Archive | December, 2013

Mimi Aims for International Competition

Holeandra-Cheyenne Show 2013Mimi Stanley has been selected to attend the USDF Young Rider Graduate Program in Florida Jan. 18-19. This program is designed to help bridge the gap between promising young riders and international competition. Jan. 20-21, she will attend the FEI Trainers Conference in Wellington, featuring Olympian Steffen Peters and USEF Nat’l Young Dressage Horse Coach Scott Hassler. Both of these events will help bring Mimi closer to her goal of international competition. Please contact us if you would be interested in helping sponsor Mimi at these or other 2014 events.

A Great Loss – EA Cygnus

Mimi and Cygnus originalWe are deeply saddened to share with you that Mimi Stanley’s Grand Prix Arabian gelding, EA Cygnus, died in colic surgery at age 23 on Dec. 10. Cygnus has been a part of our family & our top priority for almost 10 years. As Mimi’s teacher & best friend, Cygnus has set the course of her life. We forever are grateful. It is difficult to imagine a world without him. Visit Cygnus’ web page for more information about his amazing career. 

News stories (local, national and international) about Cygnus’ passing:

–  “Farewell to Cygnus” – Arabian Sport Horse Magazine (December 24, 2013)
–  “Sad Loss of Top US Dressage Horse Cygnus” – Horsetalk.co.nz (December 24, 2013)
–  “Top US Dressage Horse from Bismarck Dies” – Bismarck Tribune (December 26, 2013)