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Top Venture always offers for sale a fine selection of quality performance horses.
We are fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to establish a working relationships with
honest professionals in various countries in Europe. If you are interested in accompanying us on a buying trip, or simply
inquiring about more information, please do not hesitate to ask. We are happy to accomodate to your preferences.
Price Categories Price Category A: $25k & Below Price Category
B: $26k - $40k Price Category C: $41k - $60k Price Category D: $61k-$100k Price Category E: $101K and Above
Syndicates If you are interested in obtaining additional information about the details of
the syndicate, you can email Sales@topventurellc.com or call (610) 613-1576.
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JULLIARD'S FIRST ENCOUNTER (FIRST ENCOUNTER X DRAGON LAIR'S JULLIARD) Perfect first show pony! Winston is a 2004 12.0 half Welsh gelding sired by top pony hunter sire, First Encounter. Registered VPBA and Crossbred
WPCSA. He is a super fancy mover, stick and spurs quiet, and goes in a rubber snaffle. Great and brave jumper; jumps
small courses with a lead change, hacks out alone or in company, and no spook/buck/rear whatsoever. Easy enough
for a child to bring up through the ranks. Quiet to work around, great feet, a genuinely sweet and absolutely adorable pony!
Gets along well everyone, the best pony to have in the barn. Perfect first pony to move up from leadline/Short Stirrup into
the Children's. He has been to a few local horse shows, and traveled to HITS Saugerties, where he got a prize in the hack
in the Schooling Pony! He is extremely tolerant of mistakes, and is as sweet as can be! Priced to sell at $10k, lease
options considered.
ZUCCHERO
(PHIN PHIN X CONTANGO) Eligible First-Year! Can be tried in Wellington,
FL.
Zucchero is a 2004 15.3 1/2 hand imported/registered
KWPN gelding from Brink Stables in Holland (http://www.brinkstables.com/). He is sired by renowned international showjumper stallion Phin Phin. Phin Phin
is sired by Olympic show jumper, Chin Chin, grand sire is Cor de la Bryere. Both Chin Chin and his dam's sire, Abdullah are
among the best jumping breeding stallions in the world. According to Keros, "The progeny testing for the first batch
of (Phin Phin) foals in the Netherlands is a revelation. Foals with quality, beautiful heads, impressive forehands and excellent
limbs. They have tremendous movement and make an excellent impression. This is promising for the future." Zucchero's
dam's sire is Iron Spring's Grand Prix dressage champion, Contango, 1991 Champion of the 100 Day test in Germany. This stunning young horse has
shown extensively with a young rider in Holland, demonstrating scope, heart and rideability. He has numerous wins in the jumper
arena, including Champion at the KNHS Utrecht Region Championships in Holland. He is uncomplicated and super straight-forward,
with the style and mind for the hunter ring. 100% kickalong quiet, with no spook, or any vices. Beautiful mover and absolutely
picture-perfect jumper, with a soft mouth and supple body. Has miles at the local "A" rated shows in the Children's. Perfect
on the ground, including clipping, shoeing and loading. Absolutely loves people, and has the best personality. This
guy is perfect for a junior or amateur to bring along to the 3'6" and have a ton of fun! Pre-purchase completed
Winter 2011 with recent x-rays available. Video Maryland Horse and Pony Show Price Category B
SHENANDOAH SIROCCO (FARNLEY MAGIC WORD X SEVERN SNAPDRAGON) Winning
pony hunter!
Shenandoah Sirocco is a 2005 12.1 section A Welsh gelding sired by the famous Farnley Magic Word out of a Farnley/Shenandoah
dam, Shenandoah Windchime (Severn Snapdragon). Excellent Welsh bloodlines and the only full sibling to our very own Shenandoah Mistral. He is registered WPSCA. Rocco is less than a year under saddle, and qualified for the 2011 Pony Finals at his first horse
show! He is the absolute winner o/f and in the model, and is a good prize under saddle. "Adorable" doesn't
do this pony justice. He is forward and super brave to the jumps-absolutely no peek or spook. Big stride, forgiving, and a
great work ethic....Absolutely loves his job. Automatic lead change and a beautiful expression that the judges just love!
This pony is the real deal for the serious pony kid. Hacks out alone or in company as well. He is currently leading Zone 2,
and in the Top 10 in the USEF National List. 2nd in the model at the 2011 National Pony Finals, 8th over fences and 10th overall....Video from Pony Finals 2011 Serious Inquiries
STILLIAZATO (STEDINGER
X MISS WILD) Can
be tried in Ocala, FL Stilliazato is a 2006 16.3 hand German
Oldenburg gelding sired by Stedinger, the unequivocal approval winner of the 2002 Oldenburg Stallion Days. Stedinger
is the son of the famous Sandro Hit, National Young Horse Champion — Young Dressage World Champion
— unique producer performance Sandro Hit progeny are breaking all price-records, are annually winning championships
and are Approval Champions. His first offspring are already successful at World Cup level Vato has beautiful big
movement, is very athletic, and a quick learner. He is walk/trot/cantering under saddle, and jumping 2'6" courses with
a natural auto lead change. Goes on the bit, hacks out cross country, and has been to a few local horse shows, with a great
attitude. Super quiet, not spooky at all, no vices, and doesn't have "young horse moments"! He is super
easy to handle, has good barn manners, crossties, bathes, stands for the farrier, etc. He has been leased to an adult amateur
for the past year, and has been off this Winter. He is an excellent and very fancy amateur dressage or local hunter
prospect! Free lunging video March 2011 and Summer 2011 Horse Show 2011 Price Category A
CLEO (CAMBRIDGE
X ARIANA) Easy Big Eq/Modified Jumper Cleo is a 2001 17h registered/branded Oldenburg mare, Canadian passport, sired by Holsteiner
stallion, Cambridge (Calypso, Cor de la Bryere). This mare holds a ton of presence in the show ring, and has had much success
in all three rings. Cleo is a very straight-forward ride, well broke on the flat, automatic changes, and brave to the jumps.
She is easy-going, a good mover, and scopey jumper. Careful, but easy enough for an amateur over the jumps. She is no prep
to the ring, and has "A" and "AA" show miles in KY, IN, OH, and PA. Shown in the Pre-Greens and the Low
C/A, she definitely has the scope and brain for the lows/modifieds, and would fit into the big equitation ring as well. Perfect
ground manners, no vices, sweet and personable without being mareish. Clean vetting, no maintenance required. Video Price Category B.
INSPIRED Congratulations to Amy Guth and
special thanks to trainer KC Pancoast! 2006
16.3 KWPN GELDING (INDOCTRO X CORLAND) Inspired is a 2006 16.3 hand registered/passported KWPN gelding sired by Indoctro, inported
from Brink Stables, www.brinkstables.com. He arrived the end of August 2011, and is already the barn favorite. Inspired is a good mover, with an outstanding canter,
and tons of scope. Automatic lead changes, incredibly soft and supple through his body, and extremely well-broke on the flat.
He has shown in the 1.10m in Europe, and is currently showing in the Pre-Greens - will be ready to step into the First Years
and/or Large Juniors/Amateurs in 2012. Huge, rocking horse canter stride walks the lines. Perfect barn manners, beautiful
feet, and a clean vetting with x-rays are available. Could double in the Big Eq and will be an outstanding derby horse. Zero
prep at the horse shows, extremely quiet and no spook. This horse will be the winner in the big rings! Video Video 2
REMBRANDT (INDOCTRO
X TOPAS) Congratulations to Sterling Campbell
of Chadds Ford, PA! Rembrandt is a 2003 16.1 hand recently
imported KWPN gelding from Brink Stables in the Netherlands, www.brinkstables.com. Rembrandt is sired by Indoctro, out of a Topas mare. Indoctro was Champion of his year at his performance test in 1993.
He was given the mark 9 for no fewer than five of the test components, of which particularly the jumping components are illustrative
of the value of this superstar. His bloodlines include Capitol, Caletto II, Cor de la Bryere and Calypso. Rembrandt's dam
is by Topas, a son of Marco Polo, who is considered to be the most influential Dutch stallion in breeding and jumping; he
is the grandsire of Milton, the famous Whitaker Olympic mount, and the sire of several keur stallions. Rembrandt
has extensive show mileage in the 1.35m classes in Europe, and is super brave, straight-forward and easy to the jumps. He
is a good mover with a big, easy, adjustable canter, soft mouth, extremely level-headed and quiet with an automatic lead change.
He is 100% point and shoot, extremely handy in the derbies, and super brave. Absolutely no prep required, very easy to get
to the ring. Super ground manners, no vices, good vetting. Rembrandt is an excellent junior or amateur hunter, who could double
in the equitation ring. Great safe horse to gain confidence on in the jumper ring as well. We cannot say enough good
things about this horse! Video in Europe and more recent video:Video-4' High Performance Hunter-March 26-2011 and First Outdoor Show.
LULU Congratulations to Susie of Radnor, PA! Special thanks to Pixie Denver! Lulu is a 2006 15.3 hand Canadian Sporthorse mare. She is a cute mover and jumper, and has been schooled
up to 3'6". Extremely brave, jumps the water, ditches, banks, and has been foxhunting several times. Lulu is well broke
on the flat, has a good mouth and lateral movement. No spook or peek or any other vices under saddle, lots of fun to
ride! She has great ground manners, is very quiet and easy to handle, and gets along well with others. No vices. Lulu would
be an excellent first horse for a timid junior or amateur to event, fox hunt, or do the jumpers or dressage. Would be
an awesome pony club mount! Very safe and enjoyable young horse. Video
COSMOPOLITAN Congratulations to Bonnie and trainer Wendy Powers of Woodstock, NY! Special thanks to Megan Mendenhall
of Springdale Farm! Cosmopolitan is a 2002 16 hh
Warmblood/TB cross mare. She has miles and good ribbons in the Junior Hunters, and top prizes in the Children's Hunters at
the local "A" and "AA" horse shows. She is a beautiful mover, with correct flat work, counter canter,
auto lead changes, and goes on the bit. She is super brave, needs no prep, and is extremely forgiving. Great jumper, very
brave, and no spook or prep needed for the show ring. "Lucy" has perfect ground manners, and is safe for even the
most timid child or adult. She is an excellent first show horse for a novice rider to gain confidence in the equitation or
hunter ring.
ABRACADABRA (ELAZAR
X OBERIN) Ellie is a 14.2hh 2005 registered and branded
RPSI (Zweibrucker) mare by Elazar, imported from Canada. She has fantastic movement and a jump to match! Super brave
and scopey to the jumps, straight-forward, and easy. She has a beautiful head and correction conformation-with some miles,
she will make up to be a fancy Division pony. Naturally balanced canter and perfect hunter head carriage-will lope
down the lines. Good lead changes, super brave to the jumps, and always jumps a 10. Schooled 4'! Perfect ground
manners, easy to handle, no vices whatsoever. Hacks out on the buckle, very easy-going and laid back attitude about things.
A beautiful prospect for a serious junior competitor, and with some fine tuning, can be the winner! Would also make an excellent
dressage pony for a junior or smaller lady. *Update-attended her first horse show, and was 3rd out of 19 horses in the
Young Hunter U/S at Ludwig's Corner* Video 1 and Video 2
TWIGHLIGHT'S BELLA Leased until September 2011! Congratulations to Lulu and Lucca Pieri - we are
so happy to keep Bella in the barn! Bella is a 14.1 (temporary)
hand 2005 Warmblood/Welsh large pony mare. She is a beautiful mover and very brave jumper with a picture perfect front
end. Automatic lead change, not spooky, very kid-friendly. Qualified for 2010 Pony Finals in the Large Greens, and was
18th overall! Top ribbons and championships at numerous East Coast shows, and a great mount for the pony medal. She
has also doubled in the Pony Jumpers! Bella has perfect ground manners, is very easy and agreeable, both on the ground and
under saddle-not mareish at all. Safe in all aspects for a junior rider. No prep at the horse shows, always easy-going and
sweet! Bella is a great pony for a young rider to move up the ranks with. Safe for a beginner rider, or ready to step into
the Larges now!
ZUCCHERO (PHIN
PHIN X CONTANGO) Congratulations to Amy Guth
and Alex Currier and best of luck in the Small Juniors! Special thanks to KC Pancoast! Zucchero is a 2004 15.3 1/2 hand imported/registered KWPN gelding from Brink Stables in Holland (http://www.brinkstables.com/). He is sired by renowned international showjumper stallion Phin Phin. Phin Phin is sired by Olympic show jumper, Chin
Chin, grand sire is Cor de la Bryere. Both Chin Chin and his dam's sire, Abdullah are among the best jumping breeding stallions
in the world. According to Keros, "The progeny testing for the first batch of (Phin Phin) foals in the Netherlands is
a revelation. Foals with quality, beautiful heads, impressive forehands and excellent limbs. They have tremendous movement
and make an excellent impression. This is promising for the future." Zucchero's dam's sire is Iron Spring's Grand Prix
dressage champion, Contango, 1991 Champion of the 100 Day test in Germany. This stunning young horse has shown extensively with a young rider in
Holland, demonstrating scope, heart and rideability. He has numerous wins in the jumper arena, including Champion at the KNHS
Utrecht Region Championships in Holland. He is uncomplicated and super straight-forward, with the style and mind for
the hunter ring. 100% kickalong quiet, with no spook, or any vices. Beautiful mover and powerful jumper, with a soft
mouth and supple body. Recently debuted in the hunters in the Baby Greens at an A rated show and was 3rd in all
three o/f and won the under saddle. Perfect on the ground, including clipping, shoeing and loading. Absolutely
loves people, and has the best personality. This guy is perfect for a junior or amateur to bring along and have a ton
of fun! Pre-purchase completed November 2010 with recent x-rays available. Videos from Europe Video 1 and Video 2 Video from first show Video Schooling at home
OVER THE TOP (OBSESSION X STUTBUCH 1 PIALOTTA) Congratulations to Pamela Cathey of Eagle, Idaho and her trainer Sarah Filliger! Ollie is a 2004 registered/branded Wesphalian gelding sired by Obsession. Imported in 2007
from Germany. Ollie is a lovely mover, with three well-balanced gaits, and a beautiful jump to match. Very quiet, easy-going
personality, no spook. Ollie hacks out on the buckle, is brave to the jumps, and has schooled cross country. No spook whatsoever,
the best mind. Has miles in the local shows at 3', would also make an ideal Big Eq or amateur dressage horse.
Perfect ground manners, no vices whatsoever. Will pass a vet-complete x-rays from 2007 and 2009 available. Click here for
a video.
JULLIARD'S FIRST ENCOUNTER (FIRST ENCOUNTER x DRAGON LAIR'S JULLIARD) Leased
in the barn to Caitlin Barbakoff and her two daughters! Winston
is a super fancy mover, stick and spurs quiet, and goes in a rubber snaffle. Jumping small courses, great lead change,
hacks out, and no spook whatsoever. Easy enough for a child to bring up through the ranks. Quiet to work around, great feet,
a genuinely sweet and absolutely adorable pony! Perfect first pony to move up from leadline/Short Stirrup into the Children's.
First Encounter's dam, Benlea Laureate is a full sister to Pony Dot Com. Click here to view sire's progeny.
FANTAMO (FEUEROPOL
X SANTA FE) Congratulations to Jennifer Batchelor
and special thanks to Kim Zindel-Buzby! Fantamo is a 2006
15.2 hh Hanoverian gelding, registered and branded RPSI. FEUEROPAL's sire, WERTHER is one of the corner stones in the Hannoverian
breeding, he sired several breeding stallions like WALZERTRAUM, WEISSDORN, WEISSENBURG, WENDIG, WERTHERSON, WERTSCHATZ, WESTMINSTER,
WESTRICH, WOYZECK, WÜMMESTERN. FEUEROPAL's grandsire is the famous WENDEKREIS who has sired such stallions as WAGNER,
WENDELIN, WENDENBURG, WENDLAND II, WENDULAN and WILDFANG. Also in his pedigree is the stallion MARCIO XX, most noted for producing
rideability. Fantamo is an exceptional mover, and will be the hack winner in the best of company. He has a great mind,
likes to work, and is very brave, no spook. Currently schooling 2'9" courses, with a natural lead change and no peek
to the jumps at all-huge canter step and good scope over fences. Hacks out, and an in-your-pocket personality. Fantamo is
a super young hunter prospect for the serious competitor. Video
DOLCHISIMA (DONATELLI) Sold at the Fall Virginia Sporthorse Auction Dolchisima is a 2006 16.2 hand German Oldenburg filly sired by Donatelli
(Donnerhall - Pik Bub). She is a good mover, with three balanced gaits, a huge canter and a natural lead change. "Dolce"
is easy going, very brave in new situations, and has a good work ethic. She has been started under saddle is walk/trot/cantering
and jumping around a 2'6" course with a natural auto change. Goes well into the bridle, and very brave over fences. She
has great ground manners, cross ties, bathes, stands for the farrier, clips, etc. A very sweet filly who loves attention,
Dolce is a great amateur dressage/hunter prospect.
LIMMERICK SON (LIMMERICK
X BEECH CROFT FARNEY) Congratulations
to Margaret Rogers and trainer Joey Currais of Hunter's Landing (NY) Limmy is a 17.0 hand 2003 Irish Sport Horse by Approved Holsteiner and top Irish Showjumping Stallion, Limmerick.
Limmerick is sired by Lancer II, by Landgraf I (Ladykiller). Limmy won top ribbons in dressage and the 1.10m in
Europe as a young horse, as was imported in 2009. Shown lightly in the Level 4 and 5 in the US. He has big movement and an
even bigger jump. Schooled 4'9", and demonstrates a ton of scope. Auto lead change, naturally well-balanced canter, and
explodes off the ground. Super brave to the jumps, but equally as careful, and has a great hind end. Hacks out, excellent
ground manners, safe and easy for an amateur. Would also double in the Big Eq, and will debut in the Hunter Derbys this year.Video
DEERFIELD RAIDER (DON ALFREDO) Congratulations
to Melanie Kirk and trainer Laura Hagen, of Knoll Farm, in Brentwood, NY! "Duff" is a 2000 17.0 hand registered and branded American Hanoverian sired by Don Alfredo. He has
shown locally in the Children's Hunters and 3' Medals with a junior rider, and recently showed in the 3'3" Local
Hunters at the Devon Horse Show 2010. He is a great mover, bold jumper, and has a ton of scope, stride and heart. Good lead
change, easily adjustable to the jumps, and carries a lot of presence in the show ring. He is forgiving, very quiet, and not
spooky -- the ideal horse for a junior or amateur who wants to stand out in the show ring. No prep for the ring.
He is low miles, and still eligible First Year Green. With a background in Eventing, Duff is extremely brave to the jumps,
and loves his job. Recently debuted in the 3' Swan Lake Hunter Derby with first round scores of 78 and
70-11th, and second round handy scores of 86 and 81, 5th, with a 7th place overall finish out of 37 horses. Was 4th and
5th at HITS Saugerties, week V, in the 3' Mini Maclay and Mini HITS Medal. No vices whatsoever, easy to manage on the ground,
four great feet and a low-maintenance type guy. A classy addition to any show barn-ideal for the Big Eq, but can also double
in the hunter ring-awesome derby horse! Video.
SHOW ME THE GOLD (ALL THE GOLD X ARISTOS B) Congratulations
to our client, Nancy Albora of St. James, NY, and best of luck with this fabulous young horse! Special thanks
to our good friend, Pixie Denver, and our appreciation of the late Jay Matter. "Sarah" is a 2005 16.3 hand Dutch Warmblood mare sired by the famous "All the Gold", out of an
"Aristos B" mare. She is an exceptional hunter in the making. Ribbons at WEF the past two years in the
3 & 4 Year Old Pre Green and Baby Green. She is extremely well broke both on the flat and over fences, and is super super
easy and straight forward. Good mover, awesome jumper- very easily adjustable to the fences, and never peeks. Automatic lead
change, soft in the bridle, goes like a schoolmaster. This Summer at Swan Lake, she won a competitive 3' class,
and jumped around under the lights in the 3'3" derby. Traveled to HITS Saugerties, marched around all the rings,
and always had a great attitude. Quiet to hack out, absolutely zero show prep-goes in a snaffle, no vices/no maintenance,
perfect in the barn. Clips/ties/loads-excellent manners 100% of the time. Sarah will make up to be a super 3'6" Junior
or Amateur Hunter. She is an awesome addition to any show barn. Video.
MY KIND OF GUY Congratulations to The Mishaw family of Chestertown, MD! "Guy" is a 2003 16.0 hand TB gelding. Cute mover and jumper, two good lead changes, currently jumping
around 2'6". Natural hunter head carriage, and a big step. Quiet, not spooky, and no vices. Good ground manners, low
maintenance, with four good feet and a recent vetting. Hacks out quietly, and kickalong quiet-good amateur horse. Has had
weekly professional training, and is a quick learner. Goes on the bit nicely, and has good flatwork base. Will be an
ideal pre-childrens/pre-adult horse.
PADDINGTON Congratulations to Jimmy Rice of Long Island, NY! Paddington is a 2000 16.0 hand TB gelding. Good mover and jumper, automatic lead change,
and safe for anyone. Super brave and honest to the jumps, will pack a timid junior or amateur around. Hacks out cross country,
no spook or any vices. Excellent ground manners, low maintenance and great personality. Great pre-children's or pre-adult
horse to move up to the local Children's or A/A. An all-around super horse!
CATALAN (CONTUCCI X
WENZEL I) Congratulations
to trainer Megan Mendenhall of Springdale Farm! Catalan is a 16.2 hand 2001 registered and branded Hanoverian gelding sired by Hilltop
Farm's standout stallion, Contucci, out of an elite Hanoverian mare (Wenzel I). Contucci was the 2009 USDF Dressage Sire of
the Year. Catalan had a year of professional dressage training at Hilltop, and has an excellent flatwork foundation.
He has been started over fences, and is currently jumping around 2'6"-3' courses with a lead change, and loves
his new job! Catalan has a TON of movement-sweepy shoulder and nice suspension, and a good brain-eager to learn and easily
trainable. He hacks out XC, is super brave, and has excellent ground manners. STUNNING with a ton of chrome, sound, four great
feet, very personable horse. No spook or prep at the horse shows. Marched around the 2'6" at Garden State (USEF "AA")
with a piece of the hack out of 43!Catalan would be an excellent hunter prospect-takes a joke to the jumps and is very brave.
Easy, straight-forward horse with a ton of heart. Just needs the finishing touches and is guaranteed to succeed in any discipline.
You will surely be noticed on this guy! X-rays and American Hanoverian Society papers available.
KINGSTON (REIGNING KING X MOUTHING OFF) Congratulations
to Jen DeMaula of Long Island, NY! Kingston is a 2006
16.1 1/2 homebred Thoroughbred gelding sired by Reigning King, a stallion who consistently passes along his quiet temperment
and excellent conformation, producing many winners on the line. Kingston is super quiet and a beautiful mover with a sweeping
shoulder and big step. Never raced. He has a solid foundation on the flat, with three beautiful hunter-type gaits, and
a natural lead change. He has started jumping small courses, and is very brave and willing. Hacks out cross country, alone
or in company. Cross-ties, clips (even his ears!), bathes, loads-easy to handle, perfect barn manners. No spook or any vices,
great feet, kick along quiet, and an excellent junior or amateur prospect for the hunters.
HIGHEST OFFER (MASTER IMP) Congratulations to Klaus Frost and trainer Katie Benson of Briarwood Farm (NJ)! Special thanks
to Sally Lofting and Luke & Sarah Allen "Sherman" is a 2000 imported 16.3 hand
registered/passported ISH Gelding by Master Imp. He has three outstanding gaits and is super broke on the flat. Soft mouth,
auto lead changes, and point and shoot to the jumps. Ready to step into the ring to test for the Big Eq, and will jump up
into the Level 6s with an amateur. Super brave, no spook or any vices whatsoever. Hacks out, perfect barn manners, awesome
personality. Easy to sit on over the jumps and u/s, which makes him a super amateur horse. Has competed in dressage
and evented through Prelim. An all-around great horse for a seriously competitive junior or amateur on the AA circuit.
MIA BELLA Congratulations to Cindy Szokol and trainer Katie Benson of Briarwood Farm (NJ)! "Bella" is a 2002 16.0 hand TB mare. Never raced. Beautiful movement--long, sweepy stride,
with plenty of push behind--a top hack prize. Super brave and scopey over fences with a GREAT front end, has been schooled
3'6". Takes a joke, extremely careful. Shown minimally, and was 3rd out of 17 in the 2'6" at the State College Classic
(USEF "AA" Rated) with a junior rider. Definite potential to make up to be a competitive hunter, but has the scope
and heart for the jumper ring. Hacks out, easy going, great ground manners. Good feet, clean legs, sound. Great amateur horse,
and easy enough for a junior to bring her along!
STILLIAZATO (STEDINGER
- SANDRO HIT X MISS WILD) Congratulations
and a warm welcome to Christie Allan! We are happy to have Vato back at TV!Stilliazato is a 2006 16.3 hand German Oldenburg gelding sired by Stedinger, the unequivocal
approval winner of the 2002 Oldenburg Stallion Days. He is a very fancy mover, very athletic, and a quick learner. He is walk/trot/cantering
under saddle, and jumping 2'6" courses with a natural auto lead change. Goes on the bit, hacks out cross country, and
has been to a few local horse shows, with a great attitude. "Vato" is easy to handle, has good barn manners,
crossties, bathes, stands for the farrier, etc. An excellent and very fancy amateur dressage or hunter prospect!
PABLO PICASSO (ART DECO) Congratulations
and a warm welcome to Brooke Sabady, of Honesdale, PA! We are thrilled to welcome back Pablo to TV! Pablo is a 2002 17.0 hand Dutch Warmblood/TB gelding by Art Deco. He is super easy
and safe, a great horse for an amateur to learn on and work on up through the levels. Pablo is honest to the jumps, will always
take a joke, hacks out cross country, no spook or any vices whatsoever. He has recently started horse showing, starting in
the level 0s at Garden State 2009 and working up into the level 4s and 5s at HITS Saugerties and Quentin, where he marched
around both rings without a problem. Shows a ton of scope, and has a great work ethic. No prep at horse shows, very
easy going personality and excellent barn manners. Pablo is a super sweet personality, loves to be groomed and is going
to make someone a competitive partner in the ring. With some more horse show miles, he could also double in the big eq
ring.
FLEANCE (BANQUO X CHARDONNAY) Congratulations to The Davis Family of Gloversville, NY!"Fleance" is a 16.1 hand Swedish Warmblood/Holsteiner
by *Banquo (SWB) out of Indiscreet (Holst) by Chardonnay (Holst). Fleance, "Chocolate" has
performed up to the Level 5 and 6 jumpers; has done the hunters and is schooled to third level dressage. He is currently showing
in the Adequan Open Hunters and Adult Amateur Hunters. He is a careful, scopey
jumper with an extraordinary jump. A quiet and level-headed hunter, and a willing partner for dressage with lovely gaits.
He is confirmed through half-pass and pirouette and has offered piaffe and passage. Chocolate is a lovely amateur ride, and has wonderful ground manners. He is a very kind horse who is easy for an amateur.
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CAPRICE (COR
NOIR X ATMON C.M.) Congratulations
to Pony Venture, LLC! Caprice is a 17.0 hand 2001 (March
21, 2001) Oldenburg mare by Cor Noir out of a Hanoverian mare sired by Atmon C.M. She has been shown in First Level dressage
and holds a lot of presence in the show ring. Caprice is an expressive mover with an enormous stride and a great
mind. She has started jumping 3' courses, demonstrating a ton of scope over fences. She is adjustable to the jumps and
never looks at the fences. Showed in the Level 0 at the NJHP and jumped around clean. Recently shown in the Level 1 and the
3'3" Equitation at HITS Saugerties with a young rider. Honest and brave, no prep. Excellent big eq prospect! She hacks
out cross country and has no vices. With her flashy look and beautiful conformation, she will inevitably stand out in the
show ring.
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MOZART
(HAARLEM)
Congratulations
to Kristen Abessinio and her trainer Mary Morrill! Mozart is a 16.1 hand 1994 KWPN Dutch gelding by Haarlem, and was imported from Holland by Colourfields
Farm as a five year old. He is an exceptional jumper who has excelled in both the hunter and jumper ring. Mozart
is extremely broke, easy, and a true junior/amateur packer. Mozart has been shown through Third Level dressage, and is currently
showing in the 3'5" Adequan Open Hunters. He finished 12th in the Year-End Standings for the 2008 Marshall & Sterling
year. No spook, no peek at fences, and goes cross country on the buckle. No vices. He has clean x-rays, and is very sound
with low miles for his age. A top prize over fences and a good piece of the hack, Mozart has several great years left of showing
and will be perfect for a timid junior or adult amateur looking to stand out on this flashy confidence builder in the hunter
ring.
INVITATION ONLY (BRANDENBURG'S WINDSTAR X KELLY) Leased!
Congratulations to Katie Hasler of Zion, IL! Best of luck in 2009-2010!
Invitation
Only is a 16.3 hand 2001 Irish gelding by Brandenburg's Windstar. "Zeus" has won top ribbons at AA
horse shows, from New York to Ocala. He finished 7th nationally for 2008 in the Marshall and Sterling League for the 3'5"
Adequan Open Hunters. Zeus was 8th in the 3'5" $1,000 Stake class and 8th U/S at the National Finals in September.
Second place at Dressage at Devon '08 in the dressage seat equitation with a junior rider. Champion in the
2'6" as a four year old at HITS Saugerties in 2005. Reserve Champion 2008 PCHA in the 3'5" Adequan Open Hunters.
An expressive mover with a big step, he is always noticed in the show ring and is guaranteed a top hack prize. He has dressage
training through 3rd Level, auto swaps and a solid citizen to the jumps. Jumps great from anywhere, amateur friendly. Reserve
champion first time out in First Years with judge, Archie Cox.
GABRIELLA
(GAMBOL) Congratulations to Barbara Kirkland and her trainer Dani
Toscano of Pony Island! Gabriella is a 2003
16.2 hand registered Dutch Warmblood sired by Grand Prix Stallion, Gambol. She is built very uphill and carries a huge
presence in the show ring. Fancy. She is well-mannered, very bold, and has an excellent work ethic. She has been
trained in dressage the past year, and was Training Level Champion at her first show, Dressage at Blue Waters, in Chesapeake
City, MD. She won Training 3 and 4, with scores in the 70s. She has recently been
started over fences and is extremely athletic. She has been schooled up to 3'6" and is very brave to the jumps with
excellent form. Gabriella will finish as a fancy equitation or dressage mount.
Horse Sales
Buying:
Commission = 10% of the selling price, minimum of $500. This includes: -Locating the horse and/or speaking with the owner
and trainer -Analyzing videos of horse -Traveling to horses (The buyer responsible for hotel fees, meals, and a
day fee. A full day is $200 and a half of a day is $100.) -The day fee will be paid after the trip and will be subtracted
from the final commission. -Evaluation of horse -Negotiating the price -Setting up the veterinarian examination -Evaluation of horse and rider combination -Contracting a Bill of Sale **Full time customers are represented by Top Venture Performance Horses, LLC. The Commission DOES NOT include: -Cost of shipping horse to Top
Venture Performance Horses, LLC -Board during trial period, if seller allows a trial -Lessons during the trial
period -Professional training during the trial period -Cost of shipping from Top Venture Performance Horses, LLC,
if trial or vetting is unsatisfactory The evaluation does not guarantee
the soundness or health of the horse. It is strongly encouraged to have a thorough veterinarian examination performed with
x-rays. It is also suggested that the potential buyer be present during the examination. If the buyer cannot be present and
an employee/representative of Top Venture, LLC assists the veterinarian during the examination, then additional fees may apply.
Selling All horses
being sold from Top Venture Performance Horses, LLC must be represented by Donal Egan. Trainer Commission - 10% of the selling price, minimum of $500 paid to the trainer that is representing your horse This Includes: -Making videos, taking
pictures and preparing advertisements (seller is responsible for advertising fees) -Free listing of your horse on www.TopVentureLLC.com -Contacting professional contacts -Receiving calls from potential buyers -Sending a copy of the “sale video”
to potential buyers -Arranging appointment for potential buyers to try the horse -Showing horse to potential buyers -Negotiating the price, if necessary -Contracting a Bill of Sale The
Commission DOES NOT include: -Cleaning horse up for potential buyer (clipping,
grooming, etc.) if horse is only on base board. This service is included if horse is on training board. -Cost of shipping
($1.50 per loaded mile, minimum of $50) -Board during selling period -Training during selling period -Entry
Fees during selling period -Braiding for show, if necessary
For
additional information, please send inquiries to info@topventurellc.com or call at your convenience. If you do not see what you are looking for, please feel free to contact us. We would be happy to work with you to
find your perfect partner based on your personal preferences and priorities. Please send all sales inquiries to sales@topventurellc.com or call at your convenience.
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