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April 15, 2008 - Wellington, FL
Lauren Sammis is pregnant with twins. A boy and a girl are expect in August! Sagacious will be ridden by Canadian Ashley Holzer until Lauren is ready to get back in the saddle. Lauren has trained with Ashley since early 2007. Ashley helped Lauren prepare for the Pan Am Games in Rio last year. We are all very pleased to have Ashley on the Hyperion Farm team this summer. And we wish her the best of luck with Pop Art in her 3rd Olympic appearance!
March 8, 2008 - Wellington, FL - Challenge of the Americas
Lauren Sammis and Hyperion Farm's Sagacious HF, rode their Pan Ameican Games I-1 Freestyle Saturday night in a "Tribute to Judy" at the annual Breast Cancer Research Foundation's Challenge of the Americas. Judy Guden died of breast cancer on November 30, 2007, after a 5 1/2 year long battle. She was a brave fighter to the end.
The video is avavlable for viewing on YouTube.com. This version of the freestyle was modified by Terry Gallo of Klassic Kur and it added some piaffe and passage and one tempis.
See all of Lauren's rides on Sagacious at on our scores and video page.
February 1, 2008 - Den Bosch, Netherlands
Washington Finished 6th The KWPN approved stallion, Washington (Rhodiumx Jetset-D), finished 6th in the final round (and overall) of the KNHS/KWPN Mitsubishi Stallion Competition in Den Bosch, the Netherlands today. The stallion, ridden by Roy van den Heuvel, improved most of his individual scores. He is owned in partnership by Hyperion Farm, Inc., Kathy Connelly and Toine Hoefs.
January 27, 2008 - Wellington, FL -Sagacious HF and Lauren return to the show ring. - Lauren Sammis and Hyperion Farm's Sagacious HF, returned to the show ring today after spending the fall training at Lauren's New Jersey base. The pair performed their first Intermediare 2 test and won the class with an impressive 68.903%. See all of Lauren's rides on Sagacious at on our scores and video page.
January 27, 2008 - Wellington, FL -Challenge of the Americas to honor Judy Guden - The Challenge of the Americas, a dressage and jumping entertainment spectacular that is a highlight of the Winter Equestrian Festival, will be held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on March 8. The "Challenge," as it has become known for its colorful and fun team dressage competitions and the introduction of a jumping puissance last year, will be staging its seventh annual event to benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Mary Ross, creator and organizer of the event, announced that the opening performance will be a tribute to Judy Guden and will feature Lauren Sammis and our own Sagacious HF. For ticket information contact Mary Ross at 561-852-2591
January 26, 2008 -Wellington, FL - Judy Guden Memorial Trophy - Hyperion Farm Inc and the Palm Beach Dressage Derby announced today that the winner of the CDI Intermediare 1 will also be the recipient of the Judy Guden Memorial Trophy. The recipient will receive a cooler commerating the event and have his or her name engraved on the perpetual trophy. The I-1 was chosen because it was the class Judy got to enjoy so much with Lauren and Sagacious during the last year of her life. The idea was conceived by our friend and farrier, Don Later, who will help with the presentation.
January 22, 2008 -Wellington, FL - Judy Guden's Life Celebrated - A Celebration of Judy Guden's life was held at Hyperion Farm in Wellington. Friends and family gathered to swap "Judy" stories and enjoy a beautiful Florida evening. Vicki Wisch (Judy's sister), Lauren Sammis and Al Guden hosted the celebration.
November 30, 2007 -Wellington, FL - Judy Guden passed away today - After battling breast cancer for over 5 years, Judy passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside. She was a brave and wonderful woman who I had the joy of being married to for 29 years.
September 28, 2007 -Dressage at Devon - Devon, PA Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF performed their I-1 Freestyle in honor of Judy Guden and her continuing battle against breast cancer. Judy was unable to attend the performance due to complications associated with the illness.
You can view Lauren's ride here.
August 15, 2007 - Pavo Cup - Ermelo, The Netherlands -Marjolign Hart and our KWPN stallion, Washington, scored a 78 in the 4 year old class of the 1st round and an 80 in the second round of the Pavo Cup today. The pair finished 10th in the competition.
Katie Robicheaux (Houston, TX) bought Williams from us earlier this year and has been training in Holland this summer with Anne Van Olst. She plans to return to Florida and board and show from our barn in November. Katie scored a 76 in the first round and a 74 in the second round to finish 23rd.
Click here for the scores from the first and second rounds.
July 31, 2007 -Check our current list of Horses for Sale
July 15, 2007 - Pan American Games - Rio 2007 -Lauren and Sagacious HF win the Prix St Georges class with a 70.2%. Chris Hicket was second with a 69.15% and Kate Poulin-Neff was 6th with a 66.55%. in the Prix St Georges. Chris Hickey and Kate Poulin-Neff go tomorrow. The Team wins the GOLD MEDAL followed by the Canadians.
July 14, 2007 - Pan American Games - Rio 2007 -Lauren scores a 70.2% in the Prix St Georges as the lead off rider the Team USA. Chris Hickey and Kate Poulin-Neff go tomorrow. The combined scores for the three pairs will determine the Team Medal placings. Stay tuned for late news.
July 13, 2007 - Pan American Games - Rio 2007 -The horses and riders are in Rio . Check our 2007 Pan American Games Photos page for a few of Lauren's photos.
July 8, 2007 - Pan American Games - Rio 2007 -The horses and riders are in Rio and the Pan Am venue. Check our 2007 Pan American Games page for the latest details.
July 5, 2007 -Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF fare in transit to Rio for the 2007 Pan American Games. Lauren and Sagacious will be on Team USA in Rio along with Chris Hickey and Katie Poulin-Neff. Suzie Dutta will be the alternate. The team left from Miami last night for Washington DC where they will receive their credentials and go on to Rio tonight. The horses (after 2 delays) are scheduled to leave for Rio tomorrow morning.
June 17, 2007 - Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF finish second in the Pan American Trials at Gladstone, NJ. The pair finished 2nd in the PSG on 6/14/07 with a score of 70.15%, won the I-1 with a 72.30% on 6/16 and a 2nd place in the I-1 Freestyle on 6/17 with a 73.45. Lauren and Sagacious will be on Team USA in Rio along with Chris Hickey and Katie Poulin-Neff, Suzie Dutta will be the alternate. See videos of their ride.
May 12, 2007 - Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF win the Prix St Georges Open class at the BFK North Spring Dressage Show at Gladstone, NJ, with a 75.75%! See videos of their ride coming soon.
March 25, 2007 -Bulletin: Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF win the CDI I-1 Freestyle at the Zada WEF Dressage Classic in Wellington, FL. This was the pair's first I-1 Freestyle. See videos of their rides.
December 20, -Bulletin: Mares for Sale
November 30, 2006 -Uptown Finishes 2nd at Hengelo, NL
November 30, 2006 -Washington Approved as KWPN Breeding Stallion after 70 Day Test
November 7, 2006 -Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF Named Top KWPN Horse at Prix St Georges and #5 in the All Breeds Awards.
October 6, 2006 -Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF Win USDF Region 1 Championship at Prix St Georges
September 29, 2006 -Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF Place Second the PSG at Dressage at Devon with a 72.167%
September 2006 -UPTOWN's Foal Keuring Results Announced
August 19, 2006 -Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF win the PSG at Centerline Events @ HITS on the Hudson with a 72.25%
August 13, 2006 -Uptown Finishes 2nd in the 5 year old Pavo Cup
August 6, 2006 -Uptown Finishes in Fifth Place in the 2006 World Championships for Young Dressage Horses
July 30, 2006 -Sagacious HF and Sammis doing great at PSG - See their score here.
July 10, 2006 -Uptown Selected for 2006 World Championships for Young Dressage Horses.
June 2006 -Sabrina Qualifies as a KWPN Keur mare
June 15, 2006 -Uptown on the Dutch Long List for WCYH Trials.
May 1, 2006 -Uptown Selected at First Dutch WCYH Trials.
February 4, 2006 -Uptown Champion of the 5-year-old KWPN Stallion Competition
January 2006 -Lauren Sammis to ride Sagacious HF
January 12, 2006 -Uptown unbeatable in Goes
December 31, 2005 -Uptown wins in Weert
November 30, 2005 -Uptown wins First KWPN Stallion Competition in Hengelo
August 29, 2005 -Uptown wins the PAVO Cup.
June 11, 2005-Lafonsa has a colt.
December 2004-Uptown with Hans Peter Minderhoud
November 12, 2004-Uptown - Approved Stallion by the KWPN and is Dressage Champion of the Fall 2004 70-Day Test
May 30, 2004-Sagacious comes to the US
Spring 2004-Tadette has a colt - Zephyr HF
February 2004-Uptown Dressage Champion of the 2004 Stallion Show
November 2003-Uptown is selected to go to the 2nd Round
Spring 2003-Sabrina has a colt - Wayfarer HF