Contango Offspring News

Commander by Contango Licensed by Anglo European Studbook

The 2004 Oldenburg, North American Stallion Commander, by Contango out of Fancy Ruler, was Licensed by the Anglo European Studbook in November 2009. Commander was bred by Logres Farm and is owned by Cilla Humphreys of Surrey England. Attached is a photo of Commander with John Whitaker.  Read more...

Tennyson by Contango

Suzie Halle wrote to tell us how happy she is with her dressage partner, Tennyson, by Contango, out of a Roemer mare....

"Tennyson is a smart, willing, flexible, sensitive horse with the disposition of a lovable lab. I was pleased as punch with his first attempt at second level this spring (2-4). He scored six 8's on one of the tests, and seeing six of them right down the page was a thrill. "  Read more...

Caravella by Contango Wins NAJRYRC Gold

Caravella, by Contango, ridden by Megan Lane, won the Gold in the Junior Team test placing as the highest rider/ horse combination as well as winning the Silver and the Bronze medal in the Individual and Freestyle tests. Congratulations!  Read more...

Unika ISF by Contango in USEF Developing Horse Program

Unika, aka Jeffrey, and owner/trainer/rider Jennifer Wilson-Horr, of Springvale Maine, are currently ranked 7th in the USEF National Developing Horse Program. The team will travel to Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne ILL to compete in the 2009 National Developing Horse Championships in August.  Read more...

Ravel Wins GP, New Tango is 4th in GPS

The 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...

Camorkus, 2nd Approved Son of Contango

Camorkus (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...

Windover Farm Horses On Top in USA and Holland

Two 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...

Wencenza by Contango at Young Horse Symposium

Wencenza, 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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Unika by Contango

Unika, 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!

Oslo by Contango on Gold Medal Team

Canada’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...

Zamora ISF by Contango Scores Big at 1st Show

Here'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...

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.

Training 4 he received a 69.20%. On Sunday he did the USEF 4 yr old test and received a 70.60%. Comments: elegant modern type with active hind legs, correct according to scale of training. He received Champ. for Training Level. We are very proud of him, he behaved perfectly and now has numerous fans. ..I'll keep you posted of Walden's progress. Thanks for the best horse ever!

Walden's dam, Pandora ISF, is by Consul and is a full sister to Judgement ISF.

Oslo by Contango

Oslo 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.

Contango Colt to be Exported

This 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.

The owner/breeder is Margaret Dauber of Alabama.

Varsity ISF / Stylin' in the Showing

Varsity, 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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Now I'm Here and Moniek van Dijk

Congratulations 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...

Willytango by Contango

Willytango placed #3 in the 2005 USDF Horse of the Year awards. He's started under saddle and is taking to it very easily.

Citango Approved by KWPN

Congratulations to Loucky Hagens of Eurohorsefarm, Virginia for her many breeding accomplishments.

Zandra ISF At Home in Texas

Zandra, 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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Caravella and Megan Lane, 2010 Jr. Young Rider Medalists

August 2010
Caravella, by Contango, riden by Megan Lane, have done it again!  Three medals at this years Jr. Young Rider Championships for North America.  Team Silver, Individual Silver and Individual Bronze in the Freestyle.  Congratulations!

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Casanova CF by Contango, Strong in Dressage and Jumping

January, 2012

This report comes from Casanova CF's owner Lindsey Henderson.  "I just wanted to upday you on Cash's 2011 show season. We had a great year and ended up as a top 10 qualifier for the Markel/USEF Young Horse Championships..."

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Tennyson and Suzie Halle

2012 Update
Tennyson [Contango x Roemer] and owner Suzie Halle won both 4th level and PSG RMDS Championships in their debut at each level in 2011 with multiple high point awards.

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