Babamist was a stallion that had a profound impact on the American breeding industry, especially in the sport of eventing

Eventing

Eventing is an equestrian event comprising dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. This event has its roots in a comprehensive cavalry test requiring mastery of several types of riding...

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• Color: Chestnut
  Chestnut (coat)
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• Markings: Blaze, half-stockings on hind legs
• Sex: Stallion
  Stallion (horse)
  A stallion is a male horse that has not been gelded .Stallions will follow the conformation and phenotype of their breed, but within that standard, the presence of hormones such as testosterone may give stallions a thicker, "cresty" neck, as well as a somewhat more muscular physique as compared to...
  
  
• Foaled: 1969
• Breed: Thoroughbred
  Thoroughbred
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• Breeding: by Mystic II by Relic; out of Babadana by Flushing II by Mahmoud
• Breeder: W. Burling Cocks
• Owner: Mrs. M. Valentine

Babamist was foaled in Maryland, and ran in steeplechases for four years before his breeding career. His record was not particularly exceptional: out of 13 starts he had a record of 5-0-1 and earnings of $10,620. He later was used as a fox hunter

Field hunter

A field hunter, or a fox hunter, is a type of horse used in the hunt field for fox hunting. It may be of any breed, but should possess stamina, a level head, and bravery. The horse should have a safe jump, so as not to get caught on any of the solid obstacles found in the hunt field...

, show jumper

Show jumping

Show jumping, also known as "stadium jumping," "open jumping," or "jumpers," is a member of a family of English riding equestrian events that also includes dressage, eventing, hunters, and equitation. Jumping classes commonly are seen at horse shows throughout the world, including the Olympics...

, and eventer

Eventing

Eventing is an equestrian event comprising dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. This event has its roots in a comprehensive cavalry test requiring mastery of several types of riding...

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Pedigree

Offspring

Babamist is legendary as a producer of event horses. He is one of only a few American stallions to consistently produce offspring who compete at the top level of eventing.

Offspring include:

• Heyday - Pam Am Gold Medalist, Olympic Silver Medalist
• Little Tricky
• Snowy River - Member of US Equestrian Team at 1997 European Championships
• Mystic High - 1988 USCTA mare of the year
• Good Force
• Arctic Mist
• My Turn
• Camacasie
• Solimist
• Dynamite II

External links

• "Babamist" - Additional pedigree information