Donarsagan Named High Score Mare and Elite Candidate at her AHS Inspection!

Donarsagan, now 3 years old and in foal to Rotspon for May of 2014 had her second 'field trip' today to her American Hanoverian Mare Inspection.   The compact Donarweiss daughter, out of Wrave by Wallstreet Kid,  scored an '8' for her walk, and the judges commented that they were pleased to see correctness and athleticism in the young mare.   We were thrilled at how laid back she was about trailering and how well-mannered she was throughout the day despite the rains.    Today's success bodes well not only for Sagan's future as a broodmare, but also as a competition horse.   Way to go, little lady!

Firemist Farm would also like to acknowledge Andi and Lori of A & L Transport, who have given us safe passage to our many exciting events this fall, and the confidence to enjoy our up and coming  young horses off the farm for the first time in many years.   Thank You also to Quinton Alston who showed Sagan so beautifully today.    They are proof that it 'takes a village.'

First Under Saddle Show for Windtanzer and Caelea

This has been a fall for 'firsts,' and this past Sunday we added another new experience to Tanzer and Caelea's growing list of adventures.   The two went to the Maryland Dressage Association Schooling Show Finals, and Caelea rode the young mare in the show ring for their second time ever off the farm.   There were a few wobbles as Tanzer saw the chain arena and judges trailer for the first time, but they were confident and cool together and finished with scores of 61 and 65% in the Intro division, taking two first place ribbons home as momentos.   Next the pair head  to their first hunter schooling show for more 'firsts' as they enter the competition arena with other strange horses for the first time in that discipline.   We are all having a blast with this lovely mare, whose movement was praised by the judge, and is adapting well to her new role as performance horse after three years as a broodmare.  Look out, Sagan - you have competition in the show ring!