Gemma Jackson has kindly loaned us her pure Crabbet stallion, Silver Zaanif, to cover our pure Crabbet mares in the 2009 season. We chose him for his excellent endurance pedigree, easy-going temperament and extended free movement. His many lines to Rissalix and Silver Fire should nick well with our mares.

So he has changed his life as a 'surf bum' in Cornwall for a harem at Gadebrook stud. Will he want to go home?