2022 IALHA Nationals is a Wrap
SF Andalusians once again attended the IALHA National Championship Horse Show. We took Faraona ROY and SFA Malagro. Sadly Janita fell ill the first day and was unable to compete with Fara, though not for a lack of trying. Malagro had a good show, and we are proud of his attitude as he got more relaxed with every ride in the competition ring. And Fara did get to have a go at a title with Howard and a last minute class addition. Here is how we did:
SFA Malagro:
National Champion Geldings All Ages, Open and Amateur to Handle
National Champion Sport Horse In-Hand Geldings All Ages, Open and Amateur to Handle
Reserve National Champion English Pleasure Hunt Seat Open
National 4th Place Dressage Suitability Open
National 4th Place Dressage Sport Horse Under Saddle Open
And a bit of fun in the Opportunity Drive to Ride Class. He was the only entry, but it was a good time.
Faraona ROY:
National 3rd Place Dressage Sport Horse Show Hack Open
SFA Malagro:
National Champion Geldings All Ages, Open and Amateur to Handle
National Champion Sport Horse In-Hand Geldings All Ages, Open and Amateur to Handle
Reserve National Champion English Pleasure Hunt Seat Open
National 4th Place Dressage Suitability Open
National 4th Place Dressage Sport Horse Under Saddle Open
And a bit of fun in the Opportunity Drive to Ride Class. He was the only entry, but it was a good time.
Faraona ROY:
National 3rd Place Dressage Sport Horse Show Hack Open
Malagro was an ambassador for the Andalusian at a local horse event! Oct. 2, 2022
Malagro was lucky enough to get to be picked as a ambassador for the Andalusian breed for a new event in McHenry. IL. Peet Equestrian was approached about supporting the event which was intended to educate and get locals excited about horses. They decided that Malagro was the best horse for the job. This Meet the Breed event turned out to be a perfect venue for the IALHA Education Association, so together with Peet Equestrian and the IEA, we supported the event to spread knowledge of the Andalusian horse. Malagro was such a star! He had never done anything like this before, but he was perfectly suited to it. He visited with humans of every age and reinforced what makes the Andalusians so special, which is their amazing temperament! In addition to being the Andalusian representative, he was used to do a driving demo to show off the different ways people can enjoy horses. It was such a great time!
SF Andalusians' horses place in
2021 USEF HOTY Awards!
After the craziness of the pandemic in 2020, it was nice to get back to "normal" in 2021. IALHA sanctioned shows were back on the schedule, and we did our best to support our regional show and Nationals. That time and effort led to some of our horses earning USEF HOTY awards.
Here is how we did:
SM Serafin:
National Reserve Champion A/L Driving Horse
National Reserve Champion A/L Sport Horse Under Saddle
National 5th place A/L Specialty Horse
Regional Champion A/L Driving Horse, region 3
Regional Reserve Champion A/L Specialty Horse
SFA Macario:
National 4th place A/L Open English Pleasure Horse
Regional Reserve Champion A/L Halter Horse and Open English Pleasure Horse, region 3
SFA Malagro:
National Reserve Champion A/L Open English Pleasure Horse
Regional Champion A/L Open English Pleasure Horse, region 3
Regional 4th place Halter Horse, region 3
Regional 5th place Sport Horse In-hand, region 3
We are so proud of each of our bay geldings!
Here is how we did:
SM Serafin:
National Reserve Champion A/L Driving Horse
National Reserve Champion A/L Sport Horse Under Saddle
National 5th place A/L Specialty Horse
Regional Champion A/L Driving Horse, region 3
Regional Reserve Champion A/L Specialty Horse
SFA Macario:
National 4th place A/L Open English Pleasure Horse
Regional Reserve Champion A/L Halter Horse and Open English Pleasure Horse, region 3
SFA Malagro:
National Reserve Champion A/L Open English Pleasure Horse
Regional Champion A/L Open English Pleasure Horse, region 3
Regional 4th place Halter Horse, region 3
Regional 5th place Sport Horse In-hand, region 3
We are so proud of each of our bay geldings!
Janita Earns her USAWE Pewter Rider Medal
November 2021 finished with a surprise. It turns out that Janita earned her USAWE Pewter Lifetime Rider Medal! Janita's WE journey is well under way! Janita's scores would have been earned with RHF Leia and Jubiloso Del C, from 2019 - 2020.
"To earn a Pewter Medal, a rider must earn a total of 8 qualifying scores in Introductory Level classes. Those scores must include:
(4) scores 60% or higher (Dressage/EOH % averaged)
(4) scores 65% or higher (Dressage/EOH % averaged)
Of the qualifying scores, at least four (4) must be earned when competing under an “R”, “S”, or WAWE judge." - ( https://usawe.org/competitions/awards-programs/ )
"To earn a Pewter Medal, a rider must earn a total of 8 qualifying scores in Introductory Level classes. Those scores must include:
(4) scores 60% or higher (Dressage/EOH % averaged)
(4) scores 65% or higher (Dressage/EOH % averaged)
Of the qualifying scores, at least four (4) must be earned when competing under an “R”, “S”, or WAWE judge." - ( https://usawe.org/competitions/awards-programs/ )
RHF Leia wins the Ganador Trophy for USEF 2019 Grand Champion A/L Purebred Horse of the Year!!
What a year Leia had. Riding, driving, halter, sport horse in-hand. You name it she did it. And she did it all very well! We would like to thank Royal Horse Farms for selling us this LOVELY mare! She is my forever horse!
In addition to the Ganador Trophy, Leia also earned USEF National A/L titles for:
Champion A/L Purebred Driving Horse
Reserve Champion A/L Purebred Halter Horse
Champion A/L Purebred Sport Horse In-hand
SM Serafin earned USEF National A/L titles for:
Reserve Champion A/L Purebred Specialty Horse
Top 5 A/L Purebred Halter Horse
In addition to the Ganador Trophy, Leia also earned USEF National A/L titles for:
Champion A/L Purebred Driving Horse
Reserve Champion A/L Purebred Halter Horse
Champion A/L Purebred Sport Horse In-hand
SM Serafin earned USEF National A/L titles for:
Reserve Champion A/L Purebred Specialty Horse
Top 5 A/L Purebred Halter Horse
SF Andalusian's horses win big at the 2019 IALHA National Championship Horse Show!
We could not be an more proud of RHF Leia and SM Serafin! They were amazing! Here is their list of accomplishments:
RHF Leia-
National Champion Sport Horse In-hand Open and Amateur.
National Champion Country Pleasure Driving Open and Amateur.
Reserve National Champion Senior Halter Mare Open and Amateur.
SM Serafin-
National Champion Sport Horse In-Hand Gelding Open and Amateur.
National Champion Senior Gelding Halter Horse Open and Amateur.
National Champion Dressage Hack Open.
National Champion Show Hack Open.
RHF Leia-
National Champion Sport Horse In-hand Open and Amateur.
National Champion Country Pleasure Driving Open and Amateur.
Reserve National Champion Senior Halter Mare Open and Amateur.
SM Serafin-
National Champion Sport Horse In-Hand Gelding Open and Amateur.
National Champion Senior Gelding Halter Horse Open and Amateur.
National Champion Dressage Hack Open.
National Champion Show Hack Open.
Welcome RHF Leia! Our newest Addition to the barn!
We are so excited with our newest addition to the barn, RHF Leia. Leia is an amazing young mare with the sweetest personality, great movement, and she is already a killer driving horse! We want to thank her breeder, Royal Horse Farms, for entrusting us with such a beauty. We look forward to all the great things we will do together!
Janita and Luna!
Fun In California!
Smith Farms is a reality!
Bill and I have been so blessed in our lives. We are excited to announce that we have purchased a farm and are in the process of building a barn and arena! We will keep all of you updated as we go.
Adonia MA has her first foal!!!
2013
Filly by Jocoso XXI and out of Adonia MA
Kyrie Eleison pleased us well at Regionals last fall. She placed 11th of 28 horses! Third Level Open. She was third in USEF All Breeds 2013!
Train Your Horse The Spanish Way - Richmond, IL! Was A Huge Success! Thank You Everyone!
