new approved/erkend stallions - KWPN-NA
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new approved/erkend stallions - KWPN-NA
NEW APPROVED/ERKEND STALLIONS Florianus (Florestan I x Die Dame st prem by Damenstolz) Olivier (Idocus crown x Rowillie keur pref pres by Porter) Issue 1, 2010 Page 2 • Newsletter of the KWPN-NA The KWPN of North America, Inc. 609 E. Central Ave. Sutherlin, OR 97479 541-459-3232, Fax 541-459-2967 [email protected] www.kwpn-na.org 2010 Board of Directors Willy Arts [email protected] Allison Hagen [email protected] Christine McCarthy [email protected] Judy Reggio [email protected] Dan Ruediger [email protected] Pieter Ruig [email protected] Susan Taylor-Pihl [email protected] 2010 Members’ Committee Anna Beal Barbara T. Funk Julie Ballard Haralson Janice Kissel Ken Mellish Dan Ruediger [email protected] This Newsletter is an official publication of the KWPN of North America. Reproduction of any material without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. The KWPN-NA reserves the right to accept or reject any submitted materials. The purpose of this Newsletter is to inform and educate KWPN-NA members about the KWPN horse in North America and around the world. The views expressed in this Newsletter do not necessarily represent the ideas or points of view of the KWPN-NA, its Board or Members’ Committee. This Newsletter is published and sent to all current members. The KWPN-NA is a non-profit tax-exempt corporation [IRS Code Sec. 501(c)(5)]. Members are encouraged to submit comments, articles, photos and show results. All submissions should be sent to [email protected] Mailing Address: KWPN of North America P.O. Box 0 Sutherlin, OR 97479 Production and Translations: Silvia Monas FIRST FOAL REGISTRATION OF 2010 Freeport BF Popeye K x Lady Dalliance xx by Afternoon Deelites The chestnut colt Freeport BF was born on February 24th in Elkton, Florida. The owner/breeder is Paula S. Quinn of Bridleborne Farm. IN THIS ISSUE ARTICLES Rabobank Sponsorship...........................................................................5 2010 Annual Meeting .............................................................................6 Special Awards for 2009 ........................................................................8 New Breeder Award Programs.......................................................10, 29 2009 Treasurer’s Report .......................................................................11 North American Stallion News ............................................................12 Florianus, Olivier, Facet, Rampal 2009 Willy Arts Grants.........................................................................16 2010 Willy Arts Grant winners ............................................................20 KWPN Stallion Show – Back to My Future.......................................24 New England Breeders’ Meeting.........................................................26 KWPN-NA Year End Sport Awards ....................................................38 KWPN Foal Inspection Information.................................................................27 IBOP Performance Test Information ...................................................30 KWPN Fall Performance Test .............................................................32 BRIEFS WEG Schedule .......................................................................................5 Sport Results...................................................................................22, 31 Julie Haralson Joins Members’ Committee.........................................25 Mane Pulling Made Easier...................................................................25 Foal Inspections....................................................................................27 2010 Keuring Schedule Calendar of Events ...............................................................................31 ADVERTISING Classified Advertising ..........................................................................31 Display Advertising SmartPak.......................................................................................2 Rabobank ......................................................................................4 Iron Spring Farm ........................................................................48 ON THE COVER: Florianus photo by Terri Miller and Olivier photo by Susan J. Stickle Issue 1, 2010 • Page 3 Page 4 • Newsletter of the KWPN-NA RABOBANK PARTNERS WITH KWPN-NA The Rabobank and KWPN-NA Partner to Support Breeders in North America. from Equestrian Sports Promotions The KWPN of North America is proud to announce that Rabobank, North America has become a major strategic partner in the support of North American sport horse breeders. The sponsorship includes two new awards programs – the Star Breeders Awards and the Keuring Championship Awards – as well as support for important education programs. The partnership was a natural fit for the U.S. retail banking division of the Rabobank Group, the premier lender to the global food and agricultural industry with century-old roots in the Netherlands. Rabobank is a financial services leader providing commercial, retail and agricultural finance solutions in more than 40 countries around the world. “I’m excited that two companies that have each been in existence for over 100 years will be partnering together,” says Tony DeGroot, a member of the Rabo Agricultural Advisory Board and owner of DG Bar Ranch, “This will be a big plus for both institutions.” The Rabobank sponsored Breeder’s Achievement Awards will recognize top North American breeders of KWPN horses as their horses earn points at keuringen and in sport (for full explanation see page 10). The Rabobank sponsored Keuring Championship Awards offers prize money to the Champion and Reserve Champion foal, and the Champion and Reserve Champion 3–7 year old horse, in each of the KWPN’s breeding directions: Dressage, Jumper, Hunter, Harness and Gelders (for full explanation see page 29). Rabobank, North America is a California community bank and a leading provider of agricultural financing and banking products to farmers, ranchers, input suppliers and agricultural manufacturers. With 92 retail branches and 15 commercial banking centers, the bank serves the needs of communities from Sacramento to the Imperial Valley through local decision making and active community involvement by its employees. Tony DeGroot, photo Shakota Powell Visit the KWPN-NA, the KWPN and the Rabobank at the WEG Booth 130 September Sat 25 . .Reining: Team Competition – Parts 1 & 2 . . . . . . .Opening Ceremonies Sun 26 .Endurance: Team and Individual Competition . . . . . . .Reining: Team Competition – Parts 3 & 4 Mon 27 Dressage: Team Grand Prix – 1st Half Tue 28 .Dressage: Team Grand Prix – 2nd Half . . . . . . .Reining: Qualifying Competition Wed 29 .Dressage: Grand Prix Special – 1st & 2nd Half Thu 30 .Eventing: Three Day Dressage . . . . . . .Reining: Individual Final Competition . . . . . . .Reining: Freestyle Exhibition* October Fri 1 . . .Eventing: Three Day Dressage . . . . . . .Dressage: Grand Prix Freestyle Sat 2 . . .Eventing: Cross Country Sun 3 . .Eventing: Jumping Phase Mon 4 .Jumping: Speed Competition – Parts 1 & 2 Tue 5 . .Para Dressage: Individual Team Tests – Part 1 . . . . . . .Jumping: Team Competition 1 – Parts 1 & 2 Wed 6 . .Para Dressage: Individual Championships . . . . . . .Vaulting: Team Compulsory R1 . . . . . . .Vaulting: Indv Compulsory – Female/Male – R1 . . . . . . .Jumping: Team Final Competition Thu 7 . .Para Dressage: Individual Championships . . . . . . .Driving: Dressage – Parts 1 & 2 . . . . . . .Vaulting: Freestyle Indv Female/Male Fri 8 . . .Para Dressage: Individual Freestyle Tests . . . . . . .Driving: Dressage – Parts 3 & 4 . . . . . . .Vaulting: Compulsory – Indv Female/Male – Tech . . . . . . .Vaulting: Team Freestyle Competition . . . . . . .Jumping: Individual Competition Sat 9 . . .Para Dressage: Individual Freestyle Tests . . . . . . .Driving: Marathon . . . . . . .Vaulting: Freestyle Final Female/Male . . . . . . .Jumping: Final Four Sun 10 .Para Dressage: Individual Freestyle . . . . . . .Driving: Obstacle Phase . . . . . . .Vaulting: Freestyle Team Final . . . . . . .Closing Ceremonies Issue 1, 2010 • Page 5 2010 ANNUAL MEETING they move up the levels.” Hendrix also emphasized the importance of how the horse uses its hind end over the jump. However, a horse’s potential is not based solely on natural talent. According to Hendrix, how that scope, bravery and carefulness are channeled by the trainer and rider is just as critical for the horse to reach his full potential. KWPN-NA Annual Meeting Offers Insights into International Sport Horses from Equestrian Sports Promotions The KWPN-NA Annual Meeting, held in Wellington, FL, once again provided a weekend full of fun along with many educational opportunities from some of the industry’s finest experts. There were presentations on a variety of subjects, as well as many exciting field trips, in which participants were able to observe and learn from worldclass horse people and their talented horses. Visitors received insights into the breeding, training and identification of top international sport horses for both jumping and dressage. Paul Hendrix, photo Chris Heale Willy Arts explains, “Paul Hendrix and Bart Henstra are among the foremost sport horse experts in the world. They were very candid about how they select horses and what traits breeders, trainers and riders should be looking for. I don’t think this information has ever been available to a group before. It was really a rare opportunity.” 7/8 Year-Old Class, photo Chris Heale lands. Paul has a special talent for identifying world-class horses. Among the international horses he has produced: Liberty (ridden by Laura Kraut), My Girl (ridden by Ian Millar) and Bonita (ridden by Jessica Kurten). Hendrix shared his insights on how he has built his business. He touched on the importance of caring for the customer, building a network of clients and the excitement of searching for the right horse for the right rider. Meeting attendees were in for a big treat when they attended the Winter Equestrian Festival to watch the Young Jumper classes, with Hendrix providing in-depth commentary on the country’s best up-and-coming jumpers. So what traits does the equine guru look for in identifying stars for the future? “I look at the jump in the canter,” he explained. “Is it active and moving? This will be even more important as Michael Barisone, photo Shakota Powell Hendrix is also keenly aware of the importance of bloodlines in reliably producing top horses. He encouraged breeders to thoroughly research their breeding matches. “Heritability is key when looking at a stallion to breed to a mare. There is a genetic correlation between what traits stallions pass on and sport performance. The KWPN has very good predictors for sport based on genetics,” he says. Paul Hendrix is known worldwide for his Stal Hendrix, which he runs with his brother Emile in the NetherCourse walk with Laura Kraut, photo Chris Heale Page 6 • Newsletter of the KWPN-NA doing to promote the KWPN horse around the world. (l-r) Annual Meeting Speakers: Johan Knaap, Deborah P. Harrison, Arie Hamoen, Willy Arts, Irene Wolfs, Bart Henstra and Paul Hendrix , photo Shakota Powell A trip to Olympic Reserve rider Michael Barisone’s farm provided another fun and educational field trip while showcasing several KWPN dressage horses in action. Among the quality horses were Urbanus, by Hemingway, and Olympus, by Havel. Olympus and Barisone have had international Grand Prix success, including a win at the 2009 Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI-W. Breeding and heritability are evident, as Olympus has two full siblings competing in international Grand Prix dressage as as well. Elisabeth Austin and her homebred Grand Prix stallion Olivier crown (s. Idocus) demonstrated a dressage lesson with Barisone. Olivier was bred by Austin’s mom, Madeleine Austin, who’s also Elisabeth’s trainer and mentor. The 14-year-old stallion completed his 100-day stallion testing in 2000 and has successfully combined breeding Liz Austin & Olivier, photo Shakota Powell and competitive careers. Olivier comes from a strong damline. His dam is the Prestatie mare Rowillie, by Porter. “All of our experts reiterated the importance of using good mares to produce quality offspring. Mares make the difference in your breeding program,” Arts summarized. While mares are an integral part of success, analyzing the stallions to produce the right match is key. Bart Henstra, Arie Hamoen and Johan Knaap, three KWPN luminaries, discussed linear scoring as they showed videos of the stallions at the recent stallion show in the Netherlands. Participants learned in depth how to read the Stallion Statistics, including Breeding Values, as well as their meaning. The booklet lists the predictors for each stallion, such as size of offspring and characteristics. Using the Breeding Values, breeders can answer questions about stallions: Does he improve jumping ability? The stance of the forelegs? Elasticity? The shape of the croup? The panel used the internationally acclaimed jumper Heartbreaker (Nimmerdor x Bacarole) to show overwhelming evidence that his predictors produced outstanding offspring. Irene Wolfs, the promotion manager of the KWPN, gave a very informative talk about what the KWPN is The Annual Meeting also included visits to watch the Iron Spring Farm KWPN stallions Florianus and UB40. Florianus was recently accepted into the KWPN after a North American evaluation. “We were able to learn more about the new stallion approval process,” Arts said. “This process will allow the KWPN to include older stallions with international show records.” Hamoen, chairman of the KWPN Stallion Committee for dressage, jumping and gelders types, explained the selection criteria that are followed in the Netherlands. “We are very excited that Mr. Hamoen is willing to evaluate horses in North America for their final approval. This gives these stallions [here in North America] the same status in Holland,” Arts continued. Visitors to the meeting came from all over. “Our goal is always to provide useful information that breeders and trainers can use to produce top-class horses. We were pleased to offer access to some of the world’s best horsemen and information you can’t get anywhere else,” Arts concluded. The 2011 Annual Meeting will be held at DG Bar Ranch in California and will be a precursor to the 2012 meeting, which will be held in Holland during the KWPN stallion show. UB-40, photo Chris Heale Issue 1, 2010 • Page 7 SPECIAL AWARDS FOR 2009 HORSE OF THE YEAR BREEDER OF THE YEAR Sponsor: Iron Spring Farm Sponsor: Shooting Star Farm Ravel Martha Haley (Contango x Democraat) Never Say Never Farm in Nova Scotia, Canada Owner: Akiko Yamazaki, Rider: Steffen Peters, Breeder: H. de Man In 2008, Ravel and Steffen won the U.S. National Grand Prix Dressage Championship and came within a fraction of standing atop the Olympic medal podium. They returned to competition in 2009 and set some new standards for the record books. The pair became the first U.S. horse-and-rider combination to win the Rolex FEI World Cup on American soil, taking the win in the Grand Prix and the Freestyle final. They were also the first Americans to sweep all three tests at the CDIO Five-Star in Aachen, Germany. These are just a few of wins this duo scored; they have also won titles at the 2009 Del Mar Classic CDI and the Burbank CDI-W. 2009 Highlights: • Adequan/USDF Grand Prix Horse of the Year, median score of 75.574% • USEF Horse of the Year • Champion World Cup Finals Dressage in Las Vegas • Champion Dressage Aachen, Germany Martha has consistently produced horses in the Top Ten and Top Fives. Martha’s Breeding Products Rhumba - 1998 mare (Idocus x Never Say Never/Wanroij) 1999: First Premium; 2002: Ster and 5th (tie) in Top Ten conformation! Dam of Versailles, Zeta, Bolero and Electra. Tango - 2000 gelding (Idocus x Never Say Never/Wanroij) 2002: First Premium and 6th in Top Ten; 2004: Ster and 6th in the Top Ten for conformation, 4th in the Top Ten DG Bar Cup with 77.4%; 2005: competed as a jumper in the 1.10 and 1.15m large open classes, Reserve Champion of 1.10m division at large national show; 2009: successful at Level 2 dressage. Ulysses - 2001 gelding (Ferro x Never Say Never/Wanroij) 2002: First Premium and 3rd place in the Top Ten; 2004: ster quality and 1st in the Top Ten geldings/stallions for conformation, 5th in the Top Ten for movement, competed successfully as a jumper in Brazil winning his 5-year-old class, qualified for and competed in the 5year-old class of the FEI Young Jumper National Championship in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Christine McCarthy presenting and Willy Arts accepting for Akiko Yamazaki, photo Chris Heale Page 8 • Newsletter of the KWPN-NA Zenda - 2004 filly (Ferro x Never Say Never/Wanroij) 2008: Second Premium as a jumper, winner DG Bar Cup, PROK predicate; 2009: earned ster predicate by passing jumping IBOP with a score of 76.5%, Reserve Champion jumper IBOP and ISF Cup (76.5). Bosanova - 2006 filly (Ferro x Never Say Never/Wanroij) 2006: First Premium foal and Best Young Horse award of keuring, #1 foal in North America; 2009: Ster and Keur Eligible, #1 dressage mare at keuring, 5th in the Top Fives. Versailles – 2002 mare (Orame x Rhumba/Idocus) 2002: First Premium foal; 2006: ster and keur eligible, 1st place in class for mares 3–7 years old, 2nd Top Ten mares for conformation, earned PROK, elite and sport predicates after competing successfully in 3rd level dressage. Zeta – 2004 mare (Métall x Rhumba/Idocus). Is currently in training to be an event horse. Bolero – 2006 Register A gelding (Sir Donnerhall x Rhumba/Idocus) 2006: First Premium; 2009: provisional ster and high point dressage horse, with 75 for conformation and 80 for movement. Martha Haley with Dan Ruediger and Judy Reggio, photo Chris Heale MEMBER OF THE YEAR Sponsor: Loucky HagensGroosman Kathy Hickerson Majestic Gaits in New Hampshire With the help of her family, Kathy Hickerson has been breeding KWPN horses since 1985. She stands three stallions, and distributes the semen of over 30 more that is imported from VDL Stud. She supports her breeders through breeding advice, stallion selection, buying trips, advertising on her website and an e-mail newsletter that keeps everyone up-to-date on what is happening with stallions here and around the world along with foal announcements and sport results from the offspring of her breeders. For several years Kathy organized a booth at the four-day Equine Affaire, at which she handed out KWPN promotional materials, answered questions and generally promoted the KWPN-NA and the KWPN horse. At the Equine Affaire she also organized demonstrations of the KWPN horse, inviting other New England members to showcase their horses. For a number of years Kathy cohosted trips to the KWPN stallion show. The trips featured visits to the Kathy Hickerson, photo Chris Heale KWPN office (then in Huis ter Heide), the KNHS Federation Center in Ermelo, well-known farms and breeding stations, the equestrian school in Deurne, the research center in Lelystad and the Divoza tack shop. Kathy has hosted several of the New England keuringen as well as taken her horses to other keuring sites. She has helped other, less experienced, keuring hosts through advice on how, what and what not to do. She is a breeder of many top young horses in the USA and Holland. Whenever possible, Kathy supports KWPN-NA fundraising activities such as the Stallion Service Auction and the Silent Auction at the Annual Meeting. Kathy has helped organize the New England Breeders’ Group that gives out awards to KWPN horses at the NEDA breedshow in the name of the KWPN-NA. She has brought in top KWPN clinicians to help promote and further the breed, such as Janko from VDL Stud for sport horse handling and Frenk Jespers for young horse clinics. Kathy is very willing to share her knowledge of the KWPN horse, and is always willing to give advice on breeding and registry questions, not only to those breeding to her stallions, but to anyone that asks or needs help. Her enthusiasm for the KWPN horse and the organization knows no bounds. She truly is a tireless advocate for and ambassador of KWPN-NA bred horses. OTHER AWARDS Judgement-ISF The KWPN-NA and the KWPN recognized the accomplishments of Judgement-ISF on the occasion of his retirement from sport. Meghan DeGaray, photo Chris Heale DG Bar Cup Lana Sneddon accepting her 1st place DG Bar Cup for Armani. Lana Sneddon, photo Chris Heale Iron Spring Farm Cup Michele and Monica Sakurai were on hand to pick up their two first place ISF Cups: for Ana Bella and Zorriola. Michele & Monica, photo Chris Heale Issue 1, 2010 • Page 9 BREEDER’S ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Sponsored by Rabobank • If the horse successfully passes the Levels Rabobank is generously sponsoring the new KWPN-NA Breeder’s Achievement Award. This award recognizes our member breeders who have accomplished significant results throughout the years with their breeding program. There are three levels of achievement within the program: This award benefits KWPN-NA members by giving: The Point System: • An award to the qualifying breeder at their local/regional keuring, allowing local/regional promotion of their breeding program (when possible); • An award to the qualifying breeder at our KWPN-NAAnnual Meeting; • Special recognition of the breeder on the KWPN-NA website to specifically promote the success of the qualifying breeder. The achievement of this award allows the breeder to use the following breeder designation for advertising or promotion purposes: • KWPN-NA Silver Level Breeder • KWPN-NA Gold Level Breeder • KWPN-NA Platinum Level Breeder The Breeder’s Achievement Award does not take the place of the “KWPNNA Breeder of the Year” special award. The Breeder of the Year special award is based on a single breeder’s accomplishment and that recipient is nominated and selected by the KWPN-NA membership. The Breeder’s Achievement Award, on the other hand, is not voted on by KWPN-NA members, rather the breeder qualifies for the award based on a points system. Ultimately, the intention of this program is to have as many of our members as possible be able achieve these awards. Level Level IBOP (riding performance test) during either that or a future year, it will receive two (2) more points. PointsPoints Needed Silver” level Silver Level Gold Level Gold” level Platinum Level Platinum” level 30 60 100 • If the horse is a mare and also keur 30 60 100 Award eligible at her studbook inspection, she would now earn the Keur predicate and an additional two (2) points for her breeder. Points Young Horses First Premium Ranked Top-Five (or former Top-Ten) Mature Horses Ster Predicate (to include geldings) IBOP Predicate (to include geldings) Keur Predicate Elite Predicate Sport Predicate (or gelding equivalent) Crown Predicate Preferent Predicate Prestatie Predicate Approved stallion How It Works Only the breeder of record of a horse presented can earn points for that horse. In the Young Horse category, a horse may show at a keuring as a foal, yearling and/or two-yr-old, but will earn points only one time within this category. The breeder of the horse will receive points for each accomplishment that their horse has achieved. For example: • If a horse receives a First Premium as a young horse, the breeder will earn one (1) point.* • Three years later, that same horse – Page 10 • Newsletter of the KWPN-NA now a mature horse – receives its Ster predicate, and thereby earns two (2) more points for its breeder. 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 10 Therefore, this one horse can earn seven (7) points for its breeder if a mare and five (5) points for its breeder if a gelding: 1 point for receiving a First Premium as a foal, 2 points for the Ster designation, 2 points for a passing IBOP (and 2 points for the Keur designation). Keeping Track of Points Breeders must apply for award status. Once a breeder has reached the qualifying points for the first level (Silver), the breeder must send all applicable documentation to the KWPN-NA office. The office will then verify the documentation. When the breeder has earned enough points to upgrade to a higher level (Gold or Platinum), the breeder must again send the documentation to the KWPN-NA office. In other words, it is up to breeders to nominate themselves when they think they have earned enough points for the award or to move to a higher level of the award program. Breeders will receive their awards the following year (the year after they achieve the results). * A horse can only earn one (1) point as a young horse, even if earning multiple First Premiums . TREASURER’S REPORT First of all, my thanks and appreciation to Susan Taylor for willingly taking on the role of Treasurer commencing January 2010. I have enjoyed the role for the past six years, and it is wonderful that we have a diverse Board with skills that allow for redistribution of the officer roles. A year ago this time, we were trying to get a handle on the world-wide financial meltdown and pull up our collective socks to take stock of our individual situations. Given that this has been one of the most difficult years in most everyone’s memory, the KWPN-NA did not fare as badly as one could have expected. Yes, revenues were down by 6%, but expenses decreased by 1%. We finished the year on December 31, 2009, with a loss of $12,000. The largest decreases in revenue were seen in registration fees (3%), keuring entries (13%) and membership dues (8%). Revenue earned from attendance at last year’s Annual Meeting was up over the prior year by almost 50% as were the Silent Auction proceeds – testimony to the quality of the program offered and the widespread attention it received. Sponsorship for this event is always welcome and something to keep in mind for future consideration – it is a great way to showcase your farm and breeding program. While the economy has a lot to do with these numbers, so does the cyclical nature of our organization. Memberships might not be renewed year after year if an individual is not registering foals or attending a keuring – or the renewal is delayed – with our cash basis reporting basis it is captured in the previous or future year, so one needs to look at the trends to further analyze the numbers. Expanding our reach through awards and communication is one way in which we are striving to retain and attract participants. Our basic operating expenses have remained stable over the past year. Extra expenses, such as a trade show booth at the World Cup in Las Vegas to promote the registry, have created a few variances. We do have a few cost cutting changes for 2010, one of them being a reduction of the printed newsletter to two issues per year. As a replacement for this communication tool, you have likely noticed, we have reintroduced the E-News, which you will see more of on a regular basis. This alone will save the organization approximately $8,000 in printing and postage costs. The Board and Members’ Committee are developing a number of very exciting ideas and programs (like the KWPN-NA Breeder’s Achievement and Keuring Championship Awards) mentioned elsewhere in this Newsletter. Our ability as an organization to meet the needs of our members is fundamental to our success. In closing, thank you for your enthusiasm for this registry and the KWPN horse. Kind regards, Allison Hagen Statement of Operations Year Ending December 31, 2009 REVENUE Registration/Blood typing Memberships Breeding Transfers of Ownership Keuring entries Annual meeting Sponsorship and stallion service auction Advertising Other EXPENSE Wages and Benefits General & Administrative Keuring (Judging and Travel) Education (Newsletter & Handbook) Awards and Promotion Advertising Annual Meeting Registration and Membership BOD/MC (Insurance, travel, teleconference) NET REVENUE 2009 122,486 101,682 45,850 16,110 43,648 21,353 23,339 6,160 8,917 ====== 389,545 2008 124,171 110,385 49,375 16,800 50,342 21,580 30,982 5,723 3,851 ====== 413,209 125,518 42,965 73,006 37,751 27,303 17,890 36,230 27,378 13,685 ====== 401,726 -12,181 132,043 45,568 71,267 34,543 20,460 22,274 41,537 24,424 5,057 ====== 407,173 6,036 Issue 1, 2010 • Page 11 NORTH AMERICAN STALLION NEWS FLORIANUS APPROVED Grand Prix dressage stallion Florianus was approved by the KWPN, after the first Five-Day Test on North American soil. Furioso II SF Fidelio Hann Laura Hann Florestan I Hann Rheingold Rhld Raute St.Pr.St.H Rhld Gode St.Pr.St.H Rhld Florianus Damhirsch Hann Damenstolz Hann Cyklame Hann Die Dame St.Pr.St.H Westf Rigoletto Westf Rebecca Verb.Pr.St.H Hann Wolganetz Hann Florianus is a son of Florestan I out of Die Dame, a daughter of the Hanoverian stallion Damenstolz. She is a full sister of the Hanoverian stallion Dottore. Florianus comes from the same mother as the Westphalen approved Funkenstolz (s. Funkenspiel). The dam line is further supported by a daughter of Rigoletto, after which the mare lines continue with daughters of the Hanoverian stallions and Wohlan and Seneka II. The bay stallion was born in 1998, has a height of 1.68m, and is owned by Iron Spring Farm. Because Florianus had already competed at Grand Prix dressage with Belinda Nairn Wertman, a Five-Day Test to evaluate character and stall behavior was sufficient. Consequently, at the time of the Annual Meeting the stallion was assigned to the barn of John and Beezie Madden in Wellington (FL) for those five days. Wim Ernes and Arie Hamoen representing the KWPN Stallion Committee and Bart Henstra as inspector of the KWPN-NA visited the stallion several times during this period. After five days it was concluded that the stallion was quiet, easy-going and that no stall vices were observed. The announcement about the approval of Florianus was made at the Annual Meeting. Wim Ernes, incidentally, was in Wellington as an O judge for the FEI. Florianus is an attractive, welldeveloped stallion with a more than sufficient dressage model. The neck has good length and direction with sufficient muscling and comes from deep in the chest. The wither is well developed, the back is of a good length but slightly hollow. The croup is short. The front leg is of sufficient length with correct position. The hindleg is straight. The feet are well-developed but narrow. The stallion was also presented under saddle and showed very good willingness to work. The walk is correct with sufficient scope. The trot is supple but could be carried a little more and could show a little more power. He collects easily to piaffe and passage. In the canter Florianus shows Florianus, photo Terri Miller good posture, scope and flexibility. He also worked well in this gait. Breeding advice: Florianus can improve the front and add rideability and suppleness. The stallion should be used with long-lined mares. Studfee: $1,700, including booking fee and KWPN-NA surcharge. EVA: Semen negative, vaccinated. Semen quality: Good; frozen semen only, due to competition schedule. Contact: Iron Spring Farm, 610-3834717, www.ironspringfarm.com. This was the first time a KWPN Performance Test took place in North America under the supervision of its daughter organization, the KWPN-NA. Previously, to be fully KWPN approved stallions had to go to the Holland, as Idocus did for example. Because of the long distance, an agreement was made between the KWPN and the KWPN-NA that stallions could also be tested in North America. Obviously, the conditions and criteria for approval will be exactly the same as in the Netherlands. This applies to pedigree, conformation, performance (talent), health and character. The Tests falls under the jurisdiction of the KWPN Stallion Committee, just as in Holland. Bart Henstra, Arie Hamoen, Florianus with Belinda Wertman, Meghan DeGaray and Johan Knaap, photo Shakota Powell Page 12 • Newsletter of the KWPN-NA Because of this, stallions approved in North America will have the same status as stallions approved in Holland. OLIVIER ERKEND GELDERS TYPE The KWPN Grants Individual Erkend Status to Grand Prix Dressage Stallion Olivier. Voltaire pref Equador Zeliki keur pref prest Idocus crown Zonneglans Eretha keur pref Veretha ster Olivier Polarfürst Holst Porter NWP Bedera Holst Rowillie keur pref prest Graaf Oregon Sgldt Kowillie keur pref Owilly Sgldt kern pref The KWPN stallion selection committees regularly evaluate internationally renowned stallions which qualify for individual recognition. To receive KWPN recognition and become Erkend, a stallion must clearly demonstrate excellence at the high- est level of international sport, either through his own performance or that of his offspring, or a combination of both. Stallion Committee recommendations are brought before the KWPN Board of Directors who accept or reject the recommendations. The stallion selection committee for Gelders horses feels the U.S. born and bred stallion Olivier will be beneficial to Gelders horse breeding because of his pedigree and blood distribution. In their recommendation to the Board of Directors, the committee expressed that the stallion’s show record and lineage were sufficiently compelling. Olivier (bred by Madeleine Dammers Austin, Williston VT) was born in 1996. The bay stallion measures 1.69m or 16.3h. He is by Idocus (Equador x Zonneglans) and the keur preferent prestatie mare Rowillie by Porter. Rowillie’s dam Kowillie keur preferent is by Graaf Oregon. Farther back in Olivier’s pedigree are daughters by Graaf van Wittenstein and Ewald. Olivier is widely known for his good temperament, and he meets the KWPN radiograph, respiratory and semen requirements. Studfee: $2,000, includes booking fee, but not KWPN-NA surcharge . EVA: semen negative, vaccinated. Semen quality: Sufficient; fresh or frozen semen available. Contact: Madeleine Dammers Austin at Imajica, 802-660-0401 or www.imajica.net. Olivier, photo Shakota Powell Olivier, photo Susan J. Stickle Show record: 2006: Brentina Cup Champion, undefeated at I-2. 2007: Brentina Cup Champion, USDF HOY I-2, USDF All-Breeds HOY reserve Champion Grand Prix, Silver Stirrup Champion Grand Prix and I-2, many wins at Grand Prix with scores to 73%. 2008: Awarded the Crown predicate by the KWPN-NA for performance at international Grand Prix. Olivier currently competes internationally at Grand Prix. Please check the registration chart for registration possibilities for Olivier’s foals. In general, when bred to Riding type mares, mare owners may choose either the Gelders or one of the Riding type breeding directions. If desired, the breeding direction may be changed at the studbook inspection. One exception to the Gelders rule: normally a Gelders Erkend stallion bred to a Thoroughbred mare would result in a Register B foal. However, because he is also BWP approved, Olivier’s foals out of Thoroughbred mares will receive Register A papers in one of the Riding type breeding directions. Issue 1, 2010 • Page 13 NORTH AMERICAN STALLION NEWS Facet was bred by Gert Willem van Facet euthanized due to colicNorel of the Prerelated reasons. tendenthoeve. He was by Vanitas out Le Faquin xx bb keur of keur preferent Pretendent keur Leronia ster mare Adriana (TolVanitas bert x Courville xx Commandant Sgldt (GP) x Magneet). Facet Gonnie Sgldt kroon pref was the stallion with Bottie Sgldt kroon pref the best trot at the Facet 1990 KWPN stalErdball xx bb pref lion licensing. At his Tolbert Milea model keur pref stallion test Facet Adriana keur pref scored 7.5 for walk, Facet and Susan Walker, photo courtesy Gay Walker Courville xx bb pref 8 for trot and 7 for Pretty Stb Then in 2004, Gay’s 14-year-old canter. He also received an 8 for the Elfje keur daughter Susan “stole” Facet from her riding test and a 9 for character and mother and competed him at the FEI The chestnut 1987 KWPN stallion trainability. Junior levels. The pair were members Facet (Vanitas x Tolbert x Courville Facet was first competed by Mieke of the gold medal team at the USEF xx) was humanely euthanized on de Kok, and became Dutch Z2-level Junior Dressage Team Championships March 18, 2010. He had never been ill champion in 1994. In 1996, Dutch where they placed third individually. until recently when he had two minor Olympian Ellen Bontje took over and For a time all three ladies were succolics in his last two weeks and a showed him internationally in the cessfully showing Facet simultaneoussevere attack on the 18th. Owner Gay Small Tour and Grand Prix levels. ly at very different levels. Walker did not feel it was fair to sub- Facet was then sold to Germany, first Facet retired from competition at ject him to surgery at his age and elect- to Manfred Queck, a student of Bontthe end of 2004, but never from work. ed to ease his pain. je, and later to Young Rider Gerda He enjoyed life at stud and he insisted Lehmann. on being ridden. Facet served as an In February of honest and generous schoolmaster 2003, Facet was sold until the end. Gay Walker says: “His to Gay Walker. Gay life was filled with joy, as were the thought she was buylives of those who were honored to ing him as a schoolknow him.” master for herself, Reese Koffler’s Goubergh’s but Facet had other Kasper and Jessica Costello’s Litmaplans. The stallion nen are two Facet sons who compete first competed under at international Grand Prix level. In the trainer Jennifer HoffUnited States, his foals are too young mann at Intermedito have begun significant competitive aire I level, winning careers, as he did not start breeding in Reserve Champion the States until 2004; his oldest U.S. in the U.S. Region 7 offspring are coming 5-year olds. Championships. Facet’s 2008 dressage index was 167 with 78% reliability. Facet and Susan Walker, photo Amy McCool FACET Page 14 • Newsletter of the KWPN-NA RAMPAL Iron Spring Farm’s Rampal Passes. Ramzes Holst B. Raimond Holst Infra H Holst G.Ramiro Z pref Cottage Son xx Holst Valine H Holst Holle H Holst Rampal (Bertus) Jagermeester Trak Natron Stb Afilama Sgldt pref Terika Stb pref prest Cobbler’s Thread xx bb Lerinka Stb Erinka Sgldt Iron Spring Farm’s important KWPN stallion Rampal passed away on November 11, 2009, due to the infirmities of old age. The 26-year-old stallion was known not only for his incredible competition record, which included being short listed for the United States Equestrian Team, but also for his contributions to the sport horse world as a sire. Rampal’s offspring have been competitive through the international levels of both show jumping and dressage. Son Ovation-ISF won at such shows as CSIO Rome with World Cup winner Marcus Fuchs in the saddle. “Rampal was an incredible partner,” remembers rider and owner Mary Alice Malone. “He was a gifted athlete and we were able to share some memorable experiences together.” The pair had 14 Grand Prix wins, including the NEDA CDI-W, USET Festival of Champions, AHSA Region 1 Championships, CBLM Championships and Royal Dressage CDI. Rampal was born in 1983 and imported to the United States as a 4year-old by Five Star Farm. In 1987 he was presented and licensed at a KWPN keuring. His IBOP score of 93 is still among the highest scores recorded: 9 on walk; 8 on trot; 8.5 canter; 9 rideability and 9 on character and temperament. Rampal arrived at Iron Spring Farm in 1991 and began his competition career with Mary Alice. He was awarded the prestigious Crown predicate for dressage performance in 1999. Rampal’s athletic ability can be attributed to his impressive international bloodlines. He is a son of the legendary Ramiro Z, who has produced more than 50 world-ranked jumper and dressage horses. Rampal’s mother, Terika pref prest, also produced the international Grand Prix mare Miss Holland, the preferent mare Cantira and the Prix St. Georges horses Elios and Flair. Rampal has produced 40 First Premiums, 25 star sons and daughters and three Keur mares. Offspring highlights: J’Y Suis: Champion Mare Dressage at Devon Lanita: Grand Champion Dressage at Devon Rossignol ISF: Region VIII Champion 4th Level JR/YR Roulette, Kudra and Luninarc: Grand Prix dressage Guardian, Malachi, Notre Jean Valjean, Rossignol ISF and Notorious: Prix St. Georges and Intermediaire I Malone continues, “I’m very proud of the horses that Rampal produced. They have inherited his athletic ability, his heart and his great temperament. He’s the type of horse that breeders want to have in their breeding program. I’m very grateful to have had the opportunity to ride, show and know such an amazing horse.” For more information about Rampal and to view photo galleries of him and his offspring, visit www.ironspringfarm.com. Frozen semen is available. Ovation ISF: CSIO Rome, 1st place, Puissance, multiple Grand Prix placings Beaumont ISF: star, 2008 and 2006 Colt and Gelding Champion, Dressage at Devon; 2009: 3rd place KWPN-NA Top Fives for Dressage Geldings. Peso: (aka Quaker): Multiple Champion and Reserve Champion titles in First- and Second-Year Green Hunter at shows such as HITS Saugerties, Vermont Summer Festival, The Pines and Westbrook Hunt Club Rampal, photo courtesy Iron Spring Farm Issue 1, 2010 • Page 15 2009 WILLY ARTS GRANTS BRIANNA DUTTON I am very honored to be a recipient of the 2009 Willy Arts Young Rider Grant. It was a privilege to have gotten such tremendous support from the organization and its supporters. The money granted to me was transformed into yet another memorable year with my horse and for that I am extremely thankful. At the beginning of 2009, I set my sights on trying out for the NAJYRC Young Rider team a second time, after having a great time at the championships the year before. As the beginning of my qualifying season drew near, I learned that I was to receive this award. I was ecstatic! With the extra money, my family’s funds for the show season were freed up and I was able to sneak in a few extra clinics. I took the opportunity to work with Dennis Callin, Debbie McDonald and George Williams in preparation for my show season. It was such a treat! Being able to work with the variety of them gave me a very well-rounded foundation. Each clinician gave me great and unique insight about what I needed to work on to improve my riding. Between the three of them there were so many different exercises and ideas were given to me: how to ride this figure, how to ride that one, how to perfect this movement, how to improve that one. I was able to soak up and blend all the lessons I had learned and find the right balance for Tibet and myself. It was a really neat experience to be able to do that. made the 2009 team! Very exciting! With the competition being held at the Kentucky Horse Park, though, travel was going to be a big expense. The remainder of the grant money went towards shipping Tibet to Kentucky for the competition. I was very glad we had the financial help to allow air transport because it made for a quick, easy trip for Tibet, which made him exceedingly more comfortable upon arriving. As the week in Kentucky unfolded, all the teammates arrived and got to know each other. We all decorated our golf carts together and cheered each other on in the show ring. At the end of the competition, the Region 7 Young Riders were flying home with a Team Gold medal for the third year in a row! It was so wonderful to be a part of that achievement! The Willy Arts Grant not only made my 2009 NAJYRC journey enjoyable, but educational as well. I gained the experience of working with fantastic clinicians, which improved my riding and helped me represent Region 7 as well as I could. Our NAJYRC qualifiers came and went and there was a huge improvement over the year before. In June, I was given more good news: We had Page 16 • Newsletter of the KWPN-NA Brianna and Tibet, photo Charlotte Dutton My 2009 competition year would not have been the same without the grant. I want to say a huge thank you to Little Creek Farm, KWPN-NA, and Willy Arts for the founding and continuing support of the grant; the opportunities it presents are phenomenal. I am very glad to have been able to experience its benefits and I hope the support continues to allow future Young Riders the chance to experience it firsthand. Thank you again for the opportunity and for a wonderful 2009. AMANDA HARLAN I started riding (vaulting) when I was six years old. I vaulted with a few girls who were taking dressage lessons and they always talked about riding dressage and one day making the Young Rider team. I didn’t know exactly what that meant, but from then on I wanted to “make the team”. I had no idea that it meant to be on a team with four other extraordinary, talented, dedicated, aspiring young people all going for one goal, representing Region 7 and the United States of America. My Young Rider experience started five years ago in 2005, when I first tried out for the team with my Friesian Onyx. From silent auctions to raise money to team bonding activities, these experiences at horse shows were so much more than I could have imagined. Learning the Prix St. Georges test and learning what it really meant to try out for an equestrian team, were all so different from trying out for any type of team I had tried out for previously, such as volleyball, tennis and the many other sports I played growing up. I could hardly believe I was in the same pond as those older girls. I was about to turn 16 when Onyx and I tried out, and I could not have been more thankful, appreciative, or excited to even think about being on the NAJYRC team. I did not make the team that year, but that did not faze me, it was such a great learning experience in a year full of new possibilities, that it motivated and prepared me for trying out the next year! Emily Tears, and junior Mackenzie Pooley, and we came back with team gold! Going home with a gold medal around my neck, I knew that my entire riding career had paid off. All of the tears and hardships, the days that I wanted to quit, the thick times and the thin times, the joys and wins as well as the losses and lessons learned… It really goes to show that dedication, determination, attitude, and sportsmanship will all pay off with perseverance and love for the sport. In 2006 I again tried out for the team on my (at the time) new Dutch Warmblood Liberte, who was previously ridden by Jan Ebeling and owned by Ann Romney. I had just bought him and was so excited about hopefully achieving my goal of making the team. And, after a long, tough spring, full of CDI’s and tough southern California competition and shows, we made it! There were five of us: myself and my teammates Jaclyn Meinen, Jennifer Dainer and Jeni Watkins, as well as junior rider Susan Walker. In 2007 I graduated high school, started college in Los Angeles at USC and bought a young mare in Germany. I decided to take the year a bit slower and try out for the open Intermediaire I Championships instead of the NA/YRC team. That was a really great experience, and very humbling as well. Being an open rider, in an arena with the most well known and best riders in the country, really inspired me. Although I did not make the top 12 in the U.S., I realized that I would never give up riding while in college. I loved it too much! That year the NAJYRC was held at the Virginia Horse Park in Lexington, Virginia. It was 105 degrees and so humid that you were always drenched. That first year was such an eye opener and such an amazing experience. I came out with an individual silver medal in the Freestyle, and fourth place in the Team Competition. I could not have been happier! I was very lucky to have had the support, love, faith and endless encouragement of my family, teammates, trainer, and friends. In 2007, Liberte and I were fortunate enough to go back to Virginia for the second time. That year I went with Jaclyn Meinen, Crystalyn Hoffman, Amanda and Liberte, photo Terri Miller So in 2009 I again tried out for the NA/YRC team! From January to June, horse shows were my life, and it was so much fun. Knowing how the system worked, and how to plan the work leading up to the big trip, made competing much more fun! Also, knowing so many more people in the network made travel with my horse much more comfortable and enjoyable. From Burbank, Del Mar and Flintridge, I knew this year would be the best yet! I had been really focused on my riding and my relationship with my horse. Liberte had never been stronger, and we made the team yet once again! With amazing Young Rider teammates (Brian Hafner with Lombardo, Brianna Dutton with Tibet, and Christine Stephenson with Markant) I knew that this year would be special! We planned and organized our trip with the superb and most wonderful help from Leslie Pooley. Our trip could not have been planned any better. Leslie approached trainer, rider and young rider team alumni David Wightman to be our Chef, and he came with us on our journey to Kentucky! We arrived at the Kentucky Horse Park, and it was surreal to think we were in the place where the World Equestrian Games were going to take place. Just unbelievable! With green grass, white picket fences and stables everywhere you went, it was every horse-person’s dream! As the families came together and got to know one another, we realized we had a team full of exceptional parents, trainers and teammates. The Juniors and Young Riders were all together, all pitching in and supporting one another. Everyone gave 100% at all times and really showed their appreciation for being part of the team. It was a great feeling! Issue 1, 2010 • Page 17 2009 WILLY ARTS GRANTS Team competition day came. We were all prepared, psyched, and ready to go. We had our game faces on, only to find out that it was POURING RAIN and windy! But we were ready to take it on! We had great rides in the rain and all of us were really happy and soaking wet! We won the gold medal and we were SO EXCITED! We could barely believe it! My teammate Brian Hafner received the highest score of the day and was named “The Man” for the rest of the trip! The individual competition was tough. There were so many exceptional riders and horses. It was fabulous competition and it was very moving. Our team did great, all of us ended up in the top 15! Brian came away with an individual bronze and silver. The three of us girls were proud of our rides. We knew we could have done a few things differently, but it never took away our pride at our rides and experience! All of our horses were so determined, focused, and loving – we could not have had a better group of talented horses. Leaving Kentucky was bittersweet. We had to leave what we had built during the past week-and-a-half: from friendships to knowing where the closest Walmart was. We left with life long memories, friendships and lessons. With a team like ours, this had truly been a once-in-a-life time opportunity. My Young Rider experience this year was like no other that I had had in the past. Each year that I have gone to the NAJYRC has been a completely different experience and each year has been touching and irreplaceable. But this year was a year of unforgettable friendships. I could not have done it without the support, the day-in and day-out pushing me to my limits, and belief that my trainer Jan Ebeling and his wife Amy bestowed upon me. They were there no matter what came up; they have become my second parents and lifelong family friends. I cannot say enough about my parents, Bill and Deborah Harlan, and my brother Will with their unconditional love and their endless kindness and support. They have been my idols, my inspiration and my backbone and have understood my dedication to the sport I love. My best friends and my boyfriend stood by my side even if I missed every social event and party. They all believed in me and never gave up on me. Willy Arts and Natalie Bryant of KWPN have been so generous and kind in helping me achieve my Young Rider goal. They are amazing and supportive; I will always be a Dutch Warmblood supporter! LINDSAY SEIDELWASSENAAR First and most importantly, Oslo and I would like to thank Little Creek Farm and Willy Arts for supporting us on our journey to the North American Junior and, Young Rider Championships this summer. The grant helped decrease the financial burden of hauling Oslo and me to Lexington, Kentucky, for the 2009 NAJYRC, along with all the extra expenses of training during the season. In addition to the NAJYRC, we competed in the 2009 Canadian Youth Nationals, Provincials and Western Regionals. We were also able to attend various clinics with international clinicians such as Steffen Peters, Lisa Wilcox and Albrecht Heidemann. The combination of riding in the presence of these high-calibre athletes, and attending the 2009 NAJYRC, provided Oslo and I with an utterly amazing season with many highlights. Paula Langdan, Leslie Pooley, Leslie’s daughter and my great friend Mackenzie Pooley, David Wightman, the supporters from USEF, USDF, CDS, and everyone from the Kentucky Horse Park are the magical people who made it all happen! And my life-long teammates Christine, Brianna, and Brian will be forever in my heart. My love of and journey in the sport of Dressage has only just begun! Lindsay and Oslo at NAYRC, photo John Wassenaar Page 18 • Newsletter of the KWPN-NA This season was particularly special in light of the challenges Oslo faced the previous year. Not once, but twice over six months, Oslo faced lifethreatening injury or disease. The first challenge was a puncture of the navicular bursa, which required a very unusual and risky surgery. After six months of rehab, just as Oslo was allowed to return to work, he succumbed to a rare and severe fungal infection of the sinus cavity, which required additional surgery and recovery. Only through the talent and dedication of our very special vet, Mike Scott, was Oslo able to return to full work almost a year after the initial incident. Every day since has been a special gift that I am very appreciative of. Once Oslo had fully recovered and we were able to jump back into our full training regime, the winter of 2008 was upon us. Luckily Oslo had no issues coming back and we were able to have a dedicated and productive winter of training, which contributed to our successful season this year. The 7,500 km round trip to Lexington, Kentucky, to represent Canada at the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships was an eventful and memorable one. Unfortunately, since Oslo and I were the only Young Rider team to qualify from western Canada, we were sent to represent Canada as individuals. This turned out to be just an initial disappointment as once we arrived in Kentucky, I realized that just being able to attend the championships is a marvelous opportunity. I felt very privileged to be competing among the best Young Rider and horse combinations in North America. Along with the many things we learned, and new friends we made, Oslo and I finished 14th in the Individual Test, and ninth in the Freestyle! A Top Ten finish only added to the remarkable journey. We were fortunate enough to not have to make another long road trip to attend the 2009 Canadian Youth Nationals this year. Instead, we made the short one-and-a half hour journey to Edmonton, Alberta where the championships were held. Oslo and I had a great show and finished the weekend as the Canadian Young Rider Champions. We were then also successful in competing in the Provincial and Western Regional championships in Red Deer, Alberta, in September, ending our competition season. The unfortunate part of our Canadian weather is the coming of winter – but it also means Oslo and I get to settle back down at home on the farm and focus on training. The Willy Arts Grant also permitted Oslo and I to learn from a greater and more varied number of clinicians than we normally are exposed to. Living in a small Alberta town, sometimes dressage clinics are limited, and finding experienced trainers is difficult. I am fortunate to have my mother as my full-time coach, but this grant allowed us to broaden our experience by attending a number of additional clinics. Riding with international clinicians is always a great learning experience and I feel that my riding has improved greatly because of them. This season I got the opportunity to ride with amazing trainers such as Lisa Wilcox and Steffen Peters, in addition to my regular Young Rider clinician, Albrecht Heidemann. Each clinician Lindsay and Oslo at NAJYRC, photo John Wassenaar has aided me in becoming a stronger and more skillful rider. All the clinicians differed in some form or another, but the great thing about dressage is that we are all aiming for the same ultimate goal. Therefore I have found that you can take away at least one thing from each clinician to help you continue on the path to your final goal. For me, that final goal includes a number of steps. First, I hope that Oslo and I are able to attend the 2010 NAJYRC and from there, my ultimate goals include more international competitions, such as the Pan American Games. And to dream really big, to be able to represent Canada at the Olympic Games (on a Dutch Warmblood of course!) would truly be the experience of a lifetime! I could not even begin to fathom such dreams, or have been able to take part in the numerous clinics and shows this season without the exceptional generosity of Little Creek Farm and Willy Arts. Young Riders, such as I, would not be able to continue to learn and excel without the support and kindness received from people and sponsors such as these. THANK YOU! Issue 1, 2010 • Page 19 2010 WILLY ARTS GRANTS The following three Junior and Young Riders have been awarded Willy Arts Grants for the 2010 show season. I love how he can teach you more lessons in one day in so many different aspects than many horses can in a month.” Lauren Griffin and Fascination We asked Lauren “If you could change one thing about your horse, what would it be?” Her response was that she would like for him to be five years younger so that she could lease him for a longer period of time. Lauren Griffin is a sophomore at IUPUI (Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis). Lauren leases and rides a horse named Funest (aka Fascination) and trains with Jennifer Conour. Funest is by Voltaire out of Wavane by Lorenz, owned by William Conour and bred by F.H. van de Broek. Lauren volunteers with her local GMO Indiana Dressage Society by helping to create clinics for JR/YR in her area. “I am also on the Youth Executive Board for Region 2 and have participated with NARHA by teaching children and adults through therapeutic riding.” Lauren states. Lauren was nine years old when she got involved with horses and has never stopped to take a “teen” break. She has learned that one of the most important aspects of riding is patience. “Patience, Patience, and Patience!” she said. She feels the greatest thing about riding a 23-year-old horse is that he NEVER is in a hurry to go anywhere. And for someone who is always in a hurry to get somewhere, it has been the greatest lesson in relaxation! Riding Funest has allowed Lauren: “When I am patient and wait he will give me everything and more.” Lauren loves that she can say she rides a 23-year-old horse that is still “kicking it hard!” She laughs about it often. But with his age comes such amazing opportunities. She says, “I find myself to be extremely lucky to be learning from such a sweet, kind and knowledgeable horse. It has opened many doors for me to become a better rider. Lauren and Funest ave been very successful in dressage at Young Riders and PSG levels. Last year Lauren also leased a 15-year-old KWPN horse and averaged 63% at PSG. She has received her USDF Silver Medal and two scores at Intermediaire I towards her Gold. age of seven. Clare is currently competing at JR (3rd Level) and is progressing well. Not only does Clare excel in her extra curricular activities, but she also excels in her schooling. She has taken many honors during her four years of high school and has taken A.P. college classes. She also maintained a G.P.A. of 3.97 throughout all four years. Clare also volunteers through the United States Pony Club, and does multiple 4H activities which range from passing out flyers to improving the conditions of rehabilitation hospitals. Clare Krska and Romincka Clare and Romincka have a partnership and much gratitude for each other. Before Clare rode Romincka, she had experienced many horses that would not typically be seen in the competitive dressage arena. Going from a short-strided, four-beat cantering, 13.1 hand POA, to a big-moving Dutch mare seemed like a dream come true to Clare. She states “I am very grateful for her and the new opportunities she has given me.” Clare loves every detail about her horse. Including her “stellar temperament and personality,” She also believes that Romincka is a “great teacher as well as a cooperative learner. Everywhere we go together, she brings her presence and workmanlike attitude,” Clare says. Another of this year’s Willy Arts Grant winners is Clare Krska. Clare is a senior at De Soto High School in Olathe, Kansas. Clare is trained by her mother Carol Krska and rides her horse Romincka on a daily basis. Romincka is by Welt Hit II x LaLibelle by Farmer, and owned by Clare and her mother and bred by L. Martens. Clare has been enjoying horses and the “horse life” since the When asked the question, If you could change one thing about your horse, what would it be? Clare responded: “If I could change one thing about Romincka, it would be to make her younger. Since she has had four foals, her training is not at the place that it could be for her age and talent.” She feels that Romincka is a great dressage horse with a humongous amount of potential. Lauren plans to use the grant to help her and Funest with their journey of trying to make the Region 2 USDF Young Rider Team. “The grant would help us with our education by entering clinics with Lendon Gray (April), Michael Poulin, and many more.” Lauren will also use the grant to help with show fees. Besides competing Young Riders with Lauren, Funest will also go to the WEG this year as part of the ParaEquestrian Games! Page 20 • Newsletter of the KWPN-NA Clare and Romincka are competing in the Juniors and last year were undefeated at Second Level with scores ranging from the high 60s to the low 70s. They placed first at Second Level Jr/YR KWPN All Breeds (3rd USDF HOY), and 4th place KWPN (26th USDF HOY) in Second Level Open. Their goal is to make it to the 2010 NAJYRC in Kentucky and New Jersey by competing in shows and participating in clinics and other events. Jaclyn Silver and Uranus Jaclyn Silver lives in the town of Bend, OR, and is the winner of the third grant. She and Uranus (Rane) are a happy team. Uranus is by Farrington out of Jameela by Roemer and bred by Joe Snyder of HHH Ranch. Jaclyn is a college graduate, class of 2008, and an Oregon High School Equestrian Team coach. Together with trainer Heather Larsen-Price, they volunteer as coaches and assist high school students. Jaclyn has been around horses all her life, and started working with Uranus after a temporary layup. At the time, Uranus had many issues, and being unsure of his history, the best way to overcome those issues was to bring him back to the basics, starting with just walking him for 15–20 minutes per day. After four months Jaclyn was able to finally start longing him, and after three weeks of longing Jaclyn was able to get on him. Jaclyn patiently worked with Uranus to overcome his fear and bad habits from his earlier training. She stated: “I love his personality and his quirks, and also how willing and trustworthy he is now becoming.” The partnership between the two has taught Jaclyn that “patience and hard work pay off.” She adds that they have both come a long way in the past two years. When asked the question, If you could change one thing about your horse, what would it be? Jaclyn responded, “I would increase his level of confidence,” something that is a work in progress. Last year Jaclyn and Uranus received scores in the low 60’s at First Level. Jaclyn’s goal for this year is to be successful in the show ring and to continue strengthening her bond with Uranus. They plan to use this grant to improve Jaclyn’s riding ability as well as move up through the levels. Jaclyn will also use the grant to expose Uranus to new environments in order to make him a better competitor. Good Luck to all three winners. We are looking forward to hearing great things about and from you! WILLY ARTS GRANT The KWPN-NA is excited to offer the Willy Arts Grant for Young Riders. This grant is made possible through the generosity of Little Creek Farm. Each year three $2,000 grants are offered to Young Riders. These grants are intended to recognize and aid in the development of top performing KWPN-NA horse/rider combinations in a Young Rider division. Eligibility: • Rider – The applicant must be a current KWPN-NA member, between the ages of 16 and 21, and be competing on a KWPN registered horse in a recognized Young Rider program. • Horse – The horse must be KWPN registered and have papers on file at the KWPN-NA office. If not owned by the competitor, the KWPN-NA office must have a current lease on file. • Ownership – The owner of the horse must be owner of record with the KWPN-NA. If the horse is leased, the owner does not need to be a current member. Winners may use funds to cover lesson or clinic fees, competition fees for Young Rider finals, or for educational seminars or demonstrations. Any Young Rider meeting the eligibility requirements may submit an application for the grant to the KWPN-NA office on or before February 28th of each calendar year. Grant recipients will be chosen by Mr. Willy Arts. Selections will be announced after the KWPN-NA Annual Meeting in March of each year. Applications are available on-line. Issue 1, 2010 • Page 21 SPORT RESULTS Adja (Adjedorijke) Aruba ISF (star) Critical Decision Rousseau x Rodazdorijke by Jazz Owner DG Bar Ranch; Breeder: P.W.T.J. Pansier; Rider: Willy Arts KWPN high point winner (L1T1, 76.333%), Del Mar National horse show Sir Sinclair X Nerrita J by Jetset D Owner/Breeder: Iron Spring Farm; Rider: Ashley Wolfe 4th Tr4, Ocala Winter Dressage; 2nd & 4th Tr4, Twice as Nice 2 Consul x Two Days Tor by Two a Day Owner: Jessica Ransehousen; Breeder: Judy Reggio; Rider: Missy Ransehousen 1st L3T1 74.10%, 1st L4T1, High Score KWPN, Ocala Winter Dressage Artesian Sir Sinclair x Going Places by Grand Slam Owner/Breeder: Iron Spring Farm; Rider: Lindsay Raczka Two 5ths at Tr4, Twice as Nice 2; 1st (71.60%) and 3rd Tr4, Canterbury May Days Judgement-ISF x Shannondoah by Farmer Rider: Robyn Fisher; Breeder: Natalie Bryant 1st, 25.3 points Novice, Twin Rivers Spring 3-Day Event & H.T.; 3rd, 28.5 points Novice, Galway Downs Spring H.T.; 1st, 36.3 points Novice, Event at Rebecca Farm; 1st, 29.5 points, Galway Downs 3-Day Event & H.T.; 3rd, 29.2 points Open Novice (15 starters), January Galway Downs Winter H.T. (CA). Avalon ISF Delgado Rousseau x Vera by Don Primaire Owner/Breeder: Pineland Farms Champion Dutch IBC Class 76.900%, NEDA. Trophy donated by: New England Dutch Breeders & Owners Be Brave ISF Consul x Toscane by Cabochon Owner/Breeder: Iron Spring Farm; Rider: Lindsay Raczka 2nd Tr4, Canterbury May Days Alexis Titty 11 Z Alexis Z x L.Titty 11 by Germus R Owner/Rider Dayna Gant, Breeder: Stal Roelofs Alexis is a 12-year-old elite mare owned and ridden by Dayna, who trains with Stephanie Baer. Alexis made her debut at Preliminary Level eventing early in early 2008 with a 6th place finish at Rocking Horse Winter III Horse Trials (H.T.), 4th at Southern Pines H.T., 9th at King Oak Farms H.T., 7th at GMHA H.T. In 2009 she placed 3rd at Rocking Horse Spring H.T., 1st at Morven Park H.T., and 4th Delgado, photo Carole MacDonald Dominique at King Oak H.T. With both Dayna and Stephanie Baer sharing responsibility in the irons, Alexis qualified for the Area I Preliminary Championships and the USEA National Preliminary Championships. At the Area 1 Championships in September, Alexis was first after dressage but was withdrawn when Ms. Baer was injured on her other horse. Alexis has her sport predicate in eventing. photos Hoof Pix Sport Horse Photography Page 22 • Newsletter of the KWPN-NA Juventus x Tenacious by Patrick Owner/Breeder: Christine Cameron Reserve Champion Dutch IBC Class 73.300%, NEDA Trophy donated by: New England Dutch Breeders & Owners Dominique, photo Carole MacDonald Notre Hommage Viva ISF Zamora-ISF Investment x Hommage by Visioen Owner: Claire Daehnick; Breeder: W. van Manen; Rider: Pia Helsted Champion L2 Open, Western PA Dressage Association; winner WPDA Joe Lane Challenge Trophy for Highest score at L2 and above, winner L3T1 69.744%; 2009 average 66.533 at USEF-USDF recognized shows Akatschi x Marvelous-ISF by Fair Play Owner/Rider: Anne McCord; Breeder: Iron Spring Farm 4th place L4T1 - 65.349%, 3rd place L3T3 70.930%, Reserve Champion L3 Championship AA 65.116%, Region 3 Championships and Wellington Classic Dressage Autumn Challenge Contango x Nerrita J by Jetset D Owner/Rider: Susan Ko; Breeder: Iron Spring Farm 1st place Combined USEF (Open) and the 1st place Combined USEF (Adult Amateur), NEDA Fall Festival Santos Utopia Sir Sinclair x Barina (prok) by Sultan Owner/Rider: Fran Marino 1st L3T1, Ocala Winter Dressage; 2 x 1st at L3T1, Twice as Nice 2 Sir Sinclair x Lorienta by Damiro Owner: INSPO; Breeder: H. Holleman; Rider: Anna Marek 1sts L3 and L4, Ocala Winter Dressage; 1st L2T3, 2 x 1st L2T4, Twice as Nice 2 Wicklow Zenith-ISF Akatschi x Narnia by Consul Owner: Kerry Bruce; Breeder: CharAn Ireland KWPN High Point (L1T4 68.684%), Houston Dressage Society Spring Classic I Judgement x Sly Jessie by Clever Trick Owner/Rider: Leslie Law; Breeder: Iron Spring Farm 9th (42.2 points) in his first horse trial Novice Division, Florida Horse Park Fall Event; 6th, 34 points Training Level (1st dressage, clean cross country, one rail jumping), Florida Horse Park Winter 1 H.T.; 2nd, 31.4 points Training (18 starters), Rocking Horse Winter I H.T. Flemmingh x Mistral Utopia by Elcaro Owner: Iron Spring Farm; Breeder: H. Creemers; Rider: Alex Robertson 2nd 70.70% and 1st Grand Prix, Ocala Winter Dressage; 2 x 1st Grand Prix, Twice as Nice 2; 1st and 2nd Grand Prix, Canterbury May Days UB-40 Olivi x Kilucienne by Michelangelo Owner: Iron Spring Farm; Breeder: A.J. van Os; Rider: Alex Robertson 1sts L3, 1sts L4 (73.72%), Ocala Winter Dressage; 2 x 1st L4T1, 2 x 1st L4T2, Twice as Nice 2; 1st L4T2 and 7th PSG, Canterbury May Days Beam P (Indoctro x Pepita-S keur by Emilion x Larome x G. Ramiro Z) Owners: Susan and Rick Parker; Breeder: Prima Equestrian; Rider: Natasha Smith-Avery photos Roy Maher Warina Zefier The bay ster IBOP gelding Beam P won the Jump Canada 4-Year-Old Class at the Caledon Equestrian Park located in Palgrave, ON, which is the site selected for the 2015 Pam Am Games. Beam P was bred and born at Prima Equestrian in Mount Albert, ON, is owned by Susan and Rick Parker of Tottenham, ON, and is ridden by the very talented Natasha Smith-Avery. The pair made the tough course look easy with a flawless performance in the top competitive field to win with a very high score of 88! At the mere age of four, Beam P already has some impressive accomplishments in his portfolio. In 2009, Beam P received the Ster and IBOP predicates from the KWPN and finished the year with three spots on the 2009 KWPN-NA Top Fives list: North American Champion Jumper Gelding, North American Reserve Champion ISF Cup for 3-Year-Old Jumpers and third place for the Jumper IBOP. Issue 1, 2010 • Page 23 BACK TO MY FUTURE The KWPN Stallion Show in ’s Hertogenbosch, and everything that went with it, was beyond any expectations I might have dreamt up. by Sally Shaffer I have waited since 1982 when Liz Searle and Jeff Moore, on one of their many trips to the Roaring Fork Valley in the mountains of Aspen, Colorado, spoke about Dutch Warmbloods. Their excitement for the beauty of Dutch Warmbloods and the difference in the Dutch manner of registering horses in the stud book made complete sense to my business minded husband. My husband, from the wilds of Madison Avenue and Brooklyn, New York, and I agreed with Liz and Jeff and entrusted them to buy a WPN mare for us. My Dutch mare arrived and everyone came first to look at her and then to see her babies each year – it was a dream worth the wait for this New York City girl who lived for horses and was a die hard fan of all the Saturday morning westerns featuring Trigger and Silver. Taunita elite sport-H (Manno x Renovo) And now I was in the Brabanthallen amid the breeders of the world’s best Jumpers and Dressage horses – not to mention the wonderful Gelders horses and the flashy Tuigpaarden. It didn’t matter that I had traveled to Holland by myself – the love of quality horses was everywhere and I was amongst people who spoke horse. What amazed me were the conversations all around me, mostly men (seemingly 40 men to 1 woman), and the general knowledge flying back and forth. Discussions of each stallion’s background, siblings’ achievements, dam side achievements, sire bloodlines, amount of blood in the lineage – it reminded me of listening to my son’s conversations about baseball or football with the statistics on each player. The KWPN girls were so informative, and having Bart Henstra on the bus was unsurpassed. Then we came to the first stop of the tour – the home of Moorland Totilas and Painted Black, among many other stallions as well as the newly retired Gribaldi. Farewell to Gribaldi The KWPN Sunday morning tour was a delight. The people I met from England, Scotland, Norway, Ireland, Canada, the States and the Dutch breeders themselves were so welcoming and gracious that even traveling alone was not being alone - a trip of a lifetime. And the tour! The tour featured many of the stallion stations as well as training stables and facilities. There were discussions about each stallion and a tour of the facility: slanted rubber-looking walls in the hall used for starting young horses, fabulous eurofelt footing all around (cushy to walk on), entry into the private office of Edward Gal, the tack rooms with many saddles from many makers, the vet clinic, the collecting station and lab. All complemented by a beautiful presentation of coffee, tea and lovely cakes. Photos by Judith Nishi Then back on the bus and on to Friesland and the home of VDL Stud KWPN College with Ine Deurzen discussing “Power of Generations” Page 24 • Newsletter of the KWPN-NA where they offered petit fours, demitasse coffee and tea, cold cuts, cheeses, liquors, gift bags and scarves. VDL put on an immense tour of the workings of the farm and showed us the private vet clinic and surgery, the breeding and stallion station and the pride in their stallions – but I am preaching to the choir!! It was wonderful to be around horse people who love and respect their horses so much. The most touching was the private, large indoor turnout that was originally specially created for Nimmerdor and now used by a 30+ year-old stallion. I was in my dream world, which was a real world, where everything was organized for the health and benefit of the horse. (l - r) Daughter Be Helena (s. Chin Chin) 4th National Mare Show in-hand and freejumping, with mother Helena, 1992 European Champion mare. Helena is out of VDL’s foundation mare Azemieka. Next – off in August for another adventure: the KWPN National Mare Show. All this because I have a Nimmerdor 3rd generation Gelders ster sport/dr mare whose grand-mother was brought to me by Liz Searle and Jeff Moore. I could say, it is a “Back to My Future”. It makes you want to be there, doesn’t it? Don’t forget the 2012 Annual Meeting will be at the Stallion Show in ’s Hertogenbosch! JULIE HARALSON Julie Ballard Haralson elected to Members' Committee. Julie Ballard Harralson is an Internal and emergency board certified physician. She practices Emergency Medicine and is a member of the board of directors of Peachtree Emergency Physicians. Julie has been a KWPN-NA member since 1992. She has participated in Annual Meetings and hosted keuringen since that time. Her foals have earned multiple first premiums and she has bred four inspection site top foals. Julie participates in keuringen, sponsors awards, and promotes the KWPN with her own horses. Julie breeds, rides dressage and has shown hunters, jumpers, event horses, and Dressage Sport Horse Breeding (USDF Bronze and Silver medalist). She was the chief medical officer of the equestrian venue at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. She is a member of the American Medical Equestrian Association which sets standards for medical care at equestrian events. She is the chairman of the U.S. Eventing Association Safety Committee and the USEF Safety Committee. She and her husband own Haralson Farms in Newnan, Georgia, and breed Dutch and German Warmblood horses for dressage, show jumping and the hunter ring. Haralson Farms has been ranked as one of the top ten breeders in the U.S. for both Hunter and Dressage Breeding. In 2007 she was the fourth ranked USDF Sport Horse Breeder, with the top-ranked weanling colt and filly. She is currently working toward obtaining her hunter breeding judge license with USEF. MANE PULLING Mane Pulling Made Easier. Want to know an easy way to pull mane hair “with roots” for DNA tests? Here’s an easy mane-pulling method that will keep your horse comfortable and happy. Longe, turn out or ride your horse to warm up its body immediately before mane pulling. If the horse is warmed up first, the hair will release easier. Begin the mane pulling at the withers and work your way up to the poll. Position your comb close to the horse’s neck and wrap several mane strands of hair around the comb. Begin with only a few strands. Gently increase the hair tension on the comb. Hold a steady tension and wait. After a second or two, the hair strands will pop and release by the roots. If the strands don’t release within a couple seconds, rewrap several strands around the comb and try again. Remember, do not pull the horse’s hair out. The key to the horse’s comfort is using a steady tension and letting the mane hairs release on their own. If you are doing mane pulling on the entire length of the horse’s neck, pull small segments of mane over several days’ time. Doing small segments over several days will ensure the most comfort for your horse. Reprinted with permission, courtesy of AQHA and AQHA Professional Horsewoman Lynn Palm. Issue 1, 2010 • Page 25 NEW ENGLAND BREEDERS MEET On May 1st, the New England Breeders of Dutch Horses had their first meeting at Shooting Star Farm. by Scot Tolman We were blessed with a near perfect Saturday afternoon and evening. People began arriving between 1:00 and 2:00. At around 2:30, we began with the show-and-tell of SSF horses. I don’t remember the exact order, but these were the horses: Carpe Diem SSF (Farrington x Pass the Glass xx) Carpe is our second chestnut filly out of an exceptional TB mare who we recently had to put down. Since the horses we know we’re keeping don’t receive the same amount of handling as the horses we’re selling, I thought it best that Ms. Carpe have a spin around the showand-tell paddock before we used her in a linear scoring demonstration later that afternoon...not sure it made any difference however! She’s a big, powerful girl who is definitely getting a program this summer. LaVita keur pref (Elcaro x Belisar) was not happy about her role in the show-and-tell. After the keuring at which she became preferent, I promised her she wouldn’t have to do any more of these inane displays of purposeless movement. She stood in her stall and pouted for the rest of the afternoon. At her last keuring, she literally dug a hole in her stall deep enough to stock fish, and, when being led toward the trailer to leave, she broke free and put herself on the rig, without her foal. Nonetheless, even though heavily pregnant and really irritated with me, she showed she can still move! Bowendy (Sir Sinclair x Jazz x Ulft) This mare garnered some oohs and aahs from the crowd. She was born blind in one eye, so she can never be in the studbook, but she moves like a slinky. Oleander B ster (Havidoff x Ramiro x Elan xx) was also heavily pregnant, so we didn’t push her, but it was obvious from her unbelievable ability to bend her joints how she’s produced such top babies over the last few years. Buttercup SSF (Diamond Hit x Havidoff) with her UB-40 colt, Fabio SSF. This was fun to see, as Fabio, aka Froggy, is the great-great-grandson of our first Dutch mare. Buttercup also looked fabulous. Looking back a year, I probably should have waited a another year before presenting her—she has stretched out and is really moving well. Froggy demonstrated for all how he got his nickname. He’s a flashy, flashy, bouncy boy. Orchis (Jazz x Roemer) with her Rousseau filly, Felicites SSF. Orchis gets better and better with age. Her movement is more lovely than ever. And I know this year’s filly blew people away. I’ve been smitten since she was born, so it was nice to see such a positive reaction to her. Next, we were treated to some time with Liz Austin and KC Dunn’s lovely Rousseau x Farrington mare, Allure, bred by Dan and Gina Ruediger. Liz invited questions while we watched her braid and tack up Allure. Once at the dressage ring, Liz explained her process of introducing horses to new places and began her warm-up. For about 30 minutes, Liz rode, talked, and gradually asked more and more of Allure—all the while, explaining her Page 26 • Newsletter of the KWPN-NA methods and reasons. Liz took questions throughout. At the end of their session, Liz untacked Allure and we began our discussion of linear scoring. We discussed the purpose of linear scoring and looked specifically at the points on the linear score sheet that I personally find most important in breeding. As an aside, due to the void of Dutch breeders in her area and her love of KWPN-inspired conversation, KC Dunn was in attendance at our New England meeting. Of interest to many of the spectators was KC’s success with E.T. She has nine foals from Allure, all via E.T. Next, while I went to get dinner ready to be served, Kathy Hickerson took the crowd through the actual scoring of Carpe Diem SSF, using copies of the form that the jury used. I was not there, but from what I understand, Keagan Tolman’s wrestling skills came in handy while running this mare for the crowd... As I’ve said, we don’t handle the keepers anywhere near as much as we should. I’ve saved all the linear score sheets, and the person who’s scores come closest to how the jury scores the mare at this year’s keuring will win a breeding to Donatelli. During dinner, we began a discussion of what we’d like to accomplish as a group, talked about some goals for our region, and agreed that we’d like to meet on a regular basis. I won’t go into the specifics of the marketing strategy that we’ve decided to explore, but I’m excited about it. Our next meeting is scheduled for the last weekend in June, at Liz and Madeleine Austin’s Imajica. Faith Fessenden has agreed to do a video pres- KWPN entation and talk about the foundation sires of the KWPN studbook. In anticipation of the New England keuring on September 11th, we’ll also do a clinic on preparing for and riding the IBOP. More details to follow. Our third meeting will be part of the KWPN-NA Education Seminar, held on September 10th, the day before our keuring at Pineland Farm. Our winter meeting will be at Dayna Gant’s Apple Lane Farm, in Lancaster, MA, date and agenda to be announced. (sorry to not clear it before posting, Dayna, but you offered— hope it’s still OK!) All and all, it was a great day and really well-received. Having been to many KWPN-NA Annual Meetings, I can say that our smaller meeting served a similar purpose, in that it provided networking opportunities and a prime setting for good conversation and the generation of ideas. Of course, it was free and there was no budget other than the generosity of everyone who attended (I still haven’t gone through all the cheese, crackers, coffee, half-and-half, wine, homemade breads and non-alcoholic beverages people were kind enough to bring), so while we can’t afford to fly in quite the panel of experts the KWPN-NA is able to provide the educational benefits are huge, nonetheless. A huge thanks not only to everyone who contributed to the olfactory success of the day, but also to Team Tolman who came through in a HUGE way under some rather unexpected circumstances: Carol, Michaela, Keagan, Helaine, Teagan and Caleb. It always makes me so satisfied with life to see my family shine. KEURING FOAL INSPECTION INFORMATION During the inspection, a qualified jury judges the foals. The jury looks at each foal and decides if it possesses the desired qualities. Does the foal have a correct build? Does the foal move well? After the evaluation, the jury gives commentary on each foal. Foal inspections offer breeders an opportunity to get feedback on their breeding decisions and to compare their foal with other foals. In return, the foal inspections give the studbook more information about the heritability of the parents and breeders can use the information to stay updated on the quality of the traits a stallion passes on. Breeders can then use the information to help choose a stallion. KWPN Foalbook and Register A foals of all types may be presented at a keuring. Foals must be at least one month old and parentage must be verified at the time of the inspection. Preparation It is important that foals be well prepared for the inspection. To practice for the inspection it is wise to have the foal become familiar with a halter at a young age. After that, you can teach the foal to walk properly on a lead line, something that is very important at an inspection site. At inspection time, not all the foals have lost their foal coat. The jury looks at the quality of the foal, but does not pay attention to color or hair coat. A foal’s health is more important than a shiny coat. Clipping the whiskers around the nose and eyes is discouraged. These hairs are part of the sense of touch and protect the foal against bumping into things. Clipping the pastern cavities for inspection is functional because the jury will be better able to judge the position of the pastern. The foal’s mane should be braided at the inspection (if possible). Evaluation Foals presented to the jury are accompanied by their mother. The mother usually wears the foal’s bridle numbers. During the individual presentation, the foal is stood up in front of the jury on the lead line, so that the jury can evaluate the posture and conformation. To evaluate the movement of the foal, the mare is trotted in-hand while the foal is turned loose. The foal is shown free at the walk, trot and canter as indicated by the jury. After catching the foal, it is again stood up in front of the jury. When all the foals in a class have been evaluated, the jury decides the order of quality, announces the results, and the head of the jury gives commentary on each foal. Participation When participating in a keuring, it is important that the owner is aware of all the directives and regulations in regards to inspection. All the necessary information can be found in the keuring entry booklet, the handbook and the KWPN-NA website. Please read the information carefully in advance. Owners can enter their foal in the keuring by completing and submitting the keuring entry form and liability release (mailed to all current members in May, and available on the KWPN-NA website). courtesy KWPN Issue 1, 2010 • Page 27 KEURING - 2010 TOUR 2010 KEURING SCHEDULE Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Prima Equestrian 16979 9th Line, R.R. #3 Mount Albert, ON Canada L0G 1M0 Hosts: Roy Maher and Michelle Bartlett Contact: Cheryl Mayberry 905-473-7433 or 416-579-7433 [email protected] [email protected] www.primaequestrian.com Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Carousel Ridge Farm 51475 RR 231 Sherwood Park, AB Canada T8B 1K9 Host: Shauna Cook 780-554-6580 [email protected] www.carouselridge.com Thursday, September 2, 2010 Donida Farm 16600 SE 376th Auburn, WA 98092 Host: Gwen Blake 360-507-9306 [email protected] www.donidafarm.com Fri & Sat, September 3 & 4, 2010 DG Bar Ranch 3018 Grangeville Blvd. Hanford, CA 93230 Hosts: Tony and Betty De Groot and Willy Arts 559-732-7738 [email protected] www.dgbarranch.com Sunday, September 5, 2010 Finishing Touches Farm W1800 County Rd. B Genoa City, WI 53128 Hosts: Tracy Geller and Sara Krause 262-903-8540 or 262-374-2849 [email protected] [email protected] www.finishingtouchesfarm.com Monday, September 6, 2010 Claybrook Farms 5578 S. Wells Road Ithaca, MI 48847 Hosts: Waino Pihl and Susan Taylor 989-875-7134 [email protected] www.claybrookfarms.com Wed & Thur, September 8 & 9, 2010 Iron Spring Farm 75 Old Stottsville Rd. Coatesville, PA 19320 Host: Mary Alice Malone 610-383-4717 [email protected] www.ironspringfarm.com Friday, September 10, 2010 Windy Knoll Farms 474 State Route 58 Sullivan, OH 44880 Host: Adelbert H. Webber Contact: Ron Egan 419-656-9126 or Debbie Egan 646-878-5420 [email protected] KWPN-NA Education Seminar on Friday, September 10 Friday, September 10 Saturday, September 11, 2010 Pineland Farms 1545 Intervale Road New Gloucester, ME 04260 Host: Pineland Farm Contact: Bobby Murray 207-657-6419 [email protected] www.pinelandfarms.org Sunday, September 12, 2010 Pennock Point Sport Horses 4580 NW Co. Rd. 329 Reddick, FL 32686 Host: Sandi Lieb 352-466-3661 [email protected] www.sunshinesporthorses.org/pennockpt KWPN-NA Education Seminar on Monday, September 13 Monday, September 13 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Blalock Lakes 4075 New Corinth Road Newnan, GA 30263 Host: Jos Sevriens 770-683-7669 [email protected] www.blalocklakes.com Keuring information and entry forms were mailed to current members mid-May. Entry information and forms are also available on the KWPN-NA website. KWPN-NA Education Seminars Seminars will include both lectures and hands-on experience, explaining the KWPN system, what it is that the jury looks for in each particular type of horse and why the horses are scored the way they are – to include movement/jumping, class specifications and rules. Participants will be introduced to the history, purpose and use of the linear scoresheet as well as sport- conformation review and pedigree concerns. By the end of the seminar, participants will be expected to complete a linear score sheet, assign scores and verbalize their conclusions to the group. Attendees must register for the seminar in advance. No observers/auditors or videotaping/recording will be permitted! Seminar Cost: $100 (Lunch is included.) Page 28 • Newsletter of the KWPN-NA KEURING KWPN-NA KEURING CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS Sponsored by Rabobank For Foals and Three to Five year old Mature Horses The KWPN-NA is excited to announce the KWPN Foal Champions Awards program. This program has been made possible by generous support from the Rabobank. The Rabobank has a history of engaging in local communities in line with their concepts by sponsoring activities in the food and agricultural sector. The KWPN-NA and Rabobank both know how important it is to support and recognize breeders in North America, and have partnered together to bring this exciting program to our member breeders. Cash Awards These awards provide cash prizes in connection with the keuring tour to: • The North American bred and born Foal Champion and Champion in a Premium class. Open to foals in breeding directions with mum score of 75 points. Reserve Grading all five a mini- • The North American bred and born Mature Horse Champion and Reserve Champion in a Studbook Inspection. Open to mares, geldings and stallions in all five breeding directions, 3 to 5 years of age with a minimum score of 75 points. There is likely no other way to give back to a successful breeder so directly than cash to help to offset breeding, veterinary, showing and keuring expenses that breeder’s incur each and every year. As a breeder organization, we are thankful to Rabobank for supporting our member breeders and couldn’t be more excited to announce the KWPNNA Keuring Championship Awards. Good luck to everyone! Jumper-bred Foals and Jumper-Bred Mature Horses North American Champion North American Reserve Champion $500.00 $250.00 Dressage-bred Foals and Dressage-bred Mature Horses North American Champion North American Reserve Champion $500.00 $250.00 Hunter-bred Foals and Hunter-bred Mature Horses North American Champion North American Reserve Champion $500.00 $250.00 Gelders-bred Foals and Gelders-bred Mature Horses North American Champion North American Reserve Champion $500.00 $250.00 Harness-bred Foals and Harness-bred Mature Horses North American Champion North American Reserve Champion $500.00 $250.00 Issue 1, 2010 • Page 29 KEURING IBOP PERFORMANCE TESTS KWPN performance tests are designed to provide insight into a horse’s natural talent for sport. At a keuring, judges evaluate each horse. Test results and comments from the judges provide breeders with a more complete picture of their horse’s talent. commentary on each horse and will aid the breeder in forming a complete picture of the horse’s talent for sport. The IBOP predicate is awarded to mares, geldings and stallions that pass their respective tests. The predicate indicates that a horse possesses sufficient talent for sport. on posture and balance, reflexes, technique, strength, attitude, rideability, manageability and talent for jumping. Marks for walk, trot and posture and balance do not count in the final score. The remainder of the marks do count, and the marks for canter, reflexes and technique count double. Performance tests are particularly important for horses that do not compete in sport as they have not generated competition records, which are good indicators of an individual horse’s success. The KWPN evaluates competition records when available, but it must also gather data on horses that do not compete in sport because not every owner has the opportunity or desire to train his or her horse for competition. Gathering data on sport talent from this group of horses is very important to the KWPN breeding goal of producing horses that can perform at the highest levels of sport. Performance Horses can earn a maximum of 100 points and need a minimum of 75 points to pass the test. IBOP The IBOP (Individual Equine Utility Exam) is a 10–20 minute performance test in which judges evaluate a horse’s under-saddle performance and talent for sport. Horses are ridden or driven by their own riders or drivers and can participate in the IBOP starting at 32 months of age. Dressage horses must perform a dressage test, and jumpers must jump several obstacles under the direction of the judges. Harness horses are required to perform in harness. Gelders horses must participate in one of two tests: an under-saddle evaluation (dressage and jumping) or an in-harness evaluation (driving and cones). The judges will again give During the IBOP, dressage horses are required to ride an individual dressage test, followed by a presentation under saddle in a group of two to four pairs. This entails showing the basic gaits as well as a number of pace changes. Four year olds are required to do some leg yield, and five year olds and older must show the shoulder in. Jumping horses are required to show basic gaits and jump over a number of obstacles. The obstacles are jumped in the trot and canter. For three year olds, the obstacles are 80 to 90 cm high, for four year olds 90 to 100 cm and for five year olds 100 to 110 cm. If the horse is more than five years old the height is decided by the jury, depending on the level of training the horse might need to jump higher than 110 cm. Evaluation Dressage horses are judged on the basic gaits: walk, trot and canter. Additionally horses are judged on limberness, posture and balance, rideability, manageability and talent for dressage. The marks for walk, trot and canter count double in the final decision. Jumpers are also judged on basic gaits. Additionally horses are judged Page 30 • Newsletter of the KWPN-NA Admission to the studbook and predicates If a horse earns at least 75 points for the test, it will receive the IBOP (jumping) or IBOP (dressage) predicate. After the IBOP, a mare or gelding that has not yet been evaluated for studbook can immediately be presented for studbook and declared Ster as well (if it obtains sufficient points). Additional fees will have to be paid. After passing their IBOP, it is sometimes also possible for horses already accepted into the studbook to earn a (higher) predicate. For example, if a horse receives the minimum points for conformation (70 for riding- and 68 for harness horses) at the studbook inspection but fails to get the minimum points needed for movement or jumping (75) or the minimum overall score for harness horses (140), it can earn the ster predicate by successfully completing an IBOP. A mare that is declared “eligible for keur” will become keur after a successful completion of the IBOP. courtesy KWPN CALENDAR CLASSIFIED Hunter Mare by Just The Best Broodmare prospect, 16h 1997, high jumping scores, low price. For outstanding, permanent home. Half sister is Top 5 producer. [email protected]. (GA) June 03 - 06 04 - 06 04 - 06 11 - 13 12 -13 13 18 - 20 18 - 20 19 - 20 29 - 04 30 - 04 Garden State Combined Driving Event; Allentown, NJ Vada/Nova Summer June Dressage; Leesburg, VA Capital Dressage; Raleigh, NC Donida Farm Summer Dressage Show and Festival; Auburn, WA DVCTA Dressage at Fair Hill; Elkton, MD (www.dvcta.org) Good Horseman/Collecting Gaits Annual Dressage Show; Conyers, GA GMHA June Dressage Competition; South Woodstock, VT Golden State Dressage; Rancho Murieta, CA Iowa Dressage Classic I & II; Cumming, IA (www.iadcta.org) Lake Placid Horse Show; Lake Placid, NY CSI 4*-W Spruce Meadows; Calgary, AB (Can) July MORE SPORT RESULTS Richard Spooner and Pako win Derby in La Baule On Saturday, May 15, Richard Spooner won the derby at the CHIO in La Baule (France). The American rider and his gelding Pako (Farmer out of Epris by Rubinstein-Lorenz x Formateur, breeder Deborah P. Harrison, CA) had the only clear round in the 1,100-meter course with a pond and 21 jumps. His time of 162 seconds therefore did not matter. Spooner and Pako won €16.500 for their efforts. Chester Weber wins eighth USEF National Four-In-Hand Championship. Chester had the only double clear round in the Cones during the pouring rain and used the opportunity to put two of his pairs together, making this the first time he had driven the four as one team in the cones; Grumus and Para (Harmonie x Irzela by Renovo, breeder C. van Etten) in the wheel and Horace and Boy (Manno x Dereda by Wilhelmus, breeder S. Daniels) in the lead. “The first time I ever drove them in the cones was about an hour before they went in the ring.” Weber hopes that this dynamic foursome will be his cones team for the WEG. 06 - 11 09 - 18 14 - 18 17 - 18 21 - 25 23 - 25 23 - 25 I Love New York Horse Show; Lake Placid, NY CHIO Aachen; Aachen (Germany) Classique International CSI 2* W; Blainville, QC (Can) Dressage at the Park; Allentown, NJ International Bromont CSI 2*-W; Bromont, QC Can WNYDA Summer Festival/Dressage at Paduka Run; Geneseo, NY (www.wnyda.org) Dressage at Devonwood; Sherwood, OR (www.devonwoodec.com) August 04 - 08 06 - 08 13 - 15 16 - 20 21 25 - 29 30 - 05 World Breeding Championships for Young Dressage Horses; Verden (Ger) WEG Selection Trials; Gladstone, NJ WEG Selection Trials; Gladstone, NJ KWPN Horse Days; Ermelo (NL) KWPN National Harness Horse Day; Ermelo (NL) Summer Festival Horse Show Tournament CSI 2*-W; Langley, BC (Can) Hampton Classic CSI 4*-W; Bridgehampton, NY September 01 - 05 01 - 05 08 - 12 15 - 19 15 - 19 22 - 26 22 - 26 25 - 10 28 - 03 Showpark All Seasons Tournament CSI 2*-W; Del Mar, CA Halton Place Canadian Country Classic CSI 2*-W; Halton Hills On (Can) Hits on the Hudson CSI 2*-W; Saugerties, NY Blenheim Fall Tournament CSI 2*-W; San Juan Capistrano, CA American Gold Cup CSI 2*-W; Moreland Hills, OH LA International Jumping Festival CSI 2*-W; Burbank, CA Canadian Show Jumping Tournament CSI 2*-W; Caledon, ON (Can) World Equestrian Games; Lexington, KY Dressage at Devon; Devon, PA (www.dressageatdevon.org) October 14 - 23 16 - 17 20 - 24 26 - 31 Pennsylvania National Horse Show CSI 2*-W; Harrisburg, PA Eastern States & Garden State Classic Dressage; Allentown, NJ (www.esdcta.org) Del Mar International I CSI 2*-W; Del Mar, CA Washington International Horse Show CSI 3*-W; Washington, DC November 03 - 07 03 - 07 08 - 13 9 - 14 17 - 21 Syracuse Invitational Horse Tournament CSI 3*-W; Syracuse, NY Las Vegas November Festival CSI 2*-W; Las Vegas, NV Royal Winter Fair CSI 4*-W; Toronto, ON (Can) Sacramento International Horse Show CSI 3*-W; Rancho Murieta, CA Los Angeles National Hunter Jumper Show ,CSI 2*-W; Burbank, CA 2011 February 02 - 05 KWPN Stallion Show; ’s Hertogenbosch (NL) Issue 1, 2010 • Page 31 KWPN FALL PERFORMANCE TEST Jumping Stallions premium stallion in Holstein in 2008. Contendro I has had an especially big influence in Germany where his offspring are doing well in sport, giving him an index of 155 (95%). The mother of Biscayo is Sinessa, a studbook daughter of Lux Z. Grandmother Notre Dame II (Cassini I x Quidam de Revel) jumped at Grand Prix level with Roberto Arioldi. She is also the mother of the KWPN stallion Vingino (s. Voltaire). The damline is further supported by daughters of Landgraf I, Calypso I and Rigoletto B Test report: Biscayo is an honest, reliable stallion that is somewhat pragmatic. He has more than sufficient willingness to work, works sufficiently and has a good mouth. The walk is moderately big and has little tact. The trot has sufficient scope and little power. The canter is powerful and has good scope. Biscayo has more than sufficient reflexes and good technique. He seems sufficiently careful and shows a lot of scope. Biscayo has much talent for jumping and gives his rider a more than sufficient to good feeling. 2009 Fall Test Produces Three Approved Dressage and Five Approved Jumper Stallions. 2009 FALL TEST i s c a BISCAYO y o 29 May 2006, 1.68 m, bay Sire: Contendro I, s. Contender Dam: Sinessa s. Lux Z, d. Notre Dame II ds. Cassini I, dds. Quidam de Revel SF Breeder: J. Albers; Owner: H. Albers and R. Tewis Conformation: Well-developed, more than sufficient jumping type stallion that is built downhill. The head is sufficiently expressive. The poll is short. The neck has sufficient length and is deep out of the chest. The wither is well developed with a moderate connection to the neck. The shoulder has sufficient length and position. The back has good length and muscling. The loins should be better connected. The croup is short and sloping. The foreleg has sufficient length and is under the body. The hindleg is correct. The base is well developed and has more than sufficient quality. The feet have good shape and development. Pedigree: Contendro I is a son of the influential Contender. The mother of Contendro I is Bravo (s. Reichsgraf). Besides his full brother Contendro II, this successful mare also produced Caretano Z (s. Caretino), who was successful in breeding, and Cassito (s. Cassiano) who was a Stall behavior: Honest, dependable stallion that is easy to handle and calm in his stall. Veterinary remarks: No remarks. Semen quality: Sufficient. Breeding advice: Biscayo can add technique, scope and rideability to jumper breeding with mares that show sufficient “blood.” Dam report: Sinessa is a sufficiently developed, sufficient riding type mare with a sufficient rectangular model. The head is sufficiently expressive, and a little long. The poll is more than sufficient in length with a somewhat heavy head-neck connection. The neck is more than sufficient in length and a little poorly muscled in the topline. The wither is more than sufficiently developed. The shoulder is straight and has sufficient length. The back is weak. The loins are weak and moderately connected. The croup is short and a little horizontal. The hamstring is short. The foreleg and hindleg are both correct. The Page 32 • Newsletter of the KWPN-NA pastern is weak, both in front and behind. The feet are sufficiently developed with low heels. The base is sufficiently developed but should be leaner. The walk is active with good scope. The trot has sufficient scope and suppleness. The canter is big with moderate suppleness. Height: 1.66m/color: bay. B r a i n p o w BRAINPOWER e r 7 May 2006, 1.68 m, dark bay, jumping expectation: 143 (30%) Sire: Contendro I, s. Contender Dam: Soterma keur, RP s. Guidam keur, d. Berma keur pref prest ds. Nimmerdor pref, dds. Abgar xx keur Breeder: W.F.M. van Gestel Owner: W. Coppes Conformation: A well developed stallion that could have a little more length in the body. The head is more than sufficiently expressive. The neck has more than sufficient length and a somewhat heavy under neck. The wither is more than sufficiently developed and has good length. The shoulder has sufficient length and position. The back is short and sufficiently muscled. The foreleg has good length and is slightly toed in. The hindleg is correct but a fraction long. The base is well developed and has good quality. The shape and development of the feet is sufficient. Pedigree: Contendro I is a son of the influential Contender. The mother of Contendro I is Bravo (s. Reichsgraf). Besides his full brother Contendro II, this successful mare also produced Caretano Z COURTESY KWPN (s. Caretino), who was successful in breeding, and Cassito (s. Cassiano) who –in 2008– was a premium stallion in Holstein. Contendro I has had an especially big influence in Germany where his offspring are doing well in sport, giving him an index of 155 (95%). The keur mare Soterma is the mother of Brainpower. She is a daughter of the preferent stallion Guidam. Grandmother Berma (s. Nimmerdor) is keur, preferent and prestatie. Behind her the damline is supported by the keur preferent Abgar xx daughter Terma, who is also the mother of the KWPN stallion Faram, and the keur preferent Derma (Rigoletto x Brigadier). From the direct damline we also get the SBS approved stallion Edgar (s. Jasper) and the Grand Prix jumper Naomi (s. Colino). Test report: Brainpower is an honest, quickly tense but dependable stallion. He is very willing to work and works more than sufficiently. He has a good mouth. When the stallion is relaxed, the walk and trot have sufficient scope and suppleness. The canter has good scope and power, is carried and very supple. Brainpower jumps with very good reflexes, good to very good technique, noticeably good use of the body and he finishes the jump well from behind. He seems careful and shows very much scope. Brainpower has very much talent for jumping and gives his rider a very good feeling. Stall behavior: An honest and reliable stallion that is easy to handle and calm in his stall. Veterinary remarks: Brainpower showed signs of thrush upon arrival. He was treated. Semen quality: Moderate. Breeding advice: Brainpower can improve the canter as well as jumping reflexes and athletic ability in jumper breeding. Mares must have a good rectangular model. Dam report: Soterma is a mare with a good rectangular model and is somewhat downhill. The head is sufficiently expressive. The poll is sufficiently light. The neck is nicely muscled and sufficiently long. The wither is well developed. The shoulder has sufficient slope and good length. The back and loins are well muscled. The croup has sufficient slope and good length. The position of the fore- and hindleg are correct. The pastern is good. The hooves are well developed with somewhat little heel. The base is lean and has good quality. The walk is pure with a nice sized stride. The trot has sufficient scope and is sufficiently carried. The canter has good carriage and sufficient scope. Height: 1.71m/color: bay. IBOP: W 7, T 6, C 6.5, TD 5.5 (x2), TO 7.5, T 8, S 8, TJ 8 (x2) = 70 points. B o d i n BODINUS u s 4 June 2006, 1.67 m, black, jumping expectation: 137 (33%) Sire: Padinus, s. Heartbreaker pref Dam: Ultra Siena W Stb, RP s. Namelus R keur, d. Zelusiena Stb, RP ds. Abgar xx keur, dds. Wagner Breeder: L. and F. Wittink Owner: R. and I. Veninga V.O.F. Conformation: A more than sufficiently developed stallion with a sufficient jumper model. The head is sufficiently expressive. The neck has good length that is set on a little horizontal and a little deep from the chest. The wither is very well developed and has good length. The shoulder has good length and position. The back has sufficient length and good muscling. The loins are well connected. The croup has good length, position and muscling. The foreleg has sufficient length and correct position. The hindleg is correct. The base is well developed and has quality. The feet have sufficient shape and development. Pedigree: Although Padinus died too young, he was nevertheless able to put his stamp on jumper breeding. The Heartbreaker son out of the international jumper Ladina (Grannus x Tangelo xx) is in fourth place on the index (154, 82%) for stallions with offspring between 4 and 6 years of age. The mother of Bodinus is Ultra Siena W, a studbook mare by the keur stallion Namelus R. Grandmother Zelusiena is a daughter of the Abgar English thoroughbred. Together with Lancelot, Zelusiena produced the national jumper Relusiena W. Through the mare Melusiena, a keur mare by Wagner, we come to a classical Groninger damline. From this extensive damline come the KWPN stallions Sam R, Namelus R and the KWPN Erkend stallion Vegas R. Test report: Bodinus is an honest and reliable stallion. He is very willing to work, works well and has a good mouth. The walk and trot both have more than sufficient scope. The canter is powerful, carried and has good scope. Bodinus jumps with very good reflexes. He really uses his body through the jump, varies the foreleg somewhat and finishes the jump well from behind. The stallion seems careful and shows much to very much scope. Bodinus has very much talent for jumping and gives his rider a good feeling. Stall behavior: An honest, reliable stallion that is easy to handle and calm in his stall. Veterinary remarks: No remarks. Semen quality: Sufficient. Breeding advice: Bodinus can add reflexes and jumping technique to jumper breeding. Mares must have size and substance. Dam report: The mare Ultra Siena W is deceased. Height: 1.64m/color: dark bay. Issue 1, 2010 • Page 33 KWPN FALL PERFORMANCE TEST B e r n i BERNINI n Pedigree: Vigo d’Arsouilles (Nabab de Rêve x Fleuri du Manoir) is an impressive Grand Prix jumper with Philippe Lejeune. Last summer Vigo d’Arsouilles was one of the prize winners in Aachen. Bernini’s mother Marvelous is a daughter of Quick Star and the international jumper Glad Tidings. Marvelous herself jumps 1.45m under the name Malaguena la Silla with Rolf-Göran Bengtsson. The mother of Glad Tidings is Adith (s. Le Mexico), herself an international jumper and the mother of not less than five international jumpers, including the above mentioned Glad Tidings (s. Tout Feu d’Hex), Daredevil (s. Galoubet A), Heartbreaker (s. Tout Feu d’Hex), Here and Now (s. Tout Feu d’Hex) and Idyllic II (s. Galoubet A). The damline continues with Plegtje, a daughter of Lucky Boy xx x Woldkoning. She is a full sister to Van Gogh with whom Willi Melliger participated in the Los Angeles Olympic Games. i 23 May 2006, 1.63 m, bay Sire: Vigo d’Arsouilles, s. Nabab de Rêve Dam: Marvelous s. Quick Star, d. Glad Tidings ds. Tout Feu d’Hex, dds. Le Mexico keur Breeder/Owner: E. Schep and A. Waldman Conformation: A more than sufficiently developed stallion with a sufficient jumper model and a downhill build. The head is large and should be more appealing. The neck has sufficient length with a wide base and comes from deep in the chest. The wither is long has more than sufficiently developed. The back has good length and muscling and drops off a little behind the wither. The loins are well muscled and well connected. The croup has good length, position and muscling. The hamstring is long. The foreleg is short and toed out. The hindleg is correct. The base is well developed and has good quality. The feet have sufficient shape and development. He carries his tail to the left. Test report: Bernini is an honest and reliable stallion. He has sufficient to more than sufficient willingness to work, works sufficiently to more than sufficiently and has a tough mouth. The walk and trot have sufficient scope and suppleness. The canter has a lot of scope but little self-carriage. Bernini jumps with very good reflexes, very good technique, much body use and he finishes the jump well from behind. He seems careful and shows very much scope. Bernini has much to very much talent for jumping and gives his rider a less good feeling while riding and jumping. Veterinary remarks: On October 27, 2009, the stallion’s movement was off in the left hindleg. A neurological examination did not lead to any further developments. There were no further occurrences. Semen quality: Moderate. Breeding advice: Bernini can improve on jumping technique and add body use and scope to jumper breeding. The stallion appears to fit best with attractive riding type mares. Dam report: Marvelous is a more than sufficiently developed mare with a good rectangular model. The head has sufficient shape and is not very expressive. The poll is short. The neck has sufficient shape and good length but is a little horizontal. The wither is well developed and has good length. The shoulder has good length and position. The back has good length and muscling. The loins are tight. The croup has good position, length and muscling. The foreleg has sufficient length with a somewhat straight pastern. The hindleg is straight. The pastern has good length. The hooves have good shape with low heels. The base is sufficiently developed with more than sufficient quality. The walk is active with sufficient scope; she swings back and forth. The trot has more than sufficient scope with a slow hindleg. The canter has good scope and suppleness and stays high in the croup with a stiff hindleg. Height: 1.64m/color: bay. The mare jumped 1.45m internationally with Rolf-Göran Bengtsson. Stall behavior: An honest, reliable stallion that is easy to handle and calm in his stall. Three-Year-Old Jumper Stallions Biscayo Brainpower Bodinus Bernini Chellthago Z Walk * Trot * 6 6 7 6 6 6.5 6 7.5 6 6.5 Car & Bal Canter (x2) * 7 8 7.5 6.5 8 Page 34 • Newsletter of the KWPN-NA 8 9 8 7 8 Reflexes (x2) Technique (x2) 7 9 8.5 8.5 8.5 8 8.5 8.5 8.5 7.5 Scope Attitude (x2) 8.5 9 8.5 9 8.5 7.5 8.5 7.5 7 8.5 Jumping Talent Total 8 9 8.5 8.5 8.5 78.5 88.5 83 82.5 82 mother Inka is a BWP registered daughter of Romeo (G.Ramiro Z x Remus I). Further back in the damline are daughters of Goldfalk (Grande x Frusta II), Akanar xx and Flügel van la Roche. CHELLTHAGO Chellthago Z Z 02 May 2002, 1.64 m, bay, 3-generation studbook index jumping: 150 (24%) Sire: Chellano Z, s. Contender Dam: Carthaga Z s. Carthago, d. Inka ds. Romeo BWP, dds. Goldfalk BWP Breeder: J. Nijstad Owner: Stal Horn B.V. Conformation: A sufficiently developed stallion with a sufficient jumper model and a downhill build. The head is sufficiently expressive. The neck has good length, shape and muscling. The wither is more than sufficiently developed with more than sufficient length. The shoulder has good length and position. The back is sufficiently long and slightly hollow. The loins are well connected. The croup has sufficient length and position. The hamstring should be longer. The foreleg is sufficiently long, slightly under the body and a little back at the knee. The hindleg is correct. The base has sufficient development and quality. The feet have sufficient shape and development. Pedigree: Chellano Z is a son of Contender out of the mare Fayence (Cor de la Bryère x Capitol I). Thus, Fayence is a full sister to Corrado I and II. The mother of Chellthago Z is Carthaga Z, a daughter of Carthago Z (s. Capitol I), she participated twice in the Olympiade (Atlanta and Sydney) with Jos Lansink, and has since turned into a top producer. Carthaga Z is also the mother of Quinthago Z (s. Quinar) who was the 2009 World Champion FiveYear-Old with Leopold van Asten. Grand- Test report: Chellthago Z is an honest and reliable stallion with a nice character and temperament. The stallion is very willing to work, works well and has a good mouth. The walk is sufficiently big. The trot has sufficient to more than sufficient scope. The canter is powerful and carried with good scope. Chellthago Z jumps with good to very good reflexes, more than sufficient to good technique and a varied use of the foreleg. He seems careful and shows much to very much scope. Chellthago Z has much to very much talent for jumping and gives his rider a good feeling. Stall behavior: An honest, dependable stallion that is easy to handle and calm in his stall. Veterinary remarks: No remarks. Semen quality: Sufficient. Breeding advice: Chellthago Z can add attitude, rideability and scope to jumper breeding. Mares must have size, substance and length in the body. Dam report: Carthaga Z is a sufficiently developed mare with a sufficiently rectangular model. The head has sufficient expression with rather much jaw. The poll is short and wide. The neck is a fraction deep from the chest and could be longer. The wither is moderately developed. The shoulder is long and sloping. The mare has a strong topline. The loins are well muscled. The croup has sufficient length and slope with long muscling. The foreleg is slightly under the body but correct. The hindleg is slightly straight. The pastern is short. The hooves are shaped well but could be a little bigger. The base is of very hard quality. The walk is big, active and very correct. The trot has sufficient scope and tact but could have a little more suspension. The mare has a strong canter with strong use of the hindleg, a lot of scope and is uphill. Height: 1.61m/color: dark bay. Dressage Stallions B r BREEZER e e z e r 18 April 2006, 1.66 m, chestnut, dressage expectation: 135 (25%) Sire: Johnson, s. Jazz pref Dam: Brieka keur pref prest, RP s. Sultan keur, d. Julana keur pref, RP ds. Fresco keur, dds. Amor pref Breeder: R.J.M. Schoenaker Owner: R.J.M. Schoenaker and J.W. Greve Conformation: A more than sufficiently developed stallion with a more than sufficient dressage model. The head is expressive. The neck has good length and muscling and comes from deep in the chest. The wither is high with more than sufficient length. The shoulder has good position and is more than sufficiently long. The back is long and slightly hollow. The loins are well connected. The croup has good length, position and muscling. The foreleg is short and toed out. The hindleg is correct. The base is more than sufficiently developed and of good quality. The feet have sufficient shape and low heels. Pedigree: Johnson (Jazz x Flemmingh) was the champion of his year during the stallion show in Den Bosch. Mother Brieka is a keur preferent prestatie mare by Sultan. She produced (among others) four Z dressage horses, the Grand Prix jumper Guido (s. Voltaire) and the KWPN stallion Iron (s. Voltaire). Grandmother Juliana is a daughter of Fresco and is keur preferent. She is the mother of KWPN stallion Obrecht (s. Lucky Box xx) and the ZZ-Z dressage horse Aristo (s. Sultan). Issue 1, 2010 • Page 35 KWPN FALL PERFORMANCE TEST The damline continues with a kroon mare by Amor and a ster mare by Utopia. KWPN stallions Boston and Dublin also come from this damline. Test report: Breezer is an honest, quickly diverted stallion with a good attitude. The stallion is very willing to work and works well. The walk is pure and has good scope. The trot has good scope but the foreleg should move more from the shoulder. The canter has good scope with more than sufficient self-carriage. In movement the stallion shows good suppleness and more than sufficient to good carriage and balance. Breezer has more than sufficient to much talent for dressage and gives his rider a very good feeling. Stall behavior: An honest, reliable stallion that is easy to handle and calm in his stall. Veterinary remarks: No remarks. Semen quality: Sufficient. Dam report: Brieka is a good, well-developed, riding type mare. The head is very expressive. The neck is shaped well but a little heavy. The wither is well developed but could be a little longer. The mare has a good shoulder. The back and loins are well muscled. The croup is good, of the riding type and well muscled. The bone of the legs is hard, correct and has a lot of quality. The foreleg is toed-in. The feet are good but have somewhat underslung heels. The walk is good, big and supple. The trot is scopey and supple with good use of the hindleg. Height: 1.67m/color: light bay. 1988 IBOP scores: W 8 (x2), T 7 (x2), C 8.5 (x2), SC 8, C 8 (x2), TJ 6 (x2) = 83 points B o BORDEAUX r d e a u x 9 May 2006, 1.68 m, dark bay, dressage expectation: 149 (26%) Sire: United, s. Krack C Dam: Venna ster, RP s. Gribaldi keur, d. Leandra M keur pref sport/dr, RP ds. Donnerhall, dds. Rousseau Breeder: Lisman Stables B.V . Owner: P. Schockemöhle (Germany) and J.M. van Uytert Conformation: A well developed stallion with a good dressage model. The head is long and should be more attractive. The neck has good length and muscling and comes deep from the chest. The wither is well developed with good length. The back has more than sufficient length and muscling. The loins are a little tight. The croup has good length, position and muscling. The hamstring is long. The foreleg has good length with correct position. The hindleg is correct. The base is more than sufficiently developed with good quality. The feet are narrow. The heels are well developed. Pedigree: Bordeaux was dressage champion of the stallion show in Den Bosch. His father United was impressive in his performance test and is now in the Light Tour as an 8-year-old. United (Krack C x TCN Partout) also appears to be putting his stamp on the breeding program. Notable keuring results and good tests by his daughters exemplify his offspring. The mother of Bordeaux is Venna, a ster mare by the keur stallion Gribaldi. Grandmother Leandra M is a keur preferent sport/dr mare by dressage sire Donnerhall. Greatgrandmother Roussina is a daughter of Rouseau (Romadour II x Lugano II) and Adone (Angelo xx x Dodona by Donar). With Krack C, Roussina produced the Oldenburg approved Kaiser Franz. She herself is a half sister of Nicole Uphoff’s legendary dressage horse Rembrandt (s. Romadour II) and the stallions Royal Angelo I and II (s. Rosenkavalier). Adone is a full sister of the dressage horses Ahlerich of Dr. Reiner Klimke and Amon of Annemarie Sanders-Keizer. Test report: Bordeaux is an honest and reliable stallion with a very good attitude. The stallion is very willing to work and works well to very well. The walk is pure, and has good scope but is sometimes a little wide behind. The trot has good scope. The canter is powerful, uphill and has good scope and self-carriage. He shows good suppleness and good to very good self-carriage and balance. Bordeaux has much talent for dressage and gives his rider a good feeling. Stall behavior: An honest, reliable stallion that is easy to handle and calm in his stall. Veterinary remarks: Bordeaux does not meet the radiographic requirements in the right hock. He is categorized as having a Class C osteochondrose. The stallion committee used their prerogative to accept a stallion with Class C OCD. During the test he was treated for thrush and a cold. Semen quality: Sufficient. Dressage Breezer Bordeaux Bojengel Walk (x2) 8 7.5 8.5 Trot (x2) 7.5 8 8 Canter (x2) 8 9 7.5 Page 36 • Newsletter of the KWPN-NA Suppleness 8 8 8 Carriage & Balance 7.5 8.5 8.5 Rideability & Workability 8 8.5 8.5 Dressage Talent 8 8 8 Total 78.5 82 81 Breeding advice: Bordeaux can improve the model, movement and attitude in dressage mares with an active hindleg. Dam report: Venna is a well-developed mare with a good rectangular model and a somewhat downhill build. The head is expressive. The poll has sufficient length. The neck is sufficiently long, upward and forward and has sufficient muscling. The wither is long and well developed. The shoulder is long and sloping. The back is hollow. The loins are well muscled. The croup slopes and is moderately long. The foreleg is correct. The hindleg is a little straight. The pastern has good length and position. The hooves are sufficiently developed and have good shape. The base is hard and sufficiently developed. The walk is sufficiently big, active and pure. The trot has sufficient scope with much suppleness. The mare has good leg technique and freedom in the shoulder. The canter has sufficient scope and is light-footed. Height: 1.67m/color: black. B o BOJENGEL j e n g e l March 2006, 1.71 m, bay, dressage expectation: 153 (24%) Sire: Uptown, s. Kennedy Dam: Tistie ter Kwincke elite, RP s. Gribaldi keur, d. Arella ster pref prest ds. Lector keur, dds. Heemraad Breeder: A.J.L. Slippens Owner: WesTrade Stables B.V., Stal de Bekelaar B.V. and Serge Pais BvBA (Belgium) Conformation: A well-developed stallion with a good dressage model and an appealing forehand. The head is expressive. The neck has good length, shape and muscling. The wither is well developed and has good length. The shoulder is more than sufficient in length with good position. The back has good length and more than sufficient muscling. The loins are more than sufficiently connected. The croup has more than sufficient length and muscling and is somewhat sloping. The foreleg has good length and is a little back at the knee. The hindleg is correct. The base is more than sufficiently developed and has more than sufficient quality. The feet are shaped and developed well. Pedigree: The Kennedy son Uptown is the father of Bojengel. Mother Tistie ter Kwincke is a daughter of the Grand Prix and keur stallion Gribaldi. Tistie ter Kwincke is an elite mare and received high scores for the dressage parts of her test. Grandmother Arella is a ster preferent mare by Lector. Arella is also the mother of Gambol (s. Gabor) who is successful at Grand Prix dressage with Ashley Holzer. The damline also produced Sagacious (s. Welt Hit II) who is successful at Grand Prix dressage with Lauren Sammis. The damline further continues with daughters of Heemraad and Eufraat. Test report: Bojengel is an honest and reliable stallion with a very good attitude. The stallion is very willing to work and works very well. The walk is pure with good scope. The trot has good scope. The canter has more than sufficient scope and power, though the foreleg should move out more from the shoulder. The hindleg should bend more actively during movement. The stallion shows good suppleness, self-carriage and balance. Bojengel has much talent for dressage and gives his rider a good feeling. Semen quality: Good. Breeding advice: Bojengel can improve the front and self-carriage of dressage mares. Mares must have active use of the hindleg. Dam report: Tistie ter Kwincke is an attractive and more than sufficiently developed mare. She is a more than sufficient dressage type mare and is sufficiently rectangular. The head is pretty and expressive. The head/neck connection is sufficiently light. The neck is well muscled and has more than sufficient length with good position. The neck is a little heavy where it connects to the chest and a little deep from the chest. The shoulder is well developed and is more than sufficiently long. The shoulder has good length but is a little straight. The back is a little weak, but the loins are well connected. The croup has sufficient length and good position. The foreleg is back at the knee. The hindleg is a fraction sickle-hocked. The pastern is normal. The hooves are narrow and the heels well developed. The bone of the legs is hard but a little fine. Tistie ter Kwincke walks actively and shows good scope and suppleness. At the walk she toes out on the left fore. At the trot the mare shows good scope and use of the body. The hindleg bends well with good self-carriage. At the canter she shows more than sufficient scope and self-carriage. She should use her body a little more. Height: 1.67m/color: dark bay. 2000 IBOP scores: W 9, T 7.5, C 8.5, TD 8 (x2), TO 6, T 6, S 6, TJ 6 (x2) = 70 points Stall behavior: An honest and reliable stallion that is easy to handle and calm in his stall. Veterinary remarks: Thickness above the knee on the right foreleg was diagnosed as chronic but did not influence performance. There are no other remarks. Issue 1, 2010 • Page 37 2009 YEAR-END SPORT AWARDS USDF ALL BREEDS AWARDS Prix St. Georges 1 (14) Relentless JP 68.684% Jazz x Rebound by Renoir II Owner/Breeder: Peggy Mills; Rider: Holger Bechtloff Open Grand Prix 1 (1) Ravel 75.574% Contango x Hautain by Democraat Owner: Akiko Yamazaki; Breeder: H. de Man; Rider: Steffen Peters 2 (29) Tristan 67.632% Burggraaf x Gastrona by Kaiserstern Owner/Rider: Anne Seemann; Breeder: G. Snoeks 2 (9) Sagacious HF 67.297% Welt Hit II x Judith by Cocktail Owner: Hyperion Farm; Breeder: G. van de Boogaard; Rider: Lauren Sammis 3 (36) Rifradin 67.404% Gribaldi x Atradin by Formateur Owner: Leatherdale Farms; Breeder: R. Franssen; Rider: Helena Espinosa 3 (11) Olivier 66.863% Idocus x Rowillie by Porter Owner/Breeder: Madeleine S. Austin; Rider: Elisabeth Austin 4 (16) Royal Tango 66.064% Contango x Isis by Sebastiaan Owner/Rider: Barbie Piccinni; Breeder: HHH Ranch Ravel, photo Terri Miller 5 (60) Victor 65.789% Welt Hit II x Orpari by Purioso Owner/Rider: Heather Oleson; Breeder: P. Pool 5 (19) Goubergh’s Kasper 65.532% Facet x Annet by Superieur Owner: Maplecrest Farm of Lexington; Breeder: J.H. Heutinck; Rider: Reese Koffler-Stanfield Fourth Level 1 (2) Richman 71.395% Mantovani x Esmilde by Zeoliet Owner: Kathleen G. Broughan; Breeder: J.G. Pikkemaat; Rider: Shawna Harding Intermediaire I 1 (29) Rifradin 67.193% Gribaldi x Atradin by Formateur Owner: Leatherdale Farms; Breeder: R. Franssen; Rider: Helena Espinosa 2 (53) Relentless JP 65.789% Jazz x Rebound by Renoir II Owner/Breeder: Peggy Mills; Rider: Holger Bechtloff Relentless JP, photo Pat Girard 2 (3) Tristan 70.244% Burggraaf x Gastrona by Kaiserstern Owner/Rider: Anne Seemann; Breeder: G. Snoeks 3 (9) Euro Pro Pacho 68.024% Ijsselmeer Ikepono x Quintessence by Pik Solo Owner/Rider: Anne Howard; Breeder: Deborah P. Harrison 3 (57) Prestige 65.658% Anriejetto x Jakarta by Roemer Owner/Breeder/Rider: Kari J. McClain 4 (61) Strauss 65.526% Idocus x Nelissa by G.Ramiro Z Owner: Nikki Soich-Flach; Breeder: Suzanne Thrasher; Rider: Cyndi Jackson 4 (14) Udo 67.273% Kennedy x Esther by Naturel Owner/Rider: Tracey Lert; Breeder: J.H. Dobelsteen 5 (62) Prestiche 65.421% Balmoral x Amethist-Utopia by Duc de Normandie Owner/Rider: Yvette Diuri Pickrell; Breeder: Erven van de Burg 5 (20) Picasso’s Bleu 66.591% D-Day x Garina by Onbekend Owner: Douglas and Lisa Greene; Breeder: H. Heinemans; Rider: Lisa Lewis-Greene Richman, photo PhelpsPhoto.com Page 38 • Newsletter of the KWPN-NA 4 (59) Taboo 65.921% Flemmingh x Halekulani by Vosmaer Owner: Sharon L. Criswell; Breeder: Deborah P. Harrison; Rider: Nicholia Zamora 2 (21) Valencia 71.579% Florett As x Manou by Ferrro Owner/Rider: Olav Drehn; Breeder: J.T.M. Raaijmakers Third Level 1 (1) Warsteiner 72.886% Riverman-ISF x Welona by Roemer Owner/Rider: Heather Mason; Breeder: H. Davelaar 3 (25) Wisteria-ISF 71.143% Juventus x Jypsy by Roemer Owner/Breeder: Iron Spring Farm; Rider: Ashley Wolfe 2 (11) Valkyriez 68.718% Zeoliet x Primamor by Consul Owner: Deborah L. Wilhelm; Breeder: Tim Cudd; Rider: Lynda Alicki 4 (62) United We Stand 68.889% Gribaldi x Kadette by Equador Owner/Rider: Mette P. Larsen; Breeder: Toine Hoefs 3 (14) Utah 68.205% Indoctro x Lady by Nimmerdor Owner: Kim Jackson; Breeder: P. Kamphof; Rider: Justin Hardin and Kim Jackson 4 (28) Paddington 67.093% Idocus x Esprit de Corps by Rubinstein Owner: Leslie Burket; Breeder: Bob Diehl; Rider: Martin Kuhn 5 (76) Wroxy 68.158% Nassau x Lunas Luck by Jim xx Owner/Rider: Andrea Jean Marek; Breeder: Brooke Voldbaek Warsteiner, photo SusanJStickle.com 4 (28) Titleist 67.093% Idocus x Engendre by Wieberoodnoot Owner/Breeder/Rider: Cean Embrey Second Level 1 (4) Wester 70.952% Rhodium x Sindy by Contango Owner/Rider: Dixie Montgomery; Breeder: B. de Leeuw 2 (11) Vemilion B 74.000% Emilion x Falve by Renville Owner: Linda Marie Farness; Breeder: C. Bruers; Rider: Amanda Johnson 2 (14) Santé 69.524% Farmer x Colimbria by Doruto Owner/Rider: Christy Cadwallader; Breeder: Deborah Springborn 3 (25) Virtuoso 68.382% Ferro x Davinesse by Davingnon Owner/Rider: Valerie Colsant; Breeder: Kimberly and Mark Carter Training 1 (10) Zeus-ISF 74.107% Roemer x Selona-ISF by Ferro Owner: Phyllis DeCarvalho; Breeder: Iron Spring Farm; Rider: Yvonne Barteau and Ashley Wolfe 3 (25) Una Voce 72.400% Gribaldi x Ilinde by Darnels Owner/Rider: Valerie R. Swygert; Breeder: B.L.E. Derksen Wester, photo Jennifer Johnson 3 (25) Avery 72.400% Jazz x Special Writer by Staff Writer xx Owner/Breeder/Rider: Alyssa Pagon Pitts 4 (26) Romincka 68.140% Welt Hit II x La-Libelle by Farmer Owner: Clare Krska and Carol Krska; Breeder: L. Martens; Rider: Clare Krska 5 (40) Voyager 71.400% Olivi x Priscilla D by Junior STV Owner: Barbara O’Connor; Breeder: I. Douma; Rider: Chauna Gaona 5 (29) Winchester 67.998% Juventus x Edorette by Saluut Owner: Elizabeth Sawinski; Breeder: Lana Sneddon; Rider: Kyla Awes Adult Amateur Intermediaire I 1 (6) Prestiche 65.421% Balmoral x Amethist-Utopia by Duc de Normandie Owner/Rider: Yvette Diuri Pickrell; Breeder: Erven van de Burg First Level 1 (4) Zania 73.579% Sir Sinclair x Melody by Hierarch Owner/Rider: Jami Kment; Breeder: B.J. Odink 2 (7) Rockette 65.263% Ferro x Alona by Pantheon Owner/Rider: Sandy Lynn Harper; Breeder: DG Bar Ranch Zania, photo Emily Oniel Issue 1, 2010 • Page 39 2009 YEAR-END SPORT AWARDS 3 (11) Renatino 64.675% Sambertino x Ingrid by Droomwals Owner/Rider: Gundi Younger; Breeder: M. van Sonsbeek 4 (13) Talent Houston x Melona by Falco Owner/Rider: Jane Springer; Breeder: E. Minkman Third Level 1 (3) Utah 67.436% Indoctro x Lady by Nimmerdor Owner/Rider: Kim Jackson; Breeder: P. Kamphof 63.606% 2 (5) Titleist 67.093% Idocus x Engendre by Wieberoodnoot Owner/Breeder/Rider: Cean Embrey 5 (33) Mowgli 62.242% Investment x Zolite by Duc de Normandie Owner/Rider: Ashley Alison Schempp; Breeder: A. W. J. Jansen 3 (8) Rolando 66.154% Goodwill x Kelineke by Flemmingh Owner/Rider: Allison Bilzerian; Breeder: J.W. and A.P. Jurrius Prix St. Georges 1 (2) Tristan 67.632% Burggraaf x Gastrona by Kaiserstern Owner/Rider: Anne Seemann; Breeder: G. Snoeks 4 (14) Sam Gerida 65.116% Metall x N. Rosa-Gerida by Rubinstein Owner/Rider: Chris K. Federer; Breeder: J. Hermanussen Tristan, photo Vicky Marshall 2 (16) Prestiche 64.790% Balmoral x Amethist-Utopia by Duc de Normandie Owner/Rider: Yvette Diuri Pickrell; Breeder: Erven van de Burg 5 (27) Ulivi 63.430% Olivi x Gracious Lady by Bredero Owner/Rider: Mette P. Larsen; Breeder: T. Aarnink Second Level 1 (1) Wester 70.952% Rhodium x Sindy by Contango Owner/Rider: Dixie Montgomery; Breeder: B. de Leeuw 3 (24) Talent 63.606% Houston x Melona by Falco Owner/Rider: Jane P. Springer; Breeder: E. Minkman 2 (4) Santé 69.524% Farmer x Colimbria by Doruto Owner/Rider: Christy Cadwallader; Breeder: Deborah Springborn 4 (34) Vito 63.290% Jazz x Matouf by Wellington Owner/Rider: Jennifer Huber; Breeder: W.J. Schutte 3 (14) Rock 65.581% Krack C x Edine by Oldenburg Owner/Rider: Veronika Morris; Breeder: W. van Dijk 5 (46) Savanna 62.368% Jazz x Wanna by Doruto Owner/Rider: Kathleen Stanton-Nichols; Breeder: Proefbr. Paardenhouderij Utah, courtesy Kim Jackson Fourth Level 1 (1) Tristan 70.244% Burggraaf x Gastrona by Kaiserstern Owner/Rider: Anne Seemann; Breeder: G. Snoeks 4 (18) William E. 65.052% Gribaldi x Lelian by Ferro Owner/Rider: Laurie Ann Bauchman; Breeder: H. Elling 5 (20) Winzherheart 64.884% Taxateur x Odessa by Fair Play Owner/Rider: Lisa Brandman; Breeder: Wendlee Farm 2 (5) Vito 66.475% Jazz x Matouf by Wellington Owner/Rider: Jennifer Huber; Breeder: W.J. Schutte First Level 1 (10) United We Stand 68.889% Gribaldi x Kadette by Equador Owner/Rider: Mette P. Larsen; Breeder: Toine Hoefs 3 (18) Undercover 62.093% Ferro x Nirvana by Fleming Owner/Rider: Michelle Freels; Breeder: Kathy and Larry Childs United We Stand, photo Jenny Sesser Page 40 • Newsletter of the KWPN-NA 2 (11) Wroxy 68.158% Nassau x Lunas Luck by Jim xx Owner/Rider: Andrea Jean Marek; Breeder: Brooke Voldbaek 3 (13) Ucaro 68.026% El Caro x Konica by Casanova Owner/Rider: Hillary Allen Kissick; Breeder: H. Nieborg Junior/Young Riders Prix St. Georges 1 (15) Jelmer 61.053% Furore x Zelma by Orlandi Owner: Erin and Elaine McEwen; Breeder: T. Hagewoud; Rider: Elaine McEwen 4 (14) Olivia 68.000% Odilon x Whoopi by Weltmeyer Owner/Rider: Tija Schmiesing; Breeder: Kirschman Farms 2 (24) O’Neal 60.000% Kennedy x Astrid by Marinier Owner: Kylee Lourie; Breeder: A. Verdellen; Rider: Victoria Fernalld 5 (40) Ulano 66.492% Metall x Gemona by Astronaut Owner/Rider: Melissa Torreano; Breeder: W. Huberts Training 1 (16) Zinca 69.200% Kennedy x Trencis by Freestyle Owner/Rider: Kimberly Hudson Watts; Breeder: Marc Sleenhof 2 (21) Wicklow Akatchi x Narnia by Consul Owner/Rider: Kerry Bruce; Breeder: Char-An Ireland Fourth Level 1 (19) O’Neal 62.073% Kennedy x Astrid by Marinier Owner: Kylee Lourie; Breeder: A. Verdellen; Rider: Victoria Fernalld Zinca, photo Terri Miller 68.400% Third Level 1 (2) Morocco 66.163% Zeoliet x Halekulani by Vosmaer Owner: Barbara Shaub, Shaub-Ellison Co.; Breeder: Deborah P. Harrison; Rider: McCall Shaub 3 (30) Avenger JP 67.800% Sir Sinclair x Razz Ma Tazz by Jazz Owner/Rider: Jordan Meadows; Breeder: Peggy Mills and Jim Mills 4 (59) Zenseo 66.261% Sheraton x Coriene by Le Mexico Owner: Richard A. Chong; Breeder: W.G.A.M. Hazewindus; Rider: Renee Parrish 5 (96) Ostrono 65.000% Lawrence x Gaustrona by Zortin Owner/Rider: Laurie L. Farmer; Breeder: P.J.M. van de Bogaard O’Neal, photo Kylee Lourie 2 (21) Tic Tac 61.622% Flemmingh x Nidin by Houston Owner: Maggie and Pamela Andrews; Breeder: P. Henstra; Rider: Maggie Andrews 2 (19) Samos Ronia 62.326% Darlington x Ladonja Ronia by Cabochon Owner: Katie A. Cumberford; Breeder: L. Meintz LZN; Rider: Katie Cumberford Jelmer, photo Drew McEwen Morocco, photo Carolyn Bunch Second Level 1 (3) Romincka 68.140% Welt Hit II x La-Libelle by Farmer Owner: Clare and Carol Krska; Breeder: L. Martens; Rider: Clare Krska Romincka, photo Carol Krska Issue 1, 2010 • Page 41 2009 YEAR-END SPORT AWARDS 2 (34) Butterfinger Bonanza 61.293% Ulft x Maid Ann by Silver Native xx Sherry and James Yanney; Breeder: Charolette and Doug Schoenfeld; Rider: Anne Yanney 5 (14) Star In Stripes 70.000% Rossini x Ulissa by Le Val Blanc Owner: Seek His Grace; Breeder: P.H.W. Westers; Rider: Pam Fowler Grace Intermediaire I 1 (24) Southernwood Komnietus 67.250% Zuidhorn x Unieta by Joost Owner/Rider: Mary Nuttall; Breeder: H. Schutte First Level 1 (62) Unico 63.611% Kennedy x Hadorijke by Nurprimus Owner: Rebekah and Jennifer Mingari; Breeder: C.G.M. Lange; Rider: Rebekah Mingari 2 (46) Prestige 64.500% Anriejetto x Jakarta by Roemer Owner/Breeder/Rider: Kari J. McClain Training 1 (17) Unico 68.000% Kennedy x Hadorijke by Nurprimus Owner: Rebekah and Jennifer Mingari; Breeder: C.G.M. Lange; Rider: Rebekah Mingari 2 (30) Zydeco ZSH 66.957% Iroko x Eternity by Michellino Owner/Breeder: Terri Chabaud; Rider: Kathryn Chabaud 3 (49) Liberty 64.000% Topas x Ureen by Le Faquin Owner/Rider: June Brody; Breeder: A. Boonstra-Schilstra Unico, photo Tom Sholeen 5 (57) Jashmir 62.250% Zeoliet x Petrouschka by Lucky Boy Owner/Rider: Amanda Leigh Garrett; Breeder: E.K. Bolhuis 3 (48) Zebastian 65.544% Krack C x Lobelia by Belisar Owner/Rider: Lauren Griffin; Breeder: M.J. Rietberg Fourth Level 1 (3) Udo Kennedy x Esther by Naturel Owner/Rider: Tracey Lert; Breeder: J.H. Dobelsteen 4 (117) Signet 61.272% Imperium x Ja-Da by Duko Owner/Rider: Katelyn Aamatti; Breeder: Claire Jacobson Musical Freestyle Award Grand Prix 1 (1) Ravel 78.500% Contango x Hautain by Democraat Owner: Akiko Yamazaki; Breeder: H. de Man; Rider: Steffen Peters Southernwood Komnietus, photo K. McChesney 2 (7) Sagacious HF 72.450% Welt Hit II x Judith by Cocktail Owner: Hyperion Farm; Breeder: G. van de Boogaard; Rider: Lauren Sammis 71.667% 2 (4) Liberte 71.500% Flemmingh x Evelina by Oldenburg Owner: Amanda and Deborah Harlan; Breeder: T. van Diepen; Rider: Amanda Harlan 3 (11) Tibet 69.350% Idocus x Muziek by Uniform Owner/Rider: Brianna C. Dutton; Breeder: Natalie Bryant 4 (15) Rochowansky 67.708% Idocus x Ulette by Formateur Owner/Rider: Sandra Locke; Breeder: Richard and Carol Schmickrath 3 (9) Royal Tango 70.625% Contango x Isis by Sebastiaan Owner/Rider: Barbie Piccinni; Breeder: HHH Ranch 5 (28) O’Neal 64.896% Kennedy x Astrid by Marinier Owner: Kylee Lourie; Breeder: A. Verdellen; Rider: Victoria Fernalld 4 (11) Goubergh’s Kasper 70.450% Facet x Annet by Superieur Owner: Maplecrest Farm of Lexington; Breeder: J.H. Heutinck; Rider: Reese Koffler-Stanfield Udo, photo Amy McCool Page 42 • Newsletter of the KWPN-NA 4 (54) Rockette 62.500% Ferro x Alona by Pantheon Owner/Rider: Sandy Lynn Harper; Breeder: DG Bar Ranch Third Level 1 (1) Warsteiner 75.000% Riverman-ISF x Welona by Roemer Owner/Rider: Heather Mason; Breeder: H. Davelaar First Level 1 (5) Pacifec M 73.333% Holland x Jumping Jack by Burggraaf Owner/Rider: Kate Shoemaker; Breeder: V.O.F. de Molenheide 2 (2) Remus 73.750% Argus x Jade STV by Uniform Owner/Rider: Julie A. Cook; Breeder: W. Hermus 2 (15) Roja 68.229% Ijsselmeer x Indaysofold by Nostalgia xx Owner/Rider: Elizabeth Fletcher; Breeder: Kathryn Kyle 3 (19) Resolution 68.021% Contango x Nice Touch by Grundstein I Owner/Breeder/Rider: Kari J McClain Vintage Cup Award Grand Prix 1 (3) Lexus 62.553% Wanroij x Famous by Volckmar Owner/Rider: Tracey Lert; Breeder: DG Bar Ranch 4 (26) N.A.S.H. 66.688% Vincent x Cumara by Notaris Owner/Rider: Meg Pauline Adams; Breeder: G.E.J. Snell 5 (33) Jeddien 65.678% Bustron x Enia by Uriant Owner/Rider: Kimberley Brown Edelmann; Breeder: J. van Uden Lexus, photo Amy McCool 2 (4) Octango 62.020% Contango x Parodie by Platon Owner/Rider: Barbara Breen-Gurley; Breeder: Rebecca Desmarais 3 (6) Ihorn 60.851% Ahorn x Efony by Vindicator Owner/Rider: Lisa K. Schmidt; Breeder: J. Meeuwissen; Second Level 1 (11) Winchester 69.167% Juventus x Edorette by Saluut Owner: Elizabeth Sawinski; Breeder: Lana Sneddon; Rider: Kyla Awes Intermediaire I 1 (6) Rockette 65.263% Ferro x Alona by Pantheon Owner/Rider: Sandy Lynn Harper; Breeder: DG Bar Ranch 2 (30) Saint Tropez 65.834% Flemmingh x Ariante by Ariban Owner/Rider: Kathleen R. Marquardt; Breeder: G. Hiemstra-Dijkstra 2 (9) Omen 64.211% Idocus x Umanie by President Owner/Breeder/Rider: Mimi Danko Burch 3 (33) Nadine 65.469% Amsterdam x Geraldine by Obrecht Owner/Rider: Beverly B. Reid; Breeder: W. Verkooyen Rockette, photo Sheri Scott Prix St. Georges 1 (10) Omen 63.290% Idocus x Umanie by President Owner/Breeder/Rider: Mimi Danko Burch 2 (20) Moncasin 60.921% Havidoff x Sonda by J Amagun Owner/Rider: Joann Smith; Breeder: A.A. van der Koppel Fourth Level 1 (4) Udo 67.273% Kennedy x Esther by Naturel Owner/Rider: Tracey Lert; Breeder: J.H. Dobelsteen Winchester, photo Jolene Cable Omen, photo Fire and Earth Issue 1, 2010 • Page 43 2009 YEAR-END SPORT AWARDS Training 1 (8) Zandra-ISF 70.936% Contango x Ella-Maria by Nepal Owner/Rider: Sandra T. Adair; Breeder: Iron Spring Farm Third Level 1 (3) Titleist 67.093% Idocus x Engendre by Wieberoodnoot Owner/Breeder/Rider: Cean Embrey 2 (5) Vindicator 65.349% OO Seven x Rendezvous by Ferro Owner/Rider: Barbara Breen-Gurley; Breeder: Natalie Bryant 2 (15) Wicklow Akatchi x Narnia by Consul Owner/Rider: Kerry Bruce; Breeder: Char-An Ireland 3 (11) Wisdom MVS 63.333% Farrington x Lumara by Flemmingh Owner/Rider: Jackie Ahl-Eckhaus; Breeder: Jackie and Mark Eckhaus 3 (40) Marius 63.913% Harrlen x Herxsandra by Apollomios Owner/Rider: Beverly Jensen; Breeder: Ingrid Tiedeman 4 (21) Saint Tropez 60.930% Flemmingh x Ariante by Ariban Owner/Rider: Kathleen R. Marquardt; Breeder: G. Hiemstra-Dijkstra Second Level 1 (16) Nuits St. Georges 63.334% Balzflug x Eralza by Amor Owner/Rider: Ann-Louise Cook; Breeder: R.M. van der Meer Nuits St. Georges, photo Erin Moran 4 (48) Wellspring 62.275% Wellington x Ol Lady Express by Bold Navy xx Owner/Breeder/Rider: Cean Embrey Young Dressage Horse Four Year Old 1 (13) Armani 7.6% Sydney x Ramona by Jonggor’s Weyden Owner: DG Bar Ranch; Breeder: N.W.J. Krol; Rider: Caitlin Masiel and Willy Arts 2 (28) Nadine 62.109% Amsterdam x Geraldine by Obrecht Owner/Rider: Beverly B. Reid; Breeder: W. Verkooyen FEI Five Year Old 1 (3) Zalona-DG 7.9% Ferro x Jagermeester by Wanroij Owner: Sandy Lynn Harper; Breeder: DG Bar Ranch; Rider: Willy Arts 3 (37) All in Favor 60.000% Patrick x Festive Moon by Rio Carmello xx Owner/Rider: Kimberly Gilmore; Breeder: Peggy Pfeiffer 2 (6) Zorba S.E. 7.7% OO Seven x Natuur by Wanroij Owner: Lori Susanne Larson; Breeder: Siegi Belz-Fry; Rider: Willy Arts First Level 1 (17) Whisper 66.711% Idocus x Rendezvous by Ferro Owner/Rider: Barbara Breen-Gurley; Breeder: Natalie Bryant Zandra-ISF, photo Karen Roepke 2 (28) Marius 64.474% Harrlen x Herxsandra by Apollomios Owner/Rider: Beverly Jensen; Breeder: Ingrid Tiedeman FEI Six Year Old 1 (1) Warsteiner 7.8% Riverman-ISF x Welona by Roemer Owner/Rider: Heather Mason; Breeder: H. Davelaar 2 (3) Winsor 7.7% San Remo x Para Lady by Julio Mariner Owner/Rider: Nicole A. Bellah; Breeder: W. Janssen 3 (47) J’Y Suis 60.564% Rampal x Inka XVIII by Memphis Owner: Frances H. Keller; Breeder: Amanda Cabot and Peter Kjellerup; Rider: Carol Lippa 4 (48) Vienna Freestyle x Onila by Ferro Owner/Rider: Mary Frankel; Breeder: John Sanzo 68.400% 3 (17) Wisdom MVS 6.9% Farrington x Lumara by Flemmingh Owner/Breeder/Rider: Jackie Eckhaus 60.263% Zalona-DG, photo PhelpsPhoto.com Page 44 • Newsletter of the KWPN-NA Yearling Filly 1 (3) Dimora S 78.000% Sir Donnerhall x Tamora by Ferro Owner: Sonnenberg Farm LLC; Breeder: Lana Sneddon Dressage Sport Horse Breeding Weanling Filly 1 (2) Eden 78.750% UB-40 x Angelica by Rousseau Owner/Breeder: Dove Creek Farm 2 (4) Demimora MG 77.500% Schroeder x Tamora by Flemmingh Owner: Felisberto & Orintha Silva; Breeder: Kathy Hickerson 2 (7) Ezabella HF 75.725% Rousseau x Tola by Flemmingh Owner/Breeder: Julie Ballard Haralson 3 (8) Eye Candy 75.075% UB-40 x Wednesday by Weltmeyer Owner/Breeder: Judy Ann Barrett Two Year Old Colt or Gelding 1 (5) Cosmopolitan ERS 75.600% Idocus x Nathalia by Cocktail Owner/Breeder: Daryl Glazer Yearling Colt or Gelding 1 (4) Dolce S 78.000% Quaterback x Olivia by Idocus Owner: Sonnenberg Farm LLC; Breeder: Lana Sneddon 2 (6) Dansig Amico 77.100% Rousseau x Perlinda by Don Primaire Owner: Kimberly Duffy; Breeder: Carrie O’Brien 3 (8) Dream Catcher Contester x Gigi by Merano Owner: Dara Rip; Breeder: Mary Hamacher 2 (6) Catapult 75.000% Neostan x Sam Sam by Contango Owner/Breeder: Pineland Farms Eden, photo Carolyn Bunch 3 (9) Constantijn 74.600% Everij A x Whisperlina by Flemmingh Owner/Breeder: Anne Holdorf Two Year Old Filly 1 (1) Calla 80.300% Santano x Ixia by Belisar Owner/Breeder: Dove Creek Farm 76.700% 2 (6) Chic 77.850% Florencio x Vanessa Mae by Ferro Owner/Breeder: Sandi Lieb 4 (13) Delgado 75.575% Rousseau x Vera by Don Primaire Owner/Breeder: Pineland Farms 3 (13) Colour Rouge 75.800% Jazz x Talley by Metall Owner/Breeder: Kim Nelson 5 (17) Debonair 74.050% Farrington x Rhapsody by Rubinstein Owner/Breeder: Merry R. Bowman Cosmopolitan ERS, photo Amy Dragoo Dolce S, photo Mary Cornelius Dimora S, photo Mary Cornelius Calla, photo Carolyn Bunch Issue 1, 2010 • Page 45 2009 YEAR-END SPORT AWARDS 4 (23) Concordia GB 75.250% Routinier x Machtelt by Glennridge Owner: Paulette Alexandria; Breeder: Emily Giammona 3 (11) Utopia 78.575% Idocus x Jolie by Wanroij Owner: Pineland Farms; Breeder: Dr. and Mrs. Carlos Jimenez 5 (30) Chianna 72.000% Sir Sinclair x Aspen Moon by Alpenstern Owner/Breeder: Julie Kay Walker Mature Horse – Bred Mare 1 (2) Verocchia 78.750% Routinier x Otrea by Burggraaf Owner/Breeder: Julie Agar Three Year Old Colt or Gelding 1 (1) Bad Boy 81.500% Olivi x Lotte by Damiro B Owner: Dantia Benson; Breeder: M. Tijssen Materiale Awards Three Year Old Filly 1 (3) Biarette VDL 73.950% Flemingh x Tirette VDL by Silvano Owner: Nancy Leon; Breeder: VDL Stud; Rider: Christine Bergeron 2 (5) Basil MG 77.400% Lancet x Miloma by Goodtimes Owner: Donna J Nita; Breeder: Kathy Hickerson Three Year Old Filly 1 (8) Belladonna 76.400% Rousseau x Ixia by Belisar Owner/Breeder: Dove Creek Farm Belladonna, photo Carolyn Bunch 2 (16) Belsjarona 73.925% Harmonie x Sjaronika by Majesteit Owner: Lisa L. Sanfelippo; Breeder: Clarke and Karen Vesty Four and Five Year Old Mare 1 (7) Zen Rosa 79.100% Farrington x Oriental Rosa by Jazz Owner: Sonnenberg Farm LLC; Breeder: Anne Schmidt; Rider: Dan Ruediger 2 (17) Zamora 70.300% Flemmingh x Tamora by Ferro Owner/Rider: Lisa L. Sanfelippo; Breeder: Lana Sneddon Mature horse Yeld/Maiden Mare 1 (8) Zodica 79.125% Rousseau x Jambalaya by Argus Owner/Breeder: Sandi Lieb 3 (19) Zodica 68.900% Rousseau x Jambalaya by Argus Owner/Breeder: Sandi Lieb; Rider: Andrea Hayden and Maya Sniadecky 2 (9) Zen Rosa 78.950% Farrington x Oriental Rosa by Jazz Owner: Sonnenberg Farm LLC; Breeder: Anne Schmidt Verocchia, photo Fire and Earth Zodica, photo Dean Graham Page 46 • Newsletter of the KWPN-NA Zen Rosa, photo Mary Cornelius USEF HIGH POINT Yearling Hunter Breeding 1 (2) D’Lovely SSF Popeye K x Run Around Gal by Sword Dance Owner/Breeder: Liz Hudspeth 2 (60) Chauvinette SCF 4 Balou du Rouet x Marie Louise by Silvio I Owner: Shanna Pace; Breeder: Dr. and Mrs. Carlos Jimenez 145 2 (25) Dure Nautilus 22 Popeye K x Wajimego xx by Wajima xx Owner/Breeder: Melissa Mihalevich 3 (69) Cavan Nilena x Carerra C by Porsch Owner: Andrea McCallan; Breeder: Cornell University 3 (40) Doctor Pop 10 Popeye K x Nobel by Roemer Owner/Breeder: Yarmony Creek Sporthorses 4 (90) Cara Bella-K 1 Popeye K x Bella Seta by Productivity Owner/Breeder: Donna Fiducia 4 (44) Donnaludine Whitaker x Naxludine by Lux Z Owner: Equine Holdings LLC; Breeder: G. and M. Hop Three Year Old Hunter Breeding 1 (43) Bon Voyage 6 Consul x Platina by Piano II Owner/Breeder: Katie Rebecca Moriarty 9 D’Lovely SSF, courtesy Liz Hudspeth 5 (46) Diderot 8 Rousseau x Tout’s Princes by Capacitator Owner/Breeder: Monica Sweet Two Year Old Hunter Breeding 1 (51) Caterina CC 7 UB-40 x Godiva by Volkmar Owner/Breeder: Cathleen Vanzwol, Cedar Chase Farm Five Year Old Jumpers 1 (11) Zen Rose Rafiki Nzuri x Tia by Contango Owner: Christine McDade; Breeder: Joan Morrone Issue 1, 2010 3 102 • Page 47 Page 48 • Newsletter of the KWPN-NA