This nice gelding is by the Wamblood cross stallion Woodstock and he is from a TB mare. His owner saw him in a paddock when she went to look at another horse. She talked the owner into selling a 1/2 share and she has been with XL Overtime ever since. He is well on track for a promising future.

Here is another son of Rotspon (by Rubenstein) and a lovely type with loads of promise He was bred by his owner Michelle Buckley who also rode him - what a thrill. He looks set for a good future in the sport with this pleasing result.

By the Victorian based stallion Grand Kavalier who carries the blood of Rubenstein, traces of Ahlerich and the famous G line, so represents some of the best Dressage horses in the world. He was bred by Suzanne Doyle and was ridden today by his present owner Anna Fullarton.

Golly Gosh

Golly Gosh is a 'picture pretty' mare by Salute (Saluut KWPN) and from a Ludendorf (Oldenberg) mare, bred by Heath and Rozzie Ryan and now owned by Ken Hosking. She was ridden by Adam Vellere who is quickly making a name for himself as a very capable and tactful rider. Golly Gosh is a sensitive mare with a strong personality and wrong management could mean that she did not give her best or reach her potential. Adam had no such problems - well done.

Like many, I was a little surprised that this beautiful imported mare finished in 5th place after the first round, but as previously mentioned, it is impossible to see things the same way the judges do when you are looking on as a spectator. Donner Carina was superbly ridden by Judy Dierks - who just keeps on improving.
Donner Carina was the 2005 Champion of Champions at Dressage with the Stars. She has a beautiful temperament, powerful movement and outstanding trainability, so is sure to go through to FEI.

What a gorgeous horse Talien is ... tall and elegant, loose and obedient. He is by Box Hollow Crusader and I believe that he is an Anglo Arab. I think his dam 'Digit' is a warmblood cross. I saw him in November 2005 at DWTS in Melbourne and he impressed me then, He looks set to be part of the next era of Aussie stars.

I first met Django in June 2005 when I was in Sydney for the AWHA Gala weekend. I was completely mesmerised by his super movement (not a quality I had ever expected in a Friesian). Since then I have followed the breed and find that they are very special and love people. They have lightness and self carriage seldom seen in other breeds and they are very good to watch! Django will not be for everyone, but for those who compare the work against Dressage ideals, he comes up with high scores every time. I felt that his movement was somewhat overlooked but his rider/trainer Jeremy Janjic said he could not have been more pleased.

Stop Press ... The Friesian Keuring (Assessment/Classification) has just been held in Australia and Django of Cacharel has made history by being the first Australian bred Friesian to be granted a breeding permit - congratulations to his connections.

ps - I just bought his first baby Teora TK I am so excited (her picture is on his web site)