Spotlight on Demo Horse: Graces Star

Graces Star (aka "Sadie") is a 2004 Irish Draught Sport Horse mare. Sadie was homebred and born at Tamzin Farm in southwest Ohio and owned by Robin and Jayne Whitton. Sadie is out of an off the track Thoroughbred mare, Sheza Party Doll. In deciding to breed her, the Whitton's were looking for a stallion with correct conformation and proven ability. The Whitton's are both British, so the Irish Draught/Irish Draught Sport horse was a natural fit. With eventing being Jayne's passion, they found exactly the right sire in Registered Irish Draught Sport Horse stallion, Brandenburg's Windstar (http://teamwindchase.com).
Sadie began her eventing career in 2008 with a strong start at Beginner Novice level. In the middle of 2009, she was moved up to Novice level at the Greater Dayton Horse Trial. She had a very successful event, completing with an excellent dressage score to put her in 3rd place. Her most recent event was at JumpStart, and despite the rain, she had a good event and finished 7th.
The Whitton's could not be more pleased with Sadie. She has always had personality to spare and a penchant for mischief. The Whitton's say she is possibly the most curious horse they have ever owned. Recently, Sadie went for a day of jump training, and became entranced with jump trainer, Amanda Miller's new baby, Claire, and the stroller she was in. Sadie was obviously trying to figure out what sort of fences this creature would be taking. Between fences, Sadie would scan the surroundings for the "stroller horse," waiting to see it in action. Despite the distraction, she performed beautifully over the fences, showing off her multi-tasking ability!Sadie has qualified to perform in Dressage, Eventing, and Show Jumping demonstrations at WEG, so be sure to look for her in the ring ridden by Jayne. Sadie's Dressage trainer, Molly Xanthopoulos, and her jump trainer, Amanda Miller, will continue helping her prepare to show off her stuff in 2010!