Clinic Reminder! FB continues to grow! 2012 Breeding stats

A few updates for the Farm News...

Our FB audience continues to grow. We zipped right past 15,000 Likes last week and are enjoying interacting with our new fans around the globe. If you haven't been past our Page, pop on over and check out what's happening over there!

We had a good turnout for our first Winter Series Clinic on Sunday with super rides, nice horses and excellent auditors. This coming Sunday's clinic should be equally interesting and if you are debating riding - please email Ellie@watermark-farm.net ASAP to reserve your time as we are nearly full. And a quick reminder for our Auditors - it is COLD - please bundle up!!!! Brrrrrr!

On the statistics front - as we all know statistics can be manipulated to reflect the information that is desired, but...the German FN (national federation) has a mathematical formula for ranking breeding stallions. Dressage Royal is in the 90-99% Security of Breeding Value group with a 143 valuation. Congratulations DR!

Happy Riding!

BIG breeding news!!!

Dressage Royal

UNO Don Diego

Dressage Royal's licensed son UNO Don Diego (out of a Falkland x Tanneberg mare) is coming to the USA!! He will be standing at Iron Spring Farm and competing for their stable!

UNO Don Diego

Eurodressage has a nice write up of what Don Diego has done so far in competition and reports that he is trained through Grand Prix! What a feather for Dressage Royal's cap! Another son out competing at such a high level!!!



The traditional breeding phrase of "if you like the son, breed to the father" is very important in this case - as Dressage Royal has produced a high percentage of FEI level offspring from very small foal crops! We have a good supply of proven Frozen Semen in Chesapeake City, MD at Select Breeders ready to ship! Contact us to arrange for your shipment and breed your next champion!

Clinic Times for Sunday!

First Demo Horse will start at 10:30 AM on Sunday December 23rd. We realize this clinic is very close to Christmas Day and will berepeating this series in February. Nonetheless, there is a great deal of information to share, so we would love to have a headcount for the Auditors. Please email Ellie and let her know that you are attending as an auditor so that we have enough handouts for everyone.


TIMES: 
10:30 AM Discussion and Demostration 

11:15 AM Jill


12:15 Lauren

1:15 Pat

2:15 Q&A Discussion

10% Inventory Clearance on Tack!

We're in the midst of reorganizing the tackroom for winter! Take advantage and save $$$$! Multiple piece discounts also available!

 List of available saddles and links to photos -

Brown 17.5 Dressage - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150359905940239.398518.160425195238&type=3

Black Frank Baines 17.5 Dressage - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151000349700239.476736.160425195238&type=3

Black 17.5 Dressage - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151000337195239.476735.160425195238&type=3

Brown 18” Dressage - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151125300025239.490311.160425195238&type=3

Other Tack - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150942618780239.471115.160425195238&type=3

Black 18” Dressage - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150359933060239.398529.160425195238&type=3

Black 17” Dressage - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150359912885239.398521.160425195238&type=3

Black 18” Classic Dressage - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150359902375239.398517.160425195238&type=3

 There are some other pieces available - new with tags Keiffer short 28" black neoprene girth, a KK curb and various other items.

Mountain Horse Winter riding boots (worn a handful of times), size 9, wide calf. (email for photos)

Some other items still to be photographed and added, so check back in a few days!

Three Part Winter Clinic Series is About to Start!!

Part I: Riding Fundamentals Sunday December 23rd

The focus of this clinic is to address the body language to facilitate better equitation, body control and more effective communication between horse and rider. Basic lateral work, rein back, suppling and gymnastic exercises will also be included. More advanced movements and techniques will be added for the more advanced students and horses as their proficiency and confidence allows.

The clinics that follow in the coming weeks will have the same rudimentary start for beginners but at the same time move participants towards a greater understanding of more complex exercises and technique. The Clinic Series culminates with Part 3 on January 6th with a seminar and clinic on Teaching The Flying Change.

Part II: Demystifying Lateral Work Sunday December 30th

The focus of this clinic is improve the execution, precision and quality of your lateral work. Basic lateral work, suppling and gymnastic exercises will be included. More advanced exercises and techniques will be added for the more advanced students and horses as their proficiency and confidence allows.

This Clinic is the middle session of our 3 part series with culminates with a Seminar and Clinic on Teaching the Flying Change on January 6th.

Part III: Flying Change Seminar Sunday January 6th

First Demo Horse will start at 10AM. 

The focus of this clinic is to discuss the techniques and execution of the Flying Change. A 'how-to' session will be included at the start of the day with lecture being given by Anne. Basic lateral work, suppling and gymnastic exercises will be included as part of the discussion. Various methods will be discussed and shown throughout the day.

This clinic is the culmination of the weeks leading up to this session, so it may behoove participants to sign up for the prior sessions. More advanced exercises and techniques will be added for the more advanced students and horses as their proficiency and confidence allows.

If demand warrants, we will repeat this schedule again in February 2013 to allow for additional participants and the sharing of knowledge before the start of the show season. These clinics build on the techniques discussed in the previous week's session, so it may be of value to attend all three. 

Any questions? - email Anne@watermark-farm.net or to sign up Ellie@watermark-farm.net 

Heads up to a a few changes...

We have some moderate sized changes rolling into the schedule for the farm!!

First off - Facebook is having a great deal of trouble loading for the past few days, so our Farm Page is not current. Apparently it is a DNS issue and should be worked out soon. *fingers crossed*

Secondly - We are going to be offering 2 clinics around the Christmas and New Year's Holidays. More on that later...






Third - More of our young horses are getting going undersaddle, which makes for more fun riding horses joining our Sales List! We will be adding to this group over the coming months, so if you see a youngster that is of interest and its riding status is unclear - please contact us for more information!



And finally as our Fourth item - if you are interested in learning more about what Stubben N.A. has to offer you in the saddle department, please let us know! We can offer a saddle fitting clinic in the coming weeks if there is interest, so don't be shy if you want to learn more about Stubben saddles!

Snippet of video and a few photos to share!

Two snapshots (obviously from the iPhone) of Dreamcatcher WF wearing his big horse equipment! A vintage Stubben Tristan and then a hand-me-down bridle that was custom made for his ancestor Abundance in the 1960's...so some proof that good leather lasts a lifetime when it is well cared for!



McDreamy does start out a tad hasty in his rhythm in this clip. He was a bit surprised that I was in a different position! If you can persevere to the end, you'll see him settle into his super tempo and then fabulous walk. He is on track to be undersaddle by the weekend, so check back for more footage soon!


aaaaand as promised...footage from the following day! This is the first direction (we always start to the left), so he's on the same page about the program and order in which things are happening. Such a good baby horse!

It's that time of year again! Happy Holidays from all of us at Watermark Farm! 

As you can see, we are in the indoor with our new and improved lights! This is Dreamcatcher WF who is well underway to becoming a fine riding horse with FEI aspirations! Video should follow in a few days of this talented youngster! Check back!

Call to action!!!

Our township will hear about how the county plans demolish this bridge and replace it with a modern multimillion dollar one on Monday night. Word has it that comments are limited to two minutes. People, we have arrived at the land of bureau

cratic insanity. It will be mostly paid for by the federal government.. already 16 trillion dollars in debt.

Visit www.upperoxford.org and let them know what you think! Attend the meeting MONDAY night and speak up about how you feel about millions of dollars being spent on a quiet country road!!!!!

Local, county and state officials have admitted there are no engineering studies to justify this expensive action.

Let's DO something to stop the madness!!!!!