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de Wiemselbach Stallion offspring top KWPN-NA keurings - 16/10/2007

# 1 Jumper Foal in the US & # 1 Jumper Foal in Canada Osgoode, Ontario - The stallions of de Wiemselbach have confirmed their ranking as top producers to breeders in both the United States and Canada following a victorious showing of their offspring at the KWPN-NA keuring tour held at the end of September.

Carte Blanche SCF, a stunning colt by Lupicor and out of Wildcard SCF Prov Keur (Goodtimes X Silvio 1 Elite Pref) is the #1 Ranked Jumper Foal in North America, and the #1 Ranked Jumper Foal in the United States
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Contessa LWS, an exquisite filly by Numero Uno and out of a keur Nimmerdor mare is the #1 Ranked Jumper Foal in Canada and holds the #3 spot in North America.

Numero Uno was also represented by Ammeretto (out of a keur Goodtimes mare) owned by Equine Holdings, in the Two Year Old Jumper Bred division with a 2nd place tie in the North American standings. Cavalier (formerly shown by Franke Sloothaak under the name of San Patrignano Mister) is sire to Alma (owned by Silver Creek Farms) who finished 4th in the same division

Carte Blanche SCF, is bred and owned by 2006 KWPN-NA Breeder's of the Year, Dr. Carlos and Karin Jimenez of Sporting Chance Farm in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. Their first premium colt received excellent compliments on his type, movement and conformation. He was called back into the Championship Ring and named Reserve Champion. “We are absolutely thrilled,” remarked Karin Jimenez following the release of the official top 5 list from the KWPNNA. “Carte Blanche SCF is a dream come true.”

Contessa LWS, bred and owned by Longwood Stables located in Osgoode, Ontario “embodies everything that breeders strive for,” said Tracy Holmgren. “She has a phenomenal character, is an athletic, balanced mover and is strikingly beautiful.” Contessa LWS received rave reviews from both the jury and spectators alike at the Prima Equestrian Center keuring, and along with her 1st Premium designation and class win, was named Best Young Horse defeating weanlings, yearlings and two year old Jumper Bred horses.

“We are delighted by the performance of our stallion's offspring in North America,” said Daan Horn of de Wiemselbach. “It is a goal of all mare and stallion owner's to have offspring make the top 5 list in North America, but to have the #1 ranked jumper foals in both the United States and Canada in the same year is truly momentous.” The stallion's of de Wiemselbach, including Numero Uno and Lupicor are located in Oud-Ootmarsum, Holland and are available through WCS both through frozen and chilled semen

Pictured Below: Carte Blanche