Henton Abstract Art - Anamour / Distelfink has been sold to Emily Townsend. Emily is an outstanding Auckland young dressage rider, who won Level One at the March 2020 Horse of the Year. Although Emily is younger rider, she is very tall and ready for her first hack. Henton Lodge wishes Emily the very best with Dianna and we look forward to watching them grow together and achieve success through the ranks.
HENTON SERENADE AND BAILEY RUTTER TAKE OUT UNIVERSITY SHOW JUMPING SERIES
Henton Serenade (Satisfaction / Distelfink) and owner Bailey Rutter - currently studying Veterinary Science at Massey University - are the overall winners of the University Show Jumping Series for the 2019 - 2020 season.
Henton Lodge congratulates Bailey and Sav for their their consistent wins and placings throughout a very successful show jumping season and we look forward to and wish them well, for the coming season.
HENTON FABERGE OUTSTANDING SUCCESS IN FIRST EVER OLYMPIC CUP START
The Horse of the Year show, held annually in the Hawkes Bay, is the penultimate end of New Zealand’s southern hemisphere show jumping season. The show runs for six full days of competition show casing, eventing, dressage, show classes, show jumping and many other equestrian disciplnes.
The final afternoon stages the top show jumping class of the year, the one each and every top rider aspires to qualify for during the preceding days - the Olympic Cup.
The past two seasons has seen the combination of Henton Faberge (For Edition / Genius) and the young rider, Emelia Forsyth go from 1.10 to qualifying for the most prestigious class in the show jumping calendar. Something they would have only ever dreamed of at the beginning of their partnership.
This year there were 21 entries who qualified for this prestigious class. The two round competition saw many experienced horses and riders fall by the wayside over the huge Olympic qualifying track. Henton Faberge picked up only one rail in each round to finish their first Olympic Cup in 6th place.
Henton Lodge and the family of Emeila were on site to hugely congratulate her on an outstanding finish to what has been a stellar season. We are all looking forward to see what next year brings for the hugely promising combination who have already been selected for the New Zealand Young Rider Squad.
PUHINUI MARCH HORSE TRIAL - THREE WINS BY HENTON HORSES
The recent Puhunui Horse Trial, held in March at the beautiful Puhinui Reserve, saw three notable wins by Henton horses.
The lovely young mare Henton Cartier (Contendro I / Amamour) ridden by Olivia Sutton won from start to finish one of the younger horse classes.
Another stunning younger mare Henton Her Majesty (Hyperion / Anamour) recently purchased by Daniel Bitchner, rewarded his judgement of the purchase by winning another of the younger horse classes.
The more experienced Henton Armada (Anamour / XX) owned and most capably ridden by Christen Lane, won the Gilmours CCI3*-S from start to finish. This exciting mare has been so very consistent for Christen since Tom and Christen purchased her as a young horse.
SUCCESS FOR HENTON HORSES AT TAKAPOTO 2020
The recently held prestigious, world class, Takapoto Show Jumping Carnival saw success by both Henton Excalibur (El Bundy / Dynamit) winning the 1.40 speed class and Henton Faberge (For Edition / Genius) winning a Gold Qualifier class. Henton Excalibur - George to his friends - is owned and most capably ridden by Oliver Edgecumbe. Oliver predicts a huge future for this purpose bred show jumping horse. Henton Faberge - Dot to her friends - is owned by Henton Lodge Hanoverians and ridden by Emelia Forsyth.
HENTON CLASS ACT AWARDED ELITE MARE SASH
Henton Class Act (Contendro I / Escudo I / Distelfink / Crown Lease XX) bred by Henton Lodge Hanoverians, owned by Matthews Hanoverians, was recently awarded, by the New Zealand Hanoverian Society, the status of Elite Mare. We wish Matthews Hanoverians all the very best with the future breeding of this exciting young brood mare.
HENTON FABERGE SECOND IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE IN AUCKLAND
Henton Faberge (For Edition / Genuis) owned by Henton Lodge, who is most capably ridden by young rider, Emelia Forsyth, placed second in a very strong field, at the North Island Premier League show jumping competition held at the end of 2019, in Auckland. This combination are serious contenders in this discipline.
HENTON AUDACIOUS WINS PUHINUI CCI2*-L YOUNG HORSE CLASS
Henton Audacious (Anamour / Distelfink), owned by Abigail Long, won the CCI2-L Young Horse for 6 or 7 Year olds at the prestigious Puhinui International Horse Trials at the end of 2019. Abby and Daphne finished on 38 points for an overall 10th place in the CCI2-L class, however she was the highest placed young horse which gave her the win. This beautiful, elegant and athletic mare will go a long way with her talented rider and Henton Lodge wishes them well in the future.
HASTINGS SHOW JUMPING SUCCESS FOR HENTON HORSES
At the show jumping show held at Hastings, there were three notable wins for Horses bred by Henton Lodge Hanoverians.
Henton Serenade (Satisfaction/Distancia) and her young rider, Bailey Rutter, won the Pro Amateur class.
Henton Faberge and her rider, Emilia Forsyth, won the Young Rider class.
Henton Excalibur (El Bundy/Henton Dungarven) with his new owner rider, Oliver Edgecumbe, won the the New Zealand Hanoverian Society sponsored 1.30 speed class.
Henton Lodge Hanoverians wishes, Bailey, Emilia and Oliver all the best for the rest of the show jumping season.
WINS FOR HENTON ARMADA AND HENTON AUDACIOUS AT TAUPO and second place for henton authentic
At the Taupo Horse Trial, Henton Armada and owner/rider Christen Lane stepped up to the 3* class to take the win.
Similarly Henton Audacious and Abigail Long stepped up to 2* and similarly took the win.
Henton Authentic and Alena Dorotich also acheived 2nd place in the 105 class.
Both these outstanding, quality mares, and the gelding, Henton Authentic, are by the wonderful, versatile Hanoverian stallion, Anamour.
Henton Lodge Hanoverians wish Christen, Abigail and Alena all the best for the rest of the season.
NORTHERN HAWKES BAY SUCCESSFUL HENTON HORSES
At the Northern Hawkes Bay Horse Trial, four Henton horses took the top honours.
Henton Cartier (Contendro I/Henton Ambiance) and Henton Her Majesty (Hyperion / Henton Annastasia), two younger members of Team Henton, ably ridden by Daniel Bitchner won a lower level class each.
Henton Audacious (Anamour/Distancia) and Abigail Long picked up the winning rosette in the 105 class.
Henton Armada (Anamour/The Showstoppa xx) with owner Christen Lane aboard, won the 2* class.
Henton Lodge is very excited for the upcoming season for with the younger horses and will be watching both Abigail and Christen very closely on their beautiful mares.
DSE HENTON FOR GLORY TAUPO YOUNG EVENT HORSE CLASS
The very classy, DSE Henton For Glory (For Edition / Escudo I / Distelfink / Crown Lease XX) recently competed in the prestigious Young Event Horse Class held in conjunction with the Taupo Three Day Horse Trials. During the four phase class - dressage, jumping both show jumps and cross country, gallop and confirmation - he was neck in neck with the eventual overall winner of the class. Finishing a very credible second, by one point, for his delighted syndicate of owners including the rider Donna Edwards Smith, Elise Edwards Smith, Gaye and Sarah Cruickshank and Henton Lodge Hanoverians. We confidently look forward to the upcoming spring eventing season with this exciting young horse.
SUCCESS FOR HENTON AMBASSADOR AT TAUPO THREE DAY HORSE TRIALS
Henton Ambassador (Anamour / Distelfink / Crown Lease XX) most capably ridden by the master Matthew Grayling, finished second in the CCI2*-L class at the recent Taupo Three Day Horse Trials. After a creditable dressage, Ben jumped a foot perfect cross country clear and under time. He was in third position going into day three, the show jumping. This jumping effort allowed him to finish the overall three days in second place. Henton Lodge Hanoverians, who have retained ownership, are very excited for the future of this tall horse who has been taken along slowly, but is now ready to step up in the spring.
HENTON ARMANI NEW HOME
The lovely black gelding Henton Armani (Harry to his friends) by Anamour from Delphi (by Distelfink) has been purchased by Jenny Magee, now from the Waikato. Jenny will be campaigning him at dressage. We understand Harry has settled in well and Henton Lodge wishes Jenny all the very best with this lovely elegant horse.
DSE HENTON FOR GLORY ALMOST GETS 5 YEAR OLD TITLE
The five year old DSE Henton For Glory (For Edition / Escudo I / Distelfink / Crown Lease XX), most capably ridden by Donna Edwards-Smith, for a syndicate, narrowly missed out on the prestigious Five Year Old Show Jumping Title at the New Zealand Horse of the Year Show. Donna entered the young gelding, who has been lightly evented during the season, more for the experience at a very busy show, rather than with any thoughts of placing. However when he jumped the first round clear and in fine style, he was asked to step up in the second round. To the delight of the syndicate he finished second by a mere 1.4 seconds. Henton Lodge have remained as part of the syndicate for this exciting young horse and we wish Donna, Elise, Gaye and Sarah all the very best.
HENTON FABERGE HORSE OF THE YEAR 1.35 TITLE
Henton Faberge (Dot to her friends) extremely capably ridden by Emelia Forsyth has won the prestigious Nelson Family 1.35m show jumping class at the New Zealand Horse of the Year Show. Emelia and Dot were last to go in the jump off, having been the fastest clear qualifier, their turn of speed, the mare's huge ground covering stride and both Emelia and Dot's determination, saw them achieve the fastest clear second round, against the clock, to see them clinch the Title class. Henton Lodge retains ownership of the mare, having previously been evented by daughter Olivia, prior to her end of last years overseas exchange, which gave the opportunity for Dot to be leased to the Forsyth family.
HENTON FABERGE HAS AN OUTSTANDING WOODHILL SHOW
Henton Faberbe (For Edition / Genius) and her young rider, Emelia Forsyth, have had an outstanding last show of the season. Fresh from winning the 1.35m title class at the Horse of the Year, this combination who have only been together since the beginning of the season, started on Saturday in the Young Rider class - winning that ! On Sunday Emeila and Dot started in their first ever Grand Prix, also taking out the first place in that class. That makes three starts and three wins for the "girls". Dot will now have a well earned break and we will be very excited to see the combination back in the spring. Congratulations to Emelia for an outstanding season with an outstanding mare.
Win for Henton Armada
Henton Armada and Christen Lane recently won the CNC* class at the Northland Horse Trial. Henton Armada (Anamour/The Showstoppa xx) did a lovely dressage to be in third place, after a clear show jumping they were elevated to second place overnight. Sunday saw a faultless cross country round leaving the girls to take the overall honours. Henton Lodge Hanoverians congratulates Christen and her husband Tom, the owner of the six year old mare, for this outstanding win against strong competition in a large class. We wish them luck for the balance of the season.
Win for Henton Armani
Henton Armani - Anamour/Distelfink - scored an impressive win over the weekend with Matthew Grayling. Henton Armani and his full brother Henton Ambassador both competed with Matthew at the Flaxmere course in the Hawkes Bay. Henton Ambassador - "Ben" - won the dressage phase and show jumped clear to take the overnight lead. Henton Armani "Harry" was third after the dressage, show jumped clear to be second over night. Ben, being the less experienced of the two, incurred some time faults to finish in 5th place. Harry incurred no time penalties and finished the winner of the class. Matthew Grayling was most impressed with the two full brothers to Henton Attorney General and is looking forward to their next starts. Henton Lodge Hanoverians retains ownership of both geldings and is looking forward very much to the future with these two, very well bred, young horses.
HENTON ARMADA & HENTON FIRST LADY TOP PERFORMANCES
Christen Lane, with her two rides Henton Armada (Anamour/Showstoppa XX) and Henton First Lady (For Edition / Henton Ambiance by Anamour) were first and second at the recent Matamata horse trial in the CNC * event. This was an outstanding result for these two young mares, both relatively new at this level. Both these horses have an exciting future and Henton Lodge wishes Christen all the very best. Photo of Henton First Lady