Some of J-Bar's Notable Horses, Past & Present
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NAROK- 1997 Swedish Warmblood gelding by Nocturne, 16.2 hands. Rocky was imported by Wellington Farm in Virginia around 2006. Initially trained by Jan Brink, Rocky continued his showing career under the guidance of Dr. Cesar Parra. He has a confirmed piaffe and passage, and placed 3rd and 4th at Dressage at Devon in 2010 with his previous rider.
Narok helped Sara her USDF Silver Medal. Some of Narok's achievements in 2011 are:
USDF/SWANA Reserve Champion, 4th Level, PSG, I-1.
USDF Region 2 Reserve Champion, 4th Level
NODA Champion- 4th Level
ODS Champion- 4th Level, PSG, I-1
NODA Reserve Champion- Combined FEI Levels (PSG)
Recipient of Randeck Memorial Trophy
WPDA High Score- 4th Level
In 2012, Sara & Rocky will be showing I-1, I-2., and Intermediare Freestyle. They are halfway to earning their USDF Gold Medal with scores up to 65% at I-1.
Thank you to Dr. Parra and Taunia Reed of Wellington Farm for helping us find this wonderful horse, Francesca Nicoletti for assistance while in Ohio, and Jan Brink and Hokan Thorn for bringing him through the levels as a young horse.
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| Narok & Sara showing I-1 at Grass Lake, MI, Aug 2011. Photo by Jessica Seguin |
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Claraty */*/*//- Claraty is a 1994 American Warmblood mare that came in to our lives in 1996, and was purchased in 1997 to be Sara's first warmblood. Starting in 1998, Claraty dominated the local and national show arenas and continues to do so to this day. She has stayed competitive and continues winning through three different riders. She is an amazing horse! These are just a few of her accomplishments:
1998 AWS Horse of the Year- National Level Dressage
1998-2003- Remaining in the Top Three USDF Junior Horse of the Year
...and then Clara took a little break to learn how to be a child's hunter....
2005-2010- Numerous Grand Champion 4-H titles from Novice Hunter Horse to Advanced Hunter Horse, including State Championship Finals in Hunt Seat Equitation and Hunt Seat Equitation over Fences
....but she was still showing dressage....
2007, 2008, and 2010 Ohio State Fair Dressage representative at Training level.
Did not compete in 2007 due to schedule conflict with Summit County Fair
2008 Reserve Champion at Training Level
2010 3rd at Training Level with high 60's scores, qualifying scores up to 75%.
And does the Grand Olde Dame have any plans of slowing down- No way! She's happiest when competing and will continue to take Children and Juniors over fences or through their tests.
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| Claraty & Abby, her rider since 2009, showing Hunter Hack |
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Miss Classy Lasso- At one point or another, if you take lessons at J-Bar, you will eventually ride Lassie. Lassie is a 1985 AQHA mare that has lived at the farm since she 1988. She was bred by Cecil Quarter Horses, and we are privileged to have had such a wonderful mare in our care.
Lassie spent years as a show horse before being put into the lesson program in 2000. She showed 4H with many riders, including Sara, who showed her from 1995-1999. Lassie was Sara's first horse to take her to state in all of the years she showed her, in every class from Showmanship and Hunt Seat Equitation, to Poles and Speed & Control, to Dressage.
Lassie has also produced two foals, A Classy Hunter (registered Classie Percentage), who was Reserve Champion with his current owner in Intermediate Hunter and Reserve Champion Versatility at the Summit County Fair, and Poco King Tribute, who is a successful Poles pony in Pennsylvania. She is in foal for a 2011 foal to Tuff Up Chocoholic.
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| Lassie giving a lesson |
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Jenny- J-Bar did not start out with the intention of rescuing horses, but in 1992 we helped rescue two mares from an abusive situation. They were malnourished and afraid of people. Dolly, the other mare, was diagnosed with navicular and retired to a forever home in Portage County, and Jenny, a very kind, child-safe Appaloosa mare stayed with us. She was so happy to be loved that she quickly put on weight and became friendly toward people again.
From 1994 to 1996, Jenny competed in Endurance Trail competitions. She did very well in them; she was the county representative for the State Trail Ride two years in a row and was Reserve Champion in 1995. Jenny loves to go on the trails, work in the arena, and just be around people.
At 36, she is the oldest horse on the farm. She continues to give beginner riding lessons and is happiest when in work.
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TA Sassy Echo- Echo is a 9 year old varnish roan Appaloosa mare. She does western, hunt seat, and trail rides
BJS Lightning Cat- Lightning is a 19 year old black and white leopard Appaloosa gelding. He has been at J-Bar since 1992, and shows hunt seat. He is excellent at trail class.
Patrick's Monet- Monet is a 11 year old sorrel overo Paint mare. She is showing Novice Hunter in 2012
Totally Tuff Toffee- Toffee is a 4 year old buckskin Quarter Horse mare. She was Reserve Champion Walk-Trot Western in 2011, and is showing Novice Western in 2012.
Full Lunar Eclipse- Clipper is a 19 year old chestnut AQHA gelding. He has been at J-Bar since 1992 and usually takes first year riders to fair.
| Cosmic Badger- Cedric is a 5 year old bay Thoroughbred gelding. He is showing Novice Hunter in 2012
Skips Top Secret- Skip is a 22 year old palomino Appaloosa gelding. He can only show walk-trot, but does a great job at it!
Dontcha Bar Magic- Magic is a 17 year old sorrel overo Paint gelding with blue eyes. He is showing Novice Hunter in 2012
Zips Butter Rum- Butter is a 3 year old buckskin Quarter Horse mare. 2012 will be her first show season.
QTS Miss Fleckenlos- Pepsi is a 13 year old Paint mare. She is a very good working western horse and is in training for Cowboy Mounted Shooting. She is showing Novice Western in 2012.
| Truth Is Golden- Honey is a 10 year old palomino Quarter Horse Mare. She has AQHA points in Hunt Seat Equitation, and is showing Walk-Trot Western in 2012
Glory's Ziptop- Glory is a 8 year old sorrel Appendix Quarter Horse mare. She is very good at reining and other working western events and is showing Walk-Trot Western in 2012.
Skippa Black Cat- Kitty is an 9 year old black Quarter Horse mare. She will be shown Novice Hunter in 2012.
Miss Blazin Dividend- Missy is an 11 year old red dun Quarter Horse mare. She will show Walk-Trot Western in 2012.
Piccolo- Pik is a 12 year old American Warmblood mare. She was 2008 Grand Champion Dressage at the Ohio State Fair and 2010 First Level Champion in CADS. She will return to the 4H show ring in 2012.
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Past Horses- Forever in our Hearts
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Leelita- (1993-2009) Leelita was Sara's main show horse from 2001 until her untimely death in 2009. They showed across the country in dressage, showing at CDI's and spending a few seasons in Wellington, Florida, showing with Performance Farm and under the guidance of Dr. Cesar Parra. Sara & Lita were as high as 4th in USDF Adult Amateur standings. In 2009, Leelita gave birth to Elita, sired by Idocus, who will eventually be Sara's next show horse.
We wish to thank Irma Seiling and her father N.H. Seiling for breeding and selling us this wonderful mare. We are grateful for the time she was with us and you were instrumental in her life and helping her come in to our lives.
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| Sara & Leelita, 2004 at Eden Park |
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