| Machtelt Imported Dutch Warmblood mare 16.1 Bay Born in 1994 Glennridge X Makelaar x Epigoon
Belle was imported from Holland to FL with great hopes of making it big on the jumper circuit. At a young age Belle showed the promise of a future Grand Prix jumper with an amazing scope and style that was sure to take her to the top. Sadly, a pasture injury shortly after arriving left her unsound for the demands of the jumping arena. Even though she isn't currently showing we can see the talent that this mare passes on through her offspring. We purchased Belle from Allie Klien in 2006 and bred her to Routinier.That summer we took Belle to the AHS inspection where she won Champion Non-Hanoverian and gained compliments from the judges about her presence and her cadanced trot.We also presented Belle to the BWP judges and she was Reserve Champion. We ended the 2006 year going to the GOV inspection where she was entered into the Main Mare Book. Throughout the 3 inspections Belle earned 8's for head, neck, type, impulsion and elasticity. Belle is a confident mare never worrying about her surroundings or stressing in new situations. She is always calm and cool. Belle is often the lead horse for babies or other mares that are easily spooked.
When looking at Belle's pedigree you can see where her ability and talent come from. Glennridge, her sire was the Champion of the VSN, Stallion Test, and Stallion Selection. Glennridge was also very successful internationally some career highlights are ;1st Grand Prix Kossen, 4th Grand Prix Geneve, 3rd Grand Prix Munschen, 1st International Stallion Jumping in Den Bosch, 7th World Cup Amsterdam, 4th World Cup Oslo, 2nd World Cup Brussels. Glennridge is a product of correct sporthorse breeding and he passes down through generations the careful and select type he was bred to be.
The dam of Belle, Wolanda, carries the blood of the stallions Makelaar and Epigoon. Wolanda has produced several dressage/jumping horses as well as a licensed stallion. Makelaar was a successful Holsteiner/Dutch Warmblood Stallion, known for producing great sporthorses for dressage as well as jumping . He received the prestigious “Keur” predicate based on excellent quality and performance of his offspring.
Belle carries the sporthorse blood of Wellington, Le Mexico, Sable Skinflint, Amor and Doruto! With this blood we have found a special trait in Belle.. she produces both dressage and jumping talented foals!
Belle presented us with a near flawless filly in June 2007. Her filly, Concordia, sold inutero and was everything we could have hoped she would be and more. Her movement stopped people in their tracks. In 2009 as a two year old Concordia placed 4th in her division for KWPN-NA awards.
Proving her ability to put out amazing foals Belle produced a filly on Easter morning 2009 by the stallion Olympic Ferro. Keep an eye out for this one- she is super!!!
Belle has checked in foal to Deja Blue B. Please see his video for the 30 day test below.
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| Belle photo by JC Dill http://www.equinephotoart.com |
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