P2 Sport Horses, LLC.

09/12/2024

Your legacy will live on in your offspring!

Godspeed, Wild Dance!

After a long and fruitful life in competition and breeding Hanoverian Elite stallion Wild Dance has passed away. Wild Dance left an extraordinary legacy in both dressage and breeding. Born in 1997, Wild Dance was by Wolkenstein II and out of a State Premium mare Milva by Matcho AA. His pedigree alone indicated his promise, and he more than fulfilled that potential during his career.

At the age of four, Wild Dance placed fourth in the prestigious Bundeschampionate, Germany's national championship for young horses. His talent was further demonstrated by his victory at the 100-day stallion performance test in Germany, where he achieved over 140 points overall, including an impressive score of over 147 in dressage and a 9 in jumping. These accomplishments solidified his versatility as a sport horse, excelling in Dressage and exhibiting his athleticism.

Wild Dance continued to shine in the international dressage arena, notably becoming the Reserve Champion at the Neurenberger BurgPokal Finals in 2005, competing under Hubertus Schmidt. His scores frequently exceeded 75%, demonstrating his ability at the higher levels. He also competed in S-level competitions in Europe with great success and later in Florida.

In his breeding career, Wild Dance made a lasting impact in both performance and with the registries. He sired several State Premium mares, Top Foals, Premium Foals, Gold Medal Foals. Incredibly important he produced offspring that combined excellent movement with his wonderful temperament. With high talent and rideability many successfully competed and are competing at the highest levels in dressage. Many also inherited his jumping ability and are successful in eventing as well as hunter classes.

Wild Dance was a gentle stallion, cherished not only for his competitive achievements but for his effortless beauty, rideability, and wonderful temperament. His contribution to sport and breeding will be remembered fondly by all who knew him and his numerous offspring. We will miss him.

09/05/2024

“I am still under the impression that there is nothing alive quite so beautiful as a horse.”- John Galsworthy

We couldn’t agree with you more John! We sure love watching Ricky Bobby do what he was bred to do- fly high! 🚀

to P2’s Ricky Bobby flying around his course!

09/04/2024

“One doesn’t experience real love until he is loved by his horse.”

09/03/2024

It is with great pride, P2 Sport Horses announces the lease of Modelo Lusso aka Big Mack to Alison Demian with Maplewood Stables! We were so excited to see them show together at Woodside this past weekend and look forward to watching them become fierce competitors in the ring! The sky is the limit for this duo!

09/03/2024

Looking for a stall cleaner to work 3 hours a day each week. Please forward to anyone looking for extra work.

Call Ron (480) 688-6034 for details

08/27/2024

“I’ve never felt my job was to win basketball games. Rather, that the essence of my job as a coach was to do everything I could to give my players the background necessary to succeed in life.” - Bobby Knight

Most of what is taught to riders today can be applied to any aspect of life. Whether it’s school, a career, or personal relationships, riding teaches discipline, a good work ethic, success, and even failure. Proud to be partnered with a coach that wants to see his riders succeed both in and outside the show ring.

08/12/2024

“Greatness is not in where we stand, but in what direction we are moving. We must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it—but sail we must and not drift, nor lie at anchor.”—Oliver Wendell Holmes

KEEP. GOING.

08/10/2024

Jumping into the weekend!

Make it a great one!

07/30/2024

“Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort.” -John Ruskin

07/28/2024

“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”
–Thomas Edison

Here’s to us. THIS TEAM. THIS HORSE.

NEVER. GIVE. UP.

07/25/2024

“The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and freedom.” -Sharon Ralls Lemon

to Phoenix Black on Le Grande. What a team these two made.

07/24/2024

Big day for our girl, OREO! Big shout out to this team for all your patience and hard work! 7/24/24 🙌🏻🙌🏻

07/22/2024

Time to meet another member of the P2/ Nadir Team: Alexandra (Alex) Beckett! 🤩

Alex has had a love for horses since she was a little girl. As a young child, she rode dressage. Alex took a break from riding to purse swimming and went on to swim competitively as a Division One athlete at Ohio State University. Alex earned a scholarship to compete in synchronized swimming. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business management. 

After college, Alex started to volunteer at an equestrian therapy barn which inspired her to start riding again. A year into her lessons, Alex knew she found her new sport and passion. She bought her first horse and began taking lessons at Nadir Riding Academy under the coaching of Paris Nadir. She recently sold that horse and purchased P2’s Laredo. Alex currently works both in the service industry and under Paris at Nadir Riding Academy partnered with P2 Sport Horse Team. 

Alex brings to the barn a drive and willingness to learn; she is not afraid to try new training methods. We are so glad Laredo found his match in Alex. Together they shine, bringing out the best in each other. Next, Alex plans to pursue her goal of becoming an entrepreneur and trainer in the horse industry; it’s never too late to go after your dreams.

07/15/2024

Next to meet is Elizabeth Paddy. She grew up in Arizona and was always drawn torwards animals and the outdoors. At five years old, she started riding western, and a few years later, started learning the art of show jumping from Paris Nadir. Although her parents divorce and varsity sports took her away from pursuing riding in her youth, Elizabeth decided to go all in and buy her first horse, a young thoroughbred, during college. It was then that Elizabeth reconnected with Paris Nadir and expanded her knowledge of riding and training horses.

Elizabeth’s college experience was uprooted due to COVID and a broken leg, but she was still able to graduate Cum Laude at the age of 20 from Arizona State with a Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management. Currently, Elizabeth is working part-time at an international solar company and at Nadir Riding Academy- who is proudly partnered with P2 Sport Horses. Her innovative mind and consistency makes her an invaluable member of this team and to the horse training process. We are so fortunate to have Elizabeth apart of our team!

07/12/2024

Did you know???

P2’s Ricky Bobby comes from Olympic royalty!!

Check it out!

07/10/2024

“I’ve often said there is nothing better for the inside of a man than the outside of a horse.”

– Ronald Reagan

Happy Wednesday everyone! We must always remember why we do what we do. Most people do not have the luxury to do what they love every single day. In fact, most people work to live vs. live to work. How blessed are we?!?

07/08/2024

Up next is teammate and rider, Ashley Gonwa.

Originally from Wisconsin, Ashley has been riding for over 30 years. In elementary school, she began showing competitively at Quarter Horse Shows throughout the Midwest showing in Equitation, English Pleasure, and Showmanship. She also competed at the national level at Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio. Ashley attended college at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and majored in Elementary Education with a minor in Spanish. She completed her masters of education in 2014. During college, Gonwa competed on the equestrian team through the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association. It was at this time, Ashley discovered her love for jumping. Ashley began her teaching career in Minnesota and moved to Arizona in 2014. Shortly after moving to Arizona, she started lessoning with Paris at Nadir Riding Academy and has been there ever since. She has competitively shown many horses in the jumper ring under Paris’ coaching.

Outside of the jumper ring, Ashley is a Teacher Executive Designer. She combines her love for teaching and horses in her current part-time role as an assistant trainer and riding instructor at Nadir Riding Academy partnered with P2 Sport Horses. Ashley encompasses many admirable qualities, including her attention to detail and strong work ethic. We are thrilled to have this lady on our team!

07/01/2024

Wow! Seven years happened in a blink of an eye. Still up in the clouds after celebrating with our very own Phoenix Black last week as she promoted to E6! This new rank looks good on you airman!

From our beautiful butterfly who once broke her arm while riding a blind pony to jumping Georgia at the Oaks in those bright red riding pants- life with you is always an adventure! You were and still are a force to be reckoned with!

Forever proud of the woman you are becoming! 

“…Off we go into the wild sky yonder,
Keep the wings level and true;
If you'd live to be a grey-haired wonder
Keep the nose out of the blue!
Fly to fight, guarding the nation's border,
We'll be there, followed by more!
In echelon we carry on.
Oh, nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force!”

07/01/2024

Happy Monday!! The next team member, we’d like you to meet is Sydney Nadir.

Sydney, an Arizona native, has been riding horses since before she could walk… yes that’s right, walk! She grew up learning to ride under her Dad at Nadir Riding Academy. Nadir began showing at the age of five in the hunter ring. She quickly transitioned to the jumper ring and learned to compete on many horses.

After graduating high school, Sydney moved to beautiful Los Angeles, California to pursue a career in acting. While in acting school, she landed major roles in two movies. Ultimately, it was Sydney’s love for riding that pulled her back to Arizona. Since returning, she has taught riding lessons, trained, and competed under her Dad’s coaching at Nadir Riding Academy. She currently trains and rides many horses at Nadir Riding Academy partnered with P2 Sport Horses. Her bravery and willingness to ride all different types of horses from young horses to finished is a tremendous asset to this team.

06/30/2024

“No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle.” – Winston Churchill

Especially an Antarès saddle! 😘

06/27/2024

https://www.instagram.com/stories/kendal.hess/3399656880656272886?igsh=MTFxMDhqbmlpMzRpaQ==

Check out Lollipop’s first jump under saddle!!