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2007 News Roundup> February 2, 2007 AUTHOR OF "BARBARO" BOOK REFLECTS ON BARBAROíS PASSION AND POPULARITY Sean Clancy, critically acclaimed author of the book Barbaro: The Horse Who Captured America's Heart, reflected upon the saga and people surrounding the legendary Thoroughbred, speaking from his office in Fair Hill, Maryland on Thursday morning. "Barbaro's ultimate destiny is especially difficult to accept because he was big and strong with this sort of invincible aura around him – and he was so charismatic. People love animals – they idolize athletes and they cherish innocence. But they hate being let down by their heroes and, really, no matter what happened to Barbaro, he was never going to let anybody down, at least of his own volition. "I don't think it takes a lot for people to resonate with a horse – especially when you have an undefeated Kentucky Derby winner who breaks while trying to deliver a Triple Crown. It's the perfect storm for emotion, connection, charity – all of the things that occurred with Barbaro's story." > May 2007 Bantry Bay Dillon, Connemara Stallion was chosen to participate in the Shannon Dueck Dressage Clinic held in May, 2007 in Red Deer Alberta at the MANE EVENT. He was the only PONY represented in the clinics and is owned by Jocelyn Davies, Devon Ridge Farms.
> June 27-30, Blainville Equestrian Park, Quebec CDI-W Blainville Dressage International Tatianna Turcotte of Mont-Royal, QC was on fire in the FEI Pony division, winning all three classes aboard her 11-year-old Connemara gelding Serenityís Dream On. The duoís best score came in the Freestyle, where their performance earned 69.083%. Taking the second place positions was Mathilde Blais-Tetreault of Montreal, paired with her 11-year-old Morgan mare Miss Honeychurch, while Anais Hebert-Pinard of Boucherville, QC earned third place finishes aboard Paul Beyaís eight-year-old Quarter Horse mare Samba SLD. Ashley Holzer of Toronto, ON thrilled the crowd of over 2,500 spectators with her winning Grand Prix Freestyle performance. An Olympic Medalist and longtime Canadian Equestrian Team member, Holzerís experience shined through during the Grand Prix Freestyle, where she executed a beautiful performance to a musical mix which included Disneyís Epcott Center Firework show, and tunes from the National Treasure movie soundtrack, to score 77.200% partnered with Pop Art, her 10-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding sired by Amsterdam. > Nov. 18, 2007, Brown's Valley, California Wildwych Eclipse (Glenormiston Flurry Knox x Widwych Dreamtime [by Aran Milano]), owned by Lisa and Max Gerdes, has been in Ohio for more than a month participating in the Sport Horse Stallion Testing, LLC (a joint venture of the ISR/OLD NA and American Hanoverian Society). Four year old Eclipse is the first Connemara stallion in the US to attempt the 30 day test for pony stallions, which until now has been the exclusive domain of popular New Forest and German Riding Ponies. Lisa reports, Eclipse has passed a most prestigious test for Pony Stallions. A passing score of 60% is what is required and under three International Judges Eclipse earned a passing score of 71.25 %. Eclipse earned a 9 for character, an 8 for Temperament, and an 8 for Ride-ability as well as 7's across the board for his jumping ability and work cross country. Read the full article at the American Connemara Pony Society: See photos at the Wyldwich website: |
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