Merriewold Ima Lucky Star

(RBF Time to B x ABL Morning Star)

4/29/2006 AMHA # 171028

2006 Brown Gelding, In training with Ryan Torkkeli, Dressage

We went to see Lucky when he was just a week old and the moment Jackie put her arms around him to guide him across the pasture, she knew he was special. Lucky was high energy and sensitive yet yielding and pliable...a rare and sought after combination.

Lucky is a tall individual and he is maturing slowly. His trot is long, with natural suspension and he loves to canter! We are taking our time with him. Jackie Brittain started his ground and basic saddle training, then he went to Ray Berta for some extra sensitivity training. Lucky made his Dressage debut with Kat Trueblood and they won many awards together. Now Lucky and Ryan Torkkeli are partners and will be competing at First level this year.

Lucky's sire is the talented, RBF Time to B, the Regional, Grand National and World Champion in Dressage and Hunter Divisions. And his dam, ABL Morning Star has the conformation that is ideal for a sport horse with uphill build, a well formed and angled rear quarter, ample girth and broad chest.

Please stay tuned and watch this young star grow and blossom into an incredible athlete.

Awards

USDF All Breeds National Champion, Training Level Open, with Kat Trueblood.

High Point Champion, for entire series, Dressage at the Gaits

Gilroy Gaits III, 2014
Show 1:
Training Level Test 2 77.500% "Steady harmonious test"
Training Level Test 3 77.800% "Good basics shown. Super rapport between horse and rider."

Show 2:
Training Level Test 2 75.536% "Good partnership."
Training Level Test 3 69.400% "Really lovely pair with good rapport."

 

Gilroy Gaits II, 2014
Show 1:
Training Level Test 2 68.214% "Quality horse with energy and balance. Just needs time and confidence."
Training Level Test 3 72.00% "Lovely, quiet and effective. Balanced and poised."

Show 2:
Training Level Test 2 73.214% "Very nice presentation of solid basics - allowing horse to move through the back with elasticity and freedom"
Training Level Test 3 69.4% "Wonderful forward thinking with good ground cover."

Dressage at the Gaits, 2014
Training Level Test 1 66.458% "Willing horse quietly presented. Nicely done!"
Training Level Test 1 67.083% "Lovely light moving horse"
Training Level Test 2 66.786% "Very willing horse"
Training Level Test 3 65.400% "Well suited pair…Pretty light moving horse"