Proven Performance
"I first saw Royal Appearance when he was just 3 days old while traveling to look at offspring prior to our purchase of Riverman. I had to have him! It took years to get him and he has been well worth the wait! Royal Appearance is proving himself as a producer and bringing home exciting results in sport. He is an outstanding type, has a terrific character, and offers amazing athletic versatility." - Scott Hassler, former Head Trainer for Hilltop Farm, Inc. and National Young Horse Dressage Coach
In 2000, Royal Appearance underwent testing at Rancho Murieta in the Federation's 100-day test. He was the ONLY stallion to receive marks of at least 7 in all categories and received 9's for character, willingness to work and ability to work. He finished 4th overall, with a jumping index of 118.44 and a dressage index of 120.29. As a result of his overall total of 121.16 points, Royal Appearance was named a Class I Stallion. At his ISR/Oldenburg NA licensing, Royal Appearance earned a total score of 153.5 points, second in the history of the registry only to that earned by his sire!
Photo: Richard Malmgren

In 2001, Royal Appearance took part in his first year on the showjumping circuit. Following a short breeding season, Royal went to Florida to train and compete under Margie Goldstein-Engle. Despite competing against a more experienced peer group, Royal held his own at each American Young Jumper Championship qualifier he attended. At the AYJC Finals at the Hampton Classic in September, 2001, Royal Appearance maintained a no-fault record and was one of fifteen 6-year olds to make it to the final day of competition. In the dramatic jump-off round, Royal Appearance was one of only three to go clear! He finished in second place, earning the title of Reserve Champion 6YO Young Jumper.

Royal Appearance also competed successfully in combined training events under the direction of Hilltop Farm's trainer Hans Engberg. He demonstrated tremendous athleticism, willingness, determination and talent for cross country.

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Photo: Steven Berkowitz
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