Olivier to the selection trials for the World Equestrian Games.

The 2010 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions and USEF Dressage Selection Trials for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will return to Gladstone, New Jersey, held over two weekends August 6-8 and August 13 – 15, 2010.

CDI Allentown

Olivier won both the Grand Prix and the Grand Prix Special.

KWPN Grants Individual Recognition to Olivier


09-04-2010


The KWPN stallion selection committees regularly evaluate internationally renowned stallions which qualify for individual recognition. To receive KWPN recognition, a stallion must clearly demonstrate excellence at the highest level of international sport, either through his own performance or that of his offspring, or a combination of both.
The stallion selection committee does not evaluate candidate stallions for conformation and correct movement. Moreover, these stallions are not required to meet KWPN health standards (e.g., radiographs and respiratory health), although deficiencies in these areas are noted. However, stallion selection committees heavily weigh horses' radiograph results in the decision to grant individual recognition. Foals by recognized stallions are registered in the Foal Book, and from age three, they are accepted into the studbook without having to meet additional requirements.
The stallion selection committee for jumpers recommended the stallions Arko III and Peppermill for recognition to the Board of Directors, and the stallion selection committee for Gelder horses recommended the American-based stallion Olivier for recognition. In the last meeting, the Board of Directors considered the recommendations and approved them.

Olivier
The stallion selection committee for Gelder horses deemed the stallion Olivier beneficial for Gelder horse breeding because of his pedigree and blood distribution. The committee considered the stallion's show record and lineage sufficiently compelling in their recommendation to the Board of Directors.
Olivier was born in 1996. The bay stallion measures ± 1.70 m / 16.3 hands. He is by Idocus (Equador x Zonneglans), and his dam Rowillie keur preferent prestatie is by Porter. Rowillie's dam Kowillie keur preferent is by Graaf Oregon. Farther back in Olivier's pedigree are daughters by Graaf van Wittenstein and Ewald.
Currently, Olivier competes in Grand Prix dressage in the U.S. with Elisabeth Austin. The stallion is widely known for his good temperament, and he meets KWPN radiographic and respiratory requirements.
Semen from Olivier is available through Madeleine Dammers Austin. Phone: +1.802.660.0401; URL: www.imajica.net

Olivier 100th in the world on the FEI Rankings

The FEI World Rankings are updated at the beginning of every month. This month, Olivier has achieved his personal best to date by being ranked #100!!

World Dressage Masters 2010

Grand Prix 9th place
Grand Prix Special 3rd place

Olivier invited to compete at World Dressage Masters

The best dressage rider/horse combinations in the world will be competing in Wellington, FL March 4-6, 2010 at the World Dressage Masters.
Now included on this prestigious list is our own Olivier!!
Best of luck to Elisabeth and Fizzy in their newest challenge.

Florida 2010

Olivier and all of his minions arrived in Florida today.

Off to Florida

Olivier, Liz and several training horses will be leaving for Florida next week.

After many months of jumping through hoops and getting all of the requisites in line, Olivier has achieved the status "aangewezen". This means that he has everything desired in an approved KWPN stallion, but he still needs to go to the five day character test and show ten offspring.

NEDA CDI

Grand Prix 11th of 28
Grand Prix Freestyle 4th of 15

Lovely picture taken by Terri Miller.

Olivier will be at NEDA CDI

September 9-13.

Olivier is on Facebook

Olivier

First CDI of 2009 Saugerties

Olivier won the CDI GP Special at Saugerties. Despite the 93 degree heat and an error of the course, he won handily with a 66.9%

He was 4th in the CDI GP. A small mistake in the two-tempis lost enough points to put him out of first place.

We are very pleased to have him back and doing so well in the international arena.

GMHA 2

Olivier won the FEI Freestyle class at GMHA. Several people came up to Elisabeth or me and told us that the ride brought tears to their eyes.

Olivier has had 100% premium foals from the GOV this season.

I have added a slideshow of Olivier's offspring. http://imajica.net/Gallery/gallery/index.html

It is really very clear how much he passes his powerful hindleg on.

Offspring news

Congratulations to Willow May (6), owned and ridden by Alice Joy, for finishing well in their first preliminary level event at Huntington Farm.

She finished on her dressage score at Stonleigh Burnham HT at training level.

Olivier offspring were competing at GMHA dressage:

On a Whim 2nd place, T-4 66%

Optimistic 4th place, T-1, 62% (first horse show)

Ole, a three year old, behaved well in his first outing, 2nd place in an Intro class.

GMHA, King Oak and earlier shows.

GMHA

74.78% in the Grand Prix.

A clean, lovely test.

So far, this year, Olivier has won the FEI high score award at three out of the four national shows in which he has competed.

KING OAK

There were a few uncharacteristic errors in the Grand Prix on Saturday, perhaps due to the fact that the rider had pneumonia. The score was still good enough to win the class and be the high score FEI.

Sunday brought a better test, still with a few unexpected blips. Another good score, and another high score ribbon.

Earlier this year:

Welcome Back to White Fences

Grand Prix 68.08 %

Grand Prix 70.21%

Dressage at Equestrian Estates

Grand Prix 72.128%