Dante de armani
Dante de Armani July 23, 2013 Pure Spanish Black Andalusian out of Serena. He stands 16hh+ and is still growing. Dante was a darling youngster and has become a stunning adult.
He was born with a huge presence. We imprinted him before he stood up for the first time, so he considers us as a part of his herd. Dante is extremely intelligent and brave - nothing passes unnoticed. Even though he can be a hand-full if he does not get enough exercise, I have never know him to be dangerous for an experienced handler. He will back off when asked and responds to direction. His "attitude" makes him an outstanding partner under saddle - forward thinking a works hard.
Dante is really coming into his own under trainers Pippa Callanan for 2 years and now owned by Keihanna - both talented & classically trained in dressage. Dante now has confirmed flying lead changes - such fun for him - and working on canter pirouette.
He was born with a huge presence. We imprinted him before he stood up for the first time, so he considers us as a part of his herd. Dante is extremely intelligent and brave - nothing passes unnoticed. Even though he can be a hand-full if he does not get enough exercise, I have never know him to be dangerous for an experienced handler. He will back off when asked and responds to direction. His "attitude" makes him an outstanding partner under saddle - forward thinking a works hard.
Dante is really coming into his own under trainers Pippa Callanan for 2 years and now owned by Keihanna - both talented & classically trained in dressage. Dante now has confirmed flying lead changes - such fun for him - and working on canter pirouette.
Mercedes pro
Mercedes is a 2011, 16.2hh bay PRE. This is my "horse of a lifetime"! She gifted us with a filly, Reina, in April 2018 from sire Jalisco Dominante, owned by Rancho Andalusia - a 16.3hh dark bay PRE. Reina inherited the movement and beauty of her parents.
In 2020 Mercedes gave us another fabulous foal second foal - bred to the amazing 16.3hh PRE stallion, Faralay II owned by Ketcham Ranch. We are extremely excited about this colt.
Mercedes will go into classical dressage training with Julia Wolffe next year. Her movement and size will allow her to easily move up the levels. I have little doubt she will reach a Grand Prix level.
Mercedes is by far the most affectionate horse we've every had the honor to meet. She'll walk away from her grain to get some snuggling - a giant teddy bear! We're in love with her and grateful to be her people!
In 2020 Mercedes gave us another fabulous foal second foal - bred to the amazing 16.3hh PRE stallion, Faralay II owned by Ketcham Ranch. We are extremely excited about this colt.
Mercedes will go into classical dressage training with Julia Wolffe next year. Her movement and size will allow her to easily move up the levels. I have little doubt she will reach a Grand Prix level.
Mercedes is by far the most affectionate horse we've every had the honor to meet. She'll walk away from her grain to get some snuggling - a giant teddy bear! We're in love with her and grateful to be her people!
Valerio veda - born July 1, 2020
We are thrilled with the addition of Mercedes colt, Valerio. He is already magnificent! Very tall and elegant with an in-your-pocket personality (like Mercedes).
He has a fabulous dressage lineage and has movement that shows his extraordinary potential.
We were not looking to have a stallion, however it is very possible that, with his willing/kind temperament we will be able to handle him easily enough.
Valerio's sire, Faralay II, is 16.3hh PRE - black bay - a premier dressage horse. (Valerio appears to be turning black bay) Our mare, Mercedes, is 16.2hh with wonderful movement. Valerio definitely had the odds stacked in his favor!! He has an exciting future.
He has a fabulous dressage lineage and has movement that shows his extraordinary potential.
We were not looking to have a stallion, however it is very possible that, with his willing/kind temperament we will be able to handle him easily enough.
Valerio's sire, Faralay II, is 16.3hh PRE - black bay - a premier dressage horse. (Valerio appears to be turning black bay) Our mare, Mercedes, is 16.2hh with wonderful movement. Valerio definitely had the odds stacked in his favor!! He has an exciting future.
reina veda - PRE filly out of mercedes
- SOLD - Reina is a 2017 PRE who is growing into a very special adult. She is crazy smart, athletic, brave and beautiful. We are so exited to see what she accomplishes as she evolves into her full potential. We have had her in professional training with Jessica Nolan since she was a few months old. Already knows the basics and has been mounted for a short time with no problems. We'll start her very lightly under saddle this year. Reina is double registered with ANCCE (Spanish Stud Book) and IALHA (U.S. association)
Serena ERT
Serena is a 1999 15.3hh Pure Spanish mare who is absolutely beautiful with gorgeous movement as well as a kind and affectionate temperament! She gave birth to a black colt, Dante, on 7/23/2013 sired by Armani LFA, a rare black Pure Spanish Andalusian stallion.
Because we have been unable to get Serena pregnant for the past two years, we are retiring her as a brood mare. She is a wonderful babysitter so will be great with the youngsters after they are weaned and also loves children.
Serena spent most of her life out with a herd until we bought her in 2012. Although she was started under saddle a couple of years ago and tuned up recently. Serena loves the trails and is very kind to her rider and other horses. Her "go-to" movement is a powerful extended trot - great mover!
Because we have been unable to get Serena pregnant for the past two years, we are retiring her as a brood mare. She is a wonderful babysitter so will be great with the youngsters after they are weaned and also loves children.
Serena spent most of her life out with a herd until we bought her in 2012. Although she was started under saddle a couple of years ago and tuned up recently. Serena loves the trails and is very kind to her rider and other horses. Her "go-to" movement is a powerful extended trot - great mover!
catalina veda
sold - congratulations dr. nicole
Catalina April 2013
We are thrilled with our 2009 filly out of Athena and Mastino. She is one of my personal favorite horses!
Catalina leads, loads, long-lines, bathes, ties, goes over poles, is handled daily. She has just started her training under saddle - learning quickly and enjoying the experience - walk/trot/canter
Catalina loves attention, is very brave, intelligent and bonded with humans. It looks like she is going to love to jump and often sits back on her hind quarters for sliding stops. Catalina is a very strong all-around prospect.
And, of course, there is the rare chestnut color with four even white socks! She currently stands around 15hh. Her sire is 15.2hh and her dam is 15hh - both very bodied/powerful horses.
Catalina leads, loads, long-lines, bathes, ties, goes over poles, is handled daily. She has just started her training under saddle - learning quickly and enjoying the experience - walk/trot/canter
Catalina loves attention, is very brave, intelligent and bonded with humans. It looks like she is going to love to jump and often sits back on her hind quarters for sliding stops. Catalina is a very strong all-around prospect.
And, of course, there is the rare chestnut color with four even white socks! She currently stands around 15hh. Her sire is 15.2hh and her dam is 15hh - both very bodied/powerful horses.
Macario VEDA (Athena's son out of Brio)
Sold - congratulations Karin
Our 2007 Andalusian Gelding out of Athena and Encantador de lo Brioso (DeJong Farms) is tall (16.1hh & growing), short coupled and has gorgeous suspended, animated movement and his mother's wonderful temperament. He is a rose gray with dark points and will eventually turn more dappled and then gray with dark mane, tail and points. He'll only become more beautiful as his body fills out. (As you can see for pictures below, he started out light bay.)
Macario had light ground training for two years (age 1 to 3). He has excellent ground manners - clips, loads, baths, etc. - as well as training on long-lines. Because he loves to please, is highly intelligent, likes to work, & very athletic - his trainers are excited about his prospects as an upper level dressage horse.
He has been well started in dressage training with highly respected trainer Janice Dill (assisted by Ashley Bertell). Even though he is still young, he easily accepts riders even with weeks off between rides.
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Macario had light ground training for two years (age 1 to 3). He has excellent ground manners - clips, loads, baths, etc. - as well as training on long-lines. Because he loves to please, is highly intelligent, likes to work, & very athletic - his trainers are excited about his prospects as an upper level dressage horse.
He has been well started in dressage training with highly respected trainer Janice Dill (assisted by Ashley Bertell). Even though he is still young, he easily accepts riders even with weeks off between rides.
More about Macario's lineage learn more about our Trainers
Athena DF (Macario & Catalina's dam)
Sold - congratulations Dr. Deborah Wolfson
Athena has produced two outstanding foals. Both of her foals from different stallions have inherited Athena's wonderful temperament (out of the Sweet Medicine line).
Born in 2004, bred by DeJong Farms - Athena is well started under saddle (both English & western) and she loves to go over jumps! Her walk is truly outstanding making it fun to take her on trail rides. She has a willing, brave mind and is sensitive to your leg. She won best movement as a two-year-0ld at the Festival of Andalusians. A favorite in our barn - a true 'lady'.
Teodosio VEDA
Sold - congratulations Caroline-Morgane!
Teodosio (Teo) is our 3-year old gelding out of Nadia and Encantador de lo Bioso. Both of his parents have absolutely beautiful movement along with willing dispositions and intelligence. This horse is sure to grow into a magnificent adult!
Teo wants to bond and please. He will be well suited for any discipline - English or Western - Trails or Showing. He has been well started under saddle by Linda Ketter. She put him through water, over poles, through gates, etc. - as well as teaching him to use his body correctly.
More about Teo's lineage
Teo wants to bond and please. He will be well suited for any discipline - English or Western - Trails or Showing. He has been well started under saddle by Linda Ketter. She put him through water, over poles, through gates, etc. - as well as teaching him to use his body correctly.
More about Teo's lineage
El Agrarista/charro (Serena's grandsire)
Out to pasture with his mares at DeJong Farm
Charro is the 'King of the Horses'. This picture was taken when he was at his prime as a magnificent black stallion - the first to come to the U.S. from Spain.
He is now in his 29th year and loves to babysit the youngsters. Still enjoys showing off his wonderful passage and Spanish walk. Great horse on which to fine-tune your riding skills - he will give you exactly what you ask and nothing more :-)
Charro is the grandsire to Teo & Serena, who have inherited his curious mind and stately presence.
He is now in his 29th year and loves to babysit the youngsters. Still enjoys showing off his wonderful passage and Spanish walk. Great horse on which to fine-tune your riding skills - he will give you exactly what you ask and nothing more :-)
Charro is the grandsire to Teo & Serena, who have inherited his curious mind and stately presence.