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USEF NETWORK NEWS RELEASE – November 9, 2014
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. . . It may have taken North Forks Cardi four days
to travel across the country from Battle Ground, Wash. (Region 6) to attend the
Finals with owner/rider Jessica Wisdom, but it only took a matter of minutes
for the charismatic Welsh Cob stallion to become the fan favorite on his way to
winning the finale class of the night, the Grand Prix Open Freestyle
Championship. "Freestyle is where he really shines - he hears that music
and he becomes a big horse. Nobody told him that he's only 14.3 hands!,"
said Wisdom. "All he has to do is go out there and be the rock star
that he knows he is. And you saw what happens! He has an ego the
size of Texas. He seemingly becomes three hands taller and says, 'watch
this." The Reserve title went to Region 4's Emily Miles of La Cygne,
Kan. (69.833%), who today found success aboard her Hanoverian gelding
Weltdorff, a horse she's had since he was a youngster and has risen up to the
Grand Prix level together. "It's always seemed that he's played the role
of bridesmaid to my other horse WakeUp, so I'm happy for him to earn
this," said Miles. "I have to admit I don't particularly like my
music, but I trusted my freestyle designer who insisted that it works for my
horse. Obviously she was right! The best moment was coming down
centerline as we did 25 one-tempi's one-handed and the crowd started
clapping. And turns out my husband was watching our ride from home on the
USEF Network! So it's been a really fun night." READ FULL STORY
2014 US Dressage Grand Prix Freestyle - watch the winning ride!
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THREE FAMOUS PONIES (AND SMALL HORSES) YOU SHOULD KNOWHORSE SAGE
It seems that many of us enjoy our “small but mighty” steeds. Perhas you might enjoy meeting a few of the Shining Stars both old and new who keep up with the big boys (and girls). Allow me to introduce just a few of my favorites: CONTINUED |
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Jessica Wisdom and North Forks CardiJessica Wisdom and Welsh Cob stallion North Forks Cardi traveled from Washington to Kentucky, and won the Grand Prix Open Freestyle Championship at the US Dressage Finals. Their charisma and talent made them a favorite Best of 2014 selection. see the link
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Local underdogs win big at national horse competition
Battle Ground equestrian and her pony take first-place at U.S. Dressage Finals
THE REFLECTOR - Kelly Moyer, staff reporter In the days preceding this year’s U.S. Dressage Finals, a horse riding competition that showcases the most talented horses and riders in the country at the renowned Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., the horse media world was already buzzing around Battle Ground equestrian Jessica Wisdom and her pony, North Forks Cardi. Could the Pacific Northwest rider and her tiny horse beat the tall, warmblood horses that reigned supreme in the competitive world of dressage? READ MORE.. |
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DIGITALHORSE.COM - CARDI MADNESSThis pony is a hero story. When I spoke with . . CONTINUE READING
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PSDressage.Com - Welsh Cob Stallion North Forks Cardi Rocks Out in the US Dressage Finals Grand Prix Freestyle Open |
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Ponies in the News - by Ponies Quarterly
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Jessica
Wisdom and North Forks Cardi Shine Friday night in the Altech Arena at The
Kentucky Horse Park Jessica Wisdom and her Section D Welsh Cob stallion North
Forks Cardi, competed in the highlight event of the evening -
the Grand Prix (Open). Cardi was the only pony in the large Grand Prix
class where 20 of the best Grand Prix horses from around the country competed.
The team placed 3rd with a final score of 68.50. As the only pony/rider
combination currently competing at Grand Prix level they also earned excellent
scores for their lateral work, changes and passage.
"Cardi had never been in this type of atmosphere. Going around the outside of the arena he was a little bit up, but as soon as we headed down the centerline he was right with me." Wisdom said. The pair are not newcomers to competition, they have been competing at Grand Prix for two years now with steadily improving scores. After winning Regional Championships both in Grand Prix Open and Grand Prix Freestyle, she decided to head across the country from her home in Ridgefield, Washington to Lexington, KY for the Finals. "My student also qualified for the Finals and convinced me we should go." Wisdom explained. She also admitted that they were maybe a bit crazy to undertake such a big trip!
Althouth they might be the underdogs as they don't quite fit the picture of most successful Grand Prix mounts, its clear the Wisdom believes in her pony whom she recently became full owner of. Cardi who was breed by Carol Holcombe and bought as a youngster by Cindy Miller. Wisdom and Miller co-owned Cardi until recently when Wisdom bought Miller out. "I have been his only trainer - I broke him as a youngster and have trained him to Grand Prix. I couldn't have don't it without everyone involved in Team Cardi! Especially F.I.T.S and Purina!"
Tonight at 9:15 they compete in the Grand Prix Freestyle. When asked about her freestyle Wisdom said "It's our tried and true freestyle - only we'll do it better!". And we certainly wish them great success tonight in the big arena and big crowd!
"Cardi had never been in this type of atmosphere. Going around the outside of the arena he was a little bit up, but as soon as we headed down the centerline he was right with me." Wisdom said. The pair are not newcomers to competition, they have been competing at Grand Prix for two years now with steadily improving scores. After winning Regional Championships both in Grand Prix Open and Grand Prix Freestyle, she decided to head across the country from her home in Ridgefield, Washington to Lexington, KY for the Finals. "My student also qualified for the Finals and convinced me we should go." Wisdom explained. She also admitted that they were maybe a bit crazy to undertake such a big trip!
Althouth they might be the underdogs as they don't quite fit the picture of most successful Grand Prix mounts, its clear the Wisdom believes in her pony whom she recently became full owner of. Cardi who was breed by Carol Holcombe and bought as a youngster by Cindy Miller. Wisdom and Miller co-owned Cardi until recently when Wisdom bought Miller out. "I have been his only trainer - I broke him as a youngster and have trained him to Grand Prix. I couldn't have don't it without everyone involved in Team Cardi! Especially F.I.T.S and Purina!"
Tonight at 9:15 they compete in the Grand Prix Freestyle. When asked about her freestyle Wisdom said "It's our tried and true freestyle - only we'll do it better!". And we certainly wish them great success tonight in the big arena and big crowd!
The 2014 USDF Dressage Finals are just around the corner
Family, friends, clients and Team Cardi fans, we are GOING TO KENTUCKY!! Short version is that everything is falling into place for Cards and I to head east for the US Dressage Finals this year. We have been a team since he was three - all the way from Training level to Grand Prix. The training and fitness are both rocketing along in grand fashion and things are happening for us - as evidenced by his sweep of the Oregon Dressage Championships and USDF Regional Championships with scores to nearly 80%. I declared while at Championships, but he is currently still the HIGHEST scoring horse (err, cob) coming into the Finals for the Freestyle and the second highest for the GP. We are ready to show this country what we're made of and through the efforts of many people, we've been able to pare our expenses way down already. Please consider supporting this truly grass roots journey.
It's A Clean Sweep at the Region 5 AHA Sport Horse Championships At Donida Farms - Auburn, WA
So many congrats to Jerry & Lisa Kolke's Ride for the Kolors+++/ and Angela Wilson's AF August Star for their successes at the Arabian Celebration & Region 5 AHA Sport Horse Championships.. We swept our classes for the weekend with a final Championship in the HA Geldings in hand today. And so many thanks for the great team that made it possible - Lisa, my show groom extraordinaire and fashion consultant and Diane Dzingle of Back in Balance Equine Bodywork who kept the boys in awesome shape for their hard work. Couldn't do it without you girls!! We are on our way to the Arabian Sport Horse Nationals at the Ford Idaho Horse Park in Nampa, Idaho this September and have room for 2 more horses. Contact Jessica for more info!
AF August StarChampion HA/AA Sport Horse Show Hack
Champion A/HA/AA Dressage First Level (72%) Reserve Champion A/HA/AA Dressage Second Level (68%) |
Ride For The Kolors++++//Champion HA/AA Gelding SHIH (80.5%!!!)
Champion A/HA/AA Dressage Second Level (71%) Champion A/HA/AA Dressage Third Level (66.5%), |
WELSH COB SOCIETY IN-HAND CLINIC
HANOVERIAN.ORG - Rocero SVS and Jessica Wisdom Win At Capistrano Dressage International Show & Festival of the Horse Dressage Show In California
San Juan Capistrano, CA: Rocero SVS (Rotspon - SPS Hoheit by Hohenstein), a black four year old Hanoverian stallion, is continuing his winning ways with his talented trainer, Jessica Wisdom, Equi-Librium Equestrian, Ridgefield, WA. In 2013, Rocero SVS was named the 2013 AHS Reserve National Champion in the 2 & 3 Year old Colts/Geldings division AHS Year End awards with a score of 78%. He was also 2013 AHS Reserve National Champion in the 3, 4 & 5 Year Old Materiale Division for colts and geldings as a three year old with a score of 83.3%
His debut under in 2014 has been spectacular, taking home the Lower Level Open Division "High Percentage" Championship for the Capistrano Dressage International Show in San Juan Capistrano, CA. This award was based on Rocero SVS winning several classes there, highlighted by a win in Training Level Test 1 with a score of 76.250%. This was the second highest score of the show at any level. He also won three training level classes (Tests 1, 2 & 3) at the Festival of the Horse dressage show the following weekend in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
Breeder and owner, Jeanne Schamblin, is extremely proud of Rocero SVS. He is just one of many outstanding horses she has bred over the years. Mrs. Schamblin runs a successful sporthorse breeding business in Bakersfield, California. Her farm, Sierra Vista Sporthorses & Ponies, specializes in breeding top-quality Hanoverians and other sporthorses, including German Riding Ponies for children and petite women.
(Sources: http://www.cornerstonedressage.com/results/2014_04.pdf, http://hanoverian.org/lucchetti-ranch-kefa-performance-horses-materiale-awards, http://theequestriannews.com/2011/03/25/world-class-warmbloods-in-bakersfield/)
His debut under in 2014 has been spectacular, taking home the Lower Level Open Division "High Percentage" Championship for the Capistrano Dressage International Show in San Juan Capistrano, CA. This award was based on Rocero SVS winning several classes there, highlighted by a win in Training Level Test 1 with a score of 76.250%. This was the second highest score of the show at any level. He also won three training level classes (Tests 1, 2 & 3) at the Festival of the Horse dressage show the following weekend in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
Breeder and owner, Jeanne Schamblin, is extremely proud of Rocero SVS. He is just one of many outstanding horses she has bred over the years. Mrs. Schamblin runs a successful sporthorse breeding business in Bakersfield, California. Her farm, Sierra Vista Sporthorses & Ponies, specializes in breeding top-quality Hanoverians and other sporthorses, including German Riding Ponies for children and petite women.
(Sources: http://www.cornerstonedressage.com/results/2014_04.pdf, http://hanoverian.org/lucchetti-ranch-kefa-performance-horses-materiale-awards, http://theequestriannews.com/2011/03/25/world-class-warmbloods-in-bakersfield/)
2014 Washington State Horse Expo invites Jessica Wisdom to present
We are pleased to announce that Jessica Wisdom will be
a featured clinician at the 4th annual Washington State Horse Expo, a gathering
of horses, riders, vendors and experts, Feb. 14-16, 2014 at the Clark County
Event Center (fairgrounds), 17402 NE Delfel Rd. Ridgefield.
Jessica's program focuses on laying a classically correct foundation, with a systematic approach aimed at identifying problems unique to each individual and addressing them sympathetically.
For the past four years, the Washington State Horse Expo has been attended by horse riders and enthusiasts from all over the region. Attendees go to the event to see clinics, fashion shows, demonstrations and to view some of the finest horses, all at one location. This event is one of the largest horse events of its kind in the Pacific Northwest and offers some of the finest in equine education and entertainment for the horse enthusiast.
The event will feature national experts, multiple stages, fashion shows and dozens of equine vendors and numerous children’s activities. This year’s Horse Expo will feature national, regional and state presenters. The event is complete with national clinicians and trainers, regional and local experts, special guests and resources on equine nutrition and health and wellness seminars.
More than 80,000 Clark County households are calculated to have an average of four horses each, and these horse enthusiasts spend more than $140 million each year on their horse care, maintenance and lessons, according to a 2009 Impact Study done by the Clark County Executive Horse Council. According to a news release from the Clark County Event Center, this makes Clark County the number one county in the state of Washington for horse ownership.
For more information go to: http://www.wastatehorseexpo.com/index.php
Jessica's program focuses on laying a classically correct foundation, with a systematic approach aimed at identifying problems unique to each individual and addressing them sympathetically.
For the past four years, the Washington State Horse Expo has been attended by horse riders and enthusiasts from all over the region. Attendees go to the event to see clinics, fashion shows, demonstrations and to view some of the finest horses, all at one location. This event is one of the largest horse events of its kind in the Pacific Northwest and offers some of the finest in equine education and entertainment for the horse enthusiast.
The event will feature national experts, multiple stages, fashion shows and dozens of equine vendors and numerous children’s activities. This year’s Horse Expo will feature national, regional and state presenters. The event is complete with national clinicians and trainers, regional and local experts, special guests and resources on equine nutrition and health and wellness seminars.
More than 80,000 Clark County households are calculated to have an average of four horses each, and these horse enthusiasts spend more than $140 million each year on their horse care, maintenance and lessons, according to a 2009 Impact Study done by the Clark County Executive Horse Council. According to a news release from the Clark County Event Center, this makes Clark County the number one county in the state of Washington for horse ownership.
For more information go to: http://www.wastatehorseexpo.com/index.php
North Forks Brenin Cardi is 2013 WPCSA Welsh of the Year!
We are excited to announce that North Forks Brenin Cardi, owned by Cindy Miller and Jessica Wisdom, is WPCSA Welsh of the Year!
This is the second year that the WPCSA has offered a Welsh of the Year award. A program that carries with it a title of distinction that will last a lifetime - the Welsh of the Year Award. This exciting new program is designed to promote ownership, encourage involvement and spotlight the achievements of extraordinary Welsh breed individuals.
Candidates for the Welsh of the Year Awards are WPCSA registered animals who have made outstanding accomplishments in the current year from a broad range of disciplines such as combined driving, competitive trail riding/driving, demonstrations/clinics/parades, dressage, endurance, eventing /combined training, open breed shows (any discipline), therapeutic riding, vaulting, Welsh shows and working western events.
Recognizing the impact of this award, Dr. Ruth Wilburn, WPCSA President, states “We believe that our breed is comprised of talented, hard-working, beautiful athletes and from those, we want our members to annually recognize one such animal that has gone above and beyond in representing the value and wonder of our breed. We love our Welsh breed and we encourage others to join us in exploring all the many ways they can and do excel, as recognized by the Welsh of the Year Award.”
Jackie Verkuyl of Goldhills Welsh, and program sponsor, agrees. “Each year we watch representatives of our Welsh breed excel in a variety of ways, and we thought it fitting to recognize those extraordinary accomplishments through this interactive and meaningful award. There’s no time like the present so keep this new program in mind as you watch our Welsh breeds perform and achieve this year.”
To view the biographies of this year's nominees, follow the link!
This is the second year that the WPCSA has offered a Welsh of the Year award. A program that carries with it a title of distinction that will last a lifetime - the Welsh of the Year Award. This exciting new program is designed to promote ownership, encourage involvement and spotlight the achievements of extraordinary Welsh breed individuals.
Candidates for the Welsh of the Year Awards are WPCSA registered animals who have made outstanding accomplishments in the current year from a broad range of disciplines such as combined driving, competitive trail riding/driving, demonstrations/clinics/parades, dressage, endurance, eventing /combined training, open breed shows (any discipline), therapeutic riding, vaulting, Welsh shows and working western events.
Recognizing the impact of this award, Dr. Ruth Wilburn, WPCSA President, states “We believe that our breed is comprised of talented, hard-working, beautiful athletes and from those, we want our members to annually recognize one such animal that has gone above and beyond in representing the value and wonder of our breed. We love our Welsh breed and we encourage others to join us in exploring all the many ways they can and do excel, as recognized by the Welsh of the Year Award.”
Jackie Verkuyl of Goldhills Welsh, and program sponsor, agrees. “Each year we watch representatives of our Welsh breed excel in a variety of ways, and we thought it fitting to recognize those extraordinary accomplishments through this interactive and meaningful award. There’s no time like the present so keep this new program in mind as you watch our Welsh breeds perform and achieve this year.”
To view the biographies of this year's nominees, follow the link!
USDF Awards Ceremony 2013 - Equi-librium Horses in the spotlight
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Adequan®/USDF Dressage Sport Horse Breeding Horse of the Year
Three-year-old Colts/Geldings Champion DUCATI EE (Hanoverian) 80.000% Diamond Head, sire; Wahkeena, dam Melanie Caviness, owner Jessica Wisdom, breeder Adequan®/USDF Dressage Sport Horse Breeding Horse of the Year Four-year-old and older Maiden/Yeld Mares Champion ENCORE SVS (Dutch Warmblood) 80.300% Sir Sinclair, sire; Alympia SVS, dam Jeanne Schamblin, breeder & owner Adequan®/USDF Dressage Sport Horse Breeding Materiale Horse of the Year Three-year-old Colts/Geldings Champion ROCERO SVS (Hanoverian) 83.300% Rotspon, sire; Hoheit, dam Jeanne Schamblin, breeder & owner |
L-R: Jill Geise, Monika Currier, Ulrike Berzau, Jessica Wisdom, Marion Dresel O'Connor, Lisa Morton-Gramyk.
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USDF Awards Ceremony 2013
Monika Currier, Jessica Wisdom
Adequan®/USDF Dressage Sport Horse Breeding Horse of the Year
Three-year-old Colts/Geldings Champion
DUCATI EE (Hanoverian) 80.000%
Four-year-old and older Maiden/Yeld Mares Champion
ENCORE SVS (Dutch Warmblood) 80.300%
Materiale Three-year-old Colts/Geldings Champion
ROCERO SVS (Hanoverian), 83.300%
2013 North American Stallion Testing goes on in spite of epic weather conditions
The
2013 North American Stallion Testing marks the 4th year that Jessica Wisdom has
been invited as a guest rider for the panel of judges. It will go down in the
record books as one of the largest, and most challenging, since Silver Creek
Farms began hosting and producing the event seven years ago at their top-notch
facility outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma. A collection of stallions bred in Germany,
Austria, Czechoslovakia, Canada and the United States were trained, tested and
judged by the panel.
During the testing, candidates were evaluated on a set of universal criteria including gaits, jumping, rideability and character. This process allows stallions to show their versatility without emphasizing any one style or discipline. They received marks from multiple judges during both the “training phase” and “test phase” of the event.
A major storm, rider injuries, and other challenges would not deter the team from completing their goal and awarding final marks to the twenty-one contestants. By the time the final scores were given, one of the most difficult winter storms in recent memory had taken ahold of the entire region. The Governor of Oklahoma, Mary Fallin, declared a state of emergency and traffic across many surrounding states came to a standstill.
The winner of the 70-Day Test, Canadian-bred Fabian DSF (Freestyle x Hierarch), claimed top honors with exceptional marks for rideability. The Reserve Championship went to Gallant Reflection HU (Galant du Serein x Rohdiamant).
During the testing, candidates were evaluated on a set of universal criteria including gaits, jumping, rideability and character. This process allows stallions to show their versatility without emphasizing any one style or discipline. They received marks from multiple judges during both the “training phase” and “test phase” of the event.
A major storm, rider injuries, and other challenges would not deter the team from completing their goal and awarding final marks to the twenty-one contestants. By the time the final scores were given, one of the most difficult winter storms in recent memory had taken ahold of the entire region. The Governor of Oklahoma, Mary Fallin, declared a state of emergency and traffic across many surrounding states came to a standstill.
The winner of the 70-Day Test, Canadian-bred Fabian DSF (Freestyle x Hierarch), claimed top honors with exceptional marks for rideability. The Reserve Championship went to Gallant Reflection HU (Galant du Serein x Rohdiamant).
Gold Card EE is 2013 RPSI high score winner in the nation
GOLD CARD EE (North Forks Cardi x Wahkeena)
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It's official! The fabulous Gold Card EE by North Forks Cardi out of Wahkeena (Winterprinz/Werther), was the HIGHEST SCORING sport pony filly in the nation for the RPSI tour. Her 1/2 brother was reserve champion HOTY as a three year old this year. Gold Card EE is offered for sale!!
Gwendolyn EE also by North Forks Cardi out of the Riverman daughter River Melody was the second highest score. "Gwen" is proudly owned by Patricia Morissette. |
GWENDOLYN EE (North Forks Cardi x River Melody)
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Jessica Wisdom and North Fork's Cardi win CDI Grand Prix Musical Freestyle
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Team Cardi did more than hold their own at the Festival of the Horse in San Juan Capistrano, April 4-6, 2013. In their CDI Grand Prix class, they competed with Olympians and earned a very respectable 64.4%. Jessica described it as 'the ride of a lifetime' and 'life changing'. Cardi did not put a foot wrong--everything was strong and correct! They returned for the CDI GP Freestyle placing fourth behind three Olympians with a 68.725%!! Two judges' scores were 71% and two scores were 66% with one 68%. A very strong performance and we are all so proud!!
The following weekend, at Golden State Dressage's Rancho Murieta CDI, Team Cardi placed in the ribbons in a very competitive Grand Prix class with a 62.4%. The next day Team Cardi danced to their Celtic music to WIN THE CDI GRAND PRIX FREESTYLE! Their score, a 66.9% with a panel of judges from France, Argentina, Austria, Canada and the USA! |
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