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Apollo del Solis is the result of our 33 years of experience in breeding purebred PRE Andalusians and our involvement in the discovery of the unique Pearl gene. He is the ultimate blending of our beloved Bravio bloodlines along with some of the very best imported Paco Marti lines. For more information about Apollo and other breeding stallions, please refer to our Breeding Stallions Page.



“Ambrose del Solis is freaking hilarious! He’s come out of his shell and has a BIG personality. He’s become friends with everyone. Even my big stallion who is super serious and macho has come around to playing with him over the fence. I count my lucky stars you chose me to be his forever home and have no doubt he left a hole at your farm. He makes us laugh at every turn. We let him roam free in the barn while we clean in the mornings so he feels he owns the place now. He doesn’t need any help with his confidence!"


Owner of Ambrose del Solis (2021 Apollo Del Solis x Chantilly - Double Pearl Colt)


The birth place to the first U.S. bred and born Pearl Andalusian!


Sommer Ranch relocated to the Santa Rosa Plateau in March of 2011. Here we can enjoy the beauty of the Ecological Preserve in Murrieta, CA. Located just 12 short miles to the ocean (as the crow flies) and just a few miles to the North San Diego County line. We now enjoy afternoon ocean breezes and moderate year round temperatures. And Sommer Ranch Andalusians has joined forces with Jessie Shields Performance Horses and visitors are welcome at the Santa Clarita location by appointment.

Sommer Ranch boasts a selection of our own premiere Andalusian stock available for purchase in an array of rare and highly sought after colors including PEARL, Cremello, Buckskin, Palomino, Smokey Black as well as the classic Iberian colors of Gray, Black and Bay. And we offer an excellent selection of breeding stallions available to mare owners in both the United States and Canada.

The Sommer Ranch is a family-owned and operated business that specializes in breeding Iberian horses.

We know color doesn’t make the horse, but we love that it does add something special to the mix. Our first priority is to always breed for the best possible temperament with a strong emphasis on conformation and movement. All these traits lead up to one goal, to be an incomparable companion! A companion with the ability to earn you a blue ribbon in the show ring or just take you down the trail all while showing off their presence and extraordinary beauty.

Our breeding program focuses on Spanish “PRE” horses with both the classic traits that originally made the breed so desirable amongst royalty including courage, versatility, natural athleticism and collectability. We combine it with the modern sport horse type of Andalusian that can also excel in the Dressage ring. So no matter what direction of Equine Sports you seek to conquer, we could be breeding the horse that is just right for you.

Sommer Ranch was the home to the legendary copper bay PRE stallion, BRAVIO. We salute his accomplishments, as well as the accomplishments of his amazing offspring. His passing in August of 2003 has left us with a large hole in our hearts that no one can ever fill. But we look forward to continuing his legacy with his sons, daughters and granddaughters. BRAVIO earned incredible honors during his career as our showing, breeding and exhibition stallion. But most of all, we will always remember him for the loving family member that he was to each of us. (More on this incredible stallion on our BREEDING STALLIONS page.)

It's been a long wait, but we finally have our homozygous pearl stud colt to carry on the Bravio dynasty. His name is APOLLO DEL SOLIS and he was available for his first breedings in spring of 2020. His first foals arrived 2021 and are proving to be truly exceptional; sharing their sire's unique color genes with athletic prowess, and an extraordinary temperament.

Upcoming stallions include the 2021 Perlino colt (gg Ee AA Cr Cr), Don Diego del Solis combining Bravio lines with Furtivo PM (17h Palomino stallion). Diego is looking like he will be an outstanding addition to our PRE stallions. Watch for him in the future.