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s p r i n g 2 0 1 3 The American Hanoverian The Quarterly Magazine of the American Hanoverian Society WBFSH Report 2013 Inspection Tour Schedule AHS Awards Yearbook 2012 Winners Showcase: Dressage, Hunter/Jumper, Sport Horse Breeding and Eventing © Gary R. Coppage/GRCPhoto.com 2013 AHS Annual Meeting Report in this issue THE AMERICAN HANOVERIAN In the Ribbons Publisher American Hanoverian Society, Inc. Edgar Schutte, President Editor Terri Ralenkotter Editorial Advisory Committee Hugh Bellis-Jones Vanessa Carlson Steve Carroll Cheryl Johnson Diane Nauman Production Terri Ralenkotter TDR Graphics Proofreader Hugh Bellis-Jones AHS Executive Director Hugh Bellis-Jones AHS Central Office Staff Sandy Clevenger Carol Hienzsch The American Hanoverian is an official publication of the American Hanoverian Society, Inc., 4067 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 1, Lexington, KY 40511. Phone: (859) 255-4141. Fax: (859) 255-8467. E-mail: ahsoffice@aol.com. Website address: http://www.hanoverian.org. Copyright © 2013 by the American Hanoverian Society, Inc. Reproduction without permission from the publisher is prohibited. All rights reserved. The American Hanoverian Society, through its Board of Directors, reserves the right to accept or reject advertisements for this publication at its discretion. The American Hanoverian is published quarterly. Submissions from the membership are invited, however, the editor reserves the right to edit all submissions for content, style and clarity. Material is selected based on its news value, educational value, historical significance and entertainment value. A selfaddressed, stamped envelope must accompany all photographs or discs in order for them to be returned. Benefactor RRS (Bonheur-Heidekleid/Rubinstein I), owned and bred by Melinda Walton and T. Larry Smith, won the Markel 5-Year-Old Test at White Fences I in Wellington, Fla., with a score of 82.8%. Ridden by Silva Martin of Cochranville, Pa., “Benny’s” score was also the high point of the show. Benny was the USDF 2012 Region I Training Level Champion and the 2012 BLM Training Level Champion. This pair also won their First Level test with a score of 76.4% at the Wellington Classic Dressage show in March. AWARDS YEARBOOK 292012 AHS Perpetual Trophies — by Marion Carroll, Shannon Langer, and Cathy Tucker-Slaterbeck 38USDF Hanoverian All-Breeds Awards 45AHS Hunter and Jumper Awards 50AHS Sport Horse Breeding Awards 53USEA Hanoverian Winners Show Ring 28All-American Hanoverian Young Dressage Horse Finals — by Pat Limage Articles and information 4 2013 AHS Committee Member Listings 9Dressage Foundation News 10Taming Inflammation — by Dr. Tom Schell, D.V.M., DABVP, CVCH 15AHS Inspection Tour Schedule 16 21st Annual AHS Stallion Service Auction Recap — by Nancy Connolly 17 2013 Annual Meeting Report — by Diane Nauman 25 WBFSH Report — by Hugh Bellis-Jones 56 2013 AHS Services Directory Listing 63AHS Performance Awards Form Departments 6President’s Message 11 Board of Directors Minutes 60Sales List On the Cover: The 4-year-old gelding Esccord RGS (Escudo I-EM Arabella RGS/Acord II) and owner Katie Murphy of Murphy Eventing have been making great strides in the eventing world. The pair were named 2012 USEA Hanoverian Novice Level Champions. They were also the Spalding Labs USEA Young Event Horse East Coast Champions among their other impressive wins. Bred by the Schrubb family’s Pine Brook Farms, Hollis, N.H., Esccord RGS is a product of the North American Hanoverian Jumper Breeding Program. Photo by Gary R. Coppage/GRCPhoto.com S p r i n g 2 0 1 3 On L ine M ar k et p lace For A merican H anoverian S ociet y, I nc . 2013 Officers and Directors President Past President Edgar Schutte 46 West Wise Road Lincoln, CA 95648 Tel: (916) 645-1471 Fax: (916) 645-9417 edgar@rainbowequus.com Doug Leatherdale 2075 Cottonwood Trail Long Lake, MN 55356 Tel: (763) 473-3803 Fax: (763) 473-8101 lleatherda@aol.com Executive Vice-President & East Regional Director Suzanne Quarles 13549 Glissans Mill Road Mt. Airy, MD 21771 Tel/Fax: (301) 831-5070 squarles@erols.com Vice President & Director At Large Rick Toering 12201 Thoroughbred Road Oak Hill, VA 20171 Tel: (703) 472-9954 Fax: (703) 770-7901 rick.toering@verizon.net Secretary & Director At Large Barbara Schmidt, DVM 11698 Hwy 42 Union, KY 41091 Tel: (859) 485-6000 Fax: (859) 485-4567 bschmidtdvm@fuse.net Treasurer & Director At Large Vanessa Carlson 17785 E 480 Road Claremore, OK 74019 Tel: (918) 341-7262 Fax: (918) 342-3043 woodridgef@aol.com Executive Director Hugh Bellis-Jones American Hanoverian Society 4067 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 1 Lexington, KY 40511 Tel: (859) 255-4141 Fax: (859) 255-8467 hbjahs@aol.com MIDWest Regional Director Doug Langer, DVM W 3465 Markert Road Helenville, WI 53137 Tel: (262) 424-7626 Fax: (262) 569-9566 dlangerwec@yahoo.com West Regional Director Volker Ehlers 1119 NW 35th Avenue Camas, WA 98607 Tel: (360) 210-7321 volkerehlers1@msn.com Director At Large Nancy Connolly 9610 NE 202nd Ave. Vancouver, WA 98682 Tel: (360) 882-9433 nancyc@avabtexec.com Director At Large Anne Sparks 913 Sandia Rd. NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 Tel: (781) 858-3866 Fax: (505) 873-1070 pikl93@aol.com Director At Large Cathy Tucker-Slaterbeck 13929 Old Hanover Rd. Reistertown, MD 21136 Tel: (410) 429-5701 Fax: (410) 429-5701 cathy-slaterbeck@earthlink.net Director At Large Meg Williams 18995 Hanoverian Lane Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 Tel: (812) 926-4295 Fax: (812) 926-3228 oakwoodfarms@yahoo.com AHS Ads M embers Available in Three Price Plans Free: 250 Character Limit No Image - 90 days duration Facebook Listing Featured - $49.99: 750 Character Limit 90 days duration - 3 Images Featured Website Magazine Listing Facebook Listing YouTube Video Standard - $19.99: 500 Character Limit 90 days duration - 1 Image Facebook Listing For complete details, deadlines and instructions, go to: http://www.hanoverian.org/ hanoverian-marketplace/ My Hanoverian – What’s Your Story? Do you share a unique bond with your Hanoverian as a competition partner? As a dedicated schoolmaster? As an irreplaceable member of your family? The AHS is looking for short stories and accompanying photos to use in The American Hanoverian magazine. Tell us what makes your Hanoverian so special! For consideration, entries should consist of a short essay depicting your horse’s remarkable qualities and one or two high quality, high resolution color digital photos (2000 x 3000 pixels minimum, JPG format) submitted via email to AHS Publications Editor Terri Ralenkotter at ahs_editor@hanoverian.org. s p r i n g 2 0 1 3 2013 AHS Committee Members As approved by the AHS Board on January 18, 2013. Interim and appointed Chairs in italics and listed first. ❚❚ ANNUAL MEETING FOR 2014: ❚❚ 2013 FINANCE COMMITTEE: ·· Rebecca Pennington, Chair, Sonesta Farms, 17302 Swansbury, Cypress, TX 77429 Tel: ·· Vanessa Carlson, Chair, Woodridge Farm, 17785 E 480 Road, Claremore, OK 74019 (281) 373-0125; Fax: (281) 256-1992 E-mail: sonesta@nol.net ·· Sharon Garner, Garner Creek Farm, 801 Highway 571, POB 220, Ranger, TX 76470 Tel: (254) 647-1605; Fax: (254) 647-3513; E-mail: sharon@garner-es.com ·· Doug Langer, Maple Run Farm LLC, W 3465 Markert Road, Helenville, WI 53137 Tel: (918) 341-7262; Fax: (918) 342-3043; E-mail: woodridgef@aol.com ·· Hugh Bellis-Jones, AHS Executive Director Tel: (920) 674-6344; Fax: (262) 569-9566; E-mail: dlangerwec@gmail.com Tel: (804) 397-0476; E-mail: crafalko@gmail.com ·· Tel: (859) 255-4141; Fax: (859) 255-8467; E-mail: hbj@hanoverian.org ❚❚ 2013 Fundraising COMMITTEE: ·· Celia Rafalko, Retreat Farm, 1137 Manakin Road, Manakin, VA 23103 ·· Hugh Bellis-Jones, AHS Executive Director ❚❚ 2013 AWARDS COMMITTEE: ·· ·· Cathy Tucker-Slaterbeck, Chair, 13929 Old Hanover Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136 ·· ·· ·· ·· Tel: (859) 255-4141; Fax: (859) 255-8467; E-mail: hbj@hanoverian.org Doug Langer, DVM, Maple Run Farm LLC, W 3465 Markert Road, Helenville, WI 53137 Tel: (262) 424-7626; Fax: (262) 569-9566; E-mail: dlangerwec@gmail.com George Walker III, Middlefield Farm, 450 Persimmon Fork Lane, Blythewood, SC 29016 ·· Tel/Fax: (410) 429-5701; E-mail: cathy-slaterbeck@earthlink.net Bettie Carroll, P. O. Box 1020, Walkertown, NC 27051 Tel: (336) 595-4286; Fax: (336) 595-8861; E-mail: carrollsbm@aol.com Shannon Langer, Maple Run Farm LLC, W 3465 Markert Road, Helenville, WI 53137 Tel: (920) 674-6344; Fax: (262) 569-9566; E-mail: maplerunfarm@yahoo.com ❚❚ 2013 Breeding Assistance Committee ·· Tel: (803) 786-8213; Fax: (803) 786-2503; E-mail: gwalker4@coldwellbanker.com Doug Langer, DVM, Chair, Maple Run Farm LLC, W 3465 Markert Road, Helenville, WI 53137 Tel: (262) 424-7626; Fax: (262) 569-9566; E-mail: dlangerwec@gmail.com Nancy Connolly, HorsePower Farm, 9610 NE 202nd Avenue, Vancouver WA 98682 Tel: (360) 882-9433; Fax: (360) 882-1360 E-mail: nancy@insignipartners.com Meredith Michelfelder, Midway Farms, Inc., 1516 County Road 324, Moulton, AL 35650 Tel: (256) 974-6656; Fax: (877) 247-2167; E-mail: cmmick@earthlink.net Celia Rafalko, Retreat Farm, 1137 Manakin Road, Manakin, VA 23103 Tel: (804) 397-0476; E-mail: crafalko@gmail.com ❚❚ 2013 Inspection Tour Planning COMMITTEE: ·· Mary Lou Winn, Chair, Home Again Farm, 12318 NE CR 1471, Waldo, FL 32694 ·· Natalie DiBerardinis, Chair, 1089 Nesbitt Road, Colora, MD 21917 Tel: (352) 468-1670; Fax: (352) 468-1670; E-mail: homeagainf@earthlink.net ·· Kate Palmquist, Autumn Hill Farm, 445 Dry Hollow Road, Rockbridge Baths, VA 24473 Tel: (540) 348-3495; E-mail: autumnhillfarm@msn.com Tel: (802) 356-6900; Fax: (410) 658-9228; E-mail: dressagetd@aol.com ·· Annetta Coleman, High Valley Hanoverians, 152 Miller Gap Road, Suches, GA 30572 Tel: (706) 747-9760; E-mail: HighValleyHanoverians@windstream.net ·· David Herndon, August Moon Farm, 4411 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, OR 97523 ·· Suzanne Quarles, 13549 Glissans Mill Road, Mt. Airy, MD 21771 Tel: (541) 592-6688; Fax: (541) 592-2144; E-mail: hernco@gmail.com ·· Doug Langer, DVM, Maple Run Farm LLC, W 3465 Markert Road, Helenville, WI 53137 Tel: (262) 424-7626; Fax: (262) 569-9566; E-mail: dlangerwec@gmail.com ·· George Walker III, Middlefield Farm, 450 Persimmon Fork Lane, Blythewood, SC 29016 Tel: (803) 786-8213; Fax: (803) 786-2503; E-mail: gwalker4@coldwellbanker.com ❚❚ 2013 CORPORATE REGULATIONS AND GRIEVANCES COMMITTEE: ·· Rick Toering, Bent Hickory Farm, 12201 Thoroughbred Road, Oak Hill, VA 20171 ·· ·· ·· Tel: (703) 472-9954; Fax: (703) 770-7901; E-mail: rick.toering@verizon.net Sharon Garner, Garner Creek Farm, 801 Highway 571, P. O. Box 220, Ranger, TX 76470 Tel: (254) 647-1605; Fax: (254) 647-3513; E-mail: sharon@garner-es.com Suzanne Quarles, 13549 Glissans Mill Road, Mt. Airy, MD 21771 Tel/Fax: (301) 831-5070; E-mail: squarles@erols.com Barbara Schmidt, DVM, Bridlewood Farm, 11698 Hwy 42, Union, KY 41091 Tel: (859) 485-6000; Fax: (859) 485-4567; E-mail: bschmidtdvm@fuse.net ❚❚ 2013 EDITORIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE: ·· Diane Nauman, Chair, Hardenburg Farms, 2304 NW Violet Avenue, Albany, OR 97321 Tel: (541) 619-7943; Fax: (541) 791-8396; E-mail: d.nauman@yahoo.com ·· Steve Carroll, DVM, Sullivan Farm, P. O. Box 1020, Walkertown, NC 27051 Tel: (336) 595-4286; Fax: (336) 595-6540; E-mail: carrollsbm@aol.com ·· Hugh Bellis-Jones, AHS Executive Director ·· ·· Tel: (859) 255-4141; Fax: (859) 255-8467; E-mail: ahsoffice@aol.com Vanessa Carlson, Woodridge Farm, 17785 E 480 Road, Claremore, OK 74019 Tel: (918) 341-7262; Fax: (918) 342-3043; E-mail: woodridgef@aol.com Cheryl Johnson, 3975 Wolf Creek Highway, Adrian, MI 49221 Tel: (517) 266-6331; E-mail: Cheryl@hiddenacresfarm.net T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n ·· Tel/Fax: (301) 831-5070; E-mail: squarles@erols.com George Walker III, Middlefield Farm, 450 Persimmon Fork Lane, Blythewood, SC 29016 Tel: (803) 786-8213; Fax: (803) 786-2503; E-mail: thewalkers@middlefieldfarm.com ❚❚ 2013 JUMPER BREEDING PROGRAM COMMITTEE: ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· Mike Boyd, Chair, (Eastern Canada Hanoverian Club) 12 Country Club Drive, Toronto, Ontario M9A 3J4 Tel: (416) 239-0624; Fax: (416) 239-9635 E-mail: mmboyd@rogers.com Rick Toering, Bent Hickory Farm, 12201 Thoroughbred Road, Oak Hill, VA 20171 Tel: (703) 472-9954; Fax: (703) 770-7901; E-mail: rick.toering@verizon.net Laurie Cameron, DVM, Clear Blue Farm, 32 Sanford Road, Stockton, NJ 08559 Tel: (908) 996-3588; Fax: (908) 996-4637; E-mail: laurie_cameron@comcast.net Dr. Ludwig Christmann, Hannoveraner Verband, Germany E-mail:LChristmann@hannoveraner.com Volker Ehlers, 1119 NW 35th Avenue, Camas, WA 98607 Tel: (360) 210-7321; E-mail: volkerehlers1@msn.com John Gillien, Brentwood, P. O. Box 1909, Callahan, FL 32011 Tel: (904) 507-1056; Fax: (904) 486-4900; E-mail: jgill96512@aol.com Albert Kley (Western Canada Hanoverian Club) Tel: (403) 974-4215: E-mail: horse.program@sprucemeadows.com Edgar Schutte, Rainbow Equus Meadows, 46 West Wise Road, Lincoln, CA 95648 Tel: (916) 645-1471; Fax: (916) 645-9417: E-mail: edgar@rainbowequus.com ❚❚ 2013 MARE AND STALLION COMMITTEE: ·· Suzanne Quarles, Chair, 13549 Glissans Mill Road, Mt. Airy, MD 21771 Tel/Fax: (301) 831-5070; E-mail: squarles@starpower.net ·· Vanessa Carlson, Woodridge Farm, 17785 E 480 Road, Claremore, OK 74019 Tel: (918) 341-7262; Fax: (918) 342-3043; E-mail: woodridgef@aol.com ·· Volker Ehlers, 1119 NW 35th Avenue, Camas, WA 98607 Tel/Fax: (360) 210-7321; E-mail: volkerehlers1@msn.com 2013 AHS Committee Members As approved by the AHS Board on January 18, 2013. Interim and appointed Chairs in italics and listed first. ·· Sharon Garner, Garner Creek Farm, 801 Highway 571, POB 220, Ranger, TX 76470 ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· Tel: (254) 647-1605; Fax: (254) 647-3513; E-mail: sharon@garner-es.com Mary Giddens, DVM, P. O. Box 1821, Bandon, OR 97411 Tel: (541) 347-4619; E-mail: giddensm@gmail.com Judy Hedreen, Sylvan Farm, 15415 73rd Avenue SE, Snohomish, WA 98296 Tel: (425) 487-1904; Fax: (360) 403-3204; E-mail: SylvanFarm@aol.com Karin Himmelmayer, P. O. Box 1150, Orange, VA 22960 Tel: (540) 672-0363; E-mail: karinmhimmelmayer@hotmail.com Barbara Richardson, Emeritus, 17491 Santa Rosa Mine, Perris, CA 92570 Tel: (909) 943-1503; Fax: (909) 943-1753; E-mail: barbara.mockingbirdfarm@gmail. com George Walker III, Middlefield Farm, 450 Persimmon Fork Lane, Blythewood, SC 29016 ·· Diane Nauman, Chair, Hardenburg Farms, 2304 NW Violet Avenue, Albany, OR 97321 Tel: (541) 619-7943; Fax: (541) 791-8396; E-mail: d.nauman@yahoo.com Tel: (517) 862-8913 E-mail: spruceglenfarm@aol.com ·· Sandy Hunt, Spruce Glen Farm, 760 Linn Road, Williamston, MI 48895 ·· Cheryl Johnson, 3975 Wolf Creek Highway, Adrian, MI 49221 Tel: (517) 266-6331; E-mail: Cheryl@hiddenacresfarm.net ·· Judy Hedreen, Sylvan Farm, 15415 73rd Avenue SE, Snohomish, WA 98296 Tel: (425) 487-1904; Fax: (360) 403-3204; E-mail: SylvanFarm@aol.com ·· Pat Limage, 7511 Old Carolina Road, Gainesville, VA 20155 Tel: (703) 754-7555; Fax (703) 753-2542; E-mail: baeprid@erols.com Tel: (803) 786-8213; Fax: (803) 786-2503; E-mail: gwalker4@coldwellbanker.com ·· Cathy Tucker-Slaterbeck, 13929 Old Hanover Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136 Tel: (812) 926-4295; Fax: (812) 926-3228; E-mail: oakwoodfarms@yahoo.com Gerd Zuther, 374 Cornell Road, Westport, MA 02790 Tel/Fax: (508) 324-5861; E-mail: yvonnezuther@mac.com ·· Mary Lou Winn, Home Again Farm, 12318 NE CR 1471, Waldo, FL 32694-4342 ·· Meg Williams, Oakwood Farm, 18995 Hanoverian Lane, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 ·· ❚❚ 2013 NOMINATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: ·· Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz, 41655 N. Kenworthy Rd., San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 Tel/Fax: (410) 429-5701; E-mail: slaterbeck@earthlink.net Tel: (352) 468-1670; Fax: (352) 468-1670; E-mail: homeagainf@earthlink.net ❚❚ 2013 hanoverian marketing center taskforce: Tel: (480) 580-0634; E-mail:dvschmitz@msn.com ·· Suzanne Quarles, Chair, 13549 Glissans Mill Road, Mt. Airy, MD 21771 ❚❚ 2013 Education COMMITTEE: ·· ·· Kate Palmquist, Autumn Hill Farm, 445 Dry Hollow Road, Rockbridge Baths, VA 24473 Tel: (540) 348-3495; E-mail: autumnhillfarm@msn.com ·· Nancy Connolly, HorsePower Farm, 9610 NE 202nd Avenue, Vancouver WA 98682 ·· Tel: (360) 882-9433; Fax: (360) 882-1360 E-mail: nancyc@avantexec.com Rick Toering, Bent Hickory Farm, 12201 Thoroughbred Road, Oak Hill, VA 20171 Tel: (703) 472-9954; Fax: (703) 770-7901; E-mail: rick.toering@verizon.net ❚❚ 2013 Marketing COMMITTEE: Tel/Fax: (301) 831-5070; E-mail: squarles@starpower.net George Walker III, Middlefield Farm, 450 Persimmon Fork Lane, Blythewood, SC 29016 Tel: (803) 786-8213; Fax: (803) 786-2503; E-mail: gwalker4@coldwellbanker.com ·· Gerd Zuther, 374 Cornell Road, Westport, MA 02790 Tel/Fax: (508) 324-5861; E-mail: yvonnezuther@mac.com ·· Volker Ehlers, 1119 NW 35th Avenue, Camas, WA 98607 Tel/Fax: (360) 210-7321; E-mail: volkerehlers1@msn.com ·· Natalie DiBerardinis, 1089 Nesbitt Road, Colora, MD 21917 Tel: (410) 658-9898 ext. 104; Fax: (410) 658-9228; E-mail: natalie@hilltopfarminc.com ❚❚ 2013 health insurance sub-COMMITTEE of the board: ·· Annetta Coleman, High Valley Hanoverians, 152 Miller Gap Road, Suches, GA 30572 ·· Barbara Schmidt, DVM, Chair, Bridlewood Farm, 11698 Hwy 42, Union, KY 41091 Tel: (706) 747-9760; E-mail: HighValleyHanoverians@windstream.net Tel: (859) 485-6000; Fax: (859) 485-4567; E-mail: bschmidtdvm@fuse.net ·· Diane Nauman, Hardenburg Farms, 2304 NW Violet Avenue, Albany, OR 97321 ·· Vanessa Carlson, Woodridge Farm, 17785 E 480 Road, Claremore, OK 74019 ·· Natalie DiBerardinis, 1089 Nesbitt Road, Colora, MD 21917 ·· Doug Leatherdale, 2075 Cottonwood Trail, Long Lake, MN 55356 ·· Dennis M. Moore, 2501 Calvert Street NW #410, Washington, DC 20008 ·· Hugh Bellis-Jones, AHS Executive Director ·· Sandra Werkheiser, Copper Bay Farm, 3588 Belfry Road, Northampton, PA 18067 ·· Tel: (541) 619-7943; Fax: (541) 791-8396; E-mail: d.nauman@yahoo.com Tel: (802) 356-6900; Fax: (410) 658-9228; E-mail: dressagetd@aol.com Tel: (202) 234-3806; E-mail: milesmoore@erols.com Tel: (610) 261-0345; Fax: (610) 261-0337; E-mail: sandy@thedesignwerks.com Tel: (918) 341-7262; Fax: (918) 342-3043; E-mail: woodridgef@aol.com Tel: (763) 473-3803; Fax: (763) 473-8101lleatherda@aol.com Tel: (859) 255-4141; Fax: (859) 255-8467; E-mail: hbj@hanoverian.org ·· Terri Ralenkotter, 12574 Andrews Rd., Walton, KY 41094 Tel: (859) 485-1365; Fax: (859) 485-1365; E-mail: tdrgraphics@insightbb.com s p r i n g 2 0 1 3 president’s message I t was great to have spent some time with Hanoverian breeders from around the country in San Diego. Sandy Hunt organized a fun and constructive meeting in the San Diego sunshine somewhere between the Whales and Elephants. We listened and discussed the many good things going on in our Society; a big topic was the Hanoverian Verband rule changes. Dr. Werner Schade gave us insight into the background and why these changes came about during the meeting. I am focused on those rule changes one more time because the AHS membership gets to vote on them shortly and most of the membership did not get to attend the meeting. It is my goal to have the vote in early enough so we know what rules apply and so breeders can plan for the 2013 inspection tour. The Hanoverian Rule changes On January 25th the board of the Hannoveraner Verband (HV) voted and approved the change of the breeding rules. It involves three rule changes: 1. International Top Stallions International top sport is given more and more attention, and worldwide successful top stallions often combine success in sport and breeding. This may make it difficult for an owner to present such a horse for Hanoverian approval. More and more of our Hanoverian breeders focus on international top sport, so this new rule aims to facilitate the approval of top stallions for the Hanoverian breed. The Hannoveraner Verband will now accept for breeding, stallions proven at the top level of international sport, either through their own performance or the performance of their own progeny, provided that the horse has an acceptable six-generation pedigree, and has been licensed T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n and entered into Stallion Book I of a society whose breeding program is Hanoverian-approved. These stallions, which will not have been inspected by the HV, will be entered into the HV’s Stallion Book 1B. Registration criteria will be the world rankings of the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH). Based upon the stallion’s own performance, the stallion must be listed either among the top 100 show jumpers, the top 50 dressage horses or the top 25 eventing horses in the WBFSH’s final year-end list. For a stallion to be accepted through the competition results of his progeny, the stallion must rank in the top 100 of show jumper sires, or the top 100 of dressage sires or the top 50 of eventing sires in the WBFSH final year-end list. 2. Earlier Availability of Young Stallions from Outside Breed Populations Young 2 1/2- and 3-year-old stallions from approved non-Hanoverian populations may now be presented for Hanoverian licensing after having successfully completed a 30-day performance test but prior to qualifying for the Bundeschampionate (the finals of the German Federal Championships). This new rule change means that qualifying for the Bundeschampionate is no longer a requirement prior to Hanoverian inspection and allows breeders to choose stallions from other breed societies considerably earlier. A qualification for the Federal Championships at the age of five is required for the final entry in the Hanoverian stallion book, category I, and all other qualifications as required for Hanoverian stallions will have to be met. 3. Wider breeding spectrum The cancellation of the so-called 50% blood rule. This means that all mares approved by the Hannoveraner Verband, regardless of their breed, can be bred to all Hanoverian approved stallions, regardless of their breed, and the resulting foals shall carry the Hanoverian brand. This will help new Hanoverian breeders start their breeding program. The elimination of this rule allows breeders to act independently and to decide for themselves upon matings between Hanoverian approved stallions and mares. The higher selection criteria to enter stallions and mares from outside breed populations into the Hanoverian studbooks will remain unchanged, because the quality of the horses is crucial for successful sales and success in sports. On January 18, 2013, the Board of the American Hanoverian Society voted to adopt the HV rule changes. The AHS breeding rules are currently undergoing re-organization, and these changes will be incorporated into this review. AHS membership will vote on the new language and breeding rules this spring. Below are my responses to questions that have been posed by the membership: Why is this change necessary? The 50% rule is confusing and often misunderstood, even by seasoned Hanoverian breeders and stallion owners, but is most frustrating for new breeders. Frustration is not a good way to start an AHS/new breeder relationship. We recognized, that in order for breeders to stay competitive, flexibility is important;4 that the use of top performers is desirable. Even if they are sometimes not Hanoverians, they can make excellent and interesting crosses that, in turn, can be bred to Hanoverian stallions. The desire to breed the best possible sport horses, utilizing top sires from other approved studbooks and the recent influx of mares from other approved European warmblood studbooks make this change necessary at this time. It is difficult, especially with jumper breeders, to keep 50% Hanoverian blood and be competitive. High quality horses that would be an asset to the breed are often ineligible for registration now because of this rule. It is important to retain good horses, especially in a time of decreasing numbers. What are the practical implications? We will be able to retain breeders with horses of high quality that under current rules would have to go elsewhere for registration. This will result especially in the strengthening of our jumper breeding program. Breeders will be more competitive in the market making use of some of the excellent stallions from other breeds and be part of the initial excitement that goes along with some of these young approved stallions, attracting buyers. The same goes for crosses that now can be made with some of the top international competitors. We cannot completely ignore what has proven to work for other breed registries. I think that using what has proven to work while maintaining a high selection and studbook entry criteria could be very successful for the Hanoverian breeders. How does this change affect breed status? Breed status does not affect breeders in the USA and the HV only has 2% pure breeds with completely foreign blood and 13% crosses with Hanoverian blood from outside breed societies. Because most of the outside breed populations already do have some Hanoverian blood, it is not expected that it will change much. How can you call a Dutch/TB cross a Hanoverian? Just like they call a Holsteiner/TB cross a Dutch warmblood, or a Hanoverian/ French cross a Belgian Warmblood, and this goes for many breeds nowadays because of the globalization of the popular bloodlines across the registries. Even with the new rules the percentage of Hanoverian blood will remain much higher than the “real” Dutch heritage in the Dutch breed and the “real” Belgian heritage in the Belgian breed. A higher qualifying score is still required for those selected and entered into the Hanoverian Main Studbook so that a high standard will be maintained. How much will this rule change dilute the amount of Hanoverian blood in the breeding population in the US? It is not expected to make much of a difference as many non-Hanoverians trace back in part to Hanoverian origin. What is the percentage of non-Hanoverian mares currently approved in the AHS studbook? We do not have precise numbers on which mares are still in breeding or deceased but we estimate about 10-12%, many of whom have Hanoverian blood and several of them have Hanoverian papered siblings. Some in this group are very helpful in producing a more modern leggier type which our American breed population desperately needs as determined by the HV and the AHS Mare and Stallion committee. rest of the Hanoverian breeding world and will add confusion. German horses will come into our country and would be bred under different rules and, even closer to home, our Canadian neighbors, fall under the HV rules. With the huge move for globalization the same goes for the many other international Hanoverian breed societies. Our breeders, the biggest Hanoverian breed society outside of Hannover, would be less competitive. The AHS has to accept the Hanoverian breed products of other countries. Do we really want to send buyers to Europe because German breeders have the edge? If we do not update the AHS rules that perception will be an obvious one. The vote on the rules will take place electronically this time and members will be notified where and how. Internet or electronic voting is economical and expedient as in the past mailing ballads has been time consuming work for the office. Let your voice be heard and vote when you get notified! n Sincerely, Edgar Schutte AHS President What are the ramifications if this rule change does not pass for the AHS? The AHS has always had the goal to breed Hanoverians closely lining up our bylaws and breeding rules to the Hannoveraner Verband. The breeding rules are complex and have always been a moving target, with regular adjustments. Because we lined up our bylaws and breeding rules and developed a mutual trust, the AHS breeding program enjoys full reciprocity with the HV. Not following these changes will make the AHS different from the S p r i n g 2 0 1 3 n Passin g GOLD LUCK (1987-2013) The Elite Hanoverian stallion Gold Luck has passed away. He was euthanized due to the infirmities of old age at Maurine (Mo) and Jim Swanson’s Rolling Stone Farm in Slatington, Pa., on February 16, 2013 at the age of 26. Gold Luck (Grundstein I-Annette/Abundance) was bred by Linda Seybold of Md., and has been owned by Mo and Jim since 1994. He leaves behind a legacy including many offspring that were named top foals at their inspections, eight Elite Mares and three Elite Mare Candidates for the American Hanoverian Society (AHS). He sired 118 foals in total. In 2011, Gold Luck had two colts named Premium by the Oldenburg Horse Breeders Society (GOV) and his daughter Special Premium Candidate Ghodiva (damsire, De Niro) was named the top Mare of the Year for the GOV. He has been listed in the top 25 of Leading Dressage Sires for the USEF every year since 2003. He has produced many competition horses that have been ranked high in Horse of the Year standings and in USDF All-Breeds awards for the AHS. He produced multiple show champions in Dressage T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n Sport Breed shows, and to demonstrate the versatility from his bloodlines, in 2005 he produced the highest score for the nation in the Mare Performance Test free jump chute for the AHS. In 2003, two Gold Luck offspring won their under saddle classes at Dressage at Devon. He has at least two offspring thus far that have reached the Grand Prix level in dressage. Gold Luck was a personable stallion, and always a gentleman. Mo has always remarked that if she were a Bedouin, he would have lived in her tent. He loved his people and was safe enough for the Swanson’s grandchildren to kiss and hug. Although arthritis from Lyme’s disease cut his own competition career short, he was ridden and shown in hand by Mo in the early days. His passing leaves a hole in the hearts of the many people who knew and loved him. n Contributed by www.rollingstonefarm.com susan sexton I Dressage Foundation News Funding Your Equestrian Dreams The Dressage Foundation launches its new Equestrian Fundraising School Olympian Carol Lavell says, “For most riders, financial support becomes the ultimate hurdle.” John Boomer, past President/CEO of The Dressage Foundation, and Co-Founder of the School, adds: “Fundraising – it’s needed by most equestrians in all disciplines, the techniques have not been taught, and who better to do it than The Dressage Foundation whose very business is raising money, manageing it and giving it away.” The Dressage Foundation has worked to develop, design, and focus-group-test a program to help equestrians learn about fundraising and giving so they can help themselves by developing monetary support. The result is the new Equestrian Fundraising School, welcoming its inaugural classes of students in 2012, and now enrolling students for the sessions of 2013. fessional legal/financial advisors on how to plan, prepare, and present proposals to donor prospects. “The Equestrian School will be invaluable to equestrians in all disciplines of horse sport – not just dressage – and to riders at all levels from grass roots to high performance. English-speaking international students are welcome. During the development of the school, interest has been shown widely from equestrian students of all ages,” said Karin Reid Offield, Co-Founder of the School. Full details about the Equestrian Fundraising School can be found on The Dressage Federation website at www.dressagefoundation.org. You will find information about the school, the curriculum, the lesson subjects, the faculty members, webinar mechanics on how you participate, the schedule and timing of lessons, and tuition costs. Contributed by The Dressage Foundation www.dressagefoundation.org Phone: (402)434-8585 The Equestrian Fundraising School offers a comprehensive curriculum of ideas, techniques, examples, and real-life cases of fundraising and giving. A distinguished national faculty teaches the 15 course lessons through convenient online webinars, while students are saddled up in their own computer chairs. Students can ask questions while online, to which Foundation staff, advisors, and faculty will personally and promptly reply. Graduates gain solid “how to” fundraising knowledge, practicum experience, a diploma, and a packet of personalized printed stationery to get their fundraising activity underway. A special bonus offered by the School will be for students to secure personal guidance from Foundation staff and its pro- S p r i n g 2 0 1 3 veterinary news Taming Inflammation By Dr. Tom Schell, D.V.M., DABVP, CVCH Inflammation is like most good things: too much can become a bad thing. The body has good intentions when it produces the swelling, heat, redness, pain and loss of function we know as inflammation. However, when the inflammation is ongoing it is no longer helpful and may be destructive. All those hours of cold hosing your horse’s swollen, injured leg are designed to prevent the inflammation from continuing to the point where it is destructive, but other methods may need to come to the rescue to tame the inflammation for such problems as a puncture wound in the foot or arthritis or laminitis or insulin resistance. So what good is inflammation if we are always trying to get rid of it? It does cause our horses pain so that they show a sign, such as limping, to let us know something is wrong. But also the inflammatory response destroys bacteria in a wound. In an acute injury the inflammation works like a fire. It’s hot and restricted to the injury site where it performs its cleaning job. Once the injury is healed, the fire dies out. However, in a chronic condition the fire is more of a smoldering pile of embers, flaring up intermittently, but still constantly emitting heat. The cause of the constant inflammation is likely diet, exercise, environmental influences, medications, behavior, genetics, vaccines or a combination thereof. During an acute condition, the body increases the release of the pro-inflammatory chemical messengers called cytokines which trigger the perception of pain,and blood circulation and cellular function in a way T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n that aids recovery. However continual release of the cytokines fuels the fire that damages tissue, causes ongoing pain and leads to loss of function. Therefore controlling the inflammatory response becomes our goal. To accomplish that control we have the choice of administering prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs), injections or herbal solutions. Actually, 80 percent of prescription medications derived from or are modeled after herbs. Science, however, has discovered that when we try to replicate or enhance the effects of herbs, we run into detrimental responses. While NSAIDs are quite effective short term, long term and frequent use can cause serious side effects. In my opinion, as a veterinarian, if a medication is designed for use every six months and yet is being used weekly, the problem is not being addressed. Through research trials and centuries of application in medicinal cultures, various herbs have shown considerable promise in controlling inflammation long term, with minimal side effects, and a more broad approach to treating clinical problems and diseases. Curcumin is one of the most heavily researched anti-inflammatory herbs. It is also an antioxidant that decreases oxidative stress. Boswellia serrata appears to reduce inflammation. Natural compounds vitamin C, vitamin E and co-enzyme Q10 help to modify the oxidative stress component of inflammation. Flax seed, alfalfa, various medicinal mushrooms and spirulina blue-green algae help to provide natural sources of antioxidants, essential fatty acids, protein or amino acids, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12, and various minerals to help support an overall healthy immune response and cellular function. Inflammation is a complicated process and prescription medications often tackle only one component of the cascade of events. Herbs may not be as quick acting as traditional medications, but the results can be superior in the long run. If we can control or modulate the inflammatory process through the use of various herbs, then we can reduce pain, improve recoveries and boost our equine companions’ quality of life. n Dr. Thomas Schell is a graduate of Ohio State University and is board certified by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Equine Practice. He is also certified by theCollege of Integrative Veterinary Therapy in Chinese herbal medicine. Dr. Schell’s clinical research led to the establishment of Nouvelle Veterinary in 2008. He is creator of the equine, canine and human supplements Cur-OST®, an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant formula which controls pain, improves mobility and supports a healthy immune response. administration The American Hanoverian Society Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting Hyatt Regency Mission Bay, San Diego, Calif. January 18, 2013 The American Hanoverian Society Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting Hyatt Regency Mission Bay, San Diego, Calif. January 18, 2013 AHS President Edgar Schutte called the meeting of the Old Board to order at 8:00 a.m. Present: Vanessa Carlson, Volker Ehlers, Judy Hedreen, Doug Langer, Doug Leatherdale, Suzanne Quarles, Barbara Schmidt, Edgar Schutte, Cathy Tucker-Slaterbeck, Meg Williams, and Executive Director Hugh Bellis-Jones. Rick Toering was present via teleconference. Not present: Steve Carroll. Dr. Werner Schade was present from the Hanoverian Verband. AHS President Edgar Schutte called the meeting of the New Board to order at 8:30 a.m. Present: Vanessa Carlson, Nancy Connolly, Volker Ehlers, Doug Langer, Doug Leatherdale, Suzanne Quarles, Barbara Schmidt, Edgar Schutte, Anne Sparks, Cathy Tucker-Slaterbeck, Meg Williams, and Executive Director Hugh Bellis-Jones. Rick Toering was present via teleconference. Dr. Werner Schade was present from the Hanoverian Verband. AHS President Edgar Schutte noted that this would be the last Board meeting of retiring Director Judy Hedreen. She was thanked for the many initiatives that she had been instrumental in introducing over the years. Executive Director Hugh Bellis-Jones announced the audited results of the fall elections as tabulated by Lillian Cushny, CPA. Edgar Schutte, Barbara Schmidt, Meg Williams, Nancy Connolly and Anne Sparks were elected as Directors At Large. Mary Lou Winn, Sandy Hunt and Cheryl Johnson were elected to the Nominations and Membership Committee, and George Walker, III was elected to the Finance Committee. Regarding the voting for revisions to the AHS Corporate Bylaws, 171 members voted in favor of the revisions while 11 voted against. New Business: AHS finances were discussed. It was agreed by the Board that a succession plan should be in place for the long term management of the AHS. Mr. Schutte stated that he and Executive Director Hugh Bellis-Jones had agreed that Mr. Bellis-Jones would like to retain his current position with the AHS through 2018. The need for Mr. Bellis-Jones to mentor his eventual successor was discussed as part of the strategic planning for the association. Mr. Bellis-Jones personally thanked Judy Hedreen for her Board service and for her more than 30 years of service to The American Hanoverian Society. There being no further business, Mr. Schutte adjourned the meeting at 8:30 a.m. Motion to approve the minutes of the Board’s January 11, 2013 meeting. Passed. The next order of business was election of officers for 2013. Motion to elect Suzanne Quarles as Executive Vice-President. Passed. Motion to elect Rick Toering as Vice President. Passed. Motion to elect Barbara Schmidt as Secretary. Passed. Motion to elect Vanessa Carlson as Treasurer. Passed. President’s Report: Mr. Schutte welcomed newly elected directors Nancy Connolly and Anne Sparks to the Board. He also extended a warm welcome to Verband representative Dr. Werner Schade. The present Board and capable central office staff in Lexington will steer the association in the coming years. Mr. Schutte thanked the retiring Board members, Judy Hedreen and Steve Carroll, for their many contributions to the AHS. New Corporate Bylaws are now in place and the AHS has great cooperation with the Hanoverian Verband. 2012 saw the introduction of a Futurity for yearlings and 2-year-olds. These classes had been well received by the membership. Mr. Schutte noted that the 2012 Futurity had been sponsored by Bridlewood Farm (Dr. Barbara Schmidt and Frederick Abblett), Bent Hickory Farm (Rick and Jayne Toering) and Rainbow Equus Meadows (Susan and Edgar Schutte). The AHS now has 14 active committees. A group of volunteers consisting of Wendy Costello, John Gillien, David Herndon, Don Kapper, Janice Graham Marquardt, Kris Schuler, and Mary Lou Winn will work to mentor individuals who are new to the AHS inspection process. This group’s activities will be coordinated by Education Committee Chair, Kate Palmquist. Nancy Connolly organized the stallion service auction in both 2012 and 2013. Executive Director’s Report: Hugh Bellis-Jones provided a concise report on AHS office activities for 2012. The 2012 inspection tour numbers, foal registration numbers and membership numbers were all down compared to 2011, all of which negatively impacted the AHS’s finances. The awards aspect of AHS operations continues to be very popular and he thanked Awards Chair Cathy Tucker-Slaterbeck for all of her work throughout the year. New Publications Editor Terri Ralenkotter has assumed responsibility for the Stallion Book and quarterly magazine. Mr. Bellis-Jones has mentored Mrs. Ralenkotter during the year in order to provide a seamless transition 4 S p r i n g 2 0 1 3 with AHS publications. The 2013 Stallion Book is with the printer and should be mailed mid-February. Mr. Bellis-Jones thanked Suzanne Quarles and Rick Toering for working with him to produce a complete revision of the AHS’s Corporate Bylaws which were ratified by the membership in December. This will permit future voting to take place online. Mr. Bellis-Jones closed his report by thanking the many committee volunteers who worked with the central office throughout the year. The next order of business concerned the appointment of 2013 Committee Members. Motion to appoint Rick Toering, Sharon Garner, Suzanne Quarles and Barbara Schmidt to the Rules and Grievances Committee. Passed. Get Ready for Show Season! Stylish... AHS Promotional Merchandise Motion to appoint Diane Nauman, Judy Hedreen, Pat Limage and Cathy Tucker-Slaterbeck to the Nominations and Membership Committee. Passed. The elected members are Mary Lou Winn, Sandy Hunt and Cheryl Johnson. Motion to appoint Rick Toering, Mike Boyd, Dr. Ludwig Christmann, Dr. Laurie Cameron, Volker Ehlers, John Gillien, Albert Kley, and Edgar Schutte to the Jumper Breeding Program Committee. Passed. Motion to appoint Cathy Tucker-Slaterbeck, Anne Sparks, Bettie Carroll and Shannon Langer to the Awards Committee. Passed. Rebecca Pennington and Sharon Garner will organize the 2014 AHS annual meeting. Motion to appoint Rebecca Pennington, Sharon Garner, Doug Langer and Hugh Bellis-Jones to the 2013 Annual Meeting Committee. Passed. This committee was directed to come up with a five year plan, 20142018, for future annual meetings. Motion to appoint Vanessa Carlson, Doug Langer and Hugh Bellis-Jones to the Finance Committee. Passed. The elected member is George Walker, III. Motion to appoint Cheryl Johnson, Diane Nauman, Vanessa Carlson and Hugh Bellis-Jones to the Editorial Advisory Committee. Passed. Motion to appoint George Walker, III, Gerd Zuther, Volker Ehlers, Suzanne Quarles and Meg Williams to the 2013 Mare and Stallion Committee, these individuals to judge both mares and stallions. Passed. Motion to appoint Vanessa Carlson, Sharon Garner, Judy Hedreen, Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz, and Mary Giddens to the 2013 Mare and Stallion Committee, these individuals to judge mares. Passed. The Judge Emeritus members of the committee are Barbara Richardson and Karin Himmelmayer. Motion that Christine Kropf and Linda Mendenhall continue in the Learner Judge Program. Passed. 2013 Annual Meeting Chair Sandy Hunt gave a short report to the Board. The Board expressed its appreciation and that of 4 T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n Great flattering looks in coordinating colors! AHS Saddle Pads $42.00* High quality saddle pads feature the AHS logo embroidered in black on a white quilted pad. Two styles: dressage with a smaller quilted pattern and a contoured wither cut, and an all-purpose cut (shown above) with a slightly larger quilted pattern. Great for showing off your favorite Hanoverian in the ring no matter what your riding discipline! GREAT STYLE! AHS Ball Caps $15.00* Features the AHS logo in brown on low profile garment washed khaki with a black, blue or red bill and an adjustable leather strap with brass clasp. Embroidered AHS Gildan Sweatshirts $35.00* Creme with the H-US logo Navy Blue. Available in Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large sizes. *All prices include shipping and handling, but shipping insurance must be added. o t h e r s t y l e s a n d i t e m s ava i l a b l e Visit the AHS Store at hanoverian.org or contact the AHS Central Office to order: Phone: (859) 255-4141 Fax: (859) 255-8467 E-mail: ahsoffice@aol.com ■ ■ the membership for her work on this task. Ms. Hunt thanked the office staff for their assistance in planning this meeting. Nancy Connolly provided the 2012 Stallion Service Auction report. Last year 61 stallions were enrolled in this fundraiser which raised $31,000 for the AHS’s promotional activities. She is working with the Marketing and Education Committees to simplify the bidding process for participants. The 2013 auction features 58 stallions grouped into 45 lots. Mrs. Connolly and Mr. Schutte expressed their appreciation to the participating stallion owners. Doug Langer reported for the Fundraising Committee. CoChairs will be Dr. Langer and Nancy Connolly; the other members are Celia Rafalko and Meredith Michelfelder. This committee would like to see more promotion given to the breeders of the winning horses in the 2013 Futurity. He stated that Edgar Schutte ($1,500.00), Nancy Connolly ($750.00) and Anne Sparks ($750.00) had generously agreed to sponsor the 2013 Futurity classes. In addition, Doug and Shannon Langer’s Maple Run Farm will donate $500.00 to be awarded to the owner and of the top yearling and top 2-year-old Futurity winners sired by a stallion that participated in the AHS Stallion Service Auction, the year the winners were conceived. The Marketing Committee intends to provide more promotion to those stallions whose owners enroll in the stallion service auction. Nancy Connolly reported that the Board had approved the separation of the Marketing and Education Committee into two committees. The 2013 Marketing Committee members are Annetta Coleman, Natalie DiBerardinis, Dennis Moore, Sandra Werkheiser (ex officio) and Terri Ralenkotter (ex officio). The members of the 2013 Education Committee are Kate Palmquist, Nancy Connolly and Rick Toering. The two committees will collaborate with each other. The Education Committee intends to develop inspection-related videos and will continue to educate members on the Hanoverian breed. Annetta Coleman reported for the Marketing Committee. In her comprehensive report Ms. Coleman stated that consistency in messaging and the need for effective collaboration with the Verband were common goals. The committee will develop an overall communication strategy to further promote the AHS at inspection sites and larger breed shows. The goal is to retain AHS membership while also effectively promoting those members successfully competing with Hanoverian horses. It will be necessary to update the website to make it more compelling and interactive. The Hanoverian Verband has made its interest known in developing a common marketing strategy with the AHS to promote this international breed. Natalie DiBerardinis reported for the Inspection Tour Planning Committee. Site host insurance is now a requirement as are liability waivers. The committee is working on ways to improve the “inspection tour experience” for members in 2013. The new Inspection Tour Mentoring group will be helpful in this regard. Doug Langer reported for the Breeding Assistance Commit- tee. This group, consisting of Mary Lou Winn (Chair), Kate Palmquist, David Herndon, Doug Langer and George Walker, III endeavors to assist members with breeding inquiries. Chair Suzanne Quarles reported for the Mare and Stallion Committee. In a new development, the central office will generate master score sheets for this year’s mare inspections, mare performance tests and futurity classes. Individual score sheets will not be given out at the sites which will allow the judges more time to interact with participants. The office will e-mail scores to the individual owners as is the Verband’s practice in Germany. The committee will ensure that this new process is brought to the attention of the members enrolling horses in this year’s tour. The two learner judges will be encouraged to attend local breed shows and the larger AHS inspection sites in order to further practice their judging. 2011/2012 Treasurer’s Report: Vanessa Carlson reported that the AHS sustained a $30,000 loss in fiscal year 2011/12. Due to the economic downturn, revenue was down approximately $200,000 compared to five years previously, 2006/07. The AHS has reserves of over $200,000 and the Finance Committee will be very vigilant regarding expenditures this year. The 2012/13 Board-approved budget shows a projected loss of $9,770. This budget will be presented to the membership for consideration on Sunday. The Finance Committee will obtain bids for the 2012/13 audit. Motion to raise stallion dues for AHS Elite Stallions to $350.00 per year. Passed. The Board tabled discussion on other membership fees, particularly the Foreign Sire Fee, until Doug Langer reported back to the Board with a survey of the fee schedules of other warmblood registries operating in the United States. The Board determined not to hold a Hanoverian Breed Seminar in 2013. The Board then held an in-depth discussion with Dr. Werner Schade regarding the history of the AHS’s affiliation payment history to the Verband. Dr. Schade assured the AHS Board that he would discuss this matter with the Board of the Hanoverian Verband. Dr. Schade was then invited to give his presentation from Germany. He stated that the Hanoverian Verband would shortly propose major changes to the breeding rules to its membership and to the four daughter societies. The proposed changes fall into three main categories; most importantly the Hanoverian Verband will continue to have high selection standards in order to retain the international quality of the Hanoverian breed. •The HV proposes to accept for breeding top stallions proven at the highest level of international sport provided that the stallion has an approved six-generation pedigree, and has been licensed and entered into Stallion Book 1 of a breed society whose breeding program is accepted by the HV. These stallions, which would not have been shown to an HV commission, would be entered s p r i n g 2 0 1 3 into a new book, Stallion Book 1B. The criteria for entry into Stallion Book 1B will be the year-end rankings of the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH). Based upon the stallion’s own performance, he would have to be listed either among the top 100 show jumpers, the top 50 dressage horses, or the top 25 eventing horses on the WBFSH list. For a stallion to be accepted through the competition results of his progeny, he would have to rank in the top 100 of show jumper sires, or the top 100 of dressage sires, or the top 50 of eventing sires in the WBFSH’s year-end list. The breeder would have to apply to the HV to have a stallion entered into Stallion Book 1B and would pay a fee in lieu of the stallion owner not paying to activate the stallion with the Verband. •The HV proposes the earlier licensing of young two and a half- and three-year-old stallions of outside (non-Hanoverian) populations. This means that such young stallions could be licensed by the Verband after successful completion of the 30-Day test but prior to qualifying for the Bundeschampionate. A qualification for German Federal Championships would still be required by age five for entry into the Hanoverian Stallion Book, category I. This proposed rules change would permit Hanoverian breeders earlier access to young non-Hanoverian stallions. •The third proposed rules change concerns elimination of the so-called “50% blood rule.” The HV feels that this arbitrary rule has discouraged breeders from joining the Hanoverian breeding program. There have been instances in Germany (and in the U.S.) where foal owners have been declined registration even though both sire and dam were Hanoverian-approved but the foal lacked 50% Hanoverian “blood.” The HV proposes that henceforth such foals should be eligible for Hanoverian registration. The elimination of this rule would place breeding decisions with the breeders and permit them to decide for themselves upon matings between Hanoverian-approved stallions and mares. The HV will continue to require higher selection criteria for the entry of non-Hanoverian sires and dams into the Hanoverian breeding program as quality is most critical for continued international success in sport. 2013 AHS Annual Inspection Tour Deadline dates The deadlines for mare and foal entries without penalty are as follows: Site Dates Deadline July 20-30 Monday, June 24 September 12-17 Thursday, August 22 October 1-6 & 12-13 Monday, September 16 Entries to be postmarked by these dates. All horses must be pre-enrolled and all fees must be paid in advance as entries are not taken on inspection day. The deadlines have been set a little earlier than in prior years in order to permit the AHS staff to process entries in a timely manner. Enrollment and Stabling forms may be downloaded online at http://hanoverian.org/tour-dates/. A copy of the registration certificate of every mare enrolled for inspection must be submitted with the enrollment form. Entries that lack this documentation may be delayed. The owner of any non-Hanoverian warmblood mare enrolled for an AHS inspection must submit a copy of the mare’s registration papers to the Central Office for pre-approval. If you have any questions regarding the tour, please contact the central office at (859) 255-4141 or e-mail ahsoffice@aol. com. The staff is more than pleased to assist you with any inspection inquiries you may have. Good luck on inspection day. Candid Corner The Board discussed these three proposed rules changes at length with Dr. Schade. Motion that the AHS Board accepts the Hanoverian Verband’s proposed rules changes. Passed. These proposed breeding rules changes will be submitted for an AHS membership referendum vote during 2013. These changes will be voted upon by the German membership on January 25. The AHS will be represented in this voting through its delegates from Hannoveraner International. There being no further business, Mr. Schutte stated that this had been a very productive meeting. He thanked everyone for their attendance and adjourned the meeting at 4:00 p.m. n T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n Siblings Diesel and Don’t Tell (Donarweiss GGF-Blyss/Bolero), enjoy meeting a new friend, little Rory Klaire Howard. Photo courtesy of Dr. Jennifer Howard. American Hanoverian Society 2013 Inspection Tour S tallion tallion LL icensin icensin g g S Date Date ■■ M are are II ns ns p p ection ection M Host/Location Host/Location City/State City/State ■■ M are are Per Per ff ormance ormance T T est est M Contact Contact Phone: Phone: ■■ Foal R R ee g g istration istration Foal E-mail E-mail 2 0 1 1 To u r D a t e s July 20-21 Hilltop Farm July 21 Brookside Equestrian Center Colora, MD N. 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Barbara Sikkink Barbara Sikkink (918) 830-4262 (918) 830-4262 barbara@silvercreeksporthorses.com barbara@silvercreeksporthorses.com July 23 July 24 July 24 July 24 July 25 July 25 July 25 July 26 25 July July 26 July 27 July 29 27 July July 29 July 39 July 30 Sept 12 Sept 13 12 Sept Sept 14 13 Sept Sept 14 Sept 15 Sept 16 15 Sept Sept 16 Sept 17 Sept1 17 Oct Oct Oct 21 Oct 2 Oct 3 Oct 43 Oct Oct Oct 54 Oct 5 TBA TBA Spruce Glen Farm at Woodbine Michigan Farm Run Farm at Jefferson Maple Maple Run Farm at Jefferson County Fairgrounds County Fairgrounds Rainbow Equus Meadows Rainbowlicensing Equus Meadows (stallion only) (stalliondilicensing Stabile Cavallo only) Windswept Farms HorsePower Farm HorsePower Farm Spirit Equestrian Spirit Equestrian High Point Hanoverians High Point Hanoverians Windswept Farm Windswept University ofFarm Massachusetts University of Massachusetts Sullivan Farm Sullivan St. Louis Farm Equestrian Center St. Louis Equestrian Center Rainbow Equus Meadows Rainbow Equus Branscomb FarmMeadows Branscomb Farm Creek Hollow Creek Hollow Oakwood Farm Oakwood Farm Conundrum Farm/Mary Beth Conundrum Beth Stanton DVMFarm/Mary DACT at Pennock Stanton DVM DACT at Pennock Point Sporthorses Point Sporthorses Creek Colony CreekBColony Bona Ranch Ranch Bona B Ranch Silverhorne Sporthorse, LLC Silverhorne Sporthorse, LLC DG Bar Ranch DG Bar Ranch Oct 12-13 Mid-Atlantic Hanoverian Breeders Oct 12-13 Mid-AtlanticFarm Hanoverian Breeders Dec 5 Woodridge Dec 5 Woodridge Farm (outreach branding only) (outreach branding Dec 8 Silver Creek Farm only) Dec 8 Silver Creek Farm only) (stallion licensing (stallion licensing only) callawayfarm@aol.com hiltonhann@gmail.com hiltonhann@gmail.net cmkhhf@aol.com highvalleyhanoverians@ windstream.net spruceglenfarm@aol.com maplerunfarm@yahoo.com maplerunfarm@yahoo.com The AHS reserves the right to make scheduling changes as needed. Non-Hanoverian mares eligible for inspection include: The AHS reserves the right to make scheduling changes as needed. Non-Hanoverian mares eligible for inspection include: Jockey Club-registered Thoroughbreds, registered Arabians and registered Anglo-Arabians. Non-Hanoverian warmblood mares Jockey Club-registered Thoroughbreds, registered Arabians and registered Anglo-Arabians. Non-Hanoverian warmblood mares may be eligible for inspection and are considered on a case by case basis after review of registration papers. may be eligible for inspection and are considered on a case by case basis after review of registration papers. s p r i n g 2 0 1 3 stallion service auction 21st Annual AHS Stallion Service Auction Recap The 2013 AHS Stallion Service Auction concluded with another good result despite some technical difficulties. Due to the generosity of AHS stallion owners no less than 58 stallion services in 46 lots were donated and available for bidding. In the end a total of $30,275.00 was raised. Several stallion owners offered a choice of multiple stallions, with options for both fresh and frozen semen. This year’s auction was once again conducted entirely online and was accessible through the EQ|Marketplace at www.eqquest.com/marketplace. Statistics show that it generated an incredible amount of AHS and individual stallion exposure. Many visitors came to the auction site during the auction time frame and the auction pages received more than 44,568 pageviews in total. On the final auction day alone, there were 1,688 pageviews. As the auction is now directly tied in with the classifieds listings on the Hanoverian Marketplace, this added exposure also greatly benefited members with sales listings placed during the auction time frame. Additionally, a new feature this year was direct links to YouTube videos of stallions up for auction, to allow for increased exposure, as well as a better source of information for potential bidders to evaluate stallions. Stallion listings were available for preview from the end of January and bidding was open for three weeks ending on February 18. A great deal of interest in the stallions was noted right away as the first week yielded many registered bidders and even more bids. By the auction’s close 13 stallions had elicited final bids of $1,000.00 or more. In the end, Leatherdale Farms’ Damsey (Dressage Royal/Ritual) received the highest bid of $1,200.00. The most intense action always goes on in the final few minutes of the auction, and during this time a number of stallions garnered over eight bids each. The second highest bid of $1150.00 was realized by the stallion “choice” of Dacaprio, Fabuleux or Liberty, followed by the stallion “choice” group comprising Pablo, Rubignon or Wild Dance that sold for $1,075.00. Other sought after groups included Freestyle or Rubinus and Bugatti Hilltop, Contucci or Royal Prince, each of which brought in winning bids of $1025.00. After the main auction concluded, the remaining services were reposted at 10 a.m. the following morning in a “Buy-ItNow” auction. Eight were snatched up by lucky bidders within minutes. The final tally shows that a total of 37 seasons were sold for a grand total of $30,275.00 for an average of $818.00 each. The final auction minutes created some difficulties for participants as the high volume of traffic resulted in the server crashing. Obviously this could not have happened T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n By Nancy Connolly at a worse time and we fully understand the frustration and disappointment of bidders and stallion owners alike. We are exploring new solutions to better serve the auction needs and it is likely that this event will be hosted on a commercial auction site next year. Because of the tremendous interest and activity associated with the auction this year it has been determined that this event has outgrown our capacity - a good problem to have! The 2014 auction will come with new features that will enable our success to continue. We do apologize for the difficulties this created but are committed to a successful auction for 2014. The software did allow us access to the bid history so we could forward the contact information of unsuccessful bidders to the stallion owners in the event those bidders were still interested in booking a breeding. Additionally, each donated stallion’s photo, YouTube link, and stallion book information, including links to the owner’s e-mail and website addresses, were prominently displayed on the individual auction pages, providing yet another valuable marketing tool for the owners in return for their donation. The American Hanoverian Society would like to thank the participating stallion owners, without whose generous donations are so appreciated. Thanks are also due to Sandy Clevenger and Hugh Bellis-Jones of the central office, to website manager Sandy Werkheiser, and, of course, the many bidders whose participation made this annual fundraiser so successful. The funds raised are used to promote the American Hanoverian in print, on the Internet as well as through our extensive awards program. Stallion Auction Coordinator Nancy Connolly has been a member of the American Hanoverian Society for 15 years, and is a member of the Education and Marketing Committee.as well as the Board of Directors. Nancy is the owner of HorsePower Farm in Vancouver, Wash., and has been raising horses for over 40 years. A H S A N N U A L M E E T I N G – J an u ar y 2 0 1 3 – san d ie g o , cali f ornia “Making Changes Today that will Ensure Future Success” by Diane Nauman “Welcome to the 2013 AHS Annual Meeting in San Diego, the eighth largest city in the US with great weather, miles of sandy beaches and many attractions. San Diego is also known worldwide as one of the best tourist destinations and rated fifth best place to live in the United States. Sandy Hunt, AHS Annual Meeting Chairperson, has prepared a sun-filled, exciting, information-rich three day program for us. You will have the opportunity to hear the latest Hanoverian news from the US and abroad. We will hold discussions about old and new policies and you are invited to participate and offer input. Strike up some new friendships with fellow breeders and learn how they do things at their barn. For those who think the meeting is kind of tame, join us for a wildlife expedition and cocktails at the famous San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park. Enjoy.” W ith this warm greeting, AHS President Edgar Schutte opened the sessions of the 2013 American Hanoverian Society (AHS) Annual Meeting, January 17-19, 2013 at the Hyatt Mission Bay in San Diego, Calif. For three days, Hanoverian enthusiasts from across the USA and Canada, as well as Dr. Werner Schade from the Hanoverian Verband in Germany, did exactly what President Schutte suggested: exchanged ideas, friendship and enjoyed the glorious blue skies, white beaches and Pacific Ocean vistas that are the hallmark of San Diego. Most members left behind farms covered in snow and ice to enjoy a brief reprieve from the harsh winter in this tropical oasis of palm trees and blooming flowers. Friday activities included a panel discussion, “Start ‘Em Right,” among four professional trainers led by Dennis Moore. Participating trainers included Christiane Noelting, Noelting Dressage Center, Vacaville, Calif., Ashley Marascalco, High Valley Hanoverians, Suches, Ga., Kevin Reinig, KEFA Performance Horses/Lucchetti Ranch, Wilton, Calif., and Shannon Langer, Maple Run Farm, Helenville, Wis. Friday evening’s AHS Awards Banquet and Silent Auction provided an entertaining, memorable evening for all. Spirited bidding for a special item donated from Germany entertained the crowd. This was De Niro’s stall plaque, awarded when he was named “2008 Hengst des Jahres” (2008 Stallion of the Year) for the German Hanoverian Verband. It was purchased after a bidding duel by Peg Lansing, Prospect, Ky. Many thanks to everyone who donated and purchased items at the Silent Auction to support AHS. Mike Boyd, Canadian Hanoverian Society (CHS), reported Saturday on Hanoverian activities in Canada. There are currently 300 breeding mares and 20 Hanoverian approved stallions in Canada. CHS registered 130 foals in 2012, with 30-35% sired by Celle stallions and 10% by US-based stallions. CHS imports one load of semen from Celle each year for members and is4 Dee Kapper, Beach City, Ohio, enrolls for the meeting with the AHS’s Sandy Clevenger. Photo coverage by Diane Nauman and Cathy Tucker-Slaterbeck. s p r i n g 2 0 1 3 A H S A N N U A L M E E T I N G – J an u ar y 2 0 1 3 – san d ie g o , cali f ornia USDF All-Breeds awards winners included (L-R), Anne Sparks, Linda Woltz, Lynn La Caze, Ashley Marascalco, Annetta Coleman, Hilltop Farm’s Natalie DiBerardinis, and Louise and Doug Leatherdale. Susan and Edgar Schutte, breeders of Preliminary Evening Champion EM Ping Pong R (Pablito-Knobody’s Fool R/Kalypso) accept the embroidered cooler on behalf of owner Julie Flettner, Petaluma, Calif. Retiring Board member Judy Hedreen, Snohomish, Wash., was recognized by Executive Director Hugh Bellis-Jones and President Edgar Schutte for her 30 years of service to the association. Robin Quasebarth, Ramona, Calif., owner of Feiner Abend (Feiner Stern-Wer Est Abenschein/Winnetouu West), Reserve Champion Children’s Hunter, flanked by Awards Chair Cathy Tucker-Slaterbeck and AHS Secretary Dr. Barbara Schmidt. T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n Edgar Schutte passes the microphone to speaker Mike Boyd, Toronto, Ont., of the Canadian Hanoverian Society. A H S A N N U A L M E E T I N G – J an u ar y 2 0 1 3 – san d ie g o , cali f ornia the exclusive distributor of frozen semen from Landgestüte Celle in Canada, effective January 1, 2013. One important CHS project in 2012 included the formation of a prepurchase exam committee with the goal of standardizing exams and the grading of x-rays into four classes in Canada. Once a standardized system is developed, CHS will work to educate vets, breeders and buyers about the new system. Related to this will be the development of a CHS “Best Practices Manual for the Buying and Selling of Horses.” Germany in 2012 with the “E-motion Pferd Tour,” designed to allow the public to “Experience the Hanoverian.” The tour went to 18 locations in Germany as a method of reaching out to the public and to making new contacts. The tour demonstrated that the Hanoverian horse is useful for all disciplines of riding, including western and leisure riding. More than 30,000 visitors came to the “E-motion Pferd Tour” and learned more about the Hanoverian horse. It was a great success for the Hanoverian Verband! Keynote speaker of the AHS Annual Meeting was Dr. Werner Schade, Breeding Director of the German Hanoverian Verband (HV). “Making Changes Today that Will Ensure Future Success” was the theme of the German Hanoverian horse industry overview presented by Dr. Schade. Presentation highlights included: D) Herwart von der Decken Hanoverian Mare Show The Herwart von der Decken Hanoverian Mare Show was held in conjunction with the FEI World Dressage Championship for Young Horses in Verden, Germany in August, 2012. Over 1,500 four-year-old Hanoverian mares competed at regional mare shows to qualify for this show. From this group, 72 states premium candidates (SPA) were selected to compete at the Herwart von der Decken Show. A) Breeding Statistics The number of Hanoverian mares bred in Germany in 2012 was down from 2011 levels. In 2011, 18,000 registered mares were recorded with 10,000 mares bred. However, the number of mares in 2012 decreased to 16,671 with 9,006 mares bred. Historically, this compares to a high of 30,000 mares in 1948 to a low of 6,500 mares in 1963. On a positive note, Dr. Schade felt that the quality of mares being used for breeding and foals produced was high. Breeders are utilizing top quality mares with an emphasis on producing the best quality foals possible. B) Sales 2012 auction sale numbers were down in Verden, with 402 horses selling compared to 453 horses in 2011. France was the leading export market in 2012 with 55 horses selling to French buyers. Second to France was Finland, with 35 horses going to stables there. Substantially less horses than this were sold to the USA via the Verden auction. The foal market was also down across Germany, as more individuals were looking to purchase riding horses instead of foals. C) Marketing In Verden, the riding school located across the street from the auction center has been modified into a new “Hanoverian Training Center.” The center emphasis will now be on the starting and training of young horses, mare performance test preparation and the training of riders. In addition, a new layout and format of Der Hannoveraner magazine and other printed materials is establishing a new consistent marketing appearance. “We must use traditional ways of marketing with printed materials, but are utilizing new combinations of current technology to expand marketing efforts. This includes a strong interest in social media like Facebook, as well as the internet and YouTube. Hannoveraner TV will be important for marketing in the future as well,” stated Dr. Schade. Promotion of the Hanoverian horse occurred throughout There were two rings of jumping mares, one ring of half-Thoroughbred mares and four rings of dressage mares. The champion jumping mare was SPA Diarada (Diarado/Contendro), owned and bred by Klaus Jürgens of Sehnde-Bolzum. The champion Half Thoroughbred mare was SPA Luciana (Lauries Crusador xx/Hohenstein), bred by Uwe Heinrichs, Balje and owned by Hermann Jarck, Himmelpforten. The class winners in the four rings of dressage mares were SPA Despira (Desperados/A Jungle Prince), owner/breeder: Gisela Meyer, Bunderhee, SPA Follow Me (For Compliment/Regazzoni), owned and bred by Johannes zur Lage, Bersenbrück, SPA Lilifee (Londontime/Falkland), owned and bred by Friedo Dodenhoff, Horstedt and SPA Scarlett (Sandro Hit/Fabriano), bred by Wilhelm Ohse, Königslutter and owned by Diane Nauman, Albany, Ore. The overall Champion dressage mare was SPA Lilifee. E) Breeding Rule Changes The Hannoveraner Verband Board of Directors voted and approved the change of the breeding rules on January 25, 2013. It involves three rule changes: 1) International Top Stallions International top sport is given more and more attention, and worldwide successful top stallions often combine success in sport and breeding. This may make it difficult for an owner to present such a horse for Hanoverian approval. More and more of our Hanoverian breeders focus on international top sport, so this new rule aims to facilitate the approval of top stallions for the Hanoverian breed. The Hannoveraner Verband will now accept for breeding stallions proven at the top level of international sport, either through their own performance or the performance of their own progeny, provided that the horse has an acceptable six-gen- 4 4 s p r i n g 2 0 1 3 A H S A N N U A L M E E T I N G – J an u ar y 2 0 1 3 – san 8. 8 d ie g o , cali f ornia Paul Cohen, Dr. Werner Schade and Edgar Schutte prepare to auction the coveted stall plaque of De Niro, 2008 “Stallion of the Year.” After a spirited duel, Peggy Lansing, Prospect, Ky., emerged as the winner of the De Niro stall plaque. Hilltop Farm’s General Manager Natalie DiBerardinis, Colora, Md. Sport Horse Breed Show winners in attendance included John Dingle and Jill Giese of Dreamcatcher Meadows, Ashley Marascalco and Annetta Coleman of High Valley Hanoverians, Linda Mendenhall, Hilltop Farm’s Natalie DiBerardinis, and Joanna Gray-Randle. T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n A H S A N N U A L M E E T I N G – J an u ar y 2 0 1 3 – san d ie g o , cali f ornia Jason Dannatt, Magnolia, Texas, and Diane Nauman, Albany, Ore., the owner and breeder respectively of San Dante (Sandro Hit-Weltmeyer’s Song/Weltmeyer), the AHS 2012 Colts and Geldings Materiale Champion. Christine Kropf, Jamesville, N.Y., and Joanna Gray-Randle, Sound Beach, N.Y., travelled from the Empire State to receive their Sport Horse Breed Show awards. Cathy Tucker-Slaterbeck, Dr. Barbara Schmidt, Edgar and Susan Schutte. On hand to receive their EQ/quest award, sponsored by Sandy Werkheiser, were John Dingle and Jill Giese (FEI 4-Year-Old Ballerina DMV) and Annetta Coleman and Ashley Marascalco (FEI 5-Year-Old Radiance HVH). It would be hard to imagine a more deserving winner of the President’s Volunteer of the Year award than Suzanne Quarles, Mt. Airy, Md. The AHS Executive Vice-President and Mare and Stallion Committee Chair was recognized for her tireless work on behalf of the association. President Edgar Schutte recognizes the contributions to the meeting by Annual Meeting Chair Sandy Hunt, Williamstown, Mich., and Silent Auction Chair Meredith Michelfelder, Moulton, Ala. S p r i n g 2 0 1 3 A H S A N N U A L M E E T I N G – J an u ar y 2 0 1 3 – san d ie g o , cali f ornia eration pedigree, and has been licensed and entered into Stallion Book I of a society whose breeding program is Hanoverian approved. These stallions, which will not have been inspected by the HV, will be entered into the HV’s Stallion Book 1B. Registration criteria will be the world rankings of the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH). Based upon the stallion’s own performance, the stallion must be listed either among the top 100 show jumpers, the top 50 dressage horses or the top 25 eventing horses in the WBFSH’s final year-end list. For a stallion to be accepted through the competition results of his progeny, the stallion must rank in the top 100 of show jumper sires, or the top 100 of dressage sires or the top 50 of eventing sires in the WBFSH final year-end list. 2) Earlier Availability of Young Stallions from Outside Breed Populations Young stallions from approved non-Hanoverian populations may now be presented for Hanoverian licensing after having successfully completed a 30-day performance test but prior to qualifying for the Bundeschampionate (the finals of the German Federal Championships). This new rule change means that qualifying for the Bundeschampionate is no longer a requirement prior to Hanoverian inspection and allows breeders to choose stallions from other breed societies considerably earlier. A qualification for the Federal Championships at the age of five is required for the final entry in the Hanoverian stallion book, category I, and all other qualifications as required for Hanoverian stallions will have to be met. 3) Wider Breeding Spectrum The so-called 50% blood rule is eliminated. This means that all mares approved by the Hannoveraner Verband, regardless of their breed, can be bred to all Hanoverian approved stallions, regardless of their breed, and the resulting foals shall carry the Hanoverian brand. This will help new Hanoverian breeders start their breeding program. The elimination of this rule allows breeders to act independently and to decide for themselves upon matings between Hanoverian approved stallions and mares. The higher selection criteria to enter stallions and mares from outside breed populations into the Hanoverian studbooks will remain unchanged, because the quality of the horses is crucial for successful sales and success in sports. On January 18, 2013, the board of the American Hanoverian Society voted to adopt the HV rule changes. The AHS breeding rules are currently undergoing re-organization, and these changes will be incorporated into this revision. AHS membership will vote on the adoption of the new language and breeding rules into the AHS Rule Book in 2013. T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n Sunday’s highlights were the AHS general membership meeting and committee reports. There were many engaging discussions about a variety of topics as members voiced their opinions and worked together to formulate new ideas and directions for AHS now and in the future. President Edgar Schutte’s report at the general membership meeting summarized the day’s events well: “The AHS is in good hands with the mixture of incumbents and newly elected board members. This is a great group capable of steering our breed society in the right direction, alongside of our capable staff in the central office and our partners in Germany. Judy Hedreen and Steve Carroll, who have resigned from the board have been significant contributors to the AHS, volunteered countless hours of their time and donated money to help shape the AHS to be what it is today. You will be missed! We welcome our newly elected Directors at Large, Nancy Connolly and Anne Sparks, to the AHS board, as well as reelected Board members Barbara Schmidt and Meg Williams. I thank all the Rules Committee members for the long hours, actual days and weeks, they put in to finalize the Corporate Bylaw Revisions completed in 2012. Almost 94% of the membership voted to approve the revisions. Suzanne Quarles is the recipient of this year’s Presidents Award. Suzanne played a pivotal role by hosting a “revisions summit” at her house and hosting the committee there. Thanks also to Rick Toering for his legal expertise and analytical perspective, Hugh Bellis-Jones for his experience and practical application of the Bylaws and for meeting with Dr. Werner Schade and Dr. Ludwig Christmann in Germany. Thanks also to Ludwig and Werner for always patiently guiding us along. The AHS is fortunate to have this talent and experience working on its behalf. Last year’s inspection tour had a low volume of mares inspected, so it was good timing for the introduction of the AHS Futurity. This added nearly 100 entries and energy to the inspections at a time when we needed it. I think the AHS Futurity can grow and I will put up half the prize money to see that it does. Nancy Connolly and Anne Sparks are donating the other half of funds needed for that program and I thank them for their donations. In addition, Doug Langer is now sponsoring a new award and we now have a prize for the highest scoring yearling and two-year-old futurity winner sired by an AHS Stallion Service Auction stallion. The Inspection Tour Committee has worked very hard to make the inspection tour experience more successful. This year we are fine tuning and simplifying the process, with the help of Chair Natalie DiBerardinis and her committee, Suzanne Quarles, Annetta Coleman and George Walker III.4 17 A H S A N N U A L M E E T I N G – J an u ar y 2 0 1 3 – san d ie g o , cali f ornia The next issue of Warmbloods Today has an AHS article, promoting the Hanoverian breed via a series of interviews with members. Annetta Coleman and the Marketing Committee did an excellent job in coordinating this effort. Annetta has also been helping the office evaluate the AHS database and updating the computer system to increase capabilities in the office. This enables AHS to reach out to the membership more effectively. Former board member Diane Nauman is our e-news media blast coordinator and will create a monthly e-newsletter with national and international Hanoverian horse news, Hanoverian Today. This will happen in conjunction with the office, committees and members that have news to share via email at htnews@hanoverian.org. The Education Committee has developed a new mentoring program where Don Kapper, Wendy Costello, Mary Lou Wynn and other long standing members are calling new inspection participants and offering to mentor them through the inspection process. The education committee is also talking with Dr. Christmann about organizing Verband clinics and Nancy Connolly has done an excellent job with this year’s Stallion Service Auction. En route to the world famous San Diego Safari Park. In conclusion, the AHS board has passed a motion to accept the German Hanoverian Verband breeding rules changes. We are in a strong partnership with the Verband. After weeks of discussions, our board stands behind the Verband’s reasoning to make these changes and we think they will be more beneficial to the AHS and the development of the Hanoverian breed in the USA in the long run.” n After an evening of socializing at the San Diego Safari Park, Executive Director Hugh Bellis-Jones was persuaded by Meredith Michelfelder (resistance was futile) to race her down the hotel’s water slide. With Natalie DiBerardinis in charge, a fundraising goal of $500.00 for the AHS was set and quickly met by interested bystanders. Hugh won the race and was declared the winner! Ron Hunt (right) clearly enjoyed the experience as well. s p r i n g 2 0 1 3 A H S A N N U A L M E E T I N G – J an u ar y 2 0 1 3 – san d ie g o , cali f ornia The AHS could not conduct its annual inspection tour without the many site hosts who make their farms available to members throughout the country. The 2012 hosts in attendance included, L-R, Louise Leatherdale, Paul Cohen, Christine Kropf, Natalie DiBerardinis, Pat Limage, Annetta Coleman, Nancy Connolly, Diane Nauman, Kimberly Ransdell, Shannon and Doug Langer, Meg Williams, Edgar and Susan Schutte, and Vanessa Carlson. 2013 SILENT AUCTION ITEMS AND DONATIONS Sincere thanks to all of our generous Silent Auction Donors! ·· Canadian Hanoverian Society/Michael Boyd: Canadian Hanoverian Society - Men’s large jacket, and Canadian Hanoverian Society - Women’s Medium shirt & baseball cap ·· Thomas Fallon: Certificate for limited edition 12-inch fine art print - Sea Glass Fine Art (S.Portland, Maine) ·· Foalert Inc.: Foalert standard range receiver with carrying case and power adaptor (transmitters not included) ·· Superior Equine Sires/Carol Austin: One dose “Quaterhall” frozen semen (shipping not included) ·· Edgar & Susan Schutte/Rainbow Equus Meadows: Two liters of Afterace ·· Hilltop Farm: Choice of breeding to Bugatti, Contucci, Parabol, Qredit, or Royal Prince (collection/shipping not included) ·· Sandy Clevenger: Silver bit horse bracelet, silver horse bracelet, and silver and gold horse bracelet ·· Jo Ann Thomas/Vista Ridge FM: Brown figureeight bridle with rubber reins and A/P Roma H-US logo saddle pad ·· Peg Lansing: Rider/jumper figurine, Arthur Court aluminum pitcher ·· Pat Limage: Outback Ladies Vest, size L, and Saddle Soap Tub ·· Anne Hedge: One breeding to Cabalito/ Whitehedge Farm ·· Midway Farm/Meredith Michelfelder: A/P Roma H-US logo saddle pad, Back on Track dressage saddle pad embroidered with H-US logo, H-US logo dressage saddle pad, one pair Back on Track Quick T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· Wraps (size S), one pair Back on Track Quick Wraps (size M), 1 pair Goode Rider full seat jean riding breeches, Black Size 28L and Back on Track A/P saddle pad with H-US logo Tena StJohn: Groom bag, Premium soft halter, navy blue and groom Box Chantel Mallinson/TOTD: Ariat Tempo dressage chaps Jill Peterson/Starquarry Farm:Wild Horses stemware, wine, set of four and Wild Horses stemware, water, set of four Mary Lou Winn: Wild Horses crystal wine set of eight glasses, and wine decanter Terri Ralenkotter: $50 restaurant gift card Kathy Judge/Chestershire Farm: ThinLine contour pad, and ThinLine Trifecta cotton half pad Brita Arnold/Just Bridles: $150 gift certificate - Just Bridles SmartPak Equine: Dressage bridle with web reins Don & Dee Kapper/Outer Banks Farm: Hand-hammered hostess tray, four coasters, wineglass holders, cheese, two bottles wine, buckeye candy Cheryl Johnson/Hidden Acres Farm: German Hanoverian throw/blanket, Hanoverian brow band, full size, and German, Grand Sires 2013 calendar Rebecca Neff/Rebecca Neff Phot: “Hanoverian” mare and foal, 24”x32” canvas print of photo, expresso wood frame Diane Nauman/Hardenburg Farms: Leather horse halter Hannoveraner Verband: De Niro “Stallion of the Year” plaque WBFSH report Hanoverians Take Center Stage at WBFSH Global Meeting in Newmarket Report by delegate hugh bellis-jones Photos by ridehesten.com A gainst the backdrop of the Number (UELN) in 2002 and provision of USEF lifetime recording numbers for AHS foals, beginning in 2009. Newmarket is a quintessentially British country town and it’s unique in that it is the center of the Thoroughbred industry in Great Britain. Flat racing has taken place at Newmarket since 1174 and today, more than 800 years later, the town is home to more than sixty stud farms that house some of the most valuable stallions and broodmares in the world, 70 licensed training establishments and more than 3,000 racehorses. A number of early risers took the opportunity to watch morning exercise on Newmarket Heath where The Jockey Club maintains 3,500 acres of manicured training gallops. A sister city to Lexington, Ky., Newmarket has a human population of about 15,000, and it’s estimated that one in three adults is employed either directly or indirectly in the horse business. Newmarket is located about 65 miles north of London and a number of delegates had interesting experiences navigating the British public transportation system to finally arrive at their destination hotel. This year the 56 delegates present represented 35 studbook members and partner organizations, including, from North America, the USEF’s Director of Horse Services Ken Ball, The American Hanoverian Society’s Executive Director Hugh BellisJones, and Chris Gould of the Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association. The entire meeting was conducted in a very positive atmosphere and was hosted by the British Hanoverian Horse Society (BHHS), whose manager, John Shenfield, had everything impeccably organized. It is a considerable expense for any member studbook to undertake the task of hosting this event, and the BHHS was fortunate to have obtained sponsorship from Newmarket-based veterinary practice Rossdales, while the Hannoveraner Verband sponsored the gala dinner. 4 PHoto courtesy of: Ridehesten.com town’s famed Newmarket Heath, member delegates from around the world assembled in Newmarket, England, November 5-7, 2012, for the General Assembly of the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH). The WBFSH is a non-profit affiliation of almost 70 global studbooks and serves to promote the common interests of its members while also acting as a representative body for sport horse breeders. The American Hanoverian Society is now in its 11th year of WBFSH membership having been accepted in 2002, effective 2003, during the convention in Budapest, Hungary. There are six member studbooks from the United States although the AHS was the only one in attendance at this international meeting. The venue is an important one for networking with colleagues from other studbooks; initiatives to have come out of these meetings which have benefited the AHS breeding program include adopting the Universal Equine Life A Thorougbred breezes on the Newmarket Heath. S p r i n g 2 0 1 3 John Shenfield, Manager and Secretary of the British Hanoverian Horse Society (BHHS), was highly praised for organizing the WBFSH meeting. Dr. Thomas Nissan of the Holsteiner Verband (on left), accepts the WBFSH leading studbook award in jumping from President Dr. Jan Pederson. As might be expected, the theme of this year’s meeting centered on the Thoroughbred’s role in the development of Newmarket as a world center for veterinary science and related equine research. Allied with this central theme was the influence, both historic and ongoing, of the Thoroughbred in warmblood breeding in Europe, as well as the development and diversity of sport horse breeding in Great Britain. Following an introductory welcome by BHHS Chairman Katy Holder-Vale, the first day of the convention featured an array of world class speakers on a variety of technological and veterinary topics. Veterinarians from the Rossdale practice were very much to the fore at this meeting, including Andrew McGladdery who discussed his ground-breaking research into fetal sexing. His colleague Lewis Smith provided an excellent talk on dynamic endoscopy which is the process of endoscopy on a moving ridden horse for the diagnosis of recurrent laryngeal neuropathy. John Mills, manager of Rabbah Bloodstock, spoke on “The selection and management of Thoroughbred racehorses and an insider’s subjective view on the strengths and weaknesses of the modern Thoroughbred with regard to breeding sport horses.” Mills spoke for easily an hour and based upon the many follow up questions, there was general consensus among attendees that his talk was the day’s highlight. Additional topics covered on the Monday included medically induced cooling, by Professor Rafael De Jongh; ragwort poisoning and liver disease, by Professor Celia Marr; African Horse Disease and Britain’s National Equine Database, by Charlotte Robin of the Animal Health Trust; and a fascinating overview of the disparate network of warmblood breeding organizations in the U.K., by Celia Clarke. A late addition to the program was the Verband’s Dr. Werner Schade who gave an historical overview of Hanoverians in the Olympics. PowerPoint presentations of all the day’s featured speakers are available on the WBFSH website at www.wbfsh.org. The business meeting took place on the Tuesday morning, expertly moderated by President Dr. Jan Pederson, a professor of German at the University of Aalborg, Denmark. It’s fascinating to observe this individual’s linguistic skills, transitioning smoothly from one language to another so as to accommodate as many attendees as possible. In addition to such routine matters as approving prior minutes and the budget for 2013, the delegates considered the WBFSH’s Strategic Plan for 20122016. This initiative from the Development Department was presented by the Irish Sport Horse representative Alison Corbally. The five major goals are to stimulate the development of sport horse breeding worldwide; to coordinate and stimulate cooperation between member studbooks; to represent the common interests of the sport horse breeding world internationally; to cooperate with PHotos this page courtesy of: Ridehesten.com The Scene at the WBFSH Jan Pedersen presents the BHSS’s Katy HolderVale with a Danish crystal horse as a token of appreciation for display in their central office. 56 delegates representing 35 studbook members and partner organizations from around the world enjoyed a highly successful meeting at the WBFSH held in Newmarket, England. T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n PHotos this page courtesy of: Ridehesten.com American Studbook, which has approximately 50 mares in its program, was accorded Associate status. The American Warmblood Society and the Continental Studbook were both removed from WBFSH membership. Farouche, a 2006 mare by Fuerst HeinrichDornroschen/Dimaggio/Caprimond, ridden by Michael Eilberg, was the highlight of the Britishbred Hanoverian presentation. She delighted and impressed with her exceptional movement. other relevant organizations to better integrate sport and breeding; and finally, to be effective as an organization in terms of financial control, governance and management. Not surprisingly this proposal was unanimously approved. As in prior years, a continuing theme of the meeting was the importance of adopting and adhering to the Universal Equine Life System. Virtually all member WBFSH studbooks now use the UELN, although, from an AHS perspective, it is disconcerting when studbooks outside of the United States, particularly in Germany, choose not to accept the AHS’s UELNs and instead assign their own. Examples of this pass regularly through the AHS central office, involving primarily HV-registered horses foaled in Canada and GOVregistered horses foaled in the United States. AHS Executive Director Hugh Bellis-Jones took the opportunity to discuss the AHS Board’s concerns directly with FN representative Dr. Klaus Miesner, and was told that “a solution would be found.” Of interest was the fact that three new studbooks, namely the Studbook Cheval Suisse, Bulgarian Sport Horse Association, and East Bulgarian Horse Association were granted full membership, while a fourth, the North Towards the conclusion of the business meeting, plaques were awarded to the leading member studbooks in the WBFSH rankings in the three Olympic disciplines. Recognized for 2012 were the KWPN (dressage), Holsteiner Verband (show jumping) and Irish Sport Horse (eventing). was her yearling colt, an embryo transfer foal named Wild Child, by licensed stallion Wavavoom (Weltregent/ Longchamp/Davignon). With such regal bloodlines there are high expectations for this colt, but he’s already proving his quality as the 2011 British Equestrian Federation’s Foal Champion and the 2011 Warmblood Breeders Studbook’s Foal and Supreme Champion. It was with great reluctance that the delegates bade farewell to this group of exceptional equines to make their way back to Newmarket. A gala dinner sponsored by the Hanoverian Verband concluded the official two days of the meeting. The ever modest John Shenfield was roundly praised for organizing such a memorable meeting and, to mark the occasion and much to the approval of the attendees, Jan Pedersen presented the BHSS’s Katy Holder-Vale with a Danish crystal horse which will be prominently displayed in their central office. 2012 was of course a stellar year for the British in equine competition, with no less than five medals won at the London Olympics in dressage, show jumping and eventing. Hopes are high in the future for the British-bred Hanoverian Woodlander Farouche, and it was therefore with great anticipation that on the Tuesday afternoon the delegates boarded coaches en route to Moulton College, deep in the heart of the British countryside, to see this Before returning to their respective superstar in person. After a challenging home countries, most delegates stayed trip navigating coaches though picturon Wednesday for scheduled visits to esque English villages and one-lane the British Racing School, to Sheikh hedged roads, the group finally arrived Mohammed’s Darley Stud, and the in typically appropriate weather, cold world famous British Racing Museum. with steady rain. However nothing In summary, this meeting well lived up could dampen the attendees’ enthusito the standard set by its predecessors. asm as they were treated to a fantastic The 2014 meeting will be hosted in presentation of British-bred Warsaw by the Polish Horse Breeders Hanoverians and licensed U.K. stalAssociation. n lions. With an expert commentary from BHSS Committee Member Lynne Crowden, the delegates viewed a number of horses, highlighted of course by the wonderful Farouche, a 2006 mare by Fuerst Heinrich-Dornroschen/ Dimaggio/Caprimond. This imposing dark chestnut mare (she’s close to 17 hands), ridden by Michael Eilberg, has movement that has to be seen to be believed. In 2012 as a 6-year-old, Farouche was recognized as the FEI World Breeding Champion for Young Dressage Horses in Verden with a breathtaking 9.88, having won as a 5-year-old in 2011. She’s the only mare ever to have won the competition for both age groups. Farouche was bred by Lynne Crowden’s Woodlander Stud, as Thoroughbreds ride out on the famous Newmarket Heath. S p r i n g 2 0 1 3 awards update All-American Hanoverian Young Dressage Horse Finals (AAHYDH) by pat limage The All-American Hanoverian Young Dressage Horse Awards are entering their sixth year. In 2008 Paul Cohen of Associations Underwriters, Inc. and Ziplow Horse Insurance (AUIZHI) challenged AHS members attending the Annual Meeting to match his $1000 sponsorship to recognize Hanoverians that are truly “American-Bred.” Members eagerly came on board donating $6000 to be awarded to the highest-placing American-bred Hanoverians in the Young Horse classes at Dressage at Devon. Each year since, our super members have kept the ball rolling. To be eligible for the money, a horse must be born and bred in this country, registered with AHS, sired by an American-owned stallion, and out of an Americanowned mare. A total of $6000 will be offered each year with $2000 going to the highest-placed (in the ribbons) horse in each of the Young Horse classes: USEF 4-YearOld Test, FEI 5-Year-Old Test, and FEI 6-Year-Old Test at Devon. The money will be split between owner and breeder ($1000 to each). Sponsors for these awards in 2013 are Paul Cohen, Associations Underwriters, Inc. and Ziplow Horse Insurance, Md.; Hiltop Farm, Colora, Md.; Peg Lansing, Fleur de Lis Hanoverians, Ky.; Doug and Shannon Langer, Maple Run Farm, Wis.; Meredith Michelfelder, Midway Farms, Inc., Ala.; Nancy Connolly, HorsePower Farm Hanoverians, Wash.; and Anne Sparks, Horses Unlimited, N.M. Previous years’ sponsors: ·· 2008 - Paul Cohen, AUIZHI, Md.; Mary Lou Winn, Home Again Farm, Fla.; Barbara Schmidt, DVM, Bridlewood Farm, Ky.; Wendy and Marty Costello, Kent Island Sport Horses, Md.; Don and Dee Kapper, Outer Banks Farm; Progressive Nutrition, Ohio; and Anne Sparks, Horses Unlimited, N.M. ·· 2009 - Paul Cohen; Barbara Schmidt; Anne Sparks; Wendy and Marty Costello; Doug and Shannon Langer, Maple Run Farm, Wis.; Terry and Jayshree Schrubb, Page Brook Farms, Hollis, N.H.; and Jane MacElree, Hilltop Farm, Md. ·· 2010 - Paul Cohen; Anne Sparks; Doug and Shannon Langer; Doug and Louise Leatherdale, Leatherdale Farm, Minn.; Gina Leslie, Sandpiper Farm, N.Y.; and Michele Vaughn, Calif. ·· 2011 - Paul Cohen; Anne Sparks; Doug and Shannon Langer; Louise Leatherdale; Gina Leslie; and Michele Vaughn. T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n ·· 2012 - Paul Cohen; Doug and Shannon Langer; Jane MacElree; and Suzanne Quarles, Some Day Soon Farm, Md. Award Winners: 2008 ·· 4-Year-Old Class - Pikko Del Rio (Pik L-Rohweena/Rohdiamant) Owner/breeder: Anne Sparks Whitten ·· 5-Year-Old Class - Pikko Del Cerro (Pik L-Rohweena/Rohdiamant) Owner/breeder: Anne Sparks Whitten ·· 6-Year-Old Class - Cabana Boy (Contucci-Britania/Bordeaux) Owner: Hilltop Farm Breeders: Doug and Shannon Langer 2009 ·· 4-Year-Old Class- no qualifiers. ·· 5-Year-Old Class- Pikko Del Rio (Pik L-Rohweena/Rohdiamant) Owner/breeder: Anne Sparks Whitten. ·· 6-Year-Old Class- Pikko Del Cerro (Pik L-Rohweena/Rohdiamant) Owner/breeder: Anne Sparks Whitten 2010 - No eligible horses 2011 ·· 4- Year-Old Class - Ripley HTF (Royal Prince-SPS Komtess V/ Riverman) Owner/breeder: Hilltop Farm. ·· 5-Year-Old Class -Foley (Fabuleux-Romance/Puritano) Owner: Amanda Johnson Breeder: Barbara Putnam ·· 6-Year-Old Class - None eligible 2012 ·· 4-Year-Old Class - Syncopation RK (Sinatra Song-Werlwhind/ Werbellin) Owner: Dr. Annette Hildabrand Breeder: Emmett Turner Rider: Brandi Benedict ·· 5-Year-Old Class- None eligible ·· 6-Year-Old Class-Rohannah (Rienzi-EM Daalny/Donnerhall) Owner: Dr. Kim Aikens Breeder: Marefield Meadows Rider: Lars Petersen n 2012 AHS AWARDS YEARBOOK Congratulations to: The 2012 Perpetual Trophy Recipients 2012 USDF Hanoverian Year-End Award Winners 2012 AHS Hunter and Jumper Winners 2012 AHS Sport Horse Breeding Winners 2012 USEA Hanoverian Winners 2 0 1 2 Perpetual Trophies I addition to the extensive AHS A wards P rogram which annually rewards Hanoverians competing in sport, a number of Perpetual Trophies have been established over the years to honor specific achievements or performances. Beginning with Shannon Langer’s article on the 2012 winner of the coveted Dr. Hartwig Prize and Cathy TuckerSlaterbeck’s article on the winner of Engler-Friedlaender Memorial and Benchmark Perpetual Trophies, the list continues with the 2012 winner of the Bari von Buedingen Memorial Trophy written by Marion Carrol, the EQ|quest FEI Tests Awards, the Lucchetti Ranch and KEFA Performance Horses Materiale Award, as well as the Dressage at Devon Perpetual Trophy. This information and available photos of all winners have also been added to the AHS website at www.hanoverian.org. n Dressa g e at Devon Per p et u al T Dressage at Devon Perpetual American Hanoverian Society trophy is awarded to the highestplacing eligible Hanoverian horse in the open breed classes. he © Hoof print images Congratulations to Marydell Farm on their outstanding colt David Bowie MF, who had a stellar year being named USDF 2012 Champion Colt with a median score 85.3%. He is also the winner of the Traveling Trot perpetual award for being the highest scoring Champion of all divisions. He is owned and bred by Maryanna Haymon, N.C. n david bowie mf (Don Principe-EM Rotina/Rotspon) Owner/Breeder: Maryanna Haymon, N.C. S p r i n g 2 0 1 3 awards A merican H anoverian THE HARTWIG S ociet y PRIZe 2 0 1 2 awar d s Per p et u al T ro p h y EMC Djanga Brings Home the Hartwig Prize for 2012 [ BY Shannon Langer ] CHAMPION: ❚❚ EMC DJANGA (Dacaprio-Rastella/Regazzoni) Owner/Breeder: Carol Jenkins, Ill. Inspection Score: 7.66 Overall MPT Score: 7.66 Jumping Score: 8.5 RESERVE CHAMPION: ❚❚ EMC Laus deo (Landkoenig-Ghizelle/Graf Top II) Owners: Manessa Donovan and Gustavo Rodriquez Breeder: Stacie Fenderson, Calif. Inspection Score: 7.0 Overall MPT Score: 8.44 Jumping Score: 9.5 E year T he A merican Hanoverian Society awards the Dr. Hartwig Prize to the best North American-bred Young Hanoverian Mare. The sponsors of this perpetual trophy have determined that the award should be limited to 3- or 4-year-old AHS registered mares, conceived and foaled in either the United States or Canada. The winner is determined by combining each mare’s scores from her studbook inspection and mare performance test, with mares that are three years of age having .4 point added to the final total. ach The 2012 winner is Elite Mare Candidate Djanga, a 3-year-old dark bay or brown mare by Dacaprio out of Rastella, by Regazzoni. This accomplished mare was bred and is owned by Carol Jenkins whose T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n photos: © jeanie eaton - onetulsa.com T he Djanga shows her scope and form which earned her an 8.5 overall jumping score during her Mare Performance Test. The judges were impressed by the way she attacked the jumps with enthusiam and joy. breeding program is based at Left Field Farm, Alton, Ill. Djanga was inspected and performance tested in 2012 at the Woodridge Farm site in Woodridge, Okla. The judges on this occasion were Gerd Zuther and George Walker, III. The mare performed a very solid test and during the free jumping scored an 8 for jumping form, and for her ability, a well-deserved 9. The inspectors praised the way she attacked the jumps with enthusiasm and joy. Her gaits and scores under saddle averaged 7.5 and she showed good rideability as well, receiving a score of 7. She thus completed her test with the very respectable score of 7.66. 4 N orth A merican - B re d E li g ible f or T he 2012 Yo u n g M ares H artwi g Prize All mares eligible for this award were 3- and 4-year-olds in 2012, bred and foaled in North America and have achieved a high enough score for their EMC. Described by the judges as the “star of the day,” Djanga continued her winning ways being named high score Hanoverian mare at the Woodridge Farm site, with another final score of 7.66 to match her Mare Performance Test result. The high points of her studbook inspection included a 9 for her beautiful head, and a series of 8’s for her conformation, typiness, walk and overall impression and development. Combining the mare’s two scores of 7.66 and factoring in the 0.4 point awarded to 3-year-olds, resulted in EMC Djanga being a deserving winner of the Dr. Hartwig perpetual trophy with a final score of 15.72. This year there were nineteen eligible Hartwig candidates, eight 3-yearolds and eleven 4-year-olds. EMC Djanga certainly faced stiff competition, as the runner up spot was taken by 4-year-old EMC Laus Deo (Landkoenig/Graf Top II), herself the winner of two AHS perpetual trophies in 2012! Proud owner Carol Jenkins stated that winning the Dr. Hartwig Prize was a huge honor and was something that all breeders must dream of. Said Jenkins, “While there is much that we as breeders can control, measure and ponder, in the end we shake the dice. I am so happy this time to have come out on the winning side and recognize the debt that I owe to mentors Ulrich Berner and Bill Solyntjes.” Jenkins added that Djanga had been praised by the judges as a weanling and their comments captured her breeding intentions and made her very proud on that day. As a foal, it was apparent that the then unnamed Dacaprio filly was representative of the Hanoverian breeding goal. In naming the filly the Best Foal of the day, judge Suzanne Quarles described Djanga as “very expressive4 Inspection Score Total Score (Place) (Dacaprio-Rastella/Regazzoni) 2009 7.66 +.4 7.66 15.72 (1) Laus Deo Owner: Manessa Donovan and Gustavo Rodriguez Breeder: Stacie Fenderson, Calif. (Landkoenig-Ghizelle/Graf Top II) 2008 8.44 0 7.0 15.44 (2) Wisperle Owner/breeder: Cathy Balance, Ill. (Widmark-EM Arriana/Arrian) 2008 7.61 0 7.66 15.27 (3) Furstina Owner/breeder: Dinah Babcock, Texas (Fuerst Romancier-EM Stiletta/Sir Donnerhall I) 2009 7.77 +.4 7.0 15.17 (4) Billie Jean GCF Owner/breeder: Sharon Garner, Texas (Bonheur-EM Whirliegirl/Wonderland) 2009 7.28 +.4 7.33 15.01 (=5) Bella Notte Owner: Peg Lansing Breeder: Darla d’Agay, Calif. (Bugatti Hilltop-Tenacity/Ulft) 2009 7.11 +.4 15.01 (=5) Fergie MRF Owner/breeder: Maple Run Farm, Wis. (Fidertanz-EM Revlon/Rohdiamant) 2008 7.27 0 7.66 14.93 (6) Saaliyah Lind Owner/breeder: Jennifer Lind, Calif. (Stedinger-EM Donatasha/De Niro) 2009 7.50 +.4 7.0 14.90 (7) Won Cosmo Owner: Marcie Scheskie-Keller Breeder: Meg Williams, Ind. (Widmark-EM Wilanka/Wittinger) 2009 7.08 +.4 7.33 14.81 (8) Shiatsu TF Owner/breeder: Anne Schmidt, Mich. (Sir Donnerhall I-EM Reiki TF/Rhodes Scholar) 2009 7.39 +.4 7.0 14.79 (9) Duet MF Owner/breeder: Maryanna Haymon, N.C. (Don Principe-EM Rotina/Rotspon) 2008 7.11 0 7.67 14.78 (10) Whyoming RSF Owner/breeder: Maurine Swanson, Pa. (Welcome S-EM Lhibrarian/Loerke) 2009 7.25 +.4 7.0 14.65 (11) Deluxxe Owner/breeder: Meg Williams, Ind. (De Laurentis-EM Won Easter Vigil/Widmark) 2009 7.22 +.4 7.0 14.62 (12) Deloris SS Owner/breeder: Sondra Airola, Texas (Dauphin-Elysia/Eiger I) 2008 7.30 0 7.16 14.46 (13) Calypso MWF (Contucci-Karrena/Kalypso) Owner: Kerri Neuendorf 2008 7.11 0 Breeder: Meredith Michelfelder, Ala. 7.33 14.44 (14) Ebony Rose HVH Owner/breeder: High Valley Hanoverians, Ga. 7.0 14.25 (15) Mare Name (Pedigree) Year Born Djanga Owner/breeder: Carol Jenkins, Ill. MPT Score Age Factor (if eligible) (Escudo II-SPS Fabel/Fabriano) 2008 7.25 0 7.5 S p r i n g 2 0 1 3 As a foal, Djanga was highly praised by judges for her powerful gaits and tremendous presence. with tremendous presence, a wellformed and set neck, with harmonious proportions and standing on four perfect legs. Good walk and in the trot and canter uses her hind-end powerfully, reaching well underneath herself and elevating the forehand. In short, a quality filly and very much what we are looking for.” Clearly Djanga has more than lived up to expectations. Djanga’s dam, the Regazzoni mare Rastella, was Champion Hanoverian mare of her inspection with a final score of 7.33. Carol chose Dacaprio for the mare’s initial breeding because she wanted a proven stallion that could refine her somewhat older style mare. Carol liked the combination of Dacaprio’s Donnerhall and Karon bloodlines, and also the type and movement that had previously resulted from crossing Dacaprio with Regazzoni mares. Carol describes EMC Djanga as having a very strong character, with loads of charisma and a head turner. She is super forward, eager, tuned in when working and wants to please. Carol’s goals for EMC Djanga are to qualify her at Training Level in 2013. With her strong sit and great character Carol feels she will develop into a solid dressage horse. Because of the strong talent the mare showed in the jump chute, Carol may try her in some lower level eventing or jumping. Of course there is also the temptation to breed Djanga early to see if she produces her own type and thereby qualifies for her Elite Mare title. n © jeanie eaton - onetulsa.com Djanga was prepared for the MPT by Jana Wagner of Wally Woo Farm, La Cygne, Kansas. With two months of preparation, Jana trained the mare to give a very good showing under rider Emily Wagner. Djanga was free jumped very lightly in the eight weeks in training and never very high. While in the chute Djanga did not show her true talent until the fences were raised where she demonstrated her aptitude for jumping. Carol showed Djanga in-hand as a 3-year-old qualifying her for the Gaig/ USDF Regional Championships with a score of 86.4, including 9’s on conformation and general impression and 8.8 on her trot. Following suit at Regional Championships she was awarded Grand Champion Filly! EMC djanga (Dacaprio-Rastella/Regazzoni) T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n the E n g ler - Frie d laen d er M emorial an d B enchmar k Per p et u al T ro p hies EMC Laus Deo Sets the Bar High as Winner of Two Major Honors The 4-year-old mare EMC Laus Deo (Landkoenig-Ghizelle/Graf Top II), bred by Stacie Fenderson of Grass Valley, Calif., and owned by Gustavo Rodriguez and Manessa Donovan of Tampa, Fla., was the highest scoring Hanoverian mare in the American Hanoverian Society’s MPT’s for 2012 with an overall score of 8.44. With this score she has won the EnglerFriedlaender Memorial Trophy for the Hanoverian mare with the highest overall MPT score during the year, and the Benchmark Perpetual Trophy for the mare with the highest jumping score in the MPT. She achieved scores of 9.5 for both her technique and her ability in the jumping part of the testing, so both awards are well deserved! She was also the Reserve winner of the Dr. Hartwig Prize. Quite an impressive array of awards for one mare! The most striking thing about “Laila”, as Gustavo calls her, is how much he cares about her and how much he really enjoys and looks forward to working with her every day. It’s a pleasure to hear the attachment and enthusiasm in his voice when he talks about his talented mare with such a wonderful temperament. Gustavo and Manessa bought Laila as a 21/2-year-old after seeing a video of her moving freely in a round pen. In the video she also free jumped a small vertical fence, one about three feet high, and jumped over it higher than the sides of the round pen, with good form. They did not go out to California to see her in person, but bought her from the video, and had her shipped from California to Florida where they live near Tampa. She and a now yearling filly that they also own are pasture mates and close friends. Stacie Fenderson, her breeder, also had a couple of anecdotes to add to Laila’s © alicia frese [ BY cathy tucker-slaterbeck ] EMC laus deo (Landkoenig-Ghizelle/Graf Top II) story. She had bought Ghizelle while she was in dental school because she really missed owning a horse; and bought her to eventually either breed or resell. When she asked Edgar Schutte’s advice as to who to breed Ghizelle to, he suggested Landkoenig. As she did some research she realized that there were other similar crosses that had been quite successful and that he was giving her good advice; not just promoting his own stallion. She also tells of how, as soon as the filly stood after being born, Laila raced around the foaling stall and her mother about six or seven times, then stopped and visited with Stacie and the other people helping with the foaling. Stacie put a lot of thought into the filly’s name, “Laus Deo”, which is Latin and means “Praise Be to God.” Apparently it is a little known fact that there is a lightning rod on the very top of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. that has the phrase “Laus Deo” on the cap of it. As the filly was born near Presidents Day in February, and as she needed a name that started with an “L” this phase became her registered name, and “Laila”, which means “dark haired beauty,” became her barn name. After the mare had settled in Florida, Gustavo began to work with her, getting her started under saddle and began her jumping education also. Gustavo is her rider and specializes in jumpers. He and Manessa decided to take her to her Hanoverian mare inspection and the MPT at Pennock Point in Reddick, Florida, in October 2012 where he rode her in the test. In the MPT, she showed good gaits, especially her walk, which scored an 8.5. In the free jumping, to quote the judges: “She jumped with ease and confidence and showed very good technique, and there seemed no limit to her scope.” She scored a 9.5 for both technique and ability; quite impressive scores! Laila also showed good rideability under saddle and received an 8 for that score. All of her MPT scores were between 7.5 and 9.5, so understandably, she ended up with the best overall score for the year. n S p r i n g 2 0 1 3 2013 Award for “Special Mares” [ BY marion carroll] B ari ❚❚ FURST DAYLIGHT von B u e d in g en M emorial “When she trots across the field to see you it kind of makes your heart stop,” says Mary Manning of Trenton, N.C., about Furst Daylight (Furst ImpressionAmelia Bedelia/Anhaltiner E), a mare she bred and owns. Furst Daylight must have had a similar effect on inspection tour judges, Meg Williams and Dr. Schade of the Hanoverian Verband, who rewarded her with the highest score on the 2012 inspection tour. Furst Daylight’s overall score of 7.83 made her the recipient of the Bari von Buedingen Memorial Trophy, awarded to the highest scoring mare on the inspection tours. The Bari von Buedingen Memorial Trophy was donated to the American Hanoverian Society in the early 1990’s in memory of breeder Bari von Buedingen. Mrs. Von Buedingen, with her husband, Dr. Richard von Buedingen, developed their Graf Bae Farm broodmare band into one of the finest in the United States until her death in 1993. The following tribute to Mrs. Von Buedingen is inscribed on the trophy, “Internationally recognized as an exceptional horsewoman and breeder of Hanoverian horses. May her enthusiasm, love and dedication to the Hanoverian horse be remembered and perpetuated through this award.” The trophy has been awarded since 1994, and Furst Daylight’s name is the 23rd to be added. On inspection day, Dr. Schade began his evaluation of Furst Daylight by saying, “This was the first mare we saw this morning (she was first in the order of go), and here at the end she is first again.” Furst Daylight received 8’s for her head, neck, saddle position, and frame and 7’s on her foreleg and hindleg giving her a conformation score T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n © alicia frese (Furst Impression-Amelia Bedelia/ Anhaltiner E) Owner/Breeder: Mary Manning, N. C. Inspection Score: 7.83 of 8. She also scored 8’s for her trot, overall impression and development and a 9 for typiness and femininity. Judges Meg Williams and Dr. Werner Schade agreed, “She had beautiful uphill, ground covering movement, with a lot of power from behind. This mare was a pleasure to judge.” Breeding and owning the highest scoring mare in the country is certainly a thrill for Manning, especially since Furst Daylight is the first foal she has registered with the American Hanoverian Society. Manning’s success is even more rewarding considering her journey with Furst Daylight, who she affectionately calls “Sunny.” The story of her birth made her elegant registered name, Furst Daylight, an easy choice. Manning slept by dam Amelia Bedelia’s stall for three nights before Furst Daylight was born. On the morning of her birth Manning got up at 5:30, saw all was well, fed Amelia Bedelia a carrot and went back to her house. Thirty minutes later Manning’s mother went to the barn to check on the mare and Furst Daylight had been born. It seemed Amelia Bedelia waited until she had the all clear to deliver her filly! Manning wanted the foal to share part of her name with her sire but also wanted to incorporate something having to do with her being born right at dawn, hence, Furst Daylight. Manning bought Furst Daylight’s mother, Amelia Bedelia, in the fall of 2007 and bred her the following spring to Furst Impression. When watching the High Point Hanoverians Stallion DVD, looking at another stallion for a different mare, Furst Impression caught her eye. She was impressed by his jumping ability, movement and substance. When making breeding decisions, attitude is at the top of Manning’s list. Her breeding aim is to produce versatile athletes with good movement and jumping ability, and good minds. Manning describes Furst Daylight as “the perfect package of disposition as well as movement and athletic ability.” When reviewing Furst Daylight’s pedigree, it is no surprise that she is what Manning considers “the perfect package.” Furst Daylight’s sire, Furst Impression (Furst Heinrich-Roxana/ Regazzoni), owned by High Point Hanoverians, excels in the dressage4 Furst Daylight’s paternal grandsire, Furst Heinrich (Florestan-Dawina/ Donnerhall), competed successfully up to his untimely death at age seven. He was champion of his performance test in Munster-Handorf with a score of 8.82. He then qualified for the Bundeschampionate with a score of 8.5, where he placed second. Next, Furst Heinrich won the 5-year-old division at the 2003 World Championships for Young Dressage Horses, winning the individual finals with a score of 9.30. freak accident involving a water bucket that left her with a gash about a foot long from her flank to her hip. She stayed at the vet’s for six weeks for treatment of the laceration. She recovered fully and barely has a scar. The second time Manning considered selling her was right around the time the economy took a turn for the worse. When that happened, Manning never even advertised her. “Now she’s beautiful and I’m in love with her,” said Manning. “I love her personality and everything about her is beautiful! She is just a joy to have in the barn.” Furst Daylight was started under saddle in January and has been very willing. Manning plans for Furst Daylight to complete the Mare Performance Test this year, then she hopes to breed her once before competing her. Manning describes her mare as “multitalented” with her great movement and jumping ability. As such, Manning may start Furst Daylight off in dressage and then try hunters. Twice Manning has considered selling Furst Daylight, and twice fate has intervened. The first time was when Furst Daylight was five weeks old. Manning planned to sell the filly as a foal but when her dam was at the vet’s for breeding, Furst Daylight had a Manning’s inspection day at Sullivan Farm in Walkertown, N.C., was truly a special day for her. She took home two champion neck sashes! Her Thoroughbred mare, Matinee Delight xx (Take Me Out xx –Hasty Hildene xx/First Landing xx) was the high scor- ing non-Hanoverian mare, receiving an overall 7.33. When remembering the inspection, Manning said, “It felt like it came together. It meant something that I had done it right. I’m hoping that [Furst Daylight] will be a foundation for our future breeding program. I’m hoping that [these mares] will be a good start to getting going in the right direction. I just need to keep going forward, staying positive and improving.” Manning plans to repeat the cross of Amelia Bedelia to Furst Impression for a 2014 foal. n Marion Carroll graduates from Virginia Tech in May with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication – Electronic and Print Journalism and a Minor in Equine Science. She is the daughter of long time AHS members Dr. Steve and Bettie Carroll and is involved with the family’s Sullivan Farm. © alicia frese On Furst Daylight’s damside, grandsire Anhaltiner E (Akzent II-SPS Pia/Pik Bube), like Furst Impression, is versatile in both jumping and dressage. He was shown successfully in dressage while in Germany and was exhibited in the United States as a “technique master” in free jumping. He was owned by Suzanne Quarles of Some Day Farm until his death in 2011. © alicia frese arena but is also successful in the hunter ring. His jumping ability was discovered at his 100-Day Stallion Test where he received an impressive 122 points. furst daylight (Furst Impression-Amelia Bedelia/Anhaltiner E) S p r i n g 2 0 1 3 e Q | q u est “I was happy to be able to continue the sponsorship for these awards through EQ|quest, especially since the focus of the site is to support breeders through a linked network of advertising, news and community forums,” commented Werkheiser. “It’s crucial to recognize, cultivate and promote the development of these talented young Hanoverians as they move up the levels. In 2009 at the USEF National Developing Horse Dressage Championships, three domestically-foaled Hanoverians – Cabana Boy, Pikko del Cerro HU and Selten HW – swept the division championships. That’s an astounding success for one registry and it proves that our young horses can compete and win among the best.” In 2009, SmartPak Equine began sponsoring Reserve Champion awards for all of our divisions that have a second-placed horse. Therefore, we are able to honor the Reserve Champions in these three awards divisions also. To be eligible for these awards, the horses must be in the AHS Registry (transferred in the case of Germanpapered horses) and the owner must be a current year member of the AHS (Active, Associate, Junior). Also we require the horse to be Lifetime Recorded with USDF, and the owner and rider must be participating USDF members for their scores to count and medians to be determined. We also strongly encourage members to T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n A war d S declare the AHS as “their registry of choice” with the USDF so all of the important bases are covered and the horses are already “set up” for All-Breeds. n ❚❚ FEI 6-YEAR-OLD WINNERs: Sanceo (San Remo-SPS Rivera/Ramiro’s Son II) Median score: 8.2 Owner: Alice Womble Breeder: Gerhard Dustmann RESERVE CHAMPION: Courtesy high valley hanoverians AHS Publications Editor Sandra Werkheiser’s newly established equestrian community website EQ|quest (eqquest.com), was originally conceived by Maurine (Mo) and Jim Swanson of Rolling Stone Farm in Slatington, Pa., as a new year-end award for AHS breeders and owners in 2006. The Swansons’ commissioned a beautiful painting that hangs in the AHS central office in Lexington, Ky. Each year, the names of the three winners are added on small brass plates around the frame and winners receive keepsake trophies with a photo of the painting at the annual meeting banquet. T ests Highschool SF (Hochadel-Ria/Rotspon) Median score: 7.7 Owner: Susan Alvey Breeder: Jens and Andrea Stueven ❚❚ FEI 5-YEAR-OLD WINNERs: radiance hvh (Rotspon-EM Whitney BH/Welser) Radiance HVH (Rotspon-EM Whitney BH/Welser) Median score: 7.6 Owner/Breeder: High Valley Hanoverians RESERVE CHAMPION: Rafaela (Rapture R-Wicca/Wallstreet Kid) Median score: 7.3 Owner/Breeder: Jo Anne Balling ❚❚ USEF 4-YEAR-OLD WINNERs: Courtesy dreamcatcher meadows T his award, now sponsored by FEI Ballerina DMV (Ballettmeister-Dreaming/Dimaggio) Median score: 8.1 Owner: Leroy Fuller Breeder: Dreamcatcher Meadows Ventures Sir Steinerman (Stedinger-SPS Donabella/Don Primero) Median score: 8.1 Owner: Amy Lewis Breeder: Marlace Hughes RESERVE CHAMPION: Don Frederic HVH (Don Frederico-EM Wruffian Q/Weltbekannt) Median score: 7.7 Owner/Breeder: High Valley Hanoverians Ballerina DMV (Ballettmeister-Dreaming/Dimaggio) She was also the Champion of the Lucchetti Ranch and KEFA Performance Materiale Fillies and Mares division – 3-, 4- and 5-Year-Olds. She was the winner of this division in 2011 as well. L u cchetti R anch & K E F A Per f ormance H orses M ateriale A war d S B 2009 season, the American Hanoverian Society (AHS) introduced a new set of awards for young horses who are competing in Materiale classes in dressage and sport horse breed shows. In these classes, the horses are ridden in groups and evaluated and scored mainly for their gaits, with their conformation evaluated secondly. The classes are divided by age and sex and are for young horses between the ages of three and five years old. These awards are sponsored by Megan Vincent’s Lucchetti Ranch and Kevin and Ericka Reinig’s KEFA Performance Horses of Wilton, Calif. “It’s due in no small part to the generosity and the passion that individuals such as Megan, Kevin and Erica have for the Hanoverian horse that the AHS is able to offer such a comprehensive awards program,” stated Executive Director Hugh Bellis-Jones. He added, “The AHS is indebted to the many individuals (some anonymous) who help underwrite the cost of the awards program year after year.” To be eligible for these awards, the horses must be in the AHS Registry (transferred in the case of Germanpapered horses) and the owner must be a current year member of the American Hanoverian Society (Active, Associate, Junior). Also we do require that the horse be Lifetime Recorded with USDF, and the owner and rider must be participating USDF members for their scores to count and medians to be determined. We strongly encourage members declare the AHS as “their registry of choice” with the © Alicia Frese eginning with the san dante (Sandro Hit- Weltmeyer’s Song/Weltmeyer) USDF so all of the important bases are covered and so the horses are already “set up” for All-Breeds. Congratulations to all! n ❚❚ Fillies & mares division – 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds: 1.Ballerina DMV (88.5%) (Ballettmeister-Dreaming/Dimaggio) Owner: Leroy Fuller Breeder: Dreamcatcher Meadows Ventures 2.Rebellienne HVH (81.5%) (Rotspon-EM Whitney BH/Welser) Owner/Breeder: High Valley Hanoverians 3.Doma Delinda LR (81.4%) (Domiro-D’Lilah/Diamont) Owner: Cindy Bankie Breeder: Lucchetti Ranch 4.Duet MF (80.5%) (Don Principe-EM Rotina/Rotspon) Owner/Breeder: Maryanna Haymon 5.Radiance HVH (79.1%) (Rotspon-EM Whitney BH/Welser) Owner/Breeder: High Valley Hanoverians ❚❚ colts & geldings division – 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds: 1.San Dante (84.4%) (Sandro Hit- Weltmeyer’s Song/Weltmeyer) Owners: Jason and Amber Dannatt Breeder: Diane Nauman 2.Don Frederic HVH (81.5%) (Don Frederico-EM Wruffian Q/Weltbekannt) Owner/Breeder: High Valley Hanoverians 3.Won Chance (81.4%) (Widmark-EM Delorean/Del Piero) Owner: Lisa Weis Breeder: Meg Williams 4.Widget (78.5%) (Weltmeyer-Miss Miller xx/H.E. Miller xx) Owner/Breeder: Janice Graham Marquardt 5.Solja Boy (77.8%) (Sinatra Song-Davinnia/Davignport) Owner/Breeder: High Point Hanoverians S p r i n g 2 0 1 3 FEI LEVEL HORSE OF THE YEAR GRAND PRIX (68.191) GRAND PRIX MUSICAL FREESTYLE (70.525) Devon L (De Niro-EM Wibranda/Wolkenstein II) Owner: Leatherdale Farms Breeder: Hans Henning Decken, Ger. Rider: Diane Creech 2012 USDF Hanoverian Year-End Awards INTERMEDIARE II - ADULT AMATEUR © wnc photography GENTLEMAN N (64.079) (Grusus-SPS Rumpelstilzchen/Raphael) Owner: Kristin Herzing Breeders: Kathryn and Jeffery Nesbit, Va. Rider: Kristin Herzing T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n 2012 USDF Hanoverian All-Breeds Awards Congratulations to the following USDF Hanoverian All-Breeds Award winners! The 2012 show season proved to be exceptional as AHS members and their horses topped the winners list in many divisions. A complete listing and photos of the AHS Horses of the Year and the top year-end awards winners in dressage, eventing, hunters and jumpers and sport horse breeding have also been published on the website at www.hanoverian.org ❚❚ First Level, Adult Amateur 3.WON TINKERBELLE (66.141) (Widmark-EM Flying Star/Webster) Owner/Rider: Michelle Morehead Breeder: Meg Williams, Ind. 1.DULCINEA BF (70.932) BRUNELLO M (Belissimo M-SPS La Rochelle/Lauries Crusador xx) ❚❚ Training Level, Adult Amateur 1.BRUNELLO M (71.300) (Belissimo M-SPS La Rochelle/Lauries Crusador xx) Owner/Rider: Melissa Torreano Breeder: Heinrich Behrmann, Ger. 2.FORTISSIMO B (70.000) (Fabuleux-EM Roma I/Rubinstein I) Owner/Rider: Camilla Van Liew Breeder: Bridlewood Farm, Ky. 3.WHITNY (68.214) (Widmark-EM Rosabela/Rotspon) Owner/Rider: Betsy Kang Breeder: Jill Vonderhaar, Ohio 4.FLAMBOYANT KH (68.125) (Florencio I-EM Diva/Donnerhall) Owners: Eileen and Thomas Beckman Breeder Kareen Heineking-Schuette, Ger. Rider: Eileen Beckman 5.DONA WAUNITA (68.018) 4.SomEginsomewhere (64.524) {Registered name: Cadbury D) (Constantin-Wiebke D/Weltbekannt) Owner/Rider: Jamie French Breeder: Lauren Dearlove, Va. 2. DANATO (70.541) (De Niro-Wiebke/Wertherson) Owner/Rider: Colleen Hill Breeder: Kathlyn Dion, Ill. 5.Figaro HP (64.440) (Feinbrand-Russian Roulette/Rouletto) Owner/Rider: Kathleen Kelly Breeder: High Point Hanoverians, Md. 3.RENDEZVOUS MF (69.355) (Rousseau-SPS Doreen/Don Gregory) Owner/Rider: Martine Duff Breeder: Maryanna Haymon, N.C. ❚❚ Third Level, Adult Amateur 4.RAPAZZINI (69.274) (Royal Prince-EM Lively/Letkiss) Owner/Breeder/Rider: Caryn Vesperman, Wis. 5.FEINER NACHT (69.054) (Feiner Stern-North Night xx/Far North xx) Owner/Breeder/Rider: Zena Cooper, Calif. ❚❚ Second Level, Adult Amateur 1.WESTEN (70.705) (Wolkentanz I-Tamara/Trajan) Owner/Rider: Jessica Paine Breeder: Joh. Wilting, Ger. 1.Ghardener (65.856) (Gold Luck-Whest Indies/Wolkentanz II) Owner/Rider: Sharon Lewis Breeder: Maurine Swanson, Pa. 2.EM RIVER SIDE LADY (65.236) (Royal Diamond-Dj vu/Donnerhall) Owner/Rider: Robbie Rice Breeders: B.G. and Hanken Schroeder, Ger. 3.PIKK POKKET (65.183) (Pik L-Gera/Garibaldi I) Owner/Rider: Marilyn Johnson Breeder: Horses Unlimited Inc., N.M. 4 2.ROYAL ARIES (68.714) (Royal Blend-Dunja Classic/Dimension) Owner/Rider: Danielle Culver Breeder: Gerd Volbers, Ger, © wnc photography (Don Frederico-Winona/Wesley) Owner/Rider: Danielle Compton Breeder: Terry Mason-Esteban, Calif. (Don Primero-EM Shandra/Shogun xx) Owner/Rider: Ida Noll Breeder: John Gillien, Fla. DUlCINEA BF (Don Primero-EM Shandra/Shogun xx) WESTEN (Wolkentanz I-Tamara/Trajan) S p r i n g 2 0 1 3 4.Lauren FS (63.659) 3.HOTCHKISS (64.605) 5.WEST POINT (62.496) 4.Amica (63.882) (Letkiss-Diamond/Davignon) Owner/Rider: Kristine Kuchinski-Broome Breeder: Hilton Farm, Va. (Weltruhm-Goldika/Goldfinger) Owner/Rider: Lynn La Caze Breeder: Gustav Sindram, Ger. ❚❚ Fourth Level, Adult Amateur 1.PIKTURESK (70.130) (Pik L-Donatela/Don Primero) Owner/Rider: Karen Williams Breeder: Horses Unlimited, N.M. © bob tarr 2.FANTASSIA (68.179) (Feiner Stern-Expose/Eminenz) Owner/Breeder: Terri Boyagian, Mich. Rider: Tara Mason 3.GHARDENER (63.340) ghardener (Gold Luck-Whest Indies/Wolkentanz II) (Gold Luck-Whest Indies/Wolkentanz II) Owner/Rider: Sharon Lewis Breeder: Maurine Swanson, Pa. 4.LAUREN (62.375) (Letkiss-Diamond/Davignon) Owner/Rider: Kristine Kuchinski-Broome Breeder: Hilton Farm, Va. 5.RANDOLF SCOTT MF (62.250) (Relevant-SPS Doreen/Don Gregory) Owner/Rider: Iris Biely Breeder: Maryanna Haymon, N.C. ❚❚ Prix St. Georges, Adult Amateur © gregg walters 1.GENERAL BC (64.737) pikturesk (Pik L-Donatela/Don Primero) (Goodman-Weserliebe/Wenzel I) Owner/Rider: Lisa Rush Breeder: Cord Badenhoop-Clausen, Ger. 2.WeNRYLKEN (63.685) (Wenzels As-Pallas Athena/Palladium) Owner: Carrie Harnden Breeder: Alix Kendall, Calif. Rider: Teresa Valenti 3.CON BRAVO SQF (62.500) (Contendro I-SPS Withney/Wolkenstein II) Owner/Rider: Kimberly Vahey Breeder: Heinrich Tamm, Ger. 4.DJ BLACK (61.645) (De Niro-SPS Wasalee/Wesley) Owner/Rider: Leslie Fan Breeder: Hans Beilken, Ger. 4.DRESSED TO THRILL (61.316) (De Niro-EM Rosa Canina/Rubinstein I) Owner/Rider: Tina West Breeder: Grace Dalrymple, N.C. ❚❚ Intermediaire I, Adult Amateur 1.Reel Adventure (67.500) (Rotspon-SPS Lanthess/Lanthan) Owner/Rider: Kristy Truebenbach Lund Breeder: Gerda Scheper, Ger. 2.Gentleman N (66.250) (Grusus-SPS Rumpelstilzchen/Raphael) Owner/Rider: Kristin Herzing Breeders: Kathryn and Jeffrey Nesbit, Va. general BC (Goodman-Weserliebe/Wenzel I) T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n (Hohenstein-Warkante/Warkant) Owner/Rider: Susan Alvey Breeder: Ulrich Buenger, Ger. (Akatschi-SPS Wanessa/Wendenburg) Owner/Rider: Carla Pasteur Breeder: Johann-Klaus Brunkhorst, Ger. 5.FESTINA (63.355) (Fabriano-Gina/Golfclub) Owner/Rider: Michelle Burch Breeder: George-Wilh Meyer, Ger. ❚❚ Intermediaire II, Adult Amateur 1.Gentleman N (64.079) (Grusus-SPS Rumpelstilzchen/Raphael) Owner/Rider: Kristin Herzing Breeders: Kathryn and Jeffrey Nesbit, Va. 2.DIVINITY 3 (62.237) (Don Primero-Rhapsodie/Ampere) Owner/Rider: Deborah Stout Breeder: Holger Kubelke, Ger. ❚❚ Grand Prix, Adult Amateur 1.Epikur (62.447) (Espri-SPS Wariness/Weltmeyer) Owner/Rider: Amy Swerdlin Breeder: Gerhard Finck, Ger. 2.PIK ENCORE (62.288) (Pik Solo-Kiss Me Kate/Kalypso) Owner/Rider: Debra Haber Breeder: Leah Martini, Wash. 3.The Black Tornado (61.809) [Reg. name Willy] (Weserstar S-Wendi/Wendekreis) Owner/Rider: Melissa Rogers Breeder: Silja Kellm, Ger. 4.ALWAYS LEONARDO (60.692) (A Jungle Prince-Golden Girl/Gloster) Owner/Rider: Carolyn Kotila Breeder: Carsten Haack, Ger. ❚❚ Training Level, Open Division 1.SUNAMMI (76.042) (Sinatra Song-Susanna/Salvano) Owner: Lisa Eckenstein Breeder: Parvin Work, Wis. Rider: Heather McCarthy 2.BRISHEN S.G. (75.268) (Bergamon-Ursula/Dream of Glory) Owner/Breeders: Stargate Sport Horses, Texas Rider: Gail Abele 3.WINTER ZEST (75.090) [Registered name: WHAT ABOUT ME] (Winterprinz-EM Duette/Diamont) Owner/Breeder: Anne McCutcheon, Calif. Rider: Alyssa Buechler 4.DON FREDERIC HVH (74.984) (Don Frederico-EM Wruffian Q/Weltbekannt) Owner/Breeder: High Valley Hanoverians, Ga. Rider: Ashley Marascalco 4 ❚❚ First Level, Open Division 1.BALISSA HTF (75.726) (Bugatti Hilltop-EM Contesse/Contucci) Owner/Breeder: Hilltop Farm, Md. Rider: Christopher Hickey 2.FOLEY (73.355) (Fabuleux-Romance/Puritano) Owner/Rider: Amanda Johnson Breeder: Barbara Putnam, Iowa 3.FIRENZE RH (72.420) (Fabriano-SPS Glossy/Gloster) Owners: Andrew and Jennifer Capener Breeder: Johann Loehden, Ger. Rider: Andrew Capener 4.WONDERFUL PEARLE (72.097) (Wildcard-Good Pearl/Graf Genius) Owner/Rider: Jeanne Karver Breeder: Lucile Broadley, N.C. 5.ROMULUS WF (71.855) (Rascalino-SPS Diorella/Donnerhall) Owner/Rider: Nancy Wesolek-Sterrett Breeder: Linda Woltz, Ohio ❚❚ Second Level, Open Division 1.REEBOK (71.810) [Registered name: RASPUTIN] (Royal Prince-EM Andromache/Arrian) Owner/Rider: Jennifer Roth Breeders: Diane and Jack Vickery, Pa. 2.RON WILLIAM 2 (71.053) (Rascalino-Wincenta 2/Weltmeyer) Owner: Anna Hopla Breeder: Friedrich Decke, Ger. Riders: Wren Burnley, JT Burnley 3.FOLEY (70.804) (Fabuleux-Romance/Puritano) Owner/Rider: Amanda Johnson Breeder: Barbara Putnam, Iowa 4.ROLERO (70.789) (Rohdiamant-SPS Bijou/Borneo) Owner: Cynthia Hunting Breeder: Jens Koetter, Ger. Rider: Laurie Moore 5.W ROYAL WINNER (70.774) (Royal Blend-Fiorella/Feiner Graf) Owner/Rider: Alisa Wilson Breeder: Hubert Ratermann, Ger. ❚❚ Third Level, Open Division 1.HOLY WONDER (73.718) (Hochadel-Wonderful/Weltmeyer) Owners: Tanya Vik and Susan Sutton Breeder: Reinhard Hansemann, Ger. Riader: Tanya Vik 2.GAUDENZIA (69.607) (Gold Luck-Angelina/Absatz) Owner: Robert Chapeski Breeder: Jane Byard, Mont. Rider: Olivia Chapeski 3.DoN ANGELO (69.342) (Don Frederico-Dessous Noir/Don Primero) Owner: Ann Damiano Breeders: Cornelia and Rudiger Morgner, Ger. Rider: Cyndi Jackson © phelps photos.com (Bugatti Hilltop-EM Roxette/Rubinstein I) Owner: Marchella Richardson Breeder: Hilltop Farm, Md. Riders: Kathryn Stoy, Debbie Hill SUNAMMI (Sinatra Song-Susanna/Salvano) 4.DEXTER S (68.606) (Dauphin-EM Angel/Antibes) Owner: Janice Mumford Breeder: Erin Sweeney, Va. Rider: Jessica Zoskey 5.BIJOUX (68.553) (Bugatti Hilltop-Whimsical L/Wallstreet Kid) Owner: Janet Rolfs Breeder: Margaret Drury, Minn. Rider: Missy Fladland ❚❚ Fourth Level, Open Division 1.DOSTOJEWSKI SF (72.062) © susan stickle 5.BOCCACCIO IOF (74.822) (Don Crusador-SPS Wakonda/Werther) Owner: Somerset Farms Breeder: Heinrich Habermann, Ger. Rider: Petra Warlimont BALISSA HTF (Bugatti Hilltop-EM Contesse/Contucci) 2.DULCINEA BF (71.081) (Don Primero-EM Shandra/Shogun xx) Owner: Ida Noll Breeder: John Gillien, Fla. Rider: Kathryn Fleming-Kuhn 3.PIKTURESK (70.130) (Pik L-Donatela/Don Primero) Owner/Rider: Karen Williams Breeder: Horses Unlimited, N.M. 4.DU VENT (68.607) (De Niro-Heidekleid/Rubinstein I) Owners/Breeders: Melinda Walton and T.L. Smith, Va. Rider: Silva Martin 5.FANTASSIA (68.250) (Feiner Stern-Expose/Eminenz) Owner/Breeder: Terri Boyagian, Mich. Riders: Tara Mason, Kerensa Muller. 4 reebok (reg. rasputin) (Royal Prince-EM Andromache/Arrian) S p r i n g 2 0 1 3 ❚❚ Prix St. Georges, Open Division 1.MATINEE SF (70.658) (Margue H-SPS Dorina/Davignon) Owner: Somerset Farms Breeder: Harm and Ingela Thormanhlen, Ger. Rider: Petra Warlimont 2.DOSTOJEWSKI SF (70.132) (Don Crusador-SPS Wakonda/Werther) Owner: Somerset Farms Breeder: Heinrich Habermann, Ger. Rider: Petra Warlimont 3.DONARWEISS GGF (68.289) (De Niro-EM Highlight/Hohenstein) Owner: Starr Vaughn Equestrian Breeder: Rachel Ehrlich, Mass. Rider: Genay Vaughn 4.BENIDETTO (68.026) holy wonder (Hochadel-Wonderful/Weltmeyer) (Belissimo M-SPS Crispy Sweet/Cordoba) Owners: Linda Woltz and Hidden Acres Dressage Breeder: Jochen Dittmer, Ger. Rider: Stacy Parvey-Larsson 5.WINZALOT (67.303) (Wolkenstein II-Franzisca/Frappant) Owner/Rider: Jamie Pestana Breeder: Hans-Heinr. Doescher, Ger. ❚❚ Intermediaire I, Open Division 1.BENIDETTO (71.053) (Belissimo M-SPS Crispy Sweet/Cordoba) Owners: Linda Woltz and Hidden Acres Dressage Breeder: Jochen Dittmer, Ger. Rider: Stacy Parvey-Larsson 2.WHEN EVER (70.132) (Wie Weltmeyer-Wudena/Wildfang) Owners: Dirk and Linda van Rees Breeder: Karl-August Matzdorf, Ger. Riders: Anneliese Vogt-Harber, Adam Lastowka FIRENZE RH (Fabriano-SPS Glossy/Gloster) ❚❚ Intermediaire II, Open Division 1.ROHMERO (69.211) (Romancero H-Waldina/Walldorf) Owner: Deborah Voigt Breeder: Henning Klatte, Ger. Rider: Petra Warlimont 2.PICCO DEL CERRO HU (68.289) (Pik L-Rohweena/Rohdiamant) Owner/Breeder: Horses Unlimited, N.M. Rider: Lisa Wilcox 3.WINTERPRINZ (68.092) (Warkant-SPS Windrose/Weltmeyer) Owners: Carolyn and Patrick Adams Breeder: Axel Windeler, Ger. Rider: Carolyn Adams A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n ❚❚ Grand Prix, Open Division 1.DEVON L (68.191) (De Niro-EM Wibranda/Wolkenstein II) Owner: Leatherdale Farms Breeder: Hans Henning Decken, Ger. Rider: Diane Creech 2.Welttaenser (66.489) (Wolkenstein II-Wolga/Windhuk) Owners: Sheri and Shelly Reichart Breeder: Horst Schirrmacher, Ger. Rider: Shelly Reichart 3.D’ARTAGNAN (65.958) (Del Piero-Pia) Owner/Rider: Lynn Leath Breeder: Wilfried Grabow, Ger. 4.DICAPRIO (65.639) (Davignport-Gisela/Garibaldi I) Owner: Danielle Gavriluk Breeder: High Point Hanoverians, Md. Riders: Danielle Gavriluk, Michael Poulin 5.LOMBARDO LHF (65.213) (Londonderry-Waluga/Werther) Owners: Brian Hafner and Rebecca Hafner Breeder: Klaus Juergens, Ger. Rider: Brian Hafner ❚❚ Training Level, Junior/Young Rider 2.Firenze RH (71.682) (Rotspon-SPS Lanthess/Lanthan) Owner/Rider: Kristy Truebenbach Lund Breeder: Gerda Scheper, Ger. T he Owner/Rider: Heather Bender Breeder: Poppe Heinrich, Ger. 4.DONNERSOHN (67.632) 5.Reel Adventure (67.500) 5.WINWOOD (63.487) (Wonderful-Arisma/Amarillo) 1.WINTER ZEST (75.090) (Riccione-SPS Wanina/Wenzel I) Owners: Dana and Jean Fiore Breeder: Heiner Hormann, Ger. Rider: Dana Fiore Owner/Rider: Kristin Herzing Breeders: Kathryn and Jeffrey Nesbit, Va. 3.REDFORD R (69.474) (Donnerhall-SPS Angelina/Archipel) Owners: Helen Cast and Ann Fleisher Breeder: Christy Horton, Ger. Rider: Helen Cast DONARWEISS GGF (De Niro-EM Highlight/Hohenstein) 4.Gentleman N (64.079) (Grusus-SPS Rumpelstilzchen/Raphael) [Registered name: WHAT ABOUT ME] (Winterprinz-EM Duette/Diamont) Owner/Breeder: Anne McCutcheon, Calif. Rider: Alyssa Buechler (Fabriano-SPS Glossy/Gloster) Owners: Andrew and Jennifer Capener Breeder: Johann Loehden, Ger. Rider: Andrew Capener 3.WINTERFAIRE (70.893) (Winterprinz-Fanfare/Werther) Owner/Rider: Emilee Tubbs Breeder: Nancy Hamilton, Wash. 4.DASHIELL (61.800) (Diamont-EM Ballonne/Bolero) Owner/Rider: Erin Brewer Breeder: Marsha Anderson, Calif. ❚❚ FIRST Level, Junior/Young Rider 1.Firenze RH (74.420) (Fabriano-SPS Glossy/Gloster) Owners: Andrew and Jennifer Capener Breeder: Johann Loehden, Ger. 4 Rider: Andrew Capener 1.Panash (66.960) (Pablito-La Boheme/Lortzing) Owner/Rider: Stephanie Early Breeder: Lilli-Anne Price, Calif. 2.SAN REMO (65.064) (Sherlock Holmes-SPS Wiebke/Weltmeyer) Owner/Rider: Julia Boss Breeder: Walter Willhaus, Ger. 3.WANDANGO (64.167) (Weltmeyer-Bogenfee/Bogenschuetze) Owner: Rachel Campbell Breeder: Heinz-G. Prietzel, Ger. Rider: Anna Campbell 4.Willkommen Q (63.750) (Weltbekannt-SPS Pik Dame/Pik Koenig) Owner/Rider: Keegan O’Brien Breeder: Suzanne Quarles, Md. 5.Maslo (62.566) (Matcho x-Angie/Azur) Owner/Rider: Jordan Schulz Breeder: Astrid Janssen, Ger. ❚❚ Fourth Level, Junior/Young Rider 1.WRIGLY (66.216) (Wolkenstein II-SPS Berinale/Brentano II) Owner/Rider: Emily Goldman Breeder: Brigit Finck, Ger. 2.VENEZIA (65.250) [Registered name WINIZIA] (White Star-SPS Elina/Espri) Owners: Kristina Harrison and Risan Naness Breeder: Karl-Hermann Feldmann, Ger. Rider: Rison Naness ❚❚ Prix St. Georges, Junior/Young Rider 1.DONARWEISS GGF (68.289) (De Niro-EM Highlight/Hohenstein) Starr Vaughn Equestrian Inc. Rachel Ehrlich, Mass. Genay Vaughn 2.Winzalot (67.303) (Wolkenstein II-Franzisca/Frappant) Owners: Jamie and Nadine Pestana Breeder: Hans-Heinrich Doescher, Ger. Rider: Jamie Pestana 3.PIP (65.987) (Pik Solo-Dj vu/Demosthenes) Owner: Amanda Johnson Breeder: Barrie Anderson, Iowa Rider: Nicole Chiappetti 4.RUHMANN (65.855) (Royal Diamond-Nikita/Neuquen xx) Owner/Rider: Aylin Corapcioglu Breeder: Tanja Bublitz, Ger. 5.WARANJA (65.713) (Walt Disney-Engie/Espri) Owner: Starr Vaughn Equestrian Inc. Breeder: Helmut Bischof, Ger. Rider: Genay Vaughn (Contucci-EM Wienernacht/World Cup I) Owner: Carole Ludwig Breeder: Michael Robinson, Ala. Rider: Abby Pritchard ❚❚ First Level, Musical Freestyle 1.ROYAL DESTINie (71.667) (Rotspon-Destinie/Der Radetzky) Owner: Amanda Paris Breeder: Mary Lou Winn, Fla. Riders: Amanda Paris, Jeanie Vande Guchte 2.RELENTLESS LOVE (70.000) (Regazzoni-EM Whitney/Watch Me) Owner/Breeder: Carol Love, Ohio Rider: Katherine Poulin 3.WILLOW B (68.500) (Wolkenstein II-Angelina/Absatz) Owner: Lindsay Dalby Breeder: Jane Byard, Mont. Rider: Betty Findley 4.Ghalewind (64.167) (Gold Luck-Piper/Pablo) Owner/Rider: Lauren Wade Breeder: Maurine Swanson, Pa. © susanjstickle.com ❚❚ third Level, Junior/Young Rider ❚❚ Intermediaire I, Junior/Young Rider 1.commonwealth trf (65.921) panash (Pablito-La Boheme/Lortzing) ❚❚ Second Level, Musical Freestyle 1.FIGARO HP (72.500) (Feinbrand-Russian Roulette/Rouletto) Owner/Rider: Kathleen Kelly Breeder: High Point Hanoverians, Md. 1. REEBOK (70.833) [Registered name: RASPUTIN] (Royal Prince-EM Andromache/Arrian) Owner/Rider: Jennifer Roth Breeders: Diane and Jack Vickery, Pa. 2.GRAVITAS (67.167) (Grafenburg-Damenwunsch/Dominator) Owner/Rider: Laura Corsentino Breeder: Hans Lengers, S.C. 3. Ghalewind (66.333) (Gold Luck-Piper/Pablo) Owner/Rider: Lauren Wade Breeder: Maurine Swanson, Pa. photo: tami webb [Registered name: WHAT ABOUT ME] (Winterprinz-EM Duette/Diamont) Owner/Breeder: Anne McCutcheon, Calif. Rider: Alyssa Buechler wrigly (Wolkenstein II-SPS Berinale/Brentano II) ❚❚ Third Level, Musical Freestyle 1.DaNSANT (71.933) (Dauphin-EM Revel/Ramiro’s Bube) Owner: Kathy Rowse Breeder: Marefield Meadows, Va. Rider: Jessica Zoskey 2.GAUDENZIA (71.333) (Gold Luck-Angelina/Absatz) Owner: Robert Chapeski Breeder: Jane Byard, Mont. Rider: Olivia Chapeski 3.Willkommen Q (69.667) (Weltbekannt-SPS Pik Dame/Pik Koenig) Owner/Rider: Keegan O’Brien Breeder: Suzanne Quarles, Md. 4.HEARTBREAKER (68.250) (Hofrat-SPS Weltania/Wie Weltmeyer) Owner/Rider: Karen Chekenian Breeder: Friederike Bunger-Peters, Ger. 4 © susan stickle 2.WINTER ZEST (69.137) COMMONWEALTH TRF (Contucci-EM Wienernacht/World Cup I) S p r i n g 2 0 1 3 5.WEST POINT RF (67.000) (Weltruhm-Goldika/Goldfinger) Owner/Rider: Lynn La Caze Breeder: Gustav Sindram, Ger. ❚❚ Fourth Level, Musical Freestyle 1.EM RIVER SIDE LADY (74.167) (Royal Diamond-Dj vu/Donnerhall) Owner: Robbie Rice Breeders: B.G. and Hanken Schroeder, Ger. Rider: Debbie Hill 2.DON DARIO (71.833) © WNC PHOTOGRAPHY (Don Vino-Lovelle/Lungau) Owner: Susan Herster Breeder: Bernhard Kuehle, Ger. Rider: Marilyn Payne 3.Cantaris (71.250) (Compliment-SPS Egida/Eiger I) Owner: Elizabeth Ferber Breeder: Friederike Pelzer, Ger. Rider: Marie Barrett ROYAL DESTINie (Rotspon-Destinie/Der Radetzky) 4.RUHMANN (70.500) (Royal Diamond-Nikita/Neuquen xx) Owner/Rider: Aylin Corapcioglu Breeder: Tanja Bublitz, Ger. 5. DAVIGNAIR (69.833) (Davignport-Dancing On Air/Dederick) Owner/Rider: Sandy Johnson Breeder: Janet Stipp, N.C. ❚❚ Intermediaire I, Musical Freestyle 1.Redford R (70.500) (Riccione-SPS Wanina/Wenzel I) Owners: Dana and Jean Fiore Breeder: Heiner Hormann, Ger. Rider: Dana Fiore 2.leoluigi (70.425) (Landor S-Caline/Calypso II) Owner: Lezlie Rehagen Breeder: Gerhard Wehrs, Ger. Rider: Patricia Becker 3.farleight (69.100) (Friendship-La Bandita/Lemon Tree) Owner/Rider: Nora Batchelder Breeder: Wiebke Meyners, Ger. ❚❚ Grand Prix, Musical Freestyle 1.DEVON L (70.525) (De Niro-EM Wibranda/Wolkenstein II) Owner: Leatherdale Farms Breeder: Hans Henning Decken, Ger. Rider: Diane Creecht 2.F. Warello (69.625) (Werther-Carolin/Cavalier) Owner/Rider: Colleen Haveman Forton Breeder: Martina Meynberg, Ger. 3. ES Don Principe (67.825) (Donnerhall-SPS Papagena/Prince Thatch xx) Owner: Maryanna Haymon Breeder: Adelheid Bruening, Ger. Rider: Jennifer Baumert 4. Graf Alpha (64.125) (Graf Genius-Lady Stardust/Abdullah) Owners: Irene Cromer and Faith Hudgins Breeder: Faith Hudgins, N.C. Rider: Stephanie Alvord 5. Rhavel (60.625) (Regazzoni-SPS Dementia/Davignon) Owners: Nancy and Greg Stanton Breeder: Horst Schirrmacher, Ger. Rider: Nancy Lewis-Stanton Thank You! Dansant (Dauphin-EM Revel/Ramiro’s Bube) The AHS Board of Directors and Awards Committee wish to express their sincere appreciation to For their generous support of the 2011 AHS Year-End Awards Program. DRESSAGE EXTENSIONS 11943 Discovery Court • Moorpark, CA 93021 1-800-303-7849 • mail@dressageextensions.com • www.dressageextensions.com T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n Pre-Green Hunters 3’ (588 points) Pre-Green Hunters 3’3” (454 points) THANKS FOR THE GOLD © SHAwN MCMILLAN 2012 [Registered name GRACEFUL GOLD] (All the Gold-Amazing Grace/Araconit) Owners/Breeders: Ellen and John Eakin 2012 AHS Hunter/Jumper Winners HUNTER BREEDING CHAMPION (44 points) LE NOYER © flashpoint photography (Landkoenig-Gitane du Cornet/Rid du Crocq) Owners/Breeders: Carrie Sunkin and Rachel Williams Yearling S p r i n g 2 0 1 3 2012 AHS Hunter & Jumper Winners © james leslie parker In the Hunters and Jumpers we recognize the top Hanoverians competing in all of the USEF recognized divisions including the Hunter Breeding divisions. truly tempted (Reg. aerialist) © susan tischbein (Akatschi-Obviously Diversified/The Clue Express) legitimate (Landkoenig-Amarillo Erin xx/Cees Tizzy xx) ❚❚ Adult Amateur Jumpers Legitimate (42 points) (Landkoenig-Amarillo Erin xx/Cees Tizzy xx) Owner: Kendra Anderson Breeders: Jessica and Anna Murphy ❚❚ Amateur OWNER Jumpers Landha (369.5 points) (Lanthan-Falkenbraut/Falkland) Owner: Alexandra Holmes Breeder: Helmut Sieverding landon (104.5 points) (Londonderry-EM Diotima/Donnerhall) Owner: Terinna Baker Breeder: Marefield Meadows Genuine Gold (42 points) (All The Gold-Medea’s Fire xx/Oklahoma Bound xx) Owner/breeder: Allison Taylor Reynolds Little Whiskey Girl (18 points) (Landkoenig-SPS Galaxis/Ganymede) Owner: Diane Halpin Breeder: Rick Toering ❚❚ Adult Amateur Hunters, Rider 18-35 years ❚❚ Adult Amateur Hunters, Rider 35+ years Constantine HTF (2056.6 points) truly tempted (1341.3 points) [Registered name: AERIALIST] (Akatschi-Obviously Diversified/The Clue Express) Owner: Alora Corr Breeder: Sherilyn Allen, VMD RESERVE CHAMPION: golden siren HU (218 points) (Glorioso Noir-Sea Siren/Stakkato) Owner: Jennifer Schwartz Breeder: Horses Unlimited Honorable Mention: Persuasion (209 points) (Pikadero-Ontarla/Karandasj) Owner/breeder: Denise Higgins Gettysburg (133 points) (Gallipoli-Medea’s Fire xx/Oklahoma Bound xx) Owner/breeder: Allison Taylor Reynolds T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n (Contucci-Komtess V/Riverman) Owner: Megan Batty Breeder: Hilltop Farm Pompeii MWF (451.2 points) (Pommery-EM Dazzle Me/Domingo) Owner: Abigail Wagner Breeder: Maplewood Farm Honorable Mention: Madison Avenue (122.5 points) [Registered name PUBLICITY] (Pablo-Western Girl-Watzmann) Owner: Lisa Hankin Breeder: Wilhelm Luekens Wolfe WF (63 points) (Wellesley-EM Mathilda/Magic) Owner: Cindy Busby Breeder: Windswept Farm ❚❚ Amateur Owner Hunters, Rider 18-35 years fielding (3238 points) (Fred Astair-Lesley/Lessing) Owner: Lindsay Mutschler Breeder: Kate Palmquist ❚❚ Amateur Owner Hunters, Rider 35+ years EMC Arkadia (1861.8 points) (Arrian-EM Destine/Davignon) Owner: Sherry Fetterman Breeder: Deborah Davenport, DVM ❚❚ Children’s hunter horse grand dama r (312.2 points) (Grandom-Knaked Truth/Kalypso) Owner: Haliegh Townsend Breeder: Rainbow Equus Meadows RESERVE CHAMPION: FEINER ABEND (166.6 points) (Feiner Stern-Wer Est Abenschein/Winnetou West) Owner: Robin Quasebarth Breeders: Randy and Jessica Stallings ❚❚ Green Working Hunters, first Year DE LOREAN (3880.2 points) [Registered name DEX] (De Laurentis-EM Folie/Fabriano) Owners: Kaitlin and Patty Hopmann Breeders: Christine Rush RESERVE CHAMPION: Wolfe WF (1144 points) (Wellesley-EM Mathilda/Magic) Owner: Cindy Busby Breeder: Windswept Farm 4 © SHAwN MCMILLAN 2012 © conklin photography FIELDING (Fred Astair-Lesley/Lessing) © don stine communications photography constantine htf (Contucci-Komtess V/Riverman) GRAND DAMA R (Grandom-Knaked Truth/Kalypso) DE LOREAN (REG. DEX) (De Laurentis-EM Folie/Fabriano) hula girl (REG. reo foxpaw) © lili 2012 (Rio Grande-Epeppermint/Eminenz) s p r i n g 2 0 1 3 ❚❚ Green Working Hunters, second Year ❚❚ Pre-Green Hunters 3' THANKS FOR THE GOLD (588 points) UNSCRIPTED (1594.20 points) [Registered name GRACEFUL GOLD] (All the Gold-Amazing Grace/Araconit) Owners/Breeders: Ellen and John Eakin ❚❚ Performance Working Hunters, 3'3" LITTLE WHISKEY GIRL (1,500.8 points) RESERVE CHAMPION: WALLSTREET WRABBIT (542.5 points) [Registered name WRABBIT] (Wallstreet Kid-Florabunda MWF/Fuerst Von Feuer) Owner: Debbie Turner Breeder: Pat Limage (Landkoenig-SPS Galaxis/Ganymede) Owner: Diane Halpin Breeder: Rick Toering RESERVE CHAMPION: Honorable mention: STORYVILLE (331.5 points) [Registered name REEVE) (Rienzi-December/Donaumonarch) Owner: Julie Moses Breeder: Marefield Meadows Gettysburg (1,035.4 points) (Galipoli-Medea’s Fire xx/ Oklahoma Bound xx) Owner/Breeder: Alison Taylor Reynolds Honorable mention: EMC Arkadia (833 points) (Arrian-EM Destine/Davignon) Owner: Sherry Fetterman Breeder: Deborah Davenport, DVM WALLSTREET WRABBIT (645 points) MADAME BUTTERFLY (292.6 points) (Magic-EM Wellgunde/World Cup IV) Owner: Cheryl Ruscoe Breeder: Windswept Farm FEINER ABEND (165.5 points) (Feiner Stern-Wer Est Abenschein/Winnetou West) Owner: Robin Quasebarth Breeders: Randy and Jessica Stallings [Registered name WRABBIT] (Wallstreet Kid-Florabunda MWF/Fuerst Von Feuer) PALOMAR LL (117.5 points) Owner: Debbie Turner (Pablo-D’Legacy of Po Dia R/Diamont) Breeder: Pat Limage Owner: Allison Whittemore Breeder: Diane Halpin Persuasion (80 points) (Pikadero-Ontarla/Karandasj) WALTZING MATHILDA WF (91.5 points) Owner/breeder: Denise Higgins (Wellesley-EM Mathilda/Magic) ❚❚ Performance Working Hunters, 3'6" fielding (263 points) (Fred Astair-Lesley/Lessing) Owner: Lindsay Mutschler Breeder: Kate Palmquist RESERVE CHAMPION: DE LOREAN (197.6 points) [Registered name DEX] (De Laurentis-EM Folie/Fabriano) Owners: Kaitlin and Patty Hopmann Breeders: Christine Rush ❚❚ Large Junior Hunters, Rider, 16-17 years HULA GIRL (236 points) [Registered name REO FOXPAW] (Rio Grande-Epeppermint/Eminenz) Owner: Kimberly Walstad Breeder: Mary Pawlak ❚❚ Pre-Green Hunters 3'3" THANKS FOR THE GOLD (454 points) © david bell [Registered as SURF CITY] (Sir Caletto-Lillian) Owner: Lorraine DiRienzo Breeder: Michael Ellis little whiskey girl (Landkoenig-SPS Galaxis/Ganymede) Owner: Cindy Busby Breeder: Windswept Farm GUANTANAMO (26 points) Owner: Allison Taylor Reynolds ❚❚ Hunter Breeding Winners LE NOYER (44 points) (Landkoenig-Gitane du Cornet/Rid du Crocq) Owners/Breeders: Carrie Sunkin and Rachel Williams Yearling CO-RESERVE CHAMPIONs: DRESDEN’S HOLIDAY (8 points) (Don Principe-Dreamer’s Holiday/Manchester) Owner: Lisa Otto Breeder: Leslie Heintzberger 2-Year-Old FURST CLASS RIESLING (8 points) (Furst Impression-Falen/Feiner Stern) Owner: Jennifer Grumbach Breeder: Margaret Neider Yearling 4 [Registered name GRACEFUL GOLD] (All the Gold-Amazing Grace/Araconit) Owners/Breeders: Ellen and John Eakin © flashpoint photography RESERVE CHAMPION: ST. CROIX S (71 points) (Sir Caletto-Mo Chief xx/Snow Chief xx) Owner: Joyce Ming Breeder: Silverhorne Sporthorse unscripted (REG. surf city) (Sir Caletto-Lillian) T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n HONORABLE MENTION: ROWAN OAKE LL (4 points) P r e pa r e f o r t h e 2 0 1 3 M P T ! © susanjstickle.com (Rubignon-Kleopatra R/Kalypso) Owner/Breeder: Diane Halpin Yearling BOADICeA LIND (4 points) (Balou Du Rouet-EM Christiahna/Contendro I) Owner: Cara Choy Breeder: Jennifer Lind Yearling DE LYRA NHF (3 points) (De Laurentis-SPS Wega/Wanderkoenig) Owner/Breeder: Margaret Neider Yearling PATRON (1 point) (Paparazzo-Amazing Grace/Araconit) Owners/Breeders: Ellen and John Eakin Yearling lANDSLIDE BHF (1 points) (Landfriese II-EM Montana/Metternich) Owners/Breeders: Rick Toering 3-Year-Old AHS Free Jumping Clinic Video and DVD $30/VHS $40/DVD includes shipping and handling This three-hour video and DVD was produced by the AHS Mare and Stallion Committee from a 2004 clinic sponsored by the Mid Atlantic Hanoverian Breeders Club with Hilltop Farm’s head trainer, Scott Hassler. A how-to clinic starting from the basics of appropriate tack/equipment, to required jumping materials and how much is enough in each training session, this is a valuable resource for those who have been unable to take advantage of a free jumping clinic, or do not have access to a free jumping expert in their area. To receive your copy, please indicate VHS or DVD format and call, mail or fax order and payment (check, Visa or Mastercard information) to the AHS Central Office: Document1 3/31/03 7:54 AM Page 4067 2 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 1 ■ Lexington, KY 40511 Telephone: (859) 255-4141 ■ Fax: (859) 255-8467 ■ E-mail: ahsoffice@aol.com S p r i n g 2 0 1 3 CHAMPION MATURE MARES, BROODMARES AND MAIDEN/YELD (80.75%) ballerina dmv (Ballettmeister-Dreaming/Dimaggio) Owner: Leroy Fuller Breeder: Dreamcatcher Meadows Ventures Maiden/Yeld 2012 AHS Sport Horse Breeding Winners CHAMPION OLDER FILLIES, 2- AND 3-YEAR OLDS (81.45%) Rebellienne HVH (Rotspon-EM Whitney BH/Welser) Owner/Breeder: High Valley Hanoverians 3-Year-Old T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n 2012 AHS Sport Horse Breeding Winners © carole macdonald For the Sport Horse Breed Shows Awards, records are kept of the points earned by the Hanoverians competing in the USDF Breed Shows and reward the highest scoring young horses – both fillies and colts, the highest scoring mature mares, and the highest scoring stallion (AHS licensed). In 2007, the Colts/ Geldings and Fillies were split into “Younger” and “Older” categories. This means that the AHS now offers year-end awards for these competitions in six divisions instead of four. royal dancer hm (Royal Classic-SPS Destiny/Desert Moon) ❚❚ YOUNGER FILLIES, WEANLINGS AND YEARLINGS 1.ROYAL DANCER HM (83.20%) (Royal Classic-SPS Destiny/Desert Moon) Owners/Breeders: Linda and Jeffery Mendenhall Weanling 2.DANSUSE (81.90%) (Don Principe-EM Fuerst Dancer MF/Furst Heinrich) Owner/Breeder: Maryanna Haymon Weanling 3.D’hot toddy (76.00%) (Domiro-D’Lilah/Diamont) Owner: Laura Bridges Breeder: Lucchetti Ranch Yearling ❚❚ older FILLIES, 2- AND 3-YEAR-OLDS 1.Rebellienne HVH (81.45%) (Rotspon-EM Whitney BH/Welser) Owner/Breeder: High Valley Hanoverians 3-Year-Old 2.DE LUTJE MF (80.30%) (Don Principe-La Dolce Vita/Londonderry) Owner: Elly Schoebel Breeder: Maryanna Haymon 3-Year-Old =3. RHYANA (80.20%) (Rubino Bellissimo-SPS Wynona/Weltmeyer) Owner/Breeder: Crossen Arabians 2-Year-Old =3. WHISPER EFSH (80.20%) (Winterprinz-EM Davinia/Davignon) Owner: Phoebe DeVoe-Moore Breeders: Jack and Diane Vickery 3-Year-Old 5.DEBUTANTE MF (79.60%) (Don Principe-EM Rotina/Rotspon) Owner/Breeder: Maryanna Haymon 3-Year-Old 6.RADIANCE COF (79.20%) (Royal Prince-EM Crescent Moon COF/Contucci) Owner/Breeder: Donna Denise Rowe 3-Year-Old 7.DEANNA SF (78.80%) 4.rialto hhf (77.30%) 8.BAHIA BREEZE (78.30%) 5.royal tourmalet spf (76.70%) (Dacaprio-Harmonie B/His Highness) Owner/Breeder: Sally Fish 2-Year-Old (Benetton Dream-SPS Bonne Chance/ Banditentraum) Owner: Michelle Ryan Breeder: Kareen Heineking-Schuette 3-Year-Old 9.WYLEIGH PRINCESS (78.20%) (Weltmeyer-EM Heiress B/His Highness) Owner: Ruth Shirkey Breeder: Cheryl and Eric Johnson 2-Year-Old 10. DOMA DELINDA LR (77.40%) (Domiro-D’Lilah/Diamont) Owner: Cindy Bankie Breeder: Lucchetti Ranch 3-Year-Old 11.SHALIMAR GGF (77.30%) (Schroeder-SPS Walkuere/Weltmeyer) Owner/Breeder: Rachel Ehrlich 3-Year-Old 12.LORELEI HM (76.80%) (Londonderry-SPS Destiny/Desert Moon) Owner: Amy and Lance Davis Breeder: Linda and Jeffrey Mendenhall 2-Year-Old ❚❚ YOUNGER COLTS and Geldings, WEANLINGS AND YEARLINGS (Rascalino-Wallstreet Romance/Wallstreet Kid) Owner/Breeder: Christine Kropf Weanling (Royal Prince-Adira/Armin) Owner: Joanna Gray-Randle Breeder: Gina and Andrew Leslie Yearling 6.ristocrat r (76.40%) (Richmond HL-EM Damaris/Donnerhall) Owners/Breeders: Roberta Falk and Patricia Flynn Yearling 7.Royal reflection emf (75.70%) (Royal Prince-EM Panache EMF/Pablo) Owner/Breeder: Kris Schuler Yearling 8.Dalziel HHF (75.50%) (Dacaprio-SPS Fenja/Frappant) Owner/Breeder: Christine Kropf Yearling 9.finian b (75.00%) (Fabuleux-EM Denali HG/Donnerkeil) Owner: Patricia Walter Breeder: Bridlewood Farm Yearling 10.copycat hhf (73.60%) (Contucci-Boario/Bordeaux) Owner/Breeder: Christine Kropf Weanling 4 1.DAVID BOWIE MF (85.30%) (Don Principe-EM Rotina/Rotspon) Owner/Breeder: Maryanna Haymon Weanling 2.cha ching htf (78.50%) (Contucci-EM Comtesse/Cordoba) Owner/Breeder: Hilltop Farm Yearling 3.ripley ca (77.70%) (Royal Prince-SPS Winala/Wolkenstein II) Owner/Breeder: Crossen Arabians Yearling S p r i n g 2 0 1 3 ❚❚ OLDER COLTS and Geldings, 2- AND 3-YEAR-OLDS 1.sternlicht ggf (82.60%) (Soliman de Hus-EM Rhapsody GGF/ Rascalino) Owner/Breeder: Rachel Ehrlich 2-Year-Old 2.despriano (80.60%) (Desperados-My Lady/Metternich) Owner: Jan Williams Breeder: Susanne Anker 2-Year-Old © Hoof print images 3.basillo thf (79.40%) (Belissimo M-Fidertana B/Fidertanz) Owner/Breeder: Christine Siems 2-Year-Old 4.durante (79.30%) (Dacaprio-Windspiel/Weltmeyer) Owner/Breeder: Heather Waite 2-Year-Old DAVID BOWIE MF (Don Principe-EM Rotina/Rotspon) 5.rugby d (79.10%) (Royal Prince-Ghlacier/Gold Luck) Owner/Breeder: Lauren Dearlove 2-Year-Old =6. flavius mf (78.50%) (Fidertanz-Diora/De Niro) Owner: Mary McKenna Breeder: Maryanna Haymon 2-Year-Old =6. fritzwilliam (78.50%) © rachel erlich (Florencio I-Gianna/Graf Top) Owner: Jan Williams Breeders: Fiddelke, Zellner and Peetz 2-Year-Old (Lokomotion-Dreaming/Dimaggio) Owner/Breeder: Dreamcatcher Meadows Ventures 2-Year-Old (Sinatra Song-EM Regal Dona/Rubino Belissimo) Owner: Rimma Paul Breeder: Julie Ballard Haralson 3-Year-Old 10.con brio hf (76.60%) (Conteur-Weltmeyer’s Song/Weltmeyer) Owner: Mary Houghton Breeder: Diane Nauman 2-Year-Old 11.lock o’gold (71.50%) (Locksley-Gold Win/Grundstein I) Owner/Breeder: Margaret Scarff 2-Year-Old ❚❚ MATURE MARES, BROODMARES and MAIDEN/YELD 1.ballerina dmv (80.75%) (Ballettmeister-Dreaming/Dimaggio) Owner: Leroy Fuller Breeder: Dreamcatcher Meadows Ventures Maiden/Yeld 2.reminisce hm (78.20%) (Rascalino-EM Day Dream/Don Bosco) Owners/Breeders: Linda and Jeffrey Mendelhall Maiden/Yeld 3.daquiri (73.45%) (De Laurentis-Fancy Free/Falkland) Owner: Allison Kavey and Andrea Woodner Breeder: High Point Hanoverians Maiden/Yeld ❚❚ Stallions (must be provisionally or lifetime licensed) 1.sir james (78.75%) (Sir Donnerhall I-SPS Farina/Feiner Stern) Owner: Maurine Swanson Breeder: Matthias Boeckermann © akdragoophoto.com STERNLICHT GGF (Soliman de Hus-EM Rhapsody GGF/Rascalino) =6. lordsley dmv (78.50%) 9.Sequel HF (77.70%) sir james (Sir Donnerhall I-SPS Farina/Feiner Stern) T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n NOVICE LEVEL CHAMPION (34 points) esccord rgs © shannon brinkman photo (Escudo I-EM Arabella RGS/Acord II) Owners: Katie Murphy Breeders: Terry Schrubb and family 2012 USEA Hanoverian Winners S p r i n g 2 0 1 3 2012 USEA Hanoverian Winners © maria filsinger photography For Eventing, the AHS awards a High Score Award at each of the five levels of the sport recognized by the USEA and the USEF – from Beginner-Novice through Advanced. We congratulate our winners on their success in 2012 and wish you a good competition year in 2013! EMC rhine maiden (Rohdiamant-SPS Desert Sun/Davignon) ❚❚ Intermediate Level Breeder: Marefield Meadows San City (14 points) Wellfleet (9 points) (San Remo-SPS Bounty/Bolero) Owner: Linda Crabtree Breeder: Marefield Meadows ❚❚ Preliminary Level EM Ping Pong R (54 points) (Pablito-Knobodys Fool R/Kalypso) Owner: Julie Flettner Breeder: Rainbow Equus Meadows RESERVE CHAMPION: Pierre (15 points) (Pablito-Karissa/Kalypso) Owners: Doug and Shannon Van Arsdalen Breeder: Sandy Campbell [Registered name Wone Time Q] (Weltbekannt-Next Time For Sure xx/ Next Frontier xx) Owner: Carlin Vickery Breeder: Suzanne Quarles LAND DES FEUERS (5 points) [Registered name Lucky Lady] (Landkoenig-Lady of Fire xx/Lord of All xx) Owner: Audrey Figari Breeder: Cindy Wepsiec CALYSTA MWF (3 points) (Contucci-Karrena/Kalypso) Owner/Breeder: Meredith Michelfelder ❚❚ Novice Level esccord rgs (34 points) (Escudo I-EM Arabella RGS/Acord II) Owners: Katie Murphy Breeders: Terry Schrubb and family RESERVE CHAMPION: Cassia (18 points) [Reg. name Capprichia] (Contucci-Mary Ann/Contender) Owners: Michael and Margery Crawford Breeder: Harmony Sporthorses Honorable Mention: CALYSTA MWF (17 points) (Contucci-Karrena/Kalypso) Owner/Breeder: Meredith Michelfelder 4 Honorable Mention: San City (8 points) (San Remo-SPS Bounty/Bolero) Owner: Linda Crabtree Breeder: Marefield Meadows Worthy opponent (5 points) (Waikiki-SPS Hoheit/Hohenstein) Owner: Dana Estes Breeders: Horst and Jeannine Petersen ❚❚ training Level EMC RHINE MAIDEN (29 points) (Rohdiamant-SPS Desert Sun/Davignon) Owner: Liz Lund Breeder: Dr. Irina Meyer RESERVE CHAMPION: wiscotti (21 points) © captured moment photography (Wolkentanz II-Basilika/Bolero) Owner: Ruth Bley Breeder: Dr. Christoph Rowald Honorable Mention: San City (17 points) (San Remo-SPS Bounty/Bolero) Owner: Linda Crabtree T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n EM PING Pong r (Pablito-Knobodys Fool R/Kalypso) RHINE MAIDEN (16 points) (Rohdiamant-SPS Desert Sun/Davignon) Owner: Liz Lund Breeder: Dr. Irina Meyer Miss Manners (14 points) (Maronjo-Daniella/Davignon) Owner: Polly Gilbert Breeder: Marilyn Moss Rockefeller WINDRAVEN (4 points) (Windfall CB-Precious Gem xx/Baron O’Dublin xx) Owner: Kathryn Lindstrum Breeder: Summer Hensley fuerst roy’al r (3 points) (Fuerst Gotthard-Kween Boheme R/Kalypso) Owner: Brynn Waley Breeder: Rainbow Equus Meadow ❚❚ Beginner-Novice Level en vogue (16 points) (Earl-Laurena/Lauries Crusador xx) Owner: Ruth Bley Breeder: Heinz Katt RESERVE CHAMPION: Drummer boy (12 points) © carol mingst (Don Principe-Winterzauber/Winterprinz) Owner: Madeline Bletzacker Breeders: Jack and Diane Vickery Honorable Mention: calypso mwf (7 points) (Contucci-Karrena/Kalypso) Owner: Kerri Neuendorf Breeder: Meredith Michelfelder EN vogue (Earl-Laurena/Lauries Crusador xx) ❚❚ Young Event horse - regional 4-year-olds esccord rgs (Escudo I-EM Arabella RGS/Acord II) Owners: Katie Murphy Breeders: Terry Schrubb and family RESERVE CHAMPION: Drummer boy (Don Principe-Winterzauber/Winterprinz) Owner: Madeline Bletzacker Breeders: Jack and Diane Vickery s p r i n g 2 0 1 3 2013 AHS Services Directory A M erican H anoverian S O ciet y 2013 services directory A practical resource and network between places and persons that can properly breed, prepare and train warmblood horses provided to the AHS membership by the American Hanoverian Society and Hannoveraner Verband. A 2008 spring issue of The American Hanoverian magazine, the AHS and the Hannoveraner Verband (HV) embarked upon a joint enterprise, the Hanoverian Training Identification program, to bring long term benefits to Hanoverian breeders, owners and competitors in the United States and Canada. The broad scope of this program has enabled the society to generate the AHS Services Directory, a comprehensive compendium of sport horse services in North America. s first announced in the It is widely recognized that there is a need in the United States for the services of skilled professionals in a variety of areas, including foaling, mare breeding/teasing, T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n stallion collection, raising, preparing, training and marketing young horses for breed inspections, performance tests, and sport. We know that there are many individuals and facilities qualified in the 15 categories that have been identified to date, but in a country that is continental in scope, it is easier said than done for an individual to locate the specific help that he or she may require. For example, where should AHS members turn to obtain assistance in having a stallion prepared for Hanoverian licensing? Where can an AHS member find an experienced person in his or her state to properly prepare a mare for free jumping? Now that I have a newly approved stallion, where can I send him in my area for collection? With this in mind, the AHS and HV intend that the AHS Services Directory will serve as a practical resource and network between places and persons that can properly breed, prepare and train warmblood horses. A current listing for the AHS Services Directory is maintained on the society’s website at www.hanoverian.org/ahs-servicesdirectory along with forms and checklist materials for those interested in submitting new applications for the program. We are pleased to publish the 2013 AHS Services Directory of identified facilities and individuals. At present, the service categories that an individual or facility could apply for identification are as follows: Young Horse Raiser ·· Pine Orchard LLC, Crozier, Va. Contact Justin T. Wynne, ·· Amber Farm, Inc., Chippewa Falls, Wis. Contact Kathleen Jerome, ·· Prosperity Farms, Williston, Fla. Contact Andrea Hayden, ·· Blue Moon Farm, Columbus, N.C. Contact Sophie Pirie Clifton, ·· Silver Creek Farms, Broken Arrow, Okla. Contact Barbara Sikkink/ ·· Canterbury Court, Fresno, Calif. Contact Cynthia Bergmann, ·· Stargate Sport Horses, LLC, Argyle, Texas. Contact Roslyn Bonnot, ·· DG Bar Ranch, Hanford, Calif. Contact Willy Arts, ·· Sullivan Farm, Walkertown, N.C. Contact Steve and Bettie Carroll, ·· Elandale Farm, Creedmoor, N.C. Contact Eleanor Eltoft, ·· Thornridge Manor, Glen Arm, Md. Contact Phoebe DeVoe-Moore, ·· Garner Creek Farms, Ranger, Texas. Contact Sharon Garner, ·· Timber Ridge Equestrian Center, Ruffs Dale, Pa. Contact Robin Birk, (715) 723-7050; dhrsldy@mydnet.com (828) 863-4756; sophie@montana.net (559) 903-4814; info@canterbury-court.com (559) 732-7738; willyarts@dgbarranch.com (919) 528-4444; elandalefarm@earthlink.net (254) 647-1605; sharon@garner-es.com ·· Hilltop Farm, Colora, Md. Contact Natalie DiBerardinis, (410) 658-9898; natalie@hilltopfarminc.com (804) 677-9108; JTWynne@comcast.net (352) 529-0959; prosperityfarms@embarqmail.com Summer Stoffel, (918) 830-4262; barbara@silvercreeksporthorses.com (940) 241-1120; rbonnot@stargatesporthorses.com (336) 595-4286; carrollsbm@aol.com (410) 592-6426; info@thornridgemanor.com (412) 736-9626; rbirk@uss.com Mare Inspection In-Hand Preparation ·· Horses Unlimited, Albuquerque, N.M. Contact Anne Sparks, ·· Amber Farm, Inc., Chippewa Falls, Wis. Contact Kathleen Jerome, ·· ·· DG Bar Ranch, Hanford, Calif. Contact Willy Arts, ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· (505) 873-9043; horsesunlimited@msn.com Middlefield Farm, Blythewood, S.C. Contact George and Catherine Walker, (803) 786-7333; thewalkers@middlefieldfarm.com Oldfield Farm, LLC, Adrian, Mich. Contact Patti L. Gira, (517) 436-3179; oldfield@triton.net Pine Orchard LLC, Crozier, Va. Contact Justin T. Wynne, (804) 677-9108; JTWynne@comcast.net Prosperity Farms, Williston, Fla. Contact Andrea Hayden, (352) 529-0959; prosperityfarms@embarqmail.com Silver Creek Farms, Broken Arrow, Okla. Contact Barbara Sikkink/ Summer Stoffel, (918) 830-4262; barbara@silvercreeksporthorses.com Stargate Sport Horses, LLC, Argyle, Texas. Contact Roslyn Bonnot, (940) 241-1120; rbonnot@stargatesporthorses.com Sullivan Farm, Walkertown, N.C. Contact Steve and Bettie Carroll, (336) 595-4286; carrollsbm@aol.com Timber Ridge Equestrian Center, Ruffs Dale, Pa. Contact Robin Birk, (412) 736-9626; rbirk@uss.com Winter Star Farm, Steamboat Springs, Colo. Contact Toni Petersen, (970) 871-4640; toni.petersen@ahsinc.com Rudimentary Breaking – Under Saddle Starter ·· Blue Moon Farm, Columbus, N.C. Contact Sophie Pirie Clifton, ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· (828) 863-4756; sophie@montana.net Canterbury Court, Fresno, Calif. Contact Cynthia Bergmann, (559) 903-4814; info@canterbury-court.com Elaine Lash, Aiken, S.C. Contact Elaine Lash, (305) 797-5066; lashkwest@aol.com Elandale Farm, Creedmoor, N.C. Contact Eleanor Eltoft, (919) 528-4444; elandalefarm@earthlink.net Glenda Warner, Clare, Mich. Contact Glenda Warner, (989) 386-2039; warnerglen@ejourney.com Hilltop Farm, Colora, Md. Contact Natalie DiBerardinis, (410) 658-9898; natalie@hilltopfarminc.com Horses Unlimited, Albuquerque, N.M. Contact Anne Sparks, (505) 873-9043; horsesunlimited@msn.com KEFA Performance/Lucchetti Ranch, Wilton, Calif. Contact Kevin Reinig, (916) 687-8463; info@lucchettiranch.com Los Cedros USA, Scottsdale, Ariz. Contact Paula Paglia, (480) 695-4581; paulapaglia@cox.net Middlefield Farm, Blythewood, S.C. Contact George and Catherine Walker, (803) 786-7333; thewalkers@middlefieldfarm.com Pennock Point Sporthorses, Lowell, Fla. Contact Maya Sniadecky, (352) 812-4069; friscos55@yahoo.com (715) 723-7050; dhrsldy@mydnet.com (559) 732-7738; willyarts@dgbarranch.com ·· Elandale Farm, Creedmoor, N.C. Contact Eleanor Eltoft, (919) 528-4444; elandalefarm@earthlink.net ·· Garner Creek Farms, Ranger, Texas. Contact Sharon Garner, (254) 647-1605; sharon@garner-es.com ·· Horses Unlimited, Albuquerque, N.M. Contact Anne Sparks, (505) 873-9043; horsesunlimited@msn.com ·· Legacy USA Equestrian, Burr Ridge, Ill. Contact Mary Lou Moskal, (630) 325-4230; legacyusa@hotmail.com ·· Los Cedros USA, Scottsdale, Ariz. Contact Paula Paglia, (480) 695-4581; paulapaglia@cox.net ·· Prosperity Farms, Williston, Fla. Contact Andrea Hayden, (352) 529-0959; prosperityfarms@embarqmail.com ·· Silver Creek Farms, Broken Arrow, Okla. Contact Barbara Sikkink/ Summer Stoffel, (918) 830-4262; barbara@silvercreeksporthorses.com ·· Silver Medalion Farm, Clarksville, Md. Contact Karen Holweck-Mulreany, (410) 531-6023; kdhpa@erols.com ·· Stargate Sport Horses, LLC, Argyle, Texas. Contact Roslyn Bonnot, (940) 241-1120; rbonnot@stargatesporthorses.com ·· Sullivan Farm, Walkertown, N.C. Contact Steve and Bettie Carroll, (336) 595-4286; carrollsbm@aol.com Mare Performance Test Preparation ·· Amber Farm, Inc., Chippewa Falls, Wis. Contact Kathleen Jerome, (715) 723-7050; dhrsldy@mydnet.com ·· Elaine Lash, Aiken, S.C. Contact Elaine Lash, (305) 797-5066; lashkwest@aol.com ·· Elandale Farm, Creedmoor, N.C. Contact Eleanor Eltoft, (919) 528-4444; elandalefarm@earthlink.net ·· Garner Creek Farms, Ranger, Texas. Contact Sharon Garner, (254) 647-1605; sharon@garner-es.com ·· Horses Unlimited, Albuquerque, N.M. Contact Anne Sparks, (505) 873-9043; horsesunlimited@msn.com ·· KEFA Performance/Lucchetti Ranch, Wilton, Calif. Contact Kevin Reinig, (916) 687-8463; info@lucchettiranch.com ·· Los Cedros USA, Scottsdale, Ariz. Contact Paula Paglia, (480) 695-4581; paulapaglia@cox.net ·· October Hill Farm, Weatherford, Texas. Contact Wendy Davis Gerrish, (817) 341-2012; wendy@octoberhill.com ·· Pennock Point Sporthorses, Lowell, Fla. Contact Maya Sniadecky, (352) 812-4069; friscos55@yahoo.com s p r i n g 2 0 1 3 2013 AHS Services Directory ·· Prosperity Farms, Williston, Fla. Contact Andrea Hayden, ·· Hilltop Farm, Colora, Md. Contact Natalie DiBerardinis, ·· ·· Horses Unlimited, Albuquerque, N.M. Contact Anne Sparks, ·· ·· ·· (352) 529-0959; prosperityfarms@embarqmail.com Silver Medalion Farm, Clarksville, Md. Contact Karen Holweck-Mulreany, (410) 531-6023; kdhpa@erols.com Stargate Sport Horses, LLC, Argyle, Texas. Contact Roslyn Bonnot, (940) 241-1120; rbonnot@stargatesporthorses.com Sullivan Farm, Walkertown, N.C. Contact Steve and Bettie Carroll, (336) 595-4286; carrollsbm@aol.com Timber Ridge Equestrian Center, Ruffs Dale, Pa. Contact Robin Birk, (412) 736-9626; rbirk@uss.com ·· Amber Farm, Inc., Chippewa Falls, Wis. Contact Kathleen Jerome, ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· (505) 873-9043; horsesunlimited@msn.com ·· KEFA Performance/Lucchetti Ranch, Wilton, Calif. Contact Kevin Reinig, (916) 687-8463; info@lucchettiranch.com ·· Legacy USA Equestrian, Burr Ridge, Ill. Contact Mary Lou Moskal, (630) 325-4230; legacyusa@hotmail.com ·· Los Cedros USA, Scottsdale, Ariz. Contact Paula Paglia, (480) 695-4581; paulapaglia@cox.net ·· Pennock Point Sporthorses, Lowell, Fla. Contact Maya Sniadecky, (352) 812-4069; friscos55@yahoo.com Free Jumping Training ·· (410) 658-9898; natalie@hilltopfarminc.com (715) 723-7050; dhrsldy@mydnet.com Elandale Farm, Creedmoor, N.C. Contact Eleanor Eltoft, (919) 528-4444; elandalefarm@earthlink.net Hilltop Farm, Colora, Md. Contact Natalie DiBerardinis, (410) 658-9898; natalie@hilltopfarminc.com Horses Unlimited, Albuquerque, N.M. Contact Anne Sparks, (505) 873-9043; horsesunlimited@msn.com KEFA Performance/Lucchetti Ranch, Wilton, Calif. Contact Kevin Reinig, (916) 687-8463; info@lucchettiranch.com Middlefield Farm, Blythewood, S.C. Contact George and Catherine Walker, (803) 786-7333; thewalkers@middlefieldfarm.com October Hill Farm, Weatherford, Texas. Contact Wendy Davis Gerrish, (817) 341-2012; wendy@octoberhill.com Prosperity Farms, Williston, Fla. Contact Andrea Hayden, (352) 529-0959; prosperityfarms@embarqmail.com Silver Creek Farms, Broken Arrow, Okla. Contact Barbara Sikkink/ Summer Stoffel, (918) 830-4262; barbara@silvercreeksporthorses.com Silver Medalion Farm, Clarksville, Md. Contact Karen Holweck-Mulreany, (410) 531-6023; kdhpa@erols.com Stargate Sport Horses, LLC, Argyle, Texas. Contact Roslyn Bonnot, (940) 241-1120; rbonnot@stargatesporthorses.com ·· Silver Medalion Farm, Clarksville, Md. Contact Karen Holweck-Mulreany, (410) 531-6023; kdhpa@erols.com ·· Stargate Sport Horses, LLC, Argyle, Texas. Contact Roslyn Bonnot, (940) 241-1120; rbonnot@stargatesporthorses.com ·· Sullivan Farm, Walkertown, N.C. Contact Steve and Bettie Carroll, (336) 595-4286; carrollsbm@aol.com ·· Thornridge Manor, Glen Arm, Md. Contact Phoebe DeVoe-Moore, (410) 592-6426; info@thornridgemanor.com ·· Timber Ridge Equestrian Center, Ruffs Dale, Pa. Contact Robin Birk, (412) 736-9626; rbirk@uss.com Dressage Trainer – FEI Levels ·· Blue Moon Farm, Columbus, N.C. Contact Sophie Pirie Clifton, (828) 863-4756; sophie@montana.net ·· Christiane Noelting, Vacaville, Calif. Contact Christiane Noelting, (707) 454-0565; chrnoelting@aol.com ·· Glenda Warner, Clare, Mich. Contact Glenda Warner, (989) 386-2039; warnerglen@ejourney.com ·· Hilltop Farm, Colora, Md. Contact Natalie DiBerardinis, (410) 658-9898; natalie@hilltopfarminc.com ·· Horses Unlimited, Albuquerque, N.M. Contact Anne Sparks, (505) 873-9043; horsesunlimited@msn.com ·· Los Cedros USA, Scottsdale, Ariz. Contact Paula Paglia, (480) 695-4581; paulapaglia@cox.net ·· Stargate Sport Horses, LLC, Argyle, Texas. Contact Roslyn Bonnot, Stallion Licensing Preparation (940) 241-1120; rbonnot@stargatesporthorses.com ·· DG Bar Ranch, Hanford, Calif. Contact Willy Arts, ·· Sullivan Farm, Walkertown, N.C. Contact Steve and Bettie Carroll, ·· ·· Thornridge Manor, Glen Arm, Md. Contact Phoebe DeVoe-Moore, ·· ·· ·· ·· (559) 732-7738; willyarts@dgbarranch.com KEFA Performance/Lucchetti Ranch, Wilton, Calif. Contact Kevin Reinig, (916) 687-8463; info@lucchettiranch.com Los Cedros USA, Scottsdale, Ariz. Contact Paula Paglia, (480) 695-4581; paulapaglia@cox.net October Hill Farm, Weatherford, Texas. Contact Wendy Davis Gerrish, (817) 341-2012; wendy@octoberhill.com Silver Creek Farms, Broken Arrow, Okla. Contact Barbara Sikkink/ Summer Stoffel, (918) 830-4262; barbara@silvercreeksporthorses.com Stargate Sport Horses, LLC, Argyle, Texas. Contact Roslyn Bonnot, (940) 241-1120; rbonnot@stargatesporthorses.com Dressage Trainer – Young Horse and USEF Levels Preparation ·· Blue Moon Farm, Columbus, N.C. Contact Sophie Pirie Clifton, (828) 863-4756; sophie@montana.net (336) 595-4286; carrollsbm@aol.com (410) 592-6426; info@thornridgemanor.com Jumper Trainer – Young Horse and USEF Levels Preparation ·· Blue Moon Farm, Columbus, N.C. Contact Sophie Pirie Clifton, (828) 863-4756; sophie@montana.net ·· Canterbury Farm, Hampshire, Ill. Contact Gregory Franklin, (847) 683-9400; GMF23@aol.com ·· Horses Unlimited, Albuquerque, N.M. Contact Anne Sparks, (505) 873-9043; horsesunlimited@msn.com ·· October Hill Farm, Weatherford, Texas. Contact Wendy Davis Gerrish, (817) 341-2012; wendy@octoberhill.com Jumper Trainer – FEI Levels ·· Christiane Noelting, Vacaville, Calif. Contact Christiane Noelting, ·· Canterbury Farm, Hampshire, Ill. Contact Gregory Franklin, ·· Elaine Lash, Aiken, S.C. Contact Elaine Lash, ·· Horses Unlimited, Albuquerque, N.M. Contact Anne Sparks, ·· Elandale Farm, Creedmoor, N.C. Contact Eleanor Eltoft, ·· October Hill Farm, Weatherford, Texas. Contact Wendy Davis Gerrish, (707) 454-0565; chrnoelting@aol.com (305) 797-5066; lashkwest@aol.com (919) 528-4444; elandalefarm@earthlink.net ·· Garner Creek Farms, Ranger, Texas. Contact Sharon Garner, (254) 647-1605; sharon@garner-es.com ·· Glenda Warner, Clare, Mich. Contact Glenda Warner, (989) 386-2039; warnerglen@ejourney.com T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n (847) 683-9400; GMF23@aol.com (505) 873-9043; horsesunlimited@msn.com (817) 341-2012; wendy@octoberhill.com Hunter Trainer ·· Elandale Farm, Creedmoor, N.C. Contact Eleanor Eltoft, ·· Canterbury Farm, Hampshire, Ill. Contact Gregory Franklin, (847) 683-9400; GMF23@aol.com ·· Garner Creek Farms, Ranger, Texas. Contact Sharon Garner, (804) 677-9108; JTWynne@comcast.net ·· Hilltop Farm, Colora, Md. Contact Natalie DiBerardinis, ·· Pine Orchard LLC, Crozier, Va. Contact Justin T. Wynne, Eventing Trainer ·· Blue Moon Farm, Columbus, N.C. Contact Sophie Pirie Clifton, ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· (505) 873-9043; horsesunlimited@msn.com (919) 528-4444; elandalefarm@earthlink.net ·· Los Cedros USA, Scottsdale, Ariz. Contact Paula Paglia, ·· Blue Moon Farm, Columbus, N.C. Contact Sophie Pirie Clifton, ·· (410) 658-9898; natalie@hilltopfarminc.com ·· Horses Unlimited, Albuquerque, N.M. Contact Anne Sparks, (828) 863-4756; sophie@montana.net Sales and Consignments ·· (254) 647-1605; sharon@garner-es.com ·· KEFA Performance/Lucchetti Ranch, Wilton, Calif. ·· Elandale Farm, Creedmoor, N.C. Contact Eleanor Eltoft, ·· (919) 528-4444; elandalefarm@earthlink.net (828) 863-4756; sophie@montana.net Bridlewood Farm, Union, Ky. Contact Dr. Barbara Schmidt, (859) 485-6000; bschmidtdvm@fuse.net Canterbury Farm, Hampshire, Ill. Contact Gregory Franklin, (847) 683-9400; GMF23@aol.com Christiane Noelting, Vacaville, Calif. Contact Christiane Noelting, (707) 454-0565; chrnoelting@aol.com DG Bar Ranch, Hanford, Calif. Contact Willy Arts, (559) 732-7738; willyarts@dgbarranch.com Elaine Lash, Aiken, S.C. Contact Elaine Lash, (305) 797-5066; lashkwest@aol.com Hilltop Farm, Colora, Md. Contact Natalie DiBerardinis, (410) 658-9898; natalie@hilltopfarminc.com Horses Unlimited, Albuquerque, N.M. Contact Anne Sparks, (505) 873-9043; horsesunlimited@msn.com KEFA Performance/Lucchetti Ranch, Wilton, Calif. Contact Kevin Reinig, (916) 687-8463; info@lucchettiranch.com Legacy USA Equestrian, Burr Ridge, Ill. Contact Mary Lou Moskal, (630) 325-4230; legacyusa@hotmail.com Los Cedros USA, Scottsdale, Ariz. Contact Paula Paglia, (480) 695-4581; paulapaglia@cox.net Middlefield Farm, Blythewood, S.C. Contact George and Catherine Walker, (803) 786-7333; thewalkers@middlefieldfarm.com October Hill Farm, Weatherford, Texas. Contact Wendy Davis Gerrish, (817) 341-2012; wendy@octoberhill.com Pennock Point Sporthorses, Lowell, Fla. Contact Maya Sniadecky, (352) 812-4069; friscos55@yahoo.com Pine Orchard LLC, Crozier, Va. Contact Justin T. Wynne, (804) 677-9108; JTWynne@comcast.net Prosperity Farms, Williston, Fla. Contact Andrea Hayden, (352) 529-0959; prosperityfarms@embarqmail.com Silver Creek Farms, Broken Arrow, Okla. Contact Barbara Sikkink/ Summer Stoffel, (918) 830-4262; barbara@silvercreeksporthorses.com Stargate Sport Horses, LLC, Argyle, Texas. Contact Roslyn Bonnot, (940) 241-1120; rbonnot@stargatesporthorses.com Thornridge Manor, Glen Arm, Md. Contact Phoebe DeVoe-Moore, (410) 592-6426; info@thornridgemanor.com Winter Star Farm, Steamboat Springs, Colo. Contact Toni Petersen, (970) 871-4640; toni.petersen@ahsinc.com Foaling and/or Mare Breeding/Teasing ·· Bridlewood Farm, Union, Ky. Contact Dr. Barbara Schmidt, (859) 485-6000; bschmidtdvm@fuse.net ·· Canterbury Court, Fresno, Calif. Contact Cynthia Bergmann, (559) 903-4814; info@canterbury-court.com ·· Christiane Noelting, Vacaville, Calif. Contact Christiane Noelting, Contact Kevin Reinig, (916) 687-8463; info@lucchettiranch.com (480) 695-4581; paulapaglia@cox.net ·· October Hill Farm, Weatherford, Texas. Contact Wendy Davis Gerrish, (817) 341-2012; wendy@octoberhill.com ·· Oldfield Farm, LLC, Adrian, Mich. Contact Patti L. Gira, (517) 436-3179; oldfield@triton.net ·· Prosperity Farms, Williston, Fla. Contact Andrea Hayden, (352) 529-0959; prosperityfarms@embarqmail.com ·· Silver Creek Farms, Broken Arrow, Okla. Contact Barbara Sikkink/ Summer Stoffel, (918) 830-4262; barbara@silvercreeksporthorses.com ·· Stargate Sport Horses, LLC, Argyle, Texas. Contact Roslyn Bonnot, (940) 241-1120; rbonnot@stargatesporthorses.com ·· Sullivan Farm, Walkertown, N.C. Contact Steve and Bettie Carroll, (336) 595-4286; carrollsbm@aol.com ·· Winter Star Farm, Steamboat Springs, Colo. Contact Toni Petersen, (970) 871-4640; toni.petersen@ahsinc.com Stallion Collection, Fresh, Cooled or Frozen ·· Bridlewood Farm, Union, Ky. Contact Dr. Barbara Schmidt, (859) 485-6000; bschmidtdvm@fuse.net ·· Garner Creek Farms, Ranger, Texas. Contact Sharon Garner, (254) 647-1605; sharon@garner-es.com ·· Hilltop Farm, Colora, Md. Contact Natalie DiBerardinis, (410) 658-9898; natalie@hilltopfarminc.com ·· Horses Unlimited, Albuquerque, N.M. Contact Anne Sparks, (505) 873-9043; horsesunlimited@msn.com ·· KEFA Performance/Lucchetti Ranch, Wilton, Calif. Contact Kevin Reinig, (916) 687-8463; info@lucchettiranch.com ·· Los Cedros USA, Scottsdale, Ariz. Contact Paula Paglia, (480) 695-4581; paulapaglia@cox.net ·· October Hill Farm, Weatherford, Texas. Contact Wendy Davis Gerrish, (817) 341-2012; wendy@octoberhill.com ·· Oldfield Farm, LLC, Adrian, Mich. Contact Patti L. Gira, (517) 436-3179; oldfield@triton.net ·· Silver Creek Farms, Broken Arrow, Okla. Contact Barbara Sikkink/ Summer Stoffel, (918) 830-4262; barbara@silvercreeksporthorses.com ·· Stargate Sport Horses, LLC, Argyle, Texas. Contact Roslyn Bonnot, (940) 241-1120; rbonnot@stargatesporthorses.com A current listing of persons and places identified for the AHS Services Directory is maintained on the society’s website at http://www.hanoverian.org/ahs-services-directory. (707) 454-0565; chrnoelting@aol.com s p r i n g 2 0 1 3 sales list The American Hanoverian Society’s Hanoverian Sales List is a service to AHS members. Neither the American Hanoverian Society, its Officers, Directors, nor staff assume any liability, legal or otherwise. Inclusion in this list does not constitute endorsement by the AHS. Each horse advertised must have AHS or HV papers, or an AHS Certificate of Pedigree, or have applied for same with the exception of all non-Hanoverian mares who may be advertised if they have been inspected and accepted into the AHS breeding program. The American Hanoverian Society, through its Board of Directors, reserves the right to accept or reject advertisements for this publication at its discretion. IN-UTERO: In-utero - Rotspon o/o Elite His Highness Mare. In-utero Price: $ 14,000.00 Sire: Rotspon, winner of the 1998 stallion performance test with an overall score of 145.67, first out of a field of 38 of Germany’s best young stallions and with a rideability score of 9.5. Today, Rotspon remains in the Top 1% of dressage producing sires with 98% accuracy. Dam: EM Heiress is a multiple show champion and USDF HOY award winner. She has produced multiple foal champions. Damsire: His Highness is also ranked in the top 1% of dressage producing sires with 95% accuracy! This foal is offered in-utero with a LFG. Terms: 50% deposit required with contract and remainder upon birth of live/healthy colt or immediate refund. Foal is due 5/12/13. Contact: Cheryl Johnson, (517)673-2386, Adrian, Mich., USA. More information: www.HiddenAcresFarm.net. In-utero - De Niro o/o Elite Rosentau Mare. Price: $ 14,000.00. Sire: De Niro (Donnerhall/ Akzent II) 1993 black 16.3-3/4H, 2008 Hanoverian Stallion of the Year, Res. Champ. of the stallion performance test with 9’s in all three gaits and highest scores for rideability (9.67) - final riding portion total 145.41 points. Ranked as #1 Dressage Stallion in the World by WBFSH in 2012. Dam: SPA/Elite Mare Radunja, imported from Germany was Champion of her MPT and show. She descends from a RARE 7 direct generation SPS/EM damline. Radunja is a proven producer with multiple Elite daughters. Foal is offered in-utero with a LFG. Terms: 50% deposit required with contract and remainder upon birth of live/healthy colt or immediate refund. Due 4/6/13. Contact: Cheryl Johnson, (517)673-2386, Adrian, Mich., USA. More information: www.HiddenAcresFarm. net. MARES AND FILLIES: PICCOLINA I, imported German Holsteiner, Cardino/Lancer II. 13-y-o gray mare approved for both the Hanoverian (AHS) and Holsteiner (AHHA) Main Studbooks. Jumping pedigrees do not come any better than this. Sire Cardino is from the Capitol I sire line; dam is a granddaughter of the renowned Landgraf I. Piccolina is inbred 3x3 to Landgraf I. Passed her MPT in Germany with the Holsteiner Verband, scoring an overall 7.5, including 9/9 on jumping. Presented to the AHS in 2010, scoring 7.5 and named Champion non-Hanoverian mare at her inspection. Passed her MPT in Germany with T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n the Holsteiner Verband, scoring an overall 7.5, including 9/9/ on jumping. Accepted into the Hanoverian Jumper Breeding Program. Has produced one Hanoverian foal, a 2011 colt by Escudo II, who is undoubtedly the best foal we’ve bred, with a great temperament, good conformation, exceptional movement and stunning looks. Piccolina is currently back in foal to Escudo II on a 5/12/12 breeding. She is a big, scopey mare who stands 16.1 hands. Sells in foal to Escudo II with stud fee paid. Price $10,000. More photos at foxrunfarmky@aol. com or call (859) 338-7520 or e-mail foxrunfarmky@aol.com. FUERST FLIGHT R – 1999 Elite Mare, Fuerst Gotthard/Prinz Gaylord/Kalypso. Due to owner’s recent shoulder surgery, this wonderful mare is now sadly offered for sale. Flight has been successfully shown in eventing, dressage and hunters. She is also a proven broodmare having produced 3 lovely foals by Escudo II (2) and Pablo. A Hanoverian Main Studbook mare, Flight passed her MPT to become an Elite Mare and was also entered into the Hanoverian Jumper Breeding Program (7.5/8.5 on free jumping). In 2006 she won the Mid-South Eventing and Dressage Association’s Year End Award for the Starter Division. She will need to be brought back to the show ring though as she has had time off. She was restarted last summer and taken to one event where she won her division. Flight has a very strong jumper pedigree. Her sire is the Grand Prix show jumper Fuerst Gotthard (aka The Titlest ) and her damsire is the Grand Prix show jumper Prinz Gaylord. Price $10,000. More photos at foxrunfarmky@ aol.com or call (859) 338-7520 or e-mail foxrunfarmky@aol.com. Wingina OBX (Wamberto x Brimming/ Banter) Bay, 2010 Hanoverian filly for sale. She is currently 16.1 h and is a very willing partner, handled every day and accustomed to being bathed, hair clipped, feet trimmed, trailered, free jumped, etc. She is ready to begin her career with you and has her USEF Lifetime Horse Recording. A video of her free jumping is on our farm website: www.outerbanksfarm. com/sales.html. Wingina OBX is a half-sister to three AHS Elite Mares and two Elite Eligible Mares. Price $9,000.00. Contact Don and Dee Kapper at: info@OuterBanksFarm.com or phone: 330-756-2325. Rhea OBX (Rousseau x Brimming/Banter) Tall chestnut, 2012 Hanoverian filly for sale. At 10 months she stands 14.2 hands. Outstanding conformation with elastic gaits. She has been handled every day and accustomed to being bathed, hair clipped and feet trimmed. Very sensible, with personality plus and eager to please. She has her USEF Lifetime Horse Recording. Full sister to Roanoke OBX, who is owned and being trained by Heather Blitz. More photos of her are on our farm website: www.outerbanksfarm.com/sales.html Rhea OBX is a half-sister to three AHS Elite Mares and two Elite Eligible Mares. Price $9,000.00. Contact Don and Dee Kapper at: info@ OuterBanksFarm.com or phone: 330-756-2325. Naturally Talented Upper Level Prospect! Regina Royal - 2008 Mare Rotspon x Winteroza (Winterprinz) Bold, ground covering, eye-catching upper level prospect! Regina loves to please and has a hard working disposition. Currently in professional training until sold. She is schooling training level Dressage. Price to increase with training. Her Sire, Rotspon, is the 1998 Sovereign Winner of the Stallion Performance Test, scoring an excellent 148.82 points in the dressage category. In 2005 Rotspon received a Breeding Value Index of 155 points with an assurance of 97% heritability from the German Equestrian Federation. Her dam’s sire, Winterprinz, has won CDS Horse of the Year, 4th Level USDF. $14,000. Video: http://youtube/-sC_q9NKlpk. Contact: Stacia Allen, phone: (608) 438-2219, Oregon, WI, USA. www.sporthorseprospects.com/sales.php. COLTS AND GELDINGS: Elegant Black 2012 Hofrat/Donnerhall Colt, Henson is a rare black 2012 colt by Hofrat out of EM Donata a direct Donnerhall daughter. She has been awarded Blue Ribbons at Devon, WPBD etc. and has produced the EMC Candidate Sunterra. Donnerhall is thought to be the “Stallion of the Century” and sadly had no viable frozen semen. Hofrat has a Breeding Index Value of 154 with 94% Reliability. Hofrat is the sire of Hotline that sold for 800,000 Euro at the 2005 Hanoverian Licensing. Henson has it all; the breeding, a modern exterior, quality gaits that make him float on the ground and that “look at me presence”. This elegant colt will definitely get you noticed in the ring. $16,000. Contact Denise Higgins, Dryden, Mich., USA. Phone:(810)796-4213 Video: http://youtube/ B906uAEPd6w] Photos: http://picsofyou.com. 4 SERVICES: ZEITGEIST EQUESTRIAN YOUNG HORSE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Zeitgeist Equestrian Has Established A Young Horse Development Program To Encourage And Promote American Bred Warmbloods. Our young horse program scours and purchases top talents from North American breeders, and produces them at our state of the art facility. Zeitgeist Equestrian gives young American sport horses the opportunity to succeed. Please contact us if you have a North American bred warm blood young horse that should be considered for the program. http://www.zequus.com. Please contact me with a video of your prospect for our consideration, Sanjay Bagai sanjay.bagai@gmail. com. Phone: 510.599.5272 Petaluma, Calif., USA. www.zequus.com PLEASE NOTE CHANGES FOR CLASSIFIED AD s u bmissions : The Sales List classifieds cost $30 for members, The American Hanoverian A d vertisin g R ates The American Hanoverian offers an excellent opportunity to reach the Hanoverian market. It is mailed free to all active members and has a press run of approximately 2,400 copies. Layout and Design The American Hanoverian can be contracted to prepare your advertisement for a small fee. Just send in your photograph/artwork, text and a rough idea for the layout, and we will be happy to provide an estimate for production. Many ads can be produced for as little as $15 to $25. Photographs may be added for $20 each. All estimates must be approved by the advertiser before any work will be done. Magazine Classifieds The AHS Magazine Sales List classifieds cost $30 for members, $60 for non-members. Ads must be limited to 8 lines of approximately 60 characters/line). One horse per ad. CostDimensions Display Ads Premium Positions - Full Page Four-Color Only ■ Back Cover, Inside Front and $575.00 Inside Back Covers (if available) Page Opposite Inside Front and $500.00 Inside Back Covers (if available) Full Page Four-Color $475.00 Full Page B&W $250.00 Two-Thirds Page B&W $165.00 Half Page B&W $125.00 Third Page B&W $95.00 Quarter Page B&W $65.00 Sixth Page B&W $50.00 Business Card $30.00 ■ ■ ■ $60 for non-members. Ads must be limited to 8 lines of approximately 60 characters/lines. One horse per ad. Please see the next page for information on submissions ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 8.5" x 11" 8.5" x 11" 8.5" x 11" 8.5" x 11" 4.75” x 9.1875” 3.5" x 9.75" 7.25" x 4.875" 2.25" x 9.75" 3.5" x 4.875" 2.25" x 4.75" 3.5" x 2" Vertical Vertical Horizontal Vertical Vertical Vertical Horizontal Artwork Specifications: ■ for online ads ■ ■ ■ ■ Trim size is 8.5" x 11". For full page ads: keep live matter .5" inch from trim, and provide a bleed of not less than .125" on all sides. Note: Trim size varies from most national equine publications. Any alterations necessary to make submitted material camera-ready will be billed to advertiser by editor. Digital files are required. Acceptable media in order of preference include CD, zip and floppy disks. Files may be e-mailed only with prior permission. Macintosh format only). All files should be in InDesign 3.0, Quark XPress 4.1, Photoshop 5.5, Illustrator 9.0 or high-resolution PDFs. PageMaker files are subject to compatibility and may incur a conversion charge. Include all fonts and linked graphics. Advertiser must provide proofs and assume responsibility for reproductive quality. Four-color ads: Advertiser must provide color keys or they will be created by the editor, and advertiser will be billed at a cost of $45/page. Minimum resolution: Photographs - 300 dpi; Line art - 600 dpi Discounts: a 10% discount is applied to the same sized advertisement placed in all four issues of the AHS magazine and the Stallion Book. No Agency Discounts. Deadlines Display Advertising and Submissions: ■ ■ Spring Issue – February 10 Fall Issue – August 10 ■ ■ Summer Issue – May 10 Winter Issue – November 10 Classifieds: ■ ■ Spring Issue – February 28 Summer Issue – May 30 Fall Issue – August 30 Winter Issue – November 30 ■ ■ Please N ote : A ll A d s M u st B e Pre p ai d Please mail or fax copy and payment to AHS Central Office: 4067 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 1 Lexington, KY 40511 (859) 255-4141 Fax: (859) 255-8467 E-mail: ahsoffice@aol.com ■ ■ ■ Ad materials may be sent to: Terri Ralenkotter 12574 Andrews Rd. Walton, KY 41094 (859) 802-8895 Fax: (859) 485-1365 E-mail: ahs_editor@hanoverian.org ■ ■ ■ ■ S p r i n g 2 0 1 3 AHS bulletins Right: EM Saaliyah Lind ALICIA FRESE Errata Jennifers Lind’s mare, EM Saaliyah Lind (Stedinger-EM Donatasha/De Niro), noted on page 149 of the 2013 Stallion Book as an Elite Mare Candidate, is in fact a new Elite Mare. The mare was inspected (7.0) and mare performance tested (7.5) at the 2012 Pennock Point inspection site where she was accompanied by her March 7, 2012 colt by El Bundy. The new Elite Mare is owned and bred by Jennifer Lind, Calif. Above: Eyvindur Lind (El Bundy-EM Saaliyah Lind/ Stedinger), bred by Jennifer Lind and owned by Allison Freeman, Texas. Congratulations AHS Members BREAKING NEWS! John Dingle and Ballerina DMV (Ballettmeister-Dreaming/Dimaggio), received the USDF Horse of the Year Champion for Materiale (88.5%) and also USDF Horse of the Year Mature Mare (80.75%) and third for FEI 4-year-olds (8.10%). This helped place Dreamcatcher Meadows Ventures third overall in the USDF Dressage Sporthorse Breeder of the Year awards. The pair had the highest median score (88.5%) ever recorded since the USDF began keeping track in 1974! Ballerina DMV is owned by Leroy Fuller and was bred by Dreamcatcher Meadows Ventures, BC. T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n Top-Ten USEF Leading Dressage Breeding Breeders for 2012. RankName =2 Maryanna Haymon, N.C. =2 Dr. Julie Ballard Haralson, Ga. 4 Marion Dresel-O’Conner, Idaho 5Rachel Ehrlich, Mass. 8High Valley Hanoverians, Ga. Top-Ten USEF Leading Dressage Breeders for 2012. RankName 1 Marefield Meadows, Va. 2 Maurine G. Swanson, Pa. 7 Hilltop Farm, Inc., Md. Top-Ten Eventing Breeders 2Edgar and Susan Schutte, Calif. 2013 AHS Performance Awards I Don’t delay! Hunters, Jumpers and Eventing Horses must be enrolled by September 30th of the current competition year to be eligible. App licat ion Application not needed for Dressage or Sport Horse Breeding participants. Please use one form per horse. Complete and return to the AHS at the address provided. Horse’s Registered AHS Name: Show Name (if different): Horse’s AHS Registration # (Or Certificate of Pedigree #): The American Hanoverian Society 4067 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 1 Lexington, KY 40511 Phone: (859) 255-4141 Fax (859) 255-8467 E-mail: ahsoffice@aol.com Website: www.hanoverian.org H u nter , Horse’s USEF #: Horse’s USEA #: Owner’s Name: USEF Zone shown in: Owner’s USEF #: H u nter Owner’s USEA #: B ree d in g , an d J u m p er Divisions Please use one form per horse. These are the divisions in which we track points for our AHS Hanoverian Year End Awards. We use USEF’s Year End Standings to determine our winners. (Your horse must be registered with them to be on these lists and you must be a member with USEF also). Please check below the division(s) in which you are showing in or plan to show in during the upcoming year, so we can track your horse’s achievements. See complete eligibility requirements at www.hanoverian.org/awards/eligibility.htm Hunter Divisions (mark all that apply): o Regular Working Hunter o Green Working Hunter – First Year o G reen Working Hunter – Second Year o A mateur Owner Hunter, Rider 18-35 Years Old o A mateur Owner Hunter, Rider over 35 years Old o S mall Junior Hunter, Rider 16-17 Years Old o A dult Amateur Hunter, Rider 18-35 Years Old o Regular Conformation Hunter o L arge Junior Hunter, Rider 15 Years and Under o A dult Amateur Hunter, Rider over 35 Years o Green Conformation Hunter o Large Junior Hunter, Rider 16-17 Years Old o Pre-Green Hunters o Children’s Hunter Horse o Performance Hunters 3’6” o S mall Junior Hunter, Rider 15 Years and Under o Performance Hunters 3’3” Hunter Breeding Divisions (mark all that apply): o Hunter Breeding Yearling o Hunter Breeding 2-Year-Olds o Hunter Breeding 3-Year-Olds Jumper Divisions (mark all that apply): o Junior Jumper o Adult Amateur Jumper o Grand Prix Jumper o 6-Year-Old Jumper o Amateur Owner Jumper o Children’s Jumper o 5-Year-Old Jumper o 7/8-Year-Old Jumper EVENTING Divisions Please use one form per horse. These are the divisions of Eventing that we track. We use USEA’s Year End standings to determine our winners. Please check the division(s) you plan to compete in for the upcoming year. Please know that the rider must be a member of USEA and the horse must also be registered with them for their points to count. See complete eligibility requirements at www.hanoverian.org/awards/eligibility.htm. Eventing Divisions (mark all that apply): o Beginner Novice o Preliminary o Young Horse Series 4-Year-Olds o Novice o Intermediate o Young Horse Series 5-Year-Olds o Training o Advanced S p r i n g 2 0 1 3 2013 AHS Awards Program Confirm your awards eligibility for the upcoming year. Download the Awards Eligibility Charts at http://www. hanoverian.org/ahs-awards-eligibility to determine the individual requirements for the AHS Awards Program. T he A me r i c a n H a n o v e r i a n