‘One of the all-time greats’
SOME horses just make you stop and stare, and Arko III’s star quality was breathtaking. With his exquisitely beautiful head and that handsome swagger combined with exceptional scope, “Archie” made a dazzling impact. Pair those qualities with one of the world’s greatest horsemen and it’s no wonder this blue-blooded stallion went on to achieve an outstanding list of accolades.
The Oldenburg stallion by Argentinus was bred in Germany in 1994 by Peter Schutt, and Nick’s interest was sparked when he saw a video of the then six-year-old. David Broome turned him down for owner Lord Harris saying he was too young, but John Hales signed the cheque within five minutes
