Press Releases
Iron Spring Farm’s Rampal Passes OnIron Spring Farm’s important KWPN stallion Rampal passed away November 11, 2009 due to the infirmities of old age. The 26-year-old stallion was known not only for his incredible competition record, which included being short listed for the United States Equestrian Team, but also for his contributions to the sport horse world as a sire. Read more... |
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Judgement ISF Celebrated at Syracuse InvitationalFor more than a decade, Judgement ISF has thrilled the show jumping world, amassing nearly $1.5 million in prize money. Bred in the United States at Iron Spring Farm, Judgement ISF is the winningest North American-bred show jumper in history. Read more... |
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Goodbye to Heinse 354Iron Spring Farm lost a beloved member of the family when Heinse 354 succumbed to colic May 20, 2009. The 15-year-old stallion was known for his impressive performance career as both a dressage and driving horse, as well as for his successful offspring, which includes three approved sons. Read more... |
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Ravel to Compete at 2009 FEI World Cup Dressage FinalsNews Flash: Ravel and Steffen Peters won the GP at the World Cup Dressage FInals with a 77.91%. We'll post more in a separate news item.
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Meinse 439Meinse 439 is a 2004 KFPS Stallion, Black 16.1 H by ISF stallion, Heinse 354.
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Brend’s First American Season is a Winning OneThe eight-year-old KFPS stallion Brend 413 made his first American season a winning one. After qualifying at the summer shows, this fall Brend claimed the Adult Amateur Third Level Championship at the GAIG/USDF Region I Championships. The handsome stallion has successfully competed through the ZZ levels in the national dressage competitions in the Netherlands and earned his Sport Predicate from the KFPS. Read more... |
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Contango Leading Dressage Grand Prix SireContango has be named 2008 Leading Sire of Grand Prix Dressage Horses and 3rd Leading Sire of Dressage Horses Overall.
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Sir Sinclair Sires KWPN Approved SonCoatesville, PA—Iron Spring Farm’s Dutch stallion Sir Sinclair has sired a KWPN approved son from his very first foal crop--Wesley. This impressive bay stallion shows great promise as a dressage horse and was one of only four dressage stallions approved in Holland. Bred and owned by Stal Wijdewormer, Wesley is out of Serrita V by Havidoff. Sir Sinclair is also the sire of 18 star mares from his first crop. This is a nearly unheard of record for a young stallion. Read more... |
Teade 392 Approved on OffspringCoatesville, PA—Iron Spring Farm’s popular Friesian stallion Teade 392 was recently approved on offspring by the FPS. He was the only American-based stallion approved during the testing held in December. Not only is this a terrific accolade, it is also an assurance of the quality of Teade’s youngsters, who have been winning at shows and receiving top honors at keurings. Read more... |
Ulbert 390 Begins his American Career with WinsCoatesville, PA—Earlier this summer Iron Spring Farm welcomed Ulbert 390 to its stallion roster. The impressive FPS approved Friesian barely hit American soil before he began winning at Third Level at top shows such as Dressage at Lexington with scores near 70%. Not only is his performance career in high gear, but the nine year old is already the sire of 15 Star stallions and 37 Star mares. Eighty-one percent of his offspring have been awarded First or Second Premie, including Iron Spring’s young Star stallion Jonas ISF who placed second in the Three Year Old Colts and Gelding at Dressage at Devon 2006 against the warmbloods.
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Contango Leaves a Lasting LegacyCoatesville, PA—Iron Spring Farm’s legendary KWPN stallion Contango passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2007. Retired from competition, the handsome dark bay stallion died peacefully in his pasture. He was 18 years old and the only Preferent stallion in North America. He leaves a lasting legacy of numerous sons and daughters reaching the Grand Prix ranks in both dressage and jumping. Read more... |
Goffert 369 EuthanizedCoatesville, PA—Iron Spring Farm’s popular Friesian stallion Goffert 369 was euthanized Tuesday, February 13, 2007. The Grand Prix competitor colicked and although every effort was made to save him, the damage was irreparable. Goffert 369, known as “Herbie,” was a beloved spokesman for the Friesian breed. Known for his tremendous athletic ability and intelligence, Goffert had a fan base around the world. In 2004, he performed at the 125th Anniversary Celebration of the Friesian Studbook where more than 10,000 fans showed their appreciation with uproarious applause and a standing ovation.
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UB40 Sons Rock EuropeIron Spring Farm’s UB40 continues to make a name for himself in both North America and Europe. Two UB40 sons were selected for performance testing at the 2008 KWPN Stallion Keuring held in s’ Hertogenbosch last week.
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