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Showing this winter?
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Billy Congo
16.2 hh Black AES Stallion Vechta x Animo x Clover Hill Consistency, talent, soundness ā¢ Winner of over Ā£500,000 Gold Medal European Ch. 2013 ā¢ 1st CSI5* Donetsk 4th GCT 5* London ā¢ 2nd GCT 5* Cannes 2nd GCT 5* Monte Carlo ā¢ 5th GCT 5* Abu Dhabi Sire of Billy Onslow (CSI5*), Billy Cool (CSI2*), etc.
Itās Time To Reform The Way Hunters Are Judged By Jay Duke Times change, sport changes,
and if you are going to stay relevant in todayās fast-paced world of social media, you better make sure that your industry is not just current, but ahead of the curve. It is extremely difficult for even hunter fan extremists to make the argument that their sport is current, has made the necessary changes to build the industry, and engages fans and media. In a previous text* regarding the hunter derbies, I noted there have been some positives. I acknowledged the efforts, and pointed out the shortcomings. Just as the FEI is looking at adjusting the Nations Cup format in order to stay relevant, I believe that it is long overdue that we reform the way hunters are judged. At this point, 50% of you are agreeing with me, and the other 50% do not. For the latter group, keep reading and let me illustrate my position. Under the current format, a $500,000 Thoroughbred who jumps a 9 out of 10 and has a
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Cevin Z
16.2 hh Grey AES Stallion Coriall Z x Carthago x Caletto I Consistent producer of very talented horses with exceptional temperaments. Offspring include Billy Lemon (CSI5*), NLF Billy On Show (CSI5*), Billy Balou (CSI5*), Billy Cevelle (CSI5*), Billy Mexico (CSI5*), Valetto JX (CSI5*), Borough Pennyz (Olympics, CCI4*)
Frozen semen also available from Billy Mexico (by Cevin Z). Please see the website for the full stallion roster.
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