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Virginia Korrell placed second in an Irish Point-to-Point, Motion & Houghton have winners

Details: January 24, 2023; By SARA CAVANAGH

WEST CHESTER, Pa.--Virginia Korrell of West Chester, Pa., went to Ireland before Christmas to ride for trainer Andrew Slattery, a trip she had also made last year.

Virginia Korrell (On the right)She was hoping to get some rides over fences this year, but her license was held up for the first few weeks that she was there, finally coming through in mid-January, allowing her to finally get a ride in a point-to-point, an opportunity she put to good use.

Riding Ahaknowyerself for trainer Slattery, Virginia finished second in a 3 mile race at the Ballycrystal Point-to-Point in County Wexford.

Her parents, Brian and Wis Korrell, said that when they talked to her she told them that because she is an American that the cameras followed her all over.

Virginia Korrell on Ahaknowyerself Virginia Korrell leading on Ahaknowyerself"My first Irish point-to-point ride was a memorable experience,"said Korrell. "The point-to-point people were extremely nice and treated me like a celebrity. My horse ran and jumped like a star, and we almost won. If everything goes to plan, I will ride him in another point-to-point on Feb. 5."

Riding is this country last spring, Virginia had considerable success riding in point-to-points before suffering a broken leg from a horse kicking her as she was riding back from a work for trainer Leslie Young, an accident that sidelined her until just before she went to Ireland.

"She's riding works for Slattery every day," said Brian. "She rides up to eight or nine a day."

Pam Coath wins third place in Candid photos

Details: January 24, 2023; By SARA CAVANAGH

Pam Coath of Wayne, Pa., took this photo of Radnor Huntsman James Dean surrounded by hounds and followed by the field that she entitled "Heading Home."

"I took this with a Sony A73 camera," said Coath. "I had been following the hunt on Thanksgiving Day. They came into a clearing and then they headed back to the kennels."

Candid Radnor heading home

Brittany Costa wins second place in Candid photos

Details: January 24, 2023; By SARA CAVANAGH

Brittany Costa of Gilbertsville, Pa., took this photo of Wyatt Williamson and Lambert in Boyertown Pa.

"This is Wyatt Williamson, taking one of his best buddies out for the day," said Costa. "Lambert got the day off from his farm duties and spent a beautiful Saturday with his favorite little human hanging out at a football game!"

Costa said her son Wyatt is 6 years old.

"I work at Ironstone Veterinary Clinic in Boyertown," said Costa. "Lambert is one of Dr. Allen's dogs. He's a Spanish mastiff. He's so big he barely fit in my car."

"Lambert and his son guard the goats at Dr. Allen's farm, and the mother and his daughter guard the cattle,"saidCosta. "They're farm dogs and keep the predators out."

"We were going to my step-son's football game, and Lambert got the day off to come with us."

Candid boy w. big hound

Anne Moss wins first place in Candid photos

Details: January 24, 2023; By SARA CAVANAGH

Anne Moss of Coatesville, Pa., took this photo of her 2 1/2-year-old granddaughter Sydney Parllaku.

"She is having her first ride on the locally famous, 22 year old Shetland Pony, “Blueberry” Buchanan at Mercer Hill Farm in Coatesville, Pa.," said Moss. "Looks like they are both having a good laugh!"

Sydney was visiting her grandmother over Christmas when Moss snapped this photo with her iphone.

"This pony is the best thing in the whole wide world,"said Moss. "But Sydney hasn't ridden since she went back home."

Candid kid horse laught

Kent Farrington won the $151,700 Grand Prix at WEF, and Audrey Schulze won the U25 Grand Prix

Details: January 24, 2023; By Staff Writers

WELLINGTON, Fla--U.S. Olympic team silver medalist, Kent Farrington won his second grand prix of the weekend on Sunday, Jan. 22, this time riding Landon in the CHF140,000 ($151,700) CIS3* Grand Prix over runner-up Daniel Coyle of Ireland.

Kent Farrington on Landon Sportfot Kent Farrington on Landon (Photo by Sportfot)Farrington had also won the $50,000 Grand Prix Saturday evening on Greya.

Five riders were clean over the course designed by Oscar Soberon.

Coyle on Gisborne VDL, a 13-year-old Dutch warmblood stallion, was first to go in the jump-off and set the pace at 40.05 seconds.

Next to go, Farrington on Landon, a 10-year-old Zangersheide gelding, quickly took over the lead by only fractions in 39.30 seconds, a time that could not be caught.

“Landon is a big-strided horse, but Daniel’s horse is also a big-strided horse, and I thought he had an incredible round,” said Farrington. “I probably have a little quicker foot speed than him, but it took a lot to beat that round today because he was dropping strides everywhere on a huge gallop the whole way around.”

It was Landon’s first grand prix win.

Kent Farrington won the $50,000 Grand Prix Saturday evening at WEF

Details: January 22, 2023; By Staff Writers

WELLINGTON, Fla.--Kent Farrington on Greya won the $50,000 National Grand Prix Saturday evening, Jan. 21 at the Winter Equestrian Festival.

Kent Farrington on Greya Sportfot Kent Farrington on Greya (Photo by Sportfot)Beating the field of 44 in a time of 37.756 seconds over a course designed by Catsy Cruz of Mexico, Farrington, a U.S. Olympic team silver medalist currently ranked 18th on the FEI world rankings, won despite having to go first in the jump-off.

“It’s Greya’s first time jumping under the lights,” said Farrington. “So, I tried to just work out of her normal gallop which is already pretty quick. Luckily, it worked out tonight, and I thought she was incredible.”

“The last year has been a rebuilding time for my string as some of my main horses are winding down their international careers,” he said. “It’s time for the young ones to step up; I have a group of horses – the oldest being 10 – that are starting to jump in the international scene and I’m excited to see what happens with each of them.”

Greya, 9, is among the promising young horses in that string.

“She’s a very special horse and I thought she jumped very well tonight,” he said. “She’s an opinionated mare; she has her own ideas but those are my favorite horses because I think in the end they are the best. When you can train the horse to work with you and use all of their energy to go in the right direction it can be great.”

Ben Maher of Great Britain on the 9-year-old Enjeu De Grisien finished second a full second behind Farrington, clean in 38.835 seconds, and Jos Verlooy of Belgium was third on the 10-year-old Belgian Warmblood stallion Nixon Van’t Muelenhof.

Nicoe Shahinian-Simpson won the WEF Challnge Cup on Akuna Mattata

Details: January 22, 2023; By Staff Writers

WELLINGTON, Fla.--Nicole Shahinian-Simpson on Akuna Mattata won the CHF37,000 ($40,000) WEF Challenge Cup Round 2 on the grass derby field on Friday, Jan. 20 at the Winter Equestrian Festival.

Nicole Shahinian Simpson on Akuna Mattata (Photo by Sportfot)Shahinian-Simpson has known Akuna Mattata since she was born 15years ago, one of three triplet fillies by embryo transfer out of her former mount SRF Dragonfly de Joter.

Akuna Mattata took some time to develop and hit a winning stride with Shahinian-Simpson in the international ranks.

Oscar Soberon set Friday’s track on the grass field and had 20 jump clear in the first round.

After eight elected to save their horses for Sunday’s CSI3* Grand Prix, Shahinian-Simpson faced off against 11 challengers.

“There were so many clear, I was questioning whether I was going to jump-off to get ready for Sunday,” said Shahinian-Simpson. “She feels fit and strong, and I don’t show her a lot, so I figured why not. The jump-off was nice with a lot of gallops. She covers the ground so fast. When you gallop the jumps on her you never really think about the clear, you just go to the jumps and she does the rest.”

Kathy Neilson elected president of the Temple Gwathmey Steeplechase Foundation

Details: January 18, 2023; By Staff Writers

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa.--Katherine Neilson, a trainer of stakes winners over both hurdles and timber and a prominent member of the steeplechase community, has been elected president of the Temple Gwathmey Steeplechase Foundation.

Kathy Neilson Tod Marks Kathy Neilson Photo by Tod Marks)Based in Kennett Square, Pa., she was an accomplished jockey before switching roles.

Neilson trained her 200th winner in 2021.

Neilson was elected president of the Steeplechase Owners and Trainers Association in 2010 and again in 2020, and she has been co-director of the Cheshire Hunt Races from 2019 to the present.

The Foundation’s Executive Committee also elected W. B. Dixon Stroud, a well-known steeplechase horseman who founded the Willowdale Steeplechase in 1993 and continues as its chairman, as vice president.

Ann Jackson, a steeplechase owner and Thoroughbred breeder based in Monkton, Md., was elected treasurer, while George Cary of Hockessin, Del., a third-generation horseman whose family has a long history in racing, polo, hunting, and showing, was elected secretary.

A TGSF priority in 2023 will be to provide continued support for the Maryland and Pennsylvania point-to-points, as a partner with the Central Entry Office.

In addition, the Foundation looks forward to continuing its support of apprentice riders, safety, and the general promotion of the sport.

Mary Taylor Miller named huntsman for Cheshire

Details: December 29, 2022; By Staff Writers

UNIONVILLE, Pa.--The Cheshure Hunt Club Masters and Board are pleased to announce that Mary Taylor Miller has accepted the position of huntsman for the 2023-2024 season.

Mary Taylor MillerThrough the four seasons when Mary Taylor whipped in at Cheshire, her knowledge of hunting, kennel management, horsemanship, work ethic, attention to detail and positive outlook earned her a sterling reputation and many friends.

She has completed eight years of professional hunt service as well as the MFHA Professional Development program, and she has the unanimous support of the CHC Masters and Board in taking the horn at Cheshire.

Mary Taylor’s family–husband Ryan Sullivan and baby daughter Silvia–will join her in the move.

Mary Taylor Miller Ellie Glaccum Mary Taylor Miller (Photo by Ellie Glaccum)We are extremely grateful to Mackenzie Wertman for his service to Cheshire.

Mack whipped in for two seasons before stepping into the interim huntsman’s role on short notice this season.

He exceeded expectations, providing good sport through his hard work, diligence, and love of hunting.

Mack will finish out the season with Cheshire with all of our thanks and best wishes.

Honorable Mention Action photo

Details: January 9, 2023; By Staff Writers

A wonderful photo taken by Pam Coeth of Wayne, Pa.

"This photo is of Meinse 430, a Friesian Stallion at the Friesian Keuring 2022 hosted by Iron Spring Farm, and he is handled here by Quinnten Alston,"said Coeth.

The faces of both the stallion and the handler are so expressive.

The only reason this photo didn't place first is that the first, second and third placed photos appeared to the judges to have been harder to catch and more unusual.

Action Friesian at Iron Spring

McLain Ward wins WEF G P, Jean Sheptoff wins in A O Hunters

Details: January 10, 2023; By Staff Writers

WELLINGTON, Fla.--McLain Ward on Catoki won the $75,000 Grand Prix to wrap up Premiere Week in the International Arena on Sunday, Jan. 7 at the Winter Equestrian Festival.

Mclain Ward on Catoi 1824 Sportfot Mclain Ward on Catoki (Photo by Sportfot)The class had 26 compete over a 13 obstacle course designed by Eric Hasbrouck. including a triple combination that caused several rails.

The first four to jump clear and make the time allowed were Chris Ewanouski of Canada, Matt Williams of Australia, Jimmy Torano and Ward.

Richard Vogel of Germany and Michael Murphy in the latter half of the draw then joined the jump-off list.

Ward was clean in 29.003 seconds, a full three seconds faster than second placed Williams on Meadowvale Cruise, who finished in 32.959.

Ewanouski on Echo VH Gerendal was third with Vogel on Codex 28 fourth and Torano on Kochio Z fifth.

Tina Marie Powell placed second in the Action category

Details: January 7, 2023; By SARA CAVANAGH

Tina Marie Powell of Coatesville, Pa., won second place in the Action category with this photo of Latest Edition Bud E Bear (Buddy) jumping in her swimming pool.

The photo was taken with her cell phone.

"Both our Jack Russells love tos wim," said Powell. "I teach al our dogs to swim in the bathtub when they are puppies. They love to swim all day, so they wear life jackets. They dive in, float on our rafts and climb out up the ladder."

"When Buddy gets dirty, he comes into the house, turns the shower on and gets under the shower," said Powell. "We've done Jack Russell trials, gone to ground, races and agility. Buddy is a character."

Action dog jumping into pool

Jodie Clineschmidt won third place in the Action category

Details: January 7, 2023; By SARA CAVANAGH

Jodie Clineschmidt of Peerkiomenville, Pa., won third place in the Action category with this photo of Will Coleman competing in the Kentucky Three-Day Event.

She took the photo with a Nikon D 750 camera.

"I belong to the Upper Merion Camera Club," said Clineschmidt. "You learn a lot about taking photographs at the club. Things like composition, etc.

Clineschmidt got this wonderful full face-on photo despite not having a photographer's pinny at Kentucky, as one has to be assigned by a recognized media to be allowed into the space saved for the best views of the fences.

"You have to be lucky," said Clineschmidt, but it took more than luck to get this photo, as she used the things she had learned at her club to arrange the composition of this photo.

Action Will Coleman

Kathy Wilson wins first place in the Action category in The Horse's Photo Contest

Details: January 7, 2023; By SARA CAVANAGH

Kathy Wilson of Honey Brook Pa. took this photo of her grandson Waylon in one of his first barrel race contests.

She took the photo with her cell phone.

"Waylon is 9 years old," said Wilson."He's been riding most of his life, but he just started barrel racing this summer. He just got this pony, Einstein, this year. Einstein is an old pony. He has taught a lot of kids.

Wilson said Waylon competes in barrel racing about one a month at a local club that teaches kids about the sport.

"Waylon does real good at it," said Wilson.

The clarity of the photo and the wonderful expression on Waylon's face as well as the pony made this the winner.

The Horse received may wonderful Action shots, and any one of the first dozen or so Honorary Mention photos could easily have been winners.

Action grandson barrel race

Richard Vogel won the $35,000 WEF Challenge Cup while Scott Stewart won three hunter championships

Details: January 7, 2023; By Staff Writers

WELLINGTON, Fla.--Germany’s Richard Vogel won the $35,000 WEF Challenge Cup Premiere Round on Thursday, Jan. 6.

Richard Vogel on Codex 28 Sportfot Richard Vogel on Codex 28 (Photo by Sportfot)A total of thirty-one entries jumped course designer Eric Hasbrouck’s first round course, with12 clean to go on to the jump-off.

Vogel on Codex 28 finished a quarter of a second ahead of two-time U.S. Olympic team gold medalist McLain Ward on Catoki.

Vogel began riding Codex 28, a 10-year-old Hanoverian gelding when he was five years old.

After competing for a time at the national level with his owner, Codex 28 is now back ridden by Vogel, who said he is one of his most “promising horses for the future.”

“Codex is very sensitive which is good to have in a horse," said Vogel. "He’s careful and is always focused. It’s a special horse and I’m glad I have him.”

“I like when you have to be patient with them and need to think about each step before you actually do it," said Vogel. "It’s more complicated for the rider but it’s a good mission.”

After having three international wins during WEF 2022, including the Under 25 Final, 25-year-old Vogel is getting ready for another season in Wellington.

“I have to say I really looked forward to coming back,” he said. “It’s a really nice lifestyle here and it’s super for the horses. At the show, there are plenty of opportunities to bring them in the ring and allow them to grow in bigger sport. I try to have them all sound, healthy and happy and the rest comes by itself.”

Wordley Martin Completes HITS Post Time Farm Renovation in Ocala

Details: January 5, 2023; By Staff Writers

OCALA, Fla.--Wordley Martin, a leading developer of equestrian properties and premier riding surfaces, has completed a significant renovation project at HITS Post Time Farm in Ocala ahead of the 2023 edition of the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit, which features 10 weeks of US Equestrian rated hunter/jumper competition beginning on Jan. 17.

Sham Wordley Craig Martin Starship Farms Media Sham Wordley, left, and Craig Martin (Photo by Starship Farms Media)Known for overseeing private arena construction for Olympic athletes in show jumping, dressage, and eventing, Wordley Martin co-owners Sharn Wordley and Craig Martin have leveraged their personal grand prix riding experience to produce equestrian surfaces that the best of the best can ride on with confidence.

“Working with the team at Wordley Martin has been nothing short of amazing,” said HITS Chief Customer Officer, Joe Norick. “Their incredible expertise and experience have been invaluable during the project as we all work toward our goal of giving HITS clients the best surface possible for their horses. Sharn and Craig have worked closely with our team to help reimagine these rings and bring our dream to fruition. We look forward to working closely with them over the next three years to manage these arenas and deliver a world-class experience for everyone at HITS.”

“We are really excited with the results of the arena reconstructions,” said Sharn Wordley, co-founder of Wordley Martin. “We treat every project as if we are designing for ourselves with the highest standard of execution possible, but in this case, that’s even more of a reality because we will be regularly riding and competing at HITS. Being closely connected with the new arenas will allow us to monitor and maintain them to continuously deliver a top-quality surface for every round.”

McLain Ward thanks "Queen Annie"

Details: December 18, 2022; By SARA CAVANAGH

For those of you not privileged to know McLain Ward, the piece that he wrote in Facebook, copied below,will give you an insight into what kind of a man Mclain is.

McLain Ward Queen Annie I have never heard him blame a horse when there is trouble on a course - when he comes out of the ring, he's more likely to say that he hadn't ridden that fence properly.

Not only is McLain a superb rider, he understands horses and does what's best for each horse.

He makes champions out of just good horses.

He has also worked to improve his sport, as he and Chris Kappler founded the North American Riders Group, the organization that helped to change and improve horse shows.

Most recently, riding HH Azur, the horse he calls Annie, he won the Grand Prix of Geneva, the video of which is available on YouTube and well worth watching.

This is what he wrote in Facebook.

"The adrenaline is still pulsing through me this morning so strong that there has been very little sleep, but that is just fine with me.

What an incredible moment we have had in Geneva thanks to a mare like no other and the army behind her.

I can clearly remember jumping broomsticks 40 years ago recreating the GP’s of Aachen, Calgary, Rome and Geneva and dreaming of winning these iconic events as my hero’s did!

To realize those dreams, though checkered by difficult moments and challenges encompasses all the blessing’s of pursuing such lofty goals.

I find it difficult to come up with the right words to fully convey my gratitude to the horses who make our dreams come true, whatever they may be, to the supporters who believe in us and to the team of professionals behind us whom without their remarkable dedication this story would not be possible.

I hope that all of you know how grateful I am for your dedication and belief.

To everyone who has been a part of Annie’s story, to her breeders, to the trainers and riders who developed her, to the Mathy’s and Harrison’s who’s belief is unwavering, to Lee, Virg and the entire teams both at home at Castle Hill and at our home abroad at Ecurie Mathy, to Dr. Ober and his team as well as the incomparable Mikey Boylan, to my wife Lauren, my girls Lilly and Madison and my entire extended family I say an emotional thank you for all you are.

To Annie I am forever in awe. I remember the first time I competed her and questioned whether I was was good enough to live up to her immense talent, I still feel the same a decade later.

Annie you are the QUEEN!"

Pin Oak Lane Farm to stand top sire Wicked Strong in 2023

Details: November 18, 2020; By Staff Writers

NEW FREEDOM, Pa.--Millionaire Wicked Strong, the sire of 18 black typ horses, including G2 winner BROOKLYN STRONG, will stand at Dr. William Solomon’s Pin Oak Lane Farm in New Freedom, Pa., for the 2023 season.

wicked strong 1 Wicked Strong

His most recent stakes winning juvenile is Brooklyn Strong, who won the G2 Remsen Stakes st Aqueduct on Dec. 5, 2020 after winning the $150,000 Sleepy Hollow Stakes at Belmont on Oct. 24.

Brooklyn Strong also fits among Wicked Strong's stakes-placed runners, as he was third in Belmont’s Bertram F. Bongard Stakes Oct. 2 in his second start.

Brooklyn Strong has three stakes placings in 2022, including a third in the G3 Greenwood Cup Stakes on Sept. 24.

Brooklyn Strong was the only New York-bred entered in the Remsen, but he had no trouble in open company with a hard fought triumph by a neck over 6-5 post time favorite Ten for Ten in Saturday’s nine-furlong event for 2-year-olds.

Wicked Strong has six-figure 2 year olds at the sales, topping $425,000.

A top-10 freshman sire nationally in 2019 by progeny earnings, Wicked Strong ranked second by number of winners with 26, one less than American Pharoah, Constitution and Tapiture.

Among his first crop runners, now 5 are Jilted Bride, winner of the Iowa Distaff Stakes in 2022 and multiple graded stakes placed, including the G3 Bayakoa Stakes on 2/1/2/2022, Evil Lyn, winner of Pimlico’s Hilltop Stakes in 2020 and the Lady Canterbury Stakes in 2021, and Wicked Runner, a stakes winner at 2 and 3 in Puerto Rico.

His 4-year-old Por Que No won the Boiling Springs Stakes in 2021 at Monmouth.

Of his 18 black-type horses in his first four crops to race, seven earned black-type at 2.

One of the top runners of his generation, Wicked Strong won the $1 million, G1 Wood Memorial Stakes in stakes-record time and captured Saratoga’s G2 Jim Dandy Stakes over G1 Belmont Stakes winner Tonalist.

Wicked Strong conf. photo Graded stakes-placed at 2 when third behind Honor Code in the G2 Remsen, he was second by a nose to his stablemate V. E. Day the next summer in the G1 Travers Stakes.

He turned in strong showings in the 2014 classics, finishing fourth after a tough trip in the G1 Kentucky Derby, won by California Chrome, and getting up to dead heat with California Chrome for fourth in the G1 Belmont Stakes while finishing less than two lengths behind Tonalist.

Wicked Strong competed in 14 consecutive stakes at 3 and 4, 10 of them G1.

During his 4-year-old season, he had four stakes placings, including a second to Tonalist in the G1 Jockey Club Gold Cup and a third behind Liam’s Map in the G1 Woodward Stakes, and concluded his 19-start career with a fourth in the G1 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile won by Liam’s Map.

wicked strong 3 He is the richest son of top sire Hard Spun to stand at stud, with a record of 3-4-3 for earnings of $1,994,460.

Wicked Strong has a pedigree with strong classic lines.

His winning dam Moyne Abbey is by Kentucky Derby/Preakness winner Charismatic, who in turn is by Preakness winner Summer Squall.

His family is filled with graded stakes winners including two-time G1-winning millionaire Student Council; his dam is a half-sister to graded winners and G1-placed Gulch Approval and Rusty Slipper as well as stakes winner and graded-placed Approval Rating.

The syndicated stallion will stand for $3,500, payable when the foal stands and nurses, with multiple mare discounts of $3,000 for two mares and $2,500 for three or more mares.

For additional information, please contact Pin Oak Lane Farm, P.O. Box 129, New Freedom, PA 17349 or call 717-235-4954.

Cum Laude and Tjalbert, champion stallions and sires of champions

Details: November 30, 2022; By Staff Writers

COATESVILLE, Pa.--CunFor more than 45 years Iron Spring Farm has brought the best bloodlines to North American breeders.

Iron 1 Cum Laude (Photo by Digishots)
Horses sired by the Iron Spring Farm stallions have won World Championship medals, numerous US Dressage Finals Championships, the FEI Dressage World Cup Final, and so much more.

Two of the current stand-out stallions are Cum Laude and Tjalbert 460.

CUM LAUDE – With Distinction

Cum Laude (Apache, Preferent x Pacharel T, Preferent/Prestatie, by Weltmeyer) is everything you want in a stallion: exceptional movement, great character and striking beauty.

He was successful in the show ring as a young horse, up through the levels to CDI Prix St. Georges and Intermediate I.

He’s also a popular sire.

Iron 2 Tjalbert (Photo by Stacy Lynne)His daughter Okatuska, Star, was named Champion Mare at the 2022 KWPN Keuring in Drenthe and was invited to the KWPN Mare Championships in Ermelo.

Natalinda, Provisional Keur, was 5th place with an 83.2% in the 4-and-5-year old Dressage Final at the Horsefood Dressage Talent Competition in 2022.

Cum Laude has sired five Star mares, three Elite mares, one Sport mare, along with numerous First Premium foals.

He is Approved KWPN, Hanoverian and Oldenburg.

TJALBERT 460 – Get of Sire Winner at DAD

Tjalbert 460 (Beart 411, Sport/Preferent x Grevinne fan Lutke Peinjum, Star/Pref./Prest./Crown Jewel by Ulke 338, Sport) is known for his sweet disposition and elastic movement.

He earned good scores and dressage championships in the Netherlands while demonstrating an incredible work ethic and love for his job.

Iron 3 His victories included a championship at the Friesian Indoor Dressage Championships.

Tjalbert is the sire of high-scoring dressage horses, stallions selected for the KFPS Stallion Show and dozens of breed show and keuring champions.

He also won the Get of Sire class at Dressage at Devon in 2022.

“Tjalbert is a wonderful example of the Friesian breed,” said Mary Alice Malone, owner of Iron Spring Farm. “His babies have the same lovely temperament and expressive movement that made him a great dressage horse.”

Visit www.ironspringfarm.com for videos, photos, pedigree and breeding information.

High Point Hanoverians has added two new, top stallions

Details: December 1, 2022; By Staff Writers

CHESTERTOWN, Md.--High Point Hanoverians is an extensive Hanoverian and Oldenburg breeding farm located in the beautiful setting of Chestertown on the eastern shore of Maryland.

High p 1 Specializing in top quality sport horses, the stallions have been carefully handpicked for their athleticism as well as their wonderfully kind natures, making for proven rideable horses for every type of rider.

The farm has recently sought out two new talents to add to their already prestigious lineup of stallions.

The first, Ribaldi, a son of their flagship stallion, Rosenthal.

High Point Hanoverian’s owner, Larissa (Barilar) Billings stated, “We have tried for many years to produce a stallion by Rosenthal and finally we have the perfect one. He has his sire’s impeccable temperament with the “R-line” bloodlines being known for their willingness to please. He’s also inherited his father’s quality movement not to mention his good looks. Not as easy feat all in one package. His first foals on the ground have already begun to impress. Some of his foals already have won large titles just as yearlings in the hunter ring!"

High p 2 The second stallion in this impressive string, by Morricone/ Sir Donnerhall/ Diamond Hit, is Monterey, a premium stallion at his licensing in Germany.

The farm believes his impeccable bloodlines from both his sire and dam will produce extraordinary dressage horses.

His first crop of foals will be welcomed in Spring 2023.

These two young stallions stand alongside the farm’s more known sires, Friendscout II and Sinatra Song, who are also very solid breeding choices.

Head trainer Klaus Schengber, and assistant trainer Colby Dean alongside aiding this venture, offer training services at High Point.

They spend time developing young horses correctly and patiently, allowing them the confidence they need to excel in sport and competition.

High p 3 It is obvious that Klaus and Colby love what they do as in it shines through in every training horse.

While visiting the farm, clients often enjoy the wonderfully historic town of Chestertown, founded in 1706. I

t offers much to do with many charming boutiques amidst some of the best bakeries and delicious restaurants around, all situated along the beautiful Chester river.

If you have a special mare you are considering breeding, are looking for a young horse to buy or seeking training for your young horse, feel free to call Larissa (Barilar) Billings to schedule a farm tour to meet the horses and trainers.

We love visitors.

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McLain Ward on First Lady won the $100,000 Grand Prix de Penn National

Details: October 24, 2022; By SARA CAVANAGH

HARRISBURG, Pa.--McLain Ward on First Lady won the $100,000 Grand Prix de Penn National after an exciting jump-off in the last class of the Pennsylvania National Horse Show on Oct. 15.

McLain Ward on First Lady Andrew Ryback McLain Ward on First Lady (Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography)Thirty-four entries took on the challenging track designed by Andersen Lima, with the crowd erupting enthusiastically as, one-by-one, seven riders made it to the jump-off.

Ward on First Lady was the final rider in the jump-off, and the time to beat had been set at 34.883 seconds by Brazil’s Rodrigo Pessoa on Quality FZ.

Ward took advantage of going last and knowing the time to beat.

As Ward crossed the timers, spectators held their breath before breaking into applause when his final time appeared on the scoreboard as 34.638 seconds, just two-tenths of a second faster than Pessoa’s time.

With Ward winning and Pessoa finishing second, both third and fourth places went to Beat Mandli, third on Dijon Terdoorn Z, in the time of 35.288, and fourth on Chartraine Pre Noir, in the time of 36.375.