Our Eventing horse is DREAMY STARLET, ridden by her owner Elizabeth Tewksbury from Cornish, Maine.
Pacing bred DREAMY, raced briefly in the New York Sire Stakes program as a two and three year old. She then retired to become a broodmare with four registered foals that went on to race. It wasn’t until Elizabeth and Dreamy got together that this mare’s talent would really shine. Elizabeth began her mare’s under saddle training four years ago, and she has worked hard with DREAMY, teaching her mare both dressage and jumping. The pair primarily competes in United States Dressage Federation recognized dressage shows at Training level, and Three-Phase Eventing competitions at the Beginner Novice level, but have also shown in “A” rated hunter under saddle and over fences classes. Elizabeth and DREAMY compete throughout New England and have shown three times at the National Standardbred Horse Show. In a relatively short time, Dreamy has won numerous ribbons and over fifty Year-End Awards. She was the 2007 National Standardbred Overall High Point Grand Champion and twice won the Maine Dressage Society’s Standardbred Horse of the Year Award.
Below are some videos from about two years ago. The first is Dreamy doing Dressage and the second is her in the Stadium Jumping phase, third is Cross Country.
Showing posts with label Standardbreds at WEG. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Standardbreds at WEG. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Standardbred Stars - Veruca Salt
Laura Harbour and her mare Veruca Salt, have been together since 1997 and since that time the horse-crazy teenager and the little filly have come a long, long way.
Veruca Salt is more casually known as “LEGS” which is a tribute to the mare’s sire, Nuclear Legacy. Laura began training LEGS and before long, the pair was off on their journey into the world of hSorse showing. Laura incorporated everything from jumping to reining into her training regime. The early attempts were not what Laura had dreamed of, they finished last in every class they entered. But Laura believed in her mare, and followed her dream, of one day earning a National Title. She took her horse with her to college, where they became members of the University of Kentucky’s Equestrian Team. Slowly, success in the show ring actually began to happen. Those first successes were on the local hunter-jumper circuit, and then in 1998 the pair earned Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals in the Beginner Hunter and Field Hunter Division of the Bluegrass State Games, a Kentucky version of the Olympics. The cross training paid off with back to back Year End High Point Awards in Hunter and Western Divisions at the 1999 and 2000 Manley Farms Competition. 2001 brought gold medals in Senior Hunt Seat Equitation on the Flat and Over Fences and Senior Field Hunter at the Blue Grass Games. During the years between 2004 & 2009 at the Festival of the Horse Show in Georgetown, Ky., the pair earned a total of 18 First Place Ribbons; six of those placing were in the Open Western Horsemanship and Open Western Pleasure Classes. The Festival of the Horse Show also named them the 2005 Champion and 2008 Reserve Champion in Open Western Pleasure Division.
In 2007 Laura and “LEGS” journeyed to New Jersey for the National Standardbred Show… “LEGS” earned the National Title that Laura had been dreaming of for over ten years. In fact, they won every class they entered, and were awarded the Overall High Point Senior Horse. Together, they have proven many times, that there are no limits to the Standardbred’s abilities!
Sadly, Legs was diagnosed with navicular disease in 2008. With more than 150 blue ribbons to her credit, Legs has unwaveringly taken on Thoroughbreds, Warmbloods, and Quarter Horses in their own arenas and emerged victorious. She has earned her pension in green pastures many times over. The 2010 World Equestrian Games will likely be Legs’ retirement party.
Veruca Salt is more casually known as “LEGS” which is a tribute to the mare’s sire, Nuclear Legacy. Laura began training LEGS and before long, the pair was off on their journey into the world of hSorse showing. Laura incorporated everything from jumping to reining into her training regime. The early attempts were not what Laura had dreamed of, they finished last in every class they entered. But Laura believed in her mare, and followed her dream, of one day earning a National Title. She took her horse with her to college, where they became members of the University of Kentucky’s Equestrian Team. Slowly, success in the show ring actually began to happen. Those first successes were on the local hunter-jumper circuit, and then in 1998 the pair earned Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals in the Beginner Hunter and Field Hunter Division of the Bluegrass State Games, a Kentucky version of the Olympics. The cross training paid off with back to back Year End High Point Awards in Hunter and Western Divisions at the 1999 and 2000 Manley Farms Competition. 2001 brought gold medals in Senior Hunt Seat Equitation on the Flat and Over Fences and Senior Field Hunter at the Blue Grass Games. During the years between 2004 & 2009 at the Festival of the Horse Show in Georgetown, Ky., the pair earned a total of 18 First Place Ribbons; six of those placing were in the Open Western Horsemanship and Open Western Pleasure Classes. The Festival of the Horse Show also named them the 2005 Champion and 2008 Reserve Champion in Open Western Pleasure Division.
In 2007 Laura and “LEGS” journeyed to New Jersey for the National Standardbred Show… “LEGS” earned the National Title that Laura had been dreaming of for over ten years. In fact, they won every class they entered, and were awarded the Overall High Point Senior Horse. Together, they have proven many times, that there are no limits to the Standardbred’s abilities!
Sadly, Legs was diagnosed with navicular disease in 2008. With more than 150 blue ribbons to her credit, Legs has unwaveringly taken on Thoroughbreds, Warmbloods, and Quarter Horses in their own arenas and emerged victorious. She has earned her pension in green pastures many times over. The 2010 World Equestrian Games will likely be Legs’ retirement party.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
May 2008 - The Journey Begins
We first started on this Journey to WEG with Draken way back in May of 2008. At that time the USTA (United States Trotting Association) sent out a call looking for Standardbreds who would be interested in representing them at the World Equestrian Games. Shortly thereafter, we sent in Draken's resume for consideration.
Draken’s Resume for Standardbred Ambassador
Draken (L24426)
Owned by Bruce and Joyce Haak
Shown by Kathleen Haak
Draken would make an extraordinary ambassador for the Standardbred industry at the 2010 FEI World Championships. He completed a successful racing career with Morrisville College, while teaching young adults about Standardbred racing. Since retiring in 2000, he has gone on to successfully compete in pleasure, marathon, cones and dressage driving. In addition, he has been the center of attention at clinics involving shoeing, harnessing, and driving in a wide variety of arenas - everything from local 4-H events to the Kentucky Horse Park. As a three-time SPHO national champion driving horse he shows off the best traits of a driving Standardbred.
Standardbreds are to other horses what DSL is to dial-up – simply a faster way of getting to your destination. Once standardbreds were prized for their speed and temperament, now they are seen as out-of-date. By exhibiting Standardbreds at the FEI World Championships the world will be reminded of their speed and willing temperament, making them excellent choices for endurance, driving and eventing. A Standardbred verse in the phases of competitive carriage driving is an excellent choice for an ambassador to the FEI World Championships.
Draken’s Accomplishments and Awards
2007
Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization – National Champion Driving Horse
Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization – William B. Weaver Harness Champion
Tri-Valley Horseman Association - High Point Performance Driving Horse
Tri-Valley Horseman Association - High Point Pleasure Driving Horse
Saratoga Driving Association Driving Trial – 4th Place Overall, 1st Place Marathon
Standardbred Pleasure Horse Weekend at the Kentucky Horse Park – participant
Carriage Roundup at the Kentucky Horse Park – participant in Parade of Breeds
2006
Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization – National Champion Driving Horse
Garden State Horse and Carriage Society show – 2 wins, placed in every class
Barneveld Horseman’s Association – Marathon Champion Trophy Winner
Dancing With Horses – 1st Place, Driven Dressage
Tri-Valley Horseman Association July Show – Driving Horse Champion
2005
Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization – National Champion Driving Horse
Barneveld Horseman’s Association – Reserve Champion Driving Horse
Tri-Valley Horseman Association July Show – Driving Horse Champion
Carriage Roundup at the Kentucky Horse Park – participant in Parade of Breeds
Draken in the News
Draken has been mentioned or featured in articles for:
The Whip
Horse Bits
AmeriCan Carriage Driver
Hoof Beats
Tri-Town News
Binghamton Press & Sun
www.Zootoo.com
www.Cowboy.com
Draken’s Resume for Standardbred Ambassador
Draken (L24426)
Owned by Bruce and Joyce Haak
Shown by Kathleen Haak
Draken would make an extraordinary ambassador for the Standardbred industry at the 2010 FEI World Championships. He completed a successful racing career with Morrisville College, while teaching young adults about Standardbred racing. Since retiring in 2000, he has gone on to successfully compete in pleasure, marathon, cones and dressage driving. In addition, he has been the center of attention at clinics involving shoeing, harnessing, and driving in a wide variety of arenas - everything from local 4-H events to the Kentucky Horse Park. As a three-time SPHO national champion driving horse he shows off the best traits of a driving Standardbred.
Standardbreds are to other horses what DSL is to dial-up – simply a faster way of getting to your destination. Once standardbreds were prized for their speed and temperament, now they are seen as out-of-date. By exhibiting Standardbreds at the FEI World Championships the world will be reminded of their speed and willing temperament, making them excellent choices for endurance, driving and eventing. A Standardbred verse in the phases of competitive carriage driving is an excellent choice for an ambassador to the FEI World Championships.
Draken’s Accomplishments and Awards
2007
Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization – National Champion Driving Horse
Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization – William B. Weaver Harness Champion
Tri-Valley Horseman Association - High Point Performance Driving Horse
Tri-Valley Horseman Association - High Point Pleasure Driving Horse
Saratoga Driving Association Driving Trial – 4th Place Overall, 1st Place Marathon
Standardbred Pleasure Horse Weekend at the Kentucky Horse Park – participant
Carriage Roundup at the Kentucky Horse Park – participant in Parade of Breeds
2006
Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization – National Champion Driving Horse
Garden State Horse and Carriage Society show – 2 wins, placed in every class
Barneveld Horseman’s Association – Marathon Champion Trophy Winner
Dancing With Horses – 1st Place, Driven Dressage
Tri-Valley Horseman Association July Show – Driving Horse Champion
2005
Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization – National Champion Driving Horse
Barneveld Horseman’s Association – Reserve Champion Driving Horse
Tri-Valley Horseman Association July Show – Driving Horse Champion
Carriage Roundup at the Kentucky Horse Park – participant in Parade of Breeds
Draken in the News
Draken has been mentioned or featured in articles for:
The Whip
Horse Bits
AmeriCan Carriage Driver
Hoof Beats
Tri-Town News
Binghamton Press & Sun
www.Zootoo.com
www.Cowboy.com
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