Submitted by Kathy C. - We have show pics but I thought this better highlights coloration. CCS Silinde, a 2009 KNN Knabstrupper mare. Showing 2nd & schooling 3rd level with her amateur owner/rider.
December is Splash of Color month on YourDressage! Whether your horse is a registered Paint, Appaloosa, Knabstrupper, or Gypsy Horse, sports a patched or spotted coat, or wears lots of chrome, this month is for you!
We recently asked our social media followers to share photos of their loudly colored horses, and let us know what makes these horses so special. Below, you can see some of their photos and stories, and check out Part One and Part Two! Keep an eye out for more galleries and exclusive stories featuring these incredibly special horses through the end of December 2021!
Do you want to share a photo of your colorful horse? E-mail us at yourdressage@gmail.com for your chance to be featured!
Submitted by Cory M. – Waps Finest at DAD as a foalSubmitted by Steffi M. – My 7 year old Hanoverian gelding Sammy. By Samico F x DeNiro/ Noble Roi xx I bought him at 10 weeks old, he’s my dream horse.Submitted by Steffi M. – Unfortunately we are currently battling soundness issues. I’m not loosing the hope that he will be ok and develop to his full potential.Submitted by Kelly P. – Hemingway – 2008 Friesian/Dutch/Hanoverian crossSubmitted by Lisa L. – Fine Fiddle. 2015 Reg Choctaw (Spanish colonial horse)Submitted by Lisa L. – When I found Finn as a 2 year old I wanted a dressage pony/horse. Submitted by Lisa L. – He has the movement and great personality so I took a chance and haven’t regretted it.Submitted by Trish H. – This is Stiletto, she’s a 2008 Oldenburg by Sempatico out of an Amiral mare. She’s currently expecting a foal by Friendscout II.Submitted by Sofia M. – Synoptic “Synna” by Sempatico out of Giselle Oldenburg mareSubmitted by Sofia M. Submitted by Alyssa R. – Mighty Mouse, from an abuse situation to wonderful show horse.Submitted by Alexandra R. – 5 year old, perlino Iberian bred, “Zorro JRB” and rider Imogen Hawes, Victoria BCSubmitted by Jody K. – Oldenburg, Sempatico/I Got a Halo (TB)Submitted by Kristin E. – Royal Malikka is a 7year old FriesianxArabxPinto mare owned, trained, and shown by myself. Love this mare!!!Submitted by Gail F. – Fleur de Lis Tulsa Belle – Pinto mare- bought for $100 as a rescue 11 years ago, I trained this magical little 15.1 hand mare to perform upper level dressage movements including two-tempi lead changes. Whoever thinks that size matters never met Tulsa Belle.Submitted by Sue Ann S. – Spirit, my 15 year older Quarter/Paint mare, Western Dressage, Traditional Dressage and Trail Riding, all things fun!!Submitted by Katie C. – Gambling Cisco, 1998 PtHA/APHA gelding. After a successful show career on the Pinto circuit, Cisco “retired” to dressage in 2017. In October 2019, he earned his Bronze medal, after having won 8th place in the 2017 USDF Regional Champsionship and 1st place at the 2018 Regional Adult Amateur Competition for the California Dressage Society, both at Training Level. Now at 23 years old, he’s doing a bit less showing, but enjoys teaching the next generation of young riders. On the Pinto circuit, Cisco is a 7x World Champion, holds multiple Horse of the Year awards, and holds his Amateur Superior Performance and Supreme Champion awards. In addition to dressage, he is accomplished in show trail riding, cart driving, western pleasure, and english pleasure. He’s a true all-arounder! photo credit to Gina DuranSubmitted by Rhi R. – Byway’s Ballerina is a 14.2 hand mare!Submitted by Kelly G. – Montego Bay (Monty) tb/paint cross. Took me through US pony club ratings up to C3. This photo is from us pony club champs in 2012. He’s now semi-retired. Still playing in the sandbox a little and doing some fox hunting.Submitted by Elaine C. – Oreo, 2014 AWSSR, 15.2h showing PSG, I1, and I1 freestyle with scores in mid/high 60%, including 66+% PSG at USDF Finals. Double clear XC at her first two AEC beginner novice events. Great for pony rides for grandkids!Submitted by Jessica P. – My first pony, Red ❤️Submitted by Kat S. – One of my young students on our large pinto pony, Kizzy. When Kiz came to us, she ran backwards when being bridled due to issues with her ears and couldn’t canter on a lunge line due to fear. She now canters while lunging and under saddle, is learning how to jump, starting dressage, participates in our lesson program, and can be bridled 100% of the time, calmly.Submitted by Kat S. – Kizzy with the head of my conditioning team popping over some logs in our small XC area.Submitted by Kat S. – Pinto two-year-old filly, SHS Quixotically Stormborne, at her first show 💜Submitted by Kelly Z. – Just Dandy. Colored sport horse/20 years old. He was almost 4 years old when i bought him. At the beginning we both knew nothing about dressage. He hasn’t been the easiest dressage partner. But he has taught me how to be patient and dedicated and much more. He is my forever 🖤Submitted by Jordan F. – Obviously Blue Sky, aka “Biscuit” My 8y.o. APHA Stallion, we are schooling 3rd level. I bought a fuzzy, wild, 10 month old stud colt sight unseen, Trained him myself from the ground up and we are having a blast!Submitted by Nicole A. – Seakhret Always and I. Schooling training level and also basic level WD. Half Arabian half Friesian pinto mare ❤️Submitted by Anneke C. – This is so important!!! Judges need to train their eyes to see horses of color so they do not score at a disadvantage.Submitted by Ashley B. – Ariel, or better known as The Mermaid. My 8 year old American Dutch Harness Mare. We just got back from USDF finals, it was only her 4th show. She is so fun and flashy. We’ve had judges comment on her stockings! 💜Submitted by Ashley B.Submitted by Makenna G. – Five O’ Clock Moonspots, a 14.3hh registered paint horse, was eventing at the usea preliminary level and schooling 3rd/4th level dressageSubmitted by Many B. – My little cremello boy (National Show Horse, mostly Arabian) under saddle a few months. Watch for us debuting at training/first level next spring!Submitted by Terry T. – My TB x Gypsy Vanner Celtic Harlequin (Quincy). AWSSR.Submitted by Crista M. – My daughter, 9 at the time, on our APHA Rocket {Royal Red Rocket}.Submitted by Cassidy S. – Mr. Bigglesworth & I at a clinicSubmitted by Cassidy S. – He lost his eye last year but he is still stunning as ever and proudly doing upper level movements 🥰🐝Submitted by Melanie I. – Ella Insko & Miss Dakota!Submitted by Pamela H. Submitted by Betty F. – Auch Du Liebe Augustine, aka GusSubmitted by Katrin D. – Oldenburg mare by sempatico!Submitted by Virginia L. – Kells. Irish sport horse gelding owned by myself from a four year old to age 23. Grand Prix. Sadly no longer with usSubmitted by Sophia M. – The MonarcH, 6 year old Knabstrupper! Photo credit: Bethany Grace PhotographySubmitted by Jennifer C. – My APHA mare KR Classified LadySubmitted by Hannah L.Submitted by Nadine S. – Varden ❤️ competed internationally at Small Tour and nationally at Grand Prix!Submitted by Kristi S. – Danish Knabstrupper stallion Pyxis av Drömmarna DraumaHestar Knabstruppers & Frozen Import ServicesSubmitted by Kristi S. – Danish Knabstrupper stallion Pyxis av Drömmarna DraumaHestar Knabstruppers & Frozen Import ServicesSubmitted by Mimi M. – This is swirls semper fires. Aka cookie.. 8 year old mare by Hall of fame out of a sempatico mare. Shown through 2nd level.Submitted by Rachael E.Submitted by Heather H.Submitted by Jackie E. – Everest of Dunollie is a Knabstrupper x Gelding owned by Casey Denny, bred by Loren McDougall!Submitted by Ria K. – Danny Boy; 19 yr Draft Cross ex Foxhunter; First level dressage; Hearthorse 💕💕💕💕 He came through major abdominal surgery to remove limpoma to full rehabilitation.Submitted by Marion D.Submitted by Martine D. – “Artistic” (a gelding by Art Deco out of a mare by First Class) We made it together to I-2 and tried some GP. Fantastic horse ❤️🐎❤️🐎 We learned a lot together.Submitted by Elizabeth A. – RH Queen O Anywhere, 12 year old Sugarbush Draft. Working towards finishing my Bronze medal with her!Submitted by Lauren W. – So much chrome. Ghalewind was a Hanoverian mare with a giant blaze, four white socks, and a big belly spot. ❤️Submitted by Cory M. – Waps Finest 6 year old stallionSubmitted by Anastasia K. – Mr Mackenzie, Gypsy Vanner gelding.Submitted by Allison C. – Genuine Risk, my late Appy mare who I competed at eventing, show jumping, and finally got me my Bronze in Dressage!
USDF strongly recommends all riders wear protective headgear when mounted.Submitted by Elizabeth M. – My 6 yr old Friesian x Dutch Warmblood. Barock Pinto, Fabe BP 41. Training level.Submitted by Elise S. – Cora, my 2015 3/4 Appaloosa, 1/4 Percheron. Schooling first/second level, and planning to make our recognized show debut next year!Submitted by Dawn M. – A very smart palominoSubmitted by Stephanie B. – Goosebumps, my daughter Emily Grimstead’s small Appaloosa. They have competed English and Western dressage.Submitted by Maureen V. – Hope Floats aka Gladys Friesian Heritage Horse 3rd level and Queen BeeSubmitted by Trisha D. – Keyper of the Legacy, registered American Pinto Horse Association and 1/2 Saddlebred (ASHA). 3/4 saddlebred 1/4 Arab bred and owned by Melody & Shaun Crist- 2014 HOY at 1st level open for NCDCTA against all breeds, and won numerous USDF, PtHA, ASHA year end awards for dressage that year (now happily retired on his owners farm)Submitted by Carol W. – Baby dressage horse in the making, Hyperdrive, a Barock Pinto.Submitted by Marie K. – The Emperors New Groove – Lipizzan/ Draft cross with white belly marks and lots of chrome. Getting ready for 3rd level.Submitted by Chelseä G. – Skips Lucky Spirit{Novia} 2002 APHA Mare Official American Paint Horse Association my APHA mare has been with me since high school. We have learned everything together. She was Training Level reserve champion in region 1, and now we are schooling Third Level working on our Bronze Medal. The work ethic from this breed matches their beauty. I couldn’t ask for a better partner. She lights up with an audience✨ and loves her job!
[…] YourDressage isn’t just about great stories and informative videos – we also love to share photo galleries submitted by our readers and followers. YourDressage is a community and we want you to be part of it! December was “Splash of Color” month on YourDressage, dedicated to horses who stand out in the show ring and in the barn with unique and beautiful coats. See some of the gorgeous eye-catching horses shared by our social media followers in one of the galleries here. […]
[…] YourDressage isn’t just about great stories and informative videos – we also love to share photo galleries submitted by our readers and followers. YourDressage is a community and we want you to be part of it! December was “Splash of Color” month on YourDressage, dedicated to horses who stand out in the show ring and in the barn with unique and beautiful coats. See some of the gorgeous eye-catching horses shared by our social media followers in one of the galleries here. […]