The American Warmblood Society (AWS) offers their congratulations to European Performance Horses, LLC--Sarah and Gerd Reuter, with special merit as the first Breeders of the Year to average in the Supreme rating with 80.808% with five or more offspring. (In 1997, the winners had three or more offspring.)

The Reuters are outstanding AWS breeders and take advantage of the very best proven sport horse bloodlines in the world. Those bloodlines that were selected to live in their stable include Romantic Star (Hanoverian) and Welt Hit Star (Oldenburg), two of their outstanding "Approved for Breeding" stallions.

There were 15 qualifying breeders in this years calculations. We thank all of these breeders who are all doing a great job in their breeding programs. There are also three outstanding breeders in 2004 who deserve special mention.

-Diana Dodge, VA - 76.833 (nine offspring) -Sherry Tourino, WA - 75.401 (15 offspring) -Vicky Ferrer, TX - 74.533 (six offspring)

Past Winners of the AWS Breeder of the Year
2003 Diana Dodge. VA - 76.992%
2002 Rachel Ehrlich, MA - 75.775%
2001 Linda Schklar, WA - 76.925%
2000 Kathy Lindsey, WI - 75.213%
1999 Heather Mason, NJ - 75.360%
1998 Ed and Elaine Cornell, KS - 75.000%
1997 Andy & Rose Edwards, CA - 81.420%

For information about the American Warmblood Society, visit www.americanwarmblood.org.


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