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