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Lendon Gray Clinic Series at Hampton Green Farm Wellington
Hampton Green Farm is pleased to announce that Lendon Gray will be part of the training team this winter at the Wellington FL facility. Lendon is a two-time Olympian, Director of the Dressage Foundation, member of the USEF High Performance Dressage Committee, founder of Dressage4Kids, Honorary Board Member of the United States PRE Association, and long-time coach to Olympian Courtney King-Dye. She plans to come down once a month from her home base in Bedford, New York, to give a training clinic to Hampton Green Farm's riders--Maria Lithander, Ana Gilmour, and Janne Rumbough--and the Hampton Green Farm stallions. A few spots will be made available to other riders of PRE horses, including clients of Hampton Green Farm who are in Florida for the winter with their horses. Auditors are welcome for $20.00 per day (lunch may be occasionally provided for an additional minimum cost). The HGF/Lendon Gray Clinic schedule is: November 17-18 December 15-16 January 16, 17, and 20 February 17, 18 and 19 March 19- 21 For more information, please call Joan at 231-865-6000.
Gold Coast Opener Results: the Teamwork of Ana Gilmour and Bolero
Ana Gilmour continues her successes in Wellington with great results on HGF's young stallion Bolero. At the Gold Coast Opener on January 23-25, Ana again scored over 70% with Bolero and added another big win to his show record. Ana finished competitively in all classes with both Bolero and Camaron and she is now looking forward to the Wellington Classic Spring Challenge on February 6-8. Bolero is a 2004 Bay PRE Stallion out of Utrerano VII. Not yet 5 years old and still very much a colt, Bolero has already won many ANCCE breed awards and USDF Sport Horse awards, as well as scored over 70% at every dressage show in which he has competed. Bolero is a promising future prospect for the FEI show ring for HGF, and is sire to a number of 2009 HGF foals. Gold Coast Opener Highlights for Ana Gilmour and Bolero: Bolero Training 1 67.391 Second Place Training 2 69.286 Third Place Training 4 71.6 First Plac
Wellington Spring Classic, Feb. 6-8
Congratulations to HGF riders and USPRE High Point Award Winners!Ana Gilmour finished the weekend with both a First and Second place at Training Level once again this past weekend with Bolero. She was also the USPRE High Point Award winner for the Open National Levels.Maria gets the Persistence Award for finally convincing Adelante that the entire test MUST be done INSIDE the arena. In his first time out, this big young stallion was convinced that an impressive warm-up should be enough and those people in the tent at the end of the ring were not his friends!USPRE High Point Award Winners:Open National Level ChampionAna Gilmour and Bolero 69.13 (First Place) Training 1Open FEI Level ChampionCherri Reiber and Kabileno 61.579% (Sixth Place) Inter 1Adult Amateur National LevelJanne Rumbough and JR 67.857% (Second Place) 2nd 4CDI LevelCourtney King-Dye and Grandioso 72.4% (First Place) Inter-1 FreestyleAnd what can we say about Courtney's rides on Grandioso this past weekend? That will deserve its own page! Check back for photos of Courtney and Grandioso and more next week.
Hampton Green Farm at the Palm Beach Derby
What a difference a year makes. The Derby has always been one of the most competitive shows in the Florida winter circuit, bringing out the best horses and riders who are down for the season. The judging at the Derby is always the most critical, as the show is a national qualifier for a number of championships. In the past, HGF has found the Derby to be an especially difficult venue at which to show the PRE well, however this year HGF was in the ribbons in every class we entered , bringing home 3 Firsts, a Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth. Ana Gilmour was the rider to beat at Third Level with Camaron. Her consistent scores of 68% maintained their winning position against a number of top riders and fancy horses at Third Level Tests 2 and 3. In her warm-up class on day one, Ana decided to do a Fourth Level Test 1, and scored a respectable 66.7 for Fifth Place in a class that fielded, among others, four Team riders for various countries. We are very proud of our own little Camaron and his heart of gold! We reported last time that Adelante was not sure he wanted to be ridden inside of that white box with a scary tent at the end. At some point over the last two weeks, his rider Maria Lithander was able to change his mind and they entered the Training class as if they were old pros, instead of a young horse in only his second show. With ears pointed forward and maintaining his gait and frame throughout, Adelante floated around the ring at both Training 1 and Training 3, scoring a 70.4 on day one (Third Place) from judge Uwe Mechlem, and a 72 on day two (First Place) from MariLynn Griffin. (The 72% also garnered Maria the coveted and hotly contested USPRE Open High Point Award for the show--edging out the valiant efforts of both Ana and the ever-competitive Janne Rumbough on JR.) We also presented Bolero who, like several of our other young horses in the past, found the Derby to be particularly challenging with its blowing tents and arenas bordering on deep ravines. With Ana, he brought home a Second Place and a Fourth, however the distractions prevented him from scoring in his usual range. Courtney decided not to show Grandioso at the Derby this year, and his next show is the upcoming High Performance show at Equestrian Estates. Although all the PREs (including Janne and JR) at the Derby last weekend were showing in the lower levels, they were clearly the horses to beat in each of their various classes and many people commented to us how things have changed for our breed and our various programs. Holding High Point Award competitions adds another level of challenge and fun to these shows and continues to highlight the competitiveness of the PRE horse. In fact, it has been said that PREs will only score well at higher levels where more collection is demanded, however this year's Derby has proven that the basic gaits and trainability of the PRE are competitive against the top warmbloods in the country at every level. Congratulations Ana, Maria and Janne and see you all at the Gold Coast Finale!
We have filled the position of working student for the summer of 2009
We have filled the position of working student for the summer of 2009 for Michigan. However, qualified students are always encouraged to email their resumes showing their interest in become a working student in the future, for Michigan and for Florida. Position involves daily grooming duties and work with young horses. Housing, stipend, lessons with HGF riders Ana Gilmour and Maria Lithander, and clinic sessions with Lendon Gray included. For more information, contact Joan at 231-865-6000 or email us at hamptongreenfarm@aol.com. Must have experience and references. Note: New March Dates for Lendon Gray Clinic at HGF--March 16-18
HGF is proud to present our 2009 Sales Offerings:
This year we are happy to offer two young stallions, both under saddle and in training with Ana Gilmour. Both horses are exceptional in many ways and will only be offered to qualified buyers. Please contact HGF for more information.Additionally, we have a number of young horses from our top show stallions, including Bolero, Mejorano, Idilio, Cuatrero and Cosaco--from weanlings to three years-- that are starting in the training program. Please contact HGF at 231-865-6000 or hamptongreenfarm@aol.com to inquire about our available sales horses and our Young Horse Program.
End of Summer News at Hampton Green Farm
Courtney ClinicJoin us for the upcoming one-day Courtney King-Dye clinic, to be held in Fruitport, Michigan on August 25, from 8 am to 4 pm. Auditors welcome. Cost is $35.00, including lunch. Please call Joan at 231-865-6000 to reserve your spot. Congratulations!Congratulations to Ana Gilmour for her completion of the USDF Trainer's Certification Program . This program entails several workshops and seminars around the country, and a weekend of examinations in riding, teaching, longeing, and training by some of our country's best judges. Ana passed her examination in July with flying colors. . .more on Ana Gilmour's plans for the Wellington season in an upcoming article. Congratulations to Rachel and Embrujado! They were first with a 72% in a large Second Level class at Lendon's Youth Dressage Festival in Saugerties, NY, and finished Fourth overall in their category. Lendon ClinicMark your calendar for our upcoming 3-day Lendon Gray clinic, September 2-4. Auditors are welcome. No auditing fee and no lunch. We have a few riding spots open, please contact Joan at 231-865-6000 if you are interested. USPRE High Point AwardsUSPRE is sponsoring High Point Dressage Challenges at two major North East Shows this fall--The Fall Festival at NEDA and Dressage at Devon. If you plan to compete your PRE horse, or are interested in more information, contact us at 231-865-6000. Come see how much fun the PRE Dressage High Point Challenge can be. Dressage at Devon HGF is pleased to sponsor again this year the Dressage with the Experts program at Dressage at Devon. We will be there in person, competing several of our young horses in the Breed Show from Tuesday through Thursday. Additionally, USPRE is sponsoring the PRE Breed class on Thursday. Come and bring your best examples of our marvelous breed! HGF Employment and Working Student Opportunities Be a part of the team. We are looking for qualified applicants for a few positions this fall and winter. Please contact the office at 231-865-6000 for more information.
HGF Tops the National Boards at Wellington Classic Spring Challenge CDI
Ana Gilmour/camaron Fourth Level, Test of Choice 65.00% First Place Fourth Level Test Two 68.40% First Place Fourth Level, Test Three 67.56% Second Place María Lithander/Bolero First Level, Test Four 75.50% Second Place Courtney Dye/Grandioso Intermediate II 68.40% First Place Test of Choice (Inter. II) 67.89% Third Place
Dressage by the Bay Report
Congratulations to Ana Gilmour, Tom Reed, and the HGF Team for their successes at Dressage by the Bay in Traverse City last weekend. Hampton Green Farm horses brought home the following wins: USDF Breed Show Bolero CXLVIII, Handled by Tom Reed Champion Mature Horse Stallion Four Years Old Reserve Champion Mature Horse Champion Horse USPRE Division Dressage by the Bay I Camaron IX, ridden by Ana Gilmour First Place, Second Level, Test Two, 66.757% First Place, Second Level, Test Two 67.027% First Place, Second Level, Test Three 69.535% High Point Champion, Second Level Bolero CXLVIII, ridden by Ana Gilmour Second Place, Training Level, Test Four 64.00% Dressage by the Bay II Camaron IX, ridden by Ana Gilmour First Place, Second Level, Test Three, 68.372% Bolero CXLVIII, ridden by Ana Gilmour First Place, Training Level, Test One, 70.435% First Place, Training Level, Test One, 69.130%
July News
--The 2008 foals are all on the ground. This year we have a handsome and strong crop of babies by sires Cosaco, Grandioso, Idilio, Camaron, and Cuatrero. Please call HGF if you are interested in making an appointment to view this year's stock. --If you have time and are in our area, please drop by during the week of July 21 to meet new Head Trainer Maria Lithander, who will be riding alongside Ana Gilmour and Working Student Lauren Staley. Lauren will be a Junior at Western Michigan University in the fall and is with us this summer to assist with starting the young horses. --HGF imported horse Heroico, owned by Julie Bullen and ridden by Lientje Schueler, received a 70.6% from Judge Fran Dearing at First Level at Dressage at Del Mar last month. Congratulations Julie, Lientje, and Hero! --HGF imported horse Kabileno XV, ridden by Cheri Reiber and coached by Tom Reed, took 3 Firsts at Fourth Level at the competitive Silver Sands Bridle Club Dressage Show in June. Congratulations, Cheri, Tom, Mary, and Kabi! --Be sure to cheer on Fuego XII (brother to HGF's Bolero), ridden by Juan Manuel Munoz for the Spanish Team at the Olympic Games. Fuego is the only PRE competing in Hong Kong this year. Fuego was 9th overall at CDIO Aachen last month and we are expecting great things from this pair in the future. --Update from Aachen, Germany: HGF's Grandioso is there currently with his rider Courtney King-Dye, and he is getting the opportunity of a lifetime to work in the rings with the top horses and riders in the world. He is stabled with the US team, who is in quarantine with the rest of the Olympic horses that are traveling to Hong Kong next month. More on his time there to come . . . --Preparations for the Summer Dressage Festival with Lendon Gray and Victor Alvarez and the Chicks-in-Spurs Party are heating up. We have a few VIP tables left (located under the tent and near the dance floor), and are planning a wonderful evening of riding exhibitions, music, and equestrian entertainment from friends and horse lovers all around the area! Travel plans for out-of-town visitors are still being finalized, and we have a few openings due to cancellations for the last three days of Victor's week with us. Please contact Joan in the office (231-865-6000) as soon as possible if you would like to ride with Victor Alvarez or if you would like to purchase a VIP table for the Chicks in Spurs Party. Be sure to mark your calendars for August 9-17, and especially Monday evening, August 11, for Chicks-in-Spurs! --We continue to have many visitors at the farm, including a bus load of Spanish exchange students from Grand Rapids and the darling future-dressage riders and PRE lovers pictured above!