Russian Arabian Sport Horses in California
AHA Breeders Sweepstakes Nominated
Arabian Sport Horse Stallion Hal's Riverdance
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Click on any of Dancer's Pictures above for his Pedigree
Not only does Riverdance have type and correct conformation, the boy can really move and loves to jump (even with no jumps)!
Just look at his 5-8 inch overstride, great extension and powerful hind end!
Click on his Riverdance's baby picture below to see his incredible hock action and huge overstride on Riverdance's video.
All the Athletic Ability of his Sire TLA Halynov and the Ability to pass it on!
Here comes Halynov's LEGACY! Halynov's son, Hals Riverdance has proven himself with his extraordinary offspring. It is a tribute to Halynov that his size and athletic ability passes on through his offspring. His foal crops have demonstrated that Riverdance throws size along with excellent conformation and extraordinary athletic ability. Beauty was an incredible bonus. Why did we name him Riverdance? He foaled out a month early and his dam had not as yet been moved to the foaling stall. She had him out in pasture and the other mares were crowding her -- each wanting the handsome guy as their own. We had just been called by a boarder, saying a foal was born and went down to investigate; no foal was in sight yet all the horses were looking towards a clump of bushes. In very thick brush, there was an opening in the fence (which had gone unnoticed by us) and Paschon managed to push her only-hours-old colt through it and into the seasonal creek which, due to high recent rains, resembled more of a white river. She went down after him and, forging against high currents, managed to push him onto an island in the center of the stream. It was there we found the two, exhausted, several minutes later. Mark picked up the foal (thank goodness my husband is 6'5") and carried him in thigh high strong currents up the bank and to safety (I removed the fence) and our friend followed, leading Paschon. Mark then pointed out the obvious -- that the colt would have to be named Riverdance.
After being sent Dancer's video for evaluation as a two year old, Donna Snyder-Smith said Riverdance has ALL the exceptional athletic ability as his sire, and even inquired as to whether I would consider selling him to her client. It was really tempting, as there is no one better qualified to take Riverdance to his top potential than Donna; however, I could not let this exceptional sport horse stallion go, knowing he is my last Halynov son. Not only does he have all the movement of his sire, he also has the same wonderful willing disposition, exquisite beauty, and sharp as a tack brain -- and now his first two foal crops have demonstrated that he throws these qualities to his offspring. He is currently in training with Dressage Instructor Irene Murphy of Scottsdale for Sport Horse and Dressage with some limited distance riding on weekends. The boy is busy!
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Riverdance's First Foal Crop 2004
Riverdance's First Foal (A Filly): AHA Sweepstakes Nominated Wodema (Out of Passion)
Congrats to Irene Murphy in Arizona!
Just look at Riverdance's first foal!
What a beauty -- and so much like her sire and grandsire!
Wodema
Hal's Riverdance x Passion
Beauty is as beauty does -- and can she ever move!
Click on Wodema's her recent picture below to see her amazing movement!
Riverdance's Second Foal (A Filly): Sweepstakes Nominated Classie Dancer (Out of WOA Classie Dame)
Congrats to Lisa Shumate in Georgia!
WOA Classie Dancer
Hal's Riverdance x Classie Dame
Look at Classie Dancer at just 2 hours old, then a few months old ---
then click on her updated picture below and see the beauty she became
At three years old
Click on Classie Dancer's picture above to see her extraordinary movement at only a few months old!
Riverdance's Third Foal (A Colt): AHA Sweepstakes Nominated Halyva Dancer (Out of Narova)
Congrats again to Lisa Shumate!!
Here is Dancer only a few hours old --
look at those huge hocks and long neck!
Halyva Dancer
Hals Riverdance x Narova
And then a few months old -- look at his beauty!
And now in 2008!
And now look at him move!
Click on picture below for Halyva Dancer's video
Riverdance's Second Foal Crop 2005
First Class Dancer (Out of Classica VC, A First Class Daughter)
Congrats again to Lisa Shumate!
Right after foaling!!
Look at that gorgeous jibba, giraffe neck, and long long legshuge joints!
His dam, Classica VC, sure looks beat from foaling out this big guy!!
First Class Dancer
Hals Riverdance x Classica VC
Pico Boo Dancer (Out of Venus Pico)
Congrats goes to Lisa Shumate Once Again!
She keeps bringing Riverdance's legacies to the East Coast!
Look at those long legs, elegant neck, wide set eyes and HUGE joints!
Picoboo Dancer
Hals Riverdance x Venus Pico
Click on her updated picture below to see her video at 2 years old --
Can the girl ever move out!
AHA Sweepstakes Nominated WOA Dancer (Full brother to Halyva Dancer)
Congrats to Jack and Kim Barcewski of San Francisco!
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Same beauty and exquisite movement!
Click on his picture above to see a video of WOA Dancer's extraordinary movement!
One of Riverdance's Foal Crop 2006
AHA Sweepstakes Nominated Future Racehorse out of Daily
Congrats to Connie Crawford of CA!
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Laid back shoulder |
Powerful hip |
Straight legs and a long neck |
One of Riverdance's Foal Crop 2007
AHA Breeders Sweepstakes Nominated Raindancer out of Classica VC
Congrats goes to Lisa Shumate of Georgia Once Again!!!
Raindancer at a few hours old above
She looks the image of her niece, Classie Dancer as shown above
Raindancer at 2 years old below
Click on Raindancer's picture below to see Raindancer's video showing her wonderful movement!
Riverdance's 2008 Foal Crop
Riverdance's AHA Sweepstakes Nominated Filly Dancin Witha Star (Out of RS Silver Star)
Congrats to Lisa Shumate in GA!
This gorgeous filly is such a beauty with her wide set eyes, big jibba, and long neck! And don't forget that stunning SHOOTING STAR! Here are a few pictures of her, taken at only a few weeks old. She shows the same excellent conformation as her sire, Hals Riverdance; click here on his name or on link to his video above to see what extraordinary movement she inherited. Her dam, Silver Song, simply floats a trot and has tremendous extension and overstride, with no interference. Silver's sire Saracenjumpstreet had wonderful hock action and extension, as can be seen in his video linked below. For a sneak preview of her Dancin's action, click on Silver Star's video here or on IIWP Solstar's home page. SOLD TO LISA SHUMATE IN GA ---- CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!! |
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Riverdance's AHA Sweepstakes Nominated Colt Breakdancer (Out of VL Streetdancer)
Offered on our Sales Page!
Look at this colt at only 2 hours old! HUGE joints! Incredibly long neck! And by the time he grows into his joints, he will have caught up with his long, tipped ears (Russian Arabians do, eventually). Actually, he looks more like an olive on a toothpick at this stage, than the champion sport horse he will become. His dam is the beautiful daughter of our stallion Saracenjumpstreet. Click on this link to see Jumper's video. He imparted a fluid motion to all his offspring. Breakdancer's sire is Sweepstakes nominated Hal's Riverdance. Click here or on link below to see his sire's incredible action. He is currently in training for dressage and sport horse at present and will be shown later this year. His first foal crop is in training as well and shows a natural ability for dressage and eventing. Click on button below to see this amazing colt in action! |
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Riverdance's National Showhorse/Half Arabian Colt Command Performance
out of NSH Mare Hinesite Harmony (Saddlebred Champion Commander Bloodlines)
This athletic colt is out of a beautiful National Showhorse mare who traces her bloodlines to the great Saddlebred champion Commander's Best, sire of champions. Command Performance can be registered as both half Arabian and National Showhorse and has a laid-back shoulder, great length and angle of hip, and look at that long neck! Here are a few pictures of him, taken at four months old. Command Performance can really pop a trot! Click on the link to Riverdance's video below to see the athletic movement of his sire. His dam, Hinesite Harmony also sports a big trot and has tremendous hock action, inherited from her champion Saddlebred bloodlines. Click on Command Performance's button below to view his video. SOLD !!! Congrats yet again to Lisa Shumate in GA! |
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Command Performance |
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(Hals Riverdance x Hinesite Harmony (NSH of Commander lines ) |
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Riverdance's and WOA Sheza Showoff's Colt "Chance"
WHAT A CUTIE!!! Chad Sage just sent us these "hot off the press" pics!
Hals Riverdance x WOA Sheza Showoff
Dam WOA Sheza Showoff
*Napadki x Rieza RB
We'll keep updating Dancer's Foal Crop as we receive pictures from breeders
To those who bred to Riverdance -- please keep those pics coming!
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