Sara Storch-Kay Dressage

11/03/2024

👏🏆Join us in congratulating Fortissimo SQF (For Compliment x SPS Rose/Rotspon) for being the Intermediate 2 Champion and the Grand Prix Reserve Champion at the USDF's Region 5 Championships. 🏅🎉Fortissimo SQF is owned by Debi Elliott, ridden by Sara Storch-Kay and bred by Jill Petersen.
Photo credit: Una Schade Photography

10/20/2024

So proud! Working students Candice Christopher Rides and Grace Hiramoto were selected to ride with George Williams in the Region 5 Junior/young rider clinic this weekend.

Huge thank you Lora for allowing Grace to ride Cajenne and to Jackie for allowing Candice to take Brandus. I’m grateful for this special group of people and horses!

The future looks so bright 🤩

10/19/2024

Debi Elliott’s Forte and Grace Hiramoto earlier this week mapping out the day.
Our days are full of whiteboards, spreadsheets and big dreams.

And I’m grateful for all of it, but especially the people and horses who make the day in and day out possible.

And check out that clip from Cary Meyer 🤩

10/17/2024

Love this!

Every perfect movement you watch in dressage is the result of hundreds of imperfect tries, of riders who never gave up, and horses who slowly learned to trust. Celebrate every crooked halt, every almost-there half-pass, because they are the real victories. The path to excellence is paved with mistakes, but also with perseverance and love.

10/07/2024

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That's about us 😅
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10/03/2024

💫Available for On-Site Half Lease at CHP

“Mile Hi Jolie”

Jolie is a 20 yr old Morgan mare who has successfully competed through first level and is working at 2nd level at home. She is a competitive smaller dressage horse with 3 good gaits, the smoothest trot to sit and the ability to score an 8 for her walk. She also has a fair bit of experience with western dressage and goes beautifully under western tack.

She is easy to work with on the ground, and is the same horse at home and away. She can give her rider the best feeling under saddle and she’s also wonderful to trail ride.

We are looking for the right match to enjoy this safe, kind and athletic partner. Lease will include lessons with my training team.

Interested? Shoot me a PM 📩

10/01/2024

Fall Webstore is up!

Online ordering for Sara Storch Kay Fall 2024

09/23/2024

Our group did a lot this weekend at the GAIG USDF Region 5 and RMDS Championships!

More on that later, because none of this week would have been possible without this young woman who organized and ran the operation for a large group of horses showing from my program.

From 🔝 class braids and turnout, to coordinating grooms, coaching and trainer schedules, Grace blew me away with her organization, composure and support during an incredibly busy week for my program.

It takes an incredible team to pull off the week the way we did it, and I’m grateful that behind the scenes I have her leading it and keeping this crazy 🚂 rolling with so much compassion and care for our horses.

I’m a huge believer that hard work pays off and I know that the future is so bright for this young rider.I’m excited to be a part of it!

Sara

09/14/2024

🌟Final call for Gifted Memorial Fund for Adult Amateurs Grant Applications!🌟

All applications are due Sunday, September 15 by midnight.

The Gifted Memorial Fund for Adult Amateurs was established with donations in remembrance of Carol Lavell’s great dressage horse, Gifted.

These grants are meant for adult amateurs to have the opportunity to be in an extended training situation (one week of concentrated training) that is different from their normal training plan.

- Up to nine $1,500 grants are available (one for each USDF Region).
- Two additional $1,500 wild card grants are also available, which can be awarded in any region.

Preference is given to applicants with a strong history of volunteerism, especially within their GMOs. The best applications include a training program of 5-7 consecutive days with the same trainer. However, it is not required that you travel away from home. Training plans must have reasonable, attainable goals.

Learn more and apply by September 15 at https://bit.ly/44dXCtN



Photo is of Gifted Memorial Fund grant recipient Jenna Staffaroni. Photo by Franke Photo Design.

09/12/2024

I’ve been putting this one off because in my mind this horse stays in my barn forever. But the reality is is that it’s time for Brandus to find his person.
This is a very special, talented, imported Friesian sport horse gelding. He is 11 years old, currently showing third level, schooling higher and will be ready for FEI in no time! He shows talent for piaffe, passage and pirouettes and he gives his rider the feeling that he would go through fire for you.
He also hacks out and

loves to jump small jumps ( let’s be real, he could probably jump higher, but it’s me riding him so we are playing over cross rails 😉 ) He also loves a good musical freestyle 🕺

He is the type of horse who gets very attached to his rider in the best way. While Brandus is tolerant of beginner riders I think he would thrive in a program with a rider who already has an independent seat and appreciates a horse that wants to be ridden from the seat.

Special consideration given to those who would keep him with my program as I believe 100% in this horse and would love to continue developing him.

Asking mid/high five figures.

He can be seen next week competing at region five championships and is available to be tried after the show is finished.

09/02/2024

Congratulations, Candice Christopher Rides!

08/22/2024

I can’t believe the difference FES has made for the horses! ✨✨

08/12/2024

📢 I am so excited to host Stephanie Brown-Beamer from Horse by Horse for a bridle and bit fitting clinic on September 13th and 14th.

This service is truly a game changer for our equine athletes and I am thrilled to be able to offer this to my students and our community.

Please PM me for pricing and to reserve your spot.

-Sara

08/07/2024

Horse Friends,

My wonderful working students are headed back to school, so I am on the hunt for a working student/groom with the ability and desire to grow within my program.

My need is for daytime hours during the week. I’m looking for someone who is comfortable around young horses, and has the mindset to “jump in” and help where help is needed. If you want to spend most of the day on your phone or sitting,this is not the right fit. If you want to learn, work hard, and enjoy wonderful horses and their owners, then please reach out!

Most of the day is spent tacking up, untacking, keeping the barn tidy and running smoothly. But, because it is horses ( if you know, you know) I need someone who can be flexible and wear a few different hats when necessary!

Riding opportunities for the right person.

PM me for more info 💫

07/29/2024

The future looks bright! 💫

I am so excited to welcome Katja Waldron to my training team!

A little about Katja…

Katja Waldron is an accomplished dressage trainer with a wealth of experience and a strong competitive record. She has earned USDF silver and bronze medals and has a diverse background in training various breeds and young horses.

Katja's journey began as a teenager when she trained in classical dressage at Christiane Noelting Dressage Center in Vacaville, CA. In her early twenties, she honed her skills by training and breaking young horses at Derby Farms under Pamela Pentz in Woodinville, WA. This is where she achieved her bronze and silver medals on Rodioso, a schoolmaster Oldenburg Stallion. Katja also had the opportunity to ride as a working student for six months during her study abroad in Berlin, Germany at Dressurstall Vetters Neubeeren.

While pursuing graduate studies in Pennsylvania, Katja continued to train horses of various breeds, including Friesians, PREs, and Trakehner/Arab crosses. Currently, she is dedicated to reaching her long-term goal of competing at the Grand Prix level and obtaining her gold medal.

07/24/2024

SignUp.com makes it easy to coordinate school events & classroom activities, fundraisers, snack schedules, potlucks & more!

06/30/2024

Debi Elliot’s Fortissimo SQF 🤩
📸Danielle Vargo
Show clothes and the prettiest tailcoat from Right Path Equestrian
And underneath 🤐 from equestrian

06/24/2024

For every individual that wants to be an equine professional out there... Grab a broom. Understanding that both not every need of you is always being on top of a horse, and learning that there is no job beneath you, are crucial if you want to make it in this business.

For every kid that loves horses and is blessed to ride or take lessons, push a broom. It shows you are learning humility in this sport, and that you see past just taking a selfie with your horse or just posting your latest riding video on TikTok. Care for every aspect of the sport and needs around the barn shows more traits of a horsewoman than social media likes. Plus, it is a great way to build more muscle and be a better rider for your horse.

Showing love and pride in your sport, your horse, your facility, and your barn family looks like pushing a broom.

05/31/2024

M&M says thank you to Laura Grant for everything she does to help our equine athletes feel their best ✨🤩