KWPN NewsApproved Stallion Contester DeceasedWoodside, CA -- Contester (Contender x F-Lilianes by Lancetto) , an award-winning 11-year-old Holsteiner stallion, leaves a legacy of many Premium and Elite offspring who are just beginning to show their talents in both dressage and show jumping. Contester competed successfully in the FEI and claimed numerous breed show and competition awards including ranking top in the nation in the Dressage Sport Horse Breeding awards, Stallion Champion of the prestigious Devon Breed Show, National Reserve Champion FEI Young Horse, and AHHA National All Breeds Champion. "Contester was a rare combination of heart, strength, and character," said Dara Rip, Managing Director of Golden Oak Farm, LLC. "He sired exceptional offspring who are proving to be champions at both dressage and as jumpers. " “His kind eye and generous heart drew everyone to him. He had a fan club no matter where we went.” Contester was imported in 2001 by Willy Arts of DG Bar Ranch and acquired by Adara Partners (which became Golden Oak Farm) in 2002. Contester was trained and ridden to the FEI by Nicole Perry. Among some of his top offspring are Valonia (Premium AHHA mare and top jumping prospect) Woodwind (Elite KWPN-NA mare), Dream Catcher (DSHB Champion and stallion prospect), Confident Z (Premium Zangersheide foal and stallion prospect), Ducati (RPSI Gold Foal and stallion prospect). (Source GoldenOakFarm.com) |
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