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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: $30k & Below Price Category B: $30k - $60k Price Category C: $60k - $100k Price Category D:
$100k & Above
Syndicates Syndicates are
available on the following horses: Invitation Only, Dagano Van't Langbos, and Limmerick Son. 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.
**When watching the videos, select "watch
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Hunters/Jumpers
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DAGANO VAN'T LANGBOS (Orlando - Quick D'Argentan) Dagano is a 2003 16.1 hand
imported Belgian Warmblood gelding-bred to jump! He has been lightly shown in
the First Year Green Working hunters, but has the athleticism, scope, and heart for the jumpers. Good flatwork base, easy
lead change both directions, and has a beautiful, naturally well-balanced canter. Basic dressage training-leg yield, shoulder-in-goes
on the bit softly and has a good mouth. Schooled 4'6"+, super careful, brave and honest to the jumps-jumps anything from
anywhere. Beautiful style and bascule over the bigger jumps-will be great in the derbys. Definite potential for the Sunday
classes. Easy to work with on the ground, absolutely stunning horse with beautiful conformation and lots of chrome. Debuted
in the jumper ring at Swan Lake July 2010, and won the 1.25m Mini Prix! Price
Category D - option for syndicate.
DEERFIELD RAIDER (DON ALFREDO) "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. 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. 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 coming soon. Price Category B.
LIMMERICK SON (LIMMERICK) 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 1.10 in Europe, 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, with Grand Prix potential. Would also double in the Big Eq,
and will debut in the Hunter Derbys this year.Video Price Category B.
FANTAMO (FEUEROPOL
X SANTA FE) 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. Started over courses, with a natural lead change and no peek to the jumps at all-huge canter step and tons
of scope over fences. Hacks out, and an in-your-pocket personality. Fantamo is a super young hunter prospect for the serious
competitor. Video Price Category B.
ELIANA (ELAZAR
X OBERIN) Eliana is a 2005 15.1 hh registered and branded RPSI
mare by Elazar, imported from Canada. She has fantastic movement for the hunter ring, and a jump to match! Super
brave and scopey to the jumps, straight-forward, and easy. Eliana has a beautiful head and conformation, and with some
miles, will make up to be a great children's or adult hunter. She was shown locally in the 3' hunter ring in Canada, and is
great in new environments. Perfect ground manners, easy to handle, trailers/crossties/clips without a problem. A beautiful
hunter prospect for a smaller junior or amateur, and with some fine tuning, can be the winner! Video Price Category A.
DOLCHISIMA (DONATELLI) Dolchisima is a 2006 16.2 hand German Oldenburg filly sired by Donatelli (Donnerhall - Pik Bub). She
is a beautiful mover, with three balanced gaits, a huge canter and a natural lead change. "Dolce" is extremely
easy going, very brave in new situations, and has a good work ethic. She has been started under saddle and is very easy
to work with. Dolce is walk/trot/cantering and jumping around a 2'6" course with a natural auto change. She has great
ground manners, cross ties, bathes, stands for the farrier, etc. A very sweet filly who loves attention, Dolce is an excellent
amateur hunter prospect. Price will increase with training. Price Category A.
CALANDRA (CONCERTO GROSSO) Calandra is a coming two year old Holsteiner/ISH filly out of the Concerto II line. She is
very correct, with beautiful floaty gaits, and free jumps in excellent form. Great ground manners, stands quietly for the
farrier/grooming/etc. and four beautiful feet. Super easy to handle, has a superb personality and is willing and very brave
in new environments. She is a fantastic sporthorse prospect for any discipline. Should mature around 16.0 hands. Price
Category A
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
- 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) Congratulations
to Christie Allan and her trainer, Megan Mendenhall of Springdale Farm! Best of luck at Young Hunters at Devon!Stilliazato is a 2006 16.3 hand German Oldenburg gelding sired by Stedinger. He is an extremely
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. "Vato" is easy to handle, has good barn manners, crossties, bathes, stands for the farrier,
etc. Price will increase with training. An excellent amateur dressage or hunter prospect!
PABLO PICASSO (ART DECO) Congratulations to the Sabady family! 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 - 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 -- ATMON C.M.) Congratulations to Pony Venture, LLC!Caprice
is a 17.1 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) 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 Sarah Berkowitz or Tami Glover assist 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 Sarah
Berkowitz and/or Donal Egan. Trainer Commission - 10% of the selling price,
minimum of $500 paid to the trainer that is representing your horseThis 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 ($1.00
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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