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The Hy Court Sporthorse Collection
showcases horses representing exceptional bloodlines and outstanding
mental readiness.
These horses have received careful structured handling from birth and have been
exposed to varied social environments designed to lay a solid mental,
emotional and physical foundation.
Hy Court lives the importance of how the handling
of the initial learning for the foal sets the stage for his success in
life...to be confident and curious in the world around him...to be eager
to learn...to be trusting. From this place, the horse brings an
openness and willingness to the partnership with the rider.
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We are looking forward to foals by Royal Hit, Don Alfredo and Rotspon arriving this spring. Upon arrival, we handle the foals daily being mindful to work with each in a way that suits their different personalities. We strive to cultivate their curiosity and confidence. Through thoughtful handling, a positive pattern for learning is established which sets a foundation for life. At this crucial time, patience and timing definitely pay off. We pride ourselves on having foals who easily lead, stand to be groomed and are quiet for the veterinarian and farrier.
After the breed shows and inspections of their foal year, our youngsters are weaned in the fall. Away from their mothers, they now begin their lives learning the social skills needed for the future. Our weanlings will stay together for much of the winter and spring. During this time, they are raised by our older, kind yet firm, geldings who continue their education in building socially appropriate behavior!
During their first year, they will learn to tie and become more comfortable with routine work such as trailer loading, standing for the farrier and grooming. We continue to nurture their keen curiosity which in turn builds confidence in themselves and in the partnership with the handler.
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HC Royal Decree |
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This tall, elegant filly has the confidence, presence and movement expected from this wonderful lineage which includes Rubinstein I, Donnerhall, Ramiro, Pik Solo and Weltmeyer.
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HC Wise Judgment |
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With exceptional movement, elegance and femininity, Wise Judgment displays the presence and charisma of a future champion. A full sister to HC Winston, she shares the qualities of her legendary sire Weltmeyer, the most influential stallion of the Hanoverian breed, and the impressive Thoroughbred lines of her dam which include Swaps, Native Dancer and War Admiral.
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In their two year old year, our youngsters are very comfortable with routine handling and will spend longer periods of time being tied and groomed. They will be taking trips on the trailer to gain more life miles and be exposed to new situations. Once again, our supportive, hard working role models will be along for the ride!
During this period of maturing, we often see dramatic changes in their bodies with rapid growth spurts in the spring. As a part of our overall care and management program, our horses are periodically examined by our veterinarians and maintained by our chiropractor to ensure optimum health, growth and condition.
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HC Barrister |
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This attractive bright bay KWPN gelding reflects the finest qualities of his lineage. Refined type, presence and extraordinary movement make Barrister an exciting upper level dressage prospect. His sire, Sir Sinclair, was awarded top dressage horse in 70 test Ermelo, 2002. His impressive dam lines include Fair Play, Taxateur and Le Mexico.
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HC Deitrich |
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Dietrich is a tall, elegant, dark bay filly with lovely flowing gaits and a gentle quiet disposition. She scored well at the American Hanoverian Inspections in 2006 and was described as a lovely Thoroughbred cross and an attractive modern type.
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Three Year Olds
In the summer of their three year old year, we begin the preparation for starting our youngsters under saddle. All the foundation work has been set in place from our first interactions to now. The horses will be saddled and bitted. They will spend many hours over the next several months wearing saddles and being ponied from one of our older horses. Being lead from another horse gives them confidence as they explore the ideas of freely going forward, seeing a rider from above and experiencing new adventures. We continue to refine exercises that have been presented earlier, e.g. leading up to be mounted from the fence, working off a flag, working over and through trail obstacles, leading by the feet and having a rope on and around their bodies. By November, they are mentally and physically ready to be backed. We welcome the support and guidance of renowned horsemen Tom and Trina Curtin in our six day colt starting session each year.
| HC Dulcinea |
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An
Oldenburg filly by Rheinlander stallion Donnerluck out of Oldenburg mare Pik A Day. This
stunning filly
represents the proven success of the Donnerhall/Pik lines. A great
granddaughter of Weltmeyer, Pik Solo and Donnerhall, she shows the
exceptional presence, movement and temperament of her legendary lines.
Dulcinea continues to mature beautifully. We are looking forward to
starting her under saddle later this year.
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HC Winston |
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2005 dark bay Oldenburg/Hanoverian colt by Hanoverian stallion Weltmeyer out of Oldenburg/Hanoverian approved Thoroughbred mare Haughty Marietta. The combination of breeding, type and movement make this colt an impressive stallion prospect. Winston's quality and potential is recognized by others. At his ISR Oldenburg inspection, he received premium foal status and was Reserve Champion Colt. At the Cosequin Breed Qualifer, he was Reserve Champion. Winston was 3rd overall at the Cosequin Breed Championship. Winston is impeccably mannered and shows beautifully in hand. He is friendly, personable and very easy to handle. He has a floating trot and a huge, swinging elastic walk for which he has received scores of 9's at 8 weeks old!! We are very excited about this colt's future.
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Once our horses are under saddle, we spend most of our time working out of the arena. We feel that a solid foundation can be achieved more effectively when the horses are allowed to work freely forward in the open. We will continue to build their confidence with several months of riding out and giving them exposure to new situations. They will make many trips on the trailer for trail rides, schooling at horse shows, clinics, etc.
By the fall of their four year old year, the horses are quite comfortable in a variety of situations and ready to begin showing.
| Hy Court Joker |
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A
2003, brown/white
pinto Sporthorse gelding by Dutch cross hunter stallion Hall Decked Out out
of Oldenburg/Hanoverian approved Thoroughbred mare Haughty Marietta.
His sire has many wins on the East Coast in the hunter ring including good
ribbons at the International Hunter Futurity. Joker is kind and easy going. He shows all the promise of his sire's talents in the hunter ring. He has three flowing, balanced gaits and jumps small courses with great form. Joker has been ridden out in many situations. He confidently hacks out on the buckle alone or in company. We are excited about his capabilities and look forward to showing him this year. Joker is International Hunter Futurity nominated.
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| HC Raison D'etre |
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A chestnut
Oldenburg filly by Elite Oldenburg stallion Rainbow out of Oldenburg
approved Thoroughbred mare Persuasive Angel. This outstanding filly
possesses an elegance that will turn heads in the show ring. Raison D'etre is truly a joy to handle and carries the kind nature that her sire passes to all of his offspring. During the winter of 2006, she was lightly started under saddle. She was calm and willing from the first ride. She is maturing beautifully. She has been lightly started under saddle. |