Dutch warmblood - 2004. Zaïra is the sweetest and most open horse I have ever met. Since 2011 she is a part of my life. After a splendid start in the academic art of riding my world shattered when she became lame because of sidebones (severe ossification of the cartillage in the front feet) and and fracture in one of them. After a long and difficult period I decided to continue her training and to find out how I could help her be more comfortable in her body. As a result, Zaïra is sound in all gaits.
Haflinger - 2000. Andor used to be a lesson horse on de Paardenmaat, until he had a severe tendon injury. In 2013 I started training him in hand to see if I could rehabilitate him. To everybody’s surprise, our fat, lazy haflinger was super talented! With his amazing motivation he developed fast. In 2014 we completed our squire test together. Nowadays Andor is a little older, so we enjoy what we can still do together.
PRE - 2013. Cataleya is a popular riding teacher at the Paardenmaat, but is often ‘stolen’ for the art. She has a heart of gold and a lot of talent. Together we train carefully for the next level. She is a special horse, with whom I feel a deep connection from the moment we met.
PRE - 2018. Born and raised on the Paardenmaat and unfortunately challenged by a nerve compression in his lower neck. In walk we experiment with what is possible for him. Eron is a great companion and wonderful to work with.
PRE - 2022. In 2024 I was starting to look out for a younger horse to educate from the beginning. When I met Zafiro I immediatly felt: I am home. And it still feels that way. He is smart, calm, brave and very human focused. I look forward to all that is coming and enjoy our time now!
Grateful for the years we spent together. I carry them, and the lessons they have taught me, with me as my path continues.
