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1 t h e n e w s l e t t e r o f t h e KwPn of north AmericA idocus Equador x Eretha by Zonneglans; owner and Breeder: christine Mccarthy 2007 fei horse of the year Issue 1/2, 2008

2 MEssagE from the chairperson Dear Members, change is it good or is it bad. i think it s neither and sometimes both! confusing? Yes, it s that too! Have I got your attention? I hope so. As our organization celebrates its 25th year, ever changing are the words I would use to explain its continuing longevity. It started as an idea and grew into a full fledged organization. At the annual meeting, Faith Fessenden gave an interesting presentation on the conception, birth and development of the association and the roles played by our founding members. This organization has withstood the test of time. Through the years it has been expanded, reorganized and restructured. We have watched other organizations falter, flounder and fold as recently noted with the North American Selle Francais Association. The KWPN has been a dynamic organization, always striving to improve and staying on the cutting edge of sporthorse breeding. We, as the North American department, have the awesome task of measuring up to their high standards and levels of accomplishment. Our licensing agreement has given us the opportunity to attain and succeed at these high standards. The collaborative efforts between the KWPN and the KWPN-NA have afforded the opportunity to achieve an important milestone. It was my privilege to announce at the annual meeting the establishment of the Stallion Approval Procedure in North America. There are still some details that need to be ironed out but the fact of the matter is we now have a structured approval process for our stallion prospects to participate in. You can find the Stallion Approval Procedures in your 2008 stallion directory. We have also changed the format for our annual meeting. The focus has been switched to a more practical format with less classroom time. Speakers well regarded in their specialties John Madden, jumpers; Scot Hassler, dressage; and Geoff Teal, hunters, gave informative presentations. The responses from the members have been overwhelmingly positive. I would like to extend our thanks to all the guest speakers and hosts for their time and cooperation in making this meeting a successful one. In keeping with the theme of this letter another change has taken place. On behalf of the BOD I would like to proffer our thanks to John Sanzo. John has retired his position on the board ending in He has been a tremendous asset in helping to steer us in the right direction during turbulent times. We were unable to honor him properly at the meeting simply because he wasn t there. Well, okay, he was sick in bed with the flu and unable to attend. Upon John s departure came the arrival of our newest board member Pieter Ruig. The Members Committee did a fine job in selecting Pieter for the position. I know he will be a positive contributor to this organization. I look forward to working with him as a member of the Board in our future endeavors. I would be remiss in this commemorative year not to remember our founders and contributors, without whose efforts we would not be where we are today. I thank you one and all. Success to you in 2008, Christine R McCarthy Page 2 Newsletter of the KWPN-Na

3 first foal of 2008 the KwPn of north America, inc. 609 E. Central Ave. Sutherlin, OR , Fax na.org Willy Arts Allison Hagen Christine McCarthy Judy Reggio Pieter Ruig Susan Taylor Pihl 2007 Board of Directors members committee Anna Beal Barbara T. Funk Janice Kissel Ken Mellish Dan Ruediger na.org This newsletter is an official publication of the KWPN of North America. Reproduction of any material without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. The KWPN-NA reserves the right to accept or reject any submitted materials. The purpose of this magazine is to inform and educate KWPN-NA members about the KWPN horse in North America and around the world. The views expressed in this magazine do not necessarily represent the ideas or points of view of the KWPN-NA, its Board or Members Committee. This newsletter is published quarterly and is sent to all current members. The KWPN-NA is a non-profit tax-exempt corporation [IRS Code Sec. 501(c)(7)]. Members are encouraged to submit comments, articles, photos and show results. All submissions should be sent to silvia@kwpn-na.org Mailing Address: KwPn of north America P.o. Box 0 sutherlin, or Production and Translations: Silvia Monas The first foal registration of 2008 belongs to Daylily owned by Jeanni Walters of Gentle Run Farm in Cleveland, GA. Daylily is a bay (big surprise!) filly by Sir Sinclair out of the Belgian Warmblood mare Odessa by Leningrad. She was born on February 17, in this issue Articles 2008 Annual Meeting...6 Transferring Embryos...12 The Mother of Golden State Premiere Show...16 Inspection - Conformation faults...18 Winners of 2008 Willy Arts Young Rider Grants...20 Goodbye to Lupicor...26 KwPn New Keur Stallions...15 KWPN Stallion Reports Jumping...28 KWPN Gives Award...32 KWPN Offspring Reports Jumping...33 Briefs Message to the Members...2 New on Board of Directors...4 New on Members Committee...18 Tentative 2008 Keuring Schedule...17 Sport News...21 Thank You to Donors and Sponsors...22 Calendar...25 USDF All Breeds Awards...40 Stallion Approval Process...Supplement ADvertisinG Classified Advertising...24 Display Advertising Volterra Farm...4 De Graafschap Dierenartsen...12 Iron Spring Farm...13 Hawk Nest, LLC...24 Stargate Sport Horses...39 De Wiemselbach...27 Rates...9 on the cover: 2007 KWPN-NA Horse of the Year: Idocus, photo Carole MacDonald issue 1, 2008 Page 3

4 NEW on Board of directors Pieter Ruig is the newest member of the Board of Directors, and took his seat on the Board in January of Pieter holds an MBA Degree from the College of William and Mary. He has held senior executive management positions with Allied Signal, Bristol Myers Squibb, E.I. Du Pont de Nemours & Co., and The BOC Group (the large British-based company). In 1995, he created his own investment advisory and capital management services business, Ruig Capital Management LLC, with headquarters in New York City. In 2000 he sold this company and built Paard Hill Farms on Shelter Island, NY, with wife Ellen Lear. He has traveled extensively throughout the World and lived in Tokyo, Japan, for 6 years. Pieter served on the Board of Directors of two companies and currently serves on the Shelter Island Zoning Board of Appeals and on the board of the foundation GROW (GROW stands for Giving Riders Opportunities to Win.) This foundation was formed by Pieter and Ellen and is a registered 501(c3) organization focused on riders with disabilities and riders with financial needs. Pieter is skilled in all phases of financial management, he is a team player and has strong financial skills. He was involved in the strategic planning process in several of the large multinational corporations he worked for. He also has experience in marketing and has managed organizational units within corporations. Pieter and Ellen have imported quite a few young KWPN horses from Holland over the years. However, in 2007 they decided to venture into the breeding of a few KWPN horses. Their first USA bred horse (sire Sir Sinclair) was a first premium and was selected first in his division at the Iron Spring Farm keuring. Their mare is in foal this year to Lupicor. Last year one of the young horses they imported from Holland as a 6- month old, won the Markel/USEF Young Dressage Horse National Championship as a 5-year-old. As a 6- year-old, Up To Date (Flemmingh x Argus) qualified again to compete at the Nationals, but was unable to compete due to a minor injury, which was treated surgically. He is almost totally recovered now and will begin competing again at Fourth Level in early 2008, and hopefully will be competing at PSG in Another of their horses was Torsinaa, also bought as a 6-month-old. Torsinaa (Matterhorn x Ariban) went into the jumpers and at 6 years of age earned a sport predicate in jumping. She is now doing extremely well on the jumping show circuit with a young professional. Pieter has been a member since 2002, has attended the last three annual meetings; Ocala in 2006, Austin in 2007 and Wellington in He has also attended the Iron Spring Farm Keuring every year for the last 5 years. Pieter is interested in expanding the KWPN-NA and its membership as well as promoting the KWPN breed. He feels that as he and his wife continue to develop first- class KWPN horses, they will naturally come in contact with more and more individuals interested in buying or learning more about KWPN horses. Through this exposure, they feel that they should be able to attract and interest individuals in the advantages of owning KWPN bred horses and the importance of belonging to an organization such as the KWPN-NA. ~ VOLTERRA FARM ~ Congratulates Bill Schaub of OVER THE HILL FARM On the purchase of COUNTESS K KWPN-NA Champion Hunter Foal of 2007 Page 4 Newsletter of the KWPN-Na

5 NEW on MEMBErs committee Voting for the two open seats on the Members Committee took place in January/February of this year, and in March one returning and one new member took their seats on the Committee. janice KissEl The new member of the Committee is Janice Kissel, who lives in San Luis Obispo, CA, and has been involved with Dutch horses since She has been attending the DG Bar keuring since 1993, both as a spectator and as a participant. Janice is a small breeder, but she has produced a keur mare, Thea (Idocus x Hanneke keur by Wanroij) that is now just starting her sport career. This mare has also produced a first premium foal. Janice has a strong background in marketing and merchandising. She has worked in corporate advertising and has owned her own business. Janice desires to take her educational and onthe-job experience and apply it to her work for the KWPN-NA Members Committee. Janice is passionate about the qualities of the Dutch horse and wants to work with the rest of the Members Committee to promote the great qualities these horses possess. Janice is focused and organized and she feels she possesses many of the attributes that would benefit the committee and the entire organization. KEN MEllish Ken Mellish is the returning member of the Committee. He is from from New Perth, PEI, and is the Canadian representative on the Committee. Ken s initial term was for two years so the Members Committee representatives would have staggered time periods. Ken wants to continue to work with the Members Committee because he has been involved with several projects and he desires to see them to completion. Having served on the Members Committee since its inception I will provide continuity and be able to make an immediate and ongoing contribution. My wish is to improve the role of the KWPN-NA in supporting development and recognition of the breed in North America. Ken is involved in the breeding and development of the Dutch horse. His family and farm imported 18 high quality KWPN registered horses from Holland to establish their breeding program. They ve participated in keuringen for three years and have always had horses in the top ten. Their mare Veganieta (Jazz x Zeoliet) has been very successful at the keuringen. Ken s education and much of his work experience is in livestock production and marketing. In 2006 Ken co-hosted a keuring in Nova Scotia to promote Dutch horses. That keuring had very good public involvement. He has hosted an open farm day at his farm to showcase their Dutch horses and sponsor awards for the local dressage association. Looking ahead, Ken feels that membership participation can be improved by providing more information to members so that they recognize how the breed association can assist them in developing their horses. This is one area in which the MC has made progress and Ken would like to continue in that development. loucky hagens The KWPN of North America would also like to thank Loucky Hagens-Groosman for her two years of service on the Members Committee. Loucky is currently residing in the Netherlands where she continues to breed her excellent band of broodmares. Loucky has agreed to further assist the Committee in an ex officio capacity. A big Thank You to Loucky! issue 1, 2008 Page 5

6 2008 annual MEEtiNg The KWPN of North America held it s 20th Annual Meeting in Wellington, FL March 6-8, With more than 80 people attending, the meeting was one of the largest. The three-day event featured equestrian sports luminaries: John Madden, Geoff Teall and Scott Hassler. All three provided practical and interactive demonstrations with top horses and riders. The result: the attendees took home information on how breeders can market, care for, train and show their youngsters. The meeting began with committee reports, lectures and a reception on Thursday, but the fun really got started Friday at the Palm Beach International Polo Club where John Madden shared his philosophy on finding and preparing young jumpers as the Young Jumper classes took place. Jumper Madden, who s known for locating and nurturing jumping talents like Authentic, explained that he s looking for the freak jumper, i.e. the horse that has the talent, soundness and desire to make it to the international ranks. In order to locate these special horses, Madden scours Europe and North America. He looks at farms, shows and anywhere else that talented By Christine DeHerrera and Amy Borgman Equestrian Sports Promotions John Madden, photo Silvia Monas horses might be presented. For him, the ideal age for purchasing a prospect is five years old, but he considers horses in a variety of age groups. At five, Madden says the horses are the most expensive as you are buying hope. For those in the business of selling young horses, Madden s recommendations are simple: present a fit and well turned-out horse to prospective buyers. They have to be fit enough to evaluate, he says. For a five year old, this means the horse should work approximately five days a week and be able to jump 20 fences. He stressed the importance of proper grooming and presentation as they relay overall the quality of care the horse receives. On the training side, Madden likes to see a forward horse that accepts the bit. He says simply, They have to like being ridden. I like to see a horse that is happy with his job. He stressed the importance of not overworking or over-jumping young horses and cautions riders against trying to win every Young Jumper class. Madden doesn t mind if a youngster makes a mistake; it is the horse s good character, attitude and willingness to work that matter to him. When he evaluates a horse for sale, lead changes or the ability to add a stride within a line of jumps are not selling points, but it is important for the horse to improve as he trains. Perhaps most important to Madden, a top international jumper must be careful. He shared the often-quoted Frank Chapot thought the horse must be brave enough to jump the jumps without fear, but chicken enough not to hit them. While Madden carefully observes the horse s front-end over the jump, he s more concerned with the technique of the hind-end because he believes that this is something the rider has very little influence over. And while the hunter trainers prefer high knees and a strong bascule, scope combined with carefulness are more important to Madden. The group at the Olympic Trials, photo Bill Wertman Madden also inspects the horse s conformation and admits that it can be a deciding factor for him. While Madden appreciates that breed organizations have standardized the free jumping components of their inspections, for him free jumping scores won t influence his decision in purchasing or not purchasing a horse. Once he s located a top prospect, he carefully vets the horse, paying particular concern to the feet, ankles and stifles. An OCD surgery isn t a cause for concern as long as the horse is sound. Page 6 Newsletter of the KWPN-Na

7 John Madden has prepared dozens of top Grand Prix show jumpers. He s known for his exacting ability to identify talent and help nurture the innate abilities all the way to the top of the sport. Among the famous horses that Madden has worked with are Olympic team gold medal winner, Authentic, and Judgement ISF, winner of more than $1.5 million in earnings. He is the founder of the Syracuse Invitational, an innovative sporthorse tournament that has quickly become a favorite of riders and fans. Madden took a few minutes from his busy schedule to answer several questions from Christine and Amy. Question: As a buyer and seller of horses, do you look for young talent in the young jumper classes? What skills or qualities are you looking for? John madden: Yes, I do look in those classes for horses. I am looking for rideability, scope and carefulness. Question: What type of horse is suitable for the young jumper classes? John madden: For the young jumper classes I look for a horse that is straightforward. I like to introduce them to water and natural obstacles that encourage boldness, but not to a course that has difficult distances or is tricky. Question: How can breeders find trainers that are skilled at bringing youngsters up the ranks? John madden: The best way to do this is to not have a lot of preconceived notions. Go to shows where people from all areas come to compete. Don t say anything to anyone and just sit back and watch and observe. No matter where you are located, try to go to the best shows in your particular area and take the appropriate amount of time to gather this information. Be a fly on the wall at the best shows in your area. You will learn a lot from this process. Question: How can breeders use the young horse classes to market horses? John madden: [When you are marketing your horse] pay close attention to the turnout of a horse and rider. I look at all aspects of what is happening, not just what the horse does [in the results] but how the horse does his job. How the horse is represented is important, it should be represented for what it is. These classes are development classes and seeing how the horse is brought along is what is most important. Question: What is an important aspect of young horse classes? John madden: Clients get to see their horses against their peers. This is important, as it is a nice barometer of where the horse is in his training. Madden spotted Abigail Wexner s Authentic as a three year old and loved him! But not every trainer would have been able to see past the Guidam-gelding s propensity to hang a leg at every vertical. With time he came along, Madden recalls. But he could have gotten scared. He needed time. Fortunately for Authentic, he was handled with care and expertise. In 2007 he won the Grand Prix of Aachen and the Budweiser Invitational, in addition to team gold at the 2004 Olympics and individual silver at the 2006 World Equestrian Games. Madden concedes that preparing top international horses is expensive both financially and timewise, but encourages everyone to make the best decisions possible for the well-being of the horse. Judgement ISF, photo Bill Wertman special awards This year s recipients of the KWPN-NA Special Awards are: Breeder of the Year Siegi Belz-Frye sponsored by Shooting Star Farm Member of the Year Merijane Malouin sponsored by Loucky Hagens-Groosman FEI Horse of the Year Idocus (Equador x Eretha by Zonneglans) Sponsored by Iron Spring Farm There will be more information about this year s special awards winners and other topics in the next issue of the Newsletter. issue 1, 2008 Page 7

8 2008 annual MEEtiNg Hunter After Madden s morning session, hunter trainers Geoff Teall and Louise Serio shared their views of finding and assessing top hunters. Serio and several other riders showed horses first over fences and then stripped for a conformation evaluation. Teall and Serio also talked about the rankings of those horses in the hunter sport and what made each particular horse a good hunter. For Teall and Serio, a top hunter must look the part good manners, attractive, great expression along with scope and movement suited for the ring. This means knees high, a lower head and neck with good uphill balance, and a great bascule over the jump. A large part of Teall s evaluation process hinges on the natural lead change. And both Serio and Teall emphasized the importance of a great brain in today s competitive show hunter environment. Teall and Serio identified conformation and bloodlines as factors in their evaluation of hunters, but not as important as the individual s overall quality, soundness and temperament. Teall likes the blood of Voltaire and Geoff Teall and Louise Serio, photo Silvia Geoff Teall has prepared hundreds of hunters and their riders for the A circuit. His clients have won championships, medals and top ribbons are major horse shows around the country. Geoff is an R judge and travels throughout North America conducting clinics, teaching and judging. He owns and operates Montoga Inc. in West Palm Beach. He is also the author of Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation published by Trafalgar Square. Teall took a few minutes from his busy schedule to answer several questions. Question: What type of horse is winning at the top levels in hunter divisions? Geoff teall: Any horse today has to have all of the pieces! They have to be beautiful, a great jumper, at least a good mover if not great, and have a great lead change. They also have to be scopey, brave and careful. Question: How can breeders identify if their young horses are suited for the hunters? Geoff teall: A hunter has to stand out, not only as a beautiful horse but also as a hunter type. The ones that have the look are both beautiful and good movers with a hunter style of movement. If they have these two pieces, and they need both, then I would bank on these ones. Also, they need to have a quiet temperament. Question: As a trainer, where do you look for horses for your clients? Geoff teall: Anywhere and everywhere! The best place to look is always at the horseshow. You have fewer questions about them. I don t do auctions but I do go to the breeding farms and agent farms. I especially like to buy from other professionals. As a breeder, you should make a connection with a high end professional. If you get with the right person it can add value having their name associated with the product. Question: How can breeders effectively market their horses to your type of clients? Geoff teall: The Internet seems to be the place people are going these days. I generally look for horses for my clients through other professionals as I have established relationships and know the type of product (horse) they represent. In general I think it is important as a breeder when marketing your horses to give them the basics under saddle. This will certainly help. Question: In your opinion, is breeding for hunter type movement and jumping technique useful? Geoff teall: Yes. When I was younger I remember being at a show in Holland and standing outside watching all of the horses and deciding which ones I liked. Then I looked at the bloodlines of the horses I had picked. I found it useful that there were some common denominators. The next year when I went back to the show I sat inside and looked at the horses based on bloodlines and saw that the variation was huge. It was hard to believe. I think that we are learning now that you can breed with some consistency and we should continue to breed, map and follow the produce of a breeding program. Page 8 Newsletter of the KWPN-Na

9 Geoff Teall and Louise Serio Ramiro Z, while Serio likes Cassini, Sandro and Sandro Hit. Teall and Serio look for horses in Europe as well as North America, but say that breeding in the U.S. is going in the right direction. Teall said that one of the benefits of horse shopping in Europe is the ability to see a larger number of horses within a shorter period of time. Teall also mentioned he is more likely to go look at horses in North America if breeders/owners can get a group of horses together at one or more locations (in close proximity). While Madden, Teall and Serio covered the hunter/jumper market, National Young Horse Coach Scott Hassler provided information on the dressage market. Utilizing six horses and riders, Hassler explained how to prepare young dressage horses to be successful competitors. He credited the breeders for making his job possible; It s an emotional and financially difficult road. You re overlooked so many times, he said. Hassler Learning something, photo Silvia explained that North American breeders are producing quality horses, although in smaller numbers than Europe. He estimated that 50,000 sport horses are produced in Germany, 11,000 in the Netherlands and 5,000 in North America each year. Photo Bill Wertman advertising in this NEWslEttEr Display Advertising color Back Cover 8.5" x 11" $400 Inside Covers 8.5" x 11" $350 Full page color 8.5" x 11" $300 Black and white Full page 8.5" x 11" $200 1/2 page Vert 3 1/2" x 9" $100 1/2 page Hor 7 1/4" x 4 1/2" $100 1/3 page Vert 2 1/4" x 9" $75 1/3 page Hor 7 1/4" x 3" $75 1/4 page 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" $50 1/6 Page 2 1/4" x 3" $50 Business Card 2 1/4" x 2" $30 Price is per issue. 10% discount for ads in two issues per year. 15% discount for ads in three or more issues. There is a 50% surcharge for non-members. Ads must be press optimized PDFs with all fonts embedded. Full page ads should have a 1/8" bleed on all sides. Convert all colors to CMYK or grayscale as appropriate. File size should be 100% dimension at 300 dpi or higher. All ads must be accompanied by appropriate 100% size proof. Ads are due by the 20th of the month prior to publication. Ads not press ready will not be accepted. The KWPN-NA reserves the right to refuse any ad submitted. Classified Advertising web only First 3 months: First five lines free. * Additional lines at $2/line. Extensions are $10 per ad per month. One digital photo free with ad, extras at $10/photo. * Non-members: basic rate $25, additional costs are double. web and newsletter Ads up to 5 lines $25. Additional lines $2/line. (Photos on-line only.) Rates are double for non-members. Lines consist of 35 characters/spaces. Web ads are updated monthly. Ads are due by 20th of the month prior to publication. issue 1, 2008 Page 9

10 2008 annual MEEtiNg Dressage Young Horse Coach Scott Hassler conducted his seminar about young dressage horses at Mosquito Mound Farm. Hassler reviewed the three ways for dressage horses to progress up the horse show levels: the young horse classes, the traditional training (first, second, etc. levels) and the non-showing horse that debuts at the FEI levels. Hassler does not believe that any particular way is the best way, but told breeders to let each horse tell them how to train and show it. With each of the demonstration riders, Hassler insisted that they get the relaxation of the horse s topline and the energy moving from the hind legs to the bit before any movements or figures were attempted. Every ride on a young horse is the chance for a good experience. Show him how to use his body that will make him an athlete, he explained. Scott Hassler, Jodie Kellie and Wencenza, photo Bill Wertman Hassler reminded each rider of the virtue of patience and positive rewards. Teach them to respond to an aid. We have to show them how to become an athlete show them, not force them, show them. While dressage is a discipline that seems to demand seriousness and concentration, Hassler encouraged the riders to not get caught up in being perfect. Scott Hassler has a unique passion not just for training, but also for breeding and young horse development. Scott has developed more than 25 horses to the Grand Prix level. He studied under the masters Herbert Rehbein and Harry Boldt and has worked with numerous other top trainers. Question: Do North Americans understand what type of horse is suitable for the FEI young horse classes? scott hassler: Over the last few there has been a shift in education and understanding for the quality of horses in these classes. The gifted horse is what these classes call for and people now have a greater understanding of that. Question: As the young horse coach traveling around the country, what trends have you discovered about North America s young horses? scott hassler: Sometimes with a young horse teamwork is missing. You have to come with all of the ingredients, the right horse from the breeder going into the right hands where it develops correctly and then perhaps on to the next hands. The quality of the horses here is better and better but we need better management and good advice to develop these horses. Sometimes you also see the problem from the other side, where the horse is pushed too hard into doing the classes. Another trend I see is that more attention is being given to breeders and young horses. Question: What skills do horses headed for the FEI young horses need to have? How can a breeder assess their stock? scott hassler: They need to have three good gaits, good thoroughness and rideability, suppleness with nice contact. I call them the gifted children. If you have a horse with two great gaits you can sometimes overcome one weak gait, but only the expression of that gait. They still have to have all of the other things rideablitily, suppleness, contact, etc. If they are missing any of those things it is hard to overcome in the young horse classes. The look of the horse/rider combination is also important. This comes out more here than it does in the other classes. A beautiful seat, great position on the horse, coordination of aids; the rider should make it look effortless. When assessing your stock it is always good to not fall into the breeder s trap. This can mean that sometimes you are too critical and sometimes not enough. More eyes on a horse can be helpful. You really want to get the honest opinion of someone else. You might have a superstar in hand but that does not always mean you have the same thing under saddle. Don t get caught up in what was good, look at what is good and be open and objective. Question: How can breeders find trainers skilled in working with young horses? scott hassler: It is becoming easier. The trends are bringing out riders that are interested in riding young horses. There are several types of riders you will find that are really good at working with young horses. Some of them are really good at starting young horses, teaching them all of the basics including going forward. You usually find these people by word of mouth. These riders Page 10 Newsletter of the KWPN-Na

11 do not get enough credit for the work they do. The second type of rider is one who will take them after they know the basics. In addition to looking in the dressage circles for these riders you should look outside dressage, i.e. event riders. They will teach the youngsters to be free and fit in their body and their minds, cantering outside and using their bodies. When looking for a trainer to work with your young horse it is important not just that they are good, but ask yourself, does that rider fit my horse? Look at the individual traits of your horse: is he the forward type or does he need confidence? Make sure that the horse and rider s traits fit. Question: How can breeders use the young horse classes to market their horses? scott hassler: Anything you accomplish successfully markets well. Successfully doesn t always mean first place. What is important is the impression that is made. It might be better to take time or compete in the regular classes if you are not going to make a good impression. Success and good impression markets a horse. Question: If my horse isn t ready for the FEI young horse classes, what are my alternatives? scott hassler: I like to think that we have three vertical lines for horses and ideally they all come to intersect some day at the FEI level. The first vertical line, or left line is the FEI young horse classes. This line is for the gifted horse. The second vertical line or middle line is the regular tests. This would be the USDF Materiale or regular classes. The third vertical or right line is just a working line without competitions. It is not important which line you take, and no line is more important than another, what is important is developing a horse correctly. You have to find the right avenue for each individual horse. Good horsemanship will tell you which is the correct line for any given horse and help you make the best impression. Olivier, photo Silvia Monas Lingh and Karin Offield When questioned as to who should ride young horses, Hassler answered that brave and playful riders were best suited to working with youngsters. You have to ask [the horses] to go forward and be prepared to accept the consequences, he said. Scott Hassler, photo Silvia Monas Throughout the day, Hassler used exercises that asked the horses for forwardness, suppleness and expression. He encouraged riders to balance challenge with less pressure. He explained, This is a really hard sport on horses. This sport is so intense. Kids in school need recess. He encouraged trainers to let their charges have an opinion and he differentiated having an opinion versus resistance. Hassler told the riders to coach their horses through the training session. And for those who question the validity of the young horse classes to produce grand prix stars, Hassler said that his office was doing research on this subject and he believes that horses that are brought through the young horse program are going on to successful FEI-level careers. After the inspiration from Hassler, the meeting attendees headed over to Tuny Page s Stillpoint Farm to visit with Grand Prix riders Liz Austin and Karin Offield who showcased the stallions Lingh and the Idocus son Olivier. issue 1, 2008 Page 11

12 BrEEdiNg - transferring EMBryos The Transferring of Embryos by Dr. Myrthe Wessel, DVM, dact, decar With an increasing demand for high quality (sport) horses, several reproductive techniques are being developed to improve breeding populations as fast as possible. More and more frequently people are using embryo transfers in order to get multiple foals from a mare in a single breeding season, sometimes even using multiple combinations - with different stallions even. In addition embryo transfer could be the answer when you have a subfertile mare or one that is unable to carry a foal to term. And it can be a useful diagnostic tool in the fertilization process. How does it work? One could flush the embryo from the donor mare and transfer it directly into a synchronized recipient mare. Or one could transport the cooled or frozen embryo to a recipient-herd where the embryo gets transferred. It depends on personal preference, local rules/regulations and the situation at hand as to what your choice ends up being. Several (semen) transport containers are available for this purpose. The pregnancy rates with cooled embryo s are similar to the ones with direct transfer. Unfortunately transferring frozen embryos does not lead to as many successful pregnancies. Selection, selection, selection When selecting your donor and recipient mares it is important to bear in mind that this process largely influences the success rate of your embryo transfer program/attempts. As a proud owner of a broodmare it is sometimes difficult to realize that age and reproductive history of your mare might not make her an ideal candidate for embryo transfer but on the other hand it may give her a last chance to have offspring. In order to increase your chances, it is wise to use semen of adequate quality, preferably fresh semen from a stallion that is readily available. And when you manage to flush out this wanted gem, you want to make sure that your recipient was selected very carefully: ideally a young, well mannered mare in good health that was synchronized with your donor mare. Synchronisation Frequent, if not daily, reproductive exams, including teasing, rectal palpation and ultrasound, should be part of the mare s management program. Sometimes it s necessary to use reproductive hormones to achieve optimal synchronisation between the donor and recipient mare(s). The donor mare gets bred at the appropriate time. When ovulation is detected one should make sure (sometimes with hormonal induction) that ovulation of the recipient takes place within a day or two from that of the donor. Obviously, if multiple recipients are available per donor mare, your chances in finding a perfect match will improve. Transfer etcetera Depending on personal preference, the embryo is graded, washed and transferred non-surgically (this is the more commonly Equine flushing procedure used technique this day and age) or surgically. Or it gets packed for transport and transfer elsewhere. One can choose to administer supportive therapy, again, based on personal preference. This therapy can consist of (a one-time, pre-transfer) administration of non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and Regumate until at least 45 days of pregnancy. Page 12 Newsletter of the KWPN-Na

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14 the mother of... Loucky Hagens-Groosman visited with breeder Monica Drohm in Holland and interviewed her about the mother of... sir sinclair Sir Sinclair s mother Krishna was born on May 1st, She was bought from breeder (Frans van Esch) as a 2 ½ year old filly. At the time Monica was looking for a young dressage horse and Mr. van Esch had several young mares including Krishna. She was actually the mare that the breeder did not want to sell, but he was ultimately persuaded to do so. She was pregnant by Houston at the time and Krishna, photo courtesy Monica Drohm was still a real teenager. But she had very good movement and came from a good line. After she had her first foal she was broke to the saddle and was ridden. Krishna was always very intelligent and willing to learn. Aside from her breeding career she also competed at Z level by the time she was eight years old, and she did a good IBOP. With Sir Sinclair at her side she earned her star in 1999 (after she had already earned her sport predicate in dressage). Sadly an injury to her fetlock ended her career and she became a broodmare; another career in which she excelled. Krishna has always been an honest and social horse, something that she passes on to her children. Every one of them has a golden character. Besides that they have good fronts, good movement, much suppleness and self carriage, and they all really like to learn. Krishna s pedigree Krishna comes from the ster preferent prestatie mare Christa (s. Le Mexico). Christa also produced La Croix (s. Voltaire), who competed in both dressage and jumping at Z level. Le Croix was approved by the AES. Christa also produced a Z jumper and two ster PROK mares (Oleander and Venus, both by Concorde). Krishna s grandmother is the keur mare Vitha (s. Amor). Vitha is a full sister to the KWPN approved stallion Zandman (also a national dressage competitor). Besides Krishna s mother Christa, she also produced the star prestatie mare Ivitha (s. Candyboy), who in turn produced (all by Burggraaf) Marlou keur sport Z2 dressage, Nelson Z1 dressage, Piet Z1 dressage and Rocco winner of the VSN Trophy. Besides Vitha and Zandman, Krishna s great grandmother, the keur prestatie Najade (s. Lucius xx), also produced the keur mare Gitta (s. Pion) who also competed at Z level dressage. Krishna s offspring Thus far, Krishna has produced nine foals, seven colts and two fillies. Her first foal was the colt Novecento by Houston, who went on to compete at Z level dressage. Her second foal was a colt named O Reilly by Whinny Jackson, who died at a young age due to an accident. In 1997, Passepartout by Jetset D was born. Passepartout had just started at Z level when he had to be euthanized due to a tumor. Sir Sinclair as foal, photo courtesy Monica Drohm Krishna s fourth foal was Sir Sinclair. Lord Sinclair was chosen because of his great pedigree and the convincing way in which he won the bundeschampionat two times. The birth itself went smoothly but Sir was a bit sickly during that first week. However he grew very quickly and Page 14 newsletter of the KWPn-na

15 three new Keur stallions very well. He showed spectacular movement even then, along with a great use of the leg and body and with very much suppleness and self carriage. Krishna s fifth foal was born in 2001 and again was a dark chestnut colt named Union Jack by Fidermark. He is now seven years old and recently scored over 70% at his first out at Z level dressage. In 2002 the colt VIP by Roman Nature was born, also a very nice type with a good neck and three good gates. He was sold to England. In 2003 Krishna produced her first filly, the bay mare Walk on Top by Idocus. Walk on Top is eligible for keur and is expecting her second foal in March by the Holsteiner Dayano. Her first foal was sold as a stallion prospect. Eight in line was again a filly, this time a chestnut named Anyway by Contango. Anyway was a very well lined foal with a great front, very powerful gaits and a lot of suppleness. She should be going to her studbook inspection this year. Foal number nine was born in 2007 and was named Count Sinclair, another colt and the full brother of Sir Sinclair. Just like Sir he is a bay with few markings and has spectacular movement and much front, self-carriage and suppleness. Count Sinclair is owned by Monica Drohm together with Belinda Nairn-Wertman. In 2007 Krishna was bred to Johnson (Jazz x Flemmingh) and the foal should be born mid June in Pennsylvania. Krishna moved to the U.S. in December of 2007 and is living at Inspo with Bill and Belinda Wertman. The stallions Numero Uno, Namelus R, and Indorado received their keur predicates in February of 2008 for reasons described below. Courtesy KWPN Numero Uno A remarkably large number of Numero Uno offspring are currently breaking through into international show jumping. Given the stallion s jumping index of 146 and high reliability of 93%, his offspring competing at the national level are also excelling. Numero Uno offspring are often distinguished by their good jumper conformation. They have a nice forehand and frequently inherit their sire s strong presence. In addition, they are noted for both their trot and canter, which are big, supple, powerful, and balanced. Numero Uno passes on his positive traits to both fillies and colts. Take, for example, his approved sons, such as Tygo, Unaniem, Van Gogh, Viento Uno W, Vincenzo, and Warrant. Numero Uno s daughter, Willemijn became keur mare champion and the only horse to score 90 points in the jumping IBOP test last year. Indorado Indorado was a successful international show jumper with Jur Vrieling. The gray stallion has influenced breeding a great deal in past years. This year, he climbed in the jumping index to 141 with a high reliability of 94%. Many of his offspring are international show jumpers. Currently, the KWPN has record of 15 international Grand Prix jumpers and eight international 1.40/1.45m jumpers sired by Indorado. Among the best known are Oranta with Chris Kappler; Eurocommerce Milano and Eurocommerce Lanapoule with Gerco Schröder; and Olona with Cassio Rivetti. Breeding values for conformation show that Indorado produces offspring with very good rectangular shaped bodies. In addition, he passes on a big canter, and his offspring demonstrate abundant talent in free jumping. Furthermore, Indorado offspring, on average, are almost four centimeters taller than their sire. Indorado s son, Radisson, is available for KWPN breeding. Namelus R Namelus R was bred by and is still owned by Stal Roelofs of Den Ham. The dam-line of this Concorde son is also that of Stal Roelofs and includes their much used sires Joost and Abgar xx. Namelus R s oldest offspring are now nine years old. His index is 160 with 85% reliability. Breeding values for conformation show that Namelus R passes on good conformation. His offspring usually have nice rectangular shaped bodies. They are particularly noted for their powerful push in the canter. Furthermore, this stallion s offspring generally demonstrate very good reflexes, use their bodies well, and show lots of scope. Namelus R s first KWPN approved son is Tolan R. Of the 105 Namelus R offspring currently competing in show jumping, 19 are classified at levels Z or ZZ, or are competing at the national levels. Issue 1, 2008 Page 15

16 golden state PremIere show The Golden State Premiere Dressage show on Feb. 8-10, 2008, started off the California show season. text and photos by Sheri Scott Seventeen year old Young Rider Amanda Harlan earned the top scores at the Prix St. Georges and Intermediaire I. Riding Liberte, her 15-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding, Harlan s scores of % and % topped 20 other riders competing in the open, Adult Amateur and Young Rider divisions. Liberte and Amanda Harlan This was Harlan s first competition at Intermediaire I. She was testing the waters and was surprised to receive the FEI high point of the show. The pair hadn t shown since the North American Young Rider Championships in Virginia last August and were using this show at the Murieta Equestrian Center as a warm-up for the four CDIs in California over the next two months. I think we really, really, finally connected and figured each other out, said Harlan. We re ready to rock and roll. Harlan had entered Friday s Prix St. Georges, but opted for a lesson with her trainer Sue Curry instead. Harlan, who lives in Oakville, Calif. in the Napa Valley, trains with Curry when Liberte (Flemmingh x Evelina) is in Northern California during the school year. Her primary trainer is Jan Ebeling, who is based in Moorpark, in southern California Sunday s Intermedaire I was the first class of the day. He knows the test and he was kind of showing me around, laughed Harlan. It was nice to do the full canter pirouettes. I thought the test was more fluid than the young rider team test. I found it really fun. Harlan is planning to ride in the Intermediaire championship qualifiers this year instead of the Young Rider classes. She is planning to test the waters this year, and if all goes well she will try out in earnest next season. Harlan seems to be headed to the national Intermediaire I championships if she continues with the scores she earned at the Festival of the Horse CDI in Burbank on March Christine Rivlin-Henke of Concord, Calif. brought 17 horses to the show from her barn in Petaluma, Calif., riding eight of the horses herself. Her Dutch Warmblood gelding Valentino was the high score at Second level with a % in second Level Test 1. Rivlin-Henke only rode Valentino in the one test as he was just along to get show experience and she didn t want to leave him at home for the four days she was at the show. Rivlin-Henke wasn t expecting the score she received in the mistake free test. Valentino received 9 s on his simple changes. She purchased Valentino (Lancet x Herlia) as a 3 year old. She wasn t looking for a horse that young or that large, but he was so much fun to ride and was such a good boy that she bought him anyway. Her assistant trainer Stacy Zwergel rode him for a year and a half so she could deal with all the baby stuff. When he was broke she took him back. Adult amateur competitor Lynn Bergquist of Danville, CA. won her training level test 3 class with a % on her Dutch Warmblood mare Tegini. Bergquist only started riding four years ago when the older of her two children started high school. She had always wanted to ride, and thought that soon both of her children would be away at school and now was the time to start taking riding lessons. Her oldest is now away at college and her youngest is a junior in high school. Tegini and Lynn Bergquist Bergquist purchased Tegini (Sandro Hit x Egini) from DG Bar Ranch in February, Willy Arts imported Tegini as a yearling. He bred her once, and then Tamara Majors of DG Bar competed Tegini at Training Level and a little bit at First Level when she was five. Tegini is Bergquist s first horse, and she wasn t looking for a young horse to start out with in her riding career. It is just hard to find a Page 16 newsletter of the KWPn-na

17 tentative KeurIng schedule horse, said Bergquist. Looking for a horse is harder than looking for a house, by far. Bergquist also wants to do eventing, so finding a horse that could jump and be successful in dressage made it harder to find a suitable mount. Bergquist trains with Jaimi Martin of Vallejo, and clinics often with Elizabeth Hendrix of Livermore, Calif. Martin also shows Tegini in dressage, and evented her at beginner novice last season. This year Tegini won a novice division at the Twin Rivers Horse Trials. Pretty Lady and Brandi Roenick Junior rider Brandi Roenick of Scottsdale, Arizona, was the overall high point at Fourth Level at the show on her Dutch Warmblood mare Pretty Lady (Iglesias x Ivonne). They won Fourth Level Test 3 with a % and Fourth Level Test 1 with a % and %. Roenick also placed third in the Dressage Seat Equitation class with a %. Brandi trains with her mother, Tracey Roenick. Tour One Tue-Wed, September 2-3, 2008 Iron Spring Farm 75 Old Stottsville Road Coatesville, PA Host: Mary Alice Malone info@ironspringfarm.com The Iron Spring Farm keuring will feature a Judging Seminar. Further details will be announced. Friday, September 05, 2008 Windy Knoll Farms 474 State Route 58 Sullivan, OH Host: Adelbert H. Weber dutchharness@aim.com Saturday, September 06, 2008 Claybrook Farms 5578 S. Wells Road Ithaca, MI Host: Waino Pihl and Susan Taylor staylor@claybrookfarms.com Sunday, September 07, 2008 Prima Equestrian th Line, R.R. # 3 Mount Albert, ON Canada L0G 1M0 Host: Roy Maher & Michelle Bartlett sales@primaequestrian.com Monday, September 08, 2008 Pineland Farms, Inc Intervale Road New Gloucester, ME Contact: Gwyneth McPherson gmcpherson@pinelandfarms.org Tuesday, September 09, 2008 Hedgeland Equestrian Center Hedgeland Lane Waterford, VA Host: Vito R. Del Vento, DVM, Tour two Tuesday, September 15, 2008 Pennock Point Sport Horses 4580 NW Co. Rd. 329 Reddick, FL Host: Sandi Lieb pennock@alltel.net Wednesday, September 17, 2008 Silver Hill Stables 2600 Buell Avenue Austin, TX Host: Sandra S. Heinrichs Day: Thursday, September 18, 2008 Silver Creek Farms E. 111 th St. Broken Arrow, OK Host: Barbara Sikkink barbara@silvercreeksporthorses.com Saturday, September 20, 2008 Creekside Farm Site 23, Box 5, RR8 Calgary AB, Canada T2J 2T9 Host: Linda Ackerman Linda@creeksidefar.ca Sunday, September 21, 2008 Donida Farm SE 376 th Auburn, WA Host: Gwen Blake Go410s@aol.com Mon-Wed, September 22-24, 2008 DG Bar Ranch 3018 Grangeville Blvd. Hanford, CA Hosts: Tony & Betty De Groot Willy Arts info@dgbarranch.com The DG Bar Ranch keuring will feature a Judging Seminar. Further details will be announced. Issue 1, 2008 Page 17

18 InsPectIon - conformation faults Why might mares not be accepted into the Studbook? courtesy KWPN The Facts: KWPN mare selection is designed to promote an active breeding industry. Predicates are used to distinguish the better mares. Requirements for registering mares in the studbook are somewhat less stringent than for stallions. Mares must meet minimum requirements to be registered in the studbook. One minimum requirement, not related to the jury s evaluation or scoring, is height. Mares must stand at least 1.58m/15.2hh. Mares may be rejected for congenital abnormalities as well as incorrect conformation and/or movement. The jury makes its determination at a studbook inspection in accordance with KWPN breeding policy, regardless of veterinary findings. Horses rejected by the judges may be re-inspected another year. Rejected horses remain registered in the Foalbook or Register A. Registration is determined by evaluation results. A mare s height printed on a Foalbook (VB) or Register A registration paper signifies she was not accepted into the Studbook at a keuring. The KWPN registers stallions in its Studbook only after they have successfully completed performance testing. These are commonly referred to as Approved stallions, and have satisfactorily met radiographic, respiratory, and semen veterinary requirements. In addition, they have passed conformation, and movement or free-jumping evaluations, as well as an assessment of their bloodlines. While approved stallions are registered in the Studbook, non-approved stallions and geldings that have participated in an inspection at which they earned a predicate remain registered in the Foalbook or Register A. The KWPN prints the height and predicates, if any, on the registration papers of these horses. Mares Mares, however, must meet somewhat different requirements to be registered in the studbook. Bloodlines are not considered as long as they are registered in the Foalbook or Register A. Instead, the judges determine if a mare s conformation and movement meet the minimum standards for studbook acceptance. Upper beam scores are used to distinguish differences in quality between mares. These scores are also used in awarding the ster predicate. Minimum upper beam scores required for Studbook acceptance are 50 points each for conformation and movement or jumping. A horse must meet the height requirements before it can be presented to the jury. Should jury determine a mare does not meet the 1.58m/15.2hh minimum height requirement, it will preclude the mare from further participation in inspections and registration in the studbook. Mares must stand at least 1.60m/15.3hh to qualify for a ster predicate. In addition to measuring the height, the jury also inspects horses mouths. An overbite or underbite is deemed unacceptable if the cutting edges of the teeth do not touch each other, and the mare will be rejected. Conformation Faults The KWPN also does not accept horses with congenital birth defects. For example, a horse may be born with one eye smaller than the other. Both the size of the eyes as well as the shape of the eye sockets is evaluated. A horse may also have a misshapen eye socket. In such instance, the evaluation is stopped and the mare is rejected. On the other hand, a horse with a blind eye sustained as a result of trauma, such as an impact or accident, may be presented for inspection with a veterinary statement. However, the judges may reject the statement if they believe the underdeveloped eye and the shape of the eye socket do not meet requirements stated in the breeding goal. The most common faults for which horses are rejected are dissimilar feet and abnormal hocks. Hoof width and heel height are graded on the linear score sheet, which includes a remark section for each of these traits should abnormalities/dissimilarities be evident. Extreme abnormality/dissimilarity of one or both traits is grounds for rejection. The normal foot will be graded on the Register A and Foreign Mares The minimum requirements for registration in the Studbook outlined in this article also apply to Register A mares and mares with papers from Erkend studbooks. These mares must meet additional requirements in regard to radiographs, respiratory health (roaring), and performance. The supplementary requirements will vary per horse and must be met before a mare can be actually be registered in the studbook. Mares not accepted into the studbook may be presented again. In this case, a mare s height will be listed after her name. Although she will not be linear scored again, she will receive a new upper beam score. Page 18 newsletter of the KWPn-na

19 score sheet; the abnormally narrow foot or high heel will be remarked upon and can be reason for rejection. Stance of hindleg The score sheet grades the stance of the hindleg as well as the following four types of hind leg conformation, if evident: cow-hocks, abnormal stifles, tied-in cannon bones, and abnormal hocks. These faults are not cause for rejection individually but are reason for rejection in combination with extremely sickle-hocked or straight hindlegs. (See photos). An abnormal stifle may also be grounds for rejection, even if the stance of the hindleg is not abnormal. Rejection based on stifle conformation usually goes handin-hand with abnormal coordination. In some instances, owners will submit a veterinary statement. If a horse has been radiographed and awarded a PROK predicate, the Selection Committee will consider these documents but will still uphold the KWPN breeding policy. Conformation overrides all other considerations. If a horse is rejected for abnormalities, such as abnormal hind leg conformation, the upper beam score will be less than the minimum 50 points for conformation. Not only dissimilar feet or abnormal hind leg conformation may account for an upper beam score of only 40 or 45 points; a horse may also be abnormal in its totality or exhibit other abnormal physical traits to the extent that it scores less than 50 points. Horses rejected for conformation at the studbook inspection do not participate in the free movement or free jumping evaluation. Owners of these horses are notified in private of their horses status by the head of the jury after the linear scoring has finished. Movement Linear and upper beam scores for the walk and the trot are determined by walking and trotting the horse on hard ground. A mare must score at least 50 points each for upper beam, movement or jumping to be accepted into the studbook. A score of less than 50 indicates abnormal movement or an abnormal, insufficient way of jumping. Evaluations are suspended for horses that demonstrate irregular movement or painful lameness and are referred to another inspection. However, if a horse s movement is inherently abnormal rather than a temporary condition, it is then rejected. Examples of abnormal movement include string halt, lateral walk, and abnormal coordination. Generally, horses with abnormalities are rejected during the in-hand evaluation when trotted on hard ground; however, sometimes an abnormality is not observed until the free movement or jumping evaluation, at which point the horse is then rejected. Rejected horses are not announced over the public address system. Of course, the jury will provide the owner with detailed information about the decision. Furthermore, the owner may ask questions about the decision and inquire about other options. Re-inspection for mares is available and owners may present their rejected mares for reevaluation. Consistent with selection rules, the jury may override any interim veterinary exam regarding the reason for rejection. The jury forwards the data to the KWPN-NA office where it is recorded and new registration papers are issued. These new papers show a mare as registered in the same book as her old papers; however, the new papers list her height. The next time this mare is presented at an inspection, the jury will know she was inspected because her height is printed on her documents. Significantly abnormal hock conformation precludes a mare from acceptance into the studbook. Issue 1, 2008 Page 19

20 2008 WIlly arts grant WInners jillian Kemenosh Jillian Kemenosh is from Haddonfield, NJ, where she is a junior at Haddonfield Memorial High School. In 2007 she received the USDF Convention Scholarship award and Jillian volunteered at the Atlantic County Center for Handicapped Riding as well as volunteering time at Carousel Farms where she helps with two groups of disabled children. Jillian has been involved with horses since she was five years old. Her involvement with horses has taught her many different lessons: sensibility, trying different approaches and perseverance. The most important thing that her horse Nelzon has taught her though is the importance of listening not only in riding but in everyday life. Jillian and Nelzon (Wolfgang x Felocia by Astronaut) are in training with Jennifer Allen. The pair is currently competing in the Junior tests and earning scores in the mid to high sixties. Last year Jillian competed at the NAJYRC on the Region 1 Junior Rider team earning team bronze and placing 9th overall for the Junior Individual test. This spring, after getting her qualifying scores for NAJYRC, Jillian hopes to show Nelzon at PSG in order to attempt to earn her USDF Silver Medal. The one thing Jillian would change about Nelzon is his spookiness which he sometimes uses to avoid work. Jillian will be using her grant money for training, clinics and competition fees in her bid for a spot on the Region 1 Junior Rider team. mary b. lauritson Mary Bahniuk Lauritsen is from Harvard, MA. She is a freshman at Regis College where she is on the Honor Roll. Mary volunteers time for Lendon Gray s Dressage for Kids, is a USDF Region 8 Youth Executive Board member and volunteered at the 2006 USDF Convention. She has been involved with horses all her life and they have taught her that with determination and focus comes success. Rossignol has taught her heightened attention to detail and that there is always room for improvement. Mary and Rossignol-ISF (Rampal x Annasette by Argentan) train with her mother Joy Bahniuk. They are currently competing in the FEI Young Rider classes and Mary has earned her USDF Silver Medal. The one thing that Mary would change about her horse is his lack of attention in the show ring; he becomes very full of himself and she finds she finds she is riding a very different horse from her warm-up. Mary is currently making the transition from an FEI Junior rider to an FEI Young Rider, and the Grant will help her do so. She will use the money for training with Lendon Gray and to perfect her equitation in preparation for the USEF Equitation finals. This is the fifth year that Little Creek Farm has sponsored the Willy Arts Grant for Young Riders. This year the amount of the Grant was raised to $2,000 per Young Rider. The Grants are intended to recognize and aid in the development of three top performing combinations consisting of a KWPN horse and a Young Rider. ashley schempp Ashley Schempp is from San Diego, CA, where she is a junior and on the Dean s list at San Diego State University. She volunteers for the California Dressage Society at Junior Championships and at USDF shows to fundraise for Region 7 Young Riders. Ashley has been involved with horses all her life but began riding dressage at age twelve. One of the most valuable lessons she has learned from her horse is that anything is possible. Mowgli is not the dressage ideal, yet he manages to execute every movement with ease and fluidity. He has a big heart and it comes through in her performance. This in turn has helped her in her personal life to see walls as only obstacles that with a little patience and a lot of effort even the biggest wall will come down. If there are limits or challenges, they work through them as a team and always find a way! Ashley and Mowgli (b. Molite, Investment x Zolite by Duc De Normandie) train with Steffen Peters. They are currently competing at Prix St. Georges level and are earning scores in the high sixties. There is nothing Ashley would change about her horse because then he would no longer be Mowgli. Ashley will use the grant money for training, competition and travel. Page 20 newsletter of the KWPn-na

21 news etinkie Photo Renae Wesenberg Owner: Hawk Nest LLC, Breeder: M.J. Willemsen The keur preferent Harness Horse mare Etinkie (Natuur x Tinkie keur pref by Marconi keur) produced nine foals in Holland before she was imported. She recently earned her Prestatie predicate on the basis of three of those foals. Itinkie V keur pref (s. Waterman) has 62 points in singles competition as well as 2 points in ladies competition. She has 127 (60% rel.) points on the harness horse mare index. The star gelding Loverboy (s. Renovo) is a 1997 Dutch National Champion and has earned 238 points in singles competition. Mytinkie keur sport (s. Renovo) has earned 111 points in singles competition. She has 132 (54% rel.) points on the harness horse mare mare index. In addition Etinkie also produced Pompidou (s. Renovo) who currently has 7 points in singles competition. Since coming to the U.S., Etinkie has had one KWPN registered foal, Constantijn HN pictured above, by the Saddlebred stallion Castle Bravo. navarre Owner: Alison Moore, Breeder: H. Konings, Rider John Pearce Navarre (b. Spetter, Navarone x Mascotte by A Lucky One) placed 4th at Level 7, 2nd at $1,500 Prix, 4th at $25,000 Grand Prix at the Desert Circuit Premiere; 3rd Level 7 at the Desert Circuit I; 1st place (of 63 horses) Level 7, Desert Circuit III. Navarre also was the Level 7 Mid Circuit Champion. ullarole Owner: Lisa Longo, Breeder: John Sanzo Ullarole (aka Ooh La La, Consul x Garole by Voltaire) placed 4th in the Zone 1 Championship Pre-Green Hunters. PaganInI Owner/Rider Cheryl Meisner, Breeder: H. A. Verberne Paganini (Havidoff x Bea by Statuar) was named the Best Stallion of 2008 at the Zwolle International Horse Show. Cheryl bought Paganini as a 7-year old from Bert Rutten. The pair has trained with Bert Rutten on and off since that time. Paganini, photo by Francois Lachance With 67.65%, Paganini and Cheryl did not have the best score in the freestyle but the one higher score was earned by the gelding Premier, who obviously did not qualify for the title. However, the five member jury agreed unanimously on the pair s first place. Their 73.95% was almost 6% better than the score of the next highest horse. Idocus Owner/Breeder: Christine R. McCarthy, Rider: Courtney King Dye The February issue of The Chronicle of the Horse is always dedicated to the most successful horses in sport. This year the 18-year old approved KWPN stallion Idocus (Equador x Eretha by Zonneglans) was amongst those horses and was named the Chronicle of the Horse 2007 Dressage Horse of the year. authentic Owner: Abigail Wexner, Breeder: G.H. and H. Morsink, Rider: Beezie Madden Authentic (Guidam x Gerlinda by Katell xx) won the $200,000 CN WorldWide Grand Prix. Beezie Madden and Authentic claimed victory out of a field of 53 at the Wellington Equestrian Festival. The CN WorldWide Grand Prix attracted horses and riders from around the world and was also a qualifier for the World Cup Final next month in Gothenburg, Sweden. 1 Authentic (Guidam) VDL Oranta (Indorado) Casadora (Indoctro) Vegas (Voltaire) Issue 1, 2008 Page 21

22 thank you! for your generous donations to the stallion service auction. Cavalier Maykel x Wina by Orthos Boreas Horses, LLC Facet Vanitas x Adriana by Tolbert Gay Walker and German Dressage Fairplay Ulft x Osca by Fresco Kellie Paige Farrington Wellington x Onetty by Doruto VDL Stud &Majestic Gaits kathy@majesticgaits.com Idocus Equador x Eretha by Zonneglans Christine R. McCarthy Just the Best Octrooi/Best of Luck x Timely Persuasion xxa by Close Watch Tish Quirk Moneymaker Farao x Monique Eclipse S (NHS) by Excellent van Herpen (NHS) John M. and Barbara S. Glick Paganini Havidoff x Bea by Statuar Cheryl Meisner hesperos10@yahoo.com Riverman Kenwood x Jaludine by Voltaire Iron Spring Farm, Inc. Robinhood Rantares x Fulde by Ladykiller xx Mary S. Hamacher Harmony s Rousseau Ferro x ZsuZsa by Roemer Harmony Sporthorses & Hassler Dressage Thatcher Welt Hit II x Mistral by Vincent Zondervan Farm Van Gogh Numero Uno x Movera by Bernstein de Wiemselbach & Longwood Stables Sponsor logos Page 22 newsletter of the KWPn-na

23 thank you! for your generous donations and sponsorships to the 2008 annual meeting. Charlene Lange Wine Claybrook Farms, Susan Taylor KWPN-NA Cooler Donovan Designs Horse theme pottery Dove Creek Farms - Barb Funk Vest Dressage Arenas (2 sets) Dressage Letters Dressage Extensions Saddlepad/Jewelry/Hat Equesport, Betsy Snyder Crystal Browband Equine Motorcoach Backpack Equissentials, Inc. Joe Creighton Show Breeches Euro American Saddlery Leather Surcingle & Backpack Exodus Breeders Breeders Supplies Horsetech Sporthorse Supplements International Stallion Guide Full-page Stallion Advertising Janice Kissel Ladies vest Jeff Holmwood Handblown Glass KL Select Golden Dress Jacket & Dress Vest Pair of Black Reins Kocher Tack Shop Breyer Horse - Salinero KWPN NA Colt and Filly Halters Longwood Stables, Tracey Holmgren Dose of Lupicor semen Malouin Manor, Merijane Malouin Dose of Jazz semen Megan DeGaray PaardHill Farms, Pieter Ruig Leather Halter People on Horses In-hand Show Halter Phelps Equine Advertising on Dressage Daily Rebecca Harris / Oakley Oakley Sun Glasses Reno Mountain Sports Faith Fessenden Outdoor Fashion Clothing Roy & Beth Goodwin Handmade Wooden Saddle Rack Sandi Lieb, Pennock Point Leather Horse Halter Sonnenberg Farms Ariat Vest Sporthorse Directory, Nicole Robertson Full page Advertisement Sporting Chance Farm Carlos and Karin Jimenez 1 week at the Cottage in Lancaster, PA Stall Europa - Siegi Belz Frye Dose of Prestige Semen Star J s Collection Browband Tempi Watches Tempi Watch The Shop at Wit s End Jan Arnold Misc Equipment VDL Stud VDL Vest, Dose of VDL Zirroco Blue semen Windy Ridge Farm, Judy Reggio DAD Jacket & Sml Duffle Bag Yancey Farms, Judy Yancey Dose of Wynton Semen sponsors Little Creek Farm Iron Spring Farm Paard Hill Farms Hawk Nest, LLC Stargate Sport Horses Haralson Farm De Wiemselbach Volterra Farm Pennock Point Sport Horses Claybrook Farms Equine Motorcoach And a special thanks to Mosquito Mound Farm the use of the farm for the Scott Hassler seminar Mosquito Mound Farm Issue 1, 2008 Page 23

24 classified ads 1997 Just the Best mare - main stud book Hunter Div. broodmare prospect. Keuring scores: Jumping 70, Reflexes 70, Technique 75, Scope 70. $20 K. For more info threebaymares@aol.com (GA) 1997 Oldenburg mare Westcoast x Rampal KWPN ASA, ISR/OLD. Easy breeder, good frozen candidate. Two generations FEI, $6,500. Con Brio Farms , (CA) 2004 Iroko gelding, ch w/ lots of chrome. Beautiful uphill type with super movement. Schooling first level H $40K Da Vinci Filly $5K, (NJ) 2006 Contango dark bay filly: Briana is a fantastic FEI prospect with easy personality. Inquire for video/photos. Contact Katie (FL) or norsenk@aol.com $12K, Neg. (FL) 2007 Dark bay KWPN colt by (Sir Sinclair x Rampal). This colt is elegant, brave and a beautiful mover. Rated First Premium. Exceptional keur eligible Rampal Mare. $15,000. Call Dee at Paard Hill Farms See and click on KWPN Sales tab. (NY) 2007 Harness horse colt Ganges x Olyanca ster by Jonker, $8, Harness horse filly Ganges x Konette keur by Fabricius, $8,000. Call Hawk Nest, LLC renae@hawk-nest.com or (NJ) 2007 Idocus colt, striking bay w/ chrome out of Westcoast x Rampal mare. Three generations FEI, lovely canter. Super temp & trainability $9,000. Con Brio Farms (CA) 2007 UB 40 chestnut colt: Already 1st Hannos. Out of Orion x Wanroij. Great temperament and gaits. Inquire for video/photos. $7.5K Neg. Contact Katie at norsenk@aol.com or (386) (FL) 5-Year-Old Dutch mare by Ijsselmeer out of prem mare L.A. Baltic Sun x Grundstein. ¾ Sister keuring Top Ten mare. Solidly under saddle, x-rays. $12,500. Con Brio Farms , (CA) Democraat daughter!! 2004 KWPN-NA registered gray mare. Zinnia is by Democraat & out of a Taxateur mare. Already 16.3 H. Athletic, kind, & ready to go. Spent summer in MT s mountains building muscle and seeing the sights-even moving cows! But she is too talented to stay with me. She needs a great home. Pls call or jannycarlson@msn.com (MT) Jazz x Métal 2007 filly. 1st premium September keuring 1st place LAEC. Wonderful movement great mind, granddam Harmony keur pref prest. Asking $15K holiday1177@yahoo.com (CA) Mares for sale, some imported, $12,000. Bloodlines: Heartbreaker, Voltaire, others - imported 3 year old Ramiro x Krack C filly $15,000. Colts available $8,000. Imported keur mare x Havidoff $16,000. syializis@sigmalabs.com. (AZ) Fancy young sport horse prospects for sale from the 2006 KWPN-NA Breeders of the Year, and 2006 USDF Res Ch Breeders of the Year, Dr. and Mrs Carlos Jimenez and Sporting Chance Farm. Young prospects from riding age, yearlings, custom embryos and in-uteros available, many out of top producing, exceptional, keur, elite, preferent, mares by such sires as Silvio 1 (Sandro), Coriano, Consul, Goodtimes, Wanroij, Michellino, AP Jet, Judgement ISF, Indoctro pref, Ulft keur, Balou du Rouet, Converter, Goodtimes, Warnroij etc.. Sales horses include USDF DSHB Horse of the Year, keuring champion, DAD champions, and All Breeds Winners. Please see for photos and information, and call with serious inquiries please. (PA) Page 24 newsletter of the KWPn-na

25 calendar of events Scandalous A very special 1999 keur mare, Juventus x Volckmar, 16.2H. USDF Nat l. Champion 3-YO Filly, CDS Jr. Finals Champion, completed keur in 2007 with a score of Radiographs submitted 3/08 for elite predicate. Ready to earn sport predicate. First foal was 2004 #2 NA/WPN Yearling. Sound, no vices, unlimited potential. $75,000. Call Ariane Rezvani at ; daryoush1@msn.com (CA) Zeoliet semen, 5 doses, top quality blue straws. $3,000 for all. Zeoliet was a preferent stallion by Ramiro and produced international level dressage and jumping horses. This is some of the last semen available from this famous stallion. Lesliechf@sbcglobal.net or call (AK) Note: The KWPN of North America makes no guarantees as to the quality of this semen. correction Rousseau The 2008 Stallion Directory incorrectly states that the KWPN Surcharge is included in the breeding fee for Rousseau. This is not the case. Please note that the surcharge for Rousseau is NOT included. April Del Mar National Dressage, Del Mar CA (USA) 23 Midway point examination 70-Day Test; Ermelo (NL) 23 IBOP for Harness Horses, Ermelo (NL) NK (National Championship) Jumping, Mierlo (NL) CSI-W World Cup Final Götenborg (SWE) Keuring entry packets will be mailed out at the end of the month May Internationaal Concours Hippique and NK Dressage, Eindhoven (NL) CSI3*/CSI1* Eindhoven (NED) CSI3* Kentucky Spring Show, Lexington KY (USA) CSI3* Kentucky Spring Classic, Lexington KY (USA) 21 Final examination Performance Test, Ermelo (NL) Dressage at Flintridge, Flintridge CA (USA) Devon Horse Show, Devon PA (USA) Memorial Day Classic, Burbank CA (USA) June Upperville Colt & Horse Show, Upperville VA (USA) CDI3*/CSI3* Outdoor Gelderland (NED) CSI5* Spruce Meadows (CAN) CSI4* Spruce Meadows (CAN) CHIO Rotterdam CDIO3*/CSIO5* Rotterdam (SSL) (NED) 20 Central Keuring Maarsbergen (Utrecht, NL) Lake Placid, Lake Placid NY (USA) CSI4* Spruce Meadows (CAN) 27 Foal Keuring Harich (Friesland, NL) 28 Central Keuring Heerjansdam (Zuid Holland, NL) 28 Foal Keuring Schildwolde (Groningen, NL) July Keuring entries are due in July! CAIO/CICO3*/CDIO3*/CSIO5*/CVI2* Aachen (SSL) (GER) CSI5* Spruce Meadows (CAN) CSI2* Blainville (CAN) CDI Pebble Beach Dressage, Pebble Beach CA (USA) The Country Classic, Wilsonville OR (USA) CSI4* Geesteren (NL) Pebble Beach Euestrian Classic, Pebble Beach CA (USA) CSI3* Bromont (CAN) CSI3* Bromont (CAN) N.A. Jr Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC), Parker CO (USA) CSI3* Palgrave (CAN) CH-M-YHorses-D/CDI3*/CSI4* Verden (GER) CSI2*/CSI5* Valkenswaard (NED) Issue 1, 2008 Page 25

26 goodbye to lupicor Big loss for breeding and De Wiemselbach courtesy De Wiemselbach This past January, the approved KWPN stallion Lupicor died as a result of colic. A big loss for breeding and also for stud farm De Wiemselbach. Lupicor (Lux Z x Pilot x Cor de la Bryere) was born in 1995 in the south of Holland to the wellknown Pilot daughter Jourdette S. At age two he was approved for the Westfalen studbook and there stood at stud until his return to the Wiemselbach in The talented Lux Z son competed successfully in both national competitions and the KWPN stallion competition. Based on his performance record he was approved by the KWPN in after completing the short performance test. Following his successful international sport career, Lupicor grew into a world class breeding stallion. His early offspring in Westfalen were very promising and as a result Lupicor was also able to put his stamp on jumper breeding in Holland by producing champions at foal and mare inspections, as well as the stallion approvals. At the Central Keuringen Lupicor was down as the sire of many star and keur mares. He has jumping index of 139 with 89% reliability. At the 2007 North American keuring tour, a Lupicor colt, Carte Blanche bred and owned by Dr. and Mrs. Carlos Jimenez, tied for first place for the best Jumper foals. Lupicor s genes are still available for breeding through his son L Esprit (ds. Landgraf I), who was the jumping champion of the 2006 KWPN Stallion Show. There is still a limited quantity of good quality frozen semen available. Iron spring farm cup correction In the previous issue of this Newsletter, the Iron Spring Farm Cup results for No. 241 Wish were mistakenly put in amongst the Five-Year Olds instead of his own age group. This error has been corrected. Below are the current standings for both age groups. Iron Spring Farm Cup for Four-Year Olds Ch No. 241 Wish Sire: Voltaire pref, Dam: Jennifer ster by Burggraaf pref Owner: Mary Ann Funk and Martein & Frans Burgers, Breeder: H. van De Linde Res No. 359 Wolfgang CBF ster q Sire: Neptune, Dam: Orusa H 9 keur by Indoctro pref owner/breeder: Waino Pihl and Susan Taylor Iron Spring Farm Cup for Five-Year Olds Ch No. 246 Vixen ster Sire: Iroko keur, Dam: Paloma ster by Animo keur Owner/Breeder: Lee Miller, Gabilan Hill Res No. 87 Vallado ster Sire: Now Or Never M, Dam: Ecaranda ster by Saros xx bb keur Owner: Silver Creek Farms, Summer Stofel, Breeder: F J. Morssink 3 No. 245 Vivacious ster Sire: Contango pref, Dam: Notre Dame ster by Lux-Z stb Owner/Breeder: Lee Miller, Gabilan Hill Page 26 newsletter of the KWPn-na

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28 KWPn - stallion reports 2007 Jumping Five-Day Test Lincoln lincoln (Z Stb Z), 06/15/1993, 167cm, bay Sire: Faldo keur, s. Purioso keur Dam: Gerda keur s. Bredero, d. Ada stb pref s. Kristal pref Uppercut xx pref Breeder: S. Bijzitter Owner: Albert Zoer Jr. Pedigree: As a young horse, sire Faldo jumped under Albert Zoer just as his son is now. The Purioso son out of a Nimmerdor daughter x Joost earned the keur predicate on the basis of his strength as a sire. Dam Gerda also carries the keur predicate. This daughter of the Notaris son Bredero is out of the preferent mare Ada. Ada is by Kristal and also produced a Z2 dressage horse by Dutchboy. Her mother is Sandra, a daughter of the English thoroughbred Uppercut xx. Conformation: A more than sufficiently developed, sufficient riding type stallion with a good rectangular model. The head is sufficiently expressive and a fraction long. The neck has good shape, length and muscling and is set on horizontally. The back has good length and muscling. The croup has good length, position and muscling. The foreleg is short with a correct stance. The hindleg is correct. The base is well developed and has quality. The feet are shaped and developed well. Performance: Because of his sport career, Lincoln only had to go to Ermelo to be evaluated on stall behavior. Stall behavior: An honest, steadfast stallion that is easy to handle and calm in his stall. Breeding advice: Lincoln can add scope and attitude to jumper breeding. The mares need to be of sufficient riding type. Semen quality: good. Veterinary report: The stallion was fine at the test. However, Lincoln did not meet the radiograph requirements in regards to navicular, which was evaluated as a class 3. The stallion committee used their power to override veterinary requirements in the case of stallions that are very successful in sport. Dam report: The mare Gerda is deceased. Height: 161cm, color: bay. 70-Day Test Warrant Warrant , 04/30/2003, 170cm, bay, jumping expectation 156 (53%) Sire: Numero Uno, s. Libero H pref Dam: Karanta keur pref prest s. Nimmerdor pref, d Furanta stb ds. Purioso keur Doon xx Breeder: G. Reuls Owner: E. Schep Pedigree: The Libero H son Numero Uno knows how to put a clear stamp on breeding. First he was himself successful in sport and now comes the success of his children. Various offspring are doing well in the international tests for young horses. The stallion is also convincing with his conformation index. Dam Karanta carries the keur, preferent and prestatie predicates. She is also the mother Oranta, who is a successful Grand Prix horse with Chris Kappler. The mare also produced a Z jumper by Lux. Grandmother Furanta is a Purioso daughter out of the keur mare Uranta, a daughter of the English thoroughbred Doon xx. Her mother is the keur preferent prestatie mare Elante (s. Sineada). Conformation: A very well developed, riding type stallion with a good rectangular model. The head is expressive. The neck has good shape, length and muscling. It comes from deep out of the chest. The back has good length. The croup has good length, position and muscling. The foreand hindlegs are correct. The base is well developed. Performance: Warrant is an honest and reliable stallion with a good attitude. The stallion is very willing to work and he works well. The walk is pure and has good scope. The trot has good scope and is sufficiently carried. The canter has good scope, power and is very well carried. The stallion has good balance in motion. He jumps with good reflexes, a varied foreleg technique especially over verticals. He finishes the jump very well behind. Warrant appears to be careful and has much to very much talent and gives his rider a good feeling. Stall behavior: An honest reliable stallion that is easy to handle and calm in his stall. Breeding advice: Warrant can improve on the canter in jumper breeding. The mares must have good foreleg technique. They can t have too vertical of a neck. Semen quality: sufficient. Dam report: Karanta is a more than sufficiently developed mare with a sufficient rectangular model. The mare is refined. The head is sufficiently expressive. The head/neck connection is more than sufficiently light. The neck has sufficient length and there is sufficient muscling in the topline. The wither is well developed and sufficiently long. The shoulder has more than sufficient length but is a little straight. The back drops off a little behind the wither. The loins are sufficiently connected. The croup slopes and could be a little longer. The muscling is sufficiently long. The foreleg is correct, as is the hind- Page 28 newsletter of the KWPn-na

29 courtesy KWPn leg. The pastern is a little weak The hooves are more than sufficiently wide and the heels are sufficiently developed. The bone of the legs is hard and of suitable substance. Karanta has an active walk with sufficient scope. The left fore is a little toed out. The trot has more than sufficient scope, impulsion and balance. The mare also shows more than sufficient scope, impulsion and balance at the canter. Height: 166cm, color: black bay. Zapatero VDL zapatero , 05/28/2004, 168cm, dark bay, jumping expectation 158 (28%) Sire: Chin Chin, s. Constant Dam: Marieta elite sport/jump s. Ircolando keur, d. Anita stb prest s. Notaris keur Joost pref Breeder: H. Brugman Owner: H. Brugman and VDL Stud Pedigree: Chin Chin had an impressive jumping career. He went to the Seoul and Barcelona Olympics as part of the Mexican team, as well as the WEG in Stockholm and various World Cups. The elite sport/jump mare Marieta is a daughter of the keur stallion Ircolando. The mare was the Dutch champion of the Four-Year-Old jumpers under the name Brugman s Princess. She jumped at national levels before she became a brood mare. She is also the mother of Watch me B, a star daughter of Indoctro, who placed fifth in the free jumping championship at the National Mare Show in Grandmother Anita (Notaris x Joost) is a prestatie mare and mother to an international jumper by Ircolando, a Z jumper by Armstrong, Casimir and Ircolando. Conformation: A well developed, riding type stallion with a good rectangular model. The head is sufficiently expressive. The neck has sufficient length with good shape and muscling. The back has sufficient length and is slightly hollowed. The croup has good position, length and muscling. The foreleg is short, back at the knee and slightly toed out. The hindleg is correct and the base is light. Performance: Zapatero VDL is an honest and reliable stallion with a good attitude. The stallion is very willing to work and he works well. The walk is pure and has sufficient scope. The trot has sufficient to more than sufficient scope. The canter has more than sufficient scope and power. The stallion moves with sufficient suppleness but is a little on the forehand. He jumps with good reflexes and good to very good technique. Zapatero VDL appears to be careful and shows a lot of scope. Zapatero VDL has much talent and gives his rider a more than sufficient to good feeling. Stall behavior: An honest steadfast stallion that is easy to handle and calm in his stall. Breeding advice: Zapatero VDL can add reflexes and jumping technique. The mare must not be built on the forehand. Semen quality: sufficient. Dam report: Marieta is a well-developed, long lined mare with a good rectangular model. The mare is refined. The head is expressive with a nice eye. The poll is long. The neck is long with sufficient vertical position. The upper neck is a little poor. The wither is high with sufficient length. The shoulder is sufficiently long and is sloped. The back and loins are shaped well. The croup is very sloping and sufficiently long. The foreleg is correct as seen from the front and the side. The hindleg shows wear and is straight. The pastern is weak and the fetlocks are filled. The hooves are well developed and the heels are good. The walk is active and pure. The trot has sufficient scope and sufficient power from the hindquarter. The canter has barely sufficient scope and is a little on the forehand. The mare s condition was a bit poor. Height: 168cm, color chestnut. Zavall VDL zavall vdl , 07/10/2004, 164cm, bay Sire: Casall, s. Caretino Dam: Remilia elite s. Emilion keur, d. Evita keur ds. Cor de la Bryère H.Almé Z Breeder: J.H.M. Evers Owner: E. Schep Pedigree: The Caretino son Casall is currently competing successfully in the young horse competitions. Last year he placed second in Rotterdam. Remilia is an elite mare by the keur stallion Emilion. She has also produced Vendredi (s. Hors la Loi) who jumps in the USA under the name S&L Miami. Grandmother Evita is a keur daughter of the influential Holsteiner Cor de la Bryère. Further back in the dam line is the mare Aluette. This Almé daughter is also the grandmother of the KWPN stallion Orame, who is jumping in the USA with Chris Kappler. Conformation: A well developed, riding type stallion with a good rectangular model. The head is expressive. The neck has good shape, length and muscling. The back has good length and muscling. The croup has good length, position and muscling. The foreleg is short and correct. The hindleg is also correct. The base is well developed and hard. The feet are well shaped and have low heels. Performance: Zavall VDL is an honest, reliable, playful stallion with a good attitude. The stallion is very willing to work and works well. The walk is pure with more than sufficient scope. The walk has good scope and is carried with good use of the hindleg. The canter has good scope, Issue 1, 2008 Page 29

30 KWPn stallion reports power and is carried. The stallion shows good balance in movement. He jumps with good reflexes, good foreleg technique, more than sufficient use of the back but he finishes the jump moderately from behind. Zavall VDL appears to be careful and shows more than sufficient to much scope. Zavall VDL has more than sufficient to much jumping talent and gives his rider a good feeling. Stall behavior: An honest, steady stallion that is easy to handle and calm in his stall. Breeding advice: Besides correct conformation, Zavall VDL can add reflexes to jumping. The mare must use the hindleg well while jumping. Semen quality: sufficient. Dam report: Remilia is a sufficiently developed, sufficient riding type mare with a more than sufficient rectangular model that should have a little more appeal. The head is long and should be more expressive. The poll has more than sufficient length and the head/neck connection should be lighter. The neck comes from deep in the chest, is heavy, has sufficient position and more than sufficient length. The wither is well developed. The shoulder has good length and sufficient position. The back is hollow. The loins are shaped well, connected well and muscled well. The croup has sufficient slope and length. The muscling is sufficiently long. The foreleg is over at the knee, should be longer and has a weak pastern. The hindleg is a little straight. The base is sufficiently developed and has sufficient quality. The hooves have good width and the heels are low. The walk is pure, active with sufficient scope. The trot is active with good scope, is powerful with good use of the hindleg and shows good carriage and suppleness. The canter is active with good impulsion, good balance and sufficient scope. Height: 164cm, color: bay with roaning. Zèlote VDL zélote vdl , 03/12/2004, 165cm, bay, jumping expectation 156 (31%) Sire: Chin Chin, s. Constant Dam: Paola W ster prok s. Libero H pref, d. Biranda keur pref prest s. Notaris keur Irenus Breeder: B.J.M. Wezenberg Owner: H. van der Scheer, VDL Stud Pedigree: Chin Chin had an impressive jumping career. E went to the Seoul and Barcelona Olympics with the Mexican team, as well as the WEG in Stockholm and various World Cups. Paola W is the mother of this stallion. She is a ster PROK daughter of the world cup winner and jumper sire Libero H. Grandmother Biranda (Notaris x Irenus) is keur preferent prestatie. She produced the KWPN stallion Kenwood, a national jumper by Topas, a ZZ jumper by Nimmerdor and a Z1 dressage horse by Nimmerdor. Conformation: A sufficiently developed, riding type stallion that could have longer lines. The head is expressive. The neck has sufficient length and good shape and muscling. The back has sufficient length. The loins are strongly muscled. The croup has sufficient length and is sufficiently muscled and sloping. The foreleg is toed out with a weak pastern. The hindleg is sickle hocked. The feet are sufficiently developed. Performance: Zèlote VDL is an honest and steady stallion with a good attitude. The stallion is very willing to work and he works more than sufficiently to good. The walk is pure and has sufficient scope. The trot has sufficient scope. The canter has good scope and more than sufficient power with a lot of balance. The stallion jumps with good reflexes. The foreleg technique varies, sometimes grabbing. The stallion finishes the jump well behind. Zèlote VDL still has trouble shortening the last canter stride. He seems careful and shows more than sufficient go much scope. Zèlote VDL has more than sufficient talent for jumping and gives his rider a good feeling. Stall behavior: An honest and steady stallion. He is restless at feeding time, otherwise he is easy to handle and calm in his stall. Breeding advice: Besides attitude, Zèlote VDL can improve the reflexes during jumping. The mares must have sufficient size and a good rectangular model. Semen quality: sufficient. Dam report: Paola W is a mare of normal development that could have somewhat longer lines. The mare has short legs. The head is expressive with a nice eye. The poll has sufficient length. The neck is vertical and has barely sufficient length and is heavily muscled. The wither is sufficient developed. The shoulder has sufficient length and slopes. The back is weak. The loins are wide and well muscled. The croup slopes and has sufficient length. The foreleg is a little back at the knee. The hindleg is sickle hocked. The pastern is normal. The mare has good feet and heels. The bone is hard. The walk is pure and big. The trot is sufficient and has sufficient power. The canter has sufficient scope, is a little on the forehand but has sufficient power. The mare was a little heavy. Height: 166cm, color: bay. Page 30 newsletter of the KWPn-na

31 Zidane zidane DE , 5/15/2004, 166cm, bay Sire: Ladas, s. Limbus Dam: Marette s. Graf Grannus, d. Caenette s. Capitol I Sable Skinflint xx Breeder: J.P. Lass, Germany Owner: J.M. van Uytert, Comb. Aaldering Swelheim Pedigree: The gray Ladas is a Holstein bred son of Limbus x Cascavelle. After his approval he won the performance test at Radegast with a total of 127 points, with 136 points for jumping. He qualified for the Danish jumping championship. The blood of jumper sire Grannus flows through the veins of the mare Marette. She is a daughter of Graf Grannus (Grannus x Goldlowe). Great grandmother Caenette is a daughter of Capitol I, and produced several jumpers. Next is the English thoroughbred Sable Skinflint combined with the mare Adrette, the mother of the stallions Ronald and Lagos. Adrette s mother Dorette is also the mother of the stallions Farn and Roman. Conformation: Well developed, sufficient riding type stallion with a good rectangular model. The head is sufficiently expressive. The head/neck connection is heavy. The neck has good shape and length with much muscling and comes from deep in the chest. The back is long and is sufficiently muscled. The croup has good length, muscling and it slopes. The foreleg and hindleg are correct. The base is well developed. Performance: Zidane is an honest, somewhat pragmatic stallion with a good attitude. He has more than sufficient willingness to work and he works well. The walk is pure and has more than sufficient scope. The trot has sufficient to more than sufficient scope. The hindleg should come underneath more powerfully in both the walk and the trot. The canter has good scope and power. The stallion jumps with good reflexes, much use of the body and good technique, finishing the jump well behind. He appears to be careful and shows much to very much scope. Zidane has much to very much talent for jumping and gives his rider a good feeling. Stall behavior: An honest stallion that is easy to handle and calm in his stall. Breeding advice: Zidane can improve on jumping technique and scope. The mares must have a sufficient amount of blood. Semen quality: sufficient. Dam report: Marette is a very well developed, strongly built, sound mare with a good rectangular model and a good jumping model. The poll has sufficient length. The throatlatch could be lighter. The neck is sufficiently long, comes from deep out of the chest, is forward and is well muscled. The wither is barely sufficiently developed. The shoulder is long and straight. The back is strong and has strong muscling. The loins are strongly connected and have strong muscled. The croup slopes, has sufficient length and a high tail set. The muscling of the hamstring should be longer. The foreleg is back at the knee and toed in. The pastern is a little straight. The hindleg is a bit sickle hocked. The base is sufficiently developed and hard. The hooves are well developed with good heels and of good quality. The walk has good scope, more than sufficient impulsion and good scope. The trot has good scope, more than sufficient impulsion and sufficient carriage. The mare shows good suppleness. Height: 170cm, color bay. zirocco blue vdl Zirocco Blue VDL B, 07/07/04, 168cm, gray Sire: Mr. Blue, s. Couperus Dam: Licorne des Forets s. Voltaire pref, d. Gekas des Forets s. Le Tot de Semilly SF Jalisco B SF Breeder: M. Fabrice & M Guy, France Owner: VDL Stud, Hengstenhouderij Jespers BV Pedigree: The blood make-up of Zirocco Blue VDL is a chain of jumping genes. Mr. Blue can be seen as a jumping sire by extension; examples are Plot Blue, Parmala Douche, Okometa, Gucci and Savanna B. Mr. Blue, who died of an accident in 2006, is in second place with an index of 159 (82%) for the stallions with offspring ten and older in sport. Licorne des Forets is a French born daughter of the preferent Voltaire. Grandmother Gekas des Forets is a daughter of le Tot de Semilly out of a mother by Jalisco B. This mare is a sister of the approved stallion Stew Boy and the international jumper Qualisca. The mare line is also supported by daughters of Uriel, Ibrahim and Ultimate xx. Conformation: A well developed, sufficient riding type stallion and a good rectangular model. The head is not very expressive. The neck has good shape and is short. The back has good length and muscling. The loins are strongly muscled. The croup has good length and muscling and slightly sloped. The foreleg is slightly toed out. The hindleg is correct. The base is well developed. The feet are wide with low heels. Issue 1, 2008 Page 31

32 KWPn stallion reports Performance: Zirocco Blue is an honest and steadfast stallion with a good attitude. The stallion has more than sufficient willingness to work and works sufficiently. The walk has moderate scope and should have more tact. The trot has moderate scope and is sufficiently powerful. The canter has good scope and power. The stallion shows little suppleness in movement. The stallion jumps with good reflexes and good technique. Zirocco Blue VDL appears to be careful and shows much to very much scope. Zirocco Blue VDL has much talent for jumping and gives his rider a more than sufficient to good feeling. Stall behavior: An honest, steadfast stallion, that is easy to handle and calm in his stall. Breeding advice: Besides scope, Zirocco Blue VDL can improve reflexes while jumping. The mares must have good rideability and a good mouth. Semen quality: good. Dam report: Licorne des Forets is a very well developed mare in good rectangular model. She has sufficient appeal. The head is sufficiently developed. The poll has sufficient length. The throatlatch is more than sufficiently light. The neck is long and horizontal with sufficient muscling in the topline. The wither is well developed and is more than sufficiently long. The shoulder is long and straight. The back is built well. The loins are well connected. The croup slopes sufficiently and has more than sufficient length. The muscling is sufficiently long. The foreleg is correct when seen from the side, but the pastern is straight. The hindleg is a bit long and sickle hocked. The hooves are wide and the left is a little narrower than the right. The heels are normally developed. The bone of the legs has more than sufficient quality and is well developed. The mare has a correct walk that is pure with more than sufficient activity. The trot has scope and is supple with more than sufficient impulsion. The mare stays a little horizontal through the body and the hindleg is behind the body. The canter has scope and power with more than sufficient balance. Height: 172cm, color: chestnut. KWPN gives award to the United States Equestrian Federation during KWPN-NA Annual Meeting. courtesy KWPN and Jacques Verkerk Recently at the fifth Olympic trials and during the KWPN-NA 2008 Annual Meeting in Wellington, KWPN Board member Paul Hendrix gave an award from the KWPN to David O Connor, chairman of the USEF. The KWPN thanks her leading position for jumpers in the WBFSH ranking for a big part to the American federation. Last year all their teams in the Samsung Nation Cups Series featured KWPN-horses. The American team at the Pan American Games included three KWPN-horses. Besides the award to the USEF, there was also a presentation of the new international name of the KWPN: Royal Dutch Sporthorse. The riders that competed in the teams last year, received a smaller version of the award. The Dutch horses on the jumping teams were: Authentic, Integrity, Judgement ISF, Casadora, Anthem, Miss Independent, Olinda, Pavarotti, Vegas, Little Big Man and Obelix R. David O Connor accepts the KWPN award in the name of the US Equestrian Federation from KWPN board member Paul Hendrix. Also accepting awards are Mary Chapot (mother of Laura), Lauren Hough and Beezie Madden. Photo by Randi Muster. Page 32 newsletter of the KWPn-na

33 2007 offspring reports - kwpn In 2007, the KWPN looked at the foal collections of 11 dressage stallions, 21 jumper stallions and five harness stallions that were approved after the fall test of 2005 and the spring test of The stallions Unitair, Watermill Swatch xx and Wilawander received extensions last year and finished up their foal collections this year. The strong and not so strong characteristics are reflected as clearly as possible in these reports so that the information may help in making future breeding decisions. The stallion committee did report that they are not yet satisfied with some of the terminology, to be exact that more than sufficient and sufficient do not yet clearly reflect the desired representation. Watch list Over the last few years, the actual offspring inspections have had only limited consequences on the watch list. Stallions are placed on the watch list if the committee feels that the stallion will have a negative influence on the breeding program; for example, if the stallion clearly passes on negative traits or if the foals are clearly insufficiently developed. For a few years now, the committee has given breeding advice at the end of each report of the new stallions being approved. Initially this advice is based solely on the performance test. After the foals are inspected, the inspection results are added to the original test information, amending and modifying the original results. In giving breeding advice, the committee tries to give information on a stallion s strengths and weaknesses, and what qualities a mare should or should not have to make a good match for each particular stallion. Carthino Z Carthago x Amor pref Carthino Z showed a uniform collection of well developed, riding type foals with a good rectangular model. The head is expressive, sometimes long. The poll has sufficient length but the head/neck connection is sometimes heavy. The neck has good length and muscling along with sufficient length. The wither has sufficient scope and development. The shoulder is long with sufficient position. The back has sufficient length and good muscling. The loins are well muscled. The croup has sufficient length and good position and muscling. The hamstring should be longer. The foreleg has good length, correct position and is sometimes tied-in. The hindleg is generally correct, sometimes a little long. The base is well developed and has quality. The walk has more than sufficient scope and suppleness. The trot is powerful and has good scope. The hindleg bends actively and should come underneath more. The canter is powerful and has sufficient scope. The foals should show more use of the body at the canter. The collection consisted of 20 foals picked by the KWPN and five that were selected by the owner. Two of the picked foals were absent and inspected at home. Those two fit in with the rest of the collection. The selected foals also fit in with the collection. The foals were presented on sand. The quality of the mares was average. Shown: 23 (2) foals out of 115 breedings in Breeding advice: Carthino Z can add size, model and jumping quality especially scope to mares that have a good rectangular model. Chiquitin la Silla Chin Chin x Pilot Chiquitin la Silla showed a uniform collection of well developed, riding type foals with a good rectangular model. The head is expressive. The poll has more than sufficient length. The neck has good shape, length and muscling. Sometimes it is set on a little vertical. The wither has sufficient length and development. The shoulder is straight and has more than sufficient length. The back has good length and muscling. The loins are well muscled. The croup has good length, position and muscling. The foreleg has good length and is often over at the knee. The hindleg is long and regularly has a weak pastern. The base is hard and well developed. The walk has more than sufficient scope and suppleness. The foals trot with more than sufficient scope and are good at transitions. The canter has good scope and balance with more than sufficient suppleness. The collection consisted of 10 foals picked by the KWPN, of which one could only be evaluated in-hand because of an injury. The foals were presented on sand. The mares had good quality. Shown: 10 foals out of 12 breedings in Breeding advice: Chiquitin la Silla can add scope to riding type, long-legged and well developed mares. Issue 1, 2008 Page 33

34 kwpn offspring reports Harley VDL Heartbreaker keur x Carthago Harley VDL showed a collection of well developed, riding type foals with appeal and that stand in good rectangular model. The head is expressive. The poll has good length. The neck has good shape, length and muscling. The wither has sufficient length and development. The shoulder has sufficient length and position. The back has good length and muscling but is sometimes a little hollow. The loins are well muscled. The croup has good length, position and muscling. The foreleg has good length and correct position. The hindleg is often long. The base is hard and is more than sufficiently developed. The walk has good scope and suppleness. The trot has more than sufficient scope with good use of the hindleg. The foals jump easily into the canter with good scope and balance. The foals show much body use at the canter and have an appealing forehand. The collection consisted of 14 foals picked by the KWPN, of which two were absent because of injuries. The two foals were inspected at home and fit in with the rest of the collection. The foals were presented on sand. The mares were of average quality. Shown: 12 (2) foals out of 68 breedings in Breeding advice: Harley VDL can add reflexes and attitude to jumper breeding. The stallion can improve model and movement. Mares must be more than sufficiently developed. L Esprit Lupicor x Landgraf I L Esprit showed a uniform collection of well developed, riding type foals with a good rectangular model. The head is expressive. The poll has good length. The neck has good shape, length and muscling. Several necks came from deep in the chest. The wither has sufficient length and development. The shoulder has sufficient length and position. The back has good length and is sometimes hollow. The loins are well muscled. The croup is short and is generally sloping. The hamstring has good length. The foreleg is correct. The pastern has good length and is often straight. The hindleg is correct and long. The base is hard and more than sufficiently developed. The walk has sufficient scope with little suppleness. The foals trot with more than sufficient carriage, scope and suppleness. They also bend the hindleg well, but it comes under the body with more power. The canter is powerful and has good scope but the foals could be looser in the topline. The collection consisted of 20 foals picked by the KWPN and five that were selected by the owner. The selected foals deviated positively from the rest of the collection in regards to model and the use of the body in movement. The foals were presented on sand. The quality of the mares was good. Shown: 25 foals out of 110 breedings in Breeding advice: L Esprit can improve the model and can add length to the body. He can also add scope and to the canter in jumper breeding. The mares need to be uncomplicated and have more than sufficient use of the body. Ol Metta Flipper d Elle x Le Plantero Ol Metta showed a uniform collection of moderately riding type foals with a good rectangular model. The head is not very expressive and generally has a roman profile. The head/neck connection is often heavy. The poll has moderate length. The neck varies in shape and has more than sufficient length. In several cases a ewe-neck was noted while standing. The wither has more than sufficient length and is often straight. The shoulder has sufficient length and is often straight. The back has good length, is hollow and poorly muscled. The loins are sufficiently muscled. The croup has more than sufficient length and often slopes. The foreleg has good length and is delicate. The position of the hindleg varies from straight to sickle-hocked. The base is hard and lean. Sometimes a hock could be better finished. The walk has good scope with sufficient suppleness. The trot has sufficient scope and moderate power. The canter has scope, is carried and the foals show good suppleness. The collection consisted of 11 foals picked by the KWPN and five selected by the owner. The selected foals fit in with the rest of the collection. The foals were presented on sand. Shown: 16 foals out of 55 breedings in Breeding advice: Ol Metta can improve the canter and add scope to jumper breeding. The mares must be well developed and have a riding type build. Rascin G.Ramiro Z pref x Pilot) Rascin showed a collection of foals that vary from sufficient to more than sufficient in regards to development and that have a sufficient rectangular model. The head is expressive. The poll is sufficiently long. The neck has good shape and length, sometimes it is vertical. The wither has sufficient length and development. The shoulder has sufficient length and is straight. The back has sufficient length and is hollow. The loins are more than sufficiently muscled. The croup is short, round and slopes. The hamstring should be longer. The position of the foreleg is correct and it is tied-in. The hindleg is long and a little out behind. The base is hard, lean and sufficiently developed. Two of the foals received a remark on hoof shape. The walk is sufficient in scope with little suppleness. The trot has little freedom in the shoulder, is not carried well and the hindleg should come underneath more. The canter has more than sufficient scope and is flat with little use of the body. The collection consisted out of ten foals picked by the KWPN. The foals were presented on sand. The quality of the mares varied. Shown: 10 foals out of 50 mares bred in Page 34 newsletter of the kwpn-na

35 courtesy kwpn Breeding advice: Rascin can add scope and attitude to jumper breeding. The mares must be well developed with a correct base. Tjungske Carthago x Julio Mariner xx Tjungske showed collection a of foals that was uniform in type and that varied from sufficient to more than sufficient and good rectangular model. The head is expressive with a clear eye. The poll has more than sufficient length. The neck has good length, sufficient shape and is poorly muscled in the topline. The wither has more than sufficient length and development. The shoulder has sufficient length and is often straight. The back has good length and is often hollow. The loins are sufficiently muscled and sufficiently connected. The croup is short and has good position. The foreleg has more than sufficient length, correct position and is tied-in. The hindleg is long and behind the body. The base is hard and lean with moderate development. The walk has sufficient scope with little suppleness. The trot is limited in scope, with moderate power in which the hindleg should come underneath more. The foals jump easily into the canter and show good balance and a lot of suppleness. The collection consisted of ten foals picked by the KWPN and three that were selected by the owner. One of the picked foals was absent. It was inspected at home and fit in with the remainder of the collection. The foals were presented on sand. The quality of the mares was average. Shown 12 (1) foals out of 47 breedings in Unitair Voltaire pref x G.Ramiro Z pref) Last year five foals by the stallion Unitair were shown. Because the number of foals last year was insufficient an additional collection was shown this year that consisted of an additional five picked foals. Unitair showed a collection of well developed, more than sufficient riding type foals that stand in good rectangular model with a somewhat downward build. The head is sufficiently expressive but long. The poll has more than sufficient length. The neck has good length and shape and is sometimes poorly muscled. The wither is sufficiently developed. The shoulder has sufficient length and position. The back has good length and is sometimes poorly muscled. The loins are sometimes poorly muscled. The croup has sufficient length and varies in position but has a long hamstring. The foreleg has sufficient length and correct position. The hindleg is long. The base is fine and has sufficient quality. The walk has sufficient scope with sufficient suppleness. The trot has more than sufficient scope, a flat foreleg with and impulsion with moderate power. The canter has sufficient scope and sufficient impulsion. The collection consisted of five foals picked by the KWPN in 2006 and five foals in The foals were presented on sand. Shown: 5 foals in 2006 out of 10 breedings in 2005; 5 foals in 2007 out of 15 breedings in Breeding advice: Unitair can add scope to jumper breeding. The mares should show blood and should have an uphill build. Vaillant For Pleasure x Nimmerdor pref Vaillant showed a collection of well developed, sufficient riding type foals with a sufficient rectangular model. The head is long. The poll is short. The neck has good length with little muscling in the topline. The foals often have a eweneck. The wither is sufficiently developed. The shoulder has sufficient length and is straight. The back is sufficiently long and often hollow. The loins vary in muscling. The croup is short, sloping and is well muscled. The hamstring should often be longer. The foreleg has sufficient length, is sometimes toed out and often has a straight pastern. The position of the hindleg varies and is generally straight. The base is hard and lean with more than sufficient development. The walk is short with little flexion in the joints. The trot has little power, is flat, should have more freedom in the shoulder and the hindleg should come underneath more. The foals jump easily into the canter, are light-footed at the canter and show good balance. The foals should use the body more in movement. The collection consisted of 20 foals picked by the KWPN. One of the picked foals was absent and evaluated at home. That foal fit in with the rest of the collection. Another foal was only evaluated standing because the mother was injured. The foals were presented on sand. The quality of the mares varied. Shown: 19 (1) foals out of 101 breedings in Breeding advice: Vaillant can add substance and scope. The mares must be long-lined and show blood. Van Gogh Numero Uno x Bernstein Van Gogh showed a collection of riding type foals that vary in development. Especially the younger foals are yet lacking the long lines. The older foals have a sufficient rectangular model. The head is expressive. The poll has sufficient length. The neck has good shape, length and has good muscling in the topline. The wither has sufficient length and development. The shoulder has sufficient length and is straight. The back has sufficient length and is well muscled. The loins are strongly muscled. The croup has good length, position and muscling. The hamstring should frequently be longer. The foreleg has sufficient length and correct position. The pastern has good length and is often straight. The hindleg is long. The base is hard and more than sufficiently developed. The walk has good scope and sufficient suppleness. The foals trot with more than sufficient carriage, scope and suppleness and they bend the hindleg well but it Issue 1, 2008 Page 35

36 kwpn offspring reports should come under the body more. The foreleg is often flat. The canter has more than sufficient scope and the foals should loosen up in the topline. The collection consisted of 20 foals picked by the KWPN and six that were selected by the owner. Two of the selected foals were absent and a third could only be evaluated standing because of illness. The absent foals were inspected at home and it in with the rest of the collection. The selected foals also fit in with the rest of the collection. The foals were presented on sand. The quality of the mares was moderate. Shown: 24 (2) foals out of 169 breedings in Breeding advice: Van Gogh can improve jumping quality. The mares must be long-lined and use their back well. Vegas VDL Atlantic x Jus de Pomme Vegas VDL showed a uniform collection of more than sufficiently, riding type foals that have a sufficient rectangular model. The head is expressive. The poll has moderate length. The neck has good shape and more than sufficient length. Sometimes the neck comes from deep in the chest. The wither has good length and development. The shoulder has good length and position. The back has good length and is more than sufficiently muscled and sometimes hollow. The loins are well muscled. The croup has sufficient length, good position and good muscling. The foreleg has good length and correct position. The hindleg has correct position and is sometimes long. The base is hard and more than sufficiently developed. The walk has good scope and suppleness. The trot has sufficient scope and good carriage. The hindleg should come underneath more resolutely. The canter has more than sufficient scope and balance. The foals should use the body more in the trot and the canter. The collection consisted out of ten foals picked by the KWPN and two that were selected by the owner. Two of the picked foals were absent and evaluated at home. One foal could only be evaluated in its stall because it was sick. One of the two fit in with the rest of the collection, the other deviated negatively in regards to the canter. The foals were presented on sand. The quality of the mares was good. Shown: 10 (2) foals out of 33 breedings in Veneur Indoctro pref x Notaris keur Veneur showed a varied collection of more than sufficiently developed, riding type foals with a sufficient rectangular model. The foals are built downhill. The head is expressive. The poll has sufficient length. The neck has more than sufficient shape and length. It sometimes comes from deep in the chest. The wither has good length and development. The transition to the neck should often be smoother. The shoulder has good length and is frequently straight. The back varies in length and is more than sufficiently muscled and sometimes hollow. The loins vary in muscling and connection. The croup has sufficient length, has good position and sometimes the tail is set on high. The foreleg is sickle-hocked with a regularly moderate transition to the cannon. The base has more than sufficient quality and is more than sufficiently developed. The walk has more than sufficient scope. The trot has more than sufficient scope and often the foals hold neck vertically. The hindleg flexes well but should come underneath more. The canter has more than sufficient scope and impulsion. The foals should use the body more in movement. The collection consisted of 15 foals picked by the KWPN and six that were selected by the owner. Three of the picked foals were absent. One of the three foals died. The two other foals were inspected at home and fit in with the rest of the collection. One of them had to be inspected in its stall because it had been injured. The selected foals deviated positively from the rest of the collection in regards to model and movement. In general these foals were accompanied by better mares. The foals were presented on grass. The quality of the mares varied. Shown: 13 (2) foals out of 75 breedings in Breeding advice: Veneur can improve jumping qualities. The mares must be well developed and stand in a good rectangular model and have supple basic gaits. Veron Quite Easy x Caretino Veron showed a collection of riding type foals that varied from insufficient to sufficient in regards to development and that had a sufficiently rectangular model. The head is expressive. The poll has good length. The neck has good shape and length, with good muscling in the topline. From time to time a vertical neck was noted. The wither has good length and development. The shoulder has sufficient length and position. The back has sufficient length and in multiple cases hollow. The loins are well muscled. The croup has more than sufficient length and position and the hamstring should be longer. The foreleg has sufficient length, correct position and was in multiple cases tied in. The hindleg is sickle-hocked, is behind the body and sometimes has an irregular transition into the cannon. The base is hard and lean and barely sufficiently developed. The walk is short with little suppleness. The trot has barely sufficient impulsion, should have more freedom in the shoulder and the hindleg should come underneath more. The foals jump easily into the canter and then have good balance and sufficient suppleness. The collection consisted out of 20 foals picked by the KWPN and four selected by the owner. Two of the picked foals were absent and were inspected at home. One of the foals fit in with the rest of the collection and one foal deviates positively in regards to the model. Movement of this foal could not be evaluated because of an injury. Another foal could only be evaluated standing because of lameness. Page 36 newsletter of the kwpn-na

37 The selected foals deviated positively from the rest of the collection in regards to length in the body. The foals were presented on sand. The quality of the mares was average. Shown: 22 (2) foals out of 116 breedings in Breeding advice: Veron can improve on appeal, shape of the neck and neck muscling. The mares must be well developed and have a good rectangular model with a correctly positioned hindleg. Viceroy T Indoctro pref x Nimmerdor pref Viceroy T showed a uniform collection of well developed, long-legged, riding type foals with a good rectangular model. The head is expressive. The poll has barely sufficient length. The neck has good length and muscling and a vertical position. The wither has good length and development. The shoulder has more than sufficient length and position. The back has good length and muscling and is slightly hollow. The loins are well muscled. The croup has good length, position and muscling. The foreleg has good length and correct position. The hindleg is long and behind the body. The base is hard, delicate and in some foals the hock should be more finished. The walk has sufficient scope and suppleness. The foals trot with sufficient scope and the hindleg is used well but should come underneath more. The canter is powerful, has more than sufficient scope and is well balanced. The foals were very fresh at the evaluation at the cost of some suppleness. The collection consisted of ten foals picked by the KWPN. Three foals could not be evaluated due to illness and all were inspected at home. Two of the foals fit in with the rest of the collection. The other deviated negatively. The foals were presented on sand. The quality of the mares was average. Shown: 7 (3) foals out of 31 breedings in Breeding advice: Besides improving jumping quality, Viceroy T can also improve on the canter. The stallion appears to fit best with mares that are short-legged and that lack front. Vingino Voltaire pref x Cassini I Vingino showed a uniform collection of very well developed, riding type foals that are appealing and have a good rectangular model. The head is expressive. The poll has good length. The neck has good shape, length and muscling. The wither has sufficient length and development. The shoulder has more than sufficient length and position. The loins are sufficiently muscled and sufficiently connected. The croup is short, has good position and has sufficient muscling. Sometime the tail is set on high. The foreleg has more than sufficient length and is sometimes toed out. The hindleg is long and frequently sickle-hocked. The base is hard and is more than sufficiently developed. The walk has good scope. The trot is active and has sufficient scope. The hindleg should come underneath with more power. The foals would rather trot than canter. The foals have good suppleness and often remain croup high while moving. The collection consisted of 20 foals picked by the KWPN and three that were selected by the owner. Three of the picked foals were absent and were inspected at home. The absent foals fit in with the rest of the collection. One of the foals could only be evaluated standing, because of an injury. The selected foals also fit in with the rest of the collection. The foals were presented on sand. The mares were of average quality. Shown: 20 (3) foals out of 112 breedings in Breeding advice: Vingino can add substance, refinement and scope. Mares cannot be built downhill and they must have a correct hindleg. Vleut Quick Star x Cantus Vleut showed a very uniform collection of well developed, riding type foals that are appealing and have a good rectangular model. The head is expressive. The poll has good length. The neck has good shape, length and muscling. The wither has more than sufficient length and development. The shoulder has sufficient length and position. The back has more than sufficient length, good muscling and is slightly hollow. The loins are well muscled and well connected. The croup has good length; it slopes and is well muscled. The foreleg has more than sufficient length and sometimes fragile and tied-in. The hindleg has good position with a well finished hock. The base is hard and has quality. The walk has good scope. The trot is light-footed and has good scope. The foals jump easily into the canter with good scope and balance. The foals have much use of the body in movement and they have an appealing front. The collection consisted of 12 foals picked by the KWPN and five foals selected by the owner. One of the picked foals was absent due to illness and one was evaluated in the stall due to health reasons. The absent foal was inspected at home and fit in with the remainder of the collection in regards to model. Movement could not be evaluated due to an injury. The selected foals fit in with the rest of the collection. The foals were presented on sand. The mothers were longlined, big framed mares of average quality. Shown: 16 (1) foals out of 61 breedings in Breeding advice: Besides jumping technique and athletic ability, Vleut can also improve on the model. The mares must have a lot of substance and length in the body. Wallenberg Stakkato x Libero H pref Wallenberg showed a minimally uniform collection of moderate riding type foals that vary from in sufficient to more than sufficient in regards to development and that have a rectangular model. The head lacks expression. The poll is short. The neck varies in shape, has sufficient Issue 1, 2008 Page 37

38 kwpn offspring reports length and comes from deep in the chest. The wither has more than sufficient length and development. The shoulder has sufficient length and is straight. The back has more than sufficient length and is hollow. The loins are sufficiently muscled. The croup is short and sloping. The foreleg has sufficient length, is straight, fragile and tied-in. The hindleg is frequently sickle-hocked. The base is hard, lean and moderately developed. The walk has sufficient scope with little suppleness. The trot has limited scope and moderate power. The foals jump easily into the canter and are balanced well. The collection consisted of ten foals picked by the KWPN and four that were selected by the owner. The selected foals fit in with the remainder of the collection. The foals were presented on sand. The quality of the mares varied. Shown: 14 foals out of 37 breedings in Breeding advice: Wallenberg can add jumping talent, especially scope. The mares must be long-lined, appealing and must have a correct base. Whitesnake Cavalier keur x Corofino Whitesnake showed a uniform collected of sufficiently developed, riding type foals that were in poor condition and had a more than sufficient rectangular model. The head is expressive. The poll has moderate length. The neck has more than sufficient shape, good shape and is poorly muscled. The wither has more than sufficient length and development. The shoulder has sufficient length and is often straight. The back has good length and is sometimes slightly hollow. The loins are well connected. The croup has good position and length as well as sufficient muscling. The foreleg has sufficient length and correct position. The hindleg is correct. The base is hard and well developed. The walk has sufficient scope with sufficient suppleness. The trot has more than sufficient carriage with little freedom in the shoulder and good use of the hindleg. The foals jump easily into the canter and show good scope, balance and suppleness. The collection consisted of 15 foals picked by the KWPN and two that were selected by the owner. One foal was absent and another could only be evaluated standing. The absent foal was inspected at home and deviated negatively from the rest of the collection in regards to model. Movement was not evaluated. The selected foals also fit in with the rest of the collection. The foals were presented on sand. The mares were of moderate quality and were in poor condition. Shown: 16 (1) foals out of 74 breedings in Breeding advice: Whitesnake can improve scope and the canter. Mares need to show blood and should not be built downhill. Wittinger VDL Indoctro pref x Nimmerdor pref Wittinger VDL showed a uniform collection of more than sufficiently developed, decent foals that have a more than sufficient rectangular model and that lack appeal. The head is not very expressive with often an roman profile. The poll has moderate length. The neck has more than sufficient length, is wide at the base and heavily muscled underneath. The wither has sufficient length and development. The shoulder has more than sufficient length and sufficient position. The back has sufficient length, is well muscled and slightly hollow. The loins are strongly muscled. The croup is short and varies in position. The hamstring should be longer. The foreleg has sufficient length and correct position. The hindleg is long. The base has well developed joints and sufficient quality. The walk is short with little suppleness. The foals trot with sufficient scope and suppleness. The hindleg bends well but should come underneath with more power. The canter is powerful, has more than sufficient scope and suppleness as well as good balance. The collection consisted of 20 foals picked by the KWPN. The foals were presented on sand. The mares had moderate quality. Shown: 20 foals out of 133 breedings in Breeding advice: Wittinger VDL can improve the canter and jumping qualities. The mares must be riding type and long-lined. Wizzerd WV Indoctro pref x Corland keur) Wizzerd WV showed a uniform collection of more than sufficiently developed, long-legged foals with a good rectangular model. The foals are built downhill. The head is expressive and long. The poll has moderate length. The neck has good shape and length, sometimes deep from the chest. The wither has good length and development. The shoulder has good length and position. The back has good length and more than sufficiently muscled and sometimes hollow. The loins are well muscled. The croup has sufficient length and good position and muscling. The gaskin should often have more muscling. The foreleg has sufficient length, correct position and is sometimes tied-in. The hindleg is sicklehocked. The base has more than sufficient quality and is well developed. The walk has good scope. The trot has more than sufficient scope with good carriage. The hindleg bends well but should come underneath more. The foals jump easily into the canter, are lightfooted and have good balance. The foals are very supple in movement. The collection consisted out of ten foals picked by the KWPN. The foals were presented on grass. The quality of the mares was moderate. Shown: 10 foals out of 36 breedings in Breeding advice: Wizzerd WV can add suppleness and improve the jumping qualities and model. The mares can t be built downhill and must have a correctly positioned hindleg. Page 38 newsletter of the kwpn-na

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40 2007 usdf All breed standings OPEN Grand Prix 1 (4) Idocus % Equador x Eretha by Zonneglans Owner/Breeder: Christine McCarthy; Rider: Courtney King Dye 2 (19) Olivier % Idocus x Rowillie by Porter Owner/Breeder: Madeleine Austin; Rider: Elisabeth Austin 3 (22) Marnix % Hinault x Ecolien by Voltaire Owner: Joann Smith; Breeder: R.J.M. Schoenaker; Rider: George Williams 4 (26) Ijsselmeer % Vosmaer x Cadenza by Taxateur Owner/Breeder: Deborah Harrison; Rider: Chelsey Sibley 5 (28) Jazzman % Amethist x Eronica by Wilhelmus Owner/Rider: Donna Richardson; Breeder: J. Mulder Intermediate II 1 (1) Olivier % Idocus x Rowillie by Porter Owner/Breeder: Madeleine Austin; Rider: Elisabeth Austin 2 (13) Kanoa (b. Kamal) % Michelangelo x Gazelle by Wisconsin Owner: Patricia Crow; Breeder: Mevr. Krikke; Rider: Jan Ebeling 3 (31) Oahu (b. Olomana) % Ijsselmeer x Abolien by Indiaan Owner/Rider: Sharon Criswell; Breeder: Deborah Harrison Intermediate I 1 (6) Luxor (b. Lodewijk) % Olympic Ferro x Godette by Boreas Owner: Annie Hewitt; Breeder: H. Otten; Rider: Shannon Peters 2 (7) Sagacious HF (b. Sjors B) % Welt Hit II x Judith by Cocktail Owner: Hyperion Farm Inc.; Breeder: G. van de Boogaard; Rider: Lauren Sammis The score between brackets is the HOY ranking for this same horse. Page 40 newsletter of the kwpn-na Olivier, photo by Susan J. Stickle 3 (8) Orion % Jazz x Havanna by Consul Owner: Patricia Hatch; Breeder: A. Reijneveld; Rider: Leslie Reid 4 (22) Matisse (b. Marwin) % Darwin x Galatea by Saros xx Ownerk/Rider: Dominique Culham; Breeder: H. Hendriks 5 (43) Nimbus (b. N) % Cabochon x Elinefleur by Zaire Owner/Rider: Gwen Blake; Breeder: D.W. van Norel Prix St Georges 1 (6) Luxor (b. Lodewijk) % Olympic Ferro x Godette by Boreas Owner: Annie Hewitt; Breeder: H. Otten; Rider: Shannon Peters 2 (7) Orion % Jazz x Havanna by Consul Owner: Patricia Hatch; Breeder: A. Reijneveld; Rider: Leslie Reid 3 (21) Parcival % Lancelot x Tamara by Lucky Boy xx Owner/Rider: Amy Bock; Breeder: M. ter Huurne 4 (24) Sagacious HF (b. Sjors B) % Welt Hit II x Judith by Cocktail Owner: Hyperion Farm Inc.; Breeder: G. van de Boogaard; Rider: Lauren Sammis 5 (25) Matisse (b. Marwin) % Darwin x Galatea by Saros xx Owner/Rider: Dominique Culham; Breeder: H. Hendriks Fourth Level Luxor, photo by McCool Photo 1 (5) Atticus % Metall x Meivrouwe by Habsburg Owner/Rider: Jacquelyn Stapel; Breeder: H. Rootveld 2 (14) Strauss % Idocus x Nelissa by G.Ramiro Z Owner: Nikki Soich-Flach; Breeder: Suzanne Thrasher; Rider: Cynthia Lorenzen-Jackson 3 (17) Kazan % Voltaire x Esdula by Sovereign Bill xx Owner/Rider: Kerri Sowers; Breeder: J.W. Nijhuis

41 4 (24) Prestige % Anriejetto x Jakarta by Roemer Owner/Rider/Breeder: Kari McClain 5 (34) Nourville (aka N.A.S.H.) % Vincent x Cumara by Notaris Owner/Rider: Alyssa Pitts; Breeder: G E J Snell Third Level 1 (6) Atticus % (b. Shakespeare) Metall x Meivrouwe by Habsburg Owner/Rider: Jacquelyn Stapel; Breeder: H. Rootveld 2 (9) Perry % Caruso x Heidi by Balder Owner/Rider: Diane Rodich; Breeder: G. Dekker 3 (38) Uberlinus % Metall x Nerlina by Amethist Owner/Rider: Eva Oldenbroek; Breeder: A. Popken-Tolner 4 (48) Riley % Haarlem x Milkina T by Investment Owner/Rider: Jill Cheever; Breeder: S.J. Kat 5 (57) Relentless JP % Jazz x Rebound by Renoir II Owner/Breeder: Peggy Mills; Rider: Holger Bechtloff Second Level 1 (8) Uni Ka (b. Unika) % Contango x Marvelous by Fair Play Owner/Rider: Jennifer Wilson-Horr; Breeder: Iron Spring Farm 2 (10) Talisman (b. Thunderbolt) % Rohdiamant x Lou Lou by Darwin Owner/Rider: Gwen Blake; Breeder: J. Timmers 3 (13) Undercover % Ferro x Nirvana by Fleming Owner: Carolyn Melka; Breeder: Kathy Childs; Rider: Jo Moran 4 (38) Raoul % Lancet x Monaliza by Vincent Owner: Susan Adams; Breeder: G J. van der Helm; Rider: Nicholia Zamora Atticus, photo by Susan J. Stickle Valentino, photo by Sheri Scott 5 (50) Sam Gerida % Metall x N. Rosa-Gerida by Rubinstein Owner/Rider: Chris Federer; Breeder: J. Hermanussen First Level 1 (8) Valentino (b. Velasquez) % Lancet x Herlia by Bustron Owner: Christine Rivlin-Henke; Breeder: M. Coomans; Rider: Stacy Zwergel 2 (17) Valentijn % Diamond Hit x Rianda by Lancet Owner/Rider: Stefanie Brendl; Breeder: W L Plaizier 3 (48) Utrecht (b. Ulster) % Metall x Olanda by Inspekteur Owner: Patricia Troost; Breeder: A.A. van der Koppel; Rider: Patricia Troost, Patricia Becker 4 (56) Titleist % Idocus x Engendre by Wieberoodnoot Owner/Breeder/Rider: Cean Embrey 5 (62) Voyager % Consul x Nolinde by Coriander Owner/Breeder: Susan Taylor and Waino Pihl; Rider: Carrie van Cise Training Level 1 (34) Timo % Good Times x Evibea by Sebastiaan Owner/Rider: Debbie Louisiana; Breeder: M. Olsthoorn 2 (40) Winchester % Juventus x Edorette by Saluut Owner: Elizabeth Sawinski; Breeder: Lana Sneddon; Rider: Kyla Awes 3 (53) William E % Gribaldi x Lelian by Ferro Owner/Rider: Laurie Bauchman; Breeder: H. Elling 4 (60) Vendome % Idocus x Geneva by Sebastiaan Owner: Karen Borden; Breeder: Tia Schurecht; Rider: Diane Rodich 5 (80) Voltaire % Wanroij x Magical by Patrick Owner/Breeder: Ann Hayes; Rider: Karin Lencyk Issue 1, 2008 Page 41

42 2007 usdf All breeds Adult Amateur Grand Prix 1 (6) Nirvano % Jazz x Icara by Cassis Owner: Kimberly and Mark Carter; Breeder: J.D.A. Haak; Rider: Mark Carter 2 (7) Feliki % Aktion x Zeliki by Joost Owner/Rider: Tami Hoag; Breeder: Samuel Nichols Intermediate I 1 (26) Incognito % El Corona x Victory by Eclatant Owner/Rider: Jane Manfredi; Breeder: W. van der Noll 2 (31) New Holland % Holland x Ivaska by Calimero Owner/Rider: Charmayne Harrah; Breeder: J.H. Bluemink-Lacoste 3 (45) Safari % Flemmingh x Gisela by Vosmaer Owner/Rider: Sharon Criswell; Breeder: Deborah Harrison Prix St Georges 1 (1) Parcival % Lancelot x Tamara by Lucky Boy xx Owner/Rider: Amy Bock; Breeder: M. ter Huurne 2 (7) Prestiche % Balmoral x Amethist-Utopia by Duc de Normandie Owner/Rider: Yvette Pickrell; Breeder: Erven van de Burg 3 (26) Mozart % Haarlem x Didine by Tolbert Owner/Rider: Karen Christensen; Breeder: E. Hoving 4 (44) Rockette DG % Olympic Ferro x Alona by Panteon OwnerRider: Sandy Harper; Breeder: DG Bar Ranch 5 (62) Renatino (b. Renate) % Sambertino x Ingrid by Droomwals Owner/Rider: Gundi Younger; Breeder: M van Sonsbeek Page 42 newsletter of the kwpn-na Radley, photo by McCool Photo Riley, photo by Photos by Scarlet Parcival, photo by Phelps Photo Fourth Level 1 (10) Radley (b. Ritsma-N) % Krack C x Bienvenue by Marinier Owner/Rider: Elizabeth Keadle; Breeder: W. van der Noll 2 (19) Nonesuch (b. N) % Apollonios x Edelfee by Vanitas Owner/Rider: Sue Minton-Edison; Breeder: G.W. Norell 3 (20) Savanna % Jazz x Wanna by Doruto Owner/Rider: Kathleen Stanton-Nichols; Breeder: Proefbr. Paardenhouderij 4 (25) Safari (b. Soleado) % Flemmingh x Gisela by Vosmaer Owner/Rider: Sharon Criswell; Breeder: Deborah Harrison 5 (26) Leclusive (b. Leclusive A) % Seclusive x Digna by G.Ramiro Z Owner/Rider: Katherine Sunder; Breeder: C van Arkel, JMJ van Arkel Third Level 1 (3) Riley % Haarlem x Milkina T by Investment Owner/Rider: Jill Cheever; Breeder: S.J. Kat 2 (18) Polo % Junior STV x Iolani by Vosmaer Owner/Rider: Jodi Chamberlain; Breeder: Deborah Harrison 3 (27) Name of Glory (b. Nikon) % Dream Of Glory x Federleicht by Amor Owner/RIder: Peggy Polisseni; Breeder: B. J. A. Melgers 4 (31) Topper % Royal Dance x Omora by T.C.N. Partout Owner/Rider: Debra Pulver; Breeder: A. Ketelaars 5 (47) Lepardi (b. Le-Pardi) % Ferro x Tuperdi by Kristal Owner/Rider: Dian Seabury; Breeder: A. Wiebing-Schuring

43 Second Level 1 (10) Sam Gerida % Metall x N. Rosa-Gerida by Rubinstein Owner/Rider: Chris Federer; Breeder: J. Hermanussen 2 (23) Total Surprise % Jackson x Madonna by Zeoliet Owner/Rider: Debra Ann O Neill; Breeder: W. Schuiling 3 (32) Phlyer % Anriejetto x Natoria by Feudal Law xx Owner/Rider: Nancy Krial; Breeder: J Talley Ruhle 4 (40) Luzern % Farmer x Fodea by Tepukei xx Owner/Rider: Cara Tozour; Breeder: M. Smidt 5 (43) Uoeri % Houston x Idorette by Kaiserstern Owner/Rider: Allison McPhee; Breeder: H.H. Pieters First Level 1 (12) Titleist % Idocus x Engendre by Wieberoodnoot Owner/Breeder/Rider: Cean Embrey 2 (20) Utrecht % Metall x Olanda by Inspekteur Owner:/Rider Patricia Troost; Breeder: A.A. van der Koppel 3 (45) Tripoli % Idocus x Apre by Armin Owner:/Rider Jill Sommers; Breeder: Sundi Prechtl 4 (47) Uriella MG % Flemmingh x O Bert-E-De by Glennridge Owner/Rider: Donna Nita; Breeder: Kathy Hickerson 5 (62) Tycoon % Muenchhausen x Kerina by Grafiet Owner/Rider: Carol Liebman; Breeder: P Rulkens Training Level 1 (5) Timo % Good Times x Evibea by Sebastiaan Owner/Rider: Debbie Louisiana; Breeder: M. Olsthoorn Sam Gerida Liberte 2 (13) William E % Gribaldi x Lelian by Ferro Owner/Rider: Laurie Bauchman; Breeder: H. Elling 3 (27) Waku-Waku % Sir Sinclair x Sarita by Havidoff Owner/Rider: Leona Pollack; Breeder: M. Andeweg 4 (99) Tennyson-ISF % Contango x Innsbruck by Roemer Owner/Rider: Suzie Halle; Breeder: Iron Spring Farm 5 (188) Uno Grande % Usselo x Leyenda by E Sop s Fable Owner/Rider: Jean Podborny; Breeder: Jean Podborny JR/YOUNG RIDERS Prix St Georges 1 (3) Liberte (b. Lestor) % Flemmingh x Evelina by Oldenburg Owner: Amanda and Deborah Harlan; Breeder: T. van Diepen; Rider: Amanda Harlan 2 (11) Mowgli % Investment x Zolite by Duc de Normandie Owner:/Rider Ashley Schempp; Breeder: A. W. J. Jansen 3 (15) Cape Town (b. Michiel) % Michelangelo x Frianca by Purioso Owner: Hannah Shook and Mitzi Presnell; Breeder: K.G. van Dellen; Rider: Hannah Shook 4 (17) Rockette DG % Olympic Ferro x Alona by Panteon Owner: Sandy Harper; Breeder: DG Bar Ranch; Rider: Jaclyn Meinen Fourth Level 1 (13) Linneker % Goodtimes x Firstlady by Vasco Owner/Rider: Samantha Bailey; Breeder: R. Hagedoorn Third Level 1 (13) Kosby % Nurprimus x Pauli by Joost Owner/Rider: Meghan Kinder; Breeder: M. Spekle Issue 1, 2008 Page 43

44 2007 usdf All breeds 2 (37) Tornado % Voltaire x Lorette by Goodtimes Owner: Charlsey and Lauren Hoehn; Breeder: W.G.M. van Driel; Rider: Charlsey Hoehn Second Level 1 (11) Tornado % Voltaire x Lorette by Goodtimes Owner: Charlsey and Lauren Hoehn; Breeder: W.G.M. van Driel; Rider: Charlsey Hoehn First Level 1 (11) Viktoor % Jazzman, photo by Terri Miller Neptune x Monza by Glendale Owner/Rider: Victoria Fedri; Breeder: Dinah McNutt 2 (27) Lyric % Roemer x Music Camp by Lord Rebeau Owner: David Young; Breeder: Iron Spring Farm; Rider: Kelsey Young 3 (40) Rocky Road Trip % (b. Royal Krack) Krack C x Astrid by Ariban Owner/Rider: Anne Yanney; Breeder: H. Veenstra 4 (49) Taskaria % Welcome x Jaskaria by Purioso Octango, photo by Owner: Charlsey and Lauren Hoehn; Breeder: P. Bosman; Rider: Lauren Hoehn 5 (61) Butterfinger Bonanza % (b. Renaissance Maiden) Ulft x Maid Ann by Silver Native xx Owner: Anne and Sherry Yanney; Breeder: Douglas Schoenfeld, Charlotte Schoenfeld; Rider: Anne Yanney Training Level 1 (15) Obsession % Argus x Piece O Diablo by Dans Diablo Owner/Rider: Katie Popielinski; Breeder: Lisa van Buskirk 2 (33) Taskaria % Welcome x Jaskaria by Purioso Owner: Charlsey and Lauren Hoehn; Breeder: P. Bosman; Rider: Lauren Hoehn Obsession, photo courtesy Katie Popielinski 3 (46) Lyric % Roemer x Music Camp by Lord Rebeau Owner: David Young; Breeder: Iron Spring Farm; Rider: Kelsey Young VINTAGE Grand Prix 1 (1) Jazzman % Amethist x Eronica by Wilhelmus Owner/Rider: Donna Richardson; Breeder: J. Mulder 2 (2) Lamborghini % Cocktail x Codiena by Ariban Owner/RIder: Susan Malone-Casey; Breeder: P. Struijf 3 (8) Luminarc % Rampal x Calysta by Condino Owner/RIder: Suzanne Galsterer; Breeder: Gail Alterwitz Intermediate I 1 (4) Octango % Contango x Parodie by Platon Owner/Rider: Barbi Breen Gurley; Breeder: Rebecca Desmarais 2 (7) Southernwood Komnietus (b. Komnietus) % Zuidhorn x Unieta by Joost Owner/Rider: Mary Nuttall; Breeder: H. Schutte Prix St Georges 1 (5) Octango % Contango x Parodie by Platon Owner/Rider: Barbi Breen Gurley; Breeder: Rebecca Desmarais 2 (12) Medea-Utopia % Darwin x Hella Utopia by Aktion Owner: Terri Smith; Breeder: M. Veltink-Hendriks; Rider: Jutta Heinsohn 3 (15) Rockette % Olympic Ferro x Alona by Panteon Owner/Rider: Sandy Harper; Breeder: DG Bar Ranch Page 44 newsletter of the kwpn-na

45 Third Level 1 (19) Lepardi % Ferro x Tuperdi by Kristal Owner/Rider: Dian Seabury; Breeder: A. Wiebing-Schuring Fourth Level 1 (8) Southernwood Monarch (b. Monarch) % Haarlem x Zerline by Rinaldo Owner/Rider: Mary Nuttall; Breeder: O. van de Hoek 2 (9) Nonesuch % Apollonios x Edelfee by Vanitas Owner/Rider: Sue Minton-Edison; Breeder: G.W. Norell Second Level 1 (12) Phlyer % Anriejetto x Natoria by Feudal Law xx Owner/Rider: Nancy Krial; Breeder: J Talley Ruhle 2 (28) Nadine % Amsterdam x Geraldine by Obrecht Owner/Rider: Beverly Reid; Breeder: W. Verkooyen 3 (30) Saint Tropez % Flemmingh x Ariante by Ariban Owner/Rider: Kathleen Marquardt; Breeder: G. Hiemstra-Dijkstra Training Level 1 (40) Uno Grande % Usselo x Leyenda by E Sop s Fable Owner/Breeder/Rider: Jean Podborny First Level 1 (19) Tycoon % Muenchhausen x Kerina by Grafielt Owner.Rider: Carol Liebman; Breeder: P Rulkens 2 (27) Saint Tropez % Flemmingh x Ariante by Ariban Owner/Rider: Kathleen Marquardt; Breeder: G. Hiemstra-Dijkstra Idocus, photo by Carole MacDonald Southernwood Monarch, photo by Beth Nutall Sagacious HF, photo by Al Guden FREESTYLE Grand Prix 1 (3) Idocus % Equador x Eretha by Zonneglans Owner/Breeder: Christine McCarthy; Rider: Courtney KingDye 2 (9) Ijsselmeer % Vosmaer x Cadenza by Taxateur Owner/Breeder: Deborah Harrison; Rider: Chelsey Sibley 3 (20) Jazzman % Amethist x Eronica by Wilhelmus Owner/Rider: Donna Richardson; Breeder: J. Mulder 4 (24) Marnix % Hinault x Ecolien by Voltaire Owner: Joann Smith; Breeder: R.J.M. Schoenaker; Rider: George Williams 5 (25) Lamborghini % Cocktail x Codiena by Ariban Owner/Rider: Susan Malone-Casey; Breeder: P. Struijf Intermediate I 1 (6) Sagacious HF % Welt Hit II x Judith by Cocktail Owner: Hyperion Farm Inc.; Breeder: G. van de Boogaard; Rider: Lauren Sammis 2 (7) Regent % Flemmingh x Jenny by Falco Owner: Brenna Kucinski; Breeder: C.J.M. Lazeroms; Rider: Christopher Hickey 3 (11) Orion % Jazz x Havanna by Consul Owner: Patricia Hatch; Breeder: A. Reijneveld; Rider: Leslie Reid 4 (21) Nimbus % Cobochon x Elinefleur by Zaire Owner/Rider: Gwen Blake; Breeder: D.W. van Norel 5 (24) Lauwersmeer % Farmer x Gisela by Vosmaer Owner/Breeder: Deborah Harrison; Rider: Chelsey Sibley Issue 1, 2008 Page 45

46 2007 usdf All breeds Fourth Level Musical 1 (11) Southernwood Monarch % Haarlem x Zerline by Rinaldo Owner/Rider: Mary Nuttall; Breeder: O. van de Hoek 2 (13) Mango % Dageraad x Histouri by Bentley Owner/Rider: Jessica Banaszak; Breeder: Linda van Genne 3 (15) Cape Town % Michelangelo x Frianca by Purioso Owner: Hannah Shook and Mitzi Presnell; Breeder: K.G. van Dellen; Rider: Hannah Shook 4 (60) Leclusive % Seclusive x Digna by G. Ramiro Z Owner/Rider: Katherine Sunder; Breeder: C van Arkel, JMJ van Arkel Third Level Musical 1 (2) Atticus (b. Shakespeare) % Metall x Meivrouwe by Habsburg Owner/Rider: Jacquelyn Stapel; Breeder: H. Rootveld 2 (15) Sacramento % Amsterdam x Lente Vrouwe by Wolfgang Owner: Stonegate Equestrian Center, LLC; Breeder: G. Hofstra; Rider: Katie Foster 3 (36) Calliope % Persian Grey x Celeste by Mahagoni Owner/Rider: Cathleen Fitzgerald; Breeder: Laddia Whittier Second Level Musical 1 (9) Talisman % (b. Thunderbolt) Rohdiamant x Lou Lou by Darwin Owner/Owner: Gwen Blake; Breeder: J. Timmers 2 (26) Travolta M % Inspekteur x Merrilyn by Impuls Owner/Rider: Amy Gimbel; Breeder: M A. Willemsen 3 (35) Temptation % Kennedy x What s Up by Wendepunkt Owner/Rider: Melissa van de Wal; Breeder: Cornell University Valeska DG, photo courtesy DG Bar Ranch Talisman, photo Tiffany Busch 4 (37) Romanza % Wolkentanz x Mon Trillion by Sauvage Diamant Owner/Breeder/Rider: Loretta Vander Veer Eichenberg First Level Musical 1 (8) Saint Tropez % Flemmingh x Ariante by Ariban Owner/Rider: Kathleen Marquardt; Breeder: G. Hiemstra-Dijkstra 2 (14) Tycoon % Muenchhausen x Kerina by Grafiet Owner/Rider: Carol Liebman; Breeder: P Rulkens 2 (14) Uluru % E Sop s Fable x Alome by H Alme Z Owner/Rider: Susan DiMuro; Breeder: James McDonald 4 (27) Safe Haven % E sop s Fable x Fool s Landing by Lebrun xx Owner/Rider: Susan DiMuro; Breeder: James McDonald 5 (51) Majesty % Wanroij x Tolinda by Oran Owner/Rider: Robin Lewis; Breeder: DG Bar Ranch YOUNG HORSE FEI Five-Year-Old 1 (4) Valeska DG 7.700% Krack C x Polimbria by Farrington Owner/Breeder: DG Bar Ranch; Rider: Willy Arts 2 (7) Valentino 7.600% Lancet x Herlia by Bustron Owner: Christine Rivlin-Henke; Breeder: M. Coomans; Rider: Stacy Zwergel 3 (11) Valkyriez 7.400% Zeoliet x Primamor by Consul Owner: Melanie Pai; Breeder: Timothy and Evelyn Cudd; Rider: Elizabeth Poulin 4 (24) Victor 7.100% Welt Hit II x Orpari by Purioso Owner/Rider: Heather Oleson; Breeder: P. Pool Page 46 newsletter of the kwpn-na

47 FEI Six-Year-Old 1 (9) UB % Olivi x Kilucienne by Michelangelo Owner: Iron Spring Farm; Breeder: A.J. van Os; Rider: Alex Robertson 2 (15) Uberlinus 7.100% Metall x Nerlina by Amethist Owner/Rider: Eva Oldenbroek; Breeder: A. Popken-Tolner BREEDER S SERIES Weanling Colts/Geldings 1 (1) Centerline HF % UB 40 x Tiger Tops by Wellington Owner/Breeder: Julie Ballard Haralson 2 (13) Cosmopolitan ERS % Idocus x Nathalia by Cocktail Owner/Daryl Glazer 3 (15) Captain Morgan % Rampal x Karen s Dancer xx by Sun War Dancer xx Owner/Breeder: Anecia Delduco Weanling Fillies 1 (9) C Insational % Sir Sinclair x Kontiki by Concorde Owner/Breeder: Deborah Gregoire 2 (14) Covergirl SCF % UB 40 x Jolie by Wanroij Owner/Breeder: Dr. and Mrs. Carlos Jimenez 3 (18) Cest La Vie % Balou Du Rouet x Marie Louise by Silvio I Owner/Breeder: Dr. and Mrs. Carlos Jimenez Yearling Colts/Geldings 1 (3) Bergen % Lingh x Vjerakelly by Ferro Owner/Breeder: Diane Stack 2 (4) Borencio DG % Florencio x Polimbria by Farrington Owner/Breeder: DG Bar Ranch UB 40, photo by Jacob Melissen Ade Lente, photo by Carien Schippers Bergen, photo by Carolyn Bunch 3 (15) Beaudacious % Ijsselmeer Ikepono x Jambalaya by Argus Owner/Breeder: Sandi Lieb 4 (26) Bruno Star % Tenerife x Teagan Star by Lancelot Owner/Breeder: Kimberly Hudson 5 (29) Bartram % Contester x Lanner by Rubinstein Owner/Breeder: Sandi Lieb Yearling Filly 1 (7) Bolimbria DG % Sandro Hit x Colimbria by Doruto Owner/Breeder: DG Bar Ranch 2 year old Colts/Geldings 1 (7) Arousseau HF % Rousseau x Tiger Tops by Wellington Owner/Breeder: Julie Ballard Haralson 2 (3) Artesian % Judgement x Shannondoah by Farmer Owner: DG Bar Ranch; Breeder: Natalie Bryant 3 (15) Augusta % Thatcher x Hestja by Rampal Owner: Barbara Boyd; Breeder: James and Joanne Cunningham 4 (19) Action Ace % Ijsselmeer x Promised by Wanroij Owner/Breeder: Sandi Lieb 5 ( ) Almarion % Ferro x Beyond Watch by Batido Owner/Breeder: Anita Nardine 2 year old Fillies 1 (1) Ade Lente % Freestyle x T. Lente by Cabochon Owner: Leah Jamieson; Breeder: Alicia Winter 2 (5) Aterma DG % Thatcher x Erma by Sultan Owner/Breeder: DG Bar Ranch 3 (7) Alana % Neostan x Proformi by Don Primaire Owner: Pineland Farms, Inc; Breeder: Pineland Farms, Inc Issue 1, 2008 Page 47

48 2007 usdf All breeds 4 (12) Athena Du Roulet % Balou du Roulet x Jolie by Wanroij Owner/Breeder: Dr. and Mrs. Carlos Jimenez 5 (32) Altair % Navarone x Sales Topper by Fabled Monarch Owner/Breeder: Rita Reynolds 3 year old Fillies 1 (9) Zangria HF % Consul x Hilkina by Pele Owner/Breeder: Julie Ballard Haralson 2 (6) Zamora % Flemmingh x Tamora by Ferro Owner: Lisa Sanfelippo; Breeder: Lana Sneddon 3 (13) Zambria DG % Rousseau x Colimbria by Doruto Owner/Breeder: DG Bar Ranch 4 (27) Zodica % Rousseau x Jambalaya by Argus Owner/Breeder: Sandi Lieb 5 (12) Zinnia % Neostan x Sam Sam by Contango Owner/Breeder: Pineland Farms, Inc Maiden/Yeld Mares 1 Valkyriez % Zeoliet x Primamor by Consul Owner: Melanie Pai; Breeder: Timothy and Evelyn Cudd; Rider: Elizabeth Poulin 2 (2) Woodwind % Contester x Muziek by Uniform Owner: Natalie Bryant & DG Bar Ranch/W. Arts; Breeder: Natalie Bryant Verona, photo by Sheri Scott MATERIALE 3 year old Filly Materiale 1 (7) Zen Rosa % Farrington x Oriental Rosa by Jazz Owner/Rider: Lana Sneddon; Breeder: Anne Schmidt 4 & 5 year old Mare Materiale 1 (3) Verona % Jazz x Peggie by Glennridge Owner/Rider: Deborah Hausman; Breeder: F. van Lent 2 (10) Vjerakelly % Inspekteur x Kelly by Ferro Owner: Diane Stack; Breeder: H.B.C. Stal; Rider: Jessica Wisdom 4 & 5 year old Stallion/Gelding Materiale 1 (3) Voyager % Consul x Nolinde by Coriander Owner/Breeder: Susan Taylor and Waino Pihl; Rider: Carrie van Cise 2 (10) Wizard % Idocus x Jolie by Wanroij Owner: Lolita Pace; Breeder: Dr. and Mrs. Carlos Jimenez; Rider: Carolyn Vaughan-Butler Valkyriez, photo by Pam Norton Page 48 newsletter of the kwpn-na