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Breeding and Stallion Guide
BARBARA
CHAPPELL
Loving Life and Ponies
at Colt Hills Farm
LESLIE BUTZER
Cloning and Breeding
at Ponies & Palms
VICKY CASTEGREN
Creating a Legacy
at Hyperion Stud
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THE REAL MAGIC OF
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The Power of Yes
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DRESSAGE
NEW YEAR,
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DRESSAGE
JACLYN PEPPER
A Quote to Live By
On the cover:
Barbara Chappell, of Colt Hills Farm, in Warrenton,
Virginia, with her pony stallion Cadlanvalley
Glimmer (Cadlanvalley Buzby x Cadlanvalley
Popcorn by Boston Bonaparte).
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About this photo:
Barbara, with Glimmer and her Pomeranian,
Wookie, said she loves the classic look of
Welsh Ponies—their movement, beautiful head
type and lovely conformation.
Photos by Jordan Koepke, jordankoepke.com
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Oxers to Oncology
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HUNTER-JUMPER
LAENA ROMOND
Riding and Running
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COVER STORY
BARBARA CHAPPELL
Loving Life and Ponies
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BREEDING & STALLION
VICKY CASTEGREN
& HYPERION STUD
Creating a Legacy
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Celebrate the New Year
With Ponies and Horses
JAN WESTMARK BAUER,
Editor-In-Chief
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Letterfrom the editor
Barbara Chappell of Colt Hills Farm
Photo by Jordan Koepke
Leslie Butzer of Ponies & Palms Show Stables
Photo by Molly Kennedy
Vicky Castegren of Hyperion Stud
Photo courtesy of Vicky Castegren
t’s hard to believe a new year is here—time really does fly. I always love our January
Breeding and Stallion issue because it means we get to look at cute foals, adorable ponies
and gorgeous horses.
I’m excited to have Barbara Chappell of Colt Hills Farm, based in in Warrenton, Virginia,
on the cover with her own Cadlanvalley Glimmer. What a gorgeous pony! In 2023, Glimmer
won the Princess Diana Memorial Cup at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto,
Canada, for being the highest-scoring stallion imported and showing in the Welsh Pony and
Cob Society of America (WPCSA) shows.
Barbara has an amazing story and I loved getting to know her, including her life growing
up and how she started her breeding program. Her granddaughter, Beverly, is following
in Barbara’s footsteps and loves all things ponies. I love seeing the horse bug passed down
through the generations.
You’ll also get to meet Leslie Butzer of Ponies & Palms Show Stables, a pony breeding
operation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Leslie also shares her pony passion and business
with her family, including a husband and daughter who are veterinarians and an amateur
equestrian daughter.
Leslie has a fascinating story that includes cloning her famous stallion Rico Suavé. Wait till
you see the photo of Rico Suavé and Rico Suavé II. I enjoyed getting to know Leslie, and I’m
sure you will also, including her method for producing child-friendly ponies.
I’m also excited for you to meet Vicky Castegren and her Hyperion Stud in Barboursville,
Virginia. Vicky’s success is evident in the fact that two of her horses have made Olympic
teams—and in different disciplines. Imothep competed in the 2016 Olympics in Rio in show
jumping, and Off The Record made the team for Paris last year with eventer Will Coleman.
She has also produced approved stallions, elite mares and champion foals for eventing,
dressage and show jumping.
As we move into the New Year, I hope everyone will fall in love with one of our equine
friends. From ponies to horses, no matter the size, they all make our lives better. If you don’t
have your own, then volunteer at a horse rescue, start taking riding lessons, or sign up to help
at a therapeutic riding program. And don’t forget to start the New Year off right by getting
your own subscription to Sidelines—what a great way to ring in the New Year!
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