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We are committed to breeding the finest European Warmbloods
for dressage and jumping. Our foundation mares are keur Dutch Warmbloods with impressive bloodlines and athletic
ability. We carefully select the best stallions from throughout the world to breed world class sport horses using
the most advanced reproductive technologies, including artificial insemination and embryo transfer. Maple Crest Farm
is located near Myerstown in beautiful Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
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| Our foundation Dutch mare - Netian Joy (keur) |
BIOGRAPHY
Sharon Henney Anderson, Ph.D. earned a B.S. in Animal Bioscience and a M.S. degree in Animal Science from Penn State University. She took
numerous courses in equine management, nutrition and reproduction. Sharon also holds a Doctorate degree in Physiology
from Penn State University. Not only does she specialize in assisted reproductive technologies (A.R.T.) in horses,
but she is also directs a human A.R.T. laboratory. Dr. Anderson is a board-certified High-Complexity
Laboratory Director (HCLD) and is the Scientific Director for a private infertility center (www.familyfertility.com) in Allentown and A.R.T. Consulting.
Dr. Anderson is board-certified in both embryology and andrology by the American Association
of Bioanalysts (A.A.B). She has a successful home equine breeding program, and she offers professional embryology
services for equine breeders.
| "Bertucci" by Sir Sinclair |
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| Bred by Maple Crest Sport Horses |
FEATURED HORSES FOR SALE
HANDSOME DRESSAGE HORSE
Allegiance is a 2005 registered Dutch Warmblood gelding by Rousseau out of keur Dutch mare Lanita - the Grand
Champion of the Dressage at Devon Breed Show. He is three years old and in training with www.angelasassodressage.com He has a kind disposition and terrific gaits. For more information, click on his photo above. To see NEW DECEMBER 2008 VIDEO click on ALLEGIANCE-U-TUBE $25,000.
JUMPER PROSPECT BY CORLAND x NETIAN
| Alexandria awarded Ster and Keur (prov) |
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| Photo by James Scott |
SOLD - Congratulations James
Scott of CT!
Alexandria - 2005 Dutch Warmblood Filly by VDL Corland (Keur) out of Keur mare Netian (Ahorn Z). Please see www.vdlstud.nl for more information about VDLCorland.
She is long-lined with a gorgeous neck and long legs. She has a great mind and is very affectionate. She is started
under saddle by a professinal trainer Angela Sasso. She is a strong jumper with a great mind.
Alexandria is in-foal to Laroche for 2009!
Latest News: Alexandria awarded First Premium ribbon and later the Star
and Provisional Keur predicates at the Dutch Warmblood inspections at Iron Spring Farm in Sept 2008! Congratulations
to Angela Sasso, who did a wonderful job preparing and presenting Alexandria. Congratulations to Alexandria's new owner
-- James Scott! Recently, she was awarded the Elite predicate based on radiographs that were evaluated in Holland.
Maple Crest is looking forward to Alexandria as an embryo donor in future years.
| Alexandria at 2008 Dutch Inspections |
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ZACHARY - 2004 DUTCH WARMBLOOD GELDING
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| Zachary a.k.a. High Consul |
SOLD. Zachary (ster) is a 2004 Dutch Warmblood by Consul out of our
keur mare - Netian Joy (Ahorn Z). After being purchased by Virginia McNeil of Upland Farms, Zachary was awared 2007
Reserve Champion Gelding/Stallion Jumper by the KWPN of North America. He has been awarded the ster
predicate by the Dutch. Zachary's is successfully shown as "High Consul". Congratulations Virginia McNeil!
DUTCH WARMBLOOD MARE
| "Zarina" |
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| 2004 Mare by Riverman out of Netian |
Leased Out. Zarina is a 2004 registered Dutch Warmblood mare by Riverman out of Netian
Joy. Riverman was the Grand Champion at Devon Dressage Breed Show. Zarina is affectionate and very athletic.
She is gray like her sire, and she has a very pretty face and correct conformation. For more information, click on her
photo above. $18,500.
Congratulations Judy DeBoer, who is leasing Zarina in 2008-2009 to breed to Hassler Dressage's Rousseau !
| Congratulations Judy DeBoer! |
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| Rousseau x Zarina filly born May 18, 2009 |
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Laroche's Breeding Index increases again!
Approved KWPN Stallion VDL Laroche
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| Concorde (Voltaire) x Nimmerdor x Marco Polo |
In 2007 Maple Crest welcomed the gorgeous 16.3H black, Approved Dutch Warmblood (KWPN) stallion - VDL
Laroche. He was Champion of the National Stallion Jumping at Stallionshow Den Bosch, Holland.
He has one of the highest Jumping Breeding Index of any Dutch Warmblood stallion standing in North America.
His 2007 Dutch Jumping Breeding Index is 145, with an 83% Reliability!
In 2008, his Breeding Index climbed to 153, with a 83% Reliability. This is the highest index
in North American, and number 11th among ALL Dutch Warmblood stallions with offspring 10 years of age and older.
He is a modern-type black stallion with a gorgeous face and quiet temperament. For more information, click on his
picture above.
NEW IN 2009! Frozen semen meeting all strict health and quality requirements for export to Europe and Canada is
available through Select Breeders Services, specialists in stallion semen processing and freezing. Contact
Sharon Anderson at 610-716-0126 if you are interested in ordering Laroche semen.
Fresh-chilled semen meeting all health and quality requirements is also available for distribution in the United States
and Canada.
| Congratulations Dr. Kathy Ott!! |
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| Colt born May 2009 by Laroche out of Roxanne |
| Congratulations Leah Vandervort!! |
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| Colt by Laroche born May 19, 2009 |
| Congratulations James Scott |
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| Colt born June 15, 2009 by Laroche out of Alexandria |
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