Tansanita Vom Castell. 1988 15.3hh OSB Trakehner mare. By Avignon II, out of Tansania, ATA Honor Roll mare. "Tansy" is a special, wonderful, cranky, persnickety old mare, and I love her. She has had a number of excellent foals and has been shown in dressage, with scores in the upper 60's. She had been my main riding partner since 2004, but now she gets to just be a mommy and pasture puff.

I started building my Trakehner "herd" in 2004 when I purchased my first Trakehners mares, Tansanita Vom Castell and Savana. Over the past few years I have built a band of mares that I am very, very proud of. I feel that I have one of the nicest bands of broodmares around, and I am exceptionally proud of them. All of my mares are more than worthy to hold the title "broodmare", and they accomplished that title by being lovely examples of the Trakehner type, and posessing quality conformation, personality, exceptional movement, exceptional performance under saddle, and proven bloodlines for long-term performance and soundness in the Olympic disciplines of dressage and eventing. I also own some very nice Thoroughbred Mares. I have downsized quite a bit, but just can't part with them all.

Tara Vom Castell. 1988 15.3hh OSB Trakehner mare by Avignon II and out of The Princess Conde'. Another Tapete line mare, Tara was also bred by the Barton family at Castell Imperator Hof. In fact, she and Tansy were foaled the same year. Tara is, of course, a lovely mare, and I am so excited to have her for my program.

Tariana. 1993 16hh OSB Trakehner mare by Graditz *E*and out of Tara Vom Castell. "Ani" is quiet and thoughtful, but not without personality. Very athletic with a HUGE jump and dressage-quality gaits. She has had five very nice foals, one of which can be seen on the Fall 2009 cover of The American Trakehner magazine!

Tariana is in foal to Prelude By Mozart for April 2012.

Halle Lujah. 1999 16.1hh OSB Trakehner mare. By Donnerkeil, and out of the Imported mare, Hostess (By Postillion, out of Hollunda by Virgil). "Holly" is a proven performance mare, and she has been shown in both hunters and dressage (intro), with scores in the mid-60's.

Holly is in foal to Buckle Down Ben for a October 2012 foal.

Her Royal Highness. 1990 15.3hh OSB Trakehner mare by Karneval (by Ibikus), and out of Hostess (by Postillion). "Lexi" is an elegant and athletic mare who has been trained in dressage to second level. American Hanoverian Society Main Stud Book approved (high scoring non-Hanoverian mare). She had a successful dressage career as well.

Lexi is in for to Buckle Down Ben for a October 2012 foal.

Meissa. 1995 16.2hh OSB Trakehner mare. By Horizon, and out of Mon Amour. Meissa is a proven performance mare and broodmare. She is a beautiful mover, trained to Second Level, and she also has experience fox hunting, on trails, and jumping. She is a total blast to ride, and is now my main riding horse. She is a proven broodmare.

Meissa is in foal to Hilife for an April 2012 foal.

Temptation. 1990 16.2hh Anglo Trakehner mare by Troubador and out of Double Test xx. Temptation is currently on a breeding lease with Valley View Acres and is in foal to Sagar, perlino Czech Warmblood stallion, for 2012.

A Night at the Opera. 1987 15.2hh OSB mare by Insterfurst and out of the Honor Roll mare, Alma Maid. "Oprah" is a wonderful little mare who is now being loved by my two little girls. She is still a fun ride, even for me! She knows when to turn it on and she is full of attitude and vigor!

Samantha. 1991 16.3hh OSB Trakehner mare by Tizian, out of Stephanie. Samantha is one of the last remaining daughters of the imported Trakehner stallion Tizian. She is a lovely mare with flashy markings, a large, correct frame and powerful gaits. Samantha has an exceptionally outgoing personality and loves attention . She is approved with the Trakehner and Westphalian registries.

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