Eliza Sydnor Dressage, LLC accepts horses of all levels in training. Below is a list of horses currently training with us.
Full training includes board at Over The Top Farm and is individually tailored to each horse's needs. In general, the horses work 4 days a week in the arena and have two days of hacking or hill work, depending on their age. Owners are welcome to be as hands on with the training as they like. Some clients live far away and get updates via email with photos and videos. Other clients ride the majority of the time in lessons and have Eliza, Kate, or Nicole work the horse only once or twice a week. Send an email for more information.
Full Training Board - $1800/month.
Full training includes board at Over The Top Farm and is individually tailored to each horse's needs. In general, the horses work 4 days a week in the arena and have two days of hacking or hill work, depending on their age. Owners are welcome to be as hands on with the training as they like. Some clients live far away and get updates via email with photos and videos. Other clients ride the majority of the time in lessons and have Eliza, Kate, or Nicole work the horse only once or twice a week. Send an email for more information.
Full Training Board - $1800/month.
Horses In Training with Eliza
Graffini Grace
2000 Hanoverian Mare (Graf Genius/Espri) bred by Honey Locust Farm, owned by Cindy Sydnor.
Gracie and Eliza have been together for 16 years now. Eliza started her under saddle and has been her only rider since. Gracie is a very talented mare with a lot of energy and expression. She has competed successfully through the I-1.. Gracie had a filly, Lorelei, by Lagoheidor May 24, 2014, and we are thrilled with her! Gracie came back stronger than ever after her time off to be a mom. She and Eliza last competed in 2015, doing an I1 Freestyle. She then helped Kate Tackett get her Bronze medal and taught some lucky students upper level movements. What a schoolmaster this girl turned into! Anyone who knew her as a young horse would never have guessed it ;) Gracie has finally been retired, enjoying her life back at Braeburn Farm, out in the big field with her good friends Fresca and Spiffy.
Gracie and Eliza have been together for 16 years now. Eliza started her under saddle and has been her only rider since. Gracie is a very talented mare with a lot of energy and expression. She has competed successfully through the I-1.. Gracie had a filly, Lorelei, by Lagoheidor May 24, 2014, and we are thrilled with her! Gracie came back stronger than ever after her time off to be a mom. She and Eliza last competed in 2015, doing an I1 Freestyle. She then helped Kate Tackett get her Bronze medal and taught some lucky students upper level movements. What a schoolmaster this girl turned into! Anyone who knew her as a young horse would never have guessed it ;) Gracie has finally been retired, enjoying her life back at Braeburn Farm, out in the big field with her good friends Fresca and Spiffy.
Foray
2014 Hanoverian Gelding (For Compliment/Royal Prince) bred by Janet Grunbok, owned by Betsy Callaway.
Foray - or Ray Ray/Sweet Baby Ray/Sugar Ray - is an incredible young horse. He came in training with Eliza last fall and began his first shows this spring, winning everything with scores in the 70s. He is coming 7 this year, finally finishing growing (please God!) and packing on incredible muscle. This is a top horse for the future - three awesome gaits, a willing personality and so much suppleness, sometimes we wonder if there are any bones in there ;)
Foray - or Ray Ray/Sweet Baby Ray/Sugar Ray - is an incredible young horse. He came in training with Eliza last fall and began his first shows this spring, winning everything with scores in the 70s. He is coming 7 this year, finally finishing growing (please God!) and packing on incredible muscle. This is a top horse for the future - three awesome gaits, a willing personality and so much suppleness, sometimes we wonder if there are any bones in there ;)
Roman
2011 Hanoverian Gelding (by Razmatazz), owned by Deanna Corby.
Roman is a love bug and an incredible worker bee. Deanna has taken him from unstarted to Fourth Level, and each winter, Eliza gets to play with him for a few months to further his education. And now Deanna is expecting her first child (hooray!!) so Eliza will have Roman for a little longer this year. Roman is knocking on the door of PSG, and we are working on improving his strenth, teaching him to sit more and just building his overall confidence in the upper level movements.
Roman is a love bug and an incredible worker bee. Deanna has taken him from unstarted to Fourth Level, and each winter, Eliza gets to play with him for a few months to further his education. And now Deanna is expecting her first child (hooray!!) so Eliza will have Roman for a little longer this year. Roman is knocking on the door of PSG, and we are working on improving his strenth, teaching him to sit more and just building his overall confidence in the upper level movements.
Lochinvar
2013 Hanoverian Gelding by Londontime, owned by Stacey Quaranta
Loch and Stacey have developed such an awesome partnership in the short time she's owned him. Eliza has shown him 3rd level, and Stacey is planning to do the same this year. This horse has oodles of talent - three beautiful gaits, a super hard working disposition and tons of power. We are working on collection - improving his ability to sit, self carriage and managing all his power in a balanced way. The sky is the limit for this pair!!
Loch and Stacey have developed such an awesome partnership in the short time she's owned him. Eliza has shown him 3rd level, and Stacey is planning to do the same this year. This horse has oodles of talent - three beautiful gaits, a super hard working disposition and tons of power. We are working on collection - improving his ability to sit, self carriage and managing all his power in a balanced way. The sky is the limit for this pair!!
Forimello
2014 Hanoverian Gelding (Franziskus/Ehrenwort) owned by Karen Gollins.
"Frisco" is a gorgeous guy who has been very successful at the lower levels with trainer, Elizabeth Hart, before coming to Eliza in training. We are working on improving fitness, straightness and suppleness. Frisco is an immensely talented young horse. He will be shown at 3rd level in 2022. We are very excited for the future with him!
"Frisco" is a gorgeous guy who has been very successful at the lower levels with trainer, Elizabeth Hart, before coming to Eliza in training. We are working on improving fitness, straightness and suppleness. Frisco is an immensely talented young horse. He will be shown at 3rd level in 2022. We are very excited for the future with him!
Dalwhinnie
2016 Hanoverian Gelding (by Dante Weltino) owned and bred by Julie McKean
Dalwhinnie, aka Dubs, is a phenomenal young horse. Julie bred her amazing Grand Prix mare, Stelina, to Dante Weltino, and got this gorgeous guy! He came to us in 2020 to be started under saddle, and he has grown in all ways!! He is physically mature now, but mentally still coming along ;) Dubs showed very successfully last year at Training and First Level. This is a top horse for the future, and with patience and correct training - I see no limit to his abilites!
Dalwhinnie, aka Dubs, is a phenomenal young horse. Julie bred her amazing Grand Prix mare, Stelina, to Dante Weltino, and got this gorgeous guy! He came to us in 2020 to be started under saddle, and he has grown in all ways!! He is physically mature now, but mentally still coming along ;) Dubs showed very successfully last year at Training and First Level. This is a top horse for the future, and with patience and correct training - I see no limit to his abilites!
Harry Windsor
2018 Hanoverian Gelding (Herzensdieb/Wilmington) bred and owned by Tom Edwards.
Harry is the bee's knees. This guy is the cuddliest, most reliable, most handsome young horse I think I've ever known. He is the same every day - always a joy! I am hoping to find someone who wants to buy him and keep him in training for the rest of his life, because none of us want to see him leave! Schooling all of Training level and ready for the FEI 4 year old test in 2022.
Harry is the bee's knees. This guy is the cuddliest, most reliable, most handsome young horse I think I've ever known. He is the same every day - always a joy! I am hoping to find someone who wants to buy him and keep him in training for the rest of his life, because none of us want to see him leave! Schooling all of Training level and ready for the FEI 4 year old test in 2022.
Raeannalynn
2017 Oldenburg GOV Mare (Bonds/Wildcard) bred by Debbie Malinowski, owned by Christine Pavey.
"Pya" is such a doll! She was started under saddle by Eliza at the end of 2020 and did her first shows with scores to 70% in 2021. She is growing and packing muscle on and looking amazing with Christine riding much of the time now. She is one for the future for sure. Bred by Wellsmont Farm, right here in Hillsborough!
"Pya" is such a doll! She was started under saddle by Eliza at the end of 2020 and did her first shows with scores to 70% in 2021. She is growing and packing muscle on and looking amazing with Christine riding much of the time now. She is one for the future for sure. Bred by Wellsmont Farm, right here in Hillsborough!
Horses in Training with Kate Tackett & Nicole Wilbur
Allegro's True Colors
2011 Paint Gelding, owned by Kate Tackett and Eliza Sydnor Romm
"TC" is a barn favorite, for sure! While he occasionally give pony rides to Eliza's kids, and acts as a lesson horse for some very lucky students, he is also super fancy in his own right! Kate has competed him very successfully at 1st level this year. He is beginning to school 2nd level and is delightful to ride - sensitive but safe, very light in the bridle, comfy to sit. TC is available for lessons on a limited basis, please contact Kate for more information.
"TC" is a barn favorite, for sure! While he occasionally give pony rides to Eliza's kids, and acts as a lesson horse for some very lucky students, he is also super fancy in his own right! Kate has competed him very successfully at 1st level this year. He is beginning to school 2nd level and is delightful to ride - sensitive but safe, very light in the bridle, comfy to sit. TC is available for lessons on a limited basis, please contact Kate for more information.
Hansi
2006 Trakehner Gelding, owned by Janice Milheim
Hansi is the sweetest teddy bear of a horse you could know. Kate teaches his wonderful owner, Janice, and rides him a few times per week. He is a special horse, always trying and always kind, this guy is schooling 4th level with Kate and had a very successful show with Janice last year at First. We can't wait to see them out and about strutting their stuff in 2022!
Hansi is the sweetest teddy bear of a horse you could know. Kate teaches his wonderful owner, Janice, and rides him a few times per week. He is a special horse, always trying and always kind, this guy is schooling 4th level with Kate and had a very successful show with Janice last year at First. We can't wait to see them out and about strutting their stuff in 2022!
Calvin Klein
2007 KWPN Gelding, owned by Annie Ray.
Calvin is a fabulous schoolmaster. Nicole has been building his strength and stamina and putting tons of good muscle on. They will show PSG this spring. He is also proving to be the most excellent teacher for some very lucky students - so patient, always willing, just a gem of a horse. Keep an eye on our Facebook page and the sales horses page, as Calvin will go on the market soon and make someone VERY happy!
Calvin is a fabulous schoolmaster. Nicole has been building his strength and stamina and putting tons of good muscle on. They will show PSG this spring. He is also proving to be the most excellent teacher for some very lucky students - so patient, always willing, just a gem of a horse. Keep an eye on our Facebook page and the sales horses page, as Calvin will go on the market soon and make someone VERY happy!
Aisland Rubi
2016 Oldenburg Mare (by Rubignon,) owned by Ellen Easter.
Rubi is the most darling mare! She has SUCH a sweet disposition and just wants everyone to love her. She is schooling First Level and will be a great AA partner for some lucky person in the future.
Rubi is the most darling mare! She has SUCH a sweet disposition and just wants everyone to love her. She is schooling First Level and will be a great AA partner for some lucky person in the future.
In Memoriam
Lancer
1993 Dutch WB gelding (Edelmann/Saluut) bred by Ellen Perry, owned by Eliza Sydnor Romm
The best horse ever! Lancey & Eliza were together for 18 years. They competed from Training level through Grand Prix and everything in between. Lancer was the kindest horse to walk the planet. He taught Eliza so much, along with a few other lucky riders, and then got to enjoy a well deserved retirement, eating way too much grass, and occasionally teaching some lucky little girls how to walk and jog slowly ;)
Lancer passed away in late 2016 and will be forever missed.
The best horse ever! Lancey & Eliza were together for 18 years. They competed from Training level through Grand Prix and everything in between. Lancer was the kindest horse to walk the planet. He taught Eliza so much, along with a few other lucky riders, and then got to enjoy a well deserved retirement, eating way too much grass, and occasionally teaching some lucky little girls how to walk and jog slowly ;)
Lancer passed away in late 2016 and will be forever missed.
Prince Hopeful
2001 Hanoverian Gelding (Prince Optimus/Wuemmestern) bred by Honey Locust Farm, owned by Eliza Sydnor Romm.
Pappi was one of the most kind and generous horses I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He had chronic suspensory disease and was no longer sound for any riding for many years. While his legs betrayed him far too soon, he remained his cheerful, wonderful self. He lived out with Lancer and Brookie and the cows at the end of his life and still frolicked and played every day. I will always be grateful to this wonderful horse for teaching me so much.
Pappi was one of the most kind and generous horses I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He had chronic suspensory disease and was no longer sound for any riding for many years. While his legs betrayed him far too soon, he remained his cheerful, wonderful self. He lived out with Lancer and Brookie and the cows at the end of his life and still frolicked and played every day. I will always be grateful to this wonderful horse for teaching me so much.
Slo Blazing Brook
1984 Quarter Horse Gelding, owned by Eliza Sydnor Romm
Brookie was truly the best pony/horse you could ever know. He and Eliza got together when she was 6 and he was 4, and they haven't spent too many days apart since then. Brookie learned up to PSG dressage, did jumping, vaulting, cow herding, and general wild galloping through the fields. Near the end of his life he lived with Lancer and Pappi on the "other" side of the farm munching grass all day long and occasionally bossing around some cows. He passed away in the fall of 2015 and will be forever missed.
Brookie was truly the best pony/horse you could ever know. He and Eliza got together when she was 6 and he was 4, and they haven't spent too many days apart since then. Brookie learned up to PSG dressage, did jumping, vaulting, cow herding, and general wild galloping through the fields. Near the end of his life he lived with Lancer and Pappi on the "other" side of the farm munching grass all day long and occasionally bossing around some cows. He passed away in the fall of 2015 and will be forever missed.
