First Impression - 80's TB hunter mare - Possibly from VA

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Looking for information:

First Impression Chestnut mare reportedly shown at the “Garden”. Bred to Grande Saber. Produced Devon winner Grande Impression. Only need a name or the pedigree!! Will take any lead!

Keg Berlin of Chesapeake Virgina may have leased the mare in the late 80’s as a broodmare.

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Tracey Kestler & the mare First Impression - were Junior Working Hunter Grand Champions @ WIHS in 1988.

First Impression was the National Champion around that time also.
Any records or photos would be very appreciated!!

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First Impression shown by Tracey Kestler 1988

[INDENT]"Tracey Kestler, 18 , and her Thoroughbred mare First Impression are no strangers to wining,…but aren’t tired of the glory yet. Last year’s winning combination in the $2500 Charles Schwab & Co Junior Hunter Classic came back and repeated with an overall average score of 87 for the three judge, two round event. "
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I found this referenced in the 1988 COTH Volume 51 Issues 41-53. Anyone have those back issues? Any pics??

Found she may have been purchased on the West Coast from Nancy Norstrum.

I have a mare out of First Impression and need to establish bloodlines & breed. Crossing my fingers she was JC!!! Please PM me if yo have any other info.

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Found the Record! Grande Impression - out of HOY First Impression!

[INDENT]"Tracey Kestler, 18 , and her Thoroughbred mare First Impression are no strangers to wining,…but aren’t tired of the glory yet. Last year’s winning combination in the $2500 Charles Schwab & Co Junior Hunter Classic came back and repeated with an overall average score of 87 for the three judge, two round event. "[/INDENT]

I heard from Tracey and she provided this…

"First Impression was HOY in '86 & '88, & was reserve in '87. Also, she was Grand Hunter Champion at the WIHS & Reserve Small Hunter at The National at MSG in '88, which was our last year together. I have a few photos of her.

Though I only had her for 3 years, First Impression was, & has remained, an incredibly important part of my life. She was truly very special."

Pictures and more bio on MySportHorse.US on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/MySporthorseUS-The-Source-for-American-Bred-Warmblood-Champions/190801087625777

My Grande Impression - Grande Saber X First Impression has quite the show pedigree!

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Thanks Tracey!