The American Trakehner Association Announces Stallions Approved in 2008
The American Trakehner Association (ATA) is pleased to announce that the following five stallions were approved in 2008: A’Osiris, Bond James Bond MB, Cardinali, Imminence and Tatendrang.
Newark, OH, January 01, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The American Trakehner Association (ATA) is pleased to announce that the following five stallions were approved in 2008.
A’Osiris, owned by Raymond Bernier (Valley View Stable) of Milton, Vt.
Bond James Bond MB, owned by Elevages Mallet Barsalou of Quebec, Canada.
Cardinali, owned by Jeanette Knight (Wolf Run Farm) of Buxton, Maine.
Imminence, owned by Jean Brinkman (Valhalla Farm) of Wellborn, Fla.
Tatendrang, owned by Ann Cottongim (Emerald Acres) of Alford, Fla.
Trakehner stallions are not born approved; all stallions are presented for inspection and judged on athletic ability, conformation and attitude. Additionally, stallions must pass a rigorous performance test. The inspection process is clearly defined on the ATA website, but basically it includes the following elements:
1. Stand to be measured (height, girth, and cannon bone)
Walk and trot on a hard surface (sometimes asphalt)
Walk and trot on a triangle in an arena. (usually sand or other soft footing)
Walk, trot, and canter at liberty in an arena.
Stallions must also free jump three obstacles.
Walk for final evaluation before the results are announced.
A number of inspections will be held in 2009. Check the ATA website for information on these sites. Additional information on inspections can be found on the ATA website at www.americantrakehner.com.
The American Trakehner Association (ATA) was established in 1974 as a non-profit association of breeders, owners, and friends for the promotion and preservation, in the Western Hemisphere, of the warmblood horse of Trakehner origin. The ATA serves a number of purposes including:
· Maintaining a public registry of Trakehner horses.
· Marking and branding approved stallions, mares and foals with the Association's corporate seal.
· Disseminating information to breeders, owners and friends pertaining to the breeding and raising of Trakehner horses.
· Promoting the performance of the Trakehner horse in dressage, three-day eventing, hunting, jumping, driving and other sporting disciplines.
· Encouraging a public understanding of the Trakehner horse, its breeding and performance.
For more information on the American Trakehner Association visit www.AmericanTrakehner.com.
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A’Osiris, owned by Raymond Bernier (Valley View Stable) of Milton, Vt.
Bond James Bond MB, owned by Elevages Mallet Barsalou of Quebec, Canada.
Cardinali, owned by Jeanette Knight (Wolf Run Farm) of Buxton, Maine.
Imminence, owned by Jean Brinkman (Valhalla Farm) of Wellborn, Fla.
Tatendrang, owned by Ann Cottongim (Emerald Acres) of Alford, Fla.
Trakehner stallions are not born approved; all stallions are presented for inspection and judged on athletic ability, conformation and attitude. Additionally, stallions must pass a rigorous performance test. The inspection process is clearly defined on the ATA website, but basically it includes the following elements:
1. Stand to be measured (height, girth, and cannon bone)
Walk and trot on a hard surface (sometimes asphalt)
Walk and trot on a triangle in an arena. (usually sand or other soft footing)
Walk, trot, and canter at liberty in an arena.
Stallions must also free jump three obstacles.
Walk for final evaluation before the results are announced.
A number of inspections will be held in 2009. Check the ATA website for information on these sites. Additional information on inspections can be found on the ATA website at www.americantrakehner.com.
The American Trakehner Association (ATA) was established in 1974 as a non-profit association of breeders, owners, and friends for the promotion and preservation, in the Western Hemisphere, of the warmblood horse of Trakehner origin. The ATA serves a number of purposes including:
· Maintaining a public registry of Trakehner horses.
· Marking and branding approved stallions, mares and foals with the Association's corporate seal.
· Disseminating information to breeders, owners and friends pertaining to the breeding and raising of Trakehner horses.
· Promoting the performance of the Trakehner horse in dressage, three-day eventing, hunting, jumping, driving and other sporting disciplines.
· Encouraging a public understanding of the Trakehner horse, its breeding and performance.
For more information on the American Trakehner Association visit www.AmericanTrakehner.com.
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Carol Flammer
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740-344-1111
www.americantrakehner.com
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