2020 The Iberian Horse - Issue 3, Year in Review

Year In Review and Directory | 2020

The International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association

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Dedicated to the Spanish and Portuguese Horse

9 - 19 STALLION AND FARM DIRECTORY INDEX

FEATURES 22 Peet Equestrian
23 Iberian Performance Horse Certification 32 Rancho Del Lago
40 SF Andalusians
24 Lifetime Merit Award Recipient: Piloto do Top 21 Sleeping Willow Ranch
26 What are Judges Looking for in Assessing 37 Waller Farms
52 Waller Farms (2-Page)
In-Hand Breed Classes?
departments
38 IALHA 2021 Board of Directors
42 Photographs- The Beauty of Life Captured 5 Table of Contents
6 President’s Letter
The 2021 Calendar Photo Contest Winners 20 Events Calendar
51 Business Cards
47 2020 USDF All Breeds Awards 56 Where We’ve Been Seen
52 Working Equitation Year-End Achievements 58 Membership Directory
75 Membership

Application

On the Cover

Sleeping Willow Ranch

Sleeping Willow Ranch sits at the boundary of Stevensville, Pura Raza Espanola (PRE). We strive to provide a world
Montana and its 300+ acres border the Sapphire class breeding and training facility for the Spanish horse.
Mountains. The Property provides a 360-degree view Here at Sleeping Wi llow Ranch, we honor the versatility of
of surrounding landscapes and snowcapped peaks of the Andalusian. We are the home of Working Equitation
the towering Rocky Mountains. Located in the heart of in the Bitterroot Valley and a host of the upcoming WE
the beautiful Bitterroot Valley of Western Montana, our Under the Big Sky Buckle Series.
facility is dedicated to breeding, raising and training the

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Dedicated to the Spanish and Portuguese Horse Letter from the President

THE IBERIAN HORSE MAGAZINE IS A PUBLICATION A t the time I am writing this letter, wintertime has
OF THE INTERNATIONAL ANDALUSIAN AND arrived and finds many of us making decisions about
LUSITANO HORSE ASSN how to celebrate the holidays. Year’s end is always a natural
time for reflection about the prior year and planning for the
IALHA PRESIDENT one to come. For obvious reasons, this year feels different.
Kaeli Dressler It’s amazing to me to think that 12 months ago, phrases like
“social distancing” and “unprecedented times” weren’t part
IALHA PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE of our everyday language; now they almost seem cliché.
Erica Peet, Chair However, as this extraordinary year comes to a close, I am
not only reflecting on the past, but also considering future
Julie Alonzo, Carol Alonso, Nicole Grous, Lisa potential and possibilities.
Adams, Kim Pittman
For instance, I am very much looking forward to
IALHA REGISTRY & MEMBERSHIP OFFICE serving as president of the IALHA and appreciate the
22 Inverness Parkway, #155, Birmingham, AL opportunity. As I shared in my candidate statement for the
election, my love for horses began at an early age. Having
35242 grown up on a horse farm, they have always been a part of
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my own, I was introduced to Andalusians and Lusitanos and
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continued... By Kaeli Dressler

was immediately smitten. Their history, temperament, and remain a vibrant organization for our members
athleticism and beauty are just inspiring. in this ever-changing climate. This is accomplishable
if we honor our past, leverage our strengths, and
In my professional life, I have been able to gain practice forward-thinking decision-making. This is
experience in helping groups navigate change, develop what I and your board of directors will be focusing on
a shared vision, and create and implement strategic in the coming year.
plans. I believe that these skills will prove useful in
this role, and I commit to doing my best for the future Before concluding, I’d like to take the
success of the association. opportunity to recognize outgoing president Janita
Smith for her time and dedication to this association.
When considering what strategies will serve us During her 6 years in this role, she guided the IALHA
best going forward, I came across a quote by the well- through a number of significant transitions, events,
known author Jim Collins that summed up what I was and accomplishments. Despite a year that might very
feeling. “… just when we think we’ve had all the big well have resulted in the waning of an organization
surprises for a while, along comes another one. If the like ours, we have ended 2020 stronger than the prior
first two decades of the 21st century have taught us year. I know you will join me in thanking Janita for her
anything it is that uncertainty is chronic, instability is commitment to our association.
permanent, disruption is common, and we can neither
predict nor govern events. There will be no new The past year may have asked much of you,
normal. There will only be a continuous series of not- resulted in hardship or heartache, and tested your
normal episodes, defying prediction and unforeseen resilience. My hope is that your horses, our community,
by most of us until they happen.” and the coming spring serve to restore your hope and
optimism.
Even though thinking about our association in
this context may produce feelings of worry, it can also Kaeli
be viewed as an amazing opportunity. In the time I’ve
been involved in the IALHA, I’ve come to appreciate IALHA President
that it delivers on its mission in large part by creating
community; one based on the connections created
between us by our love for these amazing horses.
With members from all areas of the continent, this can
be a tall order though.

I feel that the challenge before us is to figure
out how to reframe the conversation, foster that sense
of community, continue to provide a quality service,

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ANNOUNCEMENT

The Iberian Horse Magazine Consolidation

In an effort to be responsive to feedback and continue
to provide content that members value, the IALHA is
transforming The Iberian Horse magazine. Following this
issue, the print version will consist of a single yearly release
similar to Issue #3 - the Year in Review and Membership
Directory.
The monies that have been spent producing other print
issues will be redirected to make upgrades to our website
and deliver content there. This evolution will create new
and exciting opportunities for meaningful advertising,
partnerships, and content in a format accessible to a wider
audience.
First, focusing the delivery of information and education in
a user-friendly electronic format and language will serve
more of our customers. Also, this change will significantly
open up advertising possibilities, reach and impact. Finally,
it will allow us to concentrate on producing a “handbook”
that will serve as a resource to new and existing members
who are interested in locating breeders, trainers, other
owners, and fellow Andalusian and Lusitano enthusiasts.
We’d like to thank all those who have supported The Iberian
Horse over the years through advertising and collaboration,
as well as the publications committee volunteers who
helped to provide our membership with a quality magazine
for so long. Your partnership with the IALHA is appreciated
and we look forward to continuing our relationship in this
new and improved format.

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Arturo PA

2012 | Grey | 16.3 | Andalusian

Dardanos RDL Indiano XVII Cazador IX 1976
Preciosa HGA Electra GR Bondadosa II
Jorongo MOR Regidor RW
Destinada P Centellita
Amoroso XLII
Faradona MOR
Urgel III

Hacendosa MAC 1

Owned by: Rancho Los Gallos de Oro
Bred By: Rancho del Lago
Registered: IALHA
Stud/Booking Fee: $1500

Arturo PA comes from impressive, imported bloodlines. A
grandson of Indiano XVIII, Arturo is already accomplished in halter
as the only 2-time in a row IALHA Grand National Champion for
2018 and 2019, along with being a Sport Horse Breeding In-Hand
mature stallion 2019 IALHA National Champion, Andalusian World
champion colt with Spanish judges, and functionality champion.
His accomplishments in halter earned him the USEF 2019 A/L
Halter Horse of the Year award. Arturo has also demonstrated
versatility as a champion in country pleasure
driving and western. In 2018 he was the
FPSH Grand National Champion Stallion with
the Highest Morphology and Functionality
Combined Score. As a two-year-old he was
the 2014 IALHA National Champion Spanish
Colt. Arturo is currently in full time Dressage
training with Mario A Contreras.

Contact: Martin Perez www.losgallosdeoro.com
Phone: 616-886-0744 [email protected]

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C Discreto

2014 | Black | 16.1 | Pura Raza Española

Machin Bocanegra Justiciero XI
Beltrana Botera II
Nadir
Esmeralda CXXI Carbonero V Quintilla
Brisca IV
Jubiloso XIV
Halagada IV
Español XIII

Juno II

Photo by Shawn Tinkham Photography Owned by: Casa Arte Equestre, LLC.
Bred By: Yeguada Castelnovo
Discreto embodies the compact type, balanced gaits, Registered: ANCCE | IALHA
and wonderful trainability that has so many riders and Stud/Booking Fee: $600/dose or $1,100 1-Year
breeders seeking out the PRE breed. Born in Spain and (purebred & non-purebred), cooled semen.
imported to the US as a young horse, Discreto has been
carefully developed by his amateur rider and is quickly
progressing in his training. At just 6 years old, Discreto
has already been successful up to Fourth Level with his
AA rider.

The talent for dressage is no surprise given Discreto’s (left) Photo by C & A Photography
pedigree. The special cross of Machin and Esmerelda (below) Photo by Shaana Risley
has been repeated seven times. Full siblings C Olivo
and C Castelnovo both competed in the FEI Young Horses classes
with good success. C Olivo placed 4th in the Finals class at the CDI-
Segovia as a 5-Year Old and won at National Championship shows
in Spain. Castelnovo was winner of the 2015 ANCCE Cup for 4-Year
Old Dressage Horses and returned to the championship again in
both his five and six year old years.

2020 was the first year Discreto stood at stud and we’ll welcome
his first foals next spring. He has been approved for breeding with
the ANCCE and IAHLA.

Contact: Brittany Callahan www.hilltopfarminc.com
Phone: 410-658-9898 ext. 120 [email protected]

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C Olivo

2009 | Black | 16.0 | Pura Raza Española

Machin Bocanegra Justiciero XI
Beltrana Botera II
Nadir
Esmeralda CXXI Carbonero V Quintilla
Brisca IV
Jubiloso XIV
Halagada IV
Español XIII

Juno II

Owned by: Casa Arte Equestre, LLC.
Bred By: Yeguada Castelnovo
Registered: ANCCE | IALHA | GOV
Stud/Booking Fee: $350/dose or $750 1-Year
(purebred & non-purebred), frozen semen.
C Olivo showcases well the power and expression that
PRE breeders are striving to achieve in their breedings.
He was shown successfully in the FEI Young Horse
classes, including placing 4th in the Finals class at the CDI-
Segovia and winning at National Championship shows
in Spain. He showed through Fourth Level under Diego
Gonzalez and is showing much talent for all of the FEI work.

The breeder has been so pleased with C Olivo’s quality
that he has repeated the breeding combination between
Machin and Esmeralda six additional times and the siblings
are developing well in sport including C Discreto who is
preparing for his FEI debut in 2021 at age 7. Four of the siblings have
also achieved revised status with the ANCCE.

C Olivo is approved for breeding with the ANCCE, IALHA, and in 2018
was approved by the Oldenburg Verband opening up new options for
breeders. His first foal arrived in 2020 out of an FEI dressage mare and
shows a positive influence of C Olivo in the combination.

(riding photos) Photos by C & A Photography
(headshot) Photo by Elise Genest

Contact: Brittany Callahan www.hilltopfarminc.com
Phone: 410-658-9898 ext. 120 [email protected]

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Camelio ANG II

2009 | Black | 16.1 | Pura Raza Española

Encantado XIII Bizarro XIV
Camaelia XV Bandolero XLIX

Bandolera XXI 1983

Encantada V Bodeguero III
Destinada XIV

Jocoso XXI Garboso XVII
Jocosa XIV

Guinea V Goloso XIX
Guerrera VI

Owned by: Victory Farms Andalusians

Bred By: Francisco Angelet Catafal, Yeguada Del

Camelio is basically pure Carthusian, also known as Hierro Del Angel

Hierro del Bocado. His pedigree includes the famous Registered: IALHA / ANCCE / USEF / USDF

lines of Romero Benitez, Isabel Terry and military Stud/Booking Fee: $1,500 (purebred) $1,000
horses. The Terry breeding farm is the only farm in (non-purebred). Live Foal Guarantee
Spain to be recognized as a national monument.

Breeders have cherished his breeding and conformation

for centuries. This Revised homozygous black stallion was

imported from Spain at the age of two.

Camelio (Cam) has completed both 1st and 2nd Levels.
He scored an 81% in Materiale 4- & 5-year-old Stallion
Class by an FEI 3* judge. Cam was Reserve Champion
for USPRE All Breeds at Training Level in 2014, Grand
Champion Stallion and Reserve Champion Dressage Sport
Horse in Hand at IALHA Regional 3 shows.

Strength, beauty, functionality and nobility are the basic
features that characterize this amazing PRE stallion. Cam has three correct gaits, harmonious and supple
movement and a calm, focused work ethic. What sets this horse apart from all others is his temperament,
and love for people and the task at hand. This versatile horse is highly intelligent and easily transitions
from a dressage arena to being ridden bareback on the trails, working cattle and swimming in a lake. He
participates in parades and community events and always remains composed and well mannered. People
are drawn to him everywhere we go for his beauty, presence and personable disposition.

Contact: Stacy Adams [email protected]
Phone: 303-345-1956
www.theiberianhorse.online
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Eclipse LAR

2009 | Bay | 16.0 | Pura Raza Española

Bolero CLII Bienvenido IV Ulterior II
Sevillana JIM Rumbosa XVIII Nazarena IV
Jaranero X
Ingrato X Hortelana XII
Nacar IV
Jabugo
Ingrata VII
Senorito XXVI 1982
Habana VIII

Owned by: Gunslinger Ranch

Bred By: Lionheart Andalusian Ranch

Standing at: CNC Show Horses, Gavilan Hills, CA

Registered: IALHA | ANCCE | PRE Mundial |

USEF | USDF

Stud/Booking Fee: $1,200 (purebred) $1,000

Eclipse LAR is proudly owned by Gunslinger Ranch. (non-purebred). Live Foal Guarantee. * $ 2 5 0
Eclipse was bred for Dressage, and has remarkable
conformation, behavior, and movement, with Booking Fee included in Stud Fee

impressive bloodlines to boot. His sire Bolero CLII was

imported into the U.S. and was a successful 4th Level

Dressage horse schooling Grand Prix. Eclipse is a success

in the Dressage court with consistent scores in the high

60’s. Eclipse will be showing Training Level in 2021 and

will be training 1st Level.

Eclipse’s bloodlines mainly consist of Yeguada Militar and
Cardenas bloodlines, but we can’t leave out mention of
his Bocado, Romero Benitez, Hacienda Santa Lucia, Boloix,
Lopez, and Terry bloodlines as well. Some of the famous
names in his bloodlines are Vasallo II, Valido, Señorito
XXVI 1982, and many others.

Eclipse is revised with ANCCE and had also passed revision with PRE Mundial
while they were still accepting horses, so he went through not only one, but
two revisions, and passed both times!
Eclipse is available to all breeds by fresh cooled semen only. Multiple mare
discounts and proven mare discounts are available. Shipping is available to
anywhere in the U.S. Mare services are available.

Contact: Lauren Wagner www.gunslingerauctions.com
Phone: 951-907-5023 [email protected]

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Fiti AL

2004 | Bay | 15.2 | Pura Raza Española

Jondo Bocanegra Justiciero XI
Lavanda II Beltrana Botera II
Empaque Nadir
Dalia VIII Quintilla

Panadero VIII
Rociana III

Revoltoso VII
Alba II

Photo by Elise Genest Owned by: Casa Arte Equestre, LLC.
Bred By: Jose Albornos Garcia
Fiti is one of those special characters that immediately Registered: ANCCE | IALHA | GOV | ARS
draws you in. His desire to perform combined with his Stud/Booking Fee: $750/dose or $1,500 1-Year
compact size and talent for collection, have allowed his (purebred & non-purebred), cooled or frozen semen.
amateur rider to develop him quickly up the levels. In
just a few years, this pair went from First Level to winning Photo by C & A Photography
consistently at Grand Prix. In 2018, Fiti earned 3rd for
Prix St. Georges and 2nd for Intermediate I for USDF All- Photo by Susan Stickle
Breeds (PRE) AA at Prix St. Georges and competed in his
first CDI competitions. In 2019, Fiti had a strong season
at Grand Prix. He finished the season 1st for USDF All-
Breeds (PRE) AA, 3rd for All-Breeds (PRE) Open, and 7th
for Adult Amateur Horse of the Year Standings at Grand
Prix. In 2020, Fiti was named Reserve Champion at the
USDF Region 3 Finals for Grand Prix and finished the
year as USDF All-Breeds Champion for both Grand Prix
and Grand Prix Freestyle. Fiti’s full brother is also an FEI
horse.

Fiti AL has a natural talent for the collected work with piaffe, passage, and pirouettes seeming like a game for
him. However, he offers more than just a talent for collection. His compact size combined with elastic and
supple movement give his rider a very good feeling. Fiti is intelligent and sensible and an absolute pleasure
to work around.

Fiti AL was already approved for breeding with the ANCCE and IALHA, but due to his competition record and
quality he was the first PRE to be approved by both the Oldenburg Verband and the American Rhineland
Studbook in 2018. His early breeders have been both Iberian horse breeders as well as warmblood breeders
seeking an outcross for their breeding programs. The PRE x warmblood crosses have been gaining a lot of
interest lately in both the US and Europe.

Contact: Brittany Callahan www.hilltopfarminc.com
Phone: 410-658-9898 ext. 120 [email protected]

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Flamenco YM

2010 | Black | 15.3 | Pura Raza Española

Diamante Negro Zalamero XXXIX Turbulento II
Gelida V Zalamera XXII

Son II Dadivoso IX Superior II
Son Gemara
Nostalgico
Dadivosa IV
Favorito XXX
Esclava IX

Owned by: Casa Arte Equestre, LLC.

Bred By: Yeguada Mile

Photo by C & A Photography Registered: ANCCE | IALHA | GOV
Stud/Booking Fee: $600/dose or $1,100 1-Year
Flamenco was imported from a well-established (purebred & non-purebred), cooled or frozen semen.
breeding program in Spain that has produced many top
competition horses. He earned scores as high as 74% Photo by C & A Photography

at Fourth Level. His forward thinking mentality and

willingness to work make him fun to train. Flamenco offers

an especially free shoulder and has beautiful extensions,

as well as the talent for collection for which the PRE breed

is known. We anticipate he will show at Intermediate II in

2021.

Flamenco YM is revised (approved) with the ANCCE and
offspring are eligible for registration through the IALHA.
He was also approved by the Oldenburg Verband in 2018
as an outcross stallion for warmblood mares. His breeders are both
PRE and Spanish breeders as well as sporthorse breeders utilizing
warmblood mares. Flamenco’s first offspring clearly bear his stamp
in type and expression as well as his playful and curious attitude. His
oldest will begin undersaddle training in late 2020.

Contact: Brittany Callahan Photo by Shaana Risley
Phone: 410-658-9898 ext. 120
www.hilltopfarminc.com
[email protected]

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Macanuo MOR

2006 | Bay | 16.2 | Pura Raza Española

Lider VI Guerrero VIII Rambo
Italia MOR Montera IV Guerrera VI
Corsario IV
Tenor
Logica Montera II
Macanuo III
Bizarra XVII
Geofago

Lora II

Macanou MOR comes from the most awarded Owned by: Rancho Los Gallos de Oro
breeder in Mexico, USA and Spain- Cortijo Las Bred By: Cortijo Las Morerias
Morerias. Macanou MOR carries the blood of one Registered: IALHA | ANCCE | Registro de Caballos
of their founding Stallions Macanou III from breeder Espanoles Mexico
Jose Luis Escalera from Sevilla, Spain. SICAB winner of
Best Movement as a 3 year old. Macanou MOR is triple Stud/Booking Fee: $1,000
registered ANCCE, Registro de Caballos Espanoles de
Mexico, and IALHA.

Contact: Martin Perez www.losgallosdeoro.com
Phone: 616-886-0744 [email protected]

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KB Andalusians Tenmile, Oregon

KB Andalusians LLC is a boutique family owned THE IBERIAN HORSE | 17
PRE breeder. We have 3 broodmares that are a
part of our family. Our breeding goals are to produce
classic baroque conformation and beauty, with superb
temperaments, functionality and versatility to go from the
trail to the show ring with an Amateur or Professional.

Because we believe in quality and not quantity, we offer a
select few foals for sale each year. We focus on finding the
right fit that will be a lasting partnership. Therefore, we
seek to match each foal with a future that will last a lifetime
whether it be to a serious show home or a family trail horse.

We also look forward to providing continued support to our
buyers and always want to hear how the new partnerships
are coming along.

If you are looking for intelligence, beauty and versatility you
have come to the right place!

Contact: Jodi Klier-Butler
818-572-7815

[email protected]
http://www.kbandalusians.com/

Royal Horse Farms Corsicana, Texas

Royal Horse Farms is the premiere P.R.E. www.theiberianhorse.online
breeding farm for Andalusian horses in the
United States. 7-time USEF Andalusian breeder
of the year (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020),
Royal Horse Farms continually produces the highest quality
of horses. Breeder of the top 5 highest scoring Andalusian
Dressage Sport Horses in the country. Breeder of over 25
USEF Horses of the Year. Our horses hold more than 900
championships and best movement awards in IALHA and
international competition arenas. The horses of Royal
Horse Farms are known for their extraordinary movement,
conformation, temperament, and lineage. Royal Horse Farms
offers P.R.E. Andalusian horses of all ages and colors, suitable
for multiple disciplines with the eye to competitive functional
movement from the hind end. Stallions at stud and horses for
sale, from more than 60 different lines imported from Spain.
Our goal is to help our clients find the horse of their dreams
and succeed in that perfect partnership. Se habla español
también.

Contact: Kathy Stewart
386-344-4516

[email protected]
www.rhfpre.com

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Silver Spur Stables Angleton, Texas

Silver Spur Stables carefully curates world
class Andalusian bloodlines to breed top PRE and
Iberian horses. Founded by Michael and Jody Sydow in 2015, Silver Spur
Stable was created to steward PRE bloodlines and breed Andalusian and
Iberian horses to show at the highest levels of competition. Pictured
here is “Seren”, the 2019 IALHA National Champion Mare. Seren is
an extremely special horse and the first horse that Silver Spur Stables
purchased as a yearling in 2015. The admiration for her movement and
personality started Michael and Jody’s love of the Andalusian breed.
That special movement also lead Seren to earn the 2019 USEF HOTY
Reserve Champion A/L Sport Horse In-Hand award.

Silver Spur Stables has won numerous titles with the stable’s bloodlines,
which includes two of their stallions that won IALHA Senior Stallion National
Championship titles. They are proud of the immediate success in the industry
and offer the stallion service of the 2014 IALHA National Champion Senior
Andalusian Stallion, Dartañan ADF, along with a selection of carefully bred
foals from our champion mares. We currently have a wonderful variety of
mares and colts for sale.

Contact: Jody Sydow
832-771-4127

[email protected]
www.silverspurstables.horse

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Calandar of Events

It is our hope that equestrian events will be back on track for 2021. Here is a list of IALHA sanctioned shows that are
planning to go on. Please watch the website ialha.org, and the IALHA Facebook page for updates.

May 2021 Don't Forget!

21-22nd Texas Rose Spring Breed Show, Tyler, TX Youth Memberships are FREE, thanks to a sponsorship
from USEF, and a free gift will be given with each youth
August 2021 membership as well (gift to be announced).

6-8th Baroque Horse of the Midwest A/L Regional Make sure you renew your IALHA membership so
that your IALHA horse can be eligible to compete for
Show, and Working Equitation Show, Elkhorn, WI the 2021 USDF All Breeds Awards, and USA Working
Equitation Year End High Score Awards. Each of these
27-28th Texas Rose Region 5 A/L Championship Awards are sponsored by the IALHA.

Show, Tyler, TX The Art Contest! We will be looking for that special
piece to represent our National Championship Show.
November 2021 Keep an eye out for the contest to open this summer.

9-13th IALHA National Championship Horse Show, The IALHA Calendar Photo Contest! Share your amazing
Andalusian, Lusitano, or Half-Andalusian/Lusitano
Fort Worth, TX, with move in on the 8th and move horse photos with the membership. The horse in the
out on the 14th photo must be IALHA registered, or if it is a foal its
Don’t Forget!! parents must be IALHA registered. Keep an eye out for
the contest to open this summer.
Don’t see an event listed? Let us know
about it and we will gladly update the next Make sure your horse’s registration papers are
issue! Send your event information to getting done so you can attend the IALHA National
[email protected]. Note: This is a general Championship Show! Information and forms for
announcement board. If a group or individual registration can be found at https://ialha.org/forms/
would like detailed announcements, please
contact us to run an advertisement. The IALHA has a new Marketplace! You now have
a variety of ways to show off your IALHA support!
Clothing, tack, and many other accessories are
available with the IALHA logo. Go to https://www.
ialhamarketplace.com/Default.asp to browse all the
options.

The IALHA’s program for High Score Ribbons is still
available and better than ever! These beautiful
ribbons are to be awarded to IALHA registered horse
that compete at any open show; Dressage, Working
Equitation, Eventing, Driving, etc. To learn more and
to find the application, go to https://ialha.org/ialha-
ribbon-program/ Be sure to let your show manager
know about this opportunity! Applications must be
submitted by the show manager.

You can always visit https://ialha.org/ to learn about
what the IALHA has to offer!

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PerformIBaERnIANceHorse
CERTIFICATION

The IALHA is pleased to announce the start of the further for the athleticism, talent, temperament,
Iberian Performance Horse Certification. This is and beauty that they contribute when crossed
a new program for horses with verifiable Iberian with other breeds. It will also allow a place for
bloodlines—horses that carry Iberian blood but these types of part bred horses to show off
who do NOT qualify for registration with the IALHA their abilities and be recognized for their unique
as a Purebred or a Half Andalusian/Lusitano. It is qualities.
the hope of the IALHA that this program will allow Applying for Iberian Performance Horse
our beautiful Iberian breeds to be recognized even Certification is a way to increase the value
of these horses, as they will have verifiable
documentation of their Iberian bloodlines.
Future opportunities for recognition, showing,
and promotion will be announced as this program
developments. This includes the addition of new
classes at IALHA sanctioned shows. We also hope
to add a section to the IALHA USDF All Breeds
awards where Iberian Performance Horses that
complete in Dressage can also be recognized for
their accomplishments.

To apply for the Iberian Performance Certification, you will need:

• a completed application
• current IALHA membership (Associate, Full or Lifetime)
• a DNA sample from the horse you propose to register, for parentage verification
• a microchip

DNA kits and microchips are available through the
IALHA office and may be ordered through
the application process.

Applications are now available on the website at ialha.org You can find them at the bottom of
the Home Page. Scroll down and look for the post with the link to the Iberian Performance Horse

Certification application.

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Piloto do TopLIFETIME MERIT AWARD RECIPIENT
By Linda Stenstadvold

“Piloto do Top was born in 1995 in Brazil. We imported him when he was
nine years old. He was a pleasure horse with good basic training. After his
quarantine time in Florida, he came home to us. What a change. He had
gone from the warm weather of Brazil, to New Jersey in the middle of
winter. Because of the snow, ice and cold temperatures he spent most
of his first few months inside, and blanketed. His turn out had to be
done in the indoor arena. My husband, who does not have a lot
of riding experience, rode Piloto for fun and lessons. I also rode
him for fun and took dressage lessons. His personality was very
people oriented and entertaining. In 2004 we moved from New
Jersey to Central Oregon. This gave us the opportunity to add trail
riding to Piloto’s activities.
Piloto was a beautiful Lusitano stallion with classic conformation.
That great conformation led to amazing extensions as well as the
natural ability to collect. Piloto started his career in Dressage
when he was twelve years old. We had a lot of help guiding him
up the levels. We were fortunate to find a trainer that meshed
well with his temperament and abilities. His quality gaits helped
him to earn good scores in Dressage. Koby Robson trained him
through Grand Prix and earned her silver and gold medals with
him. His intelligence, temperament and an excellent trainer
enabled him to progress from 2nd level through Grand Prix in
four years. This was also possible due to him being physically
mature and fit, being twelve years old. And to round it all
out, his calm sensible attitude and great manners helped
in achieving success. He traveled well and made himself
at home in whatever stabling was offered. These are the
factors that made competing with him fun.
During the process of going up the levels we decided that
musical freestyle would be fun. We attended a musical
freestyle clinic with Karen Robinson of Applause Dressage.
That went well and we had a good 4th level freestyle. This
freestyle was modified for Intermediare 1 when Piloto
was ready. Working with Karen was the confidence
builder needed to enjoy the freestyle. She did
an excellent job of meshing a horse’s
tempo to a choice of music
that complemented them
and worked with
the required

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movements.
The process of moving up thru the upper levels was helped when Koby
contacted the Canadian Leslie Reid. Koby was accepted to train with
her over the winter in southern California. Leslie has experience with
Iberian horses and was very helpful. It was good to have a coach for the
pair of them. They also were able to compete in a CDI while in California.
Shortly after achieving Grand Prix introduction Koby moved back east
and Piloto retired.
Sadly, Piloto passed away at the age of twenty due to complications of
melanoma. He is greatly missed.”

Lifetime Merit Enrollment:

It is easy to enroll your IALHA-registered horse in the the halter category. Points for both awards are based on
program, and your points will begin to accrue once your the IALHA point scale, and this scale, along with all lifetime
nomination form and program fee have been received and merit award program rules, can be downloaded from the
confirmed by IALHA at the association’s Alabama office. IALHA website. There you will find the information about
Only points earned after IALHA membership and lifetime the program when you select “Programs and Awards” from
merit program nomination have been confirmed received the drop-down menu at the top of the page.
will be applied towards this program. It is the participant’s
responsibility to submit their show results in a timely It typically takes several years for a horse to earn the points
manner so that their points can accrue. needed to receive the lifetime merit award, so don’t delay…
start working toward your goal today. Before you know
There are two pathways to the IALHA Lifetime Merit Award, it, your horse will be honored and your accomplishment
and you can enroll in either or both programs. The first celebrated with an award ceremony at an IALHA-sanctioned
pathway is called the El Premio de Merito, and it requires show in your area. Submit your nomination form now and
points earned from the performance category. The second begin your journey, making sure to have fun with your horse
pathway is called El Premio de Oro, and this award requires along the way!
points from the performance category plus points from

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What are Judges Looking for in
Assessing In-Hand Breed Classes?

Prepared By Wayne G. Hipsley, BSc, MSc, USEF ‘R’ A/L Judge

First and foremost, breed type.

The judge must ask the question, does the horse appear to be reflective of his or her genetic heritage as an Iberian horse,
if so what breed? If the horse lacks breed type, than the assessment and evaluation must be considered from a different
perspective. Another way of addressing the question, does the horse conform to the breed standards that are described
in the USEF Rulebook? Breed Type and Breed Standard must be considered one and the same, as the standard describes
breed type.

The judge must have a mental image of what the ideal breed type for the breed must look like. In the absence of the
desirable breed type, the horse in the show ring can resemble any other breed of horse. Therefore, the judge has to make
a tough decision on the conformity to the breed type, noting how the anatomical regions blend to form a horse that
resembles an Andalusian and Lusitano. If the judge uses the proper rationale, this is a very objective decision.

A very important example of the assessment process is the head. The Andalusian
horse must not have a head that resembles an Arabian with the jibbah and
chiseling. The Arabian type of head is not desirable because it does
not conform to the Andalusian breed standard.

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Number 1 is the head the posed observation must be
of an Arabian, with considered.
the jibba and extreme
refinement of the muzzle. Number 1 demonstrates a toe-
Not the Andalusian breed out position of the hooves.
standard. The hocks and cannons remain
parallel, properly aligned, yet the
1 The best head between hooves toe-out. A slight toe-out
horses Number 2 and
3 is difficult because 1is acceptable as this allows the
each reflects quality and
presence. When the head horse the opportunity for the stifle
and neck combination to clear the rear flank as the leg
is considered, the moves forward, permitting amble
throatlatch attachment reach forward. Once again, we are
back to observing the movement by
2 for the Number 2 horse standing directly behind the horse
demonstrates more detail to make the final determination.
and refinement. Yet, as we
look to the departure of Number 3 presents an interesting
the neck from the withers, challenge of ‘looking’ through the
it can be observed the tail. So, start at the top of the hip
attachment for the neck of and croup. Observe how the horse’s
Number 3 is higher, longer
and more arched than 2hips do not align, the left hip is
Number 2. Both of these
lower than the right, giving the
3 horses merit consideration perception the horse has a knocked
for their qualities. down hip. Yet, we must determine;
is the horse being posed to stagger
Second, is to evaluate a horse for structural correctness as behind, or posed to stand square,
it relates to age. Depending upon the age of the individual, with the hind hooves aligned next
structural correctness may be impacted as in young maturing to each other. Moving the tail to
horses, standing hip high, older horses with heavier, cresty the side and walking around the
necks, and with depressed saddle positions. And of course, horse will help determine whether
structurally correct limbs are essential at nearly any age this is a fault or not. If the horse is
except when examining developing foals (under one year of reset at the pose, and the hip is still
age), where we need to be more tolerant of developmental down, observing the horse at the
related issues.
3walk and trot will most likely reveal
The alignment of the joints is either correct or not. Either
a horse stands cow-hocked or not. Either a horse stands the horse has irregular length of
correctly on the forelimbs or is splay-footed or pigeon-toed. stride or possibly worst.
These types of decisions are the result of very objective
observations of a judge, far from a personal opinion. Third, is physical development and maturity for age. It is
vital for a judge to take into consideration the age of the
Horses Number 1 and 2 reveal symmetrical, balanced horse, even asking the exhibitor about the birth month in
muscling in the hip and croup, with amble muscling in the younger horses to make the overall class assessment fair and
gaskins. Number 1 is standing base wide, which can be balanced. Horses that are immature and under-developed
demonstrated when compared to horse Number 2. Once for their respective ages must be placed accordingly in a
again, move the horses, observe their width when they class.
travel. Does the width change? If the width changes then
Here is a class of young mares. Each has bone density/
circumference that is feminine and refined. It is important
not to lose the desirable medium bone and joint for the
breed.

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In viewing the at withers, development in width of chest, spring of
rib, muscling in the hindquarter from stifle to gaskin,
Number 1 horse, she are but a few of the examples a judge should look for
in all genders and age groups of horses.
appears to have a

heavier developed

forequarter, lacks

refinement and During the observation

femininity in the neck, of the chest and fore legs

and is thicker at the of these horses, we are

1 base of the neck. seeking to determine the
She lacks a Baroque
overall width, definition

style of head, with of muscling in relationship

a long eye to muzzle to age and gender.

flat face. The front Each of these horses

to rear assessment demonstrates adequate

gives the impression muscle development,

the horse is long in and width. Neither

the body, lacking the horse should be faulted

proportional length until the judge observes

2 of leg, yet she is well- them walked directly to
developed for her
age in the barrel, and the judge. The actual

movement of the horse 1

stronger in the hip and becomes an important tool

croup than Number in the assessment process,

3. She stands under affirming the posed position

on the hind legs, but observations, or not.

not to the extent of

Number 3. When we observe Number
1, the assumption is the
Number 2 is being horse is base wide. A judge
shown very well, must ask for the horse to
be reset, and definitely
3 with a very positive observe the horse when
impression at first walked toward the judge.
look. For a young Contrary, Number 2 needs
horse, she is very balanced and proportional with well- to be observed to determine
developed muscles. The croup rounds in a desirable manner, if the horse has sufficient
with sufficient length in the hip. Topline of the neck is long, width for age, and not to
exiting very high from the shoulder, with a clean, refined be deceived by the leg/hoof
attachment at the throatlatch. The ears appear to be long
and the angle to view the head is difficult to determine its 2placement by the handler.
quality.
Just because the horse has
Number 3 has the most Baroque appearing head, ears are lots of presence, this does not preclude the necessity for
long, with a refined, feminine long neck that exits high on the horse to be structurally correct and physically developed
the shoulder, tapering into a refined throatlatch. Strong and for age. The judge needs to look beyond the ‘glitter’ of the
well-developed through the body and coupling. Round in horse’s presence and assess the true horse.
the croup, standing higher at the hip then the withers, with
a low set to the tail. She stands under herself in the hind Fourth, closely following development and maturity is
legs, while standing reasonably correct on the fore legs. gender expression. The horse must look like its gender in its
overall expression, a stallion must be masculine and a mare
Physical development and maturity refer to overall must be feminine. If the stallion is too refined and appears
growth of the horse, development of the neck, height to resemble a mare, this is a major fault. And the same in

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reverse consideration for the mare. Blending this factor into Fifth, are two traits that are sometimes overwhelming and
structural correctness and physical development becomes difficult to assess, presence and quality. Either the horse has
one of the important decision making abilities of a judge presence and quality or not. Either the horse has quality but
when looking at size, diameter and shape of joints and leg no presence. Alternatively, the horse has presence but no
bones. The judge must ask, do these anatomical regions quality. These two factors must not be considered together,
reflect the horse’s gender, and is their development age but assessed on their own merits. In many cases, the judge
appropriate? must make a subjective decision on these two factors.

Here are three stallions. People ask the question, what is presence? The best answer
Their age is unknown. Using is, the horse has self-expression that says through its body
the information regarding language and attitude, “Look at me, I am special”. Versus
balance and proportion, a lethargic horse with no ‘energy’, just standing with an “I
which horse do you prefer don’t care” attitude.
over the other two?
Quality on the other hand generally refers to the
Number 2 demonstrates 1 harmonious blending of the anatomical regions to display
more maturity, balance and the fine work of the ‘genetic artist’ that created the horse.
structural correctness than In many incidences, the quality of the horse is in the eye of
the other two horses, with the beholder, as there is no device to physically measure
good length and set to the this intangible, yet important trait. Judges must learn from
neck, tying into a refined experience to assess a horse’s quality.
throatlatch, and definitely a
baroque type of head. Sixth, the judge needs to be making visual comparisons
between horses in a class. The comparison of horses is very
Number important in the process of selecting the best horse, second
best, third best, etc. If two horses are very close in quality
23 is a lighter muscled horse, and breed type, the judge needs to take a closer look at the
heads, necks, toplines, legs, and movement to seek the top
with more refinement with individual. In doing so, the judge must mentally ask, which
a feminine appearance, yet horse has the more desirable of these qualities? Then
with quality and presence. render a fair decision, based upon structured observations.
He stands upright on the
front pasterns, with the Summary
appearance of standing
under in the rear legs. Therefore, the process of assessing and judging a class of
in-hand horses must include all these factors:
3The Number 1 horse lacks 1. Breed Type
2. Structural Correctness
the fore quarter to hind 3. Physical Development & Maturity
quarter proportion with a low set tail and very round hip 4. Gender Expression
and croup, which causes him to stand under behind.W 5. Presence and Quality
6. Comparable Assessment
The overly refined boned horse may appear to be very
attractive; however, the Andalusian and Lusitano horses are
known for the quality of bone as observed in the cannons.
The refinement of the cannon of an Arabian is not desirable,
nor is the coarseness of a cold-blooded horse. We must
remember these horses were being bred for work and the
military; therefore, the bone needed to be substantial, yet
well defined suitable for their athletic talents.

These are important objective observations for a judge to
consider in the process of assessing a horse.

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of gender.

At this point, we must ask the question, does the horse have
desirable qualities? Yes. Structural correctness of the fore
and hind limbs is definitely a plus as we view them from
the side. Plenty of length to the forearm with proportional
cannon fitted into a well-placed pastern. While looking at
the hind limbs, the legs are placed under the horse, normal
hock angle, with cannon and pastern proportional with
proper angles. As with all horses, it is necessary to take the
good with the not-so-good, realizing there is not a perfect
conformation horse.

What are Judges Looking for in Movement?

Balance and Proportion Once again, we must go back to the USEF Rulebook for the
description of the desirable movement for Andalusian/
Using the above chart of a registered Andalusian horse, Lusitano horses. The USEF Rulebook establishes the
there are many things to learn from the imaginary lines standards and the judges must accept the fact, they are
and the defined regions. The first step is to make an overall required to judge to this standard.
assessment of the horse’s balance and portions. Overall
means to view the entire horse without making a focus on
specific detail of the regions until this is accomplished. The
second step is to make comparisons of the various regions
by using the imaginary lines and boxes to determine how
the anatomical regions blend together.

So, from the photo above, compare the horse’s forequarter The signature gait of the Andalusian in most people’s eyes
to its hindquarter, regions 1, 2 and 3 compared to region is the trot. It is an active, animated gait that demonstrates
4. Just looking at the box for region 3 when compared to balance on the front and hind limbs, in stride and sequence.
region 4, the observation should immediately reveal the
horse is very heavy on the forehand, lacking the equivalent
and proportional development of muscle in length and
depth in the hindquarter. It is almost like there are two
different horses when viewing the regions. When we look
further, the neck of this horse is excessive, well developed,
yet masculine, with a desirable arching, long topline, but
comes out of the shoulder lower than desired, and heavy on
the underside of the neck. The image of the shoulder angle
provides a desirable slope, less than 50⁰ as viewed by the
dot-dash line from the top of the wither to the point of the
shoulder.

By using these imagery lines, check out the topline, withers The horse on the bottom is the horse in the earlier
to croup. What do you see? This imagery line should reveal conformation assessment chart. Even under saddle this
to the observer the horse is low in the back, dropping off horse lacks the fore to hind balance in conformation, yet, as
from the rear of the withers and then rising as it approaches he trots out, the horse has well balanced and coordinated
the coupling onto the croup. A weak topline we expect in movement front to rear legs. While the horse has a nearly
older horses, but certainly not in younger horses regardless level forearm, notice how the hocks are flexed and elevated,

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under the body not being “left behind”, all in a coordinated Tracking of a horse is where the assessment is made for the
manner. The horse depicted at the top is a flat-kneed horse, following:
almost qualifying as a ‘daisy clipper’ by the low, forward
motion of the forelegs while performing the trot. The horse Front View (Standing Directly in Front)
lacks the articulation of the knee and hock as seen in the 1. Correctness of alignment of front leg movement
other horse depicted here. The motion depicted would be 2. Width of chest in relationship to width at knees
preferred for a hunter type of horse, whereas it would not and fetlocks
be desirable for an Andalusian. 3. Irregular movement or gait – winging/paddling,
base wide, toe out/in, etc.
Andalusian is one of the few breeds in USEF that offer a Best 4. Width of shoulders and spring of rib
Movement Class and an individual movement award in the
halter classes. The judge is required to observe and score Rear View (Standing Directly at Rear)
the movement of both the walk and trot. The following are 1. Correctness of alignment of hindleg movement
traits a judge must be looking for in each horse. 2. Width between hocks and fetlocks
3. Irregular movement or gait – rotation of hocks,
Without reciting the USEF Rulebook, movement is defined toe out, base narrow, etc
as the physical stimulus response in the collective dynamic 4. Width of hips and stifle
reaction of muscle and bone resulting in cadenced gaits 5. Alignment of the horse’s crest, excessive
with natural rhythm. Cadenced with natural rhythm that is movement of the neck topline
what judges are looking for in all horses, whether in-hand
or performance. The collective observation for tracking of the forelegs
and hindlegs movement must be factored into the final
First, the judge views the horse in motion while standing assessment of the judge’s placement of the horse. The judge
15-20 feet from the horse’s side to observe the profile must consider the combination of the profile movement as
movement. From this position, the judge can make many well as the tracking to provide a fair assessment of a horse’s
observations. Some of those are: overall movement. Unfortunately, many times the tracking
movement of the horse is not factored into the movement
1. Length of Stride, equal on each side of the horse score, while the total emphasis is placed on the movement
2. Elevation of Knees and Hocks, equal and balanced from the profile. This is a mistake by the judge.
rhythm
Third, the sport horse classes require a horse to be worked
3. Flexion of the Leg Joints on a triangle, instead of the standard in-hand pattern
4. Engagement of Shoulder and Hips illustrated in the USEF Rulebook. The presentation of the
5. Carriage and Set of Head and Neck horse on a triangle is quite simple. The horse is walked in a
6. Natural rhythm and true cadence for each gait triangle following the markers. After the walk is completed,
the horse is trotted on the triangle. The observations on the
Second, the judge views the horse while standing directly in triangle are the same as the USEF in-hand pattern, just a
front and then directly at the rear of the horse as it walks different pattern. On the triangle, the handler starts with
and trots on a straight-line toward them and continues on tracking of the hindlegs, followed by a profile view and
a straight line away from them. This phase of the judge’s a front view, while the horse is being led in a clockwise
observation is referred to as ‘tracking’. The tracking of a direction from the starting point. It is quite simple and easy
horse is quite simple during the presentation in the breed/ to perform, but once again, the horse must be trained to
in-hand classes. Out of respect for the judge, the exhibitor perform the gaits.
is expected to walk and trot their horse on a straight line
toward and away from the judge. Sometimes a judge may Movement at the Walk
deviate from standing directly to the front or rear of the
horse, as the judge needs to physically move to improve The walk must be a natural, free-flowing movement, starting
their view and observation. One of the common causes for with the impulsion from the engaged hindquarters. The
a judge to deviate from the standard procedure is because sequence of the four beat walk occurs in a specific rhythm
a horse with a teased, bushy tail, prevents the direct view of for each stride of the horse. Any deviation in this rhythm
the hindlegs and hocks. may be cause for concern, such as a horse moving with a
lateral walk, pacing or even unsound.

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The walk as viewed from the side allows for the observation The judge needs to use numerical scores like those used in
the suppleness of the limbs, movement through the head dressage. Those scores would be:
and neck, the drive from the hindquarters, and the forward 10 Points - Excellent
reach of the forelegs and shoulders. 9 Points - Very Good
8 Points - Good
The natural rhythm starts with the left hind pushing to 7 Points - Fairly Good The Typical Score Range
the rear, while the horse moves forward from the muscle 6 Points - Satisfactory
response in the hip and hindquarter, followed by the left 5 Points - Marginal
foreleg, extending, reaching forward in a straight line 4 Points - Insufficient
from the point of the shoulder, while doing so, flexing and
extending the arm, elbow, knee and fetlock joints. So, yes, The following are examples of observations made while
the shoulder of the horse engages if walking properly. viewing the movement of the walk from the front and rear
view.

After the left foreleg strikes the ground, the right hindleg Viewing the walk on this horse provides us simple
follows in a sequence of moving the horse forward, with the observations that it moves more correctly on the right fore
immediate natural response from the right foreleg, identical than the left, with the right fore coming up and straight
to the left foreleg. And the entire cycle, repeats itself. The forward, while the left fore knee moves away from the mid-
length of stride can be observed and measured visually by line which causes the hoof to deviate from straight forward
viewing the horse move from a judge’s profile position. The movement. In some cases, this deviation is caused by the
distance traveled in one four beat sequence is considered to handler, therefore, it is important to observe several strides
be one stride of the horse. before making an opinion on the correctness of movement.
Do not forget to observe the trim or shoe position on the
The judge should make a visual observation on the distance hoof, as this has an impact upon the flight pattern of the
of overlap between the location where the left fore hoof hoof.
and left hind hoof strike the ground. Essentially, it is the
distance from the ground impression location of the toe Here the horse
of the hind hoof to ground impression of the heel of the appears to
fore hoof. Many times a horse’s structural conformation be distracted
will dictate the horse’s length of overstride, which can be while it is
translated to athletic ability. A desirable natural overstride moving
for a 15.0 – 15.3 hand horse is approximately 3-6 inches, forward.
when the horse is allowed to move forward at a natural, Observation
unrestrained gait. Overstride is far more desirable trait than tells us the left
understride. A horse with a long coupling, lacking balance fore it toeing-
and proportionality will usually travel with an understride. in as it moves
This is a perfect example of ‘form to function’. forward prior
to landing. To
While observing and measuring the length of overstride a
judge needs to assess the engagement of hindquarters and
shoulder. The horse should be on a loose lead, unrestrained
with fully engaged limbs. Between these two objective
observations, the judge can make a very fair assessment of
the horse’s walk and determine an appropriate numerical
score for the gait.

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verify this, the judge needs to observe multiple strides to exaggerated at the trot, and sometimes not easily detectable
determine if the horse has a true deviation as a part of its at the walk, but obvious at the trot.
athletic function. Once again, it is the handler’s responsibility
to be sure the horse’s attention must be forward, not to one Assessment of the trot is very important in the overall
side or the other, to provide the most accurate observation. evaluation of the horse. And like the walk, natural movement
of the horse is essential and should be reflected in the score
Whether the movement depicted for this gait.
here is normal or abnormal, Photographs 1 and 2 demonstrate the flattening phase of
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judge to determine the accuracy
of the observed deviation. If this the fore legs as they advance forward at the trot.
is determined to be the normal
movement for the horse, it must be Some observations to affirm the correctness of the gait
penalized, as this impacts upon the using photograph 1:
athletic ability and longevity of the a. Right fore cannon and left hind cannon are parallel.
horse’s functioning life. If this were b. Left forearm and right hind cannon are parallel.
the actual movement for a horse,
secondary signs of irregularities in
joints may also be observed.

Movement at the Trot

The horse’s trot is ‘the’ gait that attracts the most attention Using photograph 2, observe the left fore as the horse
from all who witness the horse perform. Many consider reaches forward with a flat knee and extension, and
this is the equine athlete at their best. When presence and notice the upward angle of the left fore hoof. Compare the
the big, bold movement are blended, the result is attention extension of the fore legs in photographs 1 and 2 to observe
getting. However, the question remains is the movement the extreme movement of the left hoof.
natural and appropriate for this breed of horse? And that is The knee and hock action exhibited in photograph 3 become
where the judge’s assessment comes into play. the benchmark for the desirable movement at the trot.
Check the left fore cannon and right hind cannon, they are at
The judge’s assessment needs to be back to basics of factual a parallel alignment. The angle of the right fore and left hind
assessment, just like with the walk, and not be overwhelmed hooves also show parallel alignment. This demonstrates
by the impression of the horse. The judge must observe symmetrical and rhythmic pattern of movement.
the profile view of the horse, visually measuring the equal
length of stride on the right and left sides. The judge must Presentation of the Horse
assess equal elevation of the knees and hocks, to determine
if the motion is balanced. The judge needs to assess to make One question many ask about presentation of the in-hand
sure there is an equal amount of ‘reach’, forward extension, horse is, are all horses equal in their presentation? The
being proportional with the fore and hind limbs. All of these simple answer is, no. Why? Because not all handlers are
factors of anatomical function are being assessed from a equal, not all horses are trained equally.
profile view. Yet, for the judge to complete the assessment
process, they must evaluate the ‘tracking’ of the horse. Many handlers do not understand how or have the ability
to present a horse for engagement during the walk and/
While tracking, the judge is looking for deviations from or engagement and length of stride at the trot. Horses
normal such as winging and paddling, interfering and rope- with talent in the walk and trot are often beat by poor
walking, rotating hocks, base narrow, open hocks and knees, presentation by their handlers. The judge has no other
and more. The judge has to be prepared to understand how choice, because a judge cannot ‘judge’ - assess what he/she
to assess these observations into a numerical score that cannot see.
includes the blend of the observed profile and tracking
movements. The assessment process can be complicated The rhythm, elevation, suspension, cadence and length of
by the fact that many deviations observed at the walk are stride are very critical in the assessment of the walk and

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trot. Moreover, the handler must work to achieve the most For the trained, experience horse show judge, the walk and
desirable presentation at these gaits. trot are very critical in the process for assessing a horse in
the in-hand classes. As the expression goes, “form dictates
And yes, temperament does impact upon the controllability function”. So, if a horse does not have correct conformation,
and image of the horse during the in-hand presentation. A it will be reflected in their function.
well-mannered, trained horse is usually more responsive,
and familiar with the ‘job’ of being shown in an in-hand class. Meet the Author, Wayne Hipsley
A horse that is untrained or ill-behaved with poor manners
cannot be expected to present the best of its movement
while being on the end of a leadline. Unfortunately for the
unprepared exhibitor, the untrained and ill-behaved horse
is usually placed lower because the qualities and traits are
not apparent during the presentation.

One additional failure during the in-hand classes is the A lifetime professional horseman, Wayne has had
inability of the horse’s handler to maintain their foot- the opportunities and good fortune of a career
speed with the action and speed of their horse. More times in many phases of the business of horses. He has
than not, the handler’s lack of foot-speed has a negative been recognized internationally for his passion
impact on a horse’s walk and trot movement scores. It is as an equestrian author, consultant, educator,
unfortunate but a fact the handlers must learn to accept or judge, trainer and safety specialist.
develop a personal system to overcome the disadvantage His practical foundation for this lifetime career
they are placing on their horses. started on a family horse farm, where he learned
many real life lessons about care, management,
And yes, the judge uses comparisons during the assessment training and showing. His formal education
of movement in an in-hand class. One of the advantages includes academic credentials in Animal
of judging the A/L division is the final ‘walk with the whips Husbandry and Equine Physiology, whereby
down’ near the conclusion of the class. If performed these combined accomplishments enabled him
correctly, a horse with quality conformation and a quality to teach and serve as a university professor and
walk may be placed higher in the class due to this proficiency department head for Equine Studies.
of this gait. The final walk is a very good method for a judge He has been a USEF licensed judge for over
to differentiate between horses who could be considered 45 years. Included in these licenses are the
equal or have comparable qualities. Therefore, the exhibitor Andalusian and Lusitanos which he has judged
has a final opportunity to impress the judge and place for almost 25 years. In the late 1990’s he had
higher in a class, regardless of what has taken place before the pleasure to attend a 5 day judges seminar in
this phase of the class. Madrid, Spain to help set his appreciation for the
standards for judging Andalusian horses.
A word of caution for exhibitors with regard to the final walk He has judged the US Andalusian National Show
in the in-hand class. for IALHA on numerous occasions, along with
the honor to judge the National Andalusian
During the walk on a loose lead with whips down, the and Spanish Horse Shows in Australia and New
horse displays his/her natural conformation posture, which Zealand.
usually relates to head and neck carriage being lower and Teaching others about judging remains one of his
shorter appearing than while being presented in-hand. This passions.
natural posture of the horse permits the judge to make final
comparisons and considerations in their placings. It must
be remembered, the horse’s natural posture during the
walk is not distorted by the handler elevating the head and
neck artificially, nor extending the neck to make it appear
longer and more refined. While at the walk, if the horse has
a short, thick neck, this conformation fault becomes very
obvious to the trained observer, and must be considered in
the final placing of the class.

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IALHA 2021 Board of Directors

Meet the IALHA Board of Directors.

These are the members who will give of their time and In addition to the Board, there are several ways to get
talent to represent their regions throughout the year and involved with the IALHA! We have several committees open
at the board meetings. The IALHA region map and their to any Full or Associate member which include: Marketing,
contact information may be found in the member Directory Education, Policy and Procedures, National Show, Ethics,
on the website, or here in this issue of The Iberian Horse. Publications, Elections, Finance and Fundraising, Website,
Please feel free to contact your region directory if you have and the Registry Board. Contact your regional director if
any questions or concerns about what is happening with you are interested in being appointed to one of these great
the IALHA. committees for 2021. Volunteerism is the key to making
your association work!

Kaeli Dressler Erica Peet N/A* Malen Dell

President Vice President Secretary Treasurer

*This position had no candidates during the election. The board will fill this position at the
first-quarter board meeting in January 2021.

Amanda Cheryl Croasmun Nicole Grous Alex Dees Sandra Jacob Francine
Latta-Portillo Region 1 Dismukes
Region 2 Region 2 Region 3
Region 1 Region 5

Dr. Corrine Stern Lisa Adams Martin Perez Katelin Swygert Ann Wild Zach Dukes
Region 5 Dukes
Region 6 Region 7 Director at Large Director at Large
Judy Sydow Region 7
Show Chair
We would love to have representation from each of the IALHA regions
in 2022, so be sure to watch for the call for nominations in late summer
2021 and consider running, or nominating someone that you think would

represent your region and our wonderful horses well!

*Region 4 has 2 seats vacant

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Registry Board (non- IALHA board positions):

Karen Sausman Sharon Mohr Kate Waddell Ramona Dejong Amy Star

Registrar Chairperson

Thank You to the following Board members whose terms ended at the close of 2020:

President ~ Janita Smith
Secretary ~ Kim Pittman
Region 7 ~ Carmen Hanson

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“Piaffe” by Jennifer Shrestha

Photographs

The beauty of life captured

Meet the winners of the 2021 Calendar Photo Contest

The success of this year’s IALHA Calendar Photo contest thirteen photos were shared and the photo with the most
was a pleasant surprise, in more ways than one. Seventy- likes earned the coveted spot of the cover. This was one
one photo entries were submitted by professionals of our most successful Facebook posts, with over 10,000
and amateurs alike, of IALHA purebred and part bred people reached.
horses, under saddle or at liberty, in a variety of setting Each photographer and their image will be featured in the
and seasons. The publication committee and marketing calendar, but also on the IALHA Facebook page, and the
committee chairperson had the pleasure of voting for their IALHA website, during the month they were selected to
favorite thirteen of the bunch. There were so many fantastic represent. This event has truly become a place for those who
images to choose from, and we hope that you agree with share a passion for this distinctive breed - to work together
our choices, as they are a beautiful collection of our horses to create a publication that celebrates our magnificent
at their best. horses. Keep an eye out for the announcement and entry
Typically, the calendars have been given as a membership form early fall 2021 for the next Calendar Photo Contest.
perk, offered with yearly memberships at a first come first
serve basis. The excitement and participation in this event Cover
have continued to grow with each passing year, and last
year requests were made to have the calendar available “Piaffe”, Lusitano gelding Aire Cavaleiros, owned by Alicia
for purchase. At the time we were not able to make that Berger, photo by Jennifer Shrestha.
happen, but this year we did. Notices were put out on Jennifer Shrestha is a professional equine photographer who
social media and on the website about the option to grew up between the plains of Nebraska and the Himalayas
order a calendar. We could not be more pleased with the of Nepal. Her love for horses and photography came at an
response. Over seventy copies were sold, at cost, to those early age and she was blessed to constantly be surrounded
who pre-ordered them. New to the event this year, we took by both. Jennifer took that passion for photography and
the decision for the cover to the IALHA Facebook page. All horses to new heights. She received her BFA and BS from

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Andrews University and is currently working towards her February
MFA through the Academy of Art in San Francisco. Though
Jennifer enjoys creating beautiful moments between horse “Statuesque”, Lusitano
and rider, her work goes beyond
lifestyle photography into gelding Xango Do
equine fine art. She intentionally
chooses location, lighting, style, Vouga, owned by Susan
and horse to express the vision
and emotion she wants to share Amsterdam, photo by
with her viewers. Jennifer is currently located in Southwest
Michigan where she resides with her two horses, cat and Annemarie Field.
dog. Jennifer wanted to capture the strength, beauty,
and versatility the Lusitano breed provides through the “I specialize in
articulate and precise movements of the piaffe.
photographing horses
January
and dogs and I’m

passionate about

creating beautiful

images that really show your animal’s soul and unique

personality. I started professional equine photography back

in 2003 but have been a dressage rider and horse lover from

a very young age. I bought my first Lusitano only this year

and already know this is going to be a whole new, exciting

“Indio Paraiso”, adventure! With my trainer

Andalusian Tim Mellott, who has trained

stallion, owned the gorgeous Lusitano in the

by Brianne photograph, I’m discovering the

Coulombe, inquisitive and playful mind and

photo by athletic characteristics of this

Amanda breed, and my lens will forever

McArtor. try and capture its beauty. This

After a back particular gelding, I’ve been told, is like riding a cloud!”

injury was -Annemarie

potentially March

going to leave Amanda McArtor from riding and competing

ever again, Turquoise Boots Photography was formed!

She wanted the chance to still be connected to the horse “Relaxing After the
Ride”, Half-Andalusian
industry and capture those special moments for other mare Mistral Do Tops’
Alegria, owned by Jody
people with their horses. She specializes in equine, Chiquoine, photo by
Nick Schneider.
landscape and wildlife photography; however, she is getting This photo was taken
in July at Wedgewood
started in wedding and family photography as well! The Stables in Lanesboro, MA after riding Alegria on Working
Equitation obstacles. Alegrias’ imported 16.1H Palomino
name Turquoise Boots comes from the buckaroo turquoise sire, “Mistral Do Top” was registered with the APSL, ABPSL
(Portuguese & Brazilian Registries) & IALHA.
cowboy boots she always wear - she is Her Hanoverian dam, “Joy” (Kalypsos
Goddess of Joy) is the daughter of the
easily recognizable in a crowd. Just look famous German jumper, Kalypso. Alegria
means, Joy, Happiness, and Lightness. Her
for her boots and come talk to her about name is suiting because she is the lovely
IALHA registered combination of these 2
photos anytime if you see her! Amanda breeds, demonstrating versatility, beauty,
temperament and…. movement with
is a full-time middle school teacher panache! In addition to WE, Alegria was

and lives in Arizona with her husband,

Dakota, and their two horses Maggie

and Junuh. The photo shoot with Indio

was an impromptu part of that day. It

was originally scheduled with one of

Indio’s first foals of the season. The photo shoot started

with Nacho (the foal) and his mom and ended with Indio.

It was so neat to be able to photograph the entire “horse

family” in one day!

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also schooled in Classical Dressage by the late Bill Biggs based out of Tucson, Arizona. Taylor photographs horse
(PanAm games) and Denise LaMalfa, of Coalinga, CA. Her shows throughout Arizona and offers private Equine Black
new love is sorting cattle at CowGirl-Up Ranch, in Canaan, Backgrounds Portraits
NY. as well as Horse & Rider
Sessions. Her sessions
About Nick Schneider: “I am a student studying chemistry aim to create a visual
at the Rochester Institute of Technology. I have a passion story of the ways each
for photography, making it my favorite hobby. Due to being horse that we cross paths
a full-time student, I don’t get as much time as I’d like to with changes our lives.
get my camera out. When I do get the chance, I mostly take This image was the result
pictures of nature and wildlife and spend a lot of time hiking of a model call Taylor
to look for new and interesting places to photograph. I also put together to practice her skills. With an unexpected
really like taking action shots and am interested in shooting monsoon surrounding the location on the day of the shoot,
more sports photography and pictures of horses in the a strong wind was blowing, and Reina Amberina was filled
future. My latest venture has been into astrophotography. I with energy. Rider Summer Star smiled and laughed as they
am always looking for opportunities to take photos in new galloped around together. This image was taken after a
places and of new things”. gallop and named “Light of My Eye” to reflect the pure joy
this mare brought to her rider.
April
June
“Luso Love”, Lusitano
mares Ciarra and Joie, “Eclipse LAR”, Andalusian stallion,
owned by Patricia owned by Jeff Taverner, photo by
Fitzgerald, photo by Brian Erman.
Erica Peet. Brian Erman has been taking
photos for over 40 years. Brian’s
“This photo shoot love of photography began when
was quite impromptu, he became a father and purchased
lucky these two his first “good camera”. After taking
lovely mares made many photographs of his children,
it easy. The mother daughter duo showed such beautiful Brian moved on to taking portraits
expressions when they were next to of animals and friends. Currently, Brian is primarily a portrait
each other. This particular shot was photographer, but found the transition to taking photos
not the goal of the day, but I could of animals relatively easy. He has a great rapport with all
not pass up capturing it”. -Erica domesticated animals, but also enjoys taking photos of
Erica and her husband Howard are wildlife. Brian occasionally takes wedding and other special
professional horse trainers out of occasion photos but specializes in animals and portraits.
Wonder Lake, Illinois. Photography Brian was asked by Lauren Wagner, Eclipse LAR’s rider
is a by-product of their job, as it is and daughter of a close family friend, to
used for promotion and to share the passion that they have take some photos of Eclipse LAR for her.
for horses. He happily obliged and had a great time
at the stables that day. This photo was
May one of several taken on the one and only
day Brian Erman and Eclipse LAR were
“Light of My Eye”, Half- together. Brian was very pleased with the
Andalusian mare Reina way the sun hit Eclipse LAR’s coat at that
Amberina, owned by time of day. Brian sent Lauren the photos and she too was
Amy Star, photo by very pleased. This photo was everyone’s favorite.
Taylor Schoonover.
Taylor Schoonover is an July
Equine Photographer

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“Exuberance”, Half-Andalusian gelding Regalo Oro, owned “Cassara TA”, Andalusian mare, owned by Jennifer Carda,
photo by Tedi Searle
by Penney Wetherbee, Cassara TA is an exquisite
mare bred by Tilley
photo by Michelle Andalusians and lovingly
owned by Jennifer Carda
Franke-Everette. of Naches, WA. While she
shows great talent in the
Regalo Oro is a hunter ring and under

12-year-old half- saddle, her true love is trail riding the gorgeous geography
of the Pacific northwest. This picture was
Andalusian gelding captured in the foothills of Moxee, WA. Tedi,
also a WA native, is based in Utah. She is a
who competes at 3rd passionate equestrian with a love for all
horse breeds. Tedi specializes in capturing
level in Dressage, and captivating images for sports and horse
lovers. Her images have been published
BN in eventing. in numerous magazines and publications.
She loves helping individuals capture the human horse
Michelle Franke- connections. If you would like to connect, check out her

Everette founded Franke Photo Design, LLC in the year 2000. Instgram at www.Instagram.com/Tedi.s.photo

Michelle especially loves capturing the

beauty and power of the Andalusian

and Lusitano horses. Franke Photo

Design provides both private photo

sessions and horse show photography

services in the Midwest. Learn more at

Frankephotodesign.com or Facebook.

com/FrankePhotoDesign/

August October

“Herradura’s Gitano MOR”, Andalusian stallion, owned by “Iberian Sunset”, Half-Andalusian stallion Inquieto XIV,
Terri Meador, photo by Kristi owned and photographed by Morgan Moore.
Johnson.
“I started in photography over “Inquieto XIV is a ¾
30 years ago. I worked with Andalusian, ¼ Friesian
commercial photographers and Warlander stallion. I met
then became one myself. It Inquieto as a gangly,
wasn’t until digital photography tall 3-year-old when he
and owning horses that I found lived with his breeder in
my truest passion. The first time California. I met his sire,
I took photos of my own horses, Hummer (Warlander: ½
Friesian, ½ Andalusian
I was hooked! Being able to edit a photo of a creature so registered with IALHA), at an April Visel Workshop and had
beautiful and perfect and put an individual spin of your own always dreamed of owning a baroque horse like him. Early
on it just made me fall in love with photography all over on in his training journey with Andres Castano, Inquieto
again!! I came across the Andalusian proved (like many Iberians) to be very easy to trick train.
horse and the grace and beauty of these Andres trained him to rear, lay down,
horses had me mesmerized. Gitano MOR Spanish walk, and to ride bridleless.
is one very special Andalusian stallion! Now, he is in training for saddle seat
This photo was him enjoying his paddock with Katie Showers and we hope to
area at Herradura Andalusians and I was make his debut in that division at the
interacting with him and loving every minute of it!! I hope 2021 IALHA Nationals. Inquieto has
everyone sees how magnificent he is through this photo. an active mind and thrives with new
It is always such a pleasure to be in the presence of this challenges. He is my favorite subject
amazing stallion”. -Kristi to photograph; my muse. We captured
this photo in our pasture while my husband, Ryan Moore,
September played with him in the sunset”. -Morgan

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November so wonderful to watch. More inspired than ever, I am finding
my own style, especially with the wild horses. I can spend
“Tranquility”, Lusitano gelding Burladero, owned by Bob days at a time enjoying how they interact and socialize. Each
Lawson, photo by Cassidy Cooper. photograph is an opportunity to create a little magic and
bring joy to those who view my work.
Rancho Descanso is a serene It was a pleasure to photograph Barolo, who is owned by
venue based out of Southern a friend of mine. There were several inches of fresh snow
California and well-integrated and he was playing out in her field with her other horses.
into the working equitation He was really showing just how
community therein. On this beautiful and majestic he is. It
particular summer evening, seemed like he was glad that
Burladero is shown schooling the snow had passed and was
relaxation and lateral work in a showing off. It warmed my heart
traditional bosal with rider Robin and gave me chills at the same
Bond. The pair are a picture time to watch and photograph
of true tranquility and finesse, him. His owner said this about him ‘Barolo is the most
as they build soft and supple communication through beautiful, kind, sweet horse but with a sense of self that
their work. This communication sets the stage for further makes him seem almost human. It becomes a question of
refinement as they move next to working in the spade bit. who is teaching who as we practice the classical methods of
This moment was captured by Cassidy dressage together.’”. -Judy
Cooper, an amateur photographer and
rider similarly based out of California. Enter our next IALHA
She enjoys photographing a diverse Calendar Photo Contest!
range of equestrian disciplines and
highlighting the relationship between
horse and rider.

December Share your amazing Andalusian, Lusitano,
or Half-Andalusian/Lusitano horse photos
“Elegance”, Andalusian gelding Barolo, owned by Lisa
Worcester, photo by Judy Neill. with the membership. The horse in the
“Horses have been my life-long passion … riding, showing, photo must be IALHA registered, or if
it is a foal its parents must be IALHA
and photographing registered. Keep an eye out for the contest
them. For twenty years,
I made an annual trip to open this summer.
to California’s Sierra
Nevada wilderness, www.theiberianhorse.online
and I always carried
a camera, wanting to
capture the majesty
of nature, my friends
and their horses in the background. My husband Terry
and I moved in 2004 to Prineville, OR. I was overcome
with the beauty of the forest and high desert. I wanted
to photograph in a way that would allow others to feel
what I felt, especially where horses were concerned. I try
to capture the sparkle in a horse’s eye, the way he tosses
his head, nostrils flaring, or the way she interacts with the
other horses in the herd. I have a special love for working
horses that plow the fields and pull the wagons; they are all

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Celebrating IALHA Dressage Horses
2020 USDF All Breeds Awards

The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) held its 2020 annual convention virtually during December 2-6. To
replace the usual awards banquet, the USDF All Breeds awards were presented at a “virtual gala”. Incoming USDF
president Lisa Gorretta urged award winners to “Celebrate your own successes and the achievements of your
friends who competed against great odds during this pandemic, at the Salute Gala and Year-End & All Breeds
Awards programs. COVID-19 has made 2020 a difficult and disappointing year for so many; please help us to
make this event a highlight..”. In this same spirit, IALHA proudly sponsors these awards, and salutes its USDF All
Breeds award winners listed below:

Intermediate I; Purebred, Adult Amateur

1. CESAR HHC, Ridden by Michele Roark ~ 65.441

Sire: Obtuso Interagro; Dam: Semiramis Interagro; Owner: Michele Roark; Breeder: Fazendas Interagro LTDA


2. CHAUMET, Ridden by Guadalupe Guarderas ~ 65.147
Sire: Picano; Dam: Suzana; Owner: Guadalupe Guarderas; Breeder: Joaquim Ventura Matos Miranda

3. VIROTE, Ridden by Alix James ~ 62.427

Sire: Mosaico; Dam: Quadriga; Owner: Alix James; Breeder: Casa Gouveia

Prix St Georges; Purebred, Adult Amateur

1. FORCADO CL, Ridden by Barbara Nagle ~ 63.000 Gabriel C esar H HC and Michelle Roark
Sire: Solar HM; Dam: Aroeira Do Castanheiro; Owner: Barbara Nagle, Breeder: Casa Lusitana LLC, Jorge

2. MADRONO XXXVI, Ridden by Ida Noll ~ 62.574
Sire: Impaciente II; Dam: Madrona XI; Owner: Ida Noll; Breeder: Yeguada Ovelar

3. DONZI MC, Ridden by Hilary Clayton ~ 60.735
Sire: Taperao Do Reis; Dam: Tarambola; Owner: Hilary Clayton; Breeder: Arsenio Cordeiro, Karen Jenkins

4. DIACONO INTERAGRO, Ridden by Priscilla Baldwin ~ 60.552
Sire: Quinio Interagro; Dam: Meiga; Owner: Priscilla Baldwin; Breeder: Fazendas Interagro LTDA

Prix St Georges; Half-Andalusian, Adult Amateur

1. BRAVO DO RETIRO, Ridden by Loretta Lucas ~ 60.956

Sire: Relampago Do Retiro; Dam: Tempestade Do Retiro; Owner: Loretta Lucas; Breeder: Eduardo Fischer

Fourth Level; Purebred, Adult Amateur Forcado CL and Barbara Nagle
1. DONZI MC, Ridden by Hilary Clayton ~ 64.445

Sire: Taperao Do Reis; Dam: Tarambola; Owner: Hilary Clayton; Breeder: Arsenio Cordeiro, Karen Jenkins


2. DESEJO, Ridden by Amanda Johnson ~ 63.750

Sire: S-Lancelot Couss; Dam: Querida; Owner: Amanda Johnson; Breeder: Arsenio Cordeiro

Third Level; Purebred, Adult Amateur

1. HORIZONTE, Ridden by Jeanette Knight ~ 65.875

Sire: Zazu; Dam: Quadriga; Owner: Jeanette Knight; Breeder: Alda Machado Gouveia


2. GABARITO DA CERCA, Ridden by Lara Gilman ~ 61.325

Sire: Belmonte; Dam: Jararaca; Owner: Lara Gilman; Breeder: Pedro Lapa

Third Level; Half-Andalusian, Adult Amateur Donzi MC and Hilary Clayton
1. REGALO ORO, Ridden by Penney Wetherbee ~ 64.189 Photo by Carmen Queca Franco

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Second Level; Purebred, Adult Amateur
1. FIONA ROY, Ridden by Carmen Hanson ~ 64.595

Sire: Dobladillo 2; Dam: Emperatriz XVIII; Owner: Carmen Hanson; Breeder: Cynthia Bishop, Donald and Kathy Stewart


First Level; Purebred, Adult Amateur

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1. MEDITERRANEO’S VENEZIA, Ridden by Brenda Forsythe ~ 60.580

Sire: Mediterraneo V; Dam: Espanola; Owner: Brenda Forsythe; Breeder: Donna and Jay Hecht, Jdon Farms LLC


Training Level; Purebred, Adult Amateur

1. MEDITERRANEO’S VENEZIA, Ridden by Brenda Forsythe ~ 63.707

Sire: Mediterraneo V; Dam: Espanola; Owner: Brenda Forsythe; Breeder: Donna and Jay Hecht, Jdon Farms LLC


Training Level; Half-Andalusian, Adult Amateur

1. XIBEROA, Ridden by Yvette Casdorph ~ 63.621 My Bolero and Erica Coombs

Sire: Diego Mc; Dam: Emily; Owner: Yvette Casdorph; Breeder: Roseledge Farm, Yvette Casdorph


Fourth Level; Musical Freestyle; Purebred, Adult Amateur

1. DONZI MC, Ridden by Hilary Clayton ~ 67.500

Sire: Taperao Do Reis; Dam: Tarambola; Owner: Hilary Clayton; Breeder: Arsenio Cordeiro, Karen Jenkins


2. FORCADO CL, Barbara Nagle 66.900

Sire: Solar HM; Dam: Aroeira Do Castanheiro; Owner: Barbara Nagle; Breeder: Casa Lusitana LLC, Jorge Gabriel


Third Level; Musical Freestyle; Purebred, Adult Amateur

1. ESPADIN, Ridden by Julie Henry ~ 63.033

Sire: Excelso; Dam: Delirio II; Owner: Julie Henry; Breeder: Paul Belasik


First Level; Musical Freestyle; Purebred, Adult Amateur

1. FIONA ROY, Ridden by Carmen Hanson ~ 70.767

Sire: Dobladillo 2; Dam: Emperatriz XVIII; Owner: Carmen Hanson; Breeder: Cynthia Bishop, Donald and Kathy Stewart


2. MEDITERRANEO’S VENEZIA, Ridden by Brenda Forsythe ~ 64.750

Sire: Mediterraneo V; Dam: Espanola; Owner: Brenda Forsythe; Breeder: Donna and Jay Hecht, Jdon Farms LLC

Training Level; Half-Andalusian, Junior/Young Rider

1. MY BOLERO, Ridden by Erica Coombs ~ 62.381 Espadin and Julie Henry
Photo by Pics of You
Sire: Romerito II; Dam: Caranita; Owner: Erica Coombs; Breeder: Kathy Thurman

Intermediate I; Half-Andalusian; Musical Freestyle

1. TEODOROS MILAGRO, Ridden by Gail Abele ~ 68.500

Sire: Teodoro’s Hechizo; Dam: Christione; Owner: Andrew and Diana Cilia; Breeder: Diana Cilia


Grand Prix; Half-Andalusian; Musical Freestyle

1. TALISMAN BHF, Ridden by Torrey Wilkinson ~ 69.900

Sire: Temerario VII; Dam: Dance on Aire; Owner: Torrey Wilkinson; Breeder: Deborah Messick

Fourth Level; Purebred; Musical Freestyle

1. DONZI MC, Hilary Clayton 67.500

Sire: Taperao Do Reis; Dam: Tarambola; Owner: Hilary Clayton; Breeder: Arsenio Cordeiro, Karen Jenkins

Third Level; Purebred; Musical Freestyle Teodoros Milagro and Gail Abele
1. DIABLO DC, Ridden by Madison Waller ~ 67.613 Photo by Caitlin Demura

Sire: Sarilho; Dam: Xara Mor; Owner: Ashley Waller, Waller Farms; Breeder: Haras Dos Cavaleiros, Rafael Chavez


2. ESPADIN, Ridden by Julie Henry ~ 63.033

Sire: Excelso; Dam: Delirio II; Owner: Julie Henry; Breeder: Paul Belasik

First Level; Purebred; Musical Freestyle

1. FIONA ROY, Ridden by Carmen Hanson ~ 70.767

Sire: Dobladillo 2; Dam: Emperatriz XVIII; Owner: Carmen Hanson; Breeder: Cynthia Bishop, Donald and Kathy Stewart

2. MEDITERRANEO’S VENEZIA, Ridden by Brenda Forsythe ~ 64.750

Sire: Mediterraneo V; Dam: Espanola; Owner: Brenda Forsythe; Breeder: Donna and Jay Hecht, Jdon Farms LLC

Grand Prix; Purebred, Open

1. DONATELLO DC, Ridden by Tiago Ernesto, ~ 68.723

Sire: Niquel II; Dam: Soledad Mor; Owner: Natalia Chavez-Zamorano, Rafael Chavez; Breeder: Haras Dos Cavaleiros, Rafael Chavez

2. XEREZ DE QUINTANA, Ridden by Kimberly Monk ~ 62.066

Sire: Nero; Dam: Destinada; Owner: Janice Cline; Breeder: Pedro Colussi Angelo

Intermediate II; Purebred, Open

1. DANDI DA PRATA, Petra Wilder 65.294

Sire: Sargento Do Top; Dam: Duna Do Rimo; Owner: Petra Wilder; Breeder: Hilda De Toledo Piza

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Intermediate I; Purebred, Open

1. FORCADO CL, Ridden by Matthew McLaughlin ~ 69.044

Sire: Solar HM; Dam: Aroeira Do Castanheiro; Owner: Barbara Nagle; Breeder: Casa Lusitana LLC, Jorge Gabriel


2. GARCIA HM, Ridden by Shelly Reichart ~ 68.971

Sire: Quieto; Dam: Carta Branca HM; Owner: Shelly Reichart; Breeder: Jose Carlos Garcia


3. CESAR HHC, Ridden by Michele Roark ~ 65.441

Sire: Obtuso Interagro; Dam: Semiramis Interagro; Owner: Michele Roark; Breeder: Fazendas Interagro LTDA


4. CHAUMET, Ridden by Guadalupe Guarderas ~ 65.147

Sire: Picano; Dam: Suzana; Owner: Guadalupe Guarderas; Breeder: Joaquim Ventura Matos Miranda


5. VIROTE, Ridden by Alix James ~ 62.427

Sire: Mosaico; Dam: Quadriga; Owner: Alix James; Breeder: Casa Gouveia

Intermediate I; Half-Andalusian, Open Diablo DC and Madison Waller
Photo by Kathy Weir

1. TEODOROS MILAGRO, Ridden by Gail Abele ~ 67.500
Sire: Teodoro’s Hechizo; Dam: Christione; Owner: Andrew and Diana Cilia; Breeder: Diana Cilia

Prix St Georges; Purebred, Open

1. ELVIS HI, Ridden by Kimberly Herslow ~70.882
Sire: Travesso FC; Dam: Quizumba HI; Owner: Ailene Cascio, Kimberly Herslow; Breeder: Vallebella Participacoes LTDA

2. COMANDO, Ridden by Kari Mcclain ~ 67.795
Sire: Trevo Do; Dam: Xira da Raposa; Owner: Nicole Grous; Breeder: Agropecuaria Iannoni LTDA

3. GOLDEN STAR, Ridden by Petra Wilder ~ 67.647
Sire: Astral Dos Diamantes; Dam: Zara FRC; Owner: Petra Wilder; Breeder: Carlos Carvalho

4. FORCADO CL, Ridden by Barbara Nagle ~ 63.000
Sire: Solar HM; Dam: Aroeira Do Castanheiro; Owner: Barbara Nagle; Breeder: Casa Lusitana LLC, Jorge Gabriel

5. MADRONO XXXVI, Ridden by Ida Noll ~ 62.574 Dandi da Prata and Petra Wilder
Photo by On The Bit Images
Sire: Impaciente II; Dam: Madrona XI; Owner: Ida Noll; Breeder: Yeguada Ovelar
6. XEREZO MOR , Ridden by Jenesena Ursone ~ 61.691
Sire: Naco; Dam: Heroina; Owner: Jenesena Ursone; Breeder: Abelardo Morales, Cortijo Las Morerias

7. DONZI MC, Ridden by Hilary Clayton ~ 60.735
Sire: Taperao Do Reis; Dam: Tarambola; Owner: Hilary Clayton; Breeder: Arsenio Cordeiro, Karen Jenkins

8. DIACONO INTERAGRO, Ridden by Priscilla Baldwin ~ 60.552
Sire: Quinio Interagro; Dam: Meiga; Owner: Priscilla Baldwin; Breeder: Fazendas Interagro LTDA

Prix St Georges; Half-Andalusian, Open

1. BRAVO DO RETIRO, Ridden by Loretta Lucas ~ 60.956
Sire: Relampago Do Retiro; Dam: Tempestade Do Retiro; Owner: Loretta Lucas; Breeder: Eduardo Fischer
Fourth Level; Purebred, Open

1. DONZI MC, Ridden by Hilary Clayton ~ 64.445
Sire: Taperao Do Reis; Dam: Tarambola; Owner: Hilary Clayton; Breeder: Arsenio Cordeiro, Karen Jenkins Elvis HI and Kimberly Herslow
Photo by Susan Decker-Bibbo

2. DESEJO, Ridden by Amanda Johnson, Tiffany Kell Brinton ~ 63.750
Sire: S-Lancelot Couss; Dam: Querida; Owner: Amanda Johnson; Breeder: Arsenio Cordeiro

Third Level; Purebred, Open

1. HORIZONTE, Ridden by Jeanette Knight ~ 65.875

Sire: Zazu; Dam: Quadriga; Owner: Jeanette Knight; Breeder: Alda Machado Gouveia


2. IRRITADA CANICEIRA, Ridden by Natalia Martin, Leah Winston ~ 63.875

Sire: Altivo; Dam: Tulipa; Owner: Aimee Falcone; Breeder: Herdade Da Caniceira, Hermano Martins


3. GABARITO DA CERCA, Ridden by Lara Gilman ~ 61.325

Sire: Belmonte; Dam: Jararaca; Owner: Lara Gilman; Breeder: Pedro Lapa

Third Level; Half-Andalusian, Open

1. REGALO ORO, Ridden by Penney Wetherbee ~ 64.189

Sire: Reno Cabrieto R; Dam: Miss Spot; Owner: Penney Wetherbee; Breeder: James and Kathleen Laake

Second Level; Purebred, Open

1. FIONA ROY, Ridden by Carmen Hanson ~ 64.595

Sire: Dobladillo 2; Dam: Emperatriz XVIII; Owner: Carmen Hanson; Breeder: Cynthia Bishop, Donald and Kathy Stewart

First Level; Purebred, Open

1. ESFEAR REA, Ridden by Debra Nossaman, Jenesena Ursone ~ 66.563

Sire: Comanche II; Dam: Bellatrix REA; Owner: Debra Nossaman; Breeder: Brian and Krista Cambron, Royal Eclipse Andalusians

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2. EMILIO, Ridden by Madeleine Debure ~ 62.709 Regalo Oro and Penney Wetherbee

Sire: Ladino GF; Dam: Vendita RJ; Owner: Ann Corson; Breeder: Celia Stenfors-Dacre, Silverstar Ranch


3. MEDITERRANEO’S VENEZIA, Ridden by Brenda Forsythe ~ 60.580

Sire: Mediterraneo V; Dam: Espanola; Owner: Brenda Forsythe; Breeder: Donna and Jay Hecht, Jdon Farms LLC

Training Level; Purebred, Open
1. MEDITERRANEO’S VENEZIA, Ridden by Brenda Forsythe ~ 63.707

Sire: Mediterraneo V; Dam: Espanola; Owner: Brenda Forsythe; Breeder: Donna and Jay Hecht, Jdon Farms LLC


Training Level; Half-Andalusian, Open

1. XIBEROA, Ridden by Yvette Casdorph ~ 63.621

Sire: Diego MC; Dam: Emily; Owner: Yvette Casdorph; Breeder: Roseledge Farm, Yvette Casdorph


2. MY BOLERO, Ridden by Erica Coombs ~ 62.381

Sire: Romerito II; Dam: Caranita; Owner: Erica Coombs; Breeder: Kathy Thurman

Prix St Georges; Professional, Purebred, Vintage Cup

1. COMANDO, Ridden by Kari Mcclain ~ 67.795

Sire: Trevo Do; Dam: Xira da Raposa; Owner: Nicole Grous; Breeder: Agropecuaria Iannoni LTDA

Intermediate I; Adult Amateur, Purebred, Vintage Cup

1. CESAR HHC, Ridden by Michele Roark ~ 65.441

Sire: Obtuso Interagro; Dam: Semiramis Interagro; Owner: Michele Roark; Breeder: Fazendas Interagro LTDA


2. CHAUMET, Ridden by Guadalupe Guarderas ~ 65.147

Sire: Picano; Dam: Suzana; Owner: Guadalupe Guarderas; Breeder: Joaquim Ventura Matos Miranda


Prix St Georges; Adult Amateur, Purebred, Vintage Cup

1. FORCADO CL, Ridden by Barbara Nagle ~ 63.000 Fiona Roy and Carmen Hanson
Sire: Solar HM; Dam: Aroeira Do Castanheiro; Owner: Barbara Nagle; Breeder: Casa Lusitana LLC, Jorge Gabriel
Photo by Harry Furey
2. MADRONO XXXVI, Ridden by Ida Noll ~ 62.574
Sire: Impaciente II; Dam: Madrona XI; Owner: Ida Noll; Breeder: Yeguada Ovelar

3. DONZI MC, Ridden by Hilary Clayton ~ 60.735
Sire: Taperao Do Reis; Dam: Tarambola; Owner: Hilary Clayton; Breeder: Arsenio Cordeiro, Karen Jenkins

Prix St Georges; Adult Amateur, Half-Andalusian, Vintage Cup

1. BRAVO DO RETIRO, Ridden by Loretta Lucas ~ 60.956

Sire: Relampago Do Retiro; Dam: Tempestade Do Retiro; Owner: Loretta Lucas; Breeder: Eduardo Fischer


Fourth Level; Adult Amateur, Purebred, Vintage Cup

1. DONZI MC, Ridden by Hilary Clayton ~ 64.445
Sire: Taperao Do Reis; Dam: Tarambola; Owner: Hilary Clayton; Breeder: Arsenio Cordeiro, Karen Jenkins


Third Level; Adult Amateur, Purebred, Vintage Cup

1. HORIZONTE, Ridden by Jeanette Knight ~ 65.875 Machado Mediterraneo’s Venezia and Brenda

Sire: Zazu; Dam: Quadriga; Owner: Jeanette Knight; Breeder: Alda Gouveia Pho to byFAorsshytothneKings ley


2. GABARITO DA CERCA, Ridden by Lara Gilman ~ 61.325
Sire: Belmonte; Dam: Jararaca; Owner: Lara Gilman; Breeder: Pedro Lapa

Third Level; Adult Amateur, Half-Andalusian, Vintage Cup

1. REGALO ORO, Penney Wetherbee 64.189

Sire: Reno Cabrieto R; Dam: Miss Spot; Owner: Penney Wetherbee; Breeder: James and Kathleen Laake


Second Level; Adult Amateur, Purebred, Vintage Cup

1. FIONA ROY, Ridden by Carmen Hanson ~ 64.595

Sire: Dobladillo 2; Dam: Emperatriz XVIII; Owner: Carmen Hanson; Breeder: Cynthia Bishop, Donald and Kathy Stewart

First Level; Adult Amateur, Purebred, Vintage Cup

1. MEDITERRANEO’S VENEZIA, Ridden by Brenda Forsythe ~ 60.580

Sire: Mediterraneo V; Dam: Espanola; Owner: Brenda Forsythe; Owner: Donna and Jay Hecht, Jdon Farms LLC

Training Level; Adult Amateur, Purebred, Vintage Cup

1. MEDITERRANEO’S VENEZIA, Ridden by Brenda Forsythe ~ 63.707

Sire: Mediterraneo V; Dam: Espanola; Owner: Brenda Forsythe; Breeder: Donna and Jay Hecht, Jdon Farms LLC

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