Whats New at the Australian Haflinger Horse Breeders Association
April Newsletter Now Available! November Due Soon!
Royal Easter Show report, another biography, more bad jokes, photos galore, virtual show results finale and much much more. Same password as last time - let me know if a reminder is necessary.
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Coming Events:
Annual General Meeting Sunday 26th July 09 Fernances Creek Haflingers
Ganmain Show Saturday 22nd August 09 Ganmain Showground
Led & Ridden Classes for Stallions, Mares & Geldings, Champion Led, Champion Ridden.
Contact Kerrie Rosetta for further information.
Classification Day Saturday 19th Sept 09 Arkley Haflinger Stud
Classification Day Saturday 6th Feb 10 Goulburn TBA
Announcements:
Welcome to New Members
Seven New Members were accepted at the latest committee meeting
Newsletter
Coming soon by post or download
Stallion Appraisals
New optional inspections being developed for the consideration of colts as potential breeding stock.
Sydney Royal Easter Show Results
Haflinger horses were exhibited early on the morning of Tuesday 21st April at the Sydney Royal Easter Show 2009. The 8:15am commencement had many of us running for our seats. Unlike previous years, the area available to work for the horses was generous, and although thoroughly damp, the going appeared good - aside from those employing heels!
Haflinger Stallion or Colt any age, was between Aqua and Winterstolz. Both stallion and colt were impeccably behaved. Young Winterstolz at two and a half years was an absolute credit to his breed, upbringing and handling, having grown into a tall yet elegant horse with absolutely no problem in the intense Royal Show environment. Aqua was the winner on the day and went through to challenge the winning mare for Best Haflinger Exhibit and the Luis Hupfau Annual trophy.
In the second class, for Haflinger Mare or Filly any age three competitors were present. Steiner, owned by Sue Jones competed against Oorinda, led by Louise Venticinque and Lady, led by Courtney. The judge, Pam Dalrymple, placed Steiner first, followed by Oorinda and Lady. Oorinda classified to a high standard as a three year old in 2008. Lady, not yet three years of age has much growing to do but demonstrated her adaptability and temperament amongst the busiest showring in Australia.
Bianca Sault with Steiner Winning Haflinger Mare/Filly Class 2009
With AHHBA Vice President Heather Payne and Judge Pam Dalrymple
A short break followed in the stewarding of the Best Haflinger Exhibit award. The award for this class is the Luis Hupfau Consul General Perpetual Trophy donated by the late Luis Hupfau, founder of Bunderra Stud. Once more, the ten year old stallion, Arkley Aqua, won the award. Aqua has won this award many times and there is no doubt Julian enjoys seeing his lovely stallion working in this prestigious enviroment as much as in the dressage arena.
Brittany Hoey on Arkley Aqua
I am sure it gave as much pleasure for us all to see Brittany Hoey on Aqua, Hannah-Rose Shilcock on Araluen and Courtney on Lady competing in the Ridden Haflinger class. Aqua at one point demonstrated his power and suppleness by sneaking into a passage out on the ring, while Hannah-Rose and Courtney maintained a tidy workout on young horses to receive first, second and third respectively. The class just screamed with potential between the horses and their young riders. It is certainly a good sign for the future although entries were down on previous years.
Courtney on Lady and Hannah-Rose on Araluen
Youth of Tocal College, Riding Young Horses At the Sydney Royal Easter Show
With another show year over, I urge competitors to get out there and show their Haflingers, just for the fun of it. It is not everything to have the whitest mane, nor the most flawless workout. How could that be you say? Todd sent me a little note about a RAS experience that says it all,
''Late in the afternoon Louie was getting a bit tetchy in his stall so I took him for a walk. As I went past the main arena he was mobbed by some kids and next thing I knew there was a crowd of people around him. I noticed a craggy hand reaching between two kids and when I moved the wall of kids aside I saw the hand belonged to a middle aged woman in a wheel chair who was suffering from cerebral palsy. She was trying to reach Louie for a pat. It was almost as if Louie knew what he had to do and he reached over and offered his muzzle to the woman for a pat. It was a real “awww” moment for the crowd but it was shattered by a woman gasping a childs name. I looked toward Louies rump in the direction of the sound and saw a little girl with two blonde pig tails standing right behind Louie calmly plaiting his tail.''
Summary of Results:
Led Haflinger Stallion/Colt
1st Arkley Aqua exhibited for Arkley Haflinger Stud by B. Hoey
2nd Winterstolz exhibited for SETCO Show Team by J. Venticinque
Led Haflinger Mare/Filly
1st Steiner exhibited for S. Jones by B. Sault
2nd Oorinda Exhibited for SETCO Show Team by L. Venticinque
3rd Lady Exhibited for SETCO Show Team by Courtney of Tocal College
Best Haflinger Exhibit: Arkley Aqua
Ridden Haflinger
1st Arkley Aqua exhibited for Arkley Haflinger Stud by B. Hoey
2nd Araluen Exhibited by H-R.Shilcock
3rd Lady Exhibited for SETCO Show Team by Courtney of Tocal College
Congratulations also to Greg and Cathy Venticinque whose Galloway Bull Minto Lancelot won Senior Champion on the Cattle Lawn. See www.gallowaymeat.com.au to order some fabulous meat online, and the next newsletter to hear how Greg and his family became Haflinger owners and exhibitors.
Do You Have Haflinger Dreams?
What if you would like to own a Haflinger, and perhaps go to the Royal in 2010, and dont know where to start?
I suggest browsing the AHHBA website, looking at Horse Deals and do contact the breed association.
The AHHBA is a source of information that may assist your identification of which horse may suit depending on your time, resources, criteria and abilities. Importantly, the AHHBA can confirm whether the potential horse is a purebred, eligible for breeding and showing. Part bred and unregistered horses, and unclassified horses, are not recognised as breeding or as exhibition stock by the AHHBA, which may lead to disappointment at a later date if purchased. Until you find the horse of your dreams you may be an associate member, as I was, for a number of years before finding my beloved Aspen.
If you would like a horse of a particular description, I am also willing to run wanted classifieds advertisements - let me know.
Your Haflinger dreams may come true with Marie....
"Marie" is a classified 14yo, 13.3hh Haflinger mare by Wintersun out of Mirabelle. Although she has spent most of her life as a successful brood mare, she is currently competing level 4 HRCAV after only a couple of months of work. Marie is a delight to take out and, while still green, she is a very easy horse to handle and a fun horse to ride.
Marie would suit an adult rider looking to get back into horse riding after a break of any length, or a rider looking for a smaller horse. She would also suit anyone looking to breed quality Haflingers or horses for pony dressage.
$4,000, neg to the right home. Phone Liz on 0407 510 044.
Your Haflinger dreams may come true with Ladybird....
By Wintersun and out of Lydia, Ladybird was bred by Arkley Stud, born 21 Sep 1994, and was classified 2B (height 135.5cm) on 9th Sept 2000.
Ladybird is a proven broodmare. Turned out to broodmare duties in the last two years, she hasn’t been ridden in some time. Suit broodmare or for an experienced rider, either adult or teenager, to return her to ridden work.
Now reduced to $4500.00, negotiable to the right home. Ladybird is currently located in the Sydney region.
Call Liane on mobile 0412518236 or email liane@traveldreamers.com.au
Your Haflinger dreams may come true overseas....as these horses are in the USA!
Ducati is a 1998 AHR, Silver Classified Mare with a score of 79 points! An Austrian import standing at approx 58.25”, she is out of an Elite mare, by a Gold producing Stallion. Xlnt ground manners, UTD on everything. With her incredible bloodlines & her proven status as producing awesome foals (see pics below & 1 of these foals was exported to Australia!), she will be an asset to any Haflinger breeding program. Ducati is confirmed in foal to Arno van het Nieshof for a 2010 foal. Arno is a Silver Classified Stallion, two time AHR National Champion, AHR Stallion of the year 3 years in a row, producer of several High Silver offspring & has earned the "Star" Stallion title by AHR Inspection & Classification. Ducati was started on the ground as a 3 yr old however was never formally started. The owners decided to use her as strictly a broodmare since she was so valuable as such. There is no reason why she couldn't be started now - she is completely sound and a wonderful mare to be around - a great hunter/jumper (beautiful jumper at liberty) and/or driving mare prospect. $US5500
1999 Haflinger mare. Silver Classified, Wilma is gorgeous and everyone that meets her LOVES her! Standing at approx 60.25”, Wilma is a big girl for a Haflinger! She shows incredible movement, is a forward mover however is super gentle & has perfect ground manners - nothing much phases this mare! Wilma drives single & double, rides English/Western, been ridden by kids & is a successful show mare. She is an awesome trail horse, will cross deep water, go over bridges, etc. She would be an excellent dressage prospect. Superb conformation, Xlnt pedigree, Proven broodmare - offspring very successful in the show circuit. Clips, ties, trailers, UTD on all. A great buy on this superb quality Haflinger mare $US6500.
Amazing Haflinger Mare for sale. Cochia is a gorgeous mover with lots of knee and hock action. Standing at approx 58” she’s an xlnt prospect to go in any direction; Dressage, Eventing, Jumping, Youth Prospect, Driving, Western disciplines, Trail, whatever! Gorgeous! Big dark eyes, xlnt pedigree (Nobleman of Tudor Oaks Granddaughter) & is super quiet, sweet & gentle. Clips, ties, trailers, UTD on all. Cochia has been ridden on trail & is just about unflappable! Rides english/western, shown successfully & in the ribbons! Extremely willing & wants to please. This mare is what defines the Haflinger breed! Just needs fine tuning and will go in any direction you take her. Quoting one of my trainers (who works & trains mainly Quarter horses) "Extremely nice mare, I wish Quarter Horses were more like this mare, she is so soft and willing!". $US5000
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Lisa Westerman
Mystic Moon Farm, LLC
Ramona California
www.mysticmoonfarm.com
Your Haflinger dreams may come true with Madeline....
Most Regrettable Sale, Arkley Madeline BA 225 Classified 1A, Proven Broodmare
At 146cm, Madeline is already a ribbon winner at the most prestigious Haflinger meet in Australia, the Sydney Royal Easter Show, and has produced a foal to the British champion, Marlon, with frozen semen to produce Marmaduke (see below). This no fuss mare, classified 1A, is no trouble to have around but we now desperately need more space for the next generations of breeding stock - regretably
SOLD WITHIN 2 HOURS OF BEING ADVERTISED HERE!!!!!
Carla has informed me that Marmaduke has sold to a lovely home in the Hunter Region of NSW 25/2/09. Haflinger dreams will come true with Marmaduke....
Marmaduke is a 3yo, 14.1hh registered Haflinger gelding. He is by the British champion Marlon. Recently started under saddle and showing huge potential for a limited amount of work. Small enough for a child yet strong enough for adult riders. Lovely to handle in all aspects. Regretful sale.
Annual Memberships are due July 1st 2009
List of fees
Breeder Member $50.00
Ordinary Member $35.00
Associate Member $20.00
Horse registration $5.00 per horse owned.
Are you wondering which category you and your haflinger fit into?
A breeder member is a person who owns two pure bred mares or one purebred mare and one registered, classified pure bred stallion, and is a breeder who is admitted to membership of the Association.
An Ordinary member is a person who owns or leases at least one registered haflinger purebred (mare or gelding) or haflo-arab mare and who has been invited to become a member by two breeder members.
An Associate member is a person wishing to participate in the betterment of the haflinger breed who is admitted to associate membership of the Association.
All haflinger owners are reminded that you must be a financial member to register foals and attend Agricultural and Royal shows.
Payment of fees should be directed to The Treasurer
Paul Groves
PO Box 218
Wahroonga NSW 2076
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