September 2006 - Uptown's Foal Keuring Results Announced.

Ermelo, NL - The Dressage Stallion Committee announced the results of the recent evaluation of Uptown's foal keuring.

"Uptown showed a uniform collection of very well-developed, very riding type, long-legged foals that stand in good rectangular model. The foals move uphill with much impulsion and suppleness. The head is expressive. The poll has more than sufficient length. The neck has good length, shape and muscling. The wither has good length and development. The shoulder has more than sufficient length and development. The back has good length and muscling but is sometimes hollow. The loins are well muscled. The croup has good length, position and muscling. The hamstring is long and well-developed. The foreleg is correct, sometimes a bit toed out. The hindleg is correct, sometimes sickle-hocked. The legs as a whole are sufficiently developed, sometimes the hock should be better finished. The walk has good scope and suppleness. The foals trot uphill with much suppleness, good self-carriage and balance. The canter is carried and has much impulsion. In movement the foals are good at changes and appear to be sensible."

"The collection consisted out of 19 foals picked by the KWPN and two selected by the owner. One of the picked foals was inspected elsewhere. The quality of the mares was average. Shown: 20 (1) foals out of 97 mares."

"Breeding advice: Uptown appears to fit pragmatic dressage mares that lack in movement and shape of the neck."

The foal keuring, held at Toine Hoefs' beautiful farm in Erp, NL, was a huge success. With 21 foals inspected and over 100 interesed breeders in attendance, we are looking forward to a great future in breeding with Uptown.

Uptown is owned in partnership with Kathy Connelly of Concord, MA, USA, Toine Hoefs of Erp, The Netherlands and Judy & Al Guden of Hyperion Farm, Inc. of Wellington, FL USA.