Fidelio
I doubt that a Home Again Farm foal has been more highly anticipated than was Wolkenstanza's first born. Stanza has delighted and excited me through her entire life and I waited for this birth with apprehension and hope. Like her mama Rohanna, Stanza wasted no time presenting us with her wee one, foaling on March 26th at 321 days with an ease that one would have expected from an old pro rather than a maiden mare. She has since shown a real instinct as a mother, raising her baby boy with kindness and discipline.
Fidelio is an extremely elegant black colt by the outstanding stallion Fidertanz. He has to date shown extremely supple movement in both trot and canter and a lovely flat footed and clear walk. He is easy to work with, leading beautifully already. This is one that should really shine under saddle. I believe that he is stallion quality. Please stay tuned as he grows and matures.
Fidelio seems to have his papa Fidertanz's eyes
Poor Wolkenstanza learning the joys of being a mama to a boy
All that silliness can wear a boy out!
Pictures below were taken April 11th. Fidelio is becoming more and more impressive, and showing supple gaits and a great presence.
Here are more pictures taken in early May. He is very definitely all boy and has great presence and suppleness.
Please pardon the quality of the next tree shots taken from video.
Last updated May 27, 2008