HENTON AMBASSADOR SUCCESS AT PUHINUI

Henton Ambassador (Anamour/Distelfink) had success at his second only horse trial, taking second place in the 105 class. "Ben" to his friends, at only six, has been very lightly campaigned by Matthew Grayling,while allowing the large framed horse to mature, but is now ready to rise through the grades. Matthew is delighted with the young, inexperienced full brother to Henton Attorney General. Henton Ambassador is owned by Henton Lodge Hanoverians and we are very excited to follow, what we believe will be, an exceptional career.

HENTON CARTIER OUTSTANDING START TO HER CAREER

Henton Cartier (Contendro I / Henton Ambiance by Anamour) had a very exciting start to the four year old mare's career, with a fourth place at her very first horse trial. With a lovely dressage and clear both cross country and show jumping this very well bred young lady surely turned heads - Contendro I is the current leading sire of event horses in Europe - Anamour is well know as a leading sire of dressage horses in New Zealand, so the perfect breeding for a top event horse. She was also very well behaved at her first show, at times in busy situations. We look forward to this lovely horse finding a new approved competitive home. Her career has only just started and she showed exceptional maturity and talent inherent to her world class breeding.

HENTON ARMANI PLACES AT FIRST THREE DAY EVENT

Henton Armani (Anamour / Distelfink) who is a much younger full brother to Henton Attorney General, recently competed at his first full three day event. Henton Armani (Harry to his friends) won the dressage phase of the event, went on to produce an outstanding, effortless cross country round in style and under time to retain the lead after two days. With the competition tight at the end of three days, an unfortunate one rail found him and his outstanding rider, Sophie Abbott, still with a podium finish. Henton Lodge owns the black six year old gelding and we are very much looking forward to his autumn season.

HENTON FIRST COUNSEL WINS AT HUNUA

Henton First Counsel (For Edition (frozen semen) / Dynamit / Distelfink / Crown Lease XX)and his brand new part owner, Olivia Montgomery, have been successful at their first horse trial at the lovely Hunua venue. Richie, as known to his friends, did an outstanding dressage test to be placed second, their show jumping was clear to see them hold second place overnight - behind one of New Zealand's professional riders, no mean feat considering Olivia is only 15 and Richie is quite young. Cross country day saw Richie and Olivia go fast and clear to take the first place. Henton Lodge wishes Olivia and Richie more successes going forward.

HENTON FLAMBOYANT GOES TO UP AND COMING YOUNG RIDER

Henton Flamboyant, also known as "Bling" (For Edition / Delft by Dynamit / Distelfink) has been purchased by the Stirling family. Daughter Savannah, who is one of New Zealand's up and coming young event riders, will have the pleasure of competing the young mare. Henton Lodge will enjoy watching this partnership and we wish them all the very best.

HENTON FIRST CLASS FINDS NEW HOME

Henton Lodge Hanoverians are delighted to advise that Sophie Abbott is the new owner of Henton First Class - a stunning black three, rising four year old gelding by For Edition from the lovely Anamour mare Henton Anastasia. Henton Lodge wishes Sophie and her family all the very best in the future with this outstanding young horse and we will watch the combination with interest going forward in their eventing career.

HENTON ARMANI WINS JUMPING PHASE OF YOUNG EVENT HORSE CLASS

Henton Armani, being capably ridden by Matthew Grayling, won the Jumping section of the Young Event Horse Class held in conjunction with the Taupo Three Day Horse Trial. He also placed very well in both the dressage and conformation sections of the class giving him a very creditable finish. The five year old black gelding is by Anamour from Delphi (by Distelfink) making him a full brother to Henton Attorney General. Henton Lodge Hanoverians, who have retained ownership of this stunning young horse, are excited about his future.

HENTON ARMARNI PLACES ON DRESSAGE SCORE

Henton Armani notches his first ribbon at the recent horse trial at the Hawkes Bay, at only his third start. The five year old black gelding, is by Anamour from the Distelfink mare, Delphi, which makes him a full brother to the outstanding Henton Attorney General. Henton Armani is most capably ridden by the master Matthew Grayling. Ownership of Henton Armani is retained by Henton Lodge Hanoverians. We look forward to his next start this season.

PREMIUM FOALS AND MARE FAMILY FOR HENTON LODGE

The New Zealand Hanoverian Society and Henton Lodge Hanoverians have recently hosted a visit to New Zealand by the esteemed representative of the German Hanoverian Society, Dr Ludwig Christmann. Dr Christmann inspected the 2016 foals at Henton Lodge and awarded the most prestigious top prize, of Premium Foal to TWO of the Henton Lodge draft. The bay colt foal by Valentino from Grandessa (Gymnastic Star/Graf Landau) and the bay filly by Viscount from Henton Exclusive (Escudo I/Distelfink/xx). Henton Exclusive with her 2016 foal at foot by Viscount and her 2014 black filly also by Viscount were presented to Dr Christmann for the "jumping mare family" this family was also awarded Premium Status. Just another testament to the superior eventing breeding programme being employed by Henton Lodge Hanoverians. Henton Lodge would like to thank Dr Christmann, wishing him a safe trip home and look forward to hosting him in New Zealand at another time. Photograph Grandessa and her premium colt foal by Valentino.

WIN FOR HENTON ARMADA

Henton Armada and her rider Christen Lane won at the Puhinui One Day Horse Trial last week. The five year old mare by Anamour from The Showstoppaxx were third after dressage - clear show jumping, in stunning style and a fast clear cross country saw the combination win the DEVI Heating Systems CNC105 class. This young, athletic mare has impressed all the way through her career while climbing the grades and will continue to do so in the future. Henton Lodge wish Tom and Christen Lane from Bellwood Equestrian all the very best and we look forward to watching Henton Armada successfully continue to climb the grades.

BALMORAL HENTON 2ND AT PUHINUI INTERNATIONAL THREE DAY

Balmoral Henton, the next Henton Lodge sensation, finished second at the recent Puhinui International Horse Trials in the CCI** class. The Contendro I gelding from Distancia (by Distelfink) was a close 5th, in a large field, after dressage, his cross country was fast and clear but with the scope rarely seen on the cross country track. He equally stunned with his style over the show jumps leaving them in place on the third day for rider Dannie Lodder, to finish a close second in this prestigious class. Balmoral Henton is owned by Sim Kann from Balmoral Eventers and we wish them all the very best for the future. Photo Take the Moment.

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.