A Dutch Warmblood Stallion: August 2010

Maryland Will Miss… Cabana Boy

This is so sad. Cabana Boy was a young horse with a lot of promise. This kind of tragic accident can make people afraid to turn out their expensive, talented horses. I think that all horses should have some time to just be a horse, no matter what they cost or their future potential. They should not spend their lives locked up or under saddle every day. It is good that even though Cabana Boy's life was cut short, he was allowed the time for fun, joy, and freedom of being a horse!

My deepest sympathies to everyone at Hilltop Farm - I hope you find comfort in the knowledge that Cabana Boy had a wonderful life with you!

Understanding Equine Viral Arteritis

If you are breeding horses you need to know about this. I was tested for this when I came from Holland in 2001 and again this year. I don't have it or carry it. Be sure any stallion you are considering can say the same.

Are You Breeding Your Mare Next Year?

Breeding season is over here. All the broodmares are in foal so the fun is over for this year. But it isn't too soon to start thinking about next year! If you want more information about me or my offspring, you should really visit Lost World Farm or see My Dutch Warmblood Stallion - Patrick.

Felicity - 2010 Premium Filly

My 1st granddaughter was born this year. Her sire is Festrausch and she is very cute and friendly. She will not be grey. Her dam, Pleiades, did not pass my grey gene and so the filly, Felicity, will be bay. She is getting darker and darker every day.

Four of my fillies went to shows this year and won ribbons in Dressage and Baby Green Hunters. They were only 3 and 4 years old! Two more of my foals were Premium at the inspection and one of my 3 year old mares, Petite Belle, is a Premium Mare in the ISR/Oldenburg N.A. registry. I don't have a lot of offspring, but the ones I have are very smart, easy to train, and athletic. You should really get one of your own!