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We are committed to breeding the finest European Warmbloods
for dressage and jumping. Our foundation mares are keur Dutch Warmbloods with impressive bloodlines and athletic
ability. We carefully select the best stallions from throughout the world to breed world class sport horses using
the most advanced reproductive technologies, including artificial insemination and embryo transfer. Maple Crest Farm
is a 100-acre horse farm located near Myerstown in beautiful Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
| Our Foundation Dutch Mare - Netian Joy (keur) |
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| In-foal to VDL Laroche for 2010 |
BIOGRAPHY
Sharon Henney Anderson, Ph.D. earned a B.S. in Animal Bioscience and a M.S. degree in Animal Science from Penn State University. She took
numerous courses in equine management, nutrition and reproduction. Sharon also holds a Doctorate degree in Physiology
from Penn State University. Not only does she specialize in assisted reproductive technologies (A.R.T.) in horses,
but she is also directs a human A.R.T. laboratory. Dr. Anderson is a board-certified High-Complexity
Laboratory Director (HCLD) and is the Scientific Director for a private infertility center (www.familyfertility.com) in Allentown and A.R.T. Consulting.
| "Bertucci" by Sir Sinclair |
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| Bred by Maple Crest Sport Horses |
FEATURED HORSES FOR SALE
HANDSOME DUTCH WARMBLOOD GELDING
Allegiance is a 2005 registered Dutch Warmblood gelding by Rousseau out of keur Dutch mare Lanita - the Grand
Champion of the Dressage at Devon Breed Show. He is in professional training with Angela Sasso of www.angelasassodressage.com In the last year, he has matured handsomely! He has a kind disposition and beautiful gaits. He
has a strong foundation in dressage - perfect for a bright future as a jumper or dressage show horse. For more information,
click on his photo above. View many video clips by clicking on ALLEGIANCE U-TUBE PLAYLIST Some recent video of the second time he is jumping under saddle is at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKc-wplNFDk $30,000.
JUMPER PROSPECT BY CORLAND x NETIAN
SOLD - Congratulations James
Scott of CT!
Alexandria - 2005 Dutch Warmblood Filly by VDL Corland (Keur) out of Keur mare Netian (Ahorn Z). Please see www.vdlstud.nl for more information about VDLCorland.
She is long-lined with a gorgeous neck and long legs. She has a great mind and is very affectionate. She is started
under saddle by a professinal trainer Angela Sasso. She is a strong jumper with a great mind.
Alexandria is in-foal to Laroche for 2009!
Latest News: Alexandria awarded First Premium ribbon and later the Star
and Provisional Keur predicates at the Dutch Warmblood inspections at Iron Spring Farm in Sept 2008! Congratulations
to Angela Sasso, who did a wonderful job preparing and presenting Alexandria. Congratulations to Alexandria's new owner
-- James Scott! Recently, she was awarded the Elite predicate based on radiographs that were evaluated in Holland.
Maple Crest is looking forward to Alexandria as an embryo donor in future years.
| Alexandria at 2008 Dutch Inspections |
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ZACHARY - 2004 DUTCH WARMBLOOD GELDING - SOLD
| 2010 Rider -- Callan Solem |
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| Zachary a.k.a. High Consul by Consul out of Netian |
NEWS. Zachary (ster) is a 2004 Dutch Warmblood by Consul out of our
keur mare - Netian Joy (Ahorn Z). After being purchased by Virginia McNeil of Upland Farms, Zachary was awared 2007
Reserve Champion Gelding/Stallion Jumper by the KWPN of North America. He has been awarded the ster
predicate by the Dutch. Zachary competed in Florida in the 2010 hunter circuit as "High Consul".
"I am very proud of High Consul because he gets better at every show," says his rider Callan Solem. "He has become so much
fun and he has been very consistent in the show ring." He has won numerous Grand Championships. Congratulations
owner Virginia McNeil!
DUTCH WARMBLOOD MARE
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| 2004 Mare by Riverman out of Netian |
FOR SALE or LEASE. Zarina is a 15.3 hand, 2004 registered Dutch Warmblood mare by Hilltop Farm's Riverman out of Netian Joy. Riverman was the Grand Champion at Devon Dressage Breed Show. Zarina
is affectionate and very athletic. She is gray like her sire, and she has a very pretty face and correct conformation.
For more information, click on her photo above. $18,500.
Congratulations Judy DeBoer, who leased Zarina in 2008-2009 to breed to Hassler Dressage's Rousseau to produce the beautiful Eliza (see below)!
| "Eliza" - Congratulations Judy DeBoer! |
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| Rousseau x Zarina filly born May 18, 2009 |
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VDL LAROCHE
Our KWPN-approved
stallion VDL Laroche has been invited to stand in the Hilltop Farm Guest Stallion Program for 2010. "His international
Grand Prix jumping career, proven pedigree, exceptional offspring, and excellent character make him a complimentary addition
to our existing stallion line-up. Laroche opens up new opportunities for our breeders looking to produce exceptional
jumper, hunter, and eventing prospects." Laroche and video of him jumping in Europe have been added to the www.hilltopfarminc.com/stallion_laroche.html website! Please contact Hilltop Farm for the 2010 Hilltop Stallion DVD featuring video of Laroche and his offspring.
| Laroche at Hilltop Farm in 2010 |
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| Click on photo to Laroche's page |
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| Concorde (Voltaire) x Nimmerdor x Marco Polo |
In 2007 Maple Crest welcomed the gorgeous 16.3H black, Approved Dutch Warmblood (KWPN) stallion - VDL
Laroche. He was Champion of the National Stallion Jumping at Stallionshow Den Bosch, Holland.
He has one of the highest Jumping Breeding Index of any Dutch Warmblood stallion standing in North America.
His 2007 Dutch Jumping Breeding Index is 145, with an 83% Reliability!
In 2008, his Breeding Index climbed to 153, with a 83% Reliability. This is the highest index
in North American, and number 11th among ALL Dutch Warmblood stallions with offspring 10 years of age and older.
He is a modern-type black stallion with a gorgeous face and quiet temperament. For more information, click on his
picture above.
NEW IN 2009! Frozen semen meeting all strict health and quality requirements for export to Europe and Canada is
available through Select Breeders Services, specialists in stallion semen processing and freezing.
Fresh-chilled semen meeting all health and quality requirements is also available for distribution in the United States
and Canada.
| Fiona by Laroche out of Netian born May 2010 |
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| Laroche's first filly born in the USA! Click on photo for more info. |
| "Dartmouth" by Laroche |
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| Owner Virginia McNeil of Upland Farm |
Thanks Virginia McNeil of Upland Farms, Chester County, PA! Virginia is the proud owner of three horses bred
by Maple Crest Sport Horses - Zachary (show name High Consul by Consul), Chardonnay (renamed Charlotte) by Indoctro, and DaVinci
by Laroche. She also bred her own gelding named "Dartmouth" by Laroche. All have bright futures as show horses.
WHAT'S NEW - 2010:
Netian delivered a filly by VDL Laroche on Monday May 24! Her name is Fiona.
Welcome Scarlett! For Sale
We welcome Scarlett (Jacartas Alibi), a registered Selle Francais by Galoubet A, to the breeding program. Galoubet A was a team gold medalist at the 1982 World championships, and Galoubet ranked
third on the WBFSH standings for 2000/2001, largely on the basis of his son Baloubet du Rouet who won three World Cup Finals in a row as well as team bronze at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney.
Galoubet is a proven producer of jumper mares.
Scarlett has a wonderful personality and she loves to jump. She has also evented and is trained to third-level
dressage. Scarlett is in-foal to VDL Laroche! The 2010 foal will be a registered Dutch Warmblood.
Interestingly, Scarlett and our mare Netian have the same Grand Sire -- Alme Z.
| Scarlett by Galoubet A |
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