Mar 2010…Congratulations to Anke & Fandango on earning their USDF Bronze Medal.

2001 Imported KWPN gelding by Welcome.  16.3h, chestnut.  Three powerful gaits.  Easy to travel, level-headed.  Shown First & Second Level, now ready to show Third Level.  Suitable for young rider, competitive amatuer or pro.  $70,000.

For more information please call Heidi 831-297-2621 or Pam 831-673-0584. 

Eye-catching, PRE by Navarre.  7 yrs (April 2003), 16 h.  Three good gaits, very smooth and easy in the bridle.  Can also go on trails. Just starting his dressage career, he is schooling Training Level plus leg-yields and lengthenings.  He is smart and fun to ride/train.  Suitable for amatuer or young rider.

Motivated Seller…$17,000

For more information please call Pam (831)673-0584 or Heidi (831)297-2621

http://www.youtube.com/vrdressage

Stunning, Black, PRE Stallion.  Handsome, gentle, smooth to sit and easy in the bridle.  Jet black PRE Stallion.  7 years, 16.2h.  Three good gaits with extrordinary trot work.  Ready to compete 2nd Level, learning flying changes.

For more information please call Pam 831-673-0584.

WOW!!  this horse show went all out to make sure that we would not be rained out.  Every single arena was covered with a tent and all had good footing. 

The Main Arena

Everyone had a great show…

The 70% Club

 

* Heidi & Classic Diamond (Third Level)

* Heidi & Oxford aka Bunny (Intermediare I)

* Margie & Phil (First Level).

Anke & Fandango earned several Third Level scores averaging 68%.

Gasper & his Loot!

Heidi & Gasper swept all four of their classes at Fourth Level and PSG.

Margie & Ragtime had super results in Intermediare I with 66%.

Heidi & Paula Henze’s Oxford had two wins at Intermediare I and tried his first Intermediare II…

Tony & PRE Stallion Baulador

Tony & Baulador had good results in First & Second Level.

Jill & Niro had good results in PSG.

Heidi & Classic Diamond had good results in Third Level with one win 70% and two seconds….that darn Anke took the win when we were second. 

Juliet & Cory had good results in their first Intermediare IIs.

Unfortunate injuries…..Tony managed to drop a loaded bridle rack from the wall onto his face.  Luckily the fall was broken by his nose.  And luckily Nick had a “Hello Kitty” bandaid for Tony…

"Hello Kitty"

Congratulations to Kristi Ullman of Santa Ynez, California on the purchase of Mejicano.  Mejicano is a stunning 9 yr old 1/2 Andalusian, gelding, with flying changes & a good start on piaffe & passage. Click on Thumbnail images to view a larger version…

The Dutch Boys

In early January Pam & Dan had a lot of fun when Ari Van Baalen (from the Netherlands) and his friends visited Villa Rosa.

All the single girls from Villa Rosa cried when they realized they had picked the wrong day to not come over to Villa Rosa. 

 FOR SALE:

QUALIFIED PRE Stallion.  Born in 2002, 16.2h.  Champion of Champions.  Outstanding gaits and temperment.  Numerous scores over 70% at Training, First and Second Level.  Soon ready to compete Prix. St. George and has started Piaffe & Passage.

Imported from Juan Matute and currently continues in clinics with Juan.  Easily ridden by a lady, easy to handle in the stable.  Successful breeding career provides annual income.  He has several offsping on the ground that are already winning top honors. 

See his video on the “Stallions” page or go to YouTube and search VRDRESSAGE.

For more information please call Heidi (831)297-2621 or Pam (831)673-0584.

Astro competing at 4th Level

Astro performs at California HorseExpo

Astro with Alicia (L) & Handy (R) PDD

                                       Astro & Carlos, Woodside Sept 2009

• September 2009: Woodside Summer. Carlos & Astro win Green Horse/Rider Training Level, besting some professional riders.
• August 2009: Garlic Country Dressage. Carlos & Astro’s first outing produces 75% and High Score Championship.

Imported by Johann Hinnemann, Gorgeous, 7 yr old Oldenburg gelding by Conteur (Holst) (by Contender-Calypso II). 16.1h, dark bay. Very handsome with incredibly sweet temperament. He easily travels to big shows with no fuss. Three good gaits, very easy in snaffle or double bridle. Smooth to sit.

Currently showing 3rd Level with scores up to 70%.  He is fancy enough for a pro, but his amazing temperament make him especially well suited for an amateur or young rider. $50,000.

For more information please call Heidi 831-297-2621 or Pam 831-673-0584

Brentina & Shelley at Epona Farm

VILLA ROSA CHRISTMAS TEA December 20

I think this was the biggest tea party yet.  Many, many people attended..and it was super fun.  Brad served Chocolate Martinis that were quite a hit.  One problem is that I was having so much fun, I forgot to take any pictures at the party.  So, we have decided that we really need to have a Villa Rosa Spring Fling this year.  The date has yet to be decided but we will get together and party at Villa Rosa soon after the roses come out to bloom.  And, I will remember to take pictures.

An exciting highlight to the party was Tia’s make-over…as she stood in the front door of the house the mother and I were thinking “who is this lady?”  She looks great!  Maybe we will make red hair mandatory for everyone working at Villa Rosa.

Elvis, Tia & Heidi

Tango Update:  As many of you know Shelley Clark adopted a pony gelding in October 2009.   When Shelley took Tango home he was quite skinny and having problems eating.  You can see Tango’s “Before” picture on the ”Sale Annoucements” page.  Soon thereafter the vets discovered that he had a broken jaw…not good.  Well, Shelley, being the excellent mommy that she is, had a surgery done on him, nursed him, fed him soup and this what he looks like now!  Wow…..he is so cute and sweet.  He is very lucky to have found Shelley.

New and Improved Tango

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE !!!

Imported from Juan Matute. 16.2h , German gelding, (Grundstien/Hannoverian) bloodlines. Born in 2000. Very flashy Chestnut with flaxen mane & tail & 4 white socks.

Golden State Premier Feb 2010:  Fourth Level 68%, 68% and 67%, Prix. St. George 66% in his first outing at that level.

He is incredibly easy to travel with, and a concentrated workman in the show ring.  Easy tempi changes thru 2’s. Good start on Piaffe & Passage. Three good gaits, very gentle temperament. Super easy in the bridle. He is a dream horse for any Junior, Young Rider, Professional or Amateur and could be competitive in the High Performance Division. $125,000.

For more information please call Heidi 831-297-2621 or Pam 831-673-0584.