Allison's Horses

Arthur

Arthur, born in 1999, is a 17.0 hand tall, liver chestnut Irish Thoroughbred gelding.  With his great presence, breathtaking movement, and huge jump, this horse is truly a future star with his eye set on the Olympics.

Arthur’s 2007 season was spectacular.  Following his move-up to Advanced, Arthur quickly confirmed his viability as an Advanced horse, with consistent top five placings throughout the year.   A successful 8th place finish in the Jersey Fresh CCI 3* brought Allison and Arthur substantial national recognition in early June.  The pair was named to the USEF Developing Rider List and were one of four Developing Rider combinations selected to train with the U.S. Squad preparing for the Pan American Games in Brazil this summer.  Allison and Arthur finished 3rd at both the Richland Park Horse Trial Gold Cup competition and at the American Eventing Championships, and successfully completed the Fair Hill International Three Day Event CCI 3 *.   They capped their season by being named to the United States Equestrian Team’s “B Squad”. Arthur's exciting 2008 spring season was capped off by a clean cross-country run at the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event (link to www.rk3de.org ), his first CCI**** where he also won the Zeppa International Trophy as Best Turned Out.  We're very excited about this horse's future.

Arthur has an enormously kind and playful soul. Allison has had Arthur since he was five years old when he was "a bit wild and a spook!".  She has enjoyed building a partnership with this amazing animal and seeing him develop into the amazing star that he is today. Arthur is the gentle giant in the barn, he looks forward to his beauty treatments, having his head scratched EVERYWHERE, and his tongue tugged on!  Arthur's favorite snacks are horse cookies!

Destination Known

"Burger", as he is known in the barn, is a 17.0 hand tall, grey American Thoroughbred gelding born in 1998.  Burger’s consistent performance and spectacular show jumping make him a strong candidate to represent the U.S. in the future.

Burger’s 2007 season was nothing short of exceptional. Competing at the Intermediate level this year, his major accomplishments included a Gold Cup win at Richland Park's CIC** and finishing in second place on his dressage score at Bromont CCI**. Burger's 2008 spring season confirmed his talent as an Advanced horse, with a spectacular run at Red Hills Horse Trials, and an outstanding finish at Jersey Fresh CCI***.

Everyone enjoys Burger's clowning personality. Burger relishes his life so much that there is a running joke that he lives in a place called "Burger World" and he is the "Burger King". He enjoys all the attention he can get from anyone and lets all know when something needs improvement (i.e. he is hungry and needs some food, or he's bored and needs some attention). Burger likes to be entertained and loves to entertain others.

Currently, there is a syndicate being formed to help Allison keep Burger in the barn and to help support their Olympic endeavors together. Please contact Allison for more information if you would like to be a part of this exciting horse's future.

Tiamo

"Ti" is a 2002 16.2 hand thoroughbred by the Canadian stallion A Fine Romance.  Owned by Kaiti Saunders and bred by Gail Rogers and Robby Johnson, Tiamo has his own internet "fan club" who have followed his story since his birth and the tragic death of his dam from colic several days later.

This fancy youngster already shows he has inherited his sire's jumping ability and flashy movement.  His easy mind and athleticism make him a strong prospect for the upper levels.  Allison backed Tiamo in late 2005, and gently introduced him to eventing in 2006, where he placed first in his first beginner novice event at Seneca in September and won again at novice at Rubicon.  In 2007, Tiamo easily moved up to Training level after handily winning his first Novice outing of the year.  Showcasing his sensibility and level-headedness, Tiamo not only placed successfully with Allison throughout the year, but won his Training division at MCTA with his amateur owner.  Tiamo finished out the year with the highest jumping score of all the 5 year olds in the Young Event Horse Championships, and by placing in the ribbons at Maryland Horse Trials and at Rubicon.  Tiamo’s 2008 season has started very successfully, finishing 2nd at his first two events in very strong company and making his successful debut at Preliminary level.  Possible plans for the year include a CCI*.

A Jack of Hearts

"Jack" is a 2001 16.2 hand thoroughbred gelding by the Canadian stallion A Fine Romance.  Owned by Eric and Sheryl Williams, this outstanding gelding shows signs of truly being a horse for the future.   New to Allison’s string in 2007, Jack’s outstanding scope and athleticism showcase a horse with almost limitless potential.  Jack’s 2008 began with strong outings at Training level and a successful entry at Preliminary.  Plans for the year include a CCI*.

Jack’s innate confidence and self assurance make him a welcome presence in the barn, and his striking looks mean he attracts loads of attention. 

Mozart

"Mo" is 2002 17.1 Irish sport horse by Brandenburg’s Windstar.  This lovely steel gray youngster has big shoes to follow after big brother Arthur, though his 17.1 hand frame and striking presence certainly shows he’s inherited the same flashy looks.  Owned by Jeff and Jamie Hedges of Orlean, VA. 2008 is Mozart’s debut year to eventing. He was second in his first competition – BN at Full Gallop Farm and has recently moved up to Novice. In 2008 Mo will continue to gain more experience and has plans to compete at the training level soon!

Mozart craves attention from his people just like big brother, Arthur. He has a very kind heart and a playful soul. He is very curious about the world and has decided that galloping through the water is great fun…. Mo definitely loves the cross country phase!