Is it too HOT for your Horse?
Lately I think it has been WAY to hot in Hotlanta to ride. Here is an interesting formula for determining if it is really to hot to ride your horse!
The Formula:
air temperature + relative humidity - wind speed = answer
Evaluating your answer:
180 or above don’t ride,
130-170 use caution
130 or below ride!
Determine: Temperature (F) + relative humidity (%) - wind speed For example: Temperature (F) 79 (Continued…)
The Original SUV
This is too funny. Enjoy a good laugh with the original SUV. The off road vehicle runs on hay, grain and H20. Could be the wave of the future.
Trakehner Horse 2008 Merit Awards
The American Trakehner Association (ATA) recently presented its 2008 Awards of Merit. The Big Red Horse gives a neigh of congratulations to these horses, riders and owners. (Photo is Windfall)
The Koenig/ NowPac Young Riders’ Dressage Award is a monetary award awarded to the highest scoring junior/young rider competing in dressage on an ATA Trakehner or Part-Trakehner horse. The 2008 recipient is Laura Noyes of Delaware, Ohio. Noyes competed at Prix St. Georges riding Syncro ORB-A-G442 (by Enrico Caruso *Ps*E* out of Sonset *E* by Habicht); bred by Perlebach Farms, Omaha, Neb. and owned by Laura Noyes, Delaware, Ohio.
The Palmenblüte Award is a perpetual trophy awarded to the ATA purebred Trakehner who has contributed the most in competition to promote the breed in North America. The 2008 winner is Syncro ORB-A-G442 (by Enrico Caruso *Ps*E* out of Sonset *E* by Habicht); bred by Perlebach Farms, Omaha, Neb.; owned and ridden by Laura Noyes, Delaware, Ohio.
The Trakehner Förderverein Award is a trophy donated by the Trakehner Förderverein of Germany and awarded annually to the most successful ATA purebred Trakehner in Eventing. The 2008 award goes to Windfall *Pg* OSB-E-S353 (by Habicht out of E.St. Wundermädel xx by Madruzzo xx). Windfall is bred by Heinz Lembke, Kaufbeuren, Germany; owned by Timothy Holekamp, Columbia, Mo. and ridden by Darren Chiacchia, Springville, N.Y.
The Trakehner Verband Award is a trophy donated by the Trakehner Verband and awarded annually to the most successful ATA purebred (Continued…)
Congrats to 2008 ATA Futurity Winners
The American Trakehner Association (ATA) congratulates the 2008 Futurity Award winners. Horses nominated for the futurity have two opportunities to win. As three-year-olds, horses may compete in the U.S. Dressage Federation (USDF) Dressage Sport Horse Breeding (DSHB) In-Hand classes under the USDF Horse-of-the-Year program rules. Horses compete at age 4 ½ to 5 in the Dressage Futurity by competing at Training Level in USDF recognized shows, following the Horse-of-the-Year award rules.
Each year the ATA Futurity showcases talented young Trakehner horses. More information on the ATA Futurity can be found on the ATA website at www.americantrakehner.com.
2008 ATA Futurity winners are as follows:
2008 In Hand Futurity - Born in 2005
First: Le Rubio OAB-D-G358 (by Rubino Bellissimo (HAN) out of Lacrosse by Vincent); bred and owned by Stefanie Moses, Chester, N.H.
Second: Rousselet ORB-A-M2713 (by Beaujolais II out of Raumflug by Erzsand *E*); bred and owned by Linda Boyles, Lee, Fla. (Continued…)
2009 American Trakehner Association Stallion Service Auction
The Big Red Horse, Favian *Ps* is participating in the 2009 Stallion Service Auction. Breed your next warmblood champion.
Mark your calendar! Bidding will open for the 2009 American Trakehner Association (ATA) Stallion Service Auction (SSA) on January 1, 2009. Over forty-five stallions are participating, including two Olympic medalists, Abdullah *Pg*E* and Peron *Pg*. This is the perfect opportunity to ring in the New Year with a discounted breeding to a versatile Trakehner horse. Participants may bid online or via mail. Online bidding ends on February 14 at 12 p.m. EST. If bidding by mail, bids should be postmarked by February 1. Minimum starting bid for each stallion is $500 with $50 increments thereafter.
All foals resulting from SSA breedings are eligible for the ATA Awards programs and ATA Futurity - which have paid out over $500,000 to date.
For detailed information on participating stallions, visit www.americantrakehner.com. For further information on ancillary breeding costs, call the phone number listed next to each stallion’s name before you place your bid. Some stallion owners may require booking fees and/or deposits for shipping containers, stallion collection, mare care or shipping prior to breeding your mare. Please note that any such fees associated with the purchase of any of the donated breedings are the responsibility of the mare owner. This information (if provided to the ATA by the Stallion Owner) will be listed in the stallion information area under Fees/Contracts on individual stallion pages. If that information is missing, you (Continued…)
2008 Approved Trakehner Stallions
A warm welcome to the five stallions approved by the American Trakehner Asoociation in 2008. They are as follows:
A’Osiris, owned by Raymond Bernier (Valley View Stable) of Milton, Vt.
Bond James Bond MB, owned by Elevages Mallet Barsalou of Quebec, Canada
Cardinali, owned by Jeanette Knight (Wolf Run Farm) of Buxton, Maine
Imminence, owned by Jean Brinkman (Valhalla Farm) of Wellborn, Fla.
Tatendrang, owned by Ann Cottongim (Emerald Acres) of Alford, Fla. (pictured above)
Trakehner stallions are not born approved; all stallions are presented for inspection and judged on athletic ability, conformation and attitude. Additionally, stallions must pass a rigorous performance test.
The inspection process is clearly defined on the ATA website, but basically it includes the (Continued…)
American Trakehner Association 2008 Convention
The American Trakehner Association (ATA) is pleased to announce its 2008 Convention to be held November 20 – 22 in Burbank, Ca. The ATA convention will feature an array of activities from board meetings to stallion inspections, the mare show, branding, show jumping, a dressage exhibition and much more – all showcasing the versatile Trakehner horse. A complete schedule of events and registrations information can be found on the ATA website at www.americantrakehner.com.
All horse related activities will occur at the LA Equestrian Center. Board meetings and evening networking events and dinners will take place at the Glendale Hilton. Here is the schedule at a glance:
Thursday, November 20
8 a.m. – Mare and Young horse show judged by Hilda Gurney, suitability class to follow judged by Margo Hoagland and Jean Brinkman.
1 - 3:30 p.m. – Seminar/Demonstration, topics to be announced
3:30 p.m. – Seminar/Demonstration in outdoor arena
6:30 p.m. – Reception at the Glendale Hilton
8 p.m. – ATA Horse of the Year Award Announcements
Friday, November 21
8 a.m. - noon – Mare Inspections (Continued…)
Lovely Warmblood Hunter for Sale Jumps 2′9″
Trakehner mare Just Royal is for sale and can be seen and ridden at Huntington, a full service hunter/jumper sales and training barn located in Ball Ground, Ga.
This feminine mare is schooling 2′6″ to 2′9″ and is ready to show. Just Royal is 7 years old, 15.3h and bay. She has wonderful ground manners and is an easy ride for an adult amateur or a child. This typey warmblood will make a wonderful Hunter show horse.
Contact Gina Bishop at 770-893-2716 for more information on this horse.
Enjoy the 2010 WEG Games on Your Desktop Now
2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games countdown clock and and backgrounds are now available.
You can now follow the countdown to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on your computer. Countdown clock and wallpaper backgrounds are now available for free download at www.feigames2010.org.
The countdown clock tracks the number of days, hours, minutes, and seconds until the 2010 Game begin. Wallpaper backgrounds feature both general 2010 Games scenes, as well as individual backgrounds highlighting each of the eight disciplines to be competed in 2010.
Visit the Games’ Web site and get the 2010 Games on your desktop today!
World Equestrian Games Gears ups for Ticket Sales
Tickets for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will go on sale in a year –September 25, 2009. The announcement of ticket sales comes at the “Halfway There” Celebration with two years to go until the Games.
“We are excited to announce the much-anticipated on-sale date for tickets to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games,” said Ruth Mason, Director of Ticketing. “With a high demand for tickets, we have created a ticket program that will be accessible and affordable for interested buyers.”
Approximately 600,000 tickets will be available for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Tickets will be priced as low as $25. In addition, General Admission tickets will be available, providing access to the Kentucky Horse Park for the day, where visitors can experience various equine demonstrations and browse the extensive trade show.
Ticket sales will be facilitated by the 2010 Games Ticketing Provider, Ticketmaster, Inc. All ticket sales will be completed online at Ticketmaster.com. Final ticket prices will be (Continued…)
