A Lingh- foal has made history for the Virginia Tech University in the Lexington Breed Show on July 11 2008. Winning both of his classes by large margins, the Lingh-foal Landmark VT also claimed the Reserve Champion Colt and Reserve Champion Young Horse titles!
There is a wonderful story behind Landmark VT.
Landmark VT (Lingh from Odette II by Jorn x Faram x Flamingo) was bred at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA under the guidance of Equine Science Assistant Professor, Dr. Rebecca Splan. The present owner of well known Grand Prix-horse Lingh, Karin Offield, donated frozen Lingh semen to the Virginia Tech Breeding Program in 2007. Their program offers Equine Science students hands-on experience in all aspects of breeding and raising sport horses. It is very promising and rewarding for Virginia Tech and their students who prepared and presented this mare Odette and her foal Landmark VT to reach for those heights in their first show!
With an incredible 85.6% in the Colts of 2008 Class, Landmark VT earned the highest score given for any presentation that day out of over 70 horses. Judge Lilo Fore awarded Landmark VT scores of 8.8 for conformation, walk, and general impression. Scores/Comments: Conformation 8.8 (elegant neck and head, well angled shoulder, nice loose elbow, good hip), Walk 8.8 (covers ground/swinging inback/straight footfall), Trot 8.0 (shows elasticity, shows swing in back, carries himself nicely uphill) and General impression 8.8 (elegant nice expression, lovely type).
Landmark’s dam “Odet II” also had an impressive showing in Lexington, winning her Broodmare Class under judge Kristi Wysocki and earning Champion Mare and Reserve Champion Mature Horse titles. After naming Odette II the Champion Mare, Kristi Wysocki noted: “It says a lot when the foal is even nicer than the nice mother. I’m very impressed.”
Karin Offield couldn’t be happier to hear the news while staying in The Netherlands in Europe. She is learning and training in Europe and offering her outstanding stallion to mares in Europe for immediate late-season breeding. “This has made my day”, she said happily. “Now I am eagerly waiting to see nice Lingh-foals around in The Netherlands!”
Contact Hassler Dressage for immediate breeding information: www.hasslerdressage.com
