Author: jjvandenbrink

Riversong is now SOLD, congratulations Rebecca from Ohio.  Riversong, is a 2014 filly, by Sir Gregory, out of Riverdale by Kadans.   She is out of a family of very good dressage horses, and was awarded overall grand champion at the CWHBA Open Breed show in 2014, after winning the foal futurity, the open foal class, and junior champion.

Bon Vivant is now sold. Congratulations to Joanne from St. Lazare Quebec. Fortunately I don’t have to say goodbye anytime soon. He’s staying with us until his two year old year to grow up in our young horse development program. We are now offering boarding service for foals born at our farm.

Had a great time at the Clinic and Inspection at Elite Equine in Fenwick. It was a long and very hot day, but nice to have 2 of the babies inspected. We’ll be going to the Orangeville inspection with the other two. The boys scored well with very positive comments from the inspectors. Bon Vivant (Bon Balou/Viva Voltaire/Maraton) (chestnut) showed off his athleticism by leaping through the air, and cantering and walking very well, but unfortunately didn’t show much trot. He really didn’t want to follow mom and decided to take the ring time being an adorable goofball. He received an overall score of 7.75 including a 9 for General Impression and Development and 8s for Conformation and Breed and Sex Type.  Special Edition (Special D/Redwine/Gribaldi)(bay) stuck with mom like he was supposed to which makes it much easier to show the gaits.  He ended up with an amazing score of 9.  His mom is back in foal to the same stallion.  Both foals are for sale. 

His Querido (aka Hans) wins the Lieutenant Governor’s Cup Qualifier on August 30th at RCRA.  He placed 2nd in the Governor General’s Cup Qualifier.  These are qualifying classes for the Royal Winter Fair for 3 year old Canadian Bred Sport Horses judged on Conformation and Movement.  The LG cup is shown under saddle and then lined up with saddles removed to assess conformation.  For the GG Cup the horse is presented in hand.  The Judge was Peter Grey.  His Querido is by His Highness out of Querida by Quattro B.  We’re going to the Royal!!

 Colt by Special D out of Premium, and National Champion Mare Restique (Redwine/Gribaldi) (photo Karen Tremblay)

Colt by Bon Balou out of Premium mare Vivika (Viva Voltaire/Maraton) (photo Karen Tramblay)

Filly by Bon Balou out of Premium mare Rivalia (Graf Royal/Kadans) (photo Julie Tremblay)

Filly by Sir Gregory out of Premium and National Champion mare Unique (Gribaldi/Burggraaf)

I knew the first time I free jumped West River she loved it and was a natural talent:) I love this picture. This is West River during her cross country at the Jaguar Bromont CCI* last weekend. Her rider/owner Caileigh Levely-Connolly rode her to a 6th place finish in a very large class. She was highest place Canadian and also won the highest place young rider award. West River is 3rd generation of our breeding program. Congratulations to Caileigh and all the connections, and thank you for believing in this talented mare and developing her to her potential. (photo credit Skye Levely). (link to her show jump round)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUqJpJboWRo

Frestique

The 4 year old Frestique (Freestyle x Unique)  attended her 1st show with Owner/Rider Gloria Woodruff with excellent scores.  Rivella (Oxford/Kadans) was named Reserve 3rd level Champion at the Equivents Spring Classic with rider Andrea Bresee for owner Diane Campitelli

Super quality started warmbloods for sale.

VandenBrink Warmbloods offers for sale a number of very good quality young horses ranging in ages from 3-6, with varying levels of experience.  Inquire for more details.

Hans was started under saddle this month.  These are some snapshots from his first ride with trainer Scott Carmichael.  We should have some under saddle video footage in a month or two.