Promoting The Versatility Of The American Saddlebred
Another American Saddlebred makes FEI !
9 yearold American Saddlebred, Forty Something, owned by Jody Swimmer, and ridden by Chrissa Hoffmann, competed in his first Prix St Georges test at the Fall Meadow Lake Dressage Classic, Oct 20-21,2009. Chrissa and Forty Something, received an impressive, 60.4% and a 62.6% putting them in 2nd place both days. This is a HUGE accomplishement considering he was competing Third level, just this past Spring with his owner, and skipped all of 4th level! Chrissa is proving, that with correct training, saddlebreds can make it the FEI levels of dressage. Forty Something is now her second saddlebred that she has taken to the FEI. The legendary Harry Callahan made it to the Grand Prix with honors, scoring up to 65.5%. Forty is well on his way in following his former stall mate's success!
Forty Something and Chrissa Hoffmann
Contratulations to New York City Slicker!
American Warmblood Society 3 Year Old Materiale Gold Medal Winner with a score of 72.700%.
This 4 year old American Saddlebred gelding, owned by Jody Swimmer, is dual registered with the American Saddlebred Registry and American Warmblood Society. "George" also scored a 65.6% in Training Level 4 with owner/rider Jody Swimmer at the 2009 KDA Dressage Show and a 68.0% in 1st Level Test 1 with rider Geena Strurzebecher at Meadow Lake Summer Classic II.
New York City Slicker and Jody Swimmer Photo by Bob Tarr
Congratulations to Jody Swimmer and Forty Something!
Jody and Forty scored a 64.8% in Third Level test 3 this spring. This was the last score that Jody needed to earn her Bronze Medal from the USDF. Forty Something is a 9 year old American Saddlebred gelding owned by Jody Swimmer. Below is a video of Forty schooling 2 tempi's with Chrissa Hoffmann. Chrissa plans on showing Forty at Prix St. Georges Level this fall.
Jody Swimmer and Forty Something
Harry Callahan SOLD!
Congratulations to Fran Marino of Ocala, Florida! Fran plans to keep Harry in full-training with FEI rider and trainer, Katherine Bateson-Chandler.
Harry Callahan and Chrissa Hoffmann
Currently the only Grand Prix American Saddlebred competing in the world scoring a 65.2% in his first Grand Prix! Unbelievable show record and high score awards from Second Level to now Grand Prix. Harry Callahan is the only purebred American Saddlebred in the entire United States performing, competing, and winning at the Grand Prix level today. He is the Recipient of 3 champion awards from the Kentucky Dressage Association, starting from Third level in 2006, FEI Champion in 2007, and Intermediate Champion in 2008. Recognized for outstanding performances in four national magazines and two top selling German magazines. Too many awards to list!! He is easy and light to ride! A perfect Schoolmaster and he is Amateur ready, Young Rider quality and competitive enough for a Professional! Contact Chrissa Hoffmann 502-345-2842 or email cfhdressage@bellsouth.net
Watch a video of Harry performing in his first Grand Prix test!
American Saddlebreds featured in the German Riding Magazine Pferdehorse !
Harry Callahan and other ASB's in Pferdehorse Magazine
The American Saddlebred breed was featured in the January/February issue of the German Riding Magazine Pferdehorse .
The Dressage American Saddlebred Harry Callahan was one of the featured horses. Go Harry!
American Saddlebreds at the 2007 USDF Convention
Once again, the American Saddlebred Horse Association kindly sponsored the American Saddlebred booth at the Trade Fair of the 2007 United States Dressage Federation Convention held at the Disney Resort Coronado Springs in Orlando, Florida, November 29- December 1, 2007. Volunteers Linda Cawthon and Lisa Pfettcher setup and ran the booth for 3 days. Convention attendees were able to see video's of American Saddlebreds in Dressage, pick up promotional materials and The American Saddlebred Magazine, and register for our free raffle of an Ariat Tote bag filled with grooming supplies. Lisa and Linda talked with hundreds of Convention goers about Saddlebreds and Dressage. Linda Cawthon says of her experience, " We received a very positive response from people at the Convention. This is the fourth year the ASHA has sponsored the American Saddlebred booth at the USDF Convention and I think our presence here has really changed peoples minds about ASB's in non-traditional disciplines like Dressage".
ASHA booth at the USDF Convention
Harry Callahan wins first time out at Intermediaire-2!
Harry Callahan and Chrissa Hoffmann competed in their first I-2 show together at the Pine Knoll Dressage Summer Classic I and II August 25-26, 2007. Harry and Chrissa received the very respectable scores of 63.415% and 65.854% under "S" judge Thomas Poulin.
On Sunday, Harry was named the FEI High Point Champion of the show!
Congratulations Harry and Chrissa!
Harry Callahan and Chrissa Hoffmann at Pine Knoll Dressage Show
Harry Wins Kentucky's Year End F.E.I. Award ! Harry is the F.E.I. Champion of Kentucky for 2006
In November 2006, Chrissa and Harry were asked to be filmed for a new subscription based Dressage website. There were two training sessions filmed, one with Chrissa's trainer Alex Gerding. This website has a world wide subscription base, which means Harry and Chrissa are showing the world that American Saddlebred's CAN do Dressage beautifully!
Update! Chrissa and Harry have been filmed again for this wonderful educational website. Click the picture below to see a sample video and sign up to see Harry's full training sessions.
rry Callahan and Chrissa Hoffmann competed in their first I-2 show together at the Pine Knoll Dressage Summer Classic I and II August 25-26, 2007.
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