Konza Prairie in the Media
Here you will find various articles published by local and national media, reprinted with their permission. Check back often, as we will add new articles as they come out. Click on an article's title to read the complete article.
ISR/Oldenburg NA Newsletter. February 2008. "New Short Test for Stallions" By Ekkehard Brysch
Summary:
The ISR-Oldenburg N.A. has altered the format of the Stallion Performance Short Testing. This article outlines what has changed, and provides a breakdown of the new testing format.
ISR/Oldenburg NA Newsletter. February 2008. "Rubinstein — A Jewel in Breeding" By Christian Schacht
Summary:
This article was published in the International Sporthorse Registry's quarterly newsletter, and it outlines the legacy and lineage of the late stallion Rubinstein. Rubinstein shares a grandsire, Romadour II, with our own Alaska Tyme, and the article traces all of the qualities and success we find so promising in Alaska's lineage. Rubinstein was also the grandsire of one of our mares, Recife, and the R-line is very strong throughout both sides of her lineage.
Dressage Today. March 2005. "Sporthorse Stallion Performance Test" High scores among a large turnout make the 2004 100-day Federation of North American Sport Horse Registries' Stallion Performance Test the best to date. By Kyle Karnosh.
Summary:
This article, appearing in one of the most popular equine magazines in the world, outlines the structure and brief history of the Stallion Testing, gives a detailed account of the performance of all horses, including several flattering comments about Galeno Tyme. This article was originally accompanied by a full-page color photograph of Galeno, being ridden by Dirk Reichel at the testing.
Chronicle of the Horse. Jan. 14, 2005. "Galeno Tyme Accelerates Mosier's Breeding Plans" By Amber Heintzberger.
Summary:
The Chroncile is a popular and well-respected publication in the industry. This article explores a bit of Jennifer Mosier's business history, as well as several amusing anecdotes about Galeno Tyme from Jennifer herself. This article was originally accompanied by a 1/4-page photo of Galeno Tyme's freejumping at the Stallion Testing.
Horse Tales & Sales. March 2005. "100 Day Stallion Test: Breeder Stakes Money & Dreams On The Ability Of Her Horse" By Dia Fowles.
Summary:
Horse Tales & Sales is the official publication of the Kansas Horse Council. This article discusses Jennifer Mosier's history in detail, and describes the success of a "homegrown" Kansas breeding operation. Learn about Jennifer Mosier's breeding and training philosophies, and why Jennifer knew all along that Galeno Tyme is a special guy. This article was originally accompanied by a 1/2-page photo of Galeno Tyme being ridden by Dirk Reichel in the Stallion Testing's cross-country event, and includes a sidebar entitled "Who is Jennifer Mosier?"
The Contact. December 2004. "NDA Members Enjoy Stallion Performance Test Finals at Paxton Farms in Batavia, Ohio, November 11-14" By Angie McClelland.
Summary:
The Contact is the official publication of the Nebraska Dressage Association. This article includes a first-person account of the Stallion Testing, and featured a photograph of the "Galeno Tyme Fan Club" as well as a photo of Galeno being ridden by Dirk Reichel at the testing. It also includes a sidebar entitled "What is Stallion Performance Testing?"
Black Bay Farm. November 2004. "Musings on the 100-Day Stallion Testing" By Sara Warner.
Summary:
This article was published on the Black Bay Farm website as a first-hand account from a member of the ISR/Oldenburg NA. It provides an excellent history of the Stallion Testing, as well as describing the structure and philosophy of the testing system and the relationship of European to American breeding institutions. A brief account of the results of the testing is included, as well as kind praise for Galeno Tyme himself.