Piper is a branded KWPN Ster gelding by the famous black Dutch stallion, Ferro, out of a Candyboy / Lucky Boy mare.   Piper was imported from Holland into England as a 2.5 year old colt.   Gelded at 3, he was started under saddle using natural horsemanship techniques and concepts.   He competed lightly in England before moving to the USA in 2005.

Primarily living an easy life of a beloved equine pet, Piper's dressage training was put into high gear in 2009.   He competed in local schooling shows and USDF recognized shows earning scores at Training Level in the 70's.

Piper's 2010 USDF Awards Printout

In 2010, Piper was the mount for a member of the Kearsarge High School Equestrian Team.   Together, they won several dressage and show jumping classes and qualified for the States Finals where they did very well.

After the High School show season ended, Piper quickly qualified for the USDF Regional Championships at Training Level, 1st Level, and 1st Level Freestyles.   His collection of 2010 Dressage Awards includes:

Nationally:

• Reserve Champion - KWPN 1st Level Freestyles
• 3rd Place - KWPN 1st Level, Vintage Rider
• 3rd Place - KWPN Training Level, Vintage Rider

USDF Region 8 (New England & New York):

• Champion - NEDA USDF Freestyles Year End Award
• Champion - Top Score KWPN Dutch WB, NEDA Fall Festival
• 4th Place - USDF Region 8 1st Level Freestyle Championships
• Multiple High Score of the Day awards

Piper recently debuted at Second Level, Test 3, earning a qualifying score of 64%.   He is now half qualified for First Level Open, Second Level Open, and First Level Freestyles for the 2011 USDF Region 8 season.

Piper's registered name is "P".   His lineage can be viewed online here.

Piper is offered for sale with custom fitted tack and blankets.

Ben, bred in Holland, born in the USA, arrived on April 21, 2006 at 11pm.   At birth, he stood at 11 hands.   He is by the very successful Dutch KWPN Keur stallion Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve out of our imported KWPN Ster mare, Marja.   Marja is by Burggraaf (Keur Preferent) (Landgraf I) who passed in 2006.   Both of Ben's parents are from extremely successful jumping lines, however both Ben and Marja show the paces and attitude suitable for dressage.

Imprint training took place at birth with vet, farrier, and a few guests in attendance.   Ben's early training included having our farrier work with him daily for the first two weeks.   As a result, our farrier finds Ben to be easier to work with than many older horses!

Ben's character is wonderful.   He's friendly, inquisitive, very happy, and playful.   He squeals in delight as he runs around, jumps over cavalletti, and plays with his pasture mates.

Ben's was backed in February 2009 just before turning 3, ridden a few times, and left to grow.   Now several inches taller and nicely filled out, he is back in training.

Ben's price will increase as his training progresses and he gains show experience.

Marja

Marja & her 2002 son, Venderboy (by Phin Phin)

Marja is a branded KWPN Ster mare born on May 5, 1994 in Holland.   She is by Burggraaf (Keur Preferent) out of a Pericles mare, an Amor granddaughter, named Reintje.

Marja produced several foals in Holland before we purchased her from De Radstake Stud and imported her into the USA.

Marja is a proven producer of wonderful foals.   Her lovely character, excellent confirmation, and good movement are passed to her offspring, as evidenced in her fabulous big super friendly 2006 foal, Big Ben.   Ben is destined to reach the top in showjumping, eventing, or dressage.

Marja is a super sweet and wonderful broodmare who does her job beautifully.   She is well behaved for all veterinary procedures and was happy to have several people handling her newborn foal for imprint training.   She is a joy to have in the barn and in the pasture with geldings and other mares.

Marja is currently on loan to Majestic Gaits in Brookline, NH and produced a lovely 2010 colt by Navarone named Finley MG.

Marja is offered for sale with a spring 2012 breeding to Navarone, the only approved KWPN stallion son of the legendary Jus de Pommes, 2 time Olympic Gold medalist in Atlanta, can be arranged.