They're back!!!! Vivian Millard and VDL Windsor H are finally back in the show ring after a serious injury kept Vivian out of competition for 2 years.  Thank you, Windsor, for being the horse that brought her back.  Look for the two of them at Palgrave this summer in the jr/amateur jumper classes.

Dexter

We first introduced Dexter in 2008.  His is sired by VDL Windsor H (Indoctro x Ahorn) and is out of our KWPN mare Jimarilla (Voltaire x Nurzeus). He was a dark, leggy, handsome foal right from the start, with a quiet demeanor just like his sire.

Here's an update on Dexter and guess what - he's still tall, dark and even more handsome!!  He's 4 years old now, over 17 hh, and continuing his under saddle training with Vivian Millard. Not only has Dexter inherited his sire's handsome looks, he has the same laid-back attitude as Windsor and is as easy and straight-forward to ride as his sire.  

Sisters

Emma (left) with sister Farah (right)

3-year-old Emma and 2-year-old Farah are full sisters by VDL Windsor H, and are out of our KWPN mare Jimarilla (Voltaire x Nurzeus).  Emma was started under saddle this winter and will enjoy the summer on turnout with her sister, Farah, before heading back to the barn to continue her training with Vivian Millard this fall/winter.  I am looking forward to watching them both grow up over the summer.

Emma

In 2009 we were happy to announce the arrival of Emm
a, the first filly to be born from our Voltaire x Nurzeus mare, Jimarilla.  After producing four colts in a row, we were thrilled to finally have a filly to carry on this wonderful damline.







Three years later, I continue to be thrilled with this beautiful filly.  Emma's sire, VDL Windsor H, has stamped this filly with his beautiful, refined exterior  and wonderful temperament.  Best of all, she shares his wonderful canter and obvious jumping ability.

VDL Windsor H achieves full CSHA approval

We are happy to announce that VDL Windsor H has achieved full approval with the CSHA in 2009 by fulfilling his performance requirements for Bronze status.  Windsor is already full approved with the CWHBA through his results in the 2008 Stallion Performance Test, where he was Vice-Champion.  You will also find Windsor on the roster of both CSHA and CWHBA stallion service auctions, making his 2011 foals eligible for foal incentives with each of the respective registries.


Windsor's pedigree and information page


VDL Windsor H will be available for breeding in 2010 commencing February 15 until the end of the breeding season, with some limited availability only for the month of July, when he may be showing out of province.  Please contact us directly for specific dates.  Best wishes for a successful breeding season!

Gracie

June 24th welcomed a new filly to our farm.  Gigi is a full sister to Bovaire and Cordeiro, and has the same splash of colour and long legs as Cordeiro.  This will be our last foal from our mare Nikita (Voltaire x Nurzeus), who will be able to enjoy a happy retirement once this fillyl is weaned.

Fantastic finish for Cordeiro at RAWF!!!!

It was a fabulous day for Sentinel Hill Farm's Cordeiro and trainer Vivian Millard, with a 3rd place finish in the coveted Lieutenant Governor's Cup (under saddle) class, and an 8th place finish in the Governor General's Cup (in-hand) class.   


Cordeiro with Sophie Balohg-Delisle

Congratulations to Vivian Millard of Gimcrack Equestrian Centre for her fine work in preparing Cordeiro for this event, with special thanks to Sophie Balohg-Delisle for her superb handling of Cordeiro in the GG cup and to Tara Bassili for an excellent ride in the LG cup.