If there is one horse in this collection that can truly be described as a rough diamond, it is Poniente. Only recently backed and still at the very beginning of his career, this striking stallion already displays qualities that are difficult to teach and impossible to ignore.

Poniente combines exceptional natural balance over a fence with the technique of a future top horse. He jumps with outstanding reflexes, excellent use of his body, and a remarkable ease that immediately catches the eye. His scope and power appear to be well above average, while his modern type and athletic appearance give him all the looks of a future Grand Prix horse.

Sired by Pegase van 't Ruytershof, Poniente comes from a proven international dam line. His dam Tornade de la Roque, by Kannan, already produced the 1.45m jumper El Ninio de la Roque. She is also the full sister of Reskiou de la Roque (1.60m), who in turn became the dam of the outstanding Uno de la Roque (1.70m). Tornade is furthermore a sister to Coltaire de Bremoy Z (1.60m), adding even more top-level sport to this exceptional family. The pedigree traces back to the 1.60m mare Narcotique as the 4^th dam.

Still young and inexperienced, Poniente is very much a horse for the future. Yet his natural talent, athleticism, pedigree, and overall presence suggest that his ceiling could be exceptionally high. For those looking for a genuine Grand Prix prospect, Poniente is a horse that deserves very close attention.