Introductions I
Hello!
In order to celebrate this auspicious occasion of actually mostly finishing a website for once, I thought I'd introduce you to all the lovely faces here. Not that you can't just go look at them, but this is in story format so to each their own. Onwards!
Pictured above are the stallions, and gelding, of Blackwater Estate, our sub-stable that focuses on Warmbloods and Sport Horses.
From the left, BKE Riptide. A twelve year old Hanoverian gelding we purchased several years ago for our stable manager's son Vincent. With a few show miles already under his belt, he was the perfect mount for Vincent as a budding Show Jumper. Since then, they have competed all over the country, and even some internationally. They currently compete at the Intermediate level, and have achieved 49 points and a handful of ribbons.
In the middle, StE Dorryen. He is a six year old Irish Sport Horse we purchased from Maria Korine on Equus two years ago as a foundation when we opened Blackwater Estate. He is by StE Brave Lad, a proven Eventing stallion, and out of CDE Hera, and is my own personal mount. He competes in Show Jumping at the Intermediate level and has achieved 57 points.
On the right, Lewis' Jitterbug. A four year old Irish Sport Horse stallion we acquired from Cassandra Lewis on Equisim Alliance about a month ago to add to our ISH lineup. He is untested in the show ring, as we want him to settle in and adjust to life with the staff, as well as his stable mates before taking him to any show grounds. For now though, we exercise him daily and take him over cavaletties or small cross-rails.
We are looking forward to seeing where all of our boys go in their lives here with us, and will keep you all updated on their progress!
Cheers,
