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For centuries, P.R.E. (Pure Spanish Horse) breeders have insisted that their horses have extraordinary versatility for different equestrian activities and exercises, with a strong focus on Dressage.   Moreover, the outstanding performances of some Pure Spanish horses including Evento, Invasor and Fuego in the Olympic Games and World Equestrian Games have proved the spectacular capability of this Iberian breed.  Pure Spanish Horses are not just gentle and beautiful but also talented sports companions.

In the Southwest of the United States and hosted by the multidisciplinary equestrian center Woodlands Equestrian Club, there is a Dressage High-performance center, named Spanish School Of Equestrian Arts (SSEA), dedicated to the training of P.R.E. and Andalusian horses with high performance potential.  Marta Renilla, International Grand Prix Dressage competitor and US Dressage Federation Gold Medalist, is the director of SSEA. 

SSEA Director, Marta Renilla performing on a P.R.E. stallion

P.R.E. Breeders entrust their horses to be trained and cared for at the Woodlands Equestrian Club management facilities. SSEA thoroughly selects P.R.E. stallions and geldings with excellent movements who would potentially become FEI Dressage contestants while they’re exposed to potential buyers and participate in shows, quadrilles and exhibitions. As an example, Viviano III, has achieved over 70% score in recognized FEI Level Dressage tests the last couple of years and Presumido, a stallion by Rancho La Passion was Reserve Champion in Prix St. George and Intermediate I in the Dressage Region 9 Championship this year.

In addition to outstanding training, the Spanish School of Equestrian Arts offers a unique guarantee to the new P.R.E. buyer including post-purchase follow up and training discounts. Please contact us for more information at www.woodlandsequestrianclub.com/ssea

Ana Renilla

ana@woodlandsequestrianclub.com / WEC on Facebook

We all have been there… the time and urge to buy a new prospect … it´s complicated. You figure out your budget, you look at the breed you have always loved and the search begins!

Equine Online searchers, magazines, social network… you name it! There are thousands of ways to end up having a new horse in your stall or at your barn… the problem is… how can you be sure he was the right one? He may be gentle and pretty… but will he/she make you happy in the long-term? That is after all, the ultimate goal of this crazy passion, right?

Just one advise … before rushing into an impulsive decision, ask the experts. Who better than… yes, your trainer? And not anyone, but the trainer you have confidence in and trust deeply. Talk to him/her about your expectations and riding objectives… train with him/her for a while if you don’t have one trainer yet! Once he/she knows you inside out,  from your flaws to your aspirations, have some more time to explain exactly what you are looking and ask him/her not to rush. There is some beauty in the search… let your trainer give you several choices…. and from all the horses you try, let your heart make the last decision. It is hard, I know, but expertise and patience will guide you to the perfect match.

You know what they say: ” If you want a stable friendship, get a horse.”

Ana Renilla

Scarlett Agauthier with trainer Marta Renilla at Woodlands Equestrian Club

For the past 2 weeks we have been in direct communication with Kasper & Rigby Veterinary and Waller Equine clinic, regarding the Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) that have infected some horses recently.  They have informed us that Cutting horses are the most affected animals due to their contact with cattle and they have assured a facility like ours run no risks.  There have been no cases of this virus at English riding facilities and the veterinarian were not concern of our participation at the schooling show at our neighbor Lane’s End this past weekend. The veterinarian has also advised us not to vaccinate our horses as of now.

However and in order to be cautious and avoid any possible infections,  Woodlands Equestrian Club has cancelled participation to all major/minor public horse shows.

I would also like to share this information with you: “The good news is that no new cases have been reported today. Texas still only has one confirmed case and one suspect case reported”according to the Texas Animal Health Commission. I would like to invite you to stay up-to-date in this useful website: http://www.tahc.state.tx.us/

We will inform all of you of any news on this matter.

Ana Renilla

What better experience there may be, than having a melody following your horses steps as you navigate through the arena…?  The General Manager of Woodlands Equestrian Club (WEC), Marta Renilla showed us a perfect demonstration of such art last Saturday night…. The horse? Beautiful Viviano… Purebreed Spanish horse owned by Rancho La Passion… Training? One year of Dressage training at WEC’s program Spanish School of Equestrian Arts…where Purebreed and halfbreed get an intensive training under Marta’s directions… Music? a customized melody imitating Spanish tunes…The result? A perfect sync of woman and horse that left The Pin Oak Charity Horse show spectators amazed by a beauty comparable to the finest ballets… This is just a portion of what WEC does… discover more, visit their horses and fall in love with the dancing.

Ana Renilla