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August 2010 Update

EBL welcomes its first foals by What's Colour (imp HOL)

The foaling season is upon us and EBL has already welcomed its first foals by What's Colour (imp HOL).
Two gorgeous fillies, EBL Wishes out of Brae Cartina (Carbine x Biathlon), EBL Witchcraft out of EBL Rumba (Regardez Moi x Salute) and EBL Wicked out of Maybe an Angel (Simeon Sagiv x Koenigsberg). All three fillies are strikingly marked, have exceptional movement and conformation. EBL Wishes is being offered for sale at $16,500 GST inc and EBL Wicked at $22,000 GST inc. Photos are now available on the Foals page.

July 2010 Update

Another What's Colour son - Full Benefit aka 'Ben'

We were very happy to learn of another What's Colour son based in Kent, England.Ben's owner Lucy -Anne Petto, saw the story about Troy posted recently and sent us an e-mail to tell us about her boy.
Ben is 3 1/2 years old and currently stands at 17hh and is out of the foundation mare of the Higher-Boyce Farm Stud 'Mearl'. Ben, who has enjoyed notable success since a yearling in led classes is currently being broken in and Lucy tells us her intention is to compete Ben in Showing, Dressage and perhaps some One Day Events. Keen for the Samber bloodline in her next horse, Lucy couldn't believe her luck when she found Ben for sale and describes Ben as 'his father's son, he has the sweetest temperament and fantastic movement'.

Thanks for getting in touch, Lucy. We look forward to following Ben's progress as well.

Photos in from the 2010 All Breeds Foal Show

A couple of stunning photos of EBL After Party taken by Lorelle Mercer at Hawkesbury last Sunday. Enjoy!



Some beautiful pictures taken by Grant Gill of TW Qursed (Quaterback x Weltmeyer) who won Champion Warmblood Foal, Supreme Champion ASH/TB/WB & ANSA, Champion Arabian Warmblood Foal and Supreme Champion Arabian Derivative.

Meet Troy - What's Colour son in Scotland

We recently received an e-mail from Elizabeth Hamilton from Scotland. Troy is a 3 1/2 year old gelding by What's Colour (imp HOL) out a Cleveland Bay/Thoroughbred cross mare Memo by Mesleh.

Elizabeth tells us her daughter, Vanessa and herself first viewed Troy as a month old foal and later puchased him and have head him since a weanling. Troy is currently being broken in and is being brought along quietly under saddle over the northern hemisphere winter. Troy stands 16.2hh and has the sweetest temperament.

Thanks Elizabeth for your update and photo, we look forward to following Troy and Vanessa's progress.

 

EBL After Party at the 2010 NSW All Breeds Foal Show

EBL After Party (aka Jett) was having a party of his own in this photo taken by Tessa Lehan. At his show ring debut Jett took out Supreme Riding Pony, Supreme Part Welsh, Supreme Pony and Champion Arabian Riding Pony. Jett, owned and bred by Sam Heald is by Bevanlee After Dark and is the first foal of Miss Diva who is by Langtree Work of Art. It was an all round fantastic day for the EBL Team.





Update for EBL San Sevita

It is great to hear from owners of EBL bred horses of their competition success. Pictured right is EBL San Sevita (San Rubin II x Salute) owned by Karen and Steven Spencer of Queensland.

A long list of Sevita's success can be viewed on the Winner's Circle page and Karen is looking forward to getting Sevita going under saddle in 2011.






June 2010 Updates

Terrace Saddlery

Sad news for the local horse industry in that one of the sponsors of E.B. Lodge, Terrace Saddlery closing recently.
We would like to take the opportunity to thank owner Bonnie Roosendaal for her generous sponsorship over the last couple of years.

Mare Approval for Moorlands Totilas

Exciting news in this week that PrM Broadway Waterford has been selected to breed to Moorlands Totilas this coming breeding season. We look forward to welcoming this foal in 2011!

EBL One Night in Paris @ Sydney Royal

 

Thanks to Julie Conti of Dreamtime Park for this wonderful photo of EBL One Night in Paris at the 2010 Sydney Royal where she was sashed Supreme Champion Arabian Derivative Exhibit at her Royal Show debut.

 

May 2010 Updates

Update from Magic Coloured Warmbloods in New Zealand

Emma Steel of Magic Coloured Warmbloods has shared with us an update on her growing collection of What's Colour progeny in New Zealand.

Magic Moments recently went Champion Pinto Youngstock at the 2010 Canterbury Breeders Show held in Christchurch, NZ. Emma's riding coach, dual Olympic and three time World Championship Eventing representative for New Zealand, Vaughn Jeffries has high praise of the quality of this rising two year old filly.

December 2009 saw the birth of Magic Fluke (pic right) by What's Colour out of Pintado Delta.

To round out a trifecta of Tom Tom foals, Cheleken Indy is in foal to Tom Tom due this coming season. This foal will be a full brother or sister to Magic Moments.

 

 

Update on Rubin James

 

Rubin James was exported to New Zealand late last year after being purchased by Cindy Rowe.

 

Cindy reports that Rubin has settled in very well to life in New Zealand, along the way he has amassed a large following of admirers from all over the country.

 

Rubin made his New Zealand showing debut in January 2010 at the North Island All Breeds Show, taking out Champion Warmblood, Supreme Champion Warmblood and under a panel of six judges was named Supreme Champion Stallion of the Show!

 

Over the winter months, the focus has shifted to Rubin’s dressage career with him in full time training with Cindy’s riding coach and accomplished Grand Prix dressage  rider, Scott McKenna. Training in the higher level movements it is anticipated Rubin will have his first Prix St George start next season.

 

On the breeding side of things, Rubin enjoyed a huge book of mares from all over New Zealand last season. Along with the other mare owners, Cindy is eagerly awaiting her first crop of Rubin foals due later in the year.

 

Photo Credit: Mendip Farm Photography

French Bulldog Puppies!

Tonight, Ethel and Dudley are proud parents of three boys named Doug, Steven and Cecil. All are doing well!

 

 April 2010 Updates

2010/2011 In-Utero Foals

E.B. Lodge would like to congratulate the purchaser's of two of its in-utero foals. The What's Colour (imp HOL) x Can't Dance on Ice foal sold to New South Wales and the Quaterback (Ger) x PrM Broadway Waterford foal is New Zealand bound.

With the foaling season only a matter or months away, EBL have a number of in-utero foals from selected mares available for sale. Check the For Sale page on the website or the 2010/2011 Foals Album on Facebook for a full listing.

2010/2011 Stallions at Stud

If you are contemplating breeding your mare this season, we will shortly have the stallion roster for 2010/2011 finalised and up on the Stallions at Stud web page and on the Facebook page for you to consider.

If you have any questions in the meantime please do not hesitate to contact Andrew on 0414 581 940 or e-mail

New Contact E-mail Address

Andrew has had some ISP issues resulting in his old e-mail address no longer existing. If you have him in your contacts list please update his e-mail address to buckley.andrew1@bigpond.com.

Sha'kubu: Northern Territory bound

Sha'kabu (Abu Shaklan x Freedom Fair Saraya) is Northern Territory bound after being sold to Kaicey Renae Fink. Congratulations on your purchase Kaicey Renae! E.B. Lodge would also like to thank Craig and Andy Dobson of Wyngura Arabians for allowing us to campaign Jack, he will be missed around the Barn.

 

Update on Bevanlee After Dark...
Photo Credits: Mendip Farm Photography

Bevanlee After Dark made the trip across the Tasman late last year to stand at Kiva Arabians. Recently, Bonni Paul has given us an update on what Piper has been up to since his arrival...

Piper made his New Zealand debut at the New Zealand Arab Horse Breeders Society Championship Titles Show. This show is the pinnacle of our showing calender, a very illustrious show to attend and compete at. This year we competed under judge Richard Petty from the USA at the Canterbury Showgrounds on the South Island, for us it was a huge three day trip to get there.

Piper trotted up a storm to be sashed New Zealand National Champion Senior Derivative under 148cm, and to prove that consistency is the true champion was sashed New Zealand National Champion Derivative Amateur to Handle, exhibited by me.

Judge Richard Petty commented after his win in the this class..... "My favourite horse of the day thus far - a true quality pony''.

Piper had another outing at the 2010 Royal Easter Show at the Auckland Showgrounds. Piper yet again trotted his way into the ribbons being sashed Champion Led Pony Stallion and Champion Arabian Derivative Stallion.

At both venues the reception he recieved was just as expected, as he strutted his stuff the show hacky people could not help themselves and had to come over and meet him. By the last day of the Royal Easter Show he had a huge entourage of people coming over to give him carrots and generally bestow upon him the adoration he so deserves! When you see him gingerly prising a fragment of carrot from a tiny tots hand the ribbons pale in comparison to the amazing pony that is Piper, he truly is the complete package - looks, trot and temperament. What more could a girl ask for?

2010 Sydney Royal Easter Show

The most prestigious show of the year, promoted as the third largest in the world, the EBL team were all eager and rearing to go!

EBL One Night In Paris caught the eyes of everyone she floated past. With her astonishing presence this filly certainly made an impact. Winning Led ANSA Filly 3 years and the Arabian Derivative Filly 3 years and over 14hh & n.e.15hh, Paris then went on to win Champion Arabian Derivative Mare of Filly. and later sashed Supreme Champion Arabian Derivative! What a fantastic debut for her first Royal Show, this beautiful filly is certain to collect many accolades in the future.

Miss Diva trotted it out to win Led Riding Pony Filly 3 years 11.2hh n.e 13hh. An exciting win in a line up of well known ponies.

The wonderful Willowcroft Regal Emblem competed under saddle in various classes throughout the week taking it all in his stride to win his Ridden Pony Arabian Derivative Stallion 5 years with Rider over 17 years and Australian Saddle Pony Stallion over 11hh & n.e 14.2hh. Later competing in the Ridden Riding Pony Stallion ‘Jimmy’ placed second. Congratulations to Willowcroft Stud!

Avondale Magician proved his true style winning his Led ANSA Colt 2 years and under and Led Arabian Derivative Colt under 3 years, beating a strong line up of stunning colts. Later being sashed Champion Led Arabian Derivative Stallion or Colt. Only missing out on Supreme Champion sash to another E.B. Lodge exhibit, this colt promises a successful future. Congratulations to his owner, Cheree Hughan on yet another great win!

Sanbar Ebony And Ivory aka 'Heather', was actually too small for the measurer's stick when being measured. After sorting out that dilemma, it was off to her class where she won the Miniature Pony filly 2 years and under. Heather was right at home in the main arena showing spectators her ‘cool bananas’ personality. Loved by all, Heather sure made an impact!

A big thank you must go to all who were involved in the madness that this show brings every year! Also, credit is due to the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW on an extremely well run show, the logisitcs of organising that many horses in one place would be most challenging!

2010 Australian Arabian Championships

E.B. Lodge campaigned a small team of horses at this years Australian Arabian Championships held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre in March.

Sha’Kabu presented in the Purebred Stallion 5 years and over class, with attitude and poise. Unfortunately missing out on a placing on this occassion, this beautiful stallion is one to excite and delight!

Aloha Silhouette coming ninth in a strong line up of horses trotted out with beauty and grace. We are eager to see her next year competing under saddle with her owner, Jess Kent.

EBL Rich List strutted his stuff to win his Led Arabian Warmblood Yearling Colt class and followed that up with a win for Champion Led Arabian Warmblood Yearling.

Om El Eminence (imp USA) came forward to place Top 10 in the Arabian Stallion 5 years and over.

Congratulations to all the winning owners!

Meet EBL Sinatra!

11/10 for cutenesss! EBL Sinatra (aka Dennis) is by Bevanlee After Dark, currently standing at Kiva Arabians in New Zealand. EBL Sinatra is available for sale, a unique opportunity to acquire a quality colt. Photo Credit: Peter Stoop

 

Nico Witte talks about Wynton in The Horse Magazine...

Dutch Dressage Dealer, Nico Witte spoke with Chris Hector and Roz Neave in an article in the April 2010 edition of The Horse Magazine about Wynton, the sire of Ellington.

Nico Witte purchased a half share in Jazz as a foal and only sold his share a few years ago.  Nico is the proud owner of Wynton.

Go to Ellington's page to read what he had to say about Wynton.

Vale EBL Riva

We were saddened to learn during the week of the sudden loss of EBL Riva. Riva was a 2007 filly by Rubin James out of Southern Belle. Our condolences to her owner, Pernilla Butters. Pictured right is Riva as a foal with her dam, Southern Belle. Photo Credit: Peter Stoop

 

 

March 2010 Updates

2010 Cessnock Show

Cessnock Show staged two days of competition over February 26 and 27 of what was a very successful outing for our team.

Om El Eminence (imp USA) was victorious in winning Champion Led Purebred, Supreme Led Purebred Exhibit and Champion Ridden Purebred.

Aloha Silhouette placed third in Led Arabian Derivative Filly class and second place in her Ridden Novice Derivative class.

EBL One Night In Paris, a star in the making started by claiming the Supreme Led Arabian Derivative and Supreme Led Galloway.

Paris maintained this consistency in her saddle classes taking out the Champion Ridden Arabian Derivative, Best Newcomer Hack and Champion Large Galloway.

EBL Lush, an eyecatching 4yo mare by Lubeck caught the eye of the crowds as she won Novice Hack, Intermediate Hack over 16hh, Open Hack Mare, Champion Hack over 16hh and topped off a great day by being sashed Supreme Champion Hack!

EBL One Night in Paris and EBL Lush are the oldest stock bred by EBL and it is great to see them out competing successfully.

2010 Maitland Show

On Sunday February 21, the EBL team ventured out to Maitland Show with Om El Eminence (imp USA), Aloha Silhouette and Sanbar Mr Oakley.

Om El Eminence started the day off winning the Led Purebred Arabian Stallion over 4 years class followed up by Reserve Champion Purebred Stallion or Colt.

Eminence also made his debut under saddle with Joey Baldwin aboard winning the Open Ridden Purebred Stallion and going on to finish off the day with Champion Ridden Purebred.

Aloha Silhouette had a successful day placing first in her Led Arabian Derivative Filly class. Silhouette went on to be shown by her owner Jess Kent under saddle for the first time, placing third in the Ridden Arabian Derivative Novice Mare/Gelding class.

Sanbar Mr. Oakley, exhibited by Carol Baldwin, came home with second place in the Led Miniature Pony Yearling Colt and won Best Coloured Miniature Pony Exhibit

EBL Posh successful at New Zealand Arabian Nationals

Congratulations to Cindy Rowe on her success with EBL Posh at the New Zealand Arabian Nationals held in late February. Judged by Richard Petty from the USA, Posh was awarded New Zealand National Reserve Champion Junior Derivative over 148cm. Posh is by Rubin James, who Cindy also owns out of KP Georgie Girl. Photo Credit to Mendip Farm Photography.

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

Next week will see EBL campaigning a quality team of horses at the 2010 East Coast Championships to be held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre.

The horses include EBL Lush, EBL One Night in Paris, Miss Diva, Aloha Silhouette, Avondale Magician, EBL Rich List, Mr Fantastic, Om El Eminence (imp USA), Sha'kabu and Tailem Amaretto.

Following on a few days later is the 2010 Australian National Arabian Championships, with EBL being represented by EBL One Night in Paris, Aloha Silhouette, Avondale Magician, EBL Rich List, Om El Eminence (imp USA), Sha'kabu and Tailem Amaretto.

In between these two events, EBL Lush will be competing in the PSI Material Championship for 4 Year Old Riding Horses at the PSI Dressage and Jumping with the Stars held at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre.

Good luck to connections of all these horses. Follow the success of the team via the website News page or our Facebook page.

 

February 2010 Updates

Om El Eminence (imp USA) at Maitland Show

Below are some lovely photos taken of Eminence at Maitland Show by Jess Kent. To see a larger version just click on the photo. Enjoy!

 EBL's Matriarch Broodmare Sold

We recently bid a fond farewell to one of Australia’s most prominent and EBL’s own favourite broodmare, Stirling Scarlet. Scarlet is the dam of an extremely long line of prolific offspring which include Mayfly, Mayhem, EBL Rumba and EBL Rich List to name a few. All of her foals were stamped with a type of quality that was indescribable, but recognisable. EBL wish her new owner, Wouter Bolsenbroek of Coffs Harbour all the best and hope that she brings them as much happiness and success as she has here with us. We also wish her all the best for the next breeding season when she introduces her very own What’s Colour (imp HOL) foal into the world.


W.Ellington arrives on Australian shores!

Finally the wait is almost over! Ellington is on terra firma in Quarantine at Eastern Creek after an epic journey of nine weeks beginning in Ocala, FL, USA travelling over 15 000 kilometres to safely arrive in Sydney. We would like to thank the team at Crispin Bennett International Horse Transport for getting him here and Judy Yancey of Yancey Farms for allowing us to purchase Ellington. Stay tuned for more updates!


January 2010 Updates

Morisset Show

 Another outing for the newcomers, Morisset ended up being very successful for all involved. With the weather conditions being somewhat kinder to competitors this weekend, apart from the rain, our team returned home with yet another swag of awards and qualifications.

Miss Diva continued her newcomer campaign, this time ridden beautifully by Maia Murray. Putting her dainty foot forward in the Newcomer pony and Novice events, Diva demonstrated that she has had a welcoming start to what will be a very promising open pony career.

Joey Baldwin piloted his own newcomer hack Riverwood Lad for his first outing. New to the showing world, Riverwood Lad exhibited a very trainable temperament amongst a large heat of newcomers and novices earning 3rd place in a very well supported novice hack event. Well done Joey! Joey’s other mini mount Sanbar Mr Oakley was shown in the miniature pony events by Carol with success yet again, this time taking out the win for his class then Champion Miniature Pony Colt or Stallion. Congratulations once again Joey and Carol!

Joined in the miniature pony ring was Sophie Upson’s own Sanbar Bobby C who after a successful beginning to his miniature pony campaign, continued with his achievements by placing 2nd in his led Miniature Pony Gelding class. Well done Sophie and Bobby!

EBL One Night in Paris, measuring as a Galloway, began her day in style ridden beautifully by Andrew. Winning the Newcomer Galloway sash, Paris displayed impeccable manners and temperament throughout the entire day winning her Novice Galloway, Open Galloway, Ridden ANSA Mare then capped it off with Reserve Champion Open Large Galloway and Champion Ridden ANSA! With her striking looks, unflappable temperament and eye catching movement, we are all too excited about this filly’s future as a saddle horse.

Finally Kolbeach Flame, after spending the entire last season as a Newcomer, made his long awaited appearance in the Galloway ring. Winning his intermediate and placing 2nd in the Open Lightweight, Spook finished off the day with Champion Led Riding Pony and Reserve Champion Riding Pony under Saddle.

Weekend Show Results Update

The 2010 show season kicked off for E.B. Lodge at the Hunter Valley Arabians Twilight Show held at Salt Ash on Saturday January 23, 2010 with EBL One Night in Paris and Miss Diva representing the team in the extremely hot conditions.

EBL One Night in Paris made her debut under saddle ridden by Andrew Buckley, winning  the Newcomer Hack followed by the Novice Hack class. Paris went onto also take out the Led Warmblood and Led ANSA classes.

Miss Diva made her return to the show ring after foaling her beautiful Bevanlee After Dark colt, EBL After Party. Winning both her Led Riding Pony class and Led Saddle Pony class and coming second in her Led Part Welsh, Miss Diva is showing to be a very promising pony.

We backed up on Sunday January 24, 2010 to attend the Australian Miniature Pony NSW Northern Districts Championships Show held at Il Cadore with a team of four miniature ponies.

Sanbar Ebony and Ivory exhibited by Sophie Upson, came second in the Led 2yo Filly class and completed the day with Reserve Champion. Sanbar Mr. Oakley owned and exhibited by Joey Baldwin, made his debut appearance winning the Led Yearling Colt class and later returning to win Reserve Champion Colt. Congratulations to Joey and Carol!

Spargo Creek Onyx, came third in his class showing a great attitude and lovely behaviour with a beautifully executed workout. These results leaving room for improvement, we see a great future for this stunning little man.

Sanbar Bobby C also making his debut to the show ring. Upon entering his class of six, it was obvious the immense show presence that this beautiful gelding possesses. Owned and exhibited by Sophie Upson, Bobby won the Led 2yo Gelding class later going on to win Champion Gelding and last but not least, Supreme Champion Gelding. Congratulations Sophie and Bobby!

Website Changes

The EBL website is undergoing some changes including a new page for Spargo Creek Onyx and the Winner's Circle page which will detail the achievements of the EBL team. Please check back for updates as these pages are still under construction.

First Australian  What's Colour foal!

TomTom's first Australian born foal was a colt named W.Riverwood Splash out of a Thoroughbred mare Medowie Cystal, owned by Joey Baldwin.

 

December 2009 Updates

Good things come in small packages!

Christmas time has brought about some new additions to the EBL Barn. Purchased for Andrew's recent birthday, Sanbar Ebony & Ivory aka Heather (pic right) is calling the barn her new home. Thirty inches in height and black and white in colour, Heather is a welcome addition to the performance team and has even had a stint as our team 'mascot' and minder at Nationals! Proving that she is also a competitive pony, Heather was recently sashed Grand Champion Miniature Exhibit at the NSW Youngstock Show.

 But it can be lonely looking at the knees of other horses... so it was decided that a boy might be needed to complete the picture. That is where Spargo Creek Onyx (pic left) comes in. A little taller than our Heather, 'Burger' travelled up to EBL sight unseen and proved to be worth the wait! Also black and white, Burger has already had a successful beginning to his show career by winning at Barastoc. He has settled in to his own little routine at the barn and we are looking forward to bringing him out in the near future at various 'Mini Shows'.

We are also grateful for the opportunity to lease Ambaura Matilda from Toni Wilson. Matilda who is also a previous Sydney Royal Supreme Exhibit is in foal to Onyx and we are excited as to what this combination will produce next season...

 

Wrap up from NSW Welsh Pony and Cob Society Youngstock Show

The 6th of December rounded up what was a remarkable season for the EBL & Coachwood Team! The EBL cohort travelled down to Clarendon once again to compete at the NSW Welsh Pony and Cob Society’s Annual Youngstock Show. Taking down a team of six magnificent youngsters plus one Newcomer, we all came home with a swag of awards.

Andrew started the day off showing one of Willowcroft Studs Yearling Riding Pony Colts. Displaying inherited characteristics from his sire Willowcroft Regal Emblem including a power-house trot, Amanda took out the Champion Junior Riding Pony Colt award. Congratualtions!

One of the star performers of the day was indeed ‘Heather’, Andrew’s recent birthday gift. All 30 inches of her broke 2nds run to win her Miniature Pony Filly class, go onto win Champion Filly, then take out the Supreme Miniature Pony Title. Returning later in the day with Andrew on the end of the lead,  Sanbar Ebony and Ivory was awarded Grand Champion Miniature Exhibit, bringing home a beautiful garland, sash and hot pink rug!  Photos to come!

Avondale Magician once again shone in the rings, winning Champion Led ANSA Colt and Champion Led Anglo Arabian. We were delighted to see Cherie at the show who always supports Magician at his outings. Congratulations once again not only on this show, but on his fantastic show season!

Chelleason Starlight Dancer again contested the yearling Riding Pony and Arabian Pony classes. Having matured even since Nationals, Bambi was highly placed in both events and was expertly shown and prepared by Sam Heald.

Rhythm ‘n’ Blues returned to compete in the Anglo Arabian Yearling class. Demonstrating impeccable manners in the ring and a beautifully executed workout, Rhythm was also highly placed in what was a very strong line-up of Yearling Anglo Arabians. We were also elated to see Shelley there as well who always supports Rhythm at her outings!

EBL Rich List, hot on his Nationals success, won the Warmblood Yearling class before being sashed Champion Warmblood. His maturity was certainly evident as he was awarded Supreme ANSA/Warmblood/Stockhorse/Thoroghbred Exhibit amongst a strong class of horses. Congratulations also must go to Rebecca Lovett on Rusty’s continued success!

EBL One Night in Paris made a triumphant return to the show ring after most of the year off. Winning Reserve Champion led ANSA, then Reserve  Champion Warmblood, she finished off her successful run with Champion Led Arabian Warmblood then Supreme Led Arabian Warmblood/Anglo Arabian. Completing her day’s halter classes, Paris was then ridden around the rings by Joey and took all of the atmosphere in her stride. All at EBL are very excited about her impending saddle career in 2010.

Kolbeach Flame came in from a quick holiday since Nationals to compete in the Newcomer events. Having been a ‘paddock pony’ for the past 1 1/2 weeks, Spook was quickly worked, scrubbed and prepped for his last show as a Newcomer. Showing that he has matured, Spook won his Newcomer Riding Pony then went onto win Champion. Remaining until the end of the day, he also competed in the Derivative Newcomer where in a line-up of impressive young horses, was also sashed Champion Newcomer!

As always, a big thank uou is needed for those who helped us out on the day. Cherie, Shelley and Sandy, Sam, Laurent, Joey and Sophie. It certainly was a team effort and Thanks for everything!

So closes the show season for 2009. Reading through our news, EBL & Coachwood Performance Horses have had a stellar year. We have welcomed new horses to the barn, new clients and new ideas. We have also farewelled some of our dearly treasured horses who have gone onto bigger and better things and we are sure, are bringing their new owners just as much joy and satisfaction as they have given us. We all hope that you have enjoyed the past year with us and are looking forward to an even better 2010!

To all of our cherished friends we wish you a safe, relaxing and enjoyable Christmas break with our best wishes for a Happy New Year.

 

November 2009 Updates

What's Colour progeny winning in New Zealand

It was great to hear from Emma Steel of Magic Coloured Warmbloods in Christchurch, New Zealand and of the success she has had with Magic Moments.
Magic Moments is the first New Zealand born foal of What's Colour out of a mare called Cheleken Indy and is also homozygous for the pinto gene!
Now a yearling, she recently went to her first show, the Canterbury Royal A&P where she won Reserve Champion Female Youngstock Pinto.
At her second show she went one better taking out Champion Pinto at the Canterbury Riding Club In-hand Show. We look forward to following their continued success.

Results in from 2009 National Arabian Stud Horse Show

What a week! With temperatures soaring into the high 30’s and a show team of 15 horses, the 2009 National Arabian Stud Horse Show was going to be a week to remember!

The EBL & Coachwood team certainly had their work cut out for them over the first couple of days with numerous horses entered over all rings. EBL Lush kicked off the competition with a very accurately executed Preliminary Dressage test. With Andrew on board, EBL Lush had found her comfort zone within the arena and was relaxed, soft and sweet throughout the entire test.

EBL Lush continued with her success throughout the entire show by winning the Led Arabian Warmblood Mare 4 years and Over. This was her first appearance since State Titles as a Senior Arabian Warmblood and we are sure that she will follow in the success that she has had as a junior! Her efforts were also rewarded with Reserve Champion Senior Led Arabian Warmblood Exhibit. Competing also as an open saddlehorse for the first time, Lush once again delivered a soft and faultless workout in the Intermediate Ridden Arabian Warmblood to be placed 1st amongst some very seasoned horses.

Celadon Elusive, owned by Amanda and Peter Riordan, stepped out into the showring for the last time as part of the team. Only the week before, Lucy had been sold to new owners in Queensland and we were very grateful for the chance to be able to show her one more time. With Andrew on the lead, Lucy won her Led Arabian Stockhorse Mare event and came out with a lovely garland for the Champion Led Exhibit. Teaming up with Callie for the ridden classes, Lucy placed 2nd in both her Novice and Open Classes, then contested for Reserve Champion Ridden Arabian Stockhorse in which she was the eventual winner. A big congratulations must go to Amanda and Peter and best wishes to Lucy and her new owners. We are sure she will go onto having a very bright and successful future!

Avondale Magician only gets better each time he comes out. Continuing from his success at the Arabian State Titles where he was sashed Champion Junior Anglo, Magician was also named Champion Junior Anglo Colt much to the delight of his owner, Cherie Hughan and all of his connections. Magician was also successfully shown in the Double Registered classes by Sam Heald for a win in the Led Junior ANSA.

EBL Rich List is also proving to be a competitive Arabian Warmblood. He won the Junior Double Registered Warmblood event, once again shown by Sam, then teamed up with Andrew to take out the Champion Sash for the increasingly popular Junior Arabian Warmbloods! A pleasing result for Rebecca Lovett who flew down from Queensland to watch Rusty in action.

One of the new members to our team was Taliem Amaretto owned by Leigh and Matt Richardson of Taliem Arabians. ‘Tigger’ as he is affectionately known around the barn took the atmosphere as a saddlehorse in his stride and consistently placed in all of his events. He capped off a great show by winning the Open Ridden Partbred Stallion or Gelding. Congratulations Leigh and Matt!!

Our Purebred Stallions indeed made their mark at the show, especially in the Liberty events on Friday night! Shak’abu, owned by Andy and Craig Dobson tipped the scorecards to win the Purebred Liberty event, only just beating his stablemate, Om El Eminence who came in third place overall. Eminence, who is owned by Rod Payne of Caballo Arabians, came back on Sunday to be placed 3rd in the Stallion 6, 7 & 8 years, just missing out on Reserve Champion by half a mark!

Also in the Liberty, the stand out performer we believe of the entire show was our newly acquired ‘Sanbar Ebony and Ivory’! All 30 inches of her strutted around the arena with Jessica Dertell and showed the big horses how it was meant to be done! Winning the ‘Bonsai Award’ for her efforts, ‘Heather’ spent the remainder of the show keeping her stable mates company.

Rhythm and Blues owned by Shelley Gill was also successful in her Yearling Anglo Filly event. Having gained more experience since her first outing at the Hunter Valley Show earlier in the year, Rhythm has what it takes to be a competitive show horse in the future! She joined Jindalla Park Dolce Diva in the winners circle, who took out the win for Led Yearling Partbred Arabian Filly. Both of these lovely horses are offered for sale and can be viewed on the For Sale page.

Chelleason Starlight Dancer, by Gai El Jullyen impressed us, not only with her demeanour and temperament throughout the entire show, but just how much she has matured since we bought her only a few months ago! She was shown by Sam Heald in the Junior Double Registered Riding Pony for a 3rd placing and by Andrew in the Arabian Pony Yearling for yet another 3rd placing.

Kolbeach Flame, owned by Sandra James also had another successful outing. In a very strong lineup of Arabian Riding Ponies, a breed that continually gets stronger and more competitive as the years go by, ‘Spook’ placed 4th in his led then 2nd in his Novice Ridden Arabian Riding Pony. Congratulations Sandra!

Aloha Silhouette, owned by Jess and Carol Kent, was one of the many standout performers of the show. Led by Andrew in the Halter events, Silver won her filly class and went on to win the title for Champion Led Partbred Filly. She returned later in the day, partnered with Callie for the Camelot Junior Challenge where 3 year old horses are judged first in Halter, then under saddle. Silver excelled in the hot and humid conditions to come 5th overall. Continuing late into the afternoon, Silver also won the 3 year Old Ridden Derivative Filly class and was awarded Reserve Champion Ridden 3 Year Old. A big Congratulations to Carol and Jess, and an extra one also for Carol who competed with Silver for the first time in Halter, placing 5th! Well done!

Willowcroft Regal Emblem owned by Haley and Amanda Jeffery’s is quickly making a name for himself in the Arabian circles. Consistently placing in his ridden classes on Saturday afternoon, he came back after the sun had gone down for the Baskhan Memorial Sash. Being the first to work out, Jimmy was foot perfect much to the delight of his supporters and indeed Callie! After all horses had worked, Jimmy was called forward as the winner. The Baskhan Sash adds to Jimmy’s already impressive season of wins including the All Breeds Saddle Challenge Winner, The Courtland Boy Blue Memorial Trophy, Supreme Led at the Hunter Valley Spring Show and Supreme Ridden Breed and Derivative at the Hunter Valley A Class Show. Haley teamed up with Jimmy on the final day of competition for the Amateur Ridden where she also came away with a well deserved win. Congratulations!

Dreamtime Valentino capped off what was a very successful show for EBL & Coachwood. Winning his Arabian Warmblood Led and Open Ridden classes, he went one up from State Titles to claim the Arabian Warmblood Under Saddle Championship. He was also entered in the Jess Greenhalgh Memorial Challenge where out of a large number of Derivative competitors, won the combined Halter and Saddle sections. Placing 2nd last year as a first season horse, this turned out to be a very special win for Valentino and Callie!

A big thankyou must go to all of our supporters and helpers for without them, we would not have been able to do what is needed! Too many to mention, but Andrew and Callie extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation for everything that was done over the week and indeed leading up to it!!

Unique Broodmare Opportunity

If you are looking for a broodmare who is a superlative producer take a look on the For Sale page for the opportunity to acquire the matriarch mare of E.B. Lodge, Stirling Scarlet.


EBL Quiver sold to Queensland

EB Lodge are pleased to announce the sale of EBL Quiver (Quaterback (Ger) x Medallion (imp/dec)) to Kylee Chandler of  Queensland. EBL Quiver will return to EB Lodge in the future to be campaigned for her new owners at various competitions and have retained the rights to three of her embryos when the time comes for breeding. We wish her new owner all the best for the future with this sensational filly.






October 2009 Updates

Australian Dressage Championships

Andrew returned from the Australian Dressage Championships last weekend with two very promising horses. EBL Lush contested the 4 year old Young Horse Qualifier where she placed a creditable 7th in a field of 18 horses. The difference between the first 7 horses was within 1.2 marks which indicates the level of quality amongst those competing. Lush found the atmosphere and the test to be very welcoming and we believe that this is only an indication of the good things to come from this horse in the dressage arena!

What's Colour (Imp HOL) also displayed impeccable manners throughout both of his tests. He contested the Wagners Saddlery Novice 2C and 2D and showed a very accurate and polished performance. Andrew and What's Colour were placed mid-field in a very strong line-up of Novice Horses.

Andrew and What's Colour appear in the Horse Deals Gallery from this event, click here to view the photo.

Results from the Hunter Valley Arabian Show

EBL & Coachwood had a very successful weekend at the Hunter Valley “A” Class Arabian & Breed Show. We had a number of showring debuts with our ever growing team of horses.

We have welcomed yet another stallion to the barn. A full brother to the International Champion Om El Extreem, EBL are delighted to have to opportunity to show Om El Eminence (pic right)  (Sanadik El Shaklan x Om El Bint Shaina). Eminence has come from an illustrious saddle and halter career in Western Australia before having a well deserved break. He is proudly owned by Rod Payne from Caballo Arabs. At the Hunter Valley Show, Om El Eminence was awarded Reserve Champion Senior Stallion to the highly decorated, and past EBL stable mate “Gold’n Wings” owned by Sam and Courtney Gibson. We were extremely impressed with Eminence and his demeanor throughout the entire day- going from a snorting, tail flagging, blowing halter horse to a quiet and dependable saddle horse all within a matter of minutes! Holding back on his debut under saddle until the National Arabian Stud Horse Show in November, we are all excited about what this horse has to offer! A big thanks must go to Keith and all of Eminence’s supporters who helped out during the day.

Chelleason Starlight Dancer, a very typey Arabian Pony Filly by Gai El Jullyen, also made her highly anticipated debut. Placing second in the Derivative Yearling class, Starlight Dancer displayed confidence, movement and poise throughout the day. We must thank Sam Heald for all of his help with her preparation over the past 4 weeks- transforming this beautiful filly from paddock condition to show horse!

Sam Heald has also been instrumental in preparing the charismatic Welsh A Stallion Osory Bootscooter (pic left) for his appearance in the showring. Scooter was recently re-purchased by Eunice Buckley and in a short space of time, has also transformed into a cute powerhouse show pony and been broken into harness! Scooter was awarded Champion Led Welsh A and also placed 1st in the Led Arabian Pony Stallion Class.

Celadon Elusive had a very successful outing once again. Starting with Champion Led Arabian Stockhorse, her success continued with Champion Led Stockhorse, Champion Led ANSA and Champion Ridden Arabian Stockhorse/Quarab. Lucy gained some very promising comments from all judges which was a delight to her owner, Amanda Riordan.Congratulations!

Kolbeach Flame is beginning to find his place in the showring winning all of his led events and gaining Champion Led Double Registered and Reserve Champion Led Arabian Riding Pony to our other consistent performer Willowcroft Regal Emblem. Spook was also awarded 2nd place in the Newcomer Ridden, which was a delight for Sandy.

Willowcroft Regal Emblem (pic right) has also settled into the routine by winning all of his led and ridden events, plus taking out the Champion Awards for Arabian Riding Pony Led and Ridden, and Led Riding Pony. Emblem also delighted his owners, Amanda and Haley Jeffery’s by taking home the Supreme Ridden All Breeds Title and the Supreme Ridden Derivative!

Thanks once again must go to all who helped out during the day: Sophie Upson, for her prepping and riding, Shannon Dein, Sam Heald, Sandy James and Keith Holmes.

List of results:

Champion Led Welsh A- Osory Bootscooter, E. Buckley
Champion Led Arabian Stockhorse- Celadon Elusive, EB Lodge & Jindalla Park
Champion Led Stockhorse- Celadon Elusive, EB Lodge & Jindalla Park
Champion Led ANSA- Celadon Elusive, EB Lodge & Jindalla Park
Champion Ridden Arabian Stockhorse- Celadon Elusive, EB Lodge & Jindalla Park
Champion Led Arabian Riding Pony- Willowcroft Regal Emblem, EB Lodge & Willowcroft Stud
Champion Led Riding Pony- Willowcroft Regal Emblem, EB Lodge & Willowcroft Stud
Champion Ridden Arabian Riding Pony- Willowcroft Regal Emblem, EB Lodge & Willowcroft Stud
Champion Led Double Registered- Kolbeach Flame, S. James
Reserve Champion Led Arabian Riding Pony- Kolbeach Flame, S. James
Reserve Champion Purebred Stallion- Om El Eminence, EB Lodge & R Payne
Supreme Ridden All Breeds- Willowcroft Regal Emblem, EB Lodge & Willowcroft Stud
Supreme Ridden Derivative- Willowcroft Regal Emblem, EB Lodge & Willowcroft Stud

New Arrival!

EBL & Coachwood would like to congratulate Sam Heald on his new addition! A
beautiful black Arabian Riding Pony Colt, born late on Saturday night by Sam's
Riding Pony Mare, Miss Diva. This amazing little colt is by  the successful Bevanlee
After Dark who is planning a trip to New Zealand in the coming week to spend some
time with our long distance friend, Bonni Paul!

Farewell to Rubin James and Bevanlee After Dark

We also extend our warm farewell to EBL's former resident stallion, Rubin
James (IFS). Rubin has been a hugely successful sire and competition horse over the
years at EBL and formed an enviable partnership with Andrew during his time at the
barn, winning numerous championships at all levels including State, National, East
Coast and Australian Championships. Although he will be greatly missed by all who
have had the opportunity to work with him, Rubin will now settle in with his new
owner, Cindy Rowe who will continue to stand him at stud in New Zealand, and further
his dressage career. He will continue to be represented as a sire by EBL in
Australia via frozen semen. All at EBL & Coachwood wish Cindy and Rubin all the
best!! Each of these boys now have their own dedicated website - click here to see
Rubin James and here to see Bevanlee After Dark.

Foals Sold

EBL Sketch (S.O.S x Can't Dance on Ice), the beautifully marked colt that was born
just over 2 weeks ago has also been sold! We would also like to extend our
congratulations to his new owners, who spotted 'Sketch' in the paddock whilst
driving past! His dam, 'Marge' will now be bred back to EBL's beautiful Pinto
Warmblood Stallion, What's Colour (Imp HOL).

Congratulations are also in order for the new owners of 'EBL Hello Kitty'. "Kitten"
was proudly delivered by her dam Prettyvale Charlottes Web and is another example of
Bevanlee After Darks fine progeny. Kitten will relocate to her new owners once
weaned and we can't wait to see how this typey little filly develops!

Competition Scene

Finally, with breeding season well and truly in full swing, we have still been
busily campaigning our show team at various competitions! Recently the EBL team
travelled down to the Riding Pony State Show held at Castle Hill Showgrounds with
Sandra's Riding pony gelding, 'Kolbeach Flame' and Haley and Amanda Jeffery's from
Willowcroft Stud's, 'Willowcroft Regal Emblem'.

With the weather not being kind that particular day, overcast and torrential rain,
Andrew exhibited Kolbeach Flame in his led events for a win in the double registered
class and Reserve Champion Senior Double registered, while Callie rode Willowcroft
Regal Emblem in the 'Courtland Boy Blue Memorial Trophy'. In a line-up of some
beautiful riding ponies, some of which were progeny of the late Courtland Boy Blue,
Jimmy stepped out in the horrid weather and executed a foot perfect workout to win
the class, the trophy and the garland, much to the delight of his owners and
connections!

We are all busily preparing our show team for the next lot of Competitions,
including SHC Horse of the Year, Australian Dressage Championships and the Arabian
National Stud Horse Show, all whilst being extremely excited about the impending
arrival of W.Ellington early in 2010.


W.Ellington is now on Facebook!

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Wynton colt tops 2009 Oldenburg Elite Fall Auction at Vechta

Winehouse (Wynton x Donnerhall x Classiker) was the top priced foal at 58,000 Euro being sold to Denmark.

Read a summary of the auction here on the Eurodressage website and a list of the auction results can be found here.

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September 2009 Updates

New foal by SOS (imp)

Can't Dance on Ice aka 'Marge' gave birth to a pinto colt last Saturday morning. He has been named EBL Sketch. See the Foals page for details on all our foals.

New page under construction

 Keep checking back on the EBL website as we will soon be launching a new page that will follow the competition success of Team EBL.

Next round of mares confirmed in foal

 Irish Sola is in foal to Rubin James (IFS), Miss Infatuation is in foal to Gai El Jullyen (imp USA) and Maybe an Angel who is a maternal sister to EBL Lush is in foal to What's Colour (imp HOL).

Maternal brother of W.Ellington victorious at Dressage at Devon

Perfect Qredit, from the same dam as W.Ellington - Dream Rubina (Dream of Glory x Rubinstein) stole the show at the Dressage at Devon competition held in the United States.

Owned by Michelle Coursin, Qredit's victories include the Yearling Colts and Geldings, Colts and Geldings Championship, Young Horse Championship and the Grand Championship.

Dressage at Devon is one of the most prestigous horse shows held in the United States being an event staged over six days, attracting over 700 horse exhibitors and 35,000 spectators each year. Our congratulations to Michelle and Qredit!

Click here and here to read about Qredit's success on the Eurodressage site.

Horseland 2009 Australian Dressage Championships

What's Colour (imp HOL) has been accepted into the Novice 2C and 2D competition and EBL Lush will be competing in the 4yo Young Horse classes.

Website Updates

We have two quality foals in EBL Retched (Rubin James (IFS) x Brae Cartina) and EBL Hello Kitty  (Bevanlee After Dark x Prettyvale Charlottes Web) added to the For Sale page. Also, video footage of EBL Retched  and EBL Quiver (Quaterback (Ger) x Mayhem)  have been uploaded to the EBL  You Tube channel.

Breeding season off to a flying start!

We are pleased to announce the first mare pregnancies for the season: Brae Cartina in foal to What’s Colour (imp HOL), EBL Rumba in foal to What’s Colour (imp HOL) and Dupont in foal to Rubin James (IFS). Don’t forget to keep checking the News page for updates as the season progresses.

Arabian State Titles

EBL & Coachwood once again took a very large team of horses down to the recent Arabian State Titles held at Hawkesbury and as per usual it turned out to be an extremely busy, but rewarding day.

It began with the All Breeds Halter Challenge, a class that attracts large numbers of entrants that do not necessarily need to be registered Arabian. Notable performers in this class were Aloha Silhouette, Mr. Fantastic who was attending his first ever show for Linda and Alex Trotter, Celadon Elusive and our own EBL Lush.

The exquisite Purebred Stallion, Sha’kabu owned by Andy and Craig Dobson lived up to his expectations by winning his Stallion class from an impressive line up of horses. His flashy movement and impeccable manners saw him leave the ring with the Reserve Champion Sash to the very typey, Gold N Wings owned by Courtney and Samantha Gibson.

Mr. Fantastic, the Arabian Pony Colt who is actually by Gold N Wings, wowed the spectators surrounding his ring by winning his Arabian Pony Colt class. Mr. Fantastic was also sashed Reserve Champion Arabian Pony Colt and was also placed 7th in the very hotly contested All Breeds Halter Challenge. A very good result for his proud owners Alex and Linda Trotter. Congratulations!

Aloha Silhouette behaved herself perfectly throughout the entire day, showing she has what it takes to be a super show horse. Silver placed second in a large class of Part bred Fillies and also took home the Reserve Champion award. Congratulations must go to all who were involved with Silver’s preparations.

Sandy’s Arabian Riding Pony Gelding, Kolbeach Flame seems to be maturing nicely as he gets older. Spook was shown by Jason Hodgins in his led events and was also second and Reserve amongst a large line up of quality Geldings. He later on returned for the Ridden events and placed 3rd in his Novice Arabian Riding Pony.

Beginning to think that the team was destined to be Bridesmaids for the day, it was Avondale Magician and Celadon Elusive who broke the trend. Magician placed 1st in his Junior Colt class and was sashed Champion Junior Anglo Colt from a number of excellent young horses. Celadon Elusive also performed effortlessly to win the Champion Led Arabian Stock horse Mare. Congratulations to owners Cheree Hughan and Amanda Riordan of Jindalla Park!

Willowcroft Stud’s beautiful Riding Pony Stallion, Willowcroft Regal Emblem made his long awaited debut into the Arabian Show scene. Competing in the All Breeds Ridden Challenge, Emblem executed the workout perfectly and to our delight, was placed first in that class!. Congratulations must go to his owners, Amanda and Haley Jefferys who traveled to Hawkesbury to watch the event!

EBL & Coachwood’s entries of EBL Lush and Dreamtime Valentino continued with their success winning Champion Led Arabian Warmblood Mare and Champion Led Arabian Warmblood Stallion respectively. Lush also won her Intermediate Arabian Warmblood under saddle showing exquisite temperament and movement throughout the class; while Dreamtime Valentino won his Open Stallion and went on to win the Reserve Champion Arabian Warmblood under saddle.

Taking such a large team of horses for a show that is only run over one day, it takes a lot of people that tirelessly work behind the scenes and for this we are especially thankful. To Jason Hodgins and Luke Stuart-Smith who stepped in to show some of the horses during the ‘peak’ periods. To our friendly and helpful clients, Alex and Linda Trotter, Haley and Amanda Jefferys and Carol and Jess Kent, Melinda Readman and Donna Leak for lending a hand with prepping, Sandy James again for helping out again with prepping in between her association duties, Carol DeSilva who is one of our major sponsors as well as a major show sponsor, she also helped out with stewarding on the day as did Melissa Mills , who assisted us with the team. Frank and Lynne Warby who transported half of the team down and back and finally Laurent and Sophie who once again went above and beyond their duties to ensure all were prepped, prepared and ready to compete on time. Thank you!

What's Colour (imp HOL) at the 2009 NSW Dressage Championships

What’s Colour (Imp HOL) and Andrew have safely returned from an eventful State Championships!  Tom made a very promising debut at State level competition. Held at the very beautiful grounds of the Equestrian Centre at Tamworth, What’s Colour contested both of the Novice Tests. Receiving consistent marks across both tests for his movement and impulsion, both tests were very accurately ridden and they were placed mid-field amongst some of the States best Novice competitors. What’s Colour certainly drew the spectators throughout his tests with his flamboyance and of course, striking markings! EBL & Coachwood are already looking forward to the Australian Dressage Championships which will be held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre later in the year.

 

August 2009 Updates

Hunter Valley Spring Show

EBL & Coachwood had a rather busy showing weekend at the Hunter Valley Spring Show at Salt Ash taking a team of horses and competing in multiple rings.

Avondale Magician retuned to the showring after a long break since Toowoomba. He won his Led ANSA Male and capped off his successful outing with Supreme Led Youngstock of the Show. We were thrilled to also have Cherie Hughan there to watch her beautiful boy and even get a photo with the winning garland. Congratulations!

Rhythm 'n' Blues made her showring debut for owner, Shelley Gill. A very typey Anglo Arabian filly, Rhythm contested a very strong led Derivative under 4 year class. Making the final heat amongst mostly older horses, Rhythm demonstrated that she has what it takes to be a very competitive Derivative in the future! Congratulations to Shelley and best of luck with this filly!

Willowcroft Regal Emblem (pictured left) made a triumphant return to the show ring  for owners Amanda and Haley Jefferys. Being undefeated all day in led and ridden, Emblem was sashed with Supreme Led Breed Horse and suprisingly was left out of the Top 5 Horses in Supreme Ridden - despite working foot perfect! Upon querying the result, it was discovered that Emblem's name was left off the scorecard altogether!! Despite our initial disappointment, we were still thrilled with his behaviour and results for the day. Andrew also exhibited Willowcroft Socialite for Amanda and Haley in the led classes for Riding Pony and Saddle Pony Mares during the morning with success.

Our own Aloha Silhouette once again did not disappoint taking first place in the Junior Led Palomino and the Derivative under 4 years. She received a Top 5 placing to her stable mate Avondale Magician in the Supreme Led Youngstock and won her Derivative Ridden Female, beautifully piloted by Sophie Upson who made the most graceful of dismounts before the event!

Once again we need to thank all of those who came and supported the team; owners Shelley Gill and Cherie Hughan, Amanda, Haley  and Reese Jefferys, Jess Kent who we grabbed on occasions to hold a horse, Alicia Claire who came with us and took lots of photos of all of the horses in action, Laurent who was a whiz at the unplaiting, Sandy who once again made sure everyone was fed and watered throughout the day, and Sophie who made the transformation from groom to rider over the lunchbreak!

NEW -  Stallions at Stud page

Take a look at our new Stallions at Stud page which showcases the stallions standing at EBL this breeding season. If you would like any further information on any of the stallions please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sydney Regional APSB Annual Open Show

EBL and Coachwood traveled to Luddenham this weekend with a float load of Novices and Newcomers. Celadon Elusive owned by Amanda and Peter Riordan of Jindalla Park had a very successful outing winning the Open Lightweight Galloway then going on to win Champion Large Galloway. She was also sashed Reserve Champion Led ANSA Exhibit.

Our new acquisition, Aloha Silhouette (pictured right) owned by Mary and James Triggs put her best novice foot forward. At only her second show with us, “Silver” won Supreme led Palomino and placed 1st in her ridden class. A terrific result for a 3 year old filly who did not put a foot wrong all day. A job well done to Sophie Upson who has been riding Silver throughout the weeks!

Finally, Sandra’s Riding Pony, Kolbeach Flame was entered in his Newcomer Heat and the Led Riding Pony. Taking home Reserve Champion Led Riding Pony Gelding, ''Spook'' rounded off the day by winning Runner-Up Newcomer Riding Pony to a very beautiful gelding owned by Dianne Godfrey. Spook has now qualified for the National Riding Pony Final next year.

We are very grateful to all of our clients who allow us to show so many quality horses!

Stop Press...What's Colour (imp HOL) into Novice draw at State Dressage Championships

What’s Colour (Imp HOL) has moved up into the draw to compete at the State Dressage Championships at Tamworth in September! Contesting both of the Novice tests on Saturday, it seems that Andrew and Tom’s preparation is right on schedule.

New Sponsorship Annoucements for E.B. Lodge Performance Horses

We are thrilled to announce that Wyong Produce and Farm Supplies have joined our team! Check out our Sponsors page for more information about this wonderful local business!

EBL welcomes the first foal of the breeding season!

In the early hours of a chilly August morning, Brae Cartina delivered a healthy young colt! Inheriting the qualities of his sire, Rubin James (IFS), ‘EBL Retched’ combines strong limbs and hindquarter, an elegant scopey neck and a beautiful head with a kind eye. Dark bay in colour with a simple white star, he is a full brother to EBL Ribbons. Retched is offered for sale. Details are on the For Sale page.

Welcome Laurent!

EBL extends a welcome to Laurent Rerat who is visiting us from Switzerland. Laurent brings with him a wealth of horse knowledge and skills and is quickly becoming a valuable addition to the barn. A show jumper in his home country, Laurent is being introduced to the worlds of dressage and showing in Australia with the EBL team.

New Additions to the EBL Stallion Roster

Andrew, Callie and all of the team at EB Lodge are excited to announce the arrival of two of Australia’s notable and highly performed stallions!

Imported from the USA, Gai el Jullyen is himself ranked one of the Top 10 Sires in the US before being exported to Australia. Possessing bloodlines of international quality, he has stamped himself to be an exquisite sire of Purebred Arabians. His son, Chelleason Crown Jewel, recently won the Supreme Purebred Male Exhibit at the Queensland Arabian Challenge Show, an honour in itself, but this was achieved as a weanling! Gai el Jullyen is owned by Jason Hodgins of Milan Enterprises and has come to continue a saddle career at E.B. Lodge. We are eagerly awaiting his first saddle appearance in two years and we are anticipating to see what this amazing stallion has to offer. Stay tuned for updates!

The second stallion is by no means a stranger to the Australian show ring. The son of Urubula Regal Promise, Willowcroft Regal Emblem has arrived at EB Lodge for the upcoming season. Already a multi champion winner at Royal and National level, Emblem hopes to now embark on what will hopefully be an equally impressive pony dressage career, whilst making a return to limited shows. This big moving stallion has settled in nicely to the routine at the barn and we have high hopes for him.

 June/July 2009 Update

All at EB Lodge and Coachwood have been gearing up for what is expected to be a very busy show season!

We have already been competing each weekend at various Show and Dressage competitions with success.

What’s Colour is beginning to show his “true colours” in the Dressage arena, gaining creditable placings and scores in all of his Novice tests. Tom’s average scores across all of his tests to date have been between 70%-73%, with some very notable comments! We are looking forward to the State Dressage Championships in September at Tamworth where Tom and Andrew are entered to compete in the Novice test!

Rubin James has also made a triumphant return to the dressage arena at the recent Central Coast Dressage Competition. Having been prepped the week before by Rozzie Ryan, Callie and Rubin jumped in the deep end (for Callie anyway) and competed in both Medium tests. Rubin, after settling into his second test, came away with a 2nd and a 4th placing. Not only did he return to the dressage arena, but also the show ring!

Alexander Park Dressage Championships Weekend

Four stallions, one mare, nine tests, two days!! The Alexander Park Dressage Championships kicked off on Saturday with Tristan Bryant's Arabian Warmblood Stallion, Armani, stepping into the Prelimary Arena after a long spell from the competition arena. Capably and superbly ridden by Andrea Kacirek, Armani scored very well throughout his test and received a fifth placing overall.

What’s Colour (Imp HOL) once again delivered faultless tests, and once again scored consistently, placing 2nd and 3rd in the Novice events amongst some very seasoned and talented competitors. His flamboyant movement and flashy demeanor is especially eye catching across the arenas! His performance was rewarded at the end of the day with Reserve Champion Novice Horse.

Willowcroft Regal Emblem was introduced to the world of Pony Dressage. His first test, being the Pony Dressage Challenge, was accurately executed and displayed moments of true athleticism. Emblem placed 6th in the challenge, then came out again in the official 1C against a field of talented horses where he scored a percentage of 68 and a third placing! On the count back, Emblem received the sash for first place for the highest placed pony. Big congratulations must go to Amanda and Haley Jeffrey’s who came up to watch Jimmy in action.

Rubin James competed again in the Medium tests, settling well into the first one this time. Although placing in the middle of the field, Rubin is showing more and more confidence as his outings continue.

Andrea Kacirek and her mare Desiree also contested the Medium tests scoring very well, but just out of the placings this time.

A big thank you must go to all who helped us out on the day. Andrea, for riding Armani, Sophie and Kate for their super grooming and strapping, Sandra for ensuring all were fed throughout the day, and Sam, Lauren, Michelle, Hailey and their families for their support on the sidelines!

Ruth Dalton Memorial Challenge, Foal Show and Amateur Show

 The EB Lodge and Coachwood team travelled down to Clarendon over the weekend to compete at all three of the NSW Arabian Association Competitions.

EBL Rich List owned by Rebecca Lovett was shown in the Arabian Warmblood Foal classes, and was sashed the eventual champion once again. This colt is only getting better as he grows and develops and we are sure that this is only a taste of what his future has to offer.

Jindalla Park Dolce Diva made her show ring debut in the Foal Part bred Arabian event. She also behaved impeccably and qualified for the Supreme Foal as well by winning Champion Part bred Foal.

Celadon Elusive also made her debut under saddle in the Novice Breed events. Capably ridden by Sophie Upson, 'Lucy' won her novice ANSA, adding to her Champion Result earlier in the day with owner, Amanda Riordan.

Returning to the show ring, Rubin James competed in the Ruth Dalton Memorial Versatility Challenge. Winning the halter section and placing second in both the saddle and hunter sections, Rubin was sashed Champion Overall Senior Horse. Not a bad effort for his return to the show ring in well over 12 months!

NSW Annual All Breeds Foal Show

 EB Lodge recently took a small team of foals down to the NSW Foal Show at Hawkesbury. 

Three outstanding youngsters all sired by the beautiful Rubinstein stallion, Rubin James. 

These young future superstars did not disappoint with EBL Ribbons taking the Supreme Warmblood, ANSA, Stockhorse or Thoroughbred award. EBL Rich List and EBL Posh contested the Derivative Ring with both foals winning their respective classes and taking out the Champion and Reserve Awards.
 
EBL Rich List delighted his new owner by being sashed the Supreme Led Derivative Foal. 

A well deserved award amongst some outstanding foals. A big congratulations to all of their owners & connections and thankyou to all who assisted us on the day!