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Barbara HGF
Bolero CXLVIII x Huelvana HGF by Huelvano III
Barbara HGF is a 2009 gray PRE mare by Bolero CXLVIII out of Huelvana HGF (Huelvano III). Mares are beginning to take over the show in the PRE breeding and sport world, and Barbara HGF is an example of it. Her class, charm and feminine paces are full of poetry. Owned and trained by Maria Lithander, along the years, they have climbed the different FEI Levels achieving competitive scores. Currently they are showing in the GP with scores above the famous barrier of 70%.
Borbon HGF
Bolero CXLVIII x Samarkana HGF by Camaron IX
Ridden by Antonio Crespin, Borbon HGF showcases the beauty, nobility, and strength of the Utrerano VII line, along with a kind temperament, an exceptional canter and walk, and very good rideability
Byzantino HGF
Bolero CXLVIII x Mariposa HGF by Cosaco IX
Byzantino HGF is a 6-year-old stallion currently under the training of Kerrigan Gluch. From an early age, he has stood out for the quality of his gaits, particularly his trot and canter. At the 2024 Fiesta Ocala morphological show, he was a the main protagonist, winning both the Best Movements Award and the Functionality Test. His pedigree represents a powerful combination of Bohórquez, Yeguada Militar, and Yeguada Marín García bloodlines.
Campanero HGF
Camaron IX x Quintera XII by Adelante
Campanero HGF is a 2013 bay PRE gelding by Camaron IX out of Quintera XII (Adelante). He is the definition of majesty. Campanero HGF is eye catching not only for his beauty, but for his multi-awarded bloodlines. The names of Adelante, Remache and Albero II say everything. Ridden by José Daniel Martin Dockx, Campanero shone in the Spanish arenas. They ended up with the bronze medal in SICAB 2018. In 2020, Justine Boyer took the reins and is getting ready for her International Junior debut.
Conocido HGF
Cosaco XI x Luz de Luna HGF by Idilio II
Conocido HGF is a 2012 gray PRE gelding by Cosaco XI out of Luz de Luna HGF (Idilio II). Beauty, round shapes and above all functionality is what Conocido represents. Owned and trained by Sophia Schults, along the years they have achieved a lot of experience in the arenas and are currently showing Prix St. George.
Coronado HGF
Bolero CXLVIII x Corona HGF by Camaron IX
Coronado HGF is a stallion with an outstanding pedigree. On the paternal side, he is by Bolero CXLVIII, a son of Utrerano VII. The influence of the Bohórquez line through Utrerano VII; himself a son of Lebrijano III; highlights the exceptional quality behind this horse. On the maternal side, through Corona HGF, we find influential bloodlines such as Remache and Adelante, both key contributors to the P.R.E. breed. Ridden by Antonio Crespin, Coronado HGF stands out for his willingness to work, noble character, and, above all, his strength; traits that are highly representative of the Bohórquez line from Utrerano VII.
Cuatrero IV
Adelante x Cuatrera by Nevado IX 1980
Cuatrero IV is a 16.2 hand 2000 bay stallion, imported from Spain in 2005. He is from the Adelante/Sevillano(Albero II) lines produced by the Yeguada Marin Garcia Cuatrero IV is an active breeding stallion at HGF, and the sire to Vaquero HGF and many others.
Grandioso III
Adelante x Grandiosa by Sevillano IX
As a competitor, Grandioso exuded class and prestige, a groundbreaker for his breed on both sides of the Atlantic, To this day, he remains one of the highest scoring PRE horses in international dressage worldwide. As a breeding stallion, Grandioso produces excellent offspring, several of which have gone on to compete at international Grand Prix (including Mejorano HGF). Typically baroque in type, Grandioso excels for his modern movement with uphill expression and and extraordinary hind leg action. Grandioso is the rare prototype for the baroque horse with all the benefits for collected work who also displays a high level of ability for the lengthened gaits. He is a Qualified Stallion in the LG-ANNCE studbook (official studbook for the PRE horse in Spain). OFFSPRING Mejorano HGF: In 2018, the American bred Mejorano HGF represented Spain in the World Championships of Young Horses in Ermelo. In 2023 he represented US at the CHIO Rotterdam Nations Cup CDIO4 with Kerrigan Gluch scoring 75.350 at the Freestyle. Fiero HGF: Ridden and trained by Nicholas Fyffe , in 2016 he won the USDF P.R.E. All Breeds Award at Grand Prix and got listed on the Australian National Dressage Future Squad. Santiago HGF (2021): Ridden by Antonio Crespin. This 2026 has started his sport campaign in the 5 years old class with 78% winning all the classes that he has showed Ferro HGF (2022)
Hermanito HGF
Cuatrero IV x Primorosa HGF by Grandioso III
Hermanito HGF is a 2017 bay PRE stallion by Cuatrero IV out of Primorosa HGF (Grandioso III). This horse represents the bloodlines that characterize the output of HGF, primarily the lines of Yeguada Marin Garcia. Kerrigan Gluch is the one who is in charge of the training and development.
Mejorano HGF
Grandioso III x Ibiza by Galan XVI
From Michigan to the world stage: Mejorano HGF. Son of two-time Olympian Grandioso III, he has followed the footsteps of his father. José Daniel Martin Dockx was in charge of developing his training. In the young horse classes, they finished in the top 5 highlighting the bronze medal in six-year-old (SICAB) and the silver medal in the 7-year-old category. In 2018, the American bred Mejorano HGF represented Spain in the World Championships of Young Horses in Ermelo (as a seven-yearold). A year later, he made the smooth transition to Intemediate A/B with scores above 72%. At the end of 2019 he broke the ice in Grand Prix. In 2020, Kerrigan took the reins and started her partnership with Mejorano HGF. The winter of 2021 Kerrigan made a big step on her career and tested the waters with Mejorano HGF in the Grand Prix (their own debut). Since then, they’ve scored twice above 70% and 72% in GPS.
Oxido HGF
Iberis x Tila III by Eucalipto
Oxido has a position in the coveted catalog of Young Recommended Breeding Stock for Dressage Conformation by the PRE Studbook, LG-ANCCE. Oxido’s bloodlines are a conjunction of Yeguada Mlitar and Yeguada Camacho Benitez, the latter identified by powerful horses, good limbs, large bones, large hooves and well rounded forms. The grandfather of Oxido, Talisman IV (1982) was very strong and had a great bone structure. As many know, He produced an “I” line of colts that grew into important stallions that had many success in the Dressage Stadiums such as Impaciente II, Iles and Iberis (Oxido’s father). Oxido can repeat the legacy of his grandfather. In 2015 he became the Reserve National Small Tour Champions of Spain. Five years later he debuted in Grand Prix with scores over 70%. Now Oxido is focused on his breeding duties. His lineage from Camacho Benitez, including Navarro VI (by Albero II) and Talisman IV, along with his grey coat will change and shift the new lines for HGF. OFFSPRING Talisman HGF (2022): Ridden by Antonio Crespin and under the scale of training. He has a very clear four time beat walk and canter. Don Destas HGF (2023). In 2025 Fiesta Ocala Show, Don Destas HGF was awarded as the Young Horse Conformation Runner-Up of the Show
Santiago HGF
Grandioso III x Graciosa FSR by Joyero XXIV
Santiago HGF (2021, by Grandioso III out of Graciosa FSR by Joyero XXIV) is a homebred stallion of exceptional quality, representing a powerful combination of the Marin Garcia and Escalera bloodlines . As a breeding stallion, his lineage brings together beauty, functionality, and sport potential, making him a highly valuable addition to any breeding program. Santiago made his competitive debut in February 2026 at WEC, impressing judges and spectators alike with a 77% at the preliminary of years old. This 2026, Santiago HGF has been honored as USPRE Stallion of the Year and USPRE Functionality Champion of the Year of 2025 , and earned the title of Stallion of the Show at Fiesta Ocala 2025 for his striking conformation, beauty and expressive gaits,.
Talisman HGF
Oxido x Mariposa HGF by Cosaco IX
Talisman HGF is the first HGF offspring of Oxido. He has a lineage deeply rooted in high performance, highlighted by Oxido’s inclusion in the prestigious Young Recommended Breeding Stock for Dressage Conformation by LG-ANCCE. Through his sire, Oxido, Talisman HGF carries a powerful genetic combination of Yeguada Militar and Yeguada Camacho Benítez bloodlines, along with the influential “I” line, responsible for renowned dressage stallions such as Impaciente II, Iles, and Iberis. Oxido himself proved this legacy in sport, earning the title of Reserve National Small Tour Champion of Spain and later competing successfully at Grand Prix level with scores above 70% Talisman HGF stands out particularly for his walk: correct, with a clear four-beat rhythm, elasticity, and ground cover. His canter shows an uphill tendency, balance, and natural cadence. Antonio Crespin is the rider.
Vaquero HGF
Cuatrero IV x Encina HGF by Idilio II
Vaquero is a 2007 gray PRE gelding by Cuatrero IV out of Encina HGF (Idilio II), born at HGF in Fruitport, Michigan. As four-year-old, Vaquero finished in the top 10 at the National Young Horse Championships of Spain, and within the top 5 of the PRE breed. One year later, Vaquero finished again in the top 10, and first of all PRE horses at that level. As a 6 year old, he concluded the season with the third position in SICAB, as the first top-ranked PRE horse bred in the United States. Partners for five years now, Kerrigan Gluch and Vaquero HGF have been an unbreakable combination with a resume full of podiums. In 2015, Kerrigan took the reins and together they climbed the different FEI levels. As an 8-year-old, Vaquero HGF ridden by Kerrigan won the Bronze Medal at NAJYRC and became the Reserve National Champion. Their successes continued and in 2016, this duo got selected for the European Tour. They concluded the USEF Young Rider Euro Tour in the ribbons at the Young Riders Nations Cup in Hagen (Future Champions), Germany, capping a six-week tour of Europe that included two international shows. In 2018 they debuted in the U25 level with scores around 68%. Two years later, at their peak of their level, Kerrigan Gluch and Vaquero HGF took home the runner up Title of the Brentina Cup Dressage National Championship.
News Articles
Official Statement on Santiago HGF
Following an outstanding spring season in the United States, highlighted by impressive performances at the CDI Ocala and CDI TerraNova, and culminating at the CDI Segovia, Santiago HGF, ridden by Antonio Crespín, earned his selection for the 2026 FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses. In recent days, Santiago HGF suffered an incident that required veterinary attention. Although he was progressing well, as a precautionary measure he was referred to a veterinary hospital in Belgium to verify that everything was evolving as expected and to undergo a comprehensive examination. Following the necessary diagnostic tests and the assessment of the veterinary team, the decision was made to withdraw him from competition. From the very beginning, the horse's health and welfare have been our absolute priority. Kim Van Kampen commented: “Of course we’re disappointed but we are also experienced horse people and things go this way sometimes. In this case we had a choice to make and we chose the safest option for the horse. We don’t want to show a horse that is not 100%. We stand with the Spanish team and wish them the best of luck and a wonderful week in Verden” We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone involved, especially the veterinary team, for their professionalism, dedication, and outstanding care. Finally, we would like to wish the very best of luck to all the members of the P.R.E team who will represent Spain at the 2026 FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses. Tras una brillante temporada primaveral en Estados Unidos con los concursos internacionales de Ocala y Terranova, finalizando en el CDI de Segovia, Santiago HGF montado por Antonio Crespín logró su clasificación para el Campeonato del Mundo de Caballos Jóvenes 2026. En los últimos días, Santiago HGF ha sufrido un percance que ha requerido atención veterinaria. Como medida de precaución y con el objetivo de confirmar que todo evolucionaba correctamente, fue trasladado a un hospital veterinario en Bélgica para una valoración exhaustiva. Tras las correspondientes pruebas y la evaluación del equipo médico, se concluyó que la mejor decisión es retirar al caballo de la competición. La salud y el bienestar del caballo han sido, desde el primer momento, la prioridad absoluta. Kim Van Kampen comenta : “Por supuesto, estamos decepcionados, pero también somos personas con experiencia en el mundo del caballo y sabemos que, a veces, estas cosas ocurren. En esta ocasión teníamos que tomar una decisión y elegimos la opción más segura para el caballo. No queremos presentar a un caballo que no esté al 100 %. Apoyamos al equipo español y les deseamos toda la suerte y una magnífica semana en Verden.» Queremos expresar nuestro más sincero agradecimiento a todas las personas involucradas, así como a todo el equipo veterinario por su profesionalidad, dedicación y excelente atención. Desde aquí, deseamos mucha suerte a todos los integrantes del equipo P.R.E que representarán a España en el Campeonato del Mundo de Caballos Jóvenes 2026
From Ocala to Segovia: Santiago HGF Podiums in Final Qualifier for ANCCE PRE Team
With the FEI WBFSH World Breeding Dressage Championships for Young Horses in Verden firmly in sight (04-09 August), the final CDIYH qualifying event for the ANCCE PRE Team selection took place from June 16-18 at the Centro Ecuestre de Castilla y León (CECYL) in Segovia, Spain. The competition represented the last opportunity for owners, breeders and riders to secure the scores required for selection to the Spanish PRE Team heading to Verden this August. FROM OCALA TO SEGOVIA Following a successful spring campaign in the United States, including strong performances at the CDI Ocala and CDI TerraNova, Santiago HGF made the journey from Florida to Spain for this mandatory selection event. The five-year-old stallion, bred by Hampton Green Farm and ridden by Antonio Crespín, faced a highly competitive field of 12 horses, the largest and most competitive age group of the show. Judged by an international panel consisting of Juan Carlos Campos, Knut Danzberg, and Hans Voser, two of whom will officiate at the World Championships in Verden next month, Santiago HGF delivered another solid performance. The son of Grandioso III x Joyero XXIV finished third in the preliminary test with a score of 77.200% and fifth place in the final with 73.800%. CECYL( Centro Ecuestre de Castilla y León) in Segovia holds a special place in Hampton Green Farm’s history. In 2018, José Daniel Martín Dockx competed there with Mejorano HGF, another son of Grandioso III, obtaining the qualifying scores required for the FEI World Championships in the seven-year-old division. A year later, the pair returned to compete at Intermedia A/B level. The farm also has fond memories of Campanero HGF, who contested the selection process for the five-year-old division at the same venue in 2019. ROAD TO VERDEN The 2026 season has been demanding for young dressage horses, with an intensive calendar and a highly competitive selection process requiring consistency throughout the year. The qualification pathway in Spain included CDI in Jerez de la Frontera, Vejer de la Frontera, Murcia, Medina Sidonia, Madrid, and finally Segovia, where participation was mandatory for horses seeking selection to the ANCCE Team. With the final qualifier now complete, all eyes turn to ANCCE, which is expected to announce its team selection in the coming days.
American-Bred Santiago HGF Leaves Ocala for First Euro Tour
Santiago HGF, a 2021 PRE Stallion by Grandioso III, is making the long journey from his home in Ocala to Segovia, Spain, just outside of Madrid. Santi is currently qualified in the FEI 5 Year Old division for Spain for the Selection Trials for the World Championship of Young Horses. As a member of the World Breeding Federation of Sport Horses, ANCCE, the PRE Studbook, establishes the qualifications for their representation at the World Championships, held later in the summer in Germany. Young horses across Spain, as in other European countries, have been vying since January for the minimum scores to qualify for the team. Final selection will be made following the CDI in Segovia, June 16-18, and upon health and soundness verifications. Hampton Green Farm rider Antonio Crespin Lopez and Santi debuted this Spring in Ocala and Terranova at the international FEI 5 Year Old level, achieving high scores over 80% at both shows, which made Santi now the second US-bred horse to ever qualify for Young Horse team selection trials in Spain--the first being Santi's half-brother Mejorano HGF (also by Grandioso III) who competed for Spain in the FEI 7 Year Old Division at Ermelo in 2018 with Jose Daniel Martin Dockx. Santi will now compete alongside top 5 year old representatives from the most prestigious breeding farms in Spain. Santiago HGF was born in Michigan and is a son of two-time Olympic mount Grandioso. He is out of a daughter of Joyero XXIV, an Elite stallion from of the Ganaderia Francisco Santiago in Malaga. Hampton Green Farm's owner Kimberly Van Kampen named the horse in remembrance of the generosity of the mare's breeder to her during her visit to his farm. Prior to starting his dressage career, Santi was Champion Stallion at Fiesta Ocala at Ibericon 2025, and Stallion of the Year for USPRE in 2025.
Santiago HGF Named Stallion of the Year in the United States
Our homebred stallion Santiago HGF (2021) has been officially recognized as one of the most outstanding PRE stallions in the country, earning the prestigious titles from USPRE ( The United States P.R.E Association) 2025 USPRE Stallion of the Year 2025 USPRE Functionality Champion of the Year Bred in the United States, Santiago HGF is by Grandioso III out of Graciosa FSR (by Joyero XXIV), combining the renowned Marín García and Escalera bloodlines; two pillars of functionality, type, and performance. Presented by Diego González, Santiago HGF was named Stallion of the Show at Fiesta Ocala 2025. Under saddle with Cristina Durán, he also secured the overall Functionality title with an impressive score of 20.373. For Hampton Green Farm, receiving this award from USPRE is the result of years of dedicatio; carefully selecting the best bloodlines and continuously striving for excellence. Recognition like this motivates us to keep moving forward in the same direction, supporting the promotion and development of the PRE horse in the United States. Santiago HGF represents the perfect combination of quality, athleticism and beauty.
Fabo and Ferro HGF Strengthen Our Breeding Program
At Hampton Green Farm, our breeding program continues to evolve with the addition of exciting stallions and the arrival of a remarkable new generation. Fabo was incorporated into our program in 2025, and his first foals have already made a strong impression. His genetic influence is evident in the wide range of coat colors seen in this year’s crop, including perlino, palomino, buckskin, chestnut, and black. This season, we proudly welcome the first crop of Fabo foals, introducing a whole new palette of colors to Hampton Green Farm. Alongside him, Ferro HGF (2022) has officially joined our breeding program and is now available and for 2027 we Will see the first results. A homebred stallion, Ferro HGF is by Grandioso III out of Graciosa FSR (by Joyero XXIV), making him a full brother to Santiago HGF. He represents the same exceptional Marín García and Escalera bloodlines, combining beauty, functionality, and athletic potential. Ferro stands out for his powerful, expressive canter, natural presence, and strong conformationqualities that make him a highly valuable prospect for both breeding and sport. Currently under the training of rider Kerrigan Gluch, Ferro HGF is developing into a promising future competition horse.
First Foals - HGF’s 2026 Breeding Campaign
Hampton Green Farm is thrilled to welcome the first arrivals of our 2026 breeding campaign! Fani HGF- Filly- by Fabo ((Unic II x Culoma Maynou) out of Ultima HGF (Didacus x Quintera XII by Adelante ) was born on 2/13 Corazón de Leon HGF Colt by Cartujano FSR (Risueño XI x Cartujana CXVIII by Joyero XXIV.) out Corona HGF ( Camaron IX x Quintera XII by Adelante), born 2/14 We couldn’t be happier to see them take their first steps into the world, and we are excited to watch them grow, develop, and shine in the coming years.
Debut of Santiago HGF
This past weekend, Hampton Green Farm proudly watched the debut of our homebred stallion, Santiago HGF, at WEC. Bred in the U.S. from the remarkable Grandioso III out of Graciosa FSR by Joyero XXIV. Last year, Santiago took the spotlight as Stallion of the Show at Fiesta Ocala, showcasing his beauty, round shapes, elegance and gaits. He represents a perfect blend of the Marin Garcia and Escalera bloodlines, bringing together beauty, functionality, and innate sport potential. Ridden by Antonio Crespin, Santiago HGF competed in the Preliminary Year-Old class and impressed the judges with several scores of 8s, earning an overall score of 77.200. We are thrilled to see Santiago taking his first strides on the competitive stage and are excited for what the season holds.
Ten Years of Grandioso’s Legacy
Following the social media tren, this year marks a decade of the Grandioso era (2016–2026). In 2016, Grandioso III and José Daniel Martín Dockx competed at the CDIO5* Aachen and later represented Spain at the Olympic Games in Rio. Today, the story continues at Hampton Green Farm, where a new generation of riders; including Kerrigan Gluch and Antonio Crespin; are developing the stallion’s offspring, carrying his influence into the future of the breed such as Ferro HGF, Santiago HFG One of the most importants offsprings of Grandioso has been Mejorano HGF. This horse was trained by José Daniel Martin Dockx from 6 years old up to GP (2019) . Mejorano HGF represented Spain at the World Championships of Young horses in 2018 at the 7 years old class. In 2019, Kerrigan Took the reins of the horses and started her GP campaign in 2020. Fast Forward, in 2023, Kerrigan represented United States with our US-home bred PRE horse Mejorano HGF at the CDIO5* Nations Cup in Rotterdam. On the freestyle she scored: 75.350 ending up at 7th place.
Santiago HGF Trains with Steffen Peters
We had the best kick-off of the season. Santiago HGF (Grandioso III x Joyero XXIV), ridden by Kerrigan Gluch, participated in a clinic with six-time U.S. Olympic rider Steffen Peters in Ocala. During the session, Peters shared his impressions and feedback on the young stallion, praising the quality and potential of this promising U.S.-bred PRE from the Hampton Green Farm “We had a wonderful time working with Kerrigan today and was really impressed with your with your boy; hat was fun. The first thing that comes to my mind is the temperament of the horse, you know just for a 5 year old to come to a new location and then just so settled and so willing to work with us it was just one of those lessons where you say you know what this is this is really fun. In general the impression of the horse is so important and the mouth was so quiet he does have a beautiful canter which is not always the case for this breed, he does have a good lengthening in trot, so it clearly would give me the impression that this is going to be a very special horse and potentially an international Horse.
HGF Celebrates Success at Fiesta Ocala / IBERICON 2025
In only its second year participating, Hampton Green Farm delivered an extraordinary performance at IBERICON 2025 / Fiesta Ocala, confirming the strength and consistency of our breeding program. The event, which brings together breeders, riders, and enthusiasts of Iberian horses from across the country and abroad, became a true showcase for the quality of horses bred and developed at HGF. In the morphology competition at Fiesta Ocala, Hampton Green Farm presented a group of young horses aged two to five years old, all bred at the farm. Under the presentation of spanish handler Diego González, HGF horses consistently placed at the top of their sections in both conformation and movement classes. Among the standouts were Don Destas HGF, crowned Young Horse Movement Champion of the Show, and Santiago HGF, who earned the titles of Adult Stallion Conformation Champion and Functionality Champion. The highlight of the week came when Hampton Green Farm was awarded “Best Breeder of the Show” by ANCCE, marking a historic achievement and a recognition of the farm’s growing influence in PRE breeding in the United States. With numerous section victories—Brígida HGF, Ferro HGF, Santiago HGF, and Borbón HGF among them and multiple special awards at Fiesta Ocala Success extended beyond the morphology ring. In the Iberian Cup dressage competition, Kerrigan Gluch riding Cartujano FSR captured the Small Tour title, delivering two strong performances with scores above 73%. Meanwhile, Olympic rider and new HGF Head Trainer José Daniel Martín Dockx contributed to the educational side of the event, offering a two-day clinic for riders and presenting a masterclass on the training system of the PRE horse, from young horse development to the Grand Prix level, featuring several HGF horses and riders.
HGF Horses Shine at the North American Youth Championships 2025
Hampton Green Farm proudly celebrated the success of its U.S.-bred PRE horses at the 2025 Discover Dressage / FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships, held at Flintfields Horse Park. Over the years, HGF horses have achieved great success at the youth categories, such as Vaquero HGF ridden by Kerrigan Gluch ( YR/U25), as well as Campanero HGF along with Justine Boyer at the Junior level. NAYC is the prestigious event, one of the most important youth dressage competitions in North America. This year 2025, Sophia Shults riding Conocido HGF (2012 PRE gelding by Cosaco XI x Luz de Luna HGF), delivered an outstanding performance in the CDIU25 division, earning the individual silver medal. The pair also secured a podium finish in the Intermedia II, adding another achievement to their record ending in second position. Last but not least, Claire Barahona partnered with Morisco HGF (2013 gelding by Camarón IX x Mora HGF) claimed third place with a new personal best score of 71.096%. These results reflect Hampton Green Farm’s commitment to developing U.S.-bred PRE horses for modern dressage and our horses are perfect match for elite sport, and also for youth classes.
July 25, 2025 — Bindie HGF Sold
Hampton Green Farm announced the sale of Bindie HGF (2020- by Bolero CXLVIII), who has found a new home in Wellington with Janne Rumbough. The farm congratulated the new owner and looks forward to following the partnership and future success of this promising mare.
Justine Boyer and Campanero HGF sweep Junior CDI division at Hampton Green Farms WEC May Dressage CDI3* presented by Lugano Diamonds
Ocala, FL – Competition wrapped up on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the Hampton Green Farms WEC May Dressage CDI3* presented by Lugano Diamonds. Winning all three of their classes this week were Justine Boyer (USA) and Campanero HGF in the Junior CDI division. Boyer and Campanero HGF, an 11-year-old PRE gelding by Camaron IX x Adelante owned by Hampton Green Farm, closed out their week with a win in the CDIJ Junior Freestyle with a top score of 72.250%. Laila Edwards (USA) and Farah-Jade, her own 14-year-old KWPN mare by Casantos x Gagson Wimborn AA, scored 68.442% for second place. Justine Boyer and Campanero HGF, her partner of five years, swept the CDIJ Junior division this week. Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography Campanero HGF is a home-bred, and Boyer has been riding the gelding for five years. They started at Training Level and went through to Third Level. This is their second year competing at the international level. Boyer, who is 17 years old, noted that their trust has grown throughout the years, and she has learned how to better manage her horse's spookiness. "He's a super caring and a willing horse to do the job. He wants to please you and make you happy," said Boyer. "He's tested me in a very good way with my riding. He was more advanced than I was when I started riding him. He taught me patience. He has feelings and is sensitive; he's an animal." Boyer and Campanero HGF performed their freestyle to the music of the movie "Moana." Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography The pair rode to a freestyle designed by Marlene Whitaker that featured music from the Disney movie "Moana." "This week we wanted to work on his trot work and get him to really come through and have him loosen up his neck while maintaining the activity," explained Boyer. "The freestyle went pretty well. I could have ridden few of the changes better. What we wanted to work on today was accomplished. It definitely helped our confidence in a few of the different movements." This is their third CDI Freestyle this year as they work toward their goal of qualifying for the Region 3 team for the 2024 FEI North American Youth Championships as well as the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions. Boyer thanked her entire team at Hampton Green Farm, along with her trainer, Maria Lithander, and her parents for their support. Charlotte Osborne (GBR) and Escada RB, a 10-year-old Rheinlander mare by Escolar x Fidertanz owned by Chantelle Noble, scored a personal best of 69.500% to top the Intermediate I Freestyle CDI1*. Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography
Justine Boyer successfully defends her title at the Florida Youth Dressage Championships at World Equestrian Center – Ocala
Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) hosted the 2024 Florida Youth Dressage Championships and a pair of back-to-back rated shows Dressage I on March 14-15 and Dressage II on March 16-17. Sponsored by Hampton Green Farms and Discover Dressage, the events held classes from Training Level to FEI Grand Prix and served as official qualifying competitions for the 2024 Great American/USDF Regional Championships. The Florida Youth Dressage Championships, which was created in 2013, returned to WEC for the second year in a row. It is designed to be more than just a competition and offers participants — all aspiring young dressage riders — a rounded, enriching experience as well as the chance to show in a championship atmosphere. Events were held throughout the week to boost camaraderie and sportsmanship, including a meet-and-greet with U.S. Dressage Team rider Shelly Francis and former Florida Youth Dressage Championship rider Kerrigan Gluch. Justine Boyer and Campanero HGF won the junior division and were named overall champions at the Florida Youth Dressage Championships. Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography Junior rider Justine Boyer, 17, successfully defended her 2023 champion’s title, securing the 2024 sash with the same horse, Hampton Green Farms’ home-bred 11-year-old PRE gelding, Campanero HGF. Entrants competed in two straight tests (the team and individual tests), each comprising 40% of the final mark, and then a freestyle to music (20%). Boyer scored 69.167%, 68.75% and then 71.762% in the freestyle for a final mark of 69.519%. The overall reserve champion accolade went to the Young Rider Franki Kesner. She rode her own 11-year-old Glock’s Johnson gelding Il Divo to 66.397%, 67.794% and 70.313% to finish on 67.739%. With strong scores and a victory in the young rider division, Franki Kesner and Il Divo were the reserve overall champions. Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography “It’s quite the honor to be the champion again,” said Boyer, whose mother Kim Van Kampen owns Hampton Green Farms. “It’s been a long journey with this horse. I’ve been riding him since he was seven, going through the different trials of showing together, and he was very spooky in the beginning. I’ve grown up with him leading the way but this show in particular was a game-changer because I got to show him the way. “We’ve built a better trust, and we’re a team now. He’s not so hesitant toward my ideas and believes in me more. Getting to ride such a nice horse at a young age has been very practical for me,” continued Boyer, who trains with Hampton Green Farms’ head trainer, Maria Lithander. “This season we decided to work in the double bridle and ask more of the hindlegs than previously, and ride more forward in the movements,” added Boyer. “We play around with his social life as he’s pretty spooky, so we get him out in the paddock with other horses, and he goes out on the track — anything to expose him and to try to get him to focus on what he’s doing rather than where he is.” Boyer rode to a freestyle based on the movie “Moana,” put together by Marlene Whitaker, who also helped devise the floorplan. It included flying changes on a 20-meter circle in the middle of the arena and extended trots straight into shoulder-in, highlighting the horse’s adjustability. “I had never ridden a freestyle in other classes, and there isn’t one in Children, and I skipped ponies because I didn’t have one,” explained Boyer. “So this was my first inside look at what freestyles are all about, and Marlene was very helpful with finding Campanero’s strengths and weaknesses and complementing his talent. “My hopes for this show were to not surprise him or ask more than at other shows and keep him level-headed and happy,” added Boyer, who is based 10 minutes from WEC. “Riding him when I was 13 was the first glimpse into what a nice horse felt like. I’m very grateful that I get to ride such a magnificent horse.” In the Pony division, Texas-based Alexandra Garvey was another to defend her title, having also taken the accolade in 2023. She put in three solid performances (65%, 68.716% and 67.1%) to finish on a final score of 66.906%. She was riding Unscripted, who is 19 years old and was a Dressage4Kids donation. The under-25 rider Eva Farrell rode Yvonne Barteau’s 14-year-old Nadal De Susaeta, a PRE stallion by Cubanon. She logged results at Intermediate II, Grand Prix and Freestyle to top the division with a final score of 62.913%. In the rated shows, Adult Amateur (AA) Erin Walker rode seven tests on four different horses and won five of them. Her highest score of the weekend, 71.324%, was achieved on Craig McCallum’s 10-year-old Jeune Star Van Kairos, a KWPN gelding by Five Star, in the Intermediate I, where she finished second. The class was won by Bonnie Canter on a score of 72.353%. Canter rode her own eight-year-old 15.2hh Vilancio gelding Vitali, with whom she is the current Fourth Level AA US Dressage Finals champion. James Koford posted two wins at Grand Prix level, riding Christina Morin-Graham’s 12-year-old Charmeur gelding, Hatsije B, to 67.394% and 68.152%. They began in international grand prix together last year, and have already logged three CDI wins. Justine Boyer (right), the 2024 Florida Youth Dressage Championships’ overall champion, with Hampton Green Farms’ head trainer Maria Lithander. Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography Dressage competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala continues with a CPEDI and nationally rated competition on March 28-31, followed by a CDI3* international show and USEF/USDF national competition on April 10-14, 2024, presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage. For full horse show results for all World Equestrian Center dressage shows, visit www.foxvillage.com.
HGF keeps bringing excellence at the WEC during the CDI3*
May1st. A phenomenal week of International equestrian competition concluded on Sunday, April 16th at WEC. Emotions had run high last weekend for HGF TEAM , we are still on a cloud nine. Justine and Campanero HGF started the week closing the podium on CDI Juniors Team Test with a personal best of 66.313. On Sunday , she collected the title of Freestyle Winner with an overall score of 73.067%. She chose her signature Moana’s music with an exciting choreography to make her freestyle stand out. We are over the moon with these results. In a space of three/four months, Justine and Campanero have climbed and in their five international outings, three of them have been victories. Last but not least, Kerrigan and Mejorano HGF have been unstoppable this winter season. The Kick-Off of the CDI3* Ocala was excellent with third place of Kerrigan Gluch and Mejorano HGF on THE GP Qual. for GPFS (67.913%). The icing on the cake came on Friday Under The Lights during the Freestyles. This duo danced to the Spanish melodies of “La Mancha” and after the first extended trot, the shouts and ovations sprung from the bleachers. “We did that on purpose for the Freestyle to start strong, and I think it helped us,” revealed Gluch. “In a way, [the crowd support] takes the stress away a little bit. Not that you want to be distracted, but the crowd likes this, so I get to enjoy it even more than I already am. It makes me relax a bit. I like the feedback.”“I really wanted to go show him off,” said Kerrigan of the 12-year-old PRE gelding by Grandioso x Galan XVI owned by Hampton Green Farm. “I always put a little pressure on myself to do the best I can, but I try not to put that on him. I think I was able to do that tonight, which led to a good score and good test. I think I rode well, and he performed really well.” As the crowd favorite of the night, Kerrigan Gluch Mejorano HGF closed the podium with a personal best score of 74.755% HGF keeps bringing excellence in Dressage. Special thank you to all the team, but most of all to Maria Lithander for being our backbone and outstanding trainer.
HGF Culminates Wellington 2023 season with an international victory
Eight years later, history repeats itself: March 18th will be remembered the the day that Mejorano HGF followed the steps of his father Grandioso , winning a CDI Grand Prix level in Wellington, Florida. With a lot of emotions to process, Kerrigan and Mejorano HGF were the first ones to go into the arena for the GPS of the CDI 3* on Saturday. The judges rewarded the piaffe and the passage with multiple 8s and even 9s With a final score of 68.872%, Kerrigan and Mejorano HGF cantered with joy in their lap of honor (GRAND PRIX SPECIAL) This first win of Kerrigan is the result of her hard work and perseverance. We are extremely happy of this combination and what the future will bring. Show by show, this duo keep improving and winning more experience at the senior level. Stride by stride they are working through adjustments to improve their results HGF culminates Wellington 2023 season with the best icing on the cake, a victory and the PRE breed on top of the leaderboard. “He’s an extraordinary horse, super talented in all aspects of the grand prix,” said the 26-year-old. “I’ve really been focused on the flow of everything – in and out of transitions – so everything had a lot of harmony and that was the main goal for this weekend, and I think I accomplished that. My piaffe/passage tour was quite smooth and I was happy with how the changes felt in the ring. It’s a very long test, but I was able to settle in and enjoy it. “Mejarano is a product of the breeding in the States that we strive for. It’s special to be able to do it with him knowing that he was born here and show that off. He tries his heart out for me every time,” added the Ocala-based Gluch, who has recently started training with fellow Ocala rider, Shelly Francis, after years training with Charlotte Bredahl. “Mejorano has always had a talent for piaffe/passage,” she added. “It’s taken me a few years to tune that all up so it shows in the ring, where his rhythm and cadence and activity come together. He has a very expressive front end to be able to show off the half-passes along with the changes is very fun to do.” This wouldn’t be possible without the guidance of Maria Lithander and her endless support. Next stop for us is the CDI 3* in WEC Ocala in a month. We are ready for it
Justine Boyer claims the Florida Youth Dressage Junior Title
World Equestrian Center – Ocala played host to back-to-back rated shows Dressage I (March 8-10) and Dressage II (March 11-12) as well as the 2023 Florida Youth Dressage Championships. Sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage, the show held classes from Training Level to FEI Grand Prix and served as an official qualifying competition for the 2023 Great American/USDF Regional Championships. After a Covid-induced pause of two years, the Florida Youth Dressage Championships (FYDC) returned in 2023 with healthy entries. This was the first time that the Championships, created in 2013, were held at WEC – Ocala. The show is more than just a competition and gave the 20 participants — all aspiring young dressage riders — a rounded, enriching experience and the chance to show in a championship atmosphere. Events were held throughout the week to boost camaraderie and sportsmanship, including a meet-and-greet with Anna Marek and former Florida Youth Dressage Championship rider Kerrigan Gluch. Entrants in the Junior and Pony divisions competed in two straight tests (the team and individual tests), each one comprising 40% of the final mark, and then a freestyle to music (20%). For the Young Rider, Children and Under-25 divisions, it was a 50/50 weighting of two straight tests, with no freestyle. Galloping in a new category, Justine claimed for the second time in her career this title. With our home-bred 10-year-old Campanero HGF ( Camaron IX out of Quintera XII by Adelante), her scores were 70.455%, 69.485% and 68.013%. Justine not only won the junior title, but also the overall youth champion title (highest Score) “This show is especially fun because I get to compete with other junior riders and get to know them, and maybe in the future we will get to be teammates at North American Youth Championships,” said Boyer, who came out on top of the nine combinations in the Junior division. “Showing here at WEC is definitely amazing. We’ve worked a lot to get Campanero to not be so spooky, and this is the show where he really outdid himself and wasn’t spooky, so it was really nice. We’ve been together for four years working up toward juniors. It’s been interesting to get to ride an advanced horse at a young age,” added Boyer, who has won all six international tests she has entered with Campanero since they began competing at CDIs in September 2022. Thank you all the Team of HGF for making this possible, but specially Maria Lithander for endless support, teaching and guidance .
Week 3 in Wellington means USPRE WEEK
The Hampton Green Farm Horses continue to represent the PRE breed with excellence. On Thursday's 4* Grand Prix, Kerrigan scored a respectable 67.152 in a class where the majority of the class were scored within 1.8% points. On Friday Under the Lights, she took the stage with Grandioso’s former Kur “La Mancha” melodies echoed in the Grand Arena and Kerrigan delighted the spectators, who roared into applause at the conclusion. The pair was all smiles after scoring a personal best of 74.570%, ending up with the 6th position overall. One of the judges awarded over 77%....with improvements always to be made, the future looks very bright. Justine Boyer made her comeback in Wellington at the international Junior level. Along with Campanero HGF they came home with two blue ribbons and a new Personal Best too. We are so excited for this young pair! This truly could not have happened without such an incredible team. A huge thank you to Maria Lithander for always guiding our riders to the right direction, and special thanks to Sophia for her exhibition ride for USPRE to kick-off the Grand Prix on Thursday One of the big Highlights of Last Week is that Sophia Schults received the Horse And Rider of the Year Award from USPRE. Dr. Jane Bistline, president of USPRE handed the trophy to Sophia. This award is a big recognition for her results last summer with Conocido HGF: Gold and Silver medals at the North American Youth Championships 2022
Vaquero HGF Steps Down from Sport.
Life has its stages. On Sunday, March 13 2022, Kerrigan closed a beautiful stage of her riding career with Vaquero HGF as this combination said a final goodbye to the competition arenas. Vaquero HGF made his last strides in the competition ring at the national level Grand Prix Special at WEC, OCALA . There is always a horse that marks your life and sports career, and for Kerrigan Gluch, that horse has been Vaquero HGF. Her evolution, from Young Riders to Grand Prix, has been a journey full of all of the joys and sorrows necessary to achieve success. Retiring your first important equine partner is always bittersweet—but Vaquero’s career and success began quite a while before he partnered with Kerrigan. This is his story: Bred in Michigan for Success around the World. Bred in the beautiful state of Michigan, Vaquero HGF has the bloodlines of two of Hampton Green’s most well-loved stallions—Idilio II on the dam side, with Cuatrero IV (Marin Garcia) for his sire. Originally selected by Courtney King-Dye as a future prospect, owner Kimberly Van Kampen was forced to make other plans for Vaquero following Courtney’s untimely departure from the sport. At 3 years old, Vaquero was sent to Spain for his early training, and to see how this American product would do in competition against the best young horses in that country. In the hands of Daniel Martin Dockx, Vaquero became an elite young horse prospect for Spain. He made his national debut as a four year old, finishing in the top 10 at the National Young Horse Championships and among the top five of PRE breed. In 2013, he campaigned at the five year old levels and again finished the National Young Horse Championships in the top 10, and in the top 3 PREs in the country. His last year of young horse competition at 6 years, Vaquero finished 6th nationally, and the highest ranked PRE in the country. The year ended with a bronze medal at SICAB, which is particularly notable in that he is the first PRE horse bred in United States to win a medal in the prestigious PRE World Championships. The Growth of a New Partnership Vaquero HGF and Kerrigan Gluch began their partnership in 2015. Together they achieved many successes representing the colors of American Flag in both the US and Europe. Gluch and Vaquero were one of the most dynamic and successful dressage combinations in the Young Rider level in US. The pair made numerous appearances at the international level, more precisely a total of 36 entries. On February 20, 2015, Kerrigan faced the center line for the first time with Vaquero in Wellington, Florida . As an 8-year-old, under the training of Oded Shimoni, Kerrigan and Vaquero HGF won the Bronze Medal at NAJYRC and went on to become the USEF Reserve Young Rider National Champion. Their successes continued and in 2016, this duo was selected for the European Tour. They concluded their Euro Tour in the ribbons at the Young Riders Nations Cup in Hagen (Future Champions), Germany, the only PRE among the best warmbloods and young riders in Europe. In 2018, with the help of Robert Dover, they debuted in the U25 level with scores up to 68%. Two years later, at their peak of their level, Kerrigan Gluch and Vaquero HGF took home the runner up Champion of the USEF Brentina Cup. Following his success at U25, Vaquero never showed the same enthusiasm for the Big Tour. After several national starts, rider and owner decided that the horse had given enough and deserved to have a say in his own future. After an early rigorous start in the young horse circuits of Spain, Vaquero became the great companion of battles for a young rider on the long road to Grand Prix . This horse not only taught her the way but allowed her to fulfill her dream of representing the United States on foreign land. At 16 years old, Vaquero has nothing more to prove. On March 13, Kerrigan and Vaquero took their final salute together at X. Still 100% sound and able to enjoy pleasure rides with his special girl, Vaquero will be rewarded with a peaceful retirement at the farm of his birth. Thank you Vaquero HGF for all these years…
OCALA CDI - Dancing Under the Lights in the CDI3*
International dressage returned to World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Ocala, Florida, on Thursday 14 April 2022, with CDI3* competition sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage. In a Grand Prix field of 26 entries, Kerrigan Gluch and Mejorano HGF started on Thursday gearing up the P.R.E engines in the CDI3* claiming the sixth position in a large class with a Personal Best in the GP with a 70.217% Even if we were full of joy, reasons to be happy were not over. On Friday Under the Lights, Kerrigan danced Grandioso’s Kur with Mejorano HGF. The atmosphere was magic, electrifying and above all mesmerizing. The Spanish melodies echoed in the Grand Arena and Kerrigan delighted the spectators, who roared into applause, shouts and ovations. At the end, the pair was all smiles after scoring a personal best of 73.725% for the yellow ribbon. Gluch was also able to tick off a goal on her list by competing in this freestyle in the Grand Arena. When I saw this facility before I moved here, I said, ‘I want to go down that chute and under the lights. I don’t know when it’s going to happen, but it’s a goal,’” she recalled. “I didn’t know if there would be people in the stands, and it was very full. It was incredible to trot in and see everyone there under the lights. It was a dream come true. To be able to do that tonight in front of a big crowd and representing Kim and Hampton Green Farm well and proud and showing off the breed is really special.” April 15th will be remembered as the night that Mejorano HGF followed the steps of his father.