EXCELSO'S GET
1990 16hh grey IAHLA Andalusian Stallion
by Catherino out of Windhill Amistosa (Lisonjerio II)

The goal of the small breeding program at Lost Hollow Farms is is to supply our school, The
Pennsylvania Riding Academy, our students and customers with first class performance horses who
have the best disposition, good size and excellent movement.


16.2hh Andalusian/Hanoverian mare

“When I started my hunt for a dressage horse, it was very important to me to find the RIGHT horse. While I wanted a horse with talent and the ability to move up the levels, I also knew that I needed a horse with the kind of temperament that I could ride, enjoy and progress with when a trainer wasn't watching me. That's why I called Paul Belasik. And that's why I came home with Telarana

 

“Not only is Telarana pretty and talented, but she's also beautifully mannered and has an excellent temperament. We've been to some of the East Coast's biggest dressage shows over the last few years, and have had success moving up the levels. While we may not take home a blue ribbon each time, the judges always give us points for her gaits and for the expression with which she executes the movements. Our show rider friends often ask to stable their horses next to her, hoping some of her calm will rub off on their horses!

 

“I had looked at many Spanish horses before I saw Telarana. Once I spent time with her, rode her, and saw how Paul had developed her into a young horse with tremendous talent and temperament, I made the decision to buy her. It's one I've never regretted.”


16.3hh Andalusian/Trakehner mare

“My partnership with Stella is one of the greatest joys of my life. Her keen intelligence, gentleness and trainability make her a joy to work with. She's equally at home trail riding in the wilderness and holding her own at the big shows on the Florida circuit. Every dressage rider should be so lucky to have such an outstanding partner and friend!”

 


Excelso Out of Hanovarian Mare
16.2hh Andalusian/Hanoverian gelding

Estoque is the horse of my dreams. He is calm, intelligent, willing and athletic. He has the very best of the Andalusian and Warm Blood qualities. Wherever I take him the trainers and judges are so impressed. There is nothing in his conformation or his mind that will hold him back from eventually working at the highest levels of dressage. I am completely thrilled. Oh...and when you offer him a hug, he hugs you back!”

Lynea
Hotchkiss, CO


Champion Santo Iago has it all: ability, aptitude and attitude! He's a quick learner and always wants to please. He's had a highly successful competition career in Alberta (Canada), Texas, and Florida. Iago made his Prix St.George debut this past summer. He's now my schoolmaster, challenging me to be the best rider that I can be. My white horse is my passion. And an unending source of hugs and laughs.”


16hh 3 year old 15/16 Andalusian mare. This is one of the nicest horses we have started. She is by Excelso, who is consistently winning at Grand Prix, under such judges as 'O' judge Axel Steiner. She is out of the 7/8 Andalusian mare, Elegante Francesca. This mare is a full sister to a horse we sold a couple of years ago, Toros Bravos, who can be seen in a soon-to-be-released film, "The Lost Quixotes." Bravos is a 17.1hh beautiful copper bay.

 

Tina has an outstanding temperament; she never shies or misbehaves. Every day it is a pleasure to ride her. She works alone or with other horses, and has started lateral work and counter canter.

She has natural flying changes in the field and on the longe, like all of the Excel offspring. She is a beautiful mover, extremely comfortable to ride. Valentina has unlimited potential, with a solid 10 for disposition.