About Us
Walnut Hill Farm broodmares produce first-class foals that are destined for success in the hunter/jumper, dressage, and eventing ring.
Walnut Hill Farm near Paisley, Ontario, was established by Rick and Marjorie Haus in 2010. Over the years, we have grown our herd to raise top-quality Hanoverian horses destined for all equestrian disciplines.
Our stables are located in a gently sloping valley where the mares and their foals benefit from cool temperatures in the summer and moderate temperatures in the winter. This peaceful and tranquil setting is best for the young, developing equine.
The horses at Walnut Hill Farm are part of our family. We invest a lot of time to nurture excellent temperment and demeanor in our foals – they are handled daily to help build their confidence and trust in humans right from birth. Our young-horse trainer provides assistance and additional training with trailering, leading, and basic handling skills.
Our goal is to establish lasting relationships with the buyers of our horses, and are delighted and excited to receive updates! We look forward to developing such a relationship with you!
~ Our Mission ~
We strive to breed top-quality foals destined for success in sport, in a calm and sheltered environment that nurtures our broodmares and their offspring – and to develop lasting relationships with those who purchase our horses.
The Walnut Hill Farm Broodmares
All Walnut Hill Farm broodmares and foals are registered with with Canadian Hanoverian Society and the Hanoverian Verband in Germany. On the Hanoverian Verband website, you can find a listing of the current activated stallions, information on the breeder’s orientation course, stallion licensing and auctions, and various information webinar dates.
Dauhlia
2004 Hanoverian Main Studbook Mare Dauhlia by Dauphin out of Hanoverian Main Studbook Mare Waldfee
(Wonderland/Western Star/Wendelin)
Known for her unflappable demeanor and unwavering work ethic, Dauhlia reveals her true worth as a consistent producer of quality offspring. Her foals are true to type: possessing naturally elegant paces and a stellar temperament. The apples certainly do not fall far from the tree!
Dauhlia’s Pedigree
Foals and Accolades
2023 Finnesse Gold Medal Foal
2021 Calista
2020 Felicie
2018 Frazier Champion Dressage Foal, Gold Medal Foal; Best Canadian Bred Dressage Foal
2016 Francesca Reserve Champion Dressage Foal
2013 Vin Diesel Champion Dressage Foal
2012 Valentina Reserve Champion Mare; Premium Mare Candidate
2011 Highland Lily producing Gold Medal and Top Ten Foals
2007 Daisy Bell
High C’s Calypso
2009 Hanoverian Main Studbook Mare High C’s Calypso by His Highness out of Hanoverian States Premium Mare Carina (Calypso II/Freiherr/Lasso)
Imported as a yearling from Hof Brüning, this sweet natured mare is from an impressive Hanoverian Dressage dam line. High C’s Calypso boasts a powerful uphill movement with three expressive paces all of which she passes on to her offspring, making them well suited to the dressage ring.
High C’s Calypso’s Pedigree
Foals and Accolades
2023 Distant C’s Calypso
2021 Diamond C’s Calypso
2020 Deep C’s Calypso
2019 Fair C’s Calypso
2016 Fredrick
His Highess The sire of High C’s Calypso, was winner of the Hanoverian Stallion Licensing in 2002 as well as his Stallion Performance Test in Sweden. Moreover, His Highness was twice a finalist at the Bundeschampionate for 5 year olds and 6 year olds in Germany.
Carina The dam of High C’s Calypso, is mother of the family of three sisters that won the prestigious Herwart von der Decken Mare Champion Family Award in Germany – TWICE! Moreover, Carina is the full sister to the Hanoverian stallion, Compliment, and dam to the licensed stallions, Leon d’Or and Lesodoro.
Half-sisters High C’s Calypso is the half sister to the 2007 and 2009 recipients of the highly sought-after Herwart von der Decken-Prize for the Best Mare Family of the Hanoverian Verband.
S.P.S. Cascade
2007 Hanoverian States Premium Mare Cascade by Contendro I out of Hanoverian States Premium Mare Fayence (Falkland/Goldstern/Weingraf)
Imported as a three-year-old from renowned breeders Hans-Heinrich and Hannes Brüning of Germany, Cascade is a foundation mare of Walnut Hill’s jumper breeding program. She consistently produces offspring of a high standard that demonstrate great athleticism, scopey jumping skill, and excellence in the competition ring.
States Premium Mare Cascade’s Pedigree
Foals and Accolades
2023 United Contender Gold Medal Foal
2021 Diacontender Gold Medal Foal
2019 CC’s Crackerjack
2018 Roam
2017 Bryer Champion Dressage Foal
2016 Crosby Placed 7th in the 2019 Governor General’s Cup at the Royal Horse Show
2014 Guns and Roses (Vizegraf) Successful jumping to 1.20 m
2013 Georgie Girl (Graffiti) Successful jumping to 1.15m
2012 FE Golden Eye Successful competing at CCI4*L Three Day Events and Bronze Medalist at Pan American Games, Lima Peru.
Georgie Girl, a.k.a. Graffiti
2013 Hanoverian mare by Graf Top out of our own SPS Cascade (Contendro I/Falkland/Goldstern).
Georgie Girl, also known during her competition years as Graffiti, was one of two foals we bred in Germany. Georgie Girl did her foal inspection and registration in Stadthagen, Germany where she placed 7th out of 56 foals. Imported with her dam in the fall of 2013, Georgie was sold as a yearling, and went on to train and compete in many amateur classes in jumping with her owner. Unfortunately, Georgie’s jumping career came to an end due to an injury. However, we are fortunate to have Georgie back home and look forward to welcoming her 2024 foal by UT Majeur de Brecey!