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Last Updated: Jun 8th, 2009 - 00:18:08 |
Breed News
Iron Spring Farm and Friesian World Mourn Loss of Heinse 354
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| Heinse 354 (photo: Terri Miller) |
(Coatesville, PA, USA) - Iron Spring Farm lost a beloved member of the family when Heinse 354 succumbed to colic last week. The 15-year-old stallion was known for his impressive performance career as both a dressage and driving horse, as well as for his successful offspring, which includes three approved sons. The handsome Friesian exemplified the best traits of the breed-beauty, athletic ability and an excellent temperament-and is already missed.
Jun 8, 2009, 00:14
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Equine Canada Update on Procedures for Fresh Equine Semen Imports from the United States
(Ottawa, ON, Canada) — Equine Canada wishes to notify the Canadian equine industry that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) stated at close of business on Friday, April 24, 2009, that import protocols for fresh equine semen from the United States are based on the January 30, 2009, requirements. While it is expected that revised procedures will be announced shortly, new procedures cannot take effect until the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) officially mandates all of its regional offices to comply.
Apr 26, 2009, 11:10
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Belgian Warmblood Studbook Approves 20 New Stallions
(Belgium) - After the several tests of the third phase, spread over 3 days and one day of rest, there came an end to the 2009 stallion selection procedure.
The new crop consists of 20 stallions: 5 of them are approved as dressage stallions, 15 as jumping stallions. Another 6 candidates could not participate because of various injuries and will get a second chance at the additional third phase.
Mar 25, 2009, 09:25
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Lingh Now Approved As Swedish Warmblood Stallion
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| Lingh (photo: Susan J. Stickle) |
(Sweden) - The Swedish Warmblood Association of North America, SWANA, is pleased to announce that the KWPN Grand Prix dressage stallion Lingh has been approved as a Swedish breeding stallion for North America. Lingh has been selected to be a featured stallion at the National Stud in Sweden, Flyinge, for the 2009 breeding season.
Mar 21, 2009, 22:30
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Iron Spring Farm Welcomes Meinse 439
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| Meinse 439 (photo:Jacob Melissen) |
(Coatesville, PA, USA) - Iron Spring Farm has added Meinse 439, a five-year-old KFPS stallion by Heinse 354, to their already impressive lineup of Friesians. An exciting young 1st Premium stallion, Meinse was imported earlier this year after receiving scores as high as 70 percent at the Pavo Stallion Competition at L level in the Netherlands.
Mar 9, 2009, 11:59
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USEF Announces All Breed Retreat for Recognized Affiliates
(Lexington, KY) — Earlier this year during the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Annual Meeting, an All Breed Forum was held and was popularly attended by many Breed representatives and other guests. During this discussion, many valuable topics were raised regarding the relationship with USEF and ways to continue the growth, development and promotion of the Recognized Breed Affiliates. As a result, the USEF will be facilitating a retreat March 20-21, 2009, in conjunction with the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show in Katy, TX.
Mar 3, 2009, 13:10
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American Shetland Pony Club Holds Classic Stallion Sweepstakes Auction Online
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| Classic Shetland Pony weanling Cross County Sweet Lil Sister (photo: Jodie French Photography) |
*Morton, Illinois, USA) - The Classic Shetland Stallion Sweepstakes Auction, an annual event hosted by the American Shetland Pony Club (ASPC), is the perfect way for Shetland Pony owners to promote their stallions, breed their mares and be part of an ongoing effort to showcase Classic Shetland Pony bloodlines. The auction is held online and is open to all ASPC registered stallions and mares.
Feb 19, 2009, 10:25
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KWPN-NA Annual Meeting To Feature Steffen Peters, Cor Loeffen and Janko van de Lageweg
(Sutherlin, OR, USA) - The Dutch Warmblood Studbook of North America (KWPN-NA) is pleased to announce the line-up of speakers at its 21st Annual Meeting to be held in Del Mar, California, March 19-21, 2009. This year's three-day event features some of the biggest names in sport, including Cor Loeffen, Janko van de Lageweg, and Olympian Steffen Peters. This line-up of luminaries, along with exclusive workshops and a demonstration ride by Peters on his Olympic partner Ravel, are just some of the educational opportunities and festivities offered.
Feb 7, 2009, 13:16
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Lingh Has Arrived at Flyinge - the Swedish State Stud
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| Lingh and owner Karin Offield (photo: Gabrielle Boiselle) |
(Sweden) - For the 2009 breeding season, Flyinge, the Swedish National Stud, will include the KWPN stallion Lingh (Flemmingh - Columbus - Uppercut xx) in its breeding program. Lingh has already arrived in Flyinge, a town in Southern Sweden just 48 miles from Copenhagen, Denmark.
Jan 13, 2009, 08:08
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Warmbloods Today Magazine Launches In US
(Astor, FL, USA) – Warmblood Publishing LLC is launching an exciting new magazine for people who love Warmbloods and other Sport Horse Breeds. After being in publishing for 20 years in other industries, as well as competing in dressage for 18 years, President Liz Cornell realized that there was no breed-specific magazine encompassing all the Warmblood sport horse breeds.
Dec 29, 2008, 00:02
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KWPN-NA Announces 2008 Keuring Schedule
(Sutherlin, OR, USA) - The KWPN of North America, the Dutch Warmblood Studbook, has announced its 2008 keuring schedule. Visitors are invited to the keuringen to watch foals, mares, geldings and stallions being inspected by KWPN judges from the Netherlands and North America. Excitement runs high as breeders hope their bloodstock earns the coveted premiums or predicates. In addition to the usual inspections, judging seminars will be held for the first time in conjunction with several of the keuringen.
Jun 5, 2008, 08:34
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Hunter Trainer Extraordinaire Geoff Teall a Featured Presenter at the KWPN-NA Annual Meeting
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| Geoff Teall (photo: Flashpoint Photography) |
(Sutherlin, OR, USA) - The Dutch Warmblood Studbook of North America (KWPN-NA) is excited to include hunter trainer extraordinaire Geoff Teall as a featured presenter at its 20th Annual Meeting in Wellington, Florida, March 6-8, 2008. The three-day event features some of the greatest movers and shakers in the sport. In addition to Teall, jumper guru John Madden and national young horse dressage coach Scott Hassler are also giving in-depth presentations with demo horses and riders. These exciting interactive workshops are just part of the festivities and educational opportunities available.
Feb 21, 2008, 17:12
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KWPN-NA Annual Meeting To Feature John Madden, Geoff Teall and Scott Hassler
(USA) - The Dutch Warmblood Studbook of North America (KWPN-NA) is pleased to announce the line-up of speakers at its 20th Annual Meeting to be held in Wellington, Florida, March 6-8, 2008. The three-day event features some of the greatest movers and shakers in the sport, including John Madden, Geoff Teall and Scott Hassler. These exciting interactive workshops are just part of the festivities and educational opportunities available.
Jan 8, 2008, 10:10
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