Vista del Lago Foundation Mares
The common qualities in each of our brood mares are their kind temperaments and generous spirits. Each mare has exceptional bloodlines and is an extraordinary individual in her own right.
Jicara II (Senorito XXVI x Almansa) 1/89 was bred by Luis Arenas of Rancho La Esmeralda. Both her dam and sire are from Spain. Her sire, Senorito XXVI, was bred by Romero Benitez and has sired many U.S. National Champions including Imaginario, Heroica, Jarana, and Isleno. Jicara II is the full sister to the 1994 National Champion stallion Imaginario and the 1994 National Reserve Champion stallion Kimono. Standing 16 hands, she is a beautiful, large mare with straight, flowing movement. She has a special grace and presence that she passes on to her offspring. Jicara II is approved by the Cria Caballar.
Oneida (Jugueton V x Briosa IV) 4/91 is an exceptional mare with quality stamped all over her pedigree. Bred by Luis Bonilla, her sire is Jugueton V, a celebrated Champion of Spain originally from the Cardenas stud. Jugueton V has sired numerous US National Champions and is equally well known as a proven sire of quality broodmares who go on to produce National Champion offspring. Oneida stands 16.2 and has the much sought after dressage type movement. She is graceful and unbelievably agile for such a large mare. Although she is kind and affectionate, she has the presence of a stallion, prompting the Spanish revison team to ask for the mare instead of the stallion when she was presented! Oneida is approved by the Cria Caballar.
Teodora M (Teodoro x Infanzona S) 4/90 is a dapple gray with black mane and tail. Her sire, Teodoro, is a 16.2 hand bay and the only horse to capture the National Champion Stallion title from both the American and International Andalusian Associations. Her dam, Infanzona S, was a spectacular mare who was imported from Spain. Teodora M has dramatic animated movement which she consistently passes on to her foals. She also produces offspring with incredible minds. Teodora M is approved by the Cria Caballar.
Banbury Bandolera (Banbury Coronel x Banbury Kabar) 5/84 is a large bay mare of Terry bloodlines. She is an extremely bold mover with reach and elevation. On her dam's side, Bandolera’s grandfather, Capitan XIII, is the Spanish "Champion of Champions" who represents pure Terry blood and is one of the founding Fathers of the breed in this country. Her sire is by Orotavo and out of Eslava. Click on her image to see her very impressive pedigree. Besides being a big, beautiful mare with incredible movement, she is also gentle-hearted and affectionate.
HP Senorita Escalante (Potentoso V x Jibarita del la Parra) 7/99 is our black P.R.E. gem. She is listed in the Spanish stud book as HP Escalante I. This mare is an excellent mover, very free at the elbow with both the ability to collect and extend. Her sire, Portentoso V (Principe XIV x Portentosa II) was bred by Paco Lazo and imported in 1995. Her dam, Jibarita del la Parra is out of the Paco Lazo mare Jibara and sired by Dejado of Escalera breeding. Senorita has the kindest nature and is passing this and her great movement on to her babies. We kept the first filly she produced for us (Estrella de Noche VDL) and she was named the IALHA Region One Champion Two and Under Fillies as well as the USEF Region One Reserve Champion Halter Horse.