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 Once standardbreds were prized for their speed and temperament, now they are seen as out-of-date.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
My son was the first student to be assigned to Draken at Morrisville, he will be thrilled to learn what a fantastic show horse Draken has become! I have photos of Draken taken at Morrisville, I saw him there and he is such a friendly horse.
ReplyDeleteThat is so neat that your son knew Draken. If you have any pictures of him please feel free to send them to me at PittsburghHaak@Yahoo.com. We'd love to see them.
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