Essence of Dubai...is anyone booking to him this year?

ZiaLand · Postby **ZiaLand** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 10:58 am

I really like this young stallion and I'm curious if anyone here has or is planning to book to him this year. Seems he has a lot going for him and is an excellent value at $7,500. The Pulpit over Epitome pedigree is very intriguing. I also think of all the stallions pictured in this year's registries, he's one of the real standouts.

I'm interested in any comments...both pro and con.

Thanks,
Laurie

FOS · Postby **FOS** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 9:27 pm

hi ZiaLand

My experience is that Essence of Dubai makes a very good...strong...and positive impression.

He's what might best be described as an average-size horse with lots of quality...that is Exceptionally well-balanced and proportioned...with an outstanding set of legs. All of this may explain his $2.3 mil purchase price as a yearling..

I believe it's fair to say that he's a very athletic and racy individual...looks clean-as-a-whistle...and is a FANTASTIC walker.

In the flesh...E of D is a very "high-energy" horse (certainly not placid or laid-back)...that seems to have a particularly forward (or possibly aggressive) way about him...the kind of temperament that I expect serves as fair-warning to a handler (or groom) that he/she might best be served by never taking their eyes off of him (or letting his/her mind wander) when working around him...even for a moment.

Respectfully

ZiaLand · Postby **ZiaLand** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 10:11 am

FOS, thanks so much for your thoughtful insights. A picture may be worth a thousand words, but these are the important stories the picture doesn't tell. Much appreciated!

Laurie

FOS · Postby **FOS** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 3:00 pm

hi again ZiaLand,

He really is a lovely horse to look at...and has a very agile...almost cat-like way about him.

Best to you.

Respectfully