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    Waldaire        1989 Chestnut Hanoverian  17.0 hands

We are proud to introduce Waldaire into our stallion collection.

Born March 1, 1989 in Warrenton, Virginia.

Approved and activated for breeding with:

 AWR, GOV, PHR and the ISR/OLDna.

Online videos: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEObKPHPZko

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e05ddrGXUHg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DBas_EGhLM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDfOTx7jmFA

Waldaire Lifetime USDF Scores/Average info

American Warmblood Registry scores and remarks:

First Premium Premier (in the top 2%)

Overall '8' at his inspection

'8.5' for Breed, Type and Conformation

"Ideal size"  "Excellent type"  "Well shaped and well set on Neck" 

'8's on Shoulders, Withers, Topline, Quarters and Front legs

No marks below a 7

Inspectors remarks included: "Very good for walk, trot and canter"

"Impressive lovely stallion with great mind. Good conformation and topline, improvement for breeding sporthorses. Potential to go to higher levels in dressage."

Photo credit: Patti Klein
 

Registered Name: DOB: Height: Approved: Semen Available: Breeding Season: Dates Unavailable: Stud Fee: Booking Fee: Frozen Semen:

Waldaire  March 1, 1989  17.0 Hands  AWR, ISR/OLDna, GOV, PHR  Fresh Cooled, AI, Frozen  February 1 – June 30 Fresh Cooled,  Frozen Semen available year round.  Not Applicable at this time.  $1300 LFG Fresh Cooled Semen  $200 Non-refundable  1 Breeding Dose for $450, 2 for $850.

Waldaire translates from German to English as “forest air.” He truly represents a breath of fresh air to the horse breeding industry. This striking descendant of Waidmannsdank, Gotthard, Absatz and Darling combines outstanding jumping ability with proven FEI Dressage performance. His great-grandsire Darling was Champion DLG Stallion in 1976, and the legendary Gotthard’s offspring have won over 2,000,000 DM in competition. Waldaire’s lifetime average score is 65.795% to date. He has proven to be a consistent and above average competitor from Training level thru FEI. His average score at Intermediare I (not including Freestyles) is 68.567%.

At his 100 Day Test he received numerous ‘7’s and ‘8’s and in 2003 Waldaire received an overall ‘8’ from the American Warmblood Registry. Not only did he achieve ranking in the top 2% of all horse populations, he is graded as a First Premium Premiere!

This vibrant chestnut possesses excellent jumping form and international caliber dressage talent. The elasticity and scope of his gaits is correct. He offers breeders an excellent opportunity to add athleticism and talent to their breeding program as well as substantial bone and excellent interior qualities. Waldaire’s foals consistently inherit his outstanding temperament and excellent performance capabilities as well as his lovely gaits. Their correct conformation, good movement and high trainability make them superb candidates for both riding and breeding.

It is our hope that mare owners will appreciate the uniform appearance of his exemplary foals. Also the foals out of full Thoroughbred mares have improvement in bone, substance and suspension in their movement. He is an extremely prepotent sire, clearly stamping his offspring with his calm demeanor, size and markings. In 2006, Watermark Farm was blessed with 6 Waldaire foals on the property. They are quite unusual in a number of ways – their equable tempers, strong toplines, sloping shoulders and elegant movement. While we may be biased, the report from our breeders is equally encouraging! Their foals also have the same calm demeanor and are clearly stamped by Waldaire. With several foals winning the coveted Inspection Site Champion title – Waldaire can be proud of his offspring. Son Wizard WF (x Abracadabra WF by Again and Again) was crowned overall Site Champion with a Premier score of 8.1. The judges praised his textbook conformation, strong topline and excellent movement and declared him a stallion candidate. Wizard will remain at Watermark Farm for the time being – we are entranced with our ‘minature Wally’ and early anticipate his development as both a riding horse and breeding prospect.

The talented Wreinbeau (out of a TB mare) is enjoying a successful dressage career in Florida with his owner Collette. They have qualified for the Region 3 Championships and we wish them the best of luck at the upcoming competition. Wreinbeau and Collette are ranked 39^th in the country in the Vintage Cup Training Level Awards. While Bellagio AKA What A Biscuit (out of an Appendix QH) is enjoying great success with owner Jennifer in the Hunter/Jumpers in south Florida. Son Wizard WF placed second in the Colts of 2006 class at the Fair Hill Breed show with a score of over 76% and qualified for the Cosequin East Coast USDF Breeder’s Championship. Wizard and Wakanda also represented Walddaire and their dam in the Produce of Dam (1^st place) and Get of Sire (2^nd place). In addition to those excellent marks, that same duo placed second in the Breeder’s Group class. Wuendaire (out of a Domingo x Marconi mare) placed second at Dressage At Devon in the hotly contested ISR/OLDna individual breed class in front of judge Lilo Fore with an overall 8.0 for movement. Wizard WF is currently tied for the coveted Top Foal in North America with the AWR! With a great number of foals being inspected this year, we are very proud of this colt. All of the foals presented to the AWR (in 2005 & 2006) received First Premium or Premier gradings.

Dynasty is second from the left with Cindy Ishoy

Waldaire’s dam, Aries is the only foal out of the record breaking Grand Prix mare, Daktary (by Darling). Daktary was owned by Randy Dauphin of Marshall, VA for her entire career and campaigned by David Wispelaere and Mary Flood after having been tutored at the Grand Prix level by Olympian Robert Dover. Daktary’s full brother Dynasty campaigned and dominated the international dressage scene in the 1980 & 90’s with Olympian Cindy Ishoy, winning Team Bronze in Seoul, Korea and competing as a constant threat to the Europeans domination of the World Cup tour for several years.

While Dynasty stood 16.1 hands, Daktary was a very large mare, standing an imposing 17.3 hands and weighing in at over 1700 pounds. Like her grandson, Waldaire, Daktary was a sensible and thoughtful horse, well aware of her size and always looking to please her rider. The similarities are not limited to size and demeanor – Waldaire’s tail is as thick and luxurious as hers was! Daktary held a record breaking score at the BLM Finals for several years and was a winner at Dressage At Devon in the Grand Prix several times.

Dynasty and Daktary were the only full siblings from the combination of Darling and Minuett. Daktary had a single foal as a young four year old – Aries by Adios III, as she was a competition horse for the rest of her career.

Cindy and Dynasty  

Photo credit: Patti Klein