SM Serafin
By Qualified Stallion Dominante XXIX and out of Quintanaroo
Andalusian Gelding, foaled February 21, 2011
Registered with IALHA and the FPSH
With most of my girls playing mommy, I thought that perhaps a gelding would be nice to have as a performance horse. This led us to Serafin in 2015. Fate would have it that I would find another Dominante offspring, which I love! This big beautiful guy already had titles under his belt. At the 2013 FPSH Celebration he earned First Place Dressage Sport Horse in Hand Gelding, and First Place Halter Geldings All Ages. With us as the new owners, he continued to show off his talent.
2015 IALHA National
Championship Show
National Champion Halter Geldings, All Ages
National Champion Halter Geldings, Amateur to Handle
National Reserve Champion Sport Horse In-Hand Geldings
National Champion Halter Geldings, Amateur to Handle
National Reserve Champion Sport Horse In-Hand Geldings
2016 was his first year out as a performance horse and he was amazing! Look at these titles!
2016 IALHA National Championship Show
National Champion Dressage Suitability Open
National Champion Hunt Seat Open
National Reserve Champion Hunt Seat Jr Horse
National Champion Sport Horse In-Hand Geldings, All Ages
National Champion Halter Geldings, Open
National Champion Halter Geldings, Amateur to Handle
National Champion Fantasy Costume
National Champion Hunt Seat Open
National Reserve Champion Hunt Seat Jr Horse
National Champion Sport Horse In-Hand Geldings, All Ages
National Champion Halter Geldings, Open
National Champion Halter Geldings, Amateur to Handle
National Champion Fantasy Costume
2016 Andalusian World Cup, Las Vegas
Reserve Supreme Champion Dressage Suitability
2016 USEF Horse of the Year Championships
The year did not begin with USEF HOTY awards in mind, but Serafin made it possible by being such a fantastic boy his first year as a performance show horse! Here is what he earned;
Champion A/L English Pleasure Open Horse
Champion A/L English Pleasure Junior Horse
Reserve Champion A/L Halter Horse
Attending the USEF Awards Gala was great. We were able to celebrate Serafin's incredible year along with other IALHA USEF HOTY award winners.
Champion A/L English Pleasure Open Horse
Champion A/L English Pleasure Junior Horse
Reserve Champion A/L Halter Horse
Attending the USEF Awards Gala was great. We were able to celebrate Serafin's incredible year along with other IALHA USEF HOTY award winners.
2017 Andalusian World Cup East
First Place Dressage Suitability Championship
Reserve Supreme Champion Dressage Suitability
Reserve Supreme Champion Dressage Suitability
2017 was Serafin's debut to Dressage and Working Equitation. He took to both very well, as it keeps his busy, intelligent mind focused and learning new things all the time.
Working Equitation
*Confederation for Working Equitation- Reserve Champion Year End Award Winner in Novice Open
*Confederation for Working Equitation- Region 5 Champion Year End Award Winner in Novice Open
*WE United- Region 5 Intermediate Open Year End Award
*Confederation for Working Equitation- Region 5 Champion Year End Award Winner in Novice Open
*WE United- Region 5 Intermediate Open Year End Award
Dressage
Serafin showed First Level Test 3 Open at four shows in 2017, earning scores in the mid 60's.
In 2018 he stepped out in Second Level, and earned a score of 64 at Second Level Test 2.
In 2018 he stepped out in Second Level, and earned a score of 64 at Second Level Test 2.
2018 IALHA National Championship Show
Reserve National Champion Senior Gelding Halter, Amateur to handle, with Janita.
National Champion Sport Horse In-hand Gelding, Open
Reserve National Champion Sport Horse In-hand Gelding, with Janita.
National Champion Sport Horse In-hand Gelding, Open
Reserve National Champion Sport Horse In-hand Gelding, with Janita.
2019 IALHA National Championship Show
This was definitely Serafin's year! He did fantastic as always in halter and sport horse, but the big wins for us this year are the two Hack classes. A horse must show off a wide range of gaits for these classes- collected, extended, working, lengthened, and Serafin did it beautifully! Here are his accomplishments for this year's National Show:
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.
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.
2021 IALHA National Championship Show
Yes, if you have read through all of Serafin's accomplishments, this was not his first rodeo. What we are really proud of this year was his driving accomplishments. We have always hoped that he would be one of those horses that could really do it all, versatile to the max! With him earning driving titles this year, he has done it. A very special thank you goes out to Francine Dismukes for allowing us to borrow her beautiful gig so that we could enter the Opportunity A/L Concours de Elegance Carriage Class with Serafin! And on a fun note, we were asked to be part of the flag ceremony that was held Saturday night. Serafin had the honor of carrying in the United States of America flag....what a great moment as well!