SpotLight Equestrian

09/17/2024

French Sunrise
2008, 15.3 hand Thoroughbred broodmare is searching for her new location to continue making impressive babies ❤️
"Dawn" is an established, easy Broodmare that has anyways taken on the first attempt for me and is a great mom. She foals easily but always seems to like to bake her babies for a couple extra days 😉
She has both her AQHA number for breeding AND is an approved mare for the Westfalen verband. She has produced two LOVELY Knabstruppers for me. She always passes on her lovely shoulder and her exquisite head and neck. I was told that she has bred Welsh ponies in the past that have won at Devon, but that was before my time with her.
Dawn is completely sound for riding but isn't happy being a ring horse. Apparently someone thought it would be a good idea to try and force her to travel like a western pleasure horse and kind of blew her mind. I have spent the time working with her over the years and she is now very happy to go out on trail rides and is my go-to horse for ponying the babies. But, riding in the ring still gives her anxiety.
Easy to handle, does all the things. She will be a great addition to any breeding program.
Only looking for a new pasture due to the loss of my farm; Otherwise, she wouldn't be going anywhere!
Had a 2024 filly and currently open. If you are interested make sure to PM us, as we cannot keep up with all of the skates. Located in NW Florida.

09/17/2024

Are you looking for talent AND color? Then I have your future Rockstar!
2024 Knabstrupper filly looking for the perfect barn to call her own. She is only searching since her current farm is closing and everyone has to leave 😔
Fillys like this don't come available often!!
In Lieu of Diamonds JPD not only has correct confirmation and stunning movement, she is the perfect mix of sweet and spice; 'Brains with beauty' best describes her.
Sire: Pax Asgard af Pegasus. 16.3, Talented young Knabstrupper Stallion with both jumping and dressage talent.
Dam: French Sunrise. 15.3, Westfalen approved TB mare who is known to throw her impressive shoulder and stunning head and neck.
Lieu was purpously bred for eventing and will excel in any disapline chosen. She does all the things a baby should: lead, load, tie, bathe, etc. She was just weaned and is ready to go on her first major adventure!
Please contact through PM, as we cannot keep up with all the comments on every share.
Located in NW FLORIDA

09/01/2024

07/02/2024

The Westfalen Verband will be at our farm in Chumuckla, Florida on July 24th for their annual inspection.
If you're interested in having a horse inspected for registration OR have a Thoroughbred or Arabian mare you'd like to be inspected for warmblood breeding approval this is the time to have it done! We will NOT be hosting an inspection in 2025, so don't put things off until next year!!
I'm happy to answer any questions that I'm able to, but all registration and official documtation needs to go through https://westfalenverband.com

06/27/2024

I suppose that it's time we make the official announcement that JPD's Splash of Class (our FIRST homebred!!) is in foal to GFS Mikado - AES warmblood stallion!
I said I wouldn't breed another maiden...but here we are 🤣
Current due date is 2/27/25
This foal is planned to be a keeper...and, unfortunately, will not be eligible for warmblood registration even though both parents are full warmbloods. You see - they don't allow patches to be bred to spots. 😱
But, that's not going to change how amazing this foal is going to be!! Since the stallion is a double dilute we can at least plan on a dilute baby - I'm crossing my fingers for a buckskin. Foal COULD have spots, patches, both or even neither...but being a dilute will be enough for me even if I don't get a pattern. 😍
So, here's to a happy and healthy pregnancy for my heart horse, Splash. 🥂

05/23/2024

One (Maybe 2) boarding spots available at our boutique, private farm in Chumuckla, FL. This is a private facility with individual, personalized care for every animal. Pastures are maintained and rotated, stalls are available for use in case of injuries, horse show needs, etc. We also offer a shaded wash stall, maintained grass riding ring, an array of jumps (always working on more cross country jumps, too!), round pen and some hacking trails. Owner/trainer has been in the business for over 25 years, moving to this area from Wellington. Slowly building the farm from scratch, but never cutting corners and always with safety as the highest priority.
Ideal boarder would be a responsible adult who might be able to help motivate me to ride more 🤣. Would be AMAZING to find someone who wants to travel together to shows (dressage, jumpers, eventing). Horse training and lessons offered by highly qualified trainer, but not required. This is also a warmblood breeding facility, so we are unable to accept stallions.
If interested, please send us a private message with any questions and schedule to come see the farm! ❤️

04/18/2024

Farrier day out at the farm today. Then the yearlings, SPEKtacular JPD and Well Decorated JPD received some MUCH NEEDED spring TLC. Totally missed getting a picture of Splash 😬
Baby Lieu was super cute watching her mom get her toes trimmed. Next time it'll be her turn
❤️

04/07/2024

Westfalen Verband will be coming to Chumuckla (Pace, FL) this summer (late July/August) again for inspections.
Looking to see if there are others interested in having their horses inspected by the Germans while there are here in America.
Inspections would be for a qualifying warmblood foals, a Westfalen/RPSI mare that needs her adult/breeding inspection OR if you have a registered Thoroughbred mare that you would like to have inspected to be approved to breed warmblood foals.
If interested in attending this inspection, please let me know!

03/19/2024

Will have to get better pictures in the next couple of days, but we are excited to announce our new arrival - a stunning Knabstrupper filly!!
As much as I hate to admit it, this filly will be for sale, as I've already retained her full brother from last year. Her mother is also looking for a new broodmare home.
I'm going to need to put on my thinking cap for a good name...

03/17/2024

Cannot express how proud I am of Prom Dancer at her very first show today!! I just started to break her this year, she's probably had around 20 rides total in her life so far - half by me (owner/trainer) and half by my student, Stephanie.
She's never even cantered before, but we took her today to her first horse show and did intro A and B (with Stephanie aboard; Believe it's her 3rd show ever).
Even with as green as she is and ridden by an amateur rider, she had scores in the high 50s and low 60s, including an 8 in one test! 😱
Cannot wait to see her continue to progress! Wish I had more time to work with her each week, but she's progressing steadily with the time I can give her. Proper training paired with a talented animal makes for such an enjoyable experience! ❤️

03/16/2024

She's currently at 349 days and apparently having the time of her life.
Someone tell her that I'd really like to meet that foal she's keeping hostage!!

02/21/2024

We are finally getting Prom Dancer under saddle! Gearing up for show season to start in March.

02/09/2024

WEEKEND SALE!!
This weekend ONLY (2/10 & 2/11) we are offering these two jumps at discounted pricing. The flooding the other week made the jumps dirty and I'm hoping to avoid bringing the jumps over to the house to hose them off.
Green brush jump is now $200
(5' standards, 8' poles)
Sunburst jump is now $350
(5' standards, 10' poles).
First to come get them gets the deal! 🤠

01/24/2024

Look at this SLOWLY and PURPOSEFULLY

01/15/2024

Unimpressed with storms and cold. I want to be able to get these jumps into their new homes!!!

12/05/2023

100% the best chiropractor in the area ❤️

🎄 Christmas giveaway time!!!!!🎄

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Week 2 Christmas Giveaway is:

➡️A free spinal manipulation (chiro) evaluation by Dr. Brittany!! ⬅️

If you will *like AND share* our post, your name will be entered in a drawing to win! Happy sharing!

11/22/2023

Our "barn" cat, Lexington is just a little love bug 💖

11/17/2023

Two separate jumps for sale -

1) "Sunburst" vertical with boxes.
This jump has 5' standards and (2) 10' ombre poles pained to match the Sunburst boxes. Comes with 2 sets of jump cups (everything seen in the picture). Jump is 1 year old - $500

2) Brush boxes with vertical. 5' Natural standards, (2) 8' olive green poles and 2 brush boxes with bamboo and greens. Comes with two jump cups as shown. This jump is two years old - $400

Jumps are located in Chumuckla and are ready for immediate pickup. Please PM with any specific questions.

10/22/2023

Great day at the Amazing Gaits combined training show. So proud of both students and how far they've come with their mounts. The hard work is certainly paying off! ❤️

10/06/2023

Gearing up for our last jump build for the year!!
We can do full jumps, just poles or standards...anything you can think of!!
Hunter. Jumper. Cross Country. The world is your oyster 😂
Pictures are of jumps (orders) from the past. Everything is custom built to your specifications and colors. Please inquire for pricing - as it will depend on what you're looking to purchase! The only "set" pricing we have is for our economy jumps. Everything else is priced depending on your specifications (standard height, pole length, etc).
50% due at ordering (to purchase supplies) and remainder due at pickup (NorthWest FL, 32571). Deadline for deposits is 10/20.

10/04/2023

Rosie is just starting her 30 days of training since she foaled in late May. Still need to get a little more weight on her, but I'm thrilled to say that she retained her training from last fall. Will be a fun month at SpotLight Equestrian with this girl.
Need training? Reach out! If we are unable to help we can hopefully at least point you in the right direction for someone who can. 💕

09/06/2023

An oldie but goody ❤️

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08/31/2023

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