Arthur
Arthur, born in 1999, is a 17.0 hand tall, liver chestnut Irish Thoroughbred gelding. With his great presence, breathtaking movement, and huge jump, this horse is truly a star with his eye set on representing the United States in International Team Competition.
Arthur has had a spectacular career thus far. In 2007, a successful 8th place finish in the Jersey Fresh CCI 3* brought Allison and Arthur substantial national recognition. The pair was named to the USEF Developing Rider List and were one of four Developing Rider combinations selected to train with the U.S. Squad preparing for the Pan American Games in Brazil this summer. Allison and Arthur finished 3rd at both the Richland Park Horse Trial Gold Cup competition and at the American Eventing Championships, and successfully completed the Fair Hill International Three Day Event CCI 3 *.
In 2008 Arthur and Allison were named to the United States Equestrian Team’s Training List. Arthur’s exciting 2008 spring season was capped off by a clean cross-country run at the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event, his first CCI**** where he also won the Zeppa International Trophy as Best Turned Out. Arthur finished out his 2008 season with a trip to Europe to compete in the prestigious Blenheim Three Day Event andthen went onto Deauville, France where he finished 21st in the World Cup Final. Arthur received further Year End accolades when he was named the Reserve Champion of the USEA Gold Cup Series at the Advanced Level.
2009 was another solid year for Allison and Arthur! Arthur had another strong performance at the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event finishing 14th against some of the best horse and rider combinations in the world. For the second year in a row Arthur was once again presented with the Zeppa Trophy for Best Turned out. Arthur and Allison were then named to the USET Training List and received a grant to travel to Europe for some much needed International Experience.
2010 was another year of many top performances including a win at Richland Park, 2nd in The Fork CIC***, 5th in the Red Hills CIC***- World Cup and was selected as the Alternate to the USET Three Day Event Team for the World Equestrian Games.
2011 brought forth many exciting moments in Arthur’s career, with a win in the CIC3* division at Red Hills, a second place finish at Pine Top in the Advanced Division and a top five placing at the American Eventing Championships. He was again listed for the U.S. Team training list an honor as the 2012 Olympic Games approach.
The major future goal for Arthur is the 2012 Olympics in London. In preparation for the London Games, 2011 will be focused on producing top CCI**** results (Spring: Rolex or Badminton; Fall: Burghley or Pau).
Arthur has an enormously kind and playful soul. Allison has had Arthur since he was five years old when he was “a bit wild and a spook!”. She has enjoyed building a partnership with this amazing animal and seeing him develop into the amazing star that he is today. Arthur is the gentle giant in the barn, he looks forward to his beauty treatments, having his head scratched EVERYWHERE, and getting some personal affection from Allison! He is certainly a mama’s boy!!
Currently, there are eight available sponsorship shares to be a part of “Team Arthur” heading into the 2012 season. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to get in on the excitement. Email info@allisonspringer.com today for more information. This is a limited opportunity, so act before it’s too late!
Destination Known
“Burger”, as he is known in the barn, is a 17.0 hand tall, grey American Thoroughbred gelding born in 1998. Burger’s consistent performance and spectacular show jumping make him a strong candidate to represent the U.S. in the future.
Burger’s 2007 season was nothing short of exceptional. Competing at the Intermediate level this year, his major accomplishments included a Gold Cup win at Richland Park’s CIC** and finishing in second place on his dressage score at Bromont CCI** in Canada. Burger’s 2008 spring season confirmed his talent as an Advanced horse, with a spectacular run at Red Hills Horse Trials, and an outstanding 6th place finish at Jersey Fresh CCI***. Burger finished his 2008 season with an impressive 4th place finish at the Fairhill International CCI*** and was the 2008 USEA Reserve Champion Horse of the Year.
The 2009 Season was another solid year for Burger. He was named to the USET Training List, finished 6th at the Bromont CCI*** in Canada, had many top Advanced horse trial placings, and received a grant from the USET to compete at the Pau CCI**** in France. Burger unfortunately sustained an injury while traveling to France which kept him sidelined for the 2010 competition season.
In 2011 Burger was back in full work and his better than ever!! He finished in the top 10 at several Advanced level events across the country, and looks to be a contender in 2012.
Everyone enjoys Burger’s clowning personality. Burger relishes life! He enjoys all the attention he can get and loves pestering others. Burger is a VERY hungry horse and has an incredible internal clock… he let’s the girls know when feed time is!!
Currently, Burger is for sale and would be the perfect horse for a Young Rider. Please contact Allison for more information if you would like to be a part of this exciting horse’s future.
Going for Gusto
“Gus” is a 2003 17.2 hand liver chestnut American Thoroughbred owned by Michael French of Elburn, IL. New to the barn in the summer of 2010 Gus has become a fast favorite among everyone. Gus started his life at the race track where he raced 42 times! He has an incredible work ethic, he is kind, beautiful and extremely athletic. In his first Training level event (and his first competition with Allison in the irons) Gus took home the blue ribbon, winning on his dressage score. Allison feels that this horse has endless talent and is a strong candidate to be a U.S. Team horse in the future.
In 2011 Gus continued to be successful in his first season at the Preliminary Level. Allison is very excited about the promise of this horse because he continues to show great promise of being a 4 Star horse! He shows up to work every day, and never has an excuse. He has a tremendous jump and is careful and brave, the perfect combination.
Allison is currently looking for sponsorship of this terrific horse. Individuals interested in the future of Gus should contact Allison to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
