchased during the month-long special come with an unconditional LFG. Collection and shipping fees are in addition to the stud fee. Gaudi SSF (Totilas x DeNiro x Romancier) $500 down, $500 before first collection....

I love this picture of Juliet Ratti and Gaudi SSF today. It’s a microcosm of what I have always wanted SSF to be: A guiding and supporting force in improving breeding in North America. My primary goal in establishing Shooting Star Farm was to breed the kind of horse I...

It’s definitely a disease. Welcome Matthiola (Franklin x Santano x Biotop). So difficult for me to think of someone else having a mare from Bertolonia. Mathiola is half sister to our two National Mare Finalists, Gazania and Hyacintia. Thanks to my friend Gerard...