| At StarQuarry Farm we breed only one or two foals each year, sired by the finest stallions carefully chosen from the very best German bloodlines. Our mares are all SPS or Elite mares, each evaluated by Hanoverian judges and found to be of exceptional quality and talent, their scores ranking them in the top 1% of Hanoverian mares in the good ol' US of A.. |
| updated June 14, 2009 |
|
|
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| StarQuarry Farm fine Hanoverian horses 15500 SW 15th Avenue Newberry, Florida 32669 352.472.2991 |
|
|
It is IMPOSSIBLE to overstate the role of the motherline in modern sport horse
breeding. Our sweet broodmares, SPS Withney (Wolkenstein II x Aalborg) and SPS Rose
(Rotspon x World Cup I) bring such incredible strength to our breeding equation..
Life is SOOOOO very short ~ let them help!
Farm News:
So, days on a breeding farm are routine most of the time. But it has occurred to me that
those of you who are considering buying one of my sweet horses might like to read about
their lives both when they live with me, and also after they have gone on to their new homes.
This page and those that follow are my blog about life with my horses.
breeding. Our sweet broodmares, SPS Withney (Wolkenstein II x Aalborg) and SPS Rose
(Rotspon x World Cup I) bring such incredible strength to our breeding equation..
Life is SOOOOO very short ~ let them help!
Farm News:
So, days on a breeding farm are routine most of the time. But it has occurred to me that
those of you who are considering buying one of my sweet horses might like to read about
their lives both when they live with me, and also after they have gone on to their new homes.
This page and those that follow are my blog about life with my horses.
| Above, SPS Rose and Faro SQF take a high speed tour of the pasture. Below, SPS Withney demonstrates what 'uphill' means. Not too darn bad for a broodmare with a 3 month old foal at her side! |
| Photos (the good ones) by Paula C. photography Photos ( the so-so ones) by me Others as noted |
March 15, 2009
Habinero SQF (2008 Hanoverian colt by Hotline out of EM Ramina by Regazonni) left today for
his new home with Chris and Diane Sweeney. Chris and Diane are very experienced horse people
and are happy to have Habs exactly as he is. His immediate job: be a horse, hang around and grow
up. His long term job: trail ride and have sex for a living. NOT bad work, if you can get it! Read
about my sweet HABS HERE.
____________________________________________________________________________
Habinero SQF (2008 Hanoverian colt by Hotline out of EM Ramina by Regazonni) left today for
his new home with Chris and Diane Sweeney. Chris and Diane are very experienced horse people
and are happy to have Habs exactly as he is. His immediate job: be a horse, hang around and grow
up. His long term job: trail ride and have sex for a living. NOT bad work, if you can get it! Read
about my sweet HABS HERE.
____________________________________________________________________________
March 19, 2009
Today is an exciting day at here at the farm. Fahrenheit SQF, my 2008 Hanoverian colt (by Fidertanz
out of SPS Withney) is S-O-L-D. It is always fun to sell a horse, but this sale is particularly exciting
because he now belongs to a wonderful trainer, Allison Dechant ( Dechantdressage.com ). Fahrenheit is
one of the best I have ever bred. I am so happy that he will receive correct, classic training, and I am
SOOOOOOOOOOO excited that he will have an opportunity to fulfill his potential!
Since Fahrenheit is currently a fuzzy little yak with a pot belly (totally in the throes of a dorky stage of
development), I decided not to put up a current photo of him. Instead, see what Allison can do! Below
is a photo of her riding her current competition horse, Regulus 24. She trained this horse from the ground
up. Not too shabby, huh?
Today is an exciting day at here at the farm. Fahrenheit SQF, my 2008 Hanoverian colt (by Fidertanz
out of SPS Withney) is S-O-L-D. It is always fun to sell a horse, but this sale is particularly exciting
because he now belongs to a wonderful trainer, Allison Dechant ( Dechantdressage.com ). Fahrenheit is
one of the best I have ever bred. I am so happy that he will receive correct, classic training, and I am
SOOOOOOOOOOO excited that he will have an opportunity to fulfill his potential!
Since Fahrenheit is currently a fuzzy little yak with a pot belly (totally in the throes of a dorky stage of
development), I decided not to put up a current photo of him. Instead, see what Allison can do! Below
is a photo of her riding her current competition horse, Regulus 24. She trained this horse from the ground
up. Not too shabby, huh?
I met Allison just over a year ago when she and her student Kacy flew from Denver to my farm to meet
my gelding, Con Bravo (2004 gelding by Contendro I and ~ like Fahrenheit ~ out of my mare SPS
Withney). Kacy did buy Bravo, and Allison still trains him, so some day Fahrenheit and his big brother
will be barn mates. But the VERY BEST news: Fahrenheit is going stay here to grow up on my farm.
This is totally like having my cake and eating it too!
Below, recent photos of Allison and Fahrenheit's big brother, Con Bravo SQF.
Based on these photos (and seeing Allison ride), I think wonderful things are in Fahrenheit's future!
WOO-HOO!
_____________________________________________________________________________
my gelding, Con Bravo (2004 gelding by Contendro I and ~ like Fahrenheit ~ out of my mare SPS
Withney). Kacy did buy Bravo, and Allison still trains him, so some day Fahrenheit and his big brother
will be barn mates. But the VERY BEST news: Fahrenheit is going stay here to grow up on my farm.
This is totally like having my cake and eating it too!
Below, recent photos of Allison and Fahrenheit's big brother, Con Bravo SQF.
Based on these photos (and seeing Allison ride), I think wonderful things are in Fahrenheit's future!
WOO-HOO!
_____________________________________________________________________________
above, Allison on Regulus 24
Early March, 2009
I have recently heard from our two 2006 babies. The theme of that year's two was "I'm moving
to a FABULOUS vacation destination". Balanchine (Bugatti Hilltop out of SPS Rose) moved
to Hawaii, and Darjeeling (Del Piero out of SPS Withney) moved to San Diego. How do I get that
job?! Both are doing great. Plus, both are approaching three (3) THREE years of age. You
know what THAT means: time very soon to start WORK!! OMG! Hopefully the next photos I
post of them will show Mary and Michelle on their backs.
I have recently heard from our two 2006 babies. The theme of that year's two was "I'm moving
to a FABULOUS vacation destination". Balanchine (Bugatti Hilltop out of SPS Rose) moved
to Hawaii, and Darjeeling (Del Piero out of SPS Withney) moved to San Diego. How do I get that
job?! Both are doing great. Plus, both are approaching three (3) THREE years of age. You
know what THAT means: time very soon to start WORK!! OMG! Hopefully the next photos I
post of them will show Mary and Michelle on their backs.
Above, Balanchine SQF in his pasture on Mary's farm on
Oahu, Hawaii. Yes indeedy, that would be the beautiful blue
Pacific Ocean in the background.
Oahu, Hawaii. Yes indeedy, that would be the beautiful blue
Pacific Ocean in the background.
Above, Darjeeling SQF (AKA: Ling). These photos were taken around Christmas, 2008. Notice
that because of that brutal San Diego winter, Michelle actually had to wear a long sleeved T-shirt in
two of these photos!
___________________________________________________________________________
that because of that brutal San Diego winter, Michelle actually had to wear a long sleeved T-shirt in
two of these photos!
___________________________________________________________________________
I am so very lucky. This is my desk where I write this blog. I spend my time there surrounded by
my three dogs, and looking out the window at the horses in the pasture. The best part is when I see
some horse out there doing something destructive. Then I leap up, blast out the door at the right, and
run at the pasture shrieking "QUIT THAT, you STUPID HORSE!!!". It is fun. VERY therapudic.
my three dogs, and looking out the window at the horses in the pasture. The best part is when I see
some horse out there doing something destructive. Then I leap up, blast out the door at the right, and
run at the pasture shrieking "QUIT THAT, you STUPID HORSE!!!". It is fun. VERY therapudic.
| Above, from left to right: Guinnie, Penny and Audrey. _________________________________________________________________________ |
Above, Detente (our 2002 model: Del Piero out of Diedre's Decision) and Niki display
Detente's new career. He started as a dressage horse, but has now decided he loves to jump.
Last time I heard from Niki she was in law school. Here is her report:
"I have graduated and passed the bar. I am working for a nationwide firm's office ....
and am really enjoying it. I practice corporate law and, because we are in a smaller
market, I have time to ride two to three times a week! I am very lucky.
I am very excited about the A/As this summer -- Detente has no problem clearing the
bigger jumps and I think he really enjoys it! "
_______________________________________________________________________
Detente's new career. He started as a dressage horse, but has now decided he loves to jump.
Last time I heard from Niki she was in law school. Here is her report:
"I have graduated and passed the bar. I am working for a nationwide firm's office ....
and am really enjoying it. I practice corporate law and, because we are in a smaller
market, I have time to ride two to three times a week! I am very lucky.
I am very excited about the A/As this summer -- Detente has no problem clearing the
bigger jumps and I think he really enjoys it! "
_______________________________________________________________________
June, 2009
Santeria SQF, our 2007 filly by Sandro Hit, has found a new home. She has moved to Berry
Hill Farm on Long Island to live with Rick! See below, photos of Ria and Rick.
Rick flew down to Florida to meet Ria last month. He and Rachel and I had a lovely, fun
afternoon with the horses. We got Ria out to show off in the ring - and she did all three gaits
with STYLE. Then we got out the other young horses and the broodmares, and ran them all
around (well, one at a time) and admired their movement and laughed at the silly things they did.
So then Rick said he wanted to see how Ria went in hand. I pictured him taking her for little jog
around the ring. But NO, Rick and Ria absolutely took off - Rick running and Ria right beside
him in a lovely extended trot.
Santeria SQF, our 2007 filly by Sandro Hit, has found a new home. She has moved to Berry
Hill Farm on Long Island to live with Rick! See below, photos of Ria and Rick.
Rick flew down to Florida to meet Ria last month. He and Rachel and I had a lovely, fun
afternoon with the horses. We got Ria out to show off in the ring - and she did all three gaits
with STYLE. Then we got out the other young horses and the broodmares, and ran them all
around (well, one at a time) and admired their movement and laughed at the silly things they did.
So then Rick said he wanted to see how Ria went in hand. I pictured him taking her for little jog
around the ring. But NO, Rick and Ria absolutely took off - Rick running and Ria right beside
him in a lovely extended trot.
So after watching about 2 seconds, I said to Rick: "You have done
this before!!" Well, DUH!! Rick worked at Hilltop Farm, trained
with Scott Hassler, and showed Hilltop and their clients' horses in
hand. That is just about as good as it gets. It was amazing watching
Ria because she obviously thought the same thing I did: "OMG!
This guy really knows what he is doing! I'd better pay attention!"
Then Rick asked me to run Ria so he could watch her go.
OOOOHHH, NOOOOOO WAY!!!!!!
But Rachel said she would try. Rach did have a little handicap in that
her jeans were kind of falling down. It was very funny. Instead of
focusing and moving out as she did for Rick, Ria was basically
sight-seeing and tagging along. Sorry, Rach, but that is the truth.
I am very excited that Ria is living at Berry Hill with Rick. I am
pleased and proud that such an accomplished and knowledgeable
horseman has one of my babies. I think we will see wonderful things
from Rick and Ria in the future!
this before!!" Well, DUH!! Rick worked at Hilltop Farm, trained
with Scott Hassler, and showed Hilltop and their clients' horses in
hand. That is just about as good as it gets. It was amazing watching
Ria because she obviously thought the same thing I did: "OMG!
This guy really knows what he is doing! I'd better pay attention!"
Then Rick asked me to run Ria so he could watch her go.
OOOOHHH, NOOOOOO WAY!!!!!!
But Rachel said she would try. Rach did have a little handicap in that
her jeans were kind of falling down. It was very funny. Instead of
focusing and moving out as she did for Rick, Ria was basically
sight-seeing and tagging along. Sorry, Rach, but that is the truth.
I am very excited that Ria is living at Berry Hill with Rick. I am
pleased and proud that such an accomplished and knowledgeable
horseman has one of my babies. I think we will see wonderful things
from Rick and Ria in the future!
Rachel is ENGAGED!
WHO insists on getting her engagement photos
taken on the farm with her fiance, her two dogs
and her horse?
RACHEL DeDOBBELEER! That's who!!
In the photo, from left to right, Toulouse, Rach,
Erik, Emma and Buddy.
I liked Erik's comment best. He told us that he
used to go home after work, fix a drink, have a
nice dinner and relax. But NOW no such luck.
He has to walk dogs, and come back up to the
barn to wrap legs or administer eye medication or
check for colic or see who has stuck their foot
through a fence or prepare for the horse show or,
or, or .......
This is truly a great match. We are all SO excited
and happy for Erik and Rach!
WHO insists on getting her engagement photos
taken on the farm with her fiance, her two dogs
and her horse?
RACHEL DeDOBBELEER! That's who!!
In the photo, from left to right, Toulouse, Rach,
Erik, Emma and Buddy.
I liked Erik's comment best. He told us that he
used to go home after work, fix a drink, have a
nice dinner and relax. But NOW no such luck.
He has to walk dogs, and come back up to the
barn to wrap legs or administer eye medication or
check for colic or see who has stuck their foot
through a fence or prepare for the horse show or,
or, or .......
This is truly a great match. We are all SO excited
and happy for Erik and Rach!
Erik gave Rachel a GORGEOUS diamond engagement ring. I've only seen it once since she won't wear it to the barn. She says she
gets home in the evening, takes a shower, puts on her ring, eats, and goes to bed. Then she gets up in the morning, takes the ring off
and heads out for the day at the farm.
Right now, Rachel is trying to decide how to break the news to the priest that she wants to have her dogs in the wedding. I'm just
surprised she doesn't plan to ride her horse down the aisle! The wedding will be next spring.
gets home in the evening, takes a shower, puts on her ring, eats, and goes to bed. Then she gets up in the morning, takes the ring off
and heads out for the day at the farm.
Right now, Rachel is trying to decide how to break the news to the priest that she wants to have her dogs in the wedding. I'm just
surprised she doesn't plan to ride her horse down the aisle! The wedding will be next spring.
Click HERE to read about Rick Jankura, his farm, his absolutely amazing house, and his plans to specialize in the correct
development of young horses. I mean it. READ what he is up to. You will enjoy it! I am so happy to have Rick as a
new friend!
development of young horses. I mean it. READ what he is up to. You will enjoy it! I am so happy to have Rick as a
new friend!
Guess what! WE ARE PREGNANT!!!! TWICE!!!!!! SPS Rose (Rotspon / World Cup I ) is in foal
to the sensational Belissimo M (Beltain / Romadour II / Luxius xx). YAHOO!!!!!! Rachel and I met
Belissimo M last fall at the "GALA EVENING" in Verden, Germany. He was featured along with 7 or
8 of his offspring under saddle. I don't have any photos, because I spent the whole time he was in the
ring with my jaw practically on the floor and feeling dizzy, he was so amazing. AND, cross fingers,
in under a year, I will have his baby right in the pasture right outside my window!
AND, SPS Withney (Wolkenstein II / Aalborg) is in foal to Fidertanz for a full brother/sister to her
2008 model: Fahrenheit SQF. Take a look at Fahrenheit's movement in the videos on his page. It
will be completely self explanatory why I repeated THIS cross. That boy can MOVE!
So, now we just have to keep our fingers crossed, eat grass, grain and alfalfa, and gestate until next
spring. Actually, Withney is much happier when she is pregnant. When she is in heat, she is such a
GIRLY-GIRL. All kinds of drama and squeeling and such. Now we have many relaxing days dozing
in the stalls, and peaceful nights grazing on all that lush Florida grass. PERFECT!!!
to the sensational Belissimo M (Beltain / Romadour II / Luxius xx). YAHOO!!!!!! Rachel and I met
Belissimo M last fall at the "GALA EVENING" in Verden, Germany. He was featured along with 7 or
8 of his offspring under saddle. I don't have any photos, because I spent the whole time he was in the
ring with my jaw practically on the floor and feeling dizzy, he was so amazing. AND, cross fingers,
in under a year, I will have his baby right in the pasture right outside my window!
AND, SPS Withney (Wolkenstein II / Aalborg) is in foal to Fidertanz for a full brother/sister to her
2008 model: Fahrenheit SQF. Take a look at Fahrenheit's movement in the videos on his page. It
will be completely self explanatory why I repeated THIS cross. That boy can MOVE!
So, now we just have to keep our fingers crossed, eat grass, grain and alfalfa, and gestate until next
spring. Actually, Withney is much happier when she is pregnant. When she is in heat, she is such a
GIRLY-GIRL. All kinds of drama and squeeling and such. Now we have many relaxing days dozing
in the stalls, and peaceful nights grazing on all that lush Florida grass. PERFECT!!!