K: Meet Bizzie

Dressage breeding originated from stallions being bred for strength, agility and beauty for the military. Stallion stations produced the foundation stallions which still influence world class breeding today.  

I had decided if I was to continue to keep Russia with me, he needed a companion to take over from our leading lady Spice. I wanted a beautiful warmblood, with flashy paces a pretty head and trainable attitude. Easy right? Wrong! I am 5ft, holding together a giant warmblood isn't an option and I don't believe I need that for success in the arena. After months of searching, we went to look at a beautiful Everdale yearling, he melted my heart. But at 15hh already I had no hope. He was just too big. 

Month later, I finally stumbled over my little pocket rocket. Meet Bizzie (Sugar House Bizzario). Having viewed her I tried to discuss the negatives with Hayley, but ultimately she was perfect for me and I was bringing her home. 

Bizzie incorporates some of the great stallions in her lines. The world renowned Lux Z, Weltmeyer, Nagano and Rubenstein. But she's small, like a compact tall pony - she was made for me. 

This little horse concludes my herd (for now). She is everything I hoped, friendly, brave and full of energy. She fitted in instantly and has no qualms with Russia acting like a stroppy spoilt man most of the time. She's my go to for a cuddle and takes everything we throw at her on with a typical swish of her head! I plan to back her this year and can't wait for her future. 

To be continued...

'A horse is a projection of peoples dreams about themselves - strong, powerful, beautiful - giving us the capability of escape from our own mundane existance.' Pam Brown.