TOMATILLO

TARNIC X MASTER SPIRITUS

Genetic clone of the renowned event horse, Tamarillo. 

Tomatillo is a part-bred Arab stallion born in 2013 and a genetic clone of the renowned event
horse Tamarillo, who was a key member of the British team for many years, ridden by
William Fox-Pitt. Tamarillo won both Badminton and Burghley, and when his performance
career ended, plans were made to preserve his exceptional athleticism and talents through
cloning. As a gelding, Tamarillo could not sire offspring, so Tomatillo was produced to
continue his legacy.

Tomatillo has since developed his own competitive career, progressing to Four Star level
under Aaron Millar. He has accumulated 64 British Eventing points and has competed at
Advanced level, achieving impressive results, including a double clear and an 8th place finish
at Ballendenisk, as well as a clear round at Little Downham. Tomatillo continues to show
great promise in the eventing world and has sired excellent foals, with the oldest now
entering competition age. His movement, which reflects Tamarillo’s family traits, is light
with a big stride and natural cadence, making him a valuable asset in breeding.

While Tomatillo shares many similarities with Tamarillo, there are notable differences, such
as size and behavior. As a stallion, Tomatillo has male hormones circulating, which can
influence behavior and increase muscle mass, but he is slightly smaller than Tamarillo due to
the effects of castration on body size in mammals.

Tamarillo’s sire, Tarnik, was a Polish Anglo Arab with three-quarters Thoroughbred and
some Arab and Shagya blood, known for his toughness and capability, including winning the
Arab Horse Society Marathon. Tamarillo’s dam, Mellita, was an Anglo Arab by the legendary
eventing sire Master Spiritus. Tomatillo offers one of the best opportunities to access Master
Spiritus’ bloodline, as his frozen semen was never available before his passing.

Initially covering naturally, Tomatillo is now restricted to frozen semen while his competition
career continues.