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• October 26 - November 1, 2009 -The Netherlands & Germany
  I went with Andrea Nason, my fiance, Caroline Roffman, her daughter and one of America's top Young Riders, Lars Peterson, Danish Olympian and my trainer and Melissa Taylor, 2007 Pan Am Team alternate nad Grand Prix competitor, on a horse buying trip to Holland and Germany. Click here for the full article.
  
  
  
• November 6, 2009 -Wellington FL
  Sagacious HF was awarded the Crown Predicate by the KWPN. The Crown Predicate is given to dressage horses who are ranked in the top 200 of the FEI World rankings.
  
  The 2009 NAWPN Crown Predicate recipients are:
  
  * Sagacious HF - aangewezen Crown
  Welt Hit II keur x Judith keur by Cocktail pref
  Owner: Hyperion Farm, Inc.; Breeder: G. Van de Boogaard
  
  * Goubergh’s Kasper - aangewezen Crown
  Facet x Annet ster by Superieur
  Owner: Margee Koffler; Breeder: J J H. Heutinck
  
  * Marnix - ster Crown
  Hinault x Ecolien keur by Voltaire pref
  Owner: Joann Smith; Breeder: R.J.M. Schoenaker
  
  * New Tango - Crown
  Contango pref x Carelza keur sprt by Saluut
  Owner: Tara Stegen; Breeder: TH C. Verwey
  
  * Paganini - Crown
  Havidoff keur x Bea keur by Statuar
  Owner: John Risley - Cheryl Meisner; Breeder: H. A. Verberne
  
  * Ravel - Crown
  Contango pref x Hautain pref by Democraat
  Owner: Akiko Yamazaki; Breeder: H. De Man
  
  Notes: aangewezen is a predicate indicating the horse has passed the 3rd round and went to the 70 day test but was not approved. ster is a predicate indication the horse passed the 1st round in the stallion selection but not the 2nd round.
  
  
• September 25 - 26, 2009 -Devon, PA
  Lauren Sammis and Sagacious scored 64.426% in the Grand Prix and 69.750% in the Grand Prix Freestyle at the CDI-W. Videos of both rides are available on our Scores and Video Page or on YouTube.com
  
  
  
• September 15, 2009 -Wellington, FL
  Al Guden completed the requirements for his USDF Bronze Medal after a 15 year break from the competition ring. He did it on Hyperion Farm's 10 year old Renaldo mare, Sabrina. Hyperion Farm has owned Sabrina since she was about 4 months old and she has produced 3 beautiful foals. Sabrina has her Keur and Sport predicates from the KWPN. Additionally, Al qualified for the Region 3 Championships at 2nd and 3rd level on Sabrina.
  
  
  
• September 1 - 2, 2009 -Saugerties NY
  Lauren Sammis and Sagacious were victorious at the NEDA Fall Festival CDI-W. Lauren and Sagacious received a 70.085% on the Grand Prix. They won the Grand Prix Freestyle 73.86%. Videos of both rides are available on our Scores and Video Page or on YouTube.com
  
  
  
• August 13 - 16, 2009 -Saugerties NY
  Lauren Sammis and Sagacious were victorious athe the Centerline Events Hits on the Hudson CDI***. Lauren and Sagacious received a 68.255% on the Grand Prix and won the class in a field of 14. They won the Grand Prix Freestyle 72.35%. Videos of both rides are available on our Scores and Video Page or on YouTube.com
  
  
  
• June 18 - 21, 2009 -Gladstone NJ
  Lauren Sammis and Sagacious had a successful show at Gladstone despite the rains that interupted the rides and cancelled the last day of the show. Lauren and Sagacious received a 63.872% in the Grand Pris ater some green mistakes. They finished 10th in the class. They came back on Saturday and rode their freestyle to a Billy Joel medley and were rewarded with a 72.450%. This put them in 3rd place for the freestyle. Check the video and you'll see the rain pour starting in the middle of the performance. The pair finished 8th overall after the Grand Prix Special was cancelled on Sunday. As soon as the ground jury cancelled the show the rain stopped and the sun came out! We need to keep them around in case we are planning outdoor events in the future!
  
  
  
• June 10, 2009 - Hickstead, England
  Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF invited to Dressage at Hickstead (CDI3*). Hyperion Farm's Sagacious HF and Lauren Sammis have been invited by the Organizing Committee of the Dressage at Hickstead (CDI5*/CDI3*. The pair will participate in the CDI3* event and will get to renew old friendships with riders from around the world. The CDI5* is another in the Equis World Dressage Masters series and will feature most of the top competitors in the world.
  
  
  
• June 2, 2009 - Lexington KY
  Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF invited to the 2009 USEF Festival of Champions. Hyperion Farm's Sagacious HF and Lauren Sammis have been invited by the USEF to the 2009 USEF Festival of Champions to be held in Gladstone NJ June 18 through 21, 2009. They will compete in the National Grand Prix Championship with the top 12 horse and rider combinations in the US. Click here to view the full list of Grand Prix riders and horses and scores.
  The pair began competing at the Gran Prix level in January and have won 8 of 12 classes at the Grand Prix level. Videos of most of Lauren and Sagacious' rides are on our scores and video page. Check out how the horse and rider have progressed since they beagn their partnership in 2006.
  
  
• May 29 - 30, 2009 - Raleigh NC
  Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF win the Grand Prix and the Grand Prix Freestyle. Hyperion Farm's Sagacious HF and Lauren Sammis won the Grand Prix at CDI-W/Y/R Raleigh on Friday nighty. The pair received a 69.191% for their nearly flawless effort. On Saturday evening, the pair received a 74.250% from the panel in their first CDI Grand Prix Freestyle. The pair was rewarded with a standing ovation after their beautiful ride.
  
  
• March 28 - 29, 2009 - Loxahatchee, FL
  Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF win the Grand Prix and the Grand Prix Freestyle. Hyperion Farm's Sagacious HF and Lauren Sammis won the Grand Prix at Dressage at Equestrian Estates on Saturday. The pair received a 67.801% for their winning effort. On Sunday, with thunderstorms threatening, the pair received a 71.750% from the panel in their first Grand Prix Freestyle.
  
  
• March 12, 2009 - Wellington, FL
  Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF score their first over 70% score at Grand Prix. Lauren Sammis and Hyperion Farm's Sagacious HF scored a 70.851% in the Grand Prix at the WEF Dressage Classic today. It was the pair's first over 70% score at this level. They will ride a second Grand Prix at the show on Friday.
  
  
• February 27 - 28, 2009 - Loxahatchee, FL
  Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF win their CDI Grand Prix Special. Lauren Sammis and Hyperion Farm's Sagacious HF had an impressive weekend at the Palm Beach Dressage Derby. On Friday, the pair finished second behind US Olympian, Michael Barisone, with a score of 64.468% in the CDI Grand Prix. This was the pair's first CDI at the Grand Prix level. On Saturday, the pair scored an impressive victory with a 66.792% in the CDI Grand Prix Special. This was the pair's first time in the ring doing the Special. Prior to the GPS awards ceremony, Al Guden, Hyperion Farm's owner, and Lauren Sammis presented the Judy Guden Memorial Award to Marco Bernal as winners of the CDI Intermediare-1 class. The award is presented each year in memory of Judy Guden, Al's late wife, who lost her 5 1/2 year battle against breat cancer in November of 2007. She is up there watching Sagacious and Lauren and urging them on!
  
  
• February 7, 2009 - Wellington, FL
  Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF win their first Grand Prix. In an exciting win, Lauren and Sagacious HF won the Grand Prix today at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in Wellington. The pair scored a 67.943% in besting a field of about 20 competitors. The win comes on Lauren and Sagacious' 4th ever Grand Prix. The pair currently plan to show at the Palm Beach Dressage Derby and the WEF Dressage Classic in the CDI classes.
  
  
• February 6, 2009 - Wellington, FL
  Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF finish 4th in the Grand Prix. Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF finished 4th today in the Grand Prix. They scored 62.128%.
  
  
• January 30, 2009 - Wellington, FL
  Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF ride in Anky Clinic at the Masters. Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF were chosen to ride in a clinic given by 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist and 5-time World Champion, Anky Van Grunsven under the lights at the Palm Beach Internatioal Equestrian Center. The clinic was given in conjunction with The Dressage Masters CDI 5* show held at the PBIEC. Lauren and Hyperion Farm owner, Al Guden, were invited to the competitors' cocktail party and had a lovely evening meeting some of the top dressage riders in the world.
  
  
• January 24, 2009 - Wellington, FL
  Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF finish 5th in the Grand Prix. Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF finished 5th today in the Grand Prix. They scored 61.596%.
  
  
• January 10, 2009 - Wellington, FL
  Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF finished 3rd today in their first Grand Prix. They scored 64.043%. This was the first time either had performed the Grand Prix and the first competition in a year. Lauren needed some time off to take care of her twins.
  
  
• December 27, 2008 - Wellington, FL
  Lauren Sammis and the twins arrive in Florida. Lauren Sammis, the twins, Aiden and Ryan, and Sagacious HF arrived in Florida for the 2009 winter season. Everyone will stay at Hyperion Farm on Appaloosa Trail this season. Lauren and Sagacious will beging competing at the Jim Brandon Center in January.
  
  
• July 13, 2008 - New Jersey
  Lauren Sammis gave birth today to beautiful twins A boy, Aiden Cornell Summers and a girl, Ryan Aherns Summers. Aiden weighed 4 pounds 5 ounces and Ryan weighed 3 pounds 3 ounces. Both childen and their mother are doing fine.
  
  
• June 16, 2008 - New Hyde Park, NY
  Dressage Champion Gives Hope to Patients at LIJ Medical Center. In medicine, it’s often the doctor who makes a profound impact on a patient’s life. Surgeon Allan Abramson, MD, chairman of otolaryngology and communicative disorders at LIJ Medical Center, has improved the lives of countless patients during his 40-plus year career. However, one of his patients, Al Guden, a throat cancer survivor of nearly 10 years, has not only inspired Dr. Abramson but instilled his love and appreciation for horses.
  
  Mr. Guden, a Long Island businessman and owner of Hyperion Farm, Inc., in Wellington, FL, which specializes in breeding Dutch Warmblood horses for dressage, and Lauren Sammis, a member of the gold-medal winning 2007 US Pan American Dressage team, presented Dr. Abramson with a beautiful framed color portrait of Ms. Sammis riding the horse, Sagacious, to commemorate the opening of LIJ’s Zucker Sinus Center and Naymark Pavilion. Dr. Abramson proudly displayed the photograph next to a prized print of Affirm, the 1978 Triple Crown winner, which was given to him by former New York Racing Association Commissioner Earl Mack. This place of honor had special meaning for everyone.
  
  Over the years, Dr. Abramson developed a close friendship with Mr. Guden and his wife Judy, who died in November 2007 after a five-year battle with breast cancer. Although not a rider himself, Dr. Abramson competed at the US Olympic Trials as a swimmer and he knew Mrs. Guden had great pride in her work with horses. “I appreciate excellence and know what it takes to win,” he said. Dr. Abramson always joked with the Gudens that if they ever had a championship horse he had a special place reserved on the wall next to Affirm. When Dr. Abramson proudly placed the photograph on the wall, he said, “This is not only as a symbol of hard work, devotion and drive, but a fitting tribute to wonderful spirit of Judy Guden.”
  
  The new $7 million, 7,000 square-foot center and pavilion provides state-of-the-art administrative and research offices and exam rooms for the hospital’s Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Disorders. Designed with the patient in mind, the facility is spacious and modern and offers convenient free parking. The building is connected to the LIJ Hearing and Speech Center, making patient visits to specialists easier and enhancing collaboration among colleagues. The LIJ Hearing and Speech Center includes the Marvin Schein Voice Center, the Richard and Lorraine Abramson Clinical Center and the Apelian Cochlear Implant Center.
  
  
• May 30 to June 1, 2008 - Raleigh, NC
  Hyperion Farm's Riverdance was a star this weekend at the show in Raleigh NC. Team Dutta (where Riverdance is currently training) took 5 horses to the big Raleigh CDI show and did a great job. Susie Dutta rode Riverdance along with the Dutta Corporation's Golden Choice DC, Currency DC and Manette DC. Amanda Sterns, our Young Rider took her new mare, Revanche, and also had a great show. For details see our Team Dutta page. We are uploading most of the videos from this weekend to YouTube.com.
  
  
• May 24 - 25, 2008 - Wellington, FL
  Riverdance and Team Dutta went to the Brandon Equestrian Center to show this weekend. Susie Dutta showed her and Amanda Sterns showed her new mare, Revanche, for the first time. See our Team Dutta page.
  
  
• April 15, 2008 - Wellington, FL
  Lauren Sammis is pregnant with twins. A boy and a girl are expect in August! Sagacious will be ridden by Canadian Ashley Holzer until Lauren is ready to get back in the saddle. Lauren has trained with Ashley since early 2007. Ashley helped Lauren prepare for the Pan Am Games in Rio last year. We are all very pleased to have Ashley on the Hyperion Farm team this summer. And we wish her the best of luck with Pop Art in her 3rd Olympic appearance!
  
  
• March 8, 2008 - Wellington, FL - Challenge of the Americas
  Lauren Sammis and Hyperion Farm's Sagacious HF, rode their Pan Ameican Games I-1 Freestyle Saturday night in a "Tribute to Judy" at the annual Breast Cancer Research Foundation's Challenge of the Americas. Judy Guden died of breast cancer on November 30, 2007, after a 5 1/2 year long battle. She was a brave fighter to the end.
  
  The video is avavlable for viewing on YouTube.com. This version of the freestyle was modified by Terry Gallo of Klassic Kur and it added some piaffe and passage and one tempis.
  
  See all of Lauren's rides on Sagacious at on our scores and video page.
  
  
• February 1, 2008 - Den Bosch, Netherlands
  Washington Finished 6th The KWPN approved stallion, Washington (Rhodiumx Jetset-D), finished 6th in the final round (and overall) of the KNHS/KWPN Mitsubishi Stallion Competition in Den Bosch, the Netherlands today. The stallion, ridden by Roy van den Heuvel, improved most of his individual scores. He is owned in partnership by Hyperion Farm, Inc., Kathy Connelly and Toine Hoefs.
  
  
• January 27, 2008 - Wellington, FL -Sagacious HF and Lauren return to the show ring. - Lauren Sammis and Hyperion Farm's Sagacious HF, returned to the show ring today after spending the fall training at Lauren's New Jersey base. The pair performed their first Intermediare 2 test and won the class with an impressive 68.903%. See all of Lauren's rides on Sagacious at on our scores and video page.
  
  
• January 27, 2008 - Wellington, FL -Challenge of the Americas to honor Judy Guden - The Challenge of the Americas, a dressage and jumping entertainment spectacular that is a highlight of the Winter Equestrian Festival, will be held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on March 8. The "Challenge," as it has become known for its colorful and fun team dressage competitions and the introduction of a jumping puissance last year, will be staging its seventh annual event to benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Mary Ross, creator and organizer of the event, announced that the opening performance will be a tribute to Judy Guden and will feature Lauren Sammis and our own Sagacious HF. For ticket information contact Mary Ross at 561-852-2591
  
  
• January 26, 2008 -Wellington, FL - Judy Guden Memorial Trophy - Hyperion Farm Inc and the Palm Beach Dressage Derby announced today that the winner of the CDI Intermediare 1 will also be the recipient of the Judy Guden Memorial Trophy. The recipient will receive a cooler commerating the event and have his or her name engraved on the perpetual trophy. The I-1 was chosen because it was the class Judy got to enjoy so much with Lauren and Sagacious during the last year of her life. The idea was conceived by our friend and farrier, Don Later, who will help with the presentation.
  
  
• January 22, 2008 -Wellington, FL - Judy Guden's Life Celebrated - A Celebration of Judy Guden's life was held at Hyperion Farm in Wellington. Friends and family gathered to swap "Judy" stories and enjoy a beautiful Florida evening. Vicki Wisch (Judy's sister), Lauren Sammis and Al Guden hosted the celebration.
  
  
• November 30, 2007 -Wellington, FL - Judy Guden passed away today - After battling breast cancer for over 5 years, Judy passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside. She was a brave and wonderful woman who I had the joy of being married to for 29 years.
  
  
• September 28, 2007 -Dressage at Devon - Devon, PA Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF performed their I-1 Freestyle in honor of Judy Guden and her continuing battle against breast cancer. Judy was unable to attend the performance due to complications associated with the illness.
  You can view Lauren's ride here.
  
  
• August 15, 2007 - Pavo Cup - Ermelo, The Netherlands -Marjolign Hart and our KWPN stallion, Washington, scored a 78 in the 4 year old class of the 1st round and an 80 in the second round of the Pavo Cup today. The pair finished 10th in the competition.
  
  Katie Robicheaux (Houston, TX) bought Williams from us earlier this year and has been training in Holland this summer with Anne Van Olst. She plans to return to Florida and board and show from our barn in November. Katie scored a 76 in the first round and a 74 in the second round to finish 23rd.
  
  Click here for the scores from the first and second rounds.
  
  
• July 31, 2007 -Check our current list of Horses for Sale
  
  

• July 18, 2007 - Pan American Games - Rio 2007 -Lauren and Sagacious HF score a 69.3% in the I-1 and a 70.2% in the I-1 Freestyle and wins the individual SILVER MEDAL for the USA.
  
  
• July 15, 2007 - Pan American Games - Rio 2007 -Lauren and Sagacious HF win the Prix St Georges class with a 70.2%. Chris Hicket was second with a 69.15% and Kate Poulin-Neff was 6th with a 66.55%. in the Prix St Georges. Chris Hickey and Kate Poulin-Neff go tomorrow. The Team wins the GOLD MEDAL followed by the Canadians.
  
  
• July 14, 2007 - Pan American Games - Rio 2007 -Lauren scores a 70.2% in the Prix St Georges as the lead off rider the Team USA. Chris Hickey and Kate Poulin-Neff go tomorrow. The combined scores for the three pairs will determine the Team Medal placings. Stay tuned for late news.
  
  
• July 13, 2007 - Pan American Games - Rio 2007 -The horses and riders are in Rio . Check our 2007 Pan American Games Photos page for a few of Lauren's photos.
  
  
• July 8, 2007 - Pan American Games - Rio 2007 -The horses and riders are in Rio and the Pan Am venue. Check our 2007 Pan American Games page for the latest details.
  
  
• July 5, 2007 -Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF fare in transit to Rio for the 2007 Pan American Games. Lauren and Sagacious will be on Team USA in Rio along with Chris Hickey and Katie Poulin-Neff. Suzie Dutta will be the alternate. The team left from Miami last night for Washington DC where they will receive their credentials and go on to Rio tonight. The horses (after 2 delays) are scheduled to leave for Rio tomorrow morning.
  
  
• June 17, 2007 - Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF finish second in the Pan American Trials at Gladstone, NJ. The pair finished 2nd in the PSG on 6/14/07 with a score of 70.15%, won the I-1 with a 72.30% on 6/16 and a 2nd place in the I-1 Freestyle on 6/17 with a 73.45. Lauren and Sagacious will be on Team USA in Rio along with Chris Hickey and Katie Poulin-Neff, Suzie Dutta will be the alternate. See videos of their ride.
  
  
• May 12, 2007 - Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF win the Prix St Georges Open class at the BFK North Spring Dressage Show at Gladstone, NJ, with a 75.75%! See videos of their ride coming soon.
  
  
• March 25, 2007 -Bulletin: Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF win the CDI I-1 Freestyle at the Zada WEF Dressage Classic in Wellington, FL. This was the pair's first I-1 Freestyle. See videos of their rides.
  
  
• December 20, -Bulletin: Mares for Sale
  
  
• November 30, 2006 -Uptown Finishes 2nd at Hengelo, NL
  
  
• November 30, 2006 -Washington Approved as KWPN Breeding Stallion after 70 Day Test
  
  
• November 7, 2006 -Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF Named Top KWPN Horse at Prix St Georges and #5 in the All Breeds Awards.
  
  
• October 6, 2006 -Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF Win USDF Region 1 Championship at Prix St Georges
  
  
• September 29, 2006 -Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF Place Second the PSG at Dressage at Devon with a 72.167%
  
  
• September 2006 -UPTOWN's Foal Keuring Results Announced
  
  
• August 19, 2006 -Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF win the PSG at Centerline Events @ HITS on the Hudson with a 72.25%
  
  
• August 13, 2006 -Uptown Finishes 2nd in the 5 year old Pavo Cup
  
  
• August 6, 2006 -Uptown Finishes in Fifth Place in the 2006 World Championships for Young Dressage Horses
  
  
• July 30, 2006 -Sagacious HF and Sammis doing great at PSG - See their score here.
  
  
• July 10, 2006 -Uptown Selected for 2006 World Championships for Young Dressage Horses.
  
  
• June 2006 -Sabrina Qualifies as a KWPN Keur mare
  
  
• June 15, 2006 -Uptown on the Dutch Long List for WCYH Trials.
  
  
• May 1, 2006 -Uptown Selected at First Dutch WCYH Trials.
  
  
• February 4, 2006 -Uptown Champion of the 5-year-old KWPN Stallion Competition
  
  
• January 2006 -Lauren Sammis to ride Sagacious HF
  
  
• January 12, 2006 -Uptown unbeatable in Goes
  
  
• December 31, 2005 -Uptown wins in Weert
  
  
• November 30, 2005 -Uptown wins First KWPN Stallion Competition in Hengelo
  
  
• August 29, 2005 -Uptown wins the PAVO Cup.
  
  
• June 11, 2005-Lafonsa has a colt.
  
  
• December 2004-Uptown with Hans Peter Minderhoud
  
  
• November 12, 2004-Uptown - Approved Stallion by the KWPN and is Dressage Champion of the Fall 2004 70-Day Test
  
  
• May 30, 2004-Sagacious comes to the US
  
  
• Spring 2004-Tadette has a colt - Zephyr HF
  
  
• February 2004-Uptown Dressage Champion of the 2004 Stallion Show
  
  
• November 2003-Uptown is selected to go to the 2nd Round
  
  
• Spring 2003-Sabrina has a colt - Wayfarer HF