Iron Spring Farm News
Ravel Takes 4th Place in Hong KongSteffen Peters and Akiko Yamazaki's Ravel [by Contango] danced their way through the Freestyle with music from Men Without Hats and the Rolling Stones. Their 76.500% in the Freestyle wasn't enough to edge out Heike Kemmer of Germany for the bronze medal. Read more... |
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KWPN-NA Keuring Schedule - Update 8/27/08Tuesday Sept, 2nd and Weds, Sept 3rd are the keuring days - set to begin at 8:30 am each day. The Judging Seminar is Thursday and is a pre-registration event. Read more... |
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Welcome Sir Dominates 5 Yr. OldsJudith Ribbels presented Welcome Sir (Sir Sinclair x Fruhling) at the Pavo Cup selection for 5 year old dressage horses. The stallion was excellent in the ring. The KWPN Commission said: `the side-passes were a pleasure to look at`, and `Welcome Sir has three very good gaits and has a very elegant movement`.
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KWPN-NA Judging Seminar Sept. 4, 2008Every year, people contact the KWPN-NA office regarding judging process at a keuring. They want to know more. Some people
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2008 FHANA and KWPN-NA KeuringsThe KWPN-NA Keuring will be held Sept 2nd and 3rd with a Judging Seminar on the 4th. The FHANA Keruing will be held on Sept. 30th. Contact the farm for details. We have attached the official KWPN-NA Keuring booklet for you to review in advance. It's full of information that will help you understand and enjoy the proceedings. |
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Riverman and Sir Sinclair Breeding UpdatesBoth Riverman ISF and Sir Sinclair will be competing at Dressage at Lexington. Riverman will not be available for fresh chilled semen shipment on Friday July 11 th and Sir Sinclair will not be available Monday July 13th. Check back for show results. Call.the office for details. |
Steffan Peters and Ravel on Olympic Team!From Dressage Direct: After two weekends of competition, June 21-22 and June 27-29, the 2008 USEF National Grand Prix Championship /Olympic Games Selection Trials in San Juan Capistrano, CA, are complete and the top three rider/horse combinations in the nation and in the dressage selection rankings for the 2008 Olympic Games are Steffen Peters aboard Ravel, Debbie McDonald with Brentina, and Courtney King-Dye riding Harmony’s Mythilus.
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Riverman ISF Champion at First ShowRiverman ISF ( Kenwood x Voltaire) ridden by Alex Robertson, made his North American debut in the dressage ring at Dressage at Heavenly Waters in Belair, MD. I'm going to jump right to the best part, a score of 78% at 4th Lvl2, winning 1st Place and the 4th Lvl Championship. Read more... |
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Ulbert 390 High Score of ShowUlbert won High Score, FEI Levels, at the PVDA 43rd Annual Show at Leesburg VA. He scored 65% at Prix St. Georges. Read more... |
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Wisteria ISF by Juventus High Score of ShowWisteria ISF and rider Ashley Wolfe won High Score of Show and High Score First Level at Dressage at Fair Hill. The team have been turning in impressive performances all year. Read more... |
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Klaes de Sceppere by Ulbert 390We were recent sent photos and information about the 5 yr old KFPS stallion, Klaes de Sceppere by Ulbert . The photo’s where taken at the County Championships this February level L2.
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Judgement and Madden Rule at Spruce MeadowsStory From Spruce Meadows: Of the forty seven horse/rider combinations that nominated to start the $100,000 CN Performance Grand Prix at Spruce Meadows today only 34 actually made it to the start gate. Read more... |
Judgement Wins Derby for 3rd Time!For the show jumping fan who for years has marveled at Beezie Madden's amazing black stallion Judgement, savor Sunday's derby performance. It may the last time he graces the international ring at Spruce Meadows. Read more... |
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Sir Sinclair, Son & Daughter Winning AgainAfter almost two years of frustration brought on by a series of seemingly unrelated ailments, Sir Sinclair is back in the show ring and winning! Read more... |
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Show Results: Winter and Spring 2008ISF Stallions and their offspring are showing around the country. We've compiled a short list of shows and results. You can check for further results on each stallion's page and in the News sections. Horses listed with an * are ISF Developing Horses. Read more... |
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Aisha, Star, by UB40UB40's first Star daughter is Aisha x Belisar x Roemer. The 2005 mare is owned by Desiree Aarts, The Netherlands. |
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Getting To Know Welcome SirWho has a great canter, a lovely face and is the carbon copy of his daddy? It's the Sir Sinclair son, Welcome Sir, of course!
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Ulbert 390 - 2009 Breeding UpdateUlbert 390 is available for fresh and frozen semen breeding in 2008. In 2009 he will we available by frozen semen only due to his training and showing schedule. If you would like to breed to Ulbert via fresh chilled semen, please contact the farm for details. |
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Welcome Sir Wins First CompetitionSir Sinclair's approved son [Westfalian], Welcome Sir, has won both classes in his first show, Indoor Dressage in Arnhem, Netherlands. Welcome Sir, is shown by Judith Ribbels, at M level (equivalent to 2nd level) and is currently available for breeding.
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Breeding Calendar UpdatesPlease check the Breeding Calendar regularly for the latest updates to our breeding schedule. ISF stallions that have been training in Florida this winter are returning soon and will be available for fresh chilled semen shipments in April.
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Foal Registration ArticleIt's a wise choice to register your new foal. Our article on how to go about it is in our Resources section under Educational Articles. Please let us know when your foal arrives and send pictures! |
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Ravel and Steffen Peters Win at Del Mar CDI-WSteffen Peters has made no secret of his intentions that Ravel [by Contango x Democraat] will be his candidate for the U.S. Olympic team for the Hong Kong Games. With the 10-year old Dutch warmblood gelding, he's on a roll winning all the CDI-W's in California. He won the CDI-W Grand Prix in Del Mar, scoring 71.75% on March 15th. Read more... |
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ISF Horses at USEF Young Horse SymposiumUSEF Young Horse Training Session (Wellington, FL), 3/17-3/19
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KWPN Breeding Index AnnouncedThe KWPN society announced today the breeding index of the KWPN licensed stallions. The leading Dutch warmblood stallion with offspring older than 10 competing successfully in dressage is Cocktail (by Purioso x Le Val Blanc xx). Cocktail is UB40's grandsire. Contango was named second.
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Contango Offspring Winning Coast to CoastIt was a winning weekend of dressage from Florida to California for Contango offspring. Ravel and Montango, ridden by Steffen Peters won Grand Prix, Prix St. George and Int. I in Burbank.
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ISF South - The Florida Show CircuitThe weather may be cold in the north, but soon several Iron Spring Farm stallions and young horses will be traveling to Ocala for the winter show circuit. We will post a tentative show schedule soon.
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2008 Stallion DVD- Order NOW!It's time to reserve your copy of the 2008 ISF Stallion DVD. See new video footage of Riverman ISF, Ulbert 390, Sir Sinclair, Teade 392 and UB40. You'll also see ISF offspring at the FHANA and KWPN-NA keurings held at ISF fall 2007. |
ISF Trainers Attend Young Dressage Horse SymposiumTwo Iron Spring Farm trainers, Melissa Gallagher and Ashley Wolfe. were selected to attend the 3rd Annual Young Dressage Horse Trainers Symposium, sponsored by Harmony Sport Horses and Hassler Dressage. Read more... |
Approved Sons for Heinse 354 and Ulbert 390Breaking News from the KFPS website. Iron Spring Farm stallions, Heinse and Ulbert have sired two new FPS stallions.
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ISF Friesians Awarded Sport PredicateIt's official. Teade 392, Ulbert 390, Heinse 354, Erik 351 and Goffert 360 have all been awarded the Sport predicate from the FPS in Holland. Sport is awarded for performance scores. For dressage the requirement is 6 scores over 60% at 3rd level. |
Judgement Jumps 6'4" in Animal Planet CupThe venue was the Syracuse Invitational Sport Horse Tournament, the class was Phase II of the Animal Planet Cup with 7 riders competing for the $50,000 prize. Judgement and Beezie Madden won this event last year, and nearly scored a repeat this year.
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Ulbert and Teade at the CBLM ChampionshipsA very busy season ended with ribbons for Iron Spring Farm stallions Teade 392 and Ulbert 390, ridden by Mary Alice Malone.
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Sir Sinclair Wins Get of SireDay 2 of the Dressage at Devon Breed Show started with an amazing win for Sir Sinclair. Two Sir Sinclair foal groups were presented and they placed First and Second in the class. Contango's group placed Sixth.
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DAD Breed Show Results"It was a clean sweep for Iron Spring Farm at the opening day of Dressage at Devon presented by WTDirect. ISF swept the Colt Championship, the Filly Championship and the Young Horse Championship under dazzling blue skies..." Day 2 proved to be equally successful With Bien Sir named as Grand Champion, and Rabiola named Reserve Grand Champion.
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Riverman ISF Offspring ReportOffspring report from 2002 (foals)
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Training with Beezie and Frank Madden!Here is a rare opportunity to learn from two great equestrians at the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament.
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Welcome Sir, Approved Son of Sir SinclairWelcome Sir was successfully licensed by the Westfälisches Pferdestammbuch e.V. after completing his 70 day stallion test at Münster-Handorf, Germany, August 9th 2007. He placed 8th in dressage and 14th overall.
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2 Contango Sons in Top 10 at Pavo CupThe Pavo Cup is the KWPN young dressage horse championship of Holland. 73 qualifying horses competed with the top 25 going on to the final competition in Ermelo.
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Judgement and Beezie on Winning Super League TeamJudgement ISF and Beezie Madden were part of the US Team that won the Samsung Super League tournament at Hickstead, London. The pair with 4/0 faults helped squeeze the British home team out of first place. This win was sorely needed to bring the US Team up to 5th Place on the leaderboard with only one competition to go in the series. The final round will be held in Dublin.
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UB 40 Wins 7 ClassesUB 40 with rider Alex Robertson have won their last 7 classes with the highest score at 3rd Lvl. of 72. 308. The high score for 6 Yr. YH was 7.9.
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Watch Me by Sir Sinclair Wins 4 Yr YHWatch Me by Sir Sinclair is currently showing with Belinda Nairn-Wertman. The team won 1st Place with an 8.10 and 8.02 in 4 Yr YH classes. Watch Me has collected an additional 3 1st Place wins in the class with scores of 7.72, 7.4 and 7.08.
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Roemer Portrait Installed at USDF Hall of FameA year in the making, Terri Miller's oil portrait of Mary Alice Malone and Iron Spring Farm's Roemer was installed at the entrance to the USDF Hall of Fame that bears his name. Read more... |
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Winand 405 - You Will be MissedIt is with deep sorrow that we announce that Winand 405 was euthanized on July 11th 2007. He had colic surgery in April and while he was recovering he contracted laminitis.
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Welcome Ulbert 390North American breeders now have another exciting option for Friesian breeding with the arrival of Ulbert 390. This beautiful stallion was born in 1998, is approved on offspring and has a 53% star rating. He was bred by M. Doller of the Netherlands.
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Judgement ISF Wins at Spruce MeadowsJudgement ISF & Beezie Madden had a stellar 2 weeks at Spruce Meadows. It was especially sweet because Judgement turned 16 June 1st. The team won the Nexen Derby [formerly the Shell Derby] and the Canadian Championship for the second year in a row and the $100,000 CN Performance. Read more... |
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Watch Me by Sir Sinclair Scores 81%The elegant mare, Watch Me, ridden by Belinda Nairn-Wertman scored 81% to win the 4 Yr. Materiale at the Capitol Dressage Classic June 1, 2007. The team also placed first in two 4 Yr. YH classes at the PVDA 42nd Competition in May. To see all Sir Sinclair offspring, visit his stallion page and click the Offspring Gallery and Offspring Show Results link. |
UB40 Qualifies for FEI YH Breeding ChampsUB40, under rider Alex Robertson, has qualified for the FEI 6 Year Old Young Horse Breeding Championships in Verden Germany, August 2007. The team has 4 First Place wins including the latest at the Capital Dressage Classic with a score of 7.81%. See all of UB40 scores on his stallion page. |
Contango Leaves a Lasting LegacyIron Spring Farm's legendary KWPN stallion Contango passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2007. Retired from competition, the handsome dark bay stallion died peacefully in his pasture. Read more... |
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Attn: UB40 BreedersDue to an active show schedule, UB 40 will not be available for breeding Friday 5/18, Monday 5/28, Wed 5/30 or Friday 6/1/07. Check this News Section for updates. |
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Maestro, 2nd Contango Approved SonThe Grand Prix dressage stallion, Maestro has been approved by the KWPN in Holland after the short (5 day stallion test).
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Iron Spring Farm South Open HouseOn February 20th Iron Spring Farm South hosted an Open House for 125 including friends, neighbors and associates. It was a wonderful event. Highlights... Read more... |
March 3rd: Judgement ISF and Beezie Madden on Animal PlanetWatch Beezie and Judgement win the Animal Planet Cup [again1] on the Animal Planet Channel at 2pm Saturday March 3rd. Read more... |
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Goffert 369 Rest in PeaceIt is with much sadness that we announce that Goffert 369 was euthanized February 13, 2007. He suffered from colic and although every effort was made to save him, the damage was irreparable.
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Contango Colt to be ExportedThis is a rare occurrance. A US bred Dutch Warmblood colt has been sold and is being shipped to the Netherlands! Congratulations to Windover Farm. Read more... |
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Teade 392 Approved on OffspringOn December 20th, 2007, Teade 392 was Approved on Offspring by the FPS. Teade was the only US stallion Approved at this testing. See the entire list of considered stallions. Read more... |
Sir Sinclair Approved Son WesleyWesley by Sir Sinclair out of Havidoff [breeder/owner Stal Wijdewormer] was entered into the KWPN studbook 30-11-2006. He was one of 8 stallions added to the book.
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Beezie Madden and Judgement ISF Win Animal Planet CupBeezie Madden and Judgement ISF thrilled the hometown fans with a win in the $50,000 Animal Planet Sporthorse Cup, Sunday November 5. Read more... |
Dressage At Devon Breed Show ResultsISF made a wonderful showing at the Dressage at Devon Breed Show for 2006. Sir Sinclair won the Get of Sire class with a score of 86.3. Andorra ISF [Sir Sinclair] was Filly Champion and USDF Breeders Champion Filly as well as overall 3rd Place Grand Champion. Rabiola was Grand Champion and Champion Mare. Read more... |
KWPA-NA Top Ten for 2006We'll list some of the ISF sired horses that made the Top Ten and provide a link to the complete list. First, there were 4 Top Ten Foals and Weanlings of 2006 sired by ISF stallions. Read more... |
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FHANA Keuring Results 2006Winand 405 and Teade 392 were awarded 1st Premium for Approved Stallions. Tiramius ISF [Teade 392] was Champion Filly and Valdor ISF [Teade 392] was named Champion Colt. Read more... |
TC RAVEL [Contango] sold to Steffen PetersDressage horse TC Ravel has been sold through Reesink Horses, to the sponsor of American rider Steffen Peters. The goal is to participate at the Olympic Games in Hong Kong (2008).
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KWPN-NA Notes from the Road"Whenever the extraordinary occurs, people speak of the event for many years in tones of reverence, and the event becomes that of legend. In Holland such was the "C" year group of stallions in 1984 ..."
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KWPN-NA Keuring ResultsThe 2006 KWPN_NA Keuring at Iron Spring Farm was a great success. ISF sired horses won many awards and the entire event ran smoothly and was a pleasure for the two days of inspection. We were happy to see more visitors than usual and the inclusion of the Driving inspection to the agenda. See Results.... Read more... |
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KWPN-NA Keuring Photo ProofsGo to the Hoof Prints Images website for photos taken at the Keuring at Iron Spring on September 6-7, 2006. Have your horse number ready. A list is attached for your convenience. |
Sir Sinclair Wins PSG ChallengeSir Sinclair and rider/trainer Belinda Nairn-Wertman were the winners of the PSG Challenge at Dressage at Lexington. He has the 2nd highest score in the challenge for the past 17 years! [Photo by Bill Wertman] |
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Goffert at Breyer FestGoffert and Belinda will be one of the stars at this years Breyer Fest in Lexington KY the weekend of July 27th, 2006. Check out the Breyer Fest website for details. If you're in the area stop in and see a real Breyer Horse doing what he does best, Grand Prix Dressage.
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Judgement at Spruce Meadows 2006Judgement ISF and Beezie Madden had a successful run at Spruce Meadows in June and won the Shell Cup Derby. Read more... |
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Breeding Updates - Check Calendar DatesSome of our stallions are showing and will not be available at all times for breeing. Check our calendar, in the Breeding section for the latest updates. |
Winand 405 Available for BreedingOur newest Friesian stallion, Winand 405 will be available for breeding beginning April 10 through July 28, 2006. Contact the farm for details. |
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Welcome Sir - Newest ISF StallionThe extravagantly moving Welcome Sir, by Sir Sinclair out of Fruhling, was the highlight of the 2006 KWPN Select Sale. The auction included licensed and non-licensed stallions following the 2006 KWPN Stallion Licensing in 's Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands.
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Judgement ISF COTH Show Jumper of the YearJudgement ISF has been named the Chronicle of the Horse Show Jumper of the Year and his rider Beezie Madden has been named Overall and Show Jumping Horseman of the Year. What an amazing team! And Judgement is the first US bred horse to win the richest Grand Prix. |
CONTANGO AWARDED PREFERENT PREDICATEWe are excited to announce Contango has been awarded the predicate, Preferent, by the KWPN. Contango is the 2nd stallion in history, standing outside of the Netherlands, to receive the highest predicate available to KWPN stallions. (Roemer, who also stood at ISF was the 1st.)
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GOFFERT MODEL WINNERSWe're happy to announce the 2 winners of the Breyer Goffert 369 models. One drawing took place from entries submitted at the 2005 FHANA Keruing at Iron Spring Farm. The winner of that model is Billy Diehl of York, PA. The winner of our online drawing is Kaylie Shaffer.Congratulations to both winners. |
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SIR SINCLAIR AWARD FROM USDFSir Sinclair was named FEI Horse of the Year - Six Yr. Olds by the USDF. He competed in 8 of the FEI 6 Yr. Old tests with scores ranging from 7.3 to 8.8. For a complete lisiting of test scores see the USDF site link below. |
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KWPN INSPECTS CONTANGO, SIR SINCLAIR COLTSThe KWPN Stallion Selection Committee has inspected 637 colts to begin the selection process. We are proud that our stallions Contango and Sir Sinclair each had sons selected and Contango and Juventus had grandsons selected to go on. Read more... |
KWPN APPROVED: CITANGO by CONTANGOThe NA/WPN bred stallion Vitamorkus was approved by the KWPN after completing the 70-Day test. The stallion now carries the name Citango because he was previously approved by the NRPS where the name of the sire determines the name of the offspring.
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NA/WPN KEURING RESULTSIron Spring Farm sired horses did very well at the Keuring this year, especially the foals with the outstanding quality of Sir Sinclair showing in all of his presented get.
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2005 - FHANA KEURING RESULTS30 Friesians participated in the 2005 FHANA Keuring at Iron Spring Farm. There were several 1st and 2nd Premiums and the stallions Heinse354, Teade392 and Goffert 369 were presented as well, all three earning 1st Premium again this year. See all results in the attached file. |
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2005 - JUDGEMENT WINS SPRUCE MEADOWS GRAND PRIXJudgement and Beezie Madden won the Million Dollar CN International at the Spruce Meadows Masters Tournament. The starting field was 47 horses and the event offers the riches Grand Prix purse in the world.
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2005 - SIR SINCLAIR WINS AT KENTUCKY HORSE PARKSir Sinclair with Belinda Nairn-Wertman won the 6 Yr. Old USEF FEI Young Horse Championships at Kentucky Horse Park. The winning score was 8.45%. Belinda said "He makes it easy". |
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UB40 and 2005 Foal Inspection PhotosWe are happy to announce the addition of a new Dutch Warmblood stallion, UB40, to the ISF roster.
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JUDGEMENT AND OVATION WIN MORE RIBBIONSJudgement in Europe
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FHANA STALLION CERTIFICATES for 2006 FOALSWe have decided to do things a little differently this year in regard to sending out stallion certificates. Previously we sent the certificate out at the end of the breeding season in anticipation of the foal's arrival the following spring. Going forward we will send the certificate after the foal is born. So be sure to contact us when the happy event occurs. Call or write if you have any questions. |
SHOWING YOUR SPORT HORSE IN HANDIron Spring Farm and the United States Dressage Federation have produced a video that will help you prepare for showing your horse in hand at breed shows or keurings. What will be most useful for keuring participants is the instruction on how to trot your horse, keeping control, while allowing the conformation of your horse to be shown in the best light.
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NAWPN and FHANA FOAL ANNOUNCEMENTPlease let us know when your foal is born by filling out the attached form. |
CONTANGO SONS WIN IN HOLLANDTwo sons of Contango, Showtime and Broere Maroon, won their classes at the Zwolle Stallion Show in Holland.
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JUDGEMENT ISF APPROVED by KWPNWe have exciting news from Holland about our stallion, Judgement ISF. We have been informed by the KWPN that Judgement ISF is now a recognized KWPN breeding stallion. Read more... |
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SIR SINCLAIR FOAL REPORTWe are often asked for our stallions foal report. Not all of them have one. We do have the report for Sir Sinclair for 2003.
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CONSUL AND JUDGEMENT ISF BREEDING RANKINGSThe legacy of Nimmerdor lives on in his progeny. Consul was named #1 Jumper Sire based in the USA by the USEF. And Judgement ISF was listed 34th out of 1340 horses in the world by the FEI WBFSH. We're proud to offer these two outstanding sires to mare owners interested in breeding world class jumpers. |
ISF FRIESIANS WITH APPROVED SONSWe're happy to report that two of our Friesian stallions have Approved sons. Arjen 417, by Erik 351, was Approved in 2004 by the FPS. Heinse 354 has two FPS Approved sons, Bente 412 and Wisse 408. |
Goffert 369 Rest In PeaceIt is with much sadness that we announce that Goffert 369 was
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Welcome Sir Begins His Show Career with FlairWho’s got a great canter, a lovely face and is the carbon copy of his daddy? It’s the Sir Sinclair son, Welcome Sir, of course!
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Roemer Portrait Installed at USDF Hall of FameA year in the making, Terri Miller's oil portrait of Mary Alice Malone and Iron Spring Farm's Roemer was installed at the entrance to the USDF Hall of Fame that bears his name. Read more... |
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