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Alumni Horses

Caby and Rachel Step Up at the Spring Inaugural Horse Show

Caby’s owner & rider Rachel Van Allen fills us in on their successful first outing in the competitive 3’6″ divisions.

May 7, 2012 Read More →
Around the Farm

Conrad Schumacher Visits Quailhurst

During his U.S. teaching tour, world renowned Dressage Trainer Conrad Schumacher made a stop to Quailhurst Stable. Considered one of the few “Masters” of the sport, it was more than an honor to have him work privately with our horses.

May 2, 2012 Read More →
Around the Farm

A Portrait of Ferrogamo

Last week Quailhurst received a special delivery when artist Eve Holloran visited the farm to deliver her completed portrait of Deborah’s beloved partner “Ferrogamo” (aka Zorro).  Commissioned after his passing last year, Eve worked from a headshot of Zorro to create this stunning likeness. All who had the opportunity to know this exceptional horse remember his [...]

April 9, 2012 Read More →
Around the Farm

Our Equine Dentist: Tony Basile

Every winter, all of the Quailhurst horses receive a visit from equine dentist Tony Basile, a vital member of the team that supports the care of the Quailhurst horses.

February 22, 2012 Read More →
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Congratulations Olivia Spencer on the Purchase of “Aris”

Olivia and Aris will remain at Quailhurst for a while to broaden their flat work education and then they will move on to Pumpkin Ridge Equestrian Center to live and train with Darci Bayney of Zona Farms.

February 21, 2012 Read More →
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Abamba Hit Sold to the Denham Family

It was a very Merry Christmas for one young girl this year when she was presented with a halter bearing the name of the horse her mother purchased for her!

January 10, 2012 Read More →
Alumni Horses

Quailhurst Alumni Horses Star in Irideon Spring ’12 Catalog

What are Quailhurst-bred alumni horses doing when they’re not out competing and winning championships? Modeling, of course.

December 20, 2011 Read More →
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Congratulations Darci Bayney on the Purchase of Shakira

We are very excited for Darci to be working with both Shakira and her talented three year old filly, Deluca.

December 13, 2011 Read More →
Caletino

Caletino

Caretino x N. Anuberth x Caletto I
1998 KPWN /16.1 Hand Bay
Superb Temperament, Spectacular Jumper, 8′s and 9′s on gaits
View Caletino’s pedigree and read more about his offspring.
Fresh and frozen semen

November 17, 2011 Read More →
Nassau

Nassau

KWPN Approved/16.1 Chestnut Indoctro x Gazelle
2005 KWPN Horse of the Year
View Nassau’s pedigree and read more about his offspring.
Frozen semen only (no live foal guarantee)

November 16, 2011 Read More →
Alumni Horses

Bacchus and Jennifer Boyce Score Pre-Adult Equitation Championship

Big congratulations go out to Quailhurst alumni horse Bacchus (Caletino x Tiarella) and owner Jennifer Boyce on a very successful first show over-fences together at the Northwest Spectacular.

September 21, 2011 Read More →
Alumni Horses

Caby and Rachel Close 2011 with Championships

In a short four month show season and only six months in training over fences, Quailhurst’s 2005 gelding Caby (Caletin0 x Tjinja) is off to a stunning career in the hunter/jumper arena with owner Rachel Van Allen. Caby and Rachel’s final show of the year was the Northwest Spectacular in Wilsonville, Oregon (also the OHJA year-end [...]

September 15, 2011 Read More →
Alumni Horses

Caletino and His Offspring at the Northwest Spectacular

Quailhurst Stables enjoyed another thrilling horse show, with our stallion Caletino and three of his offspring – Quailhurst-bred alumni horses Athena, Caby, & Bacchus – posting fantastic results at the year-end Northwest Spectacular in Wilsonville, Oregon.

September 8, 2011 Read More →
Alumni Horses

Caletino and Caby at the Oregon Summer Classic

Congratulations to Quailhurst Stables’ stallion Caletino and rider Darci Bayney on a double clear round in the $1500 Mini Prix at the Oregon Summer Classic in Wilsonville, Oregon. Darci is the owner/trainer of Zona Farms and this was the pair’s first Prix class together, with beautiful first round and jump off trips earning them a 6th [...]

August 29, 2011 Read More →
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Quailhurst’s Mother-Daughter Duo at Donida July Dressage Show

It was a mother and daughter duo who competed at the Annual Donida Show in Washington which became a wonderful opportunity for Deborah to show her young horse who has been pastured for nearly a year. Alexiss has been much like her mother, Tjinja, was at this age. Very much on the “hotter” side and [...]

August 29, 2011 Read More →
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Tjinja and Deborah Ride to Win the Equestrians’ Institute Mary Dodd High Score Trophy at the Champagne Classic

Riding the 3/3 open class at Donida Farm in Washington, Deborah and Tjinja (TJ) rode a mistake free test to win the Equestrians’ Institute Mary Dodd Perpetual Trophy.

July 24, 2011 Read More →
Alumni Horses

Bacchus Competes At the 2011 Country Classic

Five year old Bacchus (Caletino x Tiaraella) was one of several Quailhurst-bred alumni horses competing at last week’s 2011 Country Classic Horse Show. The Country Classic (AA) is a Northwest tradition, now in its 38th year, and is held at the beautiful Hunter Creek Farm in Wilsonville, Oregon. Bacchus was ridden in the 4 & [...]

July 22, 2011 Read More →
Alumni Horses

Caby’s First Jumper Class

Another Quailhurst alumni report from the new owners of our 2005 gelding “Caby” (Caletino x Tjinja), this time competing in the jumper ring for the first time at the Early Summer Classic (rated AA) in Wilsonville, Oregon. Having just started jumping in February and attending his first-ever show in May, it’s obvious that Caby possesses a [...]

June 27, 2011 Read More →
Alumni Horses

Caby’s First Show

Mr. Superstar was the subject of the email we received from new owner Rachel Van Allen about our 2005 gelding Caby’s (Caletino x Tjinja) first show. Caby was sold to the Van Allen’s and began hunter/jumper training with Darci Bayney of Zona Farms in January of 2011. Rachel has sent us many email updates regarding [...]

June 6, 2011 Read More →
Alumni Horses

Bacchus Competes at 2011 HITS Thermal

Owner Jennifer Boyce tells us that her Quailhurst-bred gelding Bacchus (Caletino x Tiaraella) was a superstar on his first out of state trip to the 2011 HITS Thermal winter circuit shows. A coming five year-old, Bacchus competed in the baby green divisions with trainer Karianne Boyce Lockhart of Poseidon Stables and with owner Jennifer in [...]

May 19, 2011 Read More →