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Olivia is my performance mare--an 11 year old, 16.3 hh
Dutch/Belgian draft cross who is also ISR Oldenburg
approved. She is by the Dutch Warmblood stallion Fatrak
(Ulft), out of the Belgian draft mare, Beatrix Farceur. I was
looking for a horse with a good mind, the potential to go up
the levels, and also have easy gaits for my back, and could
not have found a more perfect horse for me. Every barn
needs a Livvy--whether it is giving a lunge lesson to a
beginning rider to gain confidence, helping a friend get back
in shape after having a baby, or letting a 10-year old hop on to
cool Livvy off after a workout--she takes it all in stride.
We are preparing for the 2008 show season. It was a tough
winter--both weather-wise and training, and I'm so happy with
our improvements in the off-season. LIvvy is on the bit and
through and that's a pretty sight. My elastic contact, seat, and
overall riding have improved. Nothing comes easy, and I'm
appreciative that no short cuts were taken in our training. We
needed those struggles.
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