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Results from Chestnut Lawn Farm inspection 9/16
Topic Started: Sep 26 2007, 11:23 AM (1,097 Views)
talloaks
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2007 Chestnut Lawn Farm Inspection
by Margaret Bogie, Ironwood Farm


It was a spectacular late summer day for the 2007 Chestnut Lawn Farm inspection. Although smaller than in past years due to all five Virginia inspections being held consecutively, Chestnut Lawn had no shortage of high quality mares and foals. Eight foals received premium awards, with one filly getting the top score in the country as of this inspection date! It was an exciting time for everyone having an interest in American bred warmbloods.

Thirty-one horses were presented this year. The Chestnut Lawn Farm inspection is among the largest in the country and remained so even with the addition of another Virginia evaluation in Barboursville the following day. We were pleased to have Dr. Christian Schacht, the Breeding Director of the ISR/OLD NA, conduct the inspection for the second time. Dr. Schacht commented several times about how American breeders have developed their program to the extent that, in his opinion, the average American bred foal is better than the average Germany bred foal.

The mares presented were a good indication of the quality. Twelve mares were presented and all were accepted. There were two Premium Mare Book mares. High score at 107 was a Thoroughbred mare, Bella Gabriella (Thunder Rumble/Zealous Lady/Highland Blade) owned by Lauren Seitz from Afton, Virginia. Following close behind at 105 was Santa Maria (Santa Cruz/KB’s Nancy Marie) owned by Erica Sorkin of Nottingham, Pennsylvania. Mares approved for the Oldenburg Main Mare Book included Greenstone Farm’s Donnerblume GSF (Donnerwelt/Abundant/Pikoer); Tammy Fitzgerald’s Finale (Wertherson/Windy Union/Osceola); Kelly Michaud’s Princess Peach (Ball’s Bluff/Tintagel/North Tower); Dr. Mary Alice Brown’s Volturno’s Evening Star (Volturno/Centurial Star/Century Prince) and Beth Arnold’s Misslorette (Let’s Go Blue/Dunfanaghy/Sevestapol).

Mares approved for the ISR Pre-Mare Book included Amanda Caputo’s Notice Me, a mare from a Trakehner, Thoroughbred and Clydesdale lines; Jennifer Mutchler’s Avaria (Parlay/Thoroughbred lines); Mary Ann McCaffrey’s Quarter Horse, Poco Josey Slipper (Nodaway Beau Blue/Skip Poco Princess/Skipper Tie Bar); Carla Rollin’s An Anonymous Gift (Art Deco/Heavenly Gift/Spanisch Joe), and Sandra Stammler’s Let’s Debate (Letkiss/That’s Debatable/Castle Magic). Dr. Schacht made special note that all the ISR Pre-Mare Book mares had scores the easily qualified them for the Oldenburg Main Mare Book, “but their lack of required paperwork or registration has determined their placement.”

There were nine colts presented and five of them returned to the premium ring. Approved colts included Tawna King’s Welliengton (Waldaire/Sassy County/Lunenburg County); Ann Crowe’s Simply Natural (Staccato/Dutch Natural/Dutch Columbus); Sandra Stammler’s unnamed colt (Leonides/Let’s Debate/Letkiss) and Carla Rollin’s Some Kinda of Wonderful (Sempatico/An Anonymous Gift/Art Deco). Colts receiving premium awards were: Fletcher GSF (Weltstern/ Didjeridu/Pine Ridge) with 8.1 (8.1/8.2/7.9) owed by Greenstone Farm, LLC of Culpeper, Virginia; Kimore Ultan, a lovely sporthorse pony (Forrest Flame/Poco Josey Slipper/Nodaway Beau Blue) with 8.2 (8.3/8.1/8.3) owned by Mary Ann McCaffrey of Wainscott, NY; and Saint Sandro (Stedinger/SES Haily/Severn El Shaddai) with 8.3 (8.3/8.2/8.3) owned by Tawna King of Branywine, MD. The choice for the high score colt award was exciting.
Reserve champion was Rock ‘N Roll (Royal Prince/Jazztime/Jupiter) with a score of 8.3 (8.2/8.3/8.4) owned by Joan Fleck of Hume, Virginia. Joan consistently produces outstanding foals with her mare and this colt was no exception. The champion high score colt was Sangre de Rey (Alla’ Czar/Mariposa/Calimero I) with a score of 8.5 (8.5/8.5/8.5) and owned by Shannon Currin of Manakin Sabot, Virginia. Dr. Schacht announced that “this colt is a definite stallion prospect.”

The fillies were also showed excellent quality. Eight fillies were presented, but only seven scored. Greenstone Farm’s Fiesta GSE (Weltstern/Lightning Lulu/Heff) was not scored due to an injury. Approved fillies included Beth Arnold’s Briar Rose (Weltstern/Missloretter/Let’s Go Blue); Kathy and Tom Eichhorn’s Rare Jem (Romantic Stare/Dark Diamond); Caitlin McCauley’s Syracuse (Santa Cruz/Sarasota/Falke); and Kimberlye Pribble's Featuring Abigail (Weltstern/Starring Amanda/Sandro’s Song).
Three fillies went on to the premium ring and all received premium awards. Saphira GSF (Weltstern/Lucy Lui GSF/Lynx) owned by Greenstone Farm scored 8.0 (8.2/7.8/8.2); Rememberance FV (Royal Prince/Grandbrook’s Hope/Grand Lowe) owned by Kenneth and Natalie Ortberg was reserve champion with a score of 8.4 (8.4/8.4/8.4). Champion high score filly, with a score of 8.6 (8.7/8.5/8.7), was Amelia (A Fine Romance/Hana Flora/Florian) owned by the inspection hosts, Bernie and Larry Ball of Marshall, Virginia.

Two yearlings were also approved. Chaiya WRF (Corlando/Bella Gabriella/Thunder Rumble), a filly owned by Lauren Seitz and Travelers Evening Welcome (Innkeeper/Volturno’s Evening Star/Volturno), a colt owned by Dr. Mary Alice Brown.

Foal site inspection champion was Amelia (8.6) and reserve champion was Sangre de Rey (8.5). Both foals were stunning and floated on air with movement scores of 8.5.


The Chestnut Lawn Farm inspection sets the gold standard for ISR/Oldenburg inspections. Co-hosts Bernie and Larry Ball do a fabulous job organizing it. Being an inspection host is not easy, yet everything went perfectly. They provide a terrific color catalog that is a keepsake for the owners and breeders. Hosts George and Linda Salisbury, owners of Chestnut Lawn Farm, deserve huge thanks, too. They have a premiere facility and also provide both the morning coffee and tea and tasty “goodies,” and a lunch that is fabulous. They always go out of their way to make everyone feel like a special guest at their farm. It goes without saying that Dr. Schacht was very much appreciated. An inspection is a wonderful educational experience and Dr. Schacht gave us excellent examples of the how to compare a horse against the breed standard.

Special mention should be made of A.J. “Jeff” Marsh, president of Eurosport Auctions, Ltd. in Boston, Virginia who served as the announcer again this year. Jeff has an encyclopedic knowledge of bloodlines, and the background information he provides to complement each entry’s basic pedigree adds so much to this inspection. Christine Smith from Wildest Expectations Farm showed us why she is so well regarded as a professional handler. She exhibited incredible speed and courage running these mares and foals. Thanks are also in order to farrier Brian Porter who bravely assisted Dr. Schacht with the branding, Dr. Priscilla Chen who recorded scores as they were announced and the nimble fingered Cheryl Ainsworth who served as the braider. Laura Cotterman, provided wonderful photography services.

The 2008 Chestnut Lawn inspection will be held again next September. We hope that even more breeders and warmblood enthusiasts will join us then.
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Great writeup by Margaret. Great detail. Thank you for posting it here Talloaks.
Is this what is being sent in to the ISR/Old NA?
Huge congratulations on such a successful inspection.! :cheer:
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Wow... this sounds like a wonderful event! Even though you said numbers were down from previous years, it is still a large field of horses.
It's great to see the North American breeding programs setting higher standards and really making it happen! :clap:

Hat's off the everyone who organized and participated in this inspection. :one:
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talloaks
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Yes, Fred, this is the report I sent to the OLDNA/ISR and will probably be in the next newsletter. Margaret does a nice write up doesn't she. I sent the picture Izabela Jedral took so that may appear also. I don't have anything from the photographer yet.

And Silver Bells, this was a small inspection compared to other years when the entries may have been 57 or so. This was just fine, easier on everyone!!! The facilites are wonderful, with super stabling. Everyone really appreciate having Jeff Marsh be the announcer since he knows bloodlines like no one else. He has been involved with the warmbloods since the beginning here in VA and does auctions all over the US and even Canada so has a grip on what is happening. We are very fortunate to have him at our inspections. It is worth your while to come to an inspection just to listen to Jeff!! <3
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