1755 Shady Nook Farm York, SC 29745
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Winter 2009 - 2010 1/14/2010 We have finished the show season and are going into winter here in the South. We attended the Feathered Horse Classic at the Georgia National Fair. Gregor vom Eichenhof was shown in the Open Saddleseat class with rider/trainer Dan Hermann and was pronounced the Champion. Maurice van der Zuiderwaard was [more...] |
| Keuring 2009, Results 9/15/2009 Here are the results from the 2009 North Carolina Keuring Class 1: Colts for Foal Book Diego of R.D.F owned by Deborah & William Dancer. 3rd Premium Ficus T.A. owned by Carole Everhart. 2nd Premium Deetz owned by Greg & Laura Livingston 1st Premium D'Artagnan [more...] |
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| Lilly of Shady Nook Farm delivers colt sired by Mintse 6/13/2009 On 6/9/09 Lilly of Shady Nook delivered a colt sired by Mintse at 11:15 pm. The birth was uneventful and quick. The colt is long-legged, refined and elegant. He has a nice long neck that ties in to the shoulder are wither well. He is already a very good mover [more...] |
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| Looking ahead to breedings for 2010 6/13/2009 Well, we have already started on breedings for 2010. The 1st premium star mare Lopke D. is in foal to Teade for 2010. I'm hoping for a colt! Lopke D. earned 1st premium star as a three year old, was Champion of the Mares and was also overall Champion [more...] |
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| Tessa van der Zuiderwaard and new filly by Ulbert 6/9/2009 On May 31, 2009 Tessa van der Zuiderwaard, 1st premium Star mare from line 2, delivered a filly sired by the dressage champion Ulbert of Iron Spring Farm. This was an anxiously awaited foal and we were not disappointed! Very modern, athletic filly and WOW can she move! So long [more...] |
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| Lies fan Bommelsteyn's new arrival! 5/16/2009 On May 8, at 7:45 in the evening, we welcomed a new arrival. Lies fan Bommelsteyn produced a colt sired by Mintse. He has been named Eyse (Eye-sa) of Shady Nook. Eyse is becomming quite a character here. He is full of himself, has a very willing and curious dispostion [more...] |
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| Spring 2009 Mares and Foals 12/6/2008 This spring is going to be busy and exciting as we have 3 mares due to foal in the spring. Tessa van de Zuiderwaard is in foal to Ulbert. This should be a phenomonal foal. Tessa has shown and won in the saddleseat and driving divisions through out the [more...] |
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| Dan Hermann arrives as the new farm manager 11/30/2008 In August, 2008 recruitment of Dan Hermann is completed and Dan is scheduled to attend the World IFSHA show with Shady Nook Farm and begin as the full-time farm manager immediately following the World Show. Dan has over 35 years of experience working with horses. His achievements include a Master's [more...] |
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| Keuring 2008 11/30/2008 The keuring is over and the results are in... The 3 Shady Nook Fillies were all awarded 2nd premies and were Champion and Reserve Champion fillies at the South Carolina keuring. All of the Friesian fillies are for sale. Akke of Shady Nook Farm is a 2008 filly, line 50/ [more...] |
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| Lopke has a new filly by Teade 392 on April Fool's day 4/1/2008 Lopke D, Mintse x Feitse, had a filly at 7am on April 1. Mom and baby are well. The sire is Teade 392. Lopke is five years old and this is her first foal. Lopke is a very gentle mare and seems to be enjoying the extra attention, not to [more...] |
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2008 Foaling Season is Underway 3/31/2008 We are expecting four foals to be born at Shady Nook in 2008. We have internet cams and appreciate all watchers. Contact phone numbers are available and please do not hesitate to call if you see a problem. The first mare due is Lopke D, Mintse x [more...] |
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Marwyn sold to the Dancer Family 1/1/2008 We are very pleased that Marwyn, Wobke x Tamme, is advancing his Saddle Seat show career with new owners Bill and Debbie Dancer and will be shown by their daughter, Meredith. Marwyn started training in the spring of 2007 in preparation for Keuring and to be lightly started under [more...] |
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Tessa van de Zuiderwaard retires from show career 12/31/2007 After three wonderful and exciting years in the Saddle Seat show ring our girl Tessa is enjoying life in retirement on the farm. Tessa, Tamme x Oege, along with her talented trainer and rider, Ashley Walker, have had an amazing career. In 32 classes entered Tessa was the [more...] |