High School Farm

Currently we are pleased to offer 5 trained horses and 2 lovely young ladies for sale. All are current on vaccinations including annual W. Nile.

"Raconteur" - 1998 Imported 17.1hh KWPN Gelding by Houston -- New on market!

Raconteur is an International quality Grand Prix dressage horse with fully confirmed GP movements including a world class piaffe-passage tour and straight "push button" 1-tempi changes. Imported from Holland as a 3 year old, he is now an eye-catching and impressive horse destined for great things! 

 

Raconteur is forward and elastic with power to match his size, yet also easy to collect at both the trot and the canter. He is nice in the hand, and his extended work covers good ground. Raconteur's lateral movements have the crossing and suspension that should also garner excellent scores. The horse has clinic'd with Axel Steiner and has been lightly shown to gain ring experience so that his new owner can make his FEI debut. He has a lovely head and eye, along with the looks, presence and "go" to make a big impression on the centerline and beyond.       

Raconteur is equally suitable for a "big tour" professional or an experienced amateur seeking a very competitive Grand Prix partner. His responsiveness allows his rider to sit quietly using "invisible aids" vs. drive-drive-drive. A much prettier picture - as well as more enjoyable ride!

Raconteur has had a recent vet inspection with digital X-rays that are unchanged from  his X-rays taken at time of purchase. He has never had a health or soundness problem. Raconteur is USEF and USDF "lifetime" registered. Price range E.

Click on this link to see Raconteur's new Grand Prix dressage video on YouTube.

Imported as a youngster from the Hesselhof premium dressage stable in Wahrendorf, Germany for training at High School Farm in November '07, this fancy liver chestnut gelding has top Westfalen bloodlines and suspension to match.

 

Diamo has 3 good gaits, a super disposition, a back that carries and a beautiful eyel He is progressing steadily towards upper level / FEI dressage without sacrificing any steps along the way. He has clinic'd with both David Hunt and Axel Steiner, and is eye-catching in the dressage arena, where competitors and spectators alike recently deemed Diamo to be "fabulous" and "absolutely stunning!" The Judge agreed by commenting "lovely and capable horse," without outstanding cadence, suspension and flow to his movements. He has a wonderful show career in his future!

Diamo's video includes piaffe, passage and pirouette work that demonstrates clear Grand Prix potential, and he does changes down to 3 and 2-tempi’s with progress towards the 1’s. Diamo is gaining FEI experience at schooling shows this spring. He is safe and easy to sit with rideability to please an amateur looking for an uncomplicated partner who can take him/her up the levels, as well as being a terrific candidate for a trainer or ambitious amateur looking for a young horse that clearly demonstrates Grand Prix capabilities without a Grand Prix price tag -- yet!

Diamo is totally sound, with X-rays available from time of importation. Price range B.

"Zephrys" - 1997 16.1hh Grand Prix Dutch /TB Cross Stallion -- Can compete today!  

Zephrys is a showy fellow who came to High School Farm as a young green stallion and progressed steadily through his work to make his Grand Prix debut in 2008 at age 11. 

Previous to this, Zephyrs was lightly shown at Prix St. George and Intermediare, receiving scores over 70%. In the Grand Prix, Zephyrus received 8's on his trot half pass and piaffe as well as numerous 7's with the judge's comment, "a lot of power there." Zephyrs is also wonderfully collectable, as evidenced the next day when he received 64.8% in his first Grand Prix Special. 
 

Zephrys is an appealing combination of flash and substance, and has already demonstrated his competitiveness at the highest level. He is suitable for an ambitious rider wanting to show at the Grand Prix level, and is ready to go back into the dressage arena today. He is nice in the hand, has good stall manners, and has been ridden around mares and other horses at home.

Zephrys is extremely well-trained and would also be very suitable for an amateur rider if gelded. He has never been bred.

 

Zephyrs's registration as an approved Canadian Warmblood stallion is in progress. Throughout his training, Zephyrus has always been totally sound. Price range D.

Click on this link to see a recent schooling session of Zephyrus. He is also featured on our FEI competition horse page.

"Hamilton"- 16.2hh Imported 1994 KWPN/SWE Gelding -- Shown in Wellington!

This is a very special and talented horse that defines the term "flashy." He is lovely to be around, very sweet and rides like a Ferrari! Forward, sensitive, athletic, uphill and dynamic all describe this boy.

   

Hamilton was shown with excellent scores up to 3rd level in Wellington. Since coming to High School Farm in 2007, he has developed the movements to make him competitive at upper levels. Now gaining experience at Prix St. George in schooling show, Hamilton's piaffe and passage also make him a possible candidate for Intermediare and Grand Prix with additional training.

 

 

Hamilton has a good mind, a lot of go and requires an experienced and tactful rider. He had good X-rays when purchased in 2007 and has been totally sound since then.

Price range A, and owner will consider quality of home and horse-rider partnership in sale terms.

Click this link to see Hamilton's video! 

 

"Adonis" - 1998 15.3hh Swedish Warmblood Gelding -- National level FEI / GP prospect!

 

Like his sire, 2-time Olympic stallion Amiral, Adonis is a born dressage horse! At 15.3hh with good bone and a lovely neck set, this "little big man" is the right proportion for someone who wants to downsize for responsiveness and get a good fit with a horse under saddle. Perfect for a smaller or young rider!

Adonis can do it all: super piaffe, passage and pirouettes, forward reaching extensions that pop, excellent lateral crossing, tempi changes down to the 2's and schooling his 15 1-time changes. In short, Adonis can dance with the "big boys," and could be extremely competitive with the right partner at a good price point!

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adonis is a lot of horse in a smaller package. He is good-looking and eye-catching, and definitely expects his share of attention! He has good basic gaits, and is highly confirmed in the piaffe, passage and Grand Prix trot work.

Adonis is nice in the hand and nice to sit as well. He is suitable an experienced amateur or junior rider who wants to show why the Amiral bloodline is so highly prized! 

To see video of Adonis "horsin' around," click this link to go to his video showcase of piaffe-passage and some fun in "slow mo."

Adonis has been in clinics with Melle van Bruggen and David Hunt. He came to High School Farm as a youngster, and has always been totally sound. He has a recent vet inspection with very clean digital X-rays. Price range B.

 

Pretty, feminine and "modern type" black-bay mare by the legendary German stallion, Feiner Stern out of a Diamont mare. Feiner Stern has an exceptional BLUP index, and Diamont is known for producing absolutely stunning babies so wonderful things should come from Fleur as she matures.

      

Fleur has the perfect disposition and rideability for an amateur. She is sweet, obedient, loves attention, and tries to please without a trace of "alpha mare."

Fleur is easy to sit, easy to handle, fun to ride and has a fabulous canter. She is also exceptional in the hand and bridle, and swings happily along in her work with relaxed floppy ears reminiscent of the famous Grand Prix mare, Rocher. 

News: Fleur sailed through her first dressage show in Nov. 2009 with the poise of an

old hand. She warmed up without any hesitation in an open field, and navigated her rides without flinching at the judge's booth, photographers (or anything else for that matter), then hung out tied for the balance of the day at the trailer. Her first ever Training level tests scored  63.92%, with Judge's comments: "Lovely horse." "Shows potential." Observers' comments: "What an adorable horse!" "I love that cute mare of yours!" Price will increase as Fleur builds her show history.

To see a schooling session, click on Fleur's video link. She is new on the market to meet the needs of riders looking for a fantastic young horse with solid basic training, and represents a great opportunity now at price range A.

 

Fleur has been vet checked and passed her flexion tests with flying colors. Very clean Xrays.  

Above left: Fleur at her first dressage show, reviewing her test with Mike and picking up some tips from the competition before going into the arena. 

Regatta, 2007 Hanoverian filly by Regazonni -- Ready to start in 2010!

This charming young lady is by super sire Regazonni out of champion brood mare, Point Noir (1997 "Great American Insurance Group/USDF Region 7 Dressage Sport Horse Breeding Grand Champion Mature Mare"). Regazzoni is well known in Europe as a prepotent stallion with excellent gait and BLUP scores, so we expect wonderful things from Regatta. She has a sweet and playful disposition, and good bone to mature to a nice size riding horse. Price range A.

Above, Regazzoni by Rubenstein I