We have welcomed the first foals on the ground at Copper Light in spring 2026 and have big plans for next year’s breeding season. Take a look at what’s coming!
2026 Foals
We’ve helped countless riders find their equine partners, and temperament remains the predominant criteria. I believe that temperament is both inherited as well as can be gently moulded in young horses. While we will offer some in utero and foals, we are especially excited to bring along our carefully bred young horses with tactful training to develop confident horses that are ready for life experiences with new owners.
Gracie Blu KVJ x Glamourdale
introducing
Glamourie CLF
A striking black and white tobiano colt arrived safely on April 16, 2026.
This one was not meant to be a keeper but he’s so stunning and correct he might have to stay! Perfectly marked, blue gray eyes, snuggly disposition and an uphill tendency. He’s absolutely stunning and a darling mover. More updates to come!
Foaling to 1 Week Old:
Sire – GLAMOURDALE
Lord Leatherdale x Negro
Current world ranked #1 dressage horse Glamourdale needs no introduction as he continues to dazzle. He won Individual and Team Bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics but that was hardly his first time in the spotlight. He was previously named Champion of his KWPN keuring, placed second at his Stallion Performance Test, and commandingly won the FEI World Championships for Young Horses. Seemingly unstoppable since their commanding win of the Team Silver and Individual Gold Medal in the Special and the Freestyle at 2022 FEI World Championships, Glamourdale and Lottie have continued to bring home top ribbons and impressive scores as high as 92%. Just this weekend, December 2025, he secured two commanding victories at the World Cup London. Video from the 82% freestyle winning ride is below.
Glamourdale’s sire, Lord Leatherdale, was Reserve Champion of his Stallion Performance Test and a successful FEI competitor; as well as a sire of Olympic medalist Everdale. His dam is half-sister to the approved stallion Numberto and has been an exceptional producer. Damsire Negro is proven choice for producing Grand Prix horses, including the Olympic Gold Medalist, World Cup Winner, and World Equestrian Games Gold Medalist, Valegro.
Glamourdale offspring have been selected for the World Breeding Championships for Young Horses, US National Young Horse Championships, PAVO Cup Finals, and many are now at the FEI levels. In the US, his offspring are winning USDF Breeders Series, Regional and National Championships, and earning top Horse of the Year rankings. Glamourdale has an impressive 37 approved sons and 45 elite mares to his credit. With power and scope to the movement, and a super character, Glamourdale offers the quality we should be seeking.
Dam – GRACIE BLUE KVJ
Pallido Blu CF x Galoubet A/Abdullah
Currently the only jumper bred mare in our program, our lovely 2016 tobiano premium GOV Oldenburg mare was successful in the 1.15s before transitioning to motherhood. Her sire, Pallido Blu CF is a striking tobiano Oldenburg by Pallido out of Rainfall, an Oldenburg mare. Well known in the US for his homozygous color and adorable jump form, we eagerly await Gracie’s own color testing. Her damsire, Galoubet A was an absolutely epic 17h Selle Francois 1.60m jumper in his own right and as a sire has produced sixty-nine licensed sons and many premium daughters. Most notably Baloubet du Rouet, Quick Star, Caloubet du Rouet and Jah’s Diamant. Gracie is WFFS negative.
Angelika MW x Fortunato H20
Introducing
Fortuno Luce Caelum
A perfect (and large) chestnut colt arrived to our recipient mare on April 7, 2026.
This giant blinged out boy joined us in the evening of April 7th and has captivated hearts since. He took a bit of time to unfold but is already so balanced, uphill and strong. The only thing better than his ideal conformation is his temperament. Personable from the first day, this little man is everyone’s friend and very inquisitive and bold. This special boy is a keeper and we’ll be sharing his journey as he grows up.
Foaling to two weeks old:
Sire FORTUNATO H2O
Floriscount (Florencio/ Donnerhall) x EM Raleska (Rascalino/ Warkant)
“Tuna” is winning hearts in the United States to breeders and riders alike! This 2016 chestnut Stallion handles his show and breeding duties like a seasoned professional with a temperament second to none. He is approved GOV, Westfalen, and American Hanoverian Society. His calm demeanor and willingness are remarkable and have reliably been passed down to his progeny.
Some of his recent accolades include Grand Champion, Dressage at Devon Breed Show, 2021. North American Stallion Sport Test completed in 2021, scored 7.8. Currently competing at Prix St. Georges with scores in the 70s and had a successful partnership with a para rider. Bred by Kendra Hansis, Runningwater Warmbloods, USA. Owned by Lehua Custer, Wellington, FL, USA.
Dam – ANGELIKA MW
Franziskus x Ayscha (Welt Hit II x Rouletto x Aktuell x Futuro)
We are honored to have been entrusted with one of the amazing late Angelika MW’s embryos with Fortunato H20 for the 2026 foaling season. The stunning bay mare was bred from Shannon Lee Dueck’s Grand Prix mare Ayscha. She made her international show debut with Shannon at seven years old in 2022. The pair racked up wins at the small tour and was named reserve for the Canadian team for the Pan American Games. Shannon and Angel travelled to the UK for training with Carl Hester and put together all the pieces for the Grand Prix, claiming a 71.74% at their final outing at the level in Hartpury. Tragically, upon their return from Europe, Angelika sustained a tendon sheath injury during transport that turned septic and despite exhaustive efforts, she was laid to rest. Watching Shannon and Angelika together was poetry in motion. The trust and connection was so clear. We hope to honor Angelica’s memory (and Shannon’s trust) by taking every care with her impending foal.
Stay tuned to our foal page, blogs and Breeding Highlight on instagram for updates!