NOVEMBER 2012
Tash’s Training Tip - Self Esteem ~ Out and About - Updates from Ebony Park Family!! :) News From the 2012 National Dressage Championships in Sydney!!
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From the Editor IN THIS ISSUE • PAGE 4-5: NEWS FROM HOLLAND FRIESIAN OF THE YEAR
Hi Fabulous Friesian Lovers!! :) WOW!! We have has such a busy month! In the last couple of weeks of October, we had 3 foals born, and then the week before that - another foal!
• PAGE 6: NOTE FROM TASH AND 2012 DATES
So make sure you check out the photo gallery for all of the new faces - Fia and • PAGE 7-8: NEWS UPDATE - EP FAMILY Famke had gorgeous MEMBERS ROCKY AND BASTIAN colts, and Anika and SHARE THEIR NEWS Dazzle fillies!! • PAGE 9-10: TASH’S TRAINING TIP SELF DISCIPLINE
• PAGE 11-12: PHOTO GALLERY
• PAGE 13: 5 MINUTES WITH KYRA KURKLUND
• PAGE 14-18: BREEDING SEASON 2012 - STALLION LIFTOUT
• PAGE 19: CONTACT INFORMATION
Oh, and I have a namesake! We have named Anika’s filly EP Kate!! She is absolutely gorgeous so friendly - but very cheeky (check out the photo to your right)!! :) Breeding season has well and truly hit us in full force - with 4 positive pregnancies from 4 inseminations, we are on a roll! If you think an Ebony Park Friesian is just what you are looking for, click here to check out our payment plan options... or if you would like a Friesian foal from your own mare, click here. To Your Dreams Becoming Reality,
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News From Holland - Friesian of the Year! The first ever edition of the KFPS Horse of the Year election has generated a lot of enthusiastic response from Friesian horses lovers. The election kicked off with the illustrious Central Mare Inspection Champion Annichje fan Bokkum Model Sport. So who will be the 2012 Horse of the Year? The winner arises from votes by the public and three professional judges. You can vote for your favourite horse on the KFPS facebook page, or by sending them an email details brlow). If you write a few words as to why that horse is your favourite, chances are the prize KFPS has in store will come your way! The best argument wins a Royal Friesian coat and a live comment during the Horse of the Year announcement on 11 January at the 2013 K F P S S t a l l i o n S h o w. Voting closes 16 December.
And the six nominees are: Tjardo V. Ster Sport Norbert 444 Sport
Breeder/owner: T. and J. van der Zee Who doesn’t know this wonderful 2012 Stallion Show Champion? Deriving from a splendid dam line, Norbert 444 sort of follows in his dam’s hoof steps. Norbert 444 shows his worth in the dressage arena as well as in driving, where he pairs elegance with movement. Ebony Park Dante is by Norbert so this is one of our favourites to win Friesian of the Year!! :)
Breeder: A. van de Ven. Owner: G. Soepenberg Over the last year, Tjardo V. (Time 398) has won almost everything there is to win in the capable hands of Susan Bouwman-Wind, under the saddle as well as in harness. He headed last year’s KFPS Newcomers’ Competition with a Sjees and this year’s Ladies’ Category and Prize of the Best, beating all inharness champions of this season. At the Central Mare Inspection, he won the dressage talent competition final for five and six-year old stallions and geldings. Tjardo V. is also Z dressage (medium/ advanced level dressage). So this truly versatile stallion has had an outstanding season.
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News From Holland - Friesian of the Year! Setske F. Ster Preferent Prestatiemoeder
Breeder: F. van der Velde. Owner: N.J. Osinga The deceased Setske F. (Feitse 293P) is primarily known as top stallion Beart 4 11 S p o r t ’ s d a m . O f Setske’s fifteen offspring twelve have the Ster predicate, making her triple Preferent. Setske also has three offspring with the Sport predicate. Elisabeth M. Ster
Breeder: B. van der Meer. Owner: H. Eppinga Three-year old Elisabeth M. (Andries 415 Sport) meets the image of the ideal Friesian mare in every respect. That’s how the judges praised the new
champion at the 2012 Central Mare Inspection. The Blauwhuis Breeding Day Champion is also provisionally Kroon. She’s a majestic mare that trots in a truly royal manner. Young Elisabeth M. holds a lot of promises for the future. Romke Hagehoeve
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Breeder: S. Booi. Owner: W. Weimer
In driving, Romke fân de Hagehoeve (Folkert 353 Sport) is known as ‘Stalhouderij Nieboers’ Romke, led by Ilona Woltman. In Ermelo, the two won the Dutch Equestrian Federation title in the Z dressage driving class. Romke is a cooperative, hard-working horse that more than deserves the Horse of the Year spotlights. Daniël de G. Ster Sport Breeder: J.D. de Groot. Owner: Ted Kop Jansen bv
Daniël de G. competes at Grand Prix level. Ridden by Judith Pietersen, the black macho gives the other competitors plenty to think about. They won the last Intermédiaire I test with 67.37%. With Judith, Daniël was selected for Rabo Future Test Trainings by Sjef Janssen. Daniël was sold to the United States, where he will further pursue his dressage career. Daniël already made a name for himself in dressage in the Netherlands and will no doubt continue to do so overseas. Yo u c a n v o t e o n t h e KFPS facebook page for your favourite Source: KFPS website
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Note from Tash DIARY DATES Boneo Park
November 10th
Ebony
Park Abe Grand Prix November 11th
Zeus of Ebony Park -
Elementary
Hello Amazing Friesian Lovers!!! :) What an amazing month we have had here at Ebony Park!!!! :) As you know we competed at the Nationals. I personally didn't do our best, and Abe and I certainly had some learning experiences!!!! :) The best thing was to see Loes and Zeus rock, and also the love and thanks I feel for our team! As you all know and appreciate, no man stands alone, and Loes and I couldn't have been here and gotten such great results without my super team back home!!!! So thank you to my Mum, Ginger and my dad in law, Graham for checking in on the property and making sure the rest of the horses, mares, foals and humans were all well and happy. Thank you to Danielle for keeping the stables running, and keeping all the horses at home fed, watered and rugged. Thanks to super queen Kate who was left with a million things to do and ended up doing a million and 1!!! You are a godsend Kate and there is no way I could have gone away unless you were there so thank you!!!!! Loes you make me laugh! Keep rocking and doing your best and I will keep kicking your ass to be better and help you and Zeus get to Grand Prix!!! To my super husband Phil. I am nothing without you. You are my rock, my love and my support system. Thank you for loving me and being there! It didn't matter if it was hot chocolate in the morning or plaiting a tail in the afternoon - you were there. Thank you. Last but not least my horses. You guys are the reason we do what we do and you make it so easy!!! Zeus has just turned 5, and at nationals already and to come 16th best in Australia knocks my socks off!!! And Abe. My Abe. You are my mentor, me teacher and my friend. This journey wouldn't be possible without you and I love and thank you for everything you have made me so far, and for everything you will teach me and make me in the future. November is crazy busy as well - we have Equitana where Abe is shortlisted for the Kyra Kurkland clinic, and is also going to be in the breed display. We are also expecting two more foals and preparing for the Victorian Dressage Championships in early December so looking forward to it all!!!! I trust you are having an amazing month and smiling :) To Your Success! Natasha Ebony Park Friesian Magazine May 2012
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NEWS UPDATE!! EP Bastian
We have just received an update from Sian, who became part of the Ebony Park family almost a year ago now when she fell in
love with EP Bastian (Ebony Park Abe x TB mare, and full brother to EP Anika) - and we felt we had to share with you!! :) This is what Sian had to say... Just thought I'd give you an update on Bastian, he's been going amazingly!! I have had him out three times for lessons with Robbie Clay and took him out for his fourth time today! The exciting part was today we
actually jumped. didn’t just have a lesson in the arena, we went to the pony club grounds for the first time! Bastian was amazing - he did not bat an eyelid at a n y t h i n g ! We had a flat lesson then decided to ride around with my instructor through the forest and out through the cross country - we went over bridges, the whole grade five course, some grade four brushes and the grade three ditch with absolutely no refusals, he took it all in his stride! Most of the time he just trotted over the jumps, but a few of them he
Unfortunately as we were going through the forest mum couldn't follow with the camera! But we did get some footage of the water jump! :) Just want to thank you guys again for breeding such a wonderful horse, he is an absolute dream to own, and despite the fact we've only been out a few times, he's received bucket-loads of compliments every time! Congratulations Sian and Bastian - what a superstar!! :)
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NEWS UPDATE!! EP Rocky washed out bay amongst the black Friesians. I was a bit embarrassed initially by his washed out colour (he is brown) but interestingly enough, so many people watched him and came up asking about his breeding and just loved him, including his colour.
It must have been the month for updates!! We also received an update from Justine, who has two Ebony Park horses Purebred 3yo Daquiri of Ebony Park (Ebony Park Elko x Ebony Park Famke), who travelled to her new home in Queensland a couple of months ago, and EP Rocky (renamed Elkido Ebony Park Elko x The Carrock Zip) who Justine has had for about 18 months now. Elkido is five now, and my dream at the moment is to compete at the state level in dressage. However, we have started, and he is going really well at the moment. He is doing well at the local adult riding club near home, and last weekend he went to the state Friesian Championships in Queensland, looking a lovely
I was surprised as there was so many beautiful friesians around but they were watching him. He came second in the led class (partbred gelding over 4) and had to go in to compete for reserve champion partbred, but the judge said that only his let him down. I didn't really care about the led class anyway, as he comes into his own when ridden. As well, the two horses ahead of me were two very seasoned hacks that had been doing the circuits for years, so he did well for only going properly since July. Anyway, we had the partbred under saddle and Elkido came third against the other two hacks. The workout was hard as they wanted extended trot and extended canter in the workout, which I thought would be amusing since I had only started to ask Elkido to lengthen in the trot at home (and we still haven't got it quite yet!)
both of them (1A - 65% and 1C - 67.27%). But he did such a nice job too (there was none of the not listening to my legs and being strong or getting too heavy) so I was rapped with him. I am looking forward to next year starting novice tests with him as I have started training in leg yielding and shoulder-in etc. And, of course, while he is improving I will be teaching myself to be a quieter and better rider as an ongoing relentless task - especially as I have a lesson on average once a month and have no mirrors. Congratulations to Justine and Rocky on their fantastic performance at the Friesian State show!! Check out the videos of the two of them at the show! They have come such a long way since he was first broken in (photos) Video 1 Video 2
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Tash’s Training Tip - Self Esteem “You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection” -- Buddha I feel a little bit ‘naughty’ this month; talking about self esteem. You see, it isn’t talked about much. … Hi my name is Mr X and I have low Self Esteem. It just doesn’t happen. The problem is plenty of people suffer with it and I don’t like that at all! So let’s look at it!
adulthood we then believe we are not worthy of some things, we are not good enough for certain things and we don’t deserve certain things. What needs to happen is that the beliefs and values we believe to be true need to be shattered and realigned with the person you wish to be. Whenever I look at someone I admire, I don’t ask how did they do that – I ask what did
Self Esteem is your own feeling of worth as a h u m a n being, and it influences every single area of your life. The best question to ask yourself w h e n determining you own level of self esteem is “What do I deserve in life?” If the answer is not much, you will tend to attract people and events that confirm this opinion of yourself, if this is a lot, the opposite is true - you will attract people and events that confirm this belief. Self esteem is formed early in life and is shaped by the events of our past. We develop a self image based on the beliefs and values we learnt as a 7 year old. Into
they need to believe about themselves to do that? For instance for Isabell Werth to win all those medals at WEG, The Olympics and World Championships would need to have high self esteem of her capabilities as a rider for her to have achieved the results that she has. So hands up, who is ready to take responsibility for their own lives and raise their self esteem?!
1. Stop comparing yourself to others! There is always someone p r e t t i e r, t h i n n e r, m o r e successful, happier, more educated, etc than you. So what? This is YOUR life with YOUR lessons – follow your OWN path. 2. Stop negative self talk Would you talk to your best friend the way you talk to yourself? I didn’t think so! I would never tell my BFF she was ugly, fat, stupid pathetic and will never succeed in anything she does. So I can NEVER say that to myself! Love you, all of you, even the bad and speak to yourself in a l o v i n g , forgiving and generous way. 3. Who do you surround yourself with? You are the sum of the people around you. If the people around you are positive upbeat and successful you will change to fit in with them. It’s human nature. If you are around negative, hateful, complaining people you too will change to fit in. Make sure you are around people that love themselves and love and
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Tash’s Training Tip - Self Esteem accept you. I am very wary of people that put others down or being around someone who doesn’t make me feel good. I am quite improper and will actually walk away or cease communication with these people. Yes that makes me socially a disgrace but keeps my self esteem intact.
On there I have ‘Getting my truck licence’ ‘Getting my degree’ these were all things that I had to work really hard for and I am really proud to have achieved. I have a saying – if I can get my truck licence; dude I can do anything, nothing is as hard as that! I also went without chocolate for 91 days! That was HUGE!
4. Have a gratitude wall
6. Affirmations Rule!
What are you thankful for? Sometimes we think so many things are wrong and we have nothing. Make time to make up a page for what you are grateful for.
An Affirmation is a wish stated as if it is already true. Having affirmations is an easy way to bring about positive change. An example is:
spouse, their parents, their children, society expectations. That’s great but you will never be fulfilled! You must live the life you were born to live: Your path, your j o u r n e y. Yo u c a n ’ t c o p y someone else’s you don’t get another go either – you only get one so what do you want to fill it with? What is your purpose? Why do you get out of bed in the morning? When you are clear on purpose you know what you stand for and your self esteem is rocking high!
I am beautiful, amazing, strong 8. Take Action When I am coaching clients on low self esteem the first task I set them is to write some goals – and those goals include brushing your teeth, getting out of bed. You see it only in taking action that we can get results and in obtaining results we start to succeed. When you shy away from challenge you are saying: I don’t believe I am capable to deal with this. The more you start saying yes to opportunities and backing yourself, the more your self esteem increases and the more you start to believe that you are capable!
5. Have a positive attributes list List everything that is amazing, special and wonderful about y o u . Yo u r s m i l e , y o u r organisation, you drive well! Everything and anything you can think of. You can also have a past successes board.
and wonderful. I need nothing external to me to validate my vibrant shine and contribution to this world. 7. Live your life
To Your Success,
Natasha
So many people I talk to live their life for others. For their Ebony Park Friesian Magazine May 2012
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NATIONALS!!
The Nationals!! :)
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FOALS!! :)
Top: Famke & her colt Maximus Above and right: Dazzle and Diamante, her ďŹ lly Right: Fia and her colt Below: Anika and her ďŹ lly Kate
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5 Minutes with Kyra Kyrklund Since Natasha has been shortlisted for the Kyra Kurklund clinic at Equitana this month, I thought we should do a quick profile on her for those of you who may not know her!! :) Kyra was born in Helsinki in 1951. As a child she was mad about horses and used to ride her godmother's draught horses during summer holidays. After a fall resulting in a broken arm her parents bought her ten riding lessons at a riding school in Helsinki. Little did they know what they started by this... In 1967 Kyra participated in her very first competition, the Nordic Cup in Lahtis, Finland. She rode a horse called Dragon in a novice jumping class. After winning two classes, the chef d'equipe of the Finnish jumping team asked if the horse was capable of jumping in a higher class. If he were, he and Kyra would be included in the junior team. Although she had never jumped at the higher level, Kyra relied on Dragon, and answered yes. With Kyra on the team, Finland won the Nordic cup and individually she was placed second.
Source: iltalehti.ďŹ
Kyra Kyrklund now lives in Surrey, England, with her husband, Richard White, and their dog, Ludwig. A five-time Olympian, Kyra trained with the late Walter Christensen of Germany from 1975 to 1977. She then trained with Germany's Herbert Rehbein from 1980 until his death in 1997. In addition to the Olympics, Kyra Kyrklund earned a silver medal at the 1990 World Equestrian Games in Stockholm, Sweden, and was placed first at the 1991 World Cup Final in Paris, France. She recently began riding and competing the 17.2-hand Oldenburg gelding Andiamo Tyme in Grand Prix. Few riders in the world have managed to train and successfully compete so many different horses in international Grand Prix dressage. Kyra has obtained this exceptional result fourteen times, with Piccolo, NĂśr, Matador, Ramon Navaro, Edinburg, Vancouver, Flyinge Amiral, MidtWest Ibi-Light, Dakar, Patrick of Finland, Master, Asterix, Lillemarkens Arkibal and Max.
Source: localriding.com
In combination with Kyra's reputation as a world-class trainer and rider, her great sense of humour has made her lecture demonstrations and clinics globally renowned. At the demonstrations Kyra shows how she trains horses from the very first step up to Grand Prix level. While riding, Kyra explains and demonstrates how she uses her well-known method of training horses with kindness but firmness, using a logical and consistent system to obtain excellent results. Kyra and Matador (Photo:
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Ebony Park Jor!t Jorrit is an exceptional dressage stallion that made it through to the very prestigious 70 day performance test for approved stallions. In the performance test in Holland, Jorrit was within days of being approved as a stallion but a muscle strain hindered his movement and was unfortunately eliminated late in the test. He was also awarded a breeding permit from the KFPS when they came out for the 2009 Keuring. This is only awarded to very select Friesian stallions who possess the desired characteristics of the breed. There are only a few Friesian stallions in Australia that hold a current KFPS permit, and Ebony Park is very proud to offer Ebony Park Jorrit to the discerning Friesian breeder. This permit is limited to only 20 mares so please Born 12/05/2003, 16.2hh, Jet Black book quickly and as early as possible to avoid imported Friesian ster stallion disappointment! By the Grand Prix Dutch Approved Dressage Friesian Jasper 366 Scored 82% for the IBOP (2009 Keuring) Foalbook ster stallion with a Current KFPS Breeding Permit for 2011-2012 Registration Number: 5280 0420 0305 315
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Ebony Park Elko
Unfortunately, due to a paddock injury to his knee, Elko is no longer able to be ridden, and has been retired from the competition arena. Ebony Park is extremely disappointed and upset by this incident, however we are very happy that he is still able to be bred, and has still retained his breeding permit (not something to be taken lightly, as the KFPS are very strict about awarding breeding permits!). When Elko was able to be ridden he was destined to be Natasha’s Olympic Grand Prix horse. He had everything! Three amazing paces, the desire and trainable temperament, and was quick to learn and improve. In his short career he scored up to 72% in preliminary and gained 44 grading points qualifying him for the 2006 Australian Dressage Championships in Novice in only 2 months of competition.
Born 21/04/2001, 17.1hh, jet black imported Friesian ster stallion By the Champion Approved licensed Dutch Friesian Stallion Teunis 332 Foalbook ster stallion with a Current KFPS Breeding Permit for 2011-2012 Registration Number: 5280 0420 0120 011
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Ebony Park Abe
Abe has had consistent results of over 62% at the Inter I level, and currently competing and winning at the Grand Prix level in 2012 with scores over 60%, improving with each competition! Early in his career Abe was the horse to beat in Novice bringing home 3 Novice Championships with scores up to 71%. He also took home an Advanced Championship in 2008 and competed and qualified for the prestigious Dressage with the stars in the PSG and Inter I Kur in March 2010.
Abe is now establishing himself in Grand Prix and he hasn’t disappointed. His piaffe/passage is amazing and we are now waiting for him to develop the strength to catch up. This horse is destined for a legendary Grand Prix career. Ebony Park Abe is an exceptional stallion to ride. He is powerful and responsive and carries you through any situation with pride and attitude.
Born 29/03/2000, 16.2hh, jet black imported Friesian ster stallion.
To ride him is pure joy! He is solid, strong and powerful! First Friesian stallion in Australasia to Abe takes you into a test almost like a war horse taking compete and win at Grand Prix level in you into battle. He is proud, noble and loves to show off dressage. and be the centre of attention. Abe has been awarded the sports predicate from the KFPS. He is the first stallion in Australia to achieve the award due to his outstanding results in the dressage arena. By the Champion Approved licensed Dutch Friesian Stallion Anne 340 Registration Number: 5280 0420 0010
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Zeus of Ebony Park Zeus is Elko’s first son that we have bred, and we have eagerly been waiting the years until he was old enough to work. At 4 1/2 he is already competing in Novice level dressage, with scores over 68%! Zeus is a delight to work with, having an exceptional canter just like his father, and a swinging, easy trot. He is still taking time to mature with some growing to do, but in another year we are so excited to see where this boy is at! He has inherited the beautiful, willing Friesian temperament from both sire and dam. This will be Zeus’s second season standing at stud, with his first babies due later in the year, and a wonderful opportunity for people to get access to Elko’s bloodlines!
Born 22/11/2007, 16hh, jet black Friesian BBook1 stallion. By our imported Friesian stallion (who has a breeding permit) Elko van der Woalderhoeve Registration Number: AU0360 0420 0706 076
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