"Donavan, Wendy cannot keep all of the kids! " The Donavan Group, LLC Autumn 2006-E-Letter
And Sales List.
Hello Everyone,
It has been a while since I wrote to everyone all together. I hope reading this is something for which you will find a few minutes. I apologize if do not wish to hear our news. Let me know. I will delete you from further correspondence.
Donavan and his “Group”, the breeders, our rider , JJ TATE, others’ riders, the trainers, etc have been having a super year! The Big Guy still thinks he is about 12, (he is 21) and he is breeding a very full book of mares. Perhaps some do not know that in the USA there are many, many stallions only breeding from 1 or 2 mares to 10 mares a season. Donavan has been servicing 30 mares each year for the last several years. Most get pregnant, and though some resorb their pregnancy, almost all will get pregnant later in the season or the following year.. I attribute these high numbers to the cooperation of the mare owners, and their communication with both our veterinarians and their own, so that we are all on the same page ..all reaching the goal of a Donavan foal on the ground. Donavan’s foals do not let you down.
My personal Donavan offspring under saddle are terrific! Duesenjaeger, (Pilot) the one who started all of this, back in 1999, is winning everything he enters at First and Second level. His scores are from the high 60’s to 76+%! JJ TATE cannot say enough about him as she takes him to Region 1 Championships. He is starting his 3rd level competitions soon. Davy Crockett ,aka Donavan’s “clone”, just now 3 years old, is going so well under saddle, JJ has spoken of looking ahead to the 4 year old Young Horse Championships. D’Aktion, our coming 3 year old, is prancing and dancing into eveyone’s heart as he gets closer to being backed..he is for sale but only to a person who wants an upper level horse! JJ TATE keeps crossing her fingers that I won’t sell him, since of course she would then ride him. JJ imported his Dam.
The Foals of 2006!! Oh what a wonderful crop! The colt, Don Noir, top foal at his inspection, was sold in utero, and is now in Georgia. The 2 fillies, Dakairi, and Debrentanya are here , each is 5 months old, and though different, both have those Donavan eyes, and face, so sweet, both lovely, both excellent in their light and lofty movement, praised at the AHS (Hanoverian inspection).
see the sales page on the website.
I very much appreciate the mare owners who will do their research and talk with their veterinarians on the best way to care for the mares, both pre-insemination and post insemination.
Please don’t hesitate ever to call me, 262-2434-9190 or The Wisconsin Equine Clinic and Hospital, 800-564-1550, for information about breeding to Donavan.
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In this e-letter I am including list I have compiled of Donavan offspring that are for sale. They are not all my own, but I am committed to helping Donavan’s offspring find happy homes and productive lives. No I do not know every one of these horses personally Some I have seen, some I have ridden, some I know only because I have had a good relationship with their owners, but I hope if you have an interest or know of someone looking for that special horse, that this list might catch your eye. Donavan Offspring have wonderful temperaments, talent for Dressage and jump in their genes. They will hold up a long time, with good substance and bone, they excel at being good partners for their amateur or professional riders.
Please feel free to post this list in your barns, at tack shops, give to your pony clubs , 4 H, etc.
Also alert trainers that you know, etc. Send me a buyer and I will give you a huge discount on a Donavan breeding! I have no room to keep all of them!! wwc
JJ and Donavan have a heart to heart.
. "Donavan, Wendy cannot keep all of the kids! "
Thank you all for being such good friends and clients, excellent resources and good horse people!! Happy Holidays to all of you! Healthy and Happy 2007!! Wendy and Marty AND Donavan!!
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Offspring for Sale by ESDonavan - 262-243-9190.
See them on the website:www.esdonavan.com
1.Debrentanya:
Filly, Han, 2006, out of Elite imported mare Bevolina by Brentano II, sire of Brentina; Rich bright bay, 2 hind socks, star and snip. Feminine and correct. Judges loved her asking $12,000.00 I will reluctantly part with her to right home. video
2.Dakairi: Han.2006, gray filly, out of Atlanta, by Aktion, Dutch stallion,Olympic/World Cup competitor; imported by JJ Tate; showing flash and charisma of her sire and Grand sire; athletic and modern type, full sibling D’Aktion is a premium Oldenburg, breed show winner $12,000.00. video
3.D’Aktion: 2004, Bay gelding out of Atlanta (Aktion) sister is Dakairi, #2. Tall with expressive gaits, great suspension, super sweet temperament; easily trainable. Could finish at 17.hh. Light on his feet for Grand Prix dancing! $15,000. Video
4.D’Yquem (Emmy) 2006 Oldenburg filly, (Alpenstern Dam), both parents successful hunter/jumpers. Beautiful filly; large movement resembles Gr. Pr. Sire. Jumping/ Dressage prospect Owner offers very reasonable price for immediate sale. $9000.00. mgravett@direcway.com
DAM ,may be for sale as well.
5.Dragoon: 1999 gelding, 16.2h, handsome dark bay, professionally training now, nicely under saddle, kind temperament.Dressage or best friend.. 17,000.00,neg.to right home. Tish; scvfarm@aol.com
6.Driyannah: 2006 filly, Dam: Hobbit, Han. Holsteiner/Trak.lines located in Montana. Lovely Bay, gentle and personable. Strong stamp from Sire Dressage for sure! $9,500. Bhritta O’Neill, candlemas@centurytel.net
Sales List Page 2. Offspring of ESDonavan
*7.Donavan’s Darling: aka Lily; 1997 16.1hh mare, Dark bay, very pretty, sweet manners, started late under saddle, now going well with Pro, has popped over low fences, video, I want her in a home that is right, I cannot make space for her much longer so I will entertain fair offers. She is a well bred, healthy mare, lovely face, clean x-rays and recent full exam; call Wendy. 262-2243-9190
8. Donnacha(Dunny): Bay, 2005 g. 2 hind socks, Hanoverian out of approved TB mare, top at her inspection. Dunny rec’d wonderful reaction from inspection judges, . (I was there Wendy). praising movement, conformation, head, neck, demeanor, overall impression “a complete package”. Promise of FEI talent, and trainability, Located in TX. $9500.00 for right buyer; Jill. jill.costello@earthlink.net
9. Dolce Vita: aka Prada; 2004 Old. filly, lovely! Out of approved TB mare; Presence plus! For sale only due to new baby, no time! Will be ready for backing in short time! Call for contact information, or aspenglo24@hotmail.com
10. Daytona Sunrise: This lovely Oldb. mare, by Donavan is being sold by K. Cook, and is advertised in the newest Sport Horse Market Place from Anna Goebel. (find link on my Links page). She was bred by Tish who is referenced in #5. She is on the website. She is advertised at $17,000.00 . I do think a fair and reasonable offer would get you this sweet mare..as K. Cook has some family health issues to deal with right now. So I encourage you to go and visit this mare.
kmcook@mwwb.net; or call me Wendy 262-243-9190
11. See the listing on my website Sales Page of a handsome Donavan gelding for sale, Deo Gratias. His Dam was top non-Han. Mare at her MPT. Being offered by Jubilee Farms, Heather Schulte. He is close to being backed and showing her excellent movement! schulteetal@erinet.com