Co-owners Gowaltys Balley and Avalon Shires are proud to announce their newest addition, stallion Clononeen Ard Ri! Clononeen Ard Ri was imported to the U.S. from the Clononeen Farm in Durrow, Ireland in the summer of 2003.

Standing just under 15.3 hands, Ard Ri was the first registered Grand Gypsy Vanner, and is at present 1 of only 2 Grand Gypsy Vanner Stallions registered in the US. Prior to being approved and registered in the U.S. as a Gypsy Vanner Horse, Ard Ri was registered in Ireland with the Irish Cob Society, and was graded as a "First Premium" stallion - the highest level attainable by a stallion in Ireland! Also while in Ireland, he was shown and foxhunted as well as used as a breeding stallion. Here in the U.S. Ard Ri has begun training in the discipline of dressage, and is shown in halter classes and exhibited at breed expos!

Ard Ri is a gorgeous Gypsy Vanner stallion who is homozygous for the Tobiano gene, meaning that every one of his foals has a spotted coat. His coloration is very unique-- Ard Ri's chestnut and homozygous tobiano genes allow for a larger color palette on foals than the typical black-to-black breedings available from other stallions.

Ard Ri is a proven producer of both purebred Gypsy Vanner, and crossbred Drum Horse foals. His larger size, flawless conformation, fine and silky feather, charming disposition, and willing attitude leave nothing to be desired as a sire for both breeds. Ard Ri has also been used to sire select sporthorse foals, and is an excellent choice when looking for a stallion to contribute a solid disposition, loud coloration, and better bone.