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December 29, 2007 We just got an update from Jenny and Ducati. He is enjoying sunny California and getting happily dirty in turnout - FYI he always loved his mud baths in rainy Seattle... Here is a picture of the two...looking good, nice uphill canter, foamy mouth and strong top line - nice job, Jenny :0)
December 13, 2007 Our horsey friend D.C. lost the fight with colic today. He was in semi-retirement and a very happy camper out in a big field and light work. We will miss him dearly.
In memories of our gentle giant, Don Capello II. We will miss him dearly.
December 10, 2007 Malipiero has made it to KGF Equestrian Center yesterday after a week vacation at Julie's barn, where he got to play in big pastures and just rest after the long journey. He arrived there last week in great spirits and without a scratch. At day three, Julie could not take it any longer, put the saddle on and rode him by herself - she had a blast and he was a champ, as usual :0) Yesterday, Siggi rode him in the arena, just a light suppleing workout and he felt awesome - I wish every rider could have a horse like that once in their lifetime - uncomplicated & fun!! Today we went on a relaxing trail ride out in the woods with his new friend Iceman. On Thursday the farrier is scheduled to trim his feet and get new shoes. And then he can go back to a more demanding work schedule - until then, he will just enjoy settling in. Many greetings to his German family - no worries, er ist in super Haenden und wird wie ein geburtiger Prinz gepflegt und gehegt. Julie strahlt nur noch, ist ganz stolz und ueber beide Ohren gluecklich verliebt - nur das Beste vom Besten ist gerade gut genug. Naechste Woche bekommt er eine Massage und wird fuer seinen persoenlichen (maasgeschneiderten) Sattel vermessen. Er hat 3 verschiedene Rambo Decken, eine Schuhmacher Trense, Karotten und Kuesschen ohne Ende. Danke nochmals fuer dieses wundervolle Pferd. Ich werde auf ihn wie meinen Augapfel aufpassen. Liebe Gruesse, Julie, Siggi & Malipiero
December 5, 2007 For Joy is moving to Australia!!! For Joy, Marion's top competition horse for the last five years is now moving to Australia to her new owners Kaz and Ray. For Joy has an outstanding show record up to Inter I, she has been in the finals of the German Bundeschampionships as a 5 and 6 year old, from then on she has been the most successful Hanoverian mare of her age group every year.
For Joy's new owners are already long-term Cavallis friends, last year they purchased Donna Bonita, a 4 year old Hanoverian mare by Don Bosco. Donna Bonita and Kaz had an awesome show year with many wins and highpoints up to 2nd level. We are sure that For Joy also will continue her route of success with Kaz and make the step to Grand Prix with her. We are very excited that she found such a lovely and competitive home, we keep our thumbs up for you!
Kaz on For Joy, Reinhard and Marion on our famous White Kiss. Marion has "lost" two of her top competition horses in the last month with For Joy going to Australia and Mac Duncan moving to the Netherlands. Luckily due to Reinhard's very good "eye" there are lots of youngsters waiting to step into their footprints!
... and this one: priceless December 2, 2007 Well NO-one can call Show Team Cavallis a bunch of sissy's after this weekend - we left the barn Saturday when it started snowing at freezing temperatures, then is turned into pouring rain & stormy gusts. Conclusion: winter show circuit in the Pacific Northwest is not for the faint of heart, unless you come in ski gear with an umbrella attached to your head - like Siggi ;0). Sandi & Flamenco It was their first time out together. Sandi did a great job controlling her joyful bundle of energy :0) T-1, 64%, 2nd place T-2, 57%, 4th place
Jesse & Guenther The wind really started hauling when Jesse rode and made the metal gates of the arena blow open and rattle up a storm, which caused some spooks and tension in an otherwise very solid performance. T-4, 58%, 2nd place T-2, 59%, 5th place
Melissa & Guenther Unfortunately, the weather turned for the worse, when it was Melissa's turn. She decided to scratch, so that we could load up and get the ponies home before the trailers were all blown away. It was too bad because they did a fantastic job in the warm-up ring but that only means that they will be even more ready next time.
Kristin & Iceman Iceman was not feeling a 100% but Kristin lead her pony through her 2-3 & 2-4 tests accurately, which resulted in a 2nd and 3rd place.
Siggi & Santero Santero was a super-star show pony, as this was only his second time at a show but nothing could get on his nerves - this horse has a temperament & work ethic to die for. He delivered two impressive performances that were rewarded with 9 on gaits and great comments. FEI 4 year old test, 70%, 1st place T-4, 69.6%, 1st place
Siggi & Don Daiquiri Don Daiquiri was full of life due to the cold temperatures and stormy conditions but the extra energy resulted in an exuberant performance, which was rewarded with 8 on gaits and great comments from the judge. I think this horse will be unbeatable, once he settles down a bit with a little more show routine. FEI 5 year old test, 68%, 1st place 2-2, 66%, 1st place
Kecia came without Laudi but supported the Cavallis Show Team and our friend Laurie & Livingston, who got her feet wet at the shows with riding 1-4. And of course, Sandi met a new doggie friend - I sure hope that her puppy Hogie does not surf the net, finds this picture and gets jealous... no worries, Hogie - you are her number ONE.
December 1, 2007 Malipiero is on his way to Seattle this very minute. He landed in LA on Wednesday and will be at Julie's farm in Carnation Saturday evening, meaning tonight :0) Yipeeeeeeeeeee... He will just hang out and take a breather in the big pastures for a week or so before moving to KGF Equestrian Center to start his journey with his new mom under Siggi's guidance. When he is ready, he will move back to Julie's place and be under the watchful eye of our dear colleague, Wendy Meyers. Here you can see a picture of Malipiero's new home (big grassy fields, many horsey & human friends, and a covered arena with the best footing waiting for him). Julie and her husband did a fabulous job remodeling this farm - it is drop dead dead gorgeous and we think Malipiero will LOVE it :0)
Also, we are off to a schooling show at Donida on Sunday. We are going to take Iceman, Santero, Don Daiquiri, Guenther and Flamenco. Sandi is going to show her Flamenco for the first time and Laurie is going to get her feet wet with Professor Livingston. We are all very excited and will give you a full report when we are back. November 30, 2007 The Romney family honored the success of their daughter Paige and pony Dan O'Brien with an ad in the Chronicle of the horse and Flying Changes.
NEXT Jennifer Schrader-Williams clinic at KGF Equestrian Center Monday, December 10th.
November 24, 2007 Today we had a little internal Cavallis Holiday Party and celebrated with brunch at Salty's restaurant, which we can really recommend - it was delicious :)
yeehaa...getty up pony...Happy Holidays October 27, 2007
The search might finally be over...
October 26, 2007
October 24, 2007 Today is Day 3 of THE SEARCH for Julies perfect match. So far, two have definitely gotten her heart to beat a little faster, Le Maurice and Leardo but we have plenty more to consider and can already tell it will be a hard decision.
October 22, 2007 Siggi had time to visit her family in Rostock for a couple of days before she is meeting up with Sandra and Julie in Cologne.
life is good on a sunny fall day in Rostock.
October 19, 2007 Congratulations to Jenny from California for the purchase of her perfect match, Ducati. We are so excited for both of them, because it was love at first sight. Ducati moved to sunny California last weekend and we are looking forward to hear how he likes his new home.
October 14, 2007 Siggi received a very nice email regarding her rides at the championships that she wanted to share with you, "Hi There - I scribed on Saturday - Toklat ring - and had the opportunity to watch you and Santero and Don Daiquiri compete. You were AMAZING! Both of your guys weren't too sure about the lakes in and around the arena, but you rode them through it so beautifully. The judge - Joan Macartney at B - and I fell deeply in love with Don Daiquiri. She continued to reflect and ruminate on your ride well after you left the arena!
BRAVO!
Warm Regards,
Karen P."
October 7, 2007 We just received an update from Meg and her mare Finest Selection, which she named FS Tiger Lily :) FS Tiger Lily is already kicking bootie, winning the 4/5 year old mare material class at Devon with a whopping score of 80.5% with her trainer Silva Martin. Congratulations!!
September 30, 2007 Peter and Iggy had their best ride ever on Friday - they placed 2nd with a 66.4% in the open show. On Sunday during non-stop rain were the championship classes for Training level. After a respectable ride through puddles & mud they placed 8th out of 18 in the NW championships in the adult amateur division. Congratulations!!
Paige and her Dan O'Brien cleaned up - they entered in a total of six classes at the championships, four of which they won and two made them reserve champion. NW Champion at Second Level USDF Champion at Second Level NW champion First level First place at the open show at First Level. Reserve USDF Champion at First Level in the young rider division. Reserve Champion at dressage seat medal 13 and under with 76%
Siggi and Don Daiquiri competed in the open show and had a great ride despite the puddles, which was rewarded with a 73.4% and 2nd place. Comments of the judges, "Wow! What a horse! Very good mover..." the second judge wrote, "a lovely horse - so active and elastic. Very tactfully presented. Lots of future for this pair." Both judges gave Don Daiquiri a 9 for gaits, 9 for the medium walk and Siggi got an 8 and 9 on the rider score. Look at that hind end action.
Santero had a very trying warm-up with the speakers blasting in his ears from the freestyle and another horse running into him shortly thereafter. The arenas were flooded with water and puddles but he rose to the occasion and pulled off a lovely ride that was rewarded with a 68.4% his first time out, getting 8's for gaits and 9's on his single trot loops. The judges loved him, "talented horse - lot's of potential for the future & upper levels. very well presented..."
The weather was a different story...rain rain and some more rain...
outrageously good pictures provided by cwolff
September 26, 2007
left to right: Kristin, Deb and her mare Vienna, Julie, Cindy, Sebastian & Helen
September 19 2007
Sandra & Juli and the gorgeous Rey Hello everybody! Juli wanted to share her first riding picture with you :0)
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