Over the years, many of our customers have expressed the concern that truly classically started horses are altogether too rare.

 

The Pennsylvania Riding Academy has begun to concentrate on producing young correct horses for sale. We will offer several young horses throughout the year, and we would ask interested people to check the website regularly, but also to email or call, since some horses may not be ready for the website, but might be available shortly. In some cases, horses can be specifically prepared for buyers.

 

These horses are either bred here at our farm or are selected as prospects. All prospects are rigorously selected for disposition and trainability first, then for athletic potential. They have undergone a thorough medical exam, including x-rays.

 

The education of these horses has not been relegated to novice riders or working students, nor hurriedly prepared for auction, but the opposite. They are started by the most experienced FEI riders and are either ridden by Paul Belasik or are directly supervised by him in daily practices.

 

Our aim is to produce a horse capable of providing a classical riding experience.

 
Training has begun on three coming 3 year old prospects from our breeding program, whom will be available for sale this Spring 2010. "Escarpa" is a large half-Andalusian gelding by Excelso out of a Main Studbook Hanoverian mare. He is sensitive but not foolish, big mover, a very handsome horse. His full brother Exxum is proving himself to be an exceptional dressage horse with a wonderful mind, and Escarpa will certainly follow in his footsteps. He will be priced in the $30-40K range. "Excelsa" is a purebred Andalusian mare by Excelso out of Delirio, a mare imported from Spain. She represents some of our best bloodlines, her full sister is a spectacular horse with a 10 disposition. We expect the same from Excelsa; she should mature 16.2-16.3hh. She will be in the $40-60K range. "Corsana" is a half-Andalusian mare, out of a Thoroughbred mare we leased for several years because we were so impressed with her foals. Corsana is very elegant, a beautiful mover and will mature around 16.2hh. She is extremely intelligent and friendly, taking to training very well. Corsana will mature to be a striking performance horse; she will be in the $30-40K range.

Coming 5 year old purebred Andalusian gelding. Magnificent horse, 16.3hh, with the best disposition. He has been in training for the last 2 years and knows all lateral work, has a nice extension and has started on flying changes. Very solid horse, no shying or misbehaviour. Comfortable gaits with great presence. Exarca is a stunning horse with a wonderful personality. Recent clean xrays, never lame. $45K.
"Wild" is a 15.1hh 9 yr old Lipizzaner gelding. Although this horse is as safe and fun to ride as a schoolmaster, it is an understatement because he is nowhere near the end of his potential. Schooling Prix St. Georges, but offers one-tempis, nice extensions, and half steps. Wild is a very sweet horse with a one-of-kind mind. Absolutely sound with clean xrays. A rare opportunity, he is pure enjoyment to train.  Asking $65K, includes custom Lauriche saddle, Kieffer bridle, HS bit and sheet/blanket.

A once-in-a-lifetime Grand Prix horse. Many people use the term 'schoolmaster' but Greta has taught even timid low-level riders and instilled confidence, yet on any given weekend she has competed FEI, earning such titles as Region 1 Intermediaire 1 Reserve Champion, 3rd Place BLM Intermediaire 1 Musical Freestyle Championship, and Barbara Silverman Musical Freestyle Challenge Reserve Champion FEI.
 
At 9 years old she has unlimited horizons. Greta is one of the soundest horses we have ever had, and has a clean medical history as well as clean xrays. She is bombproof, yet at the same time, capable of striking extensions, easy piaffe, and uncomplicated changes through the one tempis. At 16 hands, she is a perfect size, with extremely comfortable gaits, and an impeccable work ethic.  Greta truly fits the description of a perfect horse for an amateur who has serious ambitions.

At 17.2hh, this 4 year old gelding by Excelso out of a Thoroughbred mare, is an impressive, stately horse. He is a big mover, but is not a heavy-bodied cold-blooded type of horse; he is light in the bridle and has comfortable gaits. Lieto is reminiscent of a master's horse in fox hunts: a big, majestic grey looming above the field's horses. Fun, playful personality, this is the perfect horse for someone who needs a large horse with a good mind and athletic ability. Lieto has three good gaits, and is starting lateral work and counter canter.

Novena, a purebred Andalusian coming three year old filly by Excelso, out of Delirio. Delirio is a 16.3hh PRE mare imported from Spain. She is a powerful mover, very light with amazing natural balance. I have seen Delirio loading onto a trailer set back in a perfect low levade, hold it for several seconds, then lightly place each front foot down and walk onto the ramp of the trailer. Delirio is a joy to ride with the most comfortable gaits you can imagine. Novena is the kind of mare that breeders never sell, however we can offer her for sale because our goal is to provide our customers with the best horses, and we have her younger full sister which we will keep for our breeding program. Novena is a gorgeous mare with a tremendous sense of discrimination and intelligence. There are few horses you can feel almost certain that they can go to the top, but she is one of them.  Novena is a full sister to Exarca, a four year old stallion who will hopefully follow Excelso in the breeding program and is Paul’s personal riding horse.

Exxum (1/2 bred Andalusian) is currently under contract. He is by Excelso, out of our Hanoverian mare Denali. Denali was herself very successful in Hanoverian breeding classes and has impeccable breeding. Exxum is a grey gelding, coming three year old who will mature around 16.3hh. He is people oriented, sensitive but sensible; a strong horse with powerful movement but athletic and graceful. He is light on his feet, a striking horse, very proud with beautiful conformation.

Stunning grey 16hh 3 year old gelding by Grand Prix Hanoverian stallion Donavan, out of a purebred Andalusian mare. He has a wonderful calm disposition, but is bred to perform: he is a beautiful, elegant, expressive mover; everyone who sees him falls for him. He is started in training and shows excellent balance, sensibility and work ethic. A pleasure to ride everyday. Vetted with xrays.

Vistosa is a 4 year old, 15.3hh Half-Andalusian. She is a striking mare, everyone notices her when she works. She is forward, yet very sane and sensible. Vistosa is a beautiful mover, powerful and expressive, with very comfortable gaits. She starting lateral work, has a good work ethic and is a pleasure to train everyday. Vetting with xrays.

6 year old 15.3hh pure Iberian gelding (7/8 Andalusian, 1/8 Lusitano), bay with three white ankles. He had tremendous character; he likes to cock one ear and when it gets caught in his long mane, he looks like a Velazquez painting come to life. He has a great personality for a partner.

Forbito is a very well balanced horse both mentally and physically, he loves people and his work, a safe horse with highest potential. Solid 2nd level, beginning to work on collection. Shows talent for upper level work. Vetted with xrays.

15.3hh 4 year old Half-Andalusian gelding. This horse is a horse of a lifetime. Extremely light, balanced and uphill, he is already showing definite aptitude for the upper levels of dressage, both physically and mentally. Very baroque purebred looks, with beautiful expressive movement and an almost-iridescent burnished bay coat.

Audaz is a barn favorite, is like a big pet on the ground, and is accepting of everything presented to him. He is absolutely quiet and reliable, loves to work, and is sweet and affectionate towards people.

He has started all of his lateral work and counter canter. This horse is an absolute blast to ride!

8 year olf 16.1hh Andalusian/Swedish Warmblood mare. Grey, very pretty and calm, nice mover, VERY comfortable. Has all lateral work and counter canter. Has been in school program for last 2 years. She will occasionally stop and look at strange things, but is very safe, has never bucked or bolted. Would not be suitable for an extreme novice or very timid rider, but if you have a limited budget and are willing to put time, patience and regular riding into this horse, she could be quite nice. Easy keeper, sound and healthy, vetted 2 years ago with xrays.
 

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.