TM Christiano Ronaldo - Team Mackillop Equestrian

TM Christiano Ronaldo

Breeding: Equus Christiano (sired by Christian, exported to America by Matt Williams) X Yirrkala Exclusiv (Escudo X Sensation mare, imported from Germany, successful jumper up to Grand Prix/150cm/Part 2 Sydney Royal with Steph Mackillop)
Ronnie has two half siblings out of Yirrkala Exclusiv
1) Yirrkala Quinten (By Quintender) - 2015 Summer Classic Young Horse Champion of Champions, 2016 Summer Classic 6-year-old judge’s choice, 2nd overall in the 2016 5-year-old Championship at Dressage and Jumping with the Stars (DJWTS), 2nd overall in the 2017 6-year-old Championship at DJWTS and 2016 Hanoverian Jumping Horse of the Year. 
2) Yirrkala Celeste (By Christian so very closely related to Ronnie)- Emerald Series Champion at 2022 Aus Champs as a 6yo

Ronnie is a striking 15.3hh 6yo warmblood gelding with impecable Showjumping breeding. He boasts all the attributes of a champion showjumper but with his looks and floating movement he would also excel in the dressage world. Ronnie is extremely well-bred, he is careful, scopey, athletic, intelligent and has a gorgeous, friendly personality. Ronnie has had an incredible start to his career and we can't wait to see where he goes! He already has multiple wins and placings up to 120cm and in 5 and 6yo classes! He is calm and handles the show atmosphere like a pro. He has won classes indoors, and outdoors on grass and sand surfaces. He is also a barefoot showjumper and he loves it! 

Recently Ronnie competed in the 6yo classes at DJWTS and received scores in the 90% range and earning him some incredibly impressive comments from judges Chris Burton, Julia Hargreaves and Chris Chugg. Olympic Silver Medallist Christopher Burton who described him as "an absolute ripper, very careful, very clever, very watchful" and noted "there is everything to like" about his model and jump, while the Australian ShowJumping publication commended him on his "technique, ability and ride" at Jumping with the Stars.

Ronnie has done a Hunter Trials at Wallaby Hill and cruised around Cross Country with ease. He would also make a fantastic eventer as he is brave and has beautiful movement/flatwork. He is training novice/elementary dressage movements at home. 

Ronnie is a very athletic horse with a smaller build so would also suit a junior/young rider/smaller adult in any discipline to produce and bring up through the grades. He will make someone an incredible partner, and is a great opportunity for a talented rider to put their own imprint on this talented young horse. Ronnie has had a fantastic and successful start and is ready to go, perfect to continue with the young horse classes. 

He is well behaved and has great flatwork with flying changes. He shows great technique, balance, and promise. He is careful but brave and has shown patience when jumping. 

We have received many comments due to his striking looks, incredible movement and the talent he is showing so far from professionals in both the dressage and Showjumping worlds.