Foaled in 1979,
Battle Rock was sired by Old Battle, JC and his dam was Service
Rock. This combination produced a colt that had a great competitive
desire and heart, Battle Rock passed away on May 4, 2002,
less than six weeks after his longtime owner passed away
from cancer.
Battle Rock was purchased by Lisa Barthelemy and her father
as a four year old off the racetrack. He accumulated two wins
and a place, in four starts in his first year. His track earnings
totaled $13,650.75. He produced five foals before being gelded
in 1989. His 1984 filly, Jett Rockette, has also accumulated
race earnings.
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Battle Rock amassed a significant show career
of National and World level achievements in the 20 years
he was exhibited. Lisa Barthelemy campaigned Battle Rock
to a Supreme Championship. This was an incredible feat by
any standard, as it requires a track verified 95 speed rating,
as well as all the performance criteria to exceed a Superior
Champion title. This was only the second time in Cal-Western's
38 year history that this level of success had ever been
achieved. In 1987, Battle rock added another Cal-Western
Superior Championship to his career.
Battle Rock earned a reputation as a tough competitor on
the open horse show circuit as well. He was well known at
Hunter Shows at Ride America, Del Mar, and many other California
Hunter and Western circuit shows. Battle Rock was in many
parades, fairs and competed in the Del Mar Fair "Battle
of the Breeds" on more than one occasion. He served
as an ambassador for Cal-Western and ApHC every time he attended
an event and entered an arena.
Battle Rock earned a Supreme
Championship, Club Championship, a Versatility Championship,
nine registers of merit, and world championship qualification.
In addition, this talented all-around performance horse
earned various National Year end top 10 placings in Western
Riding, Hunter Hack, Heritage and Nez Perce Stake race. More
significantly, at the 1992 World Championship show Battle
Rock finished top 10 in western riding, jumping and working
hunter; and also in the non-pro divisions of hunt seat equitation,
working hunter and jumping.
Battle Rock is an important part
of Cal-Western's legacy and should be recognized for his
contribution to the Appaloosa Breed.
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