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Bill Vendetta of Cochranville, Pa., took this photo of a hound that place third in Pets.
"This is West Bradford Hunt foxhound “Condor” resting his ears after a good hunting day in Runnymede Sanctuary, Londonderry Township, Pa.," said Vendetta.
The previous Third Place Action Photo of Andrew McConnon of Bass, N.C., riding Wakita in the Kentucky 3 Day Event April 2024 has been replaced as the FEI has opened disciplinary proceedings against USA Eventing Rider Andrew McConnon (FEI ID/10071279), following allegations of horse abuse involving numerous horses over an extensive period of time.
The photo taken by Jodie Clineschmidt of Perkiomenville, Pa., of Phillip Dutton of West Grove, Pa, riding Quasi Cool in the Kentucky 3 Day Event in April 2024 is the Third Place Action photo winner.
This photo is a winner because of the clarity and expression on Dutton's face.
Donna Magness of Chadds Ford, Pa., too this photo of two dogs playing tug of war.
"This is JJ, a 7-month-old Lab trying to get his toy back from Pippa, 4-year-old Newfoundland," said Magness. "Pippa weighs in at 165 pounds, and JJ is 70 pounds!"
Allan Shore of Wellington, Fla., took this photo of a chipmunk that was too fat to fit back through the chain link fence after a meal at the bird feeder.
Shore took the photo at his home in Pennsylvania.
"We have a Jack Russell that rushed out of the house when he saw the chipmunk," said Shore. "That scared the chipmunk, so he backed out of the fence and darted into a hole."
Elaine Deutsch took this photo on Aug. 26, 2024 at Pennsylvania Day at the Races.
"Parx jockey Mychel Sanchez wanted to make sure that I got a photo of his "doggy silks"," said Deutsch. "He saw us standing by the rail as they were loading into the gate. He saw I had my camera up, so he said `Be sure you get a photo of this."
"The silks belong to Waldorf Racing Stables and are described as "Khaki, Dog Emblem"," she said. "The dog emblem is a very cute Jack Russell terrier. They are also on the cap and the blinkers! The horse that Mychel is riding is Movisitor, a Pa-bred.
Wendy Weikel of Lansdale, Pa., took this photo of a young horse that decided he'd had enough at Dressage at Devon while his handler looked on.
"The horse was in the Colts/Gelding born in 2024 class," said Weikel. "The colt was not having it and wanted out. He ended up on ground. The judges checked him out and he was OK."
Cesar Contreras Pina of Oxford Pa.. took this series of photos sent in by his wife Tara Ziegler.
This is a picture of our 2-year-old Cane Corso, an Italian mastiff named Angus, aka Gus, and our 5-year-old son, Samuel," said Ziegler. "They enjoy going for walks together."
Any one of the series could have won as a single photo, but together they show a wonderful progression, each with great expressions of the fun he's having on the face of Samuel as well as the expressive faces of Gus.
This photo of Blausy, a Doberman and Foxy, a Rhodesian Ridgeback, running and playing, sent in by Donnan Jones of Unionville, Pa., won first place in the Photo Contest, Action section.
Blausy is a rescue Doberman owned by Donnan Jones and Foxy is owned by her son, Matt Plumb, who comes to visit when Matt is out of town.
Jones says the two are best friends and enjoy running and playing together
Photos are judged on sharpness and clarity of subject, originality and difficulty of capturing the photo and the expressions of the face or faces of the subject.
The second and third placed Action photos will be posted in the next two days, followed by the first, second and third placed Candid photos, the first second and third placed Pet photos and then the Honorary Mention Action photos.
The Honorary Mention Candid photos will be posted in February, followed by the Honorary Mention Pet photos.
Mitch Adolph took this photo of polo players, sent in by Ross Pearce, that won second place in the Action category..
This photo catches the excitement and speed of polo while showing the concentration on the faces of Tommy Huber (on the left), representing Pinkard Properties, and Parker Pearce (on the right) representing FYRE Cookware
The photo was taken at Maryland Polo Club, where Huber is a member, and Parker is a member and also the Club Manager of Maryland Polo Club.
Happy New Year and all the best in 2025
From the Horse of Delaware Valley, Sara, Ginny, Emilie and David
We are a seventh and eighth generation father and son duo, mainly crop farming, while raising grass fed, grain finished angus cross cattle, with the help of family and friends.
Starting with our own livestock, we’ve noticed the lack of feeder and fencing availability in the local area.
Adding another stem to our farm, we have localized the process of farmers and ranchers gaining access to livestock feeders and fencing equipment.
Not only do we have cattle, goat and sheep equipment, we just recently gained access to Mar-welds, Equine Products as well as Martin Horse feeders.
These cattle are rotational grazed on pasture in a regenerative process.
We converted land from grain farming to pasture, and also grazing fenced in farm land after corn harvest.
This corn ground was inter-seeded with cover crops at the V4 corn growth stage by using a specially built toolbar built.
We also run a contracted hog operation using our own swine nutrients for fertilizer on mainly strip-tilled or no till grain fields.
100% of our ground gets cover crops from just using cereal rye, up to an eight-way blended variety that is used to increase organic matter in our soils.
This leads to sustainability for the future generations.
For more information, contact Nathan Duling at 419-890-6222 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or go to www.DulingFamilyFarms.com.
Here you have a 29 acre Chester County Farm with a two-story bank barn and a guest cottage!
Nestled on 29 acres of rolling countryside, Twin Chimneys is an exceptional equestrian and multi-use estate blending historical charm with modern luxury.
The property features a circa-1762 Federal-style manor house, guest house, two-story bank barn and expansive grounds.
The main residence, originally a two-story stone farmhouse built in 1790, was expanded in the 1800s with a three-story brick post-Federal addition.
The bricks for this expansion were made on-site, near a sycamore tree by White Clay Creek.
The iconic twin chimneys, once a functional necessity, remain a striking feature of the home.
Inside, a grand center hall leads to a formal dining room with a built-in butler's pantry and a spacious living room with a detailed wood-burning fireplace.
A cozy sitting room and original parlor with a large hearth add to the home's timeless appeal.
The kitchen, renovated in 2008, is a chef's dream, featuring custom butternut cabinetry, an AGA oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator, built-in steamer, espresso machine and a new breakfast nook.
The airy family room has a cathedral ceiling, skylights and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, opening to a stunning outdoor oasis.
The pool area, paved in Pennsylvania bluestone, includes a hot tub, gazebo, fire pit and second gazebo overlooking scenic vistas.
The second floor features a luxurious primary bedroom wing with a private sitting area, fireplace, wet bar and balcony with sweeping views.
Additional bedrooms and a converted office provide flexibility.
The third floor offers a custom dressing room and two bedrooms, with a walk-up attic for storage.
The 5,000+ square-foot bank barn includes six oversized stalls, water, electricity, and a loft perfect for events.
The charming three-bedroom guest house offers accommodations for visitors or staff.
The grounds feature fenced pastures, gardens, a springhouse, and rolling landscape with a portion of White Clay Creek.
Conveniently located near major routes and cities, Twin Chimneys is an enchanting legacy estate, with additional acreage available for further opportunity.
Click here to view the listing.
Contact Local Realtor Alison Maguire For More Details at 610 - 306 - 1109, office 610 - 436 - 6500 or emial This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Moore Maguire Team at Keller Williams Greater West Chester (300 Willowbrook Ln Suite 310, West Chester, PA 19382)"
COATESVILLE, Pa.--For nearly 50 years, Iron Spring Farm has brought the best sport horse bloodlines to North American breeders.
Horses sired by the ISF stallions have won World Championship medals, numerous U.S. Dressage Finals Championships, the FEI Dressage World Cup Final and many more.
Among the roster of top sires for 2025 are Kaiman, Cum Laude, and Mosqueton IV.
KAIMAN – Beautiful Black Stallion
KilmanThe beautiful black stallion Kaiman debuted at Fourth Level in 2024, claiming blue ribbons and scores in the 70s.
He’s currently schooling Prix St. Georges and demonstrates self-carriage, balance, and suppleness in all three gaits.
Around the barn, he’s known for his friendly disposition and good attitude.
Kaiman’s oldest offspring, Ohio, finished sixth at the FEI WBFSH World Dressage Championships for Young Horses Five-Year-Old division.
In the final class, Ohio received a 9.0 on his canter, 8.8 on perspective, 8.7 on submission, 8.5 on his trot, and an 8.2 on his walk to finish with an 86.40.
Ohio (Kaiman x Laika ASD by Grand Galaxy Win) is licensed Oldenburg and Hanoverian.
In North America, Kaiman’s daughter Tallulah (Kaiman x Audrey, by Aljano) received 1st Premium, High Score Young Dressage Horse, and High Score of the Day at the KWPN-NA Keuring held in Coatesville.
In total, eight of Kaiman’s offspring earned 1st Premiums at the keurings.
Kaiman (Dark Pleasure x Gribaldi, Elite/Preferent) is approved KWPN, HAN, OLD, and ARS.
He is 16.2 hands and is available cooled and frozen. Early booking discount available through March 31, 2025.
CUM LAUDE – A Stallion of Distinction
Cum LaudeCum Laude (Apache, Preferent x Pacharel T, Preferent/Prestatie, by Weltmeyer) is an ideal stallion with exceptional movement, great character, and striking beauty.
He was successful in the show ring as a young horse, competing up through the levels to CDI Prix St. Georges and Intermediate I.
He’s also a popular sire, producing exceptional offspring, including Kynona, who is competing in the Junior and Young Riders divisions in Europe.
Pontifex vd Debbehoeve became Cum Laude’s first offspring to show under saddle in North America.
Pontifex (Cum Laude x Blondison, by Rosario) competed in the FEI Young Horse division, Training and First Level, with scores as high as 76.60.
He finished sixth in Training Level at the GAIG/USDF Region 9 Championships.
Cum Laude’s 2025 foal crop impressed the judges at the KWPN-NA Keurings and earned seven 1st Premium awards.
His daughter Ursa ISF (Cum Laude x Zabrina ISF, Star, by Tjalbert 460) received scores of 80/76.
Cum Laude is approved KWPN, HAN, OLD, and ARS.
He’s available cooled and frozen.
Early booking discount available through March 31, 2025.
MOSQUETON IV – Grand Prix PRE Stallion
Mosqueton IV Mosqueton IV is an exciting Grand Prix PRE stallion who competed in Europe, where he was recognized for his wonderful temperament.
His calm demeanor and trainability made him a crowd favorite at special international musical freestyles and circus presentations across Europe.
Mosqueton IV (Caminante V x Escarlata XI, by Semental) is 16 hands and has a powerful piaffe, quality medium and extended trot, and easily mastered the flying changes.
He is suitable for cross-breeding and should improve temperament and the ability to collect.
Mosqueton IV is available cooled.
Early booking discount available through March 31, 2025.
Visit www.ironspringfarm.com for dawww.ironspringfarm.comy-in-the-life and competition videos, photos, pedigrees, and breeding information for all the Iron Spring Farm stallions.
NEW FREEDOM, Pa.--Grade 1 Classic-winning Cloud Computing was the 2024 Leading Pennsylvania sire by progeny earnings after being 2023 mid=Altantic Leading Second-crop sire by earnings.
Cloud Computing will stand at William Solomon’s Pin Oak Lane Farm in New Freedom, Pa., for the 2025 breeding season.
The 10-year-old syndicated stallion will stand his second Pennsylvania season for $3,500, payable when the foal stands and nurses, or discounted to $3,000 for two mares, or $2,500 for three or more mares.
Cloud Computing, a member of the first crop of the brilliant Maclean’s Music, made national news in the second leg of the Triple Crown when he defeated champion Classic Empire and Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming in only his fourth career start.
He came into the race after breaking his maiden first-out going six furlongs at Aqueduct in February, and remained on the New York path to the Triple Crown, finishing second in the Grade 3 Gotham in his second start less than a month after his debut, and was third in the Grade 2 Wood Memorial. I
In a career of eight starts, he retired with earnings of $1,125,200.
The bay stallion previously stood at Spendthrift Farm in Lexington, Ky., where he entered stud in 2019.
With two crops to race, he was the Leading Second-crop sire in the kid-Atlantic by earnings,with $2,771933, 53 winners and four black-type winners, and his runners have earned more than $3.6 million lifetime.
His North American winners are led by Super Derby winner Big Data and I’m Very Busy, the latter graded stakes-placed at 2 and 3; from one crop conceived in the Southern Hemisphere while in Chile in 2019, he is represented by Mil Guineas Maria Luisa Solari F.-G1 winner Zajarova and three other stakes performers.
His daughter My Witch Asquifar was last year’s champion imported 2-year-old filly in Mexico and counts wins in the Clasico Lea B-G1 and Clasico Diamante-G1.
Cloud Computing is one of five winners out of the graded stakes-placed A.P. Indy mare Quick Temper.
His second dam, millionaire Halo America (by Waquoit), won the Grade 1 Apple Blossom and eight other stakes, and also produced the Storm Cat colt Marino Marini, a million-dollar sales yearling who became a stakes winner in Ireland and was Grade/Group 1-placed in Ireland and the U.S.
For more information, call 717-235-4854or annschultz@pinoacklane.com.
NEW FREEDOM, Pa.--Lord Shanakill is the sire of 15 stakes horses, including most recently champion Youtalktome (Ire) in Greece, and nine graded stakes winners.
Lord Shanakill
He is not only a G1 and multiple graded stakes winner of over $900,000, but he is a G1 and multiple graded winning producing sire as well.
Lord Shanakill is half brother to G1 winner, Together Forever (Ire), and he is from a family of champions, including Augustin Stable's Forever Together, trained by Jonathan Sheppard to win the 2008 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf Stakes.
In his first few crops, Lord Shanakill, along with Youtalktome, has produced the G1 winner of the E750,000 Prince of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot, My Dream Boat (Ire), who defeated two of the best racehorses in the world, Breeders’ Cup Turf winner, Found (Ire), and the number one rated, A Shin Hikari (Jpn).
In 2017, Lord Shanakill’s son, Marvel Hero, lowered a 12-year course record in Hong Kong with an impressive four and a half length win of the HK$2,500,000 Class 1 Happy Valley Vase handicap.
Lord Shanakill is also the sire of several graded stakes performers in Europe and North America including Time Shanakill, G2 winner Themis (Ire),and graded stakes placed Dark Kingdom (Ire), Pythius (Ire), Great Dancer (Ire), Mister Brightside (Ire) and Old Fox (Ire).
Lord Shanakill, a precocious sprint turf specialist in England and France, had tremendous speed and won in distances from 6 furlongs to a mile.
His sire, Speightstown,an emerging sire of sires, has been successful on both dirt and turf surfaces.
Lord Shanakill will stand for 2024 for $2,500 live foal with multiple mare discounts of $2,000 for the breeding of two mares, and $1,500 for three or more mares.
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Que RH is an upcoming FEI star who was licensed via the standard stallion testing protocol.
He was observed in-hand, on the triangle, at liberty, and under saddle with rider .
As a son of Quaterback, he showcased three lovely, correct gaits, a high degree of rideability, and an excellent temperament, as noted by the judge.
With an exciting career ahead of him, Que is a strong choice for North American breeders who wish to produce competitive, attractive, solid-minded youngsters for sport.
Que also possesses a quality jump, making him a smart choice for hunter, jumper, and eventing breeders, in addition to the dressage market.
With Quaterback's passing, Que stands poised to continue the line of excellence for North America and beyond.
His dam line of Rotspon x Walt Disney adds additional proven sport aptitude, correct conformation, and quality temperament to his offspring.
Owner and breeder, Janet Rae has resolutely stood in Que's corner since helping to bring him into the world as a foal.
Her belief in his quality was affirmed when he won the 4-Year Old Mature Stallion Materiale Class at Dressage At Devon.
The feedback from the judges was extremely encouraging towards his potential.
Janet is so pleased to offer him to the North American market for the 2024 season.
QUE RH is standing at Raehaven Farms in Stillwater, New Jersey.
For more information, call 973-222-3622
Nestled in the rolling hills of Chester County sits Robert Manchio farm.
Robert’s farm is tucked on the corner and houses and stands the impressive thoroughbred stallion Greatbullsoffire.
This 9-year-old stallion is a speedy, multiple stakes winner by Bullsbay out of a still active Great Notion Mare.
Winner on both dirt and turf!
Greatbullsoffire does not stop there, he is also Inspected and Approved meeting the performance requirements for Westfalen Verband.
To see this horse in person is to see an athletic , robust and solidly built horse.
He truly is a sight to behold, well balanced possessing beautiful confirmation.
Greatbullsoffire helps balance body and size to boot.
His foals will be hitting the track this year.
Greatbullsoffire was a fierce competitive runner and very precocious as a young colt.
The stallion could be described by his handlers as honest and intelligent, with great size and temperment.
Greatballsoffire is standing for a very modest $1,500, making him a very atainable buy.
He comes with Live Foal guarantee.
If you are considering local Pennsylvania stallions, he is surely one not to miss.
Inquiries to Robert Manchio 610-563-8529.
KENNETT SQUARE, Pa.--With a passion for uncovering stories that make a real difference in people's lives, I recently discovered a platform poised to transform the world of equine business management: CavaloHQ.com.
The brainchild of Katey Hakizimana and her husband William Hakizimana, CavaloHQ is more than a tool—it’s a lifeline for small riding program owners drowning in the daily chaos of running their businesses.
Katey’s inspiration for CavaloHQ stemmed from personal experience.
As a mother of two horse-loving daughters, she spent years visiting riding camps and facilities.
What she saw behind the scenes shocked her: wads of cash, soggy checks crumpled in pockets, and frazzled owners trying to juggle payments, scheduling, and paperwork.
"These owners love their horses and clients, but the business side? It was clear they needed help," Katey explained.
Determined to make a difference, Katey and her husband launched CavaloHQ, assembling a team of dedicated engineers to build a user-friendly platform.
Their mission?
To help equine business owners not just survive but thrive—by organizing operations, simplifying payments, and increasing profitability.
“We’re walking alongside them, showing them how they can feel good about their businesses again,” Katey said.
Owners spend less time on administrative headaches and more time doing what they love—caring for their horses and teaching.
For those struggling to keep their lesson programs afloat, Katey’s message is clear: “This isn’t just software; it’s a way to regain control and passion for your business.”
Want to see the difference CavaloHQ can make?
Start by creating your summer camp sessions on the platform.
Your next chapter of organized, profitable success might be just a few clicks away.
For more information, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or https://www.cavalohq.com/
An Equestrian Center and Horse Farm of +/- 44 acrea in Montgomery County is offered for sale by Bill McGeehan/Agent for Continental Realty.
With ties all the way back to 1776, Our Farm has a long history of growth and impact within the horse riding community.
The property consists of +/- 44 acres with nine buildings totaling almost 70,000 square footage!
The staple of this property is a 45,000 squarefootage indoor riding ring built in 1975, featuring 80 horse stalls and a 3,600 square footage party room.
There’s an additional 110 acres available for lease, if necessary.
The property also features two houses, including the original farmhouse which has seven bedrooms and approximately. 6,600 square footage with the latest addition constructed in 1992.
Additionally, there’s two apartments, five barns, an outdoor riding ring, a two acre parking lot, and a total of 130 horse stalls.
Our Farm is in a great location near Blue Bell in Montgomery County with scenic views of the Philadelphia skyline and quick access to Routes 76, 476, 73, and 202.
There's a conservation easement in place which only allows for a continued use as a horse farm or non-intensive agriculture type uses.
Asking $3,500,000.
For more information, contact Bill McGeehan/Agent - Continental Realty- Commercial Div., O: 610-630-3700 or C: 484-354-5880.
WELLINGTON, Fla.--The Wellington show grounds are back in the hands of Mark Bellissimo, but one good thing is that the people in the group other than Bellissimo are land owners invested in the area.
Wellington mapMurray S. Kessler will lead Wellington International as Chief Executive Officer.
The former majority owners of Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, Mark Bellissimo, Marsha Dammerman, Lisa Lourie, and Roger Smith (“the Partners”), formed a new entity called WI FL Acquisition, LLC (“the Company”) to buy Wellington International.
The Company announced today that it signed a binding agreement to acquire Wellington International from Global Equestrian Group.
It's confusing, but the international group that bought the show grounds only owned the show grounds.
Bellissimo owned the grounds on which both the dressage competitions are held and the grass field on which the show jumping competitions were held, and he rented the grounds to Global.
Bellissimo also owns the 250 acres that it is hoped the show grounds will now use to expand its facilities.
So the dressage facility, the show grounds, the additional 250 acres and the licenses to hold shows are all in the hands of "the Company."
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