Full brother to 2006 KWPN-NA First Premium colt, Bellagio.

  Copland is sired by the licensed Dutch Warmblood stallion, Thatcher.  Thatcher has competed successfully in the FEI Young Horse classes with excellent marks, and is considered one of the brightest young stallions in the country.  He will make his Prix St. Georges debut in 2008.  Bellagio comes from our strong "Willie" mareline, which has produced some of the most successful sport horses in the country, not to mention around the world.  Current decedents from this mare line include Marcus Fuch's international jumping sensation Nolte's Kuchen Girl, as well as our very own international Grand Prix dressage star Olivier- who has had a wonderful string of successes.  Copland's dam, Galatea, competed herself successfully through 4th level before being retired to breeding.  She remains one of the only mares in the country to have earned a perfect "10" for temperament at her keuring.  Gala's first foal, Kihei, is currently competing Prix St. Georges and schooling Grand Prix with his amateur owner.  Her second foal, Violet, is a very nice dressage partner for her amateur owner.  Copland is only Gala's fourth foal, and  possesses the same outstanding character as his siblings.

Video from August, 2007 (first horse on video)