It’s a girl! Spring arrives with a Norwegian Fjord filly.

April 25th, 2013

Spring has arrived in Indiana, and we are very happy to announce the arrival of a foal as well.  The beautiful SDF Sirene arrived on the morning of March 7, 2013.  ‘Siri’ is purebred brown dun Norwegian Fjord horse  filly by our champion stallion PCF Vidar, out of SNF Ragin.

New born Norwegian Fjord Horse filly

New born Norwegian Fjord Horse filly

Although her dam was a maiden mother, her foaling went very smoothly – in fact, Ragin surprised us with a delivery in the half hour between breakfast and turnout time.  Siri stood and nursed and passed her benchmarks with flying colors.   While all Fjord babies are cute, it does take a bit of time for them to fluff up and achieve the full bloom of cute-ness, and within a few days she was fully ‘adorable’.

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 Siri, (named from the Old Norse name Sigríðr, which was derived from the elements sigr “victory” and fríðr “beautiful, fair”), has been revealed to be a very correct, handsome, and inquisitive Fjord.  At seven weeks of age, she is filling out, shedding her foal coat to reveal a very feminine face, and enjoying the new pasture grass.

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Siri has been socialized since her birth, and her basic de-sensitizing training is ongoing.  She is friendly, curious, and fairly bold.  Her sire, PCF Vidar, is an athletic, intelligent and very bold two-time Dressage Pony Cup champion by the 1998 and 1999 Horse of the Year (Denmark) Kastenjegardens Fernando.   She is an extremely well-bred filly, with an unusual lineage in the United States, ideally suited to the adult-amateur rider or driver who wishes to develop her into a show prospect. 

Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry (U.S.) pending.

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                     -PCF Vidar S4  (Kastenjegardens Fernando S1 G4 V HOF x  Sari S2)

SDF Sirene

                    -SNF Ragin 

 

For sale and available at weaning   $5,500.  Inquiries to Info@silverdrache.com or (317)679-7433.

 

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Holiday Update from Silver Drache Farm

December 20th, 2012

Merry Christmas from Silver Drache Farm!

The fickle Indiana weather is at long last beginning to feel like winter.  As we prepare for a holiday break from training, we’re also thinking about preparing for a new member of the family.  We’re expecting a PCF Vidar foal in just a few short weeks.  SNF Ragin is due in late February and we’re very much looking forward to meeting the newest member of our Fjord herd.

Ragin is still looking fairly svelte for a Norwegian Fjord broodmare despite the fact that she’s eating her own bodyweight in hay daily.  Well, maybe not quite that much, but she’s certainly settled into nesting behavior.

This foal’s sire, PCF Vidar, is a two-time National Dressage Pony Cup champion with huge presence and fantastic athleticism. Vidar’s sire is the legendary Kastanjegardens Fernando, 1998 and 1999 Fjord Horse of the Year in Denmark. This very well-bred  SDF baby will be for sale upon weaning; stay tuned for updates!

 


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November 5th, 2012
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Silver Drache Farm welcomes a new stallion!

April 11th, 2012

We have very exciting news – PCF Vidar has been acquired by Silver Drache Farm! 

 

This 2003 Norwegian Fjord stallion was sired by the 1998 and 1999 Fjord horse of the year in Denmark, Kastanjegardens Fernando,  and he is following in those footsteps of excellence.  His athleticism shows in his spectacular movement, and his many blue ribbons- especially his National Pony Club championship ribbons- attest to his ability.

We are extremely grateful to Ruth Sorum and Sorum Fjord Farm for allowing us this rare opportunity.  Many, many thanks also go out to Sorum Fjord Farm trainer, Shannon Sullivan for all of her efforts towards Vidar’s training the last few years.

Vidar will join Mufasa X and SNF Kjell and will begin standing stud at Silver Drache immediately.   We’re also looking forward to adding him to our 2012 show calendar.

Welcome Vidar!


Join us at the 2011 Equine Affaire- Ohio

January 28th, 2011

Visit us at the 2011 Equine Affaire in Columbus, Ohio April 7 – 10.

Shire Stallion Mufasa X and Norwegian Fjords SNF Thorleif and SNF Fjelde will be participating in Breed Demonstrations throughout the event. 

Equine Affaire is the premiere educational equestrian event in the midwest featuring many well-known clinicians- and also hosts a huge trade fair with great shopping. Stop by our farm exhibitin the Gilligan center and say hello…

Meet Mufasa X at the 2011 Equine Affaire and receive a 20% discount on booking fees during the show!


2011 Breeding Season – Now Booking

December 30th, 2010

Book your 2011 breeding now!


2010 Ohio State Fair

July 14th, 2010

Shire stallion Mufasa ‘X’ will be attending the Ohio State Fair Regional Shire Show August 5-6. Good luck, X!

RESULTS:

Congratulations to Mufasa X on wins at the Ohio State Fair!

2010 Ohio State Fair – Champion Shire Stallion

2010 Ohio State Fair – Best American Bred Shire Stallion – Reserve Champion

Mufasa X
2007 Shire Stallion Mufasa ‘X’
2007 Shire Stallion Mufasa ‘X’ at the Ohio State Fair

2010 Hoosier Horse Fair

February 13th, 2010

March 2010

Visit Silver Drache Farm at the 2010 Hoosier Horse Fair April 9-11. Norwegian Fjord SNF Thorleif will attend the Breed Demonstration and Mufasa ‘X’ will attend on Stallion Row. Stop by and say hello!