Leatherdale Farms Supports American Breed Associations with Donated Stallion Breeding Fees

Union, Ky. – Feb 12, 2019 – Leatherdale Farms is proud to donate stallion breeding and booking fees for four different breed organizations based in the United States for the third consecutive year. The American Hanoverian Society, the American Trakehner Association, the Oldenburg Horse Breeders’ Society and the New England Dressage Association received donated fees for their stallion service auctions. The fees for the talented Leatherdale stallions based in the U.S. – E.H. Herzensdieb, First Dance, Hampton and Fairbanks – will help raise money during the organizations’ auctions.

“It is an honor to donate to the stallion service auctions for the third year since four of our stallions were imported to the U.S. from Germany,” said Louise Leatherdale. “These auctions contribute to the increase of exposure and education for American breeders of top sport horses. It is a great opportunity for breeders to purchase breeding and booking fees for some of the most desired stallions in the country at a discounted price. Any contribution I can make that helps the industry advance is a great one in my mind.”

To the American Hanoverian Society (AHS), Leatherdale Farms donated two stallion services. One breeding service offered a choice between E.H. Herzensdieb or Hampton, both of which have placed within the top 10 percent of German dressage sires. The other option was a choice between Fairbanks or First Dance, who both received exceptional scores in their 30-day tests and have produced impressive progeny in dressage and jumping. The AHS auction was open from Jan. 27 to Feb. 4 and a total of 25 breeding services were successfully purchased by the eager bidders. Upon completion, the two Leatherdale breeding fees raised a total of $2,250 for the AHS.

The American Trakehner Association (ATA) is offering a great lineup of 36 stallion services from Feb. 1-14. All proceeds from the auction will go to the promotion of the Trakehner in the U.S. in advertising, promotional events and awards programs. It will benefit all American Trakehner breeders as well as mare and stallion owners. Breeding to Leatherdale Farms’ very own E.H. Herzensdieb is up for grabs in the auction. E.H. Herzensdieb was champion and crowd-favorite at his Trakehner licensing in Neumünster, Germany, and he was honored with the Elite Hengst (E.H.) title by the Trakehner Verband.

Thirty-seven breeding services will be featured at the Oldenburg Horse Breeders’ Society’s (GOV) 2019 stallion service auction, which will run from Feb. 1-23. The volunteer-run auction will include fees for breeding to Fairbanks. Fairbanks was the undisputed champion of the Oldenburg Stallion Licensing in Vechta, Germany, and was awarded the 1c-Premium due to his exceptional stallion test results. All proceeds from the auction will support the North American awards programs of the Oldenburg Horse Breeders’ Society and Weser-Ems Pony Registry (WE).

The New England Dressage Association (NEDA) stallion auction is underway, running from Jan. 31 to Feb. 19. The auction raises funds for prize money awarded at the NEDA Fall Breed Show and Championships, along with sport horse scholarships. The auction will offer a selection of 54 stallion services, including a choice between Leatherdale Farms’ E.H. Herzensdieb, Hampton, Fairbanks and First Dance.

Leatherdale Farms encourages breeders to take advantage of these opportunities to breed to top sport horses in the U.S. while supporting these organizations. To learn more about Leatherdale Farms’ stallions, visit the website.

If you have any questions regarding breeding to the Leatherdale Farms stallions, please contact Barbara Schmidt DVM at her office (859) 485-6000, cell (859) 393-9782 or email at bschmidtdvm@fuse.net.

Leatherdale Farms' Damsey FRH Concludes 2018 With Standout Performances

Stockholm, Sweden - Dec. 14, 2018 -  After impressive CDI performances throughout 2018, Olympian Helen Langehanenberg and Leatherdale Farms' Damsey FRH have continued their success to wrap up their season on a high note. The pair recently moved up on the FEI Dressage World Ranking List to conclude the year tied for sixth position. 

Helen Langehanenberg and Damsey FRH. Photo by Lily Forado.

"This year has been absolutely amazing with Damsey," Langehanenberg explained. "He gets better from show to show and is more closed in his body. He is so fresh, has so much fun and is always really willing to perform.

In the spring, the pair gave a dominating performance at the CDI-W Neumünster with a personal high score of 83.88 percent. Following Langehanenberg's maternity leave, they returned to the show ring as members of the German team at the prestigious CDIO5* Nations Cup in Aachen, Germany. Langehanenberg and the 16-year-old Hanoverian stallion were the highest scoring German combination in the Grand Prix with a 77.034 percent and helped Germany secure the gold medal. 

Helen Langehanenberg and Damsey FRH. Photo by LL-Foto.

"I am so very proud of Damsey FRH and the riding that Helen does to help him achieve his potential in the dressage arena," Louise Leatherdale said. "What a joy it was to see absolutely magical moments in their freestyle at Stockholm in how they communicate together. Having seen so many of Damsey's offspring over the years, including my own talented sons and daughters, shows how his talent in dressage is passed along to those youngsters. It is a thrill to be able to observe Damsey first hand!"

With their eyes on qualifying for the FEI World Cup™ Finals next year, Langehanenberg and Damsey FRH won the CDI-W Grand Prix in Herning, Denmark and placed second in the Grand Prix Freestyle with an 81.40 percent. A few weeks later, they continued racking up qualifying points after their performance at the CDI-W in Stuttgart, Germany.

Most recently, Damsey FRH placed fourth in both the Grand Prix with a 77.196 percent and an 83.495 percent in the Grand Prix Freestyle at the CDI5* in Stockholm, Sweden.

Helen Langehanenberg and Damsey FRH. Photo by Lily Forado.

"I think our Grand Prix Freestyle at Stockholm might be the best we have ever done - absolutely regular in every step," Langehanenberg said. "Our goal in 2019 will be the FEI World Cup™ Finals in Gothenburg, and we will be heading in a few weeks to compete at the CDI-W in Mechelen, Belgium and then the CDI-W in Amsterdam in January. Damsey is the strongest character I have ever met, but I have so much fun with him and I am so thankful that Louise [Leatherdale] and the Meyers gave him to me to ride. He is so willing to do the sport!"

Leatherdale Farms Hanoverians Take Home Five Blue Ribbons at Dressage at Devon

Devon, Pa. - Oct. 5, 2018 -  The Canadian-based team of Leatherdale Farms, Diane Creech and her daughter Vanessa Creech-Terauds, had a standout week winning five CDI classes with three of Leatherdale Farms' upper-level Hanoverians at the prestigious Dressage at Devon in Pennsylvania. 

On Friday, Sept. 28, Creech headed down centerline with Hallmark (His Highness-SPS Lapislazuly, Lancier), a 14-year-old Hanoverian gelding, in the big tour. In their CDI3* Grand Prix class, the pair placed second and improved the next day to win the CDI3* Grand Prix Special with a 65.936 percent. 

"I was very proud of Hallmark as it was his first time showing under the lights," Creech explained. "He also had not been in a show ring since competing at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival in Florida. During our first ride, he was a little unsure and stayed behind my leg, but the second test was so much better as he gained more confidence."

Diane Creech and Hallmark

Riding another His Highness progeny, Creech-Terauds swept both of the CDI Young Rider classes aboard Harley L (His Highness-MS Eileen, Espri), a 12-year-old Hanoverian gelding. The pair are a relatively new partnership, but have experienced great success together thus far, representing Ontario well at the Adequan/FEI North American Youth Championships over the summer. Harley L won both of his classes with a score of 68.775 percent in the Young Rider Team test and a 68.971 percent in the Young Rider Individual test.

Vanessa Creech-Terauds and Harley L

"I am so excited with how well Harley L performed at Dressage at Devon!" Creech-Terauds said. "He gave me two very beautiful and fluent tests, and handled the pressure of the big Dixon Oval like a champ. Being his first year competing at the FEI Young Rider level, I am extremely proud of the progress we have made as a team together and am looking forward to the upcoming Florida season."

"The performances by both Hallmark and Harley L over the weekend demonstrates the high performance quality and great temperament His Highness passes on to his offsprings," Creech explained. "I have spoken to many owners of his progeny and while they may buy them with the intention to sell, after a short time, they decide they can't let go and end up keeping them for life. Like having jewels, you do not want to let go because they are so very special."

Continuing the success for Leatherdale Farms, Creech-Terauds also rode the 18-year-old Hanoverian gelding Devon L (De Niro-EM Wibranda, Wolkenstein II) in the CDI U25 Grand Prix division. Both of her mounts, Harley L and Devon L, were born at Leatherdale Farms in Long Lake, Minnesota. While the talented chestnut has many CDI Grand Prix wins with her mother, Creech-Terauds used the opportunity to gain Grand Prix experience under Devon L's tutelage. While competing in the Dixon Oval, the duo topped the leaderboard in both of their CDI classes with a 66.647 percent in their Intermediate II and a 65.128 percent in the U25 Grand Prix. 

Vanessa Creech-Terauds and Devon L

"Devon L once again showed us that age is only a number and he is still a force to be reckoned with," Creech-Terauds said. "He went into the ring confidently and enthusiastically and we were able to ride two really nice tests. I always enjoy riding and learning from such an experienced horse like him, as well as enjoy spending time with his bold and loving personality."