The September Holsteiner Verband inspection was an enjoyable day, watching mares be presented and hearing the Verband’s feedback on them. They were especially impressed by 24-year-old Telvera (Matterhorn/Expert, 1.45 m) as she was feisty and excited to present despite her age. In fact, it could be argued she was slightly miffed at the lack of…
It’s a big moment for a stallion, achieving the approval to breed from registries. That validation is a keystone moment for the direction his life takes; will he become an extra-fancy gelding, or a stallion seeking high success in sport and a multitude of mares along the way? Well it was good news for three-year-old…
Zadira (Great Pleasure/Best of Luck xx) has several offspring competing in sport, one hunter and three jumpers to 1.30 m, but her daughter Gisela KF (by Zapatero) has shown us the true meaning of speed this week. At Splitrock Kentucky, Gisela snatched 6th place out of 63 horses in a 1.20 m Speed class! She…
