On a cold gray day in winter 2005, we were on the highway to a small town in area of middle Germany called Hunsrück. We were Isabella John and Rainer Neukirchen and we were searching for the ideal horse for us
Isabella Neukirchen-John, Spanish-Norman breeder from Germany
Last month, it was my pleasure to welcome to Connecticut Spanish-Norman breeder, Isabella Neukirchen-John, from Germany. I was truly honored that Isabella had planned an overnight stay at the historic Curtis House Inn here in Woodbury, CT.
USDF Award Winner Jessica Edwards & Spanish-Norman ‘Mombassa Ridge Dragonfly’
Congratulations to Jessica Edwards & Spanish-Norman ‘Mombassa Ridge Dragonfly’ winners of USDF 2015 All Breeds Award Certificates…
A Tribute to Romantico H.H.F.
Tribute to Spanish-Norman breed Ambassador, Romantico H.H.F… Fond memories of a special horse that inspired, supported and comforted his proud owner from the moment he was born.
Nurturing Healing Love: A Mother’s Journey of Hope and Forgiveness by Scarlett Lewis
Please join us in supporting Spanish-Norman owner and breeder, Scarlett Lewis, in moving forward and choosing to take the path of love and forgiveness in the wake of losing her son, Jesse, in the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy.
USDF 2015 All Breeds Award Program
The Spanish-Norman Registry has again affiliated with USDF for the year 2015 in the All Breeds Award Program.
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
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’
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.
Half-Andalusian, Pure Fun!
Half-Andalusian, Pure Fun!… Victoria McIntire introduces you to the Half-Andalusian also known as the Spanish-Norman.
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!
Horsemen’s Yankee Pedlar July 2002… “The Baroque Breeds”
Horsemen’s Yankee Pedlar: “The Baroque Breeds”… Widespread Influence and Widespread Appeal… What these breeds share is a common heritage, docile personality, and striking good looks. But the slight differences between the breeds are perhaps what make them most unique