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WA Miss Mirabell
1997-2005
Wintersteen Arabians mourns the loss of WA Miss Mirabell...
WA Miss Mirabell (Elegant SA x Melissa SA/ Bandit SA)
Nov. 24, 2005
Wintersteen Arabians is deeply saddened at the loss of WA Miss Mirabell on Thanksgiving Day. Mirabell suffered from symptoms of colic on Wednesday evening and was rushed to Littleton Large Animal Clinic. It was a long and difficult night, though at 2 am she seemed to be improving. Her conditioned then deteriorated. Mirabell had undergone colic surgery in the spring, which left on lesions on her colon, making her a poor candidate for a second surgery. She progressively worsened throughout the morning and was humanely put down on Thanksgiving afternoon.
WA Miss was foaled in 1997 along with WA Pejczyk in what is considered one of the best years for the farm. Arguably Mirabell is the greatest success of the farm’s breeding program since she was the product of a somewhat obscure, though exceptional pedigree, being the daughter of the exotic *Aladdinn son Elegant SA. Though little used, Elegant is full brother to National Champion Mare of Qatar Enchanted Evning. Mirabell’s second dam was the Canadian TT Mare in Halter and English Pleasure, Mustamagic – dam of our foundation mare and Mirabell’s dam, Melissa SA.
Mirabell was a supremely typey Kuhailan mare of extraordinary feminine beauty with well-shaped neck and exquisite dry and compact head. Standing only 14.2, the diminutive Mirabell was a constant reminder of what can come in small packages. Friend and mentor Tomasz Skotnicki of Magness Arabians Farms commented once, “she proves Arabians don’t need to be big to be great.” Though little, she was substantial bodied, wide across the chest, with a superbly smooth and balanced body and blessed with four perfect limbs and feet. She was as captivating in the stall as out, with a natural carriage and presence that never went unnoticed. Like most great mares, she instinctively understood her lofty station in life and demanded to be handled with the utmost respect and kindness she was due.
Obviously with such attributes, Mirabell was a natural for the show ring, but it was something she never relished. A difficult mare to show, she absolutely refused anything but the gentlest handling. Expertly shown her entire career by David Lowe – the duo accounted for 11 class wins and championships, the highlight when she was named Colorado Futurity Champion Filly in 2000.
We were understandably anxious to have her in the breeding barn, particularly with some rather exciting stallions coming from Poland. Despite the farm acquiring some mares of flashier pedigrees, Mirabell made it abundantly clear that she would be a crucial part of the farm’s future breeding success. Though her breeding career was sadly cut short, it was remarkable in the two foals left behind – without question some of the best foals ever born on the farm. The initial, champion filly WA Miraczyk, was the first second generation Wintersteen Arabian foal and will remain carry on Mirabell’s legacy for the farm. The Pejczyk daughter’s quality and type was in large part responsible for Pejczyk attracting some excellent mares the following spring allowing him to prove himself as a sire. To Pejczyk’s credit, he voiced his opinion daily that Mirabell was his absolute favorite mare on the farm. Mirabell’s second foal by *Ganges, WA Maksimum, stands as an unconditional testament to her abilities as a broodmare. She was scheduled to be bred to World Champion sire *Gazal Al Shaqab in the spring.
Thanksgiving evening, the family brought Mirabell’s body home and she has been laid to rest in the only pastures she ever knew. WA Miss Mirabell would have been a valued member in any broodmare band, but for small breeders like ourselves -- she was irreplaceable. Mirabell will always be regarded as one of our most treasured mares, and she leaves a hole in our hearts that time will not easily heal.
US Nationals Report in Albuquerque, New Mexico!
*Ecaho during Senior Stallion Finals
Oct. 21, 2005
The Wintersteen's attended the first big weekend of US Nationals, deciding to cheer on the Polish entrants in senior mares and stallions. The Michałów mares were spectacular as usual, though *Egzonera did not show that well. *Fallada was exceptional and we we excited to see her again, the first time outside of Poland. She has dried out tremendously and certainly rivals Kwestura in our opinion as one of Poland's finest of the Monogramm daughters. We was certainly our choice for senior mare title, but the judges chose differently, instead opting for JJ La Estrella.
The stallion class was one of the best in years with *Ecaho (shown by owner Jim Ferlita who got a resounding applause!) and *Esperanto (Eukaliptus x Esperanca/ Set) representing Polish interest and *Almir (*Alt x Espmira) of all Polish bloodlines. Others that were highlights were World Champion *Gazal al Shaqab who bred mares at all three studs in Poland and the trotty Navajo Moun (Afire Bey V x Mounlighting). The eventual winner Padrons Psyche son Enzo who had a strong following, and certainly an "American" type halter horse. *Gazal was able to finish reserve and *Ecaho making into the top ten of this hotly contested class.
In other news we saw *Gazal in the stall, having only seen his get up close in Poland to this point. Needless to say we were impressed, not only with his performance in the ring but being able to "lay hands" on him and we are looking forward to adding his bloodlines to our herd. WA Miss Mirabell is currently on the short list since she is proving herself an outstanding producer. We also saw the young *Emanor son WH Araby courtesy of George Z. He is an absolute standout and will make some noise on behalf of his sire. Looking forward to a bright future for this high trotting and very necky gray -- also great legs with fantastic short cannons!
Tisa Meisel accepts the "Diane Alderson Memorial Trophy" for Wintersteen bred WA Elegancja.
Sept 2, 2005
Wintersteen horses did very well at the CAHC fall show. The Pejczyk foals, in particular, won a number of classes and championships. Most notable in proving his ability at siring fillies, Pejczyk daughters went 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the large (nine entries) Colorado Futurity/ Breeders Cup class. Of particular note is the race bred WA Borkata, Pejczyk daughter and out of Janów Podlaski's *Boruta, who won Reserve Champion in her first show. We are also very proud that a Pejczyk filly and Wintersteen bred WA Elegancja was presented with the Diane Alderson Trophy for the best yearling filly. The highlights are as follows:
WA Maksimum - 2nd Colorado Futurity Weanling Colts, 2nd Open Weanling Colts
WA Elegancja - 1st Colorado Futurity Yearling Fillies, Champion Colorado Breeders Cup Yearling Fillies, Diane Alderson Trophy
WA Borkata - Reserve Champion Colorado Breeders Cup Yearling Filly
WA Miraczyk - Champion Colorado Breeders Cup Two Year Old Filly
Allyshah - Champion Colorado Breeders Cup Yearling Gelding
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Wintersteen Horses Prepare for Fall Show!
August 5, 2005
Caroline Scott prepares WA Pejczyk daughter, WA Miraczyk, for the CAHC Fall Show
Wintersteen Arabians is well under way in preparation for our biggest show of the summer season with noted trainer Caroline Scott. The Colorado Arabian Horse Club Fall Show includes the Colorado Halter Futurity and Colorado Breeders Cup in which Pejczyk foals dominated last year. For this year, Pejczyk will be represented by last years winners along with some new representation -- 7 Pejczyk foals in all will take part for us and clients. The horses that will be showing for Wintersteen Arabians and/ or Pejczyk foals are listed below. All horses are owned by Wintersteen Arabians unless noted by an (*).
Weanling colts: HLL Allyczyk*, GF Jet Stream*, WA Emfatyk and WA Maksimum
Yearlings fillies: WA Borkata, WA Elegancja*, and Sugar nd Spice*
Yearling gelding: Allyshah*
2 year old fillies: WA Miraczyk
Brilliance Sets Sizzling Fractions for 5 Furlongs!
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July 16, 2005 Brilliance SF set sizzling fractions until deep stretch, leading a strong group of filly and mares on July 16 at Arapahoe Park. Her fractions were 24.0 and 50.1 for the quarter and half respectively, she had a 5 length lead by the quarter pole. The *Pepton daughter was not caught till deep stretch, the winning filly LA Zell posting the fastest time for mares and second fastest 6 furlongs for the meet. "We are just having a little bit of a problem getting her to relax, she just takes it too them right from the break," states trainer and owner Jeff Wintersteen. "Obviously 24.0 for the quarter is just way too fast, had she been able to back off that and get 25 and change, we probably could have come home a winner. I have no doubt that she is a special filly, her natural speed and desire is just awesome." Jockey Chris Conway couldn't agree more, "she did that all on her own. I didn't want to fight with her, her mind was made up and she was gone when that gate opened." Wintersteen is undecided on her next start. |
Brilliance in the saddling paddock prior to her first race of the summer. |
July 3, 2005
WA Pejczyk daughter, Sugar nd Spice adds yet another winner to the growing list for Pejczyk and scores the first Class A Championship of her sire's get. Shown by Caroline Scott and out of MHR Sweet Dreams (*Elimar x Princess Bask/ *Bask), the well built Kuhailan beauty bested the Region VIII Reserve Champion Yearling Filly, Mystical Lady by FS Bengali. "This is a very satisfying win, not only for Pejczyk, but also for Ann [Carvahlo] who owns the filly, along with Alan, Judy and Kelley Harding who recently purchased her dam, re-breeding her to Pejczyk.
Also shown was the recently gelded Allyshah by Pejczyk and out of the imported Brazilian mare *Allysia HCF. The 14.2 hand yearling, also owned by Ann Carvahlo, won the yearling colt/ gelding class. The most decorated of the Pejczyk foals, Allyshah has yet to lose in his age group and we are very excited about his prospects under saddle. The Harding's also purchased Allyshah's dam and she recently foaled Allyczyk, a full sibling to Allyshah. Congratulations to the connections!
WA Miss Emaranta Fastest Work of Day in 2nd Official Work!
June 30, 2005
Emaranta leaves the track after a work, Jeff Wintersteen up.
*Emanor daughter, WA Miss Emaranta (out of Melissa SA) took a very important step towards making her first start on the race track today. She worked 3 furlongs under exercise rider Samantha Hawkins in 40.2 seconds, equaling the fastest work of the day for Arabians. She will be the first *Emanor foal to start on a track in the US. She is dappled gray and impressively bodied like her sire, with a sweet and willing disposition. She is out of a Mustamagic (Canadian Top Ten Mare) daughter and by Bandit SA, one of the last *Bandos sons. Emaranta's first work was 3 furlongs in 42.0 ten days earlier with her trainer Jeff Wintersteen up. She continues to show improvement and hopefully will make her first start by the end of the month. She still needs some fitness and gate approval, but has been out of the farm gates rather well.
Brilliance Readies for 2005 Summer Race Season!
May 28, 2005
Brilliance stretches her legs in an early morning gallop, Jeff in the irons.
Brilliance SF is getting ready for the summer race season, already with one official work under her belt. "She is doing very well, pretty aggressive in the morning. I expect her to be very competitive here in Colorado," states her trainer Jeff Wintersteen. Brilliance's last race was December at Sam Houston Race Park in Texas. Her first race is expected to be the second weekend in June.
Allyshah Continues Winning Streak in 2005 Debut!
May 27, 2005
WA Pejczyk's most successful show colt, continued his winning ways on Friday, winning the 2 Years and Younger Geldings in Hand at the Larimer County Class A Show. Having had to sit out the CAHC Spring Show because of quarantine due to sickness of a stablemate, Allyshah picked up where he left off last season and has yet to lose in his age group. Bred by Dewayne Davis and owned by Anne Carvahlo, he is out of the imported Brazilian mare, *Allysia HCF. Allyshah was shown to the win by Caroline Scott. Congratulations to all of the connections!
*Allysia HCF Foals 2nd Pejczyk Colt!
May 18, 2005
Allysia with her latest foal by Pejczyk
WA Pejczyk's second colt of the season was foaled last week out of Brazilian import *Allysia HCF. Allyczyk (pending) is owned and bred by Alan and Judy Harding, and the colt demonstrates a ton of potential and is full sibling to Allyshah, currently undefeated in his age group in the show ring. "Allyczyk is getting prettier and prettier every minute and we are very happy with him. He is an absolute sweet heart and always comes when we talk to him", reports daughter Kelly Harding.
Congratulations to the Hardings, we look forward to seeing this foal in the show ring in the future. Allyczyk is Colorado Futurity, Colorado Breeders Cup, COBRA and Sweepstakes nominated.
Estansia Foals Colt by Polish National Champion *Ecaho!
April 4, 2005
Halter Champion and daughter of highly esteemed *Erwina -- Estansia foaled an exotic, well balanced gray colt at 11:30 pm by Polish National Champion and World Champion Sire *Ecaho. It is certainly a world class pedigree and every indication is that it will be a world class colt.
Tentatively named WA Emfatyk, it is probably the most typey foal ever born at Wintersteen Arabians. He has a well set neck, incredibly dished head, wide across the forehead and wonderful typey ears. He has excellent legs, short back and long croup with deep hip. We have the highest expectations for him and his future.
The foal is Scottsdale Signature, Breeders Sweepstakes, Colorado Futurity, and COBRA nominated. Estansia will be re-bred to *Ecaho this spring. Check back for more pics!
Flynn Wintersteen helps greet Emfatyk to the World.
Pejczyk's First Foal of 2005 Arrives!
March 23, 2005
WA Pejczyk's first foal of the season hit the ground at 5:30 am on March 23 for breeders and owners Jim and Cindy Gromelski of GF Force Arabians. The 110 lb. bay colt is out of LL Jealousy (Lamolin x Bluespruce Desire/ WK Russian Heir) - Region VIII Champion Sweepstakes Yearling Filly, and numerous performance Champion in Hunter and Western Pleasure. "We are really excited about this foal," states Cindy. "Already he is up and galloping around after just a couple hours. I knew we would get the body, but his neck set is just tremendous." Adds Jim, "We have never had such a large hip on the farm." As they have bred numerous halter champions and Scottsdale Champion and National Top Ten in Open Reining, that is saying something!
"We are very excited for the Gromelski's," states Jeff Wintersteen. "They had a plan and a vision for this foal and put a lot of faith in Pejczyk - we are very pleased that Pejczyk delivered for them. This could be a very special one". It is also a new pedigree for Pejczyk. "Pejczyk's foals to date have been predominately out of Polish mares, this foal is an outcross and we are extremely pleased with the results, he continues to stamp the balance, structure, and neck set of his previous foals! More out crosses are on the way, it is a good omen for them."
While the showy foal is Sweepstakes, Colorado Futurity, Colorado Breeders Cup nominated, Cindy makes no bones about what they want for his future. "He will be named GF Jet Stream, he looks all power and we really want to see this colt on the track!"
WA Miss Mirabell's *Ganges Foal Arrives!
March. 20, 2005
The first foal of the season has arrived at Wintersteen Arabians, the long awaited foal from Colorado Futurity Champion Filly, WA Miss Mirabell. The bay colt is by the Polish National and US Reserve Champion Stallion *Ganges, who was on lease to the United States and since has returned to his native Poland. The bay colt, named WA Maksimum, is an excellent example of the two parents and we have the highest expectations for him and anxious to see how he develops.