| Guilliani wins at Dressage at Grand Haven! Guilliani showed in the USEF First Level Test 4 Open for the first time ever on June 9th at Grand Haven Stables. Although he is only four years old, Fallon entered him in this test to receive their First Level Freestyle qualification score. Guilliani did fantastic winning the class with a 66.7%! Judge William Solyntjes loved him and gave him 9's on his lengthenings and told Fallon that he believes he is capable of receiving very high marks. |
| Guilliani receives almost an 80% at the KDA Show! We were all extremely proud of Guilliani at this competition. On the first day, he received top placing in the Suitability for Dressage class and judge Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez told Fallon that he was a joy to watch! Later in the week, Guilliani received a 7.95 in the USEF Four Year Old Test. Four out of five of his marks were above an 8.0 and judge Trip Harting thought Guilliani was a top young horse candidate. He commented on his free shoulders and correct, relaxed rhythm through his entire test. Guilliani got plenty of treats that evening! |
| Guilliani qualified for Markel/USEF YH Championships! Guilliani had a great showing at the first major show of the year. He entered the USEF Four Year Old Test during the Paxton Farm CDI Cincinnati and Spring Classic I & II. His very first time down centerline proved to be a great one. Judges Maryal Barnett and Marianne Ludwig gave Guilliani a 69% and a 70% which qualified him for the Nation Young Horse Dressage Championships in Sept.'07. Both judges loved Guiilaini's character and movement. |
| Guilliani was the top scoring Young Horse at Mid-Ohio! Each judge agreed that Guilliani is a top Young Horse candidate by giving him a final score of 7.82 which won the YH class at the Mid-Ohio Classic I. The gaits and overall impression scores were 8.0, but due to a very distracted start to this test, the submission score was dropped to a 7.8. Judges Geike and Poulin told Fallon that they were very happy that she decided to bring Guilliani to this competition last minute. They also commented that even with a rough start, the natural swing and expression in all three gaits still showed through. Fallon wants to thank her mother for all of the help and training she gave this weekend. These results would not have been possible without her! |
| First Level Open High Score at NODA Dressage 2007! "I truly enjoyed watching every moment of your test." said "S" judge Marylin Heath at the NODA Dressage 2007 on July 28-29. Guilliani won the First Level 4 Open class with a 73.7% receiving a 9 on his gaits. The judge also commented that she believes Guilliani is a "Super talented young horse..." Of course we all agree! On Saturday, Guilliani competed in his first freestyle ever. Despite a bit of tension when he first heard the music, the test went great and scored a 68.5 which placed 3rd out of the 9 freestyle rides. Everyone loved his music and it received 85 points for Artistic Impression! |
| First Level High Score Champion. Second show in a row! Guilliani was the First Level Open High Score Champion at the Dressage at Grand Haven Stables show on August 11th & 12th. He won the First 4 Open with over a 67%! Judge Tom Poulin commented on Guilliani's powerful canter work and balanced, rhythmical trot. Earlier in the show, Guilliani competed his First Level Freestyle for the second time. He placed 4th out of the eight freestyle rides and received great marks for his music and choreogaphy. He is still getting used to the music away from home, but he is starting to love the attention he receives afterwards! |
| Guilliani is invited to the YH Championships! On August 21st, the United States Dressage Federation contacted Fallon letting her know that Guilliani was on the list of the top twenty horses in the United States that will be invited to compete at the Markel/USEF Young Horse National Dressage Championships. They will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky on September 13th through the 16th.Guilliani is one the small handful of US bred horses to qualify for the Finals. He qualified for a spot on the nomination list during his first test of the year at the Paxton CDI Cincinnati and Spring Classic. Later, he scored a 7.95 at the KDA Spring Classic and was the highest scoring young horse at the Mid-Ohio Classic I by winning the USEF 4 Year Old division. Guilliani consistently scored over an 8.0 for all three of his gaits and was highly awarded for his expressive, rhythmical way of going. Fallon feels very blessed to work with such a gifted young horse. She is now looking forward to taking him to the finals with the help of her trainer and mother, Kelly Walker. |
| Guilliani places 3rd at the US Young Horse Finals Only 0.34 points behind the leader, Willy Arts, Guilliani placed 3rd during the USEF Four Year Old Warm-Up Test at the YH Finals. Despite the fact that Fallon mounted Guilliani only seven minutes prior to her start time, he still managed to prove why he deserves to be right behind Willy Arts' fabulous Waterloo and the well known Jan Brons' Willa. Judges Marianne Ludwig and Jeanne McDonald gave scores as high as an 8.3 for Guilliani's gaits and were impressed with his ability to go in and show so much quality on such a small amount of warm-up. Saturday results and photos coming soon.... |
| Guilliani finishes fifth highest scoring US bred 4 Y/O! Although the absolutely electric atmosphere got to Guilliani a few times during his championship test, he still finished eleventh in the nation and was the fifth highest scoring US bred horse. With one of the highest scored walks during the competition (8.3), Guilliani continued to prove his immense talent and natural abilities to the large panel of judges. Judge Anne Gribbons commented that it was unfortunate that he was so distracted during this test and they all agreed that he shows a good overall impression. Next stop is Dressage at Devon! |
| Great results from Dressage at Devon! Guilliani was in top form to finish out the year at Dressage at Devon. Finishing fifth out of the large Open USEF 4 Year Old class, Guilliani received great comments from each of the judges. After the test, S Judge Lois Yukins commented that Guilliani looked as though he was enjoying himself through the entire test and his contact with the bit couldn't have been better. Both judges finished by saying that Guilliani made them smile and he looked like a horse they would enjoy riding. There were many absolutely incredible horses at Devon and it is an honor to be place at the top of a class full of the best! |
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| News & competition results: (Below) |
| Guilliani starts the 2008 season off with a win! The Lake Erie College Winter Series Dressage Show on November 9-11 was the first competition of the 2008 show season. Guilliani won the USDF Open Freestyle Test of Choice class with a new freestyle. Fallon chose some classic Christmas music by Bing Crosby with this competition being so close to the holidays. Guilliani showed great highlights in the trot and canter lengthenings and some super walk work. Judge Marylin Payne commented that Guilliani is a "Lovely young horse!" After the music scores, she also commented that she feels that Guilliani has great potential and that the music matched him perfectly! |
| Guilliani featured in the Hanoverian Magazine Guilliani was featured in the December issue of the Hanoverian Magazine for his recent success in the competition arena. Look for him in the Markel Young Horse Finals article. Noted are his results from the KDA Spring Classic Dressage Show and the Mid-Ohio Classic I where he was FEI Young Horse High Score with a mark of 78.000%. Good work Guilliani! |
| 2007 Year End Awards 2007 Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Finals - 3rd & 11th overall 2007 Markel/USEF "Bred in the USA" Award - 5th overall 2007 Dressage at Devon Int. Open Young Horse Test - 5th overall 2007 NODA GH Series First Level Open Champion 2007 Rolling Stone Farm FEI Young Horse Award - 5th Overall 2007 NODA First Level/FEI Young Horse (combined) Champion - 77.3% average 2007 Mid-Ohio Classic I FEI Young Horse High Score - 78% 2007 Dressage at Grand Haven High Score Champion - First Level Open Dressage 2007 High Score Champion - First Level Open 73.7% |
| Guilliani wins his Second Level debut!! Guilliani made his debut at Second Level at the Grand Haven Dressage Show on June 8th, 2008. He won the Second Level Test 1 Open receiving many 8's from S Judge Charlotte Trentelman. She commented that he is a "Really nice young horse with great potential!". Although he was a bit nervous being competed in some strong wind, he scored 8's on his simple changes, mediums and his gait scores. Fallon is looking very forward to competing Guilliani at the Paxton Farm Summer Classic at Second Level and in the FEI 5 Year Old Tests. Great work Guilliani! |
| Guilliani scores nearly 80% in the FEI 5 Year Old Test! Guilliani scored a 79.2% during his first time out in the FEI 5 Year Old Test at the Paxton Farm Summer Classic from Judge Margaret Freeman. She commented on the elasticity in all three gaits and the great use of his hind leg. She told Fallon that she is doing a great job in bringing along such a talented young horse. The next day, Judge Trip Harting gave Guilliani a score of 74.6% and told Fallon that he is heading in the right direction in his training. Guilliani also placed 4th in the Markel/USEF YH Qualifier and was the second highest scoring horse in the entire FEI 5 Year Old division all weekend. Fallon feels extremely proud and blessed to be able to work with such a talented young horse and looks forward to their future together. |
| Guilliani winning at Second Level! At only 5 years old, Guilliani has been quite consistent at Second Level and in the FEI 5 Year Old classes. He has won his Second Level Open classes at Dressage at Grand Haven, WPDA Dressage and Grand Haven August Dressage shows. He has received "8's" on his simple changes, 10m circles, trot and canter mediums and on his gaits and impulsion collectives. He is such a special little horse and is always waiting to make you laugh! Guilliani will be finishing this season at Second Level at the Region II Championships at Paxton Farm next month. |
| Success at Paxton Farm! Guilliani had a great outing at the Dressage at Paxton Farm show held with the Region II Finals on September 18-21. He placed 3rd out of 7 in the Second Level TOC with a score of 64%. He went on to win the Second Level TOC out of 13 rides on Saturday! Both judges commented on the good activity of his hind leg and the suspension in his medium gaits. Guilliani has shown throughout this year that he is capable of receiving 8's on all of the movements at Second Level and he is currently preparing for his debut at Third Level in the 2009 season. Congratulations Guilliani on a great season! |
| 2008 Year End Awards Guilliani was named the 2008 Second Level Open Champion for the Northern Ohio Dressage Association. He also won the Grand Haven 2008 Dressage Series Award at Second Level Open. We are all extremely proud of Guilliani and feel honored to have such a gifted horse in our barn. Fallon looks forward to the 2009 competition season which will be their fourth year together and prays for continued success with this great young horse. |
| Guilliani - 2003 Hanoverian gelding In 2007, he ranked with the top horses in the nation in the USEF 4 Year Old division and won a Rolling Stone FEI Young Horse Award (4th place) for his outstanding achievements. He won many High Score Awards in 2007 with scores up to 79.600%! In 2008, he competed successfully at Second Level and in the FEI 5 Year Old division with scores up to a 79.200%. He has placed at the top of many large FEI Young Horse classes at the Paxton Farm Spring Classic & CDI*** Cincinnati, the Mid-Ohio Classic and Dressage at Devon, consistently receiving marks above an 8.0 for all three gaits. Guilliani was chosen as a demonstration horse for the FEI Young Horse Symposiums with US Young and Developing Horse National Coach Scott Hassler and German Olympic Gold Medalist Heike Kemmer. His expressive gaits, stunning conformation and exceptional work ethic make him a great candidate for the FEI 6 Year Old Division and the US Selection Trials for 2009. |
| This is what several top judges have had to say about Guilliani.... - Jane Weatherwax & Lois Yukins at Dressage at Devon 2007 - "This young horse makes us smile! He looks like a horse I would love to ride. He was very confident and trusting of his rider throughout this test." - Marilyn Heath at Dressage 2007 Encore - "I enjoyed watching every moment of this test! This is a truly talented young horse. Thank you for bringing him." - William Solyntjes at Dressage at Grand Haven - "What a powerful young horse, capable of achieving very high marks." - Marianne Ludwig & Jeanne McDonald at the US Young Horse Finals - "Impressive young horse that will easily move up the levels." - Trip Harting at the KDA Dressage Spring Classic - "This horse is a top FEI Young Horse candidate. He moves with very free shoulders and covers much ground for his age. He looks very forward thinking and has wonderful suppleness and lateral bend. Thank you for bringing this talented young horse!" - Margret Freeman at the Paxton Farm Summer Classic - "Super young horse with great freedom and scope!" |