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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.

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.

News Articles

TEAM 70: Cindy Ramirez-Smith Does It Again

Cindy Ramirez-Smith, professional dressage trainer from Templeton California, continues her winning tradition on HGF horses with her latest scores with her husband Eric's 4 year old Carina HGF (Sevillana x Camaron). Two weeks ago they scored 75.3 and 75.2 at Training Level 2 and 3 at Gavilan Chapter Summer show at Osierlea in San Juan Bautista, CA, winning both classes and Open High Score for the show. 6 Year old Decoroso HGF (Quintera x Decoroso) is also continuing to perform well. They have started 2nd level, with scores up to 67%. Considering his age, Cindy says she is "working on building a super strong foundation, rather than being in too much of a hurry. I am looking forward to our progress." So are we! Follow Cindy and her horses on Facebook at theHampton Green Forum .

Training Blog by Andrea Landis

HGF is pleased to introduce Andrea Landis, our Working Student Instructor this past summer at HGF and new owner of Brioso HGF--3 year old bay gelding by Bolero CXLVIII out of Quintera. Andrea's life is very full: she is a mother of twin boys under 2, a part-time Dressage Instructor, and full-time Physicians Assistant from Ada, Michigan. She is a long-time student of Christine Traurig and has trained a number of her own young horses to FEI levels. During this summer with the working students, Andrea has become introduced to the PREs at Hampton Green and, like so many professionals who now own HGF horses, has found the breed to be anything but the stereotype that she imagined. Since so many of our clients are starting young horses, we thought Andrea's experiences and thoughts about training her own young PRE might be helpful. Andrea has agreed to put her training experiences down in the form of a blog which we will feature on our website. Her first entry is fresh off the printer and featured here. For more information about Andrea, you can find her on the HGForum on Facebook or call the office at HGF. It Was Love at First Sight Kim hired me last spring to instruct the HGF working students two days a week for six weeks. I was thrilled with the opportunity to be a part of such a reputable farm and to work with Lendon Gray, and the three lovely young ladies I was going to be teaching. I planned out my 6 weeks of teaching and was going to go on my merry way! Wrong… 8:00am first day on the job, there’s Brioso standing in his stall, my life was changed. A total string bean, it looked like both of his front legs came out of the same hole from his chest, they were that close together! All legs, with a big bony shoulder, long neck, well angled, yes, bony hips, and this tail that most would kill for. The first thing out of my mouth.… that doesn’t look like an “Andalusian”. Oops, maybe not the best thing to say at a PRE breeding farm. The image I had in my head and the stereotype of what most Americans think of when you talk about Iberian horses, was absolutely nothing like this stunning bright bay, leggy 3 year old standing in front of me. That day Jasmin Shaudt, wife of Martin Shaudt from Germany, and fellow PRE lover, was there with her mom to look at young horses. Jasmine competed two Hampton Green bred 5 years olds last year with amazing scores, and was looking to add a few more Spanish horses to their farm. Brioso was the first out to be shown. Kim asked me to lunge him a little for Jasmin, in a halter. Sure… an unbroken 3 year old who has just brought in from being out in the pasture all winter. I was floored to see him trot and canter around, with big reaching, balanced gaits, perfect as you please. I knew he had been lunged a bit the summer before, but this young guy was a total pro! I jokingly said to Kim, that I may come in the night to steal him!! But in reality Brioso stole my heart, and changed to course of my riding career. So over the next 6 weeks I managed to sell my current horse, and with the help of Kim, was able to work out an agreement to purchase Brioso. In the past few months we have gone from learning voice commands on the lunge line, to breaking under saddle, and now Brioso and I are cruising around the indoor arena and out in the open fields. His canter is so huge, it literally takes 6 strides to get down the long side. He is brave and so eager to learn. He is the horse that talks to me every time I walk down the barn isle, gallops up to me whinnying when I get him from the field. I hope to continue writing about our journey, and showing pictures and short video clips of our training along the way. My dream has always been to buy a young horse and train him up through the levels of dressage, and someday if all the stars align, compete at the Grand Prix level. I think I have found a four legged partner that seems to be up for the challenge! So with the help of Kim Boyer, Christine Traurig and Lendon Gray, hopefully you will see Brioso and I in the FEI ring… in oh maybe 4 or 5 years :) One of the most valuable training tips I can offer thus far is: Train voice commands on the lunge line. Start this as soon as you start lunging and repeat before every ride for the first few months the horse is under saddle. Simple noises and words that you repeat every time you ask for a change of gait (walk, trot, canter, clucks, kissing, whoa.) repeat the process until the horse gets it, with lots of praises when they respond. Not only is lunging valuable to help the horse learn overall obedience, a steady rhythm, and contact with the bit, but also how to balance in transitions without the weight of the rider. This will make your job as the trainer much easier during the first several rides. Some horses do not instinctively know that when you squeeze or kick with your legs it means to go. As was pointed out to me by Brioso the first time I rode him under saddle (while under the watchful eye of Lendon Gray…..!) I was squeezing and kicking (as nicely as I could because this was my new baby) but he had no idea what language I was speaking. I could barely go past the walk because he was so confused with all my efforts. After spending some more time on the lunge line training voice commands, he could make the correlation between the voice and me using my legs (along with a helpful person on the ground with a lunge whip). Now with the voice commands I can use minimal leg aids, and just a kiss he picks up the canter, cluck and he trots. He does the transitions easily and with confidence under saddle. No loss of balance of rushing into the canter! Over the next several months I hope to write about our training experiences. Christine Traurig is coming at the end of September to help me, so I am sure there will be lots of things to share! Read in PDF format

Dressage4Kids' Emerging Dressage Athlete Program and Hampton Green Farm Announce Inaugural Winter Training Program

Dressage4Kids’ Emerging Dressage Athlete Program and Hampton Green Farm are pleased to announce their inaugural winter training opportunity for youth riders. It will be held in Wellington, Florida, during the months of January through March, 2013. The program will be overseen by Lendon Gray who will be doing the majority of the riding instruction. Guest instructors and lecturers will also participate. Riders of any age (21 and under) and any riding level will be considered for participation. “Since I gave up having my own stable three years ago I have been frustrated that I could not give the opportunities to learn that I was able to provide for many working students over the years, “Lendon stated. “This is a different program but something I have dreamed about for a long time – a truly intensive training camp for serious dressage riders who are willing to put in the efforts that we see from the young Olympians from other sports now competing in London.” Lendon who was voted into eth USDF Hall of Fame, was the long time teacher for international riders Courtney King-Dye, Chris Hickey, Mica Mabragana, Meagan Davis, Jocelyn Wiese, Rachel Chowanec, and Isabelle Liebler at the beginning of their dressage careers. Participants during a lecture The goal of this program is to give an opportunity for youth riders to participate in consistent and extensive training not only in riding, but in all areas of horse care, riding and training theory, and competition skills. The program will include instruction in fitness of horse and rider, sports psychology, equestrian business management, and other pertinent subjects. There will be guest speakers, trips to watch top riders teach and train, auditing of clinics, viewing of riding at horse shows, discussions with judges, farriers, vets, etc.According to Lendon, “This will not be a program for the casual rider, but for young riders determined to be the best they can be. The age and level of the rider is not important; the determination, discipline, and drive are. The high standards that will be taken for granted of the riders while on their horses will also be expected in the care of their horses and their presentation of themselves at all times.” Team spirit The program will run from January 4 to March 28. Riders may come for the entire three months, or for shorter periods if stabling permits. There are a few horses and ponies available for riders who cannot bring their own. The fee for the program, will cover lessons, lectures, stall with hay, grain, and bedding, coaching at shows, and stable management supervision. The fee will not cover rider housing, meals, transportation, horse supplements, show fees, farrier, vet, etc. There will be time each day for riders who are homeschooled or being tutored.“I couldn't be more excited to have Dressage4Kids host their winter training camp at Hampton Green Farm in Wellington,” said Hampton Green Farm’s owner Kimberley Boyer from London where she is watching her PRE stallion Grandioso represent Spain in the Olympics. “This program corresponds so much to what HGF is involved with: the Lendon Youth Dressage Festival, the Emerging Dressage Athlete Program, and the Global Dressage Festival. A number of the riders have been working students in the past at HGF and they, and the others, are an important generation for the future of dressage in the US.” Endel Ots coaching participant Renee Isler, a long time supporter of youth in Dressage is spearheading a sponsorship program to provide scholarships for the program. Renee said that she, too, has felt a need for this type of program, as this group could very well be our future riders, trainers, judges, and even owners/sponsors. Her willingness to work for this effort is, as she states, “because, I believe in this program; it’s an amazing opportunity, and could only happen because of the generosity of someone like Lendon.” She added, “Florida is the ideal location because of the concentration of talent that will only enhance the education of this group of young people.”Anyone interested should contact Lendon Gray – lendongray@gmail.com 914-234-4158 Posted on 08/13/2012 atDressagedaily.com

Grandioso Goes to Saumur

The last weekend in April we had the honor of competing in Saumur, France with a distinguished group of horses and riders from Spain and other countries. Grandioso is currently "pre-selected" for Olympic training, and this was the first show for the group outside of Spain this year. Although the weather was dire, the competition was intense--with a number of former Olympic and team horses re-establishing their dominance, and a top group of new pairs challenging the establishment. From the best horses, the rides were breathtaking, and the range of quality in the up and coming pairs was exciting for all who enjoy the sport. Spain had a particularly strong showing, topping all four of the Big Tour classes over the leading riders from the Netherlands. Daniel Martin Dockx and Grandioso were in the ribbons in both the Grand Prix and the Grand Prix Special, with scores of 68.2 and 67.6, preserving their international Grand Prix average as they finish this first year of competition at the Grand Prix level. This is the second competition outside of Spain for the pair, and only their fifth time down the centerline at an international show since starting to work together last March. They travel next to Fritzens in June.

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

Idilio´s Turn

Many of our friends and readers have been wondering what’s been happening with our wonderful Idilio. Following a promising start at Grand Prix in 2006, Idilio’s scores have been inconsistent and often disappointing. He was last seen in the show ring in 2008 in Wellington and seemed to have disappeared since then. We are happy to now give you this update: One year ago we began a new training program with Idilio, and we removed him from the show ring to address issues that had developed in his work and performance. We had no choice but to take him out of all competition in order make certain improvements which were crucial if we wanted to continue to show him at the upper levels, and ultimately again at Grand Prix. Although we are still on the road back, we are very pleased to have made significant progress. Starting in April last year, we took 8 months to focus on only two things with Idilio—his connection issues and his overall fitness. Both Ana (in the summer) and Maria (his permanent rider) worked patiently over this time period to correct and improve his contact with the bridle through systematic exercises to strengthen his back and hind quarters and to encourage him to continue to move forward into a correct contact in front without curling or shortening his neck. Fitness and through-ness were the key goals for him and we agreed that we would take as much time as he needed. Once we were comfortable that the horse was moving correctly over the back and maintaining a happy and proper connection to the rider’s hand, we began to address the straightness and through-ness of the changes with the help of Lendon Gray. When we were comfortable with the work we were getting at home, we made the decision to bring Idilio out with his new rider at levels lower than he had been showing previously, in order to encourage him to be more relaxed in the show ring and to confirm at the show what we were getting consistently in schooling. This past weekend, Idilio did two Prix St. George tests at the White Fences show. We were pleased to see that he maintained his relaxed attitude and the improvements that had been worked on over the past year. He maintained a strong and through connection throughout the entire test, and he produced big, straight and clean single and tempi changes consistently in both tests. His scores were his highest ever at PSG—on Saturday he received a 68.6% from judge Joan Humphrey for a Fourth Place (out of 17) and on Sunday he received a 68.1% from judge Margaret Heath to tie for First Place in the class of 16. We feel that Maria and Idilio are on the right track and that our program of bringing him slowly back up through the FEI levels is the best thing for the horse. From Maria: “This year with Idilio has been an amazing experience. He has a heart of gold and a better work ethic than any horse I have ever ridden. Thanks to the patience of all involved, we have had the time to build a relationship based on trust and confidence, and really confirm every step we have taken together. The feeling I got at the show this weekend is that we have really become friends.”Many people came up to tell us how happy they were to see him back in the ring and looking so good—we appreciate all of you who commented and we can’t be happier ourselves with the stunning changes in this horse over the past year. Congratulations Maria and Idilio!

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.

Update to Accomplishments of HGF Offspring

Champion, Stallions Four and Five Years, USEF Sport Horse Breed Show, Dressage by the Bay 2008 Champion Young Horse, USEF Sport Horse Breed Show, Dressage by the Bay 2008 Reserve Grand Champion, USEF Sport Horse Breed Show, Dressage by the Bay 2008 Champion, PRE Division, USEF Sport Horse Breed Show, Dressage by the Bay 2008 USDF All Breeds Champion Training Level 2009 USDF All Breeds Champion Third Level 2009 USDF All Breeds Champion Prix St. George 2009 USDF All Breeds Champion, Intermediare I 2009 Champion, Stallions Three and Under, USEF Sport Horse Breed Show, Dressage by the Bay 2009 Champion Young Horse, USEF Sport Horse Breed Show, Dressage by the Bay 2009 Reserve Grand Champion, USEF Sport Horse Breed Show, Dressage by the Bay 2009 Champion, PRE Division, USEF Sport Horse Breed Show, Dressage by the Bay 2009 High Point Horse for the Breed Show, Dressage by the Bay 2009 Fourth Place, Three Year Old Colts and Geldings, Dressage at Devon Breed Show 2009 Fifth Place, Three Year Old Colts and Geldings, Dressage at Devon Breed Show First Place, PRE Class, Dressage at Devon Breed Show 2009 Reserve National Developing Horse Champion, (7-9 Years) SPAIN 2009

New Training Blog by Maria Lithander

Follow Maria Lithander's training notes on the Lendon Gray Group onbarnbynotes.com . This is a new venue for riders to blog about their experiences with leading trainers. Join the Lendon Gray group and follow Maria's thoughts and progress as she works her various horses of all levels with Lendon. Below is an excerpt from Maria's first post: "...As the clinic progressed, it became very clear that my flaws follow me at all levels. One that stood out was being what Lendon calls a "preparation queen". Yes, my horses are obedient, but it just takes too long from the moment that I decide to do something to when it actually happens. My feeling is that I avoid confontation and make it comfortable for myself by trying to make everything perfect before I attempt the exercise. A good example of that is taking half a diagonal before doing a change..."

HGF Launches Site for the Top Ten Herd Reduction Sale

The Top Ten are now online atwww.hamptongreenauction.com . HGF has selected 10 top quality young horses from their herd to offer at promotional prices on August 21. These young colts and fillies are from their champion show sires and each has been chosen on the basis of showing exceptional promise for dressage training. The site offers details about each horse and sire, as well as information about the PRE breed and how to evaluate a growing horse. Registration for the sale and bidding may be done online.

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%

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