Press Releases

Contango Son Don Tango High Score Dressage at KWPN Stallion Performance Test

^{June, 2011, Coatesville, PA} Contango’s son Don Tango was awarded the High Score Dressage stallion at the 2011 KWPN Spring Stallion Performance Test. The handsome young stallion received 9s on rideability, temperament, self-carriage and balance during the testing. Don Tango became the fourth Approved Stallion by Iron Spring Farm’s Contango Preferent, joining Citango, Maestro and Ravel. Contango, who won both the jumping and dressage portions of his own stallion testing, has become recognized as one of the most influential KWPN stallions of his generation.

Welcome Maeije 440

^{November 2010
by Christine DeHerrera}

After being imported late in 2009, Maeije began his show and breeding careers in the U.S.A. in 2010 with his first North American foals due this spring.

Iron Spring Farm Stallions' Offspring at WEG

Coatesville, PA--For nearly 35 years Iron Spring Farm has searched for the world’s best bloodlines to produce rideable athletes. The result has been world-class horses that have competed at international shows and championships. At the World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY, the Iron Spring Farm-owned stallions Contango, Glendale, Roemer and Sir Sinclair sired sons, a grandson and a granddaughter that won eight medals in two sports.

UB40’s Fleetwood ISF Named Dressage Foal Champion

^{September 2010}
Top young KWPN stallion UB40 continues to be recognized as a sire of both impressive young horses and stallions. Earlier this month his son Fleetwood ISF earned 1st Premium and the Dressage Foal Championship at the KWPN-NA keuring held at Iron Spring Farm in Coatesville, PA.

Iron Spring Farm’s Rampal Passes On

Iron 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...

Judgement ISF Celebrated at Syracuse Invitational

For 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...

Goodbye to Heinse 354

Iron 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...

Ravel to Compete at 2009 FEI World Cup Dressage Finals

News 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.

Contango’s legend as a sire continues to grow. One of his brightest stars, Ravel, will represent the United States at the 2009 FEI World Cup Dressage Finals later this week in Las Vegas. Ravel placed 4th overall at the 2008 Olympics in Hong Kong.

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