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The AmericAn hAnoveriAnThe Quarterly Magazine of the American Hanoverian Society

2015 Inspection TourSchedule

Report from the AHS University: Breeder’s Course

AHS Annual Meeting Preview

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ARTICLES AND INFORMATION 4-5 2016 Annual Meeting Information/Registration Form 7 2015 Board Member Listing 10 2015 AHS Inspection Tour Schedule & Information 12 Breeders News “Farewell to San City” — by Cathy Slaterbeck

14 AHS University: Breeder’s Course — by Laurie Weiser, DVM

20 USEA News 22 USDF News 26,8 USEF News 28 My Hanoverian “Angie Mirarchi’s Wiesling” — by Sara Blanchard

1 2nd Annual AHS Fall Internet Auction Information 2 AHS Bulletin Board 6 Hunter News 41 “Parelli Live” in Verden 42 American Horse Council News 44-45 AHS Store & Order Form 46 2015 AHS Committee Member Listing 49 2015 AHS Services Directory Listing 52 Links of Interest for Breeders and Owners 5 Equine Apprenticeship Program 56 2015 AHS Performance Awards Form

DEPARTMENTS 8 President’s Message 9 Board of Directors Minutes 48 Sales List 55 Advertising Rates

On the Cover: Early Review CBF (Earl-Lois Lane CBF/Le Primeur) and rider Lillian Heard competing in the stadium phase of the Five-Year-Old Young Event Horse Championships at Fair Hill where they earned fourth place out of 24 entries in the Training Level division. Early Review CBF also won the Safe Harbor award for rideability, sponsored by Marilyn Payne, for the second year in a row. As a five-year-old, the Hanoverian mare earned the Reserve Champion award in the 2014 USEA Training Level Division. Early Review CBF was bred by Dr. Laurie Cameron’s Clear Blue Farm, Stockton, N.J. Photo: Shannon Brinkman Photo

in this issue

THE AMERICAN HANOVERIAN

PUBLISHER

American Hanoverian Society, Inc. Edgar Schutte, President

EDITOR

Terri Ralenkotter

EDITORIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Hugh Bellis-Jones Cheryl Johnson Diane Nauman

Terri Ralenkotter

PRODUCTION

Terri Ralenkotter TDR Graphics

PROOFREADER

Hugh Bellis-Jones

AHS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Hugh Bellis-Jones

AHS CENTRAL OFFICE STAFF

Sandy Clevenger Carol Hienzsch

The AmericAn hAnoveriAn is an official publication of the American Hanoverian Society, Inc., 4067 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 1, Lexington, KY 40511. Phone: (859) 255-4141. Fax: (859) 255-8467. E-mail: [email protected]. Website address: http://www.hanoverian.org. Copyright © 2015 by the American Hanoverian Society, Inc. Reproduction without permission from the publisher is prohibited. All rights reserved. The American Hanoverian Society, through its Board of Directors, reserves the right to accept or reject advertisements for this publication at its discretion.

The AmericAn hAnoveriAn is published quar-terly. Submissions from the membership are invited, however, the editor reserves the right to edit all submissions for content, style and clarity. Material is selected based on its news value, educational value, historical significance and entertainment value. A self- addressed, stamped envelope must accompany all photographs or discs in order for them to be returned.

Confirm your awards eligibility for the upcoming year. Download the Awards Eligibility Charts at http://www.hanoverian.org/ahs-awards-eligibility to deter-mine the individual requirements for the AHS Awards Program. The 2015 AHS Awards Form can be found on page 56 of this issue.

2015 AHS Awards Program

The hotel in West Palm Beach offers top

notch amenities and a convenient

location to all that the area has to offer!

Guests can take advantage of its close

proximity to West Palm Beach Airport

with complimentary shuttle, many

popular nearby attractions and dining

experiences.

The 2016 AHS Annual Meeting will be held January 29-31 in sunny Florida at the Holiday

Inn West Palm Beach Hotel - Airport Conference Center. The three-day meeting will

include seminars and presentations by industry professionals. A highlight will be the

“Friday Night Stars” FEI Grand Prix Freestyle competition under the lights at the Adequan

Global Dressage Festival held in Wellington, Fla. Social events include a complimentary

cocktail hour, catered Awards Banquet and the ever-lively silent auction!

Fun in the sun!January 29-31 I West Palm Beach, Florida

HOLIDAY INN WEST PALM BEACH HOTEL - AIRPORT CONFERENCE CENTER

Full information and detailed schedule of events for the 2016 Annual Meeting: www.hanoverian.org/ahs-annual-meeting

This year’s educational theme will center on “Transitioning Young Horses in the Dressage World” and will feature as keynote speaker the newly appointed U.S. Dressage Young Horse Coach Christine Traurig.

Our panels will explore topics of bringing young horses up through the levels. Now your foal is a 4-year-old! Where do you go from there? Roundtable discussions will focus on bringing up and developing young horses and various young horse programs.

Friday: “Friday Night Stars” FEI Grand Prix Freestyle competiton at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival

Saturday:Educational Seminars and Presentations - TBAComplimentary Cocktail Hour & AHS Awards BanquetSilent Auction

Sunday:AHS General Membership Meeting and Committee Reports

2016 annual Meeting

WELCOME RECEPTION OPEN MEETINGS DINING ENTERTAINMENT SILENT AUCTION AWARDS DINNER

Friends, Fun, Fine Food, Education..and Hanoverian Networking Opportunities...

Christine Traurig

“Friday Night Stars” under the lights at the Adequan Global Dressge Festival

2016 Annual Meeting Registration Form RETURN VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR MAIL TO:

The American Hanoverian Society ■ 4067 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 1 ■ Lexington, KY 40511Phone: (859) 255-4141 ■ Fax: (859) 255-8467 ■ E-mail: [email protected]

REGISTRATION FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2016 Choose your level of participation:Registration Type Advance Late Registration/Walk-ins

❑ Full Registration $175.00 $200.00 (includes all meetings & seminars, Friday evening at Global, Saturday Awards Banquet)

❑ Saturday Evening Banquet Only $65.00 $75.00

❑ Saturday Events Only $100.00 $125.00 (includes all meetings & seminars, Annual Awards Banquet)

THE CUTOFF DATE FOR THE SPECIAL AHS ROOM RATE IS 5 P.M. EAST COAST TIME ON JANUARY 7, 2016.

AHS CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations received by AHS on or before January 7, 2016 will incur a $50.00 administration fee. Due to AHS contractual obligations with Holiday Inn West Palm Beach Hotel - Airport Conference Center, AHS will be unable to offer refunds after January 7, 2016.

Total Registration Cost: $_________________. This payment is for the following individual(s):

Name(s): _____________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________

Address: ______________________________________________________City: __________________________ State: _______ Zip: __________

E-mail: _______________________________________________________

❑ Enclosed is my check in the amount of $ ______________________

I wish to pay using my ❑ Visa ❑ MC ❑ Discover Card #:_______________________________________ Exp. Date: _______________

Name as listed on card: ________________________________________________ V-Code (last 3 digits in signature line):______________

Signature of Cardholder: ______________________________________________________________________

AHS members must reserve rooms by 5:00pm, East Coast Time, January 7, 2016 in order to receive the special annual meeting room rate. Mention the American Hanoverian Society when reserving your room(s).

Make reservations on-line using hotel’s reservation link or by phone at (561) 659-3880.

AHS SPECIAL ROOM RATE: $155.00/NIGHT DOUBLE OR SINGLE, JAN. 28 THROUGH FEB. 1.

LOCATION: Conveniently located close to the West Palm Beach Airport. The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport.

DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT: Enjoy dining in the hotel’s on-site restaurant or venture into the local Palm Beach area for a wide variety of dining and recre-ational activities. Relax at the hotel bar and pool or take advantage of the exercise center. Guests can also enjoy the business center and free WiFi.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Palm Beach Zoo, Lion Country Safari, Yesteryear Village, Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Norton Museum of Art, Flagler Museum, Palm Beach Outlet Mall, City Place, Okeeheelee Park.

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MY HANOVERIAN –WHAT’S YOUR STORY?

Do you share a unique bond with your Hanoverian as a com-petition partner? As a dedicated schoolmaster? As an irreplace-able member of your family?

The AHS is looking for short stories and accompanying pho-tos to use in The American Hanoverian magazine. Tell us what makes your Hanoverian so special!

For consideration, entries should consist of a short essay depicting your horse’s remarkable quali-ties and one or two high quality, high resolution color digital pho-tos (2000 x 3000 pixels mini-mum, JPG format) submitted via email to AHS Publications Editor Terri Ralenkotter at [email protected] or [email protected]

ATTENTION STALLION OWNERS!

It will soon be time to watch your mailbox for your stallion information packets for the 2016 AHS Breeders Guide, Stallion Directory and Mare Book.

If you have recently changed your address or are testing a new stallion please contact me so I can get your packet to you.

The packet will also contain advertising information so start planning your advertising!

Email Terri Ralenkotter, Editor at

[email protected]

EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR AT LARGE

Barbara Schmidt, DVMBridlewood Farm

11698 Hwy 42Union, Kentucky 41091

Tel: (859) 485-6000; Fax: (859) [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR AT LARGE

Rick Toering40116 Hedgeland LaneWaterford, VA 20197Tel: (703) 472-9954

[email protected]

SECRETARY & DIRECTOR AT LARGE

Nancy ConnollyHorsePower Farm

9610 NE 202nd AvenueVancouver, WA 98682

Tel: (360) 882-8735; Cell: (360) [email protected]

TREASURER & MIDWEST REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Doug Langer, DVMMaple Run Farm LLC

W 3465 Markert RoadHelenville, WI 53137


EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Hugh Bellis-JonesAHS Executive Director


EAST REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Kate PalmquistAutumn Hill Farm

445 Dry Hollow RoadRockbridge Baths, VA 24473

Tel: (540) [email protected]

WEST REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Volker Ehlers1119 NW 35th Avenue

Camas, WA 98607Tel/Fax: (360) [email protected]

DIRECTOR AT LARGE Anne Sparks

Horses Unlimited913 Sandia Road NW

Albuquerque, NM 87107 Tel: (781) 858-3866; Fax: (505) 873-1070

[email protected]

DIRECTOR AT LARGE

Cathy Tucker-Slaterbeck13929 Old Hanover RoadReisterstown, MD 21136Tel/Fax: (410) 429-5701

[email protected]

DIRECTOR AT LARGE Rachel Ehrlich

150 Bernard Whitney RoadNew Braintree, Massachusetts 01531

Tel: (508) 867-8613; Cell: (508) [email protected]

DIRECTOR AT LARGE

Meg WilliamsOakwood Farm

18995 Hanoverian LaneLawrenceburg, IN 47025


PRESIDENT

Edgar SchutteRainbow Equus Meadows

46 West Wise Road Lincoln, CA 95648

Tel: (916) 645-1471; Fax: (916) 645-9417 [email protected]

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The firsT inspecTions of The AHS summer tour have been successfully conducted. A

special thanks goes out to all our hosts who go through lots of efforts often above and beyond what is needed to allow us to show our horses!

The AHS office, inspection commit-tee and many more volunteers are working together with hosts and participants to make each AHS inspection a functional, special and fun event. This first week most of the mare score certificates have already been emailed to the owners within days of their inspection. In addition a hard copy of the certificate will be mailed later in the year to everybody that got scores during the tour.

I also appreciate the efforts of the mare, foal and stallion owners who show up for inspection day so well groomed and prepared for their big outing. Often also their first day out with as many unforeseen variables as one can imagine. It is good to hear feedback from the judges after they look at your horse. Very exciting and rewarding when the horse shows itself well or even beyond expecta-tions making you feel the hard work and time it took to produce a good quality Hanoverian was all worth it.

Here is something many members may not know: During the week of our first inspections the AHS young breeders camp was taking place under the capable leadership of our judges Dorie Vlatten Schmitz and Christine Kropf with the help from several AHS members.

The camp participants got to be part of inspection prep and covered many breeding and breeder related topics. This is a unique opportunity for our experienced members to share that experience with the next generation. The camp is attended by junior members, the future of our breeding

program and in part made possible through donations and sponsorship.

After years of work on what seemed an endless task and a moving target, our bylaws and the rule book are updated. Thank you rules and griev-ances committee! Thanks to com-mittee chair and attorney Rick Toering, who took the gigantic task to remove redundancy and organize it into a more organized format. You will find it much easier to navigate through the rules and bylaws.

The board signed off on the first version. Since then the Hanoverian Verband has sent us their feedback along with a few minor corrections. After the committee changes some of the wording and the AHS board approves those changes it will go to the membership for a vote. This very important vote will also ask for membership approval to administer the Rhineland registry from our AHS office. As you may know in Germany the Rhineland registry is now under the umbrella of the Hannoveraner Verband. Many Hanoverian breeders also breed mares from other breed populations, some who don’t qualify for Hanoverian breeding for various reasons. The Rhineland registry will allow those mares and offspring to come to our inspections and be part of the family while still maintained in a separate studbook. It has prov-en to be a valuable addition adding flexibility in bloodline and stallion choices without changing the high Hanoverian standards, all under one roof utilizing our existing inspections, judges and administra-tion.

Take note that after last year’s suc-cessful inaugural Hanoverian auc-tion we are planning our second annual AHS Fall Internet Horse Auction beginning October 20, 2015. It’s coming up quick so If you are thinking about selling a mare, stal-

lion, youngster or riding horse, now is a great time to get pictures and video. For more information on par-ticipating call Tim Jennings at Sport Horse Auctions (866) 652-7789. More information can be found on page 31 of this issue.

It is also close to the time we start organizing the AHS Stallion Service Auction which will take place in February, 2016, but don’t get the two auctions confused.

Have a great inspection season. I hope your horses do well, mares breed back easy and you win some money in the AHS Futurity! n Sincerely, Edgar Schutte AHS President

president’s message

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AHS President Edgar Schutte called the meeting of the full Board to order at 5:00 p.m. Present: Nancy Connolly, Volker Ehlers, Rachel Ehrlich, Doug Langer, Kate Palmquist, Barbara Schmidt, Edgar Schutte, Anne Sparks, Rick Toering, Cathy Tucker-Slaterbeck, Meg Williams, and Executive Director Hugh Bellis-Jones. Suzanne Quarles, member of the Corporate Regulations and Grievances Committee, was also present.

Motion to approve the minutes of February 13, 2015. Passed.

President Edgar Schutte stated that the meeting had been called specifi-cally to discuss the proposed revi-sions to the AHS Corporate Bylaws and Rules and Registration. He thanked the members of the Corporate Regulations and Grievances Committee (the “Rules” committee) for their work in pro-ducing these updated documents.

Executive Director’s Report: Hugh Bellis-Jones provided a concise report on AHS office activities. June 1 was the deadline for the summer inspection tour and the staff is busy processing entries. The Spring Awards issue of The American Hanoverian magazine was published on time and he thanked Awards Chair Cathy Tucker-Slaterbeck for her work on this issue. The office has been working with USEF’s IT depart-ment to reconfigure the AHS data-base in order to maintain the American Rhineland Studbook (RSA). AHS auditors Ray, Foley and Hensley will conduct the 2014 audit the week of June 15. Helms Briscoe is working with Mr. Bellis-Jones to

produce a hotel contract for the 2016 annual meeting.

2016 Annual Meeting Chair Anne Sparks provided an update on the proposed January 29-31 meeting that will be held in West Palm Beach in conjunction with the Wellington horse show. Members will attend a dressage competition on the Friday and the awards banquet will be held on Saturday evening.

Mr. Schutte then asked Rules Committee Chair Rick Toering to review the major proposed changes to the AHS Corporate Bylaws and Rules of Registration. He gave an overview of the process by which the proposed revisions had evolved since 2010 and that the final Board-approved version would be sent to the Hanoverian Verband for their consideration. Rules Committee member Kate Palmquist suggested the need for a first and second read-ing of proposed rules changes. This would permit membership involve-ment, comment and feedback. Volker Ehlers expressed his concern regarding the proposed introduction of the term “Hanoverian Premium Mare” due to the difference in the way that Germany awards “Premium” status versus how the AHS awards the Elite Mare title.

Based upon existing bylaws, and after approval by a majority of the Board, the AHS is required to observe a sixty (60) day period before members may vote. The vot-ing period is required to be thirty (30) days. Mrs. Palmquist noted that the sixty day period would be an ideal time to elicit membership input in the process.

Mr. Toering outlined the principal proposed revisions to both the Corporate Bylaws and Rules of Registration. The proposals, if approved by the membership, would enable The American Hanoverian Society to more readily adopt rules changes in Germany into the American program. This is an important component of the reci-procity that exists between the American and German studbooks.

Motion to approve the Rules Committee’s proposed changes to the AHS’s Corporate Bylaws and Rules of Registration. Passed.

The Board discussed the procedure by which foal papers are produced and issued by the central office. Motion to appoint Sandy Clevenger as Studbook Keeper and authorize her to sign AHS foal registration papers. Passed.

There being no further business, Mr. Schutte adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m. n

The American Hanoverian Society Minutes of the Board of DirectorsTeleconference Meeting– June 3, 2015

administration


Inspection Enrollment & Foal Registration:

Over the past few years, the AHS has adapted new technology to simplify inspection enrollments and foal registrations. • Full details on each inspection site will be posted on

www.hanoverian.org. • AHS registrations & inspection enrollments may

be completed entirely online including payment via credit card. There is a printable application form available for those preferring to register via mail.

• In addition to submitting your application to the AHS, you should contact the individual site host to arrange for stabling, handling, etc.

• All foal registration paperwork, with the exception of the markings page, may be submitted online, includ-ing digital foal photographs.

• Members are no longer required to submit original mare registration papers to the AHS office. Photocop-ies will suffice. For those mares that pass inspection and/or the MPT, stickers, stamped and signed by the AHS, will be sent with instructions for the owner to affix onto the original papers. These stickers will be accompanied by the mare’s scores printed on parch-ment certificates.

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Mare Inspection Photos NeededPhotos of all new 2015 Elite Mares, Elite Mare Candidates, High Score Hanoverians and non-Hanoverian mares from the inspection sites, new Jumper Breeding Program mares, and the mares upgraded from Studbook to Main Studbook in 2015 through performance are needed for publication in the inspection reports included in the fall and winter issues of The American Hanoverian, as well as for the Mare Book section of the 2015 AHS Breeders’ Guide and Stallion Directory. The AHS would like to include as many photos of these mares as possible.

Photos must be received immediately after the inspections for use in The American Hanoverian publications, and no later than November 20, 2015 for inclusion in the 2015 AHS Breeders’ Guide and Stallion Directory.

Please do NOT assume that because a photographer was present at your site, your mare’s photo has been submitted. Photographers have individual policies, and some may require an owner to purchase a photo before they will release it for publication.

IT IS THE MARE OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE AN APPROPRIATE PHOTO IS AVAILABLE TO THE AHS PUBLICATION EDITOR PRIOR TO THE DATES LISTED ABOVE!

Label photos clearly and send to: Terri Ralenkotter, AHS Publications Editor ■ 3061 Ashley Drive ■ Edgewood, KY 41017

E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] SUPPORT THE INSPECTION PHOTOGRAPHERS!

inspection news

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American Hanoverian Society 2015 Inspection TourSTALL ION L ICENSING ■ MARE INSPECTION ■ MARE PERFORMANCE TEST ■ FOAL REGISTRATION ■ FUTURITY

Date Host/Location City/State Contact Phone: E-mail

July 7 Hawk Hollow Farm Erieville, NY Chris Kropf 315-558-8525 [email protected]

July 8 Spruce Glen Farm at Woodbine Farm

Chelsea, MI Sandy Hunt 517-862-8913 [email protected]

July 9 Stabile di Cavallo Falcon, CO Elaine Haberman 831-840-1758 [email protected] 10 Rocking WR Farms @ Friehe Farms Moses Lake, WA Charlotte Roseburg 509-750-5356 [email protected] 18 Hilton Farm Somerset, VA Rosemary Lysczek or Cindy

Faulconer 540-672-2498 [email protected]

July 19-20 Hilltop Farm (Stallion Licensing) Colora, MD Jessica Masilotti 410-658-9898 [email protected] July 21 St. Louis Equestrian Center St. Louis, MO Dr. Chris Perry 314-749-2696 [email protected] 22 Maple Run Farm at Jefferson

County Fairgrounds Jefferson, WI Shannon Langer 920-674-6344

(evenings)[email protected]

July 23 Christiane Noelting Dressage Center Inc. (Stallion Licensing)

Vacaville, CA Christiane Noelting 707-454-0565 [email protected]

July 24 HorsePower Farm Vancouver, WA Nancy Connolly 360-882-8735 [email protected] July 25 Horses Unlimited Albuquerque, NM Anne Sparks 505-873-1070 [email protected] 5 Arion Sporthorses Gainesville, GA Samantha Kidd 404-987-5814 [email protected] 6 Banner Dressage & Fleur de Lis

Hanoverians @ Woodspring FarmVersailles, KY Peg Lansing 502-773-1467 or

[email protected]

Sept 7 Elyon Sport Horses @ Gypsy Woods Farm

Richwood, OH Joy Chapin 614-589-3747 [email protected]

Sept 8 University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA Jillianne Smith 781-603-4521 [email protected]

Sept 9 Sullivan Farm Walkertown, NC Bettie Carroll 336-595-4286 [email protected] 10 Conundrum Farm/Mary Beth

Stanton DVM DACT at Pennock Point Sporthorses

Reddick, FL Mary Beth Stanton 352-425-6270 [email protected]

Sept 11 Rainbow Equus Meadows Lincoln, CA Susan or Edgar Schutte 916-645-1471 [email protected]

Oct 3 Oakwood Farm Lawrenceburg, IN Meg Williams 812-926-4295 [email protected]

Oct 4 Isabella Farms & Walkabout Station @ Isabella Farms

Cypress, TX Dawn Chamorro 281-352-0944 [email protected]

Oct 5 Bona B Ranch Eustace, TX Nanni Baker 210-240-0378 [email protected]

Oct 6 San Diego Equestrian Center San Diego, CA Michelle Moytl 925-895-2913 [email protected]

Oct 7 Pollyrich Farms Solvang, CA Buffy Oas 805-245-1138 [email protected]

Oct 8 Kennedy-Pedigo Farms Ontario, CA Ryan Pedigo 714-357-2714 [email protected]

Oct 10-11 Mid-Atlantic Hanoverian Breeders Waterford, VA Kate Palmquist 540-348-3495 [email protected]

Nov 29 Silver Creek Farm (Stallion Licensing Only)

Broken Arrow, OK Summer Stoffel 918-830-4262 [email protected]

The AHS reserves the right to make scheduling changes as needed. Non-Hanoverian mares eligible for inspection include: Jockey Club-registered Thoroughbreds, registered Arabians and registered Anglo-Arabians. Non-Hanoverian warmblood mares may be eligible for inspection and are considered on a case by case basis after review of registration papers. Full information will be available online at www.hanoverian.com

2015 INSPECTION TOUR DEADLINESThe deadlines for mare, foal, and stallion inspections and futuritiy entries without penalty are as follows:Site Dates DeadlineJuly 7-25 Monday, June 1September 5-11 Friday, August 7 October 3-11 Tuesday, September 8

Entries to be postmarked by these dates.

All horses must be pre-enrolled and all fees must be paid in advance as entries are not taken on inspection day.

Enrollment and Stabling forms may be downloaded online at http://hanoverian.org/tour-dates/. A copy of the registration papers of every mare enrolled for inspection must be submitted with the enrollment form. Entries that lack this documentation may be delayed. The owner of any non-Hanoverian warmblood mare enrolled for an AHS inspection must submit a copy of the mare’s registration papers to the Central Office for pre-approval. If you have any questions regarding the tour, please contact the central office at (859) 255-4141 or e-mail [email protected]. The staff is more than pleased to assist you with any inspection inquiries you may have.

Good luck on inspection day.


breeder’s news

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iT is wiTh a heavy hearT ThaT we write this article. The wonder-fully versatile stallion, San City

(San Remo-SPS Bounty/Bolero), owned by Linda Crabtree and her daughter, Katie Wooten Bryant, lost his month long battle with colic due to adhesions in April. San City was only 9-years-old, but had shown his exceptional talents in both eventing and dressage during his short career. He became fully licensed with AHS in 2013 when Linda and Katie took him to Oklahoma, traveling in a nasty snow and ice storm, to be evaluated by the judges who had come for the end of the testing. Because of his successful career in eventing at the FEI 2*level, once he was presented and approved, he was fully licensed through performance.

San City was bred in Germany by Marefield Meadows of Warrenton, Virginia. He was out of their out-standing mare, SPS Bounty (Bolero-Lomella/Lombard) who lives in Germany at Jorge Klassen’s farm. Linda and Katie bought both him and another young colt Bon Chance (now owned by Caroline Roffman) sight unseen off of Britta Johnston’s recommendation. Linda tells the story of him travelling to their farm from the quarantine station in the living quarters part of the trailer, arriving fuzzy and covered in mud.

Over the next few years they saw how kind and gentle he was and decided not to geld him. Katie showed him herself in-hand at many Florida sporthorse breed shows quite successfully as a 2- and 3-year-old. He was often the Champion of his age group at these shows, some-times Overall Show Champion, and was the Overall Regional Champion and USDF HOY in his 3-year-old

season. He was also Reserve Champion for AHS for the Older Colts and Geldings in the Sporthorse Breed Shows that year as well. He was also Materiale Champion that same year. Katie broke him herself when he was three and began showing him in the USDF Materiale classes; then in the next year stepping out of her forte (eventing), to do the USDF Young Dressage Horse, 4-year-old classes where he did quite well. What she most loved about him was his quiet temperament and how willing he was to learn and work. He went to the Young Dressage Horse Finals at Lamplight in Illinois that August and finished in 10th place with her.

As a 4-year-old San City began to make his mark in the eventing world as well running his first Training Level and bringing home a blue rib-bon that was the first of many. Katie

Farewell to San City, an Eventing & Dressage Talent BY CATHY SLATERBECK

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San City with one of Katie’s young children showing the kind and gentle temperament which endeared him to his family.

San City (San Remo-SPS Bounty/Bolero) was the 2011 Markel FEI Young Dressage Horse, Five-Year-Old Reserve Champion with rider Carolyn Roffman. Pictured are l-r; Katie and Daniel Bryant with their daughter Adele and Linda Crabtree.

was pregnant with her first child at the time, so he was later sent to Caroline Roffman to take over the ride. Caroline also loved his work ethic and temperament as well as his talent and prepared him for and

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qualified for the Markel FEI Young Dressage Horse, Five-Year-Olds, at the Championships in Illinois again. On the first day there he achieved the highest score ever given at that time in the US—an overall of 89%. He received a 9.2 for his trot, an 8.5 for his walk, an 8.8 for his canter, a 9.0 for sub-mission and a 9.0 for the overall impression. On the second day he was tired, but was third with an overall 83.80% and ended up as the Reserve Champion for the 5-year-olds that year. By then Katie had had her daughter Adele, so San City was able to return home. Eventing was Katie’s first love, so she quickly reminded him how to jump and prepared him for the Young Event Horse Trials in Georgia the following month. Less than a month after the Young Dressage Horse Finals, he won the Five-Year-Old Young Event Horse Division at Cedar Ridge and was the overall high scoring Champion, which qualified them for the East Coast YEH Finals to be held at the Fair Hill International Three Day Event in Maryland in October. Katie took him to Fair Hill where he was super in the dressage, but due to only two months of returning from being a dressage horse he did not show quite as well in the jumping that day, and ended up tenth overall, but with an excellent overall score of 80.64%.

In 2012 she focused San City, now 6-years-old, on eventing; competing at Training and Preliminary Levels very success-fully. When she became pregnant with her second child, Katie sent the stallion to Julie Richards in Georgia to contin-ue his competitions in Eventing and to make the move up to Intermediate level. Julie really worked on his jumping and fitness and was quite successful with him. She won the CIC* at Red Hills in Florida in early 2013 and was fourth at the CIC** at Chattahoochee Hills in Georgia in May. After

Katie’s second child was born she took him back and com-peted him at Preliminary and Intermediate herself for the rest of 2013 and into 2014.

Katie also worked on his dressage and showed him some at Third and Fourth Levels and did his first Prix St. Georges with him in 2014 at two schooling shows, with plans to move onto licensed dressage shows. She became pregnant again, so her plans changed. San City’s wonderful temperament came to the fore when her mother, Linda Crabtree, who is also his owner, got to compete him at Novice Level Eventing in July and won her division. Then San City went back to Caroline Roffman in the fall of 2014 for training at the FEI levels of dressage while Katie had her third baby.

Along the way, he had been approved as a breeding stallion for Oldenburg NA and in 2013 for the American Hanoverian Society, RPSI, and GOV; so he had begun to pass on his wonderful temperament and movement for others to enjoy. Katie noted that the most special thing about San City as a breeding stallion was that he would improve on a mare’s talent no matter which discipline she competed in, be it eventing, dressage, or hunters. The babies would be even more talented than their mother in whichever sport! His talents were versatile and he passed on his wonderful tem-perament and rideability as well. He never lost his laid back, quiet, and willing temperament during his varied career with these several riders. It is truly a family loss to Katie and her mother, Linda. San City was part of their family and much loved. Katie herself has several 2-year-old fillies by him, a yearling colt, and a new foal; so there are some of San City’s offspring for them to watch grow up and develop. We are so sorry that they have lost a very talented and beloved member of their family and can only hope that these youngsters bring them happiness as they come along. n

San City and Katie celebrate after their very first win at Training Level.

San City competing with rider Julie Richards at Red Hill.


AHS news

The american hanoverian Society hosted a four day seminar March 26-29th titled

AHS University: Breeder’s Course 2015 at Hilltop Farm in Colora, MD. It was a wonderful four days with 30 participants from all around the US and Canada. Lectures and demonstrations were conducted by Dr. Ludwig Christmann from the German Hannoveraner Verband, Rick Toering owner of Bent Hickory Farm, Natalie Debarardinis from Hilltop Farm and a trainer’s panel including Micheal Bragdell, Cara Clothe and Brendan Curtis. We also had the pleasure of visiting Select Breeders with lectures and demon-strations by Drs. Loomis and Scofield, a presentation of all the stallions at High Point Hanoverians and lastly a Saturday night Gala Event with raffle prizes, German wine tasting and stallion presenta-tion of a selection of Hilltop stal-lions and Liberty Gold from Hilton Farm.

Day 1: After an initial round table introduction by all the attendees we dove right into a lecture by Dr. Christmann on the History of the Hanoverian Horse, the breeding aim, selection and breeding rules of the Hannoveraner Verband. The State Stud of Celle was started in 1735 and the Hannoveraner Studbook in 1888 in the Northwest German state of Lower Saxony. Although many think of the original Hanoverian warmblood solely as a plough farm horse that is an incom-plete picture. Many served a multi-tude of functions including Calvary horse, riding competition horse, broodmare and driving horse. Due to this many were not heavy draft style horses, but rather well infused with thoroughbred and anglo-arab blood, giving them a lighter body type that is not too dissimilar to today’s modern Hanoverian horse. Even today outside blood from the Thoroughbred, Trakhener, Anglo-Arab and Holsteiner are accepted into the Hanoverian breed to infuse qualities such as refinement, longer

legs, increased elasticity and better jump. Over the decades there have been many changes within the Hannoveraner Verband including the merger with the Rheinisches Pferdestammbuch (Rhinelander warmblood, not to be confused with the RPSI) and changes to the struc-ture and scoring of the Stallion Performance Test. Dr. Christmann outlined the changes to the Stallion Performance Testing as well as the inspection and performance require-ments for mares to be included in the Studbook.

Rick Toering, Vice President and Director at Large of the AHS fol-lowed with a lecture on the history, organization and membership of the AHS. The AHS has a unique rela-tionship with the German Hannoveraner Verband in that it operates as an independent Society with its own by-laws and breeding rules voted upon by the American members. However, the Hannoveraner Verband fully recognizes the AHS by-laws, breeding rules and inspec-

AHS University: Breeder’s Course - A Huge Success!BY LAURIE WEISER, DVM

The participants for the AHS University pose for a group shot.

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tion process thereby allowing full reciprocity for all US bred and approved stallions and mares. In addition all by-laws and Board of Directors are directly voted upon by the US members of the AHS thereby giving its members full voting rights.

The AHS Committees are a series of volunteer advisory boards that aid in the organizing of certain functions within the AHS. These committees not only support basic functions of the society such as the Finance Committee and Corporate Rules & Grievances Committee, but also provide wonderful services for the AHS Members such as the Education Committee (subgroup New Breeder Mentor Committee) and Awards Committee.

I think it is very important to recognize these points as it is what makes the American Hanoverian Society such a unique, robust and successful program as compared to other US Warmblood Registries. Not only do the members have direct voting rights and complete reciprocity to the German Verband, but the society supports their members with edu-cational and mentorship programs, Inspection tours and Mare Performance Testing sites all over the US, Awards Programs such as the AHS Yearling and 2-Year Old Futurity, Young Breeder Program and recognition of top mares, stal-lions and foals.

After lunch the entire afternoon was dedicated to lectures and hands-on demonstrations evaluating conformation, analysis of movement/ gaits and foal evaluation. Dr. Christmann’s conformation lecture incorporated images covering each segment of evaluated points: breed/ sex type, head, neck, saddle position, frame, forelimbs and hindlimbs. The benefit of having side by side comparison example pic-tures of the ideal versus common faults was invaluable. A desirable sex type is one that is modern, big framed, well-muscled with a clear sex type (ie; male versus mare). Common problems are horses that are too small or too tall, course, stocky, plain or not clearly masculine or feminine. The head should be noble and well defined, well-propor-tioned in size to the body, large eye with calm expression, large nostrils, clearly defined mouth and light jaw. Undesirable traits would be a head that is too large for the body, plain, Roman nose, dish faced, small eyes/ sclera shown, large jaws, droopy ears and dental defects (parrot mouth). The neck should be well developed, muscled and proportioned, the connection between the head and neck should be clean and the neck thinner towards the head, the neck should enter the shoulder at the correct angle and have a well-muscled crest. A neck that is set too low or too high, poorly muscled, too long or too short in length, thick throat-latch, thin neck, ewe neck, swan neck or too fat is undesir-able. Interestingly, most folks were very comfortable evaluat-ing sex type, head and neck. Where things get more difficult for many is evaluating the shoulder/saddle position, frame and limbs. The saddle position is the entire area consisting of the shoulder, wither and back (up to the loin region). The horse should ideally have a long sloping shoulder, clearly

Rick Toering and Dr. Ludwig Christmann preparing for the jump chute training demonstration.

Watching one of the informative demonstrations in the Hilltop indoor arena.

pronounced withers that extend far into a topline that is slightly pointed downward. Common faults are an upright or small shoulder, short or poorly defined withers, too high withers, a straight, arched or hollow back. Frame is a term used to define the overall harmonious appearance of the horse. An ideal frame is one where the general shape of the horse is rectangular versus square and has three well-pro-portioned sections consisting of the front, the middle and the hindquarters of the horse. The topline should be curved and harmonious versus one that is too straight, too weak or too curved and the middle of the back has proportioned length, strength and be elastic versus too long, too short, hollow or tight. The loin connects the middle of the horses back to the hindquarters and should be harmonious and strong versus straight, roached, tight, hollow or long/ weak. The loin enters the start of the croup which should be the highest point of the back, but lower than the withers other-wise the horse would be built downhill. The croup should then continue and be long, sloping, well-muscled and well angled. A poor croup is one that is short, straight, downhill and poorly muscled. The tail should be well set and carried straight, not too high or too low. Lastly, the limbs should be long with clean lines and well defined joints as short, stocky legs are undesirable. Other limb faults include toe-in, toe-out, bench knees, long weak pasterns, sickle hocks, cow hocks and straight rear limbs. 4

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After conformation evaluation we watched horses move at liberty as well as in-hand for gait analysis and through the jump chute. The horse should move free of tension, ground covering, straight and with good use of the hind limbs. The walk should be have a clear four beat rhythm, the trot should have a clear two beat rhythm, good impulsion and elasticity, with hindlimbs coming well under the center of gravity, and the canter a clear three beat rhythm, good jump, ground covering and uphill. In the jump chute the horse should be eager, active, good bascule and scope.

The day wrapped up with Dr. Christmann playing multi-ple videos of foals moving on the triangle. Assessing foal movement is quite difficult and he did a great job break-ing down how to watch the use of their body and limbs.

Day 2: Day 2 was the day of travel! We started off at Select Breeder Sires where we were split into two groups. My group started with a demonstration of a stallion being collected on the phantom and then his semen processed and frozen. Dr. Loomis explained their specialized phan-tom that automatically lowers after the stallion is collect-ed and the entire semen freezing protocol. He was incred-ibly gracious answering each and every question thrown at him! We then switched with the other group and traveled to the mare barn to meet with Dr. Scofield. He was very patient as we sidetracked him from his main talk on AI techniques with questions about mare care, vacci-nation protocols, feeding protocols, foaling management and milk testing. It is fair to say that every participant, including Dr. Christmann, was thoroughly engrossed

Dr. Loomis of Select Breeding Sires discussing the AI process, which was demonstated from the collection of semen from a stallion through the freezing process.

with all the information and their ability to clearly answer each and every question.

The afternoon was spent at High Point Hanoverians where Larisa Barilar and Klaus Shengber warmly wel-comed us. They have an impressive line up of stallions; Furst Impression, Rosenthal, Sinatra Song and Cour d’Amour. Each one was presented to us at liberty in their lovely indoor arena. After the stallion presentation a few foals from each stallion were presented. It is rare in the U.S. to be able to see such a wonderful succession of stal-lions and examples of their offspring under one roof. Furst Impression is a lovely type with super tempera-ment. Even though his pedigree is a who’s who of the dressage world he is producing some very nice hunter offspring. Sinatra Song is a fine example of the Sandro Hit line. His jet black color, super exterior and lovely movement have proven to be successful in producing both dressage and hunter offspring. Cour d’Amour I think impressed all the attendees! He is quite lovely in type, with his Holsteiner blood clearly visible. His move-ment is just super with that uphill, huge jumping canter that the Holsteiner is famous for producing. I think we all laughed and smiled as when Klaus was ready to catch him all he had to do was shake the lead rope. Cour d’Amour did this gorgeous floating trot across the entire arena straight to Klaus, then halted right in front him ready to be led out! Fantastic stallion and lovely addition to the American Hanoverian roster. The group was then given a tour of the barn while Klaus and Larisa answered ques-tions from all the participants. 4

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Day 3: The morning was a marathon of discussions starting with Dr. Christmann’s legendary talk on Hanoverian blood-lines. It is more information than one can absorb in one day and hence why I have now taken this course four times! I think the most amazing thing one first learns is that almost every foundation line; the A-line, D-line, F-line, W-line and G-line all started with a thoroughbred! The A-line (now called the E-line) was founded by the thoroughbred stallion Adeptus xx in 1884. His most important recent stallion line include Eisenherz (1972-1990), Eiger I (1979-1999), Espri (1985-) and Escudo (1995-). This line is mostly used for jumping, however it is a relatively versatile sport line with sires like Earl and Edward producing some dressage off-spring.

Both an F-line and W-line started with the thoroughbred stallion Zernebog in the mid 1800s. His most important son was the stallion Fling (1913-22). Fling produced two stallion sons, Feiner Kerl and Flavius, who carried on an F-line and started the W-line respectively. By far the most famous W-line stallion is Weltmeyer, who although mostly a dres-sage sire did produce a few good jumper offspring. He was a prolific stallion producer having upwards of 17 approved sons! Known for passing on a strong hindleg he is proving to be valuable in the dam line of many successful offspring.

An F-line that is having a modern day resurgence in the dressage ring descends from the Thoroughbred stallion Furioso xx and his son Furioso II. His grandson Florestan has produced sons Florencio, Fidermark and Furst Heinrich. Florencio, himself a 5-year old World YH Dressage Champion, has produced the successful stallion sons Floriscount, Furst Nymphenberg and Fabregas (Parkwood Stables, Canada). Furst Heinrich, also a 5-year-old World YH Dressage Champion, has produced the stallion sons Furst Impression (High Point Hanoverians, USA), Furst Romancier and Furstenball. Fidermark is the sire of the highly popular stallion Fidertanz. These grandsons of Florestan have pro-duced a slew of popular young dressage stallions including Finest, Fashion Maker, Flanell and Franziskus to name a few. Interestingly the KWPN widely used Furioso II as well. He is the great grandsire of the KWPN stallion Jazz, and from the full brother to Furioso II, Mexico, comes Ferro, Rousseau (Hassler Dressage, USA, retired) and Ampere.

The D-line began with a Thoroughbred stallion named Devil’s Own xx (1894-1906) which later produced the stal-lion Diskant. Diskant not only sired the famous jumping mount for Paul Schockemoehle Deister, but also through this line came the most influential dressage sire of all times, Donnerhall. The list of sons, grandsons and great grandsons of Donnerhall would be too exhaustive for this article, but some of the most influential are sons DeNiro, Don Schufro, Davignon, Don Frederico and Dauphin. Through these sons come the stallions Dacaprio (Bridlewood Farm, USA), Don Principe (Marydell Farm, USA), Don Hill (Hilltop Farm, USA), Diamond Hit, Dimaggio, Dancier, Danone I & II and Damsey.

The SBS DNA Specific Sperm Counter.

Dr. Jonathan Scofield prepares semen for freezing.

Dr. Loomis explains a cut-away model of a nitrogen tank.

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The G-line began with a Thoroughbred stallion names Goldschaum xx. The two most influential stallions from this line are Grande and Gotthard. The G-line, although most famous for producing jumper blood, is quite versa-tile having produced dressage mounts such as Gifted and Grundstein.

The S-line descends from the Thoroughbred stallion Sacramento Song xx. His son Sandro has produced both a jumper line through stallions such as Silvio and Sir Shutterfly, as well as a dressage line through his famous grandson Sandro Hit. Sandro Hit is one of the most influential stallions in current dressage breeding with his sons Sir Donnerhall, San Amour, Stedinger, Scolari and Soliman de Hus to name a few.

Other influential Thoroughbred stallions include those of PIk As xx from whom the Pik Bube line descends, Black Sky xx from whom Bolero and his son Brentano II descend. The B-line is also having a resurgence through the dressage sires such as Breitling W, Bellissimo, Benidetto (Walnut Farm Hanoverians, USA) and Bennetton Dream.

The most recent thoroughbred stallion to start his own line is the highly influential Laurie’s Crusador xx. Through him came his successful son Londenderry and his sons Londontime, Liberty Gold (Hilton Farm, USA) and Locksley II (Hassler Dressage, USA).

The Anglo-Arab has had some influence in the Hanoverian horse, mostly through the French imported stallion Matcho AA. Mostly used as a refining stallion it should be noted that Matcho AA won his stallion testing against a field of Hanoverian horses!

More recent times have produced some new Hanoverian lines using other warmblood breeds such as the Trakehner. Semper Idem, a Trakehner, stood in Germany after WWII and his line has produced both dressage and jumping blood. Most famously his line is being carried on by the famous jumper stallion Stakkato. Another famous Trakehner stallion Absatz was highly influential in refin-ing the look and type of the Hanoverian horse. Through Absatz descends the stallions Akzent I & II and Alabaster.Another warmblood breed used in Hanoverian breeding since the 1980s is the Holsteiner with the goal of improv-ing jumping ability and an uphill canter. Through the Selle Francais stallion Cor de la Bryere the C-line pro-duced the highly influential stallion Calypso II and his son Contender, the Lady Killer xx line brought the stal-lion Landadel and finally the Ramzes line the stallions Ramiro and Rubenstein. Rubenstein was a highly prolific producer of stallion sons, some influential ones being Rotspon, Rohdiamant, and Regazzoni (Wood’s Lane Farm, USA) to name a few.

After Dr. Christmann’s lengthy blood lines lecture Rick Toering discussed how breeding values are calculated and

Dr. Christmann and two of the demontration riders who participated in a mock Mare Performance Test.

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how to use them. We discussed the different types of breed-ing values available; The Hannoveraner Verband Stallion Yearbook, German Equestrian Federation (FN) and WBFSH Rankings. Each of these rankings offer a different insight into what each stallion brings to the table. For example, the Stallion Yearbook uses a BLUP animal model from Hannoveraner Verband approved stallions by compiling MPT, SPT and auction results. FN rankings are determined by combining the stallion’s performance record as well as those of close relatives and his offspring via their MPT and young horse class results. Lastly, the WBFSH uses a points system that is based solely on the stallion’s own success as well as his offspring. Rick was strong with his recommenda-tion that it takes more to breed a great horse than merely looking at statistics and data on paper. You must always evaluate your mare and breeding goals. Additionally each ranking system has its pros and cons. For example, only older stallions appear on the WBFSH rankings and therefore don’t account for “new blood”.

You would think our day would end there, but after lunch we watched the skillful riders of Hilltop Farm and daughters of Rick Toering present horses through the jump chute and under saddle for a mock “Mare Performance Test Inspection”. Dr. Christmann and Rick gave helpful hints on how to pre-pare your mare for the jump chute and how to handle them up to the chute. They explained to us while watching mares go through the chute how to evaluate jumping technique, scope and ability. The under saddle portion was conducted in the same fashion as mares are presented at a MPT in walk, trot and canter. Again, Dr. Christmann and Rick discussed evaluating the differences and expectations between jumper and dressage bred mares. This part of the day was immea-surably helpful as “training the eye” cannot be learned in a book, but must be learned by watching horses go one after the other.

After a short break we were treated to a fun filled evening at the fabulous facilities of Hilltop Farm. Along with a catered dinner we had a wine tasting of German wines and a raffle prize give away. A Stallion Gala Event followed presenting the stallions Liberty Gold, Don Hill, Contucci, Qredit, Sternlicht GGF and offspring of some of the stallions. Contucci, even though 23-years-old, looks amazing, fit and youthful. It was a pleasure to see the grand old man in per-son as he has produced some very successful offspring here in the U.S. Liberty Gold was presented in hand, and even though no longer showing looked fit, had a wonderful tem-perament with a lovely walk and trot. He has had a superb production record of Elite daughters and winners in the dressage ring. Don Hill, Sternlicht GGF and Qredit were each presented under saddle. Don Hill showed off his three good gaits, easy going temperament and looked very relaxed in the bridle. Sternlicht GGF, a US bred stallion, has legs from here to the moon and movement consistent with todays modern dressage horses. Lastly was Qredit, another U.S. bred stallion, that is easily schooling the upper level movements, three very nice gaits and a willing partner for

his rider Micheal Bragdell. It was truly a joy to see all these U.S. based stallions presented in such an exciting fashion as is commonly done in Europe.

Day 4: For anyone breeding horses at some point you will have to market one for sale and that can be a difficult hurdle. Therefore, the last day started with a lecture by Natalie DiBerardinis of Hilltop Farm on how to market your Hanoverian horses for sale. She discussed the benefits on having a current website and Facebook page, the pros and cons of warmblood sales websites and print ads. She also discussed how to take proper pictures and wordage for your ads. This portion of the morning was followed by Natalie discussing how to research breeding results, pedigrees and past performance of horses.

These types of educational opportunities and lectures are a prime example of how the American Hanoverian Society supports their members and breeders above and beyond that of other Registries. I would also like to thank all those that donated items to make this event a memorable one. Please support these businesses when making future purchases:

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Laurie Cameron grew up riding with the Jericho Forest Pony Club in Massachusetts. When a working stu-dent position fell through, she land-ed at the Delaware Equine Center for a gap year before starting college, and this defining year would ulti-mately lead her to a career in equine veterinary medicine. In addition to a successful equine veterinary prac-tice, Laurie also heads a select sport horse-breeding program at her Clear Blue Farm in Stockton, New Jersey. She is now a successful owner and breeder in the USEA Future and Young Event Horse programs, with a number of horses having earned top honors at the Championship level.

It began with one Thoroughbred mare named Bit Of Elegance xx and The Chronicle of the Horse stallion issue. Many years later, after a lot of research and education both in the U.S. and in Germany, she appreci-ates how lucky she was to have Bit of Elegance xx as her first broodmare. The mare’s most successful event horse offspring to date, Are You Ready, was campaigned to the three-star level by Kristin Bond.

Every breeder has a specific set of qualities that they look for when pairing the right mare and stallion together. A Bit of Elegance xx, who passed away in 2008, produced some of Laurie’s most successful offspring for a variety of reasons. Looking at her on the ground, there was noth-ing outstanding about her, but she had correct leg conformation and was harmonious in her type. She was a good mover and a great jumper. She was a forward thinker and had an amazing work ethic. All these

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qualities combined make a physical-ly tough and resilient horse, which are vital qualities for event horses. The stallions that Laurie chose for this mare’s line were most often Hanoverians that have high perfor-mance test scores in rideability, jumping and dressage and often have show jumper pedigrees.

Laurie has been a part of the Future and Young Event Horse programs since they began and believes it truly makes a difference when producing the next generation of upper-level event horses.

“The Future Event Horse program has a strong foundation in educa-tion,” she said. “As an owner, rider and breeder, you have the ability to learn things about your horse that

you may not have realized. Although the in-hand work is not physically challenging, the mental aspect can be.”

Laurie believes that being able to take young horses to competitions and seeing how they cope with the low-key but nevertheless exciting environment is important when evaluating where they are in their training and what may need to be worked on at home.

“The judges that inspect each and every horse are incredibly knowl-edgeable,” said Laurie. “Their opin-ions and comments carry so much importance to aid in evaluating where your horse is in his or her training, maturity and overall growth.”

Laurie expressed her gratitude spe-cifically to Susan Graham White and Marilyn Payne, renowned judges in the program who have given her invaluable feedback over the years.

“They have invested so much time and thought into determining what makes a top event horse in order to make our country one of the most successful in this sport,” Laurie said.The Future and Young Event Horse programs are essential to the recog-nition of raw potential and the development of the upper level prospect. It gives breeders a venue to showcase what they are producing as well acknowledging the owners and riders of these exciting up-and-comers.

The ultimate goal of Laurie’s pro-gram is to produce a horse that has the ability to compete at the four-

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Early Review CF (Earl-Lois Lane/Le Primeur) bred by Laurie Cameron, DVM and ridden by Lillian Heard.

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HIS HIGHNESS CRUSADOR (REG: HONEYMOON) (His Highness-Lynn/Lauries Crusador xx)

Owner/rider Elizabeth Landers and His Higness Crusador had an exciting “Hanoverian Freestyle Win” during the Spirit Equestrian Freestlye Challenge sponsored by Dressage Extensions. The pair won the 2015 USDF Freestyle Challenge with the score of 77.0%. The handsome gelding was previously an approved stallion in Germany. He is currently competing at Third Level.

In the Ribbons

star level. Her homebred filly Maybe Magic C (Mighty Magic-Winter Morning/Ramiros Bube) was the 2014 Overall Reserve Champion at the East Coast FEH championships, as well as the “Born in the USA” champion. As just a yearling, the mare stepped up to the plate on a very windy and cold November day and put in an experienced performance. With 80% Thoroughbred in her pedigree, Laurie considers her a legitimate four-star candidate.

The Young Event Horse four- and five-year-old classes are the next step in young horse development. Early Review CBF (Earl-Lois Lane CBF/Le Primeur), ridden by Lillian Heard is an up-and-coming 6-year-old that is bred and owned by Laurie. The mare has competed in the both the four- and five-year-old Young Event Horse divisions. Laurie describes the Young Event Horse division as a very natural progression from the Future Event Horse division. The com-petition level increases but at the same time, the youngsters never feel too overwhelmed, explained Laurie. The horses that participate in this division do not need to have extensive show experience to compete. The low-key environment combined with an appropriate dressage and jumping test for their age gives these horses the chance to gain confidence in their ability.

“Additionally, the judges are more understanding if the horse makes a mistake and will always give a reward when they learn from them. For example, the judges look kindly

upon a horse that knocks a rail and then improves their form over the jumps as they continue their course.”

Laurie feels that the horses that compete in the 5-year-old division are ready for ‘real’ competition. This division helps to determine where the horse is in its career and if it has the ability and mind to campaign at the upper levels. The judges are looking for the quality of gallop and jump for the level and most importantly, rideability. Laurie’s Early Review was the winner of the Safe Harbor Award at the Young Event Horse East Coast Championships both as a 4-and 5-year-old. This award is given to the most amateur-friendly, ride-able horse competing in the four-and five-year-old Championship classes.

“In Europe, there is a stronger emphasis on breeding and developing horses specifically for eventing. For a number of years now, other countries have reaped the benefits of strong young horse programs, and while we are just getting started, it is the hope that the FEH and YEH will be an important launching pad for a strong young horse program in the U.S.”To learn more about Laurie Cameron and her program, visit her web site at www.clearbluefarm.com n

The Young and Future Event Horse article series is provided through a partnership between Mythic Landing Enterprises, LLC. and the USEA. Visit www.useventing.com to learn more about the USEA.


The UniTed sTaTes dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce its partnership

with Dressage at Devon to create a new sport horse seminar geared toward youth. This new seminar has been created to familiarize the younger generation with the dres-sage sport horse industry. The sem-inar will be held over two days, September 28-29 at Dressage at Devon, and will consist of class-room and practical handling ses-sions, along with the opportunity to

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observe competition classes and practice judging. Participation is limited to USDF members between the ages of fourteen and 23, with only twelve spots available.

“Developed by the USDF Sport Horse Committee, this program is oriented toward youth with an inter-est in sport horse breeding. We are so excited that Dressage at Devon has offered to help us kick off our first program this fall, to familiarize youth with the breeding and show-

ing of dressage prospects and breed-ing stock,” stated Kristi Wysocki, USDF Sport Horse Committee Chair.

For more information on the USDF Youth Dressage Sport Horse Breeder/Handler Seminar, or to access an application, please visit the USDF website at www.usdf.org, or contact the USDF Sport Horse Committee liaison at [email protected]. n

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The UniTed sTaTes dressage Federation is pleased to announce the new USDF

Youth Dressage Rider Recognition Pin Program, which will take effect on July 1, 2015. This program will recognize the accomplishments of youth dressage riders in not only dressage, but also in academics, vol-unteerism, and equestrian educa-tion. Students who are currently enrolled in grades six to twelve of a middle/high school or home school program, and are current USDF Group or Participating Members, are eligible to enroll. The program

year runs July 1 through June 30, and pins can be earned in each year of enrollment. In order to earn the recognition pin, participants will be required to submit two dressage scores of 60 percent or higher at any level, maintain a 2.5 GPA, record 16 hours of equine related education, and complete 20 volunteer hours each year.

USDF Youth Programs Committee Chair Roz Kinstler explained, “With more and more youth participating in dressage at all levels, we think it’s important to acknowledge their ded-

ication to the sport. This award is designed to recognize these riders regardless of their level of expertise, and reward them for their efforts both with their involvement in dres-sage and in their community.”

For more information about this or other youth programs and offerings, visit the USDF website at www.usdf.org, e-mail [email protected], or con-tact us by phone at (859) 971-2277 n

Check out the American Hanoverian SocietyYoung Breeders Club Facebook page.

Please be sure to “like” it!We hope you will post photos of your horses there and also we would love for you to post educa-tional information there. This page is meant to be an interactive way for the Junior members to get to know each other and you!

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USDF news

The UniTed sTaTes dressage Federat ion (USDF) announced today the new

Dressage Seat Equitation Rider Awards, to first be awarded in the 2016 competition year. Available to both USDF Participating and Group Members, riding in any division, these awards are designed to recog-nize riders’ achievements in equita-tion and will be awarded at three levels; Elementary, Accomplished, and Elite. For each level, riders must earn five scores of 65 percent, 72 percent, and 80 percent, respec-tively.

As with other USDF Rider Awards, scores do not expire and do not need

The UniTed sTaTes dressage Federation (USDF) would like to congratulate Amanda

Arnold, overall winner of the 2015 USDF/IDA National Quiz Challenge held on April 24-26, 2015 at the Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) Nationals. Amanda, a stu-dent at Averett University, scored 100% on both the qualifying round and the championship round in the First Level Division of the competi-tion. She was the only student to score 100% in both rounds. As the grand prize winner, she will receive a four-week internship at Hilltop Farm, Inc. in Colora, MD.

Amanda shared her enthusiasm for the challenge and the internship in saying, “I think the quiz challenge that IDA and USDF have partnered to produce is an excellent way to introduce more theory into the

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USDF Congratulates 2015 USDF/IDA National Quiz Challenge Winners Hilltop Farm Offers Grand Prize of Four-Week Internship

to be earned within one competition year. While the first USDF Dressage Seat Equitation Rider Awards will not be awarded until the 2016 com-petition year, scores from current or past Dressage Seat Equitation classes may be eligible. Winners of these awards will receive a certificate of recognition as well as a specially designed USDF lapel pin, in yellow, red, and blue for the respective lev-els.

USDF Awards Committee Chair Peggy Klump explained, “We are so pleased to be able to provide the well deserved acknowledgement and rec-ognition to those individuals excel-ling in dressage equitation. This is

intercollegiate competition, and the internship at Hilltop is the perfect way to support and encourage com-petitors in their studies on riding theory. With this internship, I hope to build upon my riding theory with practical experience and I am excit-ed and honored to have this amazing opportunity.”

USDF would also like to congratu-late the winners in each of the other divisions of competition; Jessica Stipic, of Averett University, was the winner of the Introductory level, Nicole Bartell, of Michigan State University, was the winner of the Lower Training level, and Jennifer Parker, of Vermont Technical College, was the winner of the Upper Training level.

This competition, open to all IDA members, consisted of two rounds

an important aspect to our sport and these awards further USDF’s mission of recognizing achievements, as well as providing yet another national level honor to be bestowed upon not only USDF Participating Members, but Group Members as well, in any division of competition.”

For more information about the USDF Dressage Seat Equitation Rider Awards, or other USDF Rider Awards, visit the USDF website at www.usdf.org, or contact the USDF office at [email protected].

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of competition; the first round took place online through USDF’s eTRAK, focusing on classical dressage theory related to the rider’s seat, position, and aids. The six highest scoring individuals from the first round, in each of the four categories (Introductory, Lower Training, Upper Training and First Level) competed in the finals at the 2015 IDA Nationals, held at Otterbein University’s Austin E. Knowlton Center for Equine Science in Westerville, OH.

For more information on the USDF/IDA National Quiz Challenge, please visit the IDA website at www.team-dressage.com, the USDF website at www.usdf.org, or contact the USDF Youth Programs Liaison at [email protected]. n

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Mark Your Calendars: US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan Returning to the Kentucky Horse Park in 2016

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The US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan will be returning to the Kentucky Horse Park November 10-13, 2016, for a fourth year.

While the goal is to rotate the finals west, the USDF Executive Board, after evaluating current options, has decided that more research and time is needed. This additional year will allow for further evaluation in regard to venue, the timeline for regional championships which serve as qualifiers, and the impact of location on competitor attendance.

“The US Dressage Finals needs to be at a practical location for competi-tors and at a facility that can provide international standards, while main-taining financial viability for USDF,” stated USDF President George Williams. The Executive Board feels more lead time is needed and has voted to delay the move west, from the Kentucky Horse Park, until after 2016. n

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DONAVAN (Derwisch-Akelei/Argentan I)

Owner Wendy Costello of Kent Island Sporthorses, MD, reports that Donavan is doing well at the age of 30! His firstborn, Duesenjaeger is now back at the farm and she is enjoying riding him. Wendy says, “Donavan has a good group of offspring out there competing well, in eventing, dressage and hunters. We are blessed that is he is still here.”

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The american hanoverian Society is proud to participate in the US Dressage Finals High Score Breed Awards. The high score breed awards are a valuable opportunity for additional

recognition available at the 2015 US Dressage Finals, to be held on November 5-8, 2015 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY.

There are four awards offered, two high-score awards for adult ama-teur riders, one for the national levels (Training through Fourth Levels combined) and one for the FEI Levels (Prix St. Georges through Grand Prix combined). There will also be two high-score awards for open riders, one for the national levels and one for the FEI Levels, as described above. n

AHS Proud Participant in US Dressage Finals High Score Breed Awards

WICKED WILD WF (Wild Dance-Paradise/Pik Solo)

Left: A nice showing for Wicked Wild WF at the Windswept Farms II Breed Show. Winning his Yearling Colts/Geldings class with 78.5%, he went on to Reserve Champion Colts/Geldings, Champion Young Horse and finally Reseverve Grand Champion of the show.

Above: At the Broadfields Breed Show, Wicked Wild WF won his Yearling Colts/Geldings class, was the Colts/Geldings Champion and Young Horse Champion. The handsome bay youngster went on to win High Point and High Placing Hanoverian of the day.

He is handled by owner Glenn Witaszek. “Wylie” is owned and bred by Kerstin and Glenn Witaszek of Wysteria Farm in Belchertown, Mass.

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USEF News

Jan Ebeling and FRH Rassolini Score Win $5,000 FEI Grand Prix Freestyle at Del Mar National Horse Show CDI

Jan Ebeling and FRH Rassolini, Vantage Equestrian’s 12-year-old Hessen stal-lion, wowed the crowd at the Evening of Musical Freestyles at the Del Mar National Horse Show in California in April, receiving a score of 71.500% to win the $5,000 FEI Grand Prix Freestyle. Ebeling was attracted to the stallion (Rubioso N and out of Sweetheart, a Silvano N - Romadour II mare) because of his fantastic basic gaits and the training he’s received from German rider, Kathrin Meyer zu Strohen.

Strohen and FRH Rassolini earned the championship at the 2010 Nürnberger Burgpokal in Germany. The dark chestnut began showing Grand Prix in mid-2012. Ebeling knew Rassolini was special when he first went to try the horse and saw Strohen’s 12-year-old daughter taking a spin around the arena for her birthday. “I love his temperament—not many breeding stallions can do that!” he said.

FRH Rassolini was purchased for Ebeling in part by the “three amigos”—Beth Meyer, Ann Romney and Amy Ebeling, who own Rafalca. The group brought an additional seven investors on board to comprise the 10-person alliance that will support Rassolini and Ebeling’s future competitive endeavors.

Ebeling is setting his sights high for FRH Rassolini: “We have big hopes, the greatest hopes for him,” he said. “We are hoping with this new partnership that U.S. dressage will be able to really be visible globally again. I’m excited that we were able to secure a horse like that for the U.S.”. n

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Castellano, handled by Junior Johnson, was the winner of the Three-Year-Old Hunter Breeding Colts and Geldings at Devon. The striking bay is owned by Barbara Meyer and was bred by Jennifer Pesnell. His dam is an AHS approved KWPN mare.

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Dressage at Devon (DAD) (www.dressageatdevon.org) will increase the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle prize money to $15,000 at the 2015 show – bringing the CDI total to $40,000 in honor of the 40th Anniversary.

“This is a big year for us and we’re going to celebrate!” said Lori Kaminski, President and CEO. “In addition to increas-ing the Grand Prix Freestyle prize money, we’ve added an FEI Amateur Division as well as an Amateur Handling sem-inar – and that’s just the beginning. Stay tuned!”

Dressage at Devon will take place from September 29 through October 4, 2015 at the Devon Horse Show Grounds in Devon, PA. In addition to fine equine performances, spectators will be treated to some of the best food in the horse show circuit and 90 vendors offering everything from clothing and jewelry to art and ceramics for equestrians and non-equestrians alike.

About Dressage at Devon

Dressage at Devon (www.dressageatdevon.org has been a premier North American Equestrian event since its founding in 1975. It combines world-class dressage competition and the world’s largest open breed show with the international Fall Festival show and special activities for the entire family. The six-day event attracts hundreds of riders from around the world and thousands of spectators. Dressage at Devon is a 501(c) (3) PA non-profit organization, benefitting equine education. n

Courtesy USEFnetwork.com Article by Ginny Simon, Dressage at Devon

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Dressage at Devon Increases Prize Money to $40,000 in Celebration of 40th Anniversary

USEF Announces Youth Dressage High Intensity Training SessionsThe United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will host two Youth Dressage High Intensity Training Sessions for youth athletes August 1-3 in Gladstone, N.J., and September 25-27 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Modeled off the USEF/USET Foundation Pipeline Clinics, these sessions will be led by George Williams, USEF Dressage Youth Coach, and/or Charlotte Bredahl-Baker, USEF Assistant Dressage Youth Coach.

Athletes will participate in educa-tional sessions throughout each three-day training session, which may include United State Olympic Committee (USOC) fitness, USOC sports psychology, media training, biomechanics, equine nutrition, and/or veterinary sessions.

The Youth Dressage High Intensity Training Sessions are invitation-on-ly. Athlete-and-horse combinations are selected by the USEF Youth Coaches based on the rankings for (or results from) the Dressage National Championships and the Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships pre-sented by Gotham North. There are also discretionary spots available for talent scouting from the Platinum Performance/USDF Junior/Young Rider Clinic series, USEF Clinics, CDIs, and by recommendation from the other USEF Coaches.

Among the athlete-and-horse com-binations participating in theTrain-ing Session led by Williams in Gladstone, N.J., August 1-3 are Adriane Alvord (Millwood, Va.) and

AHS member Irene Cromer’s Filadelphia, an 11-year-old Hanoverian mare.

Invitations for the Training Session in Thousand Oaks, Calif., September 25-27 will be determined by August 24.

Questions about the Training Sessions or additional information should be addressed to Hallye Griffin, Director of National Dressage Programs, at [email protected].

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Angie Mirarchi’s Wiesling BY SARAH BLANCHARD

sUccess in prodUcing Top-qUaliTy sporthorses generally occurs only after breeders have invest-

ed a large amount of resources; time, money, education, research and commitment to create the finest equine athletes. In almost every success story, there are usually two additional factors involved: perse-verance, and serendipity, also known as luck, or the “right place, right time” factor.

Angela Mirarchi of Jovee Farm in Browns Summit, NC, knows all about perseverance and serendipity.

Angie had ridden all her life and, by early 2004, she believed she had developed a pretty good eye for con-formation and movement. She hadn’t, however, focused on a partic-ular breed or even one riding disci-pline. She enjoyed riding hunters, but also trained regularly in dres-sage. When her beloved Arab-Quarter Horse mare was diagnosed with polysaccharide storage myopa-thy (PSSM) and needed to be retired, she began a search for her dream horse. It was time, she decided, to focus on serious training, and set some ambitious goals.

So she enlisted the help of both her dressage trainer and her hunter trainer to help her find the ideal horse. “I looked at everything,” Angie says, “from weanlings to schoolmas-ters, in every breed. I hoped I could find one horse that could excel in two worlds, the A-rated hunter cir-cuit, and the dressage arena. Both trainers said I was being unrealistic, but I wasn’t planning to compete in a national championship hunter derby or ride a Grand Prix dressage test right away. I had so much to

work on in my own riding, position, balance, straightness, I figured I could spend several years just getting better as a rider, and I should be able to find one horse that could do well in both disciplines.”

So Angie persisted. “I figured I needed something with some Thoroughbred blood to do well as a hunter, so I began to focus on Thoroughbred-warmblood crosses, which led me to look at Hanoverians.”

After a long search, Angie went to look at a Hanoverian for sale at Sullivan Farm in Walkertown, NC, only 30 miles from her home. “But when I arrived, they told me the

horse I wanted to look at had been injured. I was so disappointed! They had only two others available in my price range, so I reluctantly agreed to look at those.”

One was a 4-year-old dark brown mare called Joan (registered name Wiesling, by Wolkentanz out of MS Dividende, a daughter of ES Domingo) who had been ridden only a few times and was still very green.

“The moment I saw her,” Angie says, “I fell in love. She free-jumped well and was definitely hunter material, but she also showed a natural collec-tion with a nice uphill balance so I

Angie Mirarchi and Joan, registered as Wiesling (Wolkentanz-Dividende/Domingo), competing at Training Level during 2009.

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knew she had dressage potential. When she was free-longed, she offered a great extended trot and she swapped leads eas-ily at the canter. So much talent!”

Angie rode the green mare briefly to get a feel of her gaits. “She was so sensitive, and her gaits were so big and springy—like nothing I’d ever felt before. I knew it would definitely be a learning curve for me to ride this talented mare.”

When Angie’s dressage trainer saw the video, she said Joan was “too much of a hunter” to excel in the dressage world. Angie’s hunter trainer was impressed with the mare’s talent, but was not impressed that Angie had bought a young, green horse. Both trainers had hoped that Angie would buy some-thing with more mileage.

“But I really wanted a nice horse with above-average gaits, that was also within my budget,” Angie remembers. “She was green, but she’d been started correctly. So I adjusted my goals and bought her.”

Angie kept Joan in training at Sullivan Farm, traveling sever-al times a week to ride her new mare. And that’s where Angie learned not just about riding a green horse, but also about the entire process of selecting, producing, starting, promot-ing and developing well-bred young horses. She began ask-ing the farm’s owners, Steve and Bettie Carroll, about blood-lines and broodmare evaluations. She watched trainers handling foals and presenting horses to potential buyers. She helped at inspections and participated in clinics. Soon Angie began to think like a breeder, not only a rider.

Several months into her training, Joan developed a bad hoof crack. Six months of stall rest resolved the hoof crack, but when Joan was started back under saddle in 2005, she was having trouble at the canter. “She braced her back, got stiff and bucked. Veterinarians checked and found nothing spe-cific. She has always been sensitive, so we thought it was behavioral. We persisted in her training, and she began to improve. We didn’t jump, but focused on flat work, and in 2009 I was able to show her at Training Level. Even when she seemed a little under the weather, she was so kind and gen-erous and I loved riding her. When I rode well, she respond-ed so wonderfully, and I enjoyed every good moment.

“Then, just before a show, she went lame in the right hind leg,” Angie says. “but the vets still weren’t sure what the prob-lem was. That lameness disappeared, so I put her back in training. Then she began to lose a lot of weight. We just couldn’t figure out what was going on! I pulled her from training, sent her back to the veterinarians, and finally we had a diagnosis: neurological problems. She tested positive for Lyme Disease, and was also thought to have equine pro-tozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM).”

In 2010, Angie brought Joan home for a long rest. After treatment for Lyme disease and the best care possible, Angie cautiously began riding Joan again. “She is a kind and gen-

erous mare, but her back was so tense and she was clearly unhappy. The veterinarian who had diagnosed the Lyme disease told me she’d probably had it for a while, and because it had gone undiagnosed and untreated, it would be very hard for her to go back to any kind of riding, much less jumping. So the retirement became permanent, and I was heartbroken.”

But then her veterinarian reminded Angie of Joan’s excellent bloodlines and obvious talent, and suggested that she breed the mare.

So Angie researched stallions for Joan. This wasn’t a com-pletely new endeavor because, during the time that she was experiencing all the ups and downs with Joan, Angie had begun a parallel project: breeding large sport ponies. She drew on her experience at Sullivan Farm to select quality pony mares, and choose top stallions from European and

Qwin (Qredit-Wiesling/Wolkentanz) at the AHS Yearling Futurity at Sullivan Farm, where he was site champion. He finished fourth in the nationwide AHS Futurity standings.

Qwin (Qredit-Wiesling/Wolkentanz), Joan’s 2013 colt, qualified for Dressage at Devon both as a weanling and yearling, and placed fourth in the AHS nationwide Yearling Futurity in 2014.

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American bloodlines, many of them with a strong Hanoverian presence in the sire lines. So as Angie took her young ponies to the breed shows, she was also evaluating Hanoverians and researching bloodlines, German and American, for a mate for Joan.

Angie had purchased Joan primarily as a performance horse, not a broodmare, so this career change required careful consideration. Again, she drew upon the experience and knowledge she had gained at Sullivan Farm and with breeding her pony mares. “One of the most important lessons I’ve learned,” Angie explains, “is to find a veterinari-an who is a real expert in artificial insemination, especially when using frozen semen. AI is so commonly available, people think it’s easy to be successful with every breeding but that’s certainly not the case. You can spend lots of money and have nothing to show for it, especially if you have poor-quality semen or a mare that’s difficult to get in foal. I have the most wonderful veterinarian, Dr. Vicki Newell at Greystone Veterinary Services. She’s had great success in breeding all of our mares, with both frozen and fresh AI.”

In 2012, Angie bred Joan to Hilltop’s Qredit, a young son of Quaterback. She chose Qredit because she felt that he would add bone and improve the walk. Angie adds, “I love his lines, Rubinstein, Donnerhall. These are solid performance sires with good rideabili-ty. Quaterback, Qredit’s sire, is known to strengthen the hindquarters, as well. Qredit was very young then but I knew that Hilltop would develop him well, and he was approved for AHS in 2013, the year Qwin was born.”

Qwin is now a well-grown 2-year-old with a sweet personality and powerful, elegant movement, much like his dam. Angie predicts, “He will shine in the hunter ring! We showed him as a weanling and as a yearling in the dres-sage breed shows, and a dressage judge went out of his way to point out Qwin’s potential as a hunter. But he also quali-fied both years for the Great American Insurance Group USDF Breeders’

Championship at Dressage at Devon, and was third in the nation in USDF All-Breed Awards as a yearling. So the dressage potential is there as well!”

In 2014, Qwin was presented in the AHS Yearling Futurity at Sullivan Farm, where he earned a score of 75.5% and was site champion—and then fin-ished fourth overall in the nationwide AHS Futurity.

A good broodmare, of course, is worth her weight in gold. Encouraged by Joan’s success in producing Qwin, Angie bred Joan to Rotspon in 2013. “I love Rotspon’s offspring!” she says. “I always looked for them at the breed shows because they have good minds and good gaits, and they all seem very amateur-friendly.” Joan’s 2014 colt by Rotspon, Rembrahnt, exceeded his older brother’s record by easily earning the Adequan/USDF Horse of the Year national championship in Dressage Sport Horse Breeding, Current-Year Colts division. He was Reserve Champion in the Current-Year Foal class at Dressage at Devon, and he was the top foal at his Hanoverian inspec-tion at Sullivan Farm. Joan is currently in foal to Rotspon again, for a 2016 foal.

So Joan, the kind and lovely Hanoverian mare who was purchased to help Angie realize her dreams in both the hunter

and dressage arenas, has done exactly that…though not quite in the way that Angie envisioned. “Sometimes I think how different everything would have been if my first-choice horse hadn’t been lame that day back in 2004,” Angie says. That’s the serendipity part, the bit of luck that factors into this success story.

But choosing a Hanoverian wasn’t luck, that was the result of research, persistence and planning. “I’m so glad Joan brought me into this breed,” Angie says. “Hanoverians have tremen-dous versatility for performance in dressage, jumping, eventing, hunters, driving. Research the bloodlines and you can go down any of those paths, and perhaps more than just one!” n

Joan with her national champion 2014 foal, Rembrahnt (Rotspon-Wiesling/Wolkentanz), at the 2014 AHS inspection at Sullivan Farm. The handsome colt was Reserve Champion Current-Year Foal at Dressage at Devon, and Adequan/USDF Horse of the Year National Champion in Dressage Sport Horse Breeding, Current-Year Colts division.

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Mark Your Calendars for the American Hanoverian Society’s

Second Annual Fall Internet Auction

The American Hanoverian Society will hold its Second Annual Fall Internet Auction for Hanoverian Horses which will once again be managed by Flashpoint Bloodstock, LLC. The dates for the 2015 AHS Internet Auction are as follows:

Bidding Opens Tuesday, October 20Bidding Closes Tuesday, October 27

The auction is open for all ages and sexes of horses. The 2014 Auction’s highest selling horse went for $18,190. The overall average price was $8,552 for all ages with the average price for older horses being $10,727. Foals and yearlings average sale price was $5,072.

The auction is being widely promoted by Flashpoint in print, social media and the internet so this is a great venue for selling your Hanoverian sporthorses. Their website offers a wealth of information regarding listing your horse for auction.

Comments from some of our members from last year’s auction:“I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate this auction. Hopefully this is something we can continue as it seemed to work well. Thank you!” ~Celia Rafalko“Amazed that the auction was so successful....... My husband is THRILLED Aria sold for $15,500 in the auc-tion. Of course, he is THRILLED when we sell any horse! :) Same net income as paying for training over the winter and selling her at shows for 25K minus trainer’s commission next spring/summer. Looking forward to consigning another horse next year. Thanks again for your support of AHS and US Hanoverian breeders...much appreciated!” ~Sincerely, Diane Nauman

For information regarding the AHS Auction, please contact:Flashpoint Bloodstock, LLC • 275 Battleview Terrace, Charles Town, WV 25414

Phone or Fax (866) 652-7789

www.sporthorseauctions.comor

visit Flashpoint on Facebook

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DANAE MF (Doctor Wendell MF-EM RIsing Star MF/Rotspon)

Danae MF, a yearling filly owned and bred by Maryanna Haymon, Marydell Farm, N.C., was the 2014 “Traveling Trot” trophy recipient. This year, at the 2015 Dressage at Lexington Breed Show, Danae MF proved that she still has the goods. She won her class with an 80.3% and went on to claim the Filly Championship, Young Horse Championship and the High Placing Hanoverian award. She then wowed judge Jayne Ayers at the Raleigh Breed Show I, scoring the high score of the show with an 82.3%. The lovely filly won her class and proceeded to go all the way; Filly Champion, Young Horse Champion and GRAND CHAMPION!! Danae MF was the High Placing Hanoverian as well.

DON PRINCIPE (Donnerhall-SPS Papagena/Prince Thatch xx)

Don Principe is undefeated at the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle Levels in 2015. This remarkable competitor is back with his original U.S. rider Jim Koford and they are turning in scores up to 74.9%. He is a very happy horse doing what he loves with the person who made him a Grand Prix horse at age of nine years. This means that Don Principe has been compet-ing at the Grand Prix Level for seven years! Don Principe is owned by Marydell Farm, N.C., and was bred by Adelheid Bruening, Germany. He stands at Hilltop Farm in Colora, Md.

DAVID BOWIE MF (Don Principe-EM Rotina/Rotspon)

David Bowie MF, a 3-year-old colt owned and bred by Maryanna Haymon, Marydell Farm, N.C., won his class at the Dressage at Lexington Breed Show in July with an 80.1% and went on to be awarded Colt Champion and Young Horse Reserve Champion. “Davy”has started under saddle and will proceed to his traning at Hilltop Farm in preparation for Dressage at Devon.

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“Snack Attack”Fotogenic WS (Floriscount-EM Wakaluba/Warkant) and her 6-week-old colt, Fuerst Foto WS, by Fabriano.

The cheeky colt decided it was very nice of the farrier to get Mom’s leg out of the way for easy access to the snack bar! He is owned and bred by Jan Marquardt, Walkabout Station, Texas.

Do you have a cute, funny or scenic photo for “Candid Corner”?

Submit your photos to Terri Ralenkotter,

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STERNLICHT HILLTOP (REG: STERNLICHT GGF) (Soliman de Hus-EM Rhapsody/Rasclino)

Sternlicht Hilltop started his show season at the CDCTA Dressage Show at Morven Park May 2-3. Under Michael Bragdell, Sternlicht handily won both his tests. In Saturday’s First Level Test he scored an 80.78% and in Sunday’s FEI Five-Year Old Test he earned an overall 8.48. Sternlicht GGF was bred by Rachel Ehrlich and is owned by Hilltop Farm, Inc., Md.

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Second Iran Auction SuccessfulThe second Hanoverian auction in Teheran was held on June 13, six months after the first sales event of this kind. Eighteen horses were offered for sale, six of them in the dressage collection and 12 in the show jumping collection. It was already noticed at the December Auction that the offered horses were very popular with the visitors, and the offered youngsters shone during their first public training presentation. There were approximately 600 visitors at the day of the auction. Compared to the first auction, it was possible to even generate additional public interest. The quality of all horses in the collection was very high. An average auc-tion sales price of Euro 56,000 was achieved in total with a strong demand from potential customers, com-bined with a positive purchasing mood. It was therefore again a very successful auction. Two jumper classes were held one day before the auc-tion. Exclusively Hanoverian horses were entitled to compete. Current auction horses were shown to demon-strate their aptitude for jumping. Auction rider Joachim Köneke won a young jumper development class with catalogue No. 1, Stan JU by Stakkato/Sacramento (breeder: Jürgen Uhlenwinkel, Grethem). A horse sold to Iran a couple of years ago won the second test: Don Oskar by Drosseklang/Erbherzog (breeder: Heino Knief, Bassum), presented by Sheragim Habbibi. Excellent sport in an impressive atmosphere, this underlines the development potential to be witnessed in Iran. The partner of the Hannoveraner Verband, Ali Hojabr, successfully accomplished to present his facilities even more clearly as sales and training centre of the Hannoveraner Verband so as to highlight the positive development and consolidation of the co-operation one more time. Another auction event in Teheran is scheduled for end of the year, probably in December. Courtesy: Hannorveraner Verband

Congratulations to the 2014 USEF Leading Sire Award Winners

The AHS would like to congratulate the following AHS approved stallions on their rankings in the 2014 USEF Leading Sire Awards.

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12. Contucci (Caprimond-Lungau)13. Winterprinz (Warkant-Weltmeyer14. Royal Prince (Rohdiamant-Prince Thatch xx)15. Bugatti Hilltop (Bergamon-Rubinstein I)22. Don Principe (Donnerhall-Prince Thatch xx)

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1. Royal Prince (Rohdiamant-Prince Thatch xx)4. Don Principe (Donnerhall-Prince Thatch xx)7. Bugatti Hilltop (Bergamon-Rubinstein I)9. Shakespeare RSF (Sandro Hit-Arrian)12. Benidetto (Belissimo M-Cordoba)17. Contucci (Caprimond-Lungau)20. Fürst Impression (Fuerst Heinrich-Regazzoni)24. Dacaprio (Davignon-Caprimond25. Doctor Wendell MF (Don Principe-Sandro Hit)

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8. Pablito (Pablo-Arsenik)24. Don Principe (Donnerhall-Prince Thatch xx)

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16. King Kolibri (Kolibri-Libero H)22. Paparazzo (Pablo-Debutant)

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16. Royal Prince (Rohdiamant-Prince Thatch xx)18. Escudo II (Espri-Arkansas)20. Don Alfredo (Don Juan-Archimedes)

Royal Prince (Rohdiamant-Piri Piri/Prince Thatch xx) was the leading USDF Dressage Breeding stallion and ranked 14th

in Dressag and 16th in Hunter Breeding. He was owned by Jane MacElfree and Hilltop Farm, Inc., and

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AHS Member Kc Branscomb Kelley

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Kc Branscomb Kelley, AHS member, was highlight-ed in the July issue of Sidelines magazine. The feature describes her journey from her early days riding cow horses and competing in barrel racing to her current warmblood breeding operation. Kc’s Branscomb farm stands the AHS approved stallion Chicardo among others. Be sure to check out this issue either on the newstand or online at www.side-linesnews.com

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The first AHS Young Breeders Camp was a great success. In the Fall issue watch for more photos and a report from the camp which was held in early July at Hawk Hollow Farm in Cazenovia, NY. Participants learned handling techniques for mares and foals, judging theory and wrapped up the week by participating in the AHS Inspection held at Hawk Hollow Farm. Visit the American Hanoverian Society Young Breeders Club Facebook page for information on this excit-ing group!


SBS Farms Proves Unbeatable at Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic, Heating Up For International Hunter Derby and Pre-Green Incentive Championships

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wiTh The 2015 UshJa Derby Championships only one month away,

SBS Farms is heating up with wins across the nation, including the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, presented by TowSmart, at the Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic, Moreland Hills, Ohio. Jennifer Alfano and Jersey Boy dominated the competi-tion to take home the first place finish, while Alfano also clinched the second place aboard Miramar and the fourth place with Billie Steffee’s Maggie May.

Championship tricolors were abun-dant during the USEF Premier Week for the team at SBS Farms, Inc. Alfano captured the Green Working Hunter Championship with Me Again, owned by Helen Lenahan, pulling in two first place and one second place finish over fences, the first in the handy and the second in the under saddle. She also rode Candid to top finishes in the divi-sion, claiming the first place in the under saddle, as well as the first place over fences and the second place in the handy behind his barn mate.

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The success continued into the High Performance Hunters where Alfano showed both Maggie May and Jersey Boy. She would pose with both mounts in the winner’s circle, while Maggie May would don the champi-onship award and Jersey Boy the reserve rosette. The two would continue to impress in the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, where Jersey Boy would shine in his usual derby-fash-ion, finishing in first with Maggie May taking the fourth place award. Alfano also showed Miramar in the

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High Performance Hunters, earning a triad of second place finishes, and duplicating their earlier efforts once again in the derby where they would finish in second behind Jersey Boy, with Miss Lucy earning the seventh place. Alfano is currently qualified with all four horses for the 2015 USHJA Derby Championships. Jersey Boy is ranked as the number one horse for lifetime earnings with 70 competi-tions and over $280,000 to his credit, while Alfano is the number two rider for lifetime earnings. Alfano also has her eyes set on the USHJA Pre-Green Incentive Championship, which runs concurrently during the week of the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show and 2015 USHJA Derby Championships. Castle, owned by Sharon O’Neill, exemplified why he is qualified for the finals with top showings in the Pre-Green 3’3” Hunter divisions, cap-turing the championship with a slew of blue ribbons. It was The Exchange that also demonstrated his abilities with Alfano in the irons for the Pre-Green Incentive and the Pre-Green Incentive Challenge, where he took the top call both times, and also earned the Pre-Green 3’ Hunter Reserve Championship. Alex Trolli wins the Junior 3’3” Hunter Championship with Hey Sailor, also capturing the reserve championship with Del Piero. Success only continued for SBS Farms as the talented junior rider, Alex Trolli captured the champion and reserve cham-pion awards in the Junior 3’3” Hunters. She rode Hey Sailor, owned by the Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center, to good

ribbons with nothing less than a third place to secure the championship. She also rode her own Del Piero to the reserve championship with two blue ribbons over fences and the second place in the handy. Zoe Schabb and Brightside, owned by the Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center, finished the Small/Medium Children’s Hunter Pony division as its champion. She took the championship with two third place finishes and one second place over fenc-es, as well as the first place in the under saddle. Based out of Buffalo, NY, SBS Farms’ Susie Schoellkopf and Jennifer Alfano run one of the foremost show hunter train-ing operations in the country, and travel nationwide to com-pete in the nation’s most prestigious horse shows. SBS Farms, Inc. continues the proud tradition of the Saddle and Bridle Club as one of the top show stables in the north-east. Schoellkopf is also the Executive Director of the Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center, which houses both The Buffalo Equestrian Center as well as SBS Farms. Built in 1922, the 160-stall facility is a historical landmark, with its unique English Tudor and Gothic-style architecture. For more infor-mation on SBS Farms please visit www.sbsfarms.com. For more information on the Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center, please visit www.thebtrc.org.

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Kelley Farmer Returns to the Windy City Winning $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby with Repeat Performance

Kelley Farmer has shown in Showplace Production’s $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby seven times. She has won five times and finished second in two. Last year Farmer rode to the 1-2 finish, and in June she returned to the “windy city” to have a repeat performance. She captured the win with Mindful, owned by David Glefke of Keswick, VA, riding to the top score of 411 points, and earned the second place on barn mate Dalliance, owned by Avatar Real Estate LLC, with a total of 397 points.

The Showplace Spring Spectacular III kicked off its World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) Week at the Lamplight Equestrian Center with Show Manager Patrick Boyle living up to his reputation of doing it right, with a day dedicated to the hunter

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derbies. Boyle pays attention to the details, making each derby special with top-notch presentations, awards, courses and unparalleled hospitality. Prior to the start of the $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, exhibitors were able to enjoy the Exhibitors Derby Luncheon, sponsored by Gene & Georgetti Steakhouse, one of Chicago’s oldest and finest steak-houses. Guests were treated to roast-ed vegetables, grilled chicken breast, sausage and peppers, as well as the popular filet sliders.

“I love it here,” Farmer smiled. “Pat [Boyle] puts on such a nice show, and this is hometown for me. Skip [Bailey] does a beautiful job, Pat [Duncan] and the whole crew do a great job-It is a really well done event. Since this is on one day, a Derby Day if you will, we consider it a standalone. Nice shows put on nice classes, and this is a derby we don’t miss.”

Farmer had a repeat performance today, capturing both the first and second place finishes out of a field of 32 horse and rider combinations, reminiscent of their 2014-finish. Mindful, owned by David Glefke of Keswick, VA, earned the win in the first round, taking all high options and earning base scores of 96 and 92 for a score of 196. In the handy, Farmer showed of Mindful’s finesse with her handy turns, as well as her signature hand gallop to the last oxer, landing her a second round score of 215, making the total 411 points for the win.

“What can I say about Mindful? I couldn’t say enough about him,” Farmer laughed. “This is his tenth derby win in a year, and he was just Grand Hunter Champion at Devon. He is a unique horse. No matter how well you ride, or how well you train or what you try to pull off in the ring, Mindful wants the blue rib-bon.”

Another Farmer mount, Dalliance, owned by Avatar Real Estate LLC, also took strides to set the bar high with the second highest first round score of 192. During the handy, they earned an additional 8 handy points to add their second round total of 205 to the first round score for a cumulative score of 397 points.

Farmer and Dalliance were the first pair of the order to lay down a clas-sic score of 90 points or more, riding to scores of 94 and 90, plus the high options, to sound the bell for the Score-90, which allowed supporters of the USHJA Foundation to pledge money for each time a score of 90 of higher was posted. The USHJA International Hunter Derby saw eight Score-90 rounds, which helped Showplace Productions raise nearly $15,000 for the USHJA Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)3 supporting organization of the United States Hunter Jumper Association. Showplace Productions Spring Spectacular III was the first show of the year to host the Score-90, setting a high standard for the remaining competitions.

Farmer’s trainer and partner Larry Glefke said, “I love Dalliance. We

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have had him about two months. He just won the $35,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby in New York, and beat all the boys. He fits in with the Jersey Boys, Mindfuls, and the other greats of this sport. He is one of my favorite horses that I have had in a long time. He is a tremendous jumper, and truly a great horse.”

Farmer added, “Dalliance has not had as big of a chance to prove himself yet, but he wants the blue just as badly as Mindful. They are both fantastic animals, and Mindful has won on the biggest stages. Neither one of them will let you down.”

“Both of these horses walk into the ring trying to play the same game we are all playing,” Glefke stated. “We spend days and hours and weeks trying to teach these horses to do something to play the game, but they know. They are profes-sionals, tried and true.”

The Archer Bailey-designed course had a unique optional one or two-stride obstacle comprised of hay bales in a V-shape, a snake obstacle with hedges, several bold oxers and plenty of room to gallop. During the handy round, riders had the choice to jump the opening obstacle in any direc-tion, as long as they did not cross their path or jump any jump twice, before moving onto the third fence of the handy track. This is where many of the riders saw additional handy points tabulated with their base scores.

“Skip [Bailey] always adds something unique to his courses, whether it is a horse shoe formation or the hay bales today,” Farmer said. “I think it is great. These are the types of obsta-

cles that derby horses should be jumping. These are the obstacles we need to practice over; this is what we are going to see at Derby Finals. I have seven qualified, and I plan on bringing them all. I don’t do well with idle time.”

Tammy Provost and Kallisto, owned by Kim Calamos of Batavia, IL, laid down the second highest-placing handy round with a score of 211 points, which would boost them from their original seventh place position into the third place overall. Fourth place was awarded to Maria Rasmussen and Quite Chocolate, owned by Over Fences Farm LLC of Long Grove, IL, for the overall score of 358 points. Farmer also snatched up the fifth place aboard Taken, owned by Jessica Stitt of Elburn, IL, while Will Roberts and State Hill, owned by Joan Violin, rounded out the top six.

There is a reason why Glefke and Farmer return to the Showplace Productions shows year after year-It is special.

“Skip and Pat build beautifully, they do it right,” Farmer said. “It is nice to come back and make sure we succeed, especial-ly so close to home. I have to say, knock on wood, I have had very good luck with this class. It is a special class for us, too, because of the people we know, the excitement in the crowd and the friends we have rooting us on ringside-this is an old hometown.”

“I have been going to Pat’s shows for 20 years now, and they never disappoint me,” Glefke added. n

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FANCIFUL LADY (Fabuleux-SPS Mon Amour/Matcho x)

Bridlewood Farm, breeder of Fanciful Lady (shown as Fanci That), congratulates owners Connie Fry and Thomas Spiro on Fanciful Lady’s Championship wins at the Colorado Horse Park, Parker, CO, in June. The 2009 mare was Reserve Champion of the Pre-Green 3’ Division and then moved up to the 3’3” Division where she took home the Championship award. She has qualified for the USHJA Pre-Green Incentive Championship in Lexington, KY in August, 2015. Trainers are Amanda Thomas and Erin Vachon Cox. Owner Connie Fry has this to say, “Love her!”

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leaTherdale farms’ yoUng horses conTinUed To rack Up blue ribbons and high scores in their second show of the year at the IaDCTA Iowa Classics I and

II, held June 13-14 at Maffitt Lake Equestrian Center in Cumming, Iowa. Mike Suchanek rode six horses owned by Leatherdale Farms, including five sired by Leatherdale stallions, to strong performances in classes ranging from 4-year-old tests to Third Level.

Among the highlights of the weekend was a super effort by Dublin L in Sunday’s 4-year-old test. The Hanoverian gelding (Damsey-EM Wibranda/Wolkenstein II) scored 84.800 percent. Another Hanoverian gelding, Hannigan (Herzensdieb-EM Pia Colada/Pik L), scored 79.000 per-cent in Saturday’s 4-year-old test and 77.500 percent in First Level Test 3. Hannigan’s First Level performance earned him the Hanoverian breed award and the high point award for that day’s show.

“We are particularly happy with the two 4-year-olds, who had tremendous scores,” said Alison Sader Larson, who coaches Suchanek. “It shows the quality and temperament of the horses and the quality of the riding for them to do that well in their second horse show ever.”

Also competing in the Young Horse classes were two 6-year-olds: the Hanoverian gelding Fighting Chance L (First Dance-EM Helia/Hohenstein) and the Hanoverian mare Fleur de Lis L (First Dance-EM De La Rosa/De Niro). Fighting Chance L scored 78.400 percent on Sunday, tak-ing second to Fleur de Lis L, who won the class with 79.200 percent.

The goal for the 4- and 6-year-olds is to qualify for the Markel/USEF National Young Horse Championships, and although their show season is just beginning, they’re already in a strong position. Fighting Chance L is in fourth place and Fleur de Lis L in 10th place on the Markel/USEF National Young Horse Ranking List for 6-year-olds, while Dublin L is now fourth on the Ranking List for 4-year-olds.

Completing the Leatherdale Farms contingent at the Iowa Classics shows were Corenzo, an 11-year-old Hanoverian gelding (Conteur-Ramira/Rotspon), and Rafferty L, a 6-year-old Hanoverian gelding (Rob Roy-EM Escora/Escudo I). Corenzo scored 75.513 percent for Saturday’s Third Level Test 3, while Rafferty L was competing in his first show of the season and came out strong with a score

Mike Suchanek and Leatherdale Farms’ Horses Shine in Second Outing of Season

Mike Suchanek and Fighting Chance L (First Dance-EM Helia/Hohenstein ).

of 70.294 percent on Saturday in First Level Test 3.

“Rafferty has come along nicely, and he was even more relaxed in the ring this year,” Suchanek said. “He’s got a little bit more of a shy personality around other horses, but he has come to trust in me.”

Suchanek is a naturally talented horseman who has ben-efited from the guidance of Jessi Lash, the performance horse manager for Leatherdale Farms at their Minnesota base, and Sader Larson as he learns the ropes of dressage competition. He starts Leatherdale Farms’ young horses himself and brings them up through the ranks. At home in Minnesota, Sader Larson is teaching him upper level movements to fine-tune his skills and advance his knowledge of the sport.

“We’re schooling a lot of the FEI work: mastering the flying changes and how to teach them to the horses, counting the tempis, getting the pirouettes down, and finding the right piaffe and passage,” Sader Larson explained. “I’m very happy to be able to be part of the team and to pass on as much knowledge as I have to Mike to help him reach his goal in his riding. I think it’s an honor to be part of that.”

Suchanek knows he’s lucky to have the opportunity to bring along this talented group of horses. He doesn’t let competition pressure faze him, instead focusing on enjoying the experience and demonstrating the horses’ abilities.

“I go in there with a smile, and I go in there to have fun and show off these horses,” Suchanek said. “Their breed-ing is so great. They’re so rideable and trainable; it’s fulfilling work for me to be able to see them accomplish so much. I have a lot of pride in them, and I’m thankful to the Leatherdales for this opportunity.” n

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news from Germany

The hannoveraner verband in Verden and the personal members of the German

Equestrian Federation (FN) were invited for a unique debut in Verden on July 4th and 5th. “Parelli Live - When Two Worlds Come Together” was a two-day seminar event to disclose the common prin-ciples of natural horsemanship and classic equitation. The 1,400 specta-tors were delighted! Over two days and together with well-known and recognized German horse experts such as Christoph Hess of the FN in Warendorf, dres-sage rider Uta Graef and Olympic Event Champion Sandra Auffarth, horseman Pat Parelli from the U.S. and his wife Linda presented their training philosophies. Harmony

Two Worlds Have Come Together“Parelli Live” in Verden a Total Success

between the two partners, horse/rider, and their appropriate commu-nication was the focus of interest. Pat Parelli’s main emphasis was on the natural instincts of the horse, and with a foal and an auction horse from the current July auction, he demonstrated how to achieve fasci-nating goals with simple, easy aids. The audience followed the happen-ings in the Niedersachsenhalle with great interest, among them Team Olympic Champion Heike Kemmer: “I think it is important to merge training principles so as to achieve that the training is as interesting as possible. For me as a professional rider, it is increasingly important that the horses are completely satis-fied and relaxed during training work as today, show grounds become more and more noisy and hectic.”

Breeding and Business Manager Dr. Werner Schade came to a positive conclusion as regards this Verden debut: “The reactions of the audi-ence are proof enough to recognize that these two worlds want to come together. There is a strong desire to carefully and sustainably work with horses so as to develop confidence and harmony.” Many guests expressed their consent to continue with such a kind of event. The Hannoveraner Verband will certain-ly comply with this request.

Information: www.hannoveraner.com

Pat Parelli works with a horse during the seminar held in Verden, Germany.


The American Horse Council (AHC) has submitted comments to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Labor (DOL) on a final interim H-2B tem-porary guest worker program rule (2015 rule). This 2015 rule is almost identical to a 2012 H-2B program rule that has been blocked by a fed-eral court since its release and was opposed by the American Horse Council and other industries that rely on the H-2B program. The 2015 rule is currently in effect.

The H-2B program is used by mem-bers of the horse industry, principal-ly horse trainers and owners who cannot find American workers to fill semi-skilled jobs at racetracks, horse shows, fairs and in similar non-agri-cultural activities.

Final Interim Rule

The AHC, in conjunction with a broad coalition of H-2B users, is opposed to implementation of this new interim final H-2B rule. The AHC believes these rules will make the H-2B program even more costly and burdensome for employers who are forced to use the program.

The 2015 rule will make significant changes to how the H-2B program currently functions, including new requirements regarding correspond-ing American workers, reimburse-ment of transportation costs, and recruitment efforts. Most of the changes to the program will make it more difficult for most employers to use the program.

More details about the rule can be found at the AHC website here: www.horsecouncil.org/regulations/

AHC Comments on H-2B Visa Program Rule

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The complete rule can be viewed at: www.federa l reg i s ter.gov/ar t i -cles/2015/04/29/2015-09694/tempo-rary-non-agricultural-employment-of-h-2b-aliens-in-the-united-statesAHC comments

In its comments the AHC pointed out that despite substantial efforts to recruit and train U.S. workers, horse owners, trainers, and competitors must use the H-2B worker program to bring aliens into the country as temporary, non-immigrant workers. The AHC made clear that horse industry employers use the H-2B program not by choice but because of an inability to find American workers to fill these jobs and with-out these foreign workers the horse industry could not continue to oper-ate as it does now.

The AHC stated its belief that sub-stantial improvements were made to the H-2B program by the 2008 rule that made it more usable and effi-cient. The AHC expressed its disap-pointment the DHS/DOL 2015 rule would roll back most of the positive provisions of the 2008 rule and would add new and burdensome requirements.

Additionally, the AHC reminded DHS and DOL that horse industry employers who are forced to utilize H-2B workers are very often small businesses and will be hard pressed to absorb any increase in costs the proposed rule could produce. Furthermore, the AHC stated its fear the 2015 rule will make the H-2B program unusable for many horse industry employers.

Note: This final interim program rule is very complex and technical. The AHC encourages employers who use the H-2B program to contact qualified individuals to ensure they are in com-pliance when the new rules. If you have any questions please contact the AHC.

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Second Phase of USDA’s Equine 2015 Study Delayed by Bird Flu Outbreak

The Us deparTmenT of Agriculture’s “Equine 2015 Study” that began in May will

be delayed by the outbreak of HPAI, “bird flu,” which has been described as the largest animal-health emer-gency ever faced by USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. The National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) announced the launch of the 2015 study some time ago. Phase I of the two-part study will be completed.

This equine study is designed to pro-vide participants, the horse industry, and animal-health officials with information on the nation’s equine population that will serve as a basis for education, service, and research related to equine health and man-agement. The study will also provide the horse industry with new and valuable information regarding trends in the industry for 1998, 2005, and 2015.

The Center for Epidemiology and Animal Health (CEAH) with USDA-APHIS just announced the post-

ponement of Phase II of the study. Although Phase II will be delayed, Phase I which has begun, will con-tinue as scheduled. Phase I involves a simple questionnaire collected by NASS representatives during face to face interview that began in May and will be completed by end of July, 2015. That data will be validated and analyzed at NAHMS.

In announcing the delay of Phase II, CEAH noted that “While the equine industry is an integral ele-ment of the overall APHIS mis-sion, there are times in which ani-mal-health emergencies take prec-edent over all other activities, including our national studies.”

The delay is caused by the reas-signment of the USDA staff required to initiate Phase II of the study to respond to the HPAI “bird flu” outbreak. These USDA personnel are now actively involved in the Department’s highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak response. USDA has committed hundreds of staff to

deal with the outbreak and hired thou-sands of contractors to supplement them. To date over 50 million birds have been depopulated.

Phase II of the equine study is now scheduled to begin in Spring/Summer of 2016, assuming emergency–response obligations change and per-sonnel are again available. CEAH is also examining the feasibility of imple-menting the parasite portion of Phase II, which does not require field person-nel or facility visits, on schedule.

USDA will release specific information to active participants in Phase I direct-ly and will share information on the beginning of Phase II of the equine study as it becomes available. n

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2015 AHS Committee MembersAs approved by the AHS Board on February 13, 2015. Interim and appointed Chairs in italics and listed first.

❚ ANNUAL MEETING FOR 2016: · Anne Sparks, Chair, Horses Unlimited, 913 Sandia Road NW, Albuquerque, NM

87107; Tel: (781) 858-3866; Fax: (505) 873-1070; E-mail: [email protected]

· Hugh Bellis-Jones, AHS Executive Director Tel: (859) 255-4141; Fax: (859) 255-8467; E-mail: [email protected]

· Don and Dee Kapper, Outer Banks Farm Ltd., 9220 Justus Ave. SW, Beach City, OH 44608; Tel: (330) 756-2325; Fax: (330) 756-0665; E-mail: [email protected]

· Meredith Michelfelder, Midway Farms, Inc., 1516 County Road 324, Moulton, AL 35650; Tel: (256) 565-7707; Fax: (877) 247-2167; E-mail: [email protected]

· Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz, 41655 N. Kenworthy Rd., San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 Tel: (480) 580-0634; E-mail:[email protected]

❚ 2015 AWARDS COMMITTEE: · Cathy Tucker-Slaterbeck, Chair, 13929 Old Hanover Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136

Tel/Fax: (410) 429-5701; E-mail: [email protected]

· Bettie Carroll, P. O. Box 1020, Walkertown, NC 27051 Tel: (336) 595-4286; E-mail: [email protected]

· Shannon Langer, Maple Run Farm LLC, W 3465 Markert Road, Helenville, WI 53137 Tel: (262) 424-7641; E-mail: [email protected]

· Rachel Ehrlich, Greengate Farms, LLC, 150 Bernard Whitney Road, New Braintree, MA 01531; Tel: (508) 867-8613; Cell: (508) 729-0706; E-mail: [email protected]

❚ 2015 CORPORATE REGULATIONS AND GRIEVANCES COMMITTEE: · Rick Toering, Chair, 40116 Hedgeland Lane, Waterford, VA 20197

Tel: (703) 472-9954; E-mail: [email protected]


· Suzanne Quarles, 13549 Glissans Mill Road, Mt. Airy, MD 21771 Tel/Fax: (301) 831-5070; E-mail: [email protected]

· Barbara Schmidt, DVM, Bridlewood Farm, 11698 Hwy 42, Union, KY 41091 Tel: (859) 485-6000; Fax: (859) 485-4567; E-mail: [email protected]

· Kate Palmquist, Autumn Hill Farm, 445 Dry Hollow Road, Rockbridge Baths, VA 24473; Tel: (540) 348-3495; E-mail: [email protected]

❚ 2015 EDITORIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE: · Diane Nauman, Chair, Hardenburg Farms, 2304 NW Violet Avenue, Albany, OR



· Cheryl Johnson, 3975 Wolf Creek Highway, Adrian, MI 49221 Tel: (517) 673-2386; E-mail: [email protected]

· Terri Ralenkotter, 3061 Ashley Drive, Edgewood, KY 41017 Tel: (859) 802-8895; Fax: (859) 371-3891; E-mail: [email protected]

❚ 2015 FINANCE COMMITTEE: · Doug Langer, DVM, Chair, Maple Run Farm LLC, W 3465 Markert Road, Helenville, WI


· Vanessa Carlson, Woodridge Farm, 17785 E 480 Road, Claremore, OK 74019 Tel: (918) 341-7262; Cell: (918) 629-0814; E-mail: [email protected]



❚ 2015 FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE: · Doug Langer, DVM, Chair, Maple Run Farm LLC, W 3465 Markert Road, Helenville, WI


· Nancy Connolly, HorsePower Farm, 9610 NE 202nd Avenue, Vancouver WA 98682 Tel: (360) 882-8735; Cell: (360) 281-6061; E-mail: [email protected]

· Meredith Michelfelder, Midway Farms, Inc., 1516 County Road 324, Moulton, AL 35650 Tel: (256) 565-7707; Fax: (877) 247-2167; E-mail: [email protected]

· Celia Rafalko, Retreat Farm, 1137 Manakin Road, Manakin, VA 23103 Tel: (804) 397-0476; E-mail: [email protected]

❚ 2015 INSPECTION TOUR PLANNING COMMITTEE: · Natalie DiBerardinis, Chair, 1089 Nesbitt Road, Colora, MD 21917; Tel: (410) 658-

9898; Cell: (802) 356-6900; Fax: (410) 658-9228; E-mail: [email protected]

· Annetta Coleman, High Valley Hanoverians, 152 Miller Gap Road, Suches, GA 30572 Tel: (678) 936-8087; Fax: (678) 807-1924 E-mail: [email protected]

· Shannon Langer, Maple Run Farm LLC, W 3465 Markert Road, Helenville, WI 53137 Tel: (262) 424-7641; E-mail: [email protected]

· Meg Williams, Oakwood Farm, 18995 Hanoverian Lane, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 Tel: (812) 926-4295; Cell: (513) 673-3950; Fax: (812) 926-4295; E-mail: [email protected]

· Anne Sparks, Horses Unlimited, 913 Sandia Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107; Tel: (781) 858-3866; Fax: (505) 873-1070; E-mail: [email protected]

· George Walker III, Middlefield Farm, 450 Persimmon Fork Road, Blythewood, SC 29016 Tel: (803) 261-1988; E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

❚ 2015 JUMPER BREEDING PROGRAM COMMITTEE: · Mike Boyd, Chair, (Canadian Hanoverian Society) 12 Country Club Drive, Toronto, Ontario M9A

3J4; Tel: (416) 239-0624; Fax: (647) 342-0160 E-mail: [email protected]

· Rick Toering, 40116 Hedgeland Lane, Waterford, VA 20197 Tel: (703) 472-9954; E-mail: [email protected]

· Anne Sparks, Horses Unlimited, 913 Sandia Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107 Tel: (781) 858-3866; Fax: (505) 873-1070; E-mail: [email protected]

· Laurie Cameron, DVM, Clear Blue Farm, 32 Sanford Road, Stockton, NJ 08559 Tel: (908) 996-3588; Fax: (908) 996-4637; E-mail: [email protected]

· Dr. Ludwig Christmann, Hannoveraner Verband, Germany E-mail:[email protected]

· Volker Ehlers, 1119 NW 35th Avenue, Camas, WA 98607 Tel: (360) 210-7321; E-mail: [email protected]

· Albert Kley (Canadian Hanoverian Society) Tel: (403) 974-4215: E-mail: [email protected]

· Edgar Schutte, Rainbow Equus Meadows, 46 West Wise Road, Lincoln, CA 95648 Tel: (916) 645-1471; Fax: (916) 645-9417: E-mail: [email protected]

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2015 AHS Committee MembersAs approved by the AHS Board on February 13, 2015. Interim and appointed Chairs in italics and listed first.

❚ 2015 MARE AND STALLION COMMITTEE: · Meg Williams, Chair, Oakwood Farm, 18995 Hanoverian Lane, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

Tel: (812) 926-4295; Cell:(513) 673-3950; Fax: (812) 926-4295; E-mail: [email protected]

· Suzanne Quarles, 13549 Glissans Mill Road, Mt. Airy, MD 21771 Tel/Fax: (301) 831-5070; E-mail: [email protected]


· Volker Ehlers, 1119 NW 35th Avenue, Camas, WA 98607 Tel/Fax: (360) 210-7321; E-mail: [email protected]

· Mary Giddens, DVM, 7037 Sunset Drive South, #206, South Pasadena, FL 33707

· Judy Hedreen, Sylvan Farm, 15415 73rd Avenue SE, Snohomish, WA 98296 Tel: (425) 487-1904; Fax: (425) 486-1141; E-mail: [email protected]

· Karin Himmelmayer, Emeritus, P. O. Box 1150, Orange, VA 22960 Tel: (540) 672-0363; E-mail: [email protected]

· Christine Kropf, Hawk Hollow Farm, 3664 Damon Road, Erieville, NY 13061 Tel: (315) 558-8525; E-mail: [email protected]

· Barbara Richardson, Emeritus, 17491 Santa Rosa Mine, Perris, CA 92570 Tel: (909) 943-1503; Fax: (909) 943-1753; E-mail: [email protected]

· Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz, 41655 N. Kenworthy Rd., San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 Tel: (480) 580-0634; E-mail: [email protected]

· George Walker III, Middlefield Farm, 450 Persimmon Fork Road, Blythewood, SC 29016 Tel: (803) 261-1988; E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

· Gerd Zuther, 2 Waterview Lane, Mattapoisett, MA 02739 Tel/Fax: (508) 324-5861; E-mail: [email protected]

❚ 2015 EDUCATION COMMITTEE (SUB-COMMITTEE: BREEDER MENTOR PROGRAM): · Kate Palmquist, Chair, Autumn Hill Farm, 445 Dry Hollow Road, Rockbridge Baths, VA

24473; Tel: (540) 348-3495; E-mail: [email protected]



· Dr. Laurie Weiser, Blume Farm, 1065 East St., Pittsboro, NC 27312 Tel: (919) 542-5712; Fax: (919) 542-5750; E-mail: [email protected]

❚ 2015 MARKETING COMMITTEE: · Dennis M. Moore, Chair, 2501 Calvert Street NW #410, Washington, DC 20008

Tel: (202) 234-3806; E-mail: [email protected]

· Diane Nauman, Hardenburg Farms, 2304 NW Violet Avenue, Albany, OR 97321 Tel: (541) 619-7943; Fax: (541) 791-8396; E-mail: [email protected]


· Sandra Werkheiser, Copper Bay Farm, 3588 Belfry Road, Northampton, PA 18067 Tel: (610) 261-0345; Fax: (610) 261-0337; E-mail: [email protected]

· Annetta Coleman, High Valley Hanoverians, 152 Miller Gap Road, Suches, GA Tel: (678) 936-8087; Fax: (678) 807-1924; E-mail: [email protected]

· Terri Ralenkotter, 3061 Ashley Dr., Edgewood, KY 41017 Tel: (859) 802-8895; Fax: (859) 371-3891; E-mail: [email protected]


· Kevin Reinig, 6907 Lindero Lane, Rancho Murieta, CA 95683 Tel: (916) 616-4581; E-mail: [email protected]

❚ 2015 NOMINATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: · Sandy Hunt, Spruce Glen Farm, 760 Linn Road, Williamston, MI 48895

Tel: (517) 862-8913 E-mail: [email protected]



· Pat Limage, 7511 Old Carolina Road, Gainesville, VA 20155 Tel: (703) 754-7555; Fax (703) 753-2542; E-mail: [email protected]

· Cathy Tucker-Slaterbeck, 13929 Old Hanover Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136 Tel/Fax: (410) 429-5701; E-mail: [email protected]

· Mary Lou Winn, Home Again Farm, 12318 NE CR 1471, Waldo, FL 32694-4342 Tel: (352) 468-1670; Fax: (352) 468-1670; E-mail: [email protected]

❚ 2015 HEALTH INSURANCE SUB-COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD: · Barbara Schmidt, DVM, Chair, Bridlewood Farm, 11698 Hwy 42, Union, KY 41091

Tel: (859) 485-6000; Fax: (859) 485-4567; E-mail: [email protected]


· Doug Leatherdale, 2075 Cottonwood Trail, Long Lake, MN 55356 Tel: (763) 473-3803; Fax: (763) 473-8101 E-mail: [email protected]


❚ 2015 AHS WEBSITE SUB-COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD: · Anne Sparks, Chair, Horses Unlimited, 913 Sandia Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107;

Tel: (781) 858-3866; Fax: (505) 873-1070; E-mail: [email protected]


· Kate Palmquist, Autumn Hill Farm, 445 Dry Hollow Road, Rockbridge Baths, VA 24473; Tel: (540) 348-3495; E-mail: [email protected]

❚ 2015 AHS STAFFING AND OFFICE FUNCTIONS SUB-COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD:

· Doug Langer, DVM, Chair, Maple Run Farm LLC, W 3465 Markert Road, Helenville, WI 53137; Tel: (262) 424-7626; Fax: (262) 569-9566; E-mail: [email protected]



❚ 2015 AUCTIONS SUB-COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD: · Doug Langer, DVM, Chair, Maple Run Farm LLC, W 3465 Markert Road, Helenville, WI

53137; Tel: (262) 424-7626; Fax: (262) 569-9566; E-mail: [email protected] Anne

· Anne Sparks, Horses Unlimited, 913 Sandia Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107; Tel: (781) 858-3866; Fax: (505) 873-1070; E-mail: [email protected]


· Edgar Schutte, Rainbow Equus Meadows, 46 West Wise Road, Lincoln, CA 95648 Tel: (916) 645-1471; Fax: (916) 645-9417: E-mail: [email protected]


The American Hanoverian Society’s Hanoverian Sales List is a service to AHS members. Neither the American Hanoverian Society, its Officers, Directors, nor staff assume any liability, legal or otherwise. Inclusion in this list does not constitute endorsement by the AHS. Each horse advertised must have AHS or HV papers, or an AHS Certificate of Pedigree, or have applied for same with the exception of all non-Hanoverian mares who may be advertised if they have been inspected and accepted into the AHS breeding program. The American Hanoverian Society, through its Board of Directors, reserves the right to accept or reject advertisements for this publication at its discretion.

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Lovely 3-year-old Wolkentanz II Gelding. Price: $9,500.00 OBO. Wolkentanz Beacon, “Wyatt” as we call him is a beautiful 3-year-old AHS registered gelding by Wolkentanz II ( Weltmeyer * World Cup 1) out of EM Bijoux (Bugatti x Wallstreet Kid). Wyatt is a very ath-letic and correct mover with a very good mind and willing personality and will make someone a super sport horse. His Dam was in the top 15 in the nation for FEI 6-year-olds and competed at US Nationals finishing 11th. She continues to develop and is currently competing at the FEI levels. Wyatt has been very lightly started. He is ready to find his new home and be added into your program. Contact Information: Melissa Fladland, Phone: 402-598-7475. Location: USA, Girswold, Iowa.

FILLIES/MARES:

R Elegance - Broodmare Prospect by Royal Prince x Matcho. Price: $6,000.00 Ella offered for care lease-sale out of SPS Mayflower. Royal Prince-(Prince Thatch x Wenzel I) was Res. Champion at both his 30- and 70-Day Performance Tests - earning 10’s for rideability, walk and 9’s for trot,canter and willingness to work His overall score for dressage was 135.82. Matcho (Goldstein x Pik Koenig) brings refine-ment and elegance to the breed Matcho scores 142 for improvement of breed type and 136 for dressage criteria. R Elegance is 16.3 8-year-old uncomplicated mare w/tremendous work ethic, rideability and talent for collection Unfortunately an injury has ended her riding career. She shares attributes of both bloodlines and her offspring will be suitable for amateurs and professionals. Contact Maria Hickey. Phone: (775) 560-7668 Location: USA, Reno, Nevada.

HORSES FOR SALE:

Best Bloodlines For Sale. Donnerhall, Weltmeyer, Rubinstein. Downsizing drastically due to health and age. Babies to 8-year-old broodmare. See website: http://www.theha-noverian.com. Winners on line and under sad-dle. Great opportunity to own world class bloodlines. Contact Ken Falk for pricing and specifics. 540-464-3405. Location: USA, Lexington, Va.

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A practical resource and network between places and persons that can properly breed, prepare and train warmblood horses

provided to the AHS membership by the American Hanoverian Society and Hannoveraner Verband.

as firsT annoUnced in The 2008 spring issue of The American Hanoverian magazine, the AHS

and the Hannoveraner Verband (HV) embarked upon a joint enterprise, the Hanoverian Training Identification program, to bring long term benefits to Hanoverian breeders, owners and competitors in the United States and Canada. The broad scope of this program has enabled the society to generate the AHS Services Directory, a comprehensive compendium of sport horse services in North America.

It is widely recognized that there is a need in the United States for the services of skilled professionals in a variety of areas, including foaling, mare breeding/teasing,

stallion collection, raising, preparing, training and marketing young horses for breed inspections, performance tests, and sport. We know that there are many individuals and facilities qualified in the 15 categories that have been identified to date, but in a country that is continental in scope, it is easier said than done for an individual to locate the specific help that he or she may require. For example, where should AHS members turn to obtain assis-tance in having a stallion prepared for Hanoverian licensing? Where can an AHS member find an experienced person in his or her state to properly prepare a mare for free jumping? Now that I have a newly approved stallion, where can I send him in my area for collection?

With this in mind, the AHS and HV intend that the AHS Services Directory will serve as a practical resource and network between places and persons that can properly breed, prepare and train warmblood horses. A current listing for the AHS Services Directory is maintained on the society’s website at www.hanoverian.org/ahs-services- directory along with forms and checklist materials for those interested in submit-ting new applications for the program.

We are pleased to publish the 2015 AHS Services Directory of identified facilities and individuals. At present, the service categories that an individual or facility could apply for identification are as follows: 4

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Young Horse Raiser · Amber Farm, Inc., Chippewa Falls, Wis. Contact Kathleen Jerome,

(715) 723-7050; [email protected] · Canterbury Court, Fresno, Calif. Contact Cynthia Bergmann,

(559) 903-4814; [email protected] · Echo Valley, Inc., Steamboat Springs, Colo. Contact Toni Petersen,

(970) 871-4640; [email protected] · Hawk Hollow Farm, Erieville, N.Y. Contact Christine Kropf,

(315) 558-8525; [email protected] · Hilltop Farm, Colora, Md. Contact Natalie DiBerardinis,

(410) 658-9898; [email protected] · Pine Orchard LLC, Crozier, Va. Contact Justin T. Wynne,

(804) 677-9108; [email protected] · Prosperity Farms, Williston, Fla. Contact Andrea Hayden,

(352) 529-0959; [email protected] · Sullivan Farm, Walkertown, N.C. Contact Steve and Bettie Carroll,

(336) 595-4286; [email protected] · Timber Ridge Equestrian Center, Ruffs Dale, Pa. Contact Robin Birk,

(412) 736-9626; [email protected]

Rudimentary Breaking – Under Saddle Starter · Canterbury Court, Fresno, Calif. Contact Cynthia Bergmann,

(559) 903-4814; [email protected] · Glenda Warner, Clare, Mich. Contact Glenda Warner,



(410) 658-9898; [email protected] · KEFA Performance/Lucchetti Ranch, Wilton, Calif.

Contact Kevin Reinig, (916) 687-8463; [email protected] · Los Cedros USA, Scottsdale, Ariz. Contact Paula Paglia,

(480) 695-4581; [email protected] · Pine Orchard LLC, Crozier, Va. Contact Justin T. Wynne,



(336) 595-4286; [email protected] · Thornridge Manor, Glen Arm, Md. Contact Phoebe DeVoe-Moore,



Mare Inspection In-Hand Preparation · Amber Farm, Inc., Chippewa Falls, Wis. Contact Kathleen Jerome,


(315) 558-8525; [email protected] · Legacy USA Equestrian, Burr Ridge, Ill. Contact Mary Lou Moskal,

(630) 325-4230; [email protected] · Los Cedros USA, Scottsdale, Ariz. Contact Paula Paglia,




Mare Performance Test Preparation · Amber Farm, Inc., Chippewa Falls, Wis. Contact Kathleen Jerome,





(352) 529-0959; [email protected] · Scenic Run Equestrian Center, Novelty, Ohio. Contact Nancy

Stanton (440) 567-3057; [email protected] · Sullivan Farm, Walkertown, N.C. Contact Steve and Bettie Carroll,



Free Jumping Training · Amber Farm, Inc., Chippewa Falls, Wis. Contact Kathleen Jerome,




Contact Kevin Reinig, (916) 687-8463; [email protected] · Prosperity Farms, Williston, Fla. Contact Andrea Hayden,


Stanton (440) 567-3057; [email protected] · Stargate Sport Horses, LLC, Argyle, Texas. Contact Roslyn Bonnot,


Stallion Licensing Preparation · Hawk Hollow Farm, Erieville, N.Y. Contact Christine Kropf,




Dressage Trainer – Young Horse and USEF Levels Preparation · Christiane Noelting, Vacaville, Calif. Contact Christiane Noelting,





Contact Kevin Reinig, (916) 687-8463; [email protected] · Legacy USA Equestrian, Burr Ridge, Ill. Contact Mary Lou Moskal,



Stanton (440) 567-3057; [email protected]

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· Sullivan Farm, Walkertown, N.C. Contact Steve and Bettie Carroll, (336) 595-4286; [email protected]

· Thornridge Manor, Glen Arm, Md. Contact Phoebe DeVoe-Moore, (410) 592-6426; [email protected]

· Timber Ridge Equestrian Center, Ruffs Dale, Pa. Contact Robin Birk, (412) 736-9626; [email protected]

Dressage Trainer – FEI Levels · Christiane Noelting, Vacaville, Calif. Contact Christiane Noelting,






Stanton (440) 567-3057; [email protected] · Sullivan Farm, Walkertown, N.C. Contact Steve and Bettie Carroll,

(336) 595-4286; [email protected] · Thornridge Manor, Glen Arm, Md. Contact Phoebe DeVoe-Moore,


Hunter Trainer · Pine Orchard LLC, Crozier, Va. Contact Justin T. Wynne,


Sales and Consignments · Bridlewood Farm, Union, Ky. Contact Dr. Barbara Schmidt,

(859) 485-6000; [email protected] · Christiane Noelting, Vacaville, Calif. Contact Christiane Noelting,





Contact Kevin Reinig, (916) 687-8463; [email protected] · Legacy USA Equestrian, Burr Ridge, Ill. Contact Mary Lou Moskal,



· Pine Orchard LLC, Crozier, Va. Contact Justin T. Wynne, (804) 677-9108; [email protected]

· Prosperity Farms, Williston, Fla. Contact Andrea Hayden, (352) 529-0959; [email protected]

· Scenic Run Equestrian Center, Novelty, Ohio. Contact Nancy Stanton (440) 567-3057; [email protected]

· Thornridge Manor, Glen Arm, Md. Contact Phoebe DeVoe-Moore, (410) 592-6426; [email protected]

Foaling and/or Mare Breeding/Teasing · Bridlewood Farm, Union, Ky. Contact Dr. Barbara Schmidt,

(859) 485-6000; [email protected] · Canterbury Court, Fresno, Calif. Contact Cynthia Bergmann,

(559) 903-4814; [email protected] · Christiane Noelting, Vacaville, Calif. Contact Christiane Noelting,









Stallion Collection, Fresh, Cooled or Frozen · Bridlewood Farm, Union, Ky. Contact Dr. Barbara Schmidt,





A current listing of persons and places identified for the AHS Services Directory is maintained on the society’s website at

http://www.hanoverian.org/ahs-services-directory.

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The following list was compiled by the Education committee and the Breeders Assistance Committee in coming up with a list of helpful online research links:

Great resource, giving breeding indices of Hanoverian approved stallions that have had more than 10 mares go through the MPT: http://en.hannoveraner.com/home/breeding/stallions/stallion-directory/

2015 Celle Stallion Directory: http://landgestuetcelle.de/cms/front_content.php?idcat=16&changelang=2

AHS Mare Inspection Score Archive (you will need to sign in): http://hanoverian.org/mare-inspection-score-archive/

AHS Mare Performance Test Archive (you will need to sign in): http://hanoverian.org/mpt-scores-2000-2013/

European Stallion Test Results:http://www.hengstleistungspruefung.de/pruefungen/ergebnisarchiv/ergebnisarchiv-uebersichtsseite

WBFSH - SIRE RANKING 2014 – DRESSAGE, SHOW JUMPING & EVENTING - Top 100 Ranked Stallions:http://www.wbfsh.org/GB/Rankings/Sire%20Rankings/2014.aspx

Online database of marelines, offspring, their performance, etc. Subscription service, fee-based:http://en.hannoveraner.com/home/service/hannoveraner-dam-line/

Jahrbuch Hengst – publication available for sale by the Verband – published annually:http://www.hannoveraner.com/hannoveraner-verband/zucht/hengste/jahrbuch-hengste/

Searchable database of articles at the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) website:http://www.aaep.org/index.php

In-depth, veterinarian-approved articles – searchable database at The Horse (must sign up – but membership is freehttp://www.thehorse.com/

University of Georgia – site on equine conformation:http://www.caes.uga.edu/Publications/pubDetail.cfm?pk_id=7996

Searchable data base of pedigrees. The site also offers internationals show results:http://www.horsetelex.com/database/find-a-horse

If you have a website that would be of interest to the membership to be included please send the link to Terri Ralenkotter, AHS Publications Editor at [email protected].

Links of interest for breeders and owners

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Hadley Farm Equine Center

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Equine Apprenticeship Program

The equine apprenticeship program at University of Massachusetts Amherst offers a unique and intensive opportunity for students that have graduated from an equine–related associate or bachelor’s degree program to further their industry skills and gain valuable work experience. Apprentices spend one year living, working, and training at the UMass Hadley Farm with the herd of Bay State Morgans and Hanoverians UM. The apprenticeship includes all areas of equine management, breeding, and training. Apprentices gain experience working with the Director of Equine Management, Director of Equine Training, and Veterinary Reproductive Specialist.

Requirements: • AS or BS degree in Equine, Pre-Vet, or Animal Science • Professional Resume & Statement of Personal Objectives • Three Professional Letters of Recommendation • Video of horse handling skills (riding component optional) • Personal Interview • Background check (required by university) • Hold a valid US Driver’s License

Commitment: A one-year commitment is recommended to experience the full cycle of breeding, foaling, and training (minimum is six-month). Six-day a week, 40 hrs/week full time apprenticeship including rotating weekends and holidays. The apprentice is responsible for five night checks a week and after hour responsibilities associated with vet work and foal watch. Accommodations:

• Housing – apprentices are housed in a shared apartment • Discounted stall for student horse • Modest living stipend commensurable on qualifications

Responsibilities: Include, but are not limited to, daily horse care and chores, grooming, assisting with breeding and foaling and vet work, night checks, preparing horses for sale or inspection, assisting with teaching and facility tours, and various networking opportunities including clinics. Based on experience and skill level, some apprenticeships will include shows, riding opportunities, and teaching riding lessons. Certificate of Completion: At the successful completion of the apprenticeship, the participant receives a co-signed certificate from the Hadley Farm and University of Massachusetts Administration. To Apply: Interested applicants should contact Dr. Cassandra Uricchio at [email protected] or 413-345-0183.


AHS Free Jumping Clinic Video and DVDThis three-hour DVD was produced by the AHS Mare and Stallion Committee from a 2004 clinic sponsored by the Mid Atlantic Hanoverian Breeders Club with Hilltop Farm’s head trainer, Scott Hassler. A how-to clinic starting from the basics of appropriate tack/equipment, to required jumping materials and how much is enough in each training session, this is a valuable resource for those who have been unable to take advantage of a free jumping clinic, or do not have access to a free jumping expert in their area.

To receive your copy, please call, mail or fax order and payment (check, Visa or Mastercard information) to the AHS Central Office:

4067 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 1 n Lexington, KY 40511 Telephone: (859) 255-4141 n Fax: (859) 255-8467 n E-mail: [email protected]

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The AmericAn hAnoveriAnA D V E R T I S I N G R A T E S

The American Hanoverian offers an excellent opportunity to reach the Hanoverian market. It is mailed free to all active members and has a press run of approximately 2,400 copies.

Layout and DesignThe American Hanoverian can be contracted to prepare your advertisement for a small fee. Just send in your photograph/artwork, text and a rough idea for the layout, and we will be happy to provide an estimate for production. Many ads can be produced for as little as $15 to $25. Photographs may be added for $20 each. All estimates must be approved by the advertiser before any work will be done.

Magazine Classifieds -The AHS Magazine Sales List classifieds cost $30 for members, $60 for non-members. Ads must be limited to 8 lines of approximately 60 characters/line). One horse per ad.

Display Ads Cost Print/Digital Dimensions■ Premium Positions - Full Page Four-Color Only Back Cover, Inside Front and $575.00/$384.00 8.5" x 11" Inside Back Covers (if available) Page Opposite Inside Front and $500.00/$334.00 8.5" x 11" Inside Back Covers (if available)■ Full Page Four-Color $475.00/$317.00 8.5" x 11" ■ Full Page B&W $250.00/$167.00 8.5" x 11"■ Two-Thirds Page B&W $165.00/$110.00 4.75” x 9.1875” Vertical■ Half Page B&W $125.00/$84.00 3.5" x 9.75" Vertical 7.25" x 4.875" Horizontal■ ■ Half Page Color $150.00/$100.00 3.5” x 9.75” Vertical 7.25” x 4.875” Horizontal■ Third Page B&W $95.00/$64.00 2.25" x 9.75" Vertical■ Quarter Page B&W $65.00/$44.00 3.5" x 4.875" Vertical■ Sixth Page B&W $50.00/$34.00 2.25" x 4.75" Vertical■ Business Card $30.00/$20.00 3.5" x 2" Horizontal

Artwork Specifications: ■ Trim size is 8.5" x 11". For full page ads: keep live matter .5" inch from trim, and provide a bleed of

not less than .125" on all sides. Note: Trim size varies from most national equine publications. Any alterations necessary to make submitted material camera-ready will be billed to advertiser by editor.

■ Digital files are required. Acceptable media in order of preference include CD or flash drive. Files may be e-mailed only with prior permission. Macintosh format only). Press quality pdf files preferred. All files should be in InDesign, Photoshop, or Illustrator. Advertiser must provide proofs and assume responsibility for reproductive quality.

■ Minimum resolution: Photographs - 300 dpi; Line art - 600 dpi■ Discounts: a 10% discount is applied to the same sized advertisement placed in all four issues of

the AHS magazine and the Stallion Book. No Agency Discounts.

DeadlinesDisplay Advertising and Submissions: ■ Spring Issue – February 10 ■ Fall Issue – August 10 ■ Summer Issue – May 10 ■ Winter Issue – November 10

Classifieds:■ Spring Issue – February 28 ■ Fall Issue – August 30 ■ Summer Issue – May 30 ■ Winter Issue – November 30

PLEASE NOTE : ALL ADS MUST BE PREPAID

Please mail or fax copy and payment to AHS Central Office:4067 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 1 ■ Lexington, KY 40511

(859) 255-4141 ■ Fax: (859) 255-8467 ■ E-mail: [email protected]

Ad materials and payments by checks may also be sent to:

Terri Ralenkotter ■ 3061 Ashley Dr. ■ Edgewood, KY 41017 (859) 802-8895 ■ Fax: (859) 371-3891 ■ E-mail: [email protected]


AHS Performance Awards I Appl icat ion

Horse’s Registered AHS Name: Show Name (if different):

Horse’s AHS Registration # (Or Certificate of Pedigree #):

Horse’s USEF #: Horse’s USEA #:

Owner’s Name: USEF Zone shown in:

Owner’s USEF #: Owner’s USEA #:

Application not needed for DRESSAGE or SPORT HORSE BREEDING participants.

PLEASE USE ONE FORM PER HORSE. Complete and return to the AHS at the address provided.

H U N T E R , H U N T E R B R E E D I N G , A N D J U M P E R D I V I S I O N S

PLEASE USE ONE FORM PER HORSE. These are the divisions in which we track points for our AHS Hanoverian Year End Awards. We use USEF’s Year End Standings to determine our winners. (Your horse must be registered with them to be on these lists and you must be a member withUSEF also). Please check below the division(s) in which you are showing in or plan to show in during the upcoming year, so we can track your horse’s achievements. See complete eligibility requirements at www.hanoverian.org/awards/eligibility.htm

Hunter Divisions (mark all that apply):

Hunter Breeding Divisions (mark all that apply):

Jumper Divisions (mark all that apply):

E V E N T I N G D I V I S I O N S

PLEASE USE ONE FORM PER HORSE. These are the divisions of Eventing that we track. We use USEA’s Year End standings to determine our winners. Please check the division(s) you plan to compete in for the upcoming year. Please know that the rider must be a member of USEA and the horse must also be registered with them for their points to count. See complete eligibility requirements at www.hanoverian.org/awards/eligibility.htm.Eventing Divisions (mark all that apply):

o Regular Working Hunter

o Green Working Hunter – First Year

o Green Working Hunter – Second Year

o Amateur Owner Hunter, Rider 18-35 Years Old

o Amateur Owner Hunter, Rider over 35 Years Old

o Amateur Owner Hunter, Rider over 50 Years Old

o Regular Conformation Hunter

o Green Conformation Hunter

o Small Junior Hunter, Rider 15 Years and Under

o Small Junior Hunter, Rider 16-17 Years Old

o Large Junior Hunter, Rider 15 Years and Under

o Large Junior Hunter, Rider 16-17 Years Old

o Children’s Hunter Horse

o Adult Amateur Hunter, Rider 18-35 Years Old

o Adult Amateur Hunter, Rider over 35 Years Old

o Adult Amateur Hunter, Rider over 50 Years Old

o Pre-Green Hunters, 3’

o Pre-Green Hunters, 3’3”

o Performance Hunters, 3’

o Performance Hunters, 3’3”

o Hunter Breeding Yearling o Hunter Breeding 2-Year-Olds

o Hunter Breeding 3-Year-Olds

o Beginner Novice

o Novice

o Training

o Preliminary

o Intermediate

o Advanced

o Young Horse Series 4-Year-Olds

o Young Horse Series 5-Year-Olds

Don’t delay! Hunters, Jumpers and Eventing Horses

must be enrolled by September 30th of the current competition year to be eligible.

The American Hanoverian Society4067 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 1

Lexington, KY 40511Phone: (859) 255-4141

Fax (859) 255-8467E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.hanoverian.org

o Junior Jumper o Adult Amateur Jumper o Grand Prix Jumper o 5-Year-Old Jumper

o Amateur Owner Jumper o Children’s Jumper o 5-Year-Old Jumper o 7/8-Year-Old Jumper

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