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In-Hand Classes at Dressage by the Bay, Traverse City--June 30-July2, 2011
Hampton Green Farm is pleased to be a sponsor again of the highly successful Dressage by the Bay show series in Traverse City, Michigan. This year's double show runs from June 30 to July 2 and features both USDF National level Dressage and USDF Sport Horse In-Hand breed classes. As in prior years, the United States PRE Association (USPRE) is hosting the PRE breed class, and encourages all Region 2 PRE breeders to participate. Breed classes will be held on Friday and Saturday this year, giving Sport Horse of the Year competitors double chances to gain qualifying points for the championship at Devon. Join us for a week in beautiful Traverse City at the state-of-the-art Flintfields Horse Park. Registration is open now. Seehttp://www.horseshowsbythebay.com/exhibitor-info.php Dressage Sport Horse Prospects Division - Young Horse Classes - Friday [&] Saturday Shown in-hand at the walk and trot on the triangle. Scored 60% movement, 30% conformation and 10% general impression. No fee for Championship classes. 501... Yearling Fillies 502... Two year old Fillies 503... Three year old Fillies 504... USDFBC Qualifier Filly Championship (open to 1st [&] 2nd places from 501/502/503) 505... Fillies of current year, with or without dam, foal only to be judged 506... Colts and Geldings of current year, with or without dam, foal only to be judged 507... USDFBC Qualifier Current Year Foal Championship (open to 1st [&] 2nd placed foals from classes 505/506) 508... Yearling Colts and Geldings 509... Two year old Colts and Geldings 510... Three year old Colts and Geldings 511... USDFBC Qualifier Colt [&] Gelding Championship (open to 1st [&] 2nd places from classes 508/509/510) 512... Young Horse Championship (open to CH [&] RC from classes 504, 507 [&] 511) Dressage Breeding Stock Division - Mature Horse Classes - Friday [&] Saturday Shown in hand at the walk and trot on the triangle. Scored 50% movement, 40% conformation, 10% general impression. No fee for Championship classes. 513... Four year old and older Maiden and Yeld Mares (never/not bred or not nursing) 514... Four year old and older Broodmares in foal or nursing (Mares only to be judged) 515... USDFBC Qualifier Mare Championship (open to 1st [&] 2nd placed Mares) 516... Four year old and older Stallions 517... USDFBC Qualifier Stallion Championship (open to 1st [&] 2nd placed Stallions) 518... Mature Horse Championship (open to CH [&] RC from classes 515 [&] 517) Dressage By The Bay Grand Champion 519... Grand Champion (open to CH [&] RC from classes 512 [&] 518). No class fee. Individual Breed Classes - Friday [&] Saturday Open to horses of any age. A copy of registration papers must be provided with entry. 520... Dutch Warmblood/KWPN-NA [&] KWPN 521... Rheinland Pfalz-Saar/Zweibrucker 522... American Warmblood Registry 523... North American Sport Pony Registry 524... American Warmblood Society 525... ISR/Oldenburg NA 526... US PRE Association/USPREA/ANCCE/LG 527... North American Danish Warmblood 528... IALHA/Andalusian [&] Lusitano 529... Hanoverian/AHS 530... Trakehner/ATA 531... Belgian Warmblood 532... Swedish/SWANA 533... Friesian 534... Performance Horse Registry 535... Holsteiner/AHHA 536... Oldenburg/GOV 537... Irish Draught/ISH
PRE Breed Class at Dressage by the Bay Show in Traverse City
Hampton Green Farm is proud to be a sponsor for Dressage by the Bay in Traverse City, July 29 - August 2. We plan to take both riders and a group of horses for week and are excited to be a part of the double dressage show as well as the Breed Show on Sunday, August 2nd.This year, USPRE will be sponsoring for the second time a PRE Breed Class within the line-up of USDF Sport Horse classes. We would like to encourage all PRE Breeders and Owners in the Michigan and upper Midwest to consider bringing a PRE and participate in these classes, which are qualifiers for the Devon Breed Show in September. Please see the official website or call the HGF office at 231-865-6000 for more information. Closing date extended so please make entries asap!
Dressage by the Bay Results
Dressage by the Bay, in beautiful Traverse City, MI, has it all: sun, water, beaches, a resort town full of activity, great footing, beautiful grounds, super show staff and world-class judges. Be sure to put it on your calendar for 2010--July 8-11--and join us for one of Michigan's premier dressage competitions.Results from Dressage by the Bay, 2009: Idolo Americano, ridden by Maria Lithander Training 1 73.913 First Training 1 71.739 First Bolero, ridden by Maria Lithander Training 2 75.00 First Training 2 70.714 Second Camaron, ridden by Ana Gilmour Third 3 65.8 First Fourth 3 61.951 First Fourth 3 64.390 First Championships: Fourth Level High Point Champion, Show I Camaron/Ana Gilmour Champion Young Horse, USDF Sporthorse Division Decoroso HGF Champion Three Year Old Colt Decoroso HGF Reserve Grand Champion Decoroso HGF USPRE Breed Class Champion Idolo Americano USPRE Breed Class Reserve Champion Bolero Overall High Point Horse for USDF Sporthorse Show Idolo Americano All horses handled by Tom Reed for USDF Sporthorse Classes. Congratulations also to Working Student Micaela Johnson and her high score of 69.130 at Training One for a Second Place with her PRE mare, Condoleeza.
Preparing for Devon
Following several busy weeks of visitors at HGF--including Scott Hassler, Courtney King-Dye, Lendon Gray, Pam Nelson and Heidi Gaian, our focus is now on preparing for the trip to Pennsylvania and our participation in the Devon Breed Show. HGF is proud to be sponsoring again this year the Dressage with the Experts program in the Performance Division, and also to be supporting the competitors in the USPRE Dressage High Point Challenge as well as the USPRE Individual Breed Class. Dressage at Devon (September 22-27) is a highlight of the year, and allows us to showcase the products of our breeding program. In 2007, HGF's Idolo Americano was the recipient of the Born in the USA Breeder's Award for Stallions, a first for a PRE horse. This year, we will be bringing a group of 3 year olds, including 2 young stallions owned by German Olympian Martin Schaudt--a stop on their way to their new home in Germany--as well as our own Decoroso HGF, Champion Young Horse and Reserve Grand Champion at Traverse City. Our horses will be presented in hand by Tom Reed. If you plan to attend Dressage at Devon this year, stop by to see us in the barns and take a look at this year's representatives of the HGF breeding program, and join us as we showcase the PRE horse among the top dressage breeding stock in the United States!
Summer Training Package Available
HGF is offering board and training packages for two stalls this summer at Hampton Green Farm in Michigan. Enjoy the ideal Michigan climate and train with the HGF staff at our beautiful summer facilities, take advantage of the HGF clinic and show schedule, including training with Lendon Gray and competing at Dressage by the Bay in Traverse CIty. Head Trainer Maria Lithander will offer two full-training packages this summer for a horse only, or horse and rider. For more information, please contact Maria directly at 561-644-4661.
Upcoming Dates for Lendon Gray Clinics
Upcoming Dates for Lendon Gray Clinics We have two upcoming clinics scheduled with Lendon Gray. June 21-22 July 16-17 Auditors are welcome--fee is $20.00 per day, no lunch included. (We'll order out!) A few riding spots are open and can be reserved by contacting Joan in the HGF office--231-865-6000. Register NOW to Join HGF in Traverse City at the Dressage by the Bay Breed Show--July 11 Its time to register for the USPRE-sponsored PRE Breed Class at the annual Dressage by the Bay Breed Show in gorgeous Traverse City. The Open Classes are growing in popularity--drawing a good number of sport horses of all breeds--and the PRE Class is the only breed class for PREs offered in Michigan. The horses are presented according to USDF Sport Horse rules and are judged by one of the officiating dressage judges for the weekend. Last year, the highest score of the show was given to a PRE horse. Come join us and bring out your best stock. For more information, seehttp://www.horsesportsbythebay.com/dressage.htm or feel free to call us at 231-865-6000 for more information.
July News
Happy Fourth of July from all of us at HGF! This past month we've enjoyed recent visits from several of our friends and new owners, Suzanne O'Brien, Maureen Sharp, Isabelle Ferriera and family, Valerie Lazzaro--and we are looking forward to more friends coming by in the next few weeks. Our Lendon Gray clinic last month was extremely helpful. She will be back on the 16-17 July. Congratulations to the Pritchett family of Ann Arbor on their purchase of Isis HGF--a gorgeous, tall 2008 mare by Idilio out of Seductora. We are waiting for one last mare to foal.. and then our Mare Barn staff can get some sleep! We are proud to report that we have 4 colts so far this year--2 by Cosaco and 2 by Bolero. We are expecting a beatutiful bay filly anytime by Camaron, out of Quintera. Or maybe another surprise Chestnut...like her brother Sultan (Bolero x Sevillana). Traverse City!! We are packing now and will head up North on Wednesday for our favorite show--Dressage by the Bay at Traverse City. We are taking six horses, and will be competing in Second, Third and PSG, as well as the Breed classes on Sunday. We hope to see our Midwest and Michigan friends there! Its a terrific show, super horses and riders, staffed and run by the best in the business, on stunningly beautiful show grounds, with great vendors and food, perfect Michigan weather, the bay next door...it just doesn't get any better than this! Dressage by the Bay also will be hosting the Region 2 Championships in September. AUCTION UPDATE: We have been busy the past six weeks, photographing, videoing, and x-raying our young horses and are almost ready to make the final selection for the Top Ten Sale, to be held on August 21. We are very pleased with the list of young horses that is forming. There will be several fine representatives of each of our top breeding stallions, including twoGrandiosos, several Boleros and a number of Cosacos out of Idilio dams--offerings of both colts and fillies, bays and grays. Stay tuned for thenew HGF Auction sIte , which should be ready to go by the end of this week. It will feature photos, bloodlines and videos of the young horses, as well as information about the sires. The new site will be accessible via this page. As we get closer to the date of the sale, the site will be set up to take on-line live bids, as well as absentee bids. For those who choose to attend the sale, there will be two days for viewing and vetting the young stock, which will be presented by Master handler Tom Reed. Finally, we are happy to report that no less than 3 PREs were in the top 6 , out of 35, at the Pompadour CDI Grand Prix (France) this past weekend (also one Lusitano), which was won by Claudio Castilla Ruiz on 11 year old Jade de MV with a score of 68.213. The Spanish Team is coming to WEG very strong this year, with 3 seasoned horses scoring consistently in the 70s and a rising group of younger horses scoring close to that. For the future, let's fill the US CDIs with PRE horses!
Traverse City Success Stories!
HGF took 5 stallions up to Traverse City with an agenda for each. Excellent showing conditions and top-quality judges who are Wellington regulars are only two reasons to attend this fantastic show. We are please to report the following success stories: Idilio II--Back in the FEI ring after almost 10 months, having sustained two slight back-to-back injuries. Maria LIthander was looking to retain his high scores from Wellington 2009 at the PSG with hopes to qualify for Regionals at the Small Tour. This they accomplished easily, with a high score of 70% on the second day and the FEI Reserve High Point Award (second to George Williams). Idolo Americano and Bolero CXLVIII--Last year's TC show was Idolo's first time in the ring. This year, he and his stable mate Bolero dominated the Second Level Four classes, taking first and second each of the three days and securing their Regional scores. Adelante rode in his first ever 3rd level tests, taking Second Place both days with scores up to 67%. We are especially pleased with this young horse, who has made such progress since his Training Level debut in 2009. He received scores of 7s from Judge William Solyntjes on his lead changes and showed his usual confidence in the ring. Decorosito HGF--Son of Molly Reynold's Decoroso and HGF's Quintera, this 4 year old amazed us all with his performance in his first ever dressage show. Scores in the mid to high sixties and placings of Fourth and Third in large classes. The beautiful liver chestnut was a superstar! Congratulations, Maria, Molly, and staff for a great week!
The End of Summer 2010
Summer is winding down--and in Michigan it seems to wind down faster than elsewhere. Right now the temps are in the 80s but the leaves have started to fall, and soon the glorious cool weather of autumn will be with us-- and all the wonderful fall activities of this area. The breeding farm is much quieter than a month ago--11 horses left the property last week for their new homes, with more scheduled to leave in the next few weeks. What a summer it has been for young horse sales! We've been encouraged and excited about the interest in our young horses, and we are committed to continuing to maintain our breeding program and standards. The Stallion Barn is still busy as Maria prepares the horses for upcoming Regional Championships, September 9-12, in Traverse City. We have three horses qualified and will also be involved in hosting the Freestyle and fundraiser for Dressage 4 Kids. Check back next week for full information about Regionals! A final thank you to our summer staff--many of whom are heading back to school this week. It was great having you all with us this summer! We appreciated your help tremendously and we hope you learned a lot from us as well!
Join HGF in Traverse City at the Region Two Championship Freestyles Fundraiser for Dressage4Kids!
Horse Sports by the Bay is pleased to announce that Hampton Green Farm, known nation-wide for their dedication to dressage and to the the development of the PRE Horse for dressage in America, will be hosting a Dressage 4 Kids Fundraiser and exhibitor party during the Great American Insurance Group/Region 2 Dressage Championships on Saturday, September 11. The Regional Championships are being held from September 9 - 12 at Flintfields Horse Park in Traverse City, MI which is home to the prestigious Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival.The fundraiser features a silent auction which will include riding helmets donated from English Riding Supply and other retail pieces donated by Sporthorse Saddlery and Equine Source among others. Funds collected from the auction and from ticket sales to the exhibitor party will go directly back to Dressage 4 Kid's extensive education campaign. Donations are still being taken for the Auction; please email here for more information. Bidding starts @ 1pm and closes @ 7pm. Dressage 4 Kid's mission is to encourage riders under 21 to become true horseman with correct position, competitive skills and knowledge of all aspects of riding and horse care; to offer scholarship to enable competitors to further their education; to have fun and to develop good sportmanship throughout.Dressage 4 Kids is the dream of dressage Olympian Lendon Gray, who's passion for the sport of dressage and for teaching youths to ride is limitless. Dressage 4 Kids hosts a yearly young person festival, pony-only clinics, and weekend seminars. Lendon Gray will be on-grounds September 11th and will be part of a special demonstration with Hampton Green Farm horses and riders; all of which will immediately preceed the Musical Freestyle Championships being held at 5:30pm. The Great American Insurance Group/USDF Region 2 Dressage Championships are recognized by the United States Equestrian Federation and are being held in conjunction with the Dressage by the Bay Fall Classic. The very best dressage riders and horses from the Mid-West region will be in attendance to win prestigious year-end awards and acknowledgements.The general public is encouranged to attend. For more information please visit www.horseshowsbythebay.com and www.dressage4kids.com or call 231 - 267 - 3700.
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%