July 25th, 2008

Here is "Valiance" by Don Primaire. The Dutch gelding owned by Merryn. We mentioned below that he had great scores at T-4. My mistake. It's First Level 4! Here he is with Taryn Briones aboard. He has matured and grown up since I saw him last. Impressive.

Suzanne

July 14th, 2008

Valentino (Lancet x Bustron) in California with Christine Rivlin - He is second in the nation (KWPN) at second level. Go Val! That is fantastic. He just keeps winning. Sancet (owned by Ellie Kennedy) who also resides in Christine's barn has been scoring in the 70's at third level. Mar'so is doing really well for his owner Laurel Brown and he is qualified for championships at second level.

I also hear that our Florida Valentino (Riverman x Flemming), owned by Kelly Roetto is winning there and scoring in the 70's at first level...

I love all of this news!

Suzanne

July 7th, 2008

I hope everyone had a very happy Fourth of July. I just heard from Diane Lane about one of our younger kids out there, "Wi Degro," a five year old Negro that Roxanne found for Diane early in 2007. He went to his first show (Beaujolais in WA) and WON two times and was also Open High Point of the show! 75% at First Level 1 and 66% at First Level 4. Katrina Bradley aboard for Diane. Wow! Diane said he was calm and cool about the whole thing. Good Boy, Wi Degro. And congratulations to all three of you. Diane promised a photo soon...

Suzanne

July 3rd, 2008

....and more news from our kids out there ....."Weltenschung" a.k.a "Welty" has been showing in New York with his new owner Kathleen and she is thrilled with her new horse. Scoring high 60's their very first time out and two phone calls from a very, very happy new owner. She said "Welty" was a star and never put a foot wrong. Congratulations Kathleen.

Barb Holmes daughter Sydney has been showing "Day Dreamer" in Canada this summer and he is qualified for the BC summer games in July. As Barb said, "not bad for only having been shown five times!". That is great. Day Dreamer is an outstanding young gelding by "Dream of Heidelberg". I think they have quite a future ahead of them.

Merryn D., owner of "Valiance" or "V" for short said rider Taryn Briones showed him last week at Whidbey Island and below are his scores at T-4. Merryn is excited and looking forward to the future with "V". Obviously, it's looking good!

66.842%
70.789%
68.947%
I believe two blue ribbons and one second place ribbon...

...and make sure you look at our "Horses in Seattle" page. You will see a video of this very nice new import, "London". He's a lovely young FEI prospect and perfect for those with great aspirations! Here he is showing off his beautiful face...

Suzanne

June 24th, 2008

Well, we have a brand new arrival from Holland. A beautiful new 4 yr. old, 16 ½ hh. We will have photos and videos soon. He is doing great.

Suzanne

June 14th, 2008

Here is "Dragonfly" with her trainer Tracy Hill and owner Linda Roan. Clearly, she is doing very well in her new home. Linda has been riding and showing her herself and she is having a great time. What a lovely photo.

Also I just received an email from Lynne Kimball Davis. She reports that her chestnut Manhattan gelding, UpperClass (a.k.a. Duke) is doing very well at 7 yrs old. She said another year and he will be PSG and it looks like year seven is his year to blossom. That is great to hear. Photos, Lynn? I still have a photo of him next to his mother when he was a weanling in Holland - beatiful then too. I'll send you that if you'll send me one of him under saddle now, deal?

And here is "Winsome" himself with Nick Wagman aboard. Showing off in CA.

Suzanne

May 14th, 2008

Here is the 7 yr. old Sandro Hit Stallion at a show. He will not be for sale until next fall and he will not be inexpensive! But, for fun, here is a brief clip of him.

Yes, I can find you horses like this. They are just very expensive!

Suzanne

May 13th, 2008

And another one! I had lost contact information for Suzie, so I was wondering how this "Little Prince" has been doing. We sold him to Suzie as a 2½ yr. old just in from Holland. He is another Sandro Hit son and the last time I saw him, he could do no more than trot around the field and look at him now. He is coming 5 and he scored in the high 60's and 70's (I think you said 74%?) at the Idaho Dressage Festival. Suzie says he is hot and she loves it and he's looking like he has some talent for piaffe/passage. That is great to hear. What a beautiful young horse he is. Suzie has done ALL of this herself. Impressive, to say the least.

Congratulations.

Suzanne

May 12th, 2008

News from the Whidbey Island show this weekend. Dixie Montgomery and her 4 yr. old "Wester" cleaned house at Training Level. They won every class with scores up in the 70's of course. Congratulations. He is one very bright star in the making for sure. We are proud of you, Dixie.

Suzanne and Roxanne

May 7th, 2008

I just heard from "JJ's" (the New Forest Pony) new mom and she had her first ride today and all went really well. They love him and he has been an angel (but he always is) and he seems to have had a seamless adjustment to his new home.

I heard from Laurel Brown, and Mar'so has been showing in CA and doing great. I left him out of our list! Sorry Laurel. He is getting great scores at the shows and they are enjoying him a lot.

Suzanne

May 2nd, 2008

Here is "Flaming Heart" (Florestan x Weltmeyer) herself with owner Gina Miller aboard. She has come into her own and she and Gina are becoming quite a force at the shows. She looks gorgeous, Gina. Congratulations.

Suzanne

April 28th, 2008

We are so proud! Our kids are winning big at Del Mar in CA.

"Flaming Heart" (Florestan x Weltmeyer) just won her 3.1 class with a 66.9% and she scored a 71.8% in her FEI 6 yr old final. Looks like she's going to Kentucky! Owner Gina Miller was aboard for both great rides.

"Roadster" (Rhodiamont), also owned by Gina Miller, won his second level classes with 67% ridden by Allison, Laurie Doyle's assistant.

"Vivid" (Hemmingway x Cavalier) owned by Alycia Mondavi has been a big winner at first level. He has been scoring in the high 70's, and in fact, they have been calling me a lot from the CA shows with their latest "wins".

"Valentino" (Lancet x Bustron) owned by Chris Rivlin, has had a big article about him in Chronicle of the Horse and he has been winning and scoring high at the shows.

The other "Valentino" (Riverman x Flemming) is in Florida and he has been placing very high in the young horse classes there with owner Kelly Roetto and trainer Cathi Morelli.

"Kascadeur" owned by Sue Goudy has been scoring in the 70's at second level also and he will be moving to third this summer. Sue is still very proud of him and Janice Dill, her trainer, is having a great time riding him. Good Boy Casey.

...and just yesterday, "Winsome's" (Obelisk x Wolfgang) new mom, Yvette, called to let us know that Winsome scored 66% - 74.667% at first level in his very first show. She said it did take him a bit of time to realize the judges stand was not going to eat him, but then, all went well. She said everyone wants to know where she got him. And yeah, I admit it, we are so proud, what can I say. You go, Winsome!

I am begging for photos and hoping they come soon. (hint?)

Suzanne

April 25th, 2008

This is the "Crum" family. They are famous and proud. They bred "Zlarda", and this year they bred her half sister - see her on the Seattle page. It was my pleasure to finally meet them.

Suzanne

April 24th, 2008

Just back from Holland. This was a fantastic trip. Please see the 6 yr old Obelisk gelding and the 5 yr old Rhodium on my Seattle Page. Two very, very nice horses that are still at the moment in Holland.

	For fun, here are some photos of some horses that we have for sale still in Holland. This is a Sandro Hit stallion that will not be available for sale until next Fall. He is 7 yrs old and he is an Olympic caliber horse with that kind of price tag. He is one incredible horse.
	Here is an I 1 mare. 9 years old and schooling piaffe/passage. Her scores are in the 70's in Holland - consistently. She is hot and forward, but very sensible - high in the "F" category for price range.
	Here is a gorgeous weanling filly that is a half sister to Zlarda (aka Zinnia) who is the number one Dutch mare in North America for 2007. This filly is sired by "Spielberg" (Sunny Boy x Rosier) who is quite the stallion in Europe right now. She has fantastic dressage movement and type.
	I have always been a fan of Rubin Royal - just love him. And for the first time I got to meet him! Here he is, and his stall plate to prove it. We saw a lot of his sons/daughters and his own Mom as well as some full brothers and sisters. One of them a baby, just born.
	...and for fun. Here is a Rottweiler x African Boerbole Dog cross. Her name is "Jolie" (yes, for Angelina). She was helping us video tape at her farm.
	Here is the daughter of a very famous breeder in Germany. These are Border Collie x Muenstanlander cross puppies. At this same stable, we found the foal of a lifetime. You will see him on the Seattle page. He really is not for sale, but he should be seen - you don't see them like this often.

We have lots of videos and photos coming. It will take a few days, but they are on the way. If you are looking for top quality horses from foals to GP, we can tell you where they are. We are focusing on only the best in every category.

Suzanne

April 23rd, 2008

I am just back from the last trip to Holland, with TONS of photos/videos and new horses to show you... stay tuned and I will be posting in the next few days. An especially nice 6 yr. old doing changes and lateral work. Very, very fancy. He will be in the "F" price category... and more.

In the mean time, here is little "Rhoda". She is 5 months old now (hard to believe) and she says "Happy Spring" to everyone. She is such a fun puppy.

Suzanne

April 17th, 2008

As you can also see on our Seattle page, Kulbergs Jordan has a new mom. Miggy Monroe and trainer Dolly Hannon have secured this great pony's future and he will be travelling to the Rocky Mountains very soon. Congratulations!

Suzanne

April 17th, 2008

And, as you can see on the Seattle page, a big congratulations to the new owners of "Elektra". Rachael Horton has a spectacular new horse to learn with and compete on in Florida. Elektra is one very special mare who has had a fantastic career with former owner Alex Duncan. Trainers Nancy Smith and Betsy Steiner both gave their stamp of approval and they will be steering this new team on their way. Rachael is a hard working and dedicated young lady who is looking for a big challenge and something tells me she will definitely rise to the occasion. Good luck ladies!

Suzanne

April 16th, 2008

What a great weekend we had. Merryl Vines hosted Conrad Schumacher at our "Trilogy" facility in Monroe, WA (owned by Shauna Pinneo). As always, it was a big success. Conrad comes often and of course, everyone always learns a lot! Roxanne and Max were the big attraction of the weekend and they did a great job as always.

Also pictured here you will see Jennifer Johnson and her Swedish Gelding "Gabe" and our own "Wild River" with Garyn Heidemann aboard. Wild River was quite the young star at this clinic and Conrad just loved him. Several time he talked about how talented he is and that he has so much potential. They worked on simple walk/canter transitions (which fortunately Garyn had already started at home!) and "Rivers" just sat right down behind and gave us a glimpse of what is to come. We were very proud!

Here are photos of them all, and of course, of Conrad himself. The only one who did not have a great weekend was Roxanne's little "Chip" – he had to stay in the tackroom all weekend!

Suzanne

March 11th, 2008

Well, Viva Las Vegas is settling in very nicely in his new (chilly!) home in Illinois. His new mom said he is doing very well and he arrived in great shape. We are glad he's home safe and sound and of course thrilled that he has a talented rider who is also his new mom!

Welty is still here with us and he will be traveling East toward the end of the month so we are enjoying the last few weeks with him.

Alex and Courtney's "Atomic" has settled in well with Klaus and he seems to be doing great.

Our next trip to Holland is the first week in April.

Oh, and I have been refraining, but soon I think I will have to put up a new photo of little "Rhoda" our Italian Spinone, so you can see how she is growing into a beautiful young lady.

Suzanne

February 29th, 2008

A busy week here in the Northwest! Weltanschauung has a new owner and they are a great match. He will be staying with us for a few weeks before he travels home to New York.

Suzanne

February 28th, 2008

A big congratulations to Gitza Peterson on the purchase of the very talented FEI prospect "Viva Las Vegas". Vegas is a professional's horse and he can go all the way - Gitza can do it! We are thrilled to have him in such good hands and our first horse in Illinois!

Suzanne and Roxanne

February 21st , 2008

CONGRATULATIONS! to Alex Rukeyser and her trainer Courtney King on the purchase of "Atomic" the 3 yr. old gelding by Sandro Hit x Jazz. See video on the current news below (Feb. 5th). What a spectacular young horse and - no kidding - going into exactly the right hands! Of course, we cannot wait to see what Courtney does with this brilliant young gelding. Atomic will be traveling to stay with Klause Balkenhol where Courtney will start getting to know him. Good luck to everyone. Alex, what a nice young horse.

Suzanne

February 18th , 2008

Northwest Dressage horses are making their mark in the show ring!

"Flaming Heart" (Florestan x Weltmeyer) cleaned up at second level in Indio last weekend with owner Gina Miller, and "Valentino" (Lancet x Bustron) got a 74% at second level with owner Christine Rivlin.

Congratulations, ladies. We are very proud of your accomplishments!

Suzanne and Roxanne

February 14th , 2008

Northwest Dressage welcomes our newest member!

This is Rhodadenrun My Phyllisofical Valentine (aka Rhoda). She is an Italian Spinone and she arrived on Valentines Day from Pennsylvania. This is the sweetest, easiest dog in the world. She will be BIG!

Welcome from Bubbles, Pancho, Chip and Penny!

Suzanne

February 5th , 2008

Here is a photo of one that we found that is already sale pending. This is a coming 3 yr. old by Sandro Hit. He is something else. I will have more details soon, but in the meantime, here is a very nice video to watch of this exciting young one. I will be going back in a few very short weeks looking again!

Suzanne

January 25nd , 2008

I am sure you would much rather hear all about the horses, but so much to tell, I don't know where to start! So, in the meantime, here is the cutest thing I have seen in a long time! This young rider just got a brand new puppy today. The little puppy is the happiest, sweetest thing in the world, but doesn't know how to stop, so she is exhausted and keeps running and wagging her tail... until you pick her up... then she is asleep so fast you wouldn't believe it - pick her up, her eyes are closed and she's dreaming! A happy puppy and her new girl.

We have seen some incredible young horses on this trip - absolutely, and a really nice PSG 10 yr. old... much to tell, it's coming soon!

Suzanne

January 22nd , 2008

This the "Sir" himself! "Sir Oldenberg" - we were treated to a private showing. All I can say is that in person, he is even more - he clearly loves to show himself off!

We have already seen some promising young ones - it looks like a good week ahead!

Suzanne

January 14th , 2008

Next trip to Holland, January 21-28. We are off again horse hunting in Holland. As always, I expect a very fun and very busy trip. We have several specific horses that we are looking for and of course are hoping to come back with some of those rare finds... stay tuned!

Suzanne

January 2nd , 2008

Today, Winsome left for his new home in California. Doug West is the expert hauler who came from California just to pick him up and take him home. Here he is just before he gets on. He was a gentleman and as beautiful as we always knew him to be...

Suzanne

Fare Thee Well!