This week Hilltop Farm, Inc., received the exciting news that Popeye, the eight-year-old Westfalen pony stallion that is owned by Summit Sporthorses, LTD, and stands at Hilltop Farm, has fulfilled his sport test requirements to receive his third star in the Star Award Program with ISR/Oldenburg NA.

The ISR/Oldenburg Star Awards recognize exceptional achievements for stallions, mares, and breeders with ISR/Oldenburg. Stallions can earn awards in five different categories, including conformation, stallion performance test Scores, sport tests, foal evaluations, and success of offspring.

Popeye has already earned his first two stars for his quality of conformation and stallion testing scores. For sport ponies, the Sport Test requirements consist of five scores needed at Third or Fourth Level. In just his first few outings at these levels, Popeye easily accomplished the needed scores and placings. He has had scores into the low 70's with his trainer Rebecca Cord, and his gaits regularily receive 8's.

Sired by FS Pour l'Amour and out of SPS Nice Touch (Night Star/Nobel), Popeye represents some of the finest Westfalen pony bloodlines. Popeye's offspring have consistently impressed officials at inspections, and he has a 75% rate of Premium offspring with ISR/Oldenburg.

For more information regarding Popeye or the other stallions standing at Hilltop Farm, visit www.hilltopfarminc.com or contact Natalie DiBerardinis at [email protected] or (410) 658-9898.