Louisville was an early standout winning the Colts of 2017 and the Dressage at Devon Foal Championship. At his Stallion Sport Tests, Louisville earned strong scores each year, including highlights of 9 for his canter and rideability and an 8.5 for his trot. In 2022, Louisville was Reserve Championship for USDF All-Breeds at First Level, Reserve Champion at the USDF Region 1 Finals, and finished the year by winning the US Dressage Finals. The 2023 show season saw Louisville confidently move up to Third Level, earning a median score of 71.5%, ranking 1st for the USDF All-Breeds Awards, and 4th place finish at US Dressage Finals at Third Level.

Louisville’s sire, Lord Leatherdale has sired multiple PAVO Cup winners, Young Horse World Champions, and international Grand Prix horses. Louisville’s dam had a successful competition career that included the USEF Intermediaire Championships and Grand Prix wins. Her sire Negro is one of the most proven sires for production of Grand Prix offspring, including Valegro and Fendi T. Great-grandsire Fruhling was an Advanced Level showjumper whose influence is well-established. The Lord Leatherdale-Negro combination is a particularly proven nick which includes World Champion Glamourdale and Olympic medalist Everdale.

The quality of Louisville’s foals is apparent, with multiple Premium and Gold Medal Foals to his credit. They’re earning top ribbons at Breed Shows around the country. We consistently see his expressive gaits, strong stamp on type, and outgoing personality. We’re excited to seeing his first foal crop being started undersaddle in 2024.