SHELLHAVEN FARM NEWS Diane Riccolo and Picasso   Diane and Picasso have qualified to compete in the Region 4 Championships this September.                    CONGRATULATIONS Diane!!! Gerrit-Claes Bierenbroodspot, Dutch Clinician coming to Shellhaven   Farm   Mr. Bierenbroodspot will be conducting a series of clinics at our facility throughout 2009 -10. The first   clinic will be in September, exact dates to be announced. We are thrilled to be hosting a clinician of Claes' experience at our facility. If you are interested in participating, please contact Michelle. There are   only a few slots open for September's clinic. Please follow the link below for further information about Claes. Herwig Radnetter, Spanish Riding School Senior Rider August 6 -7, Catalpa Corner, Iowa City, Iowa Mr. Radnetter will be returning to Iowa during the summer to conduct another clinic. Last year's         auditors and participants had a fantastic opportunity to learn from Mr. Radnetter's wealth of experience. We are all looking forward to this year's clinic. Addition of Four Horses to Shellhaven's Training and Breeding Program Shellhaven Farm recently purchased four Holsteiner horses, three mares and one gelding, to include in our training program. The horses, Southern Gentleman, Sabrina, Summer Cheer, and Valkyrie were purchased from The Oaks Farms in San Juan Capistrano, California. The Oaks Farms has been a preeminent breeder of Holsteiner horses since the 1980's. Bloodlines include South Pacific, Luganda, Nimmerdor, Ladykiller, Landgraf I, Cor de la Bryere and Cheer.   Many thanks to Noel Hope for his expertise and invaluable assistance in selecting these wonderful horses. Pictures coming soon!

Michelle and Doekele at the 2008 Radnetter Clinic

Herwig Radnetter

Southern Gentleman, 18.1+ h Holsteiner by South Pacific out      of Fontana by Cheer (Caletto I).