On May 9th, Rohsina had a magnificent black colt by Sir Donnerhall. We were expecting a filly, so this was a complete, yet equally happy surprise! We have named this handsome dude, Sirius Black, aka “Harry” and as usual, we will update you with pictures and videos on his own webpage. He is the full brother to Silhouette so he has big hoofsteps to follow. He is for sale so please contact Shari to discuss the details if you are interested in purchasing Sirius Black.
We were so proud to hear that Shameless (Stedinger x Baronessa), a Premium Oldenburg colt and Foal of Distinction, was named the Reserve Champion colt of the entire North American tour! North American OHBS Director Holly Simensen reports, “The quality of the top foals was absolutely outstanding in 2011. So much so that there was a very difficult decision to make, with much thought and deliberation. Because the colts were so special this year in the dressage category we decided that we would make one champion and 3 reserve champions.
The renowned judge and breeder Hilda Gurney’s First Impression by Fürstenball colt had everything you could dream for, and therefore was named the Champion Dressage Colt. Beautiful top line, gorgeous head, correct in his legs and clear in his mind. Gaits could be likened to a 4 legged version of Barishnikov, light, airy and powerful. But just when we thought we had seen the best we inspected 6 more foals that blew us out of the water. Months later after the results were discussed from the entire tour we decided that there were a few other foals that were simply and utterly extraordinary.”
Colts Dressage
1A First Impression By Fürstenball, Breeder: Hilda Gurney
1B Shameless By Stedinger, Breeder: Shari Glickman
1C Sun King By Sir Gregory, Breeder: Jennifer & Armin Arnholdt
1D Redhawk’s de Haviland By Diamond Hit, Breeder: Bob de Gour
Read more on the Oldenburg website or on Eurodressage.com
We are so excited to welcome back Shannon Dueck to GoodNess Ridge Farm on January 14-15, 2012. Below is the clinic schedule. If you would like to come audit either or both days, ($25 includes lunch, snacks and a wonderful education!) please contact Shari in advance to let her know you are coming so there is enough food and drink for all!
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Saturday, January 14th |
Sunday, January 15th |
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Time |
Rider |
Time |
Rider |
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9:00 a.m. |
Dorie Forte |
8:15 a.m. |
Dorie Forte |
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9:45 a.m. |
Marsha Mason-Thies |
9:00 a.m. |
Marsha Mason-Thies |
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10:30 a.m. |
Siobhan Byrne |
9:45 a.m. |
Erin Sweeney |
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11:15 a.m. |
BREAK |
10:30 a.m. |
BREAK |
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11:30 a.m. |
Jennifer Tingley |
10:45 a.m. |
Kate Wentz |
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12:00 p.m. |
LUNCH |
11:30 a.m. |
Anne Hurwitz |
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1:15 p.m. |
Shari Glickman |
12:15 p.m. |
LUNCH |
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2:00 p.m. |
Diane Skvarla |
12:45 p.m. |
Shari Glickman |
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2:45 p.m. |
BREAK |
1:30 p.m. |
Diane Skvarla |
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3:00 p.m. |
Anne Hurwitz |
2:15 p.m. |
Siobhan Byrne |
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3:45 p.m. |
Jordan Rich |
3:00 p.m. |
Jordan Rich |
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4:30 p.m. |
Erin Sweeney |
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5:15 p.m. |
CLINIC END |
3:45 p.m. |
CLINIC END |
GoodNess Ridge Farm welcomes, Daystar (known around the barn as Daisy), an absolutely beautiful 8 year old imported Hanoverian mare by De Niro out of a Wenzel I dam. Daisy will be Shari’s new competition horse as well as a future broodmare via embryo transfer. This adorable mare knows some Third Level dressage and is forward-thinking and sweet as she can be! Many thanks to our friend, Shannon Dueck, who found Daisy for Shari in New England.
If you weren’t able to attend our clinic with Shannon Dueck the weekend of October 8-9, 2011, you missed an amazing educational opportunity to watch some of the area’s best horses and riders learn from Shannon’s endless supply of training exercises. It didn’t take long for Shannon to zero in on what each rider needed to focus on to get the best from their horse. Horses participating in the clinic ranged from a three year old just a few months under saddle to a couple of FEI breeding stallions–and everything in between. We are looking for a weekend in the next couple of months to bring Shannon back again.
Andy and Shari took Silhouette (aka Etta) over to our friend’s farm for some schooling and to take in a “show” atmosphere. Etta was such a good girl on her first field trip away from home that we decided she should spend the night and enter a class the next day at the dressage show. Andy and Etta did a fantastic job in their first show together, placing first in the walk-trot test, and ending up Reserve High Score for the Introductory Level. Well done, Baby Etta and thanks, Andy, for giving Etta such a positive first show experience!
With a heavy heart I report the untimely death of Baronessa on August 24, 2011, just one day shy of her 13th birthday. Anyone who met me knew that Ness was my once-in-a-lifetime special horse–the one who inspired me to breed my first foal and to buy my first farm. I introduced all who came onto the farm to Ness, be it a new friend or even the UPS driver!
She left this earth much too quickly, the result of multiple, cascading veterinary complications that began as a seemingly routine medical problem. Rest in peace, Baronessa. You are loved and missed by so many. Thank you to The Equiery for running this lovely tribute in their October issue.
embryo!! We are so pleased that Rohsina has been confirmed in foal to Sir Donnerhall with an early May 2012 due date. We have had some interest in this foal who is a full sibling to the 2008 filly, Silhouette, so we plan on having it fetal sexed by our wonderful therio vet, Dr. William Ley, and will offer an in utero colt option.
On Sunday, July 3, 2011, GoodNess Ridge Farm hosted a successful Oldenburg Horse Breeders Society/German Oldenburg Verband mare and foal inspection. Foals were presented from the sires: Antibes, Jazz, Negro, Routinier, Starlight, and Stedinger and three mares sired by Cacique, Chester, and Kaspareit were also inspected.
Many thanks to Holly Simensen, our inspector, who took the time to give the breeders and audience feedback on each mare and foal and some information on what the sire brought to the pairing. While this was not a large inspection, the quality of mares and foals was quite high. Congratulations to all on the beautiful mares and foals presented.
GoodNess Ridge Farm was especially proud of Shameless (Stedinger x Baronessa) who was awarded a Premium and named a “Foal of Distinction.”
Johzzalyn (Jazz x Rohsina) bred by Michelle Coursin was also named a Premium foal. This is Rohsina‘s 8th Premium filly–her two colts were registerered with the American Hanoverian Society.
Jayne just let us know that So Be It continues his winning ways again and again! At their largest show yet on June 17-19, 2011, Jayne and SoBe were the Champions at Training Level with an average score of 72.104. In the USEF 4 Year Old Test they received an impressive score of 7.68. See the full results here: http://www.slads.org/
Thank you to Amanda Bailey for the picture above!