Who is going to Wellington?

[showjumpers66]

Summer and I will be in Wellington off and on through out the season and would enjoy meeting COTHers. Who else is going? Would also love to meet the stallions. Anyone sending their boys?

[YankeeLawyer]

I will be down there for a couple of shows; not sure which ones yet.

[shopeastwest]

your information is very usefull for us.....

[Marydell]

I will be there off and on from mid JAnuary until April.
Don Principe has been there since November working in some clinics. Looks like his first show is the end of January at the Brandon center.

[siegi b.]

I'll be there in March (7th through the 12th, or something like that). My coming 4-year old filly has been there since December.

[Sakura Hill Farm]

We will be there in March as well- same dates as Siegi- for the KWPN-NA annual meeting. We would like very much to have an opportunity to see Apiro. Please PM me contact details in FL. We will have a car but be very disoriented!:lol:

[honeylips]

One of my horses will be importing into Wellington on Thursday of this week. Safe flight wishes to the "baby".

I will come as often as I can from California, work permitting.

I think he will have his first show in the FEI 4yos in late February/early March if all goes according to plan.

[Home Again Farm]

We will be taking two of my mares down for a few shows. Not sure yet which ones, yet. :yes:

[au_panda]

I want to go!!!Does that count? I have 2 I'd like to send but not possible from No. Cal.

[Joshua's Mom]

I'll be there March 9th to 15th for the Dutch Annual Meeting. Sure wish it were sooner. It has been a very cold and Snowy winter so far.

[CrossWinds81]

I will be in Wellington from Jan 15th-April...I am an equine therapist by trade...my babies will all be staying in Lexington, KY though. And I would LOVE to meet some stallions while I am there...and people too!!! Feel free to PM or e-mail me. GreaterGoodSporthorses@gmail.com

[3Dogs]

boo hiss - going to Ocala - good luck to ALL and I expect fabulous pictures!!!:yes:

[showjumpers66]

Let's try to get together sometime then. When would be best for everyone? Where are the dressage horses showing/stabled? I haven't figured out where everything is yet (not even close :lol:).

[karin@dutchbreeders@aol.com]

Hello Everyone!
I hope that everyone has a 2010 full of happiness, success, and prosperity!

Carlos and I will be in Wellington for the KWPN Annual Meeting (great topics for any Sport Breeder! Please come!) in March, and are hoping to come down two additional times to see Zenith compete. If anyone happens to see him school, or show, I would SO appreciate any photos you could email......

In order to help to identify him, here is some info.....Zenith (Indoctro Pref. X Nova Keur) is a dark bay stallion, with a small star, 6 years old, and ridden by Rodrigo Pessoa. I will ask his owner how he will be listed ownershipwise.....
I haven't seen Zenith since we went to the Stallion Selections in the Netherlands, over 3 years ago...... and can't wait to see how he matured!

TIA to anyone that might be able to send photos.....Zenith comes out of quarantine this week....
Warmly,
Karin

[Crosiadore Farm]

I am going over the 9th and 10th of January to run errands in West Palm and go see the some of the show at the Jim Brandon Center. And then again the 4th through the 6th of February for the Exquis Dressage Masters. I always take my camera so if anyone has horses showing the weekend of the 9th-10th, am happy to take some photos.

[CrossWinds81]

Let's try to get together sometime then. When would be best for everyone? Where are the dressage horses showing/stabled? I haven't figured out where everything is yet (not even close :lol:).
We could meet at one of the Saturday or Sunday GP's?? They are so much fun to go to!...last year's Nation's Cup was awesome! or even one of the fun nights ie: accumulator battle of the sexes...now that is fun times! ;o)

[cottagefarm]

I'll be making a few overnights between now and April. Love to get together. I'm pretty good at getting around down there :)

[honeylips]

I will be there the weekend of Feb 4-6 as well it looks like.

[Sakura Hill Farm]

Can any one tell us when the WEG Qualifying classes are for jumpers in Wellington?

TIA!

[VirginiaBred]

Good Luck to Apiro & Nikko Ritter!!!

Details when you have them please! :)

[FMulder]

I'll be there the last week of Feb for ten days, will be on the News Print Farm table everyday.

[MagicRoseFarm]

I know I am stuck here in PA, but a few that we bred will be going... Better Than Gold will be leaving this week with Olympic Showjumper rider Manuel Torres. A bay daughter of Beste Gold named Capri, bred by my dear friend, Barb Rickline, is supposed to go with her current owner Juliana Starbuck. I don't think Kelly Kaiser's Sailaway will get to Florida , but possibly NC later in the spring.

On the Dressage side, I think that the Marston's will be sending Zigmeister for some Prix St George, but am not sure if their daughter Spencer will be showing him, or just popping in and out.

I too would GREATLY appreciate if anyone could grab some photos!!!

[nsm]

3 Dogs-- we are going to Ocala-

Nancy

[SilverBalls]

I know I'll get to Wellington 1 week for sure...just not sure which... we rented our house from Jan to April in Pt St Lucie... so that limits my trips. Maybe Ocala or even Gulfport...but I am really going to try and get to Thermal... never been.

[showjumpers66]

Feb 25th, Feb 27th, March 3rd, March 5th, March 7th

Can any one tell us when the WEG Qualifying classes are for jumpers in Wellington?

TIA!

[showjumpers66]

Sounds good. The hunter derby should also be way fun. We will be there for the Hunter Spectacular during week 6 (February 17 - February 21) and week 12 (March 31 - April 4).

We could meet at one of the Saturday or Sunday GP's?? They are so much fun to go to!...last year's Nation's Cup was awesome! or even one of the fun nights ie: accumulator battle of the sexes...now that is fun times! ;o)

[can't re-]

I will be there this weekend. Not sure when else.

[TrotTrotPumpkn]

I won't be there, unless it is vicariously through your accounts and pictures! So PLEASE post pictures for those of us stuck at work in northern climes!

Even pictures of random horses grazing would be drool-worthy this time of year. I barely remember what grass looks like. The highlight of my week was getting our first snowblower! Been married eight years and held out until now--it's just too much though.

The closest I've come to riding lately was holding my horse for the farrier and talking about it.

[grayfox]

Aloha and Redwine will be there with Peter Pletcher. I'm very excited. Hoping to see a bunch of the COTHers there.

[ponygirl]

Aloha and Redwine will be there with Peter Pletcher. I'm very excited. Hoping to see a bunch of the COTHers there.

What divisions and when as I'd like to watch them go.

[grayfox]

I think Aloha is doing the pregreens and Redwine is doing the 1st years.

[mistyjewell]

Jill, do you know when you/redwine will be down there? My friend lives nearby, and said she might sneak some photos for me... but I'm thinking I may come down for a little in Feb or March and try and see him in person.

[grayfox]

He will be there the first couple weeks of Feb. I'd love to meet you.

[genevieveg17]

Maybe I need to take a vacation before foaling/breeding season starts. I would love to be able to go to Wellington.

Jill - I wish your boys were going to Thermal. That is so much easier for me!

Best of luck to everyone.

[Mamare]

Is there a website for Wellington with the dates, prize list, etc? I would also like to see everyone and the stallions that are showing.

[About Time]

Does anyone know how to find out exactly when Nikko and Apiro show? I am going down and would like to go when I am sure to see them show.

[showjumpers66]

Here is a link to the website with the prize list & schedule - http://www.equestriansport.com/

Apiro and Nikko debuted today and will show again tomorrow. He was a very good boy for not having shown or seen a hunter course for a year. I think the plan is for him to show a couple weeks on and one week off throughout the circuit.

[Zaffiro Farm]

Feb 25th, Feb 27th, March 3rd, March 5th, March 7th

Myself and two other founders of the Continental Studbook will be at WEF for the final weekend March 4-7 (Thur through Sun). We are available at all times during the show for friendly get togethers, introductions of different breeders and pros, lunches and dinners, group observations, breeding discussions, etc.

[Sakura Hill Farm]

Myself and two other founders of the Continental Studbook will be at WEF for the final weekend March 4-7 (Thur through Sun). We are available at all times during the show for friendly get togethers, introductions of different breeders and pros, lunches and dinners, group observations, breeding discussions, etc.

When is the WEG qualifier?

Thanks.

[ponygirl]

When is the WEG qualifier?

Thanks.


Week 7 (Feb 24-28) & 8 (Mar. 3-7) have the WEG trial classes

[Zaffiro Farm]

When is the WEG qualifier?

Thanks.

The last two rounds are Friday and Sunday, March 5th and 7th.

[Sakura Hill Farm]

The last two rounds are Friday and Sunday, March 5th and 7th.


Thanks! I just found the dates listed in the back of this week's Chronicle.

[Lauren Efford]

Our Florida tickets are booked, and we are a go to Ocala and Wellington!!! Can't wait to see some old friends, and our four legged critters as well...Hoping to see Karin's (dutchbreeders) horse Zenith with Rodrigo Pessoa when he gets out of quarantine...we haven't seen him since he was a baby! If anyone knows any Goldhope Farm homebreds showing in FLA, please let me know....Especially Uniqua and Bozeman??

[CBoylen]

Bozeman should be in Wellington, he was purchased by a client of Heritage.

[Lauren Efford]

Awesome, CBoylen, thank you! I hope to photograph him, as I have not seen him since we sold him as a weanling!

[can't re-]

I'll be down on February second, a Tuesday. I hope to be able to see a lot of the stallions: Apiro, Redwine, Aloha etc.... Even if just in their stalls.

[Summit Springs Farm]

Any news from you all in WEF on the stallions.

[Hillside H Ranch]

I have a very good friend who is lucky enough to live down there and keeps me updated. She told me last week that Aprio did the working hunters ( I think) and got a 6th and 8th. She hadn't heard/seen anything about Redwine and Aloha at that time. I haven't talked to her since then; she did comment that the class sizes seemed smaller this year, I believe that there were 11 horses in the above mentioned class?
I would love to hear more updates, too!

ETA: You can check results on shownet.biz. It lists placings, scores, etc. Really nice!

[VirginiaBred]

A lovely pony I bred will be showing this coming weekend, and I can't wait to learn how he does! :)

His name is Otteridge Starkist, but goes by "Tuna" and already has a fan club!!! :cool::winkgrin:

[grayfox]

I have a very good friend who is lucky enough to live down there and keeps me updated. She told me last week that Aprio did the working hunters ( I think) and got a 6th and 8th. She hadn't heard/seen anything about Redwine and Aloha at that time. I haven't talked to her since then; she did comment that the class sizes seemed smaller this year, I believe that there were 11 horses in the above mentioned class?
I would love to hear more updates, too!

ETA: You can check results on shownet.biz. It lists placings, scores, etc. Really nice!

Redwine just got there yesterday. I think Aloha either just got there or is about to get there.

[Hillside H Ranch]

Redwine just got there yesterday. I think Aloha either just got there or is about to get there.

Well, that would explain why she hasn't seen them, LOL! Best of luck to them; it must be so exciting having them both there!

[showjumpers66]

I believe that there were 9 in the working hunters last week, although we scratched Apiro on the second day as he seemed to be a bit body sore. We stuck him out there cold turkey after being off for almost 2 years. He is being a very good boy, but needs a few schooling weeks. With the quality of horses in his division, there is no room from green mistakes, that's for sure! There are some nice photos at www.mustphoto.com. I'll let you know how it goes this week.

I have a very good friend who is lucky enough to live down there and keeps me updated. She told me last week that Aprio did the working hunters ( I think) and got a 6th and 8th. I believe that there were 11 horses in the above mentioned class?
I would love to hear more updates, too!

ETA: You can check results on shownet.biz. It lists placings, scores, etc. Really nice!

[DLee]

Apiro looks gorgeous! Can't wait to see him in March!

[M. O'Connor]

Redwine just got there yesterday. I think Aloha either just got there or is about to get there.

Sorry, if it's already been posted-I'm behind the times! What divisions will those two be showing in?

[showjumpers66]

I looked when I checked to see what time our guy would go. Aloha did the Baby Greens today and Redwine is scheduled for the Pre-greens later today. I am sure that this is just a warm-up week for them and that they will move up. Results should be available shortly. Apiro & Redwine's classes are almost finished.

[horsechick]

who has the ride on Redwine and Aloha?

[Hillside H Ranch]

who has the ride on Redwine and Aloha?

Peter Pletcher, I believe.

[NorthHillFarm]

Do we have results? How did all the boys do today?

[3Dogs]

results are up on ShowNet:

https://www.shownet.biz/plus/ShowNetLive.aspx?HorseShowID=362

I found that by registering it is easier to navigate.

[ahf]

3dogs, I am FOREVER in your debt for that link.

GO FIELDING!!!!!!!!!!

[NorthHillFarm]

I agree AHF...I have found a new addiction! Still trying to get the videos to work...

[showjumpers66]

It is addictive, isn't it??? Did you see that you can track horses automatically? How cool is that??? By the way, the placements are 1st to 8th and then order of go so anything after 8th place isn't a true placement even though the program is placing them.

We moved Apiro down to the 3'3" Non-tb hunters for schooling. No sense in burning him up over the big jumps while getting him settled in. There were 29 in his class. He didn't placed in the first class (had a swap were there shouldn't have been a swap :no:) but won the second class.

[TrotTrotPumpkn]

It is addictive, isn't it??? Did you see that you can track horses automatically? How cool is that??? By the way, the placements are 1st to 8th and then order of go so anything after 8th place isn't a true placement even though the program is placing them.



I was just going to ask what "True" and "False" meant under "Stand By" so that's super helpful! If I'm reading the site right it shows starting order (so using Apiro, for example 25th and then 1st to go??) in the class but not the number of entries--or am I not reading the website results correctly?

BTW I love you 3dogs. :) Seriously, great link/site!!!!

[showjumpers66]

If you view results, yes "true" means the actual placement and "false" is just listing the rest of the horses in the class but that there is no actual placement past 1st through 8th. Are you choosing the ring and then viewing results for the class? You can also set it up to track specific horses.

[NorthHillFarm]

Congrats on Apiro's win!
And to Fielding and Aloha who also placed well! Can't wait to see how they all do once they've settled into the show routine.
I was really hoping to get down there this year to see these guys in person but I'm having a hard time talking my husband into it since we are buying a new broodmare.
Does anybody know if Angela is sending Furst Impression down again this year?
Do you have to buy the videos to watch them or is it just my computer? I got a new laptop for Christmas and I'm still learning how to use it!!

[spacely]

Congrats to Aloha & Fielding! I'd also love to be able to see the videos. Does anyone know how to view them?

[TrotTrotPumpkn]

I think you buy them through the site 3dogs posted, but maybe they aren't up yet???

[ahf]

That's what I'm hoping...somewhere on the site they say the vid will be up within 12 hours. I'm thinking the reason I can't find the video is because it's the same day of the class and the video isn't up yet.

Still trying to climb down from the ceiling. Thank you to NorthHill and Spacely for the kind words!

[showjumpers66]

Thanks, NorthHill! I don't know if they are using the video link function.

[M. O'Connor]

Is the site down today? I'm just getting an error page.

[showjumpers66]

I have it up and it is working.

[risingstarfarm]

The showgroundslive website only works for me sometime (I guess when its been updated, it shows that the link is broken?). Argh.

[spacely]

Looks like Redwine was 3rd & 4th today & Aloha was 5th. Congrats!

The ShowNet site is working for me.

[ahf]

Fielding showed today with his new owner in the ammy 3'3" class (instead of the pre-green with the professional). 8th and 17th of 27/26.

I'm still in awe - this was a dressage horse until 4 months ago. I guess the switch can be flipped easier than I thought. Kudos to his connections - I never would have had the cojones to take him to the WEF four months later. I certainly am learning a lot.

Now....I can't figure out how to purchase video...or even see the video. Can anyone help?

[showjumpers66]

Congrats! I think you need to pre-order with the videographer (at least that is what the posters hung up at the shows said). I did not see anyone videoing at all the week I was there, but they may have been over at the jumper rings. It doesn't appear that they are using the video function with the software.

[Bent Hickory]

Go Fielding!! Congrats Kate!!

[Home Again Farm]

Fielding showed today with his new owner in the ammy 3'3" class (instead of the pre-green with the professional). 8th and 17th of 27/26.

I'm still in awe - this was a dressage horse until 4 months ago. I guess the switch can be flipped easier than I thought. Kudos to his connections - I never would have had the cojones to take him to the WEF four months later. I certainly am learning a lot.

Now....I can't figure out how to purchase video...or even see the video. Can anyone help?

Hurray for your boy!!!!! :D:D:D:D:D

[avadog]

Congrats to Redwine, Aloha and Fielding! I couldn't find Apiro's name today on the 3'3" Non TB hunters. Did he show?

[showjumpers66]

No, he didn't show today. We are only schooling at this point. He was on total stall rest from January until August and then light riding September, so he has only been back in full work since October. He started doing gymnastics mid-November, so we need to take it slow with the course work until he is up to full speed. We are letting him tell us what he is up for right now.

[Edgewood]

Go Fielding!! Congrats Kate!!
Yes Kate, that is amazing and SUPER! Go Fielding! :D:D:D

[Hilltop Farm Inc]

I was so excited to call Kate today and share the news that I was able to watch Fielding show today (yes, I snuck over from the dressage show) and he looks awesome! He pinned in all 3 of his classes in a very competitive 3'3" A-O division. His technique is excellent and he has plenty of scope to keep moving up. His owner, trainer, and groom clearly adore him and he's adapted perfectly to the hunter show world. Congrats again Kate - I can't wait for you to see him this spring!

[genevieveg17]

Congratulations to Redwine and Gray Fox Farm.

Redwine won his Pre Green Level 2 class. He also got a 2nd today!
Way to go!

[lauriep]

Aloha appears to have been 1st and 2nd in the Baby Greens. Good day for you, Jill!

[NorthHillFarm]

Big congrats!
That site sure is fun!

[baywithchrome2]

And great news for American breeders... a US bred by American-based All the Gold out of a TB mare (whom I believe was bred to be a sport horse) was Champion of the Baby Green Division. :D Congrats to Spy Coast Farm on their home bred, Flirt With Gold, who took a first, 3-2nds and a third in the division. Amazing consistency for a guy who won't even be 4 'til June!

[NorthHillFarm]

I wondered if that was an All the Gold baby...

[ponygirl]

Woohoo! Like to see US bred horses doing well.

[Dressage-ryder]

Congrats Jill!! Sounds like the boys are doing well. :) :)

[spacely]

Woohoo! Congrats Jill! :D

[can't re-]

Great to hear the results. Congrats to the owners! How big are the classes??

I'll be down next week, hope to see some of the boys!

[dianehalpin]

There were about 27 today in Redwine's division.

[ponygirl]

Great to hear the results. Congrats to the owners! How big are the classes??

I'll be down next week, hope to see some of the boys!

In the mid to upper 20s for Redwine's classes. Around 12ish for Aloha's. There are 5000 horses registered to show so classes should get bigger as the weeks go on.

Speaking of classes, as I don't ride the hunters, what is a baby green hunter defined as? I think my definition of green is much greener! lol

[baywithchrome2]

I wondered if that was an All the Gold baby...

Yup! Flirt with Gold is by All the Gold out of Royal Flirt xx (Princely Ruler-Twice Bold-Skymaster). It would be interesting to here what Viney or the other TB pedigree gurus could tell of us her pedigree as she was 1988 Best Young Horse at Keswick, Devon, Upperville, and Warranton and is a very strong producer for the hunter ring. Flirt with Gold is just one of many of her babies.

http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/royal+flirt6

[grayfox]

Thank you everyone for the congratulations. Peter and I are so excited about both the boys.

[grayfox]

This is the video of Redwine from yesterday. http://www.motionbox.com/videos/4c97dabf1116e5c0c3?affiliate_name=viddyou&guest_pass=0088c9ac0415f5da3be4c49ab501589cd00988f 3df36db&iid=share&sharer_uid=ac9dd1b51b13e2ca22&sharing_uid=a698d4b41418e229&sid=mbox_shareemail&type=sd

[chunky munky]

[QUOTE=baywithchrome2;4648353]Yup! Flirt with Gold is by All the Gold out of Royal Flirt xx (Princely Ruler-Twice Bold-Skymaster). It would be interesting to here what Viney or the other TB pedigree gurus could tell of us her pedigree as she was 1988 Best Young Horse at Keswick, Devon, Upperville, and Warranton and is a very strong producer for the hunter ring. Flirt with Gold is just one of many of her babies.

http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/royal+flirt6

I believe Sally Sexton bred Royal Flirt.

[Edgewood]

This is the video of Redwine from yesterday. http://www.motionbox.com/videos/4c97dabf1116e5c0c3?affiliate_name=viddyou&guest_pass=0088c9ac0415f5da3be4c49ab501589cd00988f 3df36db&iid=share&sharer_uid=ac9dd1b51b13e2ca22&sharing_uid=a698d4b41418e229&sid=mbox_shareemail&type=sd
Grayfox - it says it is "protected and only available to your contacts"

[risingstarfarm]

That's weird, the video worked for me.

Redwine looks great - you SHOULD be excited :)

[monami]

Congrats Jill!!! Redwine looks super and looks soooooo easy!

[grayfox]

I redid the link. http://www.motionbox.com/videos/4c97dabf1116e5c0c3 I think it will work for everyone now.

[Dressage-ryder]

Link works for me and I am in full agreement with RSF that you should be excited :)

[Signature]

Congrats, Jill!! I'm so thrilled for you and the boys!! :)

[wrightwoodfarms]

Major Congrats on both of the boys!! I am so glad to see them out there showing. You are to be commended for the commitment it takes to campaign two stallions like that. Thank you from a mare owner with a Redwine baby on the way!! Love your stallions.

[spacely]

He looks fabulous Jill! You have every reason to be excited! :D

[sixpoundfarm]

Congratulations to all the successful wellieworld participants!

[Marydell]

I got here Wednesday evening and am excited. Don Principe debuts with Courtney for their first show together today! At the Jim Brandon center.

[Marydell]

Tied for 1st with 69.211%. WIll add tomorrow's score when I get it

Maryanna Haymon

[Dressage-ryder]

Marydell- that is FANTASTIC!!!

[NorthHillFarm]

Congrats!

[showjumpers66]

Congrats!!

[merda]

Congrats to all of you competing in Wellie World, very exciting so see the successes. Hey, Marydell, super about Don P and Courtney.
I don't show hunters and was wondering about the fact that of the hunter stallions competing in Pre-G or Baby G or Greens, they are all 6 to 10 or more years of age. And some showed in Europe. Is this usual or the norm? Just curious.

[showjumpers66]

If they showed in the young jumpers in Europe, then they wouldn't be eligible for anything other than the 2nd Year Greens or Working Hunters. The 3' and 3'3" Non-TB Hunters are often used as warm-up or schooling divisions.

[genevieveg17]

Any more results? I hear Redwine had a good day with a 2nd & a 3rd in good sized classes.

[spacely]

Looks like Aloha was 6th & 7th. I didn't see any results for other stallions that had shown in previous weeks although it looks like Pasolongo goes tomorrow.

[risingstarfarm]

I think Fielding had a couple of good ribbons :)

[spacely]

I think Fielding had a couple of good ribbons :)

He did. Looks like a 7th o/f and a 4th u/s. :)

[MagicRoseFarm]

One of the first from Beste Gold will be showing in the Pre-greens too, I think she is a bit green, but I am anxious to hear how well she does, Her name is Capri, with Julianna Starbuck. Anyone who has a camera, would thrill me to see how she has grown up. Thanks

[risingstarfarm]

Congratulations Magic Rose Farm - you must be so excited and nervous :)

[MagicRoseFarm]

LOL i Just found her on shownet and she is showing right now, in the 3 & 4 YO pre green... I am not familiar with this, is there a live stream?

[showjumpers66]

No live video streaming ... I think it is just set up for that function if it is available.

[showjumpers66]

But ... you can view a video clip online for $8.00 per clip.

[MagicRoseFarm]

So Capri placed 6th , 5th, 5th OF and 3rd ( of 9) in the hack,,, I am thrilled for Juliana for having only been there for about a week, from Connecticut , and having very little experience:)

[CrossWinds81]

Is anyone going to Saturday Night Lights in Welli tonight?

[Kinsella]

I made it to WEF!!!! SO excited to be missing the snow and stuff at home, though I have to say that the wind down here is brutal. I don't care if it is 60 degrees, when that wind is going it is COLD!

Anyway, I've seen a few of the boys already.

Saw Aloha in the Baby's from a distance - he was a bit happy today. Can't say i blame him with the cold and the wind! But I wasn't close, so didn't get to meet him. Going to watch him tomorrow with camera in hand.

Saw Apiro in the Non-TB 3'3". He was a little fresh, but still a good boy. Got to hang out with him for a few afterward. I am smitten! Such a personable boy - very friendly and God what a gorgeous horse!

Saw Redwine hack, then met him later at the wash rack. He's very pretty and very sweet! I love the roan patch on his neck - had no idea it was there! Going to watch him tomorrow as well! (edited to add that I am a dork! I just went and looked at his photos on the website again and you can see that roan patch. It's just so much more noticeable in person!)

Also going to try to catch a few others (there is a chestnut stallion in the Non-TB's that I want to watch again. I don't remember his name or rider right now though...) in the next few days - and not just the stallions. Zenith is on the list, as well as Flirt With Gold if that one is still here (can't find it on Shownet) and Capri and Bozeman. I'll take pictures of those I do catch!

I have a few photos of Apiro from today, and am going to send them to SJ66 to post if she so chooses.

I did get to see Balt' Amour school yesterday and he is a handsome and talented boy! I was looking forward to seeing him show, but his owners felt he wasn't quite right so he's not going to make it to the ring just yet.

It's been great seeing everyone I see in KY all the time (people that is!!) and I do have to say that WEF is quite the experience so far! I'm working on making it to the Hunter Spectacular this weekend... Got to see if I can find some cheap tickets!

If anyone else is down here, let me know - I'd love to get together for an $8 cup of coffee! ( :lol: if you are here you know I am only half kidding!)

[TrueColours]

Just saw this video footage of Redwine at WEF winning a few of his classes with Peter Pletcher:

http://www.motionbox.com/videos/7c99d8b31e1de4c2f4

Holy Moley!!! :eek:

I LOVED this stallion last year, I totally and completely adore what I am seeing THIS year!!! :yes:

... 63 more sleeps to my Redwine baby ... I can hardly wait ...

[Kinsella]

No problem! (though I like the one I took with the cell phone the best! :winkgrin: )

I'm off to see all the pretty horses again! Will have more photos tonight! (and I will post the ones I don't send to the stallion owners!)

[Signature]

WOW, he looks wonderful. Every time I see him he gets better and better!!! Huge congrats to all, what a lovely horse!!!

[toomanyponies]

I'm curious as to why he has not moved up to the 1st years?

This is the second year of pre-green, maybe even the third.

[grayfox]

Redwine is moving up appropriately. He's now in the level 2 pregreens 3'3". He's only in training for about 3 months a year because of his busy breeding season and he goes to one show series. He'll move up again to the 1st years at WEF this year. It's much better to move up appropriately then have to go back down.

[Equinoxfox]

HOLY CRAP :eek:
Now that stallion is really coming along lovely. I love the Jump, His bascule over the jump, and he is simply WOW.
Way To Go !!!!!!:eek:

[frequentflyer2]

Congrats grayfox! He looked great!
Thank you for posting video of Redwine. Do we have a video of Aloha at WEF?

[ClassyRide]

Unfortunately, I'm not able to view the site the video is currently posted on. Any chance it'll be put up on YouTube?

Edited to add: Sorry, should have been more specific. www.motionbox.com is blocked for me - I can't view anything on there. That's why I asked about YouTube. If not, it's no big deal. I can probably view it this weekend. I was just so excited because I hope in a couple of years (after I get some showing under her belt) I can breed my mare to him. :) Love Redwine. <3

[grayfox]

Here it is. http://www.motionbox.com/videos/7c99d8b31e1de4c2f4

[Nootka]

I can't wait to see that baby TC! Redwine is sooo very nice:yes:

[Dressage-ryder]

Looking good!!

[NorthHillFarm]

Congrats on the big win!
I'm excited to breed to him this year (and next!)...

[unbridledoaks]

Congratulations! He is such a lovely stallion!

[TrueColours]

I just love how he is so soft across the ground in between the fences, and how his superb jump is just an extension of his canter stride

For a breeding stallion that is as busy as he is, to have these sort of results with 3 months of schooling a year and to then breed the remaining months and then come back out again next year and to repeat that same schooling/showing/breeding cycle is exemplary

And I do agree with Jill's comment:

It's much better to move up appropriately then have to go back down.

IMO, he is being so intelligently managed and handled so that he satisfies the MO's that want to see him "do something" out there, but also want him to be available when their mares are ready to breed ...

I am verry happy to see that he looks even better this year than he did last year and that speaks volumes when I thought he looked great already LAST year!!! :lol:

[kookicat]

He is stunning. Lovely mover, and a wow jump! :D

[Faircourt]

Phenomenol. And totally agree with your post, True Colours, it's very impressive to see a breeding stallion with only about three months of training out there performing at this level. Grayfox does such an incredible job marketing and promoting her guys.

[Go Fish]

Redwine is moving up appropriately. He's now in the level 2 pregreens 3'3". He's only in training for about 3 months a year because of his busy breeding season and he goes to one show series. He'll move up again to the 1st years at WEF this year. It's much better to move up appropriately then have to go back down.

No kidding...wasn't he showing initially in the baby greens at Thermal JUST LAST YEAR? That's a pretty big step already from the baby greens to 1st in just a year, especially with limited showing.

I love your horse...saw him last year at Thermal and made it a point to go watch him show each day. What a treat...it made my day! :D

[imjustjoking22]

How old is he?

[mistyjewell]

He's a 2000 model, so will be 10 this year. But keep in mind he was imported from Germany only2-3 yrs ago, and was mostly schooled in dressage over there (not sure what he showed up to) but they don't have hunters, so this is all still new for him!

I think he's fantastic, and I hope my mare gets in foal and stays in foal to him this year! Jealous of you all with babies already here or coming this year.

[AppJumpr08]

Wow. He's really lovely.

[spacely]

He looks amazing! Congrats on his win yesterday!

[LivviesMom]

I'm so sold on this stallion... I'm hoping to breed my mare next year.. seems so far away! Even longer for the foal.
I'm totally impressed with movement,temperment and the rideability. he honestly looks like you could hop on and go anytime, anyday..

[fordtraktor]

Lovely job -- he is coming along beautifully.

[grayfox]

Unfortunately, I'm not able to view the site the video is currently posted on. Any chance it'll be put up on YouTube?

Edited to add: Sorry, should have been more specific. www.motionbox.com is blocked for me - I can't view anything on there. That's why I asked about YouTube. If not, it's no big deal. I can probably view it this weekend. I was just so excited because I hope in a couple of years (after I get some showing under her belt) I can breed my mare to him. :) Love Redwine. <3

Here is the youtube video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcCSb7lLZto

[Moderator 1]

We merged the two WEF threads in the forum together.

Congrats to our COTHers and their boys. :)

Mod 1

[BeastieSlave]

My boy's mom is cooking a Redwine baby right now. I'm really looking forward to meeting that baby!

[Signature]

I love Apiro - he looks just great in the pictures!! We had a colt last year that was 2nd on the line at Warrenton in the foals class, super fancy and just wow. I like the consistency I'm seeing with him. We have another mare due in May to him and are really looking forward to that one!!! Congrats Barb and Silvercreek!!! :)

[Kinsella]

Thursday's update...

Well, I missed Aloha today - he was standing at the wash rack when I got to the show. Since it looks like I'll be here next week as well (YAY!) I'll make him a priority. I did go over and meet him. He's not as big as I thought he would be, and was surprisingly quiet today given his 'happiness' of yesterday. He seems very sweet and I am looking forward to watching/photographing him next week if he shows (don't know if he is going to get the week off or not).

Made it a point to make it to the ring to watch Redwine. He's dead quiet standing ringside - so much so that you notice it. Then he went in the ring and laid down two very nice, consistent trips. I can't tell if he's bored or what, but he's not the roundest jumper I have seen - he just doesn't seem to always use himself or really care, though he is a technically good jumper, with his knees up and even. He's also not as big as I thought - he's more typey/modern and light than I was thinking he was (as is Aloha), but I think the fact that he's had smaller men riding him skews the size a little. But again, he's a very, very pretty horse and I can certainly see why he is a popular stallion.

When I went back to watch the Non-TB 3’3” hunters, I wanted to see the blingy chestnut stallion I had seen yesterday. His name is Poddium and he’s a 13 year old Westphalian, but with no sire/dam info listed. I didn’t get to talk to his people, so I have no other info on him – sorry. He’s very attractive, nice coppery chestnut with a narrow-ish blaze and stockings on two legs and socks on the other two. He’s a gorgeous animal to look at, also more on the typey/modern side. He’s a good jumper, though maybe not the most scopey. I just looked him up on USEF and he has an odd history… He showed in the 1st years in 2004 at 3 shows, nothing in 2005 or 2006, Non-TB three weeks at WEF in 2007, Lows in 2008 at a variety of FL shows, Non-TB at one week of WEF 2009, and then at least a couple of weeks at WEF this year. I wonder what he has been doing all this time? He looks very sweet, and has great expression. If I see him next week I am going to ask!

Watched Apiro go for a 2nd day. He really is one of the most stunning horses I have seen. He just has a je ne sais quoi thing going on that makes it hard to look away from him. And I have to admit that I found it telling that everyone that knows Nikko kept asking when they could ride him. Today he was alert and interested, with less of the fresh from yesterday. He jumped around beautifully. He’s a big horse, but very well put together. Nikko rides him beautifully, and it’s obvious he enjoys the horse very much. I can’t wait to see what they do next week.

Also saw an eye-catching young stallion on the way back from the pre-greens. Recently imported, by Coronet Obelensky, bay and very handsome. He’s doing the 6yo Young Jumpers and I spoke to his rider for a few minutes to get some info. Can’t wait to see him go tomorrow and I will definitely have the camera handy!

On to a few photos… Sorry owners, I’ll send these to you as well, but I want to post them and take all the credit!

Redwine:
See that roan patch? (http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs170.snc3/19743_330352901712_511691712_4047314_4234759_n.jpg )
Jumping (http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs170.snc3/19743_330352911712_511691712_4047315_3215020_n.jpg )
Again (http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs170.snc3/19743_330352921712_511691712_4047316_2774352_n.jpg )
That's not sun glare! (http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs170.snc3/19743_330352926712_511691712_4047317_3430705_n.jpg )
One more (http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs190.snc3/19743_330352941712_511691712_4047318_7461874_n.jpg )

Poddium
Jump (http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs170.snc3/19743_330354381712_511691712_4047321_7171456_n.jpg )
Pretty boy (http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs170.snc3/19743_330354396712_511691712_4047322_7591877_n.jpg )
Love his look (http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs170.snc3/19743_330354406712_511691712_4047323_7643372_n.jpg )

Apiro
Walking (http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs190.snc3/19743_330354416712_511691712_4047324_1622760_n.jpg )
Jump (http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs190.snc3/19743_330354426712_511691712_4047325_5634854_n.jpg )
Again (http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs190.snc3/19743_330355256712_511691712_4047326_7534406_n.jpg )
And again... (http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs190.snc3/19743_330355266712_511691712_4047327_8077673_n.jpg )
Last but not least (http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs170.snc3/19743_330355276712_511691712_4047328_4735959_n.jpg )

Will have more tomorrow!

[Kinsella]

Sorry for the two back-to-back posts, but I want these two things to be separate.

I can not believe some of the stuff I have just read on here. It’s a shame that American breeders can’t be happy for each others stallions, and feel the need to toss out underhanded snide comments. Do you really think it’s a bad thing that a trainer decided to take a horse down a step to get him back up to speed? Really? I think that’s a sign of a good trainer that cares about the horses instead of the ribbons. Should he have started out in the Regulars after almost 2 full YEARS off? Maybe not, but the fact that they realized that the first day and are doing what is best for the horse means a whole hell of a lot more to me than any ribbon won at any cost, by any means.

I have no personal stake in any of these stallions and my comments are made based on my observations and what I see in front of me on that day. Anything I have said is my OPINION and not meant to be taken as anything other than just that.

Personally I am in awe of the stallion owners that do send their horses out into the big, bad world. God knows that one little mistake will set all the tongues to wagging and heaven forbid they should act like * GASP * horses in public. They are stallions and should look and act like it – if they don’t then what’s the point? It bothers me when I see any horse that looks and acts like a robot, not interested in what’s going on around them – especially so when it’s a stallion, since that alert ‘knowing’ is a large part of what makes them worthy of being reproduced in the first place.

[spacely]

Redwine:
See that roan patch? (http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs170.snc3/19743_330352901712_511691712_4047314_4234759_n.jpg )
Jumping (http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs170.snc3/19743_330352911712_511691712_4047315_3215020_n.jpg )
Again (http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs170.snc3/19743_330352921712_511691712_4047316_2774352_n.jpg )
That's not sun glare! (http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs170.snc3/19743_330352926712_511691712_4047317_3430705_n.jpg )
One more (http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs190.snc3/19743_330352941712_511691712_4047318_7461874_n.jpg )



Great pics!

Please let us know if you find out more info on the Coronet Obolensky son & Poddium.

[Cover Girl]

Cornet Obolensky is the correct spelling

[MagicRoseFarm]

Capri was either Champion or Reserve of the Low Hunters out of 20+ this week. Since she is only the second by our boy to be of age to compete, if anyone could get some pics of her , I would sure appreciate it. She also showed at WEF V in the 3-4 y.o. Pre Greens and the Non Tb, if that would help anyone track her down. TIA

[sixpoundfarm]

Great photos Angela, thanks for sharing with those of us that can't be there!

Would love to hear if you are able to see Milous De Fontaine, he is a SF stallion owned by Pony Lane Farm, and ridden by Kelsey Thatcher and Maggie Jayne. I think he's doing the jumpers.

[Kinsella]

Cornet Obolensky is the correct spelling

Thank you! I didn't want to look it up last night LOL!!

[Kinsella]

I will look for Milous this week. Also plan to watch Capri (I just missed that division!) and Flirting with Gold and the other one I missed (who's name I just forgot)...

Any others I need to hunt down and shoot? :lol:

[MCarverS]

Kinsella, bringing "home" photos and observations from the show ring and by actively speaking to people and getting the rider/trainers' opinions is greatly appreciated.

I hope that I can do the same once I get state-side to those interested in horses in Ocala competing. However, I can't promise stelllar photos like your own, but I will try!

[Signature]

Love all the pictures!!! Keep them coming!!

Redwine is so darn pretty and that roan patch is really unique - part of the sabino package maybe?

I love that one jumping shot of Apiro that's head on, wow!!!

[showjumpers66]

Great pics, Kinsella! Thank you so much for sharing. That roan spot on Redwine is cool. :yes: Poddium does look very kind and soft ... you did a great job of capturing it.

I love hearing about all of the boys and offer sincere congrats for current wins and best wishes for continued success to their owners. It is not easy competing at this level period, but even tougher with stallions.

Two more to watch for would be Zenith (YJ) and Fielding (lvl 2 Pre-Green).

Would you like me to take down the other pics, so that you can add a copyright logo?

[showjumpers66]

Congrats! Very cool!!!

Capri was either Champion or Reserve of the Low Hunters out of 20+ this week. Since she is only the second by our boy to be of age to compete, if anyone could get some pics of her , I would sure appreciate it. She also showed at WEF V in the 3-4 y.o. Pre Greens and the Non Tb, if that would help anyone track her down. TIA

[CBoylen]

Thursday's update...
He's also not as big as I thought - he's more typey/modern and light than I was thinking he was (as is Aloha), but I think the fact that he's had smaller men riding him skews the size a little. But again, he's a very, very pretty horse and I can certainly see why he is a popular stallion.
:lol: My mother went down to watch this week and just told me how much heavier he was than she expected. I'm going to tell her to take another look.

[Kinsella]

Went and watched some Young Jumpers today. Ended up taking over 400 photos. Yeah, it's an addiction... Lots of eye candy in the stallion department. LOTS. Going to start going through pictures now and will post them as I get them re-sized and ready! One thing I will say - sit down everyone - watching Cantari jump around made me want Cornet Obolensky frozen, even if he is grey! Wowzers!!

Will also post pics of some of the other horses. The two Corlando babies of course, and I forgot to post the photos of Balt'Amour, so will get them up as well (he's very handsome!)...

[showjumpers66]

I can't wait to see the photos! We are really wanting to use Cornet Obolensky with our Lansing / Capitol I mare, so am especially eager to see photos of that young stallion.

[Kinsella]

Here are the pics of Apiro from before (thanks SJ66 for taking them down - I had forgotten to do the copyright on those two, because I had not put them on FB).
Handsomeness (http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs270.ash1/19743_331555001712_511691712_4050287_5836339_n.jpg )
Jumping (http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs270.ash1/19743_331554966712_511691712_4050285_802689_n.jpg)
Another (http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs170.snc3/19743_331554986712_511691712_4050286_6883542_n.jpg )

Balt'Amour schooling
Jumping (http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs270.ash1/19743_331543281712_511691712_4050259_2191206_n.jpg )
Again (http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs190.snc3/19743_331543311712_511691712_4050261_7810744_n.jpg )

Those are soft because of a lens issue that has since been fixed...

[Kinsella]

I feel like a dork. I totally forgot to upload this photo of Redwine (http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs223.snc3/21043_331622326712_511691712_4050411_5936726_n.jpg ). I don't normally brag on myself, but I have to say that is one of the best photos I have seen... :D

Others:

Wright On TFH (a Corlando grandson by Werbellin)
Jumping (http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs203.snc3/21043_331606321712_511691712_4050387_1849758_n.jpg )
Again (http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs223.snc3/21043_331606341712_511691712_4050389_3459553_n.jpg )
One more time, with feeling! (http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs203.snc3/21043_331606361712_511691712_4050390_3766558_n.jpg ) (OK, the first time over the water is always fun!)

Catalyst TFH
Jumping (http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs203.snc3/21043_331606376712_511691712_4050391_6621047_n.jpg )
Again (http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs203.snc3/21043_331606396712_511691712_4050392_8388121_n.jpg )
One more time (http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs270.ash1/19743_331608521712_511691712_4050398_4203863_n.jpg )

OK, NOW I am going to do the YJC photos...

[MCarverS]

Kinsella, your pictures are gorgeous. Would you mind telling me what camera and what lens you are using for these photos? An SLR is on my Christmas list :-)

[TrotTrotPumpkn]

Kinsella,

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING! Love the info and the pics. Keep it coming. Did I mention it's snowing outside?

[Kinsella]

I'm going to give the jumper boys their own thread... I'll put next week's pictures of the hunter boys on this thread. And do use this thread for letting me know who else I need to go see and photograph!

[DLee]

Thanks for the absolutely fabulous photos on all the stallions! We are eagerly awaiting our Apiro baby (June, argh), and I am a Redwine fan as well.
I will get to be at WEF when absolutely nothing is going on it appears (March 18 weekend) but I am hoping to stop by and at least pat my future Baby Daddy! :yes:

[Kinsella]

Oh, do stop by and see him, he's a doll!! Go see Redwine and Aloha too - they are both very sweet. I'm sure I can come up with some others for you to visit as well... :winkgrin:

[allanglos]

Here are the pics of Apiro from before (thanks SJ66 for taking them down - I had forgotten to do the copyright on those two, because I had not put them on FB).
Handsomeness (http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs270.ash1/19743_331555001712_511691712_4050287_5836339_n.jpg )
Jumping (http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs270.ash1/19743_331554966712_511691712_4050285_802689_n.jpg)
Another (http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs170.snc3/19743_331554986712_511691712_4050286_6883542_n.jpg )

..

Wow, great shots, and I am really loving this stallion! I can't help but think he would be a great cross for my mare:

[can't re-]

Great shots Angela! Thanks for posting. I am still planning on a trip down.

[Kinsella]

Come on down! Well, once you're off foal watch LOL!!

I went to the big Hunter Spectacular thing last night. It was really good! There were some gorgeous horses (of course) and, interestingly enough, one of them is an ex-three day event horse! How cool is that? Needless to say the big ring under the lights didn't phase that one!

I am excited for next week because not only do I get to watch all the boys go again (I have my list ready!), it's the week of WEG qualifiers! YAY!! (I really appreciate a great hunter round and really nice hunters, but jumpers are where my heart is!)

If anyone else has any suggestions of who I need to see (hunter or jumper), let me know and I'll try to add them in to my schedule!

[MsRidiculous]

Kinsella, have you seen As Always? He was sold last fall and has been doing the Adults and Non-TB at WEF.

Besides pictures, I'm wanting to be nosy and see if he's still a stallion and if they're planning on breeding him at any point. ;)

[Kinsella]

I'll add As Always to the list of horses to try to see (they have to go behind the ones I *have* to see) and will report back to you. At the very least I can track down someone to ask the important questions LOL!

And I want to clarify something. When I said this about Redwine:
He's also not as big as I thought - he's more typey/modern and light than I was thinking he was...
I was not speaking of height - I was speaking of mass. Height wise, he's definitely taller than me, and I am 5'4" (16 hands).

[MsRidiculous]

At the very least I can track down someone to ask the important questions LOL!


That'd work. ;) I fell in love with him last fall and then he was sold shortly after. I am really hoping he's still intact.

[TrueColours]

And I want to clarify something. When I said this about Redwine:

Quote:
He's also not as big as I thought - he's more typey/modern and light than I was thinking he was...

I was not speaking of height - I was speaking of mass. Height wise, he's definitely taller than me, and I am 5'4" (16 hands).


Good - thats PERFECT for me and what I was looking for, for my Faux Finish mare! :) I was intentionally staying away from any WB stallions that were going to add too much bulk to her. I wanted to maintain the elegance and refinement and from what I saw in pictures and video footage and from those that had seen him in person, Redwine fit that bill perfectly ... :)

[spacely]

I just heard that Redwine was third in his debut in the first years today! Big congrats!

[Dressage-ryder]

Way to go Redwine!

[Kinsella]

Redwine put in a GORGEOUS first trip in the First Year's today. The second class was the Handy, and he was a very good boy, but looked a little confused by all the turns and stuff (I don't know if have Handy rounds in the Pre-Greens). Overall he was fantastic. He wasn't even phased by the downpour that occurred while waiting for the jog (the bottom dropped out and wind was whipping - it was raining sideways!) - his groom ran him over to stand under a spectator tent with all the other horses (I rescued Peter's saddle off the rail for the poor groom - his hands were full of horse and coolers and anti-sweats!).

Aloha was good today as well. Missed a change in the one class, but jumped around like a very good boy. I think he's still a bit greener and isn't quite as settled in the hunter routine yet. He's getting better every week, so hopefully it'll all click for him before he heads home for breeding season!

Apiro isn't showing this week, but I did go by and give him lots of kisses. :)

Missed the Young Jumpers today. :(

Apache is AWESOME! Can't wait to see him again tomorrow night!

Weather is crap (rain/storms) - light was a total PITA today. Can't wait for tomorrow and sunshine again!

[TrueColours]

Yay Redwine!!!!! :D

What great news and what a fabulous result for his debut! :yes:

[mistyjewell]

So excited to hear about how Redwine is doing, and can't wait to *hopefully* get my mare in foal to him this. I love being able to follow how he's doing, and so happy with what a great job Jill does with her boys! So jealous of you all with/soon to have babies by RW!

[lauriep]

Hooray for Redwine! With this sort of result, and being able to study three kids that we have, and liking them more each day, I have to say this stallion appears to be the real deal. Not just a pretty face, or a limited, flash in the pan, but a true hunter with a great disposition. The "pretty" he puts on his kids seems to be VERY prepotent!

[baywithchrome2]

Where did all the hunters go? I was looking at the class sizes and they've dropped off the charts. :eek: Is this an unofficial off week for the hunters after the WCHR last week?

[toomanyponies]

Where did all the hunters go? I was looking at the class sizes and they've dropped off the charts. :eek: Is this an unofficial off week for the hunters after the WCHR last week?

ding ding ding - we have a winner!!!!

[baywithchrome2]

ding ding ding - we have a winner!!!!

So does that mean it is an unofficial week off? Looks like many of the BNTs are absent from the line-ups? I'm SO very glad my trip got rescheduled :yes::yes:. I would have been bummed to miss these horses go.

[About Time]

Does anyone know if Apiro is going to be showing next week? The March 3rd week?

[ponygirl]

So does that mean it is an unofficial week off? Looks like many of the BNTs are absent from the line-ups? I'm SO very glad my trip got rescheduled :yes::yes:. I would have been bummed to miss these horses go.

Yes. Most have taken this week off as you saw by the lack of numbers in the various classes. The lack of coverage of the hunter rings by the photogs is also evidence of it being an off week.

[CBoylen]

Yes, this week after wchr is always very small.

[wrightwoodfarms]

Very small?? Looks like around 17 in the 1st Year Greens. They wouldn't call a class with 17 1st Year Greens "very small" ;) at any of the rated shows in So. Cal that I've been at?? Granted, it isn't the 40 +/- they may have had in previous weeks, but not like there were 4 or 5. Guess Florida is not in the same economic bucket as California.:lol:

[showjumpers66]

He might be in 3'3" Non-TB hunters next week. Wendy and Nikko has done a fantastic job with his rehab and fitness, but it has been a slow process. As soon as he is 100%, he will be back in the working hunters. Unfortunately, it is just day by day at this point.

Does anyone know if Apiro is going to be showing next week? The March 3rd week?

[grayfox]

This is a picture of Redwine in the 1st years taken by Angela Prichard.

[not again]

Wellington look really fun! Congratulations everyone. As for me, my horses are competing in Aiken, SC in eventing. They are enjoying much better weather than we are up here in Pa. This latest blizzard is awful. I wish I was one of my horses!

[NorthHillFarm]

Great pic! I think that is my favorite pic of him. Congrats on doing so well in his 1st Year debut!

[DownYonder]

This is a picture of Redwine in the 1st years taken by Angela Prichard.

He looks great, Jill! Congrats!

[TrueColours]

This is a picture of Redwine in the 1st years taken by Angela Prichard.

Holy sheep S#$! Jill!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

He looks FABULOUS compared to his earlier pictures and I thought he looked downright FABULOUS then!!! :lol:

Man - he is getting better and better as each class and each week goes by ... and as the size of the jumps is increasing, he looks like he is jumping better and better as well

That picture is your definate "money shot". Everything about it is downright perfect ... :)

[TrotTrotPumpkn]

Great pic! I think that is my favorite pic of him. Congrats on doing so well in his 1st Year debut!

Ditto all of the above!

[spacely]

Wow Jill! He just keeps getting better & better. :yes:

[Sugarbrook]

Would someone be so kind as to post a link for results for WEF? I know its on this thread somewhere, but I don't have time to sort thru over 200 posts. Thanks.

[au_panda]

I found results on www.showgroundslive.com (http://www.showgroundslive.com) which I think is easier to use.
You don't have to login, just click on Wellington and then on "results" on the left side menu. It should bring up the class list.

[Kinsella]

www.shownet.biz (http://www.shownet.biz) has results and orders of go for WEF. You can also see video there... ($8 per round to watch unlimited times or $25 per round to download for keeps.) You do have to log on with shownet though...

[Dressage-ryder]

Congrats are in order again to our own "grayfox" and Redwine on his second and third placings!

[MagicRoseFarm]

Capri.. is being such a good girl for an inexperienced baby! She did well this week, now with Amateur rider..
8th of 26 O/F and 5th in the hack in the NON TB,,

and with 20 in the Low - 3rd, 8th,8th O.F. and 3rd in the hack.. to be so consistent in this company, she has played "Big Girl" pretty well since the first time out!

I am a very happy grandma!

[Donna Belcher]

WOW! I am SO happy I have four mares in foal to him.:winkgrin:


What a gorgeous boy he is!! Of course I already knew this from all the pictures I have seen of him... but what I didn't know was just how amazing his temperament is! He was absolutely perfect in every way, never a hoof out of place. Beyond quiet and willing. From what I could tell... the scores he received at his stallion testing ( 10's on character, constitution and rideability) are 100% dead on accurate!!! And while I certainly do appreciate his flashy exterior ... his interior is (by far) what impressed me the most. I am thrilled that the German judges "hit the nail on the head" as I have an exceptional but very opinionated Weltmeyer mare in foal to him. :cool:

[Kinsella]

It was nice meeting you Donna!

Yes, Redwine has been impressive in his First Year Green debut here at WEF. (yes, I still consider the 2nd week to be a debut!) And he's such a sweet boy - I gave him more pats and scritches yesterday. Peter has been super as well - letting me have access the average passerby wouldn't have. So tell him Thanks! from me, OK Jill?

Apiro is looking good and will be back in the ring next week according to his people at the show. Watched him school a few bigger fences the other day and he was fresh and having fun. I can't wait to see him in the ring again!

Off to watch the YJC classes! (I'm going to make it for the 5yo's this time!!!)

[Donna Belcher]

Thank you Angela!! I told Jill how you helped make a completely miserable (freezing cold with biting wind and no sun) day, infinitely more enjoyable! The rides and tour were very much appreciated!! Thank you, Thank you!!!

Even yesterday my hands still felt stiff and frozen!

I agree with you about Peter Pletcher... what a nice guy. He truly seemed to love Redwine and even though he was very busy showing... he was more than happy to take the time and report just how he felt about him!!

Hey I saw how your eyes lit up watching the jumpers!! Go have fun!!! And remember not to drool while you watch Apiro... it might freeze in place!!

Jill has some of the pics I took already. I liked the jump shot over the grey but of course it doesn't compare to the spectacular one you took over the brown fence.... That one is "GOOD"!!

Do you remember the name of that bay mare in the Hack class we watched? I want to look up her bloodlines.

[Kinsella]

Her name is Star Quest's Serenade. I have a feeling she is a better mover than jumper - she won both of her hacks, but didn't get good ribbons in any O/F... But man, what a pretty mare!!! I will try to watch her go next week O/F and see what the real deal is...

I'm back home working on photos before the Nations Cup class tonight. Will get some posted soon!

[CBoylen]

I heard that one was a very good jumper.

[Donna Belcher]

Serenade's sire and dam are listed as "unknown".

DARN IT!!! If I had thought about it... one of the babies I had bred showed yesterday and today. Would have LOVED to hear how she looked going around. They show her under the name "Hope Floats". I know she won O/F a few weeks ago and last week she got a 2nd and three 8ths out of 52!!
Her owner/rider calls her the "littlest horse with the biggest stride"! To think I culled the mare that produced this filly BECAUSE of this filly. She scored very poorly at inspections. The lowest score (by far) of any horse I have bred to date! OOPS! :-) She is Oxford X Lacoste.

[Kinsella]

I heard that one was a very good jumper.
Since my speculation is based on placings and I have not actually seen her go over fences, I hope you are right! She is so pretty and such a great mover that I hate the thought she didn't have the jump to match!

[Kinsella]

Link to photos from today's CSIO 4* Grand Prix (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4155678&l=07193661ee&id=511691712)...

I am so excited I got to watch HICKSTEAD jump around! What a cool horse! And I am in love with Top Gun. Even if he is gray!

[Donna Belcher]

NICE JOB!