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Smart Chic Olena - NRHA Three Million Dollar Sire [04.06.2005]

  In May the National Reining Horse Association annouced that Smart Chic Olena has become Three Million Dollar Sire. This son of Smart Little Lena and out of Gay Sugar Chic by Gay Bar King, enjoyed a successful career as a show horse in NRHA competition. With Craig Johnson in the saddle he became the 1993 Open Reserve World Champion. Before entering the NRHA show pen, he was a winner in National Cutting Horse Association competition as well, accumulating more than 110 000 USD in earnings.

  In AQHA competition, Smart Chic Olena's offspring have earned almost 15 000 points, 10 world championships, and 18 reserve world championships. In NCHA and NRCHA combined earnings, his offspring have earned over 3 000 000 USD.

  His highest money-earning offspring to date is Smart Spook - the 2004 NRHA Open Futurity Champion and 2005 NRHA Derby Chmpion with Shawn Flarida. Other NRHA standouts include Smartest Chic Olena (112 771,50 USD), Chic Please (108 085,01 USD), Chocolate Chic Olena (78 868,25 USD), Commandalena (74 836,95 USD), Rowdy Yankee (72 319,95 USD), Smokin Chic Olena (62 229,57 USD), Peppy Chic Olena (58 584,83 USD), and Paid By Chic (50 469,70 USD).

  We are proud that among his offspring there is our stallion Smart Chiconita, who, as NRHA Money Earner, also contributes to the successes of Smart Chic Olena.

  In recent interviews for "Reiner" and for the Polish Reining Horse Association, Shawn Flarida (USA) and Oliver Stein (Germany) agreed that Smart Chic Olena is their favourite reining sire. "The Chics I've ridden have a lot of similarities. They have personalities. They're good horses at home and better in the show pen" - said Flarida. "I'm a big fan of Chics. All horses by Smart chic Olena that I had the opportunity to ride are the same good movers, really athletic, good minded and very smart, with a lot talent" - added Stein.

Václav Orlita and Markéta Zezulková at the Euro Youth Cup in France [23.05.2005]

  Vaclav Orlita and Markete Zezulkova were choosen for the Czech Team for the Euro Youth Cup which will be held in Mooslargue, France. The team is composed of six riders: Barbora Konopaskova, Katerina Svedova, Marketa Zezulkova, Veronika Petlanova, Pavel Orel and Vaclav Orlita. Klara Salkova, Ivan Cernoch and Karel Kubata were choosen as coaches, Michal Petlan is the manager of the Czech team.

  In Mooslargue Vaclav Orlita will ride aboard Jonathan Dee Bar and Marketa aboard Smart Makz Lena. We wish them good luck.

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CELADNA RIDE & SLIDE - Chuck Klipfel wins the NRHA Morrison Trophy Open! [17.05.2005]

  May 2005 marked the first runs of the "Celadna Ride & Slide 2005" show. For the first time ever in Central Europe, the Polish Reining Horse Association and the Paint Horse s.r.o. company (in cooperation with the NRHA Slovakia) hosted a NRHA USA approved show. Over two days (May 14-15) we watched history being made in Celadna, as 60 horse and rider combinations competed in the main arena of the Prosper Horse Ranch. More

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First ever Gunner's foal in Czech Republic! [06.05.2005]

  We are proud to announce that we have a new foal, born on May 3rd. Our newest colt is out of Spirited Lil Pine and by the famous reining stallion Colonels Smokingun, also known as Gunner! We hope that in the neat future he will become the sire of many good quality reining horses in Czech Rep.

  Gunner is one of the most successful reining Paint Horse. He won the APHA World Show Futurity Championship and was the NRHA Open Futurity Reserve Champion in 1996. Two years later he finished second at the National Reining Breeders Classic. In 2001 he became the USET Champion, winning all the qualyfying shows and scoring 222, 226,5 and 233! The same year he won the APHA Junior Reining World Champion title.

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Clinic with Zuzana Pacesova [20.04.2005]

  After the visit of Maik Bartmann, together with the WRC CR, we hosted another reining clinic on April 16-17. This time it was conducted by Zuzana Pacesova (Slovakia), a long time assistant trainer of Vern Sapergia. Sapergia's training methods are considered as being very effective and are very appreciated by reining enthusiasts.

  Zuzka Pacesova is one of the best Slovak riders and trainers. She is a multiple Slovakia reining champion, winner of the NRHA Bronze Trophy in Limited Open division. She is competing not only in Slovakia and Austria but also in Germany - in March she was in Kreuth for the Osterturnier.

  The clinic consisted of 13 horse and rider combinations, along with a large audience not only from Czech Rep. but also from Slovakia and Poland. Zuzka explained Sapergia's "ABC" training program which emphasizes on putting strong basics to every horse, whether a green 2-year-old or an aged horse. The riders worked on improving horses' collection, balance and such reining maneuvers as spins, sliding stops and flying lead changes.

  We would like to thank Zuzka for coming to Celadna and sharing her knowledge with us. We hope that we will all meet soon during another clinic or at next show.

Colt by Smart Chiconita [20.04.2005]

  We have another colt. He was born on Thursday, 7th April at 7.30 pm, just when noone was watching his mother for 30 minutes. He is by Smart Chiconita and out of Boomer Nikki.

Klara Salkova wins the Czech qualifiers for FEI Championship in Manerbio [13.04.2005]

  On Saturady 9th April, the Nova Amerika facility in Jaromer hosted the first reining show of the season and the qualifications for the FEI European Reining Championship in Manerbio. The show was judged by Chuck Klipfel, a well-known trainer working in Germany. Our horses won 3 classes out of 4 starts.

  The Senior reining was a qualifying class for the FEI Championship in Italy. Klara Salkova riding her 8-year-old bay stallion Smart Chiconita (by Smart Chic Olena) won the class by earning a score of 215 after a very nice and clean run. Irena Machalikova astride April Doc Olena and Lukas Jirak riding SR Sweet N Low came 4,5 points behind Salkova.

  Klara Salkova also won the Junior reining, riding Monty Blue Sky (owner: Eva and Valstimil Sedlacek), a 5-year-old stallion by Jac O Rima. But that wasn't all - Marketa Zezulkova (trained by Klara Salkova) won the Youth reining astride Smart Chiconita.

Clinic with Klara and Karel [12.04.2005]

  On April 2-3 we hosted two clinics organized by the Youth section of the Western Riding Club of Czech Rep. in cooperation with our ranch. Both clinics were free for youth riders.

  On Saturday Klara Salkova conducted the reining part and on Sunday Karel Barotek introduced training methods for trail classes. The clinic consisted of 10 horse and rider combinations. Even Mr. Petr Julina, the President of the WRC of CR came to watch the clinic. We had happy participants, perfect weather, so it was a big success.

  The Youth section of the WRC of CR would like to thank the Paint Horse s.r.o. for supporting its activities.

  Markéta Zezulková

Our first foal! [08.04.2005]

  On Tuesday, April 5th, on 3 p.m., MS Jessies Star gave birth to a very nice buckskin colt by Count Jess. We congratulte Martinka Smirova, the onwer of the mare and we wish her that he becomes a reining champion! More

A full-page article about our show in Reiner magazine! [06.04.2005]

  In the March issue of the prestigious "Reiner" magazine (USA) you can read a full page article about "Celadna Ride & Slide 2005". You can find there a presentation of the Prosper Horse Ranch and the show itself. The whole article is illustrated with a picture presenting the aerial view of the ranch. It's a great pleasure for us to be featured in the "Reiner" magazine.

  You can download the article here

Clinic with Maik Bartmann in Celadna [22.03.2005]

  On Saturday and Sunday, 19-20 March, the Prosper Horse Ranch in Celadna hosted a reining clinic conducted by a well-known German trainer - Maik Bartmann. It was a huge success - the clinic wass fully booked as soon as the organizers - Paint Horse s.r.o. and WRC CR - announced it. So, those who were late could only participate as spectators. There was a total of 13 horse and rider combinations and a lot of spectators, not only from Czech Rep., but also from Slovakia.

  There was no time to waste. We were working whole day, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. And even after, we were talking with make late in the evening. The clinic gave us a lot of new knowledge and during those two days our horses made a lot of progress. Maik spent a great amount of time with each horse and rider and was willing to help everyone. Not only riders but also spectators actively participated in the clinic by asking questions. There was no problem with communication thanks to Petr Julina and his perfect translation into Czech.

  We would like to thank Maik Bartmann, Petr Julina and all the participants. We hope that everyone liked the clinic and already look forward to meeting again.

  Klara Salkova

3rd Western Horse Sale [13.03.2005]

  We are pleased to invite you to our 3rd Western Horse Sale wich will take place at the Prosper Horse Ranch in Celadna on April 24, 2005. For the third year in a row our sale features Quarter Horses, Paint Horses and Appaloosas, from prospects to aged show horses. We offer a friendly atmosphere and we will do everything we can to make buyers and sellers comfortable and to answer any questions you might have, during and after the sale.

  SALE INFO here

  CONTRACT here

  RULES here

Second clinic with Klara in Poland [27.02.2005]

  Three months after the first western riding clinic, the Polish Reining Horse Association hosted on February 19-20 a second event conducted by the multiple Czech reining champion - Mrs. Klara Salkova. This time the clinic was held at the “Galop” facility, 20 km from Warsaw.

  The “Galop” horse riding club was founded in 1992. This very nice facility offers not only horse riding but also a hotel and a restaurant. It’s also the very first Polish “horse theater”, presenting the history of Poland, basing on a film called “A Millenium of Polish Cavalry”.

  The clinic consisted of 8 horse and rider combinations and a large spectator audience. We started with reminding the basics of all-around western training: head carriage, balance, collection, proper response to leg cues and reins. Then we introduced some new elements, as turnarounds, sliding stops and rollbacks. We spent a lot of time on correct lope departure.

  We were very pleased to see that during the three months between the two clinics, the participants took time to work with their horses, using the methodes learned in November. We wish good luck to those of them who will participate in western riding shows in the forthcoming season. We hope that this clinic will allow all of you to enjoy your horses much more.

Klara in US REINER magazine! [03.02.2005]

  In the January 2005 issue of the "Reiner" magazine you can find a story from the clinic conducted by Klara Salkova in Poland. The article features a short presentation of Klara's achievements and two pictures from the clinic. This makes her one of the very few riders and trainers that were featured in the prestigious "Reiner" magazine.

  You can download the article here

Western riding clinic in Horka [02.02.2005]

  On January, 29-30, the Lovecka Chata in Horka hosted a western riding clinic for youth riders, conducted by Klara Salkova. The clinic consisted of 9 horse and rider combinations. They were divided into two groups and they were working for three hours on Saturday and two hours on Sunday. Klara showed them the basics of western riding and also introduced some reining elements. Considering that it was freezing cold (from -8 to -11), a big respect goes to all the riders and horses, their parents and the trainer. Thanks to the great indoor arena in Horka, to Mr. Sedlacek's hospitality and the helping hand of Veronika Jahodova, we managed to overcome the bad weather and we are already looking for next clinic.

Sayo sisters came from USA [23.01.2005]

  We bought four mares in USA. On Friday 21 they came to Amsterdam and on Sunday they were already in Celadna. All four mares are by Sayos Shining Sun (by Shining Spark). Sayos Sug (out of Sugs Melody, by Doc's Sug), Sayo Chex (out of Bueno Chex Kingkett, by Kings Bueno Tom) and Sayos Honey (out of CD Honey, by CD Olena) are 2004 fillies. The oldest is Diamonds N Gin Pleez (out of Ginny Badger, by Tanquery Gin) - she is 4-year-old.

  Sayos Shining Sun has been shown to NRHA earnings in excess of $30,000. He was the 1999 RMRHA Summerslide Futurity champion, and is a multiple bronze trophy winner. Additionally, Sayos Shining Sun was an NRHA Futurity Finalist, NRHA Derby Finalist and AQHA World Show finalist with Troy Heikes in the saddle. His half-brother, Im So Tari (out of Miss Sayo Freckles) was shown by Grisha Ludwig at the 2002 CRIO and earned 217,5.

New reining footing in the main arena [23.01.2005]

  We started the New Year by solving a vital problem for our ranch - the footing at the main arena. After negotiations with Prosper Trading (owners of the ranch), we started changing the footing. Now we will prepare a high quality reining ground. The sand was taken out from the arena and a layer of loam was laid down on the ground. A layer of sand will be put on top.

Reining clinics with Zuzana Pacesova and Maik Bartmann [22-24.01.2005]

  The Western Riding Club of Czech Repubilc and the Paint Horse s.r.o. is pleased to invite you on March, 19-20, to a reining clinic conducted by Maik Bartmann (Germany). The clinic will take place at the Prosper Horse Ranch in Caladna. It will be a second Bartmann's visit at our ranch. Last year he already conduzted a clinic in Celadna. Maik is a very experienced reiner and NRHA judge. In 2002 he won the prestigious NRHA Lawson Bronze Trophy and became European Reining Champion with the German team at the FEI European Reining Championship in Reggio Emilia. Last year he won the DQHA Working Cow Horse Maturity.

  For more info click here

  The Western Riding Club of Czech Repubilc and the Paint Horse s.r.o. is pleased to invite you on April, 16-17, to a reining clinic conducted by Zuzana Pacesova (Slovakia). The clinic will take place at the Prosper Horse Ranch in Caladna. Zuzka Pacesova is one of the best Slovak riders and trainers. She is working as assistant trainer for Sylvia Rzepka and Vern Sapergia. She is a multiple Slovakia reining champion, winner of the NRHA Bronze Trophy in Limited Open division.

  For more info click here