HENTON ARMADA CLOSE 2ND AT PUHINUI INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRIAL

Henton Armada, although only five years old, has shown early consistent form this spring season to culminate with an impressive 2nd place at her first Three Day Event. By Anamour from a Thoroughbred mare, this mare with huge scope, is owned by Bellwood Equestrian and was ridden by Christen Lane. They were 5th after the dressage, in a huge field and clear cross country and show jumping saw them finish in a very creditable eventual 2nd place. Henton Lodge wishes Tom and Christen Lane all the best for this lovely mare in the future. Photo Take the Moment.

BALMORAL HENTON WINS AT NORTHLAND

Balmoral Henton continues to show his class with a recent easy win at the Northland Horse Trials at CNC **. The Contendro I / Distelfink, gelding was a close second after the dressage, clear show jumping and cross country in good time saw Carlos and Dannie Lodder conclusively win the class. Henton Lodge watches this 9 year old horse with great interest and wishes the owner Sim Kann of Balmoral Equestrian all the very best. Photo Libby Law Photography.

HENTON AFTER DARK WINS IN CHINA

Henton After Dark who was successfully campaigned in New Zealand by Samantha Felton has recently been sold to China. It was reported over the weekend that Albert had taken out the top prize for his new owners. Photo attached with Sam Felton competing him while still in New Zealand.

HENTON ATTORNEY GENERAL MOVES TO SCOTLAND

Henton Attorney General is enjoying a slightly slower pace of life these days with his new junior rider, the very talented Rosa Onslow from Scotland. Rosa has recently been long listed for the GB junior team, so a up and coming young lady. She and Frank have immediately clicked and already have had many successes at Novice level and just recently stepped up to Intermediate. Frank has a lovely country home where he wants for nothing and has again won a whole new bunch of hearts with the Onslow family. Henton Lodge wish Rosa and Frank all the very best.

HENTON ALLOUETTE HAS A NEW HOME

The lovely grey, rising four year old Henton Allouette (Anamour / Diamond Bracelet xx) has been purchased by Chris Lovelady from Darfield. This stunning moving filly, with the very best of natures, will pursue a career in dressage with Chris. Henton Lodge wishes both Chris and Stella all the very best in the coming years.

HENTON ARMADA PLACES AT HER FIRST HORSE TRIAL

Henton Armada and her owner Tom Lane successfully completed the combinations first horse trial at the beautiful Puhinui Reserve this weekend. Annie showed maturity way beyond her four years, to take second place. Henton Amarda is by the now deceased Anamour, from the thoroughbred mare The Showstoppa, who herself reached advanced level in horse trials. Henton Lodge wishes Tom and Annie many years of success. Photo by Obsession Photography

HENTON EXCALIBUR HAS GREAT SEASON

Henton Excalibur ridden by Rachel Malcolm has had a great show jumping season. The gelding by El Bundy from Henton Dungarven, who was by Dynamit, stepped up this season to Grand Prix. The combination were second at this level at Woodhill Sands and at the same show, second at 1.30. They competed credibly at the Horse of the Year Show with two 5th placings at 1.35 and 1.40 - just to mention a few of the latest successes. Henton Lodge wishes Rachel well with "George" for the future and we look for some exciting competition in the 2016/2017 season.

HENTON EXCHEQUER

Henton Exchequer has performed superbly for his new owners this past season. The gelding is by El Bundy from the Anamour mare Henton Ambiance. Ridden and part owned by Dani Maurer, they have clocked no less then nine first placing's in the five year old division this season, plus a win at 1m and finishing with a credible 10th place in the Horse of the Year 5 year old Championship. Henton Lodge wishes Dani and "Eddie" the best for the coming 2016/2017 season.

NEW HOME FOR HENTON AMOUR

Henton Amour has a new home with dressage rider Maree Egleton. Henton Amour by Anamour from the TB mare Diamond Bracelet, has just turned four. We wish Maree and Cleo a long and fantastic career.

NEW HOME FOR HENTON EXCHEQUER

Henton Exchequer - by El Bundy from the Anamour mare Henton Ambiance now has a permanent home show jumping with Dani Maurer and one of her owners. He immediately went out and jumped clear in his first five year old start to give the new owners a 1st equal placing. Dani predicts this horse will be he next World Cup contender. Henton Lodge wishes Dani, her owners and Henton Exchequer all the very best.

HENTON AFTER DARK AND BALMORAL HENTON SUCCESSFUL TAUPO THREE DAY EVENT

Henton After Dark (Anamour/Distelfink) and Sam Felton, took the lead in the dressage phase of the recent Taupo Three Day Event at CCI** level, they completed the cross country the following day to retain the lead. Jumping last in reverse order on day three saw one wee rail drop to put them in final second position in this prestigious Championship class. Balmoral Henton (Contendro I/Distelfink) ridden by Sim Kann competed this young horse in the CCI* class. They were within reach of the winner through out the competition and the final phase came down to, again, one rail. Albeit for that one rail this young horse, with a bright future, would have taken out the CCI*. So very close for both these horses ! Henton Lodge wishes both Sam and Sim all the best with their Henton horses for the coming spring season in New Zealand, after they have a well earned break. Photo is of Henton After Dark.

HENTON ATTORNEY GENERAL AT TATTERSALLS, IRELAND

Henton Attorney General (Anamour/Distelfink) and Lizzie Brown have had a fantastic run at CIC*** at Tattersall's horse trial, Ireland. The pair were 10th after dressage, with a rather "fresh" Frank. They show jumped, but unfortunately picked up time faults, being second to go before it became apparent time would be tight, so had a relaxed cross country round to come home clear but with time. Great to have his first 3* run under his belt for some time. Henton Lodge looking forward to their next run.

NEW HOME FOR HENTON AMARDA & HENTON SERENADE

Henton Armada (Anamour/TB) and Henton Serenade (Satisfaction/Distelfink) have found new homes at Bellwood Equestrian, the home of Tom and Christen Lane. The young three and four year old fillies, respectively, are reported to have settled in well to their new home and are working well. Henton Lodge wishes Tom and Christen all the best with their new young Henton horses.

HENTON ATTORNEY GENERAL HELPS NEW ZEALAND WIN NATIONS CUP AT EQ LIFE HOUGHTON INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRIAL

Henton Attorney General and Lizzie Brown finished second in the CIC*** class at the EQ Life Houghton International Horse Trial to significantly contribute towards the New Zealand teams win of the Nations Cup. Frank and Lizzie were 3rd after the dressage with a stunning performance, from a field of 71 starters. They show jumped clear, but for one time fault, and went cross country clear over the significant course, being the only horse to finish under time. They finished in second place, behind the legendary Sir Mark Todd, to ensure New Zealand won the Nations Cup.

HENTON CONSTANTINE SOLD TO TOP SHOWJUMPING HOME !

The pony mare, Henton Constantine (Contendro I x Escudo x Distelfink) has been sold to the super talented, junior show jump rider Leeshelle Small and of course her support team of mother Aria and father Geoff. Leeshelle will have the winter to get to know the mare before commencing their spring 2014 showjumping season. Henton Lodge would like to sincerely thank Melanie Weal for last few seasons with "Connie" taking her from her very first showjumping show, to 1.15 classes. Both Connie and Leeshelle are young and Henton Lodge will enjoy watching, the during the next few years, as the combination develop to grand prix. Henton Lodge wishes them all the best.

HENTON AFTER DARK WINS CIC** AT HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW

Henton After Dark and Samantha Felton convincingly won the CIC** class at the recent New Zealand Horse of the Year show. Henton After Dark, Albert to his friends, took the lead after the dressage of over 2 marks, from the best of the two star horses in New Zealand. They made light work of the cross country course adding no further penalties. The cross country track was, for the first time, run through the middle of the main rings and the shows grounds. Tapes established the track and at times these were six deep with people - it looked like Badminton! The third day saw the pair confirm their win with an impressive clear showjumping round. Sam sealed her dominance in the class by also taking out second place with her other ride Ricker Ridge Escada. Henton After Dark is by Anamour from the Distelfink mare Distelene. Henton Lodge have retained a full sister to Henton After Dark - Henton Anastasia, she is currently breeding. Henton Lodge wishes Sam and Albert all the best for their next start.

HENTON FOR FUN WINS IN ENGLAND WITH WILLIAM FOX-PITT

Henton For Fun and William Fox-Pitt have had a great win, at his first Intermediate for the season, at Gatcombe recently. According to the owners of Billie, Tara Glen and her mother, the weather was atrocious, making the going very difficult. He was 6th after dressage, show jumped clear and was clear cross country, only adding time faults mainly due to the bad weather. Henton For Fun won the class with a 6.6 point margin. Henton Lodge wish Billie, William and the Glenn's all the best for his next run.

HENTON CLASSIQUE SOLD TO RHYS POWELL

The yearling filly Henton Classique has been purchased by Rhys Powell, and expatriate New Zealander currently living in Perth. Henton Classique is by Contendro I from Henton Anastasia. Henton Anastasia is a full sister to Henton After Dark. This beautiful brown filly will remain at Henton Lodge. Henton Lodge wishes Rhys and Henton Classique all the best in the future.

HENTON DISTINCTIVE FINDS NEW HOME IN THE MANAWATU

Henton Distinctive "Thomas" (Dream Boy / Distelene by Distelfink) has recently been sold to Raewyne Passey. Thomas was purchased from Henton Lodge by Nicole Winter as a three year old. Nicole trained Thomas the whole way through and recently they had a very successful advanced dressage season. Raewyne and her husband run a dairy farm in the Manawatu and although Raewyne resumed dressage riding later in life, she has had some success. Raewyne is very much looking forward to bringing her new "wee gentleman" out next season. Henton Lodge wishes her all the success with the lovely Thomas. The picture attached is Thomas and Nicole having fun at Equidays last year - Nicole reported he did not turn a hair during the spectacle, a credit to his temperament.

HENTON CLASS ACT TO TRAVIS MORGAN

Henton Class Act, a superbly bred filly by Contendro I from Henton Elite (Escudo I / Distelfink) has been sold to show jumping rider Travis Morgan who has recently returned from Europe. The filly, who is rising two, will stay at Henton Lodge until she is old enough to be broken in. Travis, who is well versed in European bloodlines recognised the top class jumping breeding and was immediately taken with the scope of the young horse. Henton Lodge wish him well with her in the future.