Daley K Lives On Through Promising Young Stock

Daley K passed away shortly before his 28th birthday

Blackall Park Strawberry Fields Forever

Blackall Park Day Tripper

Blackall Park Rocky Raccoon

Blackall Park Stud suffered a tragic start to 2012, with their influential stallion, Daley K, passing away from a heart attack on new year's day.

“A very sad day at Blackall Park today. Daley K suffered a heart attack at 6.pm this evening and died almost instantly. He would have been 28 years old on the 15^th of January.  He had been in great spirits, and today was as feisty as  ever when I led him from his paddock to his stable. He will be sadly missed not only by all of us here at Blackall Park, but also by many in the equestrian community. He leaves a legacy of performance horses that excelled in all disciplines, particularly showjumping. RIP old friend. You will live on in our hearts forever,” posted Denis Crane on the Blackall Park Stud website, following the passing of his mate.

Daley K, by Daktylus (imp) out of Gold Song (imp) by Goldstern, was the first Australian bred foal by Holger and Melanie Schmorl of Kinnordy Stud in Queensland. Born in 1984, Kinnordy Stud sold Daley K when he was three and he was later sold to Denis Crane. Denis campaigned him with considerable success in showjumping and his progeny have gone on to be influential at the highest levels of Australian showjumping despite the fact that he was rejected by the licensing panel of the AWHA. His most well known showjumping son is Warlord II who represented Australia at the World Cup Jumping Final in Las Vegas in 2007, ridden by Gavin Chester but his bloodline can be found in many horses competing at World Cup level in showjumping in Australia. Examples are his sons, Nero GHP ridden by Olivia Hamood, SL Limerick ridden by Tom McDermott and Cool K ridden by Jamie Grant and two of his granddaughters, Penrose ridden by Ally Lamb, and Caltango ridden by Tim Clarke. Daley K also sired successful show and dressage horses, and eventers. Read more about Daley K at www.an-eventful-life.com.au and at the Blackall Park Stud website.

Daley K covered two mares for Blackall Park Stud this season, one of which is confirmed in foal, the other is awaiting a final scan. There are many young horses by the stallion in very good hands, who will appear on the competitive scene over the next few years.  Daley K's contribution as a sire will be felt for many years to come.

With the passing of such a prolific sire, the one consolation is that his marvellous bloodlines are continuing on.

Blackall Park Stud currently has several young horses available that are by Daley K or Valhalla III, out of Daley K mares. Those on offer include (view links to listings to read more about each horse):

• Blackall Park Penny Lane: 2010 Grey Filly (Daley K x Ellie May) view listing
• Blackall Park Sexy Sadie: 2010 Grey Filly (Valhalla III x Blackall Park Margot {x Daley K}) view listing
• Blackall Park Lucy From The Sky: 2010 Grey Filly (Valhalla III x Balmoral Lucy) view listing
• Blackall Park Rocky Raccoon: 2010 Grey Gelding (Daley K x Stirling Lady) view listing
• Blackall Park Day Tripper: 2010 Grey Gelding (Daley K x Balmoral Beauty) view listing
• Blackall Park Strawberry Fields Forever: 2010 Grey Filly (Daley K x Sixty Too) view listing

There are also other high quality young stock available for sale at Blackall Park Stud.

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