Horses in Training
CURRENT HORSES
Just Jake, 1996 Irish Thoroughbred Gelding, owned by Emme Johnston
Jake and Emme have competed through PSG. They met at Mount Holyoke College, where Emme was a student and Jake was a school horse. Upon graduation, Emme & Jake came down to NC together to work for Eliza Sydnor Dressage. Jake now is enjoying a slightly less intensive training regime but still has fun showing off his FEI skills when the occasion arises!
Jake and Emme have competed through PSG. They met at Mount Holyoke College, where Emme was a student and Jake was a school horse. Upon graduation, Emme & Jake came down to NC together to work for Eliza Sydnor Dressage. Jake now is enjoying a slightly less intensive training regime but still has fun showing off his FEI skills when the occasion arises!
New Lady Day "Nueva", 1999 Andalusian/TB Mare, owned by Hannah Kirby
Nueva is an elegant mare with a sweet disposition and tries her hardest to please her rider every day. Emme first met Nueva and Hannah as Nueva was just coming back from extended time off. Through Hannah's patient work, Nueva has regained her strength and muscle and competed with Emme through Third Level. Now, Amy Brumbach is leasing this special mare and working towards her Bronze Medal scores!
Nueva and Hannah at Williamston
Nueva is an elegant mare with a sweet disposition and tries her hardest to please her rider every day. Emme first met Nueva and Hannah as Nueva was just coming back from extended time off. Through Hannah's patient work, Nueva has regained her strength and muscle and competed with Emme through Third Level. Now, Amy Brumbach is leasing this special mare and working towards her Bronze Medal scores!
Nueva and Hannah at Williamston
Reggae, 2014 Hanoverian Mare, owned by Gerry Orlando
Reggae was started under saddle in the summer of 2017 and is a dream to work with. Her striking looks and mature intelligence are an impressive combination. Reggae is showing at Training and First Levels.
Reggae was started under saddle in the summer of 2017 and is a dream to work with. Her striking looks and mature intelligence are an impressive combination. Reggae is showing at Training and First Levels.
Cordelia, 2011 Fell Pony, owned by Janice Rae Laube
Cordelia is a powerhouse in a pony package! With an amazing work ethic and excellent rideability, she truly shows how a non-traditional breed can be a rewarding dressage horse. Emme is working with Cordelia and Janice to help them master each step of the training scale so that Cordelia can be Janice's "schoolmaster". What a lucky pair to have found such a well-suited match in each other!
Cordelia and Janice schooling at home.
Cordelia is a powerhouse in a pony package! With an amazing work ethic and excellent rideability, she truly shows how a non-traditional breed can be a rewarding dressage horse. Emme is working with Cordelia and Janice to help them master each step of the training scale so that Cordelia can be Janice's "schoolmaster". What a lucky pair to have found such a well-suited match in each other!
Cordelia and Janice schooling at home.
Jettin' to the Dance "Jett", 2005 Arabian/Friesian Gelding, leased by Trudi Waters
Jett is a sweet and willing partner for Trudi as she gets back into riding and begins her dressage training. His owner, Maryann Laferriere, trained him to Third Level before an injury limited his ability to do upper level work. Jett is perfect for Trudi and has a playful personality. Emme enjoys helping this pair improve their strength and stamina as Trudi learns the basics of dressage and prepares for competitions!
Jett and Trudi finishing a relaxing (but chilly!) trail ride.
Jett is a sweet and willing partner for Trudi as she gets back into riding and begins her dressage training. His owner, Maryann Laferriere, trained him to Third Level before an injury limited his ability to do upper level work. Jett is perfect for Trudi and has a playful personality. Emme enjoys helping this pair improve their strength and stamina as Trudi learns the basics of dressage and prepares for competitions!
Jett and Trudi finishing a relaxing (but chilly!) trail ride.
Qadence, 2015 Hanoverian Mare, owned by Emme Johnston
Qadence is a gorgeous young mare bred by Birch Creek Farm/Parade Field Farm. Emme purchased her in the spring of 2018 as an FEI prospect. Currently, Qadence working towards her Training Level debut. She has the sweetest disposition and loves getting attention from everyone at the barn!
Qadence and Zach enjoying a sunny day at the farm.
Qadence is a gorgeous young mare bred by Birch Creek Farm/Parade Field Farm. Emme purchased her in the spring of 2018 as an FEI prospect. Currently, Qadence working towards her Training Level debut. She has the sweetest disposition and loves getting attention from everyone at the barn!
Qadence and Zach enjoying a sunny day at the farm.
PAST HORSES
Cartago, 2007 Lusitano Gelding, owned by Colleen Pahl
Cartago is a sensitive, smart horse who is here for training while Colleen is deployed overseas; we thank Colleen for her service. He is building up strength and stamina through classical dressage training and hacking out, which is his favorite thing to do! Colleen hopes to compete him at the FEI level eventually, so Emme is building that foundation while she is gone.
Cartago is a sensitive, smart horse who is here for training while Colleen is deployed overseas; we thank Colleen for her service. He is building up strength and stamina through classical dressage training and hacking out, which is his favorite thing to do! Colleen hopes to compete him at the FEI level eventually, so Emme is building that foundation while she is gone.