Success Reigns at La Cresta German Oldenburg Verband Inspection
“Redhawk’s SundayMorning”, a 2010 filly by “Sir Donnerhall” out of “Redhawk’s Rosebud” (Rubino Bellisimo x Gladstone) charmed the Oldenburg Verband inspection jury and took the title of Inspection Champion, as well as being awarded “Premium” status, and winning the coveted award of “Foal of Distinction.”
To see a short video of “SundayMorning” please click on the link below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzGiwTC-S00
“Redhawk’s DonDevereaux”, a colt by “Don Schufro” out of “Redhawk’s Serendipity” (Sir Oldenburg x Sion) was also awarded Premium status and the award of “Foal of Distinction.”
To see a short video clip of “DonDev”, please click on the following YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqGyZSxGCYs
The filly, “Dior”, bred by jumper breeder Carrie Montgomery, by the German jumper sensation, “Diarado” out of a mare co-owned by Red Hawk Ranch, was also awarded Premium status and “Foal of Distinction.”
Two foals from breeder Anita Nardine were also awarded Premium status….”Qharma,” a colt by “Quaterback” and “Renaissance” a filly by “Sir Donnerhall.”
“Bling” a filly by Brentano II, bred and owned by Kathleen Raine and David Wightman was also given Premium status.
The following day, Redhawk’s Prophecy (half sister to “Redhawk’s Rosebud” - both out of “Redhawk’s Glestrina”) made her owners proud with another Premium Foal of Distinction, “For the Prize,” a filly by the young stallion, “ForPlay,”
2010 Red Hawk Ranch Nursery
Always an exciting time…taking the 5-6 week old babies out for their first photo shoot!
“Redhawk’s FlashForward”
First to arrive this year was the very correct and rythmic “Redhawk’s FlashForward”
Sire: For Compliment
DamSire: Hohenstein
“Redhawk’s FlashForward” at 6 weeks
For a short YouTube video of Flash, please click on the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lX5kVviXWo
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“Redhawk’s SundayMorning”
Second arriveal of the season was the brave and athletic filly, “Redhawk’s SundayMorning”
Sire: Sir Donnerhall
DamSire: Rubino Bellisimo
“Redhawk’s SundayMorning” at 6 weeks
For a short video clip of Redhawk’s Sunday Morning, click on the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ok7qrykd_8
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“Redhawk’s Don Devereaux”
Last foal of the year is the full brother to last year’s Vice Champion Oldenburg colt, “Redhawk’s Don Sargasso, named “Redhawk’s Don Devereaux”
Sire: Don Schufro
DamSire: Sir Oldenburg (Sion)
“Redhawk’s Don Devereaux” at 5 weeks
Click below to see a short video clip of DonDev at 5 weeks of age:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhOckA2cGes
Redhawk’s Don Sargaso
2009 Premium Oldenburg Stallion Candidate
Sire: Don Schufro
DamSire: Sir Oldenburg (Sion)
Shown here at his first outing off Red Hawk Ranch, Vice Champion of the 2009 German Oldenburg Inspecition Tour, the yearling ”Redhawk’s Don Sargaso,” was Champion Stallion at the Temecula Valley Breed Show judged by former Olympian Hilda Gurney with a score of 79.6%.
Red Hawk Ranch’s philosophy of breeding for generations shows the payback for patience in this charming, athletic youngster.
“Redhawk’s Don Sargaso” showed Judge Gurney “correct rhythm” and “nice spring, elasticity and ground cover to the trot.” Commented the two-time Olympian, “He is a good, modern type - a wonderful talent!”
As a weanling colt, “Redhawk’s Don Sargaso” was awarded Premium, Foal of Distinction, and Stallion Prospect by the Verband inspectors representing the German breed association. He went on to tie as the top colt in the 2009 inspection tour.
For a short video of his winning rounds at the Breed Show, please click on the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY_XIqZ754c
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Redhawk’s Slipstream
2009 Premium Oldenburg Filly
Sire: Sir Donnerhall
DamSire: Pik Noir x Barzoi
This beautiful yearling filly has proven to be another example of breeding for generations as she continues to impress beyond being “another pretty face.” Strong presence with the power and strength to hint at a successful future in the big ring.
To see a short video of Slipstream, please click on the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFyBEmmjeLs
Redhawk’s Rendezvous
2007 Premium Oldenburg Gelding
Sire: OO Seven
DamSire: Hohenstein
The elegant 00 Seven comes through with great presence in this young horse just starting under saddle as a three-year-old. His use of the back and a strong hind leg are sure to justify his show ring presence some day as being “more than a pretty face.” A young horse the professionals are keeping a close eye on for the future…
To see a short video clip of Redhawk’s Rendezvous, please click on the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcV4Vo18w8U
Redhawk’s Felicity
2008 Premium Oldenburg Mare
Sire: Farewell III
DamSire: D’Olympic
This two year old impresses her natural ability at such a young age. The combination of D’Olympic on the bottom in this breeding has produced a very athletic horse with good hind leg and (with Farewell III) a natural inclination for uphill balance. Super type with unusual strength and elegance showing at this age.
For a short video clip of Redhawk’s Felicity, click on the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrOnoXCtUXA
Redhawk’s Fidelity
2008 Oldenburg Gelding
Sire: Fidertanz
DamSire: D’Olmpic
This two year old youngster impresses with his easy-going nature and natural desire to please. A very nice type for an adult amateur serious about the sport of dressage.
To see a short video clip of Redhawk’s Fidelity, please click on the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u64qYsCpos
Redhawk’s Picoletta
First month under saddle:
2005 Premium Oldenburg Mare
Sire: Pik’s Pride (Pik Noir x Barzoi)
Dam Sire: Rohdiamant
Spectacular mare just getting back to work after producing one of the top fillies from the 2009 German Oldenburg Verband Inspection Tour.
Super easy to work with. Three very good gaits that were also given to her daughter. Will move up the training scale quickly. As trainer Jaclyn Meinen says, “This one’s a keeper.”
Now that Picoletta is under saddle, we are finding that she is a) Very beautiful, b) Very trainable, and (we especially like this) c) Very focused on her rider with a strong desire to please.
From a very successful dam line (Mother, “Redhawk’s Royal Dream” has not only had success in the show ring, but has also produced nothing but PREMIUM German Oldenburg foals), Picoletta is very much a talent for the future.
To see a video of Picoletta in her 1st month of training under saddle, click the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r8287t7Mrk June, 2010
If you are having difficulty viewing the video above, try this one with different music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F74R1Wdowjw
To see more photos, click on “more”
Redhawk’s StPrSt Wanja
1998 State Premium mare, imported from Germany
Sire: Wolkenstein
Dam Sire: Rubinstein I
Purchased by Red Hawk Ranch 8 years ago from the familie Glasser in Obermoesal, German, “Wanja” was just being brought in from pasture to be started. “Wanja” quickly went on to achieve Germany’s highest classification for mares after just two months under saddle, gaining the top score for rideability among 40 mares in her mare performance test.
After producing three top quality foals, Red Hawk Ranch brought her home last Winter. “Wanja” has proven herself to be a delightful horse to work with…willing, wanting to please, and super easy to ride.
To see short video clips of “Wanja”, click on the YouTube links below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqf9jVWYMn4 June, 2010
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Redhawk’s Sagacity
2006 German Oldenburg Gelding. Black Bay 16′2hh
Sire: Sir Donnerhall
Dam Sire: Gladstone
Redhawk’s Sagacity, a premium foal bred by Red Hawk Ranch and awarded Stallion Prospect status by the German Oldenburg Verband at his foal inspection, is just now being started under saddle at Red Hawk Ranch.
This is a youngster who absolutely proves breeder Bob DeGour’s philosophy of “Bridging performance with character.” Says handler Gabino Delgado, “Sagacity is by far the easist of our young horses. He listens and trys really hard.” Trainer Jaclyn Meinen agrees, but adds “Not only is his character just SUPER, but the combination of this with his athletic ability is clearly going to be an asset as he progresses in his training. I see him as a real strong contender for the USDF Young Horse program. I just don’t think it will be that hard for him mentally or physically to perform at that level.”
Thomas Rhinow (Oldenburg Deputy Director / Auctions) spoke unusually highly of Redhawk’s Sagacity at his 2006 foal inspection: “He is exceptionally special.”
The decision to breed Redhawk’s Glestrina to Sir Donnerhall came with the knowledge that based on what we saw in Europe of Sir Donnerhall’s first foal crop the year before, we would get refinement and character with the cross to the spectacular but “sharp” Dutch mare who went to the Dutch National Young Horse Championships (The Pavo Cup) as a 4 year old.
During the 2005 Stallion Performance Test (SPT) at Adelheidsdorf,“Sir Donnerhall“ achieved the highest Dressage Index ever, with a 163. Comments from the SPT Jury of Judges: “Sir Donnerall has very good walk, trot is so graceful it swings through his whole body, wonderfully supple & magnificent uphill bouncy canter.” During his 30 Day Test in 2004, Sir Donnerhall was awarded Champion of all three gaits, with scores ranging from 9.0 to 10.0. His Rideability score was 9.5.
Sagacity is the first of many Sir Donnerhall breedings repeated by Red Hawk Ranch in the ensuing years and no small wonder. He is a remarkable example of excellent breeding for sport and replicates himself against all types of mares…but especially well with the top Red Hawk Ranch mares.
For video of Sagacity, please click on the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ8Pol3WY0w
For more photos of Sagacity, please click on “MORE”