Oak Hill Farm/The Amateur Professional

15/11/2024

Although I have stallions lined up for them all already, I'd be open to doing custom foal options for the 3 girls that aren't already in custom foal requests (Chickboxer is spoken for and I am selfishly going to use Wrose for myself).

Custom foal option is a flat foal rate - breeding/stallion expenses go to buyer.

I promise to get proper conformation photos of Tia and Holly - but they are both lovely, promise ;)

First option: Atokad Rose (Sports Talk x His His Due). 16.2hh, dressage type mare, TONS of sit and push. I have Nechristo on the docket for her if wanted.

Second option: Tia's Mischief (Maximus Mischief x Uncle Mo). 16.3hh, all around type, nice supple body, elastic. I have Kaiman on the docket for her if wanted.

Third option: Holiday Cheer (Herzensdieb x Calme). 16.2hh, dressage type mare. Flawless natural changes, excellent articulation.

Tons of foal buyer references, flexible payment plans, very open line of communication through the entire process start to finish, and I try to make this as special of an experience for you as I can...PM me for pricing details. :)

25/10/2024

2025 in utero sales list:

- Breeding of this foal is: Monterey (Morricone x Sir Donnerhall) x Atokad Rose (Sports Talk x Devil His Due). This foal is still available. 🔥

- Breeding is: Rascalino (Rotspon x Velten Third) x Chickboxer (Ice Box x High Yield). Available ❤️

- Breeding is: Velantis (Vitalis x Floriscount) x Holiday Cheer (Herzensdieb x Calme). Available! 🎁

27/09/2024

We've been fairly quiet, but it's not because we haven't been busy!

My main guy, Rummy, made his 3rd level debut and secured us our first qualifying score AND left us with only one score left for our bronze medal.

We welcomed the recipient mare carrying our 2025 Champagneandpearls foal, Eve. Fingers crossed we get our keeper c**t.

Our mares are all past the 60 day mark.

Bohemian Heart OHW has settled into his forever home in Connecticut super well, and Versace OHW is about 3ish weeks from weaning. He is also still available ;)

Happy fall, ya'll!

01/09/2024

Woofta!! What a busy month!! We topped it off today with our annual Westfalen inspection. All of our foals had stellar scores, great comments, and have a bright future ahead of them. We were so excited to have Bo's mom, Jen, here to be a part of the big day, and shortly after inspection, sweet Bo started his trip to Connecticut ❤️.

The reason for this post, though, is for appreciation. These two have picked up every ounce of slack and then some since having Charlie. Between keeping the barn tidy, tacking/untacking horses, doing odds and ends requests, and even an extra hand to hold Charlie while I ride, these two also maintain their own lives, school, jobs, and their own horses. Without a single complaint or negative look, they show up at any hour of the day to bathe, braid, dry off foals, get a horse ready, watch mare cams, or anything I never even have to ask them to do, because they know me well enough to know what I need before I even open my mouth.

As much as I selfishly hope I get to keep them both in my barn forever, if the day comes that they have to move on to bigger and better, I'll be the first one standing behind their resume. They'll be an asset at any barn they walk into.

16/08/2024

13/08/2024

Breeding and foal updates:

Most of the girls are all in the safe zone!

- Kitty is 90 days along. Breeding of this foal is: Monterey (Morricone x Sir Donnerhall) x Atokad Rose (Sports Talk x Devil His Due). This foal is still available. 🔥

-Chickboxer 60 days in foal to Rascalino - Hanoverian Stallion . Breeding is: Rascalino (Rotspon x Velten Third) x Chickboxer (Ice Box x High Yield). Available ❤️

- Our new mare, Tia, was bred again last week to Kaiman. Foal pedigree of this one is: Kaiman (Dark Pleasure x Gribaldi) x Tia's Mischief (Maximus Mischief x Uncle Mo). We'll check her in 2 weeks! Available 🎀

- The recip mare carrying our double dilute Lusitano cross foal is nearing her 60 day safe zone as well. She'll join the herd here in Iowa soon! Breeding on this is Noble (Ourem x Nordeste) x Champagneandpearls

We have ONE 2024 foal left for sale - Versace, Chickboxer's c**t by Velantis. He is extremely lovely and will make a lovely dance partner.

Bohemian Heart, Kitty's Bodo c**t, is now weaned and preparing for his big journey to Connecticut.

28/06/2024

Breeding updates:

- Kitty is nearing her last check (60 days) with her Monterey foal. Breeding of this foal is: Monterey (Morricone x Sir Donnerhall) x Atokad Rose (Sports Talk x Devil His Due). This foal is still available. 🔥

-Chickboxer is 15 days in foal to Rascalino - Hanoverian Stallion . Breeding is: Rascalino (Rotspon x Velten Third) x Chickboxer (Ice Box x High Yield). Available ❤️

- Our new mare, Tia, was bred yesterday to Kaiman. Foal pedigree of this one is: Kaiman (Dark Pleasure x Gribaldi) x Tia's Mischief (Maximus Mischief x Uncle Mo). We'll check her in 2 weeks! Available 🎀

-Wrose proved again a bit difficult and was bred again today to newly imported Lusitano stallion, Noble. Foal pedigree: Noble (Ourem x Nordeste) x Smoky Wrose OHW (Sagar x Wolkenstein II). DD c**t option retained, other options available. ⚡️

-We ordered a little something special from the breeder who sold me Rum 12 years ago. ANOTHER Noble foal. I'm trying to double my chances of a DD c**t to retain for myself, so this one will likely be a keeper.

24/06/2024

Absolutely stunning 2024 chestnut Westfalen c**t.

Introducing Versace OHW. By Velantis (VITALIS / FLORISCOUNT / WOLKENTANZ) and out of Chickboxer (Ice Box x High Yield). Now THIS is a fancy one. He is screaming upper level horse in every single aspect. He has superb gaits, fantastic conformation, and the confidence and charisma it takes to make it to the top. Versace is easily the barn favorite. The only foal to come running away from mom across the field to come say hi, or strut around the pasture with the confidence and bravery on his own accord away from the herd. He's the kind that likes to solve puzzles and enjoys the challenge. If I hadn't purchased a 2025 foal in utero he would absolutely be staying to be my next upper level prospect. This one is the real deal.

His sire, Velantis N, a 2018, 17.2 hh Hanoverian stallion by Vitalis, is an exciting choice for North American breeders. When paying attention to the European breeding scene, you can’t help but notice that Velantis’ pedigree combination is highly sought after. Those horses carrying his lines show quality, ridability and are sold at record prices. In 2022 again Vitalis and Floriscount produced numerous top licensing candidates and sales for several European breed societies. Besides the high scores and rapid ascend to top performance, the ridability and ease in which they adapt to their environment is unequaled making these young horses fantastic for anyone to ride and own. That is what Christiane Noelting, breeder and owner of Velantis had in mind when combining these genetics which started with the importation of Velantis’ impressive Dam “Fleur D’Amour”. Not only that, but his pedigree needs no introduction - Vitalis is KNOWN for passing is incredible temperament and is known worldwide for his rideability.

Versace's dam, Chickboxer, is a lovely example of a modern, correct mare. She possesses an incredible hind leg with good sit and good articulation, sweepy/light movement, and a great shoulder. Her compact, sports car conformation made her the ideal partner for Velantis, and she did not disappoint when it came to Versace.

Versace will be registered and branded/microchipped/passported with Westfalen this fall. He will be routinely handled, will grow up understanding herd dynamics with the herd, and growing up in the hills to help develop his joints and bone. I expect him to mature over 17hh and be modern and leggy in type. Don't miss out on this one. More photos and video upon request!

Central Iowa.

13/06/2024

Summer days around the farm 🌞

06/06/2024

Busy few days!

-Excited to have found a heartbeat on Kitty's 30 day embryo! That means we have a spectacular Monterey foal coming next spring (Morricone x Sir Donnerhall)

-I told myself I wasn't going to breed as many next year and that I definitely wasn't going to breed Wrose.. long story short, Wrose got bred today 🤦‍♀️. Fingers crossed for a full sibling to our sweet Knight that we lost too soon.

-Chickboxer is next on the docket and should be ready by Friday. She'll be bred to Rascalino - Hanoverian Stallion. Fingers crossed that goes smooth as well.

-I may or may not have impulsively bought another horse 🤷‍♀️ after I swore to myself I was cutting down on everything. Am I batsh*t? Probably..

Anyway, enjoy some Bo spam. Willow certainly loves her nanny Grammy role and has split custody with Kitty of Bo these days. ❤️

28/05/2024

What's the theme of June? Youngsters!!

23/05/2024

First black dot of the season! In true Kitty fashion, she said "here, have 2!"

We reduced one today and we will cross our fingers for one healthy, big embryo in a few days.

This foal is available in utero!

Monterey (Morricone x Sir Donnerhall) x Atokad Rose (Sports Talk x Devil His Due).

Half sibling to our totally fantastic Bo - who was snagged in utero this spring and is a total stunner

17/05/2024

And that concludes our 2024 foaling season! We are so thrilled with this big guy. Best part? He's available ;)

Velantis (Vitalis x Floriscount) x Chickboxer (Ice Box x High Yield)

04/05/2024

Oak Hill nursery. ❤️ one left!

26/04/2024

The last 2 mares are nearing the safe zone for foaling, and we're looking forward to seeing what they have!

Left: Velantis (Vitalis x Floriscount) x Chickboxer (Ice Box x High Yield)

Right: Noble (Ourem x Nordeste) x Smoky Wrose OHW (Sagar x Wolkenstein II)

14/04/2024

Only a month old and already an assistant trainer!

10/04/2024

The first foal of 2024 is on the ground! A stunning bay c**t by Bodo EDI (Bon Coeur x Freudenprinz) and out of Atokad Rose (Sports Talk x Devil His Due).

This c**t is sold to Connecticut and affectionately named Bohemian Heart OHW ❤️