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Volume XV, Issue 8 April 2005 FOCUS ON OUR BREEDERS:

In line with the AWR efforts to continuously enhance the quality and performance ability of AWR registered , Olympic Show Corporation offers to AWR breeders three improvement (type, athleticism and temperament) competition and breeding stallions imported from Europe approved by their respective European studbooks.

Cotopaxi For Paragon Raffaello Their slogan, European Approved Stallions at North American Approved Prices ™ reflects their stud fee on all three stallions of $1,500 with an included $500 booking fee. OSJS offers a three- year live guarantee.

For Paragon –16.1 ½ h Hanoverian 100 day tested and approved by the double Olympic Gold Medallist For Pleasure. For Pleasure is being used extensively in Europe to produce show jumpers. The Verband is subsidizing the stud fee on For Pleasure for their breeders with premium broodmares and broodmares that have produced approved stallions in an effort to produce a stallion prospect by ForPleasure. For Paragon’s dam, the State Premium Pascona was DLG Champion mare and boasts generations of all State Premium in her background. For Paragon is a refining stallion that passes on his movement, elegance, correct jumping technique and kind disposition to his offspring. OSJS feels that For Paragon will produce ponies when bred to pony mares and offers For Paragon to pony breeders for the booking fee alone, which is $500, for the 2005 breeding season only.

Raffaello –16.3hh Hanoverian 100 day tested and approved stallion by Raphael. Raphael has sired numerous top-level international and including Radiator, Rio Grande and Robinson. Raffaello’s dam side carries the blood of Foxhunter, Inschallah, Absatz, Don Juan, and Don Carlos. Raffaello scored 9’s out of 10 in his 100 day test for his temperament, character, ability to work, willingness to work and scope over fences, placing him 4th out of 37 stallions in the jumping component of his test.

Cotopaxi, entered in the AWR, is a Holsteiner Verband approved stallion standing 16.2hh by Carbano (Carthago Z). Carbano is from stamm (mother line) 1298, the same as Lord, and Carbano’s granddam Fiance is a full sister to Lord. Cotopaxi’s dam, the State Premium Mare Acolonia, is from stamm 776, the same as Ramiro Z. Acolonia’s sire Lenz was a Grand Prix jumper himself competing in the USA under Margie Goldstein Engle under the name Land of Kings. Cotopaxi is stamping his good topline, confident and calm personality, athletic ability and correct conformation on his foals. He is significantly improving on the mares he has been bred to.

OSJS strives to provide the highest quality of service to their breeding clientele providing prompt and attentive service, viable protocol in collection, shipping from either side of the US/Canada border to ensure no customs delays, and standing by their three year live foal guarantee. OSJS promotes their stallions through competition. The stallions are being developed for careers at the highest level of international showjumping. This is building a demand for their offspring. OSJS welcomes you to visit their website at www.osjs.com for further information on Cotopaxi, Raffaello and For Paragon. You can contact OSJS at by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 604.533.3904.

Warmblood News 1 SHOW RESULTS: February 2005, Scottsdale Arabian Show Gevalia 5/03 AWR filly by GLACIER BAY out of La Donalla, a lovely, older Arabian mare. Owner Charna Watts writes, “Unfortunately, Valcame out of her stall a "off" that morning, so we didn't do as well as we had expected, since none of her huge swing and bouncy overstep was seen. “ Patience Prine-Carr showed Val in the Half Arabian/Anglo Arabian in Hand, 2 and 3 year old fillies. She placed 4th in a class of 9, Hilda Gurney judging. Very nice youngster, nice position, well muscled back and haunches, clean legs, well mannered and handled (that was 8's). We lost some momentum in the movement, and her overall score was 70.2. It was a great experience but I sure will be glad to be getting her home next weekend. Incidentally readers, this lovely young mare is offered for sale. Please contact Charna Watts at [email protected] for details.

MILLPOND MUNCHKIN, the ASPR Mare bred by Kathleen Sasso, NC and being shown under the name of Millpond Sugar and Spice, owned by Sandra Butterworth and shown by Elizabeth Butterworth, is the USEF National Champion Green Small/Medium pony for 2004

Nancy Maloney reports that Mr. Itt was Reserve Champion at Ledges last in the Amateur owner jumpers with Melissa Decaster, and that Gorgeous was Reserve Champion in the training and Champion in the schooling jumpers.

Debbie Davis of Clovis, CA reports Cimarron qualified for Championships his very first time out at Training Level finishing in 3rd at Ram Tap Horse Trials. In addition, the Cimarron son Cimpatico won his Junior Novice division decisively with young rider Rachel Dwyer at this same event.

A SPECIAL NOTE TO THOSE SHOWING IN NEW DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION SANCTIONED SHOWS: Please be in touch with the AWR/ASPR office prior to showing. The NEDA has our registry listed as a sponsor and we want to be assured that our members receive their awards. It is our understanding that this may have been a problem in the past and we feel the best way to resolve these issues is to address them through our office.

Warmblood News 2 American SportPony Registry and Dressage4Kids present a clinic for dressage ponies with Cornelia Endres, June 28-30 at Holly Lane Farm in Southampton NJ. Cornelia Endres is the incredibly successful National Trainer of the German Pony Dressage Riders, and there is probably no one who knows better how to develop dressage ponies and their riders. A successful Junior competitor herself, Mrs. Endres received a diploma as a sports coach. In 1977 she became Head of the Youth Department of the German Riding Association. Her pony riders have won 18 team and 11 Individual Gold Medals at European Championships. Cornelia Endres also manages Gestuet Eulenhof, a riding and training facility. Riders who have ridden in our Pony Clinic with Mrs. Endres the last two years are clamoring for her return. Riders of all ages on dressage ponies of any level are invited to apply. Preference will be given to ponies competing Second Level and above with any age rider, and to riders under 16 competing at lower levels. Adults will definitely be considered. Preference will also be given to riders who can ride all three days. Riders will be selected by Lendon Gray and the D4K Pony Committee in consultation with Mrs. Endres. For more information, contact Lendon Gray, 914 234-4158, [email protected], fax 914 234-2517 All participants riding on ASPR registered ponies and their owners who are current members will receive an ASPR saddle pad!

The stallion auction 2005 has been completed and we want very much to thank our generous stallion owners for their donations and congratulate the winning bidders. Please contact the stallion owners for the details and guidelines to follow.

2005 INSPECTION TOUR May 14 and 15, 2005, at Rockridge Farms in Tiverton, Ontario. Hostess Patricia Gras. Call 519-353-7115 July –TBA, 1374 Harlem Center Rd., Freeport IL. Contact Klaus Biesenthal 815-235-4031 Email: [email protected] August 13, at Watermark Farm in Oxford, Pennsylvania Contact Anne Rawle at 484-880-0779 or [email protected] for AWR or Lesley Feakins at 717-871-0100 [email protected] for ASPR. September 4, 2005, at Morton Stables 18490 Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario. Hostess Darlene Morton. Call 905- 478-4600. September 10, 2005 at Dreamtime Farms 6325 Old Richmond Rd. Lexington, KY Contact: Phaedra Spradlin & Carolin Walz (859)263-3210 Email:[email protected] September 23, 2005, at Rainbow Farms in Montrose, Colorado. Contact: Barb Young, 970-249-6160, Email: [email protected] September 24 and 25 at State ExpoPark, Great Falls, MT. Contact: Jody Jackson-Doyle, 406-734-5490. Email: [email protected] September 29 at Gloucester Downs, 6670 267th Street, Aldergrove, BC. V4W 3L8 Canada Contact: Kelly Allen 604-831-1519 [email protected] or web site www.canoafarms.com. It is for both Warmblood and Pony. October 1 Crossroads Farm, P.O. Box 270075 Hartford WI Contact Nancy Maloney 262-673-7007. Email: [email protected] October 2, at IOS Ranch, Big Boy Partners, LLC, 14755 Henderson Rd NE, Brainbridge Island, WA. Contact Juliet Sears Le Dorze 206-842-8689. Email to:[email protected] October—TBA, at Winley Farm in Millbrook, New York. Contact Sunny Cross: 845-677-3124 or email: [email protected] October—TBA, at Creek Hollow Ranch in Ramona, California. Contact Ralph Strahan 760-788-0117; Email: [email protected] November –TBA, at Ponderosa Performance Horses, 33525 South Melanie Lane, Black Canyon City, AZ. Contact Reta Conner, 623-374-5845. Email:[email protected]

Warmblood News 3 AND SPEAKING OF AN INSPECTION: Here in “not so progressive” Montana country we are prepared for almost anything: We can ride a good solid little cow horse at breakneck speed across uneven terrain, shake down a lariat and throw the prettiest little heel loop to snag up a 250 pound calf that needs doctoring….or we can spot a predator picking it’s next meal out of the broodmare band and lift a rifle to our shoulder and terminate the pesky critter before it feasts on a future jumping champion…or we can track a herd of elk across the mountains in a blinding blizzard that covers the trail in a matter of minutes… But prepare for an AWR/ASPR inspection? You’ve got to be kidding! What do we know about that? Granted, we are a bit more rustic in this neck of the woods than most of the country, but the fact remains the same everywhere: What we do every day we all know well, but what we have little experience with can be a petrifying challenge. The inspection tour is beginning and even for those with fall inspections, it is time for preparations to be underway. Some are old hands at the process, and if you fit into that category you can skip the rest of this editorial, but for many this is a first time experience so here are some tips to help you prepare: If you have never attended an inspection it is difficult to know what to expect. What will my horse/pony be expected to do? What is the order of events? What is appropriate conduct for my animal and me? First and foremost: Have your paperwork in order. All animals must have completed registrations and DNA tests. This cannot be done weeks prior to the scheduled inspection. If your paperwork is not in order today, get that completed right away. Be absolutely positive that the site host is expecting you. If you have questions regarding this process, contact the AWR/ASPR office and the friendly staff will be willing to answer your questions. Initially at your inspection, you will be asked to stand your horse/pony quietly for the judges to view. The judging teams are well-trained professionals and they will be moving around your animal to view his/her conformation from all angles. Be sure to know that a quiet, well-mannered animal will be a much greater pleasure to evaluate than an undisciplined, spoiled brat. BE PREPARED! Have your animal accustomed to standing quietly while being viewed. Next you will be asked to walk and trot your prized possession on a hard surface directly away from and then back to the judges. The purpose of this is for the team to view and to listen to the footfalls of your horse/pony to evaluate any irregularities in gait that may not be evident to the naked eye. (Yes, even their ears are “trained” to discover even the most insignificant unsoundness.) Since this is a sound-based as well as visual evaluation, please be courteous and don’t feel tempted to engage the judging team in conversation at this point: They really do want to give you the best evaluation possible and must give your animal their undivided attention. The next step of the inspection process involves leading your horse “on the triangle” first at a walk and then at a trot. Keep in mind that this step of the process allows the team to view your horse/pony moving away from them, towards them, and also at a side view. With that in mind: School, school, school. Will your horse/pony lead will with a ? Will your horse move cooperatively at your side? Can you keep her/him straight as you move forward? Will she/he rate from a walk to a trot? “Expression” is important. Is your horse/pony happy and willing to do this with you or are you dragging him along, or are you being dragged along? If your stride does not keep up with your horses’ stride recruit someone who can! Following the triangle evaluation, is the at liberty phase where your horse/pony will be evaluated freely to demonstrate all three gaits without the interference from their handlers. Now they can show off their all their lovely carriage and elasticity without us in the way! The final phase of the judging, for horses/ponies over two-years-old is loose jumping. In fairness to your equine friend, the day of your inspection is NOT the day to begin schooling on this. The jumping chute will be a series of three obstacles set at two- stride intervals: typically two verticals to a square oxer. Keep in mind that your horse/pony will be judged on approach, style, neatness, landing, balance, and attitude. Help them prepare! If you are not adept at schooling in this discipline, find someone to assist you. If your horse/pony is being presented for a performance inspection further preparations are necessary. Under saddle an animal will be expected to easily perform a Level 2 dressage test and jump a multiple fence course with style, accuracy, and ease. Upon completion of the inspection of all the animals presented the judges will retire to a private area to calculate the final scores. Once again, this is not a time to attempt to engage them in conversation. Please respect their need to confer privately regarding each animal presented. Finally, all animals will be called back to a common viewing area and the judges evaluations will be shared with you all and awards will be presented. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn and understand, not only why your animal scored the way they did, but also to observe the strengths and weaknesses of all the animals presented at your inspection. Be prepared and you and your horse/pony will have a magnificent time! We wish you all great success!

OFFERING FOR SALE: Twin 2 year old fillies - double registered CSH & RID out of a Dutch cross dressage mare by Irish Sporthorse stallion Clover Cliste. Due to twinning they will remain pony size. Imprinted and handled daily these two are exceptionally athletic and are both lovely movers. $4000.eachContact: Concorde Ridge Sporthorses Grimsby, Ontario [email protected] www.concorderidge.com

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