Heads Up Farm

3813 Forest Grove Road, Sand Hook, VA. 23153

Phone: 804-252-6855

E-Mail: headsupfarm@aol.com

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January, 2010

Dutch Warmbloods excelled in 2009.  Studbook rankings published by the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH) reflect the KWPN ranked first for Show Jumping for the sixth consecutive year with Olympic Gold Medallist Hickstead ranked #1, Robin Hood W ranked #2 who along with his dam, Melisimo competed in the Las Vegas World Cup Final in 2009, and Okidoki ranked #5.  In Dressage, the KWPN was also ranked number one by the WBFSH, passing the Hanoverians.  As in Show Jumping, the KWPN had three of the top five ranked Dressage horses, including the #1 ranked Parzival,  third ranked Totilas (see September News below) and fifth ranked Ravel.  Finally, the KWPN demonstrated the versatility of the breed by moving up to fifth place in the WBFSH rankng for Eventing

On a personal front, Aledante has returned from 90 days of training and will be given a short break until the weather in Virginia improve.

September, 2009

I just realized I haven't been doing a very good job of updating news - I'll try to do better going forward.

I've just learned that the Dutch Warmblood Stallion Moorlands Totilas ridden by Edward Gal started his Grand Prix Dressage career this summer with stunning results, with a World Record of 89.400 at Hickstead in July and followed that up in August by breaking his own World Record, posting a 90.750 at Windsor.  CONGRATULATIONS EDWARD AND TOTILAS.  This is significant for a couple of reasons - first, Dutch Warmbloods are having an outstanding year in Dressage AND Show Jumping; secondly, my yearling Dutch Warmblood gelding, Devonnis HUF shares some pedigree with Totilas.  Namely, Totilas's paternal grandsire Kostolony descends from the same infamous Kassette mareline behind Devonnis' dam Klassik Gold and many other successful Trakehners.  On Totilas's mare side, Nimmerdor and Akteur appear.

Also, Aledante was delivered to her trainer, April Rivers of Riverdanz Farm to be started.  I will post pictures and updates as she progresses.

July, 2009

Continuing to tout Dutch Warmbloods, Devonnis HUF's sire, Judgement ISF earned his 13th win at Spruce Meadows, capturing the $65,000.00 Esso Challenge plus a second and fourth in other competitions.

And Steffen Peters and Ravel, by Contango became the first American team to sweep all three Grand Prix Dressage events at Aachen.

While I have thoroughly enjoyed my experiences with the horses and I am truly excited by the foals Heads Up Farm has produced, I realize that it is time for me to start winding down and preparing for my retirement from the world of breeding horses and my "real" job.  So, over the course of the next few months or so I will be making preparations.  Aledante is scheduled to be started in August, Devonnis and Dyami have been gelded and First Testamony, Temptation and Dark Yester will have their job descriptions changed back to riding horses from "lawn care specialists (fertilizing and trimming)".  Everything is for sale and I would be glad to answer any questions/entertain any reasonable offers.

June, 2009

It's been a while since I've added any news.  Decisions have been rendered in the divorce and all of the horses except Elektra will be remaining at Heads Up Farm in Virginia and I (Chuck) will have responsibility and authority for their care and sales.

The 2008 foals, Devonnis HUF and Dyami HUF have been fully nominated to the Young Jumper Championships.

Klassik Gold has settled in to her new home and produced a beautiful little filly by the Trakehner stallion Schiffon, congratulations to Judy.

Dutch Warmbloods had another good, actually great, showing at the World Cup in April 2009. In Show Jumping, four of the top seven horses were Dutch, including Albert Zoer from the Netherlands riding Okidoki was third, Christina Liebherr from Switzerland riding No Mercy was fourth, Rodrigo Pessoa from Brazis riding Rufus was fifth and Ben Maher from Great Britain riding Robin Hood W was seventh. In Dressage, Steffen Peters and Ravel representing the USA won and IPS Painted Black ridden by Anky van Grunsven from the Netherlands was third.

June, 2008

At the age of 17, Judgement ISF, sire of Heads Up Farm's 2008 colt, Devonnis HUF and a half brother to Heads Up Farm's Dyami HUF (Consul), continues to amaze.  In five competitions at Spruce Meadows in June 2008, Judgement ISF had two first places, one second and one third, earning nearly $128,000, including his third consecutive win in the prestigious Nexen Cup Derby (formerly the Shell Cup Derby).

May, 2008

Two outstanding Jumper foals arrived in April - a colt by Consul out of Dark Yester xx arrived on April 18 and another colt by Judgement ISF out of Klassik Gold (Trak) was born on April 23. Details on the pedigree and pictures of these two foals can be viewed at Judgement-Klassik Gold foal or Consul-Dark Yester foal from the 2008 Foals link. Both foals will be registered KWPN-NA and offered for sale.

In other news, Gery Slot from the Netherlands sent me a message letting me know that earlier this month, Andre Thieme, riding Nacorde again won the Hamburg Derby, the toughest Derby in Europe.  Congratulations Andre and Thanks to Gery for keeping me up-to-date on the accomplishments of outstanding offspring from the breeding family 712 Ida line.  Gery has some interesting horses for sale in Holland.  You can contact Gery for more information at gmhslot@planet.nl.

March, 2008

Two items this month - first I would like to thank Gery Slot from the Netherlands for providing me with information on the breeding family 712 Ida line (Tobias' mare line) which is behind Aledante.  I will post the specifics on Aledante's page. Gery is a breeder from the Netherlands.  Gery's email is gmhslot@planet.nl. 

Second item this month is that foal watch is beginning in earnest now - Klassik Gold, in foal to Judgement ISF, is due on April 8 and Dark Yester, in foal to Consul, is due on April 14.  Both mares are doing well and I am really excited about the pending birth of these two foals.  Details on the pedigree of these two foals can be viewed at Judgement-Klassik Gold foal or Consul-Dark Yester foal from the 2008 Foals link.

January, 2008

While we have enjoyed the horses, we realize that this is an endeavor for younger people.  As we prepare for retirement (both from the horses and "real" jobs), we are offering all horses for sale.  Equipment, tack and the farm will also be offered for sale upon dispersal of the horses.  

November, 2007

Offspring of Judgement, Saluut II and Magnum Share Top Honors at 2007 IJF Eastern Regional

Four four-year-olds, including three young stallions shared top honors at the International Jumper Futurity Eastern Regional at the Duke Charity Horse Show on November 8, 2007 including Judgement Call, a tobiano from the first crop by Judgement, earning his award in the Best Performance and a Reserve in Best Type.  Our Trakehner mare, Klassik Gold is in foal to Judgement for April 2008.

May 2007:

We have two mares confirmed in foal for 2008 - Klassik Gold, our German Trakehner mare is in foal to Judgement ISF and Dark Yester, our Thoroughbred mare is in foal to Iron Spring Farm's Consul.  Details on all of our mares are available on our "About Us" page, and details of the Iron Spring Stallions are available on their stallion pages at www.ironspringfarm.com.

April 2007:

We are proud to announce two Dutch Warmblood colts born in April, 2007.  Capello HUF (UB40 o/o Elektra) arrived on April 3rd.  He is a chestnut colt with a star and two socks.  He is an outstanding Dressage prospect.  Calligraphy HUF (Sir Sinclair o/o First Testamony xx) was born on April 19th.  He is a bay and should excel at any discipline.  Details on all of our mares are available on our "About Us" page, details of the foals are available on our "2007 Foals" page, and details of the Iron Spring Stallions are available on their stallion pages at www.ironspringfarm.com.