Cohiba & Congrats - EHJ Alums - We'd like to Introduce

Introducing Cohiba

Cohiba
2001 17.1h Gelding by Calido I

Proven Jr/AO Jumper and a stunning Equitation horse. Cohiba has career earnings of over $50,000 with $30,000 won in the Junior Jumper ring alone. He won the 5 y.o. Midwest Young Jumper Finals with Wilhelm Genn and was Reserve Champion his 6th Year. Cohiba has placed as high as 2nd in $25K Grand Prixs, and was Theo Genn's choice mount for 2008 FEI North American Young Rider & Junior Championships. He has Tricolors from AAs to AOs to 1.40s, and could take a junior from Big Eq to Grand Prix. A very special horse and potential career maker for any aspiring jr/am. Located in Atlanta.
Cohiba on The Exchange

Photos by Shawn McMillen, CJM Photography & Stacie Roberson

Congratulations

Sprite sweeps 1.15m classes at Spruce Meadows Oktoberfest

The impressively consistent Sprite once again dominated the Jumper rings at Spruce Meadows. Held appropriately over Halloween weekend, the "Oktoberfest" Horse Show offered three Open 1.15m classes, and Sprite won each of them. Sprite also tops 150+ competitors world-wide to lead the 2010 FEI International Childrens Jumper standings, and won the Western Canadian Championships. I've seen a lot of $10,000 Ch/AA NAL Classics in the prize lists lately, and there is of course the $10,000 Finals each year at Harrisburg. Clearly Sprite is an excellent choice for riders aiming for the big purses! Sprite on The Exchange

Waltzing Mathilda WF & Ryan Pedigo win hack & division Tricolors at Showpark

This lovely young hunter continues her winning ways while gaining miles and experience. One of the nicest movers I've seen in a long time I do believe this one is on her way to certain success. Mathilda's been shown lightly in 2010 and come home with Blues, if not Tricolors, from every outing. She is ready for Pregreens in 2011 and should be a top competitor on the Winter Circuits:

Waltzing Mathilda WF on The Exchange

Raven Ridge Farm shines again at Minnesota Harvest

Showtime
See Showtime on The Exchange

Acolades CWF
See Acolades CWF on The Exchange

Once again Raven Ridge Farm, owned by Kim & Andy Barone, enjoyed hometown success at the 2010 Minnesota Harvest Horse Show. Owner Kate Sweeney rode Showtime to Reserve Tricolors in the Junior Hunter division while Kim picked up the irons for a win over fences in the combined Green/Regular Working Hunter division, and a 4th of 32 in the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Classic. Not to be outdone by his stablemate, Acolades CWF was also ridden by Kim to Reserve Tricolors in the Green/Regular Working Hunter division. Acolades is one of my favorite picks as a top contender for the $500,000 Hunter Prix Finals at 2011 HITS Saugerties. He's brave (won the $10,000 Maffit Lake Derby with scores of 90 & 92 in September) and has a good start in the 3'6" ring but still respects a 3'3" jump. Click links under photos for contact info and video.

A shout-out to our Young Horse Winners on the West Coast

Check Me Out

This impressive Grand Prix prospect by Landkonig topped a very competitive field of 26 to win the 1.30m Round of the 2010 West Coast Young Jumper Finals for 6 year olds at Showpark. He's ready for 7/8 year old classes in 2011 and will excel with someone experienced in finishing Grand Prix horses. Great jump, brave and naturally carefully. See in CA with Susie Artes, and may also be available in AZ: Check Me Out on The Exchange < (ha, that's kind of funny!)

Rockabilly

Congratulations to Kristina Novak of Santa Ynez Valley View Farm & Kim Harries of Southern Cross Show Horses on their outstanding success at the 2010 West Coast International Hunter Futurity Finals. Their lovely young prospect "Rockabilly", by Ragtime, won the 2 y.o. Under Saddle class with a flawless performance. This 17h youngster has been a dream to start and is destined for success in the Jr/Am ring. View the beautiful win photos here: Rockabilly on The Exchange

Congrats & Best of Luck to our Exchange Alums

Cynthia and Narew
Photo by CanSport

Forte and Katie

After a very successful first season Cynthia Malouin and Exchange Alum "Narew" have qualified for and will compete in the Childrens Hunters at the prestigious Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. We've had a blast following this team's great season and seeing all their wonderful photos. Congrats Cynthia and Narew, and best of luck this weekend!

On a related aside we hear that Cynthia's old pony, Exchange Alum "Broc On Broadway", is doing excellent in the Childrens Pony divisions in Los Angeles!

Similarly, new owner Katie Aoki and Exchange Alum "Forte" have had a great start together. Forte went from Pony Finals to his new home with 10 year old Katie in California. They have been Champion or Reserve at each of their first 3 shows, and are shining in 2'9" Equitation classes against horses (that happens to be Forte's, well, forte). Katie will rely on Forte's great experience for a successful move up to the Large Pony division in 2011. We wish them the best of luck and hope to see them at Pony Finals next summer!

More introductions . . .

Newago
Jr/AO & Derby Veteran. Qualified Devon, Harrisburg & Washington. Great jump, always quiet, honest & very dependable. Perfect first competitive 3'6" horse. See with Greg Franklin of Canterbury Farm in IL:
Newago on The Exchange

Sandler
Fantastic jumping Large Pony Hunter, qualified for Harrisburg. Huge step, honest, easy changes. Moved current owner up from Smalls, suitable SS & Childrens. See with Holly Shephard & Dani Grice of Accolade Farms in AL: Sandler on The Exchange

Topaz S
Wins to 1st Level w/ scores of 70%, top prizes Cross Country, and perfectly suited for Hunters. Good mover & jump, super steady, will do Ch/AA-Jr/AO, Derbies & Eq. See with Amy Hassinger of Hassinger Farms in NC Topaz S on The Exchange

Chablis Du Lys
Striking Jumper & Eq partner; 15th of 54 at 2010 Eventing Championships, ready for Prelim. Also 1.15m wins at HSBB. Super athletic, beautiful under saddle. See with Anne-Marie Rasch of Freedom Run Farm in MI: Chablis Du Lys on The Exchange

Coriana
Gorgeous under saddle, scope for Jr/AO. Ready Prelim, wins at Novice & Training Level in 2010. Simple. Perfect for pony kid moving up; also lovely for Dressage. See with Anne-Marie Rasch of Freedom Run Farm in MI: Coriana on The Exchange

Clockwork
Leading Zone 8 Larges, Reserve Circuit Champion at HITS, and suitable for Childrens rider too. 12th Overall in Greens at '09 Pony Finals. Quiet & simple. See with Karen Goodell of Forest Edge Farm in CO: Clockwork on The Exchange

High Hopes
Super athletic pony for riders that want to jump big. Has done High Childrens Jumpers & goes Cross Country. Also suitable 3'-3'3" Medals and can do Hunters. See with Sharon Meyer: High Hopes on The Exchange

and more October Sellers!

You Who
Congratulations to Suzanne Holmes & Jennifer Gilliland of Hillcrest Farms on the sale of You Who to Danielle & Harrison C. Ford's Hillford Farm, who happen to be Exchange clients also. This is the second Exchange "swap" in a few weeks!

Cardiff Private Affair
Congratulations to Raphaelle Cassens and Snowden Clarke of Rock Ridge Farm on the sale of the fantastic "Audi" to Mindy Darst's Lochmoor Farm. We are so excited to see Audi here in the Midwest!

Old Guard
Submitted right at press, Old Guard has sold to Arizona! Congratulations to seller Shannon Fletcher of North Carolina, more details arriving soon.