October Hill Farm

Tommy Serio Clinic Success

2009-04-27T15:44:00.002-05:00

The Tommy Serio clinic, held earlier this month, was a big hit with auditors and participants alike. Professional, amateur, and junior riders…even a few on ponies… took advantage of the opportunity to ride with and learn from this master of the hunter ring! Mr. Serio, most recognized for his recent partnership with the hunter stallion sensation Popeye K, provided excellent instruction over the two-day clinic.

New Arrival!

2009-03-26T12:51:00.002-05:00

Congrats to Laurie Cunningham and her mare Wyumara of Coachella, CA on the arrival of a beautiful bay filly by Mezcalero.

Fall Breed Inspections Planned

2009-03-25T11:54:00.001-05:00

October Hill Farm will host several breed inspection events this fall including the American Holsteiner Horse Association, the Belgian Warmblood Breeding Association and the Rhineland Pfalz-Saar International. Dates are not yet firm, but will be posted as we get them. We provide a wonderful, safe facility for your mares, foals and stallion candidates and our staff is happy to assist you in your presentation

NTHJC Show Dates

2009-03-25T11:53:00.003-05:00

October Hill Farm will host its first NTHJC event on June 13-14. We will have two one-day events, starting with Jumpers Only on Saturday. Come join us for the fun! Special classes will include the $1000 Teskey’s Paddock Jumper Classic (Saturday only), the $1000 Hunter Classic (Sunday only), and the Leadline Class (Sunday only). More information will be posted on our website soon!

New Sales Page Updates Ongoing

2009-03-25T11:51:00.001-05:00

Check out our website Sales Pages for updated photos and videos of our upcoming three and two year olds. Recently we have posted new video downloads of: Cuatro (Cascani), Cinco (Cascani), Lord Lakota (Lordship), Margarita (Mezcalero), C-Elsa Peretti (Chaleon), Olyvia (Ocordo), Ophelia (Ocordo), and Artesana (Alamo). More updates are in the works so check back if your selection is not yet posted. Videos download links are available directly from our sales page listings in either Windows

See Ophelia's new video below and visit www.octoberhill.com to see other sales videos.

In Utero Sales A Smart Option for Savvy Prospectors!

2009-03-25T11:50:00.000-05:00

October Hill Farm congratulates new foal owners Rick Soderquist and his daughter Sharon who have purchased the in utero Mezcalero/Coconut Grove/Cassini I foal expected to be born this week! Sharon and her father have done their homework on pedigrees and performance potential, and chose this promising foal for Sharon to bring up as a competition partner for the future. Sharon and Rick are several of many dollar-sensitive buyers visiting October Hill Farm to purchase top-quality, performance-bred youngsters while they are at their most affordable. You can join this growing crowd of savvy shoppers by visiting our website or call for an appointment.

Foal News

2009-03-25T11:49:00.002-05:00

AHHA Board Member Brian Bodarke of Chico, California, notified us of the birth of his Cascani foal, a filly, out of Salondra by Chanson de Kabaret.

"Hello Wendy -

Attached please find some early photos of the Cascani baby (born 2/25/09 - 3 days old). This filly was actually born 3 weeks early!

It was raining today; therefore, we can get better pictures in the future (hopefully tomorrow). We wanted to send you photos as soon as possible just in case you had a deadline for the newsletter.

The dam's name is Salondra by Chanson de Kabaret (we'll double confirm spellings early tomorrow morning :) )

Enjoy!

Brian"

The Foals are Coming!

2009-03-25T11:49:00.001-05:00

October Hill Farm has welcomed six new additions to our growing herd! Two foals by Mezcalero, one by Ocordo, one by Winston, one by Cascani, and one by Justice are cavorting about the foal pasture enjoying the early North Texas spring weather. Many more are on the way as we enter our busiest foaling months of April and May. Come visit these adorable youngsters during our upcoming special events. Check our calendar page at www.octoberhill.com for more details!

Alabama Slammer

2009-02-01T11:40:00.000-06:00

We recently recieved an update on Alabama Slammer, a 2001 mare by Amaretto D III. She is being shown by a young professional named Abbie Dvorak in the First Year Green Hunter Division and is consistently placing in the top three and won her hack at shows in Jan./Feb. They sent us a youtube video link, enjoy!

Canada Finalizes Semen Import Regulations

2009-02-01T11:39:00.000-06:00

Read entire article here at equine-reproduction.com

Tommy Serio Clinic

2009-02-01T11:38:00.000-06:00

Tommy Serio is coming to October Hill Farm April 11th & 12th for a Hunter Clinic. You can download a flyer with more information here. If you are interested in riding in the clinic, you should submit an application as soon as possible, space is limited. Auditing is also available for $55 per day, we hope to see you there.

It's That Time Of Year! Spring Into Action!

2009-02-01T11:35:00.000-06:00

Top quality horses are never more affordable than when they are foals, and at no time are they priced more economically than when they are in their first months of life. From the time of its birth, a horse’s intrinsic value increases and is compounded continually, value which translates into a much costlier purchase further in the future as that foal grows and develops to riding age. It makes sound economic sense, then, for buyers to consider the savvy purchase of a well-bred foal that will soon become their future riding horse.

In this foaling season, October Hill Farm is expecting nearly twenty top-notch, well-bred foals. These foals, already blessed with outstanding genetics for performance, are destined by birthright to become exceptional sporthorses. Spring into action this season and claim one of these rising stars for yourself. Foals as old as three months are priced between $7000 and $9500, offering a particularly cost-effective path to ownership of your next great horse.
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Coconut Grove Stallion Video Posted Online

2009-02-01T11:34:00.000-06:00

Coconut Grove's stallion video is now posted online at the October Hill Farm website. Click the link below to download it.
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Cyanne

2009-01-01T11:46:00.000-06:00

Congratulations to new owners Elgin and Rachel Allen of Dallas, Texas, on the purchase of this dynamite young mare by Coconut Grove!

Keechi & Lola

2009-01-01T11:32:00.001-06:00

Christian Wakefield King, a long time competitor in hunter and jumper shows in Texas, and her husband sent out a wonderful holiday card showing their two 2008 fillies Keechi by Lordship (on left) and Lola by Mezcalero. Keechi's dam was a very successful junior hunter named Mona Lisa, who was first imported to the United States by October Hill Farm in 2002. She is now retired and has produced her first foal! Says Christian, who purchased the mare from October Hill soon after she was imported, "Keechi will do anything you ask her to do and is a sweetheart!" Lola's dam is a sizeable Contender mare, Cyra, that is also retired from sport. Both mares were sent to October Hill Farm in 2007 to be bred as part of our mare management services. Cyra's embryo was carried by a surrogate, who gestated and foaled Lola without any problem. We look forward to Christian's future updates to hear about the future adventures of Keechi and Lola! Thanks, Christian!

Tip for Taking Great Conformation Photos

2009-01-01T11:32:00.000-06:00

In preparation for our spring photo contest, my trusty marketing director Nicole Robertson suggested I share some of my helpful hints for taking great pictures. I take most of the conformation shots for our website and sales ads, and, well, I’ve learned A LOT about what works and what doesn’t. I’m no professional, to be sure, but I’ve got a formula that works for us. Read photo tips here.

Coquette

2009-01-01T11:31:00.001-06:00

Rick Toering, director-at-large of the American Hanoverian Society and contributing author and driving force behind the AHS Jumper Breeding Program, stopped by the October Hill Farm website to update us on his Coconut Grove filly, Coquette, pictured here showing in the yearling class at Devon. Rick also has two full brothers by Coconut Grove out of his Prinz Gaylord/Servus/Gotthard mare. Thanks for the update, Rick!

Breeders News: "Magical" Mezcalero Filly

2009-01-01T11:29:00.000-06:00

October Hill recently heard from Bee Mountain Farm's Joanne Germaine, a performance horse breeder in New England. She shared her wonderful news about her 2008 Mezcalero filly, Magical.

Hi Wendy! Happy New Year! I have a couple of head shots I sent along. This filly is so light, I know she will jump the moon! I love her temperment; high-spirited but listens and is not pushy. We will be breeding this filly's mother back this year, as i am so pleased with "Magical".

October Hill Farm Welcomes Coconut Grove

2008-12-17T13:18:00.002-06:00

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.”

Click Here to read entire press release.

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

Clinic with Hunter Trainer Tommy Serio Scheduled

2008-12-17T13:18:00.001-06:00

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

2008-12-17T13:17:00.000-06:00

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

2008-12-17T13:16:00.000-06:00

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

2008-12-17T13:15:00.001-06:00

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

2008-12-17T13:14:00.000-06:00

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

2008-10-30T08:55:00.000-05:00

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

2008-09-24T09:28:00.000-05:00

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

2008-08-27T08:43:00.000-05:00

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

2008-08-26T07:53:00.000-05:00

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

2008-08-26T07:43:00.001-05:00

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

2008-08-12T08:00:00.000-05:00

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

2008-07-29T10:08:00.000-05:00

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

2008-07-26T09:43:00.001-05:00

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

Mezcalero Offspring Photos & Videos Wanted

2008-07-26T09:42:00.000-05:00

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

2008-06-18T09:22:00.000-05:00

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

Lordship Grandson Approved with Hanoverian Verband in Germany

2008-06-12T08:55:00.000-05:00

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

2008-06-09T15:41:00.000-05:00

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

2008-05-28T14:23:00.000-05:00

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

New Filly by Justice

2008-05-02T09:23:00.000-05:00

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

Introducing Landonn III by Lordship

2008-05-02T09:20:00.001-05:00

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

Ocordo Foals

2008-04-22T08:49:00.000-05:00

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

2008-04-21T16:47:00.000-05:00

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

Friday's Child Farm welcomes Lorship foals

2008-04-10T13:54:00.000-05:00

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

2008-04-10T13:45:00.000-05:00

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

2008-03-31T13:34:00.000-05:00

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

2008-03-30T09:19:00.000-05:00

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

2008-03-28T14:30:00.000-05:00

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

2008-03-28T10:16:00.000-05:00

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

2008-03-27T10:49:00.000-05:00

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

2008-03-27T10:19:00.000-05:00

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

2008-03-26T15:18:00.000-05:00

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

2008-03-26T15:14:00.000-05:00

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.