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Stonebrook News As we begin another wonderful year and begin tackling new goals, I can’t think of a better way to start 2009 than with a look back at some of the highlights over the past three years we’ve all had together since we first opened our doors. While not in chronological order, I’m sure it will suffice Here’s to another fabulous year and thank you for all the memories!!!!
It’s Show Time!!!! We started our show season with a bunch of “firsts” for everyone | ||||
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Cecelia and Dasher competed at Latta where Cecelia earned her first 1st level score towards her bronze medal. It was her first time showing Dasher, her first time ever showing at 1st level, and her first blue ribbon!!! What more can I say! Dressage at Latta November 17th-18th, 2006 64.074 1st level test 1 | ||||
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Cecelia followed that success by returning to Latta with her new horse, Dancer’s Dream. Dressage at Latta April 24th-25th, 2007 63.478 TL test 1 | ||||
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Becky took Griffon to their first recognized dressage show together in the spring of ’07 and they enjoyed nothing but successes the whole season: Latta March 24-25,2007 T-1 63.043% FENCE April 28-29, 2007 T-1 60.434% FENCE June 30-July 1st T-2 64.286% | ||
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Theresa and Monty competed at Tryon for the first time together and had a fabulous time! Borderline Dressage September 22-23rd 64% and 1st place at Intro Level on Saturday and 2nd place on Sunday with a 63%! | ||
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Caroline, while taking a break from the eventing world, attended her first rated dressage show with her project horse Voodoo. She did a fabulous job allowing him to adjust to the “show life” at Intro level. FENCE April 28-29, 2007 | ||
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Caroline also recently had a very exciting show with her new mare Sabine. The two of you are off to a fabulous start!! Dressage at Latta November 22-23rd, 2008 67.50% Intro B | ||
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And 2007 found Claudia returning to the show ring for the first time in 4 years. And what better way to start out than at 4th level with “the horse that would never make it past Training level” ha!! Down East Dressage June24-25, 2007 60.233 4th level test 1 High Cotton Dressage April 5-6th, 2008 60.00 4th level test 1 | ||
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And Claudia found more success in the show ring Nintendo went to his first show after close to 2 years of rest and rehabilitation. He received the high score of the show!!! Borderline Dressage Sept 22nd-23rd 74.80% Training Level test 3 | ||
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Claudia had the privilege of Showing Dorie’s horse Protégé at Latta High Cotton April 5 – 6th, 2008 74.00% Training Level test 4 PJ scored the two highest scores of the show and two of only 3 scores given in the 70’s. Not too shabby for his first show ever!! | ||
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Claudia recently showed her new young horse Regentanz at his first show. He was a very good baby boy! Dressage at Latta November 22-23rd, 2008 65.20% Training Level test 3 We received 2nd place each time…..but if I have to loose 1st place to anyone, I guess it should be my trainer…..I love ya Stacey!! | ||
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Our Breeding program continued to enjoy high honors and continued growth!! | ||
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In the fall of 2006, Rubina and her Royal Hit colt, Royal Son (a.k.a. Rader) attended the German Oldenburg Verband Inspection in Lexington,KY at Beautiful Chinook Arch Farms. The judges commented on Royal Son’s modern, elegant type and awarded him the Premium foal Award. | ||
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In the 2008, Ruby blessed us with another beautiful colt by the outstanding sire Fidertanz. We named him, Feighbel, in memory of the incredible filly, Eight Bells, who finished second on the Kentucky Derby and then tragically had to be euthanized. May he have her Heart! (For Eight Bells) Feighbel, like his older brother, was also awarded Premium status at his GOV inspection and received many compliments by the judges. We were happy to learn, on the way to the inspection actually, that Ruby is again in foal. | ||
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And our first foal, Paladine, made his mark in the in show ring over the past few years with his owner. Paladine and Alyse Schuver were unstoppable in 2007 as they captured the Region 1 Jr/Yr Training Level with a 69.4oo% and 1st Level Championships with a 68.289%. And they continued their success in 2008. Here are a few of their highlights: High Cotton Dressage March 5-6th, 2008 68.814% 2nd level test 4 Pinehurst Dressage Sept 28-29, 2008 65.581% 2nd level test 2 We can’t wait to see the two of you in 2009!! | ||
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Racheal Harwell, who purchased both of Rubina’s first colts, has enjoyed starting Drambuie undersaddle. She has done most of the work herself and is planning on showing him as a young horse in 2009.
Rader is following in his older brother’s footsteps and has started his ground work. We’ll be following their successes and wishing them the best of luck!! | ||
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Arrivals and Departures | ||
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Lisa Crowthers purchased Elektra’s filly Ricochet, a.k.a. Riki, and the two of them make a beautiful pair together!! | ||
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Lynn Kimsey purchased an Arabian schoolmaster, Glory. He is such a wonderful, patient boy who has so much to teach!! | ||
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Heather Kimsey purchased Theresa Jone’s mare, Xena. They had an immediate bond with each other!! | ||
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Dorie Cleminhage purchased the very talented Danish warmblood, Protégé, a.k.a. PJ. They are a perfect match! | ||
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Theresa Jones purchased the Arabian gelding Montreal. Son of Quebec, one of the “Arabian Knights” stallions ridden and trained by Yvonne Barteau, Monty and Theresa are a match made in heaven. Thank you for trusting me and taking the leap!!!! | ||
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Caroline Cox purchases the Oldenburg gelding Freiling and the Swedish Warmblood mare Sabine. Caroline is going to enjoy getting back into jumping and eventing……..but we’re still gonna work on converting her!!! | ||
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Claudia Novick took a leap of faith and imported a lovely 4yr old Hanoverian Gelding, Regentanz. It’s been a wonderful ride and I’m looking forward to bringing him up the levels. | ||
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Becky Vandegriff purchased the stunning Friesian gelding Marinus from Belinda Nairn’s barn. He has an unsurpassed personality and beauty and we look forward to your first show season together in 2009. | ||
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Cecelia Weller purchased the gorgeous Oldenburg mare, Con Dia, from Hilltop Farm in Maryland. She was worth the wait!! | ||
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Cecelia sold Dasher to what was undoubtedly the most perfect home imaginable. Dasher is the new partner for para-equestrian, Kim Decker. They make an incredibly perfect pair together and Kim has enjoyed numerous successes with him during the first show season together. We wish them the best of luck and will continue to follow their progress. | ||
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Lisa McKee sold Urielle to Kelly dickens of Tennessee. Kelly has formed a wonderful partnership with Uri and the two of them had a wonderful show season in 2008. Congratulations and best of luck with your Bronze in ’09!!! | ||
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Our first two foals out of our lovely mare Rubina both found a wonderful home with Rachel Harwell. She bought Drambuie and was so impressed with him, that she came back and took his brother, Royal Son, as well. We’ll be staying in touch with this group looking forward to frequent updates! | ||
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Clinics and workshops
We had the pleasure of attending quite a few clinics this year….and even hosted a few of our own……. | ||
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Claudia had the honor of riding with some fabulous Clinicians over the past few years. They have all provided invaluable insight and ideas. | ||
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Gerhardt Politz clinic at Cece Sutton’s with Nintendo | ||
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Oded Shimoni Clinic at Hidden Spring Farm with Galileo | ||
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Bo Jena Clinic at Hidden Spring Farm with PJ | ||
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Chris Hickey Clinics at Cece Sutton’s with PJ, Regantanz, and Marsha Murphy’s horse, Bruno. | ||
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Jennifer Baumert clinic in Huntersville with Regentanz and Caroline also attended with her new mare Sabine. | ||
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Stonebrook had the pleasure of hosting multiple Stacey Hastings clinics in which most of your riders participated. We also hosted Jennifer Baumert in a Lighten up Dressage Clinic where Claudia rode Regentanz and PJ. Caroline also rode Sabine. | ||
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Dorie attended a Parelli clinic with her horse, PJ, where they completed the exam and received their level I certification. Congratulations!!!! | ||
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We were pleased and honored to host multiple clinics with European Osteopath Jannek Vluggen and his host veterinarian, Dr. Kimberly Parker. He not only worked on most of our horses at Stonebrook, but also on many trailer-ins. He has worked miracles on many horses and we look forward to his next visit!! | ||
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Special Events | ||
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During a visit up to Maine for a friend’s wedding, Claudia reunited with Dali, her first Dressage horse, in Bangor, Maine. She had the opportunity to meet her wonderful new owners and got to spend some time with her old friend……..now enjoying her county club princess lifestyle. | ||
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Craig and Claudia’s took a whirlwind trip to England to see the spectacular pinto stallion, Festivo. Someday……I’ll get my Pinto! | ||
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Stonebrook enjoyed two of their family members being published!!! Con Dia and her Family was featured in Dressage Today Magazine in a expose on breeding. She’s got the look…… Feighbel, our beautiful baby boy, featured in the GOV magazine for his Premium award received at his inspection over the summer. Heather and Matt get engaged!!!! | ||
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Our Vet, Dr. Travis Blackwelder tied the knot on Kiawah Island. Claudia, Craig, Stacey, Scott and Lily attended. We have some wonderful, although unique memories…..GATOR BOB and the CHICKEN. It’s all Stacey’s fault!! | ||
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