“Breeding programs can only be as successful as the training afterwards.”
progress along their path toward their eventual discipline.” In 2012, eight
YHS shows have been scheduled, and much interest has been generated
with several inquiries from individuals about the possibility of hosting future shows. According to Lisa, each show averages 30-40 young horses that participate in the offered classes of jump chute, in-hand, under saddle flat, over fences, and dressage tests based on the horse’s age. Jean- Yves views the shows as a natural marketplace as well as a valuable experience whereby the breeders are able to “show the public their young stock, have the young horses assessed, see what your neighbors are breeding and hopefully learn and breed better to help put North America on the map as an important breeding source.” Each show provides spectators and participants with information sheets detailing the specifics about each horse—including the breeder, sire, and dam. In adherence
to NAS’s efforts of promoting the North American breeder, the organization also performs yearly inspections. Deviating from the traditional European model, NAS does not participate in tours but rather conducts customized inspections. Jean-Yves, Executive Director of NAS, believes that working directly with the breeders in planning and scheduling inspections allows individual breeder’s needs and logistics to be considered. Through these initiatives, Jean-Yves stresses the importance of maintaining a high level of professionalism so that quality programs, such as the YHS series and inspections,
Above, top: A horse in the jump chute class of the Young Horse Show at Spy Coast Farm in Kentucky. Above, bottom: A judge speaks to a rider at the Young Horse Show at Spy Coast Farm.
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can be carefully cultivated. His passion in supporting North American breeders is evident as he exclaims, “We need to take the bull by the horns and just do it right!” The Pacific Sporthorse Selection (PSS) is a newly
organized auction set to take place on October 19–20, 2012 at the Christiane Noelting Dressage Center in Vacaville, California. The PSS is designed to offer high quality dressage prospects to auction buyers “European style” and will showcase foals, recently started youngsters as well as horses shown under saddle. On Friday evening, the 19th, there will be a fun “Gala Evening” celebration with food and entertainment. Christiane Noelting, one of the organizers, is excited to offer this elite event in the western U.S. and describes the process. “Our PSS auction will be unique in the U.S. in that all horses will be pre-selected by a qualified jury which includes Hilda Gurney, Lilo Fore, Melissa Creswick, William Solyntjes and myself. All selected horses will be pre-vetted with x-rays, and ridden horses will come to the farm and be trained for five weeks prior to the auction. It’s a formula that has worked well in Germany, and we see the need here in America for bringing dozens of quality horses in one venue for buyers.” Christiane also mentions that it doesn’t matter where the horses are bred, although she assumes that most of the horses for sale are bred here in North America. If all goes well this year, they plan to include jumper and eventing prospects in future auctions.
Established Programs The Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association (CWHBA) was established in 1991 with the purpose of promoting Warmblood horse breeding in Canada. CWHBA hosts a successful annual auction in Alberta, the Fall Classic Breeders’ Sale, as one effort in supporting the industry. This year, 2012, will mark its 18th year in production. President Chris Gould describes the event as European in its format “with tryouts, demos, free jumping and a gala social evening. This sale provides an excellent interface between our breeders and riders.” The auction offers a collection of up to 70 quality Warmbloods each year, and the positive impact is evident. As Chris observes, “The auction has contributed immensely to the recognition of Canadian Warmbloods. Auction horses have been sold to Europe, the U.S., Korea and all across Canada.” A particularly noteworthy auction horse Travolta has been declared as a potential for the 2012 Canadian Olympic team.
Photo by Katie Shoultz
Photo by Katie Shoultz
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