Further to a joint experience at the Haras de Mirande, under the charge of Guy Crhérel then Isabelle Pacault, Anne-Sophie and David Bernier have started their own business in 1999 when purchasing their first stallion on Deauville's sales ring: Héllios. They created the Haras du Chene Vert while they were at it, arranging an old abandonned farm in Anjou. The farm is situated next door to Anne-Sophie's father, Jean-Charles Berdoll, himself a few kilometers away from the Lion d'Angers, the craddle of the Peltier family of which Anne-Sophie, cousin of Pulippe, is issued.

The stud farm includes 26 boxes and 86 acres, with 61 surrounding the farm. The young couple has always juggled multiple activities from stallion station to training through breeding. Coming to the West while being a jump jockey for Philippe Cottin and Etienne Leenders, David has passed his public license and manages the training part on a private run, with a dozen horses. He still rides his horses in races. Anne-Sophie manages the breeding side of the operation, including the stallions. Further to Hellios, stallions have succeeded one another with Le Triton, Estèphe du Moulin, Myrakalu, River Majesty, Loxios, Madoun and Rochesson until the arrival of Califet in 2005 and of Protektor in 2007. Supported by Guy Chérel and Claude Ventrou, local relay, Califet has always covered a lot. He even reached 135 mares in 2009! In 2010 he will voluntarily be limited to 100 mares, by concern for preservation. His list was already almost full before the beginning of the season.

The fist student out of the Chene Vert, Lucky City, has won several races and was retained amongst the 7 mares of the private broodmare band. Anne-Sophie and David have also sparkled with Iliose, under the orange and black silks of Pierre Peltier, taken over by Anne-Sophie, his grand-daughter. David also rides in races the local star Hobby du Quartier, trained by Jean-charles Berdoll, winner of his 21st race at 14 in Mai 2009 at Senonnes!

The training part is a little reduced during the breeding season. During the 2nd semester, David manages the breakings. The veterinary follow-up is ensured on-site by the cabinet of Meslay-du-Maine. The Haras du Chene Vert boards mares during the covering season but few as permanent boarders. It ensures foalings for external mares.

Private breeding and public services
86 acres
26 boxes
1 run
1 walker
Foalings: €200 +VAT
Boarding for mare + foal (€12 +VAT /day), barren/maiden (€8 +VAT /day)
 

A sensation within the French stallion ranks with his first 3yo in 2009. An improving influence who has produced several black-type winners at Auteuil as well as some talented 2yo. All are better than their dams.

A proven stallion in Germany, sire of several Group winners including a German Oaks heroine. The son of Acatenango's first French 3 yo crop will be seen in 2010.