PF'S ULARA

PF's Ulara is a striking 2022 Bay, Holsteiner mare who makes a splendid addition to our breeding program. She epitomizes exceptional talent, balance, jumping scope, a refined type with classic looks, elegance and correctness. Boasting a rich, world-class pedigree closely linked to numerous successful horses in both competitive sport and influential breeding circles, Ulara is a full sibling to the world-class European show jumping superstar Uricas, who continues to make history in Europe under the esteemed rider Harrie Smolders. It was a true honor for our breeding operation to acquire Ulara from her and Uricas's world-renowned German breeder. Even as three week-old foal, Ulara displayed remarkable talent and promise. Upon acquiring ownership, we patiently waited until she was mature enough to travel. Once ready, Ulara was imported by Ryan Pedigo Sport Horses in California, USA, where she has continued to flourish and develop into a phenomenal young mare.

 

This year, she will commence her broodmare duties through embryo transfer. As Ulara matures into a fully developed sport horse, she will embark on her sport horse performance campaign throughout the country's AA-Show Circuit while also contributing to our breeding operation through embryo transfer. Ulara's exceptional talents are attributed to her world-class lineage, sired by the renowned European stallion Uriko, with Cassini I as her dam's sire and Caretino as her dam's grandsire.

 

In the 2022 Longines FEI World Cup, Uricas, expertly guided by top rider Harrie Smolders, delivered an impressive performance securing a commendable 4th place. The achievements of Uricas underscore the excellence ingrained in Ulara's bloodline. Furthermore, United Way, another prominent sibling, distinguishes himself as an exceptional sire and sport horse, currently under the ownership of the esteemed Holsteiner Verband. His influence on both breeding and competition within the equestrian world adds a layer of prestige to Ulara's heritage. For those eager to delve deeper into Ulara's lineage, a video featuring her sire, Uriko, provides an insight into the esteemed pedigree that forms the foundation of this remarkable Holsteiner mare's potential and promise.

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Ulara's world class KWPN sire Uriko, who completed very successfully during his 70-day performance test at Schlieckau with great results, with scores of 9.25 for his canter and 8.83 for his jumping ability.  His popularity and presence in Germany is most impressive, with his sport horse bloodlines being in high demand as his results have been known as "golden lineage." Historically, Uriko's foal crops are known for their very good type and have earned him the "breeding record 123 index points for type and conformation" early on in his breeding career. Notably, his first crop of foals produced seven licensed stallions including Unlimited, the 2016 Holsteiner Champion Stallion and Uno I, the 2017 Reserve Champion Stallion.  Three of Uriko's sons where licensed for breeding at the 2017 Holsteiner stallion grading. Son, Uricas, finished 3rd at the World 7 Year Old Jumper Championships in Lanaken and continued attracting attention at the International level under top rider Harrie Smolders. His daughter, Charisma HS, continued contributing to her sire's recognition as a top producer. The Uriko-Cassito mare owned by Hugo Simon became National Champion in the five-year-old jumper division under top rider Richard Vogel in 2019, her performances earned her scores up to 9.3 from the judges, then going on to successfully show at the International level. Son Uniquo is successfully competing at the International level under rider Jérôme Guery.

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One of Uriko's most recognized sons, United Way, has most certainly established a great legacy of his own. His lineage combines some of the most successful mares and stallions who have distinguished themselves in breeding and in sport. United Way's career in sport is quite impressive under top rider Maximilian Grafe. This team captured many wins, but more recently has captured six S Level wins in Germany, then contined his success under rider Ebba Johansson in the S level jumpers.  The importance of mares of distinction has great impact on the breed, mares Deka, Tabelle in Holstein, Tanagra, Dirka in France, Qerly Chin, Opaline des Pins in Belgium. More recently, within the Holsteiner breed is Wodka, bred by Otto Boje Schoof, Hedwigenkoog and notably the second dam to United Way, a very impressive Lord daughter who inherited her sires great talents and qualities. This impressive lineage establishes United Way's importance and legacy which lives through many of the most popular sport horse bloodlines. United Way is owned and stands at Holsteiner Verband. 

 

Ulara's damsire, Cassini I, literally made history during his first breeding season at Elmshorn when he produced the 2006 WEG Champion, Cumano, who competed under top rider Jos Lansink Cumano. This team continued their success by winning the 2004 Grand Prix of Calgary one of the richest jumping classes in the world, then in 2005 earning a third place in the Grand Prix of Aachen. Cassini I was very popular, with his stallion services requested all over the world, despite the Holsteiner Association putting a limit on his breeding availability, only allowing Cassini I to cover only mares registered in Holstein. As a five-year-old Cassini I, under rider Herbert Blocker, had great success with seven wins at the Bundeschampionate. This pair continued their success in 1995 earning a top placing in the Grand Prix of Münster, Kiel, Neumünster, and Hamburg when they earned their placement as members of the winning Danish Nations Cup Team in Helsinki and represented Denmark at the European Championships. During 1997 Cassini I began under top rider Franke Sloothaak with immediate success, this team capturing a fourth during their World Cup round at Olympia, then under rider San Patrignano when this pair went onto many successes at the Grand Prix level, Nations Cups and World Cup competitions, accumulating winnings of over €200,000.

 

Cassini I, born on April 1, 1988, is the progeny of the dam Wisma, which also produced the daughter Donata and the licensed stallion Lovari (by Lasino I). Continuing Wisma's influential breeding legacy is her son Cassini II, born in 1992. Although he placed third in his performance test, an unfortunate injury prevented him from further competition. However, Cassini II's breeding career flourished, yielding a series of successful jumping horses in the sport. Notable examples include Holger Wulschner’s Cassius, Thies Luther’s Cassilo, and Steffen Lutter’s Capriolo. Additionally, Cassini II’s licensed son, Camarque, was acquired by Denmark and earned the title of Show Jumping Champion at the Danish stallion approvals.

 

Adding to the impressive lineage of Ulara is the renowned sire Caletto II, a key figure in her dam's pedigree. Caletto II established himself as one of the most crucial sons of the legendary sire Cor de la Bryere. From 1991 to 2000, Caletto II consistently secured top rankings with the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH) and received widespread acclaim for his offspring's outstanding jumping abilities. Awarded the Champion Title at his 1980 stallion licensing, he was regarded as the epitome of the perfect Holsteiner type and went on to achieve remarkable success in sport under the guidance of top rider Herbert Blocker.

 

Impressively, on the dam's side of Ulara's pedigree is the legendary English Thoroughbred stallion Lord, son of one of the most influential Thoroughbred sires, Ladykiller, who was a great success right from the start with the Holstein Verband. His first foal crop produced eight licensed sons; including the great Landgraf. Ladykiller's second foal crop featured the licensing winner and world renown sire Lord. Ladykiller's third foal crop produced the German show jumping derby winner 'Boy' under top rider Eddie Macken. Lords' famous dam's sire, Cottage Son, was well known as a great Thoroughbred "improver" in Holstein. One of Lord's notable sons Livius won the 1980 German show jumping derby under rider Peter Luther, earning a team medal at the 1981 European Championships and winning the World Championships in 1982 and the 1984 Olympic Games. Lord has sired over 60 licensed sons, and his progeny winning near a million dollars during their performances in sport. 

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We are so proud to present Ulara, who we consider an exceptional Holsteiner mare graced with a world-class pedigree. She stands as a testament to our commitment to breeding excellence, with close connections to numerous successful horses in the global sporting arena and influential breeding stock on the international stage. Ulara embodies the culmination of our dedication to producing top-tier equine talent with a pedigree that resonates globally.