Toreador Lays Down His Sword
The KZN breeding fraternity have lost a high-class stalwart with the sad news that Danehill stallion Toreador was euthanized at Bush Hill Stud
4th December 2017
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The KZN breeding fraternity have lost a high-class stalwart with the sad news that Danehill stallion Toreador was euthanized at Bush Hill Stud
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