16 hh rose gray 2006 Thoroughbred cross filly by Salute the Truth (TB) out of Politically Correct (TBX) by Johnny Can Hop (TB).

“Trudie” is bred for eventing success! Her dam, Politically Correct, a Grade 1 eventer, campaigned successfully through the Intermediate level in Areas III and V, becoming a regional legend and placing 4th at the North American Young Riders CCI* championships in 2000. Ian Stark once noted that “Polly” is the perfect example of a fantastic event horse and was keen on helping us select the right stallion to match with her.

Southgate Farm chose Steuart Pittman’s Salute the Truth (Willy), as he was an American Thoroughbred actively competing at the Advanced level. "Willy" is a favorite of Bruce Davidson and is putting many great event horses in the sport. Trudie is a very attractive and sweet girl with loads of promise.

Trudie was professionally started under saddle in the early fall of 2008, and continues her training with Lili Bennett at Plain Dealing Farm in Scottsville, Virginia. Trudie took the blue ribbon at her first unrecognized outing and begins eventing in recognized shows in the summer of 2010.

Currently offered for sale at $25,000.

Four Generation Pedigree for Truth Be Told

The pedigree for Truth Be Told shows the influence of Salute the Truth, her TB sire and a son of Salutely, and the one-eighth Percheron influence brought by her dam through the bottom side.

We have great expectations of Trudie, given the eventing history of both dam and sire. Warren Hill Farm has also bred to Salute the Truth, being impressed with Willy's conformation, kind eye and gentle manner. All these qualities came through in our It's The Truth (Tom).

As Trudie matures, she favors the timber-racing pedigree of her TB sire; she is a beautifully conformed TB cross, with her 1/8 Percheron breeding showing up in her calm demeanor and the shape of her head.