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Painting of Maestoso II Catrina ridden by Shana Ritter. Painting by Janey Belozer.



Pluto III Ambrosia II ridden by Shana Ritter. Photo by Amelia Gagliano, 2007.



Pluto III Ambrosia II ridden by Shana Ritter. Photo by Amelia Gagliano, 2007.



Pluto III Ambrosia II ridden by Shana Ritter. Photo by Amelia Gagliano, 2007.



Pluto III Ambrosia II at the longrein with Thomas Ritter. Photo by Amelia Gagliano, 2007.

Pluto III Ambrosia II - "Merlin"

Merlin ridden by Shana Ritter in the Medium Trot

1998 Lipizzan Stallion Owned by Flor Lozano-Byrne
Sire: Pluto III Belvedera   Dam: Ambrosia
Full brother to Pluto Ambrosia III ("August")
2001 Evaluation Score: 84%

Pluto III Ambrosia II ("Merlin") was started under saddle by Thomas and Shana Ritter as a four-year old. After a one-year visit with his owner, he returned for further training. He stayed for the next seven years. In 2004, he competed at Training and First Level, winning many awards including ODS Champion at Training Level and Reserve Champion for USDF Region Six at First Level. The next year he competed at Second and Third Levels. Two years later, he made his FEI debut at Prix St. George, and by the end of that year, he had moved up to Intermediare I. He has now moved back home to be an Upper Level Schoolmaster to his owner, where he also stands at stud.

Accomplishments:

  • 2007 U.S.D.F. All-Breeds (LFA) Award, Prix St. George - 3rd Place
  • 2005 U.S.D.F. All-Breeds (LFA) Award, 2nd Level - 1st Place (66.446%)
  • 2005 U.S.D.F. Horse of the Year Ranking, 2nd Level - 19th out of 255 Horses
  • 2005 U.S.D.F. All-Breeds (LFA) Award, 3rd Level - 2nd Place (63.556%)
  • 2005 U.S.D.F. Horse of the Year Ranking, 3rd Level Open - 109th out of 237 Horses
  • Walla Walla Classic, 2005 - Third Level High-Point Reserve Champion - 70.00%
  • 2004 ODS Oregon State Champion - Training Level Senior/Open - 1st Place - 74.439%
  • 2004 U.S.D.F. Region 6 Reserve Champion - First Level (70.556%)
  • 2004 U.S.D.F. All-Breeds (LFA) Award - Training Level - 2nd place (70.577%)
  • 2004 U.S.D.F. Horse of the Year Ranking, Training Level Open - 52nd out of 627 horses
  • 2004 U.S.D.F. All-Breeds (LFA) Award - First Level - 3rd place (67.5%)
  • 2004 U.S.D.F. Horse of the Year Ranking, First Level Open - 94th out of 481 Horses


    Pluto III Ambrosia II is the sire of:

  • Pluto Sorria ("Zeus") - 2005 colt out of Sorria - 2005 Evaluation Score: 86%
  • Primrosa - 2005 filly out of Primablanca - 2005 Evaluation Score: 86%
  • Zamora - 2008 filly out of Sorria
  • Pamina - 2009 filly out of Primablanca


    2009 Breeding Information

  • Fresh Cooled Transported Semen (US only):
    $1600 includes $300 non-refundable booking fee and first collection. Live Foal Guarantee.
    2009 Breeding Contract: Cooled Semen

  • Frozen Transported Semen (US or International):
    $1200 includes six doses of frozen semen. Live Foal Guarantee.
    2009 Breeding Contract: Frozen Semen

    Advantages of using frozen semen from Merlin:

  • Contract includes six doses, which depending on insemination protocol used, are enough for 2 or 3 breeding cycles. No need to pay for each separate shipment in case more than one cycle is needed for conception.
  • Remaining doses may be used for other mares for an additional fee of $300 per foal.

    For more information and to book contact Flor Lozano-Byrne (425)741-5856 or flbyrne@yahoo.com. Also visit his website www.plutoiiiambrosiaii.com.


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    Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007
    After a training session - Summer 2007. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    With Shana Ritter after a training session - Summer 2007. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    In the Canter at the longrein with Thomas Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II Pluto III Ambrosia II Pluto III Ambrosia II
    At the longrein with Thomas Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Ridden in a Medium Trot by Shana Ritter during the 2007 Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Ridden in the Trot by Shana Ritter during the 2007 Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Ridden in a Medium Trot by Shana Ritter during the 2007 Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007
    Ridden by Shana Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    In a Canter Halfpass at the Longrein with Thomas Ritter during the 2007 Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    In a Canter Halfpass at the Longrein with Thomas Ritter during the 2007 Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    In a Canter Halfpass at the Longrein with Thomas Ritter during the 2007 Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007
    Ridden by Shana Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    In the Canter at the Longrein with Thomas Ritter during the 2007 Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    In the Canter at the Longrein with Thomas Ritter during the 2007 Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Ridden by Shana Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007
    Ridden by Shana Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Ridden by Shana Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Ridden by Shana Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Ridden by Shana Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007
    Ridden by Shana Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Ridden by Shana Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Ridden by Shana Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Ridden by Shana Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007
    Ridden by Shana Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Ridden by Shana Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Ridden by Shana Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Ridden by Shana Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007
    Ridden by Shana Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Ridden by Shana Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Ridden by Shana Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Ridden by Shana Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007
    Ridden by Shana Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Ridden by Shana Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Ridden by Shana Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Ridden by Shana Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007
    Ridden by Shana Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    With Bethanye Satterwhite during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    At the Longrein with Thomas Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    At the Longrein with Thomas Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007
    At the Longrein with Thomas Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    At the Longrein with Thomas Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    At the Longrein with Thomas Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    At the Longrein with Thomas Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007 Pluto III Ambrosia II, 2007
    At the Longrein with Thomas Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    At the Longrein with Thomas Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    At the Longrein with Thomas Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.

    At the Longrein with Thomas Ritter during the Open House Performances. Photo by Amelia Gagliano.







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