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We love to receive letters, pictures and emails from our clients updating us on the horses they have purchased or bred through our farm. With so many of our "children" out in the world, keeping track of them is a daunting task. It is very gratifying to see so many of them doing so well and living up to their owner's dreams. It certainly makes all the effort, planning, dreaming and occasional heartache worthwhile!

Here are some of our favorite updates...

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Ghracious  1996 Hanoverian Mare  
 sire  Gold Luck      dam  Wonne 
Owned by:   Sherry Barney
 
I have attached a few pictures of Grace and yes she certainly has found someone to love her. I love her bunches! We are trying to get her muscle tone back and get her in shape. We have a lot of fun together. If we make it to any shows which will be new for both of us, I'll keep you posted. I am also hoping to show her in conformation as well but more for fun than anything. I just moved her from where I bought her and she loves her new home. She has a large pasture now (with grass even) and a smaller, quieter barn and she even met a new friend (horse) that she loves to spend time with... She is beginning to trust me and I know when she does, it will be worth every minute we spend together. She's a little spoiled....and she's loving every minute of it. Sherry  
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Ghradine  2002 Hanoverian Mare  
 sire  Gold Luck      dam  Eden 
Owned by:   Carole Holiday, PA
 
Hi Mo,
I'm looking froward to breeding Ghradine to Loerke. The cross of Gold Luck mares with him is a super one. Here is what she looks like all grown up! 
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Lhebanon  2001 Hanoverian Gelding  
 sire  Londonderry      dam  EM Windover 
Owned by:   Louise Hall of Berryville, VA
 
Hi Mo,

You're absolutely correct about his knees. The heat was too much for him that day. In fact, he doesn't do very well in the summer. I'm going to put him on electrolytes to see if that helps. If you have any suggestions I'd greatly appreciate it.

Neo's knees do come up when jumping, but never tightly tucked like a true hunter/jumper. The larger the fences the more he uses himself. He's so big that he doesn't really try that hard when the fences are low. (He stands over 18 hands. My stick doesn't go any higher.) I've really got to wake him up and give him leg to get him where I need him to be. Anyway, jumping is not what I bought him for. He's my dressage horse and is doing wonderfully at it. We jump for fun and to help break up the monotony of the flat work. I try not to do too much. I've attached a photo taken at a combined training show this past May. You'll see his knees are a little better, but still not where they should be.

I'm having the time of my life with Neo. He means the world to me. There hasn't been or ever will be another horse in my life that means so much in so many ways. Neo is my dream come true.
Thank you again for breeding and selling me such a wonderful horse.
Louise Hall
 
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Dhirector  2005 Hanoverian Gelding  
 sire  De Laurentis      dam  EM Giadonna 
Owned by:   J. Kristi Conroy Hoff and Malcolm Hoff of Hilton, NY
 
Dhirector is off to be backed. He's doing well. He was super smart and willing for all the ground work that I did with him before he went. I can't wait to go see him under saddle.  
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Larisa LS  2005 Hanoverian Filly  
 sire  Loerke      dam  Treveri 
Owned by:   Camilla Keis Cornwall
 
Dear Mo, I wanted to update you on Larisa LS, a beautiful filly by Loerke bred by Susan and Fran Lynch that I purchased last summer. She just turned 3 this month, and she has developed into a really nice horse as you can see. I am starting her under rider next week, but she has been worked in hand and on the lunge for several months now. She has incredible balance in her canter, and nice suspension and power in the trot. She is such a delightful horse, always willing and trying her absolute best. She loves to please. I will let you know how she does under rider and send some more pictures. I am planning on bringing her for inspection at one of the sites this summer. Sincerely, Camilla Cornwell  
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Ghambade  2000 Hanoverian Gelding  
 sire  Gold Luck      dam  Tanzerin 
Owned by:   Kathleen Cronk
 
Hi, Mo!

- Just got back from a Carol clinic out at Ann Guptill’s. Herf was amazing, if I can only learn to keep up with his e-normous gaits!!!

Kathy 
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Gipsy Rose   Hanoverian Mare  
 sire  Gold Luck      dam   
Owned by:  
 
Dear Rolling Stone Farm, I was on your website and thought I would send you a photo of my Gold Luck baby Gipsy Rose. She was originally bred in KY but now lives here with me in Colorado. I have never had a horse with such a wonderful temperment. Her gaits are of course lovely as is her confirmation. It looks like she is going to remain small since she is only 15.1 hands and is coming four but I am petite so we make a nice pair. She is scheduled to be started this spring so I will keep you updated on her progress under saddle. I think you can see that she could not be any flashier with her four white socks and star and stripe. Thanks for your time, Lindsay Conway  
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Ghotcha  1996 Hanoverian Gelding  
 sire  Gold Luck      dam  Alure 
Owned by:   Lisa Weekley
 
Ghotcha has had a very successful show season from Training through Intermediare I. He is schooling Grand Prix . Excellent piaffe, solid one tempi's, schooling passage.



Ghotcha is truly a special horse. He possesses all the qualities for a competitive Amateur with the gaits and brilliance required by a top Professional. Ghotcha has an FEI Passport and is currently qualified for Region 2 PSG Championships.



Ghotcha was raised from a weanling and trained by USDF Silver Medalist till the age of 9. He has since been in training with USDF Gold Medalist Ken McGrath. A good home is a MUST!
 
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Ghita  1998 Hanoverian Mare  
 sire  Gold Luck      dam  EM Pikante 
Owned by:   Taryn Briones of Bothell, WA
 
Hi Mo! I can't believe it has been over four years since I was at your place. How time flies! I'm not sure if Judy has updated you about Ghita, but I thought I would incase she hasn't! I guess I will start at the beginning! After purchasing Ghita, she was sent to Bonny Bonnello in Alberta for training. I joined Ghita and Bonny in December of 2003, and again in the summer of 2004. After several months of training, we returned to the U.S. and competed at Dressage at DevonWood. Here, we went away with the highest score of the entire show: a 77.407% at First Level! In 2005, we had a quiet year at Second Level. In 2006, I began working with Jeremy Steinberg at Traumhof, who has been absolutely vital to everything that I have achieved with Ghita. Fast-forward to 2007, and Ghita and I competed at the FEI Junior level. We traveled down to California with Jeremy to show and went away with several wins. After shows in California, Washington, and Idaho we ended up as the #2 qualifier in the nation for the USEF National Championships at Gladstone. Ghita traveled all the way to New Jersey, and we finished as the USEF National Junior Dressage Reserve Champions! We were even fortunate enough to receive some warm up help from Klaus Balkenhol. Ghita and I also participated in the USDF FEI Trainer's Conference with Jan Brink in California at the end of October 2007. Ghita is currently doing very well, and we are working on the PSG stuff. I'm planning on trying out for Young Riders this year. Right now we are probably going down to California in April to show in a couple CDIs. Just wanted to let you know that Ghita is doing super. Let me know if you want some pictures. Hope all is well with you! Looking forward to hearing from you. Taryn  
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EMC Ghrenadine  1999 Hanoverian Mare  
 sire  Gold Luck      dam  Dementia 
Owned by:   Judy Buscher of Elkhorn, NE
 
Hello Mrs. Swanson I have been watching your website closely over the past months because I purchased a horse that was bred at your farm, Ghrenadine, by Gold Luck. I am having a great time with her and she is doing very well in dressage. I am hoping to compete with her in Chicago this summer in 4th Level and PSG. I was curious if you had pictures of her as a baby why she was at your farm, I would love to see them if you did. Melissa Lundy  
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Genuine Gem  1999 Hanoverian Mare  
 sire  Gold Luck      dam  Armandy 
Owned by:   Jennifer Knight
 
I love to look at your site occasionally and adore your beautiful stallion Gold Luck. I own a mare that he sired. Her name is Genuine Gem and she is a 1999 mare out of the Hanoverian mare Armandy (bred by Rhonda Hermanek). I purchased her almost three years ago. She is doing very well in dressage. Last year in 2006, she was Arizona state champion at 1st level. In 2007 she competed at the region V championships and took third place at 2nd level and 3rd level. She has shown at 4th level with a score of 66.7%. Also, she is currently ranked in 9th place for the American Hanoverian Society All Breed Awards for 2007 at third level in the open division. That means there are two Gold Luck offspring in the top ten this year at third level for the All Breeds Awards! I just though you might want to know! I am very proud of my mare and I'm sure you are just as proud of Gold Luck and his offspring! What a remarkable sire!



Fondly,

Jennifer Knight

Jennifer.knight1@cox.net


 

 
Just Livingston  2002 Oldenburg Gelding  
 sire  Loerke      dam  Just Wanda 
Owned by:   Gert Stearns
 
Livingston has had another really good year. He has won or plaaced in all his classes at first and second level. He was 3rd in the regional finals at first level and has qualified for the 2008 finals at second level. He shows good aptitude for collected work and his changes are getting better by the day. He has quite balanced medium gaits and it looks like his extended gaits won't be a problem. I'm looking forward to his full sibling in 2008. Gert 
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Ghouda  2007 Oldenburg Colt  
 sire  Gold Luck      dam  EM Dhewpoint 
Owned by:  
 
Hi Mo, I just wanted to send you some new pictures of the Ghouda man. He has not grown much coat now that it is getting cold, so he has his own bran new rain sheet, medium blanket and heavy winter blanket. He is wearing his sheet in the pictures, and I thought you would like to see him in it. Also I wanted you to see how much he plays with the other horses now, they where all running around last night right before bring them in, and he is the one that starts it. It is so funny to see him come over the hill before the others. Hope all is well with you. Amanda Smith  
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Ghreat Britain  2001 Hanoverian Gelding  
 sire  Gold Luck      dam  Elaton 
Owned by:   Allison Moore
 
Hi Mo-

After almost two years as a pasture ornament due to my pregnancy and the subsequent birth of my daughter, I sent Brit to Danielle Gavriluk for training. He was with Danielle for about three months and she and her team did a fantastic job with him; I could not be happier. She said he has an excellent temperament and was a fast learner. He is now back home and we are in training with my instructor, Jennie Meyer. I am having the best time riding him and end up having a huge stupid grin on my face each time I am in the saddle. He is smart, willing, energetic without being stupid, and as always, a comedian on the ground and in his stall. It is really neat to be riding the horse I raised from a baby. He ended up being a liver chestnut and is currently 16 3" and pretty substantial in size. I will forward a photo which I am sorry to say is of hideous quality as it is a still frame from a video. Hopefully I will have better photos to send soon.

Take care,
Allison 
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EMC Ghypsy  2005 Hanoverian Filly  
 sire  Gold Luck      dam  EM Dew Berry 
Owned by:   Lyn Francik, Oklahoma
 
Hi Mo,
It's taken me a while, but here's the news I promised to get to you. It's a bit lengthy, so if you want to use any of it, it'll probably need to be pared down.



Big wins for Ghypsy and Gholfer! Youngsters are successful at the USDF/GAIG Mid-States Regional Final.



We loaded Ghypsy and Gholfer in the trailer and headed up the turnpike to Silver Creek Farms the weekend of September 8th - 9th. It was an inauspicious beginning: Lyn's garment bag was left behind, we drove through torrential rains (which produced a record-breaking 7' in the Tulsa area) and then had to deal with the MUD! However, horses and humans took it in stride, and managed to make it to the arena tired, but on time. At Silver Creek I under judge Janine Malone, Gholfer won the 2-year old colts/geldings class (74.6%), and Ghypsy placed a respectable 3rd in her filly class (75.3%.)



The following morning, the "kids" had settled in and were ready to show their stuff at Silver Creek II. With handler Shane Pinney, Ghypsy put in her best run of the year, and General Burton showed his approval with a score of 84.4%, which put her in the winner's circle. Ghypsy then went on to win the show�s filly championship, which qualified her for the Mid-States Regional Final. She also finished the show as Reserve High-point (a mature stallion was higher) and earned the AHS award for the show's highest scoring Hanoverian.
Not too willing to let his "little" half-sister claim all the spotlight, Gholfer had a great run, too. He won his class with 83.4%, and went on to become reserve champion colt/gelding, which qualified him for the Mid-States finals. We then had to make a decision about which USDF/GAIG Final to enter, since Gholfer was also qualified for the Southern Region. After a short debate, we decided to enter Gholfer in the Mid-States.



At the Finals, we found ourselves stacked up against some stiff competition. Offspring of many famous stallions were represented: Londonderry, Contucci, Riverman, Royal Prince, Argentinus, Flemmingh, Rousseau and Fuerst Gotthard, to name a few.



Gholfer strode into the ring with confidence, willing to prove the merit of his breeding. Since he had shown and done well under both judges at previous shows, we hoped he'd have a shot at a good placing, and he didn't let us down. Head held high, he turned in a round that earned a combined score of 81.1%, which was good enough to win the USDF/GAIG Mid-States Reserve Grand Champion Colt/Gelding. We were thrilled!

Ghypsy has grown in awkward spurts, and her conformation scores haven't been as high as her gait scores, so we didn't have high expectations for the championships. We hoped Ghypsy's great gaits would earn her a respectable placing, though. When the announcer called out the 6th - 3rd places and we didn't hear our number, we figured it was over. I was disappointed, but proud, nonetheless. Our filly showed what she was made of, and that really was good enough for me. So, as the reserve champion placing was announced, we turned and were heading out of the ring when we heard our number called. With a final combined score of 80.2%, Ghypsy was the USDF/GAIG Mid-States Region Grand Champion Filly! Our butt-high princess had shown the world that she could move on springs and win judges' hearts!
What a weekend! It's unlikely that we'll ever again have an experience to equal it, so we're savoring the moment. Once again, we owe a debt of gratitude to the wonderful stallion, Gold Luck and his owner, Mo Swanson.



Lyn




Foaling season is here, and you're probably up to your eyeballs. It looks like you've got a bunch ready to hatch right about now. Good choice of theme for this year, and I can�t wait to see pictures of your latest additions!



It's been quite a while, so I thought you might like an update on the kids. They're all fine and growing. Gladstone finally has enough muscle to look like a grownup at 8; I gritted my teeth and came up with the courage to put the stick on him this winter - he's 17-3 so we can safely say he's "almost" 18 hands. In spite of the ridiculous height, he's very balanced & athletic. I almost gave the horses up completely this winter, after losing my Dad, who was my greatest fan & supporter. But I know that's not what he would have wanted, so I got after it again.



One of the things that helped get me back in the saddle was when Gladstone and I were selected to ride for Region 9 in the USDF Adult Clinic with Jane Savoie. I'm sure you know what a wonderful speaker and communicator Jane is, so you can imagine how honored I felt to be selected. We had a wonderful weekend in Louisiana, complete with good Cajun food.



Friends & I enjoyed ourselves in Las Vegas for the World Cup, then it was back into high gear at home, getting ready for the shows in Arkansas last weekend. It was worth it, since we had a great show. Once again, I took 3 Gold Luck offspring to a show and lived to tell about it!



At the First Annual ASBA (Arkansas Sport Horse Breeders Association) Sporthorse Classic under Bill Solyntjes, Ghypsy was 2nd place in the 2 year old fillies, with an overall score 72.6%. After the show, Bill told my husband that he really, really liked her, but she's at an awkward stage of development. This was reflected in her conformation score, which is what pulled her overall down. General Impression score was 7.5 with comment of "pure basic gaits - quiet temperament."



Our little rising star, Gholfer, started his day by winning the 2 year old colts & geldings class with a 76.2%. He went on to win the Colt Championship, so he's now qualified for the USDFBC championships in the fall. And to put icing on the cake, he ended up as Reserve Champion of the show! He got an 8.0 for his walk, and a 7.8 for General Impression with comment "Shows quality movement and willing attitude." While we were waiting for the ribbons to be presented, Bill approached me and told me what a nice horse I had, and said that Gholfer was the only horse he (Bill) had seen at the show who really moved through his back. Sounds like a dressage prospect to me!



Not to be outdone by his younger half siblings, Gladstone was entered in the ADS Country Classic I & II. We finished my Bronze Medal on our first ride under Bill with a 62.562% at 3rd level test 1. (It's only taken me 40 years to get it done!!!) Gladstone is the love of my life - he gives me that "first horse" feeling. Our ride may not have been something to set the dressage world on fire, but for me it was one of those rare, magical moments. When we halted for our final salute, I didn't know whether to shout or cry. It was an emotional moment, and it felt like my Dad was there, sharing it with me; to get the score we needed for our Bronze was just icing on the cake.



Our other rides were also quite good; a qualifying score for GAIG at 3rd 3 from Bill (60.930%) and we finished the weekend with a good ride for Arlene Rigdon (61.025%.) What makes it even better is knowing that we have all the pieces in place. As long as we both stay sound, our Silver medal is in striking distance. Gladstone does all the tempis (even 1's) and he just needs a little more strength to polish the pirouettes. As soon as I can figure out how to count, we�re moving up to 4th level.



Granville didn't get to go to the show, since he's getting started back under saddle. I'll report on his progress later, but you might like to know that he's as elegant and beautiful as ever.



Bobby Morse, who handled the young horses for me, asked me to pass along a "hello" to Tiffany from him.



Back to work for me. Take care of all those wonderful babies & don't wear yourself out too much!



Lyn





 
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Grandera  2004 Hanoverian Filly  
 sire  Gold Luck      dam   
Owned by:   Kathleen McDermott
 
Hello Mo,

I took Grandera to a breed show clinic with Jos Sevriens, Judge for Holsteiner Assoc., earlier this month. Jos was impressed with Grandera's trot and ability to use her hind end. He also liked her topline. He used Grandera as a demo compared to some Holsteiners. Jos preferred her back, more equal to her shoulder and croup and felt she would be successful at dressage. Jos scored her 74%.

I took Grandera to HITS also. We did not do so well. The mud was horrific. Some of the breeders hired two handlers to stand at the top triangle corners with lunge whips to get the horses to move. It was a slippery mess. Grandera received 69.9 in the Sport Horse class and 70.4 in the Hanoverian class. I noticed a slight bias to smaller horses, she is 15.3. Although she had the second largest amount of muscle mass to any other entry in the class. She is going to be very muscled.

We had a great time and it was a good learning experience for us both. Grandera was very well behaved. Just a stepping stone to the start of dressage shows in the spring.

She has a wonderful ground covering walk and trot. I expect the canter will as well when her shoulder catches up to her croup.

(waiting for pictures from the photographer)

Regards,

Kathleen McDermott
 

 
Hakuna Matata   Oldenburg Mare  
 sire  Gold Luck      dam  Heradora 
Owned by:   Marsha Montgomery
 
Hi, Mo, At the Festival in June you asked me to let you know how Maddie was doing with her showing. I showed her at BFK's Labor Day show. She got a 62.286% and 64.517% at 1st 3 and a 56.316% & 61.053% at 1st 4 on Friday and Saturday, respectively. One of the judges wrote in her comments "wonderful horse". I was very proud of her and qualified to ride at the BLM championships on October 12 at the Horse Park of NJ. Best of all, she was very well behaved and seemed to like (or be indifferent to) the show atmosphere. I saw on the Labor Day program that you had shown on Thursday at the breed show and thought I should have let you know in advance that I would be showing Maddie. However, if you're like me, you would have wanted to get home when you were through showing anyway. So our last show this season is October 12 if you have the time and inclination to make a trip the HPNJ. Marsha Montgomery  
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Dhamon  2006 Hanoverian Colt  
 sire  Don Frederico      dam  EM Reynah 
Owned by:  
 
See the new photos of Dhamon which were posted on Jennifer's website. Isn't he handsome? He is for sale. See details here: http://www.halfpassfarmva.com/sales.htm 
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Loire  2002 Hanoverian Gelding  
 sire  Loerke      dam   
Owned by:   Sue Thome
 
Hello, I ran across your web site and though you might like some photos of my 2002 Loreke gelding. He is out of an Eminenz mare once owned by Suzanne Quarles and grew to a startling 17.3 hands! We chose Loerke as a refining stallion for our somewhat old fashioned Eminenz mare. I was shocked when he was born almost yearling size and wasn't sure what to think of him as a foal. He was fifty percent bigger than the next largest foal at his inspection and I was pleasantly surprised when he won the inspection and I was told he may be a stallion candidate. When he was a 17 hand yearling stallion, we decided that wasn't such a good idea and his future changed rather quickly. Before he was cut, I showed him once in hand at a USDF breed show and he won his very large class. I have enjoyed his very sensitive, kind temperament and love his desire for human contact. I took him to his first dressage show a few weeks ago and was extremely happy with his behavior and overall show manners. His size is always an attraction wherever he goes -- in the show stalls he can reach over the divider and pull on the braids of his neighbor! I have attached four pictures of Loire. The first two are of him as a two year old and the last two are from his first dressage show a few weeks ago. Sincerely, Sue Thome 
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Loire  2002 Hanoverian Gelding  
 sire  Loerke      dam   
Owned by:   Sue Thome
 
Hello, I ran across your web site and though you might like some photos of my 2002 Loreke gelding. He is out of an Eminenz mare once owned by Suzanne Quarles and grew to a startling 17.3 hands! We chose Loerke as a refining stallion for our somewhat old fashioned Eminenz mare. I was shocked when he was born almost yearling size and wasn't sure what to think of him as a foal. He was fifty percent bigger than the next largest foal at his inspection and I was pleasantly surprised when he won the inspection and I was told he may be a stallion candidate. When he was a 17 hand yearling stallion, we decided that wasn't such a good idea and his future changed rather quickly. Before he was cut, I showed him once in hand at a USDF breed show and he won his very large class. I have enjoyed his very sensitive, kind temperament and love his desire for human contact. I took him to his first dressage show a few weeks ago and was extremely happy with his behavior and overall show manners. His size is always an attraction wherever he goes -- in the show stalls he can reach over the divider and pull on the braids of his neighbor! I have attached four pictures of Loire. The first two are of him as a two year old and the last two are from his first dressage show a few weeks ago. Sincerely, Sue Thome 
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Gladstone  1999 Hanoverian Gelding  
 sire  Gold Luck      dam  Waldgeist 
Owned by:   Lyn Francik, Oklahoma
 
Hi Mo,



Foaling season is here, and you�re probably up to your eyeballs. It looks like you�ve got a bunch ready to hatch right about now. Good choice of theme for this year, and I can�t wait to see pictures of your latest additions!



It�s been quite a while, so I thought you might like an update on the kids. They�re all fine and growing. Gladstone finally has enough muscle to look like a grownup at 8; I gritted my teeth and came up with the courage to put the stick on him this winter � he�s 17-3 and �� so we can safely say he�s �almost� 18 hands. In spite of the ridiculous height, he�s very balanced & athletic. I almost gave the horses up completely this winter, after losing my Dad, who was my greatest fan & supporter. But I know that�s not what he would have wanted, so I got after it again.



One of the things that helped get me back in the saddle was when Gladstone and I were selected to ride for Region 9 in the USDF Adult Clinic with Jane Savoie. I�m sure you know what a wonderful speaker and communicator Jane is, so you can imagine how honored I felt to be selected. We had a wonderful weekend in Louisiana, complete with good Cajun food.



Friends & I enjoyed ourselves in Las Vegas for the World Cup, then it was back into high gear at home, getting ready for the shows in Arkansas last weekend. It was worth it, since we had a great show. Once again, I took 3 Gold Luck offspring to a show and lived to tell about it!



At the First Annual ASBA (Arkansas Sport Horse Breeders Association) Sporthorse Classic under Bill Solyntjes, Ghypsy was 2nd place in the 2 year old fillies, with an overall score 72.6%. After the show, Bill told my husband that he really, really liked her, but she�s at an awkward stage of development. This was reflected in her conformation score, which is what pulled her overall down. General Impression score was 7.5 with comment of �pure basic gaits � quiet temperament.�



Our little rising star, Gholfer, started his day by winning the 2 year old colts & geldings class with a 76.2%. He went on to win the Colt Championship, so he�s now qualified for the USDFBC championships in the fall. And to put icing on the cake, he ended up as Reserve Champion of the show! He got an 8.0 for his walk, and a 7.8 for General Impression with comment �Shows quality movement and willing attitude.� While we were waiting for the ribbons to be presented, Bill approached me and told me what a nice horse I had, and said that Gholfer was the only horse he (Bill) had seen at the show who really moved through his back. Sounds like a dressage prospect to me!



Not to be outdone by his younger half siblings, Gladstone was entered in the ADS Country Classic I & II. We finished my Bronze Medal on our first ride under Bill with a 62.562% at 3rd level test 1. (It�s only taken me 40 years to get it done!!!) Gladstone is the love of my life � he gives me that �first horse� feeling. Our ride may not have been something to set the dressage world on fire, but for me it was one of those rare, magical moments. When we halted for our final salute, I didn�t know whether to shout or cry. It was an emotional moment, and it felt like my Dad was there, sharing it with me; to get the score we needed for our Bronze was just icing on the cake.



Our other rides were also quite good; a qualifying score for GAIG at 3rd 3 from Bill (60.930%) and we finished the weekend with a good ride for Arlene Rigdon (61.025%.) What makes it even better is knowing that we have all the pieces in place. As long as we both stay sound, our Silver medal is in striking distance. Gladstone does all the tempis (even 1�s) and he just needs a little more strength to polish the pirouettes. As soon as I can figure out how to count, we�re moving up to 4th level.



Granville didn�t get to go to the show, since he�s getting started back under saddle. I�ll report on his progress later, but you might like to know that he�s as elegant and beautiful as ever.



Bobby Morse, who handled the young horses for me, asked me to pass along a �hello� to Tiffany from him.



Back to work for me. Take care of all those wonderful babies & don�t wear yourself out too much!



Lyn





 
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Wilhelmina LH  2006 Hanoverian Filly  
 sire  Welcome S      dam  Balise 
Owned by:   Heather A. Quinn
 
Hi Mo,

I am so happy with our Welcome S filly, Wilhelmina LH as she matures her sweet temperment and breathtaking movement just keep getting better and better. She's a yearling now and I cannot wait to see her in the breed show ring this year.
Heather 
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Ghymbal  2003 Hanoverian Gelding  
 sire  Gold Luck      dam  EM Dew Berry 
Owned by:  
 
Dear Mo, I want to say thank you to and Tiffany. I think you both went beyond what I expected in the horse purchase process. It's clear to me why you and your horses have earned the excellent reputation you have. I love Ghymbal!!! Happy Horse Owner, Sandy 
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EM Ghenoa  2003 Hanoverian Mare  
 sire  Gold Luck      dam  Anike 
Owned by:   Sandra Werkheiser, Northampton, PA
 
Hi Mo:
Ghenna and Ghale were very good girls today in the Dressage at Stone Tavern Sport Horse Breeding Show at the Horse Park of New Jersey, Allentown, NJ. Ghalewind won the 3yo fillies class with a 74.7% and Ghenoa was second with a 74.4% which included a 7.8 on conformation and 7.5 walk (yay!) and 7.5 overall impression. Trot was a bit downhill for 7.0.

Then in the Hanoverian class they flip flopped and Ghenoa got a 74.7% with a better trot score of 7.5 and Ghale had a 74.3% beating the 3rd place - a 10yo World Cup I stallion.

It was a very small show and there were only 3 in each of their classes, but the top score we saw from the open classes was 77%, so actually they were probably in the top 5 or 6 score-wise. Overall the fillies/mares scored much higher than the colts. We were in the call back for the filly championships and both had good rounds but the winner was a yearling filly and reserve was a 2006 filly.

Ghenoa was so good in the ring - I was surprised how well she stood and Lisa Basselini the handler was great, She said Ghenna was one of the nicest horses she handled all day and she"really knew her stuff." which is funny considering it was her first show this year. She was a little wound up outside the ring, but relaxed as soon as she got in the indoor.

I was proud of her - she walked past all the scary stuff and stabled well. There were some really nice horses schooling for the performance division and we saw Carole with Ghradine arrive.

Sandy


Ghenoa received a conformation score of 8 in her first DSHB show as a yearling, and in 2005 received a 1A Premium at the MAHB Hanoverian Mare Show with very good comments on her type, head, neck, expression, and elasticity.

Hi Mo,
It was an incredible day and one I would not have dreamed would come true in a million years.

This is my first Hanoverian mare and when you buy a baby at 3 weeks old, all you can do is hope and endure the yearling and 2yo years with your eyes covered! Just to have Ghenoa do so well in the company of the mares that were there just makes it more of an honor and the people in the MAHB are fantastic breeders and horsepeople and have outstanding mares there always. This is the BEST show and the most fun every year win or lose and I bought this filly just so I had a mare to bring to the party every year!

Still pinching myself. It took all morning to judge the mares and they had to split the walk rings for the inspection, then called all 23 mares back into the indoor at the same time which was an experience in itself. Then they called each one up from lowest to highest and reviewed the scores which was hugely educational. I kept expecting to hear our name called, but the numbers dwindled down and there were 4 horses left. They called the next mare who was standing next to me, and when she left it dawned on me we were the only ones in the ring and the other mares were already done and just waiting until the end and were gone. I had no idea until I heard Mo yell and I saw my husband jumping up and down!

The judges were George Walker and Vanessa Carlson. Their comments were that she was harmonious, and even though the smallest mare (but mighty!! ~15.2 ) her length of leg, neck, back, etc were all proportional. The scores were 8's for head, neck, typiness/femininity, impulsion/elasticity and overall development and 7's for saddle position, frame, foreleg, hindleg, correctness and walk.

Then we did the mare show and she was first in the 3yo class, Champion Hanoverian, Reserve Mature mare (topped by Sandy Johnson's nice Dutch mare Opus 12 by Rubinstein/Rampal), then she caught her energy back and had another nice go in the championship class and was named overall Grand Champion.

Special thanks to Bruce Griffin and his wife who handled Ghenoa so well. To Kate Palmquest for the scrumptious food on Saturday, Paul Cohen for sponsoring everything, Klaus and Jessica Schengber for the fabulous handpainted awards.

I will always cherish this as this mare is a true queen in every sense
 
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Sicco B  1999 Dutch Warmblood Gelding  
 sire  Welcome S      dam  Nymphe (ster) 
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Was looking at your website and thought you may be interested in the attached picture. I have just bought a 7 year old Welcome gelding out of ster mare Nymphe by Jazz and Duc De Normandie lines. Haven't had him long but is proving to have a lovely temperament and willingness with sense and moves very well, with great canter and walk - trot pretty good too. His name is Sicco B. Julie Keys 

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