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Aster is a registered Oldenburg and is in the Main Studbook of the German Oldenburg Verband and the Westfälischen Pferdestammbuch eV. She is an elastic and powerful mover demonstrating 3 very correct gaits. Aster's sire, Axiom (Argentinus/Freiherr), is a Class I stallion who excels in both dressage and jumping. He currently competes on the Hunter/Jumper circuit. Aster's dam, a GOV Main Studbook Approved Thoroughbred, has a much sought after sporthorse pedigree that includes Bold Ruler and Northern Dancer in the first three generations. View Aster's pedigree: |
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| Aster is currently in training with noted judge and course designer, Kenny Krome, at Persimmon Tree Farm in Westminster, MD. Kenny feels she has a special talent for the Jumpers and she did quite well with him at Swan Lake December 23rd (three clean rounds and placed 2nd & 4th in the two jump-off classes they participated in). Photo credit: Photostock Plus Inc. |
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In February-March 2008, Aster spent 3 weeks with Kenny in Ocala, FL where Aster jumped clean and fast and even placed in a few classes with >100 horses! Aster continued her winning ways at the HITS I Commonweath National Show on April 16-20, 2008 where she placed first in her Level 3 class (ending Reserve Champion of the Division) as well as placements in the Level 2 Division. Aster will continue to be shown in Jumper Classes until sold. Come try her now before her price increases with further show successes! Photo credit: Photostock Plus Inc. |
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The girls have done it again! Aster, with Melanie aboard, had another great show at Foxchase on October 14, 2007 Click here to see the video from this show and click here to see the video taken at home on October 20, 2007. Aster is just as well behaved at the shows as she is at home! Photo credit: Doug Gorton |
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Aster's form over fences just gets better and better! Photo credit: Doug Gorton |
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With two blue ribbons over fences and a 3rd place in the hack, Aster is VHSA Green Hunter Champion again! Photo credit: Doug Gorton |
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With Joe Fargis judging, Aster was VHSA Green Hunter Champion on September 17, 2007. Photo credit: Peggy J. Smith |
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Aster went to her first Jumper show on September 1, 2007. Photo credit: Doug Gorton |
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As usual, her warm-up was super! Photo credit: Doug Gorton |
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She jumped clean in the first round. Photo credit: Doug Gorton |
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Aster placed second in the jump-off ending up Reserve Champion!! Photo credit: Doug Gorton |
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This picture was taken July 1, 2007 during a lesson. Photo credit: Doug Gorton |
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After having a break from jumping over the Winter (her rider has no indoor arena) she seemed genuinely happy to be sailing over jumps again. Photo credit: Doug Gorton |
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While still relatively green over jumps and courses, Aster's natural talent and love of jumping is obvious! Photo credit: Doug Gorton |
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Aster went to her first Hunter show in Virginia on May 6th. It was only the third time she had ridden a line of fences. She warmed up beautifully as seen in the picture at right. Photo credit: Doug Gorton |
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Over New Year's weekend 2007, Melanie & Aster participated in a jumping/cross country clinic with Denny Emerson. Photo by Maria Erwin |
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It's hard to believe that Aster had never been schooled over solid obstacles prior to this weekend clinic. Photo credit: Allison Conrad |
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Denny Emerson's working student, Rachel, takes Aster over a stadium jump. Photo credit: Eileen Dimond |
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Splish-splash! Aster thinks the water is a blast! Photo credit: Allison Conrad |
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Denny cheers Aster on through her first time in the water. Good girl! Photo Credit: Allison Conrad |
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Aster jumps over this inviting log jump. Photo credit: Allison Conrad |
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Aster has super form and tidy knees! Photo credit: Allison Conrad |
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A close-up of Aster's pretty head. Photo by Maria Erwin |
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On to the cross country jumps. What goes up.... Photo by Maria Erwin |
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...must come down! Photo by Maria Erwin |
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Aster was re-started under saddle in October 2006 after her foal was weaned. She has made amazing progress as seen in these schooling pictures taken in mid-December 2006. Note her beautiful haircut--she was bodyclipped for the first time without incident or tranquilizer. |
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While Aster was still "green" over jumps (this photo is from her 3rd time schooling over fences in December 2007) she showed much scope and good technique even over this relatively small jump of 2'6". |
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Her canter is uphill and naturally balanced. |
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Aster has been a wonderful Mom to three Premium foals. She is currently back under saddle to resume her sporthorse career. |
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Aster has a scopey canter and |
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a very BIG trot. |
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Aster, pictured with Resolute, her 2005 Premium Oldenburg colt by Resonanz, at 3 days old. Resolute is owned by Carole Kras Lawrence. |
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Aster, pictured with Athena, her 2004 Premium Oldenburg filly by Ruffian, at age 4 months old. Athena is owned by Lauren Dearlove. |
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Aster has been an exceptional broodmare, producing all Premium foals. Aster's 2004 foal, Athena by Ruffian, earned a Premium award despite being only two weeks old at her inspection. Resolute, Aster's 2005 colt, also received a Premium rating and was named top foal. Carrying on the legacy, Allelujah, born on May 22, 2006, earned a Premium Award on September 10, 2006. Aster is now under saddle and for sale as a Hunter/Jumper. |
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