CDS Member Businesses & Services -- Breeders

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ANDALUISAN DRESSAGE PARTNERS, LLC www.andalusiandressagepartners.com

At Andalusian Dressage Partners we breed, train and sale and Pura Raza Espanola (Andalusian) horse for competitive dressage. With a clear understanding of the conformation, temperament, balance and fluidity of movement needed to be a success competition horse. The Pure Spanish horse has been recognized for its outstanding temperament, intelligence and its willingness to work. The Pure Spanish horse is becoming the fastest growing breed for the sport horse disciplines and is the ultimate equine partner for today's competitive equine sports and a beautiful, kind and safe pleasure mount. Contact us at: Erin Lohec, elohec@sbcglobal.net, www.andalusiandressagepartners.com, (925) 413-2368 cell.

AVALON FRIESIANS

At Avalon, it is our aim to promote the Friesian in dressage, importing & breeding forward-moving horses on which an amateur can build confidence and be successful in the show ring. With growing interest in the Friesian for dressage comes a responsibility to provide the best possible choices for the dressage community. At Avalon, we are committed to that ideal.

We say forward-moving Friesians are the perfect horse for the amateur because they are trainable, reliable, and successful. Trainable - they naturally desire to please; Reliable - bred for sound minds; Successful - as proven by the stats in USDF data; and Forward - this is where we come in. We provide the best possible choices for the amateur.

We also have a fine selection of quality dressage horses of all breeds, training provided by Rachel Brohawn, BHS Certified, Bronze Medal.

All our horses are in full time professional training and are ridden by amateur riders in the ring and on the trail. Training, boarding, sales/lease info. available on our website at www.AvalonFriesians.com  (775) 378-7403.

BLACK STERLING FRIESIANS

Specializing in the importation and sales of exquisite FPS/FHANA registered Friesians. At Black Sterling Friesians, we carefully select and import Friesians for sale that are outstanding pleasure/trail/dressage Friesian horses and are appropriate for novice riders. We have the largest selection of well trained Friesians located under one roof in North America. We are located 40 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge, near San Rafael. Visit our website for pictures and video or call Janna at 415-461-5516 or email: janna@blacksterlingfriesians.com. 24120 Wine Country Court in Sonoma.

C-HORSE RANCH
offers registered Dutch Warmblood stallion Mirage for stud. This exceptional horse, placing consistently in the mid to high 60s at PSG with his amateur-owner Jan Carrasco, is available to pass on his willing attitude, easy-going temperament, and lovely conformation. Visit the farm's website, email chorseranch@att.net or telephone (408) 776-7621 for more information.

CON BRIO FARMS
has close to 20 years experience in providing quality warmblood sporthorses to dressage riders at affordable prices. Our breeding program specializes in producing sporthorses with exceptional dispositions and trainability, as well as natural talent for dressage and jumping. We are breeders of competitors up to Intermediare level, as well as breed show champions, mare performance test champions, Top Ten Keuring mares and the 2001 First Level CDS amateur/junior horse of the year, Santiago. Our breeding program includes carefully selected competition bloodlines of Dutch Warmbloods, Hannoverians, Oldenburgs, Swedish Warmbloods and Westfalens. We're conveniently located in Gilroy - just 30 minutes south of San Jose and within short drives to other warmblood breeders here on the Central California Coast. Let us introduce you to that special horse you've been looking for! Contact Kyle at (408) 842-0760 or email us at conbriofarms@att.net.

ESKIMO HORSES UK, EUROPE
Breeder of Modern Showjumping and Combined Training pedigree stock with emphasis on top temperament and ability. Philosophy combines assessed and ridden mares with graded studbook lineage and either young competing Grand Prix Talent or Legendary Sires. Travel to 5* competitions and thoroughly research breeding and training issues. Come to us for latest knowledge and handcrafted agreeable youngsters. www.eskimohorses.com. +44-(0)7962207988

FUZZY BUTT FARM
Standing at stud the magnificent Friesian stallion Fabian, 16.2 hands of muscle, substance, and strength. With the classic genteel Friesian temperament, at age five he is just beginning his dressage career. His gaits are supple, loose, and powerful. Crosses can be registered with the Friesian Sport Horse Registry. More information can be found at his website, www.Fuzzybuttfarm.com, or e-mail Fabian@fuzzybuttfarm.com. His owner, rider, and personal slave Cassandra Jo can be contacted at 775.867.3156.

HWDRESSAGE Approved Danish Breeding Stallion: Mix Max. A young and upcoming stallion with a wonderful temperament, balance, sensitivity and superb rideability. Winner All Breed FEI 5 Year Olds; 8th USEF/Markel Young Horse Championships; Reserve Champion FEI 6 Year Olds - Western Trials; Approved in Denmark. For more information contact Lars Holmberg 818-899-7977.

MALOUIN MANOR    Specializes in Dutch Warmblood horses, Imported Semen and Sales. Breeder of multiple Top 10 USDF and KWPN-NA horses. The First American Breeder to Breed a stallion that was approved in Europe. Also owners of the mare Harmony who was the first Elite mare in the USA, and First Preferent and Prestatie mare that was born in the USA.
Merijane Malouin is a USEF Sportshorse judge and offers evaluations of mares for breeding.
Our web site is www.malouin.net and email is MerijaneM@aol.com
Come visit us at our new ranch on the Central Coast in the quaint town of Harmony, population 18.

MOONSCAPE RANCH
Breeders of the Friesian Cross, home of Phantom, the Friesian stallion of Lake County. Friesian Cross foals for sale, purebred Friesian standing at stud. Phone: (707) 998-9213, Cell: (707) 295-7513, email: moonscaperanch@juno.com.

MYSTIC OAK RANCH
Breeding athletic, forward moving, highly trainable, Friesian/Warmblood crosses for the dressage and eventing rider. Experience the magical combination of the Friesian, with it's kind mind, great bone, and legendary beauty, combined with the athleticism and power of the Warmblood! We are located near Sacramento, and only 10 minutes from Rancho Murieta. Foals and some young "under saddle" prospects available. Visit our website, for more information, or email mysticoak@amadorca.com, or call (209) 245-6130.

QUIET CREEK RANCH
breeds a few Hanoverian, Oldenburg NA and Thoroughbred sporthorses each year. Our horses have consistently placed in the top competition in breed shows and are now beginning to go into the dressage arena. Foals are imprint trained and well handled without being allowed to be pushy. Come meet our "User Friendly" sporthorses. Contact Mary@quietcreek.com or visit our web site at http://www.quietcreek.com.

RANCHO DEL ORO
Specializing in Dutch Warmblood Breeding, Imported Semen and Sales. Breeder of multiple Top 10 USDF and NA/WPN horses. Importing Semen from VDL Stud of the Netherlands. If you are looking for top level sporthorses, or would like to breed to some of the top stallions in the world, feel free to visit our website, call Katie Kuhn at (760) 221-8363 or email: kdckuhn@cs.com.

REDBUD RANCH
Connemara Sport Horses & Ponies. Redbud Ranch is dedicated to producing, training and promoting pure and part bred Connemaras for Pleasure, Breeding and Show. Standing the USDF Champion Connemara’s Wildwych Eclipse and R. Cracker Jack. Competitive Purebred and Part Bred ISR/OLD NA Sport Ponies occasionally available. Inquiries always welcome, farm visits encouraged by appointment. 

Max or Lisa Gerdes
Website: http://www.goodpony.net
Email: goodpony@sbcglobal.net
Tel: 530-742-0504

RENEE JOHNSON
has raised several "top ten" Dutch horses including the #1 1998 gelding in the Nation, Kai (b. Leekstermere Kai). Kai, earned 1999 CDS Horse of the Year at Training level A/A as well as the #1 spot for NAWPN at both Training & 1st levels and 2nd & 3rd place for USDF, respectively. Renee and her Dutch stallion, Kamuela, Kai's cousin, earned 1999 CDS, USDF, & NAWPN Horse of the Year honors at 2nd level A/A. Their winning 2nd level freestyle also garnered them the #1 Open Musical Freestyle Horse of the Year awards for CDS, USDF, & NAWPN with an average for the season of 71.9%! Create your next champion where Performance counts! Email: renee@trickponies.net

SAN DIEGO SPORTHORSES - HANOVERIAN, OLDENBURG, WARMBLOOD STALLIONS
San Diego Sporthorses stands three imported warmblood stallions - the Elite Hanoverian Stallion Batido (Bolero); the black Elite Hanoverian Stallion Madison (Matcho XX) and the grey dutch warmblood stallion Werigo (RIgoletto/Ramzes). We are know for producing international quality sporthorses that satisfy the professional rider yet are suitable for the amateur.

SERPENTINE FARMis located in Grass Valley. I breed Andalusians, Oldenburgs, and Iberian Warmbloods and stand two stallions: Jalisco X (PRE) and Reuben SF (Oldenburg). I also offer stallion and broodmare management as well as horse boarding, training, and dressage instruction. My breeding program focuses on horses that will be competitive in the upper levels and are also “user friendly”. I breed for excellent temperament and rideability as well as conformation and movement. My foals are raised in herds on pasture for the best physical and emotional development and young horses are started using natural horsemanship methods so that they are confident and open to learning when they start their dressage careers. My facility offers a covered full dressage court with mirrors and Airfoot footing. I offer barn and paddock boarding with all the amenities. I host monthly clinics with Jec Aristotle Ballou. Boarders may bring their own trainers with them if they wish, and haul-ins for day use are welcome. Jane Sommers 530-268-9004, www.serpentinefarm.com

SPORT EQUINE
Top quality sport horses, ponies and foals bred raised and trained up the levels in dressage and jumping. Champions in hand and under saddle in all disciplines available for the most discriminating competitive amateur and professional rider. Contact us for a sales lists, appraisals, consignments, training and more. Dr. Jim and Debbie Davis in Clovis, CA at (559) 298-7950 or email: horserus@attbi.com.

STARR VAUGHN EQUESTRIAN, INC
Breeder of top quality purebred Hanoverians in Elk Grove, California. Successful in breed shows and in the dressage ring. SVE has proven ride ability and performance in the horses they breed. Many wins with their young horses who continue to move up the levels in dressage. Suitable for amateurs and open. Young horses offered for sale. Also, offering foaling out services. Contact us for more information at www.svequestrian.com or 916-689-5121.

STERLING SHAGYA SPORTHORSES
Sterling Shagyas is home to the approved Shagya stallion Sterling Silver AF.  He was the highest scoring stallion at the 2006 Shagya breed inspection.  He is currently in dressage training in Temecula.  We breed purebred Shagyas, Shagya-Arabian crosses and Shagya-Warmblood crosses.  You may have not heard of the breed, but you have seen their influence - the famous Ramzes was half Shagya.  Shagyas have been bred in Europe for over 200 years as exceptional sporthorses.  Add a little Silver to your breeding program and come out with Gold!  To read more about this rare breed, please go to www.sterlingshagyas.com or contact Shelly at sterlingshagyas@hotmail.com  909-273-9591

SYMPHONY FARMS
breeds and sells athletic, straight-moving pure Spanish Andalusians at our elegant ranch in the Sierra foothills. Imported Spanish stallions, youngsters, and riding horses. Call for a current sales list: (530) 888-7674.

W2 HOLSTEINERS located in Sonoma County has been a superior sporthorse breeding facility since 1985 and ranked # 1 as breeder of Eventing Horses in 2005 by the USEF.  Breeding in the true fashion of the horsemen of Schleswig Holstein, Germany the equines produced here have marvelous temperaments with a great work ethic.  They range in height from 15.3 to 17.3 hds and exhibit correct conformation with freedom and looseness in the back and shoulder. Youngsters are raised in big pastures under optimal conditions for development. The Holsteiner Verband approved stallion Hunter resides here and produces modern, talented offspring with primarily black coats.  Hunter can be viewed by accessing the AHHA website at www.Holsteiner.com and clicking on the stallion directory.  To obtain a current sales list call 707-795-2261 or e-mail Wwendylyn@aim.com

VILLA ROSA    Pam Nelson and Heidi Gaian
Sales, Training, Clinics, Judging
Hollister, CA  95023
www.vrdressage.com

    For more than 25 years USEF “S” Judge Pam Nelson and FEI competitor and USEF “R” Judge Heidi Gaian of Villa Rosa have been specializing in matching dressage riders with quality horses. Villa Rosa offers talented horses ranging from young prospects to confirmed Grand Prix competitors.
    More than seventy of these special horses have been selected by and imported
from Villa Rosa’s business partner, German Reitmaster Johann Hinnemann.  Many of the horses imported thru this exclusive partnership have achieved immense success including World Cup Reprentatives, NAYJRC Gold Medalists, Top National Rankings at FEI Levels, & Numberous USDF and CDS Year End Championships.
    In addition to sales, Villa Rosa offers full-service boarding, training and
lessons at their farm in Hollister, CA.  Over the years Villa Rosa clients have won more than 100 USDF & CDS Year-End Championships.  See our clients on "Galaxy of Champions" on our website.
    To learn more about Villa Rosa visit our website:  www.vrdressage.com.
Heidi 831-297-2621 heidi@vrdressage.com, Pam 831-673-0584 pam@vrdressage.com