Painting of Ambrosia by Genna Panzarella



Athena II



Athena II with 2005 colt,
Conversano Athena II



Athena II

Athena with foal at her side

1985 Lipizzan mare - Bred at White Horse Vale
Sire: Neapolitano Oda   Dam: Amorosa
Click to view Full Pedigree
Full sister to Ambrosia

Athena II was our first purebred foal. Athena II was the Junior Champion Mare at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center Lipizzan show in 1987. She and Ambrosia also won the "Get of Sire" and "Produce of Dam" classes at that show. The next year Athena II was West Coast High Point halter Mare. Among her wonderful offspring are Asianna and Antiqua by Siglavy Dalea, Artica by Conversano II Pirouetta, Maestoso II Athena II by Maestoso II Primavera, Pluto III Athena II by Pluto III Belvedera, and Adrea and Conversano Athena II by Conversano Mima. At age 21, Athena II delivered her final foal, a filly by Favory Ilka I.

Although Athena II was started under saddle as a 4-year old, we weren't sure how much she remembered 18 years later, so we have restarted her under saddle, and she has taken to her second career with eagerness and the clarity that only a mature horse can have. She is now being ridden in the "Young Horses Group" and will soon graduate to the "Mares Quadrille" and the ranks of the Lesson Horses. At 22 years old, she is amazing us all!

Accomplishments:

  • 1987 WSLA Junior Champion Mare at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center Lipizzan Show
  • 1987 WSLA Get of Sire and Produce of Dam awards with Ambrosia at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center Lipizzan Show
  • 1988 - West Coast High Point Halter Mare
  • 1989 PNLA Champion Mare

    Athena II is the dam of:

  • Maestoso II Athena II - 1990 gelding by 442 Maestoso II Primavera
  • Artica - 1991 mare by Conversano II Pirouette - Evaluation Score: 78.5%
  • Andorra - 1993 mare by 315 Pluto III Belvedera
  • Maestoso Athena II - 1994 colt by 442 Maestoso II Primavera
  • Antiqua - 1995 mare by Siglavy Dalea
  • Asianna - 1996 mare by Siglavy Dalea
  • Pluto III Athena II
  • Adrea - 2003 filly by 546 Conversano Mima - 2005 Evaluation Score: 85%
  • Conversano Athena II - 2005 colt by 546 Conversano Mima - 2005 Evaluation Score: 87%
  • Atlanta - 2006 Filly by Favory Ilka I.


  • click on thumbnail to enlarge photo
    Athena II Photo by Sara Stafford, 2005 Photo by Sara Stafford, 2005 Athena II - 2005
    Athena II
    Athena II with 2005 colt, Conversano Athena II; Photo by Sara Stafford, 2005
    Athena II with 2005 colt, Conversano Athena II; Photo by Sara Stafford, 2005
    Athena II, 2005



    From a historic past to a winning future.
    White Horse Vale Lipizzans - June Boardman
    Contact Us... Email: whv@gorge.net     Phone: (509) 773-5222
    Address: 2109 N. Columbus Ave., Goldendale, Washington 98620
    Site Created December 26, 2004   ||   Last Update: April 13, 2008
    ©2004-2008 WHV     Site design by Shana Ritter     All rights reserved
    No reproduction or use without prior written permission. Links forbidden except with prior written permission.