Hi Astrid
Just over 2 years ago I bought Jerramhee from you (now Louis), I just wanted to let you know we are getting on really well and I love him to pieces (even though he can be extremely cheeky at times!).
I wondered whether you still had the pictures of him when you first got him? I remember seeing a few of him with a long mane etc… if you still have them or any others I would love to see them.
Thank you! Isobel Drouin
Isobel Drouin
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Hi Astrid,
Thought you might be interested in seeing what Tornado is up to.
He is still out in Ireland training with Sorrell Klatzko as I am not back
riding! He won the Irish National Winter Finals at PSG and Inter One
last weekend. Here's a link to an artical and picture on Euro dressage!
http://www.eurodressage.com/equestrian/2011/05/05/
klatzko-steals-show-2011-irish-winter-dressage-championships
Hope you are well and all is good. Congratulations on your's and
Hayley's win with the stallion- saw it in H and H.
Sonny
Sonny
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CONGRATULATIONS TO .......Imenex Equine Elementary Restricted Champion
Sonnar Murray-Brown with his own Tornado, 70.46%
your success at the Winter Dressage Championships on
Tornado (Matty)
SONNY (photo courtesy of BD)
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ASTRID, as promised photos of "Joe" - ZARENTO VDL - out of the lake at Badminton - 9th
out of 84! and showjumping at Shelford Manor last summer in the p......... rain!!
He won at Bradwall in BE100, two weeks ago - he is in this weeks eventing round up
(12th May). Hope they are ok? Sarah W.
SARAH WARNER
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Hi Astrid
Hope you are well. I thought you might like to know how Malenko is getting on. We purchased
him from you as an entire 3yr old last May. He is 16hh, by Hotline out of a Don Gregory mare.
We left him to mature & grow in confidence until the winter & then planned to break him in
November. Unfortunately he is a bit accident prone (!) & he managed to get seriously cast in is
box & got his hind leg caught in the stable partition (railing of internal stable). He was lucky but
has a nasty wound on his pastern which is still taking time to come right & the expected pulled
muscles etc. He was thus sentenced to 3 months box rest so our plans had to be postponed.
He is now doing well & finally is under saddle – just 4 weeks today. He is lovely; such a
pleasant character, we have a great relationship & as such he has been a really good boy
to break in - a testament to him is that i have managed to do this without any help, in the wind,
rain & under flood lights at night after work.
I am hoping we will be able to do some 4 yr old classes but as we are so behind in our training
I am not sure how realistic a plan this is?
I have attached a few pic s – as you can see he is really drop dead gorgeous by anybodies standards.
Thank you so much for letting us have him – I think you knew he would be special & he certainly is.
I just hope I can do him justice.
I will let you know who we get on...........................Best Wishes Liz Mackenzie Leicester
Liz Mackenzie
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hi astrid,
a couple of photos you asked for for your hall of fame, these were taken
at the summer nationals 2010 of James bd name 'he who dares' now
8yrs old, i bought from u as a 4yr old Flemmingh X Argentinus. If you
want any other info just shout.
many thanks
michaela burke
Michaela Burke
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Hi Astrid
Here is a pic of Eddie (Cor Chapin) at the Home International 2010 at Keysoe. We were on the South West team.
Been consistently scoring over 70% in competition now so really delighted with him!!!
Having a bit of a break now with the cold weather and frozen school then getting ready for next summers shows :)
He is just as naughty as ever, been terrifying the other horses on the yard today
throwing around a plastic feed bag so not much changes!!
Merry Christmas
Naomi and Ed
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Naomi and Ed
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Hi Astrid
Just letting you know that guy is doing really well. Entered our first BD comp yesterday
at Aintree and got 2nd with 72.1% and was only 2 marks of the winner. Went to another
BD comp in yorkshire today and won both the qualifier and non qualifier. Got 75.83%
in the qualifier and 71.6% in the non qualifier so am really pleased. Have sent some
pics of him from yesterday at Aintree.
Hope your well.
Nat
 
Nat
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Kevin O-connell riding AVALANCHE bought from us as a 5yr old and produced by Danielle
Heath. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Champion amateur Royal Windsor
HORSE AND HOUND FRONT COVER
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Danielle Heath winning at Royal Windsor Horse Show 2010
on her small hunter LANSON purchased as a 3 yr old from us.
CONGRATULATIONS !!!!
Danielle Heath
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Danielle Heath riding Avalanche, has been place HOYS and RIHS
on numerous occasions, here at the National Hunter Show 2008
Danielle Heath
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HOYS RIDING HORSE - HIGH ESTATE, bought from us by Sally Iggledon,
produced by Danielle Heath
Danielle Heath.
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19th April, 2010
We love our boys Astrid! Keli and Kermit are undefeated in their
two shows. 70 and 72% this past weekend. Cash was highpoint
of entire show with 75.6%.
What an incredible sight these boys were all cleaned up
standing together. The pictures do not do them justice!
It was raining kittens all day, and we had no choice but to take
pics under the covered where the lighting was less
than ideal. Baby Cash lost patience and ate both his
reins AND brother Blingh's! He was excused earlyfrom the shoot
"BRITISH INVASION" KEYSTONE FARM STYLE
MY BOY ROMAN
PAM - Florida
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OCTOBER 2010 He did IT!!!!
Just thought I would update you. Cash is currently the top training level
horse in the COUNTRY! His average probably won't hold that position
for the whole year, but hopefully it will keep getting higher as he gets
stronger.
Regards, Pam April 2010
PAM - Florida
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Hi Astrid April 2010
I just wanted to give you an update on Quattro (Berry House by Sjapoo) who i
bought from you last September. I have attached a couple of pics of him
dressed up for a show today (got ready to do a sports horse class & then the
show finished early so missed it!!!). The pics are not good quality & they
really do not do him justice but you can see he is coming on a treat.
He is fabulous, won his 1st dressage test & i am hoping to do a Badminton
4yr old dressage class soon. We have just started having jumping lessons &
my trainer is very impressed with him & feels he has talent to go on. He
has a great attitude, sensible in the main but with that bit attitude that
gives him presence. I think he feels he is still a stallion, he can not mix
with the girls (the vet def chopped 2 off did n't he?. Everybody admires
him where ever we go & wants to know where he came from & what his breeding
is - as you can see he is maturing into a very dishy chap!
Best Wishes
Liz
LIZ
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Hi Astrid and everyone Ysanne and the Fredster. September 2009
Just to let you know that "Fred " came 6th (prelim) at the area festival. It was
a lot to throw at him,
banners, tents loads of flowers but he was a star - only his 7th outing and he
is only just 5!
The judge spoke to Ysanne at the prize giving and said how much she liked him.
We are delighted with him - he has a fabulous temperament - my 4 year
old grandaughter brushes his legs (that's how far she can reach!)
He went to stay at a friends yard for 2 weeks because my daughter was
getting married and we had to almost kidnap him back as they did not want
to let him go! He is a real people person.
Hope you are all well and will keep you informed of his progress!
Best regards Sue Rolinson
Sue Rolinson
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SANDHAVEN - Burghley Young Event Horse Finalist 2009 7th September 2009
He has his moments such as shying violently away from barrells to begin with or jumping
everything xc schooling and then refusing to go through a puddle but overall he has shown
a great attitude and we like him so much.
We were approached at Burghley by a couple of people asking if he would be
for sale but I would need huge money to go through the hassle of trying to find another
horse with such good all round attributes.
I know I bought him very quickly from you but actually we had been looking for a long long time!
Sal
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Hello Astrid, 10th June, 2009
Just thought I would send you a note to let you know that Bo is doing very well.
He’s such a pleasure to work with. He is curious, brave and loves people.
He’s lunging nicely with his saddle. Traffic, umbrellas, dogs, noise…. Nothing
bothers him except water hoses or puddles!! Anyway, he’s a real gent and
I am enjoying him immensely. Thank you again for picking out such a nice
gelding to send me.
Keep the great videos coming on the website. Mary is certainly looking at your
young dressage prospects and I for your jumpers.
Best Regards to you,
Suzette, USA
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Hi Astrid. June 2009
Pictures of Abbey Jack for you. Let me know of anymore horses you have like Jack , Barclay or
Avanti. Really like Avanti getting on well with him.
Thanks James
 
 
JAMES
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Just to update you on how Jake is doing...
We've now got all our double clears British Novice and have also qualified for the
Katherine James 1m.
The weekend before last we won the indoor eventing at Barton EC so standing
things are looking good for the eventing season!
Thanks again,
Kathryn Blackburn
Kathryn Blackburn
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Dear Astrid,
The picture says it ALL. Thanks for an unbelievable year!!
We ended 6th in the country for 1st level freestyles.
We'll be starting third level next time out. (JUST TO REMIND
YOU "BLUE" IS A FIRST IN THE USA.)
Best wished from a very, very satisfied customer.
Pam
Pam - Florida
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Astrid, 28th September 2008
I spent 12 hours with my boy today and rode him for the very first time. He is truly outstanding...
What a unique horse! His personality is incredible, and riding him left me speechless.
He really is all that I've looked for and more. He is EXACTLY what you described him to be...
I want to thank-you for such an amazing horse. I am so lucky!
Kind Regards,
Ashley
Hi Astrid, 11th October 2008
Sorry it has taken so long to write. Very busy time of year with Finals.
"TY" without a doubt is the nicest horse I have ever had the pleasure of training. I have trained
probably upwards of 400 horses so you can understand my enthusiasm with him.
We obviously took a gamble buying him off of a video and never riding him. You were extremely
up front and truthful, I really felt confident in his ablity to "be a good boy". My only question was
how long it would take to train him to do his new job. Again your confidence in him was clearly
verbalized to me even though I saw things on the video that I wasn't sure my amateur could
handle.
Thanks to you we now have one of the nicest horses in the country for his new chosen career!
I have huge plans for him and I want to make sure I steer people directly to you that ask "where
did we get him". Maybe you could send me out a bunch of your business cards. You should still
have my address. Please write or call when you come accross another of his "type".
Thank You,
Amy
Hi Astrid,
I thought I'd give you a quick update on Ty. He's simply amazing!
I took him to a small schooling show (in an indoor) on October 12th just to see how he
would be and hewas GREAT! He was reserve champion of the hunter division.
We've begun to develop more of an
understanding of eachother, so riding him gets easier each day! I think we may go to Florida for the
show circut in February... it would be nice to get some warm weather as we've already had our first
snowflakes this year!
I can't express to you enough at how grateful I am to have this wonderful horse.... I have probably
had about 30 horses since I was a little girl, and this is the very first horse that I can safely say I
will NEVER sell. Riding him is the best, but I even enjoy hanging out with him at his paddock or
in his stall. He knows who I am now. When I walk down the hill to go and see him and I call his
name he whinnies to me. He loves to play with my hair! He's always twitching his nose on my
shoulder, and checking my pockets (He ia always looking for more treats!)
Anyway, I attached some silly little "hang out" pictures. I will send some pictures of the
next horse show we do (November 15th).
Hope all is well!
-Ashley
Ashley
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Hi Astrid and Joyce! 29th September 2008
I wanted to send you an update on Cordilay. I have recently won 2 Championship classes
on him and two
different shows!!!
We scored 72% on all our rides!!! It seems to be our lucky number. Ha Ha.
We also received Highpoint at both championships!!! Anyway, he has been such an AMAZING BABY!
We still love him to pieces! Thank you so much for him! I will continue to keep you updated!
-Carrie
P.S. 8's on gaits!!!!
Carrie CA, USA
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25th September 2008
Hello Astrid - The boys came through quarantine in good shape - Andreo ran a fever the first
night but a little bute took it right down. We picked them up Fri and got home in good time on
Sunday and they have settled in nicely. Andreo is a bit concerned about the other horses,
especially the mares, and oddly enough seems to be the more nervous of the two in strange
situations. We got ambitious and entered them in an in-hand dressage class yesterday at
our regional show but decided not to take Andreo since he nervous about trotting on a lead
line and we weren't so sure we could handle both of them in the same class. We took Arnoud
and he was a hit, winning not only his 3 year old class but also the colt/gelding class, the young
horse championship class and the show's grand champion class. After 4 rounds of trying to
run fast enough to show off his trot I'm feeling like I need to be in better shape! We have sent
a picture taken at home after the show. Andreo went over later in the day to just "look around"
and was very good - everyone was impressed with how good they both were for three year olds.
Needless to say we are tickled with them! Thanks again - you have been wonderful to deal with
and made our experience horse buying overseas a pleasure!. Sandy
 
Sandy Eckles - USA
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Dear Astrid, 12th September 2008
I think Danielle said that she was going to call you to let you know the news, but in case she
didn't the horse that I bought from you in May has come good! "Robbie" (Robin when you had him)
won his large novice riding horse class at the British Show Horse Association Champs, before
going on to be crowned Champion Novice Riding Horse of the Year! To top it all of, he was 1st
reserve supreme on Friday night!
This was only his third show. He was 3rd in his first novice class at the North of England
(Danielle was horrified as she thought he should've walked it!) and was 5th at Garstang in a
HOYS qualifier (I personally thought he was very hard done by!). He was beautifully behaved
throughout, giving the judge a foot perfect ride and going spot on in the championships, under
all the lights and with the music and clapping.
To top it all off, he got his HOYS ticket on Saturday, so Birminham here we come.
Danielle says he is a delight.
Many thanks - I will let you know how we get on and will send you a picture for the kitchen wall.
I am so pleased with him!
Regards,
Sally Iggulden 
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Sally Iggulden
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Hi Astrid
Got the pictures in from Pony Club Interbranch and the Championships, just thought I would send
you a copy of the best ones to let you see how much they've changed.
I have worked on my mum and dad along time about the black horse that I saw when I was down
with Allison and Gemma but they are not going to budge on letting me have another horse to add
to my collection.
Thanks again for selling me two lovely horses!
Regards
Jemma, Justin and Conrad Buchan
xxxx
Jemma Buchan
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Dear Astrid, 28th August, 2008 
Just a quick note to update you on the AMAZING Blingh. We just started riding the
first level freestyle three weeks ago, and this past week end he scored an
incredible 78.49% and 76.458%. People stop me to tell me what a fantastic animal he is!!!!
If my math is right, he is 2nd in the country for freestyles for year end.
THANKS, pam
Pam - Florida
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Hi Astrid 20th August 2008
A year ago I bought a four year old from you named Tim nice but dim, I changed
his name to William (Wilco on his passport) he is such a sweetheart we have
bonded so much in the last 12 months, we have done so well I half qualified for
the regionals with 68% just missed out but we are going to the area festivals in
September 08. Last Sunday we won on 70% and and it was a winter qualifier he
is such a good lad we have just come back from Oldencraig training travelling
6 hours in the horse box and not a peep from him he is such a good youngster,
he hacks in busy traffic and it is not bothered one bit. I even had a go at the Bd
Young horse Novice qualifier and our best score was at Manor Grange and half
way in the field we got 75% he scored 8.2 for his walk he is amazing when he
concentrates!. I have been training with Sarah King since last winter who has
helped me no end as this is my first youngster I have learnt so much in the last
12 months and still loads to learn. We have taken it slowly as me and William
are learning together but we are getting better and better thankyou so much for
such a super boy and exactly what I asked for we have has so much fun, laughter
and tears! Oh before I forget he has grown since 16hds he is now 16.2 hds he-he
hopefully that is it for growing! P.s. if I get time I will try and send some pictures of him.
Sharon Bradley
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5th August 2008
Hi Astrid & Hayley
In December my daughter Sarah and her trainer Marie Kent came to you to
look for a new dressage horse (the money had been loitering in my bank for
a year waiting for the right horse!) Their choice was a very handsome almost
4 year old gelding called Nassau - now renamed Zander. I thought that I should
contact you with an update on his progress.
Zander settled into his new home and routine increadibly quickly. He is loved,
worshiped and adored by all who meet him. He has a fantastic attitude to work
and is a very fast learner. His 4 year old moments are so few and far between
and so easily dealt with that they are not worth mentioning. He can be cheeky
but just enough to make him interesting & fun - Sarah could never do boring!
We have taken things slowly, as although he is a very fast learner, Sarah has
been concentrating on her exams. He enjoys hacking alone or in company &
is never silly or strong, now that he has learned that there are no alligators in
Scottish steams he enjoys playing in the water. Last week we took him to his
1st dressage competition at the Scottish National Equestrian Centre ( a very
spooky venue for a 1st outing) . We went with the attitude that this was to be
purely an educational exercise and if we got into the arena we would be very
pleased . I have to admit that, having seen numerous young horses at
competitions, I was rather nervous. I shall never doubt him again! He didn't
put a hoof wrong & even although he was intrested in his surroundings he
seemed to realise he had a job to do. He trotted off with a matching pair of
red rossettes scoring 67% ahead of 25 other horses in each class (scoring
higher marks that the majority of the affiliated horses) & qualified for the Blue
Chip Festival of Champtions in October!
We shall be taking him to a few other unaffiliated competition over the next few
month in preperation for his affiliated career which we intend to launch this winter.
I shall send further updates with pictures. Thank you so much for finding the best
possible horse for Sarah.
Heather Duncan
Edinburgh
Heather Duncan
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Hi Astrid,
Finally found the time to sit down and email quotes and
pictures of Zilano (aka Mr Z). Since purchasing him from
you in March 2007 he has exceeded all expectations.
As a three year old he was shown in hand winning Best
3-year-old Dressage Horse and taking the Reserve
Championship at the North East of England and winning
the Potential Sporthorse Class at Stanhope Show.
In 2008 he has been consistently placed at Preliminary
level, and we already have our qualifying marks for the
Petplan Equine Area Festivals. His biggest success to
date has been winning the Shearwater Young Dressage
Horse Qualifier at Manor Grange in May with the highest
score of the day 8.56, scoring 9 for his trot, 8.9 for his
canter and 8.8 for general impression!!! So we will be
heading off to the Young Horse Championships Final at
Addington in August. Judges love him too, below are just
a few of the compliments he has received: -
'Wow - what paces, he must be lovely to ride, would like to take him home'!!
'Fabulous young horse'
'What a lovely little horse, already carrying weight behind and keeping the
forehand light (especially in canter!)
'Some very pleasing fluent, supple work'
Regards
Helen
Helen Townsend.
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Hi!!
I have been meaning to write and up date you on Lauries progress for ages!
He is doing really very well and prooving to be a bit of a star in the dressage
arena! We have been to 4 shows and he has come back with 7 first rosettes
(some in classes of 25 +), consistantly gaining percentages of 70% and above.
He is an absolute pleasure to own (although the 2 weeks box rest after an injury
was a little taxing for both of us, we pulled through it and he's back on track)
and he is fast becoming my best friend!
We've done a little jumping at home, he doesn't look at anything filler-wise
and has quite a jump on him! He has an amazing personality and is so laid
back, he just takes everything in his stride and people at shows can't believe
he is only a 4 year old.
I'll keep you updated on his future progress! Thanks Astrid!
Sue and Laurie
Sue and Laurie
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May 2008
Guidam horse been good, just got stitches out of his leg after incident in field
- lost 10 days!
been to trailblazers sj and learning.. proving to NOT be a stopper - fillers fine!
nothing fazed him - picture of him in warm up..
entered for bramham BYEH will see how it goes..
been xc schooling in the water, logs all fine no stops!
kathryn blackburn 
kathryn blackburn
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Hi Astrid April 2008
Thought I would drop you a line to let you know
that my horse Warrington did only his 2nd novice
test to-day and he won in a class of 30!!
He got 10 7's, 5 8's, 1 9, and a 10!!
I can't thank you enough for finding such a
wonderful boy and selling him to me!
He has the most wonderful personality both
in and out of the stable and has to be the horse
of a lifetime.
Just keep watching this space and I will let
you know how he goes on.
Many many thanks again. He is the most wonderful
horse I have ever owned and I just love him to bits.
Best wishes
Ruth Fuller
Ruther Fuller
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Dear Astrid, April 2008
Just got back last night from the boys' second outing in two weeks. They were
both superstars!! Roman (Wilmer) had a great weekend last week, earning
a 67++%. Good enough for second out of 16 in the test of choice class against
training through fourth level horses!! This weekend he just went to school and was
perfectly behaved.
It was Blingh's(Woodstock) turn to shine this weekend. He was an absolute HERO.
His first test was reasonably flowing with just a little bit of distraction. He won his
class of 20 with a 67%. His second class was in the pouring rain with mud up
to his ankles and puddles of water everywhere. He just put his head down and
marched around the arena like he'd been doing it for years!! We took second with
a great score of 69.5%! He LOVES the horse show experience like no other horse I
have been on. He waits at the door of his stall to go out and perform.
The bottom line is that the judges LOVE both horses and are willing to give them
scores if I ride them correctly. Photos from the show will be here at the end of the week.
I'll send some on.
Thanks again,
Pam
Pam, Florida
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31st March 2008
Hi there!!! I just wanted to let you know that I took Cordi to his first show this
weekend. It was a CDI, so the judging was extra tough. He was an absolute
SUPERSTAR!!! He won all of his classes and got a 68%, 70%, and 71%.
The judge also stood up and said to me "very nice horse" at the end
of both my rides. I am a proud mommy!!!
Thanks so much, Carrie and Cordi
P.S. He got 8's for his gaits
Carrie (California)
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28th February, 2008
Hi Just wanted to let you know that Vivaldi is areal gem. He is getting
fitter and hacking out on his own. All the horses want to be his friend
and everyone loves him! Will send pics and updates when he starts
getting out competing!
I love him. Thanks for all your help and patience. Emma X
Emma
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26th February 2008
To Astrid
You sold me Wonder Boy by Inspecture last September, and I just wanted
you to know (now named Raz) is doing fantastically.
I just started stepping up the training with the spring approaching and he
taking everything in his stride. We are having dressage lessons regularly
and his walk trot and canter are to die for, his lateral work he does with
ease and his attitude towards his work could not be better. My instructor
thinks he is to die for and feels we make a great partnership that will go far.
So fingers crossed.
I really feel I could not have found a better horse for me, we have such a
great relationship on the ground, and he is a very loving young horse.
And a real hit on the yard.
So thank you so much Astrid and Team.
Lisa & Raz
LISA
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January 2008
Hello Astrid
Don't know if you remember a 3 yr old 16h bay horse that I bought from you just
over a year ago.
Thought I'd let you know that I took him to his first dressage competition at the
weekend and he came 2nd with over 65%.
The judge said "what a lovely young horse, showing lots of potential with loose,
elastic paces". I've attached a few photos.
He is very well behaved at home and out and about - he is an absolute star and
everyone's favourite - he can charm the birds from the trees !!
He absolutely loves jumping too and has jumped me off a couple of times because
he's got so much spring and energy - have had to get myself some extra sticky
breeches !! He jumped 2 clear rounds at his first jumping competition.
I'm really looking forward to this year to progress his jumping and dressage
career - will send you some more pictures later in the year.
Thanks for selling me such a fab horse!
Anna Woodall
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December 2007
Dear Astrid,
Both boys were exceptional today! Thank you for making my holidays so special.
Hope yours are just as amazing!!
Regards,
Pam
Pam. Florida
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Dear Astrid, December 2007
Just wanted to let you know that 'Buckingham' (now Harvey) is doing absolutely superbly !!
He tried it on at first but after having regular professional lessons in hand and ridden,
he has become the most settled well mannered horse and so loving!!!
Don't get me wrong he still has the odd relapse, but only in a 'hey I'm still a baby' kind of way.
Hopefully in the spring we will step up his training and by summer take him to his first
shows, where I can't wait to show him off as his 'paces' are to die for, as you know!!
I will send some photos soon , thank you for selling me this wonderful horse.
Merry Christmas Astrid.
Regards
Hannah.
Hannah
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Dear Astrid and Hayley September 24th 2007
Thought i would get in touch to let you know how great our two boys are that
we bought from you in the Spring. The stallion, now called Atlantiano is
amazing, a frightening amount of scope, proving to be a handful at shows but
we can forgive him that as he's such a poppet at home.....well most of the
time!! Arizona ( chestnut horse) is a star, he really could excel at any
discipline and chloe and I are arguing over whether he should jump or do
pure dressage, she's winning at the moment but i do have him home for 1 week
in 4!! They are both jumping discovery's now and are rarely out of the placings,
just starting newcomers, but we're taking it slowly as they are both so talented
it would be a shame to push them too soon. I've attached a photo of al to
this e mail and will send some others, these were taken a while ago (2nd
show i think), i'll get some up to date ones and forward them. Hope your
well, any problems with the e mails, let me know and i'll send some prints.
Kind Regards
Caroline Whalley
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Reserve Prelim Champion 72.29% Sheepgate BYRDS under 25's 2007
August 2007
Hi Astrid, just wanted to send you a picture of "Peanuts" and say, thanks once again.
He is an absolute star and is not fazed by anything. Here he is as Reserve Prelim
Champion at the BYRDS champs. he got 72.29% and the winner got 72.50%
Lucie (and Laura!)
Lucie.
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Abbey Jack at the water jump
Ron & Vanessa Fleming 26.06.07
Dear Astrid, Photos of me Boys! ------
Pictures of "Jack" Abbey Jack taken at Bramham *** event 05 -- At the first water complex -
Most horses just skim over the "roll tops" and plop into the water - As you can see not Jack!!
who jumps like a "proper" one - hope to see you soon.
Very pleased with Barclay (Weeton Whin) - Burghley here we come!
Find us another. Love Ron & V. x
First Burghley Young Event Horse, 4 yrs olds 2007 - Osbaldeston - Wheeton Whin (Barclay)
Vanessa E Fleming M.F.H.
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Congratulations on your first International competition with Nikito
Under 21's 2007 - Ireland
Lottie Flinn
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Hi Astrid, 16th June 2007
Here are some photos of our fab horses, who are going great!
Tolly is a star getting placed BE novice and planning to go intermediate by the end of the season.
Ricky has nearly jumped out of Newcomers BSJA and getting good placings BE.
Tazz is stunning and won combined training on his first attempt on grass, scoring 77% which
included six 9's! The judge wrote 'cheered me up immensly. Horse has bags of presence and
personality'!
Yorrick's loving his new owner and going out competing very soon.
Roxy has turned out to be a diamond and so easy to do. Sue adores her and having some
great lessons.
Claire xx
 
Claire Daniels
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Hi Astrid - don't know if you remember Peanuts (little bay horse)
but I just wanted to update you and thank you again! He is an
absolute star - already had his first win at Prelim with 67% with
Laura, and I'm riding him at home as well. He's coming on in leaps
and bounds (literally!), feels a real joy to ride and is a sweety with
everyone. Thanks SO much for finding such a beautiful horse! I'll
send you a photo very soon...
Lucie Barrass
Lucie Barrass
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12th April, 2007 Warringtons first party!
This is Adele and Warrington at their first competition. He was an absolute
sweetheart and won the open section/joint 3rd overall of the pre-lim at Myerscough.
Not bad for his first sight of white boards etc. I love him to bits and can't thank
you enough for selling him to me. Watch this space when he goes out to the
young horse classes!!.
Regards
Ruth Fuller
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Hi Astrid & Hailey 5th July, 2007
Just to let you know Wolfie won at Royal Norfolk and was Reserve Champion last
wednesday so has qualified for the RH at HOYS which is fab.
Hi Astrid & Hailey, 8th June 2007
Just wanted to let you know how Wolfie is getting on, have also attached some
pictures from Herts County - bit grey as was chucking it down with rain. Hopefully
send you some better ones for your wall.
Well he is being a complete star, everyone loves him, he is lovely natured (complete
sweety with my toddler), never puts his ears back and does everything that is asked
of him. We are still waiting for a sign of naughtyness, only thing he has done is tow
Rob across the horsebox park at Windsor and BSHA Southern Spring show which
was quite amusing to watch!
Results
BSPS Area 15 - 1st ISRT (first Show)
BSPS Area 17 - 1st ISRT & Res Ch (RIHS Qualifier), 2nd Open RH (was a bit tired!)
South of England Spring Show - 1st Novice RH
Four Winds - 1st Novice RH
BSHA Southern Spring show - 2nd Novice RH (highest small RH, beaten by
Kate on the Queens horse)
BSPS Area 8 - 1st Open RH & Res Ch (RIHS Qualifier)
Royal Windsor - 5th Novice RH (highest small RH and only amateur placed)
Herts County - 2nd Open RH (RIHS Qualifier, beaten by Kate again!)
Midland Counties - 1st Open RH (RIHS Qualifier) & 4th ISRT (HOYS Qualifier
with new jockey)
He is off to South of England tomorrow to do an ISRT and then I will take him
to do Open RH (HOYS) at Royal Lincoln and Shropshire & West Midlands
when I am back from holiday.
Thankyou so much for finding him
Best regards
Helen
Helen Whiteley
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Elaine Y. Houston, Texas, USA 12th March 2007
I really had a fun time visiting with you and your friends. You made my trip extra special
along with selling me my dream horse.
Thanks again,
Elaine
Hi Astrid
Walter arrived on Thursday. He had a straight through ride from California to Houston.
He was the only horse on the truck and had a box stall all to himself. He is in perfect
condition. He came off the truck took a look around and went right to the first green
spot he saw and started grazing. My mare also likes him and she doesn't like any
horse in the whole barn. We are at a horse show this weekend so I will start riding
him on Monday. I will keep you updated.
Thanks for everything,
Elaine
Elaine Y. Houston, Texas. USA
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"Sparky" finalist at Burghley and Pavo Young Event Horse Championships 05/06
Martin Reek
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Hi Astrid, 25th May, 2007
Just thought I'd drop you a quick line to let you know that Thomas, the bay gelding
I bought from you in April, is doing really well. He's going really well in the school
and is a real pleasure to ride, on hacks out is leading the older horses past spooky
obstacles and is just a total sweetie in all ways and worth every penny.
I'm absolutely thrilled to bits with him so thanks a lot!
All the best
Jane Cash
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28th March 2007 "Sooty"
Hi Astrid, I thought you might like to see how the little stuffy black thing (your words not mine!),
is turning out! Well he’s knocking on 17 hh! He has a wonderful temperament, and appears
to be very talented and so easy to deal with. We all love him to bits.
Thanks Pat
Patricia Mallaburn
Patricia Mallaburn
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 JAN 07 - YOU KNOW HOW TO PICK A HORSE!
Hi Astrid, It's Shelley Emlenko here and I am just sending you a picture
of Sinclair Z. He is everything you said he was and more. Everybody
that gets to know him loves him and wants one like him. I told them
where to go, straight to you! I have clipped him, even his legs and he
just let me without even tying him up. What a good boy. We are
developing a trust, well I say that but it was there from the start.
He is such a good boy, I think he has been here before. I know that
I say this everytime I see you but thank you! You sure know how to
pick a horse. Hope to see you at the winter semis (Myerscough)
All the best for the New Year.
Thanks Shelley & Sinclair Z
Shelley Emolenko
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September 2006
Astrid, As promised photo of Gary for your "wall of fame". Finished the season
on him at the Hack & Cob Champs over the weekend. He was 2nd. to Alister
Hood in his class and gave me the ride of my life in the Evening Performance,
God did he ping! Can't wait for next year now! Regards Sarah
Sarah Carey
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September 2006
BEST PONY IN THE WORLD - TOLLY!!!!
Claire Daniels
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August 2006
Hello Dolly winning Hickstead Masters 2006
Lorna Blair
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He's the best horse you have ever sold or will do. He fulfills all my dreams. August 2006
Love Sam.
 
SAM
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July 2006
Riding Horse Caviar at Myerscough Centre.
Claire Heywood
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Hi Astrid APRIL 2006
Just a quick update on Kelvin - he's now 6 years old
and working Med/Adv med - not done a lot competitively
cos we've been concentrating on training over the
winter but looking fab! He's stopped growing upwards
at 16.3hh (thankfully!) but is filling out and muscling up nicely.
He went on a Conrad Schumacher clinic before Christmas and
Herr S said that he was a perfect example of a well brought up
and correctly trained young horse.... which was nice!
He's still the nicest and easiest horse to handle, still loves
people and loves going to parties -
Best wishes
Jane Hartley
jane hartley
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MAY 2006
Hi Astrid,
Rebecca Hutchison here. I bought 'Velix' from you in January, a chestnut Jet Set gelding.
Thought you might be interested to know how he is going?
I am really pleased with him, he has got a super temperament (if at times bit cheeky) and
is showing a lot of talent for dressage. I have not competed him yet but am looking at
working towards the 4 and 5 year old national dressage horse classes in the future.
I have just started hacking him out and he is doing well.
He has grown and I would think is definitely over 16.1hh now but we haven't measured
him as yet.
All in all, I just wanted to let you know that I am happy with him and think that you did a
good job in matching us!
Could you please send me that picture if you still have it of him as a scrawny 2 year old?
I will send you a picture of him as he is now if you would like?
Also, I have passed your name on to other people looking for horses, so I hope you
can help them too should they contact you.
Cheers
Rebecca
Rebecca Hutchinson
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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR FINDING MY HANDSOME HORSE "TEDDY". HE IS SUCH A
WELL BEHAVED YOUNGSTER AND SO EASY TO DO. IT WILL NOT BE LONG BEFORE
HE IS GOING TO HIS FIRST COMPETITION - I WILL KEEP YOU POSTED , SENDING
SOME PICTURES SOON.
ALISON BUTLY
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WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS TELL US ABOUT THEIR HORSE HUNTING EXPERIENCES.
"we feel like children in a sweet shop - there is so much choice here"
"it's such a relief to find everything *as described* after we have travelled miles"
"it's reasuring to know that a 16.2hds horse WILL BE a 16.2hds horse.
We were told when viewing one horse (after a journey of over 2 hrs) going
to see a supposedly l6.2hds horse, got there only to find it just about 15.3hds.
The vendor was insistent that it was "bigger than her friends horse" and that
was 15.2hds.
"went to view a bay horse - when we got there it had huge white legs, a big
white face and splashes of white under it's belly. The seller replied when we
questioned him "well it's mostly bay"
"travelled 250 miles to see a horse - it wasn't until its owner took off it's rug
that it was revealed that it was branded with an "L" (for an insurance write
off - loss of use) The vendor just shrugged and said it didn't affect it's performance!!"
some of our recent customers
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Just thought I would let you know the horse has settled really well and has been a saint. I am so pleased with him and would like to thank you, from a very happy purchaser and will always recommend your horses. Thank you again for Neckar.
Josie and Dickie
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Hi, Barny did his first novice 1 day event. He was a very good boy. He is turning out rather COOL. His next outing - he is going to Skipton Event. Watch this space!
Claire Fitz
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Just want to let you know that "Boston" settled in really well. Totally fab - can't believe that I nearly missed him. Every one at the yard really impressed.
Leanne
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Hi, Astrid, thank you for selling me such a lovely horse. She is so easy for me. I really love her.
Claire Bolton
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