USEF Horse of the Year 2010

PJ USEF 2010

Galileo’s Precious Jewel “PJ” named 2010 USEF Horse of the Year Region 2 Champion Half Andalusian Performance Horse, Saddle Horse, Halter Horse.

USEF will recognize all National, Regional and Zone champions in the March 2011 issue of Equestrian magazine.

Look for PJ who will be recognized in this issue!

Please visit PJ’s webpage for videos and a slideshow. Now booking for the 2011 breeding season. Please contact Kate.

Fun with Local TV Show

Susan McCabe of Voice of Vashon’s Pets To Go! visited us to shoot a recent episode that is currently airing Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7PM on Vashon Comcast channel 21. Some basic horse care questions were answered and our stallion, Galileo’s Precious Jewel aka PJ, was able to play around for the camera.

Kate and Pets To Go CrewPJ lying down with Kate Shook and Susan McCabePJ and KatePJ and KatePJ takes a seat

Pacific Rim 2010 Horses of the Year

Photo of 2010 Pacific Rim Half Andalusian High Point Champs

Galileo’s Precious Jewel and Halconero BEF are recognized as the 2010 Pacific Rim Half Andalusian Horses of the Year.

Galileo’s Precious Jewel, Champion, is owned and shown by Kate Shook.

Halconero BEF, Reserve Champion, is owned by Tammy Dunakin and ridden by Olivia Sudduth.

The Equus Projects

Equus Project LogoDancing in Real Time

August 13th & 14th

Kate Shook will be riding Emagnifique du Couer and OKW Aliage in this year’s Equus Project performance at Heart of the Horse Farm. The Friday, August 13 performance still has a few tickets available, purchase yours online now.

2010 Canadian National Andalusian Show

Ribbons and National Championship Plaques from Canada

Olivia and Hawk©Elite Focus Event Photography
©Elite Focus Event Photography

Image of Canadian Nationals Plaque

“The National Championship English Show Hack, Open was quite literally one of the most impressive exhibitions of highly-trained, athletic horses and skilled riders I have ever seen at a breed show. Truly spectacular!”
Julie Alonzo, President, IALHA and NWAHA

The results are in…Hawk and Olivia were GREAT!

Galileo’s Precious Jewel, “PJ,” owned and shown by Kate Shook:

2010 National Champion Half Andalusian stallion/gelding-all ages
2010 National Champion Half Andalusian Best Movement
2010 Reserve National Champion Half Andalusian English Show Hack-open

Olivia Sudduth and Halconero BEF (owned by Tammy Dunakin)  ride to two titles:

2010 National Champion Hunt Seat Equitation- Youth
2010 Reserve National Champion Half Andalusian Western  Pleasure- Youth

Marciano De Galileo owned by Linda Coldiron and ridden by Kate Shook:

2010 National Champion Andalusian English Show Hack-open

Marlais De Marciano owned and shown by Linda Coldiron:

2010 Reserve National Champion Andalusian Fillies 2 and under

Fox Tales Studio

Paintings by Karen Fox

Ironwood Farms

Home of Marciano de Galileo

Coeur du Cheval

Fine Polish Arabians

Mears Morgans

Show, sport and pleasure Morgans

Florenzo du Coeur

Big, fancy Arabian gelding who LOVES to jump! Extensive training. Ideal Purebred Arabian Hunter/Jumper or Children’s Jumper prospect.

View photos and videos at Florenzo’s page.