The Excitement of Starting A Dressage Horse Prospect

As many of you know our small breeding operation at Willowview Hill Farm based now in Stamford, New York and for some years also duplicated in the U.K., has produced some super horses since 1993. It's hard to believe that we've been at this that long. As Spring 2014 is now on the horizon it is with renewed excitement we begin more youngsters under saddle.

It is a labor or love from inception design, conception through the 11 month pregnancy, then birth and and imprint training. So after all that daily handling and lesson teaching in hand it is finally time this Spring for us to start up three fillies and introduce them to work under saddle. We are very excited!


Gambol's Middernacht at 3 years old, with her 'Tina Turner" hair

All three fillies are sired by Gambol. With KWPN ( GOV and others too) approval and strong Dutch warmblood genetics, Gambol himself was competed on the world stage by Canadian Ashley Holzer. His babies here have all inherited his excellent elevated and world class gaits and beautiful comformation. Our mares have added an improved temperament ( Gambol is a truly hot potato but with a kind heart) than perhaps some that knew the horse in his heyday might expect. What we did not expect for sure, was the variety of coloring.

Gambol's Genevieve at weaning - look at that color

Be sure to follow this blog to see how all three fillies come along, and join us at our You Tube channel WillowviewHillFarm to see progress on video. We'll be sharing our training methods and news of a forthcoming DVD release that showcases our showing in Europe over the last several years through Grand Prix, our training methods and much more. And the best part is, it's free! Additionally we may offer a program in 2014 to provide an opportunity for you to come in person and audit the training schedules and see just how we start our youngsters at Willowview Hill Farm.
If you would like more information on this 'Invitation Only' program, please email us at Training@WillowviewHillFarm.com


Gambol's Georgy Girl at Weaning

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