Client News
Share your important accomplishments with the Iron Spring Farm community. Selected items will appear in Client News and Offspring Show Results.
Klaes de Sceppere by Ulbert 390, Wins Again!"Last Saturday Daniëlle and her Stallion, Klaes de Sceppere, Sport, by Ulbert 390 Sport, crushed their competitors with a victory of 222 points ( 65.5% ) at the KFPS National pre-Selection Championships. The runner up scored 25 points less." Read more... |
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Zeus ISF Winning High Score of ShowWe love to hear how you're doing with your ISF sired horses. Here's an update about Zeus ISF, by Roemer. "Zeus is off to a terrific show season. Yvonne Barteau is showing him, and they are doing a great job together. They have been to 3 shows together." Read more... |
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Worthy Update - Great first show.Here's the latest news about Worthy, by Neptune, from his new home in Indiana....."Worthy is doing just great! I am so happy with him and absolutely love riding him! I am still training with Lauren and she has had so much fun working with him as well. Our first show was in April in Cincinnati, both judges we're really impressed with him and had great comments. He got an 8 on gaits from both judges. Read more... |
Behind the Scenes with New Tango and Tara StegenTara Stegen found the Contango son New Tango when he was just two and a half years old. Purchased through Sjef Janssen and Diederik Wigmanns, the gelding has always had a lot of personality and presence. Read more... |
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Quaker, by Rampal, USEF Zone 1 ChampionLynn Taylor, or Taylor Farm, wrote to let us know how Peso ISF [now Quaker] has been doing. "Quaker finished his second year showing in the Large Junior Hunters with his rider, Olivia Hendricks..." Read more... |
Zandra, by Contango, Wins with 72%Zee and I went to our first show of the 2009 season this past weekend. It was cold and windy, all the horses were spooking badly in the ring, and Zee was in heat, but she was fantastic. Everyone was impressed with how well she handled it all! She was stretching over her back and looked like a million bucks! Read more... |
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From Yearling to GP Champion: KlassicKlassic, by Rolls Royce, is my very special horse who I bought from you guys as a yearling. He is the love of my life! He is a successful Grand Prix horse now! We were 4th place for NEDA 2008 open division year end awards Grand Prix, and 2008 Maine Dressage Society Grand Prix Champion! Read more... |
Ravel Wins GP, New Tango is 4th in GPSThe Equis World Dressage Masters, held Jan, 30-31, 2009 in Wellington FL, attracted world class competition, including Olympic medalists. Ravel, by Contango, with Steffen Peters, won the Grand Prix with a score of 75.57%. Read more... |
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Klaes de Sceppere, by Ulbert 390, Earns SportWe received this good news from the owners of Klaes de Sceppere. The talented young stallion continues to amaze.
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Camorkus, 2nd Approved Son of ContangoCamorkus (Contango preferent x Ritamorka Elite Preferent x Jazz Preferent) was approved for breeding by the NRPS (Dutch Ridinghorse and Pony Studbook). Camorkus is a full brother to the approved KWPN stallion Citango. Read more... |
Chestnut Hollow With Many ISF Champion OffspringChestnut Hollow is a small breeding and training facility located near Reading Pa. We have some beautiful ISF horses out of Consul, Teade, Roemer etc. ALL are handled daily and all of our THREE Yr.Olds. and Older are gentle , broke, and in training.
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Klaes de Sceppere by Ulbert 390We were recently sent photos and information about the 5 yr old KFPS stallion, Klaes de Sceppere by Ulbert . The photo’s where taken at the County Championships this February level L2.
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Teade Son, Sylvester P Begins Stallion TestThe second Central Examination to be held in North America will soon be getting under way. Two stallions qualified to participate and have since met the requirements for X-ray and semen testing. The stallions will be tested at the DG Bar Ranch (www.dgbarranch.com) in Hanford, California, under the supervision of Willy Arts. Read more... |
Del Mar by UB40 #1 USDF Dutch Colt in the U.S. 2008Del Mar by UB40 out of EM Wednesday by Weltmeyer is owned Judy Barrett. Del Mar was GAIG/USDF Breeders' Championship Grand Champion, Colts and Geldings, Mid-States. He was named USDF No. 1 Dutch Colt in the U.S. 2008 |
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Windover Farm Horses On Top in USA and HollandTwo Windover Farm horses are in the spotlight. Owner Margaret Dauber reports that Barishnikov by Contango was sold in November 2008, at the Performance Horse Auction in Holland for the highest price paid at the event. Barishnikov was presented in the 2 Yr. Old Stallion Prospects class. Read more... |
Del Mar by UB40, USDF Breeders ChampionThought you might like to see a photo and hear about my UB 40 colt. He won 3 of 4 Qualifiers, Reserve in the other, for the Great American Insurance Group/USDF Breeders' Championship Mid-States Series, Colts and Geldings. Read more... |
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Able and Ready by Sir SinclairI just wanted to drop a note to let you know how unbelievably impressed I am with my Sir Sinclair three year old gelding, Able and Ready. He is the spitting image of his father, but that seems to only be the tip of the iceberg. Read more... |
Consul Makes a Dream Come TrueI purchased a Consul son as a 3 year old gelding over a year ago from Branscomb Farms. I just wanted to say what a wonderful guy, Zero G, aka Garvey. is.
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True North by Consul, Owner/Breeder Caroline Gerhardt“Nora” is an ambassador for “Americana Leathers”- the company that actually makes many of the highest end hunter/jumper and dressage leathergoods (eg Vespucci, Dover, Wylde…) The attached photo is blown up as the full back wall at trade shows and expos, as well as featured in their catalog. Read more... |
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Basil by ConsulRebecca Mouras of Best View Farm wrote to tell us how Basil is doing. "I just wanted to let you know that Basil is listed as first in USEF Zone 2 for Two year olds..." Read more... |
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Consul Filly Starting Under SaddleHere's some feedback from a breeder, starting her Consul filly. This little girl has met every expectation I have dreamed about since the time I visited ISF and discussed breeding my mare. She truly has wonderful characteristics from her mom and Consul. Read more... |
Critical Decision by Consul - 3rd at RolexWe were fortunate enough to catch Missy Ransehousen and Critical Decision at the Sunken Road jump at Rolex. The 4 star event was a qualifier for the 2008 Olympic team in Hong Kong. The team came in 3rd with a score of 57.3. Read more... |
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Wencenza by Contango at Young Horse SymposiumWencenza, Ster, by Contango, has had a wonderful winter circuit in Florida including winning the Young Horse classes in Wellington. She was also selected to take part in the Young Horse Symposium with other ISF offspring, Wisteria and Ziggarous-Tar.
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Uberstrichen by ConsulI have bred to your stallions many times. I have a 17.2 hunter by Consul, who is doing so well I wanted to share a picture of him. We call him Stretch but his official name is Uberstrichen. Thanks for a GREAT horse!
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Unika by ContangoUnika, aka Jeffery, and his owner Jennifer Wilson-Horr, have been busy showing and winning at dressage shows on the east coast. The team claimed the Championship and High Score honors for 2nd Lvl. at the University of New Hampshire. They scored 72%. Congratulations! |
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Oslo by Contango on Gold Medal TeamCanada’s Junior Dressage Team won the Gold Medal in Junior Team competition at the CN North American Junior and Young Riders’ Championships in Lexington. Canadian team member, Lindsay Seidel-Wassenaar of Bluffton, Alberta, scored 66.750% on Oslo. Read more... |
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Zamora ISF by Contango Scores Big at 1st ShowHere's a report from Zamora's new owner. In T4 she'd figured out the judges weren't going to eat her and got a 77% with very flattering comments. She got all 7s and 8s with one 9, and collectives were all 8s. Read more... |
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Artesian by Judgement Grand ChampionWilly Arts of DG Bar Ranch took the 2 year old Artesian, by Judgement ISF, to a dressage breeding show for a bit of experience before this fall's NAWPN keuring. The colt had a fabulous 'practice round', winning Grand Champion. Congratulations!
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Najinska by Consul Win at FEI LevelsNajinska by Consul was Reserve High Percentage FEI Champion all 3 days at Dressage In The Rockies. Najinska is a Star Sport mare bred by Sally Shaffer of Flatbush Farm, and owned and shown by Shannon Dahmer. |
Walden ISF Champion Training Lvl.Walden ISF, by Contango, had a wonderful first show in Mason City, Iowa. He earned a score of 71.30% at Training 1.
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Jinjer Bella T Wins Born in the USA AwardJinjer Bella T., by Juventus, placed First in 2 Yr. Old Fillies with a 77.8%. She was also presented with the "Born In the USA" award at the KDA Breeders Classic II in Lexington, KY, May 2007. Jinjer is owned by Patricia Houchens.
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Ovation by Rampal Wins GP with Marcus FuchsOvation by Rampal is owned by #1 Ranked Show Jumping rider Marcus Fuchs. The team tied for 1st Place at the CSIO Puissance of Rome, May 27th. The 2 finalists, Fuchs and John Whitaker [GB] decided to share the title after they each jumped 2.15 meters [7 ft], deciding to spare their mounts the stress of another round.
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Idora by Winston Wins USDF Gold MedalOwner Leanna Dick and Idora recently earned their USDF Gold Medal. "In 1995 I bought my mare, Idora (Winston/Aphrodite) from Ironspring Farm. She was born in 1990 at Ironspring. Two weekends ago, we earned the USDF Gold Medal in Dressage. I rode my very first dressage test on her and now the Grand Prix. She is as sound as ever. She is a very special horse." |
Twan by JuventusTwan is presently showing Third Level and was named Champion at Touch of Class, Thunderbird (PAG qualifier) Show Park, Langley, B.C. Canada. Scores 67.67% 3/3, 65.11%, 3/3 & 64.884. Read more... |
Tanya by Goffert 369Tanya by the deceased stallion Goffert 369 was awarded 1st Premie and Grand Champion at the 2006 FHANA keuring at Monroe, Washington. Congratulations to owners Steve and Debbie Polack, Rainier Friesians. |
More Basil by Consul NewsBasil placed 3rd in the PA Bred Yearling class at Devon and 5th in the Non-TB Yearling Class. These were both big classes. He placed 3rd at the Upperville show in a class with more than 11 entries. Basil is owned by Rebecca Mouras.
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Oslo by ContangoOslo is being ridden by a JR/YR, Lindsay Seidel-Wassenaar. The team were named Reserve Champion, Junior Freestyle, at the 2006 Canadian Championship. Congratulations to Lindsey and Olso, we look forward to hearing more. |
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First UB40 Foal In USAThe first UB40 foal born in the USA was met with more than the usual excitement. It turns out that the breeder, Carrie Pfeifer of Champlin MN and the new foal, Corbel, now share a birthday! What a wonderful gift.
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First Foal of 2007 is by Judgement ISFThe first foal this year arrived on January 19, a filly filly out of Miss Cleopatra Ster/Sport J. The filly was bred /owned by Coagi and Chad Long of Rolling Hills Farm in Ohio. Picutred with Miss Cleopatra. Read more... |
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FHANA Grand Champion Theron van BlissTheron van Bliss was awarded 1st premie, Grand Champion at the September 2006 keuring held at Cazenovia Equestrian Center, New York. Theron is a Heinse (x Feitse) colt. He was bred and raised by Elizabeth (Lisa) McCormick in Bliss, NY. Read more... |
Contango Colt to be ExportedThis is a rare occurrance. A US bred Dutch Warmblood colt has been sold and is being shipped to the Netherlands! The 2006 colt, Barishnikov by Contango out of Joline [Michelangleo x Akteur with grandam Scandic], was sold to Jan Greve. He will join Voltaire and other noteable Dutch horses including Scandic.
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Zangria HF by Consul Res. Champ. YH and Res. Grand ChampZangria HF (Consul x Hilkina Star/Pele) was shown at SESA ( Southeastern Sporthorse Association ) Breed Show on July22, 2006. She qualified for the USDF finals and won both the Dutch IBC class and 2004 fillies, was Reserve Champion Young Horse and Reserve Grand Champion. Owner, Julie Ballard-Haralson .
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Champion: Quest by GlendaleQuest, by Glendale and out of She's A Lady (TB), was the
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Viviana van Teade Grand ChampionFrom Sue Rehmann: You asked me to e-mail you some pictures of our filly. She made 1st premium Grand Champion at the Hasting Michigan Keuring. We are very pleased with her and our happy we breed back to Teade. |
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Missy's Critical Decision, by ConsulEventing News: " Missy's Critical Decision, by Consul out of a TB mare was 11th overall and 10th in the National segment this weekend, with no jumping errors. Lovely horse. Thanks, Babett" |
Sassafras T by Juventus is KWPN-NA Top TenSassafras T by Juventus out of thoroughbred mare, A Toast to Mar, won the free-jumping portion at the Claybrook Farms KWPN-NA keuring in Michigan. "Sassy" was also awarded Star Premium status in the Auxillary Studbook. She was ranked 6th in Top 10 free-jumping for 2006.
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'Rossi' by Rampal Region 8 ChampionRossi [ Rossignol by Rampal out of Annasette] and Mary Bahniuk Lauritsen were named Champions at 4th Lvl, Jr/YR, and took 4th Place in the FEI Junior Team Championships at Saugerties. Read more... |
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Precision by ConsulWe're happy to share this message. Laura Voyner says Precision is an amazing animal, and I wanted to say thank you for the opportunity to have such a fine horse. Read more... |
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Varsity ISF / Stylin' in the ShowingVarsity, by Contango, won the Young Hunter Championship at the Lexington Spring Encore. We still haven't decided if he will make a jumper, hunter, or a super comfortable equitation horse, but he is definitely a good boy! He takes little or no prep to go to the ring and is the smartest horse I own.
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Bella Donna Wins 2006 Foal ClassBella Donna, by Sir Sinclair, won the Fillies of Current Year class at Mid Ohio. Congratulations to owner Carolyn Palmer. |
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2006 Foals Have ArrivedTake a look in our Gallery section for the newest members of the ISF extended family. Send in your photos with sire and dam's name, color, date of birth, and foal's name if you have one selected. |
Now I'm Here and Moniek van DijkCongratulations to Now I'm Here [Contango], and Moniek van Dijk from the Netherland's. The team won the I-1 and the I-1 Freesytle in Saumur ( France ). Read more... |
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Willytango by ContangoWillytango placed #3 in the 2005 USDF Horse of the Year awards. He's started under saddle and is taking to it very easily. |
Sydney von Borstel by Goffert 369Sydney is a stunning Goffert X Jacob filly. The judges said many nice things about her and awarded her a 1st premium and the Grand Champion of her keuring. She was the only horse awarded a 1st premium in Ocala this year. Congratulations to Von Borstel Friesians, Lake City, FL. |
Citango Approved by KWPNCongratulations to Loucky Hagens of Eurohorsefarm, Virginia for her many breeding accomplishments. |
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Teade Filly Grand ChampionSytse of Noble was awarded 1st premie and Grand Champion Filly at 2005 Minnesota Keuring. Congratulatons to Noble Friesians. |
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Peso by RampalPeso [show name Quaker] has had a very busy show season. Highlights include Championship wins in the Green Hunter division at The Pines, Westbrook Hunt Club, St. Clements Saratoga I, HITS Saugerties III, Vermont Summer Festival and Vermont Summer Celebration. Peso is owned by Lynn Taylor. See Peso and Lynn on her client web page. |
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Rukas by TeadeRukas attended his first show in Conyers, GA last month - USDF/USEF Cosequin Breeders Championship. He was shown in the 2005 Colts class as a sporthorse prospect and received 4th place with a score of 67%. Rukas is owned by Kim Osborne and is currently for sale. |
Zandra ISF At Home in TexasZandra, by Contango, was sold through this website as an FEI dressage prospect and has made a great impression on her new owner, Sandra. Here's the latest on update on how Zandra and Sandra are getting along...
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Whisper ISF by Consul At Home in CaliforniaWhisper was bought as a broodmare and is being bred to Riverman ISF. Here's what her new owner has to say: Whisper is amazing! I have spent time with her everyday and she is such a sweetheart. Read more... |
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