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2003 - 2004
$75,000 GRAND PRIX OF DEVON, PA (USA) - Results
Devon Horse Show and Country Fair
Cl. 279 - $75,000 GRAND PRIX OF DEVON - II, 2(A)
1. McLain Ward GOLDIKA 559 0.00/0.00 41.862
2. Callan Solem ALLISON 0.00/0.00 45.020
3. Eliza Shuford LARENTINO 0.00/0.00 48.850
4. Chris Kappler ROYAL KALIBER 0.00/4.00 43.448
5. Margie Engle HIDDEN CREEK´S JONES 0.00/4.00 44.100
6. Todd Minikus FLIER 0.00/8.00 43.703
7. Eliza Shuford GUSTEL II 2.00 85.253
8. Derek Petersen PROMISED LAND 4.00 73.393
9. Laura Chapot LITTLE BIG MAN 4.00 73.742
10. Leslie Howard YOUP 4.00 78.614
Short List Announced for 2004 U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team
The United States Equestrian Federation today announced the Short List for the 2004 Olympic Show Jumping Team. The four horse/rider combinations and two substitutes are as follows:
1. Beezie Madden, 41, Cazenovia, NY, Authentic, Age 9, Dutch Warmblood, gelding
2. Peter Wylde, 39, Maastricht, Netherlands, Fein Cera, Age 13, Holsteiner, mare
3. McLain Ward, 29, Brewster, NY, Sapphire, Age 9, Selle Francais, mare
4. Chris Kappler, 37, Pittstown, NJ, Royal Kaliber, Age 12, Dutch Warmblood, stallion
Two alternate/substitute combinations have been named:
1. Alison Firestone, 28, Upperville, VA, Casanova, Age 14, Swedish Warmblood, gelding
2. Lauren Hough, 27, Wellington, FL, Clasiko, Age 13, Holsteiner, gelding
Madden, Wylde and Ward qualified for the Short List by finishing first, second and third respectively in the six Olympic Selection Trials held May 14th and 15th in Del Mar, California, and May 22nd and 23rd in San Juan Capistrano, California. Based on his exceptional record and performances on Royal Kaliber, Chris Kappler, 2003 Equestrian of the Year, was named as a discretionary selection to the Short List on April 29th and did not have to compete in the Trials. Firestone and Hough finished 4th and 5th in the Trials series.
“We have a superb team of talented and experienced riders who know how to win at the international level and world class horses capable of winning an Olympic medal,” said Frank Chapot, Coach of the United States Show Jumping Team. “Leopoldo Palacios’ courses for the Trials not only tested the horses and riders to the Olympic standard, but prepared them for the challenges they’ll meet in Athens.”
Madden, Wylde, Ward, Kappler, and Firestone will compete at CSI*** Hachenburg, Germany, July 1-4 and CSIO***** Aachen, Germany, July 13 - 18 as their final preparation for the Olympic Games, August 13 – 29.
Short List selections are subject to approval by the United States Olympic Committee.
Beezie Madden And Judgement Win $150,000 Grand Prix of Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, NC – April 11, 2004 – Wrapping up the inaugural Charlotte Jumper Classic CSI**** on Easter Sunday, Beezie Madden, 40, of Cazenovia, NY, riding the Dutch-bred stallion Judgement owned by Iron Spring Farm, claimed victory in the $150,000 Grand Prix of Charlotte For the Charlotte Bobcats Cup, a Member Event of the American Grandprix Association (AGA) Series of Show Jumping.
Mar 31, 2004, 21:37
Charlotte Jumper Classic CSI**** Features Stars In Show Jumping And Entertainment
By Mary Hilton
WELLINGTON, FL - The Charlotte Jumper Classic CSI**** to be held April 9 -11, 2004, in Charlotte, North Carolina, will feature not only topnotch riders competing for a total purse of $260,000, but also stars of the entertainment world. Produced by Eugene R. Mische and Stadium Jumping, Inc., the event will be staged at the 14,000-seat Charlotte Coliseum, home of the NBA Charlotte Bobcats and WNBA Charlotte Sting - basketball teams owned by Robert Johnson, founder of Black Entertainment Network (BET).
Mr. Johnson operates the Charlotte Coliseum and is a longtime supporter of world-class horse shows.Highlighting the three-day weekend is the $150,000 Grand Prix of Charlotte For the Charlotte Bobcat Cup on Sunday, April 11. A stellar cast of equestrians will compete including US Olympians Joe Fargis, Nona Garson, Laura Kraut and Todd Minikus, seven-time Canadian Olympian Ian Millar, Pan American Team Gold Medallists Chris Kappler and Beezie Madden, three-time AGA Rider of the Year McLain Ward, the record-holder for most Grand Prix wins in a single year - Aaron Vale, and Ireland's primary Athens Olympic contender Kevin Babington.
Complementing the international caliber riders is a roster of first class performances including National Anthem renditions by The Bar None Barbershop Quartet, Stewart Scher, Assistant Charlotte City Manager Toni Tuppance, Samuel Hererra - a high school senior at E.E. Waddel High School, and Sibyl Lee-English - a local jazz singer. Fans will also appreciate the E.E. Waddell High school junior ROTC presenting America's colors before each show, a special guest appearance by Charlotte Bobcats mascot Rufus Lynx, and exhibitions by renowned Mexican charro Jerry Diaz. Children will enjoy the petting zoo, pony rides, face painting and balloon animal sculptures by the Good News Clown, and an Easter Egg Hunt in the show jumping arena on Sunday, complete with a visit from the Easter Bunny. The highlight of the entertainment bill is R&B performer Jerry Osborne who will deliver a 45-minute performance on Saturday night.
Beezie Madden And DeSilvio Win $75,000 Grand Prix of Tampa, Presented By Kilkenny/ICH, CSI-W At Winter Equestrian Festival
TAMPA, FL – March 28, 2004 – Beezie Madden, 40, of Cazenovia, NY, riding DeSilvio for owner Abigail Wexner bested a field of 36 riders to win the $75,000 Grand Prix of Tampa, Presented By Kilkenny/ICH at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center in Tampa, FL, today. The victory wrapped up Week 9, the Tampa Bay Classic CSI-W, of the Winter Equestrian Festival. Madden and DeSilvio were the fastest of six double-clear performances, topping the nine-horse Jump-Off. Derek Petersen, 37, of Archer, FL, aboard his own Promised Land placed second. Alison Firestone, 27, of Upperville, VA, riding Casanova for owners Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Firestone placed third. The Grand Prix was a World Cup Qualifier, a Final Qualifying Class for the Budweiser American Invitational, and a Qualifying Competition for the AGA Grand Prix Series.
“He was great,” said Madden of DeSilvio, a nine-year-old Dutch warmblood gelding by Silvio that she’s had the ride on for four years. “Actually I’ve been very pleased with him this whole circuit. He’s done three Sunday classes and he placed sixth in the first one, second in the next one, and now he won this one, so he’s had an incredible circuit.” Madden plans to ride DeSilvio next in the Charlotte Jumper Classic and then the Olympic Trials. As a member of the 2003 Pan Am Gold Medal Team, Madden is automatically invited as one of the 30 riders who will compete in the $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational presented by Publix and The Tampa Tribune on April 3, and she has chosen Authentic for her mount. Though she is ranked 8th in the current World Cup Standings with one more qualifier to come, Madden has chosen not to aim for the World Cup Final in Milan, Italy, at the end of April and will focus instead on the Athens Olympic Games Selection Trials in May. Madden earned $22,500 for her victory today.
Brazil’s Guilherme Nogueira Jorge designed a Round One course of 16-efforts that included a double at No. 7 and a triple at No. 10 with Time Allowed set at 88 seconds. “It suited my horse. The triple combination, which was a little bit scopey for some – he does that easy and he was very ride-able today,” said Madden. Almost half the field was unable to get through the triple with 17 horses logging faults. The last jump in the first round was “the test of the course,” according to Petersen, and it proved to be a heartbreaker for several favorites who rode clean until that final fence – Laura Kraut on Allegiance, Molly Ashe on Resolute, and Aaron Vale on Picasso S 2. “A plank is always difficult to jump because the depth perception is different from a round rail,” explained Madden of the 5’3” obstacle. “It was a tall fence – some of them were tired going away from the gate. Some of them thought they were finished. It gave the rider a long time to get nervous going down to it because there was no set distance to it. You just had to measure it yourself.” Madden, Petersen, and Firestone agreed that the 88-second time allowed was lenient.
Going into the eight-effort Jump-Off, Firestone led off the roster of nine horses and posted a clear round with Casanova in 38.91 over the eight-effort tiebreaker with time allowed set at 48 seconds. Firestone’s lead was short-lived when Madden took to the ring next with and DeSilvio shaved almost a full second off her time, going clean in 37.95. Madden’s pace held up as the next seven riders chased her time, but she could not be caught, even with four more clear trips. Coming closest was Petersen and Promised Land who clocked in at 38.10, claiming second place and edging Firestone into third. Megan Lamaze of Schomberg, Ontario riding Chardo for Stoney Hill was clean in 40.84 for fourth. Anne Kursinski of Frenchtown, NJ, and Great Point owned by Lila Kommerstad were fault-free in 41.07 for fifth. Kim Frey of Hume, VA, riding Marlou for Windmill Ranch LLC left all the jumps up and broke the beam at 41.20 for sixth.
For Derek Petersen, the second place finish earned him $16,500 and moved him up in the standings for the American Invitational from 39th to 14th place, allowing him to compete in the $200,000 class on April 3. “He’ll go to the Invitational, which has been a dream of mine,” said Petersen, who is originally from Pennsylvania but grew up in South Africa, and then upon returning to the US in 1986 got his first job – working for Gene Mische’s jump crew in the American Invitational. “I had no money and I told the other guys ‘I’m going to be riding in this one day’ and they thought it was kind of funny,” said Petersen. Petersen said he did not watch the winning jump-off ride, but had his own strategy. “I didn’t want to know. I just wanted to go as fast as I could and leave the jumps up.” Petersen said he is not aiming for the World Cup Final.
Firestone was ranked 8th in the standings for the American Invitational and with her earnings today, $9,750, she moved up to 7th place. She plans to ride Casanova in the Invitational. “With Casanova in the jump-offs I’m just starting to really get the hang of really going fast with him,” Firestone said, who has been riding the 14-year-old Swedish gelding by Cortez for four years. “This is probably one of my faster jump-offs with him,” she said. “It’s definitely taken a while to get him in the groove. Actually Beezie has helped me some with him and I felt like I did exactly my plan with him. The only part I got held up was rolling back to number 15, it felt like I did one or two extra strides there.” Firestone is not aiming for the World Cup but is focusing on the Olympic Selection Trials with Casanova.
Madden noted that Firestone’s horse is quicker than hers, but that DeSilvio has the longer stride, which helped her secure the win. “She ended up doing one more stride than me in the two straight lines and I knew I could do one less than her horse,” explained Madden, noting that her mount is still learning to make adjustments, which formed her strategy. “He’s learning to be clever but switching gears is difficult for him so I just tried to set the pace on my approach to fence one and tried to keep it the same. That’s the way I can be fastest with him because if I have to hold up and then start again I lose time with him.”
Madden won the 20-year-old Grand Prix of Tampa for the first time 11 years ago, and did not believe she was going to win it again today, pointing out that her time was beatable. “I was hoping it would be enough pressure that people would have faults trying to catch me. I tried to set the pace and not interfere with the pace.” She noted there were two places on course, going to No. 15 where she slowed on the turn, and going to the final fence where she did nine strides when eight was possible. “I could have been beaten but it wasn’t so easy to be clear either,” she said.
Zada Enterprises, LLC WEF Dressage Classic CDI***/Y Features Olympic Selection Trial Qualifiers, Week 8 at Winter Equestrian Festival
WELLINGTON, FL - March 18, 2004 - Dressage returns to the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club for the third of three dressage shows held at the 32nd Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. Zada Enterprises, LLC WEF Dressage Classic CDI***/Y will be held Thursday through Sunday, March18 through 21. The finale show to the Winter Equestrian Festival’s run in Wellington features United States Equestrian Team Federation (USETF) Qualifying Competitions for the USETF Grand Prix Dressage Championship/2004 Olympic Games Selection Trials and USETF Intermediaire I Championship. The show is also the Official Region 3 United States Dressage Federation Qualifying Competition for the 2004 North American Young Rider’s Championship.
The qualifying classes for the Olympic Selection Trials are the USETF Grand Prix on Thursday, March 18; the USETF Grand Prix Special on Friday, March 19; and the USETF Grand Prix Freestyle on Sunday, March 21
Stars of the dressage world will be out in full force attempting to earn the scores that will qualify them for the Olympic Selection Trials including five-time Olympian Robert Dover on two horses – Rainier and FBW Kennedy; Arlene Page and Claire; Susan Dutta with Gumshoes DC; Michael Barisone and Neruda; George Williams and Marnix; Monica Sinks and Carrera; Shelly Francis with Gala; Ruth Hogan-Poulsen and Armando; and Tina Konyot aboard Anna Karenina.
The Zada Enterprises, LLC WEF Dressage Classic is the last show that many of the riders will contest to earn scores for the Selection Trials. Based on highest average scores in the designated qualifying competitions nationwide during the qualifying period, which ends June 4, the top 12 riders will be invited to compete in the Dressage Selection Trials for the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. The Trials will be held at Oaks Blenheim in San Juan Capistrano, CA, over two weekends – June 11-13 and June 17-20.
The foreign contingent in the FEI classes at the Zada Enterprises, LLC WEF Dressage Classic is also spectacular, with Denmark’s Lars Petersen; Colombia’s Cesar Parra; and Israel’s Oded Shimoni entered to compete. Parra and Shimoni have already qualified with their respective countries to compete in the Athens Olympic Games. The Canadian riders who have dominated the Florida dressage scene this winter will also be back – Ashley Holzer, Shannon Dueck, and Julia Vysniauskas.
Joe Zada, Rider And Sponsor
Joe Zada of Michigan and Florida, the sponsor of the show is also scheduled to compete. Mr. Zada is entered with Acres Focus in the Prix St. Georges on Thursday, and the Intermediaire I on Friday. In Wellington, he trains with Robert Dover and Robert Ross – he is also an accomplished jumper rider. In dressage, Zada is schooling Grand Prix, but has yet to ride it for the judges. “I just haven’t bit the bullet. Remembering the test is really the biggest issue,” he laughs. “But I can do all the moves for you!” His goal for 2004 is to debut at Grand Prix at the 3rd Annual Zada Enterprises, LLC Dressage at the National in November.
Riders from the Midwest to ‘back east’ are familiar with the name ‘Zada Enterprises, LLC’ and the company’s griffin logo with the ‘Z’ on its hip – Joe Zada designed that logo himself from a family crest and his own affinity for griffins. The corporate name has rapidly emerged into the spotlight in connection with high-profile equestrian events in Michigan, Illinois, and Florida. Joe Zada’s commitment to horses has led to his support of a long list of equestrian events through his Zada Enterprises, LLC – a corporation designated solely for sponsorships. As sole sponsor of this week’s Zada Enterprises, LLC WEF Dressage Classic CDI***/Y, Zada Enterprises, LLC has offered $15,800 in prize money and awards for riders.
A native of Michigan and an amateur rider all his life, Zada first visited Wellington in 1996. By 1998, Zada had purchased a home in Wellington and launched his support of the Winter Equestrian Festival. Zada’s commitment to the equestrian community includes not only events, but also individual horses and riders. As an owner, he sponsors competition mounts with Robert Dover, Robert Ross and David O’Connor. O’Connor won the Individual Gold Medal in eventing at the 2000 Sydney Olympics riding Zada’s horse Custom Made.
Though Zada Enterprises, LLC evolved as a company devoted to sponsorships primarily in the equestrian world, the reach of the support extends to other endeavors as well, including sports sponsorships with law enforcement agencies in the United States. In West Palm Beach, Zada LLC sponsors The Bandits – the Sheriff’s Football Team; and the Southern Florida Lawmen’s Softball Teams. Zada Enterprises, LLC also funds handicapped and therapeutic riding centers in Michigan and Colorado and organizations supporting terminally ill AIDS patients.
As a businessman, Zada heads up a company with a diversified portfolio ranging from venture capitals to investments in property and real estate. The business keeps him traveling between his home in Michigan and European countries. “That’s why Wellington is so important to me,” Zada says. “This is probably the only time of the year that I do ride. I only ride during the winters. The remainder of the year, I’m unfortunately too busy working to support the rest of the year.”
Zada is emphatic when it comes to describing his motivation for his sponsorships. “I believe in and love what I’m doing. The motivation is to promote the horse and to promote the beautiful relationship that a rider and a horse have.” He notes that he, and the people that he surrounds himself with, keep the involvement fun and in perspective. “That’s very important to me, that we all appreciate and realize how lucky we are to get up every day and have these incredible horses to ride and compete and be in such an incredible environment.”
Kevin Babington And Carling King Win
$100,000 Cosequin US Open Jumper Championship At WEF Results
By Mary Hilton - Mar 15, 2004
WELLINGTON, FL - Kevin Babington, 35, of Tipperary, Ireland, rode Carling King owned by Kindle Hill Farm to victory in the $100,000 Cosequin US Open Jumper Championship today at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club in Wellington, FL. The duo bested an international field of 31 riders over a course designed by Jose Gamarra of Ellenton, FL. Babington was the faster of two clear rounds in a three-horse jump-off. Currently a resident of Gwynedd Valley, PA, Babington earned $30,000 for today's victory. In second place, Ian Millar, 57, of Perth, Ontario, riding Promise Me for The Baker's Dozen pocketed $22,000. Finishing third, McLain Ward, 28, of Brewster, NY, riding Sapphire, a mare he owns in partnership with Double H Farm and Missy Clark, earned $13,000.
Babington pumped his fist, galloping in the victory lap. "It's the second grand prix here that the horse jumped brilliant in. I just feel like he's trying his heart out. It's more for the horse than anything. He loves it down here." Babington is the only rider to win two Grand Prix classes during the seven-week Wellington WEF. He and Carling King won the $75,000 PDP Capital Masters Cup, CSI*** two weeks ago. Babington also noted that he felt he owed it to the fans, clients, and customers that were in the stands today. "It's the last grand prix of the circuit, there's a huge Irish crowd here. We try to stick together. They're so supportive. They were excited to come and watch the class and I was happy for them."
The 13-jump Round One course took its toll with a tight Time Allowed of 83 seconds for riders to jump a double at Fence No. 4, a triple at No. 9, and water at No. 10. Sixteen riders incurred time faults, including three riders who jumped clean but were over the time limit - Eric Hasbrouck on Sitah, Argentina's Federico Szytyrle aboard Who Knows Lily, and Canada's Harold Chopping riding Kathleen. The rails fell at nearly every fence, but the two bogey jumps were the triple and the water, which each penalized nine riders. It was not until the 24th rider on course, Millar on Promise Me that a clear trip was posted. Five rides later, the crowd was assured of a jump-off when Babington and Carling King went clean. The last rider on course, Ward with Sapphire, made it a three-way tie for the jump-off.
"I guessed the time allowed would probably be tight because there was a little bit of a test everywhere but it didn't appear to be the backbreaker," explained seven-time Olympian Millar. He pointed out that the course contained three 180-degree turn-backs, which was the key factor against the clock. "It's about a second per stride, so every time you take one more stride, that's two seconds - and that's expensive, that's where course designers will dog you all day long, which is exactly what he did." Millar pointed out that the water caught many riders simply because the horses had seen it many times at this point in the circuit and did not take it seriously enough, and that the triple took its toll because it was tricky. "It was a funny visual, it was off the ingate, it was up the grade of the ring, it was a long turn back and we were working on the clock - five reasons for it to be difficult. And six, it was big enough!"
Going first on the short course, Millar set the pace with a clear round in 47.62 seconds over the seven-effort track with Time Allowed set at 50 seconds. "I had to jump it clean. Any time with a situation like this with just three cleans, if you fault you just gave them an absolute present," explained Millar, who has had the ride on Promise Me for two years and is in his second season of Grand Prix competition. "You've got to jump it clean to keep some semblance of pressure on them. It actually worked out. When I finished I thought I would be very fortunate to win, I'll be a little unlucky to be third. So I ended up exactly where I should. One of them was going to jump it, and one of them was going to fault. So it played out pretty much as I expected it would."
The one who jumped it was next to go - Babington, who has been partnered with the 13-year-old chestnut gelding for five years and has been on the Irish team with him for four years. They are currently in place to represent Ireland at the Athens Olympics. He snatched the lead with his clear trip in a blazing 42.70. "I saw Ian's round and I thought if I gave it a shot I could beat him. McLain was coming behind me so I knew if I went for a slow clear, I was definitely going to end up third, so I might as well give it a shot and it paid off. That's the fastest I've ever gone on him," said Babington. He explained where he shaved time off Millar's pace, "I knew I could roll on down to the vertical and the oxer a little faster - he's quite scopey. I thought I could take a little chance back on the double, but I went so quick to the oxer that I was quite wide back to the double, so I took a risky shot across to the Kilkenny jump."
Ward had a rail at the fourth fence and clocked in at 44.19 for third. He admitted that he made a mistake at the oxer. "I got there a little bit quicker than I thought I was going to. She put in a good effort - it's a big jump. My horse was a little out of breath when she cantered into the ring for the jump-off. I don't think she had gotten her breath back (from Round One). She's a young mare - she's only nine years old, so to jump around a course like that with her experience it takes a lot out of her mentally. She probably could have benefited from a moment, but she was in good company. I was thrilled with the result."
Ward has had Sapphire for just over a year and started her in the Grand Prix late last summer. He is aiming her for the Olympics. "She's a little inexperienced but she's done well. She was second, third, and fifth in her three major starts, so I'm thrilled with her. With a little bit of luck we might have won but that will come soon enough." Three-time AGA Rider of the Year, Ward won 13 classes in the Internationale Arena at the 2004 WEF in Wellington including four of the seven Thursday $25,000 WEF Challenge Cup Grand Prix. He now tops the list of money-earners headed for the $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational that will be held in Tampa on April 3.
Gene Mische, president and founder of Stadium Jumping, Inc., the producer of the Winter Equestrian Festival, said the Wellington circuit went very well. "We saw an increase in horses, we saw an increase in
foreign participation, which was very delightful, we had 33 foreign countries represented here, and we saw an increase in the teams for the Nations' Cup, which we were very happy with. In a way I was happy for Canada to win. It encourages more teams to come back when they do have a chance," said Mische. "I was pleased with the spectator participation - not only with the fact that they're here but the fact that they participated."
Mische also pointed out that Stadium Jumping sets the stage for competitions but the success of the event is really the horse and the rider. "It's their talent that really makes the show," said Mische. "We do the production, but they do the competing and when you have good
competitors you have a good show - and they are great."
This wraps up the show jumping action in Wellington for the 2004 Winter Equestrian Festival. The WEF competition continues in Wellington March 18 - 21 with the Zada Enterprises WEF Dressage Classic CDI***/Y, a qualifying competition for the Dressage Olympic Selection Trials. Show jumping moves to Tampa for two weeks at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center kicking off with the Tampa Bay Classic CSI-W, March 24 - 28 and wrapping up with the Tournament of Champions CSI-W, March 30 - April 3. Capping off with the 2004 Winter Equestrian Festival is the $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational on April 3 at the Raymond James Stadium.
Wrap Up For Winter Equestrian Festival Week 6 CN Wellington Open CSI-W
WELLINGTON, FL - March 7, 2004 - The sixth week of the 32nd Winter Equestrian Festival entitled CN Wellington Open CSI-W was held March 3-7 at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club in Wellington, Florida. Dr. Arno Gego of Germany was the course designer in the Internationale Arena. J.D. Godart built the tracks in the Grand Hunter Field.
The Winter Equestrian Festival continues in Wellington through March 21, and then the action moves to Tampa for two weeks at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center, and caps off with the $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational Presented by Publix and The Tampa Tribune on April 3 at the Raymond James Stadium. Total prize money for the 2004 WEF is three-million-dollars. Produced by founder Eugene R. Mische and Stadium Jumping, Inc., the Winter Equestrian Festival is the largest and longest consecutively running equestrian sporting event in the world.
Lauren Hough And Clasiko Win $75,000 CN Florida Open Grand Prix Presented by Estates of Wellington Green, CDI-W
The highlight of the week was the $75,000 CN Florida Open Grand Prix Presented by Estates of Wellington Green, CDI-W on Sunday, March 7. Marking the second Grand Prix title of his career, Clasiko, Lauren Hough's 2000 Olympic mount, claimed the win. "They are few and far between but they're important," said Hough, regarding Clasiko's short victory list. Clasiko earned a berth on the Sydney team before he'd ever won a grand prix, and notched his first victory at the National Horse Show in 2002 when it was held in the Internationale Arena. Hough, 26 of Wellington, is aiming Clasiko for the 2004 Athens Olympics.
Hough and Clasiko owned by the Clasiko Group topped a field of 41 horses and were one of only two double clear performances today. Placing second was Beezie Madden, 40, of Cazenovia, New York, aboard Desilvio owned by Abigail Wexner. Chris Kappler, 37, of Pittstown, New Jersey, riding Primeur 58 for owner Kathy Kamine placed third.
Dr. Arno Gego and Christa Heibach, both of Aachen, Germany, designed the course. "Arno Gego did a fantastic job," said Hough. "There was a lot of technical riding and also some very big jumps. Clasiko actually hit the first jump in the first round and when he does that, then he wakes up and the rest of the round was very easy to ride. He jumped beautifully and I was just thrilled." Five horses went clean and qualified for the tiebreaker.
Marley Goodman riding Razia for her family's Turtle Lane Farm led off over the eight-effort shortened course with time allowed at 54 seconds, but incurred a rail in 48.57 to finish fifth. Hough went next and set the pace with her clear in 43.07. Kappler, the 2003 American Invitational winner on his way to Tampa in three weeks to defend his title, challenged Hough but had a knockdown for a penalty of four in 43.50 for third. Eric Hasbrouck aboard Sitah for Trelawny Farm Inc. had the unfortunate last rail down in 47.22 for fourth place. Going last in the order, Madden and Desilvio went for it, and despite a misstep after the fourth fence, they went clean but in 43.61 and had to settle for the red ribbon.
"It was a jump-off suited to my horse because there was a lot of long runs and he has a very big stride and covers the ground really well," explained Hough. "So I did one less stride in the first line from one to two and just tried to stay on a very forward rhythm the whole way through. He was very good to clear the last jump. He did a little bit of a funny jump to get over it." Hough has been partnered with Clasiko, a 13-year-old, bay Holsteiner gelding by Colando out of Bola by Lorino since he was seven.
Madden pinpointed where she lost time in the jump-off. "I don't know if he stumbled or the footing gave way or something, but it took me a couple of strides to get up and get going again, so it cost me some time out." Madden has been partnered with Desilvio, a nine-year-old Dutch gelding by Silvio out of Grazia, since he was five. She is aiming Desilvio for the Athens Olympic Selection Trials. "He's big and scopey and as long as we have no set backs, he'll be ready for the trials."
The $75,000 CN Florida Open Grand Prix Presented by Estates of Wellington Green, CDI-W was a qualifying competition for the FEI World Cup Final that will be held April 21-24, 2004, in Milan, Italy.
Highlights Thursday Through Sunday
McLain Ward Finishes One-Two In WEF $25,000 CN Challenge Cup Series, Round VI, CSI***
After a streak of 10 wins followed by two weeks out of the winner's circle in the Internationale Arena, McLain Ward took the blue and the red ribbons on Thursday, March 4, and joked, "I had to make up for not being first!"
Ward 28, of Brewster, New York, claimed the two top spots in the WEF $25,000 CN Challenge Cup Series, Round VI, topping a class of 66 horses. Ward won with Goldika 559 owned by Double H Farm, and placed second with Hurricane I owned by Turnabout Farm.
Ward's two horses were the fastest of seven double-clear performances. Canada's Ainsley Vince placed third with Catch 22 owned by Trinity Farm.
With 15 horses clear for the tiebreaker, the first seven horses were not able to go clean. Going eighth in the order, Ward posted the first clear trip with Hurricane in at 30.59 seconds. The next five riders chased Ward and all of them went clear, but none could catch the time except for Ward himself. Tackling the track as the 12th rider, Ward aboard Goldika 559 broke the beam at 28.91 seconds. Two more clears followed but to no avail.
"I knew the last double was going to be difficult actually for Hurricane. I wasn't so worried about it with Goldika," said Ward. "But the rest of the jump-off was a great jump-off for Hurricane - rollbacks on big oxers. He's a very scopey horse and he can do that. It was actually not a great jump-off course for Goldika because she's more of a running horse. She can win classes with ground speed more than turning. But everything just showed up and she was really on form today. It was a great finish."
In town this week for the CN-sponsored show is the Harrison Family, owners of Double H Farm and Goldika, as well as several other Ward-ridden mounts. Hunter Harrison is CN's President and CEO. "Yes they're here and very excited - a win is always nice for your horse but when it happens for the sponsor of the show that week, that's a bonus," said Ward.
After two days of competition in the Grand Hunter Field, three Championships were awarded on Thursday, March 4. Ken Smith riding Westcliffe owned by Christy Russo won the Regular Conformation Hunter Championship. Scott Stewart riding For The Music owned by Krista Weisman claimed the Reserve.
Scott Stewart riding Primo for owner Air Farm won the Regular Working Hunter Championship. Rob Bielefeld aboard Lucky owned by Samantha Hallman earned the Reserve. First Savings Mortgage Company sponsors the Regular Working Hunter Division.
Samantha Conroy riding Southern Lights owned by Dr. Sheila Buchbinder won the Second Year Green Hunter Championship. Tommy Serio riding Jazz for owner Caroli Stables claimed the Reserve.
Daniel Bluman And Gullit Shagal Win $2,500 Junior Jumper High, Power & Speed
Competing in his first season as a junior, Daniel Bluman, 13, of Medellin, Colombia, and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, won the $2,500 Junior Jumper High, Power & Speed aboard Gullit Shagal owned by Christine Firmin Didot on Friday, March 5.
Bluman topped a class of 31 entries. Nine riders were clear over the Power phase, but only two went clean in the Speed phase, with Bluman posting a time more than four seconds faster than Cody Auer aboard Regina owned by Esther Kane-Waring who earned second place.
"I think I rode pretty well, " said Bluman. "I went second in the order and I knew it would be very hard to win because there were really good riders on the course. I expected to go clean and have a nice jump-off and try to place. He went really well and had a nice first round and then he jumped really well in the jump-off. It was a little bit my mistake on the last jump but the horse saved me on that one. Everything came out really well."
Bluman has been riding for 10 years and currently trains with Francisco Martinez and Debbie Stephens. It was Stephens who gave him the ride six weeks ago on the former Grand Prix horse, Gullit Shagal - a 15.2-hand, white gelding from Argentina. "Debbie thought he could be a winner for the high juniors," explained Bluman. "The horse was good when she got him but he could be much better - she got him going really well. She's really organized and she got him good enough to be ridden by a kid."
The Power & Speed course was not one of the easier tracks, Bluman pointed out. "It was really hard. Last week there were many clear rounds but today there were only two double clear rounds," he said. "I like it harder because I believe I always have the chance to go clean and if there are not so many clear rounds, then I don't have to kill myself running in the jump-off to win. That's why I like them bigger, and I like to challenge myself. I was in the Children's division until this year, so I've added one-and-a-half feet in two months."
Sandy Ferrell And Barcelona Win First Year Green Hunter Championship, Section A
After two days of competition in the Grand Hunter Field, Sandy Ferrell, 36, of Churchville, Maryland, riding Barcelona for Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Oare earned the First Year Green Hunter Championship, Section A on Friday, March 5. Jimmy Torano riding Rising Sun for owner Kendall Bate earned the Reserve.
Ferrell and Barcelona placed second and third in over fences classes on Thursday, then on Friday placed third in one jumping class, were out of the ribbons in one class, and won the Under Saddle, which clinched the championship. The duo bested a field of 28 horses in the section. "He's a trier, he's extremely athletic and he's a Thoroughbred, which adds a tremendous amount of elegance to his way of going," said Ferrell of her mount. She pinpointed what the judges liked about him, "It is his ability to jump the jumps high and slow and still be able to do the distances with a nice flowing soft canter."
Barcelona is an 11-year-old, 16-hand dark brown gelding that the Oares purchased 18 months ago. Ferrell has had the ride on Barcelona from the start. "This is his first week of showing, so his first week out he was champion! That's a good start. It feels great."
In the First Year Green Section B, rider/owner Scott Stewart won the Championship aboard Dynamic. Sandy Ferrell riding Indian Summer for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Caristo was the Reserve.
Sheila Burke And Caya Win $20,000 1.50m Classic
Sheila Burke riding Caya for owner Athlone Partners topped a class of 47 horses to win the $20,000 1.50 Meter Classic on Saturday, March 6. Burke was the fastest of four double clear performances. Laura Kraut riding Joyous for Summit Partners placed second. Eric Navet of France was third aboard Lassergut Contour owned by Lassergut Farms. Henri Prudent, also of France, rode Olympus owned by Trelawny Farm, Inc. to the fourth place ribbon.
Dr. Gego set a 15-effort track with a triple at fence six and a double at 12, the final fence. "The last test was an oxer to a plank combination and that was jumped very carefully," said Burke, and noted other challenges of the first round, "The water jump off of a bending line was a little difficult and the triple combination was a little scopey - it was a vertical to double oxers."
Eleven horses managed clear rounds and moved on to the tiebreaker. Burke said she watched the lead-off rider, Markus Beerbaum on Le Mans 8, the first of his two horses, and decided on her strategy (Beerbaum posted four faults in 47.528 for sixth). "Just be as prompt as I could. Markus did six strides down the first line, which is what I wanted to watch, because it was one less than the first round," Burke explained.
Going second in the order, Prudent aboard Olympus set the pace with a clear trip in 53.452. Navet tackled the jump-off five horses later and snatched the lead with his time of 49.913 aboard Lassergut Contour. Burke went as the eighth rider on course and took over the lead, crossing the timers in 45.905.
"It ended up not being too many clear before I went," said Burke, "so I got to not put the gas pedal totally to the floor." Burke admitted that she did not expect her time to hold up for the win. "No. I knew Laura Kraut was behind me and she's very fast. I was just hoping to go clean and as promptly as possible," Burke said. Kraut went as the 10th horse in the order and posted a clear trip, but crossed the timers in 46.725 and had to settle for second place.
Burke acquired Caya 11 months ago from Federico Sztyrle. Caya is a 12-year-old, chestnut, 16.3-hand Holsteiner mare by Carthago out of a mare by Ronald.
Burke, 31, lives in Belgium where she trains with Peter Wylde. When in the US from January through March for the Florida circuit, she trains with Missy Clark.
Burke has been a standout at the Winter Equestrian Festival with her unusual burnt orange show jacket. "I ride on the Ambiente Riders Tour Team," explained Burke. "It's a German fashion designer and they're my sponsor." Burke's horse has a matching pad and other horse clothes from Ambiente in the same shade.
In earlier competition on Saturday, March 6, in the Grand Hunter Field, Louise Otten of Wayzata, Minnesota, rode Just Looking to the Amateur-Owner Working Hunter Championship, 36-50. Otten's Alpine Farms owns Just Looking, a 10-year-old Thoroughbred gelding. After two days competition, Otten placed third and first in over fences classes on Friday, and then on Saturday earned fourth place in the Under Saddle, plus a first and a fourth over fences to clinch the championship, topping 42 horses that competed in the division. Mary Jane King aboard her Acappella took the Reserve slot.
For complete results visit www.stadiumjumping.com
2004 WINTER EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL TICKET INFORMATION
Show days for the 2004 Winter Equestrian Festival are Wednesday through Sunday. Gates open at 8:00 am. Ticket Prices: Wednesdays are free to everyone; Children 12 and under are admitted free every day; Young Adults 13 to 18 and Seniors are $5 on Thursday through Sunday; Adults are $5 on Thursday and Friday, $10 on Saturday, and $15 on Sunday. The Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club is located on Pierson Road off South Shore Boulevard. For additional information, visit www.stadiumjumping.com or call 561-793-5867.
2004 WEF SCHEDULE OF COMPETITIONS
March 10 - 14 CSIO United States Cosequin Finale CSIO***
March 18 - 21 Zada Enterprises WEF Dressage Classic CDI***/Y
(Qualifier for Olympic Selection Trials)
March 24 - 28 Tampa Bay Classic CSI-W (Bob Thomas Equestrian Center)
March 30 - April 3 Tournament of Champions CSI-W (Bob Thomas Equestrian Center)
April 3 Budweiser American Invitational (Raymond James Stadium)
WEF 2004 MILLION DOLLAR GRAND PRIX SERIES
March 12 $50,000 Samsung Nations' Cup, presented by CN, CSIO****
March 14 $100,000 Cosequin U.S. Open Jumper Championship, CSIO****
March 28 $75,000 Grand Prix of Tampa, presented by Kilkenny/ICH, CSI-W
April 3 $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational, Presented by Publix and The Tampa Tribune
CHARLOTTE JUMPER CLASSIC CSI****
Charlotte Coliseum, Charlotte, NC
April 9 -11 Charlotte Jumper Classic CSI****
April 11 $150,000 Grand Prix of Charlotte For the Charlotte Bobcat Cup
24-02-2004 Clint Haverty Wins
Clint Haverty of Krum, Texas, took top honors in the Cosequin/USEF Open Reining Championship at the Florida State Fair Reining in Tampa on Saturday, February 21, riding Who Whiz It, owned by Haverty Ranch. The pair wowed the crowd with a score 222 and earned $4,691.60 in the third of six qualifying competitions for the 2003/2004 Season.
Competition was fierce as Bryant Pace of Smithville , North Carolina , took command right out of the box with Little Royal BH, owned by Kim Horn, receiving an impressive score of 218.5. That score held up for most of the class, until Haverty rode into the ring and took the lead. As the last to go, Pace then had one more chance to beat the leaders riding A Grand Prize, owned by Charlie Rome, Stephanie Rome and Ann Sterling. He had to settle for the reserve spot with a score of 220. Pace did earn the most money for the evening taking home $5864.50 by virtue of placing second and third.
There was a tie for fourth and fifth place between Mike McEntire on Dun It At Dawn, owned by Jennifer Kersey of Sussex , England , and the legendary pair of Bill Horn and Trashadeous, owned by Classic-S-Ranch, scoring 217.5. Horn and the 17-year-old chestnut received a standing ovation from the appreciative crowd as he and his legendary mount left the ring.
The USEF Open Reining Championship Qualifying schedule continues with the Scottsdale Reining Horse Classic and the Gordyville Breeders Cup in March and the National Reining Breeders Classic in April. The program culminates with the $75,000 Bayer/USEF Open Reining Championship Final that will take place at the NRHA Derby in Oklahoma City , OK on Sunday, May 23, 2004 .
2004 Cosequin/USEF Open Reining Championship Qualifier Results
Florida State Fair Reining, Tampa , FL
Rider, Horse, Score, Earnings (1 st – 8t h place)
1. Clint Haverty, Who Whiz It, 222, $4691.60
2. Bryant Pace, A Grand Prize, 220, $3518.70
3. Bryant Pace, Little Royal BH, 218.5, $2345.80
4T. Bill Horn, Trashadeous, 217.5, $586.45
4T. Mike McEntire, Dun It At Dawn, 217.5, $586.45
6. Mark Arballo, SWF Sunset Strip, 216
7. Shawn Flarida, The Equalizer Bunny, 214
8. Bryant Pace, Smart Little Twist, 210
16-02-2004 Ian Millar And Promise Me
Win The $50,000 EMO Grand Prix At Hits Ocala Winter Circuit
OCALA, FL - Seven-time Olympic veteran, Ian Millar of Perth, Ontario, rode Promise Me to the blue ribbon in Sunday's $50,000 EMO Grand Prix at the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit. Millar was the faster of two double-clears in a seven-horse jump-off, managing to shave over a second off Harold Chopping's double-clear ride on Kathleen 16, owned by Silver Oak Stables. Aaron Vale, holder of the record for the most Grand Prix wins in a single year, had the second fastest time aboard Quendo, owned by Town Creek Investment, but an unlucky rail left him in third place. Ian Millar also qualified In Style, owned by Susan Grange & Lothlorien Farm, for the jump-off, delivering a four-fault performance that gave them fourth place. Millar and In Style were the winners of the $25,000 HITS Grand Prix during the first week of the circuit.
Course designer Javier Hernandez of Guadalajara, Mexico, built a 12-obstacle first round course that included a triple at Fence No. 4, and a double at Fence No. 10. The time allowed was set at 77 seconds. Of the thirty-two starters, only seven horses advanced to Hernandez' seven-element short course. The time allowed was set at 56 seconds.
Harold Chopping and Kathleen 16 were first to attempt the jump-off course, leaving all the rails up in a time of 48.04 seconds. Ian Millar and Promise Me matched Chopping's clear round, while shaving 1.25 seconds of his time to win the competition. There were no other clear rounds amongst the remaining five horses. The crowd pinned their hopes on Derek Peterson from Archer, Florida, the last to go in the jump-off. The Floridian was cheered on in the hopes of his upsetting Canadian Olympian Ian Millar, but it was not to be. Despite his blazing fast time, the fastest in the jump-off, Peterson accumulated 8 faults.
The $50,000 EMO Grand Prix showcased the talents of an Olympic pair in the making. After the competition, Ian Millar stated, “if I am given the nod to ride for Canada in the Olympics, this is the horse I will take.” “Promise Me is a 10-year old Dutch Warmblood that I got from the Hendricks Brothers in Holland, said Millar. He was originally owned in part by [fellow Canadian] Marni Von Schalburg who frequently showed here in Ocala. The Hendricks brothers always kept a part-ownership position, but when Marni decided to sell her interest in the horse, Andre Hendricks called me and said Get on a plane.' I flew to Holland and tried the horse out and said right then give me a week.' A week later I had assembled a Baker's Dozen' of investors and we bought the horse. I have been buying horses from the Hendricks Brothers for the past 21 years and have had great luck with them, starting with Big Ben.”
Asked about his horse's name, Millar answered, “His name comes from a line in a Lee Ann Womack song: Promise me you'll give faith a chance'I bought him on faith and I gave him a chance.”
The Millars are regular competitors at the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit, and call Ocala their winter home. “My family and I arrive December 15th and we have our Christmas here rather than up north in the snow,” said Ian Millar. “Now that my son and daughter work with us we can all be together here. I am a great fan of Team Struzzieri. He knows the sport and he knows the business. Lots of show managers know one or the other, but he knows both. Ocala offers us a great opportunity to train our students.”
Other major award winners at HITS Ocala I included:
HBO Junior Medal Winner - Michelle Ahmann, Southlake, TX
Charles Owen Children's Medal Winner - Sammy Horowitz, Huntington Valley, PA
Charles Owen Adult Medal Winner - Deirdre Catani, Duxbury, MA
Bayer Legend Leading Hunter Rider - Jennifer Alfano, Buffalo, NY
Bayer Legend Leading Jumper Rider - Aaron Vale, Ocala, FL/Aiken, SC
The next Grand Prix event of the Ocala Winter Circuit will take place on Thursday, February 19th at 1:00pm. Spectators will enjoy world-class show jumping competition as riders compete for top honors in the $25,000 Peterson & Smith Grand Prix.
$50,000 EMO Grand Prix - Sunday, February 15, 200 HITS Ocala I - Ocala, FL
Course Designer: Javier Hernandez, Guadalajara, Mexico
Place - Horse - Rider - Owner - Prize Money - Rd1 Faults - JO Faults - JO Time
1st - Promise Me Ian Millar Millar Brook Farm $15,000 0 0 46.79
2nd - Kathleen 16 Harold Chopping Silver Oak Stables $11,000 0 0 48.04
3rd - Quendo Aaron Vale Town Creek Investment $6,500 0 4 47.13
4th - In Style Ian Millar Susan Grange / Lothlorien Farm $4,000 0 4 48.53
5th - Promised Land Derek Petersen Derek / Anita Peterson $3,000 0 8 46.14
6th - Cybella Mac Cone Southern Ways $2,500 0 8 48.22
7th - Neander Andre Thieme Redfield Farm LLC $2,000 0 8 49.56
8th - Kartousch Mary Lisa Leffler Rolling Acres / McLain Ward $1,500 1
9th - Karat Jonathon Millar Jonathon Millar $1,500 4
10th - Cortino Aaron Vale Town Creek Investment $1,000 4
11th - Melinda Mac Cone Southern Ways $1,000 4
12th - Pop Socks Aaron Vale Temecula Valley Eq Center $1,000
Katie Monahan Prudent (FRA), ehemals Mitglied der US-Mannschaft und jetzt für Frankreich am Start, wird neue Teamchefin des US-Teams für die Samsung Super League 2004.
USA is qualified for 2004 Samsung Super League
Buenos Aires last CSIO of the 2003 season dominated by USA
USA won the Nations Cup of CSIO Buenos Aires and secured their position in the 2004 Samsung Super League.
In a tie with Switzerland for the first place of the Samsung Nations Cup leaderboard, USA sent a strong team composed of Norman Dello Joio on Peace Train, Chris Kappler on Primeur 59, Laura Linback on Remember Me 9 and Beezie Madden on Innocence to the Haras El Capricho located close to Buenos Aires.
The Nations Cup started on Friday at 15:30 over a course designed by Olympic course designer Leopoldo Palacios (VEN). The US team, coached by chef d’equipe Frank Chapot, finished the two-round Nations’ Cup with a score of 12 faults to easily defeat the host country Argentina which placed second with 38 pts penalties. Brazil was third with 40 pts. Chris Kappler led the way with the only double clear round of the competition.
Six countries participated in the Nations Cup of Buenos Aires: USA (1st), Argentina (2nd), Brazil (3rd), Chili, Uruguay and Belgium.
The Samsung Super League is composed of eight events and reserved to the eight best teams of the world. Each year, the country finishing last in the Samsung Super League drops off and is replaced by the country finishing first in the Samsung Nations Cup Series. After the last event of the Samsung Super League season in Barcelona, Sweden was relegated and will be replaced by USA, which was just promoted for the 2004 season.
According to the recent press release of the United States Equestrian Team, participation at the level of competition found in the Samsung Super League events is considered a critical component of the USET’s strategic plan for Olympic and international success.
The nations qualified for the 2004 Samsung Super League are: France, Germany, Ireland, Great Britain, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy and USA.
Leopold van Asten in Wellington, Florida (USA):
VDL Group Fleche Rouge, the fantastic mare that was formerly ridden by Samantha McIntosh (started for BUL), will be making a trip to Wellington, FL to compete with her new rider Leopold van Asten (NED). The new combination will be competing at the Winter Equestrian Festival to help get used to each other as quickly as possible and to try and form a partnership on the large outdoor places. Van Asten wants to be prepared for the trials for the Dutch Olympic Team which start at the end of April.
USA Equestrian Leading Sires
01-01-2004 Welcome to USA Equestrian's new Leading Sire Rankings. This is a new rankings system for equestrian sport, and we ask you to bear with us and have patience as we link the stallions to their offspring. We welcome any corrections, additions or input you have. Please forward correspondence to cmfrank@equestrian.org or fax 859-231-6662.
USA Equestrian records, tabulates and maintains point records for the purposes of its own National, District, Region and Zone "Horse of the Year Awards" only. Although USA Equestrian uses its best efforts to insure that the points as recorded by USA Equestrian on its web-site and elsewhere are accurate, USA Equestrian assumes no liability to anyone for any errors or omissions whatsoever. Anyone who uses these points for USA Equestrian purposes or for any other purpose is hereby notified that USA Equestrian disclaims any and all liability and responsibility, including for negligence, with respect to these point tabulations and records.
Equestrian ranked almost 4,000 stallions in 20 different Leading Sire categories for 2003. The Leading Sire awards are based on points earned by recorded offspring in United States Equestrian Federation recognized competition during the competition year.
Andalusian - DESPIERTO (Sagres - Loendreira I) 2260.00
Arabian - DESPERADO V (Huckleberry Bey - Daraska) 4187.00
Dressage - WELTMEYER (World Cup I - Anka) 4112.00
Dressage Breeding - ROTSPON (Rubinstein I - Antalia) 439.00
Eventing - CAVALIER/ROYALE (Cor de la Bryere - Ligustra) 177.00
Hackney Pony - DUN-HAVEN ROYAL CHOICE (Cadetson´s Choice - Cassilis Kathl.)146.00
Half Arabian - FROHWIND (Furioso II - Winstille) 3760.00
Hunter - VOLTAIRE (Furioso II - Gogo Moeve) 28860.00
Hunter Breeding - ALLA´ CZAR (Zeus - Renetta) 653.50
Jumper - RAMIRO (Raimond - Valine) 276442.89
South Pacific Memorial Award - Leading Us-Based Jumper Sire presented by
Joan Irvine Smith & The Oaks - ALY DARK (Alydar - Moonlight Jig) 72545.54
Morgan - SERENDIPITY BRAZOS B (Applevale Cadence-Porvenir B Bonnet) 837.00
National Show Horse - LOOKEN GOOD (Gazort-Genina´s Gracious Command) 804.00
Paso Fino - GRAN CHUCUANO DONDE ES (Plebeyo - Escoba que tal) 879.00
Pony Hunter - GAYFIELDS VIDA BLUE (Findeln Blue Danube- Pickwick Shan) 48441.50
Pony Hunter Breeding - CHELEKEN ZEALANDIA (Hopstone Atesh - Cheleken Aphrodite) 88.00
Pony Jumper - LONGACRE SPINOFF (Farnley Lustre - *Eppynt Pwnchen) 1023.00
Reining, Trail, Western - SKIPPA TUFF SPLASH (Skippa Splash - Miss Sally Tuff) 238.00
Roadster - DUN-HAVEN CLASSIC CONTENDER (Dun-Haven Bandolier - Holiday´s Liz) 280.00
Saddlebred - BELLE REVE´S VOODOO MAGIC (Sultan´s Great Day - The Magic Moment) 639.00
Welsh - SLEIGHT OF HAND (Mylncroft Spun Gold - Coed Coch Olwen) 1280.00
Stallions are not required to be USEF Recorded to be ranked on the list.
However, owners of stallions are encouraged to obtain a USEF Horse ID number, at no charge, if the stallion is not recorded. This assures the owner that complete breeding information and registration numbers are on file for the stallion. Once stallions are linked to their offspring via the ID number, the list will automatically reflect points earned by offspring.
The 2003 Leading Sire Awards will be presented during the Silver Stirrup Awards banquet at the U.S. Equestrian Annual Meeting, Thursday, January 15, at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. For more information visit the U.S. Equestrian website at www.usef.org or contact Krista Greathouse, Manager, Travel and Events, at 859-225-6961 or via email at kgreathouse@usef.org
Holsteiner
Table of Contents
History and Origin of the Breed
Breed Characteristics
Breed Organizations
History and Origin of the Breed
The Holsteiner or Holstein horse is the product of systematic breeding that has been ongoing in the northernmost province of Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, since the thirteenth century. This area is one of the most successful horse breeding regions in Germany and the Holsteiner is one of Germany's oldest breeds of warmblood. The Holsteiner horse traces its ancestry to Neapolitan, Spanish and Oriental foundation stock that was carefully crossed with the native stock of the region. Originally the horse was valued by German farmers for its strength, steadiness and reliability, and by the military for its courage and ability.
The first written records of Holsteiner horse breeding date back to the thirteenth century when the Count of Holstein and Storman, Gerhard I, granted grazing rights to the monastery at Uetersen to the privately-owned land around the cloister. The monks continued to breed fine horses until the time of the Reformation when the properties of the monasteries were transferred to private landowners. Realizing the importance of these horses both on the farm and as dependable warhorses, these landowners continued the work begun by the monks.
As early as 1686 laws were passed in Schleswig-Holstein to insure the quality of the breed and incentives were often offered to encourage good breeding. Throughout the seventeenth and eighteenth century the reputation of the Holsteiner breed grew throughout Europe with over 10,000 horses exported in the year 1797.
As the need for warhorses declined, British Yorkshire Coach horses and Cleveland Bay stallions were used in the nineteenth century to produce a fine, high-stepping carriage horse. After World War II, Thoroughbred blood was introduced to the breed which added refinement and jumping ability to the unique character of the Holsteiner. The breed has emerged as one of the great German sporting horses, particularly suited for jumping, dressage, driving and eventing and has been very influential the the development of other warmblood breeds.
Today, the Holsteiner can be found finishing at the top of the standings in most international equestrian eventing and driving competitions including both the Olympic Games and World Championships.
Breed Characteristics
Traditionally, the Holsteiner has been bay with a preference for no or few white markings. It is a well balanced horse, maturing between 16 and 17 hands with round, generous strides and a natural, elastic movement. A lovely head with large, kind eyes is carried on a nicely arched neck, rising upward out of its withers, producing elegance, lightness and self-carriage. Their temperament is relaxed and willing, with good character and an eagerness for work.
The quality of breeding stock is ensured through the annual Breeding Stock Inspections or Keurings. Horses are evaluated and graded according to quality and to their potential for adding to the breeding pool. For stallions, inspection prior to entry into the studbook is only the first step before becoming a fully approved stallion. The stallion is expected to demonstrate his athleticism through either a 100-day test or through sport. His offspring are also inspected for quality and genetic defects. Only then is he granted a lifetime breeding license. Mares are also inspected and if of sufficient quality are entered into one of three studbooks.
Breed Organizations
The American Holsteiner Horse Association was established in 1977 to promote and support the enjoyment and breeding of the Holsteiner Warmblood horse in North America and is the registry and studbook for Holsteiners in North America. Its primary goal is to develop the Holsteiner into the world's most successful sport horse.
The Holsteiner Registry in North America maintains the European studbook model, i.e., that of insuring breeding quality through mare and stallion inspections and strict conformance to its stated breeding policies. The Association is committed to adhering as closely as possible to the selective breeding standards practiced since the 13th century by the Holsteiner horse breeders of Schleswig-Holstein, given obvious geographic and administrative differences. Even as an independent Association, it maintains a strong working relationship with the German Holsteiner Verband. This benefits the breeder through the opportunity to call upon the Verband's vast knowledge of Holsteiner bloodlines while allowing for the uniqueness of the North American situation. At the same time, it stays abreast of current trends and new developments in equine science, business and equestrian disciplines, while remaining sensitive to the needs of the horse community.
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