| Journey Man ES, by Escudo x Nicholas |
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| 83 Points and High Score |
Welcome to Our Keuring Information Page!!
For information on Registering your horse or foal, visit www.BelgianWarmblood.com, and follow the link to Keuring Registration!
We have been hosting BWP Keurings for the past 15 Years. We
have the experience to help you prepare and show your mare, stallion or young horse to the best of it's abilities. Our charges for handling, stabling, and
braiding are reasonable, and we try our best to create a friendly, open environment for people to learn about the Belgian
Warmblood horse. Stabling: $40 per stall, $30 per paddock. We do not use
shavings, so if you want bedding, be prepared to bring your own. All stalls are cleaned and sanitized thoroughly proir
to the Keuring! Handling: Inquire on availablity! Braiding: $40 per horse or foal. Fees for any services at Emerald Spring are due upon arrival, including stabling,
handling, and braiding fees. Reservations for stalls need to be made by September 1st. Stabling is limitted, and stalls are available first come first serve upon reservation. Paddocks will
be available when stalls are filled. A copy of a current Negative coggins test is required prior to unloading
any horse. Out of state horses will need a Health Certificate within the last 30 days. Nearby Accommodations: Bufallo Creek Cabins on Lake Murray (1
mile): (803) 466-5335 Dreher Island State Park Condos and camping
(3 miles): (803) 364-4152 The closest hotels are in Newberry, SC. We have had good reports from the Hampton Inn Opera House in Newberry:
(803) 276-6666. Travel time to the Farm is approximately 20 minutes. Columbia, SC Harbison area is the next closest, at about
20 miles, but there are plenty of restaurants and other activities close by. There are several chain hotel/motels
in that area. You can Google for more information. Directions: Below are directions off of I-26 coming from either Columbia,
SC or Greenville-Spartanburg, SC. I usually go through Greenville when I go to and from Atlanta. Take the toll road around
Greenville-Spartanburg...it's worth it! Directions to Emerald Spring Equestrian Center: From
Columbia: Take I-26 W towards Greenville-Spartanburg, and take the Chapin exit (there is only one), and go left off of
the exit ramp. Go into the town of Chapin, being very careful not to speed, as we have several "Barney Phifes."
The road takes a sharp turn to the left, and goes over the RR tracks, and then there is a traffic light. Take a right at the
light onto 76. go about two blocks, and take a left onto St. Peter's Church Road just after Hardee's. Go about 3 miles, and
take a left on Dreher Island Road (there will be a reddish-brown "Dreher Island State Park" sign indicating to turn
there, as well.) Go approximately three miles to the end of Dreher Island Road, and take a right onto Macedonia Church Road.
Go a little less than a mile, and take the first left onto Holland's Landing Road. Take the first right off of Holland's Landing
onto WJ McCartha Road, and our farm is on the corner on the left. The driveway is about 200 yards on the left. It is a circular
drive that will be one way to the right for the Keuring. Go around the circular driveway to the right, and to the barn that
you will see as you turn onto WJ McCartha. You can unload there, and we will show you where to park afterward. From Greenville-Spartanburg: Take I-26E towards Columbia. Take exit 74/
SC HWY 34, and go right off the ramp. Go about 2.2 miles, and take a left onto HWY. 76. You will go about 5-6miles to the
town of Prosperity, where the road narrows from four to two lanes. Stay in the right lane, which veers to the right and turns
into 391, and goes through "downtown" Prosperity. Keep going straight through Prosperity, and that road turns into
Macedonia Church Road after the stop light in town (391 goes to the right at the light...stay straight!) You will then go
about 6-7 miles on Macedonia Church Road, and you will see the Newberry County Safety/Emergency Complex on the right. A mile
past that complex, Holland's Landing veers off to the right, WJ McCartha is the first right, and the farm is there on the
left, as in the above directions.
Standard
Order of Go: Registration starts at 8:00 AM Sharp. The inspection starts at 8:30 AM with:
Free Jumping of Stallions &/or mares qualified for Select Mare Performance Test, Under Saddle Portion of Mare Test,
Under Saddle Class for BWP Registered horses, Older mares in-hand (age 7 and up), Young mares in-hand (ages
3-6), Two Year Old Futurity, Yearling Futurity, Horses for General Evaluation, Foals of 2009, Stallions In-hand and Under
Saddle, Branding of Foals of 2009. Lunch: Each year, we try to
make things fun and interesting. This year we will be having a covered dish lunch. The theme...your favorite recipe!
Bring your best and/or favorite dish!
The Night Before! We will be having an informal get-together, party, and bar-b-q...again,everyone bring their favorite side dish
or dessert...we love having company! Soft drinks, wine and beer will be provided...any other beverages...bring our own
:-)
2009 Keuring Results: Our Inspection went off without a glitch:
New Stallion approved:
Frank Jay De L'Equipage, 4 year old BWP stallion by Branco x Jane's Dilemma...really nice jumping technique, good mover...congratulations
to Marie Potts, owner/breeder! He was handled by Bruce and Staci Griffin, and they did a fantastic job. The judges had looked
at him last year, and commented that he was a totally different horse from the year before!
| Fran Jay de L'Equipage |
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| by Branco x Jane's Dilemma xx |
| Fran Jay de L'Equipage |
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| by Branco x Jane's Dilemma xx |
Older mares:
Poetic Justice xx, by Enter the Dragon, out of Loyal
and Bold...nice 17 year old TB mare owned by Liz Heiden, 69 points, approved
| Poetic Justice, by Enter the Dragon |
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First Things First, by Rubenz out of Slewpy's Beauty...gorgeous oldenburg mare owned by
Nikki Guerrazzi, 68 points, approved
| First Things First, by Rubenz |
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Select Mare Performance Test and Second E-Label:
Fascination ES,
4 Year Old BWP Mare by Nicholas x Uzi xx, owned and bred by me- Earned her award with the following scores:
77 Points
for Conformation/movement, 2nd E-Label
77 Points for Free Jumping
77 Points for Under Saddle...consistent little
mare!!!
| Fascination, by Nicholas x Uzi xx |
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| 77 Points over All, Select Mare |
| Fascination, by Nicholas x Uzi xx |
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| 77 Points over All, Select Mare |
| Fascination, by Nicholas x Uzi xx |
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| 77 Points over All, Select Mare |
| Fascination, by Nicholas x Uzi xx |
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| 77 Points over All, Select Mare |
Earwen ES, 5 year Old BWP mare by Nicholas x Image of Greatness, BWP Mare owned by Karen
Alan, bred by me- Earned her award with the following scores:
75 Points for Conformation/movement, 2nd E-Label
71
Points for Free Jumping
72 Points for Under Saddle
| Earwen ES, by Nicholas x Image of Greatness |
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| Earwen ES, by Nicholas x Image of Greatness |
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Yearlings:
Illusionist ES, 2008 BWP Gelding by Escudo II
x Nicholas, owned and bred by me scored 80 Points...a very special thanks to Bruce and Staci Griffin for helping me out with this one....he is a big boy with BIG movement!
| Illusionist ES, by Escudo II x Nicholas |
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| Yearling Futurity Winner with 80 Points! |
Colts of 2009:
Journey Man ES, Escudo II x Nicholas, owned and
bred by me. Scored 83 points, even though he only showed one or two trot steps...he had a blast cantering around and
showing off (leaping, bucking, having a generally great time!)in the ring, though!
| Journey Man ES, by Escudo II x Nicholas |
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| High Score for Keuring, 83 Points! |
Fillies of 2009:
Johannah, by Lotus T x Romantic Lead xx, owned
and Bred by Dale Jones scored 76 points.
| Johannah, by Lotus T, out of Sienamylove xx |
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| Top Filly, 76 Points |
Jerczey, by Balta 'Czar x Rubenz, owned and bred by Nikki Guerrazzi scored 75 points
| Jerczy, by Balta 'Czar x Rubenz |
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| 75 Points |
Both of these fillies were exceptionally beautiful
and feminine!! After Lunch, our trainer, Dawn Jensen, gave a demonstration
on Feuertanzer, our 2005 BWP Gelding (Nicholas x Daybreak/Dederick.) Feuertanzer
has qualified for the USEA National Young Event Horse Championships in Fairhill, MD in October!
| Young Event Horse Feuertanzer |
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| Nicholas x Dederick |
Photos from last year's inspection:
| Keuring Day 2008 |
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| All Photos c. Michaelle Scott |
| Illusionist examining Scoresheet |
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| 84 Points, High Score!! |
| Fascination ES, by Nicholas |
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| 79 Points and E-Label! |
| Feuertanzer |
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| 8.3 Points Under Saddle |
BWP inspects sport horses of many different backgrounds for inclusion into
one of their studbooks. European Warmblood, Thoroughbred, and Arabian mares are qualified
to be accepted into the Main Studbook of BWP. Other mares from sport-type breeds (non-gaited, non-draft) are eligible
for the Auxilary Stud book. Foals from approved mares from both studbooks, are registered and branded, and eligible
to compete as Belgian Warmbloods.
Stallions from European Studbooks are eligible for inspection
for approval for breeding with the BWP Studbook. Stallions that are approved must meet either age-specific performance
requirements, or pass an approved 100 Day Stallion Test with a score of 90 or above.
| Illusionist, Escudo II x Nicholas |
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| Showing off for the Belgian Jury |
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