October Hill Farm Welcomes Coconut Grove

October Hill Farm welcomes our new stallion Coconut Grove, who arrived last week to his new home here in Texas. Coconut Grove is one of showjumping’s most accomplished Thoroughbred stars and, since his retirement, has continued to set precedents in warmblood registries here and abroad.

Comments Tamara Smith, “It is difficult to find a stallion that combines the essential attributes of pedigree, performance, conformation, and athleticism but especially rare to discover a stallion that is a spectacular producer. [Coconut Grove] has enamored inspectors and breeders throughout the world. [He] is the ‘real deal’ and will no doubt leave a legacy hard to follow.”

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Visit the October Hill Farm website for more information about Coconut Grove and our other wonderful stallions.

Clinic with Hunter Trainer Tommy Serio Scheduled

Tommy Serio, top hunter trainer and rider from Virginia, has been confirmed for a clinic at October Hill Farm on April 11 and 12, 2009. In more than three decades as a professional, Mr. Serio has won numerous year-end awards and major show championships aboard legendary hunters such as The Wizard and For Many Reasons. In 2002 he rode Summer Rally to the regular conformation championship at Devon Horse Show and Upperville Colt & Horse Show (where they also won the grand hunter championship); he was also grand green hunter champion at Upperville with Somerset Bay. More recently, Mr. Serio has been the rider of the outstanding hunter stallion Popeye K. In 2006, the pair were USEF Reserve National Champions in the Regular Conformation, and repeated that finish in 2007.

Entry applications will be posted on the October Hill Farm website in February. Clinic Fee will be $400 per horse/rider combination. Onsite stabling is available.

Erin Davis Now Sponsored by CWD Sellier

CWD Sellier, the premiere French saddle maker, is now sponsoring October Hill Farm’s head rider Erin Davis. CWD Sellier provides the ultimate leather products in equine sports performance. They concentrate on producing the best equipment and join the aesthetic of the best French classicism with modern innovation. The Local CWD representative is available for personal fittings at October Hill Farm. To set up an appointment please call us at 817-341-2012.

FULL SISTER TO CASCANI PRODUCES APPROVED STALLION, COSINEVAL

Recent news from Germany proved that indeed the Holsteiner stamm 456 continues to produce quality offspring. This month at the 2008 approvals for Mecklenburg, the Cosimo
son Cosineval, out of the full sister to October Hill Farm’s Cascani (Cassini I/Carneval/Marlon) received approval and highest consideration for his presentation. The modern young stallion, owned by Kai Gerken, showed “interesting and significant strengths on the jump. In terms of technique, the youngster was one of the most prominent and best jumping stallions of the Korung. Always relaxed…he radiated peace and a serene form. He jumped the bars with ease. With this addition, the country has a hopeful stud of real talent.”

The stamm 456 also boasts Cascani’s half brother Askano (Alcatraz) as well as Cabinett I and Cabinett II, international successful jumping horses.

Breeder News

Longtime Holsteiner breeder Masu Hamacher of Florida contacted us recently about her Lordship daughter Wilhelmina, produced by Masu’s mare Dulcimer. This filly was premium at inspection and is now two years old. Masu writes, “Thought you might like to see a video of Wilhelmina 2 yr old by Lordship, stamm 4220. She's a lovely filly, big, athletic and very sweet . I wish I could keep her but I can't afford to keep any of my youngsters. I thought you might know some one interested in a jumper prospect who will also be a great broodmare prospect.” Masu has posted a video of this outstanding young mare on Youtube at http://br.youtube.com/watch?v=xVdJyRQG_IA.

You can contact her directy at the information provided on the youtube site if you have interest in this fantastic Lordship filly. Although Lordship is no longer with us, October Hill Farm has a bank of frozen semen available to interested breeders. You can contact us for more information and pricing.

October Hill Seeking Dedicated Working Students

October Hill Farm is seeking serious and dedicated individuals for several working student positions. Please forward your resume listing related experience to us at octhill@octoberhill.com

Todd Minikus Clinic

We will be hosting a Todd Minikus clinic at October Hill Farm the weekend of November 22&23. Auditing is available for $55 pr./ day. Lunch is also available by pre-order. If you are interested in attending or would like more information, please contact Nicole at 817-341-2012 x 501.

We plan to host a number of clinics with top Hunter and Jumper trainers at October Hill Farm in 09'. Check our calendar periodically for updates http://www.octoberhill.com/calendar.php.

Waborita and Whiskey Flip

Congrats to Alberto Carmona the new owner of the 2008 fillies by Justice, Waborita and Whiskey Flip.

Congratulations to Brittany Whiting of San Luis Obispo, California

Congratulations to Brittany Whiting of San Luis Obispo, California on the purchase of Lord Von Luft, a 3 year old Holsteiner gelding by Lordship out of Indhira by Linaro.

October Hill Farm BWP Inspection

On August 25, 2008, October Hill Farm hosted the BWP inspectors for a small group of mares and foals and two stallion presentations. Figaro B, owned by Linda Bobrik, was granted a provisional breeding permit. Figaro was the winner of the BWP’s Two Year old Stallion Futurity in 2007 and was prepped for his stallion approval by October Hill Farm. He showed is excellent disposition, willing attitude and floaty, suspensed gaits to the crowed. Also presented was Ronda Stavisky’s Deja Blue B, who is completing his first full year of competition with rider Erin Davis of October Hill Farm. Deja Blue showed his progress to the judges who remarked on his brilliant development over the past twelve months. Four mares were presented. The five year-old mare Anjou by Amaretto D II out of a Watzmann/Perser mother received her 1st E-Label. In the older mare group, Kawa’s Joy by Contender received the highest mare score of the 2008 tour, followed closely by Lawitta by Cassini I. A third mare, Garnet by Lavall I, was also presented. The four mares had foals that were also scored. I-Mai Tai OHF by Mezcalero out of Anjou; I-Ixtapa by Justice out of Kawa’s Joy; I-Waborita by Justice out of Lawitta; and I-Whiskey Flip by Justice out of Garnet. The Justice filly Waborita received the highest filly score of the 2008 tour, while Whiskey Flip scored just one point lower. The Justice colt Ixtapa finished in the top five colts for the tour. This is a great accomplishment for the stallion Justice, a son of the great sire Ramiro and himself an extremely accomplished jumping stallion. Justice is a double bred Ramzes offspring; his champion filly Waborita is triple-bred Ramzes offspring. As a note, Waborita’s dam, Garnet, is in foal again to Justice for 2009.

Hammlisch

October Hill Farm recently received a greeting from client Kathy Birmingham, owner of Hammlisch, a son of Heraldik imported and raised by October Hill Farm. “Marvin” was sold to Kathy as a green hunter prospect, and went to train with Ken Smith, a top east coast hunter trainer who winters in Wellington . Marvin’s first season at the WEF was full of great news, with placings in the very large pre-green divisions. Marvin, who is now nine years old, was produced by the Contender/Fernando/Lido mare “Hertie”, who sadly passed away in 2006.

“Hi Wendy,
I thought you might enjoy viewing some photos of Marvin. He is doing great. He showed a bit in Florida this winter for practice but I really just have fun with him as I lost interest in showing. I ride him a lot and it ranges from jumping to trail riding. He is very happy and lives from May to November at Evergreen Farm which is a beautiful 250 acre farm on the border of Illinois and Wisconsin . He still spends his winters in Florida .

I hope all is well with you.

My best,
Kathy Birmingham”

Antigua and Ashwin

New foals by Mezcalero and Lordship. The first is Ashwin by Mezcalero out of a Contender mare. The second is Antigua by Lordship out of a very nice hunter mare named Mona Lisa. Owner breeder is Christian Wakefield, an amatuer rider on the hunter/jumper circuit in Texas.

“They are growing so fast! I absolutely LOVE having the babies they are so much fun! Thanks for all the help throughout the process!”- Christian

Congratulations to Mary Godfrey and Trianga Farm

Congratulations to Mary Godfrey and Trianga Farm on the purchase of the 3 year old Holsteiner Mare Valora (Acord II/ Contender/ Fantast). Mary purchased Valora as a Hunter propsect and we wish them all the best. Good luck in the Hunter ring!

New Website for October Hill Farm

Our new website has been launched. Visit http://www.octoberhill.com/ to check it out!

Mezcalero Offspring Photos & Videos Wanted

Beginning July 15th and ending August 15th, October Hill Farm will pay $50 for any high quality photo or video of a Mezcalero foal sent in and accepted for use by us on our website or blog. photos must be in color and of good quality. digital images preferred. Photographer permission for use is required. To be clear, only those photos or videos used will entitle entrant to payment. So please put some effort into it! Thanks for your help!

Autobahn

Congrats to Allison Maskell on the birth of her Mezcalero filly, Autobahn. What a cutie!

Lordship Grandson Approved with Hanoverian Verband in Germany

Casillas by Colman out of Lucille by Lordship won the jumping portion of his stallion performance test in Marbach and was 2nd place overall out of 21 stallions. What an accomplishment, Lordship would be very proud!

October Hill Farm Open House

Yesterday we hosted our very first open house at October Hill. We welcomed many guests including old friends and many first time visitors. Erin dazzled us with her very informative and educational free jumping seminar and thrilled the crowd with her riding demonstration aboard Ocordo who showed off his amazingly athletic jump. Several of October Hill's mares and foals also had their time to shine during our mare and foal presentation and were happy to show off for our visitors. Our charity raffle raised over $450 for the North Texas Humane Society Equine Division, so all in all the event was a smashing success. We hope to see you there next year!

New Lordship Foal

New Lordship foal out of Azucena by Riverman. Bred and owned by Dr. Ellen Ziemer of Bahama , NC . Congratulations!

New Filly by Justice

Waborita by Justice (Ramiro) out of Garnet by Lavall I.

Introducing Landonn III by Lordship

Landonn III, aka “Tres” by Lordship out of Madeleine (Ariadus). Can this foals legs be any longer?

Ocordo Foals

Congratulations to Nora Nichols on the birth of her Ocordo colt named Oakley (bottom photo) and to Jeremy Schomper on his adorable Ocordo foal (top photo) born on April 3rd. Look at all of that chrome.

All Night Flight

Congratulations to Katy Hagan on her new foal, All Knight Flight by Mezcalero.

Friday's Child Farm welcomes Lorship foals

Congratulations to Beth Colle on the arrival of two new Lordship colts. One is out of a Contender mare and the other is out of a Cacique mare (pictured).

Cupcake in Vegas

Dawn Miyazalua of Las Vegas, Nevada recently sent us this photo of her 05' Mezcalero filly named Cupcake. Isn't she a pretty girl.

WOW those Cascani's can really move

This is Zha Zha. She is by our stallion Cascani (Cassini I) and out of Dominion (Lacoste). This 2007 filly scored 8 on movement at her inspection. She was bred by our farm and is now owned by Mary Godfrey of Houston. Cascani is consistently passing on this beautiful movement and an excellent disposition.

News from HITS Desert Circuit

Mezcalero offspring shine at HITS.

The gelding Apache by Mezcalero and out of a TB mare did exceptionally well in all of his classes. Apache was bred by Doug White after he saw Mezcalero at Spruce Meadows, he is owned by S&B LLC Corp. and ridden by Richard Sponer. Apache won the $10,000 Desert Circuit Championship/ PCHA JIMMY WILLIAMS CLASSIC, placed 2nd in the Week VI/ $50,000 Grand Prix, placed 2nd in the week VI/ $50,000 GRAND PRIX CSI-W (FEI), placed 7th in the week V/ $75,000 Grand Prix, placed 2nd in the week IV/ $25,000 Ariat Grand Pric, placed 3rd in the week IV/ $50,000 GRAND PRIX CSI-W (FEI) and was 12th in the week III/ $25,000 ARIAT GRAND PRIX. (pictured at left)

The gelding Monet La Silla by Mezcalero was bred in Mexico by La Silla and is owned and ridden by Brenda Riddell of Canada. Brenda is expecting several Mezcalero babies herself this year. Brenda and Monet won the week II/ $500 AMATEUR-OWNER JUMPER HIGH LV7 and placed 7th in the next week II/ $500 AMATEUR-OWNER JUMPER HIGH LV7 class.

Congratulations to the owners, breeder and riders of these talented horses.

Landonn I Models

This is a label from Uckele Equine Nutrition products. The horse on the label is Landonn I, a son of Lordship, who now stands for breeding at Blue Brook Farm in Ohio. Landonn I was bred by October Hill Farm and is out of Madeleine (Ariadus/Lorenz/Latino), mare family 6660.

New Arrivals

It is an exciting time of year at October Hill Farm, the foals are starting to arrive. This month we welcomed the following foals;

Ondine OHF is by Ocordo (Olympic Concorde/Joost) out of Uwita OHF by Coconut Grove/Cassini I/Latino. We have been advised that this is the second F2 offspring of Coconut Grove in the United States to date. (pictured at left)

Cartier OHS is by Chicardo (Clinton/Corofino I) out of Cascaluna OHS by Cascani/Argentan/Waidmannsdank.

Coolio OHF is by Churchill (Carano/Carpaccio) out of Uphorea by Quite Capitol/Ramiro/Landgraf I. This foal is from the mare family 776.

Lord Lombardi is by Lordship out of Baila van't Neerhof by Corland/Cantus/Brown Boy

OHF Mare Lease Program News

This photo is of our mare Madeleine with her 2005 filly, Victoria ’s Secret, by Cacique. Maddy was leased by Lisa and David O’Brien of Seguin , Texas . She later produced a Camiros foal, named Waltz Across Texas, for the O’Briens in a subsequent lease. Both of these offspring scored 8 on type and 8 on movement at the AHHA inspections, earning premium awards.

News from Germany

Two of our mares in Germany have just foaled. We have a dark bay Casall filly and a bay Limbus colt.

The Limbus colt is from a Contender/Aloube Z/Capitol mother who is a fullsister to international show jumpers Controe (Marco Kutscher) and Lassergut Contour (Eric Navet). Stamm is 1916, currently ranked number one in Holstein.


The Casall filly is from a Levisto La Silla (Judy Melchior)/
Calvin/Lincolnmare from stamm 741. Calvin is a half brother to Cantus and Lansing, and himself produced Grand Prix horses. Lincoln is the damsire of the amazing international horse Russel(Nick Skelton).

Churchill's first foal

Churchill's first foal has arrived, he is an adorable black colt with loads of personality. Coolio OHF is by Churchill (Carano/Carpaccio) out of Uphorea by Quite Capitol/Ramiro/Landgraf I. This foal is from the mare family 776.

Pin Oak Charity Horse Show

Ocordo was 7th place in the $30,000 Pin Oak Charity Grand Prix with Erin. (pictured at left)

On Target was 11th in the $30,000 Pin Oak Charity Grand Prix, 5th in the $25,000 Grand Prix and 7th and 5th place in the Level 5 Jumpers with Erin.

Alamo was 2nd in the 6 yr. old/ Level 5 Jumper class with Trapp.

Trapp was 1st place in the Welsh Pony CSA Hunter Seat Equitation class with Rosmels Tippy Toes owned by Anne Wagencellar.