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Abundance ~ 1965 Chestnut Hanoverian Stallion 16.0 ½ hands

Imported by A. A. Steiert of Skyline Farm, a charter member of the AHS, in 1965 as a weanling. American Hanoverian ES 313. Stood at Watermark Farm for several years of his active breeding career. Foxhunted for 15 years, drove as a single and pair, show jumped, and at age 11, began training for a successful international dressage career aiming for the Pan-Am Games with the USET.

Sire of numerous champions in multiple disciplines: Hurry Home Jupe, Stars and Stripes, Again and Again, Ability, Adamant, Able and Ready, Able Spirit, Aurora, Abyrax, Jackie Blue, Alchemist, Ruxton, Rushton, Alpenglow and Another General. A performance oriented stallion, competing in numerous areas of sport. His offspring are stamped by his kind nature, willingness to perform and excellent conformation.

Top Left photo: Abundance w/ his importer, Al Steiert 1975 Devon Horse Show. Placed in the Jumping and Driving class.

Top Right Photo: Abundance w/ Al Steiert. Bottom photo: At Watermark Farm 1978

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Dekor

1965 Grey Westphalian Stallion 16.2 hands

Imported by Marleen Casey Ashton. Stood at Watermark Farm until 1987. American Hanoverian ES 321, approved by German Westphalian and Rheinlander societies Pr. H 1730. Sire of Dynasty, Dynamite, Double Bounce, Détente, Dark Crystal, Dekorum and the Grand Champion DAD colt, “Krickebekker” in 1977 and 1978 was champion stallion at DAD. The offspring were numerous and many have gone on to have successful careers in both sport and breeding. Dekor had a 1-A rating four consecutive years in Germany before importation (R/W registries), licensed for riding and driving in Germany, stood at the prestigious Vornholz Stud. Competed successfully as a showjumper, FEI dressage horse, and a Master’s horse out Foxhunting. Fabulous temperament, trainability and conformation. Produced several FEI horses, numerous intermediate level jumpers and high quality broodmares.

Dekor

Left photo: Pittsburg 1975 ~ Right photo: 1985 ~ 20 years old

Dynamite, by Dekor, when he was competing as a jumper and a yearling

Dynasty, by Dekor

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Able and Ready ~ 1978 Dark Bay Hanoverian 16.2 hands

Champion intermediate level jumping and dressage horse… a multi-faceted stallion best remembered by his regal nature and tremendous love of competition. AHS R 4021. Sire of eventing winner, Artesian, Acrobat and is a full brother to Able Spirit.

Bill Rawle winning a Silver medal at the 1985 Master's Games in Toronto, Canada.

Second from the right, on Able and Ready, dark bay w/ star.

Left photo: Able and Ready ~ Pleasant Hollow Farm ~ Rider: Bill Rawle

Right photo: Able and Ready ~ Rider: Bill Rawle

Apparition ~ 1972 bay gelding ~ by Abundance out of The Flirt xx

FEI horse, Insilco Award Winner

Double Bounce ~ 1987 by Dekor out of Today I'm Trying xx Mare

Diamond Ben ~ 1985 Dekor Geldng

Left Photo: Diamond Ben at 4 weeks

Right Photo: Diamond Ben as a 2 year old

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Dark Crystal ~ 1984 Dekor Gelding

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Da Vinci ~ by Dekor out of Atlantic Exchange xx

Photo: Emily Rawle hunting (Double Bounce in background) ~ Sold to Sarah in Texas.

Abracadabra ~ 1988 chestnut mare ~ Again and Again x  Call Me Kate xx/Ocala Breeze xx

Successful 4th level horse ~ Full sister to Alacazam

Alacazam ~ out of Call Me Kate (TB) ~ Rider: Anne Rawle

2003 PHR Silver Stirrup National Grand Champion at Intermediare I, Reserve National Champion at Prix St. Georges,

third at Intermediare I Freestyle. 1994 Silver Medalist at NAYRC with Emily Rawle. Competing at CDI level since 1994.

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Valentino ~ Rider: Anne Rawle

South American Way ~ 1984 Dark Bay with Grey 17.1 hands

Photo: June 2003 ~ 19 years old

South American Way

1984-2004

American Warmblood Registry scores and remarks:

An incredibly handsome and elegant sire of talented athletes. A natural for advanced dressage training, with a “10” canter and piaffe and passage that cause envy in seasoned competitors, his offspring cannot help but emulate their sire’s gifts. Charm, personality and sensible temperaments are the trademarks of this marvelous stallion. Competed successfully at intermediate level hunters, jumpers, eventing and dressage. A very well rounded stallion with unlimited potential for dressage. An excellent choice for heavier type mares.

His offspring include the 2002 PHR National Reserve Champion for Breeding, Savannah, as well as Sabrina, Southern Leigh, Smart, Sophia and the stallion prospect Showtime.

The flashy chestnut son, Showtime WF, showed us all how to free jump at the Inspection Demonstration on August 29, 2004. After having received his Provisional Breeding License, Showtime was feeling frisky and with a First Premium grading, we could not blame the elastic young man for showing us a fine turn of speed as well! His full sisters Savannah WF and Sabrina WF showed South American Way’s potential as a broodmare sire in two ways. First, they themselves receive First Premium grading. Secondly, their sons Ruben WF (by Rosentau) and Wyatt WF (by Weltmeyer) also receive First Premiums. Wyatt was awarded an overall ‘8’ and therefore attained the much sought after title of “Premier.”  Judge Sonja Lowenfish called him, “little Mr. Weltmeyer” and was pleased to have seen such quality. Smart WF, had given the judges a pleasing presentation the day before in the Under Saddle Test and was also given a First Premium.

South American Way ~ Fall 1988 ~ 4 years old

South American Way ~ June 2003 ~ 19 years old

Smart ~ out of Aurora by Abundance.

A 1995 chestnut gelding, now schooling GP.

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1999 Foals

Savannah ~ Chestnut filly ~ out of Able Spirit by Abundance.

Full sister to Sabrina (1996) and Showtime (2001).

Sophia ~Chestnut filly ~ out of Aurora by Abundance.

Full sister to Smart (1995).

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2001 Foals

 Showtime ~ Stallion prospect ~ Chestnut with chrome ~ out of Able Spirit.

. Full brother to Reserve National Champion PHR Silver Stirrup Winner in Dressage Breeding, Savannah (1999).