Here is a small panoramic of the main grounds, starting from left to right: the main stables, outdoor arena and field where the in hand portion of the inspection was taking place.
Here is the front entrance of the main stables. They began the inspection with measurements of each horse in the main aisle. The attention to detail was amazing!
Here is a poster that was hung to promote HOPE for the Halfinger Breed... how beautiful!
This is Tudor Oaks fine stallion "Nottings No Limit" and WOW, was he a head-turner. He was everything in one package: beauty, elegance and great movement! His coat was so mesmerizing, I couldn't take my camera off of him!
For the inspection, Tudor Oaks displayed several elegant carriages around the property. Halflinger horses excel in many disciplines, especially in driving.
Here is another fantastic horse that was inspected at liberty. All horses were measured, inspected in hand and inspected at liberty. The judges inspected every aspect of the horse including movement and personality.
A kind eye was seen in every horse. Halflingers are such a noble and kind breed... I could see it in every horse that walked passed me. So strong and energetic, yet so gentle and personable.
I couldn't take a bad picture of any of these horses at any angle! They always posed as if they KNEW they were in front of the camera!
I love to groom my own horse for hours on end.... mane, tail, coat, hooves... you name it. However, I stand no chance to these amazing manes and tails!
Some of the youngsters found that inspection time was actually "play" time and insisted on leaping and bounding around the triangle. 
And some of the others knew it was time to get serious and show off their beauty for the judges.
You can't go wrong with a head shot of a Halfinger!
I even got the chance to see a baby Halfinger... they are strong and courageous from the start!
Showing off with mama.
Proud handler and horse, ready to go.
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