Report from the Road – Norwegian Hill Farm, Wisconsin

9/21/2024
Oconomowoc, WI  USA
Host: DeAnna Gruelich
Jury: Floor Dröge  & Arie Hamoen
Handlers: Marcel Van Bruggen & Stefan van der Meijden
Photographer: Jessica Darby
Editor:  Tracy Geller-Stearns

Thank you to host DeAnna Gruelich for hosting us again this year at her amazing stable! The event was top organized and lovely people were in attendance.

Photo © Jessica Darby Photo

Thank you to our cup class sponsors, DG Bar Breeders and Global Equine Sires

Studbook Classes:
Thank you to our Keuring Championship Award Sponsor, Iron Spring Farm

Stb/Ster  8 and older – Dressage:

KULINDA M (Dundee M x Ulinda M Keur, EPTM (dr) Pref by Gribaldi Pref, BREEDER: C.F. VAN MOOK, OWNER: Jennifer Zauel).  This mare is well developed and long lined with an  appealing front. Her foundation is correct enough.   The walk has rhythm and enough ground cover. Trot is ground covering, with technique and an uphill tendency. The Canter had balance and easy transitions, with enough power and ground cover.  Congrats to this Ster, Keur Eligible mare!Kulinda M with foal Unforgettable WF,  Photo © Jessica Darby

Young Horse Classes:

Foals/Weanlings – Dressage:

UPBEAT WF  (Franklin x Dieni R Elite, EPTM (dr), PROK, D-OC by Uphill, BREEDER/OWNER: Jennifer Zauel).  An elegant and long lined filly, with real mare expression. She has a good body and correct conformation.  At the moment she is a bit downhill but that doesn’t show while moving.   Her walk is clear with a good overstep, yet can be a bit more supple. The trot is exceptional, it is uphill, with a lot of mechanics and technique. She is a real trot machine!  The canter has mechanics, technique and an uphill jump, however it could be a bit more supple.  
UPBEAT WF, Photo © Jessica Darby

URBAN WF  (Valverde x Nadieni by Dream Boy, BREEDER/OWNER: Jennifer Zauel).  Urban is well developed, with long legs and an elegant, strong body. He is correct in the foundation, but could have a bit more bone and colt expression.  The walk is clear with enough overstep.  The Trot is supple with balance, and every time he trots, it is uphill. . The Canter is easy and he doesn’t need the speed.
URBAN WF,  Photo © Jessica Darby

First Premiums:

**These remarks are for a snapshot in the lifetime of a horse. Not all first premium or ster horses are mentioned in “The Report from the Road”; only those horses that really stand out to the jury.**

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Host DeAnna Gruelichwith Jury members Floor Dröge  & Arie Hamoen
Photo © Jessica Darby

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