sylvan farm
Nov. 8, 2009, 05:59 PM
It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Agincourt, our foundation stallion. Agincourt was one of the last sons of the great Abdullah out of our wonderful producing mare Pia Blanca. He was not a tall horse, but as Sue Williams, Abdullah’s owner, said, “he doesn’t know it”.
What ride Agincourt gave us! He was an intelligent, type A stallion who knew the difference between the breeding shed and showing. He loved people and had an incredible work ethic. As a 4 year old he went to Sue and Terry Williams to train for the Young Jumper Futurity Finals at Devon. He was very green, but under the capable hands of Jeffrey Wells, he finished 4th overall. Then it was off to Florida where he was stabled across from Abdullah and began his training in earnest with Joe Fargis. They had a successful season in the preliminary jumpers. Agincourt went to the 100-day stallion test where he was second in jumping with a score over 126 points. The commission described him as a ‘spectacular jumper’.
Back home on the West Coast, Agincourt was paired with Hap Hansen. Cory (his barn name) shined under Hap’s training and riding. He moved quickly up the divisions, was Champion or Reserve in the preliminary, intermediate and modified divisions. They were Grand Circuit Champions at Indio, winners at Spruce Meadows and moved up to the lower level Grand Prix.
During his show jumping career, Cory successfully competed in dressage when not on the circuit. After retiring from show jumping, he started a new career in dressage at 4th level and Prix St. George earning scores in the mid-60’s. Still sound at 16, he was officially retired after earning 5th place nationally in the USDF All Breeds Awards for GOV.
In the breeding shed, Agincourt was a versatile sire with a majority of premium foals which went on to compete successfully in hunters, dressage and jumping. The quality most commented on by owners of his offspring is their great rideability.
It was a great ride with many wonderful memories. My daughter Anne’s favorite memory as a child is giving Cory belly hugs at the horse shows. We will all miss him.
What ride Agincourt gave us! He was an intelligent, type A stallion who knew the difference between the breeding shed and showing. He loved people and had an incredible work ethic. As a 4 year old he went to Sue and Terry Williams to train for the Young Jumper Futurity Finals at Devon. He was very green, but under the capable hands of Jeffrey Wells, he finished 4th overall. Then it was off to Florida where he was stabled across from Abdullah and began his training in earnest with Joe Fargis. They had a successful season in the preliminary jumpers. Agincourt went to the 100-day stallion test where he was second in jumping with a score over 126 points. The commission described him as a ‘spectacular jumper’.
Back home on the West Coast, Agincourt was paired with Hap Hansen. Cory (his barn name) shined under Hap’s training and riding. He moved quickly up the divisions, was Champion or Reserve in the preliminary, intermediate and modified divisions. They were Grand Circuit Champions at Indio, winners at Spruce Meadows and moved up to the lower level Grand Prix.
During his show jumping career, Cory successfully competed in dressage when not on the circuit. After retiring from show jumping, he started a new career in dressage at 4th level and Prix St. George earning scores in the mid-60’s. Still sound at 16, he was officially retired after earning 5th place nationally in the USDF All Breeds Awards for GOV.
In the breeding shed, Agincourt was a versatile sire with a majority of premium foals which went on to compete successfully in hunters, dressage and jumping. The quality most commented on by owners of his offspring is their great rideability.
It was a great ride with many wonderful memories. My daughter Anne’s favorite memory as a child is giving Cory belly hugs at the horse shows. We will all miss him.