Wondriano
2007 Colt by Wonderful (Weltmeyer/Bolero)
out of EM Fountainhead (Fabriano/Werther)
$13,500
Foaled on April 12, 2007, "Prairie" has a pedigree
studded with legendary stallions including Weltmeyer,
Fabriano, Bolero, and Werther along with nine States
Premium and Elite Mares in the last four generations of his
bloodlines. If blood is any indication, there are great
things in store for this little prince in the field of equine
sport.
He's a handsome chestnut with a blaze and one hind
stocking. He should finish at about 16.2-16.3H --
although at the rate he's growing, it could be as much as
17H. At 8 1/2 months he's 14H and 650 lbs.
He has an elegant, harmonious conformation, with good
angles in his hind legs and croup, well-formed withers, a
deep chest and well set-on neck. At his foal inspection the
judges commented favorably on his lively, animated
expression, his pretty head and neck, and the slope of his
shoulder. Right now, he's a little "hip-high" -- but that
downhill-ness is typical of youngsters, and only a
temporary phase in his growth.
These pictures were taken on December 22, 2007, after
six inches of fresh powder fell overnight. Despite having
a coat of hair like a yak, you can still discern his lovely
lines.
2007 Colt by Wonderful (Weltmeyer/Bolero)
out of EM Fountainhead (Fabriano/Werther)
$13,500
Foaled on April 12, 2007, "Prairie" has a pedigree
studded with legendary stallions including Weltmeyer,
Fabriano, Bolero, and Werther along with nine States
Premium and Elite Mares in the last four generations of his
bloodlines. If blood is any indication, there are great
things in store for this little prince in the field of equine
sport.
He's a handsome chestnut with a blaze and one hind
stocking. He should finish at about 16.2-16.3H --
although at the rate he's growing, it could be as much as
17H. At 8 1/2 months he's 14H and 650 lbs.
He has an elegant, harmonious conformation, with good
angles in his hind legs and croup, well-formed withers, a
deep chest and well set-on neck. At his foal inspection the
judges commented favorably on his lively, animated
expression, his pretty head and neck, and the slope of his
shoulder. Right now, he's a little "hip-high" -- but that
downhill-ness is typical of youngsters, and only a
temporary phase in his growth.
These pictures were taken on December 22, 2007, after
six inches of fresh powder fell overnight. Despite having
a coat of hair like a yak, you can still discern his lovely
lines.
Nancy Makowski
Owner/Breeder
HC 69 Box 48A
Rociada, NM 87742
Home: 505-425-9124
Cell: 505-718-6129
nancy.makowski@us.army.mil
From the 2007 American Hanoverian Society Breeders' Guide:
"The German FN ranked Wonderful as the number one young sire in 2000 based on the
FN competition statistics achieved by his 44 competition offspring. He also sired six
States Premium mares, two German mare show grand champions, one U.S. Elite Mare and
six Verden auction horses. Amazingly, all these records were accomplished with only 99
foals he sired before he was purchased for sport. He achieved up to 85% at M Level
dressage, and learned all FEI movements by age eight. . . Pan Am and World Cup Gold and
2004 Olympic Bronze medalist Debbie McDonald has selected Wonderful for breeding. . . "
"The German FN ranked Wonderful as the number one young sire in 2000 based on the
FN competition statistics achieved by his 44 competition offspring. He also sired six
States Premium mares, two German mare show grand champions, one U.S. Elite Mare and
six Verden auction horses. Amazingly, all these records were accomplished with only 99
foals he sired before he was purchased for sport. He achieved up to 85% at M Level
dressage, and learned all FEI movements by age eight. . . Pan Am and World Cup Gold and
2004 Olympic Bronze medalist Debbie McDonald has selected Wonderful for breeding. . . "
SIRE:
Wonderful
16.1H chestnut Hanoverian,
owned by Violet Jen,
Wonderful Sport Horses,
Palo Alto, CA.
(www.1derful.com)
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Prairie Photo Gallery (age 5 days)
Prairie Photo Gallery (age 2 1/2 months)
Prairie Photo Gallery (age 4 months, 10 days)
Prairie Photo Gallery (age 8 1/2 months)
Prairie Photo Gallery (age 2 1/2 months)
Prairie Photo Gallery (age 4 months, 10 days)
Prairie Photo Gallery (age 8 1/2 months)
Prairie's gaits are correct, free, and athletic; he caused a
murmur in the crowd at his foal inspection with his lovely,
elastic trot! And incidentally, he was the best-behaved
foal there.
A good indicator of a foal's adult character is to look at the
temperaments of his sire and dam, and any other offspring
they've produced. Prairie's sire, Wonderful, demonstrates
in his stallion video that he can be ridden on a loose rein
by a little boy who's barely big enough to scramble into
the saddle by himself! Wonderful is sire to a long list of
breed show and performance champions. Prairie's
damsire, Fabriano, is known for producing gentle,
intelligent, highly trainable horses. Just check out the
USEF end-of-year standings, and you'll see Fabriano's
name figuring prominently in the pedigrees of
performance horses currently in international competition.
Prairie's dam, EM Fountainhead, is a half-sister of the
Class I Hanoverian stallion Fabuleaux, who rated 9's in
temperament and willingness to work in his stallion
performance test (as well as 9's on walk and trot and an
extraordinary 10 for canter!) You can read about
Prairie's dam EM Fountainhead on the "Our Mares" page.
Prairie was imprinted at birth, and he's completely at ease
around humans. He's the first one to trot up to the fence
to schmooze with visitors, and he simply loves a good
scratching. He even points with his nose to the areas he
wants scratched! (Who's training whom?)
When the halter comes off, Prairie enjoys a romp in fresh
snow. At his age he loves to frolic. It's a joy to see him
kick up his heels, and then do some impromptu passage
with his tail straight up like a plume!
I've handled him daily since he was born, and taught him
to stand quietly for grooming, bathing, fly spray,
blanketing, and even braiding. He leads easily, trailers
like a champ, and he even stands tied for short periods.
Our farrier said he's never worked with a nicer, more
mannerly foal in 31 years of trimming horses. Prairie is
so tame, he allows us to clean and examine his private
parts without a fuss. We can administer oral medications
without restraint of any kind -- not even a halter! (He
thinks a dose syringe is some kind of lollipop.) I've also
taught him to politely turn his face away when I give him
his rations, because I don't like horses that rush you and
snatch the feed out of your hands. You simply couldn't ask
for a youngster that is easier to handle, or more trusting
and cooperative.
Prairie was weaned this past fall. He showed no signs of
separation anxiety when taken from his mother. He seems
quite independent and self-confident, and not at all
"herdbound." We began separating him from his mother
at mealtimes for short periods of time when he was just a
month old or so. When it was time to wean him, we began
turning him out with a gelding for company while his
mother was turned out with another mare. As with
everything else, weaning was no big deal; he took it all in
stride without turning a hair, and so did his mother.
Recently, I began working with Prairie on flexing right and
left, and doing a few steps of turn on the haunches and
turn on the forehand. I was surprised how quickly he
picked up these concepts, and how willingly he complies
with only a feather touch. He seems to intuitively
understand what I want him to do. I think introducing the
saddle and bridle will be a snap when the time comes, and
the lessons he's learning on the ground now will translate
beautifully to under-saddle work. He'll be way ahead of
the game by the time he's a three-year-old.
Unless he sells to a good home first, we plan to geld
Prairie at around a year of age. As his growth and
development progress, we'll give him a well-rounded
foundation as a sport horse beginning with careful
free-jumping and work in hand to develop his ability to
carry himself, even before he feels the weight of a rider.
With his breeding, I expect his forte to be dressage, but
it's important for him to learn to jump competently, too.
I'd like to see him go to a new owner who has the skills to
develop his wonderful innate talents. A good home is a
must. He'd be an awesome mount for a junior or adult
amateur -- uncomplicated, steady, willing, generous and
kind. He'll truly be someone's dream horse!
murmur in the crowd at his foal inspection with his lovely,
elastic trot! And incidentally, he was the best-behaved
foal there.
A good indicator of a foal's adult character is to look at the
temperaments of his sire and dam, and any other offspring
they've produced. Prairie's sire, Wonderful, demonstrates
in his stallion video that he can be ridden on a loose rein
by a little boy who's barely big enough to scramble into
the saddle by himself! Wonderful is sire to a long list of
breed show and performance champions. Prairie's
damsire, Fabriano, is known for producing gentle,
intelligent, highly trainable horses. Just check out the
USEF end-of-year standings, and you'll see Fabriano's
name figuring prominently in the pedigrees of
performance horses currently in international competition.
Prairie's dam, EM Fountainhead, is a half-sister of the
Class I Hanoverian stallion Fabuleaux, who rated 9's in
temperament and willingness to work in his stallion
performance test (as well as 9's on walk and trot and an
extraordinary 10 for canter!) You can read about
Prairie's dam EM Fountainhead on the "Our Mares" page.
Prairie was imprinted at birth, and he's completely at ease
around humans. He's the first one to trot up to the fence
to schmooze with visitors, and he simply loves a good
scratching. He even points with his nose to the areas he
wants scratched! (Who's training whom?)
When the halter comes off, Prairie enjoys a romp in fresh
snow. At his age he loves to frolic. It's a joy to see him
kick up his heels, and then do some impromptu passage
with his tail straight up like a plume!
I've handled him daily since he was born, and taught him
to stand quietly for grooming, bathing, fly spray,
blanketing, and even braiding. He leads easily, trailers
like a champ, and he even stands tied for short periods.
Our farrier said he's never worked with a nicer, more
mannerly foal in 31 years of trimming horses. Prairie is
so tame, he allows us to clean and examine his private
parts without a fuss. We can administer oral medications
without restraint of any kind -- not even a halter! (He
thinks a dose syringe is some kind of lollipop.) I've also
taught him to politely turn his face away when I give him
his rations, because I don't like horses that rush you and
snatch the feed out of your hands. You simply couldn't ask
for a youngster that is easier to handle, or more trusting
and cooperative.
Prairie was weaned this past fall. He showed no signs of
separation anxiety when taken from his mother. He seems
quite independent and self-confident, and not at all
"herdbound." We began separating him from his mother
at mealtimes for short periods of time when he was just a
month old or so. When it was time to wean him, we began
turning him out with a gelding for company while his
mother was turned out with another mare. As with
everything else, weaning was no big deal; he took it all in
stride without turning a hair, and so did his mother.
Recently, I began working with Prairie on flexing right and
left, and doing a few steps of turn on the haunches and
turn on the forehand. I was surprised how quickly he
picked up these concepts, and how willingly he complies
with only a feather touch. He seems to intuitively
understand what I want him to do. I think introducing the
saddle and bridle will be a snap when the time comes, and
the lessons he's learning on the ground now will translate
beautifully to under-saddle work. He'll be way ahead of
the game by the time he's a three-year-old.
Unless he sells to a good home first, we plan to geld
Prairie at around a year of age. As his growth and
development progress, we'll give him a well-rounded
foundation as a sport horse beginning with careful
free-jumping and work in hand to develop his ability to
carry himself, even before he feels the weight of a rider.
With his breeding, I expect his forte to be dressage, but
it's important for him to learn to jump competently, too.
I'd like to see him go to a new owner who has the skills to
develop his wonderful innate talents. A good home is a
must. He'd be an awesome mount for a junior or adult
amateur -- uncomplicated, steady, willing, generous and
kind. He'll truly be someone's dream horse!
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