We have been breeding Hanoverians since 1995 — a brief period of time. However, we were armed with more than 25 years of riding dressage and 15 years of owning and loving various German warmbloods. So when we bred our first mare, we already had a clear idea in mind of the sort of horses we were hoping to produce — wonderfully athletic, willing and sound partners.

We heeded the good advice of more experienced breeders and sought out the very best mares that we could find. We have studied with a critical eye what the mares have produced, and if one seemed to need a new career, we have allowed them to go on to new homes and new jobs. The mares we now have have proven their worth through producing good foals, being wonderful mamas, as well as being horses that anyone with an appreciation for horses with superb gaits, sensitivity and willingness to work would want to ride. I have sometimes been told by riders that my ladies are "wasted" as broodmares, because they are so good under saddle. However, our philosophy is that we should only breed what we want to ride. And that philosophy has served us very well.

So, we have selected our mares and the stallions that we use for their bloodlines, conformation, gaits and temperament. Much research has gone into our quest for the right mare/stallion combinations. We have been especially careful to find excellent mare lines. We have shared some of our journey with you on the following pages.

Please note that we do NOT own the lovely stallions on our Papas page. They are the fathers of our foals, but are owned by others. You will find links to most of them on the Links page. Be sure to visit their own cyber homes!

If there is more than you want to know about, just skim the text and look at the pictures. But, if you would like to learn more about the Hanoverian and Oldenburg breeds, we think that there will be much for you to enjoy here.

We will be adding regularly to the site, especially reporting news of how the offspring are progressing, either here on the farm or with their new owners. Once in a while, I may just give you my thoughts on some aspect of breeding, raising foals, or just life and how we are doing.

The section entitled "Gipetto" is dedicated to my first and most sorely missed Hanoverian partner. Though he has been gone since August 30th of 1994, his great spirit touches me daily and his shoes have yet to be filled.

We would love to hear from you. Feel free to e-mail us with your comments or questions or include them in the guestbook. The links are here for your enjoyment as well. Please let me know if any of them are faulty, and how we can improve the site for your enjoyment! Happy reading....