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

eventing Eventing (also known as three day eventing or horse trials) is an equestrian event where a single horse and rider combine and compete against other competitors across the three disciplines of dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. Thi ...

. 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 Fox hunting is an activity involving the tracking, chase and, if caught, the killing of a fox, traditionally a red fox, by trained foxhounds or other scent hounds. A group of unarmed followers, led by a "master of foxhounds" (or "master of hou ...

show jumper Show jumping is a part of a group of English riding equestrian events that also includes dressage, eventing, hunters, and equitation. Jumping classes are commonly seen at horse shows throughout the world, including the Olympics. Sometimes shows ...

, and

eventer Eventing (also known as three day eventing or horse trials) is an equestrian event where a single horse and rider combine and compete against other competitors across the three disciplines of dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. This ...

."Mystic Replica"
''Wilderness Farm''. Referenced January 24, 2008.

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.
. ''SporthorseBreeder''. Referenced January 24, 2008. Offspring include: *

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- 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

References

External links

"Babamist"
{{Webarchive, url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080516005429/http://www.lanefieldfarm.com/babamist.htm , date=2008-05-16 - Additional pedigree information Show jumping horses Eventing horses Sport horse sires 1969 animal births Individual male horses