Wonderful news from Germany!!!

Eurodressage has a fabulous new article up about Carola Koppelmann and Desperado OLD!!! Just wonderful to read about her training program, past successes and bright star for the future!

Makes all of us at Watermark Farm very excited about Don William WF, Daylily WF, Dreamcatcher WF, Dream Girl WF, Drummond WF and Dolce Elise WF!!!

Featured Sales Horse - ***Westerleigh WF***

Show hunter peeps this mare is for you!! Shrug off the bias against chestnut mares - she is fancy, talented and a superlative hunter prospect for the discerning trainer!

Around the barn, Westerleigh is best known as Joy and that is what she is!! Pure joy to work with! But alas, we are a dressage barn! What do we do with a horse that is clearly more suited for a different discipline??? We need to find Joy a new person! So the search is on!!! 

Here is a super opportunity for a gifted hunter rider to have a fantastic horse to bring along! She is sweet, very intelligent and in need of a new career director.

Joy is currently priced at $15,000. Please contact Anne@watermark-farm.net to discuss your purchasing options. 

Sandy Update! Weekend Schedule! Farm News!

 We prepared to the best of our abilities for Hurricane Sandy and were very fortunate to have very little damage! The Outdoor was cleared of 99% of the materials and while we got quite a bit of rain and some strong winds, our little valley protected us from the worst of the weather!

 So a few images of the soggy-ness that made the days' work a bit of a challenge. We did lose our electricity for a spell - which just reinforced how dependent we all are on the power grid!!! No chance of any of us turning Amish any time soon! :)
The Muddy Run did jump her banks but beyond a bit of fence repair - we were very lucky! Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those impacted by Sandy's wrath.

This photo is from late yesterday afternoon as the first of the Outdoor's drainage system is opened. Given the brisk breeze overnight, we are hoping to be outdoors today (Thursday). If not, the indoor is all prepared to handle the lesson and training traffic!

Now for the bad news - our November Long Lining Clinic is postponed due to Sandy. We will be rescheduling for December so that everyone has a chance to enjoy Thanksgiving.





Speaking of Lessons, our Group Lesson is ON for Saturday! The 2 PM Group will go off as usual. If we are outdoors, there is an 8 horse limit (90x240' is plenty of space). If we are inside, it will be limited to 4 horses and a second 3:15 PM Group. 

Daylily WF

And last but not least enjoy this photo of our Daylily WF! Little "Stella" is growing up and showing us how special she really is as an upper level prospect! :)

Happy Riding!

Wizard WF filly for sale!

Wicked TLF (barn name Winnie) is for sale! 

Carien Schippers Images courtesy of Mary Barrett 

Winnie has been weaned, has extensive handling with plenty of show experience and is a First Premium foal. Her owner/breeder reports that she is very intelligent and a barn favorite!

So if you like Wizard - check out his daughter! Contact Twin Lights Farm for more information and pricing.

Schooling images and a new Sales Page for the website!

First - check out the new SALES Page  for the website!

Then enjoy some schooling snapshots -

Fall Spectacular SALE!

There are some exciting changes coming to our Farm this fall! The riding horses are gearing up for a very productive winter season and big plans are afoot for the upcoming competition season. The youngstock are maturing beautifully - which is a positive omen for future performance as riding horses. Speaking of youngstock, we are looking at offering mare owners an excellent opportunity to access our proven rooster of breeding stallions:

Waldaire: $350

Showtime WF: $200   

Adamant: $250 per dose   

Dressage Royal: $800           

Again and Again: $300                   

Wizard WF: $250

Avebury WF: $350 

No LFG applies to these prices. The number of straws per dose has been determined by Select Breeder Services as to meet the industry standard of progressively motile morphologically normal sperm. All semen is stored with SBS in Chesapeake City, MD. 

These discounts will be offered for a limited time!  (meaning we will not be announcing the date when the sale ends, so buy now and SAVE!)

Please see our STALLIONS page for more information. 

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With the Winter season fast approaching, we are offering a "Watermark Farm Club Membership" access to the indoor and outdoor ring facilities. For a Single Rider it is $250 per month and for a Family Group $300. Due to our existing clientele, this is offered by appointment only. There is no sense in having 20 people booked into the ring at one time! Please email info@watermark-farm.net for more information and payment options. Watermark Farm reserves the right to prohibit horses/riders that are disruptive, dangerous to others or rude.

Schooling photos!

Whodini WF

Wyatt WF by Weltmeyer

Adelaide & Monika

Avebury WF & Francisco

Wakanda WF

 Wakanda aka Wendy is going to get a few more photos thrown in as she has not gotten much camera time as of late and is really turning up her talent level! She is a full sister to Whodini & Wizard. Enjoy!

Wakanda WF aka Wendy

We're thinking of targeting Wendy for the YH Prix St. Georges next year! So exciting to think about the future and all the fun that waits! :)

Schooling photos and breeding news!

A super fun Wednesday was had by all! Bright and early (ok, it was a touch of insomnia - I'll admit) there was an email in my inbox from a lady in Florida who was very kind about sharing information about her friend's Waldaire daughter! So much like a family reunion, I'm going to share the video she sent -


Hopefully I can fill in the pedigree in the coming days and then share that information with you all too!

And speaking of Waldaire, here are some photos of one of his 2007 foals (and a frozen semen baby at that)! Check out Whodini WF -

Whodini is a full brother to Wakanda and Wizard WF out of Abracadabra WF by Again and Again. Super mover, huge gaits, light mouth and sensitive - all fabulous things for the FEI levels.

The stylin' Defender in Navy Suede from One K Helmets!