Iron Spring Farm News

UB40 Wins High Score FEI Level

August 2010
UB40 has been winning at Prix St. Georges and was named High Point FEI Horse at Dressage at Blue Goose 2 in Pennsylvania with 65.21%.  See other July and August ISF show results.

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Zenith ISF and Leslie Law Ride 1st Premlim Events

August 2010
Zenith ISF, by Judgement ISF, and ridden by Olympian Leslie Law, competed in their first Preliminary Event at Stuart Horse Trials, a CIC event.  The pair placed 9th overall with a 34.4 dressage score and clear cross country and stadium jumping. 

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Caravella and Megan Lane, 2010 Jr. Young Rider Medalists

August 2010
Caravella, by Contango, riden by Megan Lane, have done it again!  Three medals at this years Jr. Young Rider Championships for North America.  Team Silver, Individual Silver and Individual Bronze in the Freestyle.  Congratulations!

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Maeije 440 Available for Breeding

July 2010
We're pleased to announce that Maeije 440, by Beart 411, is standing at Iron Spring Farm and is now available for breeding with shipped semen.  His breeding fee is $1500.  You still have time to take advantage of this wonderful stallion for the 2010 breeding season.  Contact Meghan for details.

More Breeding Availability Updates

Updated: June 25, 2010

Breeding UPDATE FOR JULY 4TH HOLIDAY: Monday July 5, 2010, we will not be able collect & ship semen - FedEx & many of the air cargo offices will be closed in observance of the Fourth of July Holiday. We will collect & ship on Tuesday July 6, as well the regular collections on Wednesday July 7 and Friday July 9, 2010.

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Ravel wins Del Mar Grand Prix Freestyle with 81.30%

May 1, 2010
From Chronicle of the Horse...Steffen Peters and Akiko Yamazaki’s Ravel had another good night, winning the Grand Prix freestyle at the Del Mar CDI by almost 10 percentage points over Guenter Seidel and U II.

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Updated Florida Show Results

Jan - April 2010
Meinse 439 by Heinse 354, rider Mary Alice Malone
1st Place, 2nd Lvl 3, 73.72%

UB40, rider Alex Robertson
1st Place, 4th Lvl 2, 72.73%

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UB40 at Prix St. Georges

UB40, by Olivi, earned a score of 66.80% at Prix St. Georges at the Canterbury May Days Dressage Show in Florida.  He also won 4th Level 2, with 71%. 

Tips From the Breeding Office

We receive many calls and emails about how to best navigate the breeding process, especially in regards to scheduling shipments and best practices for ensuring your mare's pregnancy. Iron Spring's breeding manager, Meghan DeGaray, offers these helpful suggestions.

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2010 Foals

April 2010
Here are the first UB40 foal pictures we've received this year.  Welcome Uphoria!  Please send us photos of your ISF sired foals so we can show them off too!

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Find the Best Stallion for Your Mare

March 2010
You know your mare's best points, as well as her weaknesses.   Put those together with what you are looking for in a foal, and you'll begin to see what you need in a stallion, to bring your vision to life.  Iron Spring Farm has a lot of experience matching mares with the best stallion, to give you the highest possibility for success.   See what we have listed on each stallion's Breeding page and then contact Meghan for more details.   Here are a few links to get you started...

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Ravel Wins Del Mar CDI***

March 15, 2010
Steffen Peters was ecstatic about his 77.66% scoring ride in the Del Mar CDI Grand Prix on Ravel, his 2008 Olympic mount. “I am happy not only that this is our personal best in the Grand Prix, but also that we did it at home. It is always more difficult to score your best at home.

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Florianus Approved by KWPN

Mar 13, 2010
Iron Spring Farm’s stallion Florianus (s. Florestan) finished his Five-Day Test today and has become the first stallion to become fully approved by the KWPN outside of Holland.  Details to follow.

ISF Horses for Sale in Florida

We have several horses with us in Florida that are for sale and available to see by appointment. Download a full list of our Horses for Sale in Florida and Pennsylvania. View Sales Horse Videos here.


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2010 Breeding Dates

February 2010
Breeding season will begin March 22, 2010. This year we're shipping fresh chilled semen from Florida for our stallions wintering at Iron Spring Farm South. Only Fed Ex overnight shipping will be available from Florida through late May, 2010. We'll post the exact date when it is determined.

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Early Booking Discount for Breeders

February 2010
Iron Spring Farm is offering an Early Booking Discount for mare owners booking by April 30, 2010. If you've decided on an ISF stallion for your mare, you can save $200 by booking now!

Early booking discounts do not apply to per-dose breeding.

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2010 Florida Show Results

February 2010
Iron Spring Farm stallions and offspring have started off the 2010 Florida show season in great form. Here are some highlights.

ISF STALLIONS
Meinse 439, rider Mary Alice Malone, Ocala Winter Dressage
1st Place, 2nd Lvl 4, 68.33%

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Judgement Perpetual Trophy

January 2010
The first Judgement ISF Perpetual Trophy winner was Gael Force, ridden by 2009 Animal Planet Cup winner Darragh Kenny of Ireland.  The Judgement Cup goes to the horse with the most points accumulated during the three phases Sporthorse Cup.  The winner of the Judgement Cup is not necessarily part of the winning team for the Animal Planet Cup, but in this case, he was.

Gael Force is an Irish Sport Horse gelding, by Cavalier Royale, owned by Missy Clark of North Run Farm.

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Judgement Sons Are Strong Eventers

January 2010

Two sons of Judgement ISF, are doing very well as eventers and we want to congratulate the owners and share some recent scores.


Artesian is out of Shannondoah by Farmer, bred by Natalie Bryant and Willy Arts, owned and ridden by Robyn Fisher. Zenith ISF.  Zenith ISF is out of Sly Jezzie by Clever Trick, bred by Iron Spring Farm and owned and ridden by Leslie Law. Leslie Law won the individual Gold Medal and Team Silver in Three day Eventing in Athens, Greece in the 2004 Olympics.

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Apache, by UB40, Wins KWPN L-Level Division

January 14, 2010

2009-2010 KWPN Stallion Competition
Emmelie Scholtens and the bay KWPN stallion Apache (by UB40 x Krack C x Inspekteur) scored 85 points and won the L-level division. Owned by Ad Valk, the 2008 KWPN reserve licensing champion beat his rival of the season Andretti (by Special D x Sandro Hit) presented by Theo Hanzon.

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USDF Horse of the Year Awards

The USDF announced their Horse of the Year Award winners which included ISF horses and ISF sired horses.

Training Level
10th - Zeus ISF - riders – Yvonne Barteau & Ashley Wolfe
30th – Jonas ISF -riders – Christine Titter & Ashley Wolfe
47th – Zandra ISF – rider – Sandra Adair
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Ravel Nominated for USEF Horse of the Year

Ravel, the 11-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood gelding by Contango and owned by Akiko Yamazaki has been nominated for the Farnam/Platform USEF Horse of the Year. Voting is underway!

After winning the U.S. National Grand Prix Dressage Championship and coming within a fraction of standing atop the Olympic medal’s podium in 2008, Ravel returned to competition in 2009 and was determined to take no prisoners.  Read more...

Iron Spring Farm’s Rampal Passes On

Iron Spring Farm’s important KWPN stallion Rampal passed away November 11, 2009 due to the infirmities of old age. The 26-year-old stallion was known not only for his incredible competition record, which included being short listed for the United States Equestrian Team, but also for his contributions to the sport horse world as a sire.  Read more...

Zenith by Judgement, Ridden by Leslie Law

Here's an update on Zenith, by Judgement ISF.

Zenith competed in his first recognized horse trials this past weekend at the Ocala Horse Park. He was a very good boy! He behaved very well in the dressage. He was fabulous and was 3rd out of 26.

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Klaes de Sceppere by Ulbert, Moving Up

Klaes DeSceppere , the only 6 year old stallion by Ulbert 390, has made a great progress in 2009. In January he entered his first Z1 level competitions and earned enough points after 2 competitions to be awarded the Sport predicate.  Read more...

Teake fan S.F. by Teade, 1st Premie, Ster Gelding

Congratulations to Jennifer Devin, owner of Teake fan SF. He was awarded First Premie Ster and Champion Gelding at the Kansas Keuring.

Teake also went to the Reno 25th Anniversary Championships and was Champion 3-year old gelding there.
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Meinse Wins at USDF Region 1 Finals 2009

Meinse 413 and Mary Alice Malone were named Champions at Training Level AA with a score of 72%, and Reserve Champions at First Level AA with a score of 71.32%. Congratulations!
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Judgement ISF Celebrated at Syracuse Invitational

For more than a decade, Judgement ISF has thrilled the show jumping world, amassing nearly $1.5 million in prize money. Bred in the United States at Iron Spring Farm, Judgement ISF is the winningest North American-bred show jumper in history.  Read more...

Crowns for Contango Sons

This year the KWPN awarded the Crown predicate to seven horses. Crown is a performance award given to stallions, mares and geldings competing at the international level.

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2009 KWPN-NA Top 5 Results

Iron Spring Farm stallions are well represented in the KWPN-NA Top 5 this year. The ISF stallions with the most offspring in the Top 5 are Sir Sinclair with 7, Consul with 6, and Contango with 5.

Congratulations to Owner/Breeder: Gwen Blake, Donida Farm Equestrian Center for breeding two #1 horses: Contango daughter, Beyonce, was ranked #1 Star Mares, Dressage. Contango daughter, Contessa, was named #1 2-Yr Old, Dressage.

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Sir Sinclair Breaks Get-of-Sire Record at Dressage at Devon 2009

Iron Spring Farm made history at the Dressage at Devon Breed Show this year. Sir Sinclair won the Get of Sire class for the 4th consecutive year! 2006 DAD Grand Champion, Rabiola keur x Metall, was named Champion Mare and Reserve Grand Champion.

More Dressage at Devon Breed Show Highlights...  Read more...

FHANA Keuring Results

We're gathering results from all the FHANA keurings and will add them as they come in. Pictured is 3 yr. old Teade mare, Tia of DMF, who was named 1st Premie Star, Champion Mare, Champion of the Show, and Provisional Crown. Congratulations! See More Results  Read more...

Dolce Vita by Sir Sinclair #2 Dressage Yearling

Congratulations to Carousel Farm in Rock Creek Ohio. Their filly, Dolce Vita, was awarded 1st premium yearlings at her Keuring at Claybrook Farms in September.  Read more...

Caravella by Contango Wins NAJRYRC Gold

Caravella, by Contango, ridden by Megan Lane, won the Gold in the Junior Team test placing as the highest rider/ horse combination as well as winning the Silver and the Bronze medal in the Individual and Freestyle tests. Congratulations!  Read more...

Warsteiner by Riverman, Champion at CBLM Finals

Heather Mason and Warsteiner, by Riverman ISF, have done it again. The pair made a remarkable showing at the Colonel Bengt Ljungquist Memorial Championships, NJ Horse Park, Allentown, NJ October 9 - October 11, 2009.  Read more...

Spruce Meadows Honors Judgement ISF

Judgement Day was Sept. 12, 2009 at Spruce Meadows Masters, where Judgement and Beezie Madden were honored with a special tribute. The teams $1M CN International win and 2 Derby wins have endeared them to their fans at Spruce Meadows, which was clearly Judgement ISF's favorite venue.  Read more...

Sir Sinclair Mare 8th Place WC Young Horses, Verden

Zolena, a 2004 mare by Sir Sinclair x Cabochon, placed 8th at the World Championships for Young Horses in Verden, Germany with a score of 8.20%. He was ridden by Annarein Kerbert. Congratulations!

2009 Dressage Young Horse Championships

Congratulations to the three young horses, sired by ISF stallions, that competed at the 2009 Dressage Young Horse Championships at Lamplight Equestrian Center.  Read more...

Message to 2009 ISF Breeding Clients

If you've bred your mare to an ISF Stallion in 2009 please help us complete our record keeping.

1] Let us know the pregnancy status of your mare.

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Klaes de Sceppere by Ulbert 390, Wins Again!

"Last Saturday Daniëlle and her Stallion, Klaes de Sceppere, Sport, by Ulbert 390 Sport, crushed their competitors with a victory of 222 points ( 65.5% ) at the KFPS National pre-Selection Championships. The runner up scored 25 points less."  Read more...

FEI World Breeding Dressage Championships for Young Horses

From EuroDressage....The absolute KWPN star of the day was the mare Zolena (by Sir Sinclair x Cabachon) who was actually the reserve combination. Her rider, 17-year old Annerein Kerbert, surprised all Dutch professionals by being the highest ranked Dutch combination as her mare Zolena showed off her international caliber potential.  Read more...

Caravella, by Contango Wins Team Gold

The polished team from Eastern Canada secured Team Gold for the Junior division in Dressage at the 2009 Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Riders Championships at the Kentucky Horse Park. The winning ride of the day was delivered by Megan Lane, on her delightful mare Caravella, by Contango, with a 67.189%

Unika ISF by Contango in USEF Developing Horse Program

Unika, aka Jeffrey, and owner/trainer/rider Jennifer Wilson-Horr, of Springvale Maine, are currently ranked 7th in the USEF National Developing Horse Program. The team will travel to Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne ILL to compete in the 2009 National Developing Horse Championships in August.  Read more...

Ravel, by Contango, Sweeps 2009 CDIO Aachen

We've watched Ravel win at Grand Prix since early 2008. In less than 2 years he's done what no American team has done before, won all three Grand Prix at Aachen!  Read more...

Judgement Wins 13th Spruce Meadows Victory

Judgement ISF and Beezie Madden had a great warmup last week at Spruce Meadows with a 2nd Place and 4th Place showing. But this week, the team were back in perfect form to win the $65,000 Esso Challenge.  Read more...

KWPN-NA and FHANA Keurings at Iron Spring Farm

FHANA Inspection
Date: Friday, September 11, 2009
Closing Date: July 31, 2009
Late Closing Date: August 14, 2009, add $50 per horse.
Entries must be made directly to FHANA.

KWPN-NA Keuring
Dates: Wednesday and Thursday, September 16 - 17, 2009.
Closing Date: July 16, 2009
Late Closing Date: July 24, 2009
Entries must be made directly to KWPN-NA.

Those entered in either keuring at the Iron Spring Farm location will receive a schedule and stabling information at the end of July from the ISF office.  Read more...

Goodbye to Heinse 354

Iron Spring Farm lost a beloved member of the family when Heinse 354 succumbed to colic May 20, 2009. The 15-year-old stallion was known for his impressive performance career as both a dressage and driving horse, as well as for his successful offspring, which includes three approved sons.  Read more...

Warsteiner by Riverman ISF WINS Big!

Heather Mason won the 2009 Eastern Young Dressage Horse Selection Trials for 6 yr olds this weekend on her Riverman ISF x Roemer gelding, Warsteiner.  Read more...

Florianus Wins at PVDA Spring Dressage

Florianus and Belinda Nairn-Wertman won two Grand Prix at the PVDA Spring Dressage show May 16-17, 2009. The team had scores of 62.97% and 70.21%. Next show is the Raleigh CDI.  Read more...

Heinse 354, Rest in Peace

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Heinse 354. He was a beloved member of the Iron Spring Farm family for many years and dressage partner for Mary Alice. He coliced and died on Wednesday, May 20, 2009.  Read more...

Memorial Day Shipping Schedule.

Shipments will not be made Monday, May 25, 2009 due to the Memorial Day Holiday. We will collect and ship on Tuesday, May 26th to compensate. Please refer to the Breeding Calendar on this website for the latest information on stallion shipping updates.

Stallion Breeding - Shipping Dates

Several of the ISF stallions have been training and showing in Florida for the winter and are about to return to the main farm. There will be a brief interruption in shipping fresh chilled semen that you should be aware of when making breeding plans. Click to see the updated schedule.

Ravel, by Contango, Wins FEI World Cup Dressage!

Steffen Peters and Ravel earned a 84.95% to become to become the Dressage Champions of the world ahead of German rider Isabell Werth riding Satchmo (84.5) and Anky Van Grunsven on IPS Painted Black (82.15).  Read more...

Ravel to Compete at 2009 FEI World Cup Dressage Finals

News Flash: Ravel and Steffen Peters won the GP at the World Cup Dressage FInals with a 77.91%. We'll post more in a separate news item.

Contango’s legend as a sire continues to grow. One of his brightest stars, Ravel, will represent the United States at the 2009 FEI World Cup Dressage Finals later this week in Las Vegas. Ravel placed 4th overall at the 2008 Olympics in Hong Kong.

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ISF Show Results in Florida

Iron Spring Farm horses and riders have had an impressive start to the 2009 show season in Florida. Three horses have already qualified for the USDF Championships, Wisteria, by Juventus, Zeus ISF by Roemer, and Jonas ISF by Ulbert.390.

Mary Alice Malone was High Point Amateur Rider and Christine Titter was Reserve Champion Open Rider and High Point Open Rider.  Read more...

Early Booking Discount & Frozen Semen by the Dose

Iron Spring Farm is offering an Early Booking Discount for mare owners booking by April 30, 2009. If you've decided on an ISF stallion for your mare, you can save $200 by booking now!

Also, remember that we now offer frozen semen by the dose from Consul, Rampal, and Goffert.

For more information about these and other breeding discounts, please contact Meghan at 610.383.4717 or email info@ironspringfarm.com. Only one discount per mare per season.

Sipke 450 by Teade 392 - New KFPS Stallion

Congratulations to Klaas & Mares Vanderploeg as breeders and owners of the newest KFPS Stallion. Sylester P Sired by Teade 392 out of Bauwina W ( Dam Sire: Ulke 338) was approved at this years stallion testing At DG Bar in Handford CA. His new Stallion name is Sipke 450.  Read more...

KWPN Stallion Show Results

Sir Sinclair and UB40 both have son's selected for stallion testing at Ermelo.

Best of Sir # 668 - Sir Sinclair x Royal Dance – breeder – PTJ & HPM Lenting-deKikelaar, owners Lauw van Vliet and Peter Berkers

Bube #695 –- UB40 x Houston – Breeder & Breeder -R & I Veninga

Bamor #697 – UB40 x Krack C - breeder PJM Post & WAP van de Kerkhove, Owner – De Dalhoeve

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Ravel Wins GP, New Tango is 4th in GPS

The Equis World Dressage Masters, held Jan, 30-31, 2009 in Wellington FL, attracted world class competition, including Olympic medalists. Ravel, by Contango, with Steffen Peters, won the Grand Prix with a score of 75.57%.  Read more...

ISF Horses for Sale in Florida

Look for us in Ocala. We'll be at the dressage shows and have wonderful dressage prospects for you to see.

Winston ISF
By Contango (Preferent) Out of Selona (Star) x Ferro (Preferent)
2003 KWPN-NA gelding, Dark Bay, 16.2

Zeus ISF
By Roemer (Preferent) out of Selona (Star) x Ferro (Preferent)
2004 KWPN-NA gelding, Dark Bay, 17.0h

Note: Zeus ISF has been sold.  Read more...

Klaes de Sceppere, by Ulbert 390, Earns Sport

We received this good news from the owners of Klaes de Sceppere. The talented young stallion continues to amaze.

We are very proud to let you all know that our Friesian Stallion Klaes de Sceppere ( sire Ulbert 390) has achieved the prestigious Sport predicate in no more than 4 Series ( 2 competitions ) scoring the 5 points required within the Z1 Level. ( scoring 64 % to 70% ) Only this January he was able to start at Z1 Level due to his age, he will turn 6 this Spring.  Read more...

Camorkus, 2nd Approved Son of Contango

Camorkus (Contango preferent x Ritamorka Elite Preferent x Jazz Preferent) was approved for breeding by the NRPS (Dutch Ridinghorse and Pony Studbook). Camorkus is a full brother to the approved KWPN stallion Citango.  Read more...

New Frozen Semen Breeding Options

In an effort to make quality frozen semen available to more breeders, Iron Spring Farm is now offering a per dose purchase option on select stallions. This option allows breeders to purchase single doses at a greatly reduced rate without a breeding contract or live foal guarantee.  Read more...

Akky fan'e Boskranne, Model, by Heinse 354

Akky fan'e Boskranne, Heinse 354 Sport x Hearke 254P Sport, was designated Model at the 2008 KFPS Keuring. Akky was Grand Champion at the 2006 Breeding Day Inspections in the Netherlands.

Apache by UB40, KPWN Approved Stallion

We are pleased to announce a new KWPN approved stallion. Apache [ex Amigo] by UB40 out of Tolanda Elite x Krack C

Apache was the Reserve Champion at the stallion show in the Netherlands, February 2008.
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Chestnut Hollow With Many ISF Champion Offspring

Chestnut Hollow is a small breeding and training facility located near Reading Pa. We have some beautiful ISF horses out of Consul, Teade, Roemer etc. ALL are handled daily and all of our THREE Yr.Olds. and Older are gentle , broke, and in training.
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ISF Trainers Attend Young Dressage Horse Trainer's Symposium

Three ISF trainers (Ashley Wolfe, Christine Titter, Lindsay Raczka) were selected to attend the 4th Annual Young Dressage Horse Trainer’s Symposium, hosted by Hassler Dressage and Harmony Sport Horses.  Read more...

Juventus Donated to Cornell Breeding Progam

Juventus has been an excellent sire and competitor and is bound for star status once again at Cornell University. We made the decision to donate Juventus to the program because of his overall quality and temperament.
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More FHANA Results for 2008

We've added more results from keurings around the country to each stallions profile. Select a stallion from the Friesian Stallion Roster and then click on Offspring Results in the left column navigation.  Read more...

KWPN-NA Top 5 Results 2008

The preliminary results for the KWPN-NA Top 5 are very exciting. Iron Spring Farm had top placing in several categories.

Top Dressage Foal, Dayton ISF by Contango [Pref] out of Rabioloa [Keur/Metal].
Top Jumper Foal, Deana SCF by Judgement ISF [Crown] out of Karen J.
Top Yearling, Dressage, Contessa by Contango [Pref] out of Precious Day [Keur].  Read more...

FHANA Keuring Results 2008

One of the highlights of this year's FHANA Keuring was IBOP test of ISF foundation broodmare Toltsje fan 't Boekehof (Anton 343 x Lute). The was named provisional Model in 2007 and performed a driving and pulling test for full designation. Her score was 82.5 and she was named Champion Mare.  Read more...

Dressage at Devon Breed Show 2008

Iron Spring Farm had another outstanding showing at the Dressage at Devon Breed Show. Sir Sinclair won Get of Sire for the 3rd year in a row, 2006, 2007 and 2008. Rabioa as been Mare Champion for 3 years in a row, 2006, 2007 and 2008, and was Grand Champion in 2006 and Res. Grand Champion in 2007.  Read more...

KWPN-NA Keuring Results 2008

Dozens of outstanding horses were presented to the KWPN-NA judging committee on September 2nd and 3rd, 2008. ISF sired horses did well with 7 First Premium foals and 6 Star mares and geldings.  Read more...

Ravel Takes 4th Place in Hong Kong

Steffen 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...

KWPN-NA Keuring Schedule - Update 8/27/08

Tuesday 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...

Welcome Sir Dominates 5 Yr. Olds

Judith 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, 2008

Every year, people contact the KWPN-NA office regarding judging process at a keuring. They want to know more. Some people
are interested in becoming a jury member, while others are interested furthering their knowledge of KWPN types, conformation,
movement/jumping, class specifications and rules. To this end the KWPNNAis developing a Judging Seminar. This year an extra day has been added to the Iron Spring Farm and DG Bar Ranch keuringings for these seminars.
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2008 FHANA and KWPN-NA Keurings

The 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.

Riverman and Sir Sinclair Breeding Updates

Both 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 Show

Riverman 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...

Ulbert 390 High Score of Show

Ulbert won High Score, FEI Levels, at the PVDA 43rd Annual Show at Leesburg VA. He scored 65% at Prix St. Georges.  Read more...

Wisteria ISF by Juventus High Score of Show

Wisteria 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...

Klaes de Sceppere by Ulbert 390

We were recently 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.
Klaes and his rider Daniëlle de Schepper are now riding M1 Level and have again been selected for the County Championship later this summer.  Read more...

Judgement and Madden Rule at Spruce Meadows

Story 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...

Sir Sinclair, Son & Daughter Winning Again

After 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...

Show Results: Winter and Spring 2008

ISF 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...

Aisha, Star, by UB40

UB40's first Star daughter is Aisha x Belisar x Roemer. The 2005 mare is owned by Desiree Aarts, The Netherlands.

Getting To Know Welcome Sir

Who 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!

Last month the Licensed Westfalen stallion, who is out of the Keur mare Kissable by Fruhling, won both of his MI (2nd level equivalent) classes at Indoor Dressage at Arnhem.  Read more...

Ulbert 390 - 2009 Breeding Update

Ulbert 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.

Welcome Sir Wins First Competition

Sir 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.

For more information on breeding to Welcome Sir – contact Bart Maathuis, telephone (31) 0650-208607. Welcome Sir will stand at Dekstation De Watermolen Telephone (31) 053-5721234  Read more...

Breeding Calendar Updates

Please 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.

UB40 and Riverman ISF will be available for breeding starting April 16th.

Sir Sinclair, Teade, Erik and Ulbert will be available for breeding starting April 25th.


Foal Registration Article

It'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!

Ravel and Steffen Peters Win at Del Mar CDI-W

Steffen 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...

ISF Horses at USEF Young Horse Symposium

USEF Young Horse Training Session (Wellington, FL), 3/17-3/19

Training session with Scott Hassler, USEF Young Horse Coach

Purpose: "To identify and develop top equine dressage talent in the US for a future career at the FEI level and international competition on US teams.
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KWPN Breeding Index Announced

The 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 Coast

It 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.

Wencenza, Ster, ridden by Jodi Stevens Kelly and owned by Beth Godwin won 2 FEI Young Horse Test Yr. Olds at the Palm Beach Dressage Derby in Florida. [Wencenza also has a Sir Sinclair foal.]

New Tango owned and ridden by Tara Stegen also placed in the Grand Prix at the Palm Beach Derby.

Photo: Montango by Terri Miller

ISF South - The Florida Show Circuit

The 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 Symposium

Two 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 390

Breaking News from the KFPS website. Iron Spring Farm stallions, Heinse and Ulbert have sired two new FPS stallions.

Maurits 437 (Ulbert 390 x Ulke 338) with 81 points under saddle.
Meinse 439 (Heinse 354 x Dirk) with 78 points under saddle.

ISF Friesians Awarded Sport Predicate

It'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 Cup

The 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.

Phase II is the 4 Bar, which is the power phase that tests the strength and prowess of the horses as well as the riders’ nerves and skills.  Read more...

Ulbert and Teade at the CBLM Championships

A very busy season ended with ribbons for Iron Spring Farm stallions Teade 392 and Ulbert 390, ridden by Mary Alice Malone.

Ulbert was named Res. Champion 3rd Lvl. with a score of 65.51% and placed 1st at 4th Lvl. 1 with a score of 65.81%. Teade placed 4th in the Championships with a score of 62.05%

Sir Sinclair Wins Get of Sire

Day 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.

Sir Sinclair also won the Get of Sire class in 2006.

Photo: Bedazzle ISF by Terri Miller

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 Report

Offspring report from 2002 (foals)
Riverman showed a uniform collection of more than sufficiently developed, riding type foals that stand in good rectangular model and that are refined.  Read more...

Welcome Sir, Approved Son of Sir Sinclair

Welcome 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.

Welcome Sir is licensed with a 'Recognized' (Erkende) Studbook. Offspring by Welcome Sir out of KWPN registered mares are eligible for registration in the Register A. Offspring out of mares that are not KWPN registered will be eligible for registration and branding by the Westfalen Studbook.
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2 Contango Sons in Top 10 at Pavo Cup

The 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.

Vontango-B placed 3rd and Citango [Contango approved son, bred by Loucky Hagens] placed 6th.  Read more...

Judgement and Beezie on Winning Super League Team

Judgement 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.

Report on the Hickstead win.

UB 40 Wins 7 Classes

UB 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.
UB 40 Show Results

Watch Me by Sir Sinclair Wins 4 Yr YH

Watch 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.

Watch Me Show Results

Roemer Portrait Installed at USDF Hall of Fame

A 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...

Winand 405 - You Will be Missed

It 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.

“We have been trying to stop the laminitis since then but unfortunately last week the disease began to progress rapidly and there was nothing left we could do to save him. Winand was a wonderful stallion, with a super personality, outstanding beauty and wonderful to ride. We miss him very much.“

Welcome Ulbert 390

North 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 Meadows

Judgement 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...

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 Champs

UB40, 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 Legacy

Iron 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...

Attn: UB40 Breeders

Due 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.

Maestro, 2nd Contango Approved Son

The Grand Prix dressage stallion, Maestro has been approved by the KWPN in Holland after the short (5 day stallion test).

The 1994 stallion by Contango out of Carion ( Ster, Preferent, Prestatie) by Joost. His registered name is Montango and show name is Maestro. He was bred by J.A.G. Mors, and is ridden by Karen Nijvelt.

Iron Spring Farm South Open House

On 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 Planet

Watch Beezie and Judgement win the Animal Planet Cup [again1] on the Animal Planet Channel at 2pm Saturday March 3rd.  Read more...

Goffert 369 Rest in Peace

It 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.

Goffert 369
6/14/94 - 2/13/07  Read more...

Contango Colt to be Exported

This 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...

Teade 392 Approved on Offspring

On 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 Wesley

Wesley 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.

Beezie Madden and Judgement ISF Win Animal Planet Cup

Beezie 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 Results

ISF 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 2006

We'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...

FHANA Keuring Results 2006

Winand 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.

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TC RAVEL [Contango] sold to Steffen Peters

Dressage 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 Results

The 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...

Sir Sinclair Wins PSG Challenge

Sir 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]

Goffert at Breyer Fest

Goffert 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.

You can read about a junior rider's experience meeting a Real Bryer Horse in the article by Ariel Wyatt, published in the Breyer magaine, Just About Horses.

Judgement at Spruce Meadows 2006

Judgement ISF and Beezie Madden had a successful run at Spruce Meadows in June and won the Shell Cup Derby.  Read more...

Winand 405 Available for Breeding

Our newest Friesian stallion, Winand 405 will be available for breeding beginning April 10 through July 28, 2006. Contact the farm for details.

Welcome Sir - Newest ISF Stallion

The 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.

Welcome Sir will remain in Holland for his 70 test at Ermelo.


Judgement ISF COTH Show Jumper of the Year

Judgement 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 PREDICATE

We 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 WINNERS

We'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.

SIR SINCLAIR AWARD FROM USDF

Sir 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.

KWPN INSPECTS CONTANGO, SIR SINCLAIR COLTS

The 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 CONTANGO

The 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.

Citango is the first NA/WPN bred stallion that has been approved in Holland by the KWPN. A unique accomplishment! Citango was bred by Loucky Hagens-Groosman from Purcellville, VA. He was in the NA/WPN Top Ten as a foal in 2002. After the keuring Koen and Marco Brinkman became half owners of the colt and then imported him to Holland.

Citango is a son of Contango and the well-known elite mare Ritamorka (Jazz x Zuidhorn). Citango earned the following scores at the test: Walk 8, Trot 8.5, Canter 8.5 and Dressage Talent 8

News Source: NA/WPN Website.

2005 NA/WPN KEURING RESULTS

Iron 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.

All results are 1st Premiums

Foal Championship
1st Place Foal - Andorra ISF by Sir Sinclair out of Hivona [Consul] See photo below.
Reserve Champion Foal - Athena by Sir Sinclair out of Karen's Dancer [owner Loretta Giancroce]
3rd Place Foal - Aloha S.E. by Sir Sinclair out of Kadans [owned by Siegi Belz Fry]

Other 1st Premiums Foals
Admiral ISF by Consul out of Toscane
Ambrosia ISF by Contango out of Inea
Austin ISF by Rampal out of Toraya
Artisan ISF by Judgement ISF out of L Titty
Aruba ISF by Sir Sinclair out of Nerrita J

Yearling Colt Champion - Zipcode AF by Contango out of Kiskissa

Reserve Champion Mature Horse Vivacious by Contango out of Notre Dame [owner Lee Miller]

Other 1st Premiums

Geldings - Ursul W by Consul out of Petra Lila [owner Susan and Jordan Iovina]
Mares - Venus ISF by Consul out of Donetty
Vowendy by Contango out of O. Wendy [owner Locky Hagens]
Auxillary SB - Valerie by Rampal out of Kiskissa [owner Paard Hill Farm] Upgraded to MSB

Video and photos of the event are available for purchase.

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Video by Energize.info
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2005 - FHANA KEURING RESULTS

30 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.


2005 - JUDGEMENT WINS SPRUCE MEADOWS GRAND PRIX

Judgement 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.

Beezie said in an interview with Ken Krauss of Towerheads.com that this is her biggest win ever, which is high praise from an Olympic medallist. She describes Judgement as a power jumper who is fast, versatile and capable in many types of conditions. Ken Krauss is certainly a Judgement fan, and has been for some time. He said "...real quietly Judgement is... becoming one of the great horses of all time." Judgement is the first USA bred and born winner of this event.

2005 - SIR SINCLAIR WINS AT KENTUCKY HORSE PARK

Sir 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".

UB40 and 2005 Foal Inspection Photos

We are happy to announce the addition of a new Dutch Warmblood stallion, UB40, to the ISF roster.

UB40, foaled 2001 by Olivi out of Kilucienne [Keur/Sport]...is a modern, long-lined, riding type stallion with much front and much charisma. The stallion has a beautiful head with a large expressive eye. The neck is long, has a good position, and is well muscled...

On September 7th 2005 at the Midden-Nederland foal auction in The Netherlands – the top selling foal was Armstrong M. who is by UB-40. The foal sold for 31,000 euros. (38,076.39 USD)

PHOTOS: See more photos of UB40 and several of his offspring by clicking on the Galleries button to the left - UB40 & Foals Gallery.

UB40 will arrive this fall at the farm and will be included in the 2006 ISF Stallion DVD.

JUDGEMENT AND OVATION WIN MORE RIBBIONS

Judgement in Europe

Longines Royal International Horse Show in Hickstead, England, July 31st - Bunn Leisure Queen Elizabeth Cup II Grand Prix - 6th out of 31 horses

Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show CSIO, August 5th, 2005 - 1st place tie in the Irish Field Six Bar - 22 horses competed in the class

The Dublin Stakes, August 6. 2005 - 5th Place out of 46 horses with a double clear and the highest ranked American horse/rider team.

Next the team is off to Aachen and the Spruce Meadows Masters Tournament.

Ovation by Rampal

Ovation continued to show his talents at the Ascona CSI competion in Switzerland on Saturday 7/30/05. Ovation ridden by Markus Fuchs and owned by Laura Linback won a Grand Prix class – Class # 11 Premio Zschokke. They were 1st out of 47 horses and won with a time of 33.76 seconds in the jump off.

FHANA STALLION CERTIFICATES for 2006 FOALS

We 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 HAND

Iron 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.

The script, by J. Ashton Moore, is presented in a detailed, informative and entertaining manner. Basic handling techniques and showing tips are the core of the program. Running time is 70 minutes. The price of the DVD or VHS video is $30.00. Add $3 for priority shipping. Order today to prepare for the fall keurings and breed shows.

Order Showing Your Sport Horse in Hand by contacting

beckie@energize.info or call 216 737 0010 Eastern Time.

CONTANGO SONS WIN IN HOLLAND

Two sons of Contango, Showtime and Broere Maroon, won their classes at the Zwolle Stallion Show in Holland.

Showtime won the 6 Yr. Old FEI test and Broere Maroon was given the Best Stallion Award. Congratulations to the owners! Showtime is shown below.

JUDGEMENT ISF APPROVED by KWPN

We 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...

SIR SINCLAIR FOAL REPORT

We are often asked for our stallions foal report. Not all of them have one. We do have the report for Sir Sinclair for 2003.

Offspring 2003 (foals)
Sir Sinclair showed a uniform group of sufficiently developed foals with refinement, that are riding type and stand in sufficient to more than sufficient rectangular model.
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CONSUL AND JUDGEMENT ISF BREEDING RANKINGS

The 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 SONS

We'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.

Judgement and Madden Rule at Spruce Meadows

Story 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...

Goffert 369 Rest In Peace

It is with much sadness that we announce that Goffert 369 was
euthanized February 13, 2007. He suffered from colic and although everyeffort was made to save him, the damage was irreparable.

Goffert 369
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Welcome Sir Begins His Show Career with Flair

Who’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!

Last month the Licensed Westfalen stallion, who is out of the Keur mare Kissable by Fruhling, won both of his MI (2nd level equivalent) classes at Indoor Dressage at Arnhem.  Read more...

Roemer Portrait Installed at USDF Hall of Fame

A 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...

Lodging Near Iron Spring Farm

These Lodgings are near the farm.

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Paradise ISF Show Results

Dressage on the First Coast, Jacksonville, FL
Date: 4/10-11/10
1st Place, First Lvl 3, 66.857%
2nd Place, First Lvl 2, 65.55%

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Pentagon ISF Show Results

Twice as Nice II Dressage at Canterbury, Newberry, FL
Date: 2/27/10
Rider: Ashley Wolfe
Test: Training 4
Score: 71.2%
Place:1st and Reserve Champion of Show at Training Level

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Avalon ISF Show Results

May Days Qualifier, Newberry, FL
Date: 5/8/10
Rider: Lindsay Raczka
1st Place, Training 4, 71.6%Test: Training 4
Champion of the Show at Training Level

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Jonas ISF Show Results

Twice as Nice 2 Dressage, Newberry, FL
Date: 2/28/09 Rider: Christine Titter
1st Place, Training 4, 76.4%
Overall Reserve High Point Champion at Training Level

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