NEVERSAYNEVER FARM
Breeding superior mares to world-class bloodlines of Olympic Ferro, Idocus, Rubinstein, Sandro Hit, Indoctro, Baloubet du Rouet, to produce horses capable of competing at the highest levels of sport.
Our breeding goal is to produce horses capable of competing at the highest levels of sport, with an emphasis on dressage. With this in mind, we started with top quality mares (Ster, Keur Preferent), and then bred with what we considered to be the best sire crosses for our mares. Our stock also has the strong jumping lines of sires like Voltaire, Le Mexico, Indoctro and Ulft to keep the powerful "engine" in the hindquarters required for the upper level movements. As a result, many of our horses show great talent as jumpers, as well as dressage horses.
SEPTEMBER, 2009:
Hi! Welcome to this site about our small breeding farm located in Wellington, Nova Scotia, just outside the capital city of Halifax. Situated on about 200 acres, our farm is only a 10 minute drive from the Halifax International Airport. We breed mainly premium Royal Dutch Sport Horses, although we also have a Jockey Club thoroughbred or two. 
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SEPTEMBER, 2009: After a two year hiatus, Winnie (aka. Never Say Never) is finally back in foal. The sire is Banderas (Balou du Rouet x Grannus x Beach Boy). This cross should produce an exceptional jumper. We have already seen through Calypsabloom how well Balou du Rouet blood crosses with this preferent mare. In-utero sale is available. Also, Bosanova, the top KWPN-NA foal in North America in 2006, is confirmed in foal to Soprano (Sandro Hit x Contender).
JULY, 2009: Finally, Rhumba's foal by Soprano is here, and was the wait ever worth it! What a stunner this filly is! Electra NSN is jet black with only a tiny patch of white on the back of a hind pastern, very typey, correct, and full of energy. See her page link below for pictures. Soprano may well be Rhumba's "nick". Rhumba will be bred back to Soprano for sure.
JULY, 2009: Congratulations to Susan Fraser and Royal Dancer who were Fourth Level Champions at the Blainville International Classic last week!
JUNE, 2009: Breeding season is upon us. More about that later. Bosanova and
Bolero had a photoshoot last week, so check out their pages for updated pictures. Both horses are being backed this summer. Rhumba, in foal to Soprano is looking great. We have to wait until late July/early August for the end result of this cross.
DECEMBER, 2008: Zenda NSN (Olympic Ferro x Wanroij), Keur Eligible, is now PROK, having passed the same radiographic requirements as demanded by the KWPN for the Stallion Approvals.
OCTOBER, 2008: A Soprano x Idocus foal is expected for 2009! Rhumba has been confirmed in foal to Soprano, by Sandro Hit out of the famous damline of Contender. Balou du Rouet, the sire of Calypsabloom, also has Contender as his damsire. Soprano already has offpsring competing at the FEI level in Europe. This will be a late foal - late July/early August. Rhumba graced us with twin embryos early on in the summer. We pinched one, lost the other. After that, it took a couple of tries to get her pregnant again. You can read more about Soprano on the "Sires" page. This foal will be offered for sale. While bred for dressage, there are very strong jumping lines on both sides of the pedigree of this coming foal.
SEPTEMBER, 2008: Zenda (Olympic Ferro x Wanroij) has been entered into the KWPN-NA studbook as a result of the New England keuring in Maine. Because of her conformation, which is neither clearly dressage nor jumping according to the KWPN specialization standards, I decided to present Zenda as a jumper. The long trip of 12 hours, took its toll and Zenda was still too fatigued the day of the keuring to show her form. Still, she managed 7's or more in her gaits and jumping ability. Zenda then went on to win the DG Bar Cup class for 3 & 4 year-old young dressage horses under saddle for the New England keuring. Not too shabby for an all-rounder! Details and pictures on Zenda's page.
APRIL, 2008: Very sad news to report. Apollo NS, our beautiful Rosario x Wanroij gelding was lost to colic April 26. The vet at home and those at the Atlantic Veterinary Hospital where he was rushed for surgery did their very best to save him. Unfortunately, it was an impossible situation to correct and the decision was made to euthanize him while still under anesthetic. I am heartbroken. Apollo had started his ground training this past month and was doing very well. He had matured so much over the winter and was looking fantastic and really took to the work. I don't even have recent pictures - figured I had time for that at a later date. He will be missed, for sure. Hug your loved ones. Life can be fleeting.
DECEMBER, 2007: Calypsabloom NSN was picked up by her owner last weekend and is now settling into her new home in Ontario. She had a 10hh. pony, Tuckson, as a travelling buddy to keep her company on the long drive. Her new owner Suzanne wrote: "Even with her thick hair, I recognized her beauty, I am in love with her. . . I am very glad to own her and thank you Martha for having taking such good care of her." I've added a picture of Calypsa with Tuckson on her webpage.
OCTOBER, 2007: With a busy summer behind me, I decided it was time to get some updated pictures of the youngsters. No foals are expected for 2008. Although this hiatus was not planned, I could use the rest as could Winnie (aka. Never Say Never). Rather than a late foal in 2008, I prefer to get an early start for 2009.
JUNE, 2007: BALOU DU ROUET FILLY HAS ARRIVED and what a stunning creature she is! Never Say Never snuck this one in the night before I was to leave to take my daughter and her horse, Lucky Star, to their first dressage show of the season. When we discovered her about an hour after birth, she was already up and nursing and very strong on her legs. Never Say Never seemed quite pleased with herself that she had handled the whole process on her own out in the pasture without any interference from humans. This filly was pre-sold in-utero. She now has a name: CALYPSA BLOOM NSN. Congrats to her new owner, Suzanne Trickey of Ontario!
APRIL, 2007: ROYAL DANCER HAS BEEN SOLD to my daughter's coach, the trainer of my horses, and good friend Susan Fraser, a level 3 Equine Canada certified coach. Sue has had a long-term love affair with this magnificent nine year-old gelding by Idocus and they have a special bond between them. I am delighted to be able to make her dream of owning Dancer a reality. Under Sue's tutelage, Dancer is schooling Fourth Level dressage. Susan plans to compete Dancer in the future.
MARCH, 2007: Check out the TESTIMONIALS page just recently added to the links at the bottom of this page. I always enjoy hearing from my horses' new owners!
JANUARY, 2007: As a result of a successful radiographic exam according to KWPN standards, Jodi, Versailles' owner informs me that Versailles has been awarded her PROK predicate!
DECEMBER 21, 2006: VERSAILLES ARRIVES SAFELY! After 10 days of travelling from one end of the country to the other, Versailles finally unloaded at Vancouver Island, safe and sound. According to Jodi, her new owner, "She is lovely!!!!!!!!!!!!" Versailles had a walk, a roll, a long drink and a special treat of 6 large apples before digging into her hay and getting a good brushing which she loved. She probably had begun to think her permanent home was "on wheels". Jodi promises to keep in touch with V's progress. MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone!!
NOVEMBER 28, 2006: VERSAILLES SOLD! In the coming days, Versailles will be travelling across Canada to her new home in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Can't get much further west than that and still be in Canada! Details on Versailles' web page.
NOVEMBER, 2006: FILLY OPTION ON NEVER SAY NEVER'S 2007 IN-UTERO FOAL BY BALOU DU ROUET SOLD! The colt option is still available. Just take a look at Ulysses' latest jumping pictures from Brazil on his webpage and it's hard not to get excited about a half-brother or sister by a "Jumper" sire.
SEPTEMBER, 2006: BOSANOVA IS #1 FOAL IN NORTH AMERICA! The KWPN-NA tour is over and the "Top Ten" list is out. Every year the bar gets raised as the quality of horses being presented keeps improving. Still, BOSANOVA (Ferro x Never Say Never/Wanroij) was the top foal in North America of over 100 foals presented. This is the second time one of Never Say Never's produce has been 1st in North America. VERSAILLES (Orame x Rhumba/Idocus) was no slouch either, earning #2 in the "Top Ten" of mares for conformation.
SEPTEMBER, 2006: VERSAILLES (ORAME X IDOCUS X WANROIJ) RECEIVES STER PREDICATE AND IS KEUR ELIGIBLE as a result of our keuring at the Atlantic Dressage Development Center, Mount Uniacke, N.S. As well, both foals, Bolero (Sir Donnerhall x Idocus) and Bosanova (Ferro x Wanroij) were awarded First Premiums. The jury were quite taken with Bosanova, awarding her High Score Young Horse. In their words: "This excellent foal with a beautiful body showed three outstanding gaits with suppleness and expression." Pictures are up.
SEPTEMBER, 2006: SIR DONNERHALL WINS BUNDESCHAMPIONATE in Warendorf, Germany, for 5-year old dressage horses, with a total score of 9.04. We are proud to already have one of this fine stallion's sons on the ground - our 2006 colt Bolero, who exhibits the same suppleness and reach as his sire.
AUGUST, 2006: SIR DONNERHALL SILVER MEDALLIST AT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS! Sir Donnerhall, ridden by Dr. Ulf Moller, won the first round of the 5-year old division at the 2006 World Championships for Young Dressage Horses in Verden with a score of 9.1. At the finals, he made two mistakes, finishing up with a score of 8.54 and the Silver Medal. Sir Donnerhall is the sire of our lovely colt, Bolero NSN, listed for sale. Price upon request.
JULY, 2006: BALOU DU ROUET FOAL EXPECTED FOR 2007! Never Say Never, keur preferent, is confirmed in foal to Balou du Rouet. This mare's offspring from mainly dressage sires have exhibited great jumping ability. So I thought it was about time to breed her in this direction. Balou du Rouet is a son of Rodrigo Pessoa's 3-times World Cup Champion Baloubet du Rouet. This foal will definitely be a super jumper prospect. Read about "Balou" on the "Sires" page. This foal will be for offered for sale. "In Utero" contract possible.
JUNE 13, 2006: ANOTHER FERRO FILLY! What a great match Ferro is for my foundation mare, Never Say Never. Yesterday we were presented with a beautiful black filly, so robust that she was on her feet before her mother. Bosanova NSN will be added to our herd, which means her full sister, Zenda will be offered for sale. It is a tough choice, but don't need two mares of this fantastic lineage. Zenda will make a super performance mare and broodmare for some lucky owner. Check out Bosanova using the link at the bottom of this page.
NEWS FROM BRAZIL: It is always nice to hear about horses I have sold. I just received an e-mail from Ulysses' owner in Brazil informing me that Uly won the Blue Ribbon in his second competition ever! More details and a picture can be found on Ulysses' page if you click the link at the bottom of this page. I am so proud of my boy!!
MAY, 2006: IT'S A BOY! Rhumba's latest is a handsome chestnut colt, Bolero NSN, by Sir Donnerhall. Foals by this famous Sandro Hit son are commanding high prices at the auctions in Europe, and no wonder. Bolero is beautiful in type with a super friendly and bold personality. He's already doing canter pirouettes in the stall. Check out his first photos through the link at the bottom of the page. More pictures coming soon!
APRIL, 2006: ORAMÉ COMING TO NORTH AMERICA! Oramé (Indoctro x Ramiro z), the sire of Versailles, is coming to the U.S. in a partner ownership between VDL Stud and the syndicate of sponsors of Olympic rider Chris Kappler. We look forward to seeing the pair compete in North America. Read about Oramé on the "Sires" page.
MARCH, 2006: ANTICIPATION . . . That Carley Simon tune keeps running through my mind. As both mares become quite heavy with foal, I
am receiving inquiries on the upcoming foals. If you are interested in purchasing either (Sir Donnerhall x Idocus; Ferro x Wanroij), drop me a line. My breeding choices for 2007 are not yet finalized, but Never Say Never may be bred
to a special guy with expectations of producing a fabulous jumper prospect. More on that later.
DECEMBER 20, 2005: ULYSSES ARRIVES SAFELY AT HIS NEW HOME IN BRAZIL! What better Christmas present for Ulysses' new owner than to have his horse arrive safely from such a long distance! For more details, click on Ulysses' page below.
HE'S HERE! Never Say Never delivered an exquisite colt June 24. His name is Apollo, and his sire is Rosario, by Rubinstein. This typey colt is for sale. Check out his pictures. On the breeding front, Rhumba is in foal to Sir Donnerhall (Sandro Hit x Donnerhall) and Never Say Never is back in foal to Olympic Ferro for 2006. Both these foals will be for sale.
ALERT! There seems to be some problem with people not receiving replies from e-mails they have sent me. Be assured that e-mails are usually answered within 24 hours. If you do not receive a reply after 2 days, please e-mail me again with your phone number and location, or call (902) 860-1422. Thanks!
NEVER SAY NEVER IS NOW KEUR PREFERENT AND ULYSSES IS #1 IN NORTH AMERICA! With the awarding of Ster predicate to both Ulysses and Tango at the 2004 NA/WPN keuring in Vermont, Never Say Never has completed the requirements for her "Preferent" predicate, namely producing three offspring of Ster quality at age three and older. For Never Say Never, these were consecutive offspring. To date, she has only produced First Premium babies. Tango, by Idocus, went on to win the DG Bar Cup class for young horses under saddle, with an amazing score of 77.4%. This score put him in the "Top Ten" (4th place) for the 2004 NA/WPN North American keuring, in addition to making the "Top Ten" list for conformation (6th place). Ulysses also made the "Top Ten" list twice. He was 1st in North America for his studbook class of geldings/stallions, for conformation and 5th for movement.
Check out the page for our daughter, Alexandra Hosein. Along with Canada-East teamates, Véronique Lavallée of Québec and Julie Watchorn of Ontario, Alex was awarded the Team Silver Medal at the 2004 N.A.Y.R.C. (North America Young Riders' Chamionship) for dressage. This is Canada's first team medal for dressage at the N.A.Y.R.C. since 1989! Alexandra was riding her very special gelding, Lucky Star.
OUR METALL FOAL HAS ARRIVED! Zeta, a beautiful blood bay filly with three socks and a large diamond star was born May 30. Bloodlines of this filly are: Metall (by Olympic Ferro, preferent x Idocus, Crown). We may just have to part with this darling filly, so contact us if interested. Pictures coming soon.
OUR FERRO FOAL HAS ARRIVED! Zenda, a dark bay filly arrived in the first hour of April 30, 2004. More pictures coming soon.
COMING IN 2004: Our keur mare, Never Say Never, has been bred back to Olympic Ferro, and is expecting a foal in May, 2004. If she produces another colt, it will be for sale. This will be a full sibling to Ulysses. Sadly, we lost Rhumba's gorgeous bay Metall colt in June. However, we were so impressed with his type that Rhumba was successfully bred back to Metall for a June, 2004, foal.
UPDATE: Never Say Never, and her three offspring, Rhumba, Tango, and Ulysses, all made the "Top Ten" list, for the "Best of the Best" of the 2002 North American Keuring! Never Say Never made the "Top Ten" list for both her free jumping and her IBOP (riding test).
NEWSFLASH!! September 16: The NA/WPN (North American Dutch Warmblood) keuring, Porter's Equine Centre, Stewiacke, N.S. was a resounding success. Although the number of entries was small (only 10 horses), six 1st Premiums were awarded! Of these, five were awarded to Never Say Never and her progeny.
The following excerpt is from the NA/WPN "On the Road Report":
Never say never when someone invites you to judge horses in Nova Scotia. Never Say Never (Wanroij x Talk of Gold xxa x Milkie xx), the foundation mare of Martha Haley's breeding program, was presented along with her 4 year old daughter (by Idocus), 2 year gelding (by Idocus), yearling colt (by Ferro) and granddaughter (Orame x Idocus), and all received a first premium. Never Say Never, bred by Dr. Carlos and Karen Jimenez received a star in the morning due to her good conformation and supple movement as well as her good technique during the free jumping. Under saddle, she proved her ridablity and not only showed good jumping technique, but showed that she had scope as well. The final score for the riding test was 73. All of the Never Say Never offspring had extremely good necks and polls.
Our horses are from lines such as:
Our Horses:
NEVER SAY NEVER, Keur Preferent (Wanroij x Talk of GoldXXA/MilkieXX)
RHUMBA, Ster (Idocus, Crown x Never Say Never, Keur, Pref./ Wanroij) FOR SALE
TANGO, Ster (Idocus, Crown x Never Say Never, Keur Pref./Wanroij) SOLD
ROYAL DANCER (Idocus, Crown x Pour Le Sport XX/Sportin' Life) SOLD
ULYSSES, Ster (Olympic Ferro, Pref. x Never Say Never, Keur Pref./Wanroij) SOLD
EVE (Jockey Club Thoroughbred)
In memory of: Pour Le Sport
VERSAILLES, Ster, Keur Eligible (Orame x Rhumba, Ster/Idocus, Crown) SOLD
ZENDA NSN, PROK, Keur Eligible (Olympic Ferro, Pref. x Never Say Never, Keur Pref./Wanroij) FOR SALE
ZETA (Metall x Rhumba, Ster/Idocus) SOLD
In memory of: APOLLO NS (Rosario x Never Say Never, Keur Pref./Wanroij)
BOLERO NSN (Sir Donnerhall, OLD x Rhumba, Ster/Idocus) FOR SALE
BOSANOVA NSN (Olympic Ferro, Pref. x Never Say Never, Keur Pref./Wanroij)
CALYPSA BLOOM NSN (Balou du Rouet, OLD x Never Say Never, Keur Pref./Wanroij) SOLD
ELECTRA NSN (Soprano x Rhumba, Ster)
Alexandra and Lucky Star
Sires
Dancer's foals
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