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Breeders and owners of Hilltop Farm stallion offspring are reporting exciting news from all over the country! Congratulations to each of you! Submit your offspring news today by using our easy Online Form. We encourage you to send photos to be posted with the news.
2011 Year-End Awards
The 2011 show season proved to be a very successful season for many of the Hilltop Farm offspring. As always, it is very rewarding to see our stallion’s offspring succeeding in everything from dressage breeding to FEI level dressage; as well as hunters, jumpers, and eventing. A few highlights include: Dior CCF’s (Donarweiss x Akino/Enrico Caruso) exciting win of USDF Horse of the Year for Weanling Fillies; Calimar’s (Contucci x Vodka Gimlet/Martini) impressive sweep of three ISR/Oldenburg All Breeds Awards for Intermediaire I Open and Musical Freestyle, as well as Prix St. Georges Open; and Royal Tribute’s commanding win of the Five-Year Old Championships at the USEA East Coast Young Event Horse Championships where he wowed the judges with a score of 91.01%. We are honored to be a part of all of our breeders and owners accomplishments and competition goals of these wonderful offspring by our stallions!
Bugatti
Baccarat (Bugatti x Cor d’Elise/Cor Noir)
USDF Awards: DSHB 2yr Colts/Geldings – 8th Place
Region 8 GAIG/USDF Sport Horse Series Final 2yr C/G – 6th Place
AHS Sport Horse Breeding Award Older Colts/Geldings – 4th Place
Basil Fawlty (Bugatti x Whimsey/Symbol)
Region 8 GAIG/USDF Regional Championships Training 3 Jr/Yr – 6th Place
Baxter CCF (Bugatti x Akinori/Enrico Caruso)
USDF Awards: DSHB Yearling Colt/Gelding – 16th Place
GOV All Breeds Awards DSHB Yearling Colt/Gelding – Reserve Champion
Beaucoup D’Amis (Bugatti x Carousel/Contucci)
USDF Awards: DSHB Current Year Fillies – 7th Place
Bellatesse HTF (Bugatti x Comtesse/Cordoba)
USDF Awards: DSHB 2yr Fillies – 17th Place
Boxster A (Bugatti x Winsome A/Weltbekannt)
USDF Dressage H.O.Y. 1st Level – 3rd Place
AHS All Breeds Awards Open 1st Level – 2nd Place
Region 1 GAIG/USDF 1st Level Open Champion
Region 1 GAIG/USDF 2nd Level Open Championship – 6th Place
Bulgari CF (Bugatti x Academy Award/Anamour)
USDF Awards: DSHB Yearling Colt/Gelding – 25th Place
AHS Sport Horse Breeding Award Younger Colts/Geldings – 10th Place
Rhoyal Bugatti (Bugatti x Rhoyal Dutch Gal/Wiebe)
USDF Awards: Jr/Yr 1st Level – 17th Place
ISR/Oldenburg All Breeds Award Jr/Yr 1st Level – 3rd Place
Region 4 GAIG/USDF Training 3 Jr/Yr Reserve Champion
Region 4 GAIG/USDF 1st 3 Jr/Yr Champion
Contucci
Calimar (Contucci x Vodka Gimlet/Martini)
USDF Dressage H.O.Y. PSG – 17th 69.211%
USDF Awards: Musical Freestyle I-1 – 11th 71.917%
USDF Awards: Musical Freestyle Challenge I-1 – 13th 68.872%
ISR/Oldenburg All Breeds Musical Freestyle I-1 Champion
ISR/Oldenburg All Breeds Open I-1 – Champion
ISR/Oldenburg All Breeds Open PSG – Champion
Caravaggio (Contucci x O’Keefe)
USDF Awards: Musical Freestyle 2nd Level – 8th Place
Carmel Crème (Contucci x EM Windstern/Wigwam)
USDF Awards: Vintage Cup Intermediaire-I – 14th Place
AHS All Breeds Award AA Intermediaire-I – 5th Place
Region 2 GAIG/USDF Intermediaire-I Regular – 6th Place
Cartier CF (Contucci x Tiadora/Tantris)
AHS Sport Horse Breeding Award Younger Colts/Geldings – 11th Place
Cash Advance (Contucci x Bernina)
USDF Awards: Vintage Cup Third Level – 7th Place
Cassia (Contucci x Mary Ann/Contender)
USEA Hanoverian Award Novice Eventing – 6th Place
Chante (Contucci x Revlon/Rohdiamant)
USDF Awards: Adult Amateur Training Level – 25th Place
AHS All Breeds Award Adult Amateur Training Level – 4th Place
Chasing Wonder (Contucci x Dixie Wonder/Diwan)
Region 1 GAIG/USDF 1st Level Open Championship – 7th Place
Che Bella Rosa (Contucci x Carballina/Calypso II)
Region 7 GAIG/USDF 2nd Level-3 AA Reserve Champion
Cobra (Contucci x Work of Art/Wallstreet Kid)
USDF Awards: Vintage Cup Third Level – 21st Place
AHS All Breeds Award Adult Amateur 3rd Level – 4th 62.473%
Region 7 GAIG/USDF 3rd Level AA Championship 3rd 3 AA – 7th Place
Copa Cabana MRF (Contucci x Britiana/Bordeux)
USDF Awards: DSHB 2yr Colts/Geldings – 14th Place
Region 4 GAIG/USDF Sport Horse Series Final 2yr Colts/Geldings – 4th Place
AHS Sport Horse Breeding Award Older Colts/Geldings – 8th Place
Copasetic LJS (Contucci x Epic Believer/Epic Win)
USDF Awards: DSHB Mature Bred Mare – 4th Place
AHS Sport Horse Breeding Award Mature Mares – 8th Place
Commonwealth TRF (Contucci x Wienernacht/World Cup I)
AHS All Breeds Award Jr/Yr Prix St. Georges – 3rd Place
Cooperfield (Contucci x My Martina/Midway Circle)
USEA FEH East Coast Championships: 2yr Colts/Geldings – 5th Place
Flash Forward (Contucci x Tobin or Not Tobin)
Region 3 GAIG/USDF Intermediaire-I Reserve Champion
Donarweiss
Desire WF (Donarweiss x Roxand VA/Rosentau)
USDF Awards: DSHB 2yr Fillies – 5th Place
AHS Sport Horse Breeding Award Older Fillies – 3rd Place
Dior CCF (Donarweiss x Akino/Enrico Caruso)
USDF Award: DSHB Current Year Filly Champion
ISR/Oldenburg All Breeds Award DSHB Current Year Filly Champion
Divine Comedy (Donarweiss x Hello Dolly)
USEA YEH East Coast Four Year Old Championships– 9th Place
Do I Dazzle You (Donarweiss x Whits End/Weinstein)
USDF Awards: DSHB 2yr Colts/Geldings – 12th Place
AHS Sport Horse Breeding Award Older Colts/Geldings – 5th Place
Donatella CF (Donarweiss x Tiadora/Tantris)
USDF Awards: DSHB 2yr Fillies – 23rd Place
AHS Sport Horse Breeding Award Older Fillies – 14th Place
Dragonfly (Donarweiss x Ivy/Ideal)
USDF Awards: DSHB 2yr Colts/Geldings – 18th Place
Festrausch
Falstaff (Festrausch x Donna Sommer/Donnerhall)
Region 3 GAIG/USDF Training Level JR/YR Reserve Champion
Froelich (Festrausch x Light Music/Landadel)
USDF Awards: Vintage Cup 4th Level – 15th Place
ISR/Oldenburg All Breeds Award Adult Amateur 4th Level Reserve Champion
ISR/Oldenburg All Breeds Award Open 4th Level – 5th Place
ISR/Oldenburg All Breeds Award Vintage Cup 4th Level Champion
ISR/Oldenburg All Breeds Award Vintage Cup 3rd Level Reserve Champion
Region 1 GAIG/USDF Third Level AA Championship – 8th Place
Region 1 GAIG/USDF Fourth Level AA Championship – 8th Place
Negro
Taison (Negro x Gaskia/Romeo)
USDF Dressage H.O.Y. Intermediaire-II – 14th Place
Riverman
Cody (Riverman x L A Utrilla/ Utrillo)
Region 8 GAIG/USDF Regional Championship PSG Regular Open – 6th Place
Diamond River (Riverman x Diamond Sis/ Track Dance)
Zone 10 Reserve Champion H.O.Y. Green Conformation Hunter
Reno (Riverman - Caretino)
Zone 2 H.O.Y. Low A/O Jumpers – 17th Place
Zone 2 H.O.Y. A/O Jumpers – 14th Place
Rhinesilber (Riverman x Beaver Creek Sis/Inspekteur)
Zone 3 H.O.Y. Junior Hunter Small 16-17 – 3rd Place
Rivage (Riverman x Renomee/Romiro)
Region 8 GAIG/USDF Regional Championship 3rd Level-3 Open – 8th Place
Riverman’s New Moon (Riverman x Bella Gabriella/Thunder Rumble)
USEA FEH East Coast Championship Yearling Fillies – 3rd Place
Riviera (Riverman x High Society/Constitution)
USDF Awards: Musical Freestyle 3rd Level – 6th Place
USDF Awards: Musical Freestyle Challenge 3rd Level – 16th Place
GOV All Breeds Award JR/YR 3rd Level – 4th Place
GOV All Breeds Award Musical Freestyle 3rd Level Reserve Champion
Region 9 GAIG/USDF 3rd Level Jr/Yr Championship – 4th Place
Royal Prince
Radiance COF (Royal Prince x Crescent Moon COF/Contucci)
USDF Awards DSHB Reserve Champion 2yr Filly
AHS Sport Horse Breeding Award Reserve Champion Older Fillies
Rose CCF (Royal Prince x Akino/Enrico Caruso)
USDF Awards: DSHB 2yr Fillies – 24th Place
ISR/Oldenburg All Breeds Award DSHB 2yr Fillies – 3rd Place
Royal Ramiro (Royal Prince x Ramona/Ramiro's Son II)
USDF Awards: DSHB Mature Stallion – 3rd Place
USDF Materiale H.O.Y. 4&5yr Stallion/Gelding – 11th Place
Royal Tribute (Royal Prince x Firstar/First Class)
USEA YEH East Coast Five Year Old Champion
Rugby D (Royal Prince x Ghlacier/Gold Luck)
USDF Awards: DSHB Yearling Colts/Geldings – 14th Place
AHS Sport Horse Breeding Award Young Colts/Geldings – 7th Place
Utrillo
Holly Golightly (Utrillo van de Heffinck x Werwel Lady)
Zone 2 H.O.Y. 7/8yr Young Jumpers – 16th Place
News to Me (Utrillo van de Heffinck x Diablesse Du Coral)
Zone 5 H.O.Y. Performance Working Hunter 3’3” Champion
We can’t express how proud we are of all our breeder’s and owner’s success in the show ring. We’re anxiously anticipating another great show season in 2012! (January 2012)
Vortex (Riverman x Don’s Lucky Cookie)
Owner/Breeder: Megan Moore
Another premium foal for Riverman! Megan Moore recently wrote to inform us on her Contucci and Riverman offspring. “Today, we traveled to the Oldenburg NA inspection in KY with our two Hilltop-bred foals, one by Contucci and one by Riverman. Our 2011 Contucci colt out of Sweet Adelaide passed inspection. But the exciting news was that our 2011 Riverman filly, out of Don's Lucky Cookie (TB mare who is a sister to my first Advanced level event horse) was rated Premium at the inspection today. Even better, out of 17 horses presented, she won High Point Filly!” (Posted 10/19/11)
Resolute KF (Riverman x Goletabet/Galoubet A)
Owner/Breeder: Barbara Zylbert
"Play it again, Riverman! Your 2011 colt, Resolute KF, out of our Galoubet A mare, Goletabet, earned his Premium Foal status at his GOV inspection at Pollyrich Farm September 17th AND your 2008 filly, Acushla KF, out of our TB mare, Can Dee Corn, earned her Main Mare Premium status at her AHHA inspection at Pollyrich Farm September 23rd 2011!!!" (Posted 10/19/11)
Hit Royale (Hit Parade – Kupferberg)
Owner/breeder: Petra Buttner
Another high point foal for Hit Parade! Hit Parade colt, Hit Royale took the High Point Colt title earning an 8.3 overall at his foal inspection in Wellesley, Ontario. Hit Royale earned scores of 8.2 for conformation and type, 8.5 for movement, and 8.2 for overall impression. He earned complements from the judge on his typey head, solid joints, and very correct fundament with a very nice topline. (Posted 9/22/11)
Gracerusa CBF (Laroche – Indoctro)
Owner/breeder: Susan Taylor
“In the class of jumping foals, the filly Gracerusa CBF by Laroche out of Orusa H keur by Indoctro pref x Nimmerdor pref, bred and owned by Claybrook Farm. Gracerusa CBF is a very well developed filly with smooth connections. In the trot the filly could have stepped under the body more but the canter was ground covering, supple and had good rhythm - earning her the first premium and the champion young jumper.” (Posted 9/22/11)
River’s Girl L.N. (Riverman x Popeye’s Girl)
Owner/breeder: Catherine de Metz
“So we had a change of plans! We took Atina to the GOV inspection instead of the RPSI inspection. Atina was a good baby! When they had me turn her loose, I knew we were all in for a surprise, as Atina is SO independent; she has never once given her mummy any attention! She was the comic relief of the afternoon, as she went bombing around showing everyone what she could do. The others foals followed their mummies like they were supposed to! Atina (who is now registered as River’s Girl L.N) was awarded Premium Foal status. Atina was the highest scoring filly and the only filly at the inspection to receive premium foal status! We are very proud!” (Posted 9/22/11)
Benjamin CFC (Bugatti – Cacique)
Owner/breeder: Beth Colle
“Just wanted to send you a quick note to share some great news. I took my Bugatti/Cacique colt Benjamin FCF to his GOV inspection today. He was designated Premium Foal, Foal of Distinction, and a Stallion Prospect!!” (Posted 9/22/11)
Royal Flush (Royal Prince x Madrigal/Mahon) & Rio Royale (Riverman x Royal Flush)
Owner/Breeder: Kim Allen
“Royal flush (Rica) our Royal Price mare was premium mare yesterday at inspections with a 111 points and second highest scoring mare in country. Rio Royale (Rio), her Riverman colt, was high point and premium foal with 8.4 and got an 8.6 on movement.” (Posted 9/22/11)
Rae Sangria (Royal Prince x Ferrymore Lane/Fantastico)
Owner/Breeder: Donna Mayne
“Rae Sangria attended her first show and won her Yearling Class with a 71%. Even more impressed with her attitude and temperament throughout - was a 4 hour haul with an accident delaying us for 2 hours (tractor trailer ahead of us flipped) where we sat on the interstate for 2 hours and she just ate hay as if it was nothing. At the show she had such a great temperament, easily handled and best behaved! She is our superstar!” (Posted 9/7/11)
Riverman’s New Moon (Riverman x Bella Gabriella/Thunder Rumble)
Owner/Breeder: Lauren Seitz
“I thought I’d send you a more recent photo of our favorite little yearling, Riverman’s New Moon (aka “Luna”). She won first place, at her first show, during her first trip off the farm. How’s that for firsts? Anyhoo, she qualified for the Future Event Horse National Championships with her score of over 81%! So, we plan to take her second trip off the farm to visit Morven Park at the end of September to compete against the other yearlings at the FEH Championships there. Wish us luck!” (Posted 9/7/11)
(Royal Prince x Daniella/Davignon)
Owner/Breeder: Kimberly Callaway
“I will give you a full report later but wanted to mention that Daniella's RP filly was top filly. Everyone was oooing and ahing over her! Overall, all the comments on my foals were positive. George Walker commented that all of the foals were improvements on my mares, and that the stallions they were bred to were really good matches, so thanks for all your help with mare matching :-) . It's so nice that Prince has had top foals at so many inspections so far this year!” (Posted 9/7/11)
Ceredipity (Contucci x Red Sister)
Owner: Megan Hays; Breeder: Lucy Curley
“Henrietta (registered name: Ceredipity) is now registered Oldenburg with a Premium rating. The judge commented specifically on Henrietta's strong hindquarters and quality gates: ‘she has the engine in the back, which is important.’ She received scores of 8.0 on conformation and type, 8.3 on movement, and 8.1 on overall impression.” (Posted 9/7/11)
Bravo (Bugatti x Guguins Idea/Guguin de Lully)
Owner: Chris Misita; Breeder: Evelyn Morley
Bugatti son, Bravo, was recently the high score stallion of the Starr Vaughn Equestrian Center Stallion Licensing for the ISR/Oldenburg NA. He was also named a premium stallion. We couldn’t be prouder of Bravo’s success! (Posted 9/7/11)
Capricio (Contucci x Donelle/Don Federico)
Owner/Breeder: Heidi Lightle
“I just wanted to let you know that my Contucci colt was awarded the premium title at his GOV inspection at Rideauwood Farm in Ontario, Canada. He behaved like an old pro, I am so proud of the little guy.” (Posted 9/7/11)
Cinderella (Contucci x Bacall/Bordeaux)
Owner/Breeder: Barbara Crabbe
“I thought you'd like to know that Cinderella was the high scoring foal at the Oldenburg inspection today (8.3). I actually bought pictures and video so promise to send them when they arrive. She is stunning...and SUPER sweet, easy” (Posted 9/7/11)
Blessings TS (Bugatti x Isabeau/Ideal)
Owner/Breeder: Gretchen Rademacher
“Blessing TS was Champion Foal at the large Derby Farms inspection yesterday! She received 8.4 in all categories and Christian (ISR/Old judge) had nothing but good things to say about her- very feminine, very modern, perfect legs and feet, good topline, etc.” (Posted 9/7/11)
Foal Announcements Posted September 7, 2011
Congratulations to Tania Prevost on the arrival of her Bugatti filly Believe! Tania commented “she is a very playful filly with tons of character.”
Barbara Zylbert is the proud owner of a Riverman colt born on April 30th. The colt has been named Resolute KF (Riverman – Galoubet A) and will attend a GOV inspection in September. Congratulations Barb!
Desire WF (Donarweiss x Roxand VA)
Owner/Breeder: Cathi Jensen Bunker
“Desire WF just won the Filly Champion in the USDF Finals class at NW Sport Horse Breeder's Finals Championships. Hilda gave her an 8.3 for her walk!!! We're very proud of her!!! She has also just gained her Main Marebook status w/ Hanoverian Society.” (Posted 9/7/11)
Riverman’s Irish Rainbeau (Riverman x Isabella/Ideal)
Owner/Breeder: Lynn Marohn
‘Beau’ just attended an ISR/Oldenburg Inspection, earning an overall score of 7.9. He scored an 8.0 for conformation and type, 7.8 for movements, and 7.9 for overall impression! Congratulations Lynn! (Posted 9/7/11)
Foal Announcements Posted August 17, 2011
Laura Heaton of Connecticut now has a lovely filly by Bugatti out of Buona Sera. Laura has decided to name her Bella Luna. She commented “she is smart, mature, and beautiful!” Congratulations Laura!
Baccarat (Bugatti – Cor Noir)
Owner/Breeder: Tom and Susan Crossen
Susan Crossen informed us that Baccarat is qualified for the USDF Great American Breeder’s Championship series after a Dressage Breeding show this weekend. He won the 2 Year Old Colts/Geldings class with 78.10%. Baccarat continued on to be 3rd in the Young Horse Championship, after a Reserve finish in the Colt/Gelding Championship. On the second day of the show, he won the 2 Year Old Colt/Gelding class again and finished 4th in the Colt/Gelding Championship. (Posted 8/17/11)
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Chasing Wonder (Contucci x Dixie Wonder/Diwan)
Owner: Tricia Sansevero; Breeder: Natalie and Kenneth Ortberg
“Just wanted to report that my gelding, Chasing Wonder, just won his First level Test 2 class at the EEMI Summer Fling Show at Morven Park this past weekend. It was his first recognized dressage show (minus breed shows). Chase is a bit of a late bloomer, but coming along wonderfully now! Wanja Gerlach was the rider.” (Updated 8/25/11)
Royal Tribute (Royal Prince x Firstar/First Class)
Owner: Kristen Burgers; Breeder: Susan Burney
Kristen just informed us that Royal Tribute won his division of Open Training at Millbrook Horse Trials. He had a very good dressage score of 24.6, which was almost 10 points higher than the second place horse (34.1)! Congratulations Kristen! (Posted 8/10/11)
Rubix (Riverman x Alexa Jordan/Cottage Boy)
Owner: Geoffrey Case; Breeder: Hilltop Farm
Rubix, bred, born, and raised at Hilltop Farm has qualified for the Eastern League Finals of the Young Jumper Championship for 6 Year Olds! The young horse is owned and ridden by Geoffrey Case. We are thrilled by the pair’s success at can’t wait for the championships! (Posted 8/10/11)
Foal Announcements Posted August 10, 2011
Elizabeth Mason of Canada is the proud new owner of a bay Riverman filly named Dynastie HF. Elizabeth commented “she has a lot of character but a lot of affection to give too. Everything went well for Paola and she is absolutely gorgeous!”
Bellatesse HTF (Bugatti x Cha Cha/Cordoba)
Owner: Kris Schuler; Breeder: Hilltop Farm, Inc.
Morven Park Breed Show was a successful weekend for 2 year old Bugatti filly Bellatesse and owner Kris Schuler. On Saturday, Bellatesse won the 2 year old fillies class and went on to be Reserve Champion Filly. Sunday was another successful day as Bellatesse continued on to repeat her winnings from Saturday with a win in the 2 year old fillies class and earning the title of Reserve Champion Filly again. (Posted 8/5/11)
Beaucoup D’Amis (Bugatti x Carousel/Contucci)
Owner/Breeder: Janice Barnes
“The new Bugatti filly (Beaucoup D'Amis) did exceptionally well at her first horse show outing. On day I, she was WON the 2011 Fillies class and was Reserve Champion foal with scores over 75%. She was the high score Oldenburg NA/ISR for the show. Day two she was also the high score Oldenburg but placed 2nd in the 2011 Fillies. Her temperament was unbelievable. She was curious, brave and never took a wrong step. I even handled her for the Oldenburg classes and she acted like a pro! Fallston also competed on the first day and was 2nd place in the 2 year old colt/geldings class and 4th in the Oldenburg class.... he was a little tense in his walk work but showed off an amazing uphill trot. Of course, he was bigger than the 3 year olds in the championships class.” (Posted 8/5/11)
Foal Announcements Posted August 5, 2011
Jaime Wickander is delighted with her Hit Parade colt Prado Hit. She commented “I love his character, conformation and movement. He is the total package.” Congratulations Jaime!
Micaela Hines just shared some pictures of her lovely Bugatti colt Bentley Continental! Micaela commented “We are having a ball with this one!” Congratulations Micaela!
Kyle Karnosh of California, is the proud new owner of a Contucci filly out La Raya by Rambal. Kyle commented “She a very tall, athletic filly with a very uphill balance and doesn't look like mom hardly at all.”
Donatella (Donarweiss x Tiadora/Tantris) & Bulgari CF (Bugatti x Academy Award/Anamour)
Owner/Breeder: Kim Callaway
Kim Callaway and her two young horses Donatella nad Bulgari CF attended the Bucks County Breed Show. Donatella, by Donarweiss, was winner of the 2 Year Old Fillies class and Reserve Champion Filly. Bulgari, a yearling by Bugatti, placed 3rd in the Yearling Colts/Geldings class. (Posted 8/5/11)
