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54 SIDELINES JANUARY 2012 S T A L L I O N S FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE Iron Spring Farm - More Than 35 Years of Making History UB40 is becoming a sire of note with an Approved son Apache, as well as many breed show and keuring champions like El Paso ISF (pictured), the Young Horse Champion at Dressage at Devon, 2010 Photo by Terri Miller By Christine DeHerrera Totilas. Exquis Nadine. Ravel. Judgement ISF. These are just a few of the international superstars carrying the blood of Iron Spring Farm stallions. For more than 35 years, the farm has made some of the best European bloodlines available to North American breeders and developed horse management protocols designed to bring equine talent to fruition. At the heart of the farm is owner Mary Alice Malone’s passion for horses. Champion Bloodlines Back in the mid-1970s, before importing warmbloods became commonplace, Mary Alice was determined to find the best breeding stock available and she began to investigate the bloodlines in Europe. The first Iron Spring Farm stallion was the Trakehner, Jadegeist, who was purchased as a three month old in the U.S. Shortly thereafter, a trip to Poland was arranged to visit Trakehner breeders to find new bloodlines that produced athletes with great temperaments. “Regardless of whether a breeder has a single mare or a whole herd, selecting the best breeding stock you can is essential,” Mary Alice says. As the ISF program developed, the focus turned to KWPN (Dutch Warmbloods) bloodlines. Roemer preferent (Pilatus x Cyrano) was a successful grand prix jumper before his importation. Once in the USA, Roemer advanced to grand prix dressage and was eventually inducted into the USDF Hall of Fame. He also became one of the breed’s most influential sires, producing four approved stallions and more than 100 Star mares. His son Mistral competed in the 1992 Olympic Games in show jumping. “Roemer was exactly the kind of horse that I wanted in my breeding program,” Mary Alice said. “He had wonderful athletic ability, but he was also fun to be around because of his excellent temperament.” Roemer’s legacy continues today; he’s also recognized as an influential dam-sire, counting Rousseau and Exquis Nadine among his grandchildren. Other prominent stallions that have called Iron Spring Farm their home have included Glendale, the dam-sire of Totilas; Juventus, sire of numerous grand prix horses; Rampal Crown, sire of many champions, including Ovation ISF, who was exported to Europe, where he won at CSIO Rome with Markus Fuchs and Consul, sire of Approved stallion Judgement ISF and Critical Decision, an international event horse with Missy Ransehousen. Details, Details Breeders need more than just quality bloodlines to succeed. At Iron Spring Farm, nutrition and young horse management programs have been designed to bring equine athletes to their potential. This information has been made available to breeders via DVD, the ISF website and in various articles throughout the years. “Breeders must pay attention to all of the details—shoeing, feed, training and health care,” Mary Alice explained. “North American breeders have made big strides in the quality of horses that are being produced; but it takes a thoughtful program to help these horses develop properly.” One homebred that is the result of careful training and management is the famous Judgement ISF. This son of Consul won at the biggest CSIOs around the world, including the prestigious $1,000,000 CN International Grand Prix at Spruce Meadows. Judgement represented the United States on 10 Nations’ Cup teams, including the 2002 World Equestrian Games. FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2012 55 Mary Alice continued, “Judgement is a horse of a lifetime. To watch him progress from a big, impressive youngster through the ranks to the international shows was something I will never forget.” Judgement, retired sound at 18 years old and is establishing himself as a sire of top sport horses. His offspring have won at competitions as diverse as the International Jumper Futurity and Dressage at Devon. Olympic eventer Leslie Law owns and ride Judgement’s son Zenith ISF. The pair placed second in their first CCI** Chattahoochee Hills Horse Trials in October, 2011. The Legacy Continues A decade before Friesians became popular in the dressage ring, Mary Alice’s love of beautiful, athletic horses led her to explore this baroque breed. “Friesians have wonderful temperaments,” she says. “They truly partner with their people and become part of the family.” Careful selection of Friesian breeding stock for movement and temperament has resulted in an impressive roster of Approved stallions and exceptional mares at ISF. International Grand Prix horse Goffert 369 Sport, whose likeness was represented by a Breyer model, and Heinse 354 Sport, sire of three Approved stallions, were two of the stars introduced to the North American market. Never content to rest on her laurels, Mary Alice has continued to strive for making the best bloodlines available to North American breeders. UB40, a Jazz grandson, is the epitome of the modern dressage horse. His offspring include the Approved stallion Apache, who stands in the Netherlands, and in the USA, El Paso ISF, who was named the Young Horse Champion at Dressage at Devon in 2010. Another recent addition to the ISF stallion roster is the internationally successful Grand Prix horse Florianus II. This son of Florestan I won the Get of Sire class at Dressage at Devon in 2011. Equal emphasis on quality mares is another reason that Iron Continued on page 58 Roemer preferent was inducted into the USDF Hall of Fame. Not only was he a successful grand prix jumper and dressage horse, but he has left a legacy as a sire and grandsire of international horses Photo by Susan Sexton Zenith ISF, by Judgement ISF, is Olympian Leslie Law’s rising star in eventing Photo by Emily Daily and Leslie Mintz of the USEA 56 SIDELINES JANUARY 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2012 57 58 SIDELINES JANUARY 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE Glendale, by Nimmerdor preferent out of a mare by Marco Polo preferent, was a successful show horse and sire. Now, he’s famous as the dam-sire of horse of the century Totilas Photo by Terri Miller Spring Farm is among the leading breeders each year. Superstar ladies like the keur, preferent KWPN mare Rabiola and the model, preferent Friesian mare Toltsje Fan’t Boekehof, have not only won at breed shows like Dressage at Devon, but have also produced numerous champion offspring. While some of the horses become part of the breeding program, many are developed for competitive careers and sold to riders around the world. This complete program—superb bloodlines, excellent health care and careful training—has resulted in more than 35 years of making history at Iron Spring Farm. As the young stallions’ foal crops mature, the legacy continues. Contango won 33 Grand Prix, including six championships. He’s the sire of nearly 20 Grand Prix show jumping and dressage horses. His son Ravel is the winner of the 2009 Rolex/FEI World Cup Dressage Finals Photo by Terri Miller Heinse 354 Sport and Mary Alice Malone were invited back to the Netherlands to perform at the 125th Anniversary Celebration of the KFPS (the Royal Friesian Studbook) Photo by Terri Miller FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2012 59 60 SIDELINES JANUARY 2012 S T A L L I O N S FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE Win-Win “Twinning” By Lauren R. Giannini Who, in their right minds, would turn down the opportunity to have another Gem Twist in their string of jumpers? Certainly not Frank Chapot. The Show Jumping Hall of Famer and Olympic medalist partnered with the stallion Good Twist to win 21 international classes in the 60s. Gem Twist, by Good Twist out of Coldly Noble, carried on the tradition of the Bonne Nuit line by jumping into the international spotlight from 1985-1997. Sold to Michael Golden, the young gray proved to be a handful for his owner; but turned out to be just right for Greg Best, Frank’s student and the duo romped to team and individual silver at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, earning two AGA Horse of the Year titles, ’87 & ‘89. In 1990, Gem was named “World’s Best Horse” at WEG in Stockholm. He competed successfully with Leslie Howard (AGA HOTY ’92) and with Laura Chapot, racking up an impressive trio of American Grand Prix Association Horse Championships, one for each of his three riders. It’s all a matter of equestrian record: you can read about it at the Chapot’s Chado Farm website, named for their farm in New Jersey. Thinking Ahead Gem Twist had been gelded because he was a handful; but as he got older, Frank, aware of reproductive technol- Gemini, 2008 foal, cloned from the great Gem Twist Photo by Candace Dobson Laura Chapot and Gemini after he was started under saddle Photo by Candace Dobson ogy, thought ahead and banked his genetic material with Cryozootech. After Gem Twist passed away in 2006, Frank proceeded with his plan. Gem’s clone was born in late summer 2008 and Gemini, sign of the twin, is literally a chip off the old block. Last summer he spent time at a quarantine facility so that semen could be collected for shipping to Europe. Once he was back at Chado, Gemini returned to light work under saddle. A select small group of test mares will foal later this year, and his first official season includes several mares booked to him by a prominent horseman. “It’s amazing how much Gemini looks like Gem at the same age – his markings, etc, and it’s been a pleasure for my dad to work with him,” says Laura Chapot. “Gemini has so many characteristics that are the same as Gem Twist, and it’s really nice to have that bloodline back – Bonne Nuit was so prominent when my parents were jumping. The focus was on the carefulness of the horse. I think the horses are going back to being quite careful. I see eventing going that way also.” As for the future of Gemini, here’s what Frank Chapot, who took that Bonne Nuit line and turned it into a jumper dynasty, has to say: “Why wouldn’t you want to breed to a stallion who’s bred to be the best stallion in the world?” Apples don’t fall far from the tree: even though not all foals are destined for Olympic glory, there is merit to breeding the best to the best. It has worked for centuries, and now there’s a new Twist on the scene. FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2012 61 62 SIDELINES JANUARY 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE S Duplicating Greatness? T Clones and Sport Horse Breeding A L L I O N S By Lauren R. Giannini Put the best mare to the best stallion and hope for the best sums up the gamble of breeding. The hopes and dreams that arise during 11 months of gestation escalate when that spindly, splay-legged foal enters the world. To fulfill his or her destiny as a superstar, that foal needs to be genetically loaded. The high tech of reproductive science and genomics isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but suppose you have a chance to resuscitate a great bloodline, one that has pretty much disappeared: would you consider cloning? A number of horsemen have already answered yes. There are clones of cutting and reining horses, jumpers, and pony hunters: Rainbow Connection, Sapphire (the gelding owned and ridden to 2003 Pan Am Sapphire, the gelding, Mark Watring who loves the jumper and his honest athleticism, individual gold by Mark Watring) and and the clone, Saphir Gem Twist, to name just three. Also, Photo Courtesy of Mark & Jenny Watring some people of means have cloned a beloved equine for personal enjoyment. From the moment these “twins” are born they dis- of equine clones for commercial purposes. Until 2006 all clonplay familiar characteristics and behaviors, many without ing took place as experiments by scientists: that year, however, ever meeting their “original.” Clones are opening doors to ViaGen, with then partner Encore Genetics, produced the first commercially cloned foal: Royal Blue Boon Too, the genetic twin new knowledge about learned and inherited behaviors. Yet, for all that clones are replicas, they are unique. of Royal Blue Boon (1980-2011), registered Quarter Horse and Some people are thrilled, others are offended or apprehen- cutting horse mare with career earnings of more than $380,000. sive, but one thing is certain: it won’t be long before cloned sport horses and ponies enter competitive arenas. The Science The SCNT process begins with a single mature unfertilized egg whose nucleus has been removed and discarded; it is replaced The Birth of Equine Cloning For hundreds of years, horticulture has utilized clon- by an adult somatic cell from the donor animal. [A somatic cell, ing or asexual propagation, but reproductive cloning, aka which contains both sets of genes from the donor’s original sire Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer (SCNT) is relatively new. and dam, is any body cell, but not an egg or sperm cell.] The SCNT celebrated its first success in July 1996 when the resulting embryos are cultured and monitored for normal cell diviFinn-Dorset ewe called Dolly was born in Scotland. In sion and growth. When ready, they are transferred to carefully early 2003 scientists in Idaho cloned a mule. Later that chosen host mares who, under veterinary supervision, carry the year Cesare Galli, Director of the Laboratory of Reproduc- developing fetuses to term. The process involves intense trial-and-error. Hundreds of cells tive Technology and his team of colleagues in Cremona, Italy made history when they created an embryo from the might be cultured to create embryos, yet many won’t make it past combination of an empty equine egg with a skin cell from a the first week and those that make it to the transfer stage don’t aldonor mare and implanted it. The resulting Haflinger foal, ways survive in utero. The science of cloning continues to evolve named Prometea, was the first successful horse clone: by leaps and bounds, but the jury is still out. Cloning has its enshe was also the first to be cloned from and then carried by thusiasts but also its neigh-sayers. A cloned gelding, of course, is the genetic donor. DNA testing verified that the foal was born as a colt with full reproductive capabilities and fillies can grow the exact genetic twin of the donor mare. In 2008, after be- up to be broodmares, so it is a means to perpetuate bloodlines ing artificially inseminated by a Haflinger stallion, Prometea that otherwise might be lost. gave birth naturally to a healthy colt. The first cloned horse in North America and only the third Clones In Competition in the world, produced by Texas A&M University College Breeding sport horses boils down to producing equine athletes of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 2005, with the scope, range, movement, talent and brain for their disproduced findings that contributed greatly to the success Continued on page 64 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2012 63 64 SIDELINES JANUARY 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE cipline or sport: brilliance is a bonus. The cost of a clone is about $165,000 (with discounts for any additional live foals born as a result of the SCNT process): that’s a ballpark going price for a horse capable of high performance level competition. The variables – nutrition, nurturing, environment, trainer, rider and the element of luck – make each foal a gamble. Right now, there are laws in place to prohibit the registration of clones with the Jockey Club and with the Quarter Horse Association – no matter what the originals might have accomplished or how fancily they are bred. In fact, a 2007 ruling by the FEI (International Equestrian Federation) bans all clones and their offspring from international competition. A number of old-fashioned horsemen think that’s a bad rule, including Frank Chapot, who pointed out: “It probably could not hold up and how could anybody enforce it unless they take DNA samples? The horses may have papers, but who knows how a horse is bred? Those papers might be good – or not.” The live cover stipulation for Thoroughbreds registered with the Jockey Club makes sense in many Rainbow Connection didn’t have time for babies during her 20 year show caways. However, no one can predict what the future reer. Dr. Betsee Parker decided to clone and got Rainbow Reflection, but the will bring, especially when the classic distance blood- trial and error of SCNT resulted in a “litter” of three more Rainbows, shown lines of 20 and 30 years ago seem to be headed the here with Oliver Brown, their trainer and handler Photo by Janet Hitchen way of the Dodo bird. versely on the so-called level playing field is a specious argument, For the American Quarter Horse Association, FEI and other governing organizations banning the registration of at best. Not every great horse is an easy ride. Not every trainer clones and their progeny: that seems a bit rigid. Who can deny will have the tact to find the right human partner for a sensitive that the reining world would benefit from foals out of that great and quirky equine athlete. You can put a mediocre rider on a good broodmare, Royal Blue Boon? As for the jumper world, you’d horse and have some success, but it takes a great rider to allow have to be a daggone fool to turn down the opportunity to cam- any horse to blossom and fulfill its destiny. One thing’s certain: time and performance records will tell the paign the get of a proven performer like Gem Twist via Gemini. That a bunch of clones in competition arenas would impact ad- tale of the clones: that and the demand for their get. FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2012 65 66 SIDELINES JANUARY 2012 H O R S E I N M O T I O N FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE Kinesio Taping Human and Equine Athletes! By Dr. Beverly Gordon You might have seen professional and Olympic athletes wearing what appears to be colored tape on their bodies, and probably wondered what it was. Cyclist Lance Armstrong ran the 2006 NY City Marathon wearing the tape; Olympian volleyball player Kerri Walsh wore the tape during the 2008 Beijing Olympics; tennis player Serena Williams, soccer player David Beckham and Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics are just a few of the many professional athletes using the tape. Of course, it is only a matter of time before what is sometimes called “magic tape” makes its way to the equestrian community. And not just for the riders, but for their horses as well. Taping Human Athletes The tape is known as Kinesio Tape, and was developed in the late 1970s by the brilliant Japanese Chiropractor Dr. Kenzo Kase. Currently, Kinesio Tape is used worldwide by professional athletes and health care professionals to decrease pain, heal injuries and improve athletic performance. As a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP), I have personally witnessed the amazing effects this tape has had on human athletes. Depending upon its application, this “magic tape” can be used to relax tight muscles, increase circulation, decrease swelling, increase muscle work capacity and improve overall performance and training. Additionally, using Kinesio tape to aid posture, balance and core strength during training has proven to be another very successful application for human athletes. And then there are horses…The growing success Kinesio taping has had on humans brings an interesting thought to mind, “If Kinesio Tape works this well on humans, why not on horses?” In conjunction with Kinesio Taping Association International, I have been involved in research centering on the use of Kinesio Taping Method for horses. The Little Buddy, a four year old mini who was taped to increase circulation over a bruised hip Tyler Amed on 10 year old Belgian Warmblood, Briezer, with tape applied to decrease muscle tension science behind the applications of the tape is similar for both equine and human athletes, however, different taping methods for specific equine issues and conditions exist. One thing which remains the same is the winning impact the tape has on healing and athletic performance. Applying Kinesio Tape to Horses Kinesio taping horses includes a huge variety of applications. I often use the tape in conjunction with other treatment modalities, such as chiropractic. One benefit of the tape is that it can be used along with many veterinary protocols such as medications, shockwave therapy, injections, etc. An important quality of the tape is that it is effectively functioning the entire time it is applied to the skin, during active training and at rest, and this is a key ingredient to its success. Here are two examples of Equine Kinesio Taping applications. Case No.1: I recently worked with a talented dressage horse that seemed to chronically have a “weak back”. Understandably, the trainer was frustrated because she was having difficulty training the horse. The horse periodically seemed to struggle with movements which the trainer believed should have been easy for him and he showed evidence of recurring back soreness. After a discussion with the trainer and assessing the horse, I determined the best treatment for the horse would include a chiropractic adjustment, after which I applied Kinesio Tape. I taped the horse several times over a period of a few weeks, with slightly different tapings each time as indicated by my assessment. The horse trained with Kinesio Tape applied, and improved greatly. I also taped the trainer for a chronic knee issue which interfered with her riding. Both the horse and the trainer were taped, and both performed better as a result. Case No.2: Application of Kinesio tape for purposes of improving training and not just treating injured or sore tissues has shown great success. One of the jumper horses I worked on recently had been back to work after a long lay off. When I saw him for his regular chiropractic assessment, an examination FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE “Kinesio tape reduces swelling, pain and inflammation, and increases circulation.” Justin Thompson, Director of Golf Wanderer’s Club, Wellington, FL demonstrates shoulder taping to aid in stability throughout golf swing revealed a bit of myofascitis along with trigger points in the gluteal muscles, not uncommon in working horses. He began training with the tape applied and after a re-examination he was greatly improved and the trainer said he noticed the horse would fatigue less quickly and train better. Specific Kinesio taping applications applied during exercise improves overall training potential and this use of the tape has proven to be of great value for performance horses! Some equine conditions (I am only listing a few here) which have responded well to Kinesio taping are: swelling/filling and inflammation, sacroiliac, back and hip issues and muscle tension and pain. I have found that lymphatic and support tapings for issues resulting from suspensory and other damaged lower leg structures also work very well. So, now you know the source of that mysterious tape seen on professional and non-professional athletes. Kinesio Taping Method is used by human athletes all over the world and because of its success, it is becoming increasingly popular. And now we can use it to help our equine athletes as well! For more information you can contact me by visiting www.TheHorseInMotion.com. 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Sire of Dressage Eventing and Jumper Champions For amateurs and professionals producing consistent quality for 20 years Stud Fee $1,100 LFG [email protected] www.ultimatepiaffe.com 503-638-7716 ph FLEXIBLE Cruising/Flex/Safari 16 H 1996 Imported ISH Stallion Pictured at 2010 Rolex FEI World Cup Final Highest ranked Irish Sport Horse on the World Ranking list for Show Jumpers Breed to one of the few U.S. based Stallions currently competing both Nationally and Internationally. Stud Fee: $2,500 www.FlexibleGrandPrixJumper.com 503-638-7716 [email protected] FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2012 69 STALLION DIRECTORY NORTH FORKS CARDI Welsh Cob FEI & CDI Ch. Sport Pony, 14.3 1/2 hh Championships Training - Intermediaire 1, scores to 73%. At Devon he won Born in the USA Stallion Ch., East Coast Series Final Breeder’s Ch. Stallion, and RPSI Ch. Stallion. Cardi is an ideal cross to produce kind, trainable sportponies and sport-horses with extreme suspended gaits. Approved Weser Ems, RPSI, & NASPR. winterlakewelsh. com & eqequestrian.com for video & foals. 541-746-4760 Bugatti Hilltop Bergamon-Rubinstein-Donnerhall 1998 Hanoverian, 16.3H, Stud Fee: $2000 Received 9’s on character, temperament, gaits & rideability at 70-day test. FEI winner, proven sire with approved sons, Elite/Premium mares, & show champions in-hand & undersaddle. Contact: Hilltop Farm www.hilltopfarminc.com [email protected] or 410-658-9898 Valoubet 1998 BWP Belgian Warmblood Stallion Galoubet A (Alme) x Feo x Ferdinand 16.1 h Impressive pedigree. Successful jumper. Extensive show record. Easy temperament. Stud fee $1,000.00 www.elseyhorses.com Contact Carolyn at 281-734-9764 or [email protected] Flamenco 9050 Flyinge Flamingo 481 x Lankella by Lansiar 1991, Chestnut, 16.1h, Approved Swedish Warmblood Stallion. FEI Dressage with scores in the 70s thru GP Standing at Stud in Wellington Fresh $1,500 Frozen $1,200 Contact Leif 561-762-9020 For more info and to see video, visit www.freespiritfriesians.com UB40 Olivi x Michelangelo 2001 16.2 hand chestnut KWPN stallion Winner Get of Sire Dressage at Devon, 2010 Sire of: Apache—KWPN Approved Stallion, 5 2010 KWPN-NA Top Five award winners, and El Paso ISF, Champion Young Horse Dressage at Devon Prix St. Georges winner www.IronSpringFarm.com 610-383-4717 Malachi Malachi, 16.2-hand Approved Trakehner Stallion Sire: Advocate *Ps* (Graditz *E*/Abdullah *E*) Dam: Imported German Mare - best bloodlines Competed successfully in jumpers, eventing, dressage & hunters. CH/RES at many breed shows. Sire was successful open jumper. Stud Fee: $1,100. EVA Negative. Shipped Semen. Ph: 260-468-2392 [email protected] DACAPRIO (Davignon I/Caprimond/Laterit) Elite Hanoverian Stallion, 16.2h Internationally known as a sire of the highest quality sporthorses. 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