Eclipse Sport Horses

09/19/2026

We had a great time at the KHJA Fall Classic last weekend! We always look forward to it - a fun and laid back yet very competitive show!

Evelyn and Darcy had great trips in the Thoroughbred Hunters and the Modified Hunters, and ribboned in almost all of their classes! I was so proud of their technicality and determination, especially in the handy portion of the Hunter Derby, which is always a highlight of the show.

We have some homework for this winter season, but eyes are set on the Children’s Hunters next year!

08/17/2026

Long and hot but always fun day with the Indiana crew!!

🥇Today was Addie and Bella’s debut in the show ring after months of rehabbing and getting to know one another. They knocked it out of the park to finish on their dressage score of 26.9 and bring home the blue! (On Addie’s birthday too!)

🥈Annie beautifully handled a slightly distracted Finn, to finish on her dressage score and going double clear in stadium and XC, coming in 2nd in their Novice division!

🏅Christina and Grits put down a beautiful 29.4 dressage test, before an unfortunate early dismount in stadium cut their day short. (she was only making sure her air vest was working properly.. 😅)

Great job everyone!!

07/26/2026

As a trainer, you can teach technicality, but you can’t teach drive. You can teach showmanship, but you can’t teach workmanship. Those two have to come from the rider, and both develop into talent.

I feel blessed to work with students that are great examples of drive and workmanship in their most talented form!

07/21/2026

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🌟Bravo on this exceptional success! 🌟

The American Hanoverian Society is proud to recognize HPM Elegance (Escudo II x EM Fuerst Flight R/Fuerst Gotthard) and owner/rider Viviana Dunlap for their exciting success at the Kentucky Summer Horse Trials!

🏆 Beautiful Hanoverian HPM Elegance was the winner of the Training Rider Division
✨ Out of 20 competitive entries, HPM Elegance and rider Viviana Dunlap were the only combination to jump double clear in both stadium and cross-country—a remarkable accomplishment that showcases skill, preparation, and consistency.

This victory marks their third win in their last four events, and even more impressively, they have finished on their dressage score at every competition this season. What an incredible testament to the quality of their training and partnership!

Congratulations on an exceptional season, and we wish you continued success in the months ahead. 🎉🐴
Elegance's breeder is Cynthia Bellis-Jones.
Photo credit: Xpress Foto

07/09/2026

A bit late to post, but a couple weeks ago Kelly Farley Quick got to take the reins on Lauren Ashe’s Buck and they were rockstars together! 🤩

06/24/2026

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🎉 Join us in congratulating Hanoverian mare HPM Elegance (Escudao II x EM Fuerst Flight R/Fuerst Gotthard) and her rider Viviana Dunlap on an outstanding achievement at the Kentucky May-Daze Horse Trials!

This talented pair earned their second consecutive victory at the Training Level, leading their division from start to finish. They ended with an impressive dressage score of 28.8, the only combination in their division to finish on their dressage score. This certainly showcased their consistency, partnership, and preparation throughout the competition.

With challenging courses testing every competitor, HPM Elegance and Viviana truly rose to the occasion. Out of 59 entries, only five pairs completed the event without adding penalties to their dressage score—a testament to the quality of their performance across all phases.

Congratulations to owner/rider Viviana, HPM Elegance, her breeder Cynthia Bellis-Jones and the entire team behind this success. We look forward to watching what this exceptional Hanoverian mare accomplishes next! 🌟🐴🏆
Photo credit: Xpress Foto

06/15/2026

Great Sunday evening lessons under a stormy sky (that thankfully decided to hold off until everyone was back in the barn!). So happy with how these pairs are coming along!

Katrina Lakes Manor
Patrick Higginbotham

03/22/2026

Successful day for Team ESH at CKRH’s Paul Frazer Combined Test and Dressage Show!

🥇Annie and Iron Invitation FOD with a 27.9 to take the win in Beginner Novice CT.
🥇Viv and Luna also with a FOD of 24.3 for another win at Training CT.
🥉🥉Hollis and her 6 y.o. Ritz Toasted Crackers scored a 71.4% and 75% in their Dessage Tests to take home two 3rd place ribbons.

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02/26/2026

Hugs and love go out to Kelly Farley Quick and her heart horse, Alvin. Heaven gained an angel, and anyone that has worked with Alvin knows that he truly was an angel! Their partnership inspired many and we feel blessed to have been a part of their time together. Rest in peace Alvin 💔 🙏