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Ypkje is a Tall and Stunning 8 Year Old Ster Mare.  As a foal, she was awarded the 1st Premie Rating and stood in the Champion's Ring of the Blauhuis  Keuring in Holland.  Ypkje is OVER 16.2 Hands Tall, Ypkje was awarded the "Ster" Predicate, proving that she has the Ideal Conformation and Movements desired by the Royal Studbook.

Ypkje is a Fantastic Producing Mare!  Her first filly (2003), sired by Mintse, was awarded the 1st Premie at Blauhuis, then as a 3 year old, became 1st Premium Ster Mare, Champion of the 3 year and older mares and overall Champion of the day!  Her 2nd filly (2004), Sired by Rindert, became a 2nd Premie as a foal and  in 2007, as a 3 year old, became 1st Premie Ster and Best of her Group in Drachten, Holland!  Ypkje's 3rd filly (2005), again sired by Mintse, became a 3rd Premie as a foal because she didn't want to leave Ypkje's side and so did not show off her potential, and NOW Ypkje's 4th foal (2006) is a colt by Jasper 366 who became 1st Premie Champion Colt and Best of the Day as quoted by the Judges. We are keeping this colt for Stallion Approvals in 2009! So, not only does Ypkje have Wonderful Conformation and Movements, but she is passing them on, even better than herself, to her Offspring!

The Fertility and Quality in this Pedigree can definitely speak for it's self!  Look at all of those Model and Preferent Mares in her Direct Motherline!  Ypkje's Mother, Hetske, recently delivered her 18th foal!  Of those 18 Foals, 1 became the Approved Stallion, Thomas 327!  She also has 1 Model Daughter, 4 Ster Daughters,1 Ster Gelding and a Ster Stallion.  There are still 3 fillies, not yet old enough to be graded.  Of Hetske's Offspring who were old enough to be graded, she is producing over 54% Ster Offspring!  That's up there with some of the Very Best Approved Stallions!   In October 2007 Hetske becameDouble Preferent "Crown Jewel"!  Sadly, Hetske passed away the next day. Hetske's Mother produced no fewer than 13 Foals and is, also, a Preferent Mare.

We are Thrilled to Welcome Ypkje to our Home in the US!   We plan to prepare her for further Status within the Studbook.  Ypkje has Fantastic Character and is a joy to Drive.  She is also trained Under Saddle.

On April 30, 2006, Ypkje had an awesome colt by Tsjalke 397! 

June 6th, Ypkje was, again, bred to Tsjalke 397, via frozen semen, and we are thrilled to announce that she IS confirmed in foal for a late April 2008 delivery!  Special thanks to Brad Ray and Premier Breeding Services!

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