Arrayán Stables Takes the Lead with Callias' Champion Performance

Highlights:

  • Arrayán Stables acquired Callias through BRIDL, enhancing their competitive lineup.

  • Callias secured 20 wins and 85 top placings, with a 42%+ top finish rate.

  • Qualified for 2024 Paris Olympics and 2025 European Championships.

Key Stats:

  • 203 starts

  • 20 wins

  • 85 top placings

  • €204,911+ in total prize money

Quote from client: 

“Both Jesús Garmendia and I knew about the horse because we had seen him compete the previous season and always liked him. Thanks to BRIDL, we found out he was for sale and expressed our interest through the platform. The team at BRIDL contacted us, assisted with the negotiation, and organized a trial at Claudia Catalán’s facilities. The next day, the veterinary check was done, and we finalized the purchase with a 15-day return guarantee, ensuring transparency and security throughout the process. They also handled the transport, and within a week, Callias was at our stable.” –Alejandro Entrecanales

Callias - during the Trial

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Overview: 

Callias, a 13-year-old grey Holsteiner gelding by Companiero x Casco, epitomizes the quality and potential of the horses facilitated through BRIDL. His journey from acquisition to achieving international acclaim showcases the effectiveness of BRIDL in connecting elite horses with competitive stables.


Challenges: 

Arrayán Stables sought to enhance their competitive lineup with a high-caliber horse capable of excelling in international show jumping. They needed a reliable platform to efficiently identify, negotiate, and secure the right horse.


Solution:

In 2021, Callias was acquired by Arrayán Stables through BRIDL. The platform's transparency and efficiency were crucial in this transaction. Alejandro Entrecanales and Jesús Echevarria Garmendia had previously seen Callias compete and recognized his potential. BRIDL facilitated the negotiation, organized a trial, and ensured a seamless veterinary check and transport process, finalizing the purchase.


Results: 

Callias has consistently demonstrated exceptional talent and a competitive edge since his acquisition. Under Jesús Echevarria Garmendia's guidance, Callias participated in 203 starts, securing 20 wins and achieving top placings in 85 events, resulting in a remarkable 42%+ top finish rate. One of his significant achievements was at the 2024 Andalucía Sunshine Tour's Invitational Grand Prix 1.60m class, where he qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics and the 2025 European Championships. His performance record includes numerous other significant victories and high placements, such as a triumphant run at the CSI5*-W Grand Prix in La Coruña. Callias's journey highlights the strategic prowess of BRIDL in enhancing Arrayán Stables' competitive success.


Videos of Callias in competition since purchase:

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