Velvet Glove & Churchill III - Gemini Stud
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New for 2025: Two Exceptional Stallions Now Available at Equibreed – Churchill III & Velvet Glove
Equibreed is proud to stand two outstanding stallions for the 2025 breeding season: Churchill III and Velvet Glove, both owned and produced by Georgie Belton at Gemini Stud. These exciting young sires offer fresh and chilled semen, making them easily accessible to breeders across the UK.
Whether you're breeding for elite sport or producing quality youngstock, these stallions combine world-class bloodlines with modern type, temperament and athleticism.
Churchill III – Power, Pedigree and Proven Potential
Foaled in 2018, Churchill III is a 16.2hh jet-black graded stallion combining the very best of showjumping and eventing lines. His sire line includes Christian 25, a Team GBR 1.60m showjumper, and Carthago Z, who competed at two Olympic Games. On his dam’s side, Churchill is out of Weltmusik, dam of CCI4* eventer The Classic Composer, ridden by World No.1 Harry Meade.
Highlights:
Churchill III is the modern jumping stallion breeders have been waiting for — combining Olympic genes, rideability and real-world results.
Velvet Glove – Refined Bloodlines and a Bright Future
Velvet Glove, foaled in 2019, is a beautifully balanced young stallion with powerful European bloodlines and impressive presence. By Vigo’s Best (son of World Champion Vigo d’Arsouilles) and out of a Carthago Z x Concorde dam, his pedigree is packed with Olympic-level performance sires.
Refined and trainable, Velvet Glove is ideally suited for breeders seeking movement, temperament and a lighter modern type. His uphill frame, elegance and correct conformation make him a versatile choice for showjumping or eventing mares needing class and brain.
Highlights:
Strong pedigree linking him to Vigo d’Arsouilles, Carthago Z and Concorde
Naturally athletic with expressive movement
Produced carefully with sport and longevity in mind
Available chilled for 2025
Book Now for the 2025 Season
Both Churchill III and Velvet Glove are now available via chilled semen from our facility.
📩 Enquiries: www.equibreed.co.uk | Email: info@equibreed.co.uk
