Charisma
1994 International Sporthorse Mare
by Conquistador. 

 I purchased Charisma from Gail Hildtreth-Whitsett in 1998 as a just started 4 yr. old.  My dream was to be a “hunter princess”.  Eventually I came to the conclusion that my flatwork was sorely lacking, and went in search of “the way”.  I found dressage, or perhaps dressage found me.  Since beginning my sole focus on that discipline in 2001 after a couple of years of dabbling in it, Charisma and I have come a long way together.  She has been a wonderful friend and partner.  To her I owe much.  We have earned our Dressage Canada bronze medal at First Level, and silver medal at Second Level.  In the 2006 show season, we debuted at Third Level, which was a deeply humbling experience from which I have reached a pivotal point in my riding journey.  We continue to perfect our Third Level work, beginning to school some Fourth Level work, all in the midst of a big move from Alberta to Utah as well as breeding Charisma.  We had a very successful outing in April, 2007 at the Color Country Equestrian Club’s first dressage show of the season, earning a 67.9% on Third Level Test 2.  Charisma will be limited to home work only for a while, so long as all is well with the pregnancy. 

Frisco Bay, May 8, 2008, by Fidertanz(Fidermark-Ravallo) out of Charisma(Conquistador-Hill Run).

Frisco is our first foal.  I think we'll quit while we're ahead.  I am greatly enjoying this little man, and look forward to riding him.  I am so grateful to all who made this endeavor possible: my husband, my vets, Charisma's breeders, my devoted friends & family, the barn's owners & staff; all of whom humored me, helped me, and kept me grounded.  The universe has been good to me. I strive to be worthy.

Jazzy
2000 black Jockey Club mare
owned by Jennifer Campos. 

Jazzy is a rescue and former race horse, and has had a very long row to hoe in her brief 7 years.  She nonetheless remains a gentle soul, willing to work, eager to do her job, and a very quick study. She has very correct gaits and lovely use of the hind leg.  Light on her feet and easy to ride, she makes you look good. She is schooling Training Level and Jennifer hopes to debut at Training Level in August.  We also hope she is in foal to Rulon(Arthos-Graaf Grande).

Stella
1997 Freisian mare by Doeke
owned by Jennifer Campos. 

Stella made the long trek from Holland to Utah in March.  Jennifer has dressage and breeding aspirations for this amazing mare.  Stella has outstanding basic paces, and the dreamiest eyes that ever looked into the depths of your heart.  Stella is solidly Second Level and schooling Third, and is a horse of a lifetime for Jennifer.  We hope she is in foal to Goffert.

Ruth
2001 Dutch-bred mare
owned and bred by Patty Arnett. 

Ruth is by R. Johnson(G. Ramiro Z.), out of an Arthos mare.  Bred to jump, but this mare is all dressage.  Big & bay, she has “the look” we all want in the dressage ring.  Her basic paces will take your breath away-she is a dancer and has stunning power behind. She needed extra time to grow up, no reason to rush perfection, and so spent a couple of years on the trail and being worked from the ground.  Just getting formal under saddle work, she is proving to have talent for the big time. She is schooling Training level, but after just six weeks, is already learning to lengthen stride, leg yield, and change leads through the trot.  She has a really fun personality-hide your brushes! This mare is for sale.  Great for the ambitious & experienced amateur or aspiring trainer, get her now and train her your way. 

Wanda
2003 mare by Arthos
owned and bred by Patty Arnett. 

Wanda spent six weeks with me for her basic walk, trot, canter fine-tuning.  She will work on the trail string for a little while so she can grow up a bit more and see the world.  Wanda is an in your pocket kind of girl, cute, round, nicely conformed, and smart as a whip.  She will make some young aspiring hunter or equitation princess very happy some day. 

Sydney
2000 Swedish Warmblood mare
owned by Cheryl Allard. 

Sydney is tall, leggy, elegant, and a very cool ride.  Cheryl has jumper aspirations, but, anyone who rides over fences knows that it’s really all about the flatwork.  Trained in concert with Patty Arnett, I worked on her transitions, acceptance of the contact, and developing a deeper understanding of the aids.  She has gone home to Parowan with mom for the summer, but we hope to have her back.  She is a classy mare with equal aptitude for the dressage ring or the jumper ring.  When Cheryl gets bored of jumping over stuff, we hope to see Sydney in the dressage ring!

Princess
1999 Morgan mare
owned by Tracy. 

Princess has had some previous dressage and western training, and came to me for a short time to prepare for a sales video.  Eager, intelligent, and forward, I will be doing my best to talk mom into keeping this one but if you want a gorgeous saddle seat or English Equitation mare that will make you look like the world’s best rider.

Uson
2001 Dutch-bred gelding
by Arthos, chestnut with chrome. 

Uson.  6 year old Dutch-bred gelding, by Arthos, chestnut with chrome.  Uson is one cool dude.  His natural balance, impeccable manners, and flashy gaits will set him apart.  He is the epitome of all that his sire embodied: brains, brawn, and style. While his eyes & forelock will melt your heart, his work ethic and good sense will win your mind. He is keen to jump, and will have what it takes to get the solid scores in Dressage.  This horse is solid Training Level, and will very soon be ready to show First Level.  His changes of lead through trot, lengthenings and counter canter will impress.   No diva, this horse trail rides, too.  He is owned & bred by Patty Arnett.

Showtime
2004 Trakehner/TB gelding
owned & bred by Rachel Stratford. 

Showtime is a showstopper: tall, elegant, athletic, and floaty gaits.  He spent a month with Evan Allred in the fall of 2006, three months with me in the fall of 2007, and as of May, 2008, is now well under saddle and learning how to be a grownup riding horse.  His athleticism and striking  good looks make him a thrill to ride.  He carries me well.  I look forward to his dressage career!

Tanner
2002 Draft/Paint Gelding
Owned by Karen Martz

Tanner is nearly 18 hands, a Draft/paint cross gelding, six years old.  He is owned by Karen Martz.  This is Karen's first horse.  I have been working with him since the beginning of September, 2007.  He has a very gentle, loving temperament, though he was fairly green.  Karen plans to mostly trail ride and ride for pleasure.  I began by working Tanner as he had previously been ridden-no contact.  I spent the first four months just developing his basic knowledge of the aids and helping him regain his fitness. With Tanner's showy good looks, uphill build, and cute movement, I decided he could spend the remainder of his time with me learning how to work on contact.  This will only help him in the future, and the suppleness and submission to the bridle he will develop from this will make him a better horse for Karen.  He is showing an aptitude for the work and enjoys working for me.  I am learning from Tanner than one should never "pigeon-hole" a horse, and learning new ways to work only makes the horse, and the rider, better.  I assumed this horse simply couldn't work on contact, but once he became obedient to the leg, fitter, and more forward in his way of going, it was just a natural progression for him.  This is a prime example of what is the most important basic element to good dressage work: the "forward" concept. While the initial issue with Tanner was the "Whoa", in the end, the fix was the "Go"-go to the bridle, respond and accept it.  Rather than overwhelming this horse from the beginning by trying to force him to work like a dressage horse when he'd never been exposed to that, I just simply rode him forward.  Tanner is smart as a whip and learns concepts easily.  I look forward to continuing to develop his submission, suppleness, and self-carriage. We have entered two CCEC dressage schooling shows, and he is learning that going to shows means lots of brushing and extra attention, of which he is very fond! He is a LOT of fun to ride, and I am thankful Karen picked me to train him for her.