Can someone tell me about the Oldenburg NA?

[TrinitySporthorses]

Donella, your post seems a little harsh. I have been part of the registry for 10 years and I know nothing of its past split (or rip-off, as you called it). Furthermore, it is mostly irrelevant to me. Does it sound like there was some shady business way back when? Yes. But…Ancient history. Nobody said the GOV had to come here, they could have just left the ISR/Old alone and continued to use their “O” brand everywhere else.

It would be more confusing to now change the name to something completely unrelated- causing great woe and cost to all the breeders who have used them (and all the owners of the horses that would then become “formerly known as an Oldenburg of North America”- haha)

[TrinitySporthorses]

Oh, and there is a reason I don’t and won’t use the GOV. If you want details, you can PM me but I won’t proclaim my negative opinions for the world to see.

[DownYonder]

I am sorry that Fairmeadow had a bad experience, but I am not sure it was worth reviving a 2 y/o thread.

As someone said, there probably isn’t a registry in existence that hasn’t left SOMEONE disappointed at one point or another. Over the years, I have attended Hanoverian inspections, Oldenburg (OHBS/GOV) inspections, ISR/ONA inspections, RPSI inspections, AHHA inspections, KWPN inspections, and Belgian WB inspections. Some of the worst ones as far as organization and hospitality go were the KWPN and ISR/ONA inspections from some years back - both hosted by the same people, and both a disorganized mess, with neither participants nor spectators having a clue about where to park, which of three barns they were stabled in (or which stall!), when to be in the ring, etc. Thankfully those inspections in our area are now organized by other folks and are MUCH better, but again - someone is always disappointed by their results.

Fairmeadow - don’t worry about your foal not getting a premium. It is only one day in its life, and the important thing is your mare made the MMB and your foal got registered. Have to say though, for an Elite Hanoverian mare, you may want to stick to approved Hanoverian stallions for her next foals and go with AHS.

[ise]

Fairmeadow - I’ve hosted ISR/OLDNA inspections for 15 years. It is stated ON the website and in the newsletter that you must contact the Host a MONTH before the inspection. The dates for the inspections are posted on the website in the Spring so breeders can plan to attend and make arrangements. It also allows owners to prepare their mares and foals. How the mares and foals are judged is explained in detail. As others pointed out your foal is only judged when it’s turned loose. I’m sure the handler was trying to contain the foal so the mare could be viewed and judged at the walk.

I agree - this comment should have been a new thread - we don’t need to go back 3 years to debate history and for some individuals to make statements that are not based on facts. And I do wish people would take the time to find out (ABOUT ALL REGISTRIES) - what their corporate structure is, where they are incorported and understand that if they are a NON-PROFIT - they are not owned by any one person or persons - they exist for the benefit of the MEMBERS. There are plenty of sites on line to read about the federal guidelines for not for profit corporations. And you can request information on any registry that is a non-profit as to where they are incorporated and ask and be provided with a financial statement.

[Hijolune]

Karsten…mmmm not so much.

[Foxtrot_s]

Original date of this thread was October 2007 - nearly TEN years ago. Time to move on folks.