Ari is an incredibly versatile Life Approved Registered Irish Draught stallion. He hunted for 4 seasons with the Blackmore and Sparkford Vale. He novice evented, won £120 BSJA in one season and competed at Advanced Medium level dressage. He has qualified for a number of Championships including the BD Elementary to music finals in 2002 and was third in the Petplan Championships at Elementary. He qualified for the BD Medium Elite Championships in 2003. Aragorn's youngstock all seem to inherit his wonderful temperament and lovely straight movement.

He is by Grove Ranger by Grove Hero and has rare bloodlines on both sides. He makes the ideal cross to most Irish Draught mares as he has no King of Diamonds in his breeding. He crosses well to both TB and Warmblood mares and has produced County winning show stock including Tally Ho and Tiny as well as competition horses, Especially eventers.