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I would like to wish my family, friends, clients and colleagues a safe and happy festive season. I wish you, your family and your horses success and prosperity in 2014! From a personal perspective, this year has again been frustrating and challenging, but thankfully rewarding. I look forward to the major changes in direction in 2014 and am planning for a much better year. I am extremely pleased with this season's foals and look forward to watching them grow over the years to come!
To date Harris Park Warmbloods has two PPT this breeding season. Everdale (IFS) x V.Pr.St. Revelwood Daylite (ET) and Contendro I (IFS) x Che Sara (AUS). My thanks go to Dr Amanda Shoobridge of Revelwood Warmblood Stud and Dr David Pascoe and Sonya Plant of Oakey Veterinary Hospital.
Harris Park Duhamel (ET) (Dornkaart x Smash Hit x Stirling Luther), a lovely, chestnut, leggy, colt, was born in the early morning of Saturday on 14th December 2013. A son of the AWHA Ltd Approved Stalllion Dornkaart (Imp) (Don Primero x Pik Bube I x Lanthan) out of my AWHA Ltd Main Studbook mare Harris Park Salienta (Smash Hit x Stirling Luther x Valuta). He will participate in the 2014 AWHA Ltd assessment tour and is for sale. Please contact me for further information.
Harris Park Freestyler (Floriscount x Winterkönig x Daktylus) is under contract. His dam Kinnordy Winona is being put in foal to the premium licensed and performance tested Westfalen stallion Estobar NRW (IFS) (Ehrentusch x Ferragamo x Florestan I) during the 2013 breeding season. Filly foal to be retained by the stud, colt foal will be for sale. Please contact me for further information.
Harris Park Freestyler (Floriscount x Winterkönig x Daktylus), a beautiful, black, leggy, colt, was born in the early morning of Wednesday on 23rd October 2013. A son of the premium licensed and performance tested Oldenburger stallion Floriscount (IFS) (Florencio I x Donnerhall x Walldorf I) out of my Hanoverian Main Studbook mare Kinnordy Winona (Winterkönig x Daktylus x Goldstein). He will participate in the 2014 AWHA Ltd assessment tours and is for sale. Please contact me for further information.
Saturday 28th October, 2013, saw the Australian Warmblood Horse Association Limited (AWHA Ltd) Queensland Branch hold its Annual General Meeting at the Norman Hotel, Woolloongabba. I was again nominated and elected as the Branch President and Publicity Officer. I am extremely pleased to be able to stay on the committee and continue forward with our plans for 2014. For further information regarding the AWHA Queensland Branch, please visit the AWHA Ltd website.
Harris Park Digby (D'Dur x Smash Hit x Stirling Luther) has been sold to Charlotte Knopwood of Flynn, Victoria. He has found a wonderful home with Charlotte and Harris Park Warmbloods wish them all the best in their future competition career together! His dam Harris Park Salienta is currently for sale. Harris Park Salienta's ET foal to Dornkaart (Imp) (Don Primero x Pik Bube I x Lanthan) is due approximately 05 Dec 13. Filly foal to be retained by the stud, colt foal will be for sale. Please contact me for further information.
Harris Park Odette (OO Seven x Winterkönig x Daktylus), a black filly with unusual markings, was born in the early afternoon of Monday on 23rd September 2013. A daughter of the imported KWPN stallion Pref Keur OO Seven (Rubinstein I x Doruto x Amor) out of my Hanoverian Main Studbook mare Kinnordy Winona (Winterkönig x Daktylus x Goldstein). She will participate in the 2014 ACE Group and AWHA Ltd assessment tours and will be retained by the stud as a future competition mount and broodmare.
Please note that due to ongoing medical issues, unfortunately I am not able to ride. Therefore, my focus is on breeding and handling the youngstock and, when money permits, I will employ full time, professional handlers and riders to campaign my horses that I have bred and retained. I apologise that riding stock for sale are not available to view under saddle but my current circumstances prevent me from being able to do this. I apologise for any inconvenience.
I am very pleased to announce that my new mare Che Sara (AUS) (Filante xx x Sillery xx x Sir Tristram xx) scored 74.40% and is now a Class 'A' Foundation Mare with the Australian Warmblood Horse Association Limited (AWHA Ltd). I am extremely pleased with her results and am looking forward to using a lovely Thoroughbred mare in my breeding program. This season I will be breeding Che Sara to the premium licensed and performance tested Holsteiner stallion Contendro I (IFS) (Contender x Reichsgraf x Rasputin).
The lead up to this year's assessment tour was less than ideal! Up to and including the day of the assessments we had lots of rain. The property was wet and muddy under foot and it made preparing my horses quite disastrous! All that aside, Tanya Hosford from Trakehners Australia, Matthias Werner from the Trakehner Verband and our very our Silvia Ahamer brought the sunshine with them. It was an enjoyable day and I thank them all for stopping at Harris Park Warmbloods. I am very pleased with the efforts from my horses as well!
Today Dunham returned to the Equine Hospital for further x-rays and a check up. He was an absolute champion, taking everything in his stride, weighing in at 135Kg. Dr Zedler was very pleased with his progress and soundness, even commenting on his nice movement. X-rays were taken and he has now been given the all clear! I am extremely grateful to my vet Dr Ian Wilbraham as well as Dr Bain and Dr Zedler from the University Equine Hospital. Without their knowledge and commitment I do not believe his outcome would have been as favourable.
Che Sara (lovingly known as Ruby/Rubes) first came in to my life as the recipient mare for one of my designer foals. She proved to be an extraordinary mare in character, quality and motherhood. Although on lease, I couldn't bear to part with her, therefore she is now a member of the Harris Park family! I look forward to using Che Sara in my Warmblood breeding program, using her with local, imported and imported frozen semen Warmblood stallions. She will be classified during the forthcoming Trakehners Australia and AWHA Ltd Assessment Tour.
My seventh breeding season is now complete with a confirmed pregnancy of Harris Park Salienta (Smash Hit x Stirling Luther x Valuta) to the imported AWHA Ltd Approved Hanoverian stallion Dornkaart (Imp) (Don Primero x Pik Bube I x Lanthan). My thanks go to Dr David Pascoe and Sonya Plant of Oakey Veterinary Hospital. Filly foal to be retained by the stud, colt foal will be for sale. Please contact me for further information if interested in a colt foal from this combination of breeding.
On Wednesday the 6th of February, 2013, Harris Park Warmbloods presented HPW Dunham RW (ET) (Diamond Hit x Donnerschwee x Sandro Hit) for the annual ACE Group Conformation and Movement Assessment. Although he has been far from well, Dunham was awarded Premium with an overall score of 79.75% with stallion prospect. He obtained 9 for his type and canter, receiving 78% for conformation and 81.5% for movement. Comments by Gerd Küst included, "Very elastic uphill colt." I am extremely pleased with his results!
The last month has been extremely tiring emotionally. Dunham has had highs and lows at the equine hospital and for a while there I was not sure he would pull through. I have learnt a lot about bacterial sepsis and have shared this experience via his Facebook gallery. Dunham has endured a lot, but pleasingly he has remained a happy and friendly character. You cannot ask for much more than that given all he has been through. It is great to finally have him home and I hope his progress continues to move in a positive direction.
It has been a big five days for my little man Dunham. We had a grass fire come through our property on the day he was born. Not a great entry to the world as his dam was unsettled with the fire and smoke. As they were both safe in the yard off the horse box we spent this time running around moving other mares, foals and horses, putting out spot fires, fence posts and so forth. Lots of running around by Dunham trying to stay close to mum and not much of a chance to get much needed rest and milk. Due to this, by Boxing Day afternoon he had substantial swelling on his off side hind fetlock later followed by a little swelling on the inside of his off fore side tendon. I had his IgG done which was 680; not good, but not a total failure either.
The following day when my vet returned he was rolling over on to his back, not getting up to drink and now had substantial swelling on his near side knee. Dunham was very flat, tired and abnormal. My vet gave him a litre of plasma and then we rushed him off to the University of Queensland, Gatton Campus Equine Hospital. When we got him to the equine hospital he rolled over on his back, again with an unsettled tummy and was very uncomfortable. They carried out preliminary tests including an ultrasound on all of his legs with the most likely cause of his issues being bacterial septicemia. At present I am extremely concerned for his well being and sincerely hope he makes a full recovery as he is very special colt.
HPW Dunham RW (ET) (Diamond Hit x Donnerschwee x Sandro Hit), a lovely dark brown colt, was born in the early hours of Tuesday morning, 25th December, 2012. A son of the premium licensed and performance tested Oldenburger stallion Diamond Hit (IFS) (Don Schufro x Ramino x Welt As) out of Revelwood's imported Oldenburger mare V.Pr.St. Revelwood Daylite (Imp) (Donnerschwee x Sandro Hit x Karon). To be retained by the stud and considered as a stallion prospect.
I would like to wish my family, friends, clients and colleagues a safe and happy festive season. I wish you, your family and your horses success and prosperity in 2013! From a personal perspective, this year has been frustrating and challenging, but thankfully rewarding. Finally, our house is finished and we are living on our property. It is fantastic to be able to roll out of bed and have the horses right there again. I am extremely pleased with this season's foals and look forward to watching them grow over the years to come!
To date Harris Park Warmbloods has two 45 day PPT this breeding season. OO Seven (Imp) x Kinnordy Winona (ET) and Floriscount (IFS) x Kinnordy Winona. My thanks go to Dr David Pascoe and Sonya Plant of Oakey Veterinary Hospital. After previous issues with Kinnordy Winona and frozen semen, I am extremely pleased she is in foal to Floriscount with the first insemination with no complications. At one point in time I was told she most likely wouldn't be a frozen semen candidate, so this has been an incredible outcome!
HPW Quaser RW (ET) (Quando-Quando x His Highness x Grundstein I), a lovely black colt, was born in the early hours of Sunday morning, 21st October, 2012. A son of the imported, premium licensed and performance tested Hanoverian stallion Quando-Quando (Quattro B x Akzent II x Matador) out of Revelwood's imported elite Hanoverian mare E.M. Revelwood Highlite (His Highness x Grundstein I x Black Sky xx). He will participate in the 2013 ACE Group Assessment Tour.
The Australian Warmblood Horse Association Limited (AWHA Ltd) Queensland Branch conducted an online stallion service auction through the online horse sales website Horsezone. This evening saw the conclusion of their auction which saw Harris Park Warmbloods secure a service to the AWHA Ltd Approved Stallion Dornkaart (Imp) (Don Primero x Pik Bube I x Lanthan). My thanks go to Karen Waterman of Karingal Equestrian for this great opportunity.
Harris Park Riordan (ET) (Riverside x Winterkönig x Daktylus), a dark brown filly with three white socks, was born in the early hours of Wednesday morning, 10th October, 2012. A daughter of the imported, premium licensed and performance tested Hanoverian stallion Riverside (Regazzoni x Donnerhall x Pik König) out of our Hanoverian Main Studbook mare Kinnordy Winona (Winterkönig x Daktylus x Goldstein). She will participate in the 2013 ACE Group and AWHA Ltd Assessment Tours and will be retained by the stud.
Saturday 29th October, 2012, saw the Australian Warmblood Horse Association Limited (AWHA Ltd) Queensland Branch hold its Annual General Meeting at the Norman Hotel, Woolloongabba. I was again nominated and elected as the Branch President and Publicity Officer. I am extremely pleased to be able to stay on the committee and continue forward with our plans for 2013. For further information regarding the AWHA Queensland Branch, please visit the AWHA Ltd website.
Harris Park Digby (D'Dur x Smash Hit x Stirling Luther), a bay colt with two white hind socks, was born approximately 2045h on Saturday 22nd September, 2012. A son of the imported, premium licensed and performance tested Oldenburger stallion D'Dur (Donnerhall x Landadel x Zeus) out of our AWHA Ltd Main Studbook mare Harris Park Salienta (Smash Hit x Stirling Luther x Valuta). He will participate in the 2013 ACE Group and AWHA Ltd Assessment Tours and will be available for sale after weaning.
Harris Park Warmbloods has signed a contract of sale with International Horse Breeders (IHB) for frozen semen from the premium licensed stallion Contendro I (IFS) (Contender x Reichsgraf x Rasputin). Contendro I was the licensing champion in 1999 in Neumünster, Germany. He completed his 100 Day Stallion Performance Test (HLP) in Adelheidsdorf, Germany, in 2000, placing first overall with 144.70 points (1/39). His dressage index was 131.09 points (4/39) and his jumping index was 147.29 (1/39).
Harris Park Répertoire arrived home today after five weeks with Clem and Sharlene Smith of Balaam Downs Training Services. He has proved to be quiet with a soft mouth, an ideal future riding prospect for me. He is currently resting until early next year when he will return to Clem for a couple of weeks before coming home again to be brought in to regular work. I was extremely pleased with Clem and Sharlene and look forward to using them regularly in the future for the starting of our young horses.
Sunday 17th June, 2012, saw the Australian Warmblood Horse Association Limited (AWHA Ltd) Queensland Branch conduct mare assessments at Samford and Dayboro. I was able to shadow classify ten mares which was a fantastic learning opportunity. My thanks to the classifiers Silvia Ahamer and Joanne Verikios for their time and knowledge as well as the mare owners for allowing me to assess their mares. If you're interested in having your mare assessed with the AWHA Ltd, please visit the AWHA Ltd website.
On Saturday 16th June, 2012, Lafayette was assessed by classifiers Di Wolyncevic and Bev Edwards at the AWHA Queensland Branch and IHB Gala Day Show at Gatton Showgrounds in Gatton, Queensland. Lafayette scored 66.40% and is now designated Class 'B' of the Warmblood Foundation Mare (WFM) Register. On the day, aged 18 years, 5 months and 20 days, she measured 164 cms (16.0 ½ hh). Due to her successful classification, Harris Park Salienta has been moved to the Main Stud Book with the AWHA Ltd.
We have finalised our breeding plans for next season. Our Hanoverian mare Kinnordy Winona will have an ET breeding to the imported KWPN stallion OO Seven (Rubinstein x Doruto x Amor) and an AI breeding with the Oldenburger stallion Floriscount (IFS) (Florencio I x Donnerhall x Walldorf I). Harris Park Salienta will have an ET breeding with Fidertanz (IFS) (Fidermark x Ravallo x Fruhlingstraum II). Filly foals to be retained by the stud, colt foals will be for sale. Please contact me for further information or to register your interest.
On Wednesday the 7th of March, 2012, the last of my leased recipient mares arrived safely at Harris Park Warmbloods. The Standardbred mare Echuca is carrying my Diamond Hit (IFS) x V.Pr.St. Revelwood Daylite (Imp) (ET) foal. I would like to thank Darling Downs Horse Transport for delivering Echuca safely. She has settled in well and all the broodmares are together in our newly fenced broodmare paddocks.
My sixth breeding season is now complete with a confirmed pregnancy of V.Pr.St. Revelwood Daylite (Imp) (Donnerschwee x Sandro Hit x Karon) to the Oldenburger stallion Diamond Hit (IFS) (Don Schufro x Ramino x Welt As). This is the second designer foal bred by Harris Park Warmbloods this season. This foal will be retained by Harris Park Warmbloods with colt foals being considered as stallion prospects. My thanks goes to Revelwood Warmblood Stud for allowing me to utilise their exceptional mares in my breeding program.
On Wednesday the 15th of February, 2012, Harris Park Warmbloods presented Harris Park Florence (Floriscount x Stirling Luther x Valuta) for the annual ACE Group Conformation and Movement Assessment. Florence was awarded Elite with an overall score of 81.75%. She obtained 9 for her type and canter, receiving 84% for conformation and 79.5% for movement. Comments by Tönne Böckmann included, "Very nice type with good conformation, great canter, good swinging movements." I am extremely pleased with her results.
Harris Park Warmbloods has signed a contract of sale with International Horse Breeders (IHB) for frozen semen from the premium licensed Westfalen stallion Estobar NRW (IFS) (Ehrentusch x Ferragamo x Florestan I). Estobar NRW was the Licensing Champion in 2006 in Münster-Handorf, Germany. He completed his 70 Day Stallion Performance Test (HLP) in Adelheidsdorf, Germany, in 2009, placing sixth overall with 119.95 points (6/31). His dressage index was 154.74 points (1/31) and his jumping index was 70.97 (27/31).
This breeding season I have made multiple attempts at using Scolari (IFS) (Sandro Hit x De Niro x Weltmeyer) frozen semen with my Hanoverian mare Kinnordy Winona. Although the semen quality is good, Winona has had severe endometrial sloughing which has prevented the embryo from being able to attach itself to the wall of her uterus. Due to her hypersensitivity with frozen semen I are unsure as to whether or not I will be limited with my future breeding options, being restricted to fresh and chilled semen only.
This week two of my leased recipient mares have arrived safely at Harris Park Warmbloods. The Standardbred mare Rhonda is carrying my Riverside (Imp) x Kinnordy Winona (ET) foal and the Thoroughbred mare Ruby is carrying my Quando-Quando (Imp) x E.M. Revelwood Highlite (Imp) (ET) foal. I would like to thank Higgins Thoroughbred Transport and Darling Downs Horse Transport for delivering both mares safely.
To date Harris Park Warmbloods has three 45 day PPT this breeding season. D'Dur (Imp) x Harris Park Salienta, Riverside (Imp) x Kinnordy Winona (ET) and Quando-Quando (Imp) x E.M. Revelwood Highlite (Imp) (ET). My thanks go to Dr David Pascoe and Sonya Plant of Oakey Veterinary Hospital and Amanda and David Shoobridge of Revelwood Warmblood Stud. I have had issues with my Scolari (IFS) x Kinnordy Winona breeding but I remain hopeful for a 45 day PPT sometime late January.
On behalf of Harris Park Warmbloods I would like to wish my family, friends, clients and colleagues a safe and happy festive season. I wish you, your family and your horses success and prosperity in 2012! I would especially like to thank my partner Malcolm as well as my parents for their support over the preceding years. Without your love, generosity and encouragement Harris Park Warmbloods would not be where it is today.
My sixth breeding season is underway with a confirmed pregnancy of Harris Park Salienta (Smash Hit x Stirling Luther x Valuta) to the imported premium licensed Oldenburg stallion D'Dur (Imp) (Donnerhall x Landadel x Zeus). Salienta was the first filly foal bred by Harris Park Warmbloods to be put in foal. She is the first of five planned breedings for this season. Filly foals to be retained by the stud, colt foals will be for sale. Please contact me for further information.
Saturday 22 Oct 11 saw the Australian Warmblood Horse Association Limited (AWHA Ltd) Queensland Branch hold its Annual General Meeting at the Norman Hotel, Woolloongabba. I was nominated and elected as the Branch President and Publicity Officer. I would like to thank all the new members who were elected for committee positions. Without you we would not have a Queensland Branch committee so therefore I am extremely grateful. For further information regarding the AWHA Queensland Branch, please visit the AWHA Ltd website.
Harris Park Salienta (Smash Hit x Stirling Luther x Valuta) was assessed with the Australian Warmblood Horse Association Limited (AWHA Ltd) on 01 Oct 11 at Pine Lodge Equestrian Park in Thornlands, Queensland, by classifiers Lesley Archer (NSW) and Ros Meadmore (VIC). Salienta has been transferred from the AWHA Ltd Warmblood Identification (WID) Register to the Warmblood Foundation Mare (WFM) Register Class 'B'. Her progeny are now eligible for the AWHA Ltd Main or Head Studbook.
Harris Park Florence (Floriscount x Stirling Luther x Valuta) is a half sister to Harris Park Malmö (Magritte x Stirling Luther x Valuta), Harris Park Répertoire (Riverside x Stirling Luther x Valuta) and Harris Park Salienta (Smash Hit x Stirling Luther x Valuta). Her bloodlines include greats such as Donnerhall (Donnerwetter x Markus x Carnot), Florestan I (Fidelio x Rheingold x Garamond), Luciano (Lukas x Eindruck II x Feldmarschall) and Weltmeyer (World Cup I x Absatz x Adorno). Harris Park Florence is to be retained by the stud.
Harris Park Warmbloods has signed a contract of sale with International Horse Breeders (IHB) for frozen semen from the licensed Holstein stallion Diarado (IFS) (Diamant de Semilly x Corrado I x Contender). Diarado was licensed in 2007 in Neumünster, Germany. He completed his Stallion Performance Test (HLP) in Schlieckau in 2008, placing first overall with 150.57 points (1/29). His dressage index was 138.42 points (2/29) and his jumping index was 144.01 (1/29). I am extremely pleased on securing frozen semen from this stallion!
Harris Park Warmbloods has signed a contract of sale with Waterview Park for frozen semen from the licensed Oldenburger stallion Diamond Hit (IFS) (Don Schufro x Ramino x Welt As). Diamond Hit was licensed in 1999 in Oldenburg, Germany. He completed his 30 Day Stallion Performance Test (HLP) in Vechta in 2000, placing third overall with 8.73 points (3/27). His dressage index was 8.73 points (?/27) and his jumping index was 8.30 (?/27).
On 02 October 2011, I attended the AWHA Queensland Branch mare classifier training day held in Kerry, Queensland. The training day was a brilliant learning opportunity as well as networking activity. I would like to thank Claudette and Gary Johnson of Beau Cheval Equine Care for their hospitality as well as Lesley Archer, Silvia Ahamer and Ros Meadmore for providing the training. We discussed different elements of the AWHA Ltd including objectives and direction as well as horse conformation and movement evaluation.
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The Australian Warmblood Horse Association Limited (AWHA Ltd) Queensland Branch conducted an online stallion service auction through the online horse sales website Horsezone. This evening saw the conclusion of their auction which saw Harris Park Warmbloods secure a service to the licensed and performance tested Hanoverian stallion Scolari (IFS) (Sandro Hit x De Niro x Weltmeyer). My thanks go to David and Amanda Shoobridge of Waterview Park for this opportunity.
Harris Park Salienta left for John-Mark Payne Equine Starting and Re-education on 12 Jul 11. I am looking forward to seeing how she progresses over the coming weeks. John has commented that Sali is "a nice, strong mare." Seven days in to her training, John said "she is going fine - moist in the mouth, a good sign for a good soft nature." She has been lunged, long reined and led from another horse and has a visit to the chiropractor on Friday. It sounds like she is coming along well and hopefully we will get to see her this weekend.
Harris Park Warmbloods has signed a contract of sale with International Horse Breeders (IHB) for frozen semen from the licensed Oldenburg stallion Graçieux (IFS/Dec) (Grannus x Akzent II x Frohnherr). Graçieux was licensed at the Oldenburg stallion approvals in 1995 in Oldenburg, Germany. He completed his 100 Day Stallion Performance Test (HLP) in Neustadt-Dosse in October, 1996, placing second overall with 125.46 points (2/41). His dressage index was 121.02 points (5/41) and his jumping index was 124.72 (6/41).
Kinnordy Geronimo (Gymnastik Star x Winterkönig x Daktylus) has been sold to Charlotte Cox of Willow Vale, Queensland. He has found a wonderful home with Charlotte and Harris Park Warmbloods wish them all the best in their future competition career together! His dam Kinnordy Winona is being put in foal to the premium licensed Hanoverian stallion Riverside (Imp) (Regazzoni x Donnerhall x Pik König) during the 2011 breeding season. Filly foal to be retained by the stud, colt foal will be for sale. Please contact me for further information.
The 2011 Hanoverian Horse Society of Australia (HHSA) Foal Catalogue has been officially launched at the Sydney CDI which commenced today. Kinnordy Geronimo is offered for sale within this catalogue. He is available at weaning (five to six months of age), is registered and branded with the HHSA and will be registered with Equestrian Queensland (EQ). HHSA non-breeding (Hanoverian Partner) class of membership will be provided from 01 July, 2011 through to 30 June, 2012 for his new owner**.
Harris Park Warmbloods has signed a 2011 service contract with Revelwood Warmblood Stud for chilled semen from their premium licensed Hanoverian stallion Riverside (Imp) (Regazzoni x Donnerhall x Pik König) for the 2011 breeding season. Riverside was licensed 1-D Premium Stallion at the Hanoverian stallion approvals in 2002 in Verden, Germany. He completed his 70 Day Stallion Performance Test (HLP) in Münster-Handorf, Germany, in August, 2003, placing first overall with 133.8 points (1/21).
Harris Park Warmbloods has signed a contract of sale with International Horse Breeders (IHB) for frozen semen from the licensed Hanoverian stallion Earl (IFS) (Escudo I x Lanthan x Aragon) for the 2012 breeding season. Earl was licensed at the Hanoverian stallion approvals in 2001 in Verden, Germany. He completed his 70 Day Stallion Performance Test (HLP) in Adelheidsdorf in October, 2002, placing first overall with 143.93 points (1/50). His dressage index was 139.93 points (2/50) and his jumping index was 127.55 (3/50).
Kinnordy Geronimo participated in the 2011 Hanoverian Horse Society of Australia (HHSA) Assessment Tour with German classifier Gerhard Senckenberg on 27 February, 2011, at Remi Stud. Comments by Gerhard included, "Very good type and conformation especially very good joints... Trot is nice swinging... Very good ground covering walk." Gerry received scores of 8.5 for type and conformation, 7.5 for trot and 8.5 for walk. He is now Hanoverian branded and registered and has been DNA typed and microchipped.
Australia's generous horse community pulled together donating stallion services to be auctioned online at Horsezone. This evening saw the conclusion of the five day auction which saw Harris Park Warmbloods secure a service to the imported premium licensed Oldenburg stallion D'Dur (Imp) (Donnerhall x Landadel x Zeus). Horsezone's Flood Relief Stallion Service Auction raised a total of $40,527. My thanks go to Revelwood Warmblood Stud for this opportunity. I look forward to seeing the resultant progeny!
Harris Park Warmbloods has signed a contract of sale with International Horse Breeders (IHB) for frozen semen from the licensed Rheinland stallion Fidertanz (IFS) (Fidermark x Ravallo x Fruhlingstraum II). Fidertanz was the star at the 14th NRW main approval in 2004. He left the scene with standing ovations as the undisputed Champion Stallion. Three exceptional gaits, foresight and skill at the fence and an exterior that leaves nothing to be desired left no doubt that he was the justified winner.
Harris Park Warmbloods is coping moderately with the current Queensland floods. Due to my horses constantly standing in mud, I have had several cases of rain scald, mud fever and swollen legs. I cannot complain though as some of my fellow Queenslanders are doing it extremely tough. The Queensland Government has launched an appeal to help fellow Queenslanders affected by the recent floods as many communities have been devastated. You can help make a difference by donating to the Premier's Flood Relief Appeal.
Kinnordy Geronimo is a full brother to Kinnordy Gazala (Gymnastik Star x Winterkönig x Daktylus) and Kinnordy Geraldine (Gymnastik Star x Winterkönig x Daktylus). He has a double cross to Gotthard through Gloriose (Gotthard x Sermon x Abendland) on his sire line and through Goldstein (Gotthard x Steinpilz xx x Winkel) on his dam line. He will participate in the 2011 Hanoverian Horse Society of Australia (HHSA) Tour with German classifier Gerhard Senckenberg and will be available for sale after weaning.
** Excludes current Hanoverian Horse Society of Australia (HHSA) members.
The stitches have been removed from Harry's eye, so his eye is open and you can see the pedicle graft on the cornea where the abscess was. This will remain intact (vascular supply) permanently. The veterinarians have finished administering drugs via the subpalpebral lavage tube and are now administering creams directly in the eye. Pending his progress, tomorrow the tube will be removed and he will be monitored. Hopefully he will come home on Friday afternoon. He will not have sight where the pedicle graft is located but given the position it is probably the best location it could be given the circumstances and shouldn't effect his overall vision too much.
Harris Park Répertoire (aka Harry) had an aggressive corneal stromal abscess. He was operated on yesterday as his cornea had started melting. The abscess has now been cut out and part of his eyelid has been grafted over (pedicle graft) where the abscess was. He has two stitches holding his eyelid closed while the graft is embedding and is receiving drugs via a subpalpebral lavage tube every two hours. His eye will remain closed for ten to fourteen days and then the stitches will be removed (if all goes well). Time will tell how he goes...
Saturday 06 Nov 10 saw the Australian Warmblood Horse Association Limited (AWHA Ltd) Queensland Branch hold its Annual General Meeting at the Norman Hotel, Woolloongabba. I was nominated and elected as the Branch Publicity Officer. I look forward to working with the other committee members throughout the year. For further information regarding the AWHA Queensland Branch, please visit the AWHA Ltd website. For horse registrations, please contact the AWHA Federal Registrar, Silvia Ahamer, via the AWHA Ltd website contacts page.
My new mare Kinnordy Winona (Winterkönig x Daktylus x Goldstein) arrived safe and sound from Kinnordy Stud today. My thanks to Higgins Thoroughbred Transport for getting her home safe and sound and to Holger and Melanie Schmorl for their kind hospitality and opportunity to own and breed from such a lovely mare. I look forward to her seventh foal due in January 2011 by Gymnastik Star (Imp) (Glückspilz x Calypso II x Werther) as well as her continued breeding with our stud.
My fifth breeding season is underway with a confirmed pregnancy of Lafayette (Stirling Luther x Valuta x Whistling Ghost xx) to the licensed Oldenburg stallion Floriscount (IFS) (Florencio I x Donnerhall x Walldorf I). This is my first season using frozen semen and I am pleased with the results! My thanks go to Dr David Pascoe and Sonya Plant from Oakey Veterinary Hospital. Floriscount is approved for Oldenburg, Hanover, Westphalia, Rhineland plus all southern German verbands.
Kinnordy Winona (Winterkönig x Daktylus x Goldstein) is a Hanoverian mare purchased from breeders Holger and Melanie Schmorl of Kinnordy Stud. She is from the family of the imported Hanoverian mare Gina who produced the Hanoverian licensed stallion and Grand Prix showjumper Kinnordy D'Artagnan, Pr.M. Dianadorata, Pr.M. Kinnordy Waldrun as well as the New South Wales State Dressage Champion Dorfschoene. She has had six foals to date and is currently in foal to Gymnastik Star (Imp) (Glückspilz x Calypso II x Werther).
Harris Park Warmbloods has signed an Advanced Purchase Agreement with Elite Frozen Foals (EFF) for frozen semen from the Hanoverian stallion Floriscount (IFS) (Florencio I x Donnerhall x Walldorf I) for the 2010 breeding season. Floriscount was the winner of the dressage section of his 70 Stallion Performance Test at Schlieckau, Germany, in 2008 on 147.49 points and second overall with 128.80 points (2/39). He received a score of 10.0 from both test riders. Scoring 8.38 for walk, 9.0 for trot and 10.0 for canter.
Harris Park Warmbloods presented Harris Park Répertoire for the annual ACE Group Conformation and Movement Assessment. Harry scored 76.25%, with individual scores of 7.5 for walk, 8 for trot and 8 for canter. Comments by Gerd Küst included, "Always uphill with elastic movements." Harry was four weeks old at the assessment. Gerd Küst commented due to his young age, he is still a little unbalanced but this would improve with age.
Harris Park Warmbloods was presented with a chestnut colt at 2032h by the imported premium licensed Hanoverian stallion Riverside (Regazzoni x Donnerhall x Pik König). Named Harris Park Répertoire (Harry), he will become one of my competition horses when he is old enough.
Harris Park Salienta participated in the 2009 AWHA Gala Day (annual New South Wales (NSW) branch and Agnes Banks Equine Clinic Open Warmblood Show) at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre (SIEC). Sali was entered in Class 2: Warmbloods - Halter Junior Led 2008 Season Yearling Female judged by Blas Lago and came second in her class. Harris Park Warmbloods would like to thank Carolyn Henley of Carolyn Henley Dressage and Performance Horses for presenting her on our behalf.
Harris Park Warmbloods is currently in the process of establishing a safe environment for the rearing of foals, weanlings and youngstock.
Harris Park Warmbloods presented Harris Park Salienta for the annual ACE Group Conformation and Movement Assessment. Salienta was awarded Elite with a score of 80.5%, with individual scores of 8 for walk, 9 for trot and 7.5 for canter. Sali placed =13th out of 190 foals assessed. Comments by Gerd Küst included, "Well proportioned, always uphill. Fine boned front legs with very good movements."
My third breeding season is underway with a confirmed pregnancy of Lafayette (Stirling Luther x Valuta x Whistling Ghost xx) to the imported premium licensed Hanoverian stallion Riverside (Imp) (Regazzoni x Donnerhall x Pik König). He was purchased and imported by Amanda and David Shoobridge of Revelwood Warmblood Stud from Hengststation Pape in Hemmoor, Germany in July, 2008. Riverside is a licensed stallion with the AWHA Ltd and is a premium licensed stallion with the Hanoverian Horse Society of Australia (HHSA).
- 20DEC08 - Smash Hit (Imp) (Sandro Hit x Rosenkavalier x Angelo xx) filly for Harris Park Warmbloods!
Harris Park Warmbloods were presented with a beautiful filly at 0115h by the imported Oldenburger stallion Smash Hit (Imp) (Sandro Hit x Rosenkavalier x Angelo xx). Named Harris Park Salienta (Sali), she will become a competition horse when she is old enough as well as perform broodmare duties. I am very excited to have this filly as an addition to my stud!
My second breeding season is underway with a confirmed pregnancy of Lafayette (Stirling Luther x Valuta x Whistling Ghost xx) to the imported Oldenburger stallion Smash Hit (Sandro Hit x Rosenkavalier x Angelo xx). Smash Hit's dam, St.Pr.St. Rose Noir, is a full sister to Rubinstein. He was purchased by Amanda and David Shoobridge of Revelwood Warmblood Stud as a foal from Gestüt Vorwerk and imported to Australia as a two year old in December of 2006. We look forward to seeing his progeny later this year!
It is with a heavy heart that I write of the passing of my first foal bred at Harris Park Warmbloods, Harris Park Malmö. Mo was aged thirty four days when he was euthanised. He suffered a corneal laceration to his near side eye. After great efforts to save his eye, it still managed to get infected and nothing could be done to save his eye.
Harris Park Warmbloods' first foal was born! A lovely colt by the imported Swedish Warmblood stallion Magritte (Imp) (Magini x Cicerdon x Sweet Mahrhu xx). Named Harris Park Malmö (Mo), he will become one of my competition horses when he is old enough.
Harris Park Warmbloods presented Lafayette for the annual ACE Group Conformation and Movement Assessment. Unfortunately, due to her injury not satisfactory movements were shown. Comments by Gerd Küst included, "A compact mare with good joints." Lafayette is in the ACE Group Foundation Mare Studbook.
My first ever breeding season is underway with my first confirmed pregnancy of Lafayette (Stirling Luther x Valuta x Whistling Ghost xx) to the imported Swedish Warmblood stallion Magritte (Magini x Cicerdon x Sweet Mahrhu xx). Magritte was bred by Margareta och Hagert Andersson and imported from Sweden to Australia in November, 1999 by Emma Youngman. Magritte is currently standing with Amanda and David Shoobridge at Revelwood Warmblood Stud in Somersby, New South Wales.