BREED PROFILE: From the pages of history, traversing the centuries …the mighty chargers of medieval knights …the valiant steeds of the crusaders …the powerful equines of the conquistadores …are now historically and genetically re-created as Spanish-Norman Horses …”the warhorse of the ages as the sporthorse of today!”
Romantico H.H.F. enjoys retirement with Jessica McAllister and friends
Romantico H.H.F. enjoys retirement with Jessica McAllister and friends.
USDF Connection Magazine, April 2013… Breed Spotlight
April 2013 United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Connection Magazine:… Spotlight Article on the SPANISH-NORMAN
2013 High Point Award Winner: Hanzel
Congratulations to “HANZEL” 2013 High Point Award Winner. Owner/Rider: Bernice Parker
2012 High Point Award Winner: Bracchus
Congratulations go to Bracchus, owned and shown by Kristin Hermann, 2012 Spanish-Norman High Point Award winner!
Equine Journal…The Spanish-Norman: ‘A Horse For All Seasons’
The Spanish-Norman: ‘A Horse For All Seasons’ * Reprinted with permission from the Equine Journal Romantic Breeds 2009 issue, ‘Association Spotlight’
2011 High Point Award Winner: Empanoso
Congratulations to ‘Empanoso’, aka ‘Chico’, owned by Karen Knarr, 2011 High Point Award winner!
USDF All Breeds Award Program
We are pleased to announce that the Spanish-Norman Horse Registry has affiliated as a participating registry/organization in the United States Dressage Federation All Breeds Award Program for 2012. What this means for the breed is that Spanish-Norman horses who compete at USDF shows are now eligible for USDF annual awards!
2010 High Point Award Winner: Magico’s Samantha SCF
Congratulations go to MAGICO’S SAMANTHA SCF, 2010 High Point Award winner.
Classic Andalusian Stallion: Embajador IX
Classic Andalusian Stallion: Embajador IX… The ancestral look of this shimmery white Terry stallion is explained by the fact that he is of the purest Carthusian strain, a grandson of Nevado III, …
Horsemen’s Yankee Pedlar June 2001… “The Baroque Breeds’
‘The Baroque Breeds’ A horse for the time traveler or the romantic in us all. * Reprinted with permission from Horsemen’s Yankee Pedlar; June 2001
February 2010 Equine Journal Romantic Breeds Issue
February 2010… Enjoy this reprint of a recent article in the Equine Journal’s Romantic Breeds issue about the Spanish-Norman.
In Memory of Allan H. Hamid
In memory of Allan H. Hamid… Allan H. Hamid, 63, of Woodbury, Connecticut, died peacefully on May 7, 2009, at Waterbury Hospital. A memorial service took place June 14, 2009, at the North Congregational Church of Woodbury. He was the beloved husband of Linda Osterman Hamid.
2008 & 2009 High Point Award Winner: Monarch’s Thor
Congratulations to “Monarch’s Thor” owned by Sandra Austin, 2008 & 2009 Spanish-Norman High Point Award Winner!
Half-Andalusian, Pure Fun!
Half-Andalusian, Pure Fun!… Victoria McIntire introduces you to the Half-Andalusian also known as the Spanish-Norman.
2007 High Point Award Winner… “Star of Orion”
Congratulations to “Star of Orion”,, owned by Jane McKinnon, the 2007 Spanish-Norman High Point Award winner!
Newsletter: December 2006… Equine Journal “Romantic Breeds”
Newsletter: December 2006… Reprint from recently published article about ‘Romantic Breeds’ in the Equine Journal.
2005 High Point Award Winner: Soldado H.H.F.
2005 High Point Award Winner: Soldado H.H.F, owned by Petra Sherman, a true scholar and expert on the history of the horse and the art of classical equitation,
Meet “ZINGARO”, 2nd Generation Spanish-Norman stallion
Meet “ZINGARO”… 2nd Generation Spanish-Norman stallion owned by Ann Puthoff of Fremont, Indiana
Newsletter: March 2005… Join Us in Medieval Merriment!
Newsletter: March 2005… Join us in Medieval Merriment at BreyerFest 2005 at the Kentucky Horse Park!