USEF American Breeders News (12/09):

Heavenly Gaits Farms Acquires
Ivanhoe of Friesian Quest, FPZV Approved Friesian Breeding Stallion

Ivanhoe FQ is undoubtedly one of the most decorated purebred Friesian stallion's of our time, will now be standing at stud at Heavenly Gaits Farms owned by Deb Goldmann, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin for the 2010 breeding season.

Ivanhoe FQ bred and raised by 4 time USEF Leading Friesian Breeder, Friesian Quest in Murrieta, CA. Ivanhoe FQ is by the deceased KFPS World Champion Wicher also two time USEF Leading Friesian Sire, out of Jaclyn a Ster Friesian Mare. As quoted by Friesian Quest owner, Robert Hildreth DVM, "We knew Ivanhoe FQ was special just three days after he was born." Ivanhoe proved Dr. Hildreth correct when he won his first Champion title at two months old - 2002 KFPS/FHANA Champion 1st Premie Colt."

Ivanhoe FQ never ceased to amaze the Hildreth's with his natural athletic talent growing up taking 5 foot fences at 2 1/2 years of age, they decided that Ivanhoe would be trained by an open jumping trainer. Since it was generally believed that "Friesian's can't jump",it would be up to Ivanhoe to prove that with the correct breeding, natural talent and training, that the right Friesian can jump. Ivanhoe FQ proved this to be correct, winning his first USEF & IFSHA Horse of the Year Friesian Champion titles at age 3.

Due to Ivanhoe's great mind and athletic ability it became apparent to Friesian Quest that Ivanhoe FQ would be the first of their breeding program to prove the versatility of the Friesian Horse in recognized sport. Ivanhoe answered this challenge in only 2 years of competition earning USEF/IFSHA Dressage, Hunter, Western, and Specialty Horse of the Year Champion, and the highly coveted 2007 USEF Grand Champion Friesian. In 2008, Ivanhoe FQ completed the rigors of the 60 day FPZV Stallion Performance test, proving himself to Federation Nationale licensed officials with good scores at cross country jumping, heavy weight pull, driven dressage, ridden dressage, as well as conformation and movement, ending the event as an FPZV Approved Breeding Stallion, one of only three licensed that year.

Ivanhoes' proud new owner Deb Goldmann states "Dreams do come true! Now that Ivanhoe has been introduced to his new home and barn mates, I can't believe what a well mannered stallion he is," "He fit in well with my herd Andalusian and Friesian alike, and is a Dream to ride. Deb Goldmann of Heavenly Gaits Farms, no stranger to recognition by the USEF, looks forward to a successful 2010 Breeding season for Ivanhoe FQ and the offspring to come.

For more information about Ivanhoe FQ and bookings please contact: Deb Goldmann, W3648 Scotch Bush Road, Elkhorn, WI 53121, 414-217-0084, rgold@hughes.net.

PRESS RELEASE - For Immediate Release
December 22, 2008,br> Friesian Horse Association of North America (Contact phone: 859-455-7430)

USEF Announces Dante FQ as Finalist for Farnum/Platform Horse of the Year

The FHANA is pleased to congratulate Dr. Rob and Tammy Hildreth and their horse Dante FQ for the prestigious honor of being named with four other horses as Farnum/Platform USEF "Horses of Honor". These five horses will now compete for the honor of being named Farnum/Platform USEF "Horse of the Year." Voting is occurring now and we encourage all FHANA/USEF members to cast their vote for Dante FQ, a superb example of a KFPS Ster Stallion. Dante FQ's pedigree, Onne x Brandus x Oege, reads like a who's who of some of the finest KFPS Approved stallions. The FHANA believes that a Friesian with this pedigree and quality would be a superb ambassador for the Friesian breed and exemplify the excellent characteristics that can be produced under the KFPS model of breeding. We wish Rob, Tammy and Dante FQ well in this competition and again encourage all of our USEF/FHANA members to cast their vote for this magnificent example of KFPS Friesian Breeding.

PRESS RELEASE
December 16 2008
USEF

USEF Announces Top Five Horses in 2008 Farnam®/Platform™ USEF Horse of the Year; Vote Online Now

Lexington, KY— This year’s USEF Horses of Honor have been decided and your vote will be an integral part of deciding which of the nation’s leading equines will be named the Farnam®/Platform™ USEF Horse of the Year.

With the 2009 USEF Annual Meeting around the corner, all heads are turning to five finalists in anticipation of which horse will be adorned with the title of Horse of the Year—one of the most prestigious awards the USEF bestows. This year’s winner will join dressage superstar Brentina (2005 winner) jumping superstar Authentic (2006 winner) and the late eventing great Theodore O’Connor (2007 winner).

All of the finalists for Horse of the Year will be recognized during the Horse of the Year gala at the USEF Annual Meeting on Friday, January 16, with the Farnam®/Platform™ USEF Horse of the Year Award topping off the evening. The Annual Meeting will be held January 14-18 in Cincinnati, OH. For more information about the Annual Meeting, visit home.

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